Nature’s Symphony Guy Card
If you're like me, you often struggle to make cards for the guys. Stampin' Up!'s Nature's Symphony Bundle fills that need. Find it in Stampin' Up!'s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog. The nature-themed elements and the sentiments make it easy to create cards for the men in your life. Measurements and Details Old Olive cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4 Crumb Cake Two-Tone cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4. I used the lighter side. Stamp the "bark" image with Crumb Cake ink across the top of the Crumb Cake panel, making two rows. Crumb Cake Two-Tone cardstock piece measuring 1 3/4 x 5 1/4. I used the darker...
Sweet Spring Greetings
Welcome to Team Stamp It's February Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us! Today, we feature handmade cards and projects showcasing theme of spring. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop. Leave a comment for your chance to win a Pop-Up Pals Kits. Today, I share two spring-themed cards using Stampin' Up!'s Easter Joy 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper with the February 2026 Paper Pumpkin stamp set. The large greeting is perfect for this card! I made one card (above) featuring Pretty in Pink and one card (below) featuring Peach Pie. Which do you like best? One quick note: Pretty in Pink and Peach Pie are part of the 2024-2026 In...
Painted Illusions Fun Fold
Sharing a new fun fold today with Stampin' Up!'s February Product of the Month: the Painted Illusions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Receive this double-sided patterned paper for just $5 when your online store purchase reaches $75 or more before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards. The package contains 12 sheets: three each of four double-sided designs. I used this paper to create a Diamond Tower Pop Up Fun Fold. (I first worked with this fun fold during our team's mystery stamping, and it's fun to create different versions.) Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together. Measurements and Details Granny Apple...
Nature’s Symphony Free Tutorial
If you're looking for a versatile bundle that can help you create some neutral or more masculine feeling cards, Stampin' Up!'s Nature's Symphony Bundle is a good fit. It's brand-new in Stampin' Up!'s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog. Today, I offer a free tutorial for creating this featured card. Even though this particular card uses a thank-you sentiment, you can substitute any saying of your liking. Free Card Making Tutorial Stampin’ Up! Supplies: STAMPS – Nature’s Symphony Bundle (166926) PAPER – Secret Sea Cardstock (165624), Basic White Cardstock (166780 INK – Secret Sea (165285) OTHER – Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder (164069), Three...
Nature’s Symphony Blending Technique
I continue to play with Stampin' Up!'s Nature's Symphony Bundle. I've said this before, but when I get a new bundle or stamp set, I really enjoy stretching the limits. It's fun to see all the different ways the paper crafting products can be used. And, I know that I generally just scratch the surface. (Find this bundle, and many others, in Stampin' Up!'s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog.) In other posts, I've shown the large die cut leaf as the focal point on many cards. Today, I show you what you can do with the piece of card stock left over from the die cutting. Use it as a stencil to create a different look on your handmade cards. Be sure...
