Seasonal Cheer for Christmas
You may have missed the Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folders in the July 2026 Online Exclusive release. These three folders (sold together for $13) provide an opportunity to craft for Halloween, fall, and Christmas. And, because it's Christmas in July in my craft room, I decided to use the candy cane-themed folder for today's card. I grabbed Stampin' Up!'s Real Red Two-Tone Cardstock and ran it through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine in the candy cane embossing folder. Then, I grabbed a sanding block and gently rubbed the card stock, revealing the white core of the two-tone cardstock. This technique really makes the candy canes pop....
Moonlit Flora Pocket Card
When I make a new design, I like to experiment with different papers and stamp sets. That's what I did with this pocket card (design inspired by Karen Titus). I created a Christmas card using Stampin' Up!'s Stitched Stocking Bundle. Click here to see that card. And, I made one using Stampin' Up! Balloon Festoon Bundle. See that card and directions here. Today's pocket card uses Stampin' Up!'s Moonlit Flora 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, the Fern & Flora Dies, and the Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together. Measurements and Details (Working from the bottom up.) Peaceful...
Balloon Festoon Pocket Card
In my last post, (click here to see that post), I shared a Christmas in July card featuring the Stitched Stocking Bundle in a pocket card format. (Pocket card inspired by Karen Titus.) To show the versatility of this fun layout, I also created a few other samples. I'm sharing one of those today. This pocket card features Stampin' Up!'s Balloon Festoon Bundle and the new Stampin' How Foil System and its related products. Measurements and Details (Working from the bottom up.) Azure Afternoon card stock panel measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4 (I used Brights Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper). Azure...
Stitched Stocking Pocket Card
I've found so many different ways to use Stampin' Up!'s Stitched Stocking Bundle. It's one of the July Online Exclusive Releases. Look for the new goodies online by clicking here. Or, view the PDF by clicking here. Today, I'm sharing information to help you create a pocket card. (Design inspired by Karen Titus.) Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together. Keep watching to see several alternates that I created. Measurements and Details (Working from the bottom up.) Real Red card stock panel measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4 (I used A Stitched Stocking 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper)....
Begonia Belle Best Wishes
Let me interrupt Christmas in July to introduce Stampin' Up!'s July Product of the Month: Begonia Belle Photopolymer Stamp Set. You can purchase this beauty for just $5 when your online shopping cart total reaches $75 or more before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards. Remember, the Product of the Month is one per person and is available while supplies last. The two begonia images can be stamped together to build a flower with depth or used on their own to create different perspectives. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you...
