January Free Card Kit Offer

January Free Card Kit Offer

In January, make an online purchase of $50 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards) and I’ll send you the ingredients (excluding stamped elements and gems), to create one each of the four cards pictured above. Two fun folds are included! Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels. (In addition, when you make a $75 purchase you earn the opportunity to purchase Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month for just $5 offered by Stampin’ Up!)

Kits include envelopes, all cut card stock and die cut pieces, linen thread, and ribbon. Sorry, no stamped images as per Stampin’ Up! policy.

When the kits ship, I’ll email you a basic PDF to help you put the cards together.

These cards feature Stampin’ Up!’s Endless Love Bundle and the Made with Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper that are brand-new in the January-April 2026 Mini Catalog.

To complete the card kits as shown, you’ll need the Endless Love Stamp Set, Real Red ink pad, Bubble Bath ink pad, as well as your favorite adhesive. Or feel free to just use what you have in your stash.

Click here to shop. Be sure you’re enrolled in the rewards program and opt in for contact so I can send you the kit.

(Note: Offer not valid with BOGO sale or orders associated with class attendance.)

Happy stamping!

Thank you for visiting my blog and choosing me as your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Made with Love Split Triangle

Made with Love Split Triangle

I created my first Split Triangle card design in May of 2024. Sometimes, I like to bring these different layouts back and incorporate fresh, new products.

Today’s card uses products from Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog. It’s the Made with Love Suite Collection.

Stampin' Up! Made with Love Suite Collection

This suite includes a lot of fun, new product to celebrate love and Valentine’s Day.

Measurements

  • Thick Basic White cardstock measuring 11 x 4 1/4, scored and folded at 5 1/2
  • Bubble Bath cardstock measuring 4 1/4 x 3 1/4
  • Made with Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 4 x 3

Instructions

  • Place your DSP in the Paper Trimmer at a diagonal. Line up the top right point and the bottom left point with the cutting track. Cut the paper in half on this diagonal, creating two triangles.
  • Cut the Bubble Bath cardstock in the same manner.
  • Adhere the DSP to the Bubble Bath cardstock pieces. There is a small border around the DSP. The Multipurpose Liquid Glue works best. It gives you a few seconds to be sure the pieces are where you want them.
  • Glue one triangle on the top left corner of the card base and another in the bottom right, leaving room to stamp the sentiment.
  • Stamp the sentiment with Real Red ink on a diagonal in the space between the triangles.

For reference, watch this YouTube video from 2024 to see how a Split Triangle is created.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Check back Tuesday, January 6, 2026, for links to the new catalog.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Reason to Celebrate New Year

Reason to Celebrate New Year

Happy new year! Welcome to 2026! This year, I wish for you many happy crafting experiences. I’m excited to start the year with new products from Stampin’ Up! On January 6, the January-April 2026 Mini Catalog goes live, as well as a robust slate of Online Exclusives. Check back here for links and inspiration.

Today’s card uses something new (Reason to Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set) and something old (Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper). I just love the black, gold, and white combination of this patterned paper. Not only did I create a nice selection of holiday cards, but now it does its work for a new year card. Making new year cards gives me an opportunity to send best wishes to those I missed during the holiday. Do you make and send new year cards?

Measurements and Details

  • Basic Black cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Basic Black cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Three pieces of Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper each measuring 5 x 1 1/8
  • Basic Black cardstock die cut with largest Stylish Shape circle
  • Basic White cardstock die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
  • Sentiment from Reason to Celebrate heat embossed in gold
  • Black & White & Gold Baker’s Twine
  • Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels colored with Basic Black Stampin’ Blends

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Wishing you health, happiness, and lots of creating in 2026.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card. The Season to Remember Stamp Set is available beginning January 6.

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Stylish Shapes & Patterned Paper

Stylish Shapes & Patterned Paper

In just a week, Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog and January Online Exclusives go live. Find brand-new crafting goodies for Valentine’s Day, spring, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, and all occasions. Look for stamp sets, dies, ribbons, and paper. In fact, it features 14 different packages of Designer Series Paper.

In today’s post, I share a card created with just one of the paper packages with a fun layout using Stampin’ Up!’s square dies from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Be sure to watch the video below to see other samples of this layout using a few different patterned papers available beginning January 6.

(Would you like to receive a sampling of all 14 paper packages? I’m offering a Paper Share where you receive 146 sheets of 6 x 6 samples of all the paper. See this Google form for the information and to request a share.)

Measurements and Details

  • Timid Tiger cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Basic Beige cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder
  • Splash of Sparkles 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper. Choose coordinating patterns and die cut with squares from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
  • Sentiment from Banner Sayings Stamp Set stamped with Timid Tiger ink on Basic Basic. Punch with Three Banner Punch.
  • Linen Thread
  • Timid Tiger gems from 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls

Here’s another card featuring the same layout using the Mixed Up Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, Secret Sea cardstock base and ink.

Stampin' Up! Mixed Up Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating a handful of other cards using this layout, brand-new Designer Series Paper, and the Stylish Shapes Dies.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this post or any other stamping projects.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home. Just a note: Some of the products aren’t available until January 6, 2026.

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True Blue Florals Celebrate

True Blue Florals Celebrate

Since receiving my package of the True Blue Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, I’ve nearly used an entire package of patterned paper. That’s 12 sheets, two each of six designs. I’ve experimented with the patterns using a variety of my go-to layouts that work well with most double-sided patterned papers.

True Blue Florals Designer Series Paper

The True Blue Florals DSP is Stampin’ Up!’s first Product of the Month offering. Each month, Stampin’ Up! introduces a Product of the Month. Place an online store purchase of at least $75 (before tax, shipping, and redeemed rewards), and unlock the opportunity to purchase the Product of the Month for just $5. Available while supplies last and limited to one per customer. I can’t wait to see the January Product of the Month.

For today’s cards, I used a fun circle layout. Using Stampin’ Up!’s Stylish Shapes Dies, I die cut different size circles from varying True Blue Florals patterns. I then layered them on a Basic Beige card front and added a sentiment.

Measurements and Details

  • Balmy Blue cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Basic Beige cardstock base measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Five circles die cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Sentiment from Banner Sayings stamped in Balmy Blue on Basic Beige cardstock; punched with Three Banner Punch
  • Balmy Blue 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon (available January 6, 2026)
  • Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels colored with Night of Navy Stampin’ Blend

See below for another version using slightly different papers. I also embossed the Basic Beige background with the Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder (available for order beginning January 6).

True Blue Florals Celebrate

If you love this DSP, check out some other posts featuring this patterned paper. Remember, most of the cards I’ve created can be made with any double-sided paper in your stash.

True Blue Florals Easy Fun Fold

True Blue Florals Card Samples

True Blue Florals Thank You

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy this project. Click here to shop from my online store.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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