In May, 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 projects (three cards and a gift card holder) pictured above. Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the Array of Dots gems. (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 link to an unlisted YouTube video tutorial.
These cards feature Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle and the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper.
To complete the card kits as shown, you’ll need the Balloon Festoon Bundle, Pool Party ink pad, Flirty Flamingo ink pad, Pretty Peacock ink pads, Daffodil Delight ink pad, and Basic Black ink pad. Or feel free to just use what you have in your stash. In addition, you’ll need your favorite adhesives including Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, and Tear ‘n Tape. 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!
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Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
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Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new May-August 2026 Mini Catalog will be live soon! It debuts May 5, 2026. It’s filled with lots of new products, including stamp sets, bundles, colors, ink pads, embossing folder, paper, ribbon, and more. As a demonstrator, I was able to preorder some products, and I chose the Balloon Festoon Bundle.
You receive seven balloon dies, the largest of which is about 5 3/4 x 4 3/16. Today, I share a free, card-making tutorial using this bundle. Enjoy!
PAPER – Hydrangea Hue Cardstock (167687), Basic White Cardstock (166780), 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (167755)
INK – Hydrangea Hue (167677)
OTHER – Hydrangea Hue 3/8-inch Bordered Ribbon (167549), 2026-2028 In Color Dots (167546), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Hydrangea Hue Cardstock – 7 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 3 ¼”
DSP – One piece (Hydrangea Hue striped pattern) 5” x 2 ¾” and one 5 ¼” x 1”
DSP – One piece (Hydrangea Hue small dotted pattern) 4 ½” x 3 ½”
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”, 5 ¼” x 3”, 3 ¼” x ½”
Ribbon – 5”
Instructions:
Fold the card at the score line.
Layer the 5” x 2 ¾” Hydrangea Hue striped DSP onto the 5 ¼” x 3” Basic White panel. Add all to the front card base panel.
Die cut the 4 ½” x 3 ½” Hydrangea Hue small dotted DSP with the third largest balloon.
Add balloon to card front, being sure to put adhesive on the front flap only, so you don’t glue the card shut.
Stamp the “Enjoy Your Day” sentiment with Hydrangea Hue ink on the 3 ¼” x ½” Basic White Cardstock. Trim off each end at a slant. Add to card front.
Adhere the 5 ¼” x 1” Hydrangea Hue striped DSP to the right-hand side of the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White panel, leaving a small border around the top, bottom, and right side.
Glue to the inside of the card.
Tie a knot in the ribbon and add to balloon with a Glue Dot.
Add three Hydrangea Hue dots to the card front.
Here’s what the card looks like when it’s open:
Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I hope you enjoyed this free tutorial. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
May Free Card Kit Offer
If you love Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle, this free card kit offer is for you. Click here to read all of the details on a blog post.
Supply List
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Raise your hand if you like new colors? Do you look forward to the release of Stampin’ Up!’s new In Colors each year? In just a week, you’ll be able to get your hands on these new colors in a variety of coordinating products.
Our new colors are: Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, and Peaceful Pine.
In addition to the new colors, you’ll notice a difference in the pads. No longer difficult to open, they are magnetic — the lids come off easily and close easily. Be sure to watch the video below for a demonstration.
Some of the additional 2026-2028 In Color products include: ink refills, 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock, 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock, 12 x 12 Pearlized Cardstock, In Color Dots, In Color Butterflies, In Color 12 x 12 Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs, 3/8-inch Bordered Ribbon, and shimmer pens (coming soon).
For today’s card, I combined the colors in a very quick and easy card. The video also shows samples in all of the new 2026-2028 In Colors. (If you don’t want to wait until May 5, consider purchasing Stampin’ Up!’s Starter Kit; you can add these new items to you kit. Ask me for details. Or click here to join.)
Measurements and Details
Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock base measuring 8 12 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Strips measuring 3 3/4 x 3/4 — one of each from the 12 x 12 Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper
Balloon from Balloon Festoon die cut from the Crisp Cantaloupe Pearlized Cardstock
Heat embossed sentiment and dots in Wow! white
Crisp Cantaloupe dots
Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8-inch Bordered Ribbon
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I introduce all of the brand-new In Colors, show coordinating products, and give step-by-step directions for creating the featured card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Please let me know if you have questions about this project, the In Colors, or getting your hands on these products early.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa Arizona
May Free Card Kit Offer
If you love Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle, then this free card kit offer is for you. Click here to read all of the details.
Supply List
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This last week, I held in-person classes in my craft space in Mesa, Arizona. I primarily focused on the Forever Florals Bundle. Although I often offer additional sentiments and techniques I feel my attendees will appreciate.
In addition to the bundle, I showcase Stampin’ Up!’s Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper. This card uses three different designs from this paper pack. This card demonstrates how to “stretch” the die by cutting it in half before adding it to the card front.
Measurements and Details
Secret Sea cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper (wood grain pattern) measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Secret Sea Two-Tone cardstock panel measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 (darker side of the two-tone cardstock)
Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper (Bubble Bath pattern) measuring 4 1/2 x 3 1/4
Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper (Strawberry Slush pattern) die cut with floral image. Cut in half and placed on card front.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy this project. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
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Welcome to Team Stamp It’s April Blog Hop. Thanks so much for joining us! This month, we feature cards and projects centering on a Mother’s Day theme. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop. Leave a comment and you could win a Birthday Sparkle Kit.
My Mother’s Day card today features Stampin’ Up!’s Forever Florals Bundle. I know my mom loved flowers, planting beds in the spring to enjoy all summer long.
I did grab the sentiment “You are so lovely” from Stampin’ Up’s Lovely Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set.
Card Measurements and Details
Thick Basic White Cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White Cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, die cut with large floral image
Stamped flowers in Lemon Lime Twist, Bubble Bath, Balmy Blue, and Lemon Lolly
Sentiment (Lovely Arrangements) stamped in Balmy Blue on Basic White label (Lovely Arrangements)
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
It’s so simple, but it’s so pretty! I love the subtle, pastel colors I chose for this card. You could use any combination of colors for the flowers to suit a mom’s likes.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed this project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Be sure to visit all of the participating blogs by looking for list near the end of this post. Leave a comment for a chance to win a Birthday Sparkle Kit.
Congrats to last month’s winner: Lisa Waters
List of Participating Stampers
Click on the links below to visit all of the bloggers to gain Mother’s Day crafting inspiration:
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In a few weeks, you’ll be able to shop for new products from Stampin’ Up!’s May-August Mini Catalog. That includes the always gorgeous patterned papers. I’m hosting a paper share where you receive 6 x 6 samples of the offerings — giving you a budget-friendly way to get samples. See this Google form for all of the information and to reserve your share: https://forms.gle/5jiJNoPRX6YevrqNA
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