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.

Sweet Spring Greetings

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 Color collection (along with Summer Splash, Shy Shamrock, and Petunia Pop). These colors ae set to expire at the end of April. If you need the ink pad, refill, paper, ribbons, or embellishments, be sure to order earlier rather than later. Click here to shop the 2024-2026 In Colors.

Measurements and Details (Pretty in Pink)

  • Balmy Blue cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Lasting Linen stamp inked with Balmy Blue
  • Pretty in Pink cardstock measuring 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 die cut with the Party Banners Dies
  • Easter Joy 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper measuring 3 1/4 x 4 1/3, die cut with the Party Banner Dies
  • Pretty in Pink cardstock die cut with Stylish Shapes Circle
  • Heat emboss sentiment in white
  • Balmy Blue 1/4-inch Gingham Ribbon
  • Moody Palette Glossy Dots (white)

Here’s another card featuring Peach Pie instead of Pretty in Pink

Sweet Spring Greetings

Aren’t they just bright and cheery?

Remember to check out all of the participating stampers. Gain a host of inspiration for your spring crafting. Comment on each blog and be entered to win a free Pop-Up Pals crafting kit.

Congratulations to last month’s winner: Sue Banes

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any other card creation.

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

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Nature’s Symphony Free Tutorial

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.

Nature's Symphony Bundle

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 Banner Punch (167050), Moody Palette Glossy Dots (167180), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Secret Sea Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼” and 4 ½” x 3 ½”
  • Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4” and 1” x 3”

Instructions:

  • Emboss the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White Cardstock with the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder.
  • Add to Secret Sea card front with adhesive of choice.
  • Die cut the large leaf image from the Nature’s Symphony Bundle with the 4 ½” x 3 ½” Secret Sea Cardstock.
  • On the back side of the leaf, apply Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to the individual leaves. Add to card front.
  • Stamp the “Thank You” sentiment with Secret Sea ink on the 1” x 3” Basic White Cardstock. Punch with Three Banner Punch.
  • Add sentiment to card front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Add Moody Palette Glossy Dots (Secret Sea) to card front.

I hope you enjoy this free card-making tutorial. Please let me know if you have questions. I’m happy to help.

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

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Nature’s Symphony Blending Technique

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.)

Nature's Symphony Bundle

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 to watch the video below to see a visual demonstration of how this actually works.

Measurements and Details

  • Basic Beige cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Mossy Meadow pattern from the Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock panel measuring 4 1/2 x 3 1/4
  • Basic Beige cardstock panel measuring 4 1/2 x 3 1/4.
  • Blend image (Small Blending Brush) on cardstock with Mossy Meadow. Emboss with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder.
  • Stamp sentiment in Mossy Meadow ink on Basic Beige scrap die with Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Linen Thread
  • Low Profile Sparkle Dots

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating today’s featured card.

February Free Card Kit Offer

February Free Card Kit Offer

Do you love this bundle? I’m offering a four card free kit during the month of February. In February, 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. Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the Moody Palette Glossy Dots. (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!) Click here to read all about the offer.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy this card today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any other.

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

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Nature’s Symphony Thank You Card

Nature's Symphony Thank You

This week, I’ve been playing with Stampin’ Up!’s Nature’s Symphony Bundle. Find it in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog. The images from the bundle and the muted tones of the Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper make this a perfect fit for creating masculine cards. But it’s also suited for a variety of occasions.

I love the simplicity and the clean and simple look of this card.

Nature's Symphony Bundle

Measurements and Details

  • Crumb Cake cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Basic White cardstock base measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Woodgrain stamp inked with Crumb Cake (stamped off)
  • Basic White cardstock die cut with large lead
  • Linen Thread
  • Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems

I feel this design would work well as a sympathy card and a thinking of you card.

February Free Card Kit Offer

February Free Card Kit Offer

In February, 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. Make a $75 purchase (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you’ll receive the card kit and a full package of the Moody Palette Glossy Dots. (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!) Click here to get more information about this offer.

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

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

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Layered Thoughts Valentine Fun Fold

Layered Thoughts Valentine Fun Fold

Sometimes, there are items in your craft collection that work for more than one purpose. And, that’s definitely a win! Today, I use a sentiment from Stampin’ Up!’s Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set to create a Valentine fun fold card. The “Love” sentiment fits perfectly for this occasion. Find this stamp set in Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog. I’ve used it to create a variety of birthday, thank you and thinking of you cards. So I’m glad to stretch this set even more.

Stampin' Up! Layered Thoughts Stamp Set

I pair the sentiment with Stampin’ Up!’s Made With Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Find this Valentine-themed paper in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog.

Made with Love Designer Series Paper

And, then I combined both with a very simple fun fold. Here’s a view of the inside of the card.

Measurements & Details

  • Real Red cardstock base measuring 8 1/4 x 4 1/4, scored and folded at 2 3/4
  • Made With Love Designer Series Paper — two pieces each measuring 4 x 2 1/2
  • Basic White cardstock (for inside) measuring 4 x 2 1/2
  • Basic White for front measuring 4 1/4 x 2 3/4, die cut with Textured Notes Dies
  • Real Red cardstock measuring 4 1/2 x 3, die cut with Textured Notes Dies
  • Sentiment from Layered Thoughts stamp set stamped with Real Red ink
  • Hearts from Endless Love stamp set stamped with Bubble Bath ink
  • Real Red & White Baker’s Twine

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed this handmade greeting card. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.

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

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