In early December, Stampin’ Up! launched an awesome new program: Product of the Month.
Here’s how it works: Shop from the Online Store. When your total reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), you unlock the opportunity to purchase the Product of the Month for just $5. This month, the featured product is the True Blue Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. The package includes 12 sheets of double-sided patterned paper, two each of six designs and features Balmy Blue and Night of Navy.
The Product of the Month is available while supplies last month. Limit one per person. Each month, Stampin’ Up! will offer a brand-new, exclusive crafting product.
In today’s post, I share a few samples of cards I’ve created with this beautiful patterned paper. See below for the directions to create the featured card at the top of this post.
Measurements and Details
Crumb Cake Cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Balmy Blue Cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Crumb Cake Cardstock panel measuring 5 x 3/4. Stamp background with the Lasting Linen Photopolymer Stamp Set with Crumb Cake ink.
Die cut the large banner image from the Stylish Shapes Dies from different sheets/designs of the True Blue Florals DSP.
Sentiment strip die cut with Textured Notes Dies.
Stamp sentiment from Simply Said onto strip using Balmy Blue ink.
Add Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots.
Here’s another card sample. The products used include: Gallery Blooms Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Beautiful Gallery stamp set, Lasting Linen background stamp, and Lemon Lolly.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I share step-by-step directions for creating the featured card. I also share a handful of other samples using the True Blue Florals DSP.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Please let me know if you have questions about the Product of the Month or any other stamping related project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create the featured card.
I use the same paper cutting technique as a previous post this week. Check it out here. This technique allows you to showcase both sides of the fabulous paper. Also, be sure to watch the video below to see how this technique works.
Measurements and Details
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock Base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White Cardstock panels measuring 5 1/4 x 4
A piece of double-sided Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 3 3/4, cut diagonally from top right to bottom left, then turn and cut from top left to bottom right.
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock die cut with Traditional Labels Dies
Sentiment from Traditional Labels stamp set heat embossed with Wow! gold embossing powder
Traditional Sparkling Sequins (gold)
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions to help you learn to cut your Designer Series Paper to make a similar card. I show several different samples, demonstrating how you can use any double-sided patterned paper to achieve this fun look.
Note: The video below showcases Stampin’ Up!’s first Product of the Month: True Blue Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, 12 sheets in total, six each of two, double-sided designs. When you purchase $75 from my online store, you unlock the opportunity to purchase this paper for just $5.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other paper crafting project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home:
Have you heard about the brand-new Product of the Month? In early December, Stampin’ Up! launched this awesome program.
Here’s how it works: Shop from the Online Store. When your total reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), you unlock the opportunity to purchase the Product of the Month for just $5. This month, the featured product is the True Blue Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. The package includes 12 sheets of double-sided patterned paper, two each of six designs and features Balmy Blue and Night of Navy.
The Product of the Month of available while supplies last month. Each month, Stampin’ Up! will offer a brand-new, exclusive crafting product.
In today’s post, I grab a technique from my archives. I share a fun paper cutting technique that allows you to showcase both sides of the patterned paper. Be sure to watch the video below to see how easy it is to make any card with any paper.
Measurements and Details
Basic White Thick Cardstock Base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Night of Navy Cardstock panels measuring 5 1/4 x 4
A piece of double-sided Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 3 3/4, cut diagonally from top right to bottom left, then turn and cut from top left to bottom right.
Night of Navy cardstock cut with Labeled with Love Punch
Image (Handmade & Heartfelt kit) heat embossed with white
White Baker’s Twine
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I provide step-by-step instructions for creating this card. In addition, I share a handful of samples that use other packages of Designer Series Papers.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this card, the Product of the Month, or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home:
Welcome to Team Stamp It’s December Blog Hop! We’re so glad you joined us. This month, we feature handmade cards and projects featuring a new year theme. Can you believe 2026 is just around the corner?
Be sure to visit each blog on the hop. Leave a comment on each for your chance to win the Turtle-Y Awesome Bundle.
A template in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog (yes, that’s coming out soon!) inspired today’s creation.
Measurements and Details
Basic Black card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4.
Basic Black card stock die cut with Textured Notes Dies
Alphabet A la Mode Dies die cut with Gold Foil (2026)
Two smaller circles from Stylish Shapes Dies die cut from Gold Foil Sheets.
Sentiment from Banner Sayings Stamp Set heat embossed with gold and punched with the Three Banner Punch.
Traditional Sparkling Sequins
Black & Gold Baker’s Twine
Thanks so much for hopping along today! Remember to comment on each participating blog. You will be entered to win:
Congrats to last month’s winner: Denise Bryant
Gain inspiration from this great group of talented stampers by clicking on the links below.
Please let me know if you have questions about today’s new year card or any other paper crafting project. I’m happy to help!
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home:
Free December Card Kit Offer
In December, 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 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.
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.
Click here to read all of the details about this offer.
I purchased the Jar of Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set and coordinating Sweet Jar Builder Punch way back in July of 2025 when it first debuted as one of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusive offerings. During the month, I created many holiday cards using this stamp set and coordinating punch bundle. In the back of my mind, I thought it would be fun to create a shaker card filled with peppermints. Today, I made that a reality.
Measurements and Details
These tidbits will help you get started making this card. Be sure to watch the video below to see step-by-step directions.
Real Red cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Garden Green plaid panel cardstock from the Christmas Tags & More 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Real Red cardstock measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 die cut with Textured Notes Dies
Two pieces of Window Sheets measuring 4 1/4 x 3
Sentiment heat embossed with white Wow! Basics Embossing Powder
Foam Adhesive Sheets
Silver Foil for jar lid
Real Red & White Linen Thread
Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints
Peppermints created with die cuts from the Gingerbread Man Dies
Click here to see a post with several more card samples using the Jar of Joy stamp set.
How-To Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I provide directions for creating this cute shaker card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed this shaker card.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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