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.
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
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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Sharing a new fun fold today with Stampin’ Up!’s February Product of the Month: the Painted Illusions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Receive this double-sided patterned paper for just $5 when your online store purchase reaches $75 or more before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards. The package contains 12 sheets: three each of four double-sided designs.
I used this paper to create a Diamond Tower Pop Up Fun Fold. (I first worked with this fun fold during our team’s mystery stamping, and it’s fun to create different versions.) Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together.
Measurements and Details
Granny Apple Green cardstock base measuring 4 1/4 x 11. Score at 1 1/2, 3 1/2, 5 1/2, 7 1/2 and 9 1/2.
Two DSP pieces measuring 4 x 1 3/4 and two pieces measuring 4 x 1 1/4
Two Basic White cardstock pieces measuring 4 x 1 3/4
Granny Apple Green cardstock pieces measuring 1 x 1, each scored at 1/2
Granny Apple Green cardstock circle die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies
Painted Illusions DSP punched with 2 3/8-inch Circle Punch
Sentiment (Lovely Arrangements) stamped (Pretty Peacock) on Basic White label die cut with Lovely Arrangements Dies
Leaves die cut with Granny Apple Green cardstock
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Here’s another sample using Stampin’ Up!’s Boardwalk Fun Bundle and the Beach Boardwalk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this Diamond Tower Fun Fold in coordination with Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month: Painted Illusions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed this fun fold project! Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other creations.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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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.
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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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.)
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
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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Stampin’ Up!’s new product of the month is here: the Painted Illusions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Add color and whimsy to your paper crafting with this patterned paper that uses the colors of Darling Duckling, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock
The twelve sheets, three each of four designs, features soft watercolor gradients in pink, green, blue, teal, and yellow, with white patterns that flow over the background. Layer with other Stampin’ Up! products in coordinating colors to create your own harmonious card making and scrapbooking designs.
Today, my cards feature different patterns of this lively paper. In addition, I used the Lovely Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set. (Card design inspired by Brenda Uhlig from a card she sent for my birthday.)
Product of the Month
Introduced in December, Stampin Up!’s Product of the Month program features an exclusive, new product each month. (Check out the page by clicking here.)
When your online order 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 promotion is limited to one per customer per month. Available while supplies last.
Measurements and Details
Misty Moonlight cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Lasting Linen stamp set stamped on the card front with Misty Moonlight ink
Two pieces of Painted Illusions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. I used both the front side and back side so you can see both designs. Sheets measure 4 3/4 x 3 1/4.
Label die cut (Basic White) from Lovely Arrangements Dies.
Image (Lovely Arrangements) stamped in Misty Moonlight
Moody Palette Glossy Dots
Here’s another sample:
This card uses the Beautiful Pattern 3D Embossing Folder as the background on the card front.
Thanks for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy these cards using Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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