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.
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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
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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:
Supply List
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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
The Eyelet Blooms Die — Stampin’ Up!’s April Product of the Month — lends itself to a couple of fun techniques. Today, I show you how to do something I call “embedded embossing.” Be sure to watch the short video below to see how this works.
You can purchase this die for just $5 when your online shopping cart total reaches $75 or more before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards. Limit one per customer. Available while supplies last.
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
Gold Foil Sheet measuring 5 1/2 x 2
Basic White Cardstock die cut with largest circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
Heat emboss sentiment from Forever Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set in gold
Gold Striped 3/8-inch Mesh Ribbon
Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots
Embossing Sandwich
From bottom to top:
Plate 1
Plate 3
Silicone Craft Sheet
Cardstock — upside down
Die
Plate 3
Shim (if needed)
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this card using the embedded embossing technique. In addition, I show a variety of other samples made with the Eyelet Blooms Die.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you’ll give this technique a try. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Spring has sprung with today’s creation! I’m using Stampin’ Up!’s Eyelet Blooms Die, the Forever Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set, and the Lovely Arrangements Stamp Set. I love purples, so I chose Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape.
The Eyelet Blooms Die is Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month. Each month, Stampin’ Up! releases a new and exclusive paper crafting product. When you online shopping cart total reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and redeemed rewards), you can purchase the Product of the Month for just $5.
Measurements and Details
Highland Heather cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Gorgeous Grape cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Basic White cardstock panel measuring 5 x 3 3/4, die cut with the Eyelet Blooms Die (see the video below for a die cutting tip).
Gorgeous Grape cardstock die cut with Stylish Shape circle.
Flower (Forever Florals) stamped in Old Olive and Gorgeous Grape punched with 2 3/8-inch circle punch
Sentiment (Lovely Arrangements) stamped in Gorgeous Grape and die cut with label from Lovely Arrangements Die.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I share some tips and tricks for using the Eyelet Blooms Die. Note: This video shares the creation of a card different from today’s, but the concepts are still the samel.
April Ordering Special
Place a minimum order of $75 or more (before tax,shipping and any redeemed rewards) from my online store and I’ll send you a padded Priority Mail envelope filled with retired Stampin’ Up! product from my personal stash. Click here to shop the online store. Please contact me if you have questions about product or shopping. Offer valid through April 2026 or while supplies last. Note: When your order reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), you’re able to add the Product of the Month to your cart 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 stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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