Sunflower Embossing Folder Birthday

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Don’t miss the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder.  This stunning sunflower design adds a touch of nature to any paper crafting project. And, it lends itself to a variety of techniques. With this card, I showcase Stampin’ Up!’s two-tone cardstock and the sanding technique.

The technique is simple. Add card stock to the embossing folder. Roll it through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Remove cardstock from folder. Lightly sand the surface to expose the white center.

Try this technique with other embossing folders and other two-tone cardstock colors. Choose from more than fifty colors.

Sunflower Embossing Folder Birthday Free Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

  • STAMPS – Loveliest Tree (163714)
  • PAPER – Basic Black Cardstock (121045), Daffodil Delight Cardstock (119683), Daffodil Delight 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock (166669)
  • INK – Versamark (102282)
  • OTHER – Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder (166145), Mixed Labels Dies (164652), Black & Very Vanilla Large Check Ribbon (161982), Neutral Matte Dots (165561), Heat Tool (129053), Basics WOW! Embossing Powder (165679), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Daffodil Delight Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”  
  • Basic Black Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4” and a scrap
  • Daffodil Delight 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock – 5” x 3 ¾”
  • Ribbon – 18”

Instructions:

  • Emboss the 5 x 3 ¾” Daffodil Delight Two-Tone Cardstock with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder.
  • Lightly sand the embossed paper. The white core will show through. This is the look you want.
  • Adhere this piece to the Basic Black 5 ¼” x 4” Cardstock.
  • Wrap the ribbon around this panel and tie a bow.
  • Heat emboss the birthday sentiment from the Loveliest Tree stamp set with white embossing powder on the Basic Black cardstock scrap.
  • Die cut with the small label from the Mixed Labels Dies.
  • With Stampin’ Diimensionals, adhere the sentiment on the card front on the right-hand side as shown in the sample.
  • Add three black gems from the Neutral Matte Dots.

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

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

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Along These Lines Party Animal

Along These Lines Party Animal

All this week I’ve playing with the images from Stampin’ Up!’s Along These Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set. I’ve paired it with other stamp sets for sentiments and with a variety of patterned papers. The more I play, the more I’m inspired.

In addition to the Along These Lines set, this card uses the Silly Safari Photopolymer Stamp Set, the Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper, and the Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper.

Find this stamp set in Stampin’ Up!’s 2025-2026 Annual Catalog.

Along These Lines Stamp Set

Details and Measurements

Here are some details to help you create this card at home.

  • Basic Black card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • A piece of Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4.
  • Basic Black card stock strip measuring 2 x 5 1/4
  • Piece of Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper measuring 1 3/4 x 5 1/4
  • Basic White card stock die cut with largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Tiger from the Along These Lines stamp set stamped in Memento Black and colored with Basic Black Stampin’ Blends and Timid Tiger Stampin’ Blends.
  • Sentiment from the Silly Safari Stamp Set stamped in Timid Tiger ink.
  • Neutral Matte Dots (Black)

Isn’t this super cute? I just love mixing and matching my supplies to create something fun. Now to find the right person to send this to!

Check out other samples using the Along These Lines Stamp Set by clicking the links below:

Along These Lines Summer Fun

Along These Lines Birthday

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

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Kim

Along These Lines Party Animal Supply List

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Along These Lines Birthday

Along These Lines Birthday

When I received the Along These Lines stamp set as a prize at OnStage (Stampin’ Up!’s annual demonstrator gathering), I wasn’t sure how I was going to use it. Find these stamp set in Stampin’ Up!’s 2025-2026 Annual Catalog as well as in the online store.

Well, I was inspired this week. And, today, I share a few of the cards I created with the images in this set and sentiments from other Stampin’ Up! offerings. I hope you like what I made.

I kept the cards simple, using one of my go-to layouts.

Details and Measurements

Here are some details to help you make this card at home:

  • Early Espresso card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Basic White card stock measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 2 1/4
  • Early Espresso card stock measuring 5 1/4 x 1/2
  • Sentiment from Loveliest Tree stamped with Early Espresso ink
  • Image stamped with Memento ink and colored with Crumb Cake light Stampin’ Blend
  • Linen Thread
  • Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems

This next card offers a sympathy sentiment (Loveliest Tree stamp set) for a pet sympathy card.

Stampin' Up! Along These Lines Stamp Set

And here’s a birthday card using the Beautiful Bokeh 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. I colored the cake with Fresh Freesia and Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends.

Along These Lines Birthday

This next card uses the thank you sentiment from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set and 2025-2027 In Color Designer Series Paper (Strawberry Slush).

How-To Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this handmade greeting card.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy these projects. Please let me know if you have questions about these cards or any other stamping-related project. I’m happy to help.

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Kim

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Quick and Easy Layered Thoughts

Quick and Easy Layered Thoughts

Sometimes you just need a quick and easy card. But you still want it to be one you’re proud to send. It’s just stamps, ink, and paper, and you could make a stack of these in no time. In today’s post, I share a simple handmade greeting card using Stampin’ Up!’s Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set. Find this on page 34 of Stampin’ Up!’s just-released 2025-2026 Annual Catalog.

I love the large sentiments, making it easy to create a quick card. And, I love that the set includes the sentiments I use the most.

Stampin' Up! Layered Thoughts Stamp Set

In addition, I grabbed a couple of sheets of the Boho Vibes 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. Look at all the fun patterns on this double-sided paper.

Boho Vibes Designer Series Paper

Measurements and Details

Here are a few details to help you get started.

  • Secret Sea Cardstock measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • One pattern of the Boho Vibes Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Another pattern of the Boho Vibes Designer Series Paper measurign 4 x 3
  • Basic White Cardstock measuring 4 x 2
  • Image stamped with Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (Secret Sea)

I hope you enjoyed this card. Feel free to swap out the paper and sentiments for something you have in your stash.

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Kim

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Layered Thoughts Card Samples

Layered Thoughts Card Samples

Stampin’ Up!’s new 2025-2026 Annual Catalog offers so many new stamp sets and products. Today, I’m using the Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set. I love the large sentiments, and I appreciate that the set includes my most-used sayings. This “builder” stamp set allows you to say “Happy Birthday,” “Thank You,” “Thinking of You,” and “Love You.”

This simple, classic layout also gives you an opportunity to showcase all of the great patterned papers. I see so many combinations to use with the sentiments.

Measurements and Details

Here are a few directions to help you get started. Be sure to watch the video below to see how these card comes together.

  • Pretty in Pink Card Stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Shy Shamrock Card Stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Florals in Bloom 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 3 3/4 x 1 1/2
  • Basic White card stock measuring 4 x 2 1/2, die cut with Textured Notes Die.
  • Layered Thoughts sentiment stamped in Shy Shamrock ink.
  • Pretty in Pink 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • 2024-2026 In Color Gems

This next card features the Floral Impressions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Find it as one of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives.

Layered Thoughts Card Samples

And, this card uses a sheet from the Boho Vibes 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper, included as an offering in the new annual catalog. Also, notice the Cloud Cover card stock, ink, ribbon, and gems.

Stampin' Up! Layered Thoughts Stamp Set

And, finally, the following card uses a sheet of patterned paper from Turtley Awesome.

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating a handful of cards using the Layered Thoughts stamp set.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed these samples. Please let me know if you have questions about these projects or any others.

Kim

Layered Thoughts Card Samples Supply List

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