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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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.
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
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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Don’t you just love playing with brand-new paper crafting products? There’s just something satisfying about sitting down at the craft table with the fresh stamp set, coordinating dies, fancy patterned papers, and gems and ribbons. It’s fun to see how I can stretch my creativity.
Today, I share a few cards created with Stampin’ Up!’s Nature Walk Suite Collection, specifically the Nature’s Symphony Bundle and coordinating Nature’s Walk Designer Series Paper. The images and muted tones of the Designer Series Paper, make this a perfect fit for creating masculine cards. But it’s also suited for a variety of occasions. Be sure to watch the video below to see more samples.
I got caught in using the large leaf die as my focal point. So stay tuned in the next few weeks to get inspiration for using the whole bundle.
Measurements & Details
Smoky Slate cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5/12, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (a Secret Sea design) measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Smoky Slate cardstock panel measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2
Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (a Secret Sea design) measuring 4 1/2 x 3 1/4, embossed with the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder.
Leaf die cut from Silver Foil Sheets.
Sentiment stamped in Secret Sea ink, die cut with label from Stylish Shapes dies
Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems
Here’s one other sample. This card shows where my creating first began with a Basic White base and panel with a Secret Sea leaf. I just love the simplicity of this card. It’s so pretty! (Basic White panel measures 5 x 3 3/4)
This next card is a little “stepped” up. It include a Basic White background embossed with the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder and the leaf die cut from a piece of the Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating the featured card. I also show a handful of other card samples.
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 the cards. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping or card making project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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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.
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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Click on any of the photos below to shop from my online store to purchase the products to create this card at home.
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!)
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.
To complete the card kits as shown, you’ll need the Nature’s Symphony Photopolymer Stamp Set, Secret Sea ink pad, Pecan Pie ink pad, Pretty Peacock, and Old Olive ink pad as well as your favorite adhesive. Or feel free to just use what you have in your stash.
Click here to shop. Be sure you’re enrolled in the rewards program and opt in for contact so I can send you the kit.
(Note: Offer not valid with BOGO sale or orders associated with class attendance.)
Happy stamping!
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Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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