I just returned from Stampin’ Up!’s annual incentive trip. This year, we took an Alaskan cruise. It’s such an honor to earn and take a trip like this. Less than 1 percent of demonstrators achieve this, but I’m so fortunate to be sharing and offering something I love.
On each trip, demonstrators are encouraged to bring a card to swap with other demonstrators. Even though 277 demonstrators took the trip, not all of them swap. And, from all of the swaps, we get a sampling of 15.
Today, I want to share the card I created for the swap. It uses a combination of Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle and the Playful Packaging Bundle. I really wanted to try to use the dies in a different way.
Measurements and Details
Petal Pi k cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Stamped dots from Balloon Festoon stamp set randomly with Petal Pink ink
Balloon from Balloon Festoon Dies die cut with Brights Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (Daffodil Delight dotted pattern)
Die cut two of the smaller scallop pieces (Playful Packaging Dies) from Bloom Boutique 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (Hydrangea Hue pattern. The 2026-2028 In Color-Hydrangea Hue-Painted Patterns also works.) I trimmed about 1/2 inch off each of the flat sides before adhering to card base.
Sentiment (Balloon Festoon) stamped in Hydrangea Hue on Petal Pink cardstock, die cut with label from Stylish Shapes Dies
Hydrangea Hue ribbon
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Summer is definitely the wedding season. So I thought I would share a quick and easy gift card and/or money holder created with Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle. I grabbed some of the black and white designs from the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper and added some gold foil balloons. This color combination also works as a graduation gift card holder. Change the colors, and it can be used for any occasion.
Measurements and Details
Basic Black Two-Tone Cardstock measuring 7 3/4 x 5. Scored at 1 3/4 and 5 1/4 on the long side.
Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper: one piece measuring 4 3/4 x 2 1/4 and one piece measuring 4 3/4 x 1 1/2
Basic White cardstock measuring 4 3/4 x 1 1/2
Basic Black Two-Tone Cardstock (belly band) measuring 1 x 8 1/2. Scored at 2 1/4 and 5 7/8
Gold Foil for balloons and Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP for one balloon.
1 7/8-inch circle punch
Black Baker’s Twine
Tear & Tape
Here’s a look at the inside:
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this quick and easy gift card holder.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Oh, my gosh, isn’t this just the cutest? This monkey from Stampin’ Up!’s Silly Safari is a perfect fit for the Laffy Taffy banana-flavored candy. I used the Playful Packaging Bundle to create this treat bag. Find this bundle in the May-August 2026 Mini Catalog. From the picture in the catalog, this bundle doesn’t seem all that attractive. In fact, I didn’t order it at first — even though I love creating treat packaging. I borrowed it from a friend and then purchased my own because it’s been so much fun!
Be sure to watch the video below to see how these packets come together. In addition, I show a variety of other samples.
Daffodil Delight cardstock for die cutting the three main pieces. You can fit all of these pieces on a piece measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4.
A piece of Brights (Daffodil Delight) Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring about 4 1/4 x 2.
Silly Safari stamp set
Stampin’ Blends — Crumb Cake and Pecan Pie
Circle punches
Flat 4 x 8 Cellophane Gift Bags
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for creating with this bundle. Keep in mind, this video shows a different project but the concept remains the same.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy this cute project. Please let me know if you have questions.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this treat packet at home:
Today, I’m playing with two of my new favorite products from Stampin’ Up!’s May-August 2026 Mini Catalog. The Playful Packaging Bundle and the Balloon Festoon Bundle. Aren’t they fun together?
Think of all the different treats you could add to the Flat 4 x 8 Cellophane Bags to give to people for any occasion.
Measurements and Details
Berry Burst cardstock measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. Die cut all three pieces on this one piece.
Brights Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (Berry Burst stripe pattern) measuring 4 1/2 x 2. Die cut with just the smaller scallop piece.
Brights Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper (Berry Burst dots pattern). Die cut balloon from Balloon Festoon Bundle.
Flat 4 x 8 Cellophane Bags.
Die cut Basic White cardstock with label from Lovely Arrangements Die.
Stamp sentiment from Balloon Festoon Photopolymer Stamp Set with Berry Burst ink
White Baker’s Twine
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give instructions for creating with the Playful Packaging Dies. Please note: This video uses different product, but the concept remains the same.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I appreciate you! Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping projects.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Click on any of the graphics below to shop online for the products to create this card at home:
All I can say is: Cute, cute, cute! I’ve had so much fun pairing Stampin’ Up!’s Playful Packaging Bundle with other products and treats to create theme small gifts.
Honestly, the bundle doesn’t look like much in Stampin’ Up!’s May-August 2026 Mini Catalog. But, I got excited when I saw what other creators were making. Then, I bought my own. Be sure to watch the video below for some tips for using the dies and to see a host of other samples.
Measurements and Details
Basic Black cardstock measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Paper Medley Mix-In 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 4 1/2 x 2
Silly Safari Photopolymer Stamp Set. Zebra stamped in black. Punched with 1 7/8-inch circle punch.
Basic Black circle punched with 2-inch circle punch
Sentiment stamped in black
Black Baker’s Twin from Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack
Flat 4 x 8 Cellophane Bag
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give tips and tricks for using the Playful Packaging Bundle. Please note: The video shows me creating a different project, but the concept is the same.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy this project as much as a I do. There are just so many possibilities with this bundle.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop online for the products to create this card at home. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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