Happy new year! Welcome to 2026! This year, I wish for you many happy crafting experiences. I’m excited to start the year with new products from Stampin’ Up! On January 6, the January-April 2026 Mini Catalog goes live, as well as a robust slate of Online Exclusives. Check back here for links and inspiration.
Today’s card uses something new (Reason to Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set) and something old (Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper). I just love the black, gold, and white combination of this patterned paper. Not only did I create a nice selection of holiday cards, but now it does its work for a new year card. Making new year cards gives me an opportunity to send best wishes to those I missed during the holiday. Do you make and send new year cards?
Measurements and Details
Basic Black cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic Black cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Three pieces of Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper each measuring 5 x 1 1/8
Basic Black cardstock die cut with largest Stylish Shape circle
Basic White cardstock die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
Sentiment from Reason to Celebrate heat embossed in gold
Black & White & Gold Baker’s Twine
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels colored with Basic Black Stampin’ Blends
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Wishing you health, happiness, and lots of creating in 2026.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card. The Season to Remember Stamp Set is available beginning January 6.
In just a week, Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog and January Online Exclusives go live. Find brand-new crafting goodies for Valentine’s Day, spring, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, and all occasions. Look for stamp sets, dies, ribbons, and paper. In fact, it features 14 different packages of Designer Series Paper.
In today’s post, I share a card created with just one of the paper packages with a fun layout using Stampin’ Up!’s square dies from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Be sure to watch the video below to see other samples of this layout using a few different patterned papers available beginning January 6.
(Would you like to receive a sampling of all 14 paper packages? I’m offering a Paper Share where you receive 146 sheets of 6 x 6 samples of all the paper. See this Google form for the information and to request a share.)
Measurements and Details
Timid Tiger cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic Beige cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating a handful of other cards using this layout, brand-new Designer Series Paper, and the Stylish Shapes Dies.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this post or any other stamping projects.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home. Just a note: Some of the products aren’t available until January 6, 2026.
Since receiving my package of the True Blue Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, I’ve nearly used an entire package of patterned paper. That’s 12 sheets, two each of six designs. I’ve experimented with the patterns using a variety of my go-to layouts that work well with most double-sided patterned papers.
The True Blue Florals DSP is Stampin’ Up!’s first Product of the Month offering. Each month, Stampin’ Up! introduces a Product of the Month. Place an online store purchase of at least $75 (before tax, shipping, and redeemed rewards), and unlock the opportunity to purchase the Product of the Month for just $5. Available while supplies last and limited to one per customer. I can’t wait to see the January Product of the Month.
For today’s cards, I used a fun circle layout. Using Stampin’ Up!’s Stylish Shapes Dies, I die cut different size circles from varying True Blue Florals patterns. I then layered them on a Basic Beige card front and added a sentiment.
Measurements and Details
Balmy Blue cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic Beige cardstock base measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Five circles die cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies
Sentiment from Banner Sayings stamped in Balmy Blue on Basic Beige cardstock; punched with Three Banner Punch
Balmy Blue 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon (available January 6, 2026)
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels colored with Night of Navy Stampin’ Blend
See below for another version using slightly different papers. I also embossed the Basic Beige background with the Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder (available for order beginning January 6).
If you love this DSP, check out some other posts featuring this patterned paper. Remember, most of the cards I’ve created can be made with any double-sided paper in your stash.
Today, I’m sharing a super easy fun fold using Stampin’ Up!’s new Product of the Month: theTrue Blue Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Unlock the opportunity to purchase the Product of the Month for just $5 when your online store purchases reach $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards). The Product of the Month is available while supplies last, and is limited to one per customer’s online account. The Product of the Month selection changes monthly, so be sure to check back.
Featuring Night of Navy and Balmy Blue, this patterned paper package offers 12 sheets, two each of six designs. Do you have a favorite?
Measurements and Details
Night of Navy cardstock base measuring 8 1/4 x 4 1/4, scored at 2 3/4
Designer Series Paper of your choice. I used Stampin’ Up!’s True Blue Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. You need two pieces — each measuring 4 x 2 1/2. They can be the same or coordinating.
Basic White cardstock measuring 4 x 2 1/2
A sentiment or image of your choice for the front. I used Stampin’ Up!’s Textured Notes Dies and the Layered Thoughts stamp set. Stamped with Night of Navy ink.
Opal Rounds Assortment.
This easy fun fold can be used with papers and stamps you already have in your stash. Here’s what the inside looks like:
See some other samples below. All use the True Blue Florals DSP and the easy fun fold.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or the Product of the Month. I’m happy to help!
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home.
In early December, Stampin’ Up! launched an awesome new program: Product of the Month.
Here’s how it works: Shop from the Online Store. When your 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 month, the featured product is the True Blue Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. The package includes 12 sheets of double-sided patterned paper, two each of six designs and features Balmy Blue and Night of Navy.
The Product of the Month is available while supplies last month. Limit one per person. Each month, Stampin’ Up! will offer a brand-new, exclusive crafting product.
In today’s post, I share a few samples of cards I’ve created with this beautiful patterned paper. See below for the directions to create the featured card at the top of this post.
Measurements and Details
Crumb Cake Cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Balmy Blue Cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Crumb Cake Cardstock panel measuring 5 x 3/4. Stamp background with the Lasting Linen Photopolymer Stamp Set with Crumb Cake ink.
Die cut the large banner image from the Stylish Shapes Dies from different sheets/designs of the True Blue Florals DSP.
Sentiment strip die cut with Textured Notes Dies.
Stamp sentiment from Simply Said onto strip using Balmy Blue ink.
Add Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots.
Here’s another card sample. The products used include: Gallery Blooms Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Beautiful Gallery stamp set, Lasting Linen background stamp, and Lemon Lolly.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I share step-by-step directions for creating the featured card. I also share a handful of other samples using the True Blue Florals DSP.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Please let me know if you have questions about the Product of the Month or any other stamping related project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create the featured card.
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