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
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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.
Welcome to Team Stamp It’s December Blog Hop! We’re so glad you joined us. This month, we feature handmade cards and projects featuring a new year theme. Can you believe 2026 is just around the corner?
Be sure to visit each blog on the hop. Leave a comment on each for your chance to win the Turtle-Y Awesome Bundle.
A template in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog (yes, that’s coming out soon!) inspired today’s creation.
Measurements and Details
Basic Black card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4.
Basic Black card stock die cut with Textured Notes Dies
Alphabet A la Mode Dies die cut with Gold Foil (2026)
Two smaller circles from Stylish Shapes Dies die cut from Gold Foil Sheets.
Sentiment from Banner Sayings Stamp Set heat embossed with gold and punched with the Three Banner Punch.
Traditional Sparkling Sequins
Black & Gold Baker’s Twine
Thanks so much for hopping along today! Remember to comment on each participating blog. You will be entered to win:
Congrats to last month’s winner: Denise Bryant
Gain inspiration from this great group of talented stampers by clicking on the links below.
Please let me know if you have questions about today’s new year card or any other paper crafting project. 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:
Free December Card Kit Offer
In December, 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 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.
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.
Click here to read all of the details about this offer.
I purchased the Jar of Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set and coordinating Sweet Jar Builder Punch way back in July of 2025 when it first debuted as one of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusive offerings. During the month, I created many holiday cards using this stamp set and coordinating punch bundle. In the back of my mind, I thought it would be fun to create a shaker card filled with peppermints. Today, I made that a reality.
Measurements and Details
These tidbits will help you get started making this card. Be sure to watch the video below to see step-by-step directions.
Real Red cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Garden Green plaid panel cardstock from the Christmas Tags & More 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Real Red cardstock measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 die cut with Textured Notes Dies
Two pieces of Window Sheets measuring 4 1/4 x 3
Sentiment heat embossed with white Wow! Basics Embossing Powder
Foam Adhesive Sheets
Silver Foil for jar lid
Real Red & White Linen Thread
Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints
Peppermints created with die cuts from the Gingerbread Man Dies
Click here to see a post with several more card samples using the Jar of Joy stamp set.
How-To Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I provide directions for creating this cute shaker card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed this shaker card.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Click on any of the graphics below to go to the online store to shop for the products to create this card at home;
Stampin’ Up!’s Modern Christmas Suite Collection has been my “go-to” for holiday crafting. I just love the black and gold and white color combination. I’ve used it to create so many gorgeous Christmas cards and projects.
Today, I’m offering a free card-making tutorial to guide you in making your own holiday cards.
PAPER – Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper (165990), Basic Black Cardstock (121045), Basic White Cardstock (166780) Gold Foil Sheets (132622)
INK – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
OTHER – Black & White and Gold Baker’s Twine (166005), Traditional Sparkling Sequins (165875), 2 3/8” Circle Punch (161345), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders (165597), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Basic Black Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”
Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper – one black and white tree panel – 1” x 5 ½”, 3 x 3 white tree panel
Gold Foil – 3” x 3”, 5 ¼” x 1 ¼”
Black & Gold & White Baker’s Twine – 24”
Instructions:
Emboss the top half of the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White Cardstock with the Glass Embossing Folder.
Stamp the “Wishing You Peace & Joy” sentiment with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink in the lower right corner of this embossed piece.
Attach 1” x 5 ¼” Modern Christmas DSP to the 1 ¼” x 5 ¼” Gold Foil. Glue this to Basic White panel, just above the stamped sentiment.
Wrap baker’s twine around this panel and tie a bow.
Attach to Basic Black Card base.
Punch desired tree image from Modern Christmas DSP with 2 3/8” Circle Punch.
Die cut 3” x 3” Gold Foil with Stylish Shape circle.
Glue these circles together.
Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to add to card front on the left-hand side.
Add three Traditional Sparkling Sequins.
I hope you enjoy this free, card-making tutorial. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping-related projects.
Thanks so for stopping by today!
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:
December Free Card Kit Offer
In December, 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 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.
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.
Click here to read all of the details about this offer.
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