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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Here’s another look at a creation using Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month (Fabulous Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set). Don’t miss out on this product of the month. When your Stampin’ Up! online store order reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), you unlock the opportunity to purchase this stamp set for $5. It’s available while supplies last. Limited to one per person.
This time, I combine the sentiment with the fun leaf die from the Nature’s Symphony Dies. Find these dies in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog. Purchase the dies with the coordinating Nature’s Symphony stamp set and save 10 percent.
Details and Measurements
Cloud Cover 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
Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper: Secret Sea design measuring 4 x 3 1/2 and Cloud Cover designer measuring 4 x 1/2
Birthday sentiment from Fabulous Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set stamped in Secret Sea ink
Large leaf die cut from Nature’s Symphony Dies die cut from Cloud Cover carstock
Secret Sea 3/8 Inch Bordered Open Weave Ribbon
Moody Palette Glossy Dots (Cloud Cover)
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! I hoe you enjoy this handmade greeting card. 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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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
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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
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Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create the featured card.
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