Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new May-August 2026 Mini Catalog will be live soon! It debuts May 5, 2026. It’s filled with lots of new products, including stamp sets, bundles, colors, ink pads, embossing folder, paper, ribbon, and more. As a demonstrator, I was able to preorder some products, and I chose the Balloon Festoon Bundle.
You receive seven balloon dies, the largest of which is about 5 3/4 x 4 3/16. Today, I share a free, card-making tutorial using this bundle. Enjoy!
PAPER – Hydrangea Hue Cardstock (167687), Basic White Cardstock (166780), 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (167755)
INK – Hydrangea Hue (167677)
OTHER – Hydrangea Hue 3/8-inch Bordered Ribbon (167549), 2026-2028 In Color Dots (167546), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Hydrangea Hue Cardstock – 7 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 3 ¼”
DSP – One piece (Hydrangea Hue striped pattern) 5” x 2 ¾” and one 5 ¼” x 1”
DSP – One piece (Hydrangea Hue small dotted pattern) 4 ½” x 3 ½”
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”, 5 ¼” x 3”, 3 ¼” x ½”
Ribbon – 5”
Instructions:
Fold the card at the score line.
Layer the 5” x 2 ¾” Hydrangea Hue striped DSP onto the 5 ¼” x 3” Basic White panel. Add all to the front card base panel.
Die cut the 4 ½” x 3 ½” Hydrangea Hue small dotted DSP with the third largest balloon.
Add balloon to card front, being sure to put adhesive on the front flap only, so you don’t glue the card shut.
Stamp the “Enjoy Your Day” sentiment with Hydrangea Hue ink on the 3 ¼” x ½” Basic White Cardstock. Trim off each end at a slant. Add to card front.
Adhere the 5 ¼” x 1” Hydrangea Hue striped DSP to the right-hand side of the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White panel, leaving a small border around the top, bottom, and right side.
Glue to the inside of the card.
Tie a knot in the ribbon and add to balloon with a Glue Dot.
Add three Hydrangea Hue dots to the card front.
Here’s what the card looks like when it’s open:
Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I hope you enjoyed this free tutorial. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other stamping project.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
May Free Card Kit Offer
If you love Stampin’ Up!’s Balloon Festoon Bundle, this free card kit offer is for you. Click here to read all of the details on a blog post.
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Sometimes I’ll grab an easy layout to help get my crafting mojo going. Today’s card uses a sketch from yesterday’s post. See that card here.
Please enjoy the following free, card-making tutorial that features Stampin’ Up!’s Lovely Arrangements Bundle and the Lovely Blossoms 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
PAPER – Secret Sea Cardstock (165624), Cloud Cover Cardstock (165621), Basic White Cardstock (166780), Lovely Blossoms 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (167168)
INK – Secret Sea (165285)
OTHER – Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder (167179), 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (165192), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (155475), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Cloud Cover Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”, 4 ¾” x 3 ½”, and 2 ½” x 1 ½”
Secret Sea Cardstock – 4 7/8” x 3 5/8” and 3” x 3”
DSP – One piece 1” x 4” and two pieces 3 ½” x ¾”
Basic White Cardstock – 4” x 2 ½”
White Baker’s Twine – 7”
Instructions:
Emboss the 4 ¾” x 3 ½” Cloud Cover Cardstock with the Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder. Attach this to the 4 7/8” x 3 5/8” Secret Sea Cardstock. With adhesive of choice, add to Cloud Cover card base.
Attach the DSP pieces as shown: the larger piece in the middle and the smaller two on each side of the larger piece.
Stamp the two flowers with Secret Sea ink on the 4” x 2 ½” Basic White Cardstock. Die cut with coordinating dies.
Die cut the 3” x 3” Secret Sea Cardstock with the second largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
Add flowers to circle.
With Stampin’ Dimensionals, pop up circle on card front.
Stamp “Happy Birthday” sentiment on 2 ½” x 1 ½” Cloud Cover Cardstock. Die cut with the small rectangle die from the Lovely Arrangements Dies. Use Glue Dots to attach to card front, on top of and in the middle of the flowers.
Tie a bow with the White Baker’s Twine and add to card front with a Glue Dot.
Add three Cloud Cover pearls from the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy this free tutorial. Please contact me if you have any questions of if I can help you place an order.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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If you’re looking for a versatile bundle that can help you create some neutral or more masculine feeling cards, Stampin’ Up!’s Nature’s Symphony Bundle is a good fit. It’s brand-new in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog.
Today, I offer a free tutorial for creating this featured card. Even though this particular card uses a thank-you sentiment, you can substitute any saying of your liking.
Free Card Making Tutorial
Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
STAMPS – Nature’s Symphony Bundle (166926)
PAPER – Secret Sea Cardstock (165624), Basic White Cardstock (166780
INK – Secret Sea (165285)
OTHER – Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder (164069), Three Banner Punch (167050), Moody Palette Glossy Dots (167180), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Secret Sea Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼” and 4 ½” x 3 ½”
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4” and 1” x 3”
Instructions:
Emboss the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White Cardstock with the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder.
Add to Secret Sea card front with adhesive of choice.
Die cut the large leaf image from the Nature’s Symphony Bundle with the 4 ½” x 3 ½” Secret Sea Cardstock.
On the back side of the leaf, apply Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to the individual leaves. Add to card front.
Stamp the “Thank You” sentiment with Secret Sea ink on the 1” x 3” Basic White Cardstock. Punch with Three Banner Punch.
Add sentiment to card front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Add Moody Palette Glossy Dots (Secret Sea) to card front.
I hope you enjoy this free card-making tutorial. Please let me know if you have questions. I’m happy to help.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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I’ve been playing with Stampin’ Up!’ brand-new Made with Love Suite Collection. Check previous blog entries to view other card samples and how-to videos.
Today, I share a step-by-step card-making tutorial using these products.
PAPER – Made With Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (167054), Strawberry Slush Cardstock (165625), Strawberry Slush 12 x 12 Two-Tone Cardstock (166705) Basic White Cardstock (166780)
INK – Strawberry Slush (165286)
OTHER – Bubble Bath 1/8-inch Faux Linen Ribbon (167075), 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (165192), Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder (167071), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Strawberry Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored and folded at 4 ¼”, 5 1/4” x 4”
Basic White Cardstock – 4” x 4”, 5 ¼” x 4”
Made With Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper – two different but coordinating panels – 2” x 4” and one 5 ¼” x ¾”
Bubble Bath 1/8-inch Faux Linen Ribbon – 8”
Instructions:
Emboss the 5 ¼” x 4” Strawberry Slush with the Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder. Lightly sand the embossed image, exposing the white core of the paper.
Adhere embossed piece to Strawberry Slush Cardstock base.
With adhesive of choice, attach the two DSP pieces to the card front as shown – one in the upper lefthand corner and one in the lower righthand corner. They will overlap in the middle.
Die cut the 4” x 4” Basic White Cardstock with the large heart die from the Endless Love Bundle.
Stamp the two sentiments with Strawberry Slush ink on the front of the heart.
With Stampin’ Dimensionals, pop up the heart on the card front.
Tie the ribbon in a bow and add to heart.
Add three Strawberry Slush flat pearls to heart.
Glue the 5 ¼” x ¾” DSP strip to the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White Cardstock. Attach to card center.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I appreciate your support for my paper crafting business.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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