It’s an exciting day! Stampin’ Up!’s 2025-2026 Annual Catalog is now live! Click here to see the PDF. Peek inside for a look at all the brand-new goodies and some returning favorites.
This suite includes two stamp sets, two coordinating die sets, an embossing folder, Designer Series Paper, ribbon, and embellishments. Purchase it all with one ordering number (#165217) or pick and choose the items that speak to you. (See the supply list at the end of this post.)
All of the elements have been keeping me busy creating. I see so many possibilities. Be sure to watch the video below to view a sampling of the cards I have created so far.
Measurements and Details
Here are some instructions to help you make the featured card at home:
Lost Lagoon card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Calypso Coral card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Damask Designs Embossing Folder
Basic White card stock panel measuring 4 1/4 x 3 1/4.
Stamp flower on the right-hand side with Memento ink. Color with Lost Lagoon, Calypso Coral, and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends.
Stamp sentiment in Calypso Coral ink
Add a piece of Beautiful Gallery 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper measuring 4 1/4 x 3/4 to the white panel, on the left-hand side.
Wrap a piece of Linen Thread around this piece and tie a box.
Pop up on front panel with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Add three Pressed Flowers Motifs gems.
Here’s another sample using one of the partial die cuts from the Gallery Blooms Dies.
For this next card, I stamped the flower image with Memento ink, colored with Stampin’ Blends, die cut, and adhered to the card. I used the frame die to create the frame of Bubble Bath and Basic Black and embossed it with the Damask Designs Embossing Folder.
And, here’s one more! I stamped the flower with Secret Sea ink (one of the new In Colors) directly onto a piece of the Beautiful Gallery 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. Added lots of die cut pieces using the Textured Notes Dies.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these samples. Like I said above, this collection lends itself to so many possibilities.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions for creating the featured card using the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any others.
Kim
Beautiful Gallery Card Samples Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create the card featured at the top of the blog.
Did you know Stampin’ Up! offers two sizes of ink pads? The full-size Classic Stampin’ Pad is perhaps the most common. Stampin’ Up! sells these pads in about 50 different colors. The second option includes the Stampin’ Spots. Find these in Paper Pumpkin kits as well as select kits from the Kits Collection.
In the new 2025-2026 Annual Catalog (which debuts May 6, 2025), the Classic Stampin’ Spots assortment comes with two options:
Assortment 1 includes Real Red, Petal Pink, Garden Green, Cloud Cover, and Early Espresso.
Assort 2 includes Melon Mambo, Darling Duckling, Granny Apple Green, Fresh Freesia, and Basic Grey.
You may also purchase a set of uninked spots (six pads for $10) to create your own mini pad. Just fill with any of Stampin’ Up!’s refills and you’re good to go.
A couple of tips regarding using the Stampin’ Spots:
Wrap a rubber band around the little container. This keeps the lid from falling off and drying out the pad.
Store the spots upside down to keep the ink toward the top of the pad.
In today’s post, I share two cards I created using the Classic Stampin’ Spots. The first card features the large Simple Birthday sentiment. The second card showcases the Thanking You Photopolymer Stamp set. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this technique works.
Measurements and Details (Birthday)
Gorgeous Grape card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Gorgeous Grape card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder
Basic White panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, die cut with the Textured Notes Dies
With the stamp facing up on your craft table, apply ink from the spots directly onto the stamp. Start with the lighter color first. Then add your second color. Stamp on Basic White Card Stock panel. I used Gorgeous Grape and Flirty Flamingo.
Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the birthday sentiment.
Here’s a thank you card using the same technique. This card uses Daffodil Delight and Coastal Cabana ink spots. Check out the cute background: The Pattern of Friendship Die.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step visual instructions to create this card at home:
I hope you enjoy today’s cards. This is a great way to use those Stampin’ Spots. Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any others.
Kim
Ink Spot Birthday Card Supply List
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Today, I share samples of shaped cards created with these dies.
Measurements and Details
Here are a few details to help you get started. Be sure to watch the video below to see a visual demonstration of how these cards come together.
Basic Black Card Stock measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and fold at 4 1/4
Place the folded card stock on your die cut machine. Lay the largest die on- the card stock. Make sure the top of the die is just a bit above the fold line. You may need a sticky note or painter’s tape to hold the die in place. Die cut to create the card base.
For this set of cards, I used Stampin’ Up!’s Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper. The featured card at the top of the post displays a sample where I colored the black and white patterns with Stampin’ Blends. Colors include: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Petal Pink, and Crumb Cake. I die cut the patterned paper using the second-largest hexagon die. Don’t feel like coloring? Choose from a variety of other patterns. See picture below.
Heat embossed the sentiments from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set.
Embellished with the Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems.
Do you have a favorite?
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating these fun, hexagon-shaped cards.
If you like this card, you might also like the butterfly shaped card. Click here to see that blog post and video.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or other rubber stamping related projects.
Kim
Hexagon-Shaped Birthday Card Supply List
Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the paper crafting supplies to create this at home:
Who loves treats? Especially when they come in a cute box! An interactive box, too! Include these in Easter baskets, use on the table for dinner, give to a server as a tip, or share with a friend during a special celebration. I gave these out as party favors for a recent fundraiser kit gathering.
In today’s post, I share the directions for creating an interactive spring treat box. It features the Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set. Find it online as part of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives. (Please let me know if you need help finding this stamp set or help in ordering it.)
Measurements and Details
Card stock of your choice (I used Crumb Cake) measuring 6 x 4 3/4. Score at 1/2, 2 1/2, 3 1/4, and 5 1/4 on the 6-inch side. Score at 4 inches on the 4 3/4-inch side.
Stamp tulip image from the Mixed Florals Stamp Set across the long side of the box. I stamped the image twice using the White Craft Ink.
Added a sentiment (from a Paper Pumpkin kit) heat embossed in white and die cut with a circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
Petal Pink 3/8″ Scalloped Ribbon: 16-18 inches
Embellishments, if desired. I used the Petal Pink dots from the Low-Profile Dots.
How to Video
Be sure to watch the video below. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions for creating this cute box.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I hope you love this project and want to try it at home. Please let me know if you have questions. I’m here to help.
I’m a huge fan of Stampin’ Up!’s hybrid embossing folders. These unique folders allow you to both emboss and die cut at the same time. But when I discovered that the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle also created shaped cards, I was sold. Find this bundle in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2025 Mini Catalog.
Measurements and Details
Aren’t these cards super cute? Here are a few details to help you make this at home.
Stampin’ Up! designed its Basic White Note Cards and Envelopes to use with the shape-maker die. (Receive 20 precut and scored note cards and envelopes for just $10).
Fold the note card in half, place the die on top of both layers, lining up the top of the die just above the folded note card. Be sure to watch the video below to see exactly how this works.
Choose an patterned paper and cut it to 5 x 3 1/2. I used the Floral Delight 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
Place the die cut on the patterned paper to get the butterfly layer.
Glue the Designer Series Paper to the white note card. I found that using the Multipurpose Liquid Glue gave me time to get the die cut straight on the card.
Die cut the label, included in the dies you receive.
With a Blending Brush, apply a light layer of Daffodil Delight ink on the label.
Stamp the sentiment with Memento Black ink.
Tie a bow in 9 inches of the 1/8″ Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon. Add to card front.
Layer the sentiment, with Stampin’ Dimensionals, over the top of the ribbon.
Add Daffodil Delight gems from the Glossy Dots Assortment.
How to Video
In this Facebook Live replay from April 8, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this card.
I hope you like this cute, little card. Thanks so much for stopping by today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any other stamping project.
Kim
Beautiful Butterflies Shaped Card Supply List
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