Tomorrow, May 1, is the day we’ve been waiting for! Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is live. You can purchase the new 2024-2026 In Colors as well as a brand-new offering of rubber stamps, ink, paper, dies, punches, embellishments, and more. There’s so much to love. I can’t wait to show off the new offerings in the coming months.
Spotlight on Nature Thank You
In today’s post, I feature a gorgeous thank you card using the brand-new Spotlight on Nature Bundle. Find it on page 69 of the new Annual Catalog.
I love tulips. Although, I don’t see many here in Arizona, I can admire them on paper. In addition, I “spotlight” three of the five brand-new In Colors: Petunia Pop, Peach Pie, and Pretty in Pink. And the dies offer some unique circle designs.
Here are a few details about this card:
Petunia Pop card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic Beige (a brand-new neutral color) card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
A piece of Petunia Pop Designer Series Paper (from the 2024-2026 In Color 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Collection) measuring 3/4 x 5 1/4
2024-2026 In Color Glimmer 12 x 12 Glimmer Paper (Petunia Pop) measuring 1/4 x 4 1/4
Basic White Card Stock die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
Tulip stamped with Memento Ink and colored with Petunia Pop and Olive Olive Stampin’ Blends
2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems
Petunia Pop 3/8-inch Bordered Ribbon
Here are two other samples using Pretty in Pink and Peach Pie. Which one is your favorite?
Spotlight on Nature with Peach Pie
Spotlight on Nature Pretty in Pink
How to Video
Be sure to watch the video below to see step-by-step instructions for creating this card. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer a look at the pretty bundle and show examples of some handmade cards I created using the stamp set and dies.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Click here to see a related post showing how to create quick and easy treat packets using the new In Colors.
There’s no doubt Stampin’ Up! offers the most gorgeous Designer Series Paper in the industry. Not only does Stampin’ Up! give us a wide array of 6 x 6 and 12 x 12 designs, the variety of images and patterns provide so many options for our paper crafting projects. Sometimes, it’s difficult to choose which side of the paper to use.
Today, I’m sharing a card layout that allows you to use both sides. This works especially well for the 6 x 6 scenery paper, including the Meandering Meadows 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. It’s one of the Online Exclusives. Let me know if I can help you order this beautiful paper.
Take a look at the inside of this card.
Meandering Meadow Card Design
Here are a few details to help you understand how this card comes together:
Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/2 x 6. Score 1 3/4 inches in from the right-hand side.
Coordinating solid card stock color measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. (I used Shaded Spruce for this card.)
Basic White card stock measuring 5 1/2 x 2 1/4
Any sentiment and embellishments for card front. I used Layering Leaves, Shaded Spruce, the Heartfelt Hexagon punch, Linen Thread, and the Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds.
How to Video
Be sure to watch the video below. In this Facebook Live replay (4/22/2024) from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step instructions for creating this card.
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Kim
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Welcome to Team Stamp It’s April Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop. Leave a comment for a chance to win a Confetti Birthday Card Kit.
This month, we feature cards and projects with a Mother’s Day theme. Today, I share a handmade greeting card using the fractured card technique or faux shutter technique.
Mother’s Day Fractured Card Technique
There are several ways to accomplish this technique. I chose the simplest. Here are some basic measurements to get you started.
Basic Black cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/5
Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4 (I used the retiring Delightfully Eclectic, but many other patterned papers work well)
Four cardstock strips matching your card base measuring 5 1/2 x 1/4
A Basic White square (I die cut mine with the Stylish Shapes Dies)
Sentiment and ink of choice (I used the “So Happy to Celebrate You from the Layering Leaves stamp set for the outside and the Happy Mother’s Day from Perennial Lavender for the inside. Flowers come from Petal Park stamp set.)
How to Video
Be sure to watch the video below. I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this handmade Mother’s Day card from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona.
Thanks so much for visiting today. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop. Leave a comment on each for a chance to win the Confetti Birthday Card Kit.
In just a few short weeks, Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog debuts! It’s full of fun new products (and many returning items, too). You can begin ordering from it Wednesday, May 1, 2024. As a demonstrator, I have the opportunity to preorder a selection of products, including the new 2024-2026 In Colors — ink pads, card stock, coordinating Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Blends, and embellishments. The colors include: Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink, Summer Splash, and Shy Shamrock.
2024-2026 In Color Treat Packets
In today’s post, I showcase some quick and easy treat packets featuring Stampin’ Up!’s new In Colors.
Here are a few measurements to help you get started. Be sure to watch the video below (a Facebook live replay). I give step-by-step directions from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, to help you make these at home.
Solid color card stock measuring 10 x 3 1/4, scored and folded at 1, 4 3/4, and 6 1/4
Coordinating pieces of Designer Series paper measuring 3 x 3 1/2 (2) and one measuring 3/4 x 3
A sentiment. For these packets, I used the “hello” from the Layering Leaves stamp set heat embossed with white and punched with the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
Coordinating ribbon
I love that I can use so many other patterned papers and sentiments. These treat packets also work as gift packaging for different holidays.
How to Video
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Welcome to the Stampers Dozen Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us. This month, we feature cards and projects using flowers. Be sure to visit all of the participating stampers and leave a comment. We love to hear from you!
Simply Zinnia Double Z Fold
Today, I’m sharing a Double Z Fold design fun fold using Stampin’ Up!’s Simply Zinnia stamp set and the coordinating Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper. Find these as part of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives. I just love the bright and cheery colors in this paper; it makes it so easy to create eye-catching and beautiful cards.
Here are the measurements for the card stock and Designer Series Paper (working from the bottom up)
Highland Heather card base measuring 11 x 4 1/4, scored and folded at 5 1/2
Lemon Lime Twist (to make the z fold) measuring 9 3/4 x 4, scored at 5 1/4 ad 7 1/2
Designer Series Paper measuring 5 x 3 3/4 and 3 3/4 x 2
Basic White card stock 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 for stamped image — colored with Stampin’ Blends (Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green, and Lemon Lolly)
Highland Heather card stock measuring 4 1/2 x 3 to layer stamped image
Highland Heather card stock 3 3/4 x 1/2 for sentiment heat embossed with white
This design allows the card to stand up and be displayed.
How to Video
I recorded a video from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, to show you how to create this Double Z Fold.
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