Nature’s Symphony Blending Technique

Nature's Symphony Blending Technique

I continue to play with Stampin’ Up!’s Nature’s Symphony Bundle. I’ve said this before, but when I get a new bundle or stamp set, I really enjoy stretching the limits. It’s fun to see all the different ways the paper crafting products can be used. And, I know that I generally just scratch the surface. (Find this bundle, and many others, in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog.)

Nature's Symphony Bundle

In other posts, I’ve shown the large die cut leaf as the focal point on many cards. Today, I show you what you can do with the piece of card stock left over from the die cutting. Use it as a stencil to create a different look on your handmade cards. Be sure to watch the video below to see a visual demonstration of how this actually works.

Measurements and Details

  • Basic Beige cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Mossy Meadow pattern from the Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock panel measuring 4 1/2 x 3 1/4
  • Basic Beige cardstock panel measuring 4 1/2 x 3 1/4.
  • Blend image (Small Blending Brush) on cardstock with Mossy Meadow. Emboss with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder.
  • Stamp sentiment in Mossy Meadow ink on Basic Beige scrap die with Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Linen Thread
  • Low Profile Sparkle Dots

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating today’s featured card.

February Free Card Kit Offer

February Free Card Kit Offer

Do you love this bundle? I’m offering a four card free kit during the month of February. In February, 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 Moody Palette Glossy Dots. (In addition, when you make a $75 purchase, you earn the opportunity to purchase Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month for just $5 offered by Stampin’ Up!) Click here to read all about the offer.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy this card today. Please let me know if you have questions about this project or any other.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Nature’s Symphony Card Samples

Nature's Symphony Card Samples

Don’t you just love playing with brand-new paper crafting products? There’s just something satisfying about sitting down at the craft table with the fresh stamp set, coordinating dies, fancy patterned papers, and gems and ribbons. It’s fun to see how I can stretch my creativity.

Today, I share a few cards created with Stampin’ Up!’s Nature Walk Suite Collection, specifically the Nature’s Symphony Bundle and coordinating Nature’s Walk Designer Series Paper. The images and muted tones of the Designer Series Paper, make this a perfect fit for creating masculine cards. But it’s also suited for a variety of occasions. Be sure to watch the video below to see more samples.

I got caught in using the large leaf die as my focal point. So stay tuned in the next few weeks to get inspiration for using the whole bundle.

Stampin' Up! Nature's Symphony Bundle

Measurements & Details

  • Smoky Slate cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5/12, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (a Secret Sea design) measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Smoky Slate cardstock panel measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2
  • Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (a Secret Sea design) measuring 4 1/2 x 3 1/4, embossed with the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder.
  • Leaf die cut from Silver Foil Sheets.
  • Sentiment stamped in Secret Sea ink, die cut with label from Stylish Shapes dies
  • Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems

Here’s one other sample. This card shows where my creating first began with a Basic White base and panel with a Secret Sea leaf. I just love the simplicity of this card. It’s so pretty! (Basic White panel measures 5 x 3 3/4)

This next card is a little “stepped” up. It include a Basic White background embossed with the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder and the leaf die cut from a piece of the Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating the featured card. I also show a handful of other card samples.

Free Card Kit Offer

February Free Card Kit Offer

Do you love this bundle? I’m offering a four card free kit during the month of February. In February, 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 Moody Palette Glossy Dots. (In addition, when you make a $75 purchase, you earn the opportunity to purchase Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month for just $5 offered by Stampin’ Up!) Click here to read all about the offer.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy the cards. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping or card making project.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Fabulous Sayings & Days Like This

Fabulous Sayings & Days to Remember

I’m still playing with Stampin’ Up!’s January Product of the Month: the Fabulous Sayings Photpolymer Stamp Set. Unlock the opportunity to purchase the Product of the Month for just $5 when your total in the online store reaches $75 before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards. Click here to shop the online store.

Fabulous Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set

I love to combine this sentiment stamp set with other current Stampin’ Up! product. Today, I use the Days Like This Memories & More Card Pack.  This set of 54 pastel butterfly-themed cards in 3″ x 4″ and 4″ x 6″ sizes features soft hues, delicate winged motifs, and subtle patterns. Perfect for pocket scrapbooking and heartfelt card fronts, these ready-to-use designs add effortless charm to any project.

In this post, I share card samples using the two products together. Be sure to watch the video below to see all of the samples; I also give step-by-step directions for creating two of the cards.

Details and Measurements (Hello Card)

  • Pool Party cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Flirty Flamingo cardstock measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Three pieces of coordinating cards from the Days Like This Memories & More Card Pack each measuring 1 1/2 x 3 3/4
  • Pool Party cardstock circle punch with 2 1/4-inch circle punch
  • Butterfly card die cut with Stylish Shape circle
  • Hello sentiment from Fabulous Sayings stamp set stamped in Flirty Flamingo ink
  • White 1/4 inch ribbon
  • Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots

Here’s another sample. I stamped the sentiment from the Fabulous Sayings set directly onto one of the cards that I trimmed down. Layered on another of the cards from the back and attached to Pool Party base. Added gems and linen thread.

Isn’t this next one so pretty? The preprinted cards so all of the work for you. Just add a sentiment and some ribbon and you’re good to go. This cards uses Secret Sea card stock.

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I show a handful of handmade card samples using Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month (Fabulous Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set) and the Days Like This Memories & More Card Pack. In addition, I show step-by-step instructions for creating two of the cards.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you love these cards. They are so easy to create with just a few products. And, you can step them up or down to your liking. Please let me know if you have questions about these cards or any other projects.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Valentine’s Day Book Binding

January Team Stamp It Blog Hop

Welcome to Team Stamp It’s January Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us. This month, we feature cards and projects with a Valentine theme. Get inspiration from a variety of talented stampers. Be sure to leave a comment on each blog for a chance to win the Birthday Sparkle Kit.

For my project, I’m sharing a Valentine card using a book binding fun fold.

Valentine's Day Book Binding

This handmade greeting card uses Stampin’ Up!’s Valentine’s Day Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Made with Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.

Details and Measurements

Below, I offer some measurements to help you get started making this card. Be sure to watch the video below to see how it all comes together.

  • Bubble Bath cardstock measuring 11 x 4 1/4, scored and folded at 5 1/2 and 6 3/4
  • Made with Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 and 3 3/4 x 3/4
  • Basic Black cardstock measuring 4 x 4 and 1 x 4
  • Image stamped in Designer Series Paper with Real Red ink
  • Bubble Bath 1/8-inch Faux Linen Ribbon
  • Linen Thread
  • Embellish with hearts punched with the Bee Builder Punch (Real Red) and Basic Black
  • Traditional Sparkling Sequins

Here’s a view of the inside of the card:

Book Binding Fun Fold Inside

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this book binding fun fold.

I do hope you’ve enjoyed this Valentine project. Remember to visit all of the blogs participating in the hop to gain more inspiration. Leave a comment for your chance to win the Birthday Sparkle Kit.

Congrats to last month’s winner:

Thanks so much for visiting. Please let me know if you have questions about this card or other projects. I’m happy to help.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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Fabulous Sayings Card Samples

Fabulous Sayings Card Samples

It’s time for another Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month. In January, the offer is a stamp set: Fabulous Sayings.

Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set

Don’t you just love the font? And, the sayings are perfect for the cards I create regularly.

What is Product of the Month?

Each month, Stampin’ Up! features a brand-new Product of the Month. In December, it was the True Blue Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. It’s still available as a choice if you didn’t select it last month.

Spend $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), and you unlock the opportunity to purchase the featured product for just $5. Available while supplies last each month. One person per month.

Details and Measurements

  • Secret Sea cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Basic White cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Five strips of a coordinating patterned paper — each measuring 3 3/4 x 3/4. For the featured card I used the Lovely Blossoms 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
  • Sentiment from Fabulous Sayings (Product of the Month) stamp in Secret Sea
  • Secret Sea 3/8-inch Bordered Ribbon
  • Moody Palette Glossy Dots

Here’s another sample using Stampin’ Up!’s Made with Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper and the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set.

Stampin' Up!'s Fabulous Sayings

And, here’s a more masculine thinking of you card using Stampin’ Up!’s Country Woods 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.

Stampin' Up! Fabulous Sayings Thinking of You Card

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating the handmade birthday card featured at the top. I also show a handful of other samples using this layout and other stamps from the set.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog! Please let me know if you have questions about this project or the Product of the Month. In addition, remember it’s Bonus Days through the end of January. Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 in purchases (before tax, shipping, and redeemed rewards). Redeem your coupons beginning February 2. There’s not limit to the number of coupons you can earn and redeem.

Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona

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