Stampin’ Up!’s new 2025-2026 Annual Catalog offers so many new stamp sets and products. Today, I’m using the Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set. I love the large sentiments, and I appreciate that the set includes my most-used sayings. This “builder” stamp set allows you to say “Happy Birthday,” “Thank You,” “Thinking of You,” and “Love You.”
This simple, classic layout also gives you an opportunity to showcase all of the great patterned papers. I see so many combinations to use with the sentiments.
Measurements and Details
Here are a few directions to help you get started. Be sure to watch the video below to see how these card comes together.
Pretty in Pink Card Stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Shy Shamrock Card Stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Florals in Bloom 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 3 3/4 x 1 1/2
Basic White card stock measuring 4 x 2 1/2, die cut with Textured Notes Die.
Layered Thoughts sentiment stamped in Shy Shamrock ink.
Pretty in Pink 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
2024-2026 In Color Gems
This next card features the Floral Impressions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Find it as one of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives.
And, this card uses a sheet from the Boho Vibes 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper, included as an offering in the new annual catalog. Also, notice the Cloud Cover card stock, ink, ribbon, and gems.
And, finally, the following card uses a sheet of patterned paper from Turtley Awesome.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating a handful of cards using the Layered Thoughts stamp set.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed these samples. Please let me know if you have questions about these projects or any others.
Kim
Layered Thoughts Card Samples Supply List
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I have a love, love relationship with Designer Series Paper. I love patterned paper, and I buy patterned paper. Then, I have to use the paper! A never-ending cycle. But it’s a fun problem to have!
With the launch of Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2024 Mini Catalog and SaleABration earlier this month, there’s a lot of new packages of Designer Series Paper with which to create. And, it’s all so pretty!
In today’s post, I share a super easy design that showcases larger pieces of the Designer Series Papers. I CASEd this design from page 63 of Stampin’ Up!’s 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. (As an aside, CASE means Copy and Share Everything. In the stamping and creative world, we pride ourselves on sharing with others to offer inspiration.) Then, I “stepped” the card up, adding a few extra elements.
Once I got started creating these DIY birthday cards, I couldn’t stop experimenting with all of the new papers. Be sure to watch the video below to see all of the samples.
Countryside Corners Birthday Card
Here are just a few quick details.
Balmy Blue card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Balmy Blue card stock layer measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder
Countryside Corners Dies (fourth from largest)
Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper — three coordinating designs — 3 3/4 x 2 1/4
Birthday sentiment from Go To Greetings
Sentiment stamped with Azure Afternoon on a white die cut from Countryside Corners Dies
Balmy Blue Bakers Twine
Azure Afternoon gems from the Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, where I’m a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I give step-by-step directions for creating this card, and I show a set of other samples using a variety of Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Papers.
You can earn a few of the papers I showed today free during SaleABration. There’s just a month left to earn free paper crafting products. With qualifying purchases of $50 and $100 (before tax and shipping), select from among exclusive stamp sets, Designer Series Paper, ribbon, gems, an embossing folder, and a coordinating die cut. Click here to begin shopping.
Thanks so much for visiting today. Please give me a shout if you have questions!
Kim
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All paper crafters take note! World Card Making Day is Saturday, October 7, 2023 Celebrate with a virtual stamp-a-long sponsored by Stampin’ Up! Click here to see all of the details and to register.
The event features cards created with three of Stampin’ Up!’s bundles including Circle Sayings, Earthen Textures and a brand-new, sneak peek offering from an upcoming catalog: Heartfelt Hexagon (Item number 162889 for $37.75). You’ll love the sentiments and the ease of using a punch to create cute and quick cards.
Today, I share three cards created with this stamp set and punch bundle.
The sympathy card above uses a piece of Designer Series Paper from the Masterfully Made 12 x 12 paper (5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″), a layer of vellum (5″ x 3 3/4″), and Berry Burst leaves punched with the Bough Punch and from the Soft Shimmer 12 x 12 Specialty Paper.
Below, I use the Glorious Gingham 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (Berry Burst and Blueberry Bushel each measuring 2″ x 4 3/4″) to make a quick and easy birthday card. The embossing folder is part of the Basics 3D Embossing Folder Collection found online in Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives.
And, next is a thinking of you card using Stampin’ Up!’s Countryside Inn 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper and another embossing folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folder Collection.
Don’t you just love the versatility of the stamp set and punch combo? During World Cark Making Day, you’ll gain even more ideas on how to use this bundle.
Heartfelt Hexagon Card Samples Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I encourage to sign up for the free World Card Making Day event. It’s a great opportunity to stamp with others and gain so card-making inspiration. Please contact me if you have questions or if I can help in any way!
Kim
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Do you ever fall in love with a stamp set and keep on using it and using it? That’s me! I preordered Stampin’ Up!’s Circle Sayings Bundle in April and have been playing with it ever since. I’ve paired it with different fun folds and different Designer Series Papers. Find the bundle on page 17 of Stampin’ Up!’ 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. Receive a 10 percent discount when you purchase the stamp set and 2 3/8″ circle punch together.
I love this stamp set because it contains all of the sentiments I use regularly. It pairs easily with different papers and designs.
Today, I show you how to make a birthday card with a fun fold suing Circle Sayings and Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. (Fun fold inspired by Susan Campfield.)
Circle Sayings Birthday Card
Here are a few details about the card. Be sure to watch the video at the end of this post to view step-by-step instructions for putting this card together.
Azure Afternoon card stock base cut at 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 1 1/4 and 4 1/4
Two pieces of Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper measuring 1 x 5 1/4
Basic White card stock measuring 5 1/4 x 2 3/4, scraps
Lemon Lolly card stock die cut with circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
Azure Afternoon and Memento ink pads
Opaque Oval embellishments
Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack
Azure Afternoon and Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Take a look at the inside of the card:
Circle Sayings Birthday Card Video
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How are you liking Stampin’ Up!’s Beautiful Balloons Bundle? I find it fun and easy to work with. Look for it beginning on page 14 of the new 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. Today, I share another free tutorial for creating a card with the elements from this suite of products.
PAPER – Berry Burst Cardstock (144243) Thick Basic White Cardstock (1592296), Basic White Cardstock (159276), Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (161449)
INK – Bubble Bath (161664), Berry Burst (147143)
OTHER – Baker’s Twine Essential Pack (155475), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Berry Burst Cardstock – 3 ¼” x 4 ¾”, 4 ¼” x ¾”
Thick Basic White Cardstock – 8 ½” x 4 ¼”, scored at 4 ¼”
Basic White Cardstock – 3” x 2”
DSP – 4 ½” x 3”
White Bakers’ Twine – 6”
Instructions:
With the Thick Basic White Cardstock base folded in half, stamp the long ribbon stamp four times, staggering, with the Bubble Bath ink.
Attach the DSP to the Berry Burst 3 ¼” x 4 ¾” Cardstock. Glue all to card front, centering this piece.
Die cut the 4 ¼” x ¾” Berry Burst Cardstock with the fringe die. Attach to card front, as shown above.
Stamp the large balloon image with Bubble Bath ink on the 3” x 2” Basic White Cardstock. Stamp the “You Did It” sentiment directly on top of the balloon with Berry Burst ink.
Die cut the balloon.
Using Stamin’ Dimensionals, attach the balloon to the card front on top of the fringe.
Tie a bow with the White Baker’s Twine and attach it to the balloon with a Glue Dot.
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