Happy new year! Welcome to 2026! This year, I wish for you many happy crafting experiences. I’m excited to start the year with new products from Stampin’ Up! On January 6, the January-April 2026 Mini Catalog goes live, as well as a robust slate of Online Exclusives. Check back here for links and inspiration.
Today’s card uses something new (Reason to Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set) and something old (Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper). I just love the black, gold, and white combination of this patterned paper. Not only did I create a nice selection of holiday cards, but now it does its work for a new year card. Making new year cards gives me an opportunity to send best wishes to those I missed during the holiday. Do you make and send new year cards?
Measurements and Details
Basic Black cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic Black cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Three pieces of Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper each measuring 5 x 1 1/8
Basic Black cardstock die cut with largest Stylish Shape circle
Basic White cardstock die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies
Sentiment from Reason to Celebrate heat embossed in gold
Black & White & Gold Baker’s Twine
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels colored with Basic Black Stampin’ Blends
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Wishing you health, happiness, and lots of creating in 2026.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card. The Season to Remember Stamp Set is available beginning January 6.
Welcome to Team Stamp It’s December Blog Hop! We’re so glad you joined us. This month, we feature handmade cards and projects featuring a new year theme. Can you believe 2026 is just around the corner?
Be sure to visit each blog on the hop. Leave a comment on each for your chance to win the Turtle-Y Awesome Bundle.
A template in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog (yes, that’s coming out soon!) inspired today’s creation.
Measurements and Details
Basic Black card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4.
Basic Black card stock die cut with Textured Notes Dies
Alphabet A la Mode Dies die cut with Gold Foil (2026)
Two smaller circles from Stylish Shapes Dies die cut from Gold Foil Sheets.
Sentiment from Banner Sayings Stamp Set heat embossed with gold and punched with the Three Banner Punch.
Traditional Sparkling Sequins
Black & Gold Baker’s Twine
Thanks so much for hopping along today! Remember to comment on each participating blog. You will be entered to win:
Congrats to last month’s winner: Denise Bryant
Gain inspiration from this great group of talented stampers by clicking on the links below.
Please let me know if you have questions about today’s new year card or any other paper crafting project. I’m happy to help!
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home:
Free December Card Kit Offer
In December, 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 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.
Kits include envelopes, all cut card stock and die cut pieces, linen thread, and ribbon. Sorry, no stamped images as per Stampin’ Up! policy. When the kits ship, I’ll email you a basic PDF to help you put the cards together.
Click here to read all of the details about this offer.
However, I appreciate the traditional holiday colors of red and green. In today’s post, I share how I used this paper and transformed it into a Real Red and Old Olive beauty.
Measurements and Details
Real Red cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Old Olive Two-Tone cardstock measuring 5 1/4 x 4 and dry embossed with Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder
Sand embossed image. drag Old Olive ink pad across embossed panel.
Tree pattern from the Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper blended with Old Olive ink.
Punch circle with 2 3/8-inch Circle Punch.
Layer on Real Red cardstock die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies.
Sentiment from Holly Jolly stamp set stamped with Real Red ink on Old Olive Two-Tone Cardstock and die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies.
Traditional Sparkling Sequins.
Real Red 1/2-inch Shiny Ribbon
Here’s another version below. I just used regular Old Olive cardstock instead of the two-tone cardstock. Which version do you like best?
And, here’s another using Shaded Spruce and gold.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating this card.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I appreciate you stopping by!
Click here to learn how to earn a free card kit through the end of November using the Modern Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Click on any of the graphics below to shop for the products to create this card at home.
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