Reason to Celebrate New Year

Reason to Celebrate New Year

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...

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Stylish Shapes & Patterned Paper

Stylish Shapes & Patterned Paper

In just a week, Stampin' Up!'s January-April 2026 Mini Catalog and January Online Exclusives go live. Find brand-new crafting goodies for Valentine's Day, spring, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, and all occasions. Look for stamp sets, dies, ribbons, and paper. In fact, it features 14 different packages of Designer Series Paper. In today's post, I share a card created with just one of the paper packages with a fun layout using Stampin' Up!'s square dies from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Be sure to watch the video below to see other samples of this layout using a few different patterned papers available beginning January 6. (Would you like to receive...

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True Blue Florals Celebrate

True Blue Florals Celebrate

Since receiving my package of the True Blue Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, I've nearly used an entire package of patterned paper. That's 12 sheets, two each of six designs. I've experimented with the patterns using a variety of my go-to layouts that work well with most double-sided patterned papers. The True Blue Florals DSP is Stampin' Up!'s first Product of the Month offering. Each month, Stampin' Up! introduces a Product of the Month. Place an online store purchase of at least $75 (before tax, shipping, and redeemed rewards), and unlock the opportunity to purchase the Product of the Month for just $5. Available while supplies...

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True Blue Florals Easy Fun Fold

True Blue Florals Easy Fun Fold

Today, I'm sharing a super easy fun fold using Stampin' Up!'s new Product of the Month: theTrue Blue Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Unlock the opportunity to purchase the Product of the Month for just $5 when your online store purchases reach $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards). The Product of the Month is available while supplies last, and is limited to one per customer's online account. The Product of the Month selection changes monthly, so be sure to check back. Featuring Night of Navy and Balmy Blue, this patterned paper package offers 12 sheets, two each of six designs. Do you have a favorite? Measurements and...

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True Blue Florals Card Samples

True Blue Florals Card Samples

 In early December, Stampin’ Up! launched an awesome new program: Product of the Month. Here’s how it works: Shop from the Online Store. When your total reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), you unlock the opportunity to purchase the Product of the Month for just $5. This month, the featured product is the True Blue Florals 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. The package includes 12 sheets of double-sided patterned paper, two each of six designs and features Balmy Blue and Night of Navy. The Product of the Month is available while supplies last month. Limit one per person. Each month, Stampin’ Up! will offer a...

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