Balloon Festoon Free Tutorial
Stampin' Up!'s brand-new May-August 2026 Mini Catalog will be live soon! It debuts May 5, 2026. It's filled with lots of new products, including stamp sets, bundles, colors, ink pads, embossing folder, paper, ribbon, and more. As a demonstrator, I was able to preorder some products, and I chose the Balloon Festoon Bundle. You receive seven balloon dies, the largest of which is about 5 3/4 x 4 3/16. Today, I share a free, card-making tutorial using this bundle. Enjoy! Free Tutorial Stampin’ Up! Supplies: STAMPS – Balloon Festoon Bundle (stamps + dies) (167606) PAPER – Hydrangea Hue Cardstock (167687), Basic White Cardstock (166780),...
2026-2028 In Colors with Balloon Festoon
Raise your hand if you like new colors? Do you look forward to the release of Stampin' Up!'s new In Colors each year? In just a week, you'll be able to get your hands on these new colors in a variety of coordinating products. Our new colors are: Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, and Peaceful Pine. In addition to the new colors, you'll notice a difference in the pads. No longer difficult to open, they are magnetic -- the lids come off easily and close easily. Be sure to watch the video below for a demonstration. Some of the additional 2026-2028 In Color products include: ink refills, 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock, 12 x 12...
Forever Florals Birthday Card
This last week, I held in-person classes in my craft space in Mesa, Arizona. I primarily focused on the Forever Florals Bundle. Although I often offer additional sentiments and techniques I feel my attendees will appreciate. In addition to the bundle, I showcase Stampin' Up!'s Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper. This card uses three different designs from this paper pack. This card demonstrates how to "stretch" the die by cutting it in half before adding it to the card front. Measurements and Details Secret Sea cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4 Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper (wood grain...
Forever Florals for Mom
Welcome to Team Stamp It's April Blog Hop. Thanks so much for joining us! This month, we feature cards and projects centering on a Mother's Day theme. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop. Leave a comment and you could win a Birthday Sparkle Kit. My Mother's Day card today features Stampin' Up!'s Forever Florals Bundle. I know my mom loved flowers, planting beds in the spring to enjoy all summer long. I did grab the sentiment "You are so lovely" from Stampin' Up's Lovely Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set. Card Measurements and Details Thick Basic White Cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4 Basic White...
Eyelet Blooms Die Thank You
This is what happens when I'm working on several projects at a time! My craft table (an extended dining room table) is covered with an array of projects in mid-completion. I've been playing with Stampin' Up!'s new Product of the Month (the Eyelet Blooms Die), while designing for this week's in-person classes using the Forever Florals Bundle. And, I have remnants from last month's class using the Lovely Arrangements Bundle. All those pieces came together on this thank you card. Each month, Stampin' Up! releases a new and exclusive Product of the Month. When your online shopping card total reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed...
