Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Wishes Thinking Of You Card

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Wishes bundle is a really sweet wildflower themed bundle with wonderful sentiments and great dies. I used it with the Beautiful Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to make a thinking of you card with watercolor techniques. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered pretty panel of Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to a Mossy Meadow mat with liquid glue. I cut a panel of Lost Lagoon with the leaf dies from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Journey dies and adhered two of them to the DSP panel with glue dots.

I cut a Basic White panel with the thistle dies from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Journey dies twice. I used a water painter and Heather Highland ink to color the flowers and Lost Lagoon and Mossy Meadow inks to color the stems. I did this quickly so that it has a splotchy look with different shades of color. After they dried, I adhered them to the DSP panel with dots of liquid glue. I adhered the last two Lost Lagoon die cut leaves on top with glue dots.

I used my light Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blend to color a length of Linen Thread and wrapped it around the panel twice and made a bow and adhered the panel to the front of a Boho Blue card base. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink on Wild Wheat and cut it out with the label die from the Perennial Postage dies. I adhered the label to the card with dimensionals and finished with several brass dragonfly embellishments.

For the inside of the card I used Highland Heather and Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Write markers to ink up the thistle stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Wishes stamp set. I used a sponge dauber to add touches of Mossy Meadow to the stamp. I lightly spritzed the stamp with water and stamped the side of a Basic White panel. I used the spatter stamp to apply some twice stamped off Wild Wheat ink to the corner before adhering it to the inside of the card.

I was inspired by the beautiful watercolor look of the Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ DSP to use water techniques to make todays card. It’s a lot of fun to use different coloring techniques and get nice results. And water coloring with ink is pretty easy on small cuts like these thistle from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Wishes bundle. Give it a try!

The June Paper Pumpkin Kit – Life Is Sweet!

Celebrate the sweet things in life with textured, artistic cards.

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Iridescent glimmer sentiments and precut paper pieces
  • Vellum accents, iridescent pearls, and linen thread
  • Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Poppy Parade, Peach Pie, Lemon Lolly, Shy Shamrock, Pool Party, Pretty In Pink

And the coordinating add-on is the Thanks and Beyond dies. These dies coordinate with the Best There Is kit and will also coordinate with the June kit.

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the June 2024 kit is June 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1 and May 31, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of our richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page

Current Host Code: SSMUTY4A

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Boho Blue – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at4-1/4″, 1-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ (label)
  • Mossy Meadow – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front Mat)
  • Lost Lagoon – 1″ x 5″ (die cut leaves)
  • Wild Wheat – 1-1/4″ x 2-1/2″
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2″ x 6″ (die cut flowers)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English)
[163314]
$55.75
Thoughtful Wishes Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163305]
$25.00
Thoughtful Wishes Dies
[163313]
$37.00
Perennial Postage Dies
[162607]
$33.00
Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163303]
$12.50
Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161724]
$11.50
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133676]
$11.50
Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161725]
$11.50
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133679]
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad
[147103]
$9.00
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161678]
$9.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
[147111]
$9.00
Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers
[147158]
$30.00
Subtles Stampin' Write Markers
[147156]
$30.00
Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154890]
$11.00
Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds
[162743]
$8.50
Linen Thread
[104199]
$5.00
Sponge Daubers
[133773]
$7.50
Water Painters
[151298]
$13.00
Stampin' Spritzer
[126185]
$6.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00

Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood Birthday Card

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood bundle has some of the best images and dies for magnolias ever. These magnificent trees and flowers are special to me because of my memories of living in the South in my youth and having these in my yard. So I had to have this bundle when it came out in the Online Exclusives. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of Country Woods designer series paper to an Early Espresso mat with liquid glue and popped it on the front of a Basic Beige card base. I cut the large floral die from the Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood dies from Mossy Meadow card stock and adhered it to the card with glue dots.

I stamped the large bouquet from the Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood stamp set on a Basic White panel using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I stamped the seed pod as well and colored the images with Stampin’ Blends. I used light Mossy Meadow on the top of the leaves and light Old Olive and Wild Wheat on the undersides. I used dark Daffodil Delight on the flower center and the seed pod and also shaded the seed pod with light Wild Wheat. I used light Petal Pink on the flower petals and used Wink of Stella on the flowers and seed pod to add a touch of sparkle. I cut the flowers out with the coordinating dies and popped the large flower on the card with dimensionals and adhered the seed pod with glue dots.

I cut some extra leaves from Mossy Meadow using the leaf dies from the Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood dies and tucked them under the flowers, adhering them with glue dots. I stamped the sentiment using Mossy Meadow ink on Pool Party and cut it out with the long label die from the Wonderful Thoughts dies. I adhered the label to the card with dimensionals and finished with Shiny Sequins.

For the inside of the card I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the flowers in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with Mossy Meadow and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends . I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The images in the Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood stamp set are gorgeous!! The dies are modern and fun and compliment the stamped images nicely. The set is a must have for anyone who likes magnolias!

Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1 and May 31, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of our richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page

Current Host Code: SSMUTY4A

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Basic Beige – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Early Espresso – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat)
  • Mossy Meadow – 4″ x 4-1/2″ (die cut flowers and leaves)
  • Pool Party – 1″ x 3-1/4″ (label)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ (large die cut flower), 2-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ (seed pod)
  • Country Woods DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Magnolia Mood Bundle (English)
[163507]
$54.75
Magnolia Mood Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163502]
$27.00
Magnolia Mood Dies
[163506]
$34.00
Wonderful Thoughts Dies (English)
[161491]
$34.00
Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163393]
$12.50
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[164511]
$11.50
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[119686]
$11.50
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133676]
$11.50
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[122924]
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
[147111]
$9.00
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154893]
$11.00
Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154890]
$11.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154883]
$11.00
Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161661]
$11.00
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154892]
$11.00
Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins
[163484]
$7.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00

Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! The Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia bundle is one of the Online Exclusives and it’s such a beautiful set. I’ve used it with the Flowering Zinnias designer series paper for a very colorful Mother’s Day card that is full of flowers. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a fun sketch challenge this week:

I adhered a panel of Flowering Zinnias designer series paper to the front of a Flirty Flamingo card base with liquid glue. I cut two banners from Petal Pink Glimmer paper using the Nested Essentials dies and adhered them to the card with glue dots.

I used the largest circle die from the Everyday Details dies to cut a Highland Heather panel. I stamped tree single flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia stamp set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Basic White. I colored the flowers with Stampin’ Blends – using Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo and Melon Mambo for the petals and Peach Pie and Lemon Lolly for the centers. I cut them out with the coordinating die and adhered the Petal Pink and Flirty Flamingo flowers to the die cut circle with glue dots and the Melon Mambo flower with dimensionals.

I stamped four leaf clusters from the Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia stamp set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Basic White and colored two with Lemon Lime Twist and two with Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends. I cut them out with the coordinating die and adhered them to the Highland Heather circle with glue dots, tucking them under the flowers. I stamped the sentiment from the Flower Cart stamp set using Melon Mambo ink on Petal Pink card stock and cut it out with the long label die from the Autumn Leaves dies. I adhered it to the circle with glue dots and dimensionals. I adhered the Highland Heather circle to the card with dimensionals and added bling with adhesive sequins.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the flower from the Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia stamp set in Melon Mambo ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the sentiment from the Flower Cart stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink and trimmed the bottom with DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

Those stamped flowers in the Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia bundle are just gorgeous colored with Stampin’ Blends. And Happy Mother’s Day – Do something special for yourself!

On with the Hop! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to see the beautiful project Karen Ksenzakovic has created.

If you get lost along the way, here are the participants for the hop:

Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions. 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Flirty Flamingo – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″
  • Highland Heather – 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (die cut circle)
  • Petal Pink Glimmer – 1-1/4″ x 4″ (banners)
  • Petal Pink – 1-1/2″ x 3″ (label)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-3/4″ x 6-1/2″ (die cut flowers), 2″ x 6″ (die cut leaf clusters)
  • Flowering Zinnias DSP – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Simply Zinnia Bundle (English)
[163480]
$52.00
Simply Zinnia Cling Stamp Set (English)
[163472]
$25.00
Simply Zinnia Dies
[163479]
$33.00
Flower Cart Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162776]
$24.00
Autumn Leaves Dies
[162185]
$38.00
Everyday Details Dies
[162864]
$34.00
Flowering Zinnias 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163469]
$12.50
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[141416]
$11.50
Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146986]
$11.50
Three Color Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper
[162813]
$10.50
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146985]
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147052]
$9.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
[147111]
$9.00
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154893]
$11.00
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154884]
$11.00
Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[153112]
$11.00
Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[163827]
$11.00
Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161673]
$11.00
Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154890]
$11.00
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161682]
$11.00
Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins
[163484]
$7.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00

Stampin’ Up! Cheerful Daisies You Made My Day Card

Good Morning! I am so much in love with the new Basic Beige neutral from the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog, and I had to use it for another card today. I used the Stampin’ Up! Cheerful Daisy stamps and dies with the Meandering Meadows 6″ x 6″ designer series paper with a Basic Beige card base – what do you think? You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I embossed a panel of Basic Beige with the Fern 3D embossing folder and adhered it to a Basic Beige card base. I adhered a panel of Meandering Meadows 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to a Garden Green mat and wrapped a length of Linen Thread around it twice before tying a bow. I adhered the DSP panel to the card front with dimensionals.

I used the large triple flower die from the Stampin’ Up! Cheerful Daisies dies to cut the leaves from Garden Green card stock. I adhered the leaves to the card with a glue dot, tucking it under the bow. I used the same die to cut the medium flower and trimmed the connected petals. I colored the center with a dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend. I used the medium detailed die to cut another Basic White panel and gently rolled the petals upward. I adhered it to the larger petal cluster with dots of liquid glue and adhered it to the card with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Cheerful Daisies stamp set in Garden Green ink on a Granny Apple Green strip. I cut it out with the angle label die from the Something Fancy dies using a two step method and adhered it to the card with glue dots and dimensionals. I finished the card with three iridescent green pearls.

I left the inside of the card blank, simply adhering a strip of DSP to the bottom of a Basic White panel. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal. I like the contrast of a Basic White inside panel with the Basic Beige frame, it’s subtle, but nto washed out.

The Basic Beige card base is perfect with the bold colors in the DSP image. I think it picks up some green from the image and mat and it goes well with the subtle pinks and blues in the sky. I love how the die cut daisy pops and picks up the daisies in the field. And I’m so glad that the Stampin’ Up! Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies are carried over to the new catalog. I’m ready to go out and pick some!

Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1 and May 31, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of our richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page

Retired Items Sale List Updated

I’ve updated my list of Retired Stampin’ Up! Items for Sale to include items from the recently retired catalogs.

Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Basic Beige – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″, 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ (embossed panel)
  • Garden Green – 3-1/8″ x 4-5/8″ (DSP mat), 1-1/2″ x 2″ (die cut leaves)
  • Granny Apple Green – 3/4″ x 3-1/2″ (label)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), two 1-1/2″ x 2″ (die cut flower petal clusters)
  • Meandering Meadows 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4″ x 4-1/2″ (front DSP panel), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161290]
$25.00
Cheerful Daisies Dies
[161296]
$34.00
Something Fancy Dies
[160424]
$28.00
Fern 3 D Embossing Folder
[158804]
$10.00
Meandering Meadows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[162735]
$12.50
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[164511]
$11.50
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[102584]
$11.50
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146990]
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
[147095]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154883]
$11.00
Linen Thread
[104199]
$5.00
Blooming Pearls
[162238]
$8.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00

Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers Hello Card

Good Morning! Here’s another card made with the pretty new Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers bundles. And I used the new neutral color Basic Beige with Petal Pink, Lost Lagoon and Gray Granite for a soft look. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a strip of Country Lace designer series paper to the front of a Basic Beige card base with liquid glue. I adhered another panel to a Lost Lagoon mat and wrapped a length of Petal Pink ribbon around it. I tied the ribbon on the side with Gray Granite baker’s twine making a bow and adhered the panel to the the side of the card with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set using Lost Lagoon ink on Basic Beige and cut it out with the Stylish Shapes dies. I stamped the can and flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers stamp set using Gray Granite ink on Basic White. I colored the can with the light Gray Granite Stampin’ Blend and the flowers with Petal Pink, light Lost Lagoon and Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends and cut them out with the coordinating dies.

I adhered the can to the card with glue dots and popped the flowers on with dimensionals. I cut the double flower die from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers Dies from Petal Pink card stock and a set of leaves from Lost Lagoon. I adhered the die cut flowers and leaves to the card with glue dots and finished the flower centers with small Lemon Lolly dots.

For the inside of the card I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers stamp set in Lost Lagoon ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the flowers in Petal Pink ink and trimmed the bottom with a strip of DSP . I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I love the farmhouse look of the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers bundle and the new Basic Beige color gives the card a light and clean look, even with layers and ribbons!

New Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is Now Open for Orders!

The new Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is now open for orders! Click on the image below to download a copy to view.

The new catalog is a little different from previous Annual Catalogs, but it’s chock full of new creative ideas and inspiration. And there’s a new product line – the Mix & Match products on p 18 – with more options for quick and easy card making for all occasions. So take your time and check out the new catalog and HAVE FUN!

Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1 and May 31, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of our richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page

Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Basic Beige – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″, 1-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ (label)
  • Lost Lagoon – 3-5/15″ x 3-7/8″ (small DSP mat), 1″ x 1-1/4″ (die cut leaves)
  • Petal Pink – 1″ x 1-1/4″ (die cut flowers)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ (die cut can and flowers)
  • Country Lace DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ (small panel), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Country Flowers Bundle (English)
[163411]
$53.00
Country Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163405]
$24.00
Country Flowers Dies
[163410]
$35.00
Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163395]
$20.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Country Lace 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163415]
$12.50
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[164511]
$11.50
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133679]
$11.50
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146985]
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad
[147118]
$9.00
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161678]
$9.00
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
[147108]
$9.00
Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161680]
$11.00
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154893]
$11.00
Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161673]
$11.00
Petal Pink & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Diagonal Trim Combo Pack
[163417]
$10.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
[155475]
$11.00
Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots
[162758]
$9.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00

Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers Sending Love Card

Good Morning! One of the pretty new bundles in the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers bundle. This pretty photopolymer stamp and die set has pretty florals and different pots you can arrange them in along with a little stool to stand it on. I used the die cut flowers and leaves with the Country Lace and Country Woods designer series paper to make a Sending Love friendship card. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a strip of Country Woods designer series paper to the side of a Country Lace designer series paper panel with liquid glue and popped it on a Basic White mat. I wrapped a length of Crumb Cake baker’s twine around the DSP seam and tied a bow and adhered it to the front of a Misty Moonlight card base.

I used the large circle from the Stylish Shapes dies to cut an panel of Country Lace DSP and stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers stamp set in Crumb Cake ink at the top. I used the tub die from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers dies to cut a panel of Country Woods designer series paper and adhered it to the die cut circle with liquid glue.

I cut the flowers and leaves from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers dies from Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink and Old Olive card stock. I used Flirty Flamingo for the large floral and a double flower dies, Petal Pink for the triple floral die and Old Olive for all the leaves dies. I adhered the leaves and Flirty Flamingo flowers with glue dots and used bits of dimensionals to adhere the Petal Pink flowers. I finished the flower centers with small Peach Pie shimmer dots.

For the inside of the card I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers stamp set in Crumb Cake ink on a Basic White panel. I trimmed the bottom with a strip of DSP and adhered the remaining die cut flowers and leaves with liquid glue. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers bundle is part of the Country Woods Suite and these products have a nice modern country farmhouse feel. The sentiments are sweet and fresh and this bundle gives a lot of pretty options with different stamped floral bouquet and container images in addition to wonderful coordinating dies. Be sure to check it out!

New Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is Now Open for Orders!

The new Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is now open for orders! Click on the image below to download a copy to view.

The new catalog is a little different from previous Annual Catalogs, but it’s chock full of new creative ideas and inspiration. And there’s a new product line – the Mix & Match products on p 18 – with more options for quick and easy card making for all occasions. So take your time and check out the new catalog and HAVE FUN!

Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1 and May 31, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of our richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page

Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Misty Moonlight -5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Flirty Flamingo – 1-3/4″ x 2-1/2″ (die cut flowers)
  • Petal Pink – 1-1/4″ x 2″ (die cut flowers)
  • Old Olive – 2″ x 4″ (die cut leaves)
  • Basic White – two 4″ x 5-1/4″ panels (inside panel and front mat)
  • Country Lace DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (die cut circle), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)
  • Country Woods DSP – 1″ x 5-1/8″ (front trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Country Flowers Bundle (English)
[163411]
$53.00
Country Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163405]
$24.00
Country Flowers Dies
[163410]
$35.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Country Lace 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163415]
$12.50
Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[163393]
$12.50
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[153081]
$11.50
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[141416]
$11.50
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146985]
$11.50
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100702]
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
[147116]
$9.00
2024–2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems
[163781]
$8.50
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
[155475]
$11.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00

Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but it’s not too early to start thinking about Father’s Day. So I pulled out the Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools stamp set and dies to make a Father’s Day card. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a color challenge this week:

I embossed a panel of Boho Blue with the Timber 3D embossing folder and adhered it to a Copper Clay mat with liquid glue. I adhered the layered panel to the front of a Night of Navy card base with dimensionals. This one’s a little different because it’s a landscape card with a side fold rather than on the top!

I used the peg board die from the Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools dies to cut a Copper Clay panel and adhered it to a Smoky Slate mat using tiny dots of liquid glue. I adhered it to the card front with liquid glue. I stamped the hammer, wrench and paintbrush using Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Basic White. I stamped the paint on the bottom of the brush in Real Red ink.

I colored the tools with light Mossy Meadow, light Smoky Slate and light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends. I cut the tools out with the coordinating dies from the Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools dies and adhered them to the card with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment using Mossy Meadow ink on Smoky Slate and adhered it to the card with glue dots and dimensionals.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiments from the Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools stamp set in Mossy Meadow and Copper Clay inks on a Basic White panel. I stamped the screws and bolts using Smoky Slate ink and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I’m so glad the Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools stamp set and dies carried over to the new Annual Catalog. They’re perfect for making masculine cards and I love how you can make the tools with both stamped and die cut images. And the sentiments are great too!

On with the Hop! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to see the beautiful project Karen Ksenzakovic has created.

If you get lost along the way, here are the participants for the hop:

Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions. 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Night of Navy – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″
  • Copper Clay – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat), 2-1/4″ x 3″ (die cut peg board)
  • Boho Blue – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (embossed background)
  • Smoky Slate – 2-3/8″ x 3-1/8″ ( peg board mat), 1/2″ x 3″ (label)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3-1/2″ x 4″ (die cut tools)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Trusty Tools Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[163274]
$24.00
Trusty Tools Dies
[162722]
$37.00
Timber 3 D Embossing Folder
[156406]
$11.00
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100867]
$10.00
Copper Clay 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161721]
$10.00
Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[161724]
$10.00
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131202]
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.50
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
[147111]
$9.00
Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad
[161647]
$9.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
[147113]
$9.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
[147084]
$9.00
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154904]
$10.00
Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154890]
$10.00
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154882]
$10.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.75
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00

Stampin’ Up! Layers of Beauty Grateful Card

Good Morning! Today is the big day with the premiere of the new Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog! To celebrate, I used the new Stampin’ Up! Layers of Beauty bundle and the Unbounded Beauty designer series paper to make a simple Grateful For You card. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of Unbounded Beauty designer series paper to the front of a Shy Shamrock card base with liquid glue. Shy Shamrock is one of the new 2024-2026 In Colors that are now available!

I stamped part of the large bouquet from the Stampin’ Up! Layers of Beauty stamp set using Gray Granite ink on a Basic White panel. I used the coordinating masks in the bundle to color the flower and leaves with Blending Brushes. The masks have numbers, and starting with #1, I layered the masks over the stamped image. I used the new Peach Pie In Color ink with masks number 1-3, applying more ink to each layer to get more intense color. Masks 4 & 5 are for the leaves and I used a Blending Brush with Shy Shamrock ink to color them, using light color for mask #4 and intense color for mask #5. Didn’t they come out pretty?

After the flowers were colored, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Layers of Beauty stamp set using Gray Granite ink in the corner and adhered the panel to a Shy Shamrock mat. I tied a length of white Baker’s Twine around the panel and made a bow and popped the panel on the card front with dimensionals. I finished with Peach Pie shimmer gems.

For the inside of the card I stamped part of the large bouquet from the Stampin’ Up! Layers of Beauty stamp set in the lower corner of a Basic White panel using Peach Pie ink. I stamped a smaller flower in the upper corner and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I’ve really loved playing with the Stampin’ Up! Layers of Beauty bundle and the other items in the Unbounded Beauty Suite from the new Catalog. And I love, love, love the new 2024-2026 In Colors – they’re so bright and cheerful! And I hope you enjoy them as well!

New Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is Now Open for Orders!

The new Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is now open for orders! Click on the image below to download a copy to view.

The new catalog is a little different from previous Annual Catalogs, but it’s chock full of new creative ideas and inspiration. And there’s a new product line – the Mix & Match products on p 18 – with more options for quick and easy card making for all occasions. So take your time and check out the new catalog and HAVE FUN!

Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1 and May 31, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of our richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page

Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Shy Shamrock -5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″, 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ (art piece)
  • Basic White – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (inside panel), 3″ x 4″ (art panel)
  • Unbounded Beauty DSP – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (front background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad
[147118]
$9.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
[155475]
$11.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$13.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.75
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00

Stampin’ Up! Flowers of Beauty Friendship Card

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Flowers of Beauty is a pretty new bundle from the upcoming Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog in the new Unbounded Love Suite. I used it with the beautiful new Unbounded Love designer series paper and I did something different for today – I embossed the detailed flower using white embossing powder on the designer series paper! You can find the currently available products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of Unbounded Beauty designer series paper to the front of a Pretty In Pink card base with liquid glue. Pretty In Pink is one of the new In Colors and it’s a returning color from many, many years ago. I cut a panel of the retiring Vellum Basics (the leafy design) with the large circle from the Stylish Shapes dies and adhered it to the card with Stampin’ Seal. I used the retiring white herringbone ribbon to wrap the card front and tie a knot at one side.

I stamped the large flower detailed stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Flowers of Beauty stamp set using Versamark ink on a panel of Pretty In Pink Unbounded Beauty DSP. I sprinkled it with white embossing powder and shook off the excess. I heated the powder with my heat tool until it was bright and shiny and cut it out with the coordinating die. I made three flowers this way. I used the same technique to make two leaf clusters using a panel of Shy Shamrock Unbounded Beauty DSP.

I cut a Basic White panel with the leaf sprig die from the Stampin’ Up! Flowers of Beauty dies and adhered it to the card with glue dots, tucking it under the ribbon. I adhered two of the embossed flowers and leaf clusters to the card with dimensionals. I stamped the small sentiment from the Unbounded Love stamp set using Pretty In Pink ink on Pretty In Pink card stock and trimmed the end with paper snips. I adhered the label to the card with glue dots and finished with the new Pretty In Pink shimmer gems.

For the inside of the card I trimmed the bottom of the a Basic White panel with Unbounded Love DSP and adhered the last embossed flower to the corner. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

White embossing on DSP is a quick way to ‘color’ a pretty image with texture. In this case it picks up nicely with the white images in the background and the detailed images in the Stampin’ Up! Flowers of Beauty stamps are beautiful using this technique. Here’s the stamp set and dies that come in the bundle:

And here are pictures of the beautiful Unbounded Beauty designer series paper. I love that these papers use the pretty new 2024-2026 In Colors.

These beautiful new products will be available on May 1, 2024 when the new Annual Catalog opens for orders. That’s just a few days away!

Last Chance Products Sale Ends Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the last day to order retiring products from the Stampin’ Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog and the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog. Some of the items have sold out and some remaining items are on sale at discounts up to 60% off.

Click HERE to go to my online store to shop now.

New Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog coming Wednesday!

It’s nearly time for the new Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. There are so many beautiful new products like the Flowers of Beauty bundle. I can’t wait for you to see them all!

And with the new Annual Catalog are the new 2024-2026 In Colors! Introducing Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pretty In Pink, Shy Shamrock and Summer Splash:

Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1 and May 31, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of our richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page

Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Petal Pink – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″, 1/4″ x 2″ (label)
  • Basics Vellum – 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (die cut circle)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (dic cut sprig)
  • Unbounded Beauty DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim), 2-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (die cut flowers), 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (die cut leaves)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Vellum Basics 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
[160839]
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Versamark Pad
[102283]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
[129053]
$31.00
3/4" (1.9 Cm) Herringbone Ribbon
[161636]
$8.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.75
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00

Stampin’ Up! Frog & Friends Kit

Good Morning! We’ve been in Tucson for the past couple of weeks and last weekend, we had the pleasure of an overnight visit from our grandkids! Since we’re always looking for something to keep them busy, I picked up the Stampin’ Up! Frog & Friends Kit and my 6 year old granddaughter Amelia put it together!

I prepped everything by popping out the arms, legs and fins and cutting the strings. All the pieces are pre-loaded with tape strips, so all you have to do is pull off the coverings and stick the pieces on. The frog is the first one we assembled.

I watched the video (link below) ahead of time so I could understand how they went together. The goldfish was the second piece she put together. I put the instruction pictures in front of her with the pieces and she followed them pretty well. She pulled off the tape tabs and stuck the pieces together – the place where each arm/fin/eye goes is pretty clearly labeled.

The last one she did was the shark. I did line up the side tape since it’s not supposed to be folded the whole way and this was the most difficult part to line up. But I told Amelia to press hard after it was lined up and across the bottom and all the taped sections are still holding.

Here’s a quick video that Stampin’ Up! has put together showing how to put together the game pieces along with the contents of the kit. Playing the game is actually a little harder, but the pieces are bright and colorful and cute.

The Stampin’ Up! Kits Collections has all inclusive paper crafting kits that are easy and quick. The projects range from cards to fun kids projects and home decor items and contain everything you need to complete the project including stamps, stamp pads and stamp blocks. Click on the picture below to shop for the Stampin’ Up! Frog & Friends Kit in my Online Store:

Last Chance Products on Sale Now!

The retiring lists for the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog and the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog have been announced and some products are on sale with discounts up to 60%. These lists detail the products that will no longer be available once the catalogs retire on April 30. Items are only available while supplies last and some items are already sold out. So check it out to see if there is anything you want while it’s still available. And don’t forget the retiring 2022-2024 In Colors!

Click HERE to go to my online store to shop now.

Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1, 2024 and May 31, 2024, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of the richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the new In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page

Stampin’ Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog coming May 1, 2024!

It’s sad to see items retiring, but the new Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog will be here soon! April 30 is the last day to order from the current 2023-2024 Annual Catalog and May 1 is when ordering from the new Annual Catalog begins!

And with the new Annual Catalog are the new 2024-2026 In Colors! Introducing Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pretty In Pink, Shy Shamrock and Summer Splash:

New Kits In Kits Collection!

The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! provides different options and a range of project types that allow you to choose the crafting experiences that best fits your style and needs. There’s a variety of kits to choose from and these all-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! You can find these kits in the Online Store.

The new kits for April are the By Your Side Kit and the Hooray For Honeycomb Kit. Click on the pictures below to see the details of the kits in the Online Store.

Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.