Stampinโ€™ Up! Medley Mix Hello Card

Good Morning! Have you seen the Stampin’ Up! Medley Mix photopolymer stamp set in the Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog? This is one of those easy to overlook stamp sets and it coordinates with the Inked and Tiled Punch Pack! I used it with the Merry Bold & Bright designer series paper to make a colorful Hello 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 Merry Bold and Bright designer series paper to the front of a Blueberry Bushel card base with liquid glue. I cut a panel of Basic White with the small rectangle from the Radiating Stitches dies and stamped it with the stitch stamps from the Stampin’ Up! Medley Mix stamp set in Flirty Flamingo and Pool Party inks. I adhered the die cut to the card front with liquid glue.

I stamped the fabric stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Medley Mix stamp set in Blueberry Bushel on Basic White and punched it out with the star punch from the Inked and Tiled punch pack. I stamped the starry grid stamp in Granny Apple Green on Basic White and punched it out with the star punch. I punched a Crushed Curry star panel of the DSP with the same punch and adhered them to the card front with glue dots.

I stamped the floral stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Medley Mix stamp set in Melon Mambo ink on Basic White and cut it out with a circle from the Stylish Shapes die. I adhered the circle to the card front with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment in Garden Green on Pool Party and trimmed the ends. I adhered the label to the card with dimensionals and glue dots and finished the card with a Sweet Sorbet baker’s twine bow and tinsel gems.

I left the inside of the card blank and simply trimmed the bottom of a Basic White panel with a strip of DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I love all the colorful geometric elements in this card and the Stampin’ Up! Medley Mix stamp set with the Inked and Tiled Punches is perfect for this style!


World Card Making Day – October 7, 2023!

Itโ€™s time to celebrate one of our favorite days of the yearโ€”World Card Making Day! Invite your friends to craft along with Stampin’ Up! as we express our creativity and make fabulous cards! In just under three hours, weโ€™ll create three unique cards together. Everyone is invited and welcome. And the event and registration are FREE!

Here are the Details:

  • Who: Anyone!
  • When: October 7, 2023 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm (MT)
  • Where: Online
  • Price of Event: FREE
  • Registration Dates: Sept 6 – Oct 7, 2023
    • You can participate in the event without registering. However, registration is encouraged because itโ€™s the best way to stay up to date regarding event details. The email address provided will only be used for event communication.

Go to the World Card Making Day page in my Online Store to register and get more information. You will also find Supply Lists and Card Stock cuts that you can download to prepare.

Inkin’ Krew World Card Making Day Event

In addition to the World Card Making Day event that Stampin’ Up! is planning, The Inkin’ Krew is planning a Facebook event to celebrate World Card Making Day!! The event will be Saturday, Oct 7 and we’ll be scheduling our lives around the Stampin’ Up! event so that you’ll be able to attend both if you’d like!  We’ll be starting a new Facebook page for the event. We are planning to have as many team members as possible go live with card making presentations throughout the day. We will also have a few giveaways to keep it fun!

More details will follow.


Current Host Code: 4BTBNFDU

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, Iโ€™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 weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Blueberry Bushel โ€“ 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″
  • Pool Party – 1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (label)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2″ x 6″ (stamped and punched shapes), 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ (die cut rectangle)
  • Merry Bold and Bright DSP – 3-1/8″ x 4-1/2″ (front background), 2″ x 2″ (punched panel), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:


Stampinโ€™ Up! Translucent Florals for the Happy Inkinโ€™ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! The Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals bundle is a pretty floral set and the Delightful Floral designer series paper that is part of the Special Release coordinates with it perfectly. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a sketch challenge this week and I featured the pretty Delightful Floral designer series paper:

I adhered a adhered a panel of the Delightful Floral designer series paper to the front of a Parakeet Party card base with liquid glue and wrapped a length of Parakeet Party ribbon around the card front tying a bow.

I cut three panels of Delightful Florals DSP with three circles from the Stylish Shapes dies. I adhered the two largest to the card with liquid glue, tucking them under the ribbon. I adhered the smallest circle with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals stamp set in Versamark ink on Berry Burst. I sprinkled it with white embossing powder, shook off the excess and heated the powder with my heat tool until it was bright and shiny. I did this in two steps, so that the words would be in a straight line instead of over each other. I cut the sentiment out with the long skinny banner die from the Stylish Shapes dies and adhered it with dimensionals. I finished the card with tinsel gems.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the small flower and stems from the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals stamp set in the corners of a Basic White panel. I stamped the stems in Pretty Peacock and the flowers in Berry Burst, Calypso Coral and Fresh Freesia. I stamped the sentiment in Pretty Peacock and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

A simple birthday card made with the pretty Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals bundle and Delightful Floral designer series paper.

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: 4BTBNFDU

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, Iโ€™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 Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Parakeet Party – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″
  • Berry Burst – 1″ x 3″ (label)
  • Basic White โ€“ 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1-1/3″ x 3″ (label)
  • Delightful Floral DSP – 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ (front background), 3″ x 3″ (large circle), 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (medium circle), 2″ x 2″ (small circle)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Carousel Horses Birthday Card

The Stampin’ Up! Carousel Horse bundle is such a cute set with stamps and dies you can use to make a pretty carousel. I used it to make a sweet birthday card with rainbow ponies and lots of pink sparkle! Plus, it’s a simple fun fold! You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of Bright and Beautiful 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to a Berry Burst panel. I adhered a 2-1/2″ wide mini card base to the layered panel with liquid glue and adhered another panel of DSP to the front. I cut a Basic White panel with the second largest scalloped contours die and adhered another panel of DSP to the center.

I cut the main carousel from Melon Mambo using the pretty Stampin’ Up! Carousel Horses dies. I used the die again to cut the top two cutouts from Bubble Bath shimmer paper and cut the trim from Rose Gold iridescent foil. I adhered the post and base to the scalloped rectangle with glue dots and the shimmer paper with dimensionals.

I stamped the horses from the Stampin’ Up! Carousel Horses stamp set in Smoky Slate ink on Basic White. I stamped the saddle details in Berry Burst and colored the backgroundof the saddle with the light Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blend. I colored the manes and tales with lighht Melon Mambo, light Granny Apple Green, dark Lemon Lolly and light Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends for a rainbow pony look. I adhered the ponies to the panel with glue dots and adhered the top foil decoration with dimensionals. I adhered the panel to the mini card front with liquid glue and finished it with silver pearls.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Carousel Horses stamp set in Berry Burst ink on a Basic White panel. I cut some balloons using the Zany Zoo balloon die from Melon Mambo, Fresh Freesia and Bubble bath and adhered them to the corner. I drew some strings with a Basic Gray Stampin’ Write marker and adhered the panel to the inside of the mini card with Stampin’ Seal.

The ponies in the Stampin’ Up! Carousel Horses bundle are just as pretty as Unicorns and are sure to delight a little girl on her birthday. And even better, you can really ride carousel horses!!


Designer Series Paper Special Release Going On Now!

A special selection of Designer Series Papers is available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store. These papers will be available only while supplies last, so shop early to bet yours before they’re gone. Click on the image below to download a PDF with all the details including item numbers and prices.

These papers are perfect for both holiday crafting and all occasion crafting.


World Card Making Day – October 7, 2023!

Itโ€™s time to celebrate one of our favorite days of the yearโ€”World Card Making Day! Invite your friends to craft along with Stampin’ Up! as we express our creativity and make fabulous cards! In just under three hours, weโ€™ll create three unique cards together. Everyone is invited and welcome. And the event and registration are FREE!

Here are the Details:

  • Who: Anyone!
  • When: October 7, 2023 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm (MT)
  • Where: Online
  • Price of Event: FREE
  • Registration Dates: Sept 6 – Oct 7, 2023
    • You can participate in the event without registering. However, registration is encouraged because itโ€™s the best way to stay up to date regarding event details. The email address provided will only be used for event communication.

Go to the World Card Making Day page in my Online Store to register and get more information. You will also find Supply Lists and Card Stock cuts that you can download to prepare.

Inkin’ Krew World Card Making Day Event

In addition to the World Card Making Day event that Stampin’ Up! is planning, The Inkin’ Krew is planning a Facebook event to celebrate World Card Making Day!! The event will be Saturday, Oct 7 and we’ll be scheduling our lives around the Stampin’ Up! event so that you’ll be able to attend both if you’d like!  We’ll be starting a new Facebook page for the event. We are planning to have as many team members as possible go live with card making presentations throughout the day. We will also have a few giveaways to keep it fun! More details will follow.


Current Host Code: 4BTBNFDU

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, Iโ€™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 weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Berry Burst โ€“ 4-1/4″ x 5″ card base panel, 2-1/2″ x 11″ mini-card base, scored at 5-1/2″, 1/2″ x 1″ (die cut balloonn)
  • Melon Mambo – 3″ x 4″ (die cut carousel)
  • Bubble Bath – 1/2″ x 1″ (die cut balloon)
  • Fresh Freesia – 1/2″ x 1″ (die cut balloon)
  • Bubble Bath Shimmer – 1-1/4″ x 3″ (carousel top)
  • Rose Gold Iridescent foil – 1-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (carousel base and trim)
  • Basic White – 2-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-3/4″ x 4″ (die cut ponies), 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ (die cut scalloped rectangle)
  • Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (back panel background), 2-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 2-3/4″ x 4″ (scalloped rectangle panel)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:

Stampinโ€™ Up! Autumn Leaves Friendship Card

Good Morning! Here’s another quick card made with the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves bundle. This card is kind of CASE’d (copy and share everything) from a card in the Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog but I really did change it up by making it a standard A2 size card rather than the elongated one in the catalog. But it worked and it came together pretty quick! You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I embossed Pretty Peacock card stock with the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder and adhered it to the front of a Pretty Peacock card base. I adhered a strip of All About Autumn 6″ x 6″ specialty designer series paper to the card front with liquid glue and adhered a length of natural ribbon to it with Stampin’ Seal.

I used the dotted embossing dies from the Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves dies to add texture to Very Vanilla card stock. I used the small maple leaf die to cut leaves from Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake and Pumpkin Pie card stock and Oxidized Copper specialty paper. I adhered the leaves to the Very Vanilla panel with glue dots and wrapped it twice with Linen Thread and tied a bow. I adhered the panel to the card front with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set and used the skinny label die from the Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves dies to cut it out. I adhered it to the card front with glue dots. I finished the card with the pretty Speckled dots.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the large maple leaf from the Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves stamp set three times around the edges of a Very Vanilla panel. I used stamped off Cajun Craze, stamped off Crumb Cake and stamped off Crushed Curry. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I loved using the dies to add texture to the very Vanilla panel! And I love the simple little maple leaf die cuts from the Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves dies. Can you believe that yesterday was the first day of Autumn? I guess it’s time for sweaters and falling leaves!


Designer Series Paper Special Release Going On Now!

A special selection of Designer Series Papers is available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store. These papers will be available only while supplies last, so shop early to bet yours before they’re gone. Click on the image below to download a PDF with all the details including item numbers and prices.

These papers are perfect for both holiday crafting and all occasion crafting.


World Card Making Day – October 7, 2023!

Itโ€™s time to celebrate one of our favorite days of the yearโ€”World Card Making Day! Invite your friends to craft along with Stampin’ Up! as we express our creativity and make fabulous cards! In just under three hours, weโ€™ll create three unique cards together. Everyone is invited and welcome. And the event and registration are FREE!

Here are the Details:

  • Who: Anyone!
  • When: October 7, 2023 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm (MT)
  • Where: Online
  • Price of Event: FREE
  • Registration Dates: Sept 6 – Oct 7, 2023
    • You can participate in the event without registering. However, registration is encouraged because itโ€™s the best way to stay up to date regarding event details. The email address provided will only be used for event communication.

Go to the World Card Making Day page in my Online Store to register and get more information. You will also find Supply Lists and Card Stock cuts that you can download to prepare.

Inkin’ Krew World Card Making Day Event

In addition to the World Card Making Day event that Stampin’ Up! is planning, The Inkin’ Krew is planning a Facebook event to celebrate World Card Making Day!! The event will be Saturday, Oct 7 and we’ll be scheduling our lives around the Stampin’ Up! event so that you’ll be able to attend both if you’d like!  We’ll be starting a new Facebook page for the event. We are planning to have as many team members as possible go live with card making presentations throughout the day. We will also have a few giveaways to keep it fun!

More details will follow.


Current Host Code: 4BTBNFDU

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, Iโ€™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 weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Pretty Peacock โ€“ 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″, 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (embossed background)
  • Cajun Craze – 1-3/4″ x 2″ (maple leaf die cut)
  • Pumpkin Pie -1-3/4″ x 2″ (maple leaf die cut)
  • Crushed Curry – 1-3/4″ x 2″ (maple leaf die cut)
  • Crumb Cake – 1-3/4″ x 2″ (maple leaf die cut)
  • Oxidized Copper – 1-3/4″ x 2″ (maple leaf die cut)
  • Very Vanilla – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1″ x 2-1/2″ (label), 2″ x 4-1/4″ (front background)
  • All About Autumn 6″ x 6″ specialty DSP – 3″ x 4-1/4″ (front background)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:


Stampinโ€™ Up! Sending Cheer Christmas Card

Good Morning! Today I’m sharing a fun Christmas Card in non-traditional colors made with the fun Stampin’ Up! Sending Cheer bundle and the Merry Bold & Bright designer series paper. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of Merry Bold & Bright designer series paper to the front of a Melon Mambo card base with liquid glue. I used the tag die from the Merriest Trees dies to cut Blueberry Bushel and Granny Apple Green tags. I embossed the Granny Apple Green tag with the fun Christmas Tidings embossing folder and adhered a Basic White die cut tag topper to the top. I looped iridescent white ribbon through both tag holes and tied it off with Starry Sky baker’s twine.

I stamped the stocking from the Stampin’ Up! Sending Cheer photopolymer stamp set in Poppy Parade on Basic White and cut it out with the coordinating die. I cut the toe and heel from Crushed Curry and adhered it to the stocking and I cut the furry stocking cuff from Basic White and popped it on the top with dimensionals.

I adhered the stocking to the tags with glue dots and popped the tags on the card front with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from the Country Wreaths stamp set in Blueberry Bushel and cut it out with the small die from the Stampin’ Up! Sending Cheer dies. I adhered it to the card with glue dots and covered the hole with a Lemon Lime Twist tinsel gem.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Very Best Occasions stamp set in Blueberry Bushel ink on a Basic White panel. I colored the greenery with Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends and trimmed the bottom with a strip of DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

Using non-traditional colors for Christmas cards is not for everyone (a pink Christmas card?), but it works with designs that are fun and festive. And the Stampin’ Up! Sending Cheer bundle is full of bold images and sentiments that capture the fun of Christmas.


Designer Series Paper Special Release Going On Now!

A special selection of Designer Series Papers is available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store. These papers will be available only while supplies last, so shop early to bet yours before they’re gone. Click on the image below to download a PDF with all the details including item numbers and prices.

These papers are perfect for both holiday crafting and all occasion crafting.


World Card Making Day – October 7, 2023!

Itโ€™s time to celebrate one of our favorite days of the yearโ€”World Card Making Day! Invite your friends to craft along with Stampin’ Up! as we express our creativity and make fabulous cards! In just under three hours, weโ€™ll create three unique cards together. Everyone is invited and welcome. And the event and registration are FREE!

Here are the Details:

  • Who: Anyone!
  • When: October 7, 2023 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm (MT)
  • Where: Online
  • Price of Event: FREE
  • Registration Dates: Sept 6 – Oct 7, 2023
    • You can participate in the event without registering. However, registration is encouraged because itโ€™s the best way to stay up to date regarding event details. The email address provided will only be used for event communication.

Go to the World Card Making Day page in my Online Store to register and get more information. You will also find Supply Lists and Card Stock cuts that you can download to prepare.

Inkin’ Krew World Card Making Day Event

In addition to the World Card Making Day event that Stampin’ Up! is planning, The Inkin’ Krew is planning a Facebook event to celebrate World Card Making Day!! The event will be Saturday, Oct 7 and we’ll be scheduling our lives around the Stampin’ Up! event so that you’ll be able to attend both if you’d like!  We’ll be starting a new Facebook page for the event. We are planning to have as many team members as possible go live with card making presentations throughout the day. We will also have a few giveaways to keep it fun!

More details will follow.


Current Host Code: 4BTBNFDU

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, Iโ€™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 weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Melon Mambo โ€“ 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″
  • Blueberry Bushel – 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (die cut tag)
  • Granny Apple Green – 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (die cut tag)
  • Crushed Curry – 1″ x 1″ (stocking heel & toe)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (die cut stocking), 2″ x 2-1/2″ (die cut stocking cuff, label & tag topper)
  • Merry Bold and Bright DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:


Stampinโ€™ Up! Wonderful Thoughts for the Happy Inkinโ€™ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! The Stampin’ Up! Wonderful Thoughts bundle is a sweet set of sentiments with coordinating dies that look like fussy cut sentiments – but so much easier! I paired this bundle with the pretty Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ designer series paper for a Thinking of You card today. 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 and I managed to use four of the six colors in our palette:

I adhered a panel of the Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to a Pretty Peacock mat and wrapped it with Calypso Coral ribbon and made a bow. I adhered the panel to the front of a Calypso Coral card base.

I cut a Garden Walk panel with the long label die from the Stampin’ Up! Wonderful Thoughts dies and I used the flower die to cut a panel of Pretty Peacock card stock. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Wonderful Thoughts photopolymer stamp set in Wild Wheat ink on Basic White and cut it out with the coordinating die.

I adhered the die cuts together with glue dots and adhered them to the card front with dimensionals. I finished the card with Pretty Peacock sequins.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the flowers from the Modern Garden stamp set in Calypso Coral ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the leaves in Mossy Meadow and colored the flower centers with the light Wild Wheat Stampin’ blend. I trimmed the bottom with a strip of Garden Walk DSP and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

A simple Fall Thinking of You card made with the Stampin’ Up! Wonderful Thoughts bundle.

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: 4BTBNFDU

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, Iโ€™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 Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Calypso Coral- 4-1/4″ x 11″” card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Pretty Peacock – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat), 2-1/4″ x 3″ (die cut flower)
  • Basic White โ€“ 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1-1/3″ x 3″ (label)
  • Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 1″ x 3-1/4″ (label backing), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:


Stampinโ€™ Up! Ringed with Nature Hello Card

Good Morning! Here’s a Hello card made with the wonderful Stampin’ Up! Ringed with Nature photopolymer stamp set and the coordinating Tree Rings Hybrid Embossing folder (with dies). I paired them with the One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ designer series paper and did some watercoloring on the die cut greenery! You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

My card design was inspired by the current pretty sketch in Sunday Sketches – SSC318 – A Banner of a Sketch.

I adhered a panel of wood grain One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to the front of a Pebbled Path card base with liquid glue. I used my paper snips to cut the bottom of two more strips of DSP and adhered them to the card with liquid glue.

I cut all the greenery from the Tree Rings dies (plus an extra set of berries) from Basic White and colored them with inks using my water painter. I colored the stems Pecan Pie, the leaves Lost Lagoon and Mossy Meadow and the berries Real Red. The pieces are small so I didn’t use too much water and I worked quickly. I love how they turned out! I arranged the greenery on the card front and adhered them with glue dots.

I stamped the house from the Stampin’ Up! Ringed with Nature photopolymer stamp set in Crumb Cake and Real Red and fussy cut it with my paper snips. I cut and embossed the tree ring using the embossing folder, die and Crumb Cake card stock. I used a sponge dauber to apply Early Espresso ink around the edges and adhered the house to the top with glue dots. I stamped the sentiment from the Go To Greetings stamp set in Pebbled Path ink and cut it out with the smallest banner from the Nested Essentials dies. I adhered the label to the tree ring with glue dots and popped the tree ring on the card with dimensionals. I finished the card front with a Pebbled Path bow and Rustic dots.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the acorns from the Stampin’ Up! Ringed with Nature stamp set in stamped off Pecan Pie ink and stamped the tops in full strength Pecan Pie. I love how these can be mushroom tops if you turn them upside down! I adhered a strip of DSP to the bottom of the panel and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I love how the greenery came out using the watercolor technique and it was so fun and pretty easy too! And aren’t the Hybrid Embossing Folders amazing!


Designer Series Paper Special Release Going On Now!

A special selection of Designer Series Papers is available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store. These papers will be available only while supplies last, so shop early to bet yours before they’re gone. Click on the image below to download a PDF with all the details including item numbers and prices.

These papers are perfect for both holiday crafting and all occasion crafting.


Current Host Code: 4BTBNFDU

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, Iโ€™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 weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Pebbled Path โ€“ 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Crumb Cake – 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (die cut wood)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1-1/2″ x 2″ (fussy cut house), 2-1/2″ x 5″ (die cut branches), 1″ x 1-1/2″ (label)
  • One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ (front background), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim), 1-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ (Mossy Meadow banner), 3/4″ x 4-1/4″ (Crumb Cake Banner)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:


Stampinโ€™ Up! September Paper Pumpkin Kit – With Love and Gratitude!

Good Morning! Have you seen the Stampin’ Up! September Paper Pumpkin kit? The note cards are so beautiful and perfect for fall. And the treat packages are too! I put together all the note cards and one of the bags – and they came together rather quickly! Here they are:

Here’s the September 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the cards and treat packages.

Here’s a close up of the treat bag and one of the note cards. The note cards are 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″. That’s a little larger than the usual ones, but too small to mail. The treat packages are 3-1/2โ€ณ x 5โ€ณ x 2โ€ณ.

The greenery is so pretty and soft! The gold foil die cuts have a beautiful matte finish that is so beautiful. And there’s plenty of room after removing them to die cut small stars or leaves for other projects afterwards.

The stamping on the background turned out prettier than I was expecting, I have to remember this technique! The font in the Thank You is really pretty, so I used it on all the note cards. And I love the print on the inside of the envelope!

Here’s a picture of the kit contents:

This was such a beautiful and elegant kit!


The October Paper Pumpkin Kit is Home for the Holidays!

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cardsโ€”four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. 

The October Paper Pumpkin Kit Includes:

  • All the supplies youโ€™ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards
    • 4 each of 2 designsโ€”and eight coordinating envelopes.
    • Finished folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
  • A Real Red Stampinโ€™ Spot
  • A bottle of Glitter Glue
  • Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces
  • Specially Designed matching Box
  • Coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit

Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

If youโ€™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 October 2023 kit is October 10, 2023. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


The Clearance Rack Has Been Updated!

New items have been added to the Clearance Rack with savings up to 60%! Shop the Clearance Rack now in my Online Store.


Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!

Like Kits? Consider the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Kits Collection by Stampinโ€™ Up! provides a range of projects that allow you to choose the the kit that’s right for you! There is an assortment of options designed in a range of styles and occasions.

The Kits Collection by Stampinโ€™ Up! makes creativity easy! Each Kit is All-inclusive and has everything you need including:

  • artistically-designed projects
  • step-by-step instructions
  • card stock and envelopes
  • preprinted and precut pieces
  • adhesives and embellishments and more!

The Kits Collection offering changes frequently as new kits are released, and kit availability fluctuates. So check the current offerings in the Kits Collection section of my Online Store.

A new Christmas Card Kit was added to the Stampinโ€™ Up! Kitโ€™s Collection this month – the Christmas Everywhere Kit (item# 162422 – $21)!

Share the joy of Christmas with everyone, everywhere with the Christmas Everywhere Kit! Featuring trees from around the world, this kit comes with everything you need to quickly create 9 cardsโ€”3 each of 3 designsโ€”so you can send the special people in your life warm Christmas wishes wherever they are! 

And here is a short instructional video showing how to put the cards together:

This Kit includes:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cardsโ€”3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Christmas Everywhere photopolymer stamp set
  • One Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, printed die-cut labels and images with red glitter, adhesive, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″

Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, Real Red


Current Host Code: 4BTBNFDU

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The gift is your choice of any currently available item 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 commitment required.  Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, Iโ€™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 Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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.

Stampinโ€™ Up! Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription Options:


Stampinโ€™ Up! Merriest Trees Christmas Card

Good Morning! Today’s card uses the awesome Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees bundle with a Christmas pattern from the Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to make a festive tag Christmas card. And the sentiment is from the cute Merry and Bright stamp set. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to the front of a real Red card base with liquid glue. I cut a tag from Basic White using the die from the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees dies. I embossed the tag with the Christmas Tidings embossing folder and cut a hole reinforcer from Pretty Peacock. I adhered the reinforcer to the tag and looped Real Red and white iridescent ribbon through it and tied it with a Gold Twine bow.

I cut the 4 smallest tree sections using the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees dies from a Pretty Peacock panel of Hello, Irresistible 6″ x 6″ designer series paper. I used the detailed tree branch stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees photopolymer stamp set and stamped each section in pretty peacock. I used my bone folder to curl the bottoms of each section up and adhered them together using liquid glue. I cut a tree trunk from Wild Wheat and embossed with with the Timber 3D embossing folder and adhered it to the back.

I cut the two stars from Gold Foil and adhered them together before attaching them to the tree top with a glue dot and decorated the tree with Festive Pearls. I stamped the sentiments from the Merry and Bright stamp set in Poppy Parade and fussy cut it with my paper snips. I adhered the tree and sentiments to the tag with glue dots and popped the tag onto the card front with dimensionals.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink on a Basic White panel. I adhered a strip of Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ DSP to the bottom of the panel and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I love tree Christmas cards and the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees bundle is pretty versatile for making different styles of trees and cards. The rich colors and designs of the Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ DSP make nice rustic cards and the gold trim & foil star with the shiny pearls give it just the right touch of shine!


The October Paper Pumpkin Kit is Home for the Holidays!

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cardsโ€”four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. 

The October Paper Pumpkin Kit Includes:

  • All the supplies youโ€™ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards
    • 4 each of 2 designsโ€”and eight coordinating envelopes.
    • Finished folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
  • A Real Red Stampinโ€™ Spot
  • A bottle of Glitter Glue
  • Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces
  • Specially Designed matching Box
  • Coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit

Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

If youโ€™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 October 2023 kit is October 10, 2023. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


Introducing the newest addition to the Stampinโ€™ Up! Kitโ€™s Collection – Christmas Everywhere Kit!

Share the joy of Christmas with everyone, everywhere with the Christmas Everywhere Kit! Featuring trees from around the world, this kit comes with everything you need to quickly create 9 cardsโ€”3 each of 3 designsโ€”so you can send the special people in your life warm Christmas wishes wherever they are! 

And here is a short instructional video showing how to put the cards together:

This Kit includes:

  • Item# 162422 – $21
  • Enough supplies to create 9 cardsโ€”3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Christmas Everywhere photopolymer stamp set
  • One Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, printed die-cut labels and images with red glitter, adhesive, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″

Current Host Code: ATSGGVYD

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, Iโ€™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 weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Real Red โ€“ 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″
  • Pretty Peacock – 3/4″ x 1-1/4″ (tag reinforcement)
  • Wild Wheat – 3/4″ x 1-1/4″ (tree trunk)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel),
  • Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)
  • Hello, Irresistible 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4-1/2″ x 6″ (tree sections)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project:


Stampinโ€™ Up! Pick Of The Patch Thank You Card

Good Morning and Happy Friday! Today’s card uses the Stampin’ Up! Pick Of The Patch bundle and is CASE’d from the Sept – Dec 2023 Mini Catalog – I loved the layered Countryside Corners dies and stamped top panel, so I wanted to try to make something similar. I did make some changes and you can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to the front of a Crumb Cake card base with liquid glue. I cut a panel of Basic White with the second largest Countryside Corners die and embossed it with the Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder before adhering it to the card front.

I used a Blending Brush to apply Pool Party ink to a Basic White panel and stamped pumpkins and leaves from the Stampin’ Up! Pick Of The Patch photopolymer stamp set all over – kind of like making your own DSP. I used Gray Granite and stamped off Pumpkin Pie for the pumpkins, stamped off Wild Wheat and Crumb Cake for the leaves and Pecan Pie for the vines and stems. I cut it out with the third largest Countryside Corners die and popped it on the card front with dimensionals.

I stamped the large pumpkin from the Stampin’ Up! Pick Of The Patch stamp set in Pumpkin Pie and Petal Pink and punched them out. I stamped the sentiment in Pecan Pie and punched it out. I punched stems from Pecan Pie and leaves from Old Olive and adhered them to the pumpkins before adhering them to the card with dimensionals. I made a linen thread bow and adhered it to the back of the sentiment and popped it on the card front with dimensionals. I finished with Crumb Cake speckled dots.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Pick Of The Patch stamp set in Pecan Pie ink on a Basic White panel. I adhered a strip of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP to the bottom of the panel and adhered a punched pumpkin to the corner. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin Seal.

The projects in the catalogs are great inspiration for using stamp sets and designer series paper. There are so many different styles and techniques that are used and it’s fun to experiment and try different things. I hope you like my version of this thank you card made with the Stampin’ Up! Pick Of The Patch bundle.


The October Paper Pumpkin Kit is Home for the Holidays!

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cardsโ€”four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards.ย 

The October Paper Pumpkin Kit Includes:

  • All the supplies youโ€™ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards
    • 4 each of 2 designsโ€”and eight coordinating envelopes.
    • Finished folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
  • A Real Red Stampinโ€™ Spot
  • A bottle of Glitter Glue
  • Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces
  • Specially Designed matching Box
  • Coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit

Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

If youโ€™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 October 2023 kit is October 10, 2023. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


Designer Series Paper Special Release Going On Now!

A special selection of Designer Series Papers is available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store. These papers will be available only while supplies last, so shop early to bet yours before they’re gone. Click on the image below to download a PDF with all the details including item numbers and prices.

These papers are perfect for both holiday crafting and all occasion crafting.


Current Host Code: ATSGGVYD

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, Iโ€™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 weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampinโ€™ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampinโ€™ 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:

  • Crumb Cake โ€“ 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Pecan Pie – 1-1/2″ x 4″ (punched stems)
  • Old Olive – 1″ x 4″ (punched leaves)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1-1/2″ x 5″ (pumpkins), 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (label), 3-1/4″ x 5″ (embossed die cut), 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ (stamped die cut)
  • One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ (front background), 5/8″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampinโ€™ Up! products used in this project: