Stampin’ Up! Lighting The Way for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! The fireflies are out now in my backyard, so I was inspired to bring out the Stampin’ Up! Lighting The Way photopolymer stamp set and dies to make a summer card. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a theme challenge for our Blog Hop this week:

I adhered a fern panel of Inked Botanicals 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to the front of a Lost Lagoon card base with liquid glue. I embossed a Pool Party panel with the Fern 3D embossing folder and adhered it to a Lost Lagoon mat. I adhered the layered panel to the card front with liquid glue. I cut the lantern from the Stampin’ Up! Lighting The Way dies from Pebbled Path card stock. I traced the lantern on a Vellum panel and cut it out with my paper snips. I stamped the large light in Lemon Lolly on the trimmed vellum and adhered it to the back of the lantern with glue dots.

I cut the large and small fireflies from the Stampin’ Up! Lighting The Way dies from Pebbled Path card stock. I also cut the large wings from vellum and large body from Lemon Lolly and assembled the large firefly with liquid glue.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Lighting The Way stamp set in Lost Lagoon ink on Basic White and cut it out with a circle from the Stylish Shapes dies. I adhered the label to the card front with glue dots. I took a single strand of Pebbled Path jute and looped it through the lantern handle before adhering it with dimensionals. I adhered the small fireflies with glue dots and the large firefly with dimensionals. I finished the card front with faceted dots.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the small firefly from the Stampin’ Up! Lightning The Way stamp set in Pebbled Path ink on Basic White. I stamped the small light in stamped off Lemon Lolly and stamped the firefly trail in full strength Lemon Lolly. I trimmed the bottom of the panel with a strip of Inked Botanicals DSP and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The Stampin’ Up! Lighting The Way stamp set and dies make a pretty card for summer nights. The sentiments are inspirational and full of positive energy and the firefly stamps and dies are wonderful!

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:


Bonus Days Are Here!

Stampin’ Up! is bringing back a favorite promotion—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between July 6 – July 31, 2023 and spend $50, you will earn a $5 coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between August 1 – August 31, 2023. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!

Promotion Details:

Earning Period: July 6, 2023 – July 31, 2023

  • Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 spent (before shipping and tax). 
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
  • Ordering Deadline: July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Redemption Period: August 1 – August 31, 2023

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space. 
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

Let me know if you have any questions, and have fun shopping!


Current Host Code: P7SWY6DS

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:

  • Lost Lagoon – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 2-3/8″ x 5-1/8″ (embossed panel mat)
  • Pool Party – 2-1/4″ x 5-1/8″ (embossed panel)
  • Pebbled Path – 2-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ (die cut lantern), 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (die cut fireflies)
  • Lemon Lolly – 1″ x 2″ (firefly)
  • Vellum – 2″ x 2-1/2″ (firefly wings and lantern)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-1/2″ x 2-1/4″(label)
  • Inked Botanicals 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8 (front background), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Inked and Tiled for the Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to the July Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop! The theme for this month’s hop is “Fun Fold” and I used the Stampin’ Up! Inked and Tiled cling stamp set to make a simple accordion tri-fold friendship card for our hop!

I adhered a Calypso Coral panel of Inked Botanicals 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to a Calypso Coral card base. I scored a Crushed Curry mini card base in a mountain/valley manner to create the tri-fold accordion and adhered it to the center of card base with liquid glue. I adhered the smaller panels of Inked Botanicals DSP to the left and middle panels of the mini card.

I used the dies from the Timeless Arrangements die set to cut foliage for the mini card front. I applied liquid adhesive to the bars connecting the sprigs to build the layers. I cut two long leaf sprig sets and two leaf clusters from Old Olive. I adhered the leaf clusters to the right side of the sprig sets with liquid glue.

I cut two floral sets from Calypso Coral and adhered them on top of the Old Olive leaf sets with liquid glue. I cut two berry sprig sets from Petal Pink and adhered them to the layered die cuts with liquid glue. I love how easy it is to build up the floral bouquets with the solid bars – the spacing is perfect!

I adhered the two sets of layered die cuts to the mini card, centering them and spacing the bars 1/2″ apart. I cut 4 floral sprigs (with holes) from Daffodil Delight and adhered them to the layered die cuts with liquid glue.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Inked and Tiled cling stamp set in Calypso Coral ink on Basic White and cut it out with the large label die from the Timeless Arrangements dies. I cut a leaf sprig from Old Olive and a floral sprig from Daffodil Delight and adhered them to the side of the sentiment with liquid glue and adhered the label to the mini card with dimensionals and glue dots. I finished the card with Lemon Lime Twist tinsel gems.

For the inside of the card, I inked up the flower from the Stampin’ Up! Inked and Tiled stamp set in Daffodil Delight ink. i used a Sponge Dauber to apply Calypso Coral ink to the center and stamped the flower on a Basic White panel. I stamped the sentiment in Old Olive ink next to the flower and used stamped off Petal Pink to stamp a light wood grain design under the sentiment.

The Timeless Arrangements dies make such sweet arrangements and they go so well with the Stampin’ Up! Inked and Tiled stamp set and Inked Botanicals designer series paper.

On With The Hop! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to Mary Deatherage’s project or click the Previous Blog button to move back to see the project that Karen Ksenzakovic created.

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


Current Host Code: P7SWY6DS

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 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 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 week!

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:

  • Calypso Coral – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ card base, 3″ x 3″ (die cut flowers)
  • Crushed Curry – 4″ x 9″ mini card base scored at 3″ and 6″
  • Old Olive – 3″ x 5″ (die cut leaves)
  • Petal Pink -3″ x 3″ (die cut berry sprigs)
  • Daffodil Delight – 1-1/4″ x 4″ (die cut flowers)
  • Basic White – 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (inside panel), 2″ x 2-3/4″ (label)
  • Inked Botanicals DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (background), two 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ panels (mini card panels)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Textured Floral Card

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Textured Floral bundle is such a pretty set! I love watercolor floral stamps because it makes it so easy to get a beautiful look and this set comes with dies that you can cut out your pretty stamped images. Plus you also get gorgeous foliage dies to set off your pretty stamped flowers! So I made a card with the set and using a Crumb Cake background. You can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I stamped two large flowers from the Stampin Up! Textured Floral photopolymer stamp set in Calypso Coral on Basic White. I stamped the centers in Pebbled Path and cut them out with the coordinating dies. I stamped a medium flower in Lemon Lolly ink on Basic White and two of the small flowers in Petal Pink. I stamped the centers in Crumb Cake and cut the flowers out with the coordinating dies. I finally stamped the two leaves in Granny Apple Green and cut them out with the coordinating dies.

I adhered a panel of One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to a Lemon Lolly mat with liquid glue. I adhered the layered panel to the front of a Crumb Cake card base with dimensionals. I colored a panel of vellum with dark Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blend and cut out two detailed leaf branches using the die from the Stampin’ Up! Textured Floral dies. I used the eucalyptus die to cut a Lost Lagoon panel and adhered the die cuts to the card front with glue dots.

I adhered the die cut stamped leaves to the card front with glue dots and adhered the flowers with dimensionals. I made a multi-strand loopy bow with linen thread and adhered it with a glue dot and finished the card with rhinestones!

For the inside of the card, I stamped the large flower from the Stampin’ Up! Textured Floral stamp set in Calypso Coral on a Basic White panel. I stamped the center in Pebbled Path and covered it with a mask before stamping leaves on the side in Granny Apple Green. I trimmed the bottom with a strip of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I love the contrasting look of the watercolor florals from the Stampin’ Up! Textured Floral bundle with the die cuts in card stock and vellum. And while I love the holiday images in the One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ designer series paper, the reverse sides are really pretty and great for non-holiday cards!


Bonus Days Earning Period Going On Now!

Stampin’ Up! is bringing back a favorite promotion—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between July 6 – July 31, 2023 and spend $50, you will earn a $5 coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between August 1 – August 31, 2023. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!

Promotion Details:

Earning Period: July 6, 2023 – July 31, 2023

  • Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 spent (before shipping and tax). 
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
  • Ordering Deadline: July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Redemption Period: August 1 – August 31, 2023

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space. 
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

Let me know if you have any questions, and have fun shopping!


New Online Exclusives Now Available!

A new drop of Online Exclusives products was made last week with fresh, never-before-seen products to spark your creativity and expand your collection! And it included some cute new Christmas products to help jumpstart holiday crafting!


Last Day to Sign Up for July Paper Pumpkin!

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! The Fun in the Sun Paper Pumpkin Kit includes fun beach designs along with positive words of kindness you’ll want to use and share with those you love all summer long! Take your cards to the next level with the fun summertime theme and accordion folds in this kit, and send friends and loved ones uplifting cards to support, encourage, say hello, and more!

The July Kit Includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and 9 coordinating envelopes. 
    • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
  • An all-occasion stamp set to support and encourage those you love.
  • A Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Spot
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • Summertime Ephemera Pack.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

Coordinating Colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

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 July 2023 kit is July 10, 2023. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


Current Host Code: P7SWY6DS

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 week!

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:

  • Crumb Cake – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″
  • Lemon Lolly – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat)
  • Lost Lagoon – 2″ x 3″ (die cut eucalyptus)
  • Vellum – 3″ x 4″ (die cut leaf branches)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-1/2″ x 5″ (die cut leaves), 2-1/2″ x 5″ (die cut small flowers), 3″ x6″ (die cut large flowers)
  • One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Textured Floral for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! Today’s card features the pretty Stampin’ Up! Textured Floral bundle with the Inked Botanicals 6″ x 6″ designer series paper. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a sketch challenge for our Blog Hop this week:

I adhered a floral panel of Inked Botanicals 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to the front of a Lost Lagoon card base with liquid glue. I cut a Petal Pink panel with the Radiating Stitches die and adhered it to the card front. I cut the small leaf branch from the Stampin’ Up! Textured Floral dies from Lost Lagoon card stock and adhered it to the die cut panel with liquid glue.

I stamped the small leaf from the Stampin’ Up! Textured Floral photopolymer stamp set in Lost Lagoon ink and cut it out with the coordinating die. I adhered it to the card with liquid glue. I stamped the large flower in Daffodil Delight ink on Basic White and the flower center in Crumb Cake . I cut the flower out with the coordinating die and adhered it to the card with dimensionals. I stamped the small flower in Calypso Coral and Crumb Cake on Basic White and cut it out with the coordinating die. I adhered it to the card with glue dots and dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Textured Floral stamp set in Lost Lagoon ink on Pool Party card stock. I cut fishtails on the ens and adhered it to the card with dimensionals. I finished the card front with Iridescent Pastel gems.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the small flower from the Stampin’ Up! Textured Floral stamp set in Calypso Coral on Basic White. I stamped the center inn Crumb Cake and trimmed the bottom of the panel with a strip of Inked Botanicals DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The Stampin’ Up! Textured Floral bundle is a pretty two step floral stamping set with water-color like images. The sentiments are pretty and it has dies that cut out the stamped flowers and leaves. Plus, there are pretty foliage dies that go wonderfully with the stamped images!

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: P7SWY6DS

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:

  • Lost Lagoon – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 2″ x 3-1/4″ (die cut leaves)
  • Petal Pink – 3″ x 4-1/4″ (die cut rectangle)
  • Pool Party – 3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (label)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-1/2″ x 4″(stamped flowers and leaves)
  • Inked Botanicals 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4 (front background), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Share A Milkshake with Video Tutorial

Good Morning! Tomorrow is Independence Day and while I did not make a patriotic card to celebrate, I used the wonderful Stampin’ Up! Share A Milkshake photopolymer stamp set and dies to make a card with ice cream – the perfect thing for a hot 4th of July afternoon! You can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

This is the card I made for my Facebook Live yesterday afternoon and you can watch the video on my Facebook page HERE. I also posted it to my YouTube Channel and you can view it HERE.

I adhered a panel of Blueberry Bushel Glorious Gingham 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to a Basic White mat and then to the front of a Sweet Sorbet card base with liquid glue. I two circles using the Stylish Shapes dies for my ice cream dishes. I stamped two ice cream dishes using the Stampin’ Up! Share A Milkshake stamp set in Daffodil Delight and Azure Afternoon on Basic White. I stamped the detailed stamp using full strength ink and stamped off before stamping the filler stamp. I cut them out with the coordinating dies and adhered them to the die cut circles with liquid glue.

I cut two spoons from silver foil, two fudge shapes from Early Espresso and two whipped creams from Basic white. I stamped the large ice cream stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Share A Milkshake stamp set in Crumb Cake, Bubble Bath, Soft Sea Foam and stamped off Petal Pink and cut them out with the coordinating die. I adhered two ice cream scoops together with liquid glue and topped it off with a die cut fudge and whipped cream. I slipped a die cut spoon into the slot, adhering it with liquid glue. I repeated the process for the second ice cream and stamped two cherries in Real Red. I cut them out, adhered them to the top of the ice creams. I adhered ice creams to the die cut circles on top of the dishes with dimensionals.

Ii stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Share A Milkshake stamp set in Blueberry Bushel ink on Basic White. I cut it out with a Stylish Shapes circle and adhered it to the card front with liquid glue. I adhered the ice cream circles to the card front with liquid glue. I used the heart dies to cut some hearts and adhered them with tinsel gems and liquid glue.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Share A Milkshake stamp set in Blueberry Bushel on a Basic White panel. I stamped a cherry next to the sentiment in Real Red ink and trimmed the bottom with a strip of Glorious Gingham DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The Stampin’ Up! Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies are perfect for celebrating any occasion in the Summer. Or just celebrating the wonderfulness of ice cream!


Exclusives Available July 6, 2023!

A new drop of Online Exclusives products will be available on July 6, 2023 with fresh, never-before-seen products to spark your creativity and expand your collection! And this drop will include some new Christmas products to help jumpstart holiday crafting!


Bonus Days Starts July 6, 2023!

Stampin’ Up! is bringing back a favorite promotion—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between July 6 – July 31, 2023 and spend $50, you will earn a $5 coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between August 1 – August 31, 2023. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!

Promotion Details:

Earning Period: July 6, 2023 – July 31, 2023

  • Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 spent (before shipping and tax). 
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
  • Ordering Deadline: July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Redemption Period: August 1 – August 31, 2023

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space. 
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

Let me know if you have any questions, and have fun shopping!


Current Host Code: P7SWY6DS

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 valued up to $10 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!

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 week!

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:

  • Sweet Sorbet – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 1-1/4″ x 2″ (die cut hearts)
  • Early Espresso – 1″ x 2-1/2″ (die cut fudge)
  • Silver foil – 1″ x 2″ (die cut spoons)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3-1/8″ x 4-1/4″ (front mat), 2-1/4″ x 7″ (die cut circles), 2″ x 8-1/2″ (die cut ice cream and bowls)
  • Glorious Gingham 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3″ x 4-1/4″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Sneak Peek

Good Morning! Last Weekend Stampin’ Up! held a virtual event called Creativity Now featuring the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals bundle, a bundle from the upcoming September – December 3032 Mini Catalog. Earlier in the week, I made another card in Lemon Lolly featuring the bundle and today I’m sharing all the cards that I made during the event. You can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

Card 1 – You’re the Best

  • Stamp the flowers randomly in Poppy Parade ink around the edge of a Poppy Parade card base
  • Stamp the flowers in Poppy Parade and Leaves in Garden Green on a Basic White panel
  • Cut the panel with the third largest Deckled Rectangles Die
  • Adhere the the die-cut panel to the card front with dimensionals
  • Stamp the sentiment in PoppyParade ink on a strip of Basic White
  • Trim both ends at an angle with Paper Snips
  • Adhere the sentiment to the card with dimensionals
  • Apply white Classic Matte Dots to the card front

Card 2 – Congratulations

  • Stamp the thin leaf image three times in Gray Granite ink on the front of a Gray Granite card base
  • Stamp two branches in Garden Green ink on Basic White
  • Cut the branches with the coordinating dies and adhere them to the card with dimensionals
  • Stamp the sentiment in Gray Granite ink at the top of a Basic White strip
  • Choose a larger die from the Deckled Rectangles dies. Line up the die along the bottom of the sentiment and cut
  • Trim the ends of the sentiment with paper snips and adhere it to the card with dimensionals and glue dots
  • Apply Basic Gray Classic Matte Dots to the card front

Card 3 – Wishing You All The Happiness

  • Die cut a Basic White panel with the fourth largest Deckled Rectangles die
  • Emboss the die cut with the Splatters 3D embossing folder
  • Adhere the panel to the front of a Basic White card base with dimensionals
  • Stamp the sentiment in Gray Granite ink on Basic White and cut it out with the smallest Deckled Rectangles die and adhere it to the card front with glue dots
  • Stamp two sets of leaves in Granny Apple Green ink on Basic White
  • Cut out the leaves with the coordinating die
  • Color the back of the leaf-pattern Vellum Basics DSP with a Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blend.
  • On the back of the dot-pattern Vellum Basics DSP , color one section with a Light Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blend. Color a larger section with a Dark Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blend.
  • Cut two leaves from the Dark Granny Apple Green colored vellum
  • Cut two smaller flower pieces from the Light Calypso Coral colored vellum
  • Cut two larger flower pieces from the Dark Calypso Coral colored vellum
  • Assemble the die-cut flower pieces and glue them together with glue dots
  • Adhere the leaves and flowers to the card using glue dots
  • Apply Black Classic Matte Dots to the center of each flower

I love these projects because they show you how to use these pretty stamps and dies in different creative ways with minimal supplies. Here are the stamp set and dies:

The Stampin’ Up! Translucent florals bundle will be available on September 6, 2023 when the Mini Catalog launches.

Join me for a Facebook Live This Afternoon!

I’ll be going live on my Facebook Business Page this afternoon to make a yummy Summer card. I hope you can join me at 1:00 ET today!


New Online Exclusives Available July 6, 2023!

A new drop of Online Exclusives products will be available on July 6, 2023 with fresh, never-before-seen products to spark your creativity and expand your collection! And this drop will include some new Christmas products to help jumpstart holiday crafting!


Bonus Days Starts July 6, 2023!

Stampin’ Up! is bringing back a favorite promotion—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between July 6 – July 31, 2023 and spend $50, you will earn a $5 coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between August 1 – August 31, 2023. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!

Promotion Details:

Earning Period: July 6, 2023 – July 31, 2023

  • Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 spent (before shipping and tax). 
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
  • Ordering Deadline: July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Redemption Period: August 1 – August 31, 2023

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space. 
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

Let me know if you have any questions, and have fun shopping!


Current Host Code: P7SWY6DS

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 valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.

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 week!

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:

  • Card 1 – You’re the Best
    • Poppy Parade – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″
    • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″, 3/8″ x 4″
  • Card 2 – Congratulations
    • Gray Granite – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″
    • Basic White – 3-1/2″ x 5″, 1″ x 4″
  • Card 3 – Wishing You All The Happiness
    • Basic White – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″, 3″ x 4-1/2″, 2″ x 3-1/4″, 2″ x 2″
    • Vellum Basics – 2″ x 2″, 3″ x 9″

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Last Day for Designer Series Paper Sale and Starter Kit+

June is coming to an end and Summer is in full swing. And today is the last day for some fabulous Stampin’ Up! special promotions.


We all love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects!

Here are the Details:

  • Sales Period: June 1, 2021 – June 30, 2023
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. 
  • There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
  • Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion.
  • Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
  • Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
  • Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives

Click on the image below to download a PDF with the list of designer series papers that are on sale and their sale prices:


It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! New team members will get even more FREE products in their customizable Starter Kit. Between 1–30 June, those who sign up can get $125 $155 USD worth of products for only $99 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

Starter Kit+ Promotion Details:

  • Promotion Dates: 1–30 JUNE 2023
  • When new team members purchase their Starter Kit, they will be able to redeem $125 $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99.
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before June 1 or after June 30 will not be eligible for this offer.

You can read about the benefits of being a Demonstrator on my Join My Team page. These include a minimum 20% discount on products and access to new products a month before the catalog release. Contact me if you have any questions about the benefits of being a Demonstrator and I’ll be happy to tell you all about it!


New Online Exclusives Available July 6, 2023!

A new drop of Online Exclusives products will be available on July 6, 2023 with fresh, never-before-seen products to spark your creativity and expand your collection! And this drop will include some new Christmas products to help jumpstart holiday crafting!


Bonus Days Starts July 6!

Stampin’ Up! is bringing back a favorite promotion—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between July 6 – July 31, 2023 and spend $50, you will earn a $5 coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between August 1 – August 31, 2023. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!

Promotion Details:

Earning Period: July 6, 2023 – July 31, 2023

  • Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 spent (before shipping and tax). 
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
  • Ordering Deadline: July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Redemption Period: August 1 – August 31, 2023

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space. 
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

Let me know if you have any questions, and have fun shopping!


The July Paper Pumpkin Kit is Fun In The Sun!

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! The Fun in the Sun Paper Pumpkin Kit includes fun beach designs along with positive words of kindness you’ll want to use and share with those you love all summer long! Take your cards to the next level with the fun summertime theme and accordion folds in this kit, and send friends and loved ones uplifting cards to support, encourage, say hello, and more!

The July Kit Includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and 9 coordinating envelopes. 
    • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
  • An all-occasion stamp set to support and encourage those you love.
  • A Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Spot
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • Summertime Ephemera Pack.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

Coordinating Colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

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 July 2023 kit is July 10, 2023. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


Current Host Code: P7SWY6DS

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 valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.

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 week!

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.

Stampin’ Up! Layering Leaves for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! Today’s card features the pretty Countryside Inn designer series paper with the gorgeous Stampin’ Up! Layering Leaves photopolymer stamp set. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a color challenge for our Blog Hop this week:

I embossed a panel of Countryside Inn designer series paper with the Countryside Blossoms embossing folder and adhered it to a Misty Moonlight mat. This pattern fits perfectly in the embossing folder, so you add the embossed texture to the paper and it comes out so pretty! I adhered the layered panel to the front of a Boho Blue card base.

I cut a leaf cluster with the Bough punch from Misty Moonlight and cut the top section again so I had 1-1/2 leaf clusters. I stamped the flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Layering Leaves stamp set in Balmy Blue on Basic White and punched them out with the Bough Punch. I adhered the stem of the flowers to the full leaf cluster with liquid glue and adhered all the leaves to the card with glue dots.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Layering Leaves stamp set in Misty Moonlight ink on Boho Blue card stock. I cut it out with the fat, long banner die from the Stylish Shapes dies using the two step die cutting method, so that it was shorter and fit the sentiment. I adhered a length of Night of Navy ribbon to the back with glue dots and adhered it to the card front with dimensionals. I finished the card front with Boho Blue dots.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the branches from the Stampin’ Up! Layering Leaves stamp set in Boho Blue ink in the corners of a Basic White panel. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I love how the Bough punch coordinates perfectly with the Stampin’ Up! Layering Leaves florals! And the sentiments in the stamp set are really beautiful!

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: P7SWY6DS

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:

  • Boho Blue – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 1-1/2″ x 4″ (label)
  • Misty Moonlight – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (DSP mat), 1-1/2″ x 4″ (die cut leaves)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1″ x 2-1/2″ (punched flower)
  • Countryside Inn DSP – 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ (front background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Softly Sketched Card

Good Morning! Here’s a quick encouragement card made with the Stampin’ Up! Softly Sketched cling stamp set. This is a stamp set with pretty sketched images and sweet sentiments and I paired it with a wood grained pattern from the upcoming One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ designer series paper that will be available on July 6, 2023 as part of a new Online Exclusives release. You can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I stamped the pretty butterfly image from the Stampin’ Up ! Softly Sketched stamp set in Pebbled Path ink on a Crumb Cake panel. I cut it out with the largest square from the Stylish Shapes dies and adhered it to a Pebbled Path mat with liquid glue. I took a single strand of Pebbled Path jute trim and wrapped it around the image twice and tied a knot – I love the rippled look of the single strand of jute.

I adhered a panel of One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ designer series paper (available July 6, 2023) to Pebbled Path card stock with liquid glue and adhered it to the front of a Crumb Cake card base with liquid glue. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Softly Sketched stamp set in Pebbled Path ink on a strip of Basic White. I cut it out with the long skinny banner die from the Stylish Shapes dies and trimmed the right end.

I adhered the layered butterfly image to the upper center card front with dimensionals. I adhered the trimmed label with liquid glue under the art panel and finished the card front with pastel iridescent jewels.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Softly Sketched stamp set in the lower corner of a Basic White panel. I trimmed the bottom with a strip of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I love the simple pencil sketches in the Stampin’ Up! Softly Sketched stamp set. They are perfect for making cards with a rustic handmade look. The sentiments in this set are just wonderful! And the One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ designer series paper will be available on July 6, 2023 when the new Online Exclusives products are available! Yay!


New Online Exclusives Available July 6, 2023!

A new drop of Online Exclusives products will be available on July 6, 2023 with fresh, never-before-seen products to spark your creativity and expand your collection! And this drop will include some new Christmas products to help jumpstart holiday crafting!


FINAL DAYS – Designer Series Paper Sale!

We all love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects!

Here are the Details:

  • Sales Period: June 1, 2021 – June 30, 2023
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. 
  • There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
  • Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion.
  • Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
  • Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
  • Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives

Click on the image below to download a PDF with the list of designer series papers that are on sale and their sale prices:


FINAL DAYS – Starter Kit+ Joining Special!

It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! New team members will get even more FREE products in their customizable Starter Kit. Between 1–30 June, those who sign up can get $125 $155 USD worth of products for only $99 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

Starter Kit+ Promotion Details:

  • Promotion Dates: 1–30 JUNE 2023
  • When new team members purchase their Starter Kit, they will be able to redeem $125 $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99.
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before June 1 or after June 30 will not be eligible for this offer.

You can read about the benefits of being a Demonstrator on my Join My Team page. These include a minimum 20% discount on products and access to new products a month before the catalog release. Contact me if you have any questions about the benefits of being a Demonstrator and I’ll be happy to tell you all about it!


Current Host Code: 9SKETT74

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 valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.

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 week!

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:

  • Crumb Cake – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″, 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (stamped panel)
  • Pebbled Path – 3-1/8″ x 3-1/8″ (stamped panel mat), 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1″ x 3-1/4″ (label)
  • One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Sneak Peek with Video Tutorial

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals bundle is a pretty floral cling stamp and die set that will be available in the upcoming September – December 2023 Mini Catalog. Stampin’ Up! held a virtual Creativity Now event last weekend for Demonstrators and showed us some cards made with this bundle and I modified one for my Facebook Live yesterday afternoon. You can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

You can watch my FB Live video on my Facebook page HERE. I also posted the video to my YouTube Channel and you can view it HERE.

I adhered a panel of Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to the front of a Lemon Lolly Card base with liquid glue. I cut another panel of Lemon Lolly card stock with the third largest Deckled Rectangles die and adhered it to the card front at an angle with liquid glue.

I stamped the two flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals cling stamp set in Lemon Lolly ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped a stem for each flower in Lost Lagoon and the double leaves in Lost Lagoon. I cut the panel out with the third largest Deckled Rectangles die. I stamped the flowers and leaves on a Vellum card stock panel and cut them out with the coordinating dies after the ink was dry and adhered them to the panel with a glue dot.

I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals stamp set in Lost Lagoon on a Basic White panel. I cut the label out with the smallest Deckled rectangle die by lining up the die with the top left corner of the sentiment. After cutting, I lined up the die with the bottom right corner and cut again. I adhered Lemon Lolly ribbon to the back of the sentiment and adhered it to the card front with glue dots. I adhered three rhinestones to finish the card front.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals stamp set in Lost Lagoon on a Basic White panel. I stamped the small flower twice next to the sentiment in Lemon Lolly ink and trimmed the bottom with a strip of Bright & Beautiful DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

Here is the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals bundle:

The Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals bundle is a pretty set that will be available in the September – December 2023 Mini Catalog that will be available on September 6, 2023. It’s a way off, but next month there will be a refresh of the Online Exclusives. The Stampin’ Up! Creativity Now event also showed some beautiful projects to make from products from this release as well, so there will be plenty of awesome inspiration this summer!


Exclusives Available July 6, 2023!

A new drop of Online Exclusives products will be available on July 6, 2023 with fresh, never-before-seen products to spark your creativity and expand your collection! And this drop will include some new Christmas products to help jumpstart holiday crafting!


Designer Series Paper Sale Going on Now!

We all love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects!

Here are the Details:

  • Sales Period: June 1, 2021 – June 30, 2023
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. 
  • There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
  • Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion.
  • Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
  • Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
  • Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives

Click on the image below to download a PDF with the list of designer series papers that are on sale and their sale prices:


Starter Kit+ Joining Special Going on Now!

It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! New team members will get even more FREE products in their customizable Starter Kit. Between 1–30 June, those who sign up can get $125 $155 USD worth of products for only $99 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

Starter Kit+ Promotion Details:

  • Promotion Dates: 1–30 JUNE 2023
  • When new team members purchase their Starter Kit, they will be able to redeem $125 $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99.
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before June 1 or after June 30 will not be eligible for this offer.

You can read about the benefits of being a Demonstrator on my Join My Team page. These include a minimum 20% discount on products and access to new products a month before the catalog release. Contact me if you have any questions about the benefits of being a Demonstrator and I’ll be happy to tell you all about it!


Current Host Code: 9SKETT74

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 VALUED UP TO $10 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!

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 week!

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:

  • Lemon Lolly – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 3-1/4″ x 4-3/4″ (deckled rectangle)
  • Vellum – 2-1/2″ x 4″ (die cut flowers and leaves)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1″ x 2-1/2″ (label), 3-1/4″ x 4-3/4″ (art panel)
  • Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project: