Stampin’ Up! Sunset Coast Eclipse

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends, Happy Earth Day!! We’re halfway through the week and on our way to the weekend already.

I have a fun card for you today doing a technique that I haven’t done in a while. It does take a minute to do, but the end results are well worth it. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Sunset Coast Stamp Set along with the gorgeous Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper (both products will be available starting May 5) and the 1 3/4″ Circle Punch for my card today.

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Adhere a panel of the Scenic Coast DSP to a Blueberry Bushel card base.

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Take another panel of the same Scenic Coast DSP and cut it into 1/2″ strips. Adhere the strips to the card front, using every other strip, with Stampin’ Dimensionals or Foam Adhesive Strips.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on a panel of Basic White. Punch the sentiment out using the 1 3/4″ Circle Punch. Adhere the sentiment to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Sunset Sparkle Sequins (available May 5), to the card front.

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Adhere 2 strips of the Scenic Coast DSP on either side of a panel of Basic White. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Balmy Blue mat then to the inside of the Blueberry Bushel card base.

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Decorate a Basic Whtie Medium Envelope to finish your card. Adhere a strip of Scenic Coast DSP to the envelope front and a panel to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

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Last 2 Weeks to order my May-August 2026 Catalog & May 2026 Online Exclusive Product Shares

It’s that time again. The new May -August 2026 Catalog will be arriving in your mailbox real soon and you’re going to want all that beautiful Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and/or Embellishments. My May – August 2026 Catalog and May Online Exclusive Product Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the Two-Tone cardstock share, just the Ribbon share or just the Embellishment share, or you can have it all!! Click Here to order.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper ShareTwo-Tone Cardstock Share, Ribbon Share & Embellishment Share from the May – August 2026 Catalog, along with the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 5th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of May 11th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! May-August 2026 Catalog and the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $300.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ X 6″ pieces (or 6″ X 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Artisan Sketched Garden (6)
  • Basics Painted Patterns (6)
  • Beautiful Ordinary Life (6)
  • Bloom Boutique Specialty (6)
  • Brights Painted patterns (20)
  • Everyday Essentials Mix & Match (6)
  • Luxe White Specialty (3)
  • Moonlit Flora (6)
  • Neutrals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Paper Medley Mix Ins (6)
  • Regals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Scenic Coast 6×6 Specialty (8)
  • Subtle Painted Patterns (20)
  • Vally in Bloom (6)
  • Velvet Meadow Specialty (6)
  • Waterside Retreat (6)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Painted Patterns (10)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Pearlized (5)
  • Sunset Shimmer Vellum (3)
  • Velveteen Assortment (3)
  • Silly Old Bear OLE (6)

In all, you’ll receive 178 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double Designer Series Paper Share – $100.00 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

As a gift from me for ordering a Double Share of Designer Series Paper, I will include a Meant To Be Mix & Match Ephemera Pack #167700. This gift is only for ordering a Double DSP Share.

Two-Tone Cardstock Share

Do you likethe Two-Tone Cardstock but don’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 3 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $4.50 or purchase them separately for $4.50 + $10 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Extraordinary Life (6)
  • Heirloom Boutique (6)
  • Life In Bloom (6)

In all, you’ll receive 18 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

Double Share of the Two-Tone Cardstock – $9.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

Ribbon Share – $11.25 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Barely Blush 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Golden Glow 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Hydrangea Hue 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Peaceful Pine 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon

Double Ribbon Share – $22.50 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping and you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Embellishment Share – $14.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

I’m also offering an Embellishment Share. I will divide the embellishments up and package them in a cello bag with the name and number for easy ordering, just like I do with the paper and ribbon.

You will receive (approximate # listed:

  • Array of Dots (24)
  • Dewdrops Embellishments (36)
  • Dreamy Flowers (24)
  • Loose Anchor Trinkets (4)
  • Shimmer Dots (36)
  • Sunset Sparkle Sequins (40)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies (36)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Dots (20)

Double Share of the Embellishments – $28.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices by May 3rd.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Balmy Blue Cardstock 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Basic White Cardstock 2″ x 2″(sentiment), 4″ x 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Blueberry Bushel Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper (2) – 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ (card front), (2) – 1/4″ x 4″ (inner liner), 1/4″ x 6″ & 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)

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Final 2 weeks to sign up for my May-August 2026 Products Shares

Last 2 Weeks to order my May-August 2026 Catalog & May 2026 Online Exclusive Product Shares

It’s that time again. The new May-August 2026 Catalog will be arriving in your mailbox real soon and you’re going to want all that beautiful Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and/or Embellishments. My May – August 2026 Catalog and May Online Exclusive Product Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the Two-Tone cardstock share, just the Ribbon share or just the Embellishment share, or you can have it all!! Click Here to order.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper ShareTwo-Tone Cardstock Share, Ribbon Share & Embellishment Share from the May – August 2026 Catalog, along with the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 5th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of May 11th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! May-August 2026 Catalog and the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $300.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ X 6″ pieces (or 6″ X 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Artisan Sketched Garden (6)
  • Basics Painted Patterns (6)
  • Beautiful Ordinary Life (6)
  • Bloom Boutique Specialty (6)
  • Brights Painted patterns (20)
  • Everyday Essentials Mix & Match (6)
  • Luxe White Specialty (3)
  • Moonlit Flora (6)
  • Neutrals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Paper Medley Mix Ins (6)
  • Regals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Scenic Coast 6×6 Specialty (8)
  • Subtle Painted Patterns (20)
  • Vally in Bloom (6)
  • Velvet Meadow Specialty (6)
  • Waterside Retreat (6)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Painted Patterns (10)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Pearlized (5)
  • Sunset Shimmer Vellum (3)
  • Velveteen Assortment (3)
  • Silly Old Bear OLE (6)

In all, you’ll receive 178 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double Designer Series Paper Share – $100.00 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

As a gift from me for ordering a Double Share of Designer Series Paper, I will include a Meant To Be Mix & Match Ephemera Pack #167700. This gift is only for ordering a Double DSP Share.

Two-Tone Cardstock Share

Do you likethe Two-Tone Cardstock but don’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 3 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $4.50 or purchase them separately for $4.50 + $10 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Extraordinary Life (6)
  • Heirloom Boutique (6)
  • Life In Bloom (6)

In all, you’ll receive 18 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

Double Share of the Two-Tone Cardstock – $9.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

Ribbon Share – $11.25 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Barely Blush 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Golden Glow 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Hydrangea Hue 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Peaceful Pine 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon

Double Ribbon Share – $22.50 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping and you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Embellishment Share – $14.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

I’m also offering an Embellishment Share. I will divide the embellishments up and package them in a cello bag with the name and number for easy ordering, just like I do with the paper and ribbon.

You will receive (approximate # listed:

  • Array of Dots (24)
  • Dewdrops Embellishments (36)
  • Dreamy Flowers (24)
  • Loose Anchor Trinkets (4)
  • Shimmer Dots (36)
  • Sunset Sparkle Sequins (40)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies (36)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Dots (20)

Double Share of the Embellishments – $28.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices by May 3rd.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

Stampin’ Up! Relaxing Waterside

Good Monday morning stamping friends, welcome to a new week. It’s the last full week of April. I’m really hoping when May arrives the warm weather stays.

I played with another new bundle for today’s card. This one is perfect for making masculine cards. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Relaxing Waterside Bundle along with the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper and Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

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Adhere a panel of Waterside Retreat DSP to the front of a Misty Moonlight card base.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the Adirondak chair image from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Early Espresso Ink, the sea grass images in Crumb Cake Ink, the cup and book in Tuxedo Black Ink and the seagulls in Basic Gray Ink. Color the images with Crumb Cake, Golden Glow and Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blends Markers. Cut all the images out using the Relaxing Waterside Dies. Cut the cattail dies s from the Relaxing Waterside Dies from a panel of Old Olive Two-tone cardstock and the tops in crumb Cake Two-Tone cardstock. Adhere the die cut pieces to the card front with Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Stamp the sentiment from Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Early Espresso Ink on a panel of Basic White. cut the image out using the banner die from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere the sentiment to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a Misty Moonlight dot from the Strawberry & Dots to the sentiment.

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Stamp the sentiment from Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Early Espresso Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the sea grass images from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink on the bottom of the panel multiple times. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Misty Moonlight Two-Tone cardstock mat then to the inside of the Misty Moonlight card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the sea grass image from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink on the envelope front. Adhere a panel of Waterside Retreat DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

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Last 2 Weeks to order my May-August 2026 Catalog & May 2026 Online Exclusive Product Shares

It’s that time again. The new May -August 2026 Catalog will be arriving in your mailbox real soon and you’re going to want all that beautiful Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and/or Embellishments. My May – August 2026 Catalog and May Online Exclusive Product Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the Two-Tone cardstock share, just the Ribbon share or just the Embellishment share, or you can have it all!! Click Here to order.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper ShareTwo-Tone Cardstock Share, Ribbon Share & Embellishment Share from the May – August 2026 Catalog, along with the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 5th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of May 11th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! May-August 2026 Catalog and the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $300.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ X 6″ pieces (or 6″ X 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Artisan Sketched Garden (6)
  • Basics Painted Patterns (6)
  • Beautiful Ordinary Life (6)
  • Bloom Boutique Specialty (6)
  • Brights Painted patterns (20)
  • Everyday Essentials Mix & Match (6)
  • Luxe White Specialty (3)
  • Moonlit Flora (6)
  • Neutrals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Paper Medley Mix Ins (6)
  • Regals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Scenic Coast 6×6 Specialty (8)
  • Subtle Painted Patterns (20)
  • Vally in Bloom (6)
  • Velvet Meadow Specialty (6)
  • Waterside Retreat (6)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Painted Patterns (10)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Pearlized (5)
  • Sunset Shimmer Vellum (3)
  • Velveteen Assortment (3)
  • Silly Old Bear OLE (6)

In all, you’ll receive 178 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double Designer Series Paper Share – $100.00 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

As a gift from me for ordering a Double Share of Designer Series Paper, I will include a Meant To Be Mix & Match Ephemera Pack #167700. This gift is only for ordering a Double DSP Share.

Two-Tone Cardstock Share

Do you likethe Two-Tone Cardstock but don’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 3 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $4.50 or purchase them separately for $4.50 + $10 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Extraordinary Life (6)
  • Heirloom Boutique (6)
  • Life In Bloom (6)

In all, you’ll receive 18 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

Double Share of the Two-Tone Cardstock – $9.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

Ribbon Share – $11.25 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Barely Blush 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Golden Glow 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Hydrangea Hue 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Peaceful Pine 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon

Double Ribbon Share – $22.50 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping and you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Embellishment Share – $14.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

I’m also offering an Embellishment Share. I will divide the embellishments up and package them in a cello bag with the name and number for easy ordering, just like I do with the paper and ribbon.

You will receive (approximate # listed:

  • Array of Dots (24)
  • Dewdrops Embellishments (36)
  • Dreamy Flowers (24)
  • Loose Anchor Trinkets (4)
  • Shimmer Dots (36)
  • Sunset Sparkle Sequins (40)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies (36)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Dots (20)

Double Share of the Embellishments – $28.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices by May 3rd.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″(artwork), 1″ x 3″(sentiment), 3 3/4″ x 5″(inner liner)
  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper 4″ x 5 1/2″(card front), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)
  • Crumb Cake Two-Tone Cardstock 1″ x 1″(die cut)
  • Misty Moonlight Two-tone Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner mat)
  • Old Olive Two-Tone Cardstock 1″ x 4″(die cuts)

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Stampin’ Up! Sweet Words & Labels Silly Old Bear

Good Sunday morning stamping friends. I hope you are having a nice weekend. It’s a cold, gloomy, rainy day here in NJ, great day for crafting in my opinion. I’m hoping to do a lot of that today after getting a few errands done.

I played with a bundle and DSP from the new May Online Exclusives that will be available May 5. Unfortunately, this suite is only available in the US because of copyrights. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Sweet Words & Labels Bundle along with the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper. These products will be available starting May 5 Only in the US from the Online Exclusives.

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Adhere a panel of Silly Old Bear DSP to an Early Espresso mat. Adhere the layered panel to a Very Vanilla card base.

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Cut a panel of the Silly Old Bear DSP using the Sweet Words & Labels Dies. Cut the next largest Sweet Words & Labels Dies from a panel of Early Espresso. Adhere the Silly Old Bear DSP die cut panel to the Early Espresso panel. Adhere the layered panel to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Sweet Words & Labels stamp set in Early Espresso Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. Cut the sentiment out using the Sweet Words & Labels Dies. Cut the 2 leaves from a panel of Barely Blush using the Sweet Words & Labels Dies. Adhere the leaves to the card front. Adhere the sentiment over the leaves with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few 2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies (available May 5) to the card front.

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Adhere a panel of the Silly Old Bear DSP to the side of a Very Vanilla panel. Adhere the Very Vanilla panel to an Early Espresso mat then to the inside of the Very Vanilla card base.

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Decorate a Basic Whtie Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the sentiment from Sweet Words & Labels stamp set on the envelope front in Early Espresso Ink. Adhere a panel of Silly Old Bear DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

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May-August 2026 Catalog & May 2026 Online Exclusive Product Shares Open for Ordering

It’s that time again. The new May -August 2026 Catalog will be arriving in your mailbox real soon and you’re going to want all that beautiful Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and/or Embellishments. My May – August 2026 Catalog and May Online Exclusive Product Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the Two-Tone cardstock share, just the Ribbon share or just the Embellishment share, or you can have it all!! Click Here to order.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper ShareTwo-Tone Cardstock Share, Ribbon Share & Embellishment Share from the May – August 2026 Catalog, along with the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 5th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of May 11th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! May-August 2026 Catalog and the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $300.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ X 6″ pieces (or 6″ X 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Artisan Sketched Garden (6)
  • Basics Painted Patterns (6)
  • Beautiful Ordinary Life (6)
  • Bloom Boutique Specialty (6)
  • Brights Painted patterns (20)
  • Everyday Essentials Mix & Match (6)
  • Luxe White Specialty (3)
  • Moonlit Flora (6)
  • Neutrals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Paper Medley Mix Ins (6)
  • Regals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Scenic Coast 6×6 Specialty (8)
  • Subtle Painted Patterns (20)
  • Vally in Bloom (6)
  • Velvet Meadow Specialty (6)
  • Waterside Retreat (6)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Painted Patterns (10)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Pearlized (5)
  • Sunset Shimmer Vellum (3)
  • Velveteen Assortment (3)
  • Silly Old Bear OLE (6)

In all, you’ll receive 178 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double Designer Series Paper Share – $100.00 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

As a gift from me for ordering a Double Share of Designer Series Paper, I will include a Meant To Be Mix & Match Ephemera Pack #167700. This gift is only for ordering a Double DSP Share.

Two-Tone Cardstock Share

Do you likethe Two-Tone Cardstock but don’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 3 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $4.50 or purchase them separately for $4.50 + $10 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Extraordinary Life (6)
  • Heirloom Boutique (6)
  • Life In Bloom (6)

In all, you’ll receive 18 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

Double Share of the Two-Tone Cardstock – $9.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

Ribbon Share – $11.25 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Barely Blush 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Golden Glow 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Hydrangea Hue 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Peaceful Pine 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon

Double Ribbon Share – $22.50 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping and you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Embellishment Share – $14.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

I’m also offering an Embellishment Share. I will divide the embellishments up and package them in a cello bag with the name and number for easy ordering, just like I do with the paper and ribbon.

You will receive (approximate # listed:

  • Array of Dots (24)
  • Dewdrops Embellishments (36)
  • Dreamy Flowers (24)
  • Loose Anchor Trinkets (4)
  • Shimmer Dots (36)
  • Sunset Sparkle Sequins (40)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies (36)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Dots (20)

Double Share of the Embellishments – $28.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices by May 3rd.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Barely Blush Cardstock 1 1/4″ x 2 3/4″(die cuts)
  • Early Espresso Cardstock (2) – 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 4 1/4″ x 3 1/2″(die cut)
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 1 1/2″ x 3 1/4″(sentiment), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front), 3/4″ x 4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Fern & Flora Thanks

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. I hope you have some plans in the works. I’ll be at work all day.

My card for today was designed by Jaimie for our mystery stamping. She sent us the measurements and talked us through making the card on Tuesday night at our Stamping Studio. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the New Stampin’ Up! Fern & Flora Bundle along with the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder and Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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Emboss a panel of Peaceful Pine using the Fern & Flora EF. Adhere the embossed panel to the front of the Peaceful Pine card base.

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Adhere the smaller panel of Moonlit Flora DSP to the bottom of the larger panel. Adhere the layered panel to the Berry Burst mat. Wrap a piece of Berry Burst 1/4″ Shiny Ribbon around the layered panel and tie a bow with Linen Thread around the ends to secure it. Adhere the layered panel to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp the small floral image from the Fern & Flora stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. Color the image with Berry Burst and Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Markers. Cut the image out using the Fern & Flora Dies. Using the Fern & Flora Dies cut 2 of the swirls dies from a panel of Golden Glow. Adhere the die cut images under the ribbon.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the frame image from the Fern & Flora stamp set in Golden Glow Ink. Stamp the sentiment from the Fern & Flora stamp set in Peaceful Pine Ink in the frame. Cut the sentiment out using the Fern & Flora Dies. Adhere the sentiment to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp the butterfly image from the Fern & Flora stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the panel of Berry Burst. Cut the butterfly out using the Fern & Flora Dies. Adhere the butterfly to the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Dewdrop Embellishments to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Fern & Flora stamp set in Peaceful Pine Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the small leaf image from the Fern & Flora stamp set in Peaceful Pine Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, next to the sentiment. Adhere a panel of Moonlit Flora DSP to the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Berry Burst mat then to the inside of the Peaceful Pine card base,

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the leaf and floral images from the Fern & Flora stamp set in Peaceful Pinie Ink on the envelope front. Color the images with Berry Burst and Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere a panel of Moonlit Flora DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

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May-August 2026 Catalog & May 2026 Online Exclusive Product Shares Open for Ordering

It’s that time again. The new May -August 2026 Catalog will be arriving in your mailbox real soon and you’re going to want all that beautiful Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and/or Embellishments. My May – August 2026 Catalog and May Online Exclusive Product Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the Two-Tone cardstock share, just the Ribbon share or just the Embellishment share, or you can have it all!! Click Here to order.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper ShareTwo-Tone Cardstock Share, Ribbon Share & Embellishment Share from the May – August 2026 Catalog, along with the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 5th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of May 11th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! May-August 2026 Catalog and the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $300.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ X 6″ pieces (or 6″ X 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Artisan Sketched Garden (6)
  • Basics Painted Patterns (6)
  • Beautiful Ordinary Life (6)
  • Bloom Boutique Specialty (6)
  • Brights Painted patterns (20)
  • Everyday Essentials Mix & Match (6)
  • Luxe White Specialty (3)
  • Moonlit Flora (6)
  • Neutrals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Paper Medley Mix Ins (6)
  • Regals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Scenic Coast 6×6 Specialty (8)
  • Subtle Painted Patterns (20)
  • Vally in Bloom (6)
  • Velvet Meadow Specialty (6)
  • Waterside Retreat (6)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Painted Patterns (10)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Pearlized (5)
  • Sunset Shimmer Vellum (3)
  • Velveteen Assortment (3)
  • Silly Old Bear OLE (6)

In all, you’ll receive 178 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double Designer Series Paper Share – $100.00 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

As a gift from me for ordering a Double Share of Designer Series Paper, I will include a Meant To Be Mix & Match Ephemera Pack #167700. This gift is only for ordering a Double DSP Share.

Two-Tone Cardstock Share

Do you likethe Two-Tone Cardstock but don’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 3 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $4.50 or purchase them separately for $4.50 + $10 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Extraordinary Life (6)
  • Heirloom Boutique (6)
  • Life In Bloom (6)

In all, you’ll receive 18 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

Double Share of the Two-Tone Cardstock – $9.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

Ribbon Share – $11.25 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Barely Blush 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Golden Glow 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Hydrangea Hue 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Peaceful Pine 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon

Double Ribbon Share – $22.50 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping and you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Embellishment Share – $14.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

I’m also offering an Embellishment Share. I will divide the embellishments up and package them in a cello bag with the name and number for easy ordering, just like I do with the paper and ribbon.

You will receive (approximate # listed:

  • Array of Dots (24)
  • Dewdrops Embellishments (36)
  • Dreamy Flowers (24)
  • Loose Anchor Trinkets (4)
  • Shimmer Dots (36)
  • Sunset Sparkle Sequins (40)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies (36)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Dots (20)

Double Share of the Embellishments – $28.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices by May 3rd.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 1 3/4″ x 2 1/4″(die cuts), 1 1 /2″ x 3″(sentiment), 3 3/4″ x 5″(inner liner)
  • Berry Burst Cardstock 3 1/8″ x 4 3/8″ (card front panel mat), 1″ x 1″(die cut), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner mat)
  • Golden Glow Cardstock 2″ x 3″(die cuts)
  • Peaceful Pine Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″(card front)
  • Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper 3″ x 4 1/4″(card front panel), 3/4″ x 3″(card front panel), 1″ x 3 3/4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! All Aflutter Delicate Whispers

Good Friday afternoon stamping friends. I hope you are all having a great day and looking forward to the weekend.

I have a quick card for you today mixing up products coming in May and products available now. That’s one of the great things about Stampin’ Up! products, you can mix and match almost everything. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! All Aflutter Bundle along with the Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! Delicate Whispers Stampp Set and the Everyday Arches Dies for my card today.

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Adhere a panel of Delicate Dreams DSP to a Hydrangea Hue mat. Adhere the layered panel to the front of a Basic White Thick card base. Cut a panel of Basic White and Hydrangea Hue using the Everyday Arches Dies.

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On the die cut panel of Basic White, stamp the floral image from the Delicate Whispers stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink. Color the image using Hydrangea Hue and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. Stamp the sentiment from the All Aflutter stamp set in Hydrangea Hue Ink on the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to the Hydrangea Hue mat. Stamp the detailed butterfly image from the All Aflutter stamp set on a panel of Basic White in Crumb Cake Ink. Stamp the solid butterfly image from All Aflutter stamp set in Crisp Cantaloupe Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed image. Cut the butterflies out using the All Aflutter Punch.

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Adhere the punched butterflies to the die cut panel with Stampin’ Dimensionals and Glue Dots on the cascading floral image. Adhere the layered die cut panel to the card front. Add a few 2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies (available May 5) to the card front.

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Adhere a panel of Delicate Dreams DSP to a Hydrangea Hue mat. Adhere the layered panel to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base. Using the Everyday Arches Dies, cut a panel of Basic White and Hydrangea Hue. Stamp the sentient from All Aflutter stamp set in Hydrangea Hue Ink on the Basic White die cut. Stamp the butterfly image from the All Aflutter stamp set in Crisp Cantaloupe Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the panel next to the sentiment. Adhere the Basic White die cut to the Hydrangea Hue die cut. Adhere the layered panel to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base, making sure to line it up behind the front panel.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the outlined butterfly image from the All Aflutter stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink on the envelope front. Stamp the solid butterfly image from All Aflutter stamp set in Crisp Cantaloupe Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed image. Adhere a panel of Delicate Dreams DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

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May-August 2026 Catalog & May 2026 Online Exclusive Product Shares Open for Ordering

It’s that time again. The new May -August 2026 Catalog will be arriving in your mailbox real soon and you’re going to want all that beautiful Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and/or Embellishments. My May – August 2026 Catalog and May Online Exclusive Product Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the Two-Tone cardstock share, just the Ribbon share or just the Embellishment share, or you can have it all!! Click Here to order.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper ShareTwo-Tone Cardstock Share, Ribbon Share & Embellishment Share from the May – August 2026 Catalog, along with the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 5th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of May 11th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! May-August 2026 Catalog and the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $300.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ X 6″ pieces (or 6″ X 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Artisan Sketched Garden (6)
  • Basics Painted Patterns (6)
  • Beautiful Ordinary Life (6)
  • Bloom Boutique Specialty (6)
  • Brights Painted patterns (20)
  • Everyday Essentials Mix & Match (6)
  • Luxe White Specialty (3)
  • Moonlit Flora (6)
  • Neutrals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Paper Medley Mix Ins (6)
  • Regals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Scenic Coast 6×6 Specialty (8)
  • Subtle Painted Patterns (20)
  • Vally in Bloom (6)
  • Velvet Meadow Specialty (6)
  • Waterside Retreat (6)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Painted Patterns (10)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Pearlized (5)
  • Sunset Shimmer Vellum (3)
  • Velveteen Assortment (3)
  • Silly Old Bear OLE (6)

In all, you’ll receive 178 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double Designer Series Paper Share – $100.00 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

As a gift from me for ordering a Double Share of Designer Series Paper, I will include a Meant To Be Mix & Match Ephemera Pack #167700. This gift is only for ordering a Double DSP Share.

Two-Tone Cardstock Share

Do you likethe Two-Tone Cardstock but don’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 3 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $4.50 or purchase them separately for $4.50 + $10 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Extraordinary Life (6)
  • Heirloom Boutique (6)
  • Life In Bloom (6)

In all, you’ll receive 18 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

Double Share of the Two-Tone Cardstock – $9.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

Ribbon Share – $11.25 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Barely Blush 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Golden Glow 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Hydrangea Hue 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Peaceful Pine 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon

Double Ribbon Share – $22.50 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping and you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Embellishment Share – $14.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

I’m also offering an Embellishment Share. I will divide the embellishments up and package them in a cello bag with the name and number for easy ordering, just like I do with the paper and ribbon.

You will receive (approximate # listed:

  • Array of Dots (24)
  • Dewdrops Embellishments (36)
  • Dreamy Flowers (24)
  • Loose Anchor Trinkets (4)
  • Shimmer Dots (36)
  • Sunset Sparkle Sequins (40)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies (36)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Dots (20)

Double Share of the Embellishments – $28.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices by May 3rd.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 3/4″ x 8 1/2″(die cuts), 2 3/4″ x 3″ (butterflies)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 6 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Hydrangea Hue Cardstock 2 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(card front mat), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat), 3 1/4″ x 8 1/2″(die cuts)
  • Delicate Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper 2″ x 5 1/4″(card front), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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Last Day for Double Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up!

Good Friday morning stamping friends. I hope you had a good week and are looking forward to the weekend. I’ll be back in a bit with my card for today. I just wanted to remind everyone that TODAY is the LAST DAY for Stampin’ Up!’s Double Rewards. Earn more rewards to use for your order with the New May-August 2026 Catalog.

Stampin’ Up! is offering DOUBLE Stampin’ Rewards on all orders of $20+ placed between April 15-17!!  Here are the details:

  • Earn double rewards (2x rewards) for three days only, starting April 15, 2026.
    • Sales Period:  April 15–17
    • Offer begins April 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM (MT)
    • Offer ends April 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • This offer applies to ALL products (excluding existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions).
  • All orders qualify once the rewards threshold of $20 is met.
  • To participate, you must have a Stampin’ Up! account and be opted in to Stampin’ Rewards.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Get your lists ready and get your orders placed from April 15-17 to earn double Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up!!

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May-August 2026 Catalog & May 2026 Online Exclusive Product Shares Open for Ordering

It’s that time again. The new May -August 2026 Catalog will be arriving in your mailbox real soon and you’re going to want all that beautiful Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and/or Embellishments. My May – August 2026 Catalog and May Online Exclusive Product Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the Two-Tone cardstock share, just the Ribbon share or just the Embellishment share, or you can have it all!! Click Here to order.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper ShareTwo-Tone Cardstock Share, Ribbon Share & Embellishment Share from the May – August 2026 Catalog, along with the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 5th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of May 11th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! May-August 2026 Catalog and the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $300.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ X 6″ pieces (or 6″ X 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Artisan Sketched Garden (6)
  • Basics Painted Patterns (6)
  • Beautiful Ordinary Life (6)
  • Bloom Boutique Specialty (6)
  • Brights Painted patterns (20)
  • Everyday Essentials Mix & Match (6)
  • Luxe White Specialty (3)
  • Moonlit Flora (6)
  • Neutrals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Paper Medley Mix Ins (6)
  • Regals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Scenic Coast 6×6 Specialty (8)
  • Subtle Painted Patterns (20)
  • Vally in Bloom (6)
  • Velvet Meadow Specialty (6)
  • Waterside Retreat (6)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Painted Patterns (10)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Pearlized (5)
  • Sunset Shimmer Vellum (3)
  • Velveteen Assortment (3)
  • Silly Old Bear OLE (6)

In all, you’ll receive 178 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double Designer Series Paper Share – $100.00 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

As a gift from me for ordering a Double Share of Designer Series Paper, I will include a Meant To Be Mix & Match Ephemera Pack #167700. This gift is only for ordering a Double DSP Share.

Two-Tone Cardstock Share

Do you likethe Two-Tone Cardstock but don’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 3 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $4.50 or purchase them separately for $4.50 + $10 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Extraordinary Life (6)
  • Heirloom Boutique (6)
  • Life In Bloom (6)

In all, you’ll receive 18 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

Double Share of the Two-Tone Cardstock – $9.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

Ribbon Share – $11.25 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Barely Blush 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Golden Glow 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Hydrangea Hue 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Peaceful Pine 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon

Double Ribbon Share – $22.50 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping and you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Embellishment Share – $14.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

I’m also offering an Embellishment Share. I will divide the embellishments up and package them in a cello bag with the name and number for easy ordering, just like I do with the paper and ribbon.

You will receive (approximate # listed:

  • Array of Dots (24)
  • Dewdrops Embellishments (36)
  • Dreamy Flowers (24)
  • Loose Anchor Trinkets (4)
  • Shimmer Dots (36)
  • Sunset Sparkle Sequins (40)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies (36)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Dots (20)

Double Share of the Embellishments – $28.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices by May 3rd.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

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Virtual Album Retreat – Happiness is Here – Now Available

The Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here is now available to order while supplies last. I’ve got a little special just for you. If you purchase the Album Retreat through me, I’m going to give you the Album of your choice absolutely FREE. *The numbers and a link to my Google Form are at the bottom of this post.

Join Stampin’ Up! this April for their Virtual Album Retreat, a three-day, virtual event where you’ll craft along with Stampin’ Up! staff as they go through the step-by-step process of creating a 10-spread scrapbook album using the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit.  

Mark your calendars now and join in April for this unique event!

You can see the page layouts and more details about the retreat by clicking the image above.

Here are the details for this event:

Who: Crafters who love to scrapbook!

When: April 29–May 1, 2026, from about 2:00–9:00 p.m. (MT)

  • Note: End times may vary.

Where: Private Facebook Group

Registration: There is no registration for this event! When you purchase the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit, you’ll get access to an exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream.

Price of 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit: $250

Language of Event: This event will be presented in English only.

After the Event: You can access the recorded event videos on the exclusive Facebook group. Videos with English, French, German, and Dutch captioning will be available through the Facebook group within two weeks after the live stream.

Here is what’s included in the kit:

Item: 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit (168051)

Includes: Two stamp sets; Designer Series Paper and Two-Tone Cardstock with cut guidelines printed on the back; single-sided Designer Series Paper; printed precut images and stickers; embellishments; Linen Thread; Golden Glow Shimmer Brush; White Gel Pen; Memory Protectors™; Flip Flaps™; and photo placeholders.*

Price: $250 

Language: The stamp set and all kit components are English only. The kit instructions will be translated into English, French, German, and Dutch.

Ordering Begins: March 18, 2026 (Order yours early to get it in time for the event!)

Head over to my Online Store and order yours today!!

*Albums sold separately. Consider purchasing the 1-1/2″ Post 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Album (166515) or the D-Ring 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Album (166516).There are some additional products that you’ll need to create the pages, you can find that list right here (click to open this as a full page, printable document):

Click Here to fill out the Google Form for your Free Album.

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New Stampin’ Up! Product of The Month

Every month Stampin’ Up! will release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!

Stampin’ Up! April Product of The Month is the Eyelet Blooms Die!  

Give your card fronts and crafts a dainty touch with the Eyelet Blooms Die. Create delicate backgrounds with a hand-stitched look or layer pieces for a classic finish that works for any occasion. It’s eyelet magic for every card.

This die will be available beginning April 1 for $5 with an order of $75+ while supplies last!

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The Last Chance Products have been Refreshed

Stampin’ Up! has updated their Last Chance Products list with products from the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and January-April 2026 Mini Catalog. Hurry over to my Online Store since all of the items on the list are only available while supplies last and they are going fast!

Products in the Last Chance category are available only while supplies last and will NOT be restocked. 

Head over to my Online Store Here. and Start Shopping!!!

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I’ve updated my Retired List. I’ve added a LOT more items that have been retired by Stampin’ Up! at a discounted price. Check out my list, there might be something that you missed out on and really wanted. You can find it by Clicking Here.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Octopus for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning stamping friends welcome to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. If you are starting with me, thank you, I hope you will stop by everyone’s blog to see the awesome projects they have created this week. If you are hopping over from Mary’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have a Theme Challenge to work with. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card using this week’s theme.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Octopus Stamp Set for my CAS card today. This set will be available starting May 5th.

This is our theme for this week

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Using the Blending Brush, add Golden Glow Ink to the bottom of the Basic White panel. Stamp the sand image from the Thoughtful Octopus stamp set in Golden Glow Ink along the bottom of the panel. Stamp the octopus image from the Thoughtful Octopus stamp set in Barely Blush Ink on top of the sand. Stamp the dot images from the Thoughtful Octopus stamp set in Crisp Cantaloupe Ink on the octopus.

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Stamp the greenery images from the Thoughtful Octopus stamp set in Peaceful Pine Ink along to the sand. Stamp the seahorse image from the Thoughtful Octopus stamp set in Golden Glow Ink on the octopus’ tentacle. Add a few of the Barely Blush 2025-2027 In-Color Dots to the card front.

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Stamp the thought bubble image in Hydrangea Hue Ink, stamping off on scrap paper once, above the octopus image. Stamp the sentiment from the Thoughtful Octopus stamp set in Hydrangea Hue Ink in the thought bubble. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Crisp Cantaloupe mat then to the front of the Barely Blush card base.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Thoughtful Octopus stamp set in Hydrangea Hue Ink. Stamp the seahorse image next to the sentiment in Golden Glow Ink. Using the Blending Brush add Golden Glow Ink to the bottom of the panel. Stamp the sand image in Golden Glow Ink over the blended ink. Stamp the greenery images from the Thoughtful Octopus stamp set in Peaceful Pine Ink on the bottom of the panel.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete your card. Stamp the sand image along the bottom front of the envelope in Golden Glow Ink. Stamp the greenery images in Peaceful Pine Ink and the seahorse image in Golden Glow Ink. Stamp the Octopus image in Barely blush Ink on the envelope flap and the dot images on the octopus in Crisp Cantaloupe Ink.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. Now that you’ve seen my card, let’s get on with the hop! Click the next button below to hop over to see what Tara has created. Happy Hopping

Just in case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the team members involved in the hop today.

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Nicole Bloxom

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

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Wednesday April 15-Friday April 17 earn DOUBLE REWARDS from Stampin’ Up on any order of $20 or more. Get those orders in early and build up those rewards to use with your next order.

Stampin’ Up! is offering DOUBLE Stampin’ Rewards on all orders of $20+ placed between April 15-17!!  Here are the details:

  • Earn double rewards (2x rewards) for three days only, starting April 15, 2026.
    • Sales Period:  April 15–17
    • Offer begins April 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM (MT)
    • Offer ends April 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • This offer applies to ALL products (excluding existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions).
  • All orders qualify once the rewards threshold of $20 is met.
  • To participate, you must have a Stampin’ Up! account and be opted in to Stampin’ Rewards.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Get your lists ready and get your orders placed from April 15-17 to earn double Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up!!

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Brely Blush Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/12″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Basic White Cardstock (2) – 3 3/4″ x 5″ (card front & inner liner)
  • Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock (2) 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front & inner liner mats)

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Stampin’ Up! Double Rewards Starts Today – April 17

Good Wednesday morning stamping friend. Has everyone finished their taxes? I really dislike this time of year, I never know what to expect when we go to the accountant. Other than Tax Day it’s a very special day in our house. 2 years ago, today I brought home this adorable puppy, and she has brought us so much joy and she is Coraline’s best friend. The 2 of them are inseparable. She’s much louder than any dog I’ve ever had, but we love her.

Starting today, Wednesday April 15-Friday April 17 you will earn DOUBLE REWARDS from Stampin’ Up on any order of $20 or more. Get those orders in early and build up those rewards to use with your next order.

Stampin’ Up! is offering DOUBLE Stampin’ Rewards on all orders of $20+ placed between April 15-17!!  Here are the details:

  • Earn double rewards (2x rewards) for three days only, starting April 15, 2026.
    • Sales Period:  April 15–17
    • Offer begins April 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM (MT)
    • Offer ends April 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • This offer applies to ALL products (excluding existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions).
  • All orders qualify once the rewards threshold of $20 is met.
  • To participate, you must have a Stampin’ Up! account and be opted in to Stampin’ Rewards.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Get your lists ready and get your orders placed from April 15-17 to earn double Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up!!

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May-August 2026 Catalog & May 2026 Online Exclusive Product Shares Open for Ordering

It’s that time again. The new May -August 2026 Catalog will be arriving in your mailbox real soon and you’re going to want all that beautiful Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and/or Embellishments. My May – August 2026 Catalog and May Online Exclusive Product Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the Two-Tone cardstock share, just the Ribbon share or just the Embellishment share, or you can have it all!! Click Here to order.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper ShareTwo-Tone Cardstock Share, Ribbon Share & Embellishment Share from the May – August 2026 Catalog, along with the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 5th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of May 11th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! May-August 2026 Catalog and the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $300.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ X 6″ pieces (or 6″ X 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Artisan Sketched Garden (6)
  • Basics Painted Patterns (6)
  • Beautiful Ordinary Life (6)
  • Bloom Boutique Specialty (6)
  • Brights Painted patterns (20)
  • Everyday Essentials Mix & Match (6)
  • Luxe White Specialty (3)
  • Moonlit Flora (6)
  • Neutrals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Paper Medley Mix Ins (6)
  • Regals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Scenic Coast 6×6 Specialty (8)
  • Subtle Painted Patterns (20)
  • Vally in Bloom (6)
  • Velvet Meadow Specialty (6)
  • Waterside Retreat (6)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Painted Patterns (10)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Pearlized (5)
  • Sunset Shimmer Vellum (3)
  • Velveteen Assortment (3)
  • Silly Old Bear OLE (6)

In all, you’ll receive 178 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double Designer Series Paper Share – $100.00 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

As a gift from me for ordering a Double Share of Designer Series Paper, I will include a Meant To Be Mix & Match Ephemera Pack #167700. This gift is only for ordering a Double DSP Share.

Two-Tone Cardstock Share

Do you likethe Two-Tone Cardstock but don’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 3 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $4.50 or purchase them separately for $4.50 + $10 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Extraordinary Life (6)
  • Heirloom Boutique (6)
  • Life In Bloom (6)

In all, you’ll receive 18 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

Double Share of the Two-Tone Cardstock – $9.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

Ribbon Share – $11.25 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Barely Blush 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Golden Glow 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Hydrangea Hue 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Peaceful Pine 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon

Double Ribbon Share – $22.50 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping and you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Embellishment Share – $14.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

I’m also offering an Embellishment Share. I will divide the embellishments up and package them in a cello bag with the name and number for easy ordering, just like I do with the paper and ribbon.

You will receive (approximate # listed:

  • Array of Dots (24)
  • Dewdrops Embellishments (36)
  • Dreamy Flowers (24)
  • Loose Anchor Trinkets (4)
  • Shimmer Dots (36)
  • Sunset Sparkle Sequins (40)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies (36)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Dots (20)

Double Share of the Embellishments – $28.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices by May 3rd.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

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Virtual Album Retreat – Happiness is Here – Now Available

The Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here is now available to order while supplies last. I’ve got a little special just for you. If you purchase the Album Retreat through me, I’m going to give you the Album of your choice absolutely FREE. *The numbers and a link to my Google Form are at the bottom of this post.

Join Stampin’ Up! this April for their Virtual Album Retreat, a three-day, virtual event where you’ll craft along with Stampin’ Up! staff as they go through the step-by-step process of creating a 10-spread scrapbook album using the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit.  

Mark your calendars now and join in April for this unique event!

You can see the page layouts and more details about the retreat by clicking the image above.

Here are the details for this event:

Who: Crafters who love to scrapbook!

When: April 29–May 1, 2026, from about 2:00–9:00 p.m. (MT)

  • Note: End times may vary.

Where: Private Facebook Group

Registration: There is no registration for this event! When you purchase the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit, you’ll get access to an exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream.

Price of 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit: $250

Language of Event: This event will be presented in English only.

After the Event: You can access the recorded event videos on the exclusive Facebook group. Videos with English, French, German, and Dutch captioning will be available through the Facebook group within two weeks after the live stream.

Here is what’s included in the kit:

Item: 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit (168051)

Includes: Two stamp sets; Designer Series Paper and Two-Tone Cardstock with cut guidelines printed on the back; single-sided Designer Series Paper; printed precut images and stickers; embellishments; Linen Thread; Golden Glow Shimmer Brush; White Gel Pen; Memory Protectors™; Flip Flaps™; and photo placeholders.*

Price: $250 

Language: The stamp set and all kit components are English only. The kit instructions will be translated into English, French, German, and Dutch.

Ordering Begins: March 18, 2026 (Order yours early to get it in time for the event!)

Head over to my Online Store and order yours today!!

*Albums sold separately. Consider purchasing the 1-1/2″ Post 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Album (166515) or the D-Ring 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Album (166516).There are some additional products that you’ll need to create the pages, you can find that list right here (click to open this as a full page, printable document):

Click Here to fill out the Google Form for your Free Album.

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New Stampin’ Up! Product of The Month

Every month Stampin’ Up! will release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!

Stampin’ Up! April Product of The Month is the Eyelet Blooms Die!  

Give your card fronts and crafts a dainty touch with the Eyelet Blooms Die. Create delicate backgrounds with a hand-stitched look or layer pieces for a classic finish that works for any occasion. It’s eyelet magic for every card.

This die will be available beginning April 1 for $5 with an order of $75+ while supplies last!

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The Last Chance Products have been Refreshed

Stampin’ Up! has updated their Last Chance Products list with products from the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and January-April 2026 Mini Catalog. Hurry over to my Online Store since all of the items on the list are only available while supplies last and they are going fast!

Products in the Last Chance category are available only while supplies last and will NOT be restocked. 

Head over to my Online Store Here. and Start Shopping!!!

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I’ve updated my Retired List. I’ve added a LOT more items that have been retired by Stampin’ Up! at a discounted price. Check out my list, there might be something that you missed out on and really wanted. You can find it by Clicking Here.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

Stampin’ Up! Lily of The Valley for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop

Good Tuesday morning my stamping friends welcome to Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop. It’s the 2nd Tuesday of the month so that means Blog Hop Day!! If you are starting with me, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. If you’ve hopped over from Christie’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “For Girls/Ladies”. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels.  Here’s my card for today.

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I used the beautiful new Stampin’ Up! Lily of the Valley Bundle and Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper (both avail May 5), for my card today.

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Adhere a Window Sheet to the top section of the Granny Apple Green card base. Adhere the smaller card base panel to the bottom of the Window Sheet. Adhere the 2 panels of Valley in Bloom DSP to the Pretty Peacock mats. Adhere the layered panels to the top and bottom of the Granny Apple Green card base.

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Using the Lily of the Vally Dies, cut 2 of the flowers dies from a panel of Granny Apple Green, cut 2 of the leaf dies from a panel of Pretty Peacock, cut the grid die from a panel of Lemon Lolly and 14 flowers from a panel of Basic White. Adhere the Basic Whtie flowers over the Granny Apple Green die cuts.

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Adhere the Lemon Lolly grid die cut the card front. Adhere the Granny Apple Green stems to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the Pretty Peacock leaves over the stems. Add a few Shimmering Dots (avail May 5) to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiments from Lily of the Valley stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the small flower image from Lily of the Valley stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink on the bottom of the panel. Color the leaves using Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Pretty Peacock mat then to the inside of the Granny Apple Green card base.

Stampin' Up! Lily Of The Valley Floating 6 creativestampingdesigns.com

Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete your card. Stamp the small flower image from the Lily of the Valley stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink on the envelope front. Color the leaves using Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers. Stamp the sentiment from Lily of the Valley stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink across the image. Adhere a panel of Valley in Bloom DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  Now that you’ve seen my card, let’s get on with the hop!  Click on the Next Blog button to move on to Mary’s project. Happy Hopping.

Just in case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the team members involved in the hop today.

  1. Christie King
  2. Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here
  3. Mary Deatherage
  4. Nicole Bloxom
  5. Charlene Tackvic
  6. Ann Louise Fodgaard
  7. Tara Carpenter
  8. Terry Lynn Bright
  9. Karen Finkle
  10. Amy Koenders

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock2″ x 3″(die cuts), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Granny Apple Green Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 8″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″(card base panel), 2″ x 5″(die cuts)
  • Lemon Lolly Cardstock 1 1/2″ x 3 1/4″(die cut)
  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock 2 3/8″ x 4 1/8″ & 1 5/8″ x 4 1/8″(card front panels mats), 2″ x 3 1/2″(die cuts), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Vally in Bloom Designer Series Paper 2 1/4″ x 4″ & 1 1/2″ x 4″ (card front panels), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)
  • Window Sheet 4 1/4″ x 4 1/2″(card front)

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