Good HOT Tuesday morning stamping friends. It’s supposed to hit just about 100 here in NJ today with the real feel of 110. Add the humidity and poor air quality to that and you have an inside crafting day. I did head out for a quick walk early this morning before the heat got too bad.

I have a super quick and easy card for you today for those times when you are heading out the door and realize you forgot the birthday card. I think I put this one together in less than 10 minutes. The stamp set I used along with some of the beautiful DSP makes a perfect quick card that others will think you took much longer to make. It took me longer to take the pictures than to make it. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Thoughtful Journey 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

Stamp the sentiments from the Layered Thoughts stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink on a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP.

Adhere the stamped panel to a Cajun Craze mat with Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to a Petal Pink card base with Stampin’ Seal.

Add a Low-Profile Sparkle Dot to the card front.

On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Layered Thoughts stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink. Adhere a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the bottom of the panel Adhere the Basic White panel to a Cajun Craze mat then to the inside of the Petal Pink card base.

Finish your card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Adhere a strip of the Thoughtful Journey DSP to the envelope front and a panel to the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the 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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Starting August 5, select products that feature the new 2025–2027 In Colors™ are 15% off! This is a great opportunity to purchase new In Color products at a discount, so grab products you love—like ink, two-tone cardstock, and Designer Series Paper—and get everything you need to create projects that showcase Stampin’ Up!’s amazing color coordination!

Promotion Details:

• Sales Period: August 5–31
• Ordering Deadline: August 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• Sale includes select inks, cardstock, Designer Series Paper, embellishments, and other products that include these new In Colors. Only products featured on the 2025–2027 In Colors page are included in this promotion.
• Products are available only while supplies last.

You can find the 2025-2027 In Color sale items that will be on sale beginning August 5 right here!  Get your list ready and shop early for the best selection!

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Registration Open for our August Online Technique Class

Tara Carpenter, Nicole Bloxom and I are teaming up to offer a fun Technique Online Zoom Class.  We will be creating 6 different cards using 6 different techniques.  This class is free with a $50 purchase from my Online Store.  We will supply a list of supplies we are going to be using in the next couple days. We decided to open registration early so you can take advantage of the Free Shipping and my Double Rewards and also earn a free class.

The class requirements and What You Will Receive:

• Visit my Online Store and place a $50 or more order before tax and shipping.
• Once you have made the purchase, fill out this form and submit Click Here for Google Form
• Zoom class with complete step by step instructions to complete each card as we go.
• PDF with detailed directions and photos
• A Link to the recorded class after we are done so you can watch it again and make more cards.

Here is a list of just some of the items that Tara, Nicole and I will be using.

• Charming Day Bundle
• Elements of Text stamp set
• Artistic Leaves Stamp Set
• Two-Tone Cardstock
• Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper
• Iridescent Treat Bags
• Stampin’ Spritzer
• Wow Basics Embossing Powder
• Heat Tool
• Floral Charm DSP
• Adhesive Sheets
• Stylish Shapes Dies

A week before the class I will send you the complete PDF of the cards so you can cut all your cardstock and gather your supplies, so you are ready to go.  We will NOT be cutting cardstock live.  Everyone’s cards will be unique since you will pick which color cardstock and ink you want to use for each card.

The class will be held on Sunday August 24th from 1pm – 5pm Eastern Time via Zoom.  This will allow everyone all over the United States to participate live!  

I will email you the Zoom link to the class a few days before the event.

Click Here to Register

Deadline to sign up is Sunday August 17th at 5pm ET

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Sales Tax Holiday

Twelve states and Puerto Rico are having Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays this year and some Stampin’ Up! items qualify for the tax break in those states!

The states with upcoming tax holidays are:  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.  So if you live in one of those states or Puerto Rico, take a second to download the spreadsheet below and mark your calendar!

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in your state in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday).  Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

For those wondering about Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday this year.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
• Cajun Craze Cardstock (2) 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats)
• Petal Pink Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
• Thoughtful Journey 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front), 3/4″ x 4″(inner liner), 1/4″ x 6″ & 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)

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