Good Monday morning stamping friends. Welcome to our new week. How was your weekend? For those that celebrate, did you have a nice Easter? We had a quiet and enjoyable one.

I played with one of my absolute favorite stamp sets for today’s card. This seems to be one of my Go-To sets that I love to use. 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.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Spotlight on Nature Cling Stamp Set along with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper and the new Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set for my CAS card today

My design is from Colours & Sketches Challenge #558

My colors are from Color Throwdown Challenge #831

Stamp the flower image from Spotlight on Nature stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. Color the image using Calypso Coral and Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Markers. Stamp the splatter image from Spotlight on Nature stamp set in Lemon Lolly Ink around the flower image.

Adhere a strip of Country Woods DSP to the side of the Basic White panel using Stampin’ Seal. Wrap a piece of Lemon Lolly Baker’s Twine around the panel twice and tie a bow. Adhere the panel to a Basic Gray card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Blooming Phrases stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a Brushed Brass Butterfly by the flowers.

Stamp the sentiment from Spotlight on Nature stamp set in tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the leaf image from Spotlight on Nature stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. Color the image with Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Markers. Stamp the splatter image from Spotlight on Nature stamp set in Lemon Lolly Ink around the leaves. Adhere a strip of Country Woods DSP to the side of the panel. Adhered the Basic White panel to a Basic Gray mat then to the inside of the Basic Gray card base.

Decorate a Basic white Medium Envelope to finish the card. Stamp the flower and butterfly images from the Spotlight on Nature stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. Color the images using Calypso Coral, Lemon Lolly and Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere a panel of Country Woods DSP 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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My 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog and May Online Exclusive Designer Series Paper and Ribbon Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the ribbon share or you can order both.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, Two-Tone Cardstock Share along with the upcoming May Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 6th 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 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and the upcoming May 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 $250.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $65.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 plus $9.00 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 Name, Item # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 plus $9.00 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):

• 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
• 2025-2027 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
• Brights Designer Series Paper (20)
• Neutrals Designer Series Paper (20)
• Regals Designer Series Paper (20)
• Subtles Designer Series Paper (20)
• Beautiful Gallery (12)
• Boho Vibes (8)
• Celebratory Sips (6)
• Florals in Bloom (6)
• Floral Impressions (6)
• Flower Garden Foils Specialty (6)
• Irresistible Designs Specialty (3)
• Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty (6)
• Turtle-y Cute (6)
• Weekend Adventures (3)

In all, you’ll receive 162 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Two-Tone Cardstock Share – $6 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Have you been wanting to try the Two-Tone Cardstock but didn’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 4 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $6 or purchase them separately for $6 + $9 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):

• Celebrate Together (6)
• Memories in Bloom (6)
• Turtle-y Cute (6)
• Weekend Adventures (6)

In all, you’ll receive 24 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

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.

New Ribbon Share – $20.00 plus $9.00 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:

• Cloud Cover 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
• Darling Duckling 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
• Secret Sea 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
• Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
• Timid Tiger 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
• Basic Beige 3/8″ Classic Ribbon
• Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2″ Ribbon
• Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon Online Exclusive

If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

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 on May 4th.

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

Let me know if you have any questions, I’m more than happy to help you. Thank you for joining in my Shares this year!!

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Designer Series Paper Online Zoom Class

Tara Carpenter and I are super excited about offering you this Free Online Zoom Class

Do you struggle with different ways to use all your Designer Series Paper? Tara and I are teaming up for a Zoom class to show you 6 different cards using just Designer Series Paper and a Sentiment. Of course, we’ll add embellishments and maybe ribbon or twine, but this class will primarily be using DSP. We have picked a pack of DSP with all the new 2025-2027 In-Colors and that’s what we will be focusing on. You can see the DSP starting on page 40 of the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog. The class will be held on Sunday May 18th from 1pm-5pm ET. The best part is you can earn this class absolutely FREE. You will cut all the cardstock and DSP of your choice prior to the class so you are ready to go. We will NOT be cutting up cardstock or DSP the day of the event. You will choose the color cardstock and your favorite DSP to use from what you purchase. Please remember to order early so that you receive it on time to prep for the class.

The class requirements:

• Visit my Online Store on or after May 6th and purchase 1 pack of Florals in Bloom 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (165175), 1 pack of the 2025-2027 In-Color Cardstock Assortment Pack (165623) and 1 pack of the 2025-2027 In-Color Flat Pearls (165192)
• Once you have made your purchase Click Here to sign up

Once you sign up you will receive:

• 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.

When you Sign Up for the class, I will send you the complete PDF the week before the class so that you can cut up the color cardstock of your choice and the Designer Series Paper of your choice. Everyone’s card will be unique since you will pick your favorite designs of DSP and color cardstock.

The class will be held on Zoom and anyone in the United States is welcome to purchase the class and join us! If you are unable to join us for the live event, but would still like to participate in the class, we will be recording the session so you can watch the replay any time and make the cards. We will also be emailing written tutorials with instructions and cardstock cuts so that you will have a reference too.

Class Cost: This class is FREE to customers who make the purchase through my Online Store.

If you are a Demonstrator and would like to attend the class and get the PDF, there will be a $20 charge that will be billed through PayPal. I know you would like to purchase the products yourself getting your discount but still would like to attend.

Class Sign up Deadline: Sunday May 11th at 5pm ET

Click Here to register for the class now!! Let me know if you have any question

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Creative Stamping Designs Retirement List Updated

Did you miss out on retired Bundles, Stamp Sets, Dies or Embossing Folders? I’ve updated my list with products from the Online Exclusives and September – December 2024 Mini Catalog along with a few others. Click Here to go to my retirement list. If you see something you would like, send me an email at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and I will pull the item(s) pack it up and send you a price. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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Mountain Majesties

Subscribe April 11 – May 10

Create Father’s Day cards with layered mountain landscapes!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut vellum and paper pieces
• Watercolor card bases and coordinating envelopes
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight
(Classic Stampin’ Spot), Mossy Meadow, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink

Includes vellum pieces for layering and sentiments tailored to men!

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 April and 10 May by clicking here!

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Hugs Abloom Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Hugs Abloom Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a flower, leaf sprig, sentiment label, or Hugs sentiment to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Inked Occasions Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Full of Charm Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
– 4 dies
– Largest die: 2-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ (6.4 x 3.2 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit www.stampinup.com/paperpumpkin.

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

#166238 $12

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic Gray Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner mat)
• Basic White Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/2″(card front), 1/2″ x 3 1/4″(sentiment), 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″(inner liner)
• Country Woods designer Series Paper 1/2″ x 5 1/4″(card front panel), 1/2″ x 5 1/8″(inner liner panel), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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