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 Sketch 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 sketch.
I used the Stampin’ Up! A Round of Hellos Stamp Set along with the Mixed-Up Patterns Mix In Designer Series Paper, Covered in Flowers Accents and Stampin’ Up! Fragrant Layers Stamp Set for my card today.
This is our sketch for this week.
Adhere a panel of Mixed Up Patterns DSP to a Strawberry Slush card base. Adhere another panel of Mixed Up Patterns DSP to the card front.
Using the Blending Brush, add Granny Apple Green Ink to the leaves of the Covered in Flowers Accents. Adhere the leaves to the card front with Glue Dots. Add Glue dots to the back of the flower petals only of the flower cluster from the Covered in Flowers Accents, Adhere the flowers over the leaves and punch them out pulling the outline off. Using the Blending Brush, add a light coat of Strawberry Slush Ink on the flower outline. Adhere the flower outline to the card front, lining up the petals, with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
On a panel of Bubble Bath, stamp the sentiment from A Round of Hellos stamp set in Strawberry Slush Ink. Cut the end on an angle using Paper Snips. Adhere a panel of Mixed Up Patterns DSP to the bottom of the sentiment. Adhere the layered panel to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few 2025-2027 In-Color Flat Pearls to the card front.
Stamp the sentiment from the Fragrant Layers stamp set in Strawberry Slush Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the small, detailed flower from the Fragrant Layers stamp set in Strawberry Slush Ink. Stamp the small solid flower image from Fragrant Layers stamp set in Bubble Bath Ink over the outlined image. Stamp the leaf image from Fragrant Layers stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink by the flower. Stamp the solid leaf image from Fragrant Layers stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the outlined image. Stamp the flower center in Darling Duckling Ink. Adhere a panel of Mixed up Patterns DSP to the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic Whtie panel to a Bubbe Bath mat then to the inside of the Strawberry Slush card base.
Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete your card. stamp the small detailed flower image from the Fragrant Layers stamp set in Strawberry Slush Ink. Stamp the small solid flower image from Fragrant Layers stamp set in Bubble Bath Ink over the detailed image. Stamp the detailed leaf image in Granny Apple Green Ink and the solid leaf image in Granny Apple Green Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed image. Stamp the flower center in Darling Duckling Ink. Adhere a panel of Mixed Up Patterns DSP to the envelope flap.
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 Tarahas 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.
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.
Bubble Bath Cardstock 1/4″ x 2 1/2″(sentiment), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
Strawberry Slush Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
Mixed Up Patterns Mix-In Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″(card front), 4 1/4″ x 4 1/2″(card front panel), 3/8″ x 2 1/2″(sentiment mat), 1/2″ x 4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)
Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. It’s the last day of January which means we’re 1 month closer to spring. I’ll be at work today in the office for the end of the month, then I’m not sure what tonight will bring since it’s my husband’s birthday. I know my daughter wanted to make him some kind of cake and I usually make him whatever meal he wants.
I played with some annual products for today’s card. I figured we only have a few mor months of playing with those products, so I figured I’d pull them out. Here’s my card for today.
I used the Stampin’ Up! The Right Words Stamp Set along with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder and Covered in Flowers Accents for my card today.
Stamp the sentiment from The Right Words stamp set in Versamark Ink on the bottom of a Blackberry Bliss panel. Sprinkel the sentiment with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool.
Emboss a panel of Bubble Bath using the Eyelet EF. Adhere the embossed panel to the top of the Blackberry Bliss panel. Wrap a piece of Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon around the layered panel and tie a bow. Adhere the layered panel to a Bubble Bath card base.
Adhere a flower from the Covered In Flowers Accents to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Using the Small Blending Brush add Granny Apple Green Ink to a couple of the leaves from the Covered in Flowers Accents. Adhere the leaves under the flower image on the card front. Add a few Flower Accents to the card front.
Stamp the sentiment from The Right Words stamp set in Blackberry Bliss Ink on a panel of Basic White. Emboss a strip of Bubble Bath using the Eyelet EF. Adhere the embossed panel to the bottom of the Basic White panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Blackberry Bliss mat then to the inside of the Bubble Bath card base.
Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish the card. Adhere a panel of Subtle 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper 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!!
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.
Bonus Days Ending Monday February 2 and Redeem February 3-28!!
It’s almost time for BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between January 6 and February 2 and spend $50 USD, you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between February 3 and 28. And don’t forget—each purchase earns you Stampin’ Rewards, so that’s even more bang for your buck! There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!
Details:
Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made. You must have a customer account with a valid email address to earn coupons when you shop.
If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
All order types qualify for this promotion.
Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.
Redemption Period: February 3–28, 2026
There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If you’re redeeming multiple codes, you must put a space between each code.
You may only redeem coupon codes one time. You cannot redeem them after February 28.
You can redeem Bonus Days coupon codes for month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and new prepaid subscriptions.
Some restrictions apply. Coupons can’t be redeemed towards Starter Kits and you cannot use them on exchanges.
Redemption period ends: February 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
There’s an Awesome Joining Special Starting February 3rd – March 2nd
Stampin’ Up! announced an amazing new tool that will be available for FREE with the purchase of a Starter Kit between February 3-March 2!! Anyone that purchases the Starter Kit during the promotion will get the awesome new Stampin’ Positioner with their Starter Kit absolutely FREE!!
Here are the Starter Kit promotion details:
Promotion Period:February 3–March 2
New team members who purchase their Starter Kit February 3–March 2 will also receive our new Stampin’ Positioner*.
New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before February 3 or after March 2 will not be eligible for this offer.
Joining deadline: March 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
*What’s the Stampin’ Positioner?
It’s Stampin’ Up!’s new stamping alignment tool that makes stamping easier and more accurate. It allows you to stamp precisely aligned images, create repeating patterns and Two-Step Stampin’ images easily, and make multiple projects in minutes.
Stampin’ Positioner Grid Paper will also be available for to order but it is not included as part of this exclusive join offer.
A few other things to know:
The Stampin’ Positioner WILL be available for purchase by everyone at a later date. We have not been given any details on when that will be.
The Stampin’ Positioner is available for a limited time for current Demonstrators to purchase.
You can read more details about the joining offer on this PDF (click the image to open a full-size printable PDF):
We’d love to have you join our team!! Once you join, you get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you get to preorder from the upcoming catalogs and promotions!! You can attend the Stampin’ Up! events too. There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself. Contact me if you have any questions and we can talk. I’d love to have you on my team. I’d be more than happy to answer any of your questions, contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com
You can read a bit more information about the benefits of being a Demonstrator and a part of our team here. When you’re ready to join, you can get started here. Let me know if you have any questions.
Get ready to craft like never before with the Lovely Blossoms Craft Classes. These classes are a great way for you to craft with the latest products! During the virtual classes, you will:
Make unique projects using detailed instructions as you craft along with our Stampin’ Up! product experts.
Learn exciting tips and techniques to further your crafting experience.
Be inspired to continue crafting long after the class is over!
Here are the details:
Class: Lovely Blossoms Craft Class (170929)
Class Price: $25 (Suite not included)
Product: Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection (167193)
Who: Everyone
Available for Purchase: February 3
Livestream: February 19 at 2:00 p.m. (MT)
The class will be available for purchase before and after the livestream.
Where: An exclusive Facebook group
Video on Demand: Stampin’ Up! will record this live class, which will be available as a video on demand immediately after the livestream.
Here are some additional products that you’ll need to create the projects (click the image to open a full page, printable PDF):
Watch for the Lovely Blossoms Craft Class in the online store beginning February 3! And, if you haven’t already picked it up, get the suite ordered now so that you can purchase and join the class too!
Good Sunday morning stamping friends. I hope you’re having a great weekend. It’s a rainy wet one here in NJ. They said we’re supposed to have a mix of rain and snow today, that means I’m staying in ALL day. I’ll be cutting more of my product shares up today and hopefully starting to pack some of them up.
I played with a new embossing folder with older DSP and new bundle for today’s card which went together pretty quickly. Here’s my card for today.
I used the Stampin’ Up! Banner Sayings Bundle along with the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder, Beautiful Bokeh 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper and Covered in Flowers Accents for my card today.
Emboss a panel of Beautiful Bokeh DSP using the Stone & Vine EF. Adhere the embossed panel to a Balmy Blue mat on an angle. Adhere the layered panel to a Fresh Freesia card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Adhere the Covered in Flowers Accents to the card front. Add a piece of the new Balmy Blue 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon to the card front.
On a panel of Fresh Freesia, stamp the sentiment from the Banner Sayings stamp set in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle the sentiment with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Cut the sentiment out using the Three Banner Punch and adhere the sentiment over the ribbon with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few of the Clear Gems from the Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems to the card front.
Stamp the sentiment from the Banner Sayings stamp set in Balmy Blue Ink on a panel of Basic White. Emboss a panel of Beautiful Bokeh DSP and adhere it to the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Balmy Blue mat then to the inside of the Fresh Freesia card base.
Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Adhere a panel of Beautiful Bokeh DSP to the front of the envelope. Emboss a panel of the Beautiful Bokeh DSP and adhere it to the envelope flap.
Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the card and you’ll give it a try. Happy Stamping!!
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.
Let’s kick off the January-April 2026 Mini Catalog with my Double Creative Stamping Designs Rewards, starting today, January 6 through January 12. I’m offering DOUBLE REWARDS for all orders over $50 (before tax & shipping)!! How does this work? For a $50 you’ll earn 2 rewards, $100 you’ll earn 4 rewards, $150 you’ll earn 6 rewards, etc. Head over to my Online Store and get those orders in early and earn those Double Rewards!!
I’m cleaning house and you’ll get to take advantage of that. Starting tomorrow Tuesday January 6 – Monday January 12 you’ll get to pick some of my retired items for FREE with an order on my Online Store. There’s no limit to how much you can order or get for free.
Once your order is placed and you get a confirmation you will need to visit my blog Here and click on Retirement Sale List
You can pick Stamp Set Bundles, Stamp Sets, Dies, Embossing Folders or DSP that total the Sub Total or less of your order before tax and after any discounts.
Fill out my Google Form with your full name and address and list the products you would like. The forms come to me in time order so it will be first come first serve. I will pull the products that you would like, and I’ll email you if something is gone. I’m going to try to remove them from the list as quickly as possible
Once I pull everything, I will send you a PayPal invoice for $8 shipping fee for shipping of the free products. 8 or more products there will be a shipping charge of $13.
I will try to get as much as possible shipped out by the weekend.
Feel free to contact me with any questions. Please note that the free items are gently used and may have stains. If you are not sure what the sets are, you can do a Google search or search my blog for cards that I made with them.
Registration Open for January Nature’s Symphony Online Class
Tara Carpenter and I are teaming up to offer a fun Online Zoom Class featuring the new Stampin’ Up! Nature Walk Suite Collection. We will be creating 6 different cards 2 of which will be fun folds. This class is free with a $75 purchase from my Online Store. As an extra bonus if you make your purchase starting on Tuesday January 6, you will earn Bonus Coupons, and you’ll be eligible for the new Product of the Month.
The class requirements and what you will receive:
Visit my Online Store and place a $75 or more order before tax and shipping.
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.
A week before the class I will send you the complete PDF of the cards so you can cut all your cardstock 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 January 25th from 1pm – 4pm 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.
It’s almost time for BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between January 6 and February 2 and spend $50 USD, you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between February 3 and 28. And don’t forget—each purchase earns you Stampin’ Rewards, so that’s even more bang for your buck! There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!
Details:
Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made. You must have a customer account with a valid email address to earn coupons when you shop.
If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
All order types qualify for this promotion.
Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.
Send thoughtful messages with style using the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set! This versatile stamp set features all-occasion sentiment stamps for birthdays, thank-you notes, love, friendship, and support cards. The mix of a handwritten script with a classic serif font pair beautifully with a wide range of card making and paper crafting styles. The Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for January 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours! This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want.
DETAILS – January 2026 Product of the Month – 11 photopolymer stamps – Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, h – Two-Step
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH – Is a new exclusive product released each month! – Can be unlocked for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards). – Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly! – Is limited to one per customer (including language versions).