Good Saturday morning stamping friends, welcome to the weekend. What kind of plans do you have for the weekend? I’ll be working all day today and tomorrow Tara and I will be holding our Sweet Jar of Joy Online Zoom class. We’re super excited about this class and can’t wait to make the cards with everyone who signed up.
I played with some Two-Tone cardstock for today’s card. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.
I used the Stampin’ Up! With You IN Mind Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Paper Tags Cling Stamp Set, Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder and Blackberry Bliss Two-Tone Cardstock for my card today.
Emboss a panel of Blackberry Bliss Tow-Tone cardstock using the Pressed Flowers EF. Stamp the sentiment from With You in Mind stamp set in Versamark Ink on the top of the panel. Sprinkle the sentiment with White Embossing Powder and set it with the Heat Tool.
With a very fine piece of sandpaper or a craft sanding block, lightly go over the embossed portion of the card front to bring out the core white. Adhere the embossed panel to a Basic White mat.
Wrap a piece of White 1/4″ Starter Ribbon around the layered panel and tie a bow. Adhere the layered panel to a Basic White Thick card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Iridescent Faceted Gems to the card front.
Stamp the sentiment from the Paper Tags stamp set in Blackberry Bliss Ink on a panel of Basic White. Adhere the panel of Blackberry Bliss Two-Tone Cardstock to the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Blackberry Bliss mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.
Finish your card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the sentiment from Paper Tags stamp set in Blackberry Bliss Ink on the envelope front. Emboss a panel of the Blackberry Bliss Tow-Tone cardstock using the Pressed Flowers EF. Use the sanding block to lighten the image and adhere it 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Good Tuesday morning stamping friends. Happy middle of July. This month is just flying by. How is everyone doing today? My area of NJ was under water with flash floods last night from all the rain. Even our major highways were flooded. We were ok by my house.
I played with one of my favorite packs of DSP for today’s card. I love the subtles so much. Here’s my card for today.
I used the Stampin’ Up! Pattern of Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper and the Stampin’ Up! Paper Tags Cling Stamp Setfor my card today.
Stamp the sentiment from the Pattern of Friendship stamp set on the panel of Wildflower Birthday DSP in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle the sentiment with Gold Embossing Powder and set it with the Heat Tool. Adhere the embossed panel to the top of the Pretty in Pink panel with Stampin’ Seal.
Cut the panel of Wildflower Birthday DSP down 2″ from the center top. Fold from the cut line to the corners to fan it open. Adhere the panel to the card front with Liquid Glue. Wrap a piece of 3/8″ Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon around the layered panel and tie a bow. Adhere the layered panel to a Soft Sea Foam card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Adhere flowers, leaves and gold sprigs from the Wildflower Birthday DSP to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals and Glue Dots. Add a few Iridescent Foil Gems to the card front.
Stamp the sentiment from Paper Tags stamp set in Versamark Ink on a panel of Basic White. Sprinkle the sentiment with Gold Embossing Powder and set it with the Heat Tool. Adhere 2 strips of Wildflower Birthday DSP to either side of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Pretty in Pink mat then to the inside of the Soft Sea Foam card base.
Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Adhere a strip of Wildflower Birthday 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!!
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.
Together Let’s Raise Some Money for the Floods in Texas from July 4th
As of last night, July 14th, we’re at $170 of the $500 to be donated. We can Do this!!!
We’ve all been watching – and crying – as we’ve watched the devastation caused by the flooding of the Guadalupe River in Texas on July 4th. It’s beyond horrible. Since there’s really nothing most of us can do that is hands-on – I try to help financially. I’m coming to you for HELP! So…I’m going to do a fundraiser that’ll start right now. I’ve selected Mercury One as the recipient of our donation.
Mercury One is a 501(c)(3) charity that was founded in 2011 by media personality, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author Glenn Beck. It was created to inspire the world in the same way the United States’ space program shaped America’s national destiny by setting a goal and committing to reach it against all odds. The only limitations to achievement are those we place on ourselves, and we believe in the goodness and power of the individual to overcome any obstacle.
How can you help me help them??
Place a Stampin’ Up! Order Thru Me OR Donate Directly!
And – as an added incentive – if we hit our donation goal – $500– I’ll be giving away a new Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine to one winner!
I’m setting a goal of donating a total of $500 – and here’s how you can help me (and be entered to win a new Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine!).
1. – Shop Online:
For any orders placed through my Online Store between now and Saturday July 19,2025, I’ll be making a targeted donation of 20% of your merchandise total to Mercury One for Texas Hill County Flood Victims.
You’ll earn your Creative Stamping Designs Rewards with all order of $50 or more (before tax & shipping).
Anyone ordering $50+ (before tax & shipping) will be entered to win a new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine from me to give away on July 20th.
OR…
2. – Make a Donation of $50+ directly to Mercury One at this LINK
For those in the US, send me a screenshot (to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com) of the receipt for your donation of $50+ to Mercury One and you’ll be entered to win a new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine from me to be give away on July 20th.
OR…
3. – Do Both!!
If you order $50+ through my Stampin’ Up! Online Store AND donate at least $50 directly to Mercury One, then your name will be entered TWICE to win the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine!
Please note: Per Stampin’ Up! rules, I’m only allowed to ship the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to addresses in the United States or military APO addresses. Only those with US/APO shipping addresses will be eligible to win the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Anyone outside the US is welcome to donate but will not be eligible to win the machine.
NOTE: Orders and/or Donations must be placed by midnight Eastern Time on Saturday July 19 to be entered to win the machine. One winner of the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine will be randomly chosen on Sunday July 20th from all of the entries received.
Any questions, please send me an email to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I appreciate your help more than I can express.
Don’t miss the coordinating Circle of Seasons Dies Add-On!
Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Circle of Seasons Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a strawberry with a blossom, a circle, a leaf, or an acorn to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Sweeter with You Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Farmhouse Florals Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Fall for Toile Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options! This exclusive add-on (item 167277) coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning June 11. Add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!
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.
Pretty in Pink Cardstock (2) – 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats)
Soft Sea Foam Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front), 2 1/4″ x 5 1/4″(card front panel), (2) – 3/8″ x 4″(inner liner), 1/2″ x 6″ & 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)
Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. We’re halfway through the week already. I have a feeling this is going to be another month that goes by in a flash.
I played with an Online Exclusive bundle today that I love playing 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’s my card for today.
I used the Stampin’ Up! Paper Tags Bundle along with the Full of Life 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.
Adhere a panel of Full of Life DSP to a Basic White mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to a Basic Black mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the card front panel to a Berry Burst card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals..
On a pane of Basic White, stamp the sentiment image from the Stampin Up! Paper Tags Cling Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Using Berry Burst and Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Markers, color in some of the words. Cut the image out using the Paper Tags Dies. Cut the scalloped tag from the Paper Tags Dies from a panel of Berry Burst.
Adhere the die cut sentiment to the scalloped tag die cut using Stampin’ Seal, lining up the hearts. Thread a piece of the White 1/2″ Woven Ribbon through the tag and tie it with a piece of Black Baker’s Twine. Adhere the tag to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots to the card front.
Stamp the sentiment from Paper Tags stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. Adhere 2 strips of Full of Life DSP to the top and bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Basic Black mat then to the inside of the Berry Burst card base.
Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the sentiment from Paper Tags stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. Adhere a panel of Full of Life 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!!
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
The New 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog and the New Online Exclusive products are available in the Online Store., YAY!!! To kick off the new catalog, I’m offering Double Creative Stamping Designs Rewards for ALL orders of $50 or more, before shipping and tax, starting today, May 6th – Monday May 12th. 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. This is my way of celebrating with you. Head over to my Online Store and get those orders in early.
Triple Creative Stamping Designs Rewards When You Refer a friend to Me
Do you have any friends or family that are interested in card making or scrap booking? Maybe they are new to stamping and want to try the new Kits we have. When you refer a friend to me and they place their first order of $50 you receive 1 of my Creative Stamping Designs Rewards. Starting today, May 4th – Saturday May 10th I’m going to give you 3 of my Creative Stamping Designs Rewards when you refer someone to me and they place an order of $50 or more. With the new Catalog and new Online Exclusives starting on Tuesday and all the new beautiful paper, card making, scrap booking, kits and paper crafting supplies, there’s lots for them to order.
When you refer someone to me, send me an email at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com with their name. When they place their 1st order and they tell me you referred them, I will add 3 rewards to your total rewards.
My triple rewards are for referring a friend only, not placing orders.
Stampin’ Up!’s BIGGEST Starter Kit Joining Special May 6th – 31st
May is an awesome time to join my Stampin’ Up! Team!! Have you ever thought about joining the Stampin’ Up! community? Are you into scrapbooking and have you seen all the new scrapbook products Stampin’ Up! has? Is your wish/want list pretty long and do you order often? Wouldn’t you love to get all these products at a discount? Why not consider joining the Stampin’ Up! community between May 6-31, and save a minimum of 20% off everything you buy? Are you new to stamping and don’t know where to start, but would like to join to save? Ask me for help, I’m here to help and assist you anyway that I can.
Stampin’ Up!’s BIGGEST Starter Kit Special will be available for a limited time! Between May 6–31, anyone who signs up to be a demonstrator can pack their Starter Kit with $165 USD worth of products for only $99 USD. That’s an extra $66 USD in products!
Crafting is even more fun with community, and there’s never been a better time to join then with Stampin’ Up!’s BIGGEST Starter Kit Special. Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that, like a 20–25% product discount, exclusive early access to new products, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events like Stampin’ Up!’s OnStage and Creativity Now, and so much more!
There is never an obligation to sell. You can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself along with all the other Demonstrator benefits. Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! merchandise purchases and you get to order early from the upcoming catalogs and Online Exclusives! You will also be able to attend the OnStage Events and any other events Stampin’ Up! has and you get to be a part of our awesome Stampin’ Up! team!
Unsure about this and want to talk? Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk. You can also find additional information Here at Join My Team. Being a part of the Stampin’ Up! Community is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have made many friends along the way while doing what I love, Paper Crafting. This Joining offer is only good starting May 6 – May 31. Why not give it a try? I’d love to have you on my team.
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.
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.