Stampin’ Up! Sunset Coast 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.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Sailing 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

I used the Stampin’ Up! Sunset Coast Bundle, Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper, Sunset Shimmer Vellum Specialty Paper and Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

This is our theme for this week

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Sailing 2 creativestampingdesigns.com

Adhere a panel of Scenic Coast DSP to a Blueberry Bushel card base. Using the Sunset Coast Dies, cut the sunburst die from a panel of Sunset Shimmer Vellum and the sailboat & birds from a panel of Blueberry Bushel. Using Paper Snips, trim the sailboat off the die cut panel.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Sailing 3 creativestampingdesigns.com

Adhere the starburst die to the card front. Adhere the sailboat using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the birds and waves to the card front

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Sailing 4 creativestampingdesigns.com

Stamp the sentiment from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on a panel of Basic White. Cut the sentiment out using the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere the sentiment to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Sunset Sparkle Sequins to the card front.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Sailing 5 creativestampingdesigns.com

Adhere a panel of Scenic Coast DSP to the bottom of a Basic White panel. Stamp the sailboat images from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Blueberry Bushel on top of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Crushed Curry mat then to the inside of the Blueberry Bushel card base.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Sailing 6 creativestampingdesigns.com

Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete your card. Stamp the large water image from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the envelope front and flap. Stamp the small water image in Crushed Curry Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper on the envelope front and flap. Stamp the sailboat images in Blueberry Bushel Ink and the cave in Pecan Pie Ink.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Sailing 7 creativestampingdesigns.com

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

********************************************************************************************************

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. 

*********************************************************************************************************

May 5-31 – Starter Kit Special – FREE In Color Ink Pads OR $35 Additional FREE Products In Your Starter Kit

Have you been thinking about all the beautiful products you want from the new May-August 2026 catalog? How would you like to get them at a discount? I don’t know about you, but I LOVE discounts!!! When you purchase the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit between May 5-31, you’ll get the new 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads FREE (that’s a $63 value) along with your Starter Kit!  Or, if you’d rather have different products instead of ink pads, you can add an extra $35 worth of products to your Starter Kit!

Once you purchase the kit, but wait until May 5, you’ll enjoy all the perks that come with being a demonstrator, like a 20–25% product discount, early access to the latest products and catalogs, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events, and so much more! Did you know that if Stampin’ Up! is having a sale, as a Demonstrator you get the additional discount on top of your 20-25% off? Also, as an extra little bonus for joining my team, you can attend all my Monthly Online Classes for FREE. There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself. Are you unsure and have questions? Contact me and we can talk. I’ll tell you exactly what to expect when you join.

Click the image below to open this flyer in full size.

Details:

  • Promotion Period: May 5–31
  • Promotion Ends:  May 31 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • When you purchase the Starter Kit from May 5–31 you will be able to choose between these two offers:
    • Free 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads plus the regular Starer Kit products (your choice of $125 in Stampin’ Up! merchandise) for just $99
    • $160 worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 (that’s an extra $35 value!)
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before May 5 or after May 31 will not be eligible for these offers.

2 great joining offers…you can either choose to get the new In Color Ink Pads for free with your Starter Kit OR additional $35 in free merchandise with your Stater Kit!

Click Here to Sign Up!

*********************************************************************************************************

Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2″ x 2″(sentiment), 4″ x 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Blueberry Bushel Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/12″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2 1/4″ x 3 1/4″(die cuts)
  • Crushed Curry Cardstock 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(mat0
  • Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″(card front), 1″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Sunset Shimmer Vellum Specialty Paper 3 1/4″” x 3 1/4″ (die cut)

*********************************************************************************************************

Product List

Stampin’ Up! Sunset Coast for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. I hope you are all having a wonderful week. We’re halfway through and on our way to the weekend. It’s starting to warm up a little bit here. It’s still pretty cool for this time of the year. I’m usually planting my flowers and vegetables by now, but the nights are still a little too cool.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. The inspiration photo #227 is Seaside Adventures. I made a Fun Fold Shadow Box card for you. Here’s my card for today.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Fun Fold 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

I used the Stampin’ Up! Sunset Coast Bundle and the Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper for my Fun Fold Shadow Box card today. I was inspired by the overall theme along with the sailboat in the photo for my Clean & Layered Card.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 227.  How are you inspired by the photos?

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Fun Fold 2 creativestampingdesigns.com

Wrap a piece of Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine around the scored end 2 times. Thread the baker’s twine through a Loose Anchor Trinket and tie a knot. Adhere the scored end to the back of the card base.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Fun Fold 3 creativestampingdesigns.com

Adhere a pane of Scenic Coast DSP to the front of the card base. Using the Sunset Coast Dies, cut the center of the scored Night of Navy panel. Stamp the bottom of the panel with the water image from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle the image with Clear Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Using the Sunset Coast Dies, cut 2 clouds from a panel of Basic White. Cut one of the clouds in half using paper Snips. Adhere the clouds to the top of the card front.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Fun Fold 4 creativestampingdesigns.com

Fold the ends of the card front panel and adhere it to the card front with Tear & Tape. Stamp the sentiment from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on a panel of Basic White. Cut the sentiment out using Paper Snips. Adhere the sentiment to the card front with Stampin Dimensionals.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Fun Fold 5 creativestampingdesigns.com

Stamp the sentiment from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the water image from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the larger sailboat image from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy Ink. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Misty Moonlight mat then to the inside of the Night of Navy card base.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Fun Fold 6 creativestampingdesigns.com

Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the water image from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the envelope front. Stamp the larger boat image from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy Ink. Adhere a panel of Scenic Coast DSP to the envelope flap.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Fun Fold 7 creativestampingdesigns.com

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. 

*********************************************************************************************************

Join My Team – May 5-31 – Starter Kit Special – FREE In Color Ink Pads OR $35 Additional FREE Products In Your Starter Kit

Have you been thinking about all the beautiful products you want from the new May-August 2026 catalog? How would you like to get them at a discount? I don’t know about you, but I LOVE discounts!!! When you purchase the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit between May 5-31, you’ll get the new 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads FREE (that’s a $63 value) along with your Starter Kit!  Or, if you’d rather have different products instead of ink pads, you can add an extra $35 worth of products to your Starter Kit!

Once you purchase the kit, but wait until May 5, you’ll enjoy all the perks that come with being a demonstrator, like a 20–25% product discount, early access to the latest products and catalogs, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events, and so much more! Did you know that if Stampin’ Up! is having a sale, as a Demonstrator you get the additional discount on top of your 20-25% off? Also, as an extra little bonus for joining my team, you can attend all my Monthly Online Classes for FREE. There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself. Are you unsure and have questions? Contact me and we can talk. I’ll tell you exactly what to expect when you join.

Click the image below to open this flyer in full size.

Details:

  • Promotion Period: May 5–31
  • Promotion Ends:  May 31 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • When you purchase the Starter Kit from May 5–31 you will be able to choose between these two offers:
    • Free 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads plus the regular Starer Kit products (your choice of $125 in Stampin’ Up! merchandise) for just $99
    • $160 worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 (that’s an extra $35 value!)
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before May 5 or after May 31 will not be eligible for these offers.

2 great joining offers…you can either choose to get the new In Color Ink Pads for free with your Starter Kit OR additional $35 in free merchandise with your Stater Kit!

Click Here to Sign Up!

*********************************************************************************************************

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!

May Product of the Month is Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper!

Add a fresh, artful touch to cards and paper crafts with Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. Hand-drawn patterns featuring polka dots, plaids, and berries make it easy to create custom designs with a playful, coordinated look.

This vellum pack is available beginning May 5 for $5 with an order of $75+ while supplies last!

*********************************************************************************************************

Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 1 1/4″ x 3 3/4″ (die cuts), 1 3/4″ x 3″ (sentiment), 4″ x 4″(inner liner)
  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock 4 1/8″ x 4 1/8″ (mat)
  • Night of Navy Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″ & 5 1/2″), 4 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ (shadowbox scored & folded at 1/4″, 1/2″, 4 3/4″ & 5″)
  • Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ x 4 1/8″(card front panel), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)

*********************************************************************************************************

Product List

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.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Eclipse 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

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.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Eclipse 2 creativestampingdesigns.com

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

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Eclipse 3 creativestampingdesigns.com

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.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Eclipse 4 creativestampingdesigns.com

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.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Eclipse 5 creativestampingdesigns.com

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.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Eclipse 6 creativestampingdesigns.com

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.

Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast Eclipse 7 creativestampingdesigns.com

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my 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. 

*********************************************************************************************************

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.

*********************************************************************************************************

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)

*********************************************************************************************************

Product List

Stampin’ Up! Relaxing Waterside for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning stamping friends, welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. I hope you all had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend.

Today’s card is one that I did on my YouTube Live yesterday and it is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. The inspiration photo #226 is Patriotic Blooms. If you were able to join me for my live, thank you for hopping on. If you’d like to watch the replay and stamp along, the measurements are on the bottom of this post along with the link to my video. Here’s my card for today.

Stampin' Up! Relaxing Waterside Fun Fold 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

I used the Stampin’ Up! Relaxing Waterside Bundle along with the Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper and Sweet Words & Labels Die for my card today. I was inspired by the colors for my Clean & Layered fun fold card.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 226.  How are you inspired by the photos?

Stampin' Up! Relaxing Waterside Fun Fold 2 creativestampingdesigns.com

On the panel of Crumb Cake tap the Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Marker on the Bone Folder to give a splatter to look like sand. Adhere the Crumb Cake panel to the front of the Basic White easel panel.

Stampin' Up! Relaxing Waterside Fun Fold 3 creativestampingdesigns.com

Adhere the panel of Scenic Coast DSP to the front of the Basic White easel panel. Adhere the easel panel to the front of the Night of Navy card base. On a panel of Basic White, stamp the 2 grass images from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink, stamp the book image in Tuxedo Black Ink and the sentiment from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Night of Navy Ink. Cut the grass and book images out using the Relaxing Waterside Dies and the sentiment using the Sweet Words & Labels Dies. From a panel of Old Olive, cut the 2 cattail dies from the Relaxing Waterside Dies. Cut the dies to make the Adirondak chairs from panels of Blueberry Bushel and Real Red using the Relaxing Waterside Dies.

Stampin' Up! Relaxing Waterside Fun Fold 4 creativestampingdesigns.com

Adhere the grass and cattails die cuts to the card front with Glue Dots. Assemble the Adirondak chairs and adhere them to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the book to the chair with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the sentiment to the top of the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Stampin' Up! Relaxing Waterside Fun Fold 5 creativestampingdesigns.com

Stamp the sentiment from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the grass images from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink on the bottom of the panel. Adhere a panel of Scenic Coast DSP to the top of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Real Red mat then to the inside of the night of Navy card base.

Stampin' Up! Relaxing Waterside Fun Fold 6 creativestampingdesigns.com

Decorate a Basic Whtie Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the Adirondak chair image from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink on the envelope front. Adhere a panel of Scenic Coast DSP to the envelope flap.

Stampin' Up! Relaxing Waterside Fun Fold 7 creativestampingdesigns.com

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. I hope you will CASE this card and please feel free to post it in the comments of my Facebook page under my post. I’d love to see your take it. You can watch my video on my YouTube Channel Here.

If you watch this on my YouTube channel, please remember to subscribe so that you will get notified when a new video goes live. Thank you to those that have subscribed already. 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. 

*********************************************************************************************************

Creative Stamping Designs BOGO Sale!!

Starting TODAY Monday April 6 – Monday April 13 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.

Here’s How it Works:

  • You place your order in my Online Store Here
  • 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.

*********************************************************************************************************

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.

*********************************************************************************************************

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.

*********************************************************************************************************

Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4 1/8″ x 10 1/4″ (easel card base scored & folded at 5 1/4″ & b7 3/4″), 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″(die cuts), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Blueberry Bushel Cardstock 3″ x 3 1/2″(die cuts)
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock 2 3/8″ x 4″(card front panel)
  • Night of Navy Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Old Olive Cardstock 1 1/2″ x 2″(die cuts)
  • Real Red Cardstock 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″(die cuts), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner linermat)
  • Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ x 5 1/8″(card front panel), 7/8″ x 4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)

*********************************************************************************************************

Product List