Make a handmade card to welcome Springtime! Storybook Friends Bundle #164675 and Storybook Moments 12X12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #164662 create charming cards! The Designer Paper contains two 12X12 sheets of die-cut designs which were used here. The die cuts simplify and speed creation! It's your choice to stamp or punch out the cute images.

This bundle contains three different shapes of fancy frames that are perfect to feature your chosen focal point image or sentiment.

Inside the card. The base card color is Mossy Meadow.

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In the middle of winter, let's dream about SPRING! The new Beautiful Butterflies Bundle #164615 creates lovely cards! Here it is paired with the popular Unbounded Beauty 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #163372 and  2024-2026 In Color Glimmer 12 X 12" Specialty Paper #163771. WOW!

The Glimmer Paper adds a great pop and sparkle because it's time to celebrate! 

The base card color is Petunia Pop! 

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This sweet Heart Shaped Bundle will be a FREE item for the 2025 Sale-A-Bration Promotion! Hearts are sooo versatile and much used in February! Sale-A-Bration begins Jan. 7, 2025. When you purchase $60 of any products, select a free item OR purchase $120 and select a higher value item like this lovely Heart Shaped Bundle!! Regular shoppers will notice the purchase requirement has been increased for the first time in TWO DECADES! 

First the delicate heart image is stamped. Next, a leafy heart die is cut using a tiny floral print which is also a FREE promotional item!! Combining the two elements creates this precious, detailed heart!

The Azure Afternoon blue card is standard A2 size. The Real Red heart is created on Stampin' Up!'s pre-packaged White Note Cards with Envelopes #159232.

This is such a sweet and versatile FREE bundle to add to your creative collection. Check your supplies and stock up during Sale-A-Bration to earn FREE items! There is NO limit and 14 FREE items to select! Hurray for FREE!! Sale-A-Bration runs Jan. 7th through Feb. 2025. Get your list ready!

The Grove Dies #157844 create pretty, peaceful sunset or sunrise cards! The sky is created with Full Of Life 6X6" Designer Series Paper #163357. This is a wonderful pairing of products to make stunning cards for guys!

This card is simple to make. One die cut and one designer paper = fast! Every nature lover will enjoy receiving this design!

When you are creating, don't forget to make some masculine cards!

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It's almost time to welcome the New Year of 2025! The Iconic Celebrations 6X6" Designer Series Paper #164193 contains images of Autumn and Winter events. These two designs are perfect for the New Year. Find it in the Menu under Online Exclusives in my store.

Here is a fun Fancy Fold that is so easy. The tab is 3/4" wide and holds the die cut with the numbers.

The card opens upward. This card is 3 X 8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4". The base is 4-1/4 X 5-1/2".

Adhesive Sheets #152334 applied to the back of 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer 12X12" Special Designer Series Paper #163771 before die cutting will make the numbers into  "stickers." The numbers are Alphabet A La Mode Dies #160750. They are tall and narrow so great for cards and scrapbooks!

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You won't believe how easy these Fancy Fold Tower Cards are to create!! Cut a standard base card of 5-1/2 X 8-1/2" and score the long side at 1/2", 1-3/4", 3" and 4-1/4". Fold into a square tower and attach to the base card on the 1/2" scored strip. It's time to add any fun designer paper! This cute paper is Snowy Scenes 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #164333. The snow globes are simply cut from the designer paper!

Here is a top view. The tower is a square. The back of the card has plenty of room for a message!

Simply press the tower to the right and it will nicely fold flat for mailing! This is a great "stand up" card! You must try this fun, easy fancy fold! Mail your Holiday cards EARLY!! 

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This card features a lovely Gold Heat Embossed lantern from the Light the Year Bundle #164092. The Gold is repeated in the Season of Green and Gold 12 X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #164324, an online exclusive.

This card opens vertically. 

This is a side view. It's actually a simple "Z" Fold format. The base card is 4-1/4 X 11", scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". Quite easy. Give it a try!!

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I know you have scraps! Here is a quick, simple way to turn your left over little pieces of designer papers into a sweet card! Cut the top layer of a basic card in half at an angle. Spread the cut edges about 1" wide. From the backside attach a variety of designer paper scraps. Countryside Inn 12X12" Designer Series Paper #161467 was used here.

 On the front, stamp a long sentiment like Sweetly Scripted Stamp Set #163600, (an online exclusive,) along the top cut edge. To balance the sentiment, draw two straight lines below the designer papers. Don't forget to add designer paper to your envelope flap for the perfect presentation! Try it!

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This nostalgic Sentimental Christmas 12X12" Designer Paper #164209 is easy to LOVE!! Stampin' Up! makes a $3 donation to children for each purchase of this pretty paper! Another reason to LOVE it!!

This is an easy "Z" Fancy Fold. The base card is 4-1/4 X 11", scored at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2".  

This is the opened Z Fold. The sentiment is the pretty Christmas Labels Bundle #164101 die cut with Gold Foil.

Are you working on your holiday cards?? Don't wait till the last minute, create NOW and ENJOY it!! Shop my online store for all your stamping needs and desires!

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What a cute holiday card created by Heather Cousins, demonstrator from Davenport, Iowa! It features the Christmas Friends Stamp Set of 8 images #164279.

*This post was edited because I had the incorrect creator.

This is a "Z" fancy fold. The base card is 4 X 10-1/2", scored at 3-1/2 and 7".  When folded, this creates three equal panels.  The images are stamped on 2" circles and mounted on 2-3/8" red glimmer circles. When you attach the circles, line one up behind the other. 

Try this easy fancy fold! Thanks for sharing, Heather!

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This is a SNEAK PEEK of Online Exclusive Products coming Nov. 5th, 2024. I truly love to recognize my Team accomplishments! I used the Hearts of Elegance Suite for extra special recognition notes for end of the year accomplishments! These are in the mail with a special gift.

This gold foiled swirl is GORGEOUS and designed for Valentine's Day, BUT not limited to Valentine's Day!! My team members love getting cards with NEW PRODUCTS!! Who wouldn't? Watch for this Marbled Elegance 12X12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #164919 coming soon. 

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Wild Wheat, Cherry Cobbler and Gold Foil are a perfect combination of colors for Autumn! This lovely berry wreath and oak leaves are the Encircled in Nature Dies #163628, an Online Exclusive. Adhesive Sheets #152334 are very handy when die cutting these thin images. Place the Adhesive Sheets on the back of the card stocks before die cutting. This creates a sticker with a peel off backing. NO oozing adhesives!

The inside and envelope flap feature the Regal Winter 12X12" Designer Series Paper #164156.

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Three dollars from each purchase of this Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper #164209 will go towards children's literacy. Post your finished creations on social media with the hashtag #SUDifferenceMaker. 

This clever format shows BOTH sides of the Designer Paper! The Designer Paper is cut 4 X 5-1/4" and becomes the front of the card.  The pretty sentiment is from the Christmas Labels Bundle #164101.

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The dark, rich colors in the Regal Winter 12X12" Designer Series Paper #164156 are perfect for sympathy messages. Here it is pair with Fresh Freesia color for the sentiment.

This is a Double "Z", fancy fold card. Cut the base card 11 X 4-1/4", scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". Cut the layer 8-1/4 X 3", scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". 

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All is bright with this lovely Light the Year Bundle #164092 from Stampin' Up! The lantern image is heat embossed with Gold Embossing Powder to pair perfect with the Season of Elegance 12X12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #164144. 

The black base card has been embossed with the new Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder #164049. What's the sentiment?

The sentiment carries through the theme of "light!" All products are from the Stampin' Up! 2024 Sept-Dec Mini Catalog full of seasonal items!!

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Here is a cute, easy Fancy Fold card idea that you will love to make for the Holidays!

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The dark moody florals of Regal Winter 12X12" Designer Series Paper #164156 are coming in the Sept - Dec Mini Catalog beginning Sept. 4th! These are so pretty for Autumn!! Check out this fancy fold that shows BOTH side of the designer paper!

Cut a base card of Cherry Cobbler color 5-1/2 X 5-1/4" and score at 1" on the short side. For the card front, cut designer paper 5-1/4 x 4". This is an easy card and an efficient designer paper cut. The black strip is 5-1/4 x 3/4" and embossed with the NEW Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder #164049 coming Sept. 4th!

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Karen Euhus, my friend and team member created this very adorable card! She used the Country Woods 12X12" Designer Series Paper #163393 (on sale, see above) and the Country Birdhouse Bundle #163401.

Wonderful use of colors, Karen. A very sweet card! Thank you for sharing.

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Autumn is coming!! Check out this cute online exclusive Iconic Celebrations 6X6" Designer Series Paper #164193. The images on the paper are the same as the Autumn Leaves Dies #162185!

This is a Z-Fold design: cut the base card stock 4-1/4 X 11" and score at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2". It's so easy!! 

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What a stately tree! This handmade card uses the online exclusive, Frosted Forest Bundle #164137. This bundle contains a stamp set, coordinating dies and a decorative mask (stencil.) Because this bundle has MORE parts, it offers MORE ways to be creative. This tree uses ONLY the masks. The grass is the pine tree stamp image.

TIP: before you remove the leaf mask, splatter the tree with a dark green marker! This adds another layer of interest.

The tree image and a gold foil layer were cut with the Countryside Corners Dies #161471. This card would be great for a guy! Be sure to check out the Online Exclusives in my online store's menu. There are lots of fun products there!

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Such a lovely set of dies, Encircled in Nature #163628. This pretty wreath is cut from Blackberry Bliss Card Stock and mounted onto Unbounded Beauty 12X12" Designer Series Paper #163372.

Be sure to used Adhesive Sheets #152334 when cutting narrow shaped dies. This eliminates oozing glue when applying the die cut to the card. It's like magic. Try it!

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This beautiful Nests of Winter Bundle is COMING in the Sept-Dec Mini Catalog starting September 4th. This sweet card was created by my friend and team member, Barb Faulkner of Illinois. The layout is an easy fancy fold where the bottom front is cut 1-1/4" short .

These colors pop! Pool Party and Real Red are a great pairing. Thank you Barb, for sharing such a lovely creation!

If you are a regular shopper with me, you will be receiving the NEW 2024 Sept-Dec Mini Catalog full of seasonal and holiday products! Watch for it!!

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At our recent Midwest North Star Stamper Gathering, we voted on the best swap. It was a difficult decision because we had outstanding swap cards made by the attendees. The winner was Shari Bocker, 20 year demonstrator!! CONGRATS to Shari who received a NEW Holiday sentiment stamp set for her clever creation!!

Shari used the adorable online exclusive, Garden Meadow Bundle #162741. Her use of the Country Woods 12X12" Designer Series Paper #163393 is SO UNIQUE! She used the multi-colored rustic wood planks sheet and cut into 1/4" strips and staggered when attaching. This technique is BARGELLO, similar to the quilt technique by the same name. SO FUN!!

The base card is the easy-to-use NEW Basic Beige color! EXCELLENT card, Shari! Thanks to everyone else who had VERY lovely cards, also. So glad you all joined us - you are the best!!

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Aren't these cards made of scraps cute? They feature scraps from the 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper Assortment #163777 .

I LOVE the 6X6" Designer Series Papers for envelope flaps. Therefore, scraps accumulate!! That's a great opportunity it make some cute SCRAP CARDS!!

These strips are cut 1/2" wide and vary in length. Start near the middle of a 4 X 5-1/4" piece of Basic White Card Stock. Attach the first strip at any angle, then build random strips parallel on one side and perpendicular on the other side of the first strip. Flip the white cardstock and cut off excess beyond the edges. Add any sentiment.

Try this scrap card with any designer papers. If you use just one designer paper package, the colors will flow nicely. This is fun and easy. TRY IT!!

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Check out this sweet TAB CARD created with the Something Fancy Dies #160424. The cute little flower die is separate, which allows it to be placed anywhere you desire! The 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer 12X12" Specialty Paper #163771 adds an interesting layer to emphasize the shape.

The card that opens is 8-1/2 X 3-1/4" scored at 4-1/4". The TAB arm is 1" wide but that width is flexible.  The base card is Petunia Pop color embossed with the NEW Dashing Design 3D Embossing Folder #163483. The printed paper is Unbounded Beauty 12X12" Designer Series Paper #163372.

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Let the designer paper SPEAK!! Full of Life 6X6" Designer Series Paper #163357 is FUN and geometric!! This is an easy TAB Fancy Fold card! 

Here is the layout of this fancy fold. The opening card is 3-1/4 X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4". The tab is 7/8" wide, but can vary. The base circle is 2". 

Check out the Full of Life Suite #163369 for MORE items to coordinate with these playful papers! It's happy and colorful! Try it!

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Everyone has birthdays, so keep cards ready! This Birthday wish features the Wanted to Say Dies #161594 which are bold and easy to read! The background is the pretty Unbounded Beauty 12X12" Designer Series Paper #163372 paired with NEW Peach Pie colored card stock. 

This eye catching ribbon treatment is called RUCHING, pronounced ROOSH-ING. It means to make a ripple-like effect with fabric. Try it!! Place a strip of Tear & Tape where you want the ribbon. Using your thumb, slightly fold the ribbon back and forth while pressing it onto the sticky tape.  

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The NEW color Petunia Pop is a wonderful companion to Blackberry Bliss!! This Country Birdhouse Bundle #163401 is my VERY favorite bundle in Stampin' Up!'s new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog!! There are LOTS of options for creating darling birdhouses!!

The birdhouse is die cut from the 2024-2026 In Color 6X6" Designer Series Paper #163777.

The background is created with the new Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder #163414.

I'll be posting many more ideas for this very sweet Country Birdhouse Bundle! 

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This stamp set is designed to create any citrus fruits - orange, lemon or grapefruit! COOL!! Sweet Citrus Stamp Set #160641 has coordinating Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder and Dies #160644. This card is a Gate Fold, fancy fold. Colors are Starry Sky and Pumpkin Pie papers with Crushed Curry ink.

What a FUN sentiment!! These products retire April 30, 2024 and supplies are limited.

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 Here is an easy handmade card for a Birthday. This Brewed for You Stamp Set #159087 has coordinating Brewed Dies #159092 for increased creativity! Cut 2-1/4"off the right front of the card base to make this easy fancy fold. SIMPLE!!

These adorable products are retiring April 30th, so purchase soon! They'd be a great addition to your stamp collection!

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Cherry Builder Punch #158716 coordinates with this Sweetest Cherries Stamp Set #158711. It creates a happy, colorful Birthday card!

These colors are Pretty Peacock, Cherry Cobbler, and Shaded Spruce. The cute check is Glorious Gingham 6X6" Designer Series Paper #163170.

Even the sentiment is "sweet!!" LOL The stamp set, punch and gingham paper are all on the Last Chance List!! Both current catalogs expire April 30, 2024.

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Spring pastels from the Lighter Than Air 6 x 6" Designer Series Paper #162747 create the perfect layer for this sweet tea cup. The Everyday Details Bundle with Dies #162865 is the source of the image and die cuts. 

Did you notice the vellum circle behind the tea cup? The flower is colored with Stampin' Up! BLENDS, alcohol markers.

The bundle has this lovely versatile sentiment appropriate for any "special day!" 

Nothing says SPRINGTIME like a sweet bird's nest! This is a very realistic nest from the Everyday Details Bundle #162865.

The card base is Lost Lagoon with a layer of Pool Party. The egg's color is Pool Party to look like Robin eggs. HELLO Spring!

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This sweet Z-Fold card was a recent class favorite! It pairs the Everyday Details Bundle #162865 with the Delightfully Eclectic 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #161640. Pink and Green are simply a charming duo!

To create this Fancy Fold, cut a base card 4-1/4 X 11". Score at 2-1/2 and 5-1/2".  This displays designer paper so nicely!

The Tea Cup is colored with Stampin' Up! BLENDS, alcohol markers: Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly and Old Olive.

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Get lost in MONET-LIKE scenery! This Meandering Meadows 6X6" Designer Series Paper #162735 demands center stage! Simply frame it and add a sentiment for a lovely card!

This is the Scalloped Contours Dies #155560 and Balmy Blue Textured 12X12" Shimmer Paper #160838. The base card is Night of Navy color. 

Here is another card created with the same products that has a totally different feeling. These scenic designer papers are so versatile!! Meandering Meadows #162735 is an Online Exclusive.

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This card is a tropical delight featuring big colorful leaves like Caladium and Elephant Ears! This is the Online Exclusive Tropical Leaf Bundle with Punch #161249! These actual leaves come in an abundance of colorful greens, pinks and reds!! Just google "caladium" to see all the varieties!

These are the real thing! See how the arrow shaped leaves point downward.

This is a gate fold card and the colors are Garden Green and Petal Pink. The pottery is Rose Gold Foil #159139 die cut with Earthen Textures Dies #161513.

Inside this gate fold card.

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We love handmade cards in the mail!! This mailbox is so cute, create with the Textured 12 X 12" Shimmer Paper #160838! It gives a corrugated texture. The Sending Love Bundle #162880 is all about mail!

This clever die cut mailbox can be open or closed. Did you notice the subtle background that was created with the Artistic Mix Masks #159178 and a Blending Brush #160518? The base color is Soft Sea Form, stenciled with the same color ink for softness.

You would have so much fun using this Sending Love Bundle! My recent class loved it!

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This BIG 12 X 12" Designer Paper Pack of 48 sheets is a $30 retail value, BUT....you can earn it FREE during Sale-A-Bration with a $50 product purchase!! This item is by far the very best value of all the free items offered during Sale-A-Bration!!  Order today because Sale-A-Bration ENDS Feb. 29th!!

This adorable card features the Delightfully Eclectic 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper!

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You can earn these cute papers FREE with purchase during Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration Promo!! This adorable recent class project features Sunny Days 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #162974. The color of the card base is Pool Party.

This lovely sentiment is from the Pansy Patch Stamp Set #154999.

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So far, Flight & Airy 12X12" Designer Series Paper #162977 has been the MOST selected free Sale-A-Bration item from my customers! You can see why! It's lovely, springy and versatile!!

This is a recent class project. These are 2X2" Designer Paper squares, layered on top of basic white card stock embossed with Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder #156392.

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This is a SWEET deal!! Purchase $50 (in USA) and this Watercolor Melon Stamp Set of nine images is yours FREE!! Bonus: it coordinates with the Modern Oval Punch #162234!!

This is a great gender neutral card!! The sentiments on the front and inside are Wanted to Say Dies #161594.  It's fun to create summertime cards in winter!!

These colors are Black, Real Red, and Garden Green. The background is the handy Neutrals 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #161641. Purchase now because this Sale-A-Bration DEAL will not last forever!!

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OH WHAT FUN you can have with tiny envelopes!! This envelope die comes from the ADORABLE Sending Love Bundle #162880. This is just one of 15 dies that create "mail" themed shapes! These cute, pastel papers are Lighter Than Air 6X6" Designer Series Papers #162747.

The base card is Gorgeous Grape color with a layer of Fresh Freesia. The tiny hearts are Highland Heather.

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