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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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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Sunrise or sunset, it's your choice. These are fun cards to create and each one turns out differently. Select 3 or four sunset colors. Use Sponge Daubers or Blending Brushes to apply bands of colors, fading into each other. There is no wrong way. Bright or soft, smooth or streaked. The sky has infinite displays! Stamp a silhouette on top in black ink. This wonderful tree image is from an online exclusive stamp set called Encircled in Nature #163623.

Did you notice the black black ground?? It's a sneak peek at the NEW Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder #164049 coming in the Sept-Dec. Mini Catalog that begins Sept. 4th! 

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Today's guest stamper is my friend and team member, Dena Rasmussen from Illinois. Dena demonstrated the Northern Lights Technique at our recent gathering of team members. It's SO IMPRESSIVE! She used the gorgeous online exclusive, Encircled in Nature Bundle #163629.

The tiny stars were created by splattering White Craft Pigment Ink that was diluted with a drop of water. Just lovely! Thanks, for the awesome demonstration and card, Dena!

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Try this calming color combo of NEW Basic Beige and Night of Navy! It's lovely! This card features the Spotlight on Nature Bundle #163581 which includes the fancy circle dies.

The ink pad used is Pebbled Path, a soft neutral. The floral layer has been splatter with the Wink of Stella Glimmer Pen #141897. The background is the NEW Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder #163789.

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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.

Give this adorable Fancy Fold a try. It's quick and cute!!

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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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Check out this fun texture using the NEW Cute Crochet 3D Embossing Folder #163792!! To emphasize the texture try sponging like this:

Use a sticky note to mask each square so you can sponge on color. Use the handy Sponging Brushes #153611 to collect ink from an ink pad. Rub the sponge over the embossed card stock to add color to the raised areas. It's easy and fast!

Here are two samples that use different sides of the embossing folder.

These pretty colors are NEW In Colors: Petunia Pop and Summer Splash.

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My last posted showed you how to use the Painter's Tape Technique for card making. Here is another idea. If you click the photo to enlarge it, you'll get a nice view of the texture created by using Painter's Tape to make the background.

A black base card POPS all the colors!! The sentiment and stars were created using the Wanted to Say Dies #161594. To review this Painter's Tape Technique click HERE. Try this!!

This is called the Painter's Tape Technique - it's easy and unique! Use blue painter's tape because it is LOW tack adhesive. Start with 8 inches of tape for EACH color you intend to use. Lay the tape across a dye ink pad, sticky side down, and lightly rub the tape to pick up the ink.

Apply the inked tape to your card stock and press.

Gently pull off the tape and the ink will remain on the card stock showing a unique texture. It's always different and irregular. Repeat with different colors. Use a different piece of tape for each color.

Here are Peach Pie and Pretty in Pink colors on Basic white cardstock. This is ready to use for a project.

This sample is being die cut with Spotlight on Nature Dies #163580.

Here is the finished card featuring the Wanted to Say Dies #161594 in Basic Black Card Stock. The Painter's Tape background adds a unique ink texture!

I hope you will try this fun and easy Painter's Tape Technique. Check back for the next post using the same technique!

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I have really missed creating while we were relocating!! This pretty image is from the NEW Spotlight on Nature Bundle #163581!! It features the NEW In Color, Pretty in Pink - so sweet!!

It's paired with the FUN Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder #163789. This embossing folder is an excellent framing for any size circle. The embossing folder is an ex-large size measuring 8-1/2 X 6"!

The flower is lightly sponged with Peach Pie ink applied with a Blending Brush. The flower is painted with Wink of Stella #141897 for  shimmer!

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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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Here is a wonderful bundle of products that aren't flowers!  The textures are fascinating! It's a pleasure to use!

Earthen Elegance Suite #161518

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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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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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Check out this FUN, happy stripe!

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If you love making cards, this bundle is for YOU!! This is the ADORABLE Sending Love Bundle #162880!

The Sending Love Dies are very detailed and authentic!! Build your own little mailbox to "stuff!" Make Valentines and MUCH more!!

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Oh, what fun you can have sending this sweet mailbox full of love and hugs for so many occasions!!

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Magical Meadow Stamp Set #162134 can create great masculine cards!! This grouping of conifers in positive and negative is very unique!

These colors are Basic White, Basic Black, Shaded Spruce and a touch of Coastal Cabana. No bows for men, just a touch of wide Natural Ribbon #162192. Attach the ribbon with Tear & Tape #154031.

Inside is a sentiment using Biggest Wish Stamp Set #155052.

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Are chilly temps creeping into your area? Fall starts next week! Autumn Leaves Bundle #162186 will inspire you to create for the season! This foiled leaf is die cut using the Oxidized Copper 12X12" Specialty Designer Series Paper #162190! It's a WOW!

The black base card really POPS this lovely leaf! The Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder #162189 adds wonderful texture!

This fall color pallet is Very Vanilla, Copper Clay and Basic Black.

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Here is a different way to use masks, also known as stencils! Using the new Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks #162331, trace around each petal with a fine tip marker. Then use BLENDS to apply your color. Try different colors like: Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather and Smoky Slate. Splatter with Wink of Stella #141897 to add shimmer. This is FUN!!

The base card is a simple "Z" fold, 11 X 4-1/4", scored at 5-1/2 and 2-3/4". The Basics 3D Embossing Folders #161598 was used to emboss the Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather cards stocks. The base is Basic Grey card stock.

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Increase your options with masks by using this easy Blends method! HAVE FUN with colors, too!

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Autumn is knocking on the door. Change your stamping colors to reflect it.  This simple card is stamped with Inked & Tiled Stamp Set #161158 using Poppy Parade, Crushed Curry and Pumpkin Pie inks. The base card is the NEW Pebbled Path, a wonderful neutral.

The Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder #154317 adds interest to this simple card. For MORE ideas, view my 7 minute YouTube video now.

This card features Stampin' Up!'s new Bubble Bath pink color! It contains a touch of lavender so blends well with the purple family of colors. Textured Floral Stamp Set #161229 has lovely shaded images. This is an easy card with no masking or die cutting.

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Notice the texture created by the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder #156505. Stamp first, then emboss for interest. This stamp set also comes bundled with dies, Textured Floral Bundle #161232, for more creative options.

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Autumn is coming! Season of Chic Stamp Set #158810 has stamp images for all four seasons! Here is an easy, quick, colorful Fall design! The inks used are Real Red, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso. The TIPPED framing gives the suggestion of motion for falling leaves.

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The leaves on the envelope flap are created with the Online Exclusive, Leaf Fall Embossing Folder #159847.

Get ready for a colorful Autumn with this year-a-round stamp set, Season of Chic! Coordinating dies are available: Chic Dies #158815

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This recent class project features some fun detailed elements. The Earthen Elegance Suite #161518 is a HIT! The two leaf elements are die cut with Distressed Gold 12X12" Specialty Paper #159237 for maximum impact!

The pottery was die cut and then embossed using the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders #157980. It adds realistic details! The color of the base card is Pecan Pie.

A simple 1" strip of Earthen Elegance 12X12" Designer Series Paper adds interest.

If you love stamping with florals, you'll love this Earthen Elegance Suite. It's something different in the gardening category

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It's basic and versatile! Circle Saying Bundle #161355 comes with a circle punch. Images and sentiments mix and match for lots of needs. This layout features Brights 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #161643 in Berry Burst! Such a happy color!

Cut off 3" from the front of the base card. Attach a Designer Paper cut 4 X 5-1/4". This easy fancy fold shows off both side of the Designer Paper! Be sure to cover the envelope flap for a GREAT presentation! Send a SMILE!!

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Inked Botanicals Suite #161172

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Look at what designer papers can do for your images!! These decorative clay pots look so real with the dripping glaze!! This Earthen Elegance 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #161503 is ON SALE all month for 15% OFF!! The sale price is only $10.62! Other designs are available.

This earthy combo of colors is Copper Clay, Basic Black, Pecan Pie and Early Espresso. The layer is cut with the Countryside Corners Dies #161471.

Surprise! Inside, is a Very Vanilla layer cut with the same Countryside Corners Dies.

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This is an extra special greeting for an extra special lady. Little pansy faces always bring a smile!

Both of these sentiments are from the Pansy Patch Stamp Set #154999. I also used the coordinating Pansy Dies #155680.

These colors flow together so well: Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape! 

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Nesting dies create lots of varied frames! These blue hue papers are a HIT. Blue is BACK in fashion!! This is an inspirational collection of very pretty products! 

Countryside Inn Suite #161474

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New stamps in New colors! I'm really enjoying the 15 NEW colors in this 2023-24 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog that was just released!! These pretty daisies are die cut in NEW Moody Mauve card stock, layered onto black for impact!! The base is Very Vanilla card stock embossed with the Painted Textures 3D Embossing Folder #154317.

This Cheerful Daisies Bundle #161297 is extremely versatile because there are 15 photopolymer stamp images and 14 coordinating dies!! Just scroll down to my previous post to see an entirely different look for this fun bundle!

Everyone loves Daisies, especially in their mailbox!! 

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This Daisey looks so sweet in the NEW colors of Bubble Bath and Pebbled Path! This Cheerful Daisies Bundle #161297 is already a HIT!! Fifteen photopolymer stamps and 14 dies give you TONS of design options!!

The background is embossed with the new Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder #161473.

Daisies are timeless! Daisies are classic!

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This lovely gold foil die cut and embossed shell makes a wonderful focal point!! It's die cut with Seaside Seashells Dies #156095 and embossed with Seashells 3D Embossing Folder #154309.

The By The Bay 6X6" Specialty Designer Series Paper #160434 compliments the shell PERFECTLY!! The sentiments are from Friends are Like Seashells #158203.

For this fancy fold card, simply cut 1-1/4" off the right front edge. This gives a place to show more designer paper! 

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So sorry to see this lovely Art Gallery Stamp Set #158201 and Floral Gallery Dies #154316 retire on May 1st! The Stamparatus #146276, positioning tool, is also retiring.

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Here is a lovely floral Vanilla Notecard #144236 with NO coloring! It's fast and elegant with Gold Foil embossed with the new Basics 3D Embossing Folder #161598 for texture. 

The Abigail Rose Suite Collection #159052 is filled with realistic images and lots of easy to use neutrals on the designer papers.

This notecard has sooo many uses! I like to leave the inside blank. When I have the need to mail this card, I will quickly add the appropriate sentiment for the occasion. You can't go wrong with this sweet floral collection of products!

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This card was a recent class favorite! This gorgeous paper is Pretty Prints 12 X 12" Designer Series Paper #159245 which coordinates with the Sun Prints Suite in the Annual Catalog on pages 90-91. The coordinating card stock I used is Soft Succulent.

Inside. The designer paper that creates the card front is cut 4 X 5-1/4". This fancy fold shows off both sides of the designer paper.

The sentiment, die cut, and embossing folder on the envelope flap, are from the coordinating Sun Prints Suite of products #158805! So pretty and so versatile!!

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Available NOW, this gorgeous product collection contains unique dies, soft colors, pretty embossing folders and beautiful designer papers!! This is the brand new online exclusive, Hello, Irresistible Suite #161154!

This collection has the option of using the Irresistible Blooms Dies #161149 to cut out the images from the Hello, Irresistible 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper #161139. This is a time saver if you are busy.

Look at this lovely background created with the Basic 3D Embossing Folders #161598, three designs! These colors are Smoky Slate and So Saffron with a Pale Papaya Ribbon.  SO pretty! To find this collection, go my online store and click online-exclusives. 

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This pretty two-step stamp set called Petal Park is part of a PUNCH bundle #160577. The punch fits the flower images. After stamping the flowers, I added a touch of Daffodil Delight Blends markers to the center area.

The background layer is Vellum, embossed with the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder #160580.  Sale-A-Bration Promo ENDS Feb. 28th. Have you stocked up on your basic supplies and earned FREE Sale-A-Bration items?? Time is getting short. Do it today!!

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I used a different color than the featured samples of this stamp set in the NEW Spring Mini Catalog. It looks so lovely in the color of Highland Heather! This is the NEW Country Bouquet Bundle #160383 with Punch.

The interesting background is the NEW Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder #160580.  It looks like your Grandmother's chair!

What a sweet note to tell someone you care. Try this lovely stamp set in lots of different colors. Check out MANY MORE new products in the 2023 Spring Mini Catalog!

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Goodbye 2022. You flew by so fast! This New Years Card features NEW products from the Jan-Apr 2023 Mini Catalog starting Jan. 5th!! The Alphabet a la Mode Dies #160750 are so useful because they are narrow. That allows you to create longer words on card fronts!! Be sure to use Adhesive Sheets #152334 on the back of your paper before die cutting for CLEAN application!!

Did you notice the interesting background?? It's the new Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder #160580!! I added ink to the inside of the embossing folder, before embossing, to emphasize the great details!! Get ready for AWESOME new products coming Jan. 5th along with the Sale-A-Bration Promo!!! 

I wish you a prosperous, healthy 2023!!

This is such a HAPPY card to send for a birthday celebration! This is the NEW Petal Park Bundle #160577 coming in the Jan-Apr Spring Mini Catalog which starts Jan. 5, 2023. Get ready for AWESOME new products!!

This two-step stamp set has extra detail! The flower outline images are stamped in Momento Tuxedo Black and the "fill" image is stamped in cheerful Sweet Sorbet. The bundle contains the Petal Park Builder Punch, so there is no fussy cutting!

The background layer uses the NEW Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder #160580, which is so versatile! Get ready for Jan. 5th!!

This is my FAVE big DEAL on the Last Chance List: Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder #156385 is 60% off so it's only $15.60. It was $39! WOW, what a great savings for a LOVELY product!!

This color is Soft Seafoam. I added an accent of Glitter Washi Tape #159973 on the front and inside.

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Today is the FINAL DAY of the Annual Catalog Seasonal Sale and savings on this beautiful Friends Are Like Seashells Stamp Set #158203. It contains lovely sentiments, too.  This was a class project from my recent Fitting Florets Class using this striking oval die from the Framed Florets Bundle #162407!

The background uses the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder #154309 which is also on SALE!! These colors are Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Basic Black. The shell is stamped with Soft Suede ink. 

Last day of the SALE is today, Nov. 18th!! Annual Catalog Products:

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Michelle Miller, my friend and Team member, shared this lovely card using the Splendid Thoughts Stamp Set #159668.

The colors used are Night of Navy, Pool Party and Basic White.

I love the general use of this design. It would be one of those cards that is perfect to have on hand at all times. Lovely card, Michelle.

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Find this gorgeous die on page 23 of the Stampin' Up! July - Dec. Mini Catalog. The Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder and Dies #156385 is very unique!!

Place the die that has the rectangle, behind the inside front of the embossing folder lined up with the folder image. Place your card stock behind the die and close the folder. Run it through your machine and it will cut & emboss in one step!! I used Soft Sea Foam Card Stock. Try metallic, too.

The inside has a pop of glimmer with the Glitter Washi Tape #159973!

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Who doesn't love a light-hearted hippo ballerina? The Hippest Hippo Stamp Set and Hippo Dies are both FREE Sale-A-Bration items with a $50 purchase! US only

Miss Hippo looks sweet in Orchid Oasis color!

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Look at this cute, plump little bird! This Perched in a Tree Bundle #159799 took my eye!! He is stamped on Shimmery White card stock #101910 and colored with Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers.

Click this picture to enlarge it and see the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder #159847, a perfect pairing for these birch trees! This is a lovely fall and winter bundle!

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In Color 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper Assortment #159253 adds interesting layers in Sweet Sorbet to this Nature's Prints Bundle #158801 sentiment.

The basic white layer is embossed with the lovely new FERN 3D Embossing Folder #158804, a favorite of mine!

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