The Birthday Drawing winner is....
KATHY S. from Brussels, Illinois!!
Kathy will receive $75 in products of her choice! CONGRATS, to Kathy. Please enjoy your new products! Thanks to all who entered! You are each very appreciate!!
This three panel Fancy Fold card starts with 12X12 Basic White card stock cut 4X12" and scored at 4" and 8". SO EASY!! When you apply the the arches make sure the height stays under 5-1/4" so it fits in the envelope!
This is the view from above. You can see the zig-zag.
This designer paper is Botanical Textures 12X12" Designer Series Paper #165545 all in black and white. Black and white is sooo very easy to use!! Use ANY color for an accent. This accent color is Lemon Lime Twist. It POPS! I REALLY enjoy using the Everyday Arches Dies because they are so versatile!
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These 2023-2025 In Colors will retire May 5th and be gone forever! It's time to make sure you own reinkers and extra card stock and Blends in these specific colors!! Please order now so you aren't disappointed later.
Heads up: card stock prices will be increasing in the next Annual Catalog, beginning May 6th. Stock up now.
You can enter my Birthday Drawing in MARCH with each $40 you order and use the CODE: SPV4XAAM
I had a GREAT OnStage with my good friend and top team member, Michelle Miller from Rockford, Illinois! This event was for Demonstrators only.
The city of Raleigh, NC gave us a warm and friendly WELCOME!! We had a very nice room at the Residence Inn, beside the convention center. It was very handy!
Cool convention center stairs!
We chatted with CEO, Sara Douglas in the exclusive Leader's Lounge!
This is waiting for General Session with 2200 of my stampin' sisters! The event was sold out.
SOOOO happy for my friend Michelle Miller to be recognized on stage for her $400,00 Sales Milestone!! It's a WONDERFUL achievement!
Our convention loot! We got the NEW 2025-2026 Annual Catalog that launches May 6th!! Attendees were able to pre-order products!! YEA!! My order arrives Saturday!! I LOVE NEW PRODUCTS!! The catalog has some nice improvements.
This is product I purchased for a special EXTRA Make & Take! I'm home and ready for the NEW!! The next OnStage will be Long Beach, CA in March 2026. Would you like to join my team, North Star Stampers?? Just shoot me an email: [email protected] We have lot of FUN and Friendship to share!!
Make a Card, Mail a Card!
OnStage is Stampin' Up!'s term for Demonstrator Convention. I have been to many! I'm now in Raleigh, NC thru Saturday with some of my committed North Star Stamper team members! We will get our NEW 2025-2026 Annual Catalog which starts May !! Can't wait!!
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Monochromatic cards are easy - just pick one color! This card features shades of black in the NEW Botanical Textures 12X12" Designer Series Paper #165545.
If you don't enjoy coloring, this idea is for YOU! Let the image stand alone. It has very interesting details.
This pretty coneflower image is from Mixed Floral Stamp Set of 7 images, #164639. Black and White is very easy to use and you could add a POP of ANY color. The lovely curved die cuts are Everyday Arches Dies #164629, a nested collection of TEN dies. These items are Online Exclusives. The link below will take you directly to that section of my online store! ENJOY creating and make sure to MAIL!
TRY Stampin' Up!'s FUN card KITS!! These two are brand new! There are lots of styles to choose from - something for everyone. Create easily!
Did you know Stampin' Up! released lots of NEW product yesterday? My FAVORITE item is the realistic Woven Textures 12X12" Designer Series Paper #165560! So COOL! Here is a monochromatic design in browns. The base card and ink color is Pecan Pie! The pretty flowers are the Mixed Floral Stamp Set #164639.
The stamp set contains cute little bugs!
Now you see why I love this Designer Paper! It would create great masculine cards, too! Check out all the NEW items NOW, by clicking below!!
REMEMBER: it's Nancy's Birthday Contest this month!!
Roses are appropriate for so many occasions! This lovely Layers of Beauty Bundle #163519 saves you 10% for stamps, dies and masks! These cards were colored by using the MASKS, also known as stencils. The masks are numbered and have a notch to line up each layer of color. It's fun to use different color combos! What a difference color makes.
Both cards were die cut after coloring. The images can also be colored with Blends or watercoloring - whatever is your favor technique. These sweet flowers are a wonderful bundle to own.
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Dreams of summer with flowers and butterflies....it gets me through the winter! The Beautiful Butterflies Bundle #164615 creates LOTS of card design possibilities!! This bundle will help you make a "shaped" card! The bundle contains stamps, dies, and hybrid embossing folder!
This view shows the card opened flat with the hinge at the wing tips. Cut the card base in white card stock by placing the large butterfly die slightly beyond the fold of the folded card at the wing tips and die cut. Then die cut a single layer of designer paper to attach to the front of the card. Place a black small butterfly die cut on top for detail!
Sale-A-Bration ENDS Feb. 28, 2025! Order soon to earn free products with qualifying purchases. Check the Last Chance List, formerly the clearance rack, for bargains!
I love purple. It's so regal. The Perennial Lavender 12X12" Designer Series Paper #162593 is a long time favorite of mine. I had fun pairing this favorite with the NEW Everyday Arches Dies #164629 which contain TEN nested dies!
Each card contains 3 arches which are so easy to layer! They have an interesting stitched detail, too.
The envelope flap features Fancy Borders Dies #165380 which continue the design element of curves. This die set will be available March 4, 2025, as a new Online Exclusive! Watch for it.
Wouldn't you love to receive this handmade card? Make a special card TODAY and mail it soon.
I am planning a SPECIAL for March!! Don't miss it.
This winter I'm dreaming of spring and summer! This is Stampin' Up!'s Beautiful Butterflies Bundle #164615. It creates very unique cards. Check this out....
The shaped opening is made with the clever hybrid embossing folder!! So many fun possibilities await you!!
The base card is Calypso Coral. Sale-A-Bration Promo ends next week. Order soon and earn free items of your choice during this BIGGEST PROMO of the year! It's AWESOME!!
When winter is chilly, I love to create for SPRINGTIME!! These soft cards are created using Mixed Florals Stamp Set #164639.
This card base color is the soft Lemon Lolly with a Highland Heather layer. Yellow and purple are SO SPRING and EASTER!
This card uses the same color combo, just reversed. The color source is Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencils #161700. Think Spring. Stamp for Spring!
Earn during Sale-A-Bration!!
Mixed Floral Stamp Set #164639 creates a lovely Springtime handmade card! These soft colors were created with Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencils #161700.
The base card is Lemon Lolly with a Calypso Coral layer. The floral spray has been splattered to add detail.
Did you notice the Tiny Bee Trinket #164714? So sweet!
Earn during Sale-A-Bration !
What a sweet heart card you can easily create using two Everyday Arches Dies #164629 overlapped! SO cute and easy! Check out the quick video at the end of this post for more ARCHES DIES ideas!!
This very sweet Bloom Impressions 12X12" Designer Series Paper is a FREE item with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration Promo which ends Feb. 28, 2025. It's a great mix of tiny florals that are very easy to use!!
The white background is embossed with another FREE Sale-A-Bration item, the Starstruck Embossing Folder. A perfect pairing! Here is my video for even MORE ideas in just 10 minutes!!
during Sale-A-Bration Promo!
Fractured Card Formats are quite easy as you will see in the short video. This is the sweet Bloom Impressions 12X12" Designer Series Paper #164944, a FREE item with purchase during Sale-A-Bration Promo!!
Here is another Fractured Card using the same Bloom Impressions 12X12" papers.
Shop and order during Sale-A-Bration Promo to earn FREE items! This promotion ends Feb. 28th, so don't wait!
In only 10 short minutes, I share a stack of handmade cards using the new Everyday Arches Dies #164629. I simply LOVE these new dies and can't quit using them!!
SALE-A-Bration Promo!!
PLEASE, PLEASE send Valentines! I'm sure you know someone who could benefit from HAPPY MAIL!! Send to nursing homes, someone in the hospital, someone ill, someone with a loss, a senior....so very many people would LOVE a Valentine from YOU!!
STAMP OUT LONELINESS!
It's time to create your Valentines! Use this FREE, with purchase, Sale-A-Bration Bundle!!
Shop & EARN free Sale-A-Bration items!!
Do you struggle creating cards for guys? Well, you have lots of company! It's a challenge for many stampers. Try grabbing plaid paper like this classic Timeless Plaid 6X6" Designer Series Paper #164678. Pull colors from the plaid: Old Olive, Mossy Meadow and Basic Beige. It's a great start for masculine cards.
Check out these new Everyday Arches Dies #164629! LOVE THEM!! For this card, score and fold the Old Olive cardstock, then place the straight edge of the desired die off the fold just a little. After die cutting, that edge will not cut, but become a hinge!
These basic sentiments are from Friends For Life Stamp Set #163359. Be sure to cover your envelope flap with coordinating paper cut 6 X 2-1/4". Try this guy card!
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I enjoy swapping cards with other demonstrators for each and every new Stampin' Up! publication! I send a bunch of one design to the swap coordinator and get back all different designs. FUN!! I love to see the variety of styles and unique color combinations that give me more ideas!!
My swap design features the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle #164615 and the pretty To the Point Label Punch #164568. Colors were pulled from the Floral Delight 12X12" Designer Series Paper #164700. The colors are Crumb Cake for the base, Pecan Pie and Daffodil Delight. Very springy!
Inside of the card and envelope flap. Start stamping for springtime now!!
Sale-A-Bration Promo Time:
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It's Sale-A-Bration Time at Stampin' Up! This adorable Fruit Salad 6X6" Designer Series Paper is FREE with a $60 purchase of any products in the USA!! This is an easy Tower Fancy Fold card!!
The Tower card folds flat for mailing! Cut a base card 8-1/2 X 5-1/2" and score at 1/2", 1-3/4", 3" and 4-1/4". SIMPLE! Build the tower and decorate with this YUMMY paper!!
This is a top view showing the tower. Write your message on the backside.
The envelope flap features another FREE Sale-A-Bration item, Starstruck Embossing Folder! Get the jump on summer with DELICIOUS Fruit Salad Papers!
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Hey, Florida Friends!! This Friendly Seagulls FREE Sale-A-Bration stamp set is for YOU!! It's sure to make you SMILE! Look inside...
Too CUTE!! We all know about Sea Gulls stealing food!!
Water is represented by torn Pretty Peacock card stock. This was splattered with Pretty Peacock for color and Wink of Stella #141897 for splashing water!! You can earn this FREE Sale-A-Bration item with a $60 order (USA.) Check it out!! When ordering, go to MENU/WHAT's NEW to see all the great product that were just released this month!!
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I'm betting you have not seen this pretty, soft Everyday Happiness Designer Series Paper #166632! This lovely paper is offered in the 2025 January Scrapbook Brochure page 19! Since cardmaking and scrapbooking are closely related, be sure to check the Scrapbooking Brochure for great products! FYI: In the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, scrapbooking will be incorporated into the big catalog. In the meantime, you can download this digital Scrapbook Brochure here:
Download 2025 Jan. Scrapbooking Brochure
The colors in these soft papers are: Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla, and Wild Wheat.
The papers have a wonder mix of patterns!! This card uses the fun new To the Point Punch #164568.
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Check out these exquisite butterflies from the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle #164615! The wing background is created using the Full of Life 6X6" Designer Series Paper #163357. It gives a stained glass look to the wings.
This bundle includes a Hybrid Embossing Folder and Dies for maximum versatility! You can find these products in the 2025 Jan.- April Mini Catalog by Stampin' Up! Do you need a demonstrator and catalog? I'm happy to help you. Simply send me an email: [email protected] .
It's Sale-A-Bration Promo!
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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!
IT's Sale-A-Bration Promo!
Purchase and EARN!!
It's time to make Valentines! Here is a sweet heart design featuring the Hearts of Elegance Bundle #164916. These dies nest perfectly. This bundle of products is an online exclusive and not is any Stampin' Up! publication.
This card uses lots of white space to focus the eye to the heart focal point. These colors are Pretty in Pink, Real Red and Cherry Cobbler. So pretty! So simple!
Inside the card. Try this Valentine for your loved ones and friends!
I have 28 years experience as a demonstrator to guide you.
Ask me questions: [email protected]
Jan. 7th through Feb. 2025
THINK SPRING!!
Mini Catalog & Sale-A-Bration
OPEN HOUSE
Fri., Jan. 10th 9 am to 6
Sat., Jan. 11th 9 am to Noon
14300 Dorr Road
South Beloit, Illinois
See lovely new Stampin' Up! Spring & Easter products, papers & embellishments along with lots of pretty card SAMPLES!! View FREE Sale-A-Bration items you can earn with purchases! YEA!! Ask about the two fantastic options to JOIN Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator. Classes & clubs available for friendships and FUN!
Please sign up for a time slot by contacting:
Barb Faulkner at [email protected]
Michelle Miller at [email protected]
Happy New Year, my stampin' friends! As the new year begins, treat yourself to a fresh, new SHAMMY #147042 for stamp cleaning! I am. Just add water to the SHAMMY. No hash chemicals are needed. I even wipe the ink off my clear blocks with the SHAMMY.
I put my Shammy in an empty stamp case to keep it moist between stamping sessions. When it dries, just re-moisten with water. I like to rinse mine in the sink once in a while. Yes, it will stain. It's a TOOL, so that's OK.
SALE-A-BRATION starts Jan. 7th! Add a SHAMMY to your order then. You'll be glad you did!
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!
If you are my regular customer, watch your mailbox in the next couple of weeks for the brand new, exciting Jan. - April Mini Catalog AND the Sale-A-Bration Brochure!! Both these publications begin Jan. 7, 2025!! HOORAY!! I'm currently playing with the new products and creating fun samples!! I LOVE new products....good thing I'm demonstrator and get a discount. Would YOU like to join my team? Just email me: [email protected]
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!
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!
Happy New Year to YOU!!
Last Chance List = BARGAINS
Nancy’s Stamping Events
Jan. 7th: Jan.-April Mini Catalog & Sale-A-Bration Promotion start.
Card Kit Class $20
Friday, Jan. 3rd at 9:30 am at my home, Godfrey, Illinois
Please join us!! This class is all about playing with KITS! Come make some fun cards! Spots are limited to SIX only. Please register & pay $20 by Dec. 27th. Bring your own adhesive, please. When you bring a new-to-me friend to class, receive a small product gift as my Thank You!
Save for Sale-A-Bration Classes: Jan. 17, Jan. 31, Feb.14, Feb. 28.
Start with paper, end with friends! Class details:
Grab your friends! No experience needed, I’ll guide you! Register by phone or email & pay by the deadline. No refunds/changes after the deadline. Please bring your own favorite adhesive or purchase from me before class. Orders always appreciated!!
Register at: [email protected]
Today begins the Last Chance List from the Sept.-Dec. Mini Catalog with 206 items! WOW! Yes, there are discounts on some items! Shop EARLY for the best selection! The Clearance Rack is being combined with the Last Chance List. Find the Last Chance List under SPECIALS in the menu of my online store.
NEW fresh colors on previously favorite Designer Series Papers!! Find these in the Online Exclusives section of my store menu. Supply is limited.
AND TWO NEW KITS!!!
Cherry Blossoms Treat Boxes Kit and Perpetual Beauty Calendar Kit.
Email me SOON to purchase a Holiday Gift Certificates!! Redeem during Jan./Feb. Sale-A-Bration Promo and get MORE bang for your Buck!! YEA!!
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!!
TOMORROW:
Last Chance List
Special Designer Papers
2 NEW Kits
Have a loved one email me now to purchase a Holiday Gift Certificate! [email protected] You will get an extra bang for your buck when you redeem your Gift Certificate in Jan. or Feb. 2025 during the HUGE Sale-A-Bration Promo! This year's Promo is a FREE gift with each $60 or $120 of merchandise purchased. You can shop in the NEW 2025 Jan.-April Spring Mini Catalog! Cute products are coming!! HO HO HO!
Hooray, I have my Craft Office back!! New flooring for our main floor is finally complete! I love it!! I have my favorite spot reclaimed!! Now to re-organize EVERYTHING that had to be removed. I'm working on my BLENDS and love the Stampin' Up! Storage systems. It's easy to add additional trays as your collection grows. You have a choice of toppers for even more storage.
In the center, you can see my Ink Pad & Marker Storage that I use for ALL the In Colors. Being organized makes your creative process nice and smooth. You are not wasting time hunting for colors. Check out all the Stampin' Up! Storage options: Menu/Tools & Storage/Storage. Shown here are:
Blends Storage #149169
Ink Pad & Marker Storage #149168
Topper Storage #149170
Open (bin) Storage #149171
I was so excited to get our new flooring and then this happened... the crew ran out of flooring...in the last room, my Craft Room!! WOW, major disappointment. So close, yet so far away from done. So.....I washed windows to scrub away my frustration!! What do you do when you get frustrated??