Happy 4th of July, everyone! I thought this was a fun card to share for all my beach lovers out there. This adorable stamp set was a sale-a-bration exclusive and is now retired, but it is still just so cute!

STAMPS: friendly seagulls (retired), submarine life (retired)

INK: tuxedo black, crumb cake, stampin’ write markers–gray granite, poppy parade, daffodil delight, pumpkin pie

PAPER: crumb cake, pool party, basic black, basic white

ETC: washi tape punch (retired), stampin’ dimensionals

These were custom high school graduation announcements for my nephew, Breckin! Way to go, B…and congrats to all you other 2025 graduates out there! By the way, I absolutely loved using the new alphabet dies to create his “B”…these are a must have. Wow!

STAMPS: cap & gown, classic letters (retired)

INK: memento tuxedo black

PAPER: balmy blue, balmy blue glimmer paper (retired)

ETC: party alphabet dies, stampin’ dimensionals

Stunning, right?! Not sure if I’ll send this card out for a birthday or anniversary, but regardless, it’s timeless…and I love the color combination.

STAMPS: cake celebrations

INK: fresh freesia, blackberry bliss, smoky slate, daffodil delight

PAPER: fresh freesia, blackberry bliss, smoky slate

ETC: forever plaid 3D embossing folder, christmas labels dies, iridescent pearls (retired)

This stunning card is all thanks to the bold and beautiful designer series paper!

STAMPS: friends for life

INK: memento tuxedo black

PAPER: basic black, basic white, full of life designer series paper

ETC: 2″ circle punch, 1-3/4″ circle punch, iridescent 1/2″ striped trim, iridescent faceted gems

Thought this would be a fun card to share during our rainy season. After all, “April showers do bring May flowers.” I also want to mention the “paper piecing” technique I used on the umbrella. You simply stamp the image on designer series paper, fussy cut out the image, and then adhere it directly onto the fully stamped image which is already stamped on another piece of card stock. It’s like playing with paper dolls.

STAMPS: umbrella days

INK: memento tuxedo black, fresh freesia, stampin’ write markers–crushed curry, crumb cake, early espresso

PAPER: very vanilla, crushed curry, fresh freesia, lovely garden designer series paper

ETC: umbrella days dies, wink of stella, starburst sequins, stampin’ dimensionals

Happy Easter, Everyone! This darling suite, “storybook moments”, looks like a page straight out of the Beatrix Potter book collection. It’s filled with lots of cute little critters, heartwarming imagery, and lovely plaids.

STAMPS: storybook friends

INK: pecan pie, water color pencils–pecan pie, bermuda bay (retired)

PAPER: pecan pie, lost lagoon, basic white, timeless plaid designer series paper, storybook moments specialty designer series paper

ETC: storybook friends dies, washi tape punch (retired), blender pen, pecan pie & clear ribboned adhesive-backed dots, stampin’ dimensionals

Sadly, it looks like this stamp set is now retired, but the layout is still cute and relevant. Enjoy!

STAMPS: enjoying little things (retired)

INK: early espresso, petunia pop

PAPER: early espresso, basic white, 2024-2026 in color designer series paper

ETC: 2-3/8″ circle punch, 2024-2026 in color shimmer gems, petunia pop 3/8″ bordered ribbon, stampin’ dimensionals

Happy April 1st!! Today I’m showing a sneak preview of some upcoming items in the NEW Stampin’ Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalog (set to release May 6th)!!! This adorable card was one we were able to create at OnStage 2025, our stamping conference, during “after hours”. So incredibly fun! (* = new, sneak peek items! available 06.06.25)

STAMPS: *turtle-y awesome

INK: garden green, granny apple green, *timid tiger

PAPER: *timid tiger, garden green, willow white

ETC: blender pens, *2025-2027 in color flat pearls, stampin’ dimensionals

These adorable cards are completely created using designer series paper! A fresh and fruity fun fold (haha, that’s a tongue twister). Simply fold the corner down to showcase both sides of the paper, and fussy cut out the extra fruit pieces. Easy.

STAMPS: beautiful butterflies

INK: memento tuxedo black

PAPER: thick basic white (card base), basic white, fruit salad 6×6 designer series paper (sale-a-bration)

ETC: 2″ circle punch, gold textured adhesive-backed dots, stampin’ dimensionals

Happy February, everyone! Love is in the air. And if it’s not love…well, there’s always time for a hug!

STAMPS: hugs for love

INK: cherry cobbler

PAPER: cherry cobbler, flirty flamingo, basic white, marbled elegance specialty designer series paper, festive glimmer paper

ETC: hearts of elegance dies, to the point punch, cherry cobbler & gold 1/4″ satin ribbon, adhesive-backed heart sequins