Notes & Totes Baby Shower Card

This card was so fun to make for a sweet colleague who is expecting her first baby!  I used the Floral Impressions DSP paired with the Notes & Totes bundle to create the "diaper bag" and the items in it.  The sentiment is from the retired Sentimental Park stamp set and die cut with the Nested Essentials banner die.

I used the purse scarf die to create the stuffed bunny ears, first using the "true" side of Petal Pink Two-Tone cardstock and then using the light side to die cut the purse scarf again, then fussy cuttin it to make the inside of the bunny ears.  A small oval die, two eyes created with my Black Stampin' Write Marker, and some twine for whiskers creatively made the bunny's face.

I used the spray bottle die cut and trimmed the end to make the baby bottle.  (I love how it turned out!)  The tube of sunscreen could also be diaper cream.  For the background, I used a piece of Garden Green cardstock that I dry embossed with the Damask embossing folder.  A few Strawberry Slush In Color Flat Pearls finished off the card.

I think the mom-to-be loved her card.  I know I had fun making it!  I will be featuring this bundle in my June classes.  Let me know if you'd like to gather a few friends and learn how to use this fun collection!

Mother’s Day Card

Here is the card I made for my mom for Mother’s Day featuring the birth flowers of her three children. 

I began with a Basic Beige cardstock base and then added the corrugated 3D embossed Sea Foam panel on top.  After stamping each of the birth flowers, I colored them with colored pencils.  A bow finished off the sentiment quite nicely. 

I'm so grateful for my mom and to get to spend time with her!

Peaceful View Card

At OnStage back in March, I won the new Peaceful View cling stamp set, a pretty large single stamp.  Here is my first attempt creating with it.

I inked up the stamp in Black and then stamped onto a piece of Thoughtful Expressions 6"x6" DSP that I then trimmed down for the front panel.  (I also cut a little strip of the DSP for the inside of the card.)  I mounted the stamped panel onto a piece of White Willow and then onto a Misty Moonlight card base.

The sentiments are from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set, which I also stamped in black.  I added a pair of Drusy gems to finish it off.  This pretty card came together so easily!  I can't wait to try inking up the Peaceful View stamp in different colors.

Floral Impressions Secret Sea Thanks

For this card, I stamped the large solid flower from the Impressions Abloom stamp set in Secret Sea in both first and second generation (or by inking up once and then stamping twice: the first is the full strength color, and the second is a lighter version) then adding Darling Duckling centers and Garden Green leaves. 

After stamping the panel, I cut it and then pieced it onto the card front.  Since Garden Green is a darker color, I added a White Willow panel on the inside of the card to finish it.

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Celebrate the 2025-27 In Colors!

Let's get ready to celebrate the release of the NEW 2025-26 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog on Tuesday with a peek at the new In Colors: Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, Cloud Cover, and Secret Sea. 

I had fun with the Arched Wishes stamp set and Everyday Essentials dies to create this fun birthday card which highlights Strawberry Slush and Darling Duckling.  I used each of the In Color Flat Pearls also.

Which new color is your favorite?

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

As part of my National Scrapbooking Day celebration, I wanted to share a before and after of a hiking layout!  Here is the first draft of the layout I made for my April scrapbooking class using the Country Woods and Country Lace DSP featuring a hike my husband and I took on the southernmost terminus of the Appalachian Trail.  I like how I made the AT "marker" using the Classic Alphabet stamp set, but all in all, the layout felt too plain for my taste.  I let it sit for a few days until inspiration struck.

Now here's the updated version.  First, I added the topography map DSP from the Take to the Sky suite over the dotted paper that was there.  It's a subtle change but really adds to the hiking theme.

Then I went through my stash and found what was left of my die cuts from the Changing Leaves bundle.  Even though there wasn't any Crumb Cake in the layout, it's a perfect neutral (and match for the trees in the photos) to enhance the pages.

Be sure to cluster embellishments and place them in a visual triangle to move your eyes across the page.  This really helps accent the page and keep the focus where it should be.

PRO TIP: While you're working with a stamp set/die bundle, make extras to have on hand.  You never know when inspiration will strike!

With Deepest Sympathy Card

The sympathy card that I started on a recent Facebook Live & finished afterward: Misty Moonlight & White Willow cardstock, Beautiful Butterflies embossing folder, Country Lace DSP, Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Pad, and a sentiment plus gems from my stash. 

A Year of Flowers April Birthday Card #2

For this birthday card, I used A Year of Flowers stamp set and the coordinating dies/bundle.  I love that the dies not only include all 12 flowers (and each are numbered with 1 for January, etc.) but also the pretty label and some foliage sprays. 

If you look closely, you'll notice that I stamped the April stamp onto the gingham label and that the die only cuts the flower, which was layered over the sprigs.  To make the gingham label "pop," I added the Basic White rectangle behind it and then used my black Stampin' Write pen to create faux stitches.

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A Year of Flowers April Birthday Card #1

Here is the first card that I made (and sent) with A Year of Flowers stamp set paired with Floral Delight DSP for a special friend's April birthday.  

It was so easy to stamp the image and quickly color with two Stampin' Write markers (Old Olive and Crushed Curry).  Can you see how I added Wink of Stella to the petals?

A few Drusy adhesive gems finished off the card.

Don't forget to stamp the inside of your cards and the coordinating envelope.  It was really easy to mask the month for the card and envelope.

Bookbinding Birthday Card (Two Ways)

At my April card class, we made this fun bookbinding birthday card featuring the Arched Wishes stamp set and Bright & Beautiful 6"x6" DSP.  We tried a fun coloring technique where we created a stencil and "colored" the cupcake with blending brushes.

Since the DSP is 6"x6", it's easy to add a strip to the inside for a little extra fun.

The second card that I made is a faux bookbinding because of the arched panel instead of the square front.

I like the fun stripes on the back of the DSP for the inside of the card!  This DSP is on the Last Chance list, so get it before it's gone.  

This time, I decorated the inside with stamps from the stamp set.  Always dress up the inside of your card and its coordinating envelope!

Stair Step Easel Birthday Card

My "baby" has a birthday last week, so I made her this pretty stair step easel birthday card with the Wildflower Birthday DSP, Arched Wishes stamp set, and Everyday Arches dies.

To create this stair step card, I began with a 4-1/4"x 12" piece of cardstock that I scored at 1-1/4", 2-1/2", 4-1/4", 6", and 9". then folded as shown.

Next, I attached a 4-1/4"x5-1/4" piece of coordinating cardstock to the front of the back fold to create the tall back panel.  You could certainly use a contrasting color if you prefer.  Embellish as desired.  (I added 4" wide strips to the front small panels: two 4"x1" and one 1-3/4"x4".) 

Instead of coloring in the cupcake, I paper pieced it on other pieces of the Wildflower Birthday DSP suite.  The pretty flower and leaf accent was from the included die cuts.  I added several Party Dots to finish off the card.

I decorated the back with the Arched Wishes stamp set and then wrote my message on the inside of that fold.  That way, she can stand the card on her desk (if she'd like) without sharing the entire message.

I think this card helped her feel special since we weren't able to be with her on her day (though we did already celebrate together early)!