Happy 25th Birthday Card

How our baby can be 25 is a bit of a mystery to me, but we certainly enjoyed celebrating with her this weekend!

 I made this diamond tower pop-up card on my Facebook Live this past Thursday for her special birthday with the Garden Poetry DSP, With You in Mind stamp set, a retired Paper Pumpkin stamp set, and the April product of the month, Eyelet Blooms dies.

I used both Blueberry Bush and Night of Navy inks (plus a little Daffodil Delight for the candle “flames”).

I used a few Garden Party epoxy dots as embellishments along with fussy cut balloons with linen thread strings.

Since the card doesn't actually open, I used the back panel for the sentiment and our message.

If you'd like directions, I'll be happy to point you to my YouTube channel once I get this Live uploaded there.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day (AKA One Card Three Ways)

Yesterday, we celebrated our three lovely administrative professionals, and I had the honor of making cards for each of them.  I decided to use the Garden Poetry DSP and a card sketch that I love.  They all use the stamp set from the Happy Happenings kit and the (coming 5/5) Sweet Words & Labels dies from the Silly Old Bear suite, with die cut accents from the Forever Floral dies.

The first card uses Calypso Coral ink and cardstock.

The second card features Blueberry Bushel and the Garden Textures Specialty DSP.

Berry Burst is the ink and Garden Specialty DSP color.

Which one do you prefer?  Let me know in the comments!

I think the ladies know how much we love them!

Floating Panel Card

This floating panel design is a popular one right now and was fun to recreate on my recent Thursday Facebook Live.

You need two identical DSP (or three if you have them and would like to make three cards).  I used the Thoughtful Journey DSP with Calypso Coral cardstock adn ink.

I also made this card using the same technique but with only one piece of DSP (cut into 1/2 inch strips).

It doesn't look quite as polished to me, but I still like it.

You can watch my video making this card HERE if you'd like instructions.

April Product of the Month Thinking of You Card

The April Product of the Month is a beautiful Eyelet Blooms die ($5 with a minimum $75 purchase HERE).  

I had so much fun making this pretty card on my recent Facebook Live.  The sentiment stamp that I used is from the Forever Florals online exclusive stamp set (also available in a bundle at a discount).

I used White Willow and Shy Shamrock cardstock with Pleasant Patterns specialty paper (at a discount on LAST CHANCE HERE).  I highly recommend the Take Your Pick tool with die brush attachment to weed all of the tiny pieces (and to use the stylus end to push up the flower petals).

I ended up adding a few rhinestone basic jewels because I am out of Shy Shamrock embellishments (and this beautiful color will sadly be retiring at the end of the month).

Any item on last chance (with or without a discount) are only available while supplies last, so be sure to grab yours now!

April Crafternoon Card Class Card #1

This month's card Crafternoon was this past Sunday, and my ladies and I had a blast creating four cards!  I'm grateful for the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat and all of the generous Stampin' Up! demonstrators who freely share ideas.  (You can find the original card HERE if you're interested.)

This first card uses the Garden Poetry DSP & Garden Textures specialty paper along with the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat stamp set and Forever Florals bundle.  We used Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Freesia, Shy Shamrock, Lemon Lolly, and Black ink along with Bubble Bath and Basic White cardstock.

Instead of using rectangles, consider angling one edge of your DSP for a fun effect!

What in the World Is Paper Pumpkin?

In case you're not familiar with Paper Pumpkin, you might find this Stampin' Up! blog post really helpful (HERE).  Basically, it's a fun crafting experience that arrives at your door (unless you pause your subscription) and usually- but not always- makes nine cards (3 each of 3 designs) with an exclusive small stamp set and mini Ink Spot.

Here's a little thank you card that I made for a new subscriber with a past Paper Pumpkin kit.  You can sign up HERE to get your monthly crafting fun.  Everything you need is in the box except for maybe a pair of scissors.  Let me know if I can help in any way!

May Paper Pumpkin Subscription through 5/10

The May Paper Pumpkin subscription box, Sparkling Celebrations, is now available!  This kit makes nine cards (3 each of 3 designs) and includes silver foil elements.  This month's Stampin' Spot (mini ink pad) is Misty Moonlight.

Ordering closes 5/10, and the kits will begin shipping out 5/11.

The Wonderful Scenes Add-On dies coordinate beautiful with the April-June Paper Pumpkin boxes!

Order HERE! 

Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp: Picnic Basket Card Holder

Last but certainly not least, we actually started the Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp making this adorable picnic basket, which will hold all four cards and envelopes for gift giving if you so choose.

Again, instructions for all of these cards and the picnic basket are available so contact me for more info!

Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp: Card #4

The fourth card was a bonus that I added on from the original Stamp Camp because we had so many supplies left.  (I can't wait to see what everyone makes with their leftovers!)

(I've featured this fun DSP fold here before.).  I added a Mossy Meadow and Basic White die cut mushroom.  

For my 4/12 Card Making Crafternoon, I will be combining the Forever Florals stamp set with the Cute As a Bug dies.  Be sure to RSVP by 4/10!  Also, let me know if you'd like instructions for the Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp!

April Paper Pumpkin Subscription through 4/10

Tomorrow is the last day to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin to receive the Lakeside Retreat subscription box which makes nine cards (3 each of 3 designs) and coordinates with the NEW (coming in May) Waterside Retreat suite.  This month's Stampin' Spot (mini ink pad) is Peaceful Pine, one of the new In Colors!

The Wonderful Scenes Add-On dies coordinate beautiful with the April-June Paper Pumpkin boxes!

Order HERE!

Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp: Card #3

The third card highlights using the dies available in the Sweet Bug dies or stamp set/dies bundle.   

We added some shading on the die cuts and colored the stamped images with Stampin' Blends.  I did add some Wink of Stella on the little bell flowers, but it doesn't show well in the photo.

As I mentioned in previous posts, please reach out if you'd like info on how you could get the stamp camp tutorial!

Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp: Card #2

The second card from my Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp (more info HERE) was a Z-fold card focusing on fussy cutting motifs from the adorable DSP. 

If you look closely, you can see that we blended Soft Sea Foam ink into the background to help those images pop.

I love how the front panel overlaps the inside for a cute little "suprise."

We will be doing a lot of fussy cutting at my 4/12 Crafternoon Card Class beginning at 3 PM in my home, so be sure to RSVP by 4/10.  Also message me if you're interested in directions to the Cute As a Bug Stamp Camp.