It is Thursday and time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge.  This week it is a sketch challenge.

This week I am using the Terrific Toadstools bundle and the Toadstool Gardens DSP for all my projects.  It took me a bit to figure out how I was going to use the featured products with the sketch.

I used 3 different patterns from the Toadstool Gardens DSP.  This paper is so bright and cheerful and it is a Sale-A-Bration gift choice.  The DSP is 6" x 6" and there are 6 sheets of each of the 6 designs.  This  DSP definitely caught my eye and went on my order when I saw it.  It also coordinates with the Terrific Toadstool bundle in the Mini Catalog.  

Isn't it fun seeing 3 different patterns of the DSP on one card?  In retrospect i should have made the diagonal strips larger and further apart.  If I had done that it would have looked more like the sketch intended.

All the toadstools/mushrooms and the snail were fussy cut from the DSP.  The shapes are pretty easy to cut out so this wasn't very difficult to do.  Around the mushrooms I also added some sequins from the Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins (another fun Sale-A-Bration choice).   The sentiment was inked in Early Espresso ink. 

Inside I added a Basic White CS layer.  I had these strips of DSP so I used both of them to dress up the inside of the card.  I will  stamp an inside sentiment when I am ready to send out the card.  Love the "poppin' up " sentiment as it can be used for all kinds of situations.

Thank you for stopping by my blog.  Be sure to check out what the other members of the design team created for this challenge.

Product List

Terrific Toadstools Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164783]

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Toadstool Gardens 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164942]

Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins

[164970]

Iridescent 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Striped Trim

[163299]

Welcome to the Inspire Create Share Blog Hop.  We are a group of Stampin' Up!® demonstrators that gather ever month to bring you this hop.  This month we are sharing projects using  Sale-A-Bration products. What is Sale-A-Bration?  Sale-A-Bration is Stampin' Up!'s biggest sale of the year.  During Sale-A-Bration (January 7th- February 28th) you can choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure with a qualifying order.  Contact your demonstrator for a brochure or more information and if you do not have a demonstrator  I would be happy to help you.

I decided to use the Toadstool Gardens DSP for my project.  I love the bright colors and the fun designs.  In this pack of DSP you get 48 sheets of 6" x 6" paper ( 6 sheets of 6 different designs).  I also like this product a lot since it coordinates with the Terrific Toadstool bundlein the 2025 January-April Mini Catalog.

• Pumpkin Pie CS card  base 4-1/4" x 11"
• Melon Mambo CS layer 3-3/4" x 4"
• Melon Mambo CS strip 1" x 3-3/4" cut using the Round We Go dies to create the scalloped edge
• Toadstool Gardens DSP three strips 1-1/8" x 3-3/4"
• Basic White CS label cut using the Enduring Beauty dies
• Sentiment from the Terrific Toadstools stamp set inked in Pumpkin Pie ink
• Opal Round Assortment colored using a Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends
• Linen Thread tied 3 times to hide the seam between the scalloped edge and the DSP strips

• Basic White CS layer 4" x 5-1/4" 
• Toadstool Gardens strip 3/4" x 4"

Leaving the inside blank until I figure out who I am sending this card to and for what occasion.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out all the stops on the hop.

Product List

Terrific Toadstools Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164783]

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]

Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[153112]

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105117]

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115320]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Toadstool Gardens 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164942]

Round We Go Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[163724]

Enduring Beauty Dies

[162672]

Opal Rounds Assortment

[163298]

Linen Thread

[104199]

Happy 2nd day of the New Year!  It is Thursday and time for the first Create with Stamping Friends challenge of the year.  This week we have a color challenge.

I love that this challenge has two of the 2024-26 In Colors.  Recently I was thinking about the In Colors and how I need to use them more often.  I definitely get in color ruts so a color challenge really helps to shake things up for me.  

• Basic Black CS card base 4-1/4" x 11"
• Petunia Pop from the 2024-26 In Color Designer Series Paper Assortments 4" x 5-1/4"
• Basic Black CS 3-1/2" x 4-1/4"
• Mixed Media Florals DSP (Debuting Online Exclusive 1/7/25) 3-1/4" x 4"
• Mixed Media Florals colored using Azure Afternoon, Peach Pie, Petunia Pop Stampin' Blends
• Petunia Pop 3/8" Bordered Ribbon wrapped and tied in a bow
• Basic White CS label cut using the Unbounded Love Dies
• Sentiment from the Spotlight On Nature set inked in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink 
• Peach Pie Shimmer Gems from the 2024-26 In Color Shimmer Gems

• Basic White CS 4" x 5-1/4"
• Sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set inked in Tuxedo Black Memento ink
• Floral image from the soon to be released Mixed Florals stamp set (1/7 Online Exclusive) inked in Tuxedo Black ink
• Flowers colored using Peach Pie and Petunia Pop Stampin' Blends
• 3/4" x 4" strip of Petunia Pop from the 2024-26 In Color DSP

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the design team created for this challenge,

Not all of the products used are shown below.  The Mixed Media Florals DSP and the Mixed Florals stamp set will be available January 7.  Check out the Online Exclusives for all the products in the suite.

Product List

Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[163756]

Spotlight On Nature Cling Stamp Set (English)

[163579]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161672]

Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163827]

Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163828]

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Unbounded Love Dies

[163383]

Petunia Pop 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[163785]

2024–2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems

[163781]

 

Welcome Friends to a new blog hop and a new year!  On the first day of very month we will share a calendar page.  The calendar we are using is a template created by the organizer of this blog hop, Anne aka the Maui Stamper.  The calendar measures 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" and is a fun size to work with.  

I wanted my January calendar to have a positive and motivating saying as well as being pretty.  I searched through my stamp sets and found the perfect  sentiment in the Round We Go stamp set from the 2024-25 Stampin' Up!® Annual Catalog.  I am excited for this new year and hope you are too!

I used the dies from an upcoming (January 7th 2025 release)  Online Exclusive bundle, Spring Corners.  I used the corner die and cut out the flowers in the corner of the Basic Black CS (2" x 3-3/8").  I filled in the flowers using another Online Exclusive (January 7, 2025 release), Pastel Ombre Glimmer Specialty Paper.  I cut the die multiple times to get the different colors.  I love puzzles and so this technique is like doing a puzzle.  I find it fun and relaxing.

The Glimmer Paper is beautiful and the sparkle is so pretty embedded in the Basic Black CS.  Using the Take Your Pick Tool to pick up and place the Glimmer pieces makes this process much easier.

The sentiment from the Round We Go stamp set was inked in Versamark ink and heat embossed using the white embossing powder from the Basics Wow Embossing powder.  

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out all the stops on the hop!

Be sure to check out the January 7th Online Exclusive release for information about the Spring Corners bundle and the Patel Ombre Glimmer paper!

Product List

Round We Go Bundle (English)

[163730]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165679]

Take Your Pick

[144107]

It is Thursday which means it is time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge.  This week the challenge is a sketch and will be up for two weeks instead of the usual one week.

I wrestled with what to make with this sketch.  I tried lots of different ideas and then finally came up with this card.  Seems so simple now, though it was a journey.

• Real Red CS card base 5-1/2" x 8-1/2".
• Basic White CS layer 4" x 5-1/4" embossed with the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder.
• 1/2" x 3" strips of Take a Bow DSP.
• Merry from the Peaceful Season stamp set inked in Real Red ink.
• Christmas die cut from the Peaceful Season dies cut in Cherry Cobbler Glimmer Paper from the Festive Glimmer Paper pack.
• Punches of Cherry Cobbler Glimmer Paper (make this postal friendly) as an added touch of shine.

• Basic White CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• 3/4" x 5-1/4" strip of Take a Bow DSP.
• Sentiment from the Peaceful Season stamp set inked in Real Red ink.

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the Create with Stamping Friends design team created with this sketch.

Merry Christmas!

Product List

Peaceful Season Bundle (English)

[164021]

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Take A Bow 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164309]

Festive 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Paper

[164106]

Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder

[162026]

Welcome to the Stampers Dozen Blog Hop.  We are all Stampin' Up!® demonstrators and we come together to hop on the 14th of the month.  This month our theme is Anything Goes!  

In a recent Online Exclusive release I was excited to see the Happy Hibiscus bundle.  I grew up in Hawaii so you know I needed this new bundle.  The bundle is extra special since it also has an embossing folder, Happy Hibiscus Hybrid Embossing folder.  

• Thick Basic White CS card base 4-1/4" x 11".
• Flirty Flamingo CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• Basic White CS layer 3-7/8" x  4-1/4" embossed using the Happy Hibiscus Hybrid Embossing folder.
• Old Olive leaves cut using the Happy Hibiscus dies.
• Flirty Flamingo CS stamped with Flirty Flamingo ink and the Happy Hibiscus stamps.  The Happy Hibiscus stamps are 2-step stamps.  The outline stamp was inked full strength and the lighter image was stamped off once before stamping on the CS.
• Congratulations sentiment from the Happy Hibiscus set inked in Flirty Flamingo.
• Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gem centers in each flower.

I liked how the card turned out so I decided to make it again in another color.  Which do you like better?

• Thick Basic White CS card base 4-1/4" x 11".
• Poppy Parade CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• Basic White CS layer 3-7/8" x 4-1/4" embossed using the Happy Hibiscus Hybrid Embossing folder.
• Old Olive CS leaves cut using the Happy Hibiscus dies.
• Flowers inked in Poppy Parade ink on Basic White CS.  Flowers cut using the Happy Hibiscus dies and also embossed using the Happy Hibiscus Hybrid Embossing Folder.
• Sentiment from the Happy Hibiscus set inked in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
• Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems for the flower centers.

Be sure to check out all the stops on the hop.

Thank you for stopping by!

Product List

Happy Hibiscus Bundle (English)

[164880]

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems

[161288]

It is Thursday and time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge.  This week it is a color challenge. 

What a pretty color combination and one to remember.

• Berry Burst CS card base 4-1/4" x 11".
• Granny Apple Green CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• Basic White CS layer cut using the Perennial Postage dies and embossed using the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder.
• Berry Burst CS Artful Amaryllis die cut flowers.
• Granny Apple Green CS stem and leaves cut using the Artful Amaryllis dies.
• Basic White CS tag cut using the Nested Essentials dies.
• Sentiment from the Peaceful Season stamp set inked in Berry Burst ink.
• Berry Burst Gem from the Tinsel Gems Four-Pack for the flower centers and on the tag.
• Wink of Stella generously brushed over the all the flowers.

• Basic White CS layer 4" x 5-1/4"
• Artful Amaryllis stamp set inked in Berry Burst, Granny Apple Green, and Tuxedo Black Memento ink.
• Sentiment from the Decorative Trees stamp set inked in Berry Burst ink.

Thank you for stopping by!  Be sure to check out what the rest of the Create with Stamping Friends design team created with this bright and cheerful color combination!

Welcome to the Inspire Create Share blog hop!  We are a group of Stampin' Up!® demonstrators who come together every month for this hop.  Every month there is a theme and this month it is Last Chance.  We will be sharing products that are on the Last Chance list.

This adorable reindeer from the Reindeer Fun bundle (stamps & dies) and the Reindeer Days DSP are both on the Last Chance list.  I am sad to see this one go.  The paper pieced reindeer is so darn cute.

• Garden Green CS card base 4-1/4" x 11".
• Real Red CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• Basic White CS layer 3-7/8" x 5-1/8".
• Reindeer Days DSP 6" x 8".
• Real Red CS Stylish Shapes circle.
• Reindeer Fun dies cut using Early Espresso CS, Basic White CS, Pecan Pie CS.
• Basic White CS & Real Red CS tag cut using the Merriest Trees dies.
• Garden Green Linen Thread from the Natural Tones Linen Thread.
• Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim

• Basic White CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• Reindeer Days DSP strip 3.4" x 4".
• Sentiment from the Reindeer Fun stamp set inked in Garden Green ink.

The pockets can be used for extra notes, gift cards, case, tea bags, photos, really whatever else that might fit.

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out all the stops on the hop.  

How are you doing on your Christmas cards?  I still have a little ways to go but I'm getting closer.  Here's one I am making on repeat.

It is easy to make and I do like the simplicity of it.

• Thick Basic White CS 4-1/4" x 11".
• Basic White CS 4" x 5-1/4"  embossed using the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing folder.
• Pool Party ink applied using a Blending Brush.
• Birds and branch from the Nests of Winter DSP cut using the Winterly Tree Tops dies.
• Shaded Spruce CS cut using the Painted Lavender dies.  Trim down the sprigs to fit around the birds.
• Cherry Cobbler CS banner cut using the Hearts & Hugs dies.  The die is much longer than I needed so I trimmed off one end.
• Sentiment from the Hang An Ornament stamp set  (on the Last Chance list) inked with Versamark and embossed in white.
• Cherry Cobbler embellishments from the Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-Backed Berries (expected in stock 1/6).

One day I had some time in my craft room but was not feeling crafty so I decided to cut out the birds from the DSP.  I am so glad I did this, having all these birds ready to use makes it so easy to create with them.  

• Inside I added another Shaded Spruce sprig.
• A sentiment inked in Cherry Cobbler too.

Thank you for stopping by and wish me luck in getting all. my cards finished and written.  As I say ever year, I really need to get started earlier on my Christmas cards.  Maybe 2025 will be that year!

It is Thursday which means it is time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge.  This week it is a sketch challenge.

This sketch is meant to be a gate fold card.  Which means it opens in the front like a gate.

• Pool Party CS card base 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" scored at 2-1/8" and 6-3/8".
• Sentimental Christmas DSP  2" x 5-3/8" (cut 2).  
• Pecan Pie CS cut with a Deckled Circle die (this is on the Last Chance list and listed as low inventory).
• Basic White CS cut with the Spotlight on Nature die.
• Pool Party Ink blended on Basic White circle using a Blending Brush.
• Sentiment from the Peaceful Season stamp set  (on the Last Chance list) inked in Pecan Pie ink.
• Nests of Winter DSP birds die cut using the WinterlyTree Tops dies.
• Pecan Pie CS circle snowflake from the One of A Kind stamp set inked in Versamark and heat embossed with white embossing powder.
• Rhinestone placed in the center of the snowflake.
• The embossed snowflake acts as a latch to keep the card closed.  

• Basic White CS 4" x 5-1/4".
• Sentiment from the One of A Kind stamp set in Pecan Pie ink.
• Strips of DSP from the Sentimental Christmas DSP.
• Basic White snowflake cut using the One of A Kind dies (on the Last Chance list priced at $11.70 and due back in stock the week of 12/7 &).

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the design team created with this sketch.