Nutz about Stamping

Here's how to enjoy your products all month long

There are so many ways to use your Stampin' Up! products beyond cards. There's scrapbook pages, boxes, bags, treat holders and.....

bullet journal pages! 

Here's how to create this gorgeous monthly layout, using the Enduring Beauty bundle. 

• first: stamp the image using your Memento Tuxedo Black ink on to Basic White. The black color won't run when you color it which is why you need to use this ink pad. 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• second: color your image using your favorite Stampin' Blends colors: 
  
  
  
  
  
• third: die-cut the flower image
  
  
  
  
  
• fourth: die-cut some buds using cardstock that matches one of the Stampin' Blends colors your chose: 
  
  
  
  Finally: die-cut some leaves: 
  
  
  
  Tip: create your monthly bullet page layout first - making sure you have room for this large flower. Or adjust by using only some of the smaller pieces in this beautiful bundle. And use the smaller pieces for your weekly layouts during the month so you can enjoy what you have created all  month long!
  
  
  

How to make a beautiful fun fold card perfect for many occasions

Hi fellow crafters. It’s unfortunate but today I need to make a sympathy card for a very good friend. I want her to know how sad I am for her and that she is always in my thoughts. So I am going to show you how to create a beautiful fun fold card idea - and you can change the phrase to birthday or friendship or any other happier occasion.

I am going to be using several products in the Perennial Lavender suite collection. The best reason to purchase an entire collection is that all the thinking is done for you! All you have to do is use the products to create beautiful cards, scrapbook pages and other paper crafts. 

Add the beauty of wild lavender to your paper crafting projects with the Painted Lavender Stamp Set. Stamp a simple bunch of lavender as a focal point, or repeat the floral images to create a wildflower field as a background. The greenery bunch is designed to work with the flower tops in an organic way, without requiring precise placement. Plus, the clear stamps make it easy to quickly align the images when stamping the flowers and greenery in two different colors.

 

And the Perennial Lavender paper - oh my! The hand-painted designs were inspired by fields of wild lavender and the wildflowers that grow right alongside it.

Combine some of the products in this collection to create beautiful fun fold cards like this one: 

And here's how I designed the inside of my card: 

Here's what you need to make this card at home. And don't miss my video tutorial below!

Supplies

Stamp sets: Painted Lavender (bundle: 162597); Softly Sophisticated* (162940)

Ink: Shaded Spruce; Highland Heather; Gorgeous Grape

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Highland Heather: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (score at 3" and 7 1/4")
        Basic White: 5 1/4" x 2 3/4"; (2) 3" x 1 3/4"; (3) 1 1/4" x 3"; 2 1/2" x 1 3/4"; 5" x 3 3/4" (inside card)
        Shaded Spruce: 5 1/4" x 4" (inside card) 
        Perennial Lavender: 1" x 5 1/4"; 2 3/4" x 1 1/2" 

Misc: Perennial Postage Dies (162607); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video tutorial - don't miss my bonus tips and design ideas!

 

This is the perfect way to celebrate spring this year...

With a fun crafting kit! 

FEBRUARY: Sweet Springtime Kit

 

 

Celebrate Easter and Spring with adorable cards and treat boxes!

Kit Details:

• Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs
• Projects include printed cards, coordinating envelopes, and gift boxes
• Precut paper pieces, baker’s twine, and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green,Berry Burst, Early Espresso (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake

Subscribe Here: 11 January–10 February 2024

Here's some fun ways to share this kit:

1. Make it yourself
2. Have your crafty friends subscribe and once a month host a girl's night/afternoon in to put your kits together
3. Get a subscription and each month take your kit to a senior's home and invite 9 seniors to create a card (one of my customers does this and the seniors LOVE this!)
4. Put the kit together with your children or grandchildren
5. Give each kit as a gift for a novice or new stamper. 

What are some other ways to share kit crafting love? Leave me a comment so I can add to my list. 

Here's an interesting take on this challenge

This week's Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge was a challenge for me indeed:

I don't own a single Valentine's themed stamp set! Not that there isn't a super cute set in our new Mini catalog - it's just that I don't own it. 

So I had to really think on this week's challenge - giving up didn't even cross my mind. I realized that 'Love' is not only for weddings but of course could also be used for Valentines. And then I spotted this: 

The Thoughtful Moments embossing folder and matching dies has a 'love you' phrase which would be perfect. And the rest fell into place thanks to the Flight & Airy paper pack. 

Here's my card: 

Super easy and super cute! I love the bird themed paper, especially since it is free with a $50 (€60) order until 29 February. What's not to love! (pun intended)

Now it's your turn: have a look at your crafting supplies and see what you can come up with this week. It's fun to look at your supplies in a new way so don't be afraid to try that too. 

Is there life outside of stamping? You bet there is!

I am sure that you clearly know how much I LOVE to stamp and that I also love to share ideas with you each week. I realized today that I rarely share any other parts of my life, so once in a while I am going to do just that - give you a peek into my life outside of stamping. 

One of my huge passions is travel. I travel a lot for work, mostly in Europe and Asis, and so I have developed a passion for seeing as many cities as I can. I love a long weekend city trip, the perfect way to get away, see the sights and then head back home again. Each time I am on a trip I certainly get a workout too - usually around 18,000 steps a day according to my Apple watch. 

Last year I was in Ljubljana and spotted a cute novelty shop. As I browsed through I spotted a travel journal and so I bought it to note the trips I could remember taking and to give myself ideas of where to travel to next. 

Last week it was time for another city trip so I headed over to Milan for 4 days. Have you been there yet? if not, here's some of the photos I took just so that I can tempt you:

The Duomo. I am not much of a church person on city trips but wow this was one of the most amazing I have ever seen. It is HUGE. 

We got to walk on the ROOF of the Duomo. Amazing views of the structure and beyond. 

The walls in the entire store were filled just like this one - a photographers dream I am sure! 

This store had sooooo many types of pasta- fresh and dried! These bags caught my eye because they are so colorful and enticing. 

Yes it is true that Milan is a fashion forward city. The store displays always made me stop and admire. But the prices inside? Yikes! 

What is your favorite thing to do when you are not stamping? Leave me a comment and let me know! 

See how simple cards can also be beautiful

Hi fellow crafters. Today I am going to use not one of your FREE choices for Sale-a-bration to create a very simple but beautiful card idea. I want to show you that pretty does not have to be complicated.

My Sale-a-Bration product is the Detailed Dogwood stamp set #162593: 

You can stamp the dogwood flowers and branches, then add additional elements to create a collage feel on your cards: a dragonfly, dotted border, ticket, or small flower. Pair these images with any of your favorite stamp sentiments to customize the message for any occasion. I really like the 'aged' vibe that I get from this set.

I paired the Detailed Dogwood set with 2 new Mini Catalog products: the Nature's Sweetness Designer Series paper: 

And the Perennial Postage Dies:

As I already said, I want to show you that pretty cards do not have to be complicated. Here's my card and video tutorial (below): 

Aren't the Cork Rounds super cute? They feel like cork too - which is a fun texture and feel to add to your cards. Be sure to watch all the way through my video for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

2 new catalogs are here for your crafting pleasure

 Two new catalogs have launched this month and so grab some tissues (to stop the drooling) and see what catches your eye! 

1. January - April Mini Catalog! (click on cover to download!)

• 83 pages of deliciousness
• 4 ribbons/packs
• 5 punches
• 1 new Masks set
• 9 accents and embellishments
• 8 packs of Designer Series Paper
• 3 embossing folders
• 42 stamp sets
• 24 packs of dies
• 1 memories & more pack - with envelopes!
• square pillow boxes
• 73 pages of project ideas

2 . Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog!  (products available 4 January - 29 February) (click on cover to download!)

• 19 pages of temptation!
• 5 stamp sets
• 1 bundle
• 1 pack of dies
• 4 packs of Designer Series Paper
  
  NOTE: Choose a FREE Sale-a-Bration product from this mini with every $50 or $100 you spend (before shipping and tax

Want to place an order? Use the shopping cart images on the right! If you have questions please email me at: [email protected].

Now, let the fun begin! 

1 pack of dies makes an amazing visual impact

Today I have a fun card idea that is a stand out due to 1 simple pack of dies! 

 The varying shapes of the Everyday Details Dies include rectangular and circular dies created to pair with a variety of sentiments and stamped images. The dies have a dainty pattern around the edge, giving you an elegant border that won’t be missed. Layer the dies for a fun card front or unique background image. 

Use these dies to create card front layers that pair perfectly with the Flight & Airy designer series paper which you can earn for FREE until 29 February with a qualifying order: 

 

Here's just one lovely card idea using these products: 

Here's how to make this card at home. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets — Layering Leaves (161277)
• Card Stock — Boho Blue (161724); Thick Basic White (159229); Basic White (159276)
• Stamp Pads — Basic Gray (149165)
• Misc.—Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper (162977); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Everyday Details Dies (162864); Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (161600); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Paper Snips (103579); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack (162759); Brushed Brass Butterflies (158136); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

• Thick Basic White: 4 1/4” x 11” scored at 5 1/2”
• Boho Blue: 4” x 5 1/4”
• Basic White: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” for die-cutting
• Flight & Airy DSP: 6” x 6” of Selected paper to fussy cut birds.
• Yellow Baker’s Twine: 16”

Instructions:

1. Score and fold Thick Basic White card base.
2. Run the Boho Blue panel through the Cut & Emboss Machine with the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder and adhere to the card base.
3. Cut two of the largest circles and one rectangle from the Everyday Details Dies. Stamp the sentiment on the rectangle and position the die cuts as shown.
4. Fussy cut two birds on a branch (of your choice) from the Flight & Airy DSP. Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhere to the die cut circles.
5. Double the Baker’s Twine and tie a bow and adhere with Mini Glue Dots.
6. Add several of the small Brushed Brass Butterflies to the card.

Do you want to have some fun crafting inspiration?

If you do, then try this week's Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge! 

I love the scallop border at the top and the unusual layout near the bottom. So I dug around in my crafting supplies and came up with some ideas to try. 

First: instead of the scallop border I decided to use my Perennial Postage Dies. I think the postage edges add a fun element to cards and so I die-cut a leftover piece of the Light & Airy designer series paper (FREE during Sale-a-bration).

 

Next I chose a die from the Notes of Nature bundle - this would be my leaf image. I created 2 instead of just 1 as the die is quite small:

Finally I decided to add a bit of fun to my card front and use the same phrase twice - each one die-cut from the Postage Dies as well. The phrase comes from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set:

Here's my card:

And now it's your turn - what will you make this week? If you try our card sketch and you post your card photo on social media, leave me a comment with the link so I can celebrate your project!

If you want to see what the other crew members created this week, click here to check out the Paper Craft Crew website. 

This free product is a paper crafter's dream

We have a fantastic offering for anyone who joins my team during Sale-A-Bration!

As a new demonstrator you can get $125 USD worth of product in your Starter Kit, PLUS our Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio* (a $60 USD) for just $99 USD 

 

GLASS MAT STUDIO

The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio is a paper crafter’s dream! The heavy-duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and grid lines for easy measuring, while the large surface space gives ample room for spreading out while paper crafting. The safety-tempered glass has a heat and scratch resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water—no chemicals needed. The reusable cloth also cleans ink off your stamps! The nonslip, heat resistant, waterproof silicone mat features four palette squares for mixing custom ink colors or for holding small ink spots in place while crafting. Each component can be used separately or you can use all three items together for a multipurpose paper crafting studio that’s both functional and elegant.

The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio includes:

GLASS MAT
* 5 mm thick
* 17" x 14" (43.2 x 35.6 cm)
* Safety-tempered
* Heat and scratch resistant
* Wipes clean with water or alcohol

SILICONE MAT
* 8-3/8" x 6" (21.3 x 15.2 cm)
* Multi-use, non-slip
* Waterproof, heat resistant
* 4 palette squares for custom-color mixing or holding Stampin’ Spots
* Product color: white

CLEANING CLOTH
* 8-1/4" x 8-1/4" (21 x 21 cm)
* Durable, reusable
* Lint free
* Cleans stamps and other surfaces with only water
* Product color: dark gray

Pretty amazing huh! This offer is only good until 29 February and only if you join my team as a new demonstrator. 

Have questions? Let me know! ([email protected]) 

Ready to give it a go? Click the link in the yellow text box above! 

Learn how to create a beautiful floral image

Hi fellow crafters. Today I am going to introduce another new bundle that can be used to create beautiful floral images on your cards. This bundle has 3 products that will knock your socks off. Want to see them?

The Enduring Beauty stamp set will help you to create cards with messages of love, friendship, and encouragement. The anemone flowers are beautifully drawn in detailed line-art style, perfect for coloring with your favorite tools and techniques. The floral grouping is large enough to use as a focal point on a card front or you can add it as a layer which is what we will be doing today. 

The Dies will  help you to make your own flower accents. Die cut a floral bouquet or individual blossoms, then add die-cut leaves to fill out the arrangement. You can also cut labels for stamped sentiments.

Each Enduring Beauty Decorative mask has detailed floral designs that add depth and color to your paper crafting projects, whether you’re making cards, gift tags, or gift packaging. Use one mask alone to add a subtle accent. Or you can layer them to create a rich floral image of your own design.

Along with this bundle I used the Flight & Airy designer series paper which you can earn for FREE:

From watercolor washes to greenery patterns and designs, this paper offers a variety of creative options to make your projects more organic, nature oriented, and airy. I am using a subtle pattern from this pack to help my floral image be the standout feature. 

Here's my card:

Here's what you need to make this card at home: 

Supplies

Stamp set: Enduring Beauty Bundle (162674)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Misty Moonlight; Lost Lagoon; Boho Blue; Night of Navy; Pretty Peacock

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic White: 4" x 5"; 3" x 1 1/4"; 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
        Pretty Peacock: 1/2" x 4 1/4" 
        

Misc: Blending Brushes (153611); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Basic Pearls Jewels (158987)
        

Here's my video - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

2 new kits added to our fantastic collection

I am excited to share that Stampin' Up! has added not 1, but 2 new kits to their Kits Collection!

Introducing - in no particular order:

1. Rock Legend Kit #163272
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Create handmade cards for all the rockstars in your life with the Rock Legend Kit! This all-occasion paper crafting kit comes with everything you need to make cards that totally rock. Get crafting with die-cut paper pieces of electric guitars, lightning bolts, stars, and other awesome designs. Make eight cards (four each of two designs) with bold colors and preprinted sentiments to celebrate birthdays and more!
   
   Kit includes:
   *Predesigned projects
   *Step-by-step instructions
   *Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
   *Printed sentiment labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
   *Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
   *Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
   *8 preprinted envelopes
   *Enough adhesive to complete projects
   *Adhesive-Backed Star Embellishments
   *A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 1-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go
   
   Product colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Real Red
   
   
2. Panda Friends Kit #163273 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Send adorable cards filled with love with the Panda Friends Kit! These irresistible pandas are perfect for celebrating love and friendship throughout the year. This kit includes cards in two different sizes to keep your crafting versatile and fresh. Use the preprinted sentiments to make quick multiples and send happy hello greetings to those you care about!
   
   Kit includes:
   *Predesigned projects
   *Step-by-step instructions
   *Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
   *Printed sentiment labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
   *Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
   *Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 cm x 14 cm), 8-1/2" x 3-1/2" (21.6 cm x 8.9 cm)
   *8 preprinted envelopes
   *Enough adhesive to complete all projects
   *Iridescent Sequin Embellishments
   *A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 1-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go.
   
   Product colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Poppy Parade
   
   

Kits make delightful gifts and are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. Click on the shopping cart on the right to order one of these kits and/or to see the other kits in the collection! 

Try this unusual card sketch to create lovely cards

This week's Paper Craft Crew card sketch is pretty cool - and a bit unusual: 

 

I decided that my card would be monochromatic - featuring only one color = Pebbled Path. I rarely use this color but when I do, I love it! 

Pebbled Path is one of the colors in the Nature's Sweetness designer series paper pack which is why I chose this color for my card base and element. 

I love this pack! The earthy colors and designs in this paper includes sketched images of plants, re-creations of pages from vintage almanacs and field journals, and basic designs for all-occasion crafting. Some designs include gold foil for added richness. To create my triangles I took a 4" square and cut it on the diagonal; you can choose whatever size square suits your design taste. 

For the feature element and phrase, I used the Notes of Nature bundle = the perfect complement to the paper! 

Did you know that if you buy the paper and the bundle you will earn a FREE Sale-a-Bration choice? Even yummier! 

Here's my card sketch creation:

Why not give this week's sketch a try? If you want to see what the other crew members created this week, click here to hop over to the Paper Craft Crew site. If you post your card on social media, leave me a link so I can cheer you on! (and see what you made)

 

You need to see this unique embossing folder!

Hi fellow crafters. If you love embossing folders then today's card is a must-see. I am going to introduce the Thoughtful Moments hybrid embossing folder. What is hybrid about? Check it out below and in my video tutorial - you will be amazed!

 

 

I chose this product for today's card to show you how easy it is to make a very pretty card idea in a very short time. 

 

I also used a pattern in the Flight & Airy designer series paper pack - so pretty right!

 

 

Product colors: Boho Blue, Bubble Bath, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Soft Sea Foam

 

Did you know that you can earn this product for FREE until 29 February? All you need to do is place an order for $50 or €60 at my online stores (link in sidebar) and choose this pack as your Sale-a-Bration choice! 

Here's my card: 

Here's what you need to make this card at home:

Supplies

Stamp set: none

Ink: none

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Fresh Freesia: 6" x 6" 
        Basic White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" 
        Pecan Pie: 1/2" x 4 1/4" 
        Boho Blue: 3 1/4" x 2 1/4" 
        Flight & Airy: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" 

Misc: Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder (162927); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Stampin' Dimensionals; Adhesive-backed Cork Rounds (162643); Scalloped Contours Dies (155560)

Here's my video tutorial - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas! 
        

Do you want to see my favorite sale-a-bration products?

I am over the moon about the new Sale-a-Bration mini catalog! (click on the photo in the sidebar to download your copy)

When I placed my first Mini Catalog order I had a few options to choose for FREE. Here are my top 3 Sale-a-Bration choices along with why - in no particular order. 

Note: normally I would link directly to my online store from the product photos below. But Stampin' Up!s system is not behaving today so if you want to place a qualifying order, please use the 'shopping cart' images in the sidebar. 

1. Flight & Airy designer series paper (free with a $50 or €60 order) 
   
   
   
   
   From watercolor washes to greenery patterns and designs, this paper offers a variety of creative options to make your projects more organic, nature oriented, and airy. Fussy cut a bird or two and add them to your projects, use the watercolor washes as card backgrounds, or make a beautiful floral masterpiece by combining the twig and flower designs.
   
   Product colors: Boho Blue, Bubble Bath, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Soft Sea Foam
   
   
   I chose this paper because I loved the patterns and right away realized that I could 'fussy cut' out the birds to use as embellishments on my cards. The paper also makes great memory/scrapbook pages elements or backgrounds. And I love the colors! And let's be honest. In the middle of winter, paper like this gives me h0pe! 
   
   
2. Detailed Dogwood stamp set (FREE with $100 or €120 order) 
   
   
   
   
   
   Stamp the dogwood flowers and branches, then add additional elements to create a collage feel on your cards: a dragonfly, dotted border, ticket, or small flower. Pair these images with any of your favorite stamp sentiments to customize the message for any occasion.
   
   Some of these images can be cut out using the coordinating Petal Park Builder Punch (item 160576, sold separately) or the Best Label Punch (item 158885, sold separately).
   
   I chose this stamp set for two reasons: I love the outdoors and all stamp sets about nature appeal to me. I love that it gives off a bit of a antique vibe. And I can see that this set will pair very well with the products I already own. 
   
   
3. Softly Sophisticated Bundle (FREE with $100 or €120 order) 
   
   
   
   Add a touch of elegance to your handmade cards with the Softly Sophisticated stamp set. The elegant florals and hand-lettered sentiments help you say thanks or thinking of you in the most beautiful way. The stem and flower images are separate, so you can stamp each part in the colors you want.
   
   The Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder adds texture and depth to card fronts and more. The all-over dotted pattern covers a complete card front and looks fabulous on vertical or horizontal cards. You can also use this folder to emboss cardstock for smaller accent pieces.
   
   I chose this bundle because I love embossing folders. Period. And the phrases in the set are very versatile and the flower images layer really easily to create very pretty, simple designs. 

Which Sale-a-Bration products caught your eye? Let me know in the comments under this post!