Nutz about Stamping

Unleash your inner child and have fun with this new stamp set

If you love playful stamp sets, then do not miss the brand new Little Monkey bundle - it comes with the Little Monkey Builder punch! 

The phrases in this bundle are super cute: "Just swinging by to say hi"; "I'm bananas about you"; and "Little Monkey". The punch matches 1 of the monkey stamps and the banana stamp. How fun! 

I also want to introduce the Fresh as a Daisy designer series paper: 

Pair the Little Monkey bundle with one of the Fresh as a Daisy paper designs and you can make this card. Tip: click on the bundle or paper photo to link over to my online store. 

Here's how to make it at home. 

Supplies

Stamps: Little Monkey (Bundle 161379}

Cardstock/DSP:

Garden Green 102584; Basic White 159276; Fresh as a Daisy DSP 161289

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black 132708; Garden Green 147089; Lemon Lolly 161666

Blends:

Granny Apple Green 154885; Pebbled Path 161658; Crumb Cake 154882; Pecan Pie 161674; Daffodil Delight 154883; Lemon Lolly 161673

Misc: Blending Brushes 153611; Adhesive Backed Solid Gems 161300; Stampin’ Seal 152813; Multipurpose Glue 110755; Dimensionals 104430; Paper Snips 103579; Paper Trimmer 152392; Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine 149653; Take Your Pick Tool 144107; Deckled Rectangles Dies 159173

 

Instructions

1. Cut Garden Green card base 5 ½” x 8 ½”, score at 4 ¼”. Cut Basic White panel 4” x 5 ¼”. Cut Garden green panel 2 ¾” x 4 1/8”. Cut DSP 3 ¾” x 5”.
2. Use deckled rectangle die to cut center from previously cut Basic White panel. This is a paper saver as you won’t see the hole in the cardstock once it is covered by the DSP.
3. Adhere Basic White panel (with hole) to Garden Green cardbase. Adhere DSP to Basic White panel (this covers the hole).
4. Stamp branch in Memento Tuxedo Black and color with Pebbled Path and Granny Apple Green Blends. Stamp greeting in Garden Green.
5. Use blending brush to lightly add Lemon Lolly ink to area of card where monkey will be adhered. Adhere to Garden Green Panel. Adhere to card with Dimensionals.
6. Stamp monkey and banana in Memento Tuxedo Black on scrap of Basic White cardstock. Color with Crumb Cake, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, and Lemon Lolly Blends. Cut out with Paper Snips and adhere to card with Dimensionals.
7. Embellish with Adhesive Backed Solid Gems.

Which set will help you create elegant paper crafts that anyone will love? This one!

Send celebratory messages, invitations, greetings, apologies, and so much more with the Classic Letters stamp set!

 

 

This classic and sophisticated stamp set has every letter of the English alphabet, plus additional alphabet characters so you can also create words in French, German, Dutch, and Spanish. This set also comes with greenery flourishes that can be added to any of the letters or numbers. Keep your greetings clean and polished, or dress them up by making the greenery the center of your craft! No matter what the big celebration is, or if you just want to let someone know you’re thinking of them, this set will help you create an elegant paper craft that anyone will love!

Here are 3 project ideas: 

 

 

Stamp Set:  Classic Letters (161267)

Cardstock:  Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes (159232); Thick Basic White cardstock (159229)

Designer Series Paper (DSP):  Naturally Gilded 12" x 12" (161639, ONLINE EXCLUSIVES)

Stamp Pads:  VersaMark (102283)

Other:  Metallics Stampin' Emboss Powders (155555); Silver 3/8" Metallic Edge Cotton Ribbon (159193); Something Fancy Dies (160424); Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Heat Tool (129053)

Measurements:

• Naturally Gilded DSP:  2" x 5"
• Ribbon:  16"
• Thick Basic White:  scrap for the letter

Instructions:

1. Choose the letter for the monogram ~ yours or a friend’s.  A set of note cards makes a great gift!
2. Stamp the letter using Versamark, add Silver Embossing Powder & emboss on a scrap of thick basic white cardstock.
3. Cut the letter out with the six-sided die.
4. Adhere the DSP to the notecard using the Multipurpose Glue.
5. Tie the ribbon around the front of the card and tie in a knot.
6. Add the monogram letter using Dimensionals.

Note:  This DSP comes in three colors ~ gold, silver, and copper ~ and, so does our Metallics Embossing Powders!  Make one in every color!

Are You Ready to Show Off Your Artistic Talent? Join Our Card Sketch Challenge

Yes, it's another Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge - this week with a tag feature - yummy! 

I am happy to see tags 0n the challenge because I don't use my Tailor Made Tags dies often enough and I am delighted that they are NOT retiring. 

And as I was thinking about this week's challenge I decided to layer my tag feature, using the Hues of Happiness paper (retiring): 

along with some leftover Vellum Layering Designs: 

 

My first try at this sketch was too plain looking for my design taste so I decided to use the Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder on the card base and strip - love how it looks! 

Put these products all together (along with the Hello Irresistible stamp set phrase) and this is what you can make!

 

I am very happy with how it turned out. And now it's your turn! Try this week's challenge and see what you can create. If you want to see what the other design crew members made using this week's sketch, click here. 

 

These delicate flowers will help you to create a simple, elegant look

Are you looking to say it all with flowers that last? Say it all and more with the Framed Florets stamp set. These delicate flowers can be used alone for a simple, elegant look. Or put them together in a variety of ways for a fancy floral bouquet—it’s up to you! And the best part? The open, line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique! Pick your favorite florals, then add one of six heartfelt sentiments for a handcrafted card that says it all! 

Spring is finally in the air and what comes to mind? Bright colors and flowers! Today's project is a triple fun fold using my Framed Florets stamp set and In Color Designer series paper. Once you learn this fun fold technique the possibilities are endless!

Here's my card closed:

And open:

Here's what you need to make this card at home. Be sure to watch my video below for step-by-step instructions.

Supplies

Stamp set: Framed Florets (161815)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions: 

        Tahitian Tide: 11” x 5-1/2” (score at: 3/16", 4" and 6 3/4"); 11" x 1"; 3" square
        In Color Designer Paper: 4” x 5-1/4”, 5-1/4” x 2-1/2”;  5-1/4” x 1
        Basic White: 5-1/4” x 2 1/2”; 
        Parakeet Party: 3 1/4" square

Stampin' Blends: Daffodil Delight (dark); Tahitian Tide (light and dark); Parakeet Party (light and dark)

Misc: 2022-24 In Color Designer Series Paper (159253); Paper Trimmer (for scoring); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Brushed Brass Butterflies (1568136), Heart Pearls (159190)

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

Do you want to bring the delicate beauty of the desert to your crafting?

Today I am excited to show you another fun fold idea, one that is perfect for using up leftover strips of designer paper. I am going to use my Desert Details bundle and some left over Delicate Desert paper. This is a fun one, and super easy too!

 

Now you can bring the delicate beauty of the desert to your crafting with this lovely bundle. The artwork is reminiscent of the American Southwest but will look beautiful on any project that calls for flowers, patterns, or warm thoughts. Stamp, then die cut labels, borders, accents, and more!

Let the warmth of the desert sun permeate your crafting with desert flowers, pottery patterns, and cheerful sentiments! The Desert Details Stamp Set has four sentiments perfect for brightening anyone’s day; no occasion needed. Add even more beauty with a desert flower or two with the matching dies. Don’t forget to use the long images! They’re great as borders or frames, or you can stamp multiples to create a longer image or background.

The soft patterns in the Delicate Desert paper have a Southwestern feel with warm greens, yellows, reds, and oranges in boho-style designs. One sheet even has an abstract desert sunset. Stamp on the paper, use them as backgrounds, or cut them into smaller pieces for accents. 

SAD NEWS: Both the bundle and the paper are retiring at the end of April - don't wait and miss out on this fab combo! Order it now before it is gone for good. (click on the product photos above to head straight to my online store)

To make my fun fold I used up a strip of the abstract desert sunset sheet. The rest was super easy to put together. Here's my card! 

After my video below ended, I decided on an additional die-cut element inside my fun fold card:

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

Supplies

Stamp set: Desert Details (bundle 160532)

Ink: Flirty Flamingo

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Basic Black: 5 1/2" x 4"; 6" x 5" (score at 2 1/4")
        Basic White: 3 1/4" square; 3" square; 2 3/4" square
        Delicate Desert: 4 7/8" x 2 1/8"
        Pale Papaya: 3 1/4" square; 5 1/4" x 4"; 3 3/4" x 4 3/4"; 1" x 4 3/4" (optional element inside) 

Misc: Layering Circles dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals; Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots (156506); Delicate Desert Designer Series Paper (160521); Tear & Tape Adhesive

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

Here's the perfect fun fold to brighten someone's day

Today I want to show you another fun fold idea - this card features a unique design twist on the popular easel card. I will be using my Desert Details bundle and Delicate Desert designer series paper. Shall we get started?

Add the warmth of the desert sun to you cards using the desert flowers, pottery patterns, and cheerful sentiments in the stamp set. It has four fun sentiments perfect for brightening anyone’s day; no occasion needed. Add even more beauty with a desert flower or two. The long images are great as borders or frames, or you can stamp multiples to create a longer image or background. 

 

Although the background layer could be plain and then decorated, I decided to go for something different and use my Delicate Desert paper: 

 

The soft patterns have a Southwestern feel with warm greens, yellows, reds, and oranges in boho-style designs. One sheet even has an abstract desert sunset. Stamp on the paper, use them as backgrounds, or cut them into smaller pieces for accents. 

Here's my card - top view and side view! Don't miss my video tutorial underneath the supplies list - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

 

Stamp sets:  Desert Details (bundle 160532)

Ink: Petal Pink; Calypso Coral

Paper and cutting dimensions:

        Delicate Desert: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″

        Basic White: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″; 2 3/4" square; 2 3/4" x 2"

        Calypso Coral: 3″ x 4 1/2″ scored at 2″ and 4″; scrap piece at least 4" long and 1" wide
        Petal Pink: (2) scrap pieces at least 4" long and 1" wide

      

Misc: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stampin' Dimensionals; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Simply Scored; Brushed Metallic Dots (156506); Something Fancy Dies (160424) 

 

Here's my video: enjoy! 

This brand new collection is perfect for helping you welcome back spring

The sun is out again (finally), the days are still cool BUT the flowers are starting to come out. So it's time for a very appropriate card challenge! 

 

Spring is my favorite season of the year - to me it means renews, growth, warmth and beauty - all of which I enjoy so much.

When I thought about this challenge, I decided to use a brand new Collection that you can order as of today! It's called: Hello, Irresistible! 

If you love florals stamps AND if you love heat embossing, then this is the collection for you! It is also perfect for pastels and softer colors on your projects - very Spring-like indeed.

Here's my card idea, using all of the products in this collection: 

Now it's your turn. What Spring cards can you create using the supplies you have on hand? Come back tomorrow to see the rest of my announcement - and a PDF of even MORE products that are available beginning this month! 

Tip: if you want to see what the other Crew Members created for this week's challenge, click here to head over to the Paper Craft Crew site. 

This stamp set is just perfect for new and fun-loving crafters!

I have SUCH a fun project to share with you today, using the awesome Love Cats stamp set: 

 

Create “paw-sitively” irresistible Valentine’s Day cards with the Love Cats set. These “fur-tastic” felines are the “purr-fect” way to make quick card multiples. Just choose one of the three adorable kitten designs and pair it with a charming sentiment. Add a little color to those hearts with your favorite coloring tool or keep it simple with some fun ink colors. You’ll be making Valentine’s Day cards, tags, and more with this “claw-some” stamp set.

Although Love Cats is perfect for Valentine's Day, don't be limited in thinking that it is a one-use only stamp set. Having said that, with Valentine's Day just around the corner, I had to make a playful card idea to share with you: 

Here's how to make this cute card at home: 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Love Cats (160410)
• Card Stock – Basic White (159276); Basic Black (121045); Fresh Freesia (155613)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Misc. – Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Warm Welcome Dies (160703); Around The Bend Dies (160649); Dandy Designs (160836); Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends (155518)

Measurements:  

• Basic White:             8 ½” x 5 ½”                2” x 1 ¼”       
• Basic Black:             ½” x 5 ½”;                  2 ¼” x ¼”
• Dandy Design:        5 ¼” x 2 ¼”

Instructions:

1. Fold Basic White card stock in half and score to create card base.
2. Using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, stamp cat image near top of Whisper White layer. Color Heart using Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blend.
3. Adhere longer Basic Black strip to back of Dandy Designs layer and then adhere layer to card base.
4. Die-cut Fresh Freesia hearts using Warm Welcome and Around The Bend Dies. Adhere smaller hearts to card front.
5. Ink phrase using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and die-cut using Warm Welcome Die.
6. Adhere Basic Black strip to back of phrase and then adhere phrase to card front.
7. Attach large heart to card front, overlapping phrase, using Stampin’ Dimensional.

See how to create interesting visual details on your cards

It’s all hearts and flowers with the Country Bouquet bundle. The set includes conventional hearts, of course, but also features flowers that come together in the shape of a heart. You can instantly add a unique spin to projects celebrating love and valentines. (Also available in French and German)

Today's card shows you how to create some interesting details on your cards to add visual interest. These details are very simple to create but pack a lovely 'wow' factor, don't you agree? 

Here's how to make this card at home.

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Country Bouquet (Photopolymer, 160377)
• Card Stock – Thick Basic White (159229); Basic White (159276); Sweet Sorbet (159268); Balmy Blue (146982); Mint Macaron (138337)
• Ink – VersaMark (102283)
• Misc – Country Gingham 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper (DSP)(160388); Country Floral Lane 12” x 12” DSP (160375); Stylish Shapes Dies (159183); Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder (160580); Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins (160387); Basics Stampin’ Emboss Powder (155554); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:

• Thick Basic White CS: 4-1/4” x 11””, scored at 3-1/2”, 9”
• Sweet Sorbet CS: 2-1/2” x 4-1/8”, 3-3/8” x 4-1/8”, 1” x 3”
• Balmy Blue Gingham DSP: 2” x 3-3/4”
• Mint Macaron Gingham DSP: 3” x 3-3/4”
• Basic White CS: 3-1/4” x 3-1/4”
• Balmy Blue CS: 2-1/4” x 2-1/4”
• Mint Macaron CS: 1-3/4” x 1-3/4”
• Country Floral DSP: fussy cut small heart

 

Instructions:

1. Die cut Mint Macaron CS with 2^nd from smallest Stylish Shapes square die.
2. Die cut Balmy Blue CS with 3rd from smallest Stylish Shapes square die.
3. Die cut Basic White CS with largest Stylish Shapes square die then emboss with Cane Weave 3D EF.
4. Adhere Gingham DSP to Sweet Sorbet CS then adhere to card front panels.
5. Adhere die cut square layers then add to top panel of card front.
6. Add DSP heart with Stampin’ Dimensional as shown.
7. Stamp sentiment on Sweet Sorbet CS with VersaMark then heat emboss with White Emboss Powder.  Die cut with Stylish Shapes banner then add to card front.
8. Finish with Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins.

Here's the perfect challenge to help you take a new look at your crafting collection

Today's Paper Craft Crew challenge helps you take new inspiration with the crafting supplies you own. 

 

Although it might see to have a Valentine focus, think beyond that! It could be close friendship, wedding, anniversary, birthday - the sky's the limit. 

I decided to create a challenge card using a bundle that is not known for this kind of theme. Introducing Desert Details: 

This bundle spoke to me when I first saw it in the Mini Catalog. I lived in New Mexico for several years (a long time ago) and learned to love the beauty that the desert has to offer. 

And the corresponding Delicate Desert paper is just as yummy! 

To me, the obvious doesn't always have to be the obvious. What about a southwest 'love' card? The phrase that I chose could easily say 'love' but the paper and embellishments don't necessarily have to as well. 

I had such fun with the layout as well - why not grab this bundle at my online store and try this idea too? 

Tip: if you want to see how I made this card, check out my Instagram Reels! 

And now it is your turn: see what you can create using this week's 'Love' challenge - think outside that obvious box and see what you can design. 

If you want to see what the other crew members created for today's challenge, click here to link over to the Paper Craft Crew website. 

Introducing a playful new love themed stamp set: Love Cats!

I am back with another Paper Craft Crew card sketch challenge - featuring love, Valentines, wedding, friendship and more!

 

I knew right away which stamp set I wanted to use for this week's challenge. Introducing Love Cats! 

 

Now even if you are a dog person I am pretty sure you will still admit how cute this stamp set is for those of us who also love cats. I also love how versatile this set is - perfect for many different occasions. 

I don't have any large heart stamps or heart dies so thought it would be fun to creating something different for my main 'heart' feature. I added some layers, mixed pink and red for my colors and then die-cut the cat image and layered it as well.

I hand cut the phrase banner, added 2 heart pearls (yummy!!!) and my card was done in a flash. Tip: watch my Instagram Reels as I videoed my card as I made it and will post my video next week. 

 

And, yes, now it is your turn! What can you create using this week's card sketch? I am pretty sure that most of the crew members are back from Christmas holidays so why not pop over to the Paper Craft Crew website to see what we all created. You are welcome to add your card idea too! 

Country Floral Lane – this beautiful bundle is not just for Valentine’s Day

The Country Floral Lane Suite is featured in the new January – April Mini-Catalog - and I can guarantee that it will be a popular bundle too!

This suite is unusual in that it has two packs of Designer Series Paper. One features hearts, flowers, and bikes as well as beautiful generic patterned papers. The other pack is a 6” x 6” pack of pretty ginghams. There is also a combo pack of red and burlap ribbon and some pastel backed sequins.

The bundle in the suite features a photopolymer stamp set and a coordinating punch. The punch not only matches some of the images in the stamp set, but also punches out images from one of the Designer Series Papers.

This pretty suite is perfect for creating cards and treat holders for Valentine’s Day, but that is not the only occasion that these pretty papers and coordinating products can be used.   

Friendship Card

This hinge card uses papers from both packs of papers, as well as using the punch with the Designer Series Paper to create the floral image on the front stitched circle. Both ribbons have been used in the card and two different sentiments from the stamp set. One of the sentiments is on the front of the card in a stitched banner and the other stitched banner and sentiment is on the inner flap.

A few hearts have been punched from some gingham paper to add decoration around the inside banner

This card would be great as a thank you if a friend had been really supportive, or even as a Birthday card for a friend.

Congratulations Card

This congratulations card is created with the two-step stamping heart image from the Country Bouquet stamp set. This Sweet Sorbet and Parakeet Party image has been teamed with some of the Gingham paper. The congratulations sentiment comes from the new “Something Fancy” sentiment stamp set.

This would be a great card for an engagement or wedding.

Birthday Card

This birthday card again uses the two-step stamping heart, but this time with Fresh Freesia and Parakeet Party ink. The heart has been fussy cut and added to a piece of Basic White card on top of a thin strip of Parakeet Party cardstock and two sets of leaves which were punched from Parakeet Party card stock. Some small hearts have been stamped around the flower in Fresh Freesia ink.

The Happy Birthday sentiment is also taken from the “Something Fancy” stamp set.

The Fresh Freesia card base has a Parakeet Party mat on the top. The Basic White card is added to the card base on an angle and faux stitching added around the edge with a Parakeet Party Stampin’ Write marker. A bow of Parakeet Party metallic ribbon is the finishing touch on this pretty Birthday Card, which is perfect for a friend or loved one.

This pretty suite of products is so versatile and will be a useful addition to everyone’s craft room - don't you agree? 

Let's have fun with the shape possibilities for this week's challenge

This week's card sketch challenge has so many possibilities! When I saw it I immediately thought: nope, not squares for me!

I recently got the Framet Florets stamp set and decided to use flowers instead of squares, and to stamp directly on the layer instead of die-cutting each one to pop it up (although that would be pretty). 

The Framed Florets bundle is an early release from the next Mini Catalog and it is gorgeous! If you love to color then this is the bundle for you! 

These delicate flowers can be used alone for a simple, elegant look. Or put them together in a variety of ways for a fancy floral bouquet—it’s up to you! And the best part? The open, line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique! Pick your favorite florals, then add one of six heartfelt sentiments for a handcrafted card that says it all!

And that's exactly what I did for my challenge card. I chose the designer series paper and let those colors guide me for coloring the flowers with my Stampin' Blends: 

You know the drill: it's your turn to try our card sketch challenge and see what you can come up with. If you want to see what the other design crew members created this week, click here. It's always fun to see our different takes on the same sketch challenge. 

Are you looking to say it all with beautiful flowers that last?

Say it all and more with the BRAND NEW Framed Florets stamp set. These delicate flowers can be used alone for a simple, elegant look. Or put them together in a variety of ways for a fancy floral bouquet—it’s up to you! And the best part? The open, line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique! Pick your favorite florals, then add one of six heartfelt sentiments for a handcrafted card that says it all!

Add an unexpected touch to your next handcrafted card with these Framed Florets dies. Use them to quickly and easily die-cut a detailed frame and floral embellishments that are perfectly suited for all kinds of sentiments and greetings. The framed dies create detailed edges on both the outer frame and the inside oval, so none of your valuable paper goes to waste!

Tip: click on the photo above to order this bundle now! 

Here's a pretty card idea featuring this new bundle. Simple but beautiful, right?

Supplies:

• Stamps: Framed Florets (161815) bundle and save 10% (162407)
• Card Stock: Thick Basic White (159229); Evening Evergreen (155574); Soft Succulent (155776); Fitting Florets 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper [DSP] (161814)
• Stamp Pads: Soft Succulent (155778)
• Misc: Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (161822); Tailor Made Tag Dies (155563); Baker’s Twine Essential Pack (155475); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Measurements:

• Basic White: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”
• Evening Evergreen: 1-1/2” x 3”
• Soft Succulent: 1-1/2” x 3”
• Fitting Florets DSP: Evening Evergreen Gingham 1-1/2” x 3”; die cut floral image and a couple fussy cut leaves
• White Twine: 16”

Instructions:

1. Die cut the Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent card stock and the gingham DSP using the 2^nd smallest tag from the Tailor Made Tag dies.
2. Stamp the leaf stamp from the Framed Florets stamp set using soft succulent ink onto the lower left corner of the card front. Stamp it 2 or 3 times so that you can see it peeking out from behind your floral image.
3. Add the die cut tags to the card front.
4. Add the twine to the back of the floral image and add that to the card front using dimensionals.
5. Tuck in a couple fussy cut leaves to fill it out a little.
6. Add three of the gold swirls.

How cute is this set? It's definitely in my top ten of 2022.

l mean how can someone NOT like this super cute Hippest Hippo stamp set and matching Hippo dies? I am so sad that these products will retire on 31 August - that's only 8 days from today! (panic)

 

Tip: click on the stamp set photo to earn it for FREE (with a $50+ product order) at my online store!

Your papercrafts are sure to be right "on point" when you use this set. These playful little cuties practically guarantee smiles all around! Stamp them individually or group them together to make your own bundle of happy, happy hippos! Add one of four fun sentiments, then customize them any way you like: color them using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique, add some embossing powder to add dimension to the ballerina’s tutu, and so much more—you simply can’t go wrong with a cute and hip hippo! Also available in French.

Tip: click on the dies photo above to earn it for FREE (with a $50+ product order) at my online store!

Create all kinds of fun scenes with the die cuts you make using these Hippo Dies. The hippos in the stamp set are ready to have fun! You can show them dancing, snorkeling, boating, playing in the water, dancing in the rain while holding an umbrella, and more—there are simply too many options to name them all! Die cut the pieces then color any way you like for hip little hippos having a frolicking good time on your cards and papercrafts.

We need to play with these products as much as possible. So I have a fun idea for you to try. Pair the hippos with your favorite designer paper patterns - each time your card will look so different. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Hippest Hippos * (159921)
• Card Stock – Crushed Curry (131199); Fresh Freesia (155613); Basic White (159276); Melon Mambo (15320); Pool Party (122924)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Misc. – Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper (158822); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends (154904); Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (154883); Stitched Rectangles Dies (151820); All That Dies (159078), Melon Mambo Stampin’ Blends (153112); Pool Party Stampin’ Blends (154894); Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (154885); Hippo Dies * (159928)

*Free with a $50 order

Measurements:  

• Crushed Curry: 8 ½” x 5 ½”; scraps
• Hues of Happiness: 4” x 5 ¼”
• Fresh Freesia: (3) 3” x 1 ¾”; scraps
• Basic White: (3) 2 ¼” x 1 ½”; 2” x ¾”
• Melon Mambo: scraps

Instructions:

1. Fold Crushed Curry cardstock in half and crease to create card base. Adhere Hues of Happiness layer using Multi-purpose Liquid Glue.
2. Die-cut 3 Fresh Freesia Stitched Rectangles and adhere to card front.
3. Die-cut Crushed Curry, Pool Party and Melon Mambo Flowers.
4. Ink Hippo image using Tuxedo Black ink and stamp onto Whisper White. Color using Stampin’ Blends. Die-cut. Attach to Fresh Freesia rectangles using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Adhere Crushed Curry, Pool Party and Melon Mambo flowers to card front.
6. Ink phrase using Tuxedo Black ink and stamp onto Whisper White. Die-cut using Banner die from All That dies pack. Attach to card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Celebrate the friends that always make you smile with this playful set

If you are a fan of quirky, playful images, then you are going to love today's fun fold card, using the Glad We're Friends set. 

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This set includes five fun and quirky sentiments that pair perfectly with an animal friend or two. Tap into your pun potential by stamping a cute little corgi with a fan and the message, “I’m blown away by you!” like you see below. The simple line-art images are perfect for adding pops of color customized for each project. Let a loved one know that today is “guinea” be a great day with a guinea pig or two. Keep your crafts lighthearted and fun with so many unique combinations to brighten anyone’s day.

Here's one playful idea - guaranteed to bring a smile:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Glad We’re Friends (158787)
• Card Stock (CS) – Evening Evergreen (155574); Basic White (159276)
• Ink Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
• Misc. – Lovely Linen Designer Series Paper (DSP) (158644); Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Marker Combo Pack (154904); Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends Marker Combo Pack (155521); Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Marker Combo Pack (154893); Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Marker Combo Pack (154884); Stylish Shapes Dies (159183); White ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (151326); 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds (159185); Foam Adhesive Sheets (152815); Stampin’ Seal+ (149699); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579); Take Your Pick (144107)

Measurements:  

• Evening Evergreen CS: 4-1/4” x 8 1/2”, scored at 4-1/4”; 3” x 3”; 2-1/8” x 2-1/8”
• Basic White CS:             4” x 4”, plus scraps for die cutting
• DSP:                                     4” x 4”            

Instructions:

1. Burnish the fold in the card base using a Bone Folder.
2. Glue the 4” x 4” Basic White CS onto the inside of the card base.
3. Lay a 6” piece of ribbon across the DSP layer, wrap the ends to the back, and adhere using Stampin’ Seal+.
4. Tie a second piece of ribbon around the first one, near the left edge, and tie in a bow.
5. Glue the DSP layer onto the front of the card base.
6. Stamp the dog in Memento ink onto a scrap of Basic White CS, then die cut.
7. Stamp the sentiment in Memento ink onto a scrap of Basic White CS, then die cut.
8. Glue the die cut dog image onto the 3” x 3” Evening Evergreen CS.
9. Glue the die cut sentiment onto the 2-1/8” x 2-1/8” Evening Evergreen CS.
10. Close the card and line up the 3” x 3” Evening Evergreen CS at the top, centering it side to side, and extending past the top 1-1/4” (to make it 5-1/2” tall overall.)
11. Adhere it using a piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size – be sure to put adhesive only on the part that overlaps.
12. Adhere the sentiment over the ribbon using a piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size.
13. Apply three Opal Rounds, in Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen, onto the stamped layers using a Take Your Pick tool.