I have been playing with my PLAYING IN THE RAIN stamp set along with the RAIN OR SHINE designer paper.
I am super happy to tell you that the PLAYING IN THE RAIN stamp set and dies are carried over to the new Annual Catalog! However, and here'd the catch - if you want to take advantage of the 10% bundle price you will want to grab those NOW! Before the end of April. ALSO...the RAIN OR SHINE designer paper IS on the LAST CHANCE LIST. If you love this coordinating paper, grab it NOW!
You can view my previous post of PLAYING IN THE RAIN HERE
This first card was inspired by Mary Brown, I changed up the sentiment and used a past Paper Pumpkin stamp. Don't forget to utilize these great stamps as you accumulate them.
Just a heads up that the designer papers IS on the LAST CHANCE LIST, and they typically go pretty fast. Some will have a discount so those especially will go fast. Check out the LAST CHANCE LIST links below.
The LOOSE DAISIES are so sweet and add just the perfect touch. The panels are 1", 2" and 1"
I absolutely love this next card that was inspired by Tina Wardell
The little butterfly comes from EASTER BUNNY, and the "sending"
comes from EDEN'S GARDEN, you just need to mask off the word "hugs" when stamping.
The ALPHABET ALA MODE DIES are one of my favorite! the letters are stacked 3 high and colored with the Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends, dark on the top and light on the bottom.
I can't wait to use this baby shower card for a special baby shower in May
inspired by Karen Titus on Pinterest.
No instructions, I had to come up with the dimensions on my own
so not sure if I did it justice or not.
I thought the corner was a little empty so I added one of the flower pieces
that I fussy cut out from the designer paper.
For the front "hello" I used CONVERSATION BUBBLES,
and for the inside I used the FRAMED OCCASIONS again
Both Conversation Bubbles and Framed Occasions are on the LAST CHANCE LIST
Inspired by one I saw on Pinterest - no blog link, and I know that St Patrick's Day is over, but I just couldn't resist such a cute card. I will save these for next year.
Which one do you like best?
The one with the stripes or the one with the polka dots?
The sentiment comes from SIMPLY FABULOUS (on the last chance list)
I used the Brights 6x6 paper stack and the vertical rainbow is cut from
SUNSHINE & RAINBOWS (retired)
a previous SAB designer paper and the STITCHED RECTANGLES DIES
I love the "BONUS" dies the come with the PLAYING IN THE RAIN,
like the bridge and the grasses
Here I go again making a holiday card for a holiday that has passed,
but I will hold on to this one for next year. Inspired by Cindy B
DANDY DESIGNS Designer Paper from SAB, Scalloped Edge from
HAND PENNED (on the last chance list)
heart punch (retired, just use whatever heart punch or die you have on hand)
Sentiment from MEANT TO BE (retired)
The stump is three layers thick with Crumb Cake, sponged with Soft Suede
(Soft Suede color is on the last chance list)
Petal Pink Soft Polyester Ribbon (on the last chance list)
What does the fox say?
original designer: Heather Klump (no blog)
Again I used the DANDY DESIGNS Designer Paper that was free during SAB
Other product: TAILOR MADE TAGS DIES,
POOL PARTY SHEER RIBBON- (on the last chance list), WHITE TWINE, GEMS
Inspired by Chris Lang (no blog) I get a lot of inspiration from Pinterest.
This next card was inspired by one I saw on Pinterest. (no name, no blog)
I also used the RAINDROPS 3D Embossing folder and the DOUBLE OVAL PUNCH
I stamped and cut out the umbrella on Balmy Blue cardstock - the one that is attached to the fox stamp in the PLAYING IN THE RAIN stamp set, and cut it out, then I used the light Balmy Blue Stampin' Blend to make it darker. For the handle I just created one with my Sharpie Marker and hand cut it out.
One last card with PLAYING IN THE RAIN - for now, because it is carried over to the Annual Catalog
I saw a card like this on Pinterest by Karen at Stampinghabit.com, but she has no link to her exact card.
I changed it up by using the DECKLED RECTANGLES DIES, Hand creating the odd shaped hearts and printing the sentiment on my computer. I added a bunch of rhinestones (the original had some sort of bright gem). I had enough designer paper left to make 2 of these cards, and I can't wait to send them out next year
Click HERE for the list of retiring products from the Annual Catalog
Click HERE for the list of retiring products from the January to April Mini Catalog
There are some pretty deep discounts for you to grab
They are also doing a COLOR REFRESH this time
Here is a list of some of maybe your favorite colors
that will be leaving our online store.
Blushing Bride
Pear Pizzazz
Mint Macaron
Rich Razzleberry
So Saffron
Merry Merlot
Pacific Point
Mango Melody
Soft Suede
Sahara Sand
Bermuda Bay
So I would suggest to stock up on re inkers, card stock & embellishments in the retiring colors ASAP before they are gone.
2023-2025 In Colors Sneak Peek!!!
You can see how all these colors blend together so well. That was the first thing that brought me to using Stampin' Up! products. A big thanks to Rachel Tessman and Breina Burgin for sharing these wonderful images.
Here is a visual of all of the color families
I know it is not the easiest to read on my blog so I cannot wait to get a new catalog into your hands.
As always I appreciate you supporting my small business - you are what keeps me going!
Click HERE for the PDF of the January to April Mini Catalog
April Paper Pumpkin Kit
The April Paper Pumpkin looks like it is going to be a GOOD ONE!!
Check out the details and subscribe (use the link below) by April 10th.
Good things take time, but you can start creating them now with the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit! This kit includes nine cards, three each of three designs, with elegant designs and bright colors. The iridescent foil is the shining detail to bring your crafts together. You can make a card for anyone and for any occasion!
And don’t wait, because anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a FREE box organizer! This organizer fits perfectly inside your Paper Pumpkin box and is great for keeping your supplies from past kits organized, so you know right where everything is!
FIND SENTIMENTS FILLED WITH OPTIMISM AND HOPE!
The April Paper Pumpkin kit focuses on optimism and renewal. The sentiments in the kit were designed to focus on just that! The included photopolymer stamp set has four sentiments that celebrate the simple things and encourage growth and healing. It’s a great set to have on hand that can be used for multiple occasions.
DISCOVER BRIGHT BLOSSOMS!
The All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit has a unique theme that focuses on beautiful cherry blossoms! Cherry blossoms represent positivity, renewal, and a fresh start. The die cut pieces in this kit are detailed to reflect these exact principles. They are filled with bright colored pinks, and dotted with iridescent foil. It’s a detail that won’t go unnoticed!
ABOUT THE KIT
Name: All the Little Things
This kit includes:
9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
Today is the last day to get the January Paper Pumpkin Kit. Check out all the info below
Today's card is another baby card. This time it is for a couple from church who recently adopted a sweet baby girl. They have been in this process for a couple years and they are thrilled to have this new born in their home. The momma is a co-worker with my hubby at church, so along with her gift I made this card...
Here we go again...I had these two little elephants (from ELEPHANT PARADE Stamp Set) plus the trio of leaves on my workstation just begging to be put onto a baby card.
I love to use the retired TUFTED embossing folder when I make baby cards. I also used the hearts from a retired set. (There are just some things I will never part with)
"Sweet Little One" is from ALL FOR BABY Stamp Set.
January Paper Pumpkin Kit
Subscribe by January 10th to receive the January Paper Pumpkin Kit
Seal your love this season with the Key to My Heart Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit represents the tradition of locking a padlock on a bridge to symbolize unbreakable love. It comes with everything you need to make 9 darling love-themed cards—3 each of 3 designs. So, no matter who your dance partner or dinner date is, you can make something heartfelt for them this season.
Plus, this month there is a special add-on! The add-on is a heart-shaped treat box. These Heart Boxes are easy to put together and will take your crafting even further. Add-ons are live during the subscription period, but are only available while supplies. Act quick, and don’t miss out on these Heart Boxes filled with love!
Item #162417 $11.00
(you need to be a paper pumpkin subscriber to take advantage of the little add-on boxes.)
Spread even more love this season with the Key to My Heart Paper Pumpkin Heart Boxes Add-On! The elegant pink and gold foil design makes each box an elegant and polished paper craft. These heart-shaped treat boxes are easy to put together and fill with treats, notes, or small trinkets. The add-on comes with additional key stickers and die cuts to help you get creative. No matter who you are creating a treat box for, you can customize each box personally.
Another new baby at church which means another set of thank you notes for the new mother.
Knowing that this young couple are expecting a baby girl I thought that I would access the new FREE designer paper from the Sale a bration brochure. This amazing pack of designer paper has 48 sheets of 12x12 double sided paper. (free with a $100 purchase). The opposite side on the plaid print is the little check pattern that I stamped the greeting on.
The cute little owl (ADORABLE OWLS Stamp Set) is also a FREE product (with a $50 purchase)
I always make 12 thank you notes and a coordinating card to go along with the gift. Then I make another one that I send them when the baby is born.
The large oval is from FRAMED FLORETS Dies and I actually had them sitting extra from previous projects so it made the process go much quicker.
The two smaller ovals are from the FABULOUS FRAMES DIES (which I also had sitting in my stash of leftovers from a previous project.
I colored in the owls with an Ivory Stampin' Blend and the light Crumb Cake Stampin' Blend
My go-to stamp set for these thank you notes is called CUDDLES & KISSES which has been retired for quite a while, but it's so perfect - I love the phrase "Thanks to you from baby and me"
January Paper Pumpkin Kit
Subscribe by January 10th to receive the January Paper Pumpkin Kit
Seal your love this season with the Key to My Heart Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit represents the tradition of locking a padlock on a bridge to symbolize unbreakable love. It comes with everything you need to make 9 darling love-themed cards—3 each of 3 designs. So, no matter who your dance partner or dinner date is, you can make something heartfelt for them this season.
Plus, this month there is a special add-on! The add-on is a heart-shaped treat box. These Heart Boxes are easy to put together and will take your crafting even further. Add-ons are live during the subscription period, but are only available while supplies. Act quick, and don’t miss out on these Heart Boxes filled with love!
Item #162417 $11.00
(you need to be a paper pumpkin subscriber to take advantage of the little add-on boxes.)
Spread even more love this season with the Key to My Heart Paper Pumpkin Heart Boxes Add-On! The elegant pink and gold foil design makes each box an elegant and polished paper craft. These heart-shaped treat boxes are easy to put together and fill with treats, notes, or small trinkets. The add-on comes with additional key stickers and die cuts to help you get creative. No matter who you are creating a treat box for, you can customize each box personally.
Did you know that Stampin' Up! is offering a sign on special during this second round of Sale a bration?
This amazing planner can be yours - it is an added $45 product value. The Starter Kit is always a great deal for $99 and you get to choose $125.00 in product of your choice. When I signed on 14+ years ago, we paid $149.00 for the starter kit and then we didn't even get to choose what was in the kit. This is WAY BETTER!! Click HERE to get started then click on JOIN NOW
What I changed: I made it a slim line card, and my critters are larger than the stamp set because I increased their size from the designer paper using my printer.
I had decided to pull out my HAPPY FOREST FRIENDS Designer Paper and see what I could do with it.
I also used 3 of the designs for scrapbook pages
I didn't stop there... the 12 x 12 sheet that you see in the top right of the previous photo has this little bear image so I was able to get 2 cards like this. I also fussy cut the owl on the stump from that same sheet. I still have all of those trees that I can fussy cut out. I added the balloons from ELEPHANT PARADE (item #158697) and colored them in with Calypso Coral, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight.
The top left 12x12 sheet is filled with the cute little bears, fox, owls, birds and little mushrooms (and a ton of flowers) so I sat down one evening while I watched TV, and did a bunch of fussy cutting to use on these Baby Thank You Notes for the baby showers at church.
I used the KRAFT NOTE CARDS & ENVELOPES (item #159247) which comes with 20 note cards and envelopes and they also come with a box to hold them. The greenery is from FOREVER FLOURISHING DIES (item #152714)
I always use the retired CUDDLES & KISSES (*retired) for my "thanks to you from baby & me."
Along with the 12 thank you notes I make a matching card to attach to the gift, and one to send to them when the baby comes.
I had enough pieces left to make 2 hello baby congratulations cards to keep on hand.
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ABOUT THE KIT
Name: Spooky Treats
This kit includes:
This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 18 treat boxes—6 each of 3 designs. This all-inclusive kit includes printed box bases and tops, die-cut paper pieces, adhesives, and more!
The Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin Kit includes an Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin’ Spot!
This kit’s stamp set puts the TREAT in trick-or-treat with fun, Halloween-themed sentiments and designs. Embrace the spooky season with ghost, bat, spider, and star images.
This kit also includes a special peek-through box top on one of the box designs.
I have been a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator since February 2008 and I LOVE IT! I have been married to Dale, the little boy I fell in love with when we were only 5 years old, for 45 years now. Our three adult children and our married-in children and our 7 wonderful grandchildren are our joy and delight. I am so thankful that they all support me in my Stampin' Up! business. My blog content is my sole responsibility and Stampin’ Up! does not endorse my website.
