New Online Exclusives — fresh goodies you can only get online, available now–Click Here
New Hot Foil Line— the Stampin’ Hot Foil System just got a gorgeous holiday refresh –Click Here
12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar — a limited-release, exclusive-products-only calendar that is going to go FAST –Click Here
Two New Kits: Floral Promenade and Merry Manor (seriously, Merry Manor might be the cutest dang house I’ve ever seen in a kit) and Witchy Wimsy–Click Here
Advent-ures in Christmas Craft Class — a brand new class available now – Click Here
Stampin’ Up! Virtual Card Retreat — October 1 & 2, live or replay, so you can craft on your own schedule –Click here
Scroll down to find individual links (many are the same as above but with photos). If any links don’t work please let me know and I’ll fix it/them!! Thank you and have fun checking things out! So many new products and fun to be had!
Welcome to our Blog, so happy to have you join us. Be sure to follow along with all the demonstrators and show them some love. This month our topic is Fall / Back to School. I hope this fits both for you. The links for all the blogs are at the end of this post. Thank you for following along, sharing our videos, giving a thumbs up, and subscribing.
REMINDER: August 19 – 21 is DOUBLE REWARDS!!!! YIPPEE!!
Cut Pumpkin Pie Cardstock in half 8.5 x 5.5 cut 2 largest Scalloped Bloom Die as close to one end as possible out of each half.
Cut next smaller Scalloped Die from DSP of your choice, I used the August POM, Glow of Harvest.
Center and glue to one of the largest scalloped Pumpkin Pie pieces. On the Paper Trimmer cut off 4 scallops as shown in the video. Repeat for the back large scallop.
Cut end off of first two pieces of cardstock measuring about 3.5″ across. Score on two short and one long side at 1.25″. Then cut the 2 square sections on one side only – see video. Glue box together as shown.
Use Tear & Tape (or adhesive of choice) to attach back unadorned large scallop to the box.
Stamp and die cut your 6 pumpkins (2 stamps) on Cajun Craze Cardstock. Cut vines from Coastal Cabana or coordinating cardstock of choice.
Cut a 3/4″ x 8.5″ strip for the handle from the Cajun Craze piece as shown in the video.
Attach handle to inside of back scalloped piece already attached to the box.
Now decorate the front scallop as shown in the video or as desired. Attach front to the box with Tear & Tape. Attach loose handle end to the back of the front of the scalloped piece. Add a ribbon of choice. You might choose White Textured Ribbon or coming in September you might like Cajun Craze with Copper Border and now your 3D project is done.
Scalloped Bloom Dies (available now) and Painted Pumpkin Bundle including the stamps, dies and mask (which can be ordered in September)!!!
Be sure to follow along with all the demonstrators and show them some love. Make this template for your own examples to refer back to in the future for your card making. The links for all the blogs are at the end of this post. Thank you for following along, sharing our videos, giving a thumbs up, and subscribing.
July 10th!!! That’s the big day! Demonstrator excitement for this new release has been incredible, and the Stampin’ Hot Foil System is expected to be one of the hottest crafting launches of the year. Because of high demand and longer manufacturing lead times, it’s possible the system could sell out quickly.
While additional inventory has already been ordered, if the Hot Foil System sells out, it may not be available again until later this year. The coordinating hot foil products are expected to be replenished more quickly, but the machine itself may have a much longer wait.
Some things to know:
ONE – You do need to have the regular size (not the mini) Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. It is NOT designed to work with other die-cutting machines and will invalidate the one-year warranty if used on them.
TWO – Read the directions. They’re easy to follow, but you do need to follow them precisely. I’ll keep mine handy till I can do it in my sleep.
THREE – While it does take time to heat up, this system is so easy to use and gives beautiful results. Six minutes to start, then another minute and a half to warm up the die.
FOUR – Roll SLOWLY. When die-cutting, you can roll at whatever speed works for you, but with the Foil system, you do need to roll slowly.
FIVE – The foiling system works better with our Two-tone cardstock than with our solid-core cardstock.
SIX – You can use an eraser to remove any extra foil bits that get on your paper where you don’t want them.
If you plan to order, be sure to order the Stampin’ Hot Foil System, at least one foil, two-tone cardstock if you don’t already have it, and at least one hot foil bundle. A suggestion is the Sweetly Sentimental Die Bundle, but check the catalog above for the foil dies currently available.
A great way to use your Stampin’ Rewards! If you’ve been saving your rewards, this is a fantastic time to put them toward a larger purchase.
FREE bonus craft class! Everyone who purchases the Stampin’ Hot Foil System before January 4, 2027 will receive complimentary access to Stampin’ Up!’s Metallic Magic Craft Class ($35 value) The virtual class is packed with techniques, tips, and beautiful projects to help you get the most from your new system.
Currently, we have gold, silver, and pink foil. Try on dark two-tone cardstock, but the light will work, too. I’m so excited…what about you?
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Over time, you may want to expand your crafting circle and become an influencer—adding a few customers and receiving modest commissions. Eventually, you could even decide to become a business builder with a team of your own. Choose whatever Stampin’ Up! journey suits you best and tailor your experience to meet your lifestyle!
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Welcome to our blog hop!! Hope you’re having fun so far or if this is your first stop, be sure to click the links below for all the other hoppers!! We’re so excited to have you and hope you learn something new and enjoy all the creations! Below is my Red/White/Blue card to celebrate 250 years of our great country. Happy Independence Day!
I’ve had a huge number of family members in the military, past and present. My dad was in the Air Force, my mom in the Navy (served in Bahrain during the Gulf War), brothers, uncles (some who gave the ultimate sacrifice), my sister, brothers-in-law, a niece, and so, so many more!! Our country is so blessed and we’re so, so very blessed to live here! Thank you, God! I vividly remember the 200th anniversary and am thrilled to celebrate another huge milestone for this wonderful country we love and serve.
Cutting directions and Supplies: This one is fairly easy because it’s mostly die cutting. Card base is the usual 8.5″ x 5.5″, scored at 4.25″ on the long side or simply fold in half as I did in the video, Night of Navy. Two scraps for the balloon and the sentiment strip; cut balloon from card stock or watercolor paper (used the 2nd to largest balloon) – Balloon Festoonbundle 2nd scrap of white for the sentiment from Paradise Garden Inside layer is 4″ x 5.25″. Real Red and Night of Navy ink and Real Red Ink Refill Blocks Paper Trimmer Glass Mat and used baby wipes for clean-up Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers Dimensionals Twine
HERE ARE THE LINKS TO ALL THE BLOGS!! If you came over from Tonya you’d go to Sally!! If you’re starting from here go to Sally!! Easy, huh! Please comment, follow our blogs, and watch the YouTube videos if applicable! We’re so excited to have you join us!
Our new catalog products are now available, but make sure you also take a look at our May Online Exclusives, which are not shown in the catalog.
Here is a cute sneak peek!
FYI, the Pooh bear suite shown below is now back in stock! It is selling very well and went out of stock almost the moment it came online. Get yours quickly if it’s a suite you want. I absolutely love it! The DSP is amazing, but even without it, the stamps and dies are the BEST!! Suite #167634 or get bundles or DSP separately.
But that’s not all, check out these two adorable stamp sets!! So, so cute!!
I’m expanding my team and love to share the joy of creativity! Whether you want to join a fun team, help your friends by inviting stamping friends, or highlight the benefits of being a demonstrator, there are many ways to make this promotion work for you. Here are three simple strategies to make this a win for you.
Choice Is Key
This promotion is all about giving you options. If the new In Colors in an innovative case design isn’t the right fit for you, you can choose the value-add Starter Kit. As a potential team member the choice is entirely up to you!
I Continue to Add Stamping Friends to My Team
Stamping is more fun when you do it together! Meet monthly for updates and getting to know each other. Challenges and even card shares are fun!! When we have the Annual Meeting with Stampin’ Up! it’s fun to get together and experience the whole event together…it’s the best!
If you joined as a new member during the October or February join promotions, I encourage you to join again if you dropped since then. And if you’re joining now demonstrator, it’s a perfect time to ask friends to join you on this creative adventure. A simple invitation can spark something amazing!
Share ALL the Benefits of Being a Demonstrator
Discounts are just the start! Demonstrators enjoy early access to products, exclusive events, and a supportive creative community. I like to share what I love most about being a demonstrator—meeting with friends to craft, incentive to create cards/scrapbooking/3D project to share with friends, learning more skills all the time, having fun with like-minded people and soooo much more!!
This promotion is more than a great deal—it’s a chance to share something you truly love while growing and strengthening your community. Every conversation you start could lead to a new creative journey for someone else. So take the leap, become a demonstrator and enjoy the fun and friendships!!
This Join Offer starts May 5th and ends May 31st at midnight Mountain Time. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Scan the QR code to join my team!!
We have a new Stampin’ Up! Catalog structure. In the past, we’ve had an annual catalog from May through April of the following year with additional mini catalogs throughout the year. From this time forward, we will have 3 new catalogs each year, from May to August, another from September to December, and finally from January to April. This will allow us to be more responsive to trends, product availability, and enhance our ability to keep things fresh.
Our first catalog in this new structure goes live on May 5th. We will continue to have some amazing Online Exclusives going live the same day. Hint: if you love Winnie the Pooh, you’re gonna be thrilled. Of course, we will continue with our Kit Collection with at least 2 new kits each month (sometimes 3), and Paper Pumpkin, our subscription kits that come directly to your mailbox. Additionally, we have our Product of the Month for $5 with a $75 or more order.
Included in Paper Crafting (making cards and 3D projects), we have some absolutely fantastic scrapbook offerings. I hope you’ve had an opportunity to check them out. Here’s a look at my desk as I got started!
More things we’ve got available are Craft classes, Scrapbook Workshops and more! Come back for more information…we’ve got a couple of new ones going live soon. I just finished our latest Virtual Album Retreat that was AMAZING!!! I’ve posted a few page spreads on FB and when I’ve completed them (no photos) I’ll share those, too. This is one example:
If you need a physical copy of the catalog, let me know. I will post the digital version here on May 5th.
We received some fantastic goodies!! Here’s a quick look:
It was AMAZING! Here’s a sneak peek at upcoming items!! I’ll be doing a video very soon! If you don’t already have a demonstrator and you’re not a demonstrator let me know and I can send a catalog…oh, yeah!
Not to mention all the new friends and “celebrities” I got to meet!! Do you know them??? I’ll have to post their names but for now do you know them?
Additionally, remember to place your subscription order for Paper Pumpkin…you really may not want to miss this one if you’re interested in this new suite/bundle…it’s truly gonna be fabulous!
This is a great video about the new Virtual Album Retreat 2026!
The price isn’t chump change but then not only is it quality but it includes the either the “how to” lessons, and you get $25 back to spend on other supplies.