This is a “Double Panel Flap Card” and it is the result of Jeanie Stark’s Mystery Stampin’ last week! As I do sometimes on her challenges, I used a few non-Stampin’ Up! products along with my SU stash. Some is retired, some is current. It’s a mash-up, for sure, but…
I needed to make a 3D project for an upcoming stamping event. Well, I knew enough to go to the best 3D maker in the Western Hemisphere! Julie DiMatteo, aka Paper Pixie, has a video for this adorable “rocking” Sweet Jar Treat Box on her You Tube channel! She made…
Here we are, in the middle of Winter, and we are given a color challenge that reminds me of the beach! So for Create with Stamping Friends this week, I’ve used Notes & Totes Warm Wishes! Here’s the color challenge: And here’s my warm, beachy card: Can you feel the…
Welcome to our first 2026 posting of Creating Coast to Coast! Rosanne, from Pennsylvania, took the lead on this month’s theme. I’ll bet you can guess it! ❤️ Of course… Valentine’s Day! Before we get to my Hugs & Kisses card, let’s take a look at Rosanne’s card ~ Gorgeous!…
Here’s a clean & simple Valentine card for you to make! Recipe: Thick Basic White Cardstock base, 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″, folded at 4-1/4″ Real Red Cardstock layer, 5-1/4″x 4″ Basic White Cardstock top layer, 5-1/8″x 3-7/8″ Stamp with sentiment from Layers of Beauty with Real Red ink. Emboss with Hearts of…
I’ve got some new products to share today! The gorgeous Lovely & Beautiful DSP sets the background for this fun fold that shows off two new stamp sets: Reason to Celebrate, and Addressed to You. The fun fold is part of Jeanie Stark’s Mystery Stamping this week. You can play…
This week we have a sketch challenge at Create with Stamping Friends! I chose the Petals of Beauty Dies with Brushed with Beauty DSP for my card. Here’s our sketch: And here’s my card: “Hello” can be used for any number of occasions, so I love to use it on…
Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month’s theme is “Something New.” If you’re looking for inspiration and a reason to play with your craft supplies, this hop is for you! The Pals hope to inspire you with card ideas and paper craft creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Links to the…
It’s time for another Create with Stamping Friends Challenge. This week we have a very pink combo to work with! Here’s the color palette: And here’s my card: See what I mean? Made With Love DSP has all three pink shades in it. And these hearts dies are just too…
This new Lovely Blossoms DSP has two sheets of “pictures” you can cut out and use for a simple, quick, and easy card. I showed you my first card with this DSP on Friday last week. If you missed it, you can see it HERE. Stampin’ Up! has been adding…
Before we get into my card today I want to share with you that Bonus Days is about to begin! Starting January 6, for every purchase of $50, you will earn a $5 USD coupon to spend in February! The earning period is Jan 6 – Feb 2. Then the redeeming…
Hello! Happy New Year! Create with Stamping Friends is back after a short Christmas break. We have a sketch challenge to start off the new year and I’ve made a Turtle-y Cute New Year’s Celebration card! Here’s our sketch: And here’s my card: I don’t know, but I think we…
Happy New Year’s Eve to you! Some of you may be well into the celebration by now. I live on the West Coast, so we haven’t started the parties yet! 😄 Enjoy! and be safe out there! I thought it would be interesting to see which cards I posted this…
With the new year approaching fast, I’m going to need to stock up on birthday cards! So this weekend I went to my sleeve of Wildflower Birthday Designer Series Paper (love!) This paper is on the Last Chance List and is discounted to $9.90/pack! That is down from its original…
“Sending you love” reminded me of our Perennial Postage Dies, so I pulled those out to use on this card, along with the Endless Love Bundle and Made With Love DSP. Here’s another sneak peek of that Suite, becoming available on January 6, 2026. After cropping the Perennial Postage Die…
