Jun 1, 2026 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
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This week’s Global Design Project is a sketch challenge. My first decision was to use the Relaxing Waterside Bundle.
I was excited to cut the fabulous, Relaxing Waterside chair from Country Woods Designer Paper. I actually cut the chair from six of the wood patterns before choosing the brown chair you see. The others will probably show up on different cards.
Relaxing Waterside
Next, I used the largest, square, Stylish Shapes Die, to cut a scene from Waterside Retreat Designer Paper.
Then, I used the smallest, square, Stylish Shapes Die, to cut four patterns of Waterside Retreat Designer Paper. “Dad” is from the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set, stamped in Early Espresso Ink on one of the squares. Before attaching the squares, I cut a pattern of Bloom Boutique Designer Paper, 4″ X 5 1/4″. This Peaceful Pine, wavy, pattern was glued to a Peaceful Pine card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. Then, I glued the large, scene, flat, layered the small squares on cardstock, and attached them with Dimensionals.
For the inside, I glued Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″. “Have a great birthday” is from the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set, stamped in Early Espresso ink. To complete the card, I fussy cut a fish from Waterside Retreat DSP, and glued it in place.
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May 31, 2026 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
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Every other month, I organize my sentiment labels, and thought you’d like to see how I do it. When we have a group of dies going into Last Chance, or retiring, I remove them from my current products. Then, I go through my new dies, cut the smaller dies that I would use for labels, and write the name of the set on the label. This is helpful when I’m designing, because I can find the size that fits with the card I’m making. And, I can see the options for the sentiment I need. The labels are stored in a clear, Stampin’ Up! envelope.
If you’ve been thinking about joining Stampin’ Up!, this is the last day to get the five, new, In Color Ink Pads for free. My link to join is below. Don’t miss out!
Organized Sentiment Labels
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May 29, 2026 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
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I’m so excited to share that I’ve been asked to join the TGIF Challenge Design Team! I love designing cards that inspire you to get your products out, and start crafting. It’s fun having the challenge as a parameter for a starting point. This week’s theme challenge is “for a special guy.” Are you thinking Father’s Day? I am! Plus, my husband’s birthday is in June. Clicking on this picture will take you to the TGIFC site where you can enter your project.
The new, Waterside Retreat Suite is perfect for the men in our lives; the subject, the sentiments, and the colors! I began my design by cutting a cabin scene from Waterside Retreat Designer Paper with a Spotlight on Nature Die, and backed it with Cardstock for thickness.
Father’s Day Retreat
Next, I cut a background of horizontal striped, Waterside Retreat Designer Paper, 3 5/8″ X 4 7/8″, and layered it on Old Olive Cardstock, 3 3/4″ X 5″. Then, I used a Spotlight On Nature Die to cut a circle in the striped paper. After gluing the striped background to a Peaceful Pine card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, I glued the cabin scene in the hole, making it “inlaid.”
“Happy Father’s Day” is from the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set. I stamped it in Pecan Pie Ink on Waterside Retreat Designer Paper, used a Words & Wishes Die for cutting, and attached it with Dimensionals. The oar and fish were fussy cut from the Waterside Retreat DSP, and the reeds were cut with a Relaxing Waterside Die from three colors of cardstock: Peaceful Pine, Old Olive, and Pecan Pie.
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May 26, 2026 | Fun Folds Blog Hop, Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
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Welcome to the Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators Fun Folds Blog Hop. There’s a lineup below to make it easy for you to hop along.
The Silly Old Bear (Winnie the Pooh) wanted to be on a card with all of his friends. I decided the best way to accommodate them was on a fun fold, “slimline” card. It was easy enough to cut Basic Beige Cardstock, 8 1/2″ X 7″, folded at 3 1/2″. I layered the card base with Basic White Cardstock, 8 1/4″ X 3 1/4″, embossed with the Hundred Acre Woods Embossing Folder.
Winnie the Pooh Slimline Card
Next I used Sweet Old Friends Dies to cut the seven animals from Silly Old Bear Designer Paper.
While I was cutting, I duplicated the cuts from Very Vanilla Cardstock for backing. Then, I placed the friends on Dimensionals, and attached them to the card front.
“Enjoy your day” is from the Balloon Festoon Stamp Set. I stamped it in Early Espresso Ink on Basic White Cardstock, used a Fragrant Layers Die for cutting, and attached it with Dimensionals. I also added three Pearls of Beauty, a special request from Winnie the Pooh.
For the inside, I cut Basic White Cardstock, 7 3/4″ X 2 3/4″, and stamped it with “Happy Birthday” from the Balloon Festoon Stamp Set. The jars of honey were cut from the Silly Old Bear Designer Paper, layered for thickness, and glued in place. It’s so nice seeing the Sweet Old Friends together.
SU Demo Fun Fold Blog Hop Lineup
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- Mary Deatherage
- Debbie Mageed
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- Sue Jackson
- Beth McCullough
- Lisa Ann Bernard
- Rae Burnet
- Michele Deschenes
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May 25, 2026 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
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This week’s Global Design Project is a color challenge, using three, new 2026-2028 In Colors: Hydrangea Hue, Crisp Cantaloupe, and Golden Glow. I hope you’ll be inspired by our designers, then create your own project, using these colors. And, remember to tag it #gdp549.
I began with a fan favorite, Hydrangea Hue, for the card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. Then, I created a stencil using the Eyelet Blooms Die, April’s Product of the Month. (Last check, it was still available). After cutting the stencil, I placed it on Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/2″, and used a Blending Brush to color the white paper through the holes. This stenciled layer was glued to the card base.
Hydrangea Hue, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow
The “In Colors” are displayed beautifully in Bloom Boutique Designer Paper, which I used to cut five flowers with the second smallest Scalloped Blooms Die. Then, I used the Scalloped Blooms circle die to cut the flower centers from matching designer paper. All were lifted on Dimensionals, and attached to the card front.
The sentiment, “You’re the sweetest,” is from the Banner Sayings Stamp Set. I stamped it in Hydrangea Hue Ink on Basic White Cardstock, and used a Scalloped Blooms Die for cutting. After attaching it with Dimensionals, my card was complete.
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May 24, 2026 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s card was an experiment, and I like how easy it was to do.There is an extra large die in Scalloped Blooms Dies, so I thought it would be fun to make a scalloped card base, which measures 4 1/4″ X 4 1/2″. I began with a Gray Granite card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
Scalloped Card Base
Then, I ran it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the largest Scalloped Die, cutting off just a couple scallops on the folding edge.
Next, I used the second largest Scalloped Die to cut a bicycle pattern from Waterside Retreat Designer Paper. Then, I cut the left edge to match the scallops on the card base, and glued it to the card front. I used the same die to cut Basic White Cardstock for the inside. “Happy Birthday” is from the Lovely Arrangements Stamp Set. I stamped it in Cajun Craze Ink on Waterside Retreat Designer Paper, used a Lovely Arrangements Die for cutting, and glued it in place. Prior to gluing, I layered it on Cardstock for thickness.
After adding three, Metallic Gems, my scalloped card was complete.
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![Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163393 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163393s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Country Woods 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163393 ]")
![Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147114 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/147114s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147114 ]")
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![Words & Wishes Dies (English) [ 167894 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167894s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Words & Wishes Dies (English) [ 167894 ]")
![Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163580s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]")
![Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100702 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/100702s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Old Olive 8-1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 100702 ]")
![Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/161717s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Pecan Pie 8 1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 161717 ]")
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![Sweet Old Friends Bundle [ 167620 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167620s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Sweet Old Friends Bundle [ 167620 ]")
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![Silly Old Bear 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167616 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167616s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Silly Old Bear 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167616 ]")
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![Fragrant Layers Dies [ 167154 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167154s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Fragrant Layers Dies [ 167154 ]")
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![Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146983 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/146983s.jpg?w=140&ssl=1 "Gray Granite 8-1/2\" X 11\" Cardstock [ 146983 ]")
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