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New Product share & video tutorial on how to create sky through aspen trees

Last week I shared a video highlighting the new products I pre-ordered from both the 2026 Spring catalog and the newest Online Exclusives. I also shared some swaps using new products including this one I made:

This was made with a new stamp set called Aspen Grove. You might know I have a love for tree and leaf stamp sets so this was a definite ‘yes’ on my list. I made over 20 of these for my swap! But I like making multiples of cards I love.

I chose Old Olive, Black and Balmy Blue as my colors here. I knew I wanted a blue sky between the tree limbs so I had to figure out a way to do that. Mmm…..

Here’s what I did: I stamped the three tree limbs on a post it not and fussy cut around and between them. I then stamped on my White card stock and placed the post it note over the stamped image. Now I can add Balmy Blue ink over it all. Tip: I did add a bit more adhesive on the post it note but the best thing would be to use a post it note that is sticky all over (found at the office stores).

After I added the blue sky with a blending brush I stamped the tree leaves repeatedly at the top using Old Olive ink, stamping in both 1st & 2nd generation inks (stamping off once).
The greeting is from a new stamp set called Prayers & Promises.

Here’s the free project sheet you can download or print. Click here.

As you can see below the images in this set are mostly tree limbs and leaves. It’s what I like to call a ‘builder’ set where you can create your own scenes.

Did you spy the new embossing folder called Lovely Stripes? I placed it in the folder on the angle to add more interest. This folder and the stamp set will be available starting tomorrow – Tuesday, January 6th! Click here to shop.

Below is the video tutorial for this card and the new product shares too. I hope you watch! Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel here.

Bonus days are here!

Get this free PDF with all online orders in January!

The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

January’s Product of the Month
Fabulous Sayings set
Get it for $5 with any $75 purchase

Check out the newest Kits in our Kit Collection here.

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• A colorful Joseph’s Coat technique with Layered Thoughts

  August 11, 2025

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  Have you ever done the Joseph’s Coat technique?  It’s one of those techniques that makes you feel like an artist.

  

  I shared how to do it on last week’s Live video. The card I’m featuring today uses the Layering Thoughts technique with three of our newest In Colors – Strawberry Slush, Darling Duckling and Timid Tiger.  

  

  These colors – card stock, ink, refills, gems, markers and card stock are all 15% off in August. See these products and so much more here.  It’s a great time to grab these items while discounted. 

  This technique involves a few steps:

  1. sponge colors over your neutral card stock – I used White. 
  2. Tap or rub the embossing buddy over the layer. 
  3. Stamp your images using Versamark ink. 
  4. Heat emboss with Clear embossing powder and your heat tool. Let dry. 
  5. Rub a dark ink (memento black here) over the entire layer.  The embossed areas will resist the water based ink. 
  6. Dab off excess ink with a tissue or paper towel.  Done!  

  Here’s how I finished the inside.  I wanted to use all of the colors I colored on the front so I used my Stampin’ Write markers on the stamp before stamping. 

  

   

  Here is the free project sheet for this card. Click on the following link to print or download it.  Download Layered Thoughts Joseph’s Coat Technique

  

  I’ll be sharing the other cards in the next few days. Stay tuned! 

  The video tutorial for this card and two more versions is below.  Be sure to follow me on YouTube here so you don’t miss any of my tutorials. 

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• Look at this pretty Notes from the Heart kit to go

  August 10, 2025

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  This beautiful card kit includes the Notes from the Heart Paper Pumpkin refill kit with additional product added to jazz up the cards. 

  

  This kit to go includes the original Paper Pumpkin refill kit plus extra card stock and layers needed to make all 12 cards including 12 envelopes.  You’ll also receive a new package of sponge daubers. 

  You will need greeting images, a few inks and embossing folders are optional. 

  Reserve your kit here. The tutorial includes step by step directions, photos, measurements & a supplies list. It is sent via email immediately after purchase. Check your spam or junk folder.  

  *The pre-cut kit is mailed to you at the end of August.  

  

  See all of my kits & tutorials here.  Ordering more than one kit saves on shipping! 

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• Beautiful Painterly Pears fun fold card kit to go; or choose the PDF tutorial option

  August 8, 2025

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  Oh my gosh; I just love these cards in this kit to go.  The Painterly Pears designer paper is gorgeous! 

  

  Each card is a unique fun fold layout.  And there’s an exclusive video tutorial for them for everyone that orders the kit or tutorial.  There are 5 different layouts with 2 of each in the kit to go and it includes over $20 in Stampin’ Up! products in addition to the pre-cut card pieces!

  This kit includes the following:

  • 1/2 pkg. Painterly Pears DSP (6″ X 12″)
  • shares of both Low-profile Sparkle Dots & Mossy Meadow/Gold ribbon
  • all pre-cut pieces to make 10 cards
  • the PDF tutorial with measurements, directions, supplies and photos
  • exclusive video tutorial

  Reserve your kit to go here for $32.  Or choose the PDF tutorial option here.  

  This kit will be mailed out at the end of August. The PDF tutorial with video link is emailed to you immediately after payment. Check your junk of spam folder. 

  *You will need your own greeting images, ink, adhesives, paper snips and trimmer to complete the cards. 

  

  *If you’d like to subscribe to receive a kit automatically each month please use the button below.  My subscribers get a free surprise every few months along with the guarantee of a beautiful kit full of products too! 

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  August Specials

  Lots of In Color products are discounted in August!!

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