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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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  • The Product of the Month promo starts today!


    Each month Stampin’ Up! will offer a product of the month. It will be brand new product you will ‘earn’ with a qualifying purchase. It’s sort of like Sale-a-Bration every month!

    This month it’s the True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. See it here.

    Beautiful monochromatic blue prints to match many of our current colors.

    Details:

    • Besides qualifying with a purchase there will be a $5 fee.
    • It will be one per person.
    • The items are while supplies last.
    • There will be many different offerings such as stamp sets, designer series paper and dies.
    • If an item lasts through the entire month it may be carried over into the next month; while supplies last.

    *You’ll receive a PDF with multiple projects featuring this product
    after the 20th of the month.
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    The Last Chance list has been updated!
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    Get a free PDF tutorial with any online order from me in December!

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  • An easy Gift Card idea for Christmas with free project sheet


    I shared this pretty card on last week’s video. It has an option for a gift card hidden inside.

    Isn’t it pretty? I featured the Modern Christmas suite here with the specialty DSP and the Ornamental Christmas bundle seen here.

    I just love the font on the greetings and the unique coordinating dies in this bundle.
    My colors are classy in Black, White and Gold foil. You might notice two different embossing folders on the White layer. One is the Traditional Wreath 3D and the other is the Forever Plaid 3D.

    There is a scored line on the front layer to create a pocket for a gift card inside. I used a punch to create a bit of interest on it.

    What do you think of this color combination for Christmas? I worried some might not like it but everyone at my Clubs loved this card. The Modern Christmas designer paper seen here is gorgeous with it’s fun patterns.

    I did heat emboss the greeting with Gold embossing powder and punched it out with the Labeled with Love punch. The bits of Gold foil all over this card really make it special!

    I created a free project sheet for this card and also a video with tips & step by step directions. Click here to print or download it.

    You can watch the video below to see how to assemble this card. There are also two more projects you’ll want to see!

    *You’ll receive a PDF with multiple projects featuring this product
    after the 20th of the month.
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  • Fabulous fun fold card with the Fluffy Squirrel bundle


    I hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving weekend. We are spending it with my kids, eating, playing games and visiting more family.

    I am proud to share Candy’s swap card with you. It’s for our ‘foil’ themed November Team swap. She featured the Fluffy Squirrel bundle seen here.

    There are so many things that absolutely make this card a winner! She did case it from Ruth’s Stamping Corner.
    First of all the Need for Tweed designer series paper; how perfect! Then there’s the cute acorns that are included in the punch! Then the Earthen Toned foil paper circle – punched with our 2 3/8″ circle punch. And what about that neat fold she created!

    It’s basically a book-binding card fold but with a twist. She is great about sending me her Measurements:
    – Lost Lagoon 11″ X 4 1/4″ score on long side at 2 1/8″, 4 1/4″ & 5 1/2″, 2nd piece is 3 1/4″ X 4 1/4″
    – Vanilla – 2″ X 4″ and her sentiment is 3″ X 7/8″
    – Need for Tweed – 3″ X 4″, 1″ X 4″ & 2″ X 4″

    Thanks for making this adorable swap card for us Candy!

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    Grab deals on lots of Stampin’ Up! products during the big sale this week.
    From November 25th through December 1st you can save up to 40% off select products!

    It includes Stampin’ Blends, Paper Trimmer, Blades & Ink bundles at 40% off!

    Plus 25% off select adhesives and 15% off select card stock! I’m happy to save on products I purchase regularly.

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    November Specials

    New Online products are available on November 4th.
    See them here.

    Get the Peaceful Garden suite tutorial FREE with any online order in November!

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