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Lovely & Beautiful fancy fold card swap with measurements

May 1, 2026

Kim made this amazing card for our April Team swap:

She combined new and current products for this beautiful card cased from Karen Hadler. That beautiful textured flower is from an upcoming bundle called Opulent Oasis. It includes a new die that textures; it’s called Textured Impression dies. I’ll share more details on this new product soon. It will be released on May 5th in the 2026 May-August catalog.

The designer paper is called Lovely & Beautiful and can be seen here. The pretty leaf die-cut is from the Nature’s Symphony dies.
Here’s how it looks once opened:

So many layers!! The card stock colors include Old Olive, Petal Pink and Fresh Freesia.

Measurements:

– Olive card base 11″ X 4 1/4″ score at 2 3/4″ & 5 1/2″, second piece – 9″ X 3 34″ scored at 3″ & 6″
– Petal Pink layers 2 1/2″ X 4″ and 5 1/4″ X 4″ on the large piece. 3 pieces at 2 3/4″ X 3 1/2″ on the shorter piece
– DSP 1 1/4″ X 3 3/4″ and 5″ X 3 3/4″ on the large piece. 2 pieces at 2 1/2″ X 3 1/4″ on the shorter piece
– Fresh Freesia 2 1/2″ X 3 1/4″

I hope you enjoyed seeing her gorgeous card. More swaps soon!

April Specials:

Check out the Last Chance list here; these items go fast!

Product of the Month is the Eyelet Blooms dies

*Get a free 12 project tutorial when you redeem this POM from me!

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Free PDF tutorial featuring the Delicate Whispers suite!

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Countryside Inn pre-cut card kit to go; or get the PDF tutorial option

May 8, 2023

There are so many beautiful new designer papers to base my card kits to go on but I knew I had to offer one featuring the Countryside Inn DSP! If you love blues you'll LOVE these pretty cards!

Save 10% and get the coordinating Circle Sayings stamp set or bundle that I used on these cards. Email me here for a combined price for the pre-cut kit and the Circle Sayings stamp set or the bundle (with extra 10% discount) and I'll send you an invoice via PayPal.

This kit includes 1/2 pkg. of Countryside Inn designer paper (6" X 12"), a share of both clear rhinestones and Night of Navy bordered ribbon. *Most of these cards are unique card folds!

The pre-cut kit with approximately $20 in products is just $28 plus shipping. Click here to get it.

The PDF tutorial is $15; here's the link.

Opt in by May 16th to get this kit. It is mailed out at the end of May, barring any inventory issues. The PDF is emailed to you immediately after purchase. Check your spam or junk folder for it.

*This kit is what my monthly subscribers will receive. If you're interested in getting a pre-cut product based kit each month here's a link to sign up. My subscribers get a surprise product bonus every few months and their choice of kits (I always offer two)!

You'll also receive the 10 pre-cut cards (2 each of 5 designs), including die-cut or punched pieces and the PDF written tutorial. You will use a paper trimmer to cut the designer paper using the measurements in the PDF tutorial.

To finish these cards you'll need: Paper Trimmer, Adhesives, greeting images, optional embossing folders, Navy & Boho Blue inks (or Balmy Blue)

You can save on shipping costs by adding a second or third kit to your purchase! I have multiple kits available here.

Here's the 2nd new kit I have available in May. Each one is either a unique fold or a new way to combine dies with designer paper. See it here.

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May Specials:

*current host code: CNSGEFEE

Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th

My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time.

Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping. Reserve your spot here.

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards!

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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Grab the May’s Paper Pumpkin kit by Wednesday, May 10th – Exploring In Colors!

May 7, 2023
I'm looking forward to the May Paper Pumpkin kit this month. It looks like it's full of nature themed cards.

I love that they give us a hint about what we'll receive each month. This lets subscribers decide if they want to get it, order an extra or opt out. I spy wood rounds, flowers and pinecones.

This May kit includes:
- All the supplies you need to create 9 card, 3 each of 3 designs, plus 9 coordinating envelopes.
- A 7-piece all-occasion stamp set that celebrates good friends and great adventures!
- 1 Copper Clay (new In Color!) Classic Stampin’ Spot.
- Twine and die-cut accents
- FREE stickers to put on your projects or anything you want—water bottles, laptops, coolers, and more!
- Finished card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"
- Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat
Subscribers also get to add on the Exploring In Color cards & envelopes this month. They're available while supplies last.

What a fantastic deal!! I always get these; the value is incredible! 18 cards and 18 envelopes for just $10. To me it looks like all these pretty cards need is a greeting to finish them off. See them here.

It's one of the perks of being a subscriber. They offer us some fun add-ons now & then. I also like that we get to order kit refills if and when they become available. Refills of the monthly kits are usually $11 and include everything in the original kit except the ink spot & stamps.

Want to receive a crafty kit each month? Here's the link to subscribe.

Remember YOU are in charge of which kits you receive. We get a hint of the kit almost a month before you're charged. I follow Paper Pumpkin Facebook group where the hints are shared on the 11th of each month. Kits are billed on the 10th.

Or choose a pre-paid subscription – you can choose from a 1, 3, 6 or 12 month subscription here.

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Remember that my new catalog designer paper share is still open for a limited time. Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping. Reserve your spot here.

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May Specials:

*current host code: CNSGEFEE or AJVB3B3V

Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th

My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time.

Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping. Reserve your spot here.

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards!

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!
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Beautiful Balloons ‘latch’ fun fold card; new products in the Annual Catalog

May 5, 2023
I've sure been enjoying playing with new products from the new Annual Catalog by Stampin' Up! The Bright & Beautiful suite is one we could pre-order early as a Demonstrator.

Here's one of my recent projects:

I made it with my Flowerbug's Team on our monthly Zoom gathering. It was a mystery card designed by Candace.

My colors include Fresh Freesia, Blueberry Bushel and white.

I placed the top panel on the left edge of the front card fold, adding Dimensionals to just the very left edge. It allows the right fold to 'latch' and hold the card closed. Below is a photo showing how the right side 'catches' under the front panel.

Measurements are:
- Card base 5 ½” X 7 ¼” scored at 4 ¼”
- left panel 4 ¼” square score on one side at 1”
- front panel 2 ½” X 3 ½”
- Basic White 4” X 5 ¼”(inside) & front is 2 ¼” X 3 ¼”
- Portrait DSP 2 ¾” X 5 ¼”
- Portrait DSP; same or different 3” X 4”
All of these products are now available in the new Annual Catalog. If you don't have a local demonstrator let me know; I'll send you one for just $5. If you order from me online first I'll send it free!

Remember that my new catalog designer paper share is still open for a limited time. Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping. Reserve your spot here.

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May Specials:

*current host code: CNSGEFEE

Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th

My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time.

Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping. Reserve your spot here.

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards!

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!
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