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Beautiful Autumn themed card swaps by my Team.

November 4, 2026

Today I’m sharing two card swaps by my talented team members. Our theme was Autumn or Halloween.

First is a stunning card made by Tracey. She used the new Stampin’ Hot Foil system here:

I was absolutely blown away by this card! She used the Lustrous Leaves hot foil dies seen here. It includes a set of masks that allow you to add gorgeous colors using Blending Brushes.

Here’s a photo of the bundle:

Her colors include Lost Lagoon with Crisp Cantaloupe. The silver hot foil details really makes the leaves stand out!

The greeting is stamped on a Spotlight on Nature die-cut. See those here.

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Next is a sweet fall card made by Candy.

She used the Simple Leaves bundle seen here.

Her colors include Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Berry Burst and Old Olive. The neat embossing folder is called Textured Tree Ring and can be found here. It’s on the Last Chance list and available while supplies last. It’s reduced in price too!

I’ll share another Team swap card tomorrow; stay tuned!

November Specials:

The November Online Exclusive products are now available! See them all here.

The newest product of the month is the Branched Out Messages stamp set; it’s just $75 with a $75 minimum order.

Get a free card kit from me with any order of $50 or more!

The Mosaic Garden suite is gorgeous! Get this PDF tutorial free with ANY online order!

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Adorable Turtle-y Cute fun fold card

May 15, 2025
Last weekend we held our monthly Team swap and Lori made this super cute card.

It's a vertical book binding card fold. I love how this fold allows you to show off so much fun products like the DSP and the embossing folder. Her turtle & balloon are fussy cut from the Turtle-y Cute DSP.

She used the Turtle-y Cute suite seen here. So many fun elements! Unfortunately the Turtle Textures embossing folder is currently unavailable.

Measurements:
- Base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score 1 3/4", 3 1/4" & 4 1/4"
- yellow is 2 5/8" X 5 1/2"
- green textured 2 3/8" X 5 1/4"
- DSP 2 pieces at 3/4" X 5 1/4"
- white inside 2 1/8" X 5 1/4"
- banner greeting 2 3/4" X 7/8"
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2 new kits in our kit collection in May; wow!

May 14, 2025

You're going to love the two new kits that were released last week. This first one is actually featured in our new Annual Catalog. It's been a big favorite of many so far.

The Beautiful Blues kit includes 9 cards with coordinating envelopes – 3 each of 3 different designs. Click here to see it online.

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Beautiful Blues Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot™
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed card bases
– 9 printed envelopes
– Precut paper pieces, dot embellishments
– Adhesive

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The next kit features 8 unique cards with coordinating envelopes.

It's perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. It would also make a fantastic gift for anyone; crafter or not! See it here.

DETAILS
– Makes 8 cards: 1 each of 8 designs
– Folded card size: 3-1/2" x 5"
– Colors: Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 8 printed note card bases
– 8 printed envelopes
– 1 printed notecard box
– Precut paper pieces
– Includes printed and UV-coated designs
– Adhesive

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May Specials

Starter kit deal!

Reserve my new Designer Paper Share here

Get $166 in product of your choice for just $99 with free shipping! Click here!

Earn free card kits in May with online orders! Get 4 kits with a $60 order and orders over $80 receive all 6 cards. All you need are greetings, gems and adhesives to assemble.

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Get my Florals in Bloom PDF tutorial free with any online order in May!

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Fun Team swaps with new In Colors!

May 13, 2025
Today my husband and I are off to Orlando for the 2025 Stampin' Up! incentive trip. We're pretty excited to be there and see all of our SU friends. *less than 1% of SU demonstrators earn the incentive trip each year and I am so blessed to be one of them! Thank you all for your support!!

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Sharon made this super fun card for our May Team swap. She used all 5 new In Colors!

The circle die-cuts are from the Spotlight on Nature dies seen here. These dies are a 'must have' in my opinion. I love how she used them as the focal point of her card. She was inspired by a purchased card she received and is using this card to introduce the new in colors to her customers. She used the Plaster Painting embossing folder on the White layer.

She added even more dies to the inside!

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Next is a pretty card made by Marla. She chose to feature the Beautiful Gallery suite seen here.

She die-cut the pretty leaves with the Beautiful Motifs dies seen here. These dies are pretty special as some of them only cut out partially which allows for some neat effects.

Then she cut a frame from the Gallery Blooms dies seen here. Once she added the Secret Sea frame over the Cloud Cover die-cut she pulled a few of the leaves to the front, over the frame edge. Genius!

The designer papers are from the Beautiful Gallery 6 X 6" DSP stack seen here. And even her gems are from this suite!

Here's the inside view.

Measurements:
- Card base – Vanilla – 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4".
- DSP on the inside left 2 5/8" X 5 1/2", on the right 1 5/8" X 5 1/2"
- Cloud Cover layer is 2 1/2" X 4"
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May Specials

Starter kit deal!

Reserve my new Designer Paper Share here

Get $166 in product of your choice for just $99 with free shipping! Click here!

Earn free card kits in May with online orders! Get 4 kits with a $60 order and orders over $80 receive all 6 cards. All you need are greetings, gems and adhesives to assemble.

Order here

Get my Florals in Bloom PDF tutorial free with any online order in May!

Get a free PDF tutorial of your choice with any order over $55 at my shop here
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