Changes are coming!

August 28, 2025

Stampin’ Up! announced a few upcoming changes last week. I mentioned and explained them in this video.

1. First up is the change in the type of stamps they’ll be offering. Currently we have both red rubber/cling and clear photopolymer. Starting in November all new stamps will be clear photopolymer.

Craft Stamps, Clear Stamps, Decorative Stamps & Cling Stamps

Why? They are having difficulty sourcing the product needed to produce cling or red rubber stamps. In addition they are not selling as well as photopolymer do. It seems most people like the clear stamps; my customers have mentioned this to me too.

So for stamp sets from the current Annual and Holiday catalog here’s how it works going forward. Once they run out of stock of the cling stamps they’ll switch over to clear photopolymer.

2. Next is the packaging. Because most stamps will be in photopolymer after November they will be in new packaging – clear sleeves. These will be approximately 5″ X 9″ in size. They are phasing out the DVD cases. However they will continue to offer them in 4 packs like they currently do. See them here. They will also offer bulk packs of the new thin sleeves as well.

3. The die-cut sleeves will change too and will be the same as the stamp set sleeves. They’ll now have photos of the dies on the cover like you see below.

4. Lastly they are discontinuing our Stampin’ Write markers. The Blends markers are outselling these by far. And because they were originally intended to be used to color directly on red rubber stamps (as well as coloring) they won’t be needed for this.

In my opinion I love coloring with the Blends so much I would never use these for coloring. They leave lines on larger images where the Blends do not. They color so smoothly!

All of our Stampin’ Write markers are now on the Last Chance list and will be available while supplies last. If you love them I’d grab some while you can. See them here.

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How to create a beautiful scene with the Peaceful Pier set; a free project sheet & video tutorial

June 9, 2025

I shared a video tutorial on how to create this gorgeous scene last week.

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I used the Peaceful Pier stamp set, inks and blending brushes.

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I first stamped the dock and tree images using Black Memento ink. Then added a few more 'grass' images at the bottom. Next you add ink with Blending Brushes. I used Lost Lagoon for the water, Granny Apple Green for the grass, Balmy Blue and Daffodil Delight for the sky.

I did color the dock and trees with Blends markers. I did not need to mask anything. As long as you're adding ink lightly with the Blending Brushes you shouldn't need to.

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After I was finished adding color I used the Textured Notes dies to cut my image into 2 pieces. Ad added the frame to a Black CS layer and added the center with Stampin' Dimensionals. I love the dimension this gives to the card scene.

Here is the free project sheet for this card: Click on the following link to download or print it. Download Peaceful Pier scenic card

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Below is the video tutorial on how to add ink smoothly with Blending Brushes. I hope you watch it!

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Celebratory Sips card kit to go with PDF tutorial option & exclusive video!

June 6, 2025

Here's my newest pre-cut card kit to go – featuring the Celebratory Sips designer series paper. I love that this paper is so unique; something we haven't had before.

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There are 10 cards in this kit; most are fun fold layouts too. This paper was super fun to play with. I love how the cards turned out!

The kit includes 1/2 pkg of the Celebratory Sips DSP (6" X 12), a share of both 1/8" gold trim and Low-profile gems. Plus you get the pdf tutorial free! It also includes an exclusive video tutorial.

This kit will be ailed out at the end of June; reserve your Celebratory Sips pre-cut card kit to go here.

Or choose the PDF tutorial here for $16.

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I also added two other new kits to my shop too. You can save on shipping and get more for your $$ when you purchase more than one kit. See them all here.

First is the Painted Petals 12 card kit – created with a former Paper Pumpkin kit but jazzed up with extra cards & product. See it here.

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Next is the Daisy Daydream 12 card kit – also created with a previous Paper Pumpkin kit – I changed up the cards, added 3 extra cards, gems & ribbon added. See it here.

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Beautiful Paper Pumpkin projects

June 5, 2025

Paper Pumpkin kits keep getting better & better!

Here's one of my bonus projects from May's kit; Mountain Majesties. As usual the cards suggested in the kit are beautiful but I love making something new with the many elements in the kit.

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Here's a peek at the bonus projects my subscribers received for the Mountain Majesties kit:

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And here are the projects from April's kit; Inked Occasions:

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These bonus projects are currently available in my shop for just $10. See them here.

If you'd like to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin or purchase a pre-paid subscription here are the links below. Remember that once you subscribe (or purchase a pre-paid) you are in full control of which kits you receive. You can pause your subscription anytime.

Each kit includes a stamp set and an ink spot. Once you're a subscriber you also have access to purchase add one's like refill kits and coordinating die-cuts.

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June Specials:

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