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How to get more use of your Fragrant Forest stamp; cut it up!


I shared this pretty card in last week's Live video. I featured the Fragrant Forest background stamp set seen here in all 3 projects. 

Today's card also features the Beary Cute stamp set & punch. It was available in a bundle but unfortunately the punch has sold out now.  But the stamp set is still available. 

I used Night of Navy with Mossy Meadow here. I stamped the entire White layer with the background stamp (watch the video with tips on getting even coverage with a background stamp) then cut the circle using the new Deckled Circle dies. I added it to a larger Navy Deckled circle die-cut which covered up the die-cut line from the first circle cut. 

The bears were stamped in Balmy Blue ink but in hindsight I'd like them in a dark gray ink on White.  The lower strip for the greeting is torn. 

I created a free project sheet for this card; click on this link to see it. Download Fragrant Forest & Beary Cute card  *subscribe to my blog so you don't miss a thing and can access all of my project sheets in one place! 

Are you wondering how I achieved the inside trees image without inking the entire stamp? Here's how!

I was trying to mask the stamp but it has lots of little pine needles between the tree layers.  It wasn't working so I thought, 'why aren't I trimming the stamp?'.  I have no problem doing it; it just isn't my first thought.  It works like a gem and makes it so much easier to use this pretty stamp set!

Do you cut your stamps apart? I tend to do it with images that have a greeting with it. Or if I like part of a greeting and want to use it separately. Honestly they fit right back together when put onto your block.  It just makes sense!  I encourage you to try it. 

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  • Reserve your New Catalog Designer Paper share!


    I’ve had multiple requests for the newest Designer Paper Share so I put it together and am taking reservations for it now.

    This designer paper share includes beautiful papers from both the new 2026 Spring Catalog and the new Online Exclusive release.

    You have a choice of receiving a single share of 6 X 6″ papers or a double share of 6″ X 12″ papers.

    Reserve the single share here for $35 which includes shipping. Reserve the double share here for $66 which includes shipping. *local gals can do pick up without shipping costs; message me to opt in!

    Once I fill a share (8 spots) I’ll order it all. After I receive it I’ll cut & package it. It can take a few weeks to fill, order, cut & ship the shares.

    *I am not offering an embellishment share this time.

    January Specials:

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    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
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  • January Specials; Bonus Days are here! Get rewards for your purchases


    It’s time for one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS!

    Getting rewarded for the crafting supplies you buy is THE BEST!

    When you shop between January 6 and February 2 and spend $50, you will earn a $5 coupon!
    Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between February 3 and 28. And don’t forget—each purchase earns you Stampin’ Rewards, so that’s even more bang for your buck!

    There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! They are emailed to you from Stampin’ Up! Go here to shop.

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    There’s also a new product of the month starting today! Redeem it for just $5 once your order is over $75.

    It’s called Fabulous Sayings – a 10 piece photopolymer stamp set with awesome greetings in a unique font.

    Be sure to add it to your order before you check out!

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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.

    January Specials:

    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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