We’re making explosion pop-up cards!!

November 23, 2020

On my Stamp with Me Live I shared these cards and how easy it is to make an explosion card.

These cards look pretty ordinary from the front but there's a surprise inside; see below:

Isn't it cool? And it's super easy to do. It's a 6" square of designer paper that you fold in halves with a bone folder. No measuring at all!

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Here's the template for the explosion card.

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Here's a masculine birthday made with the Plaid Tidings designer paper and Many Mates stamp set.

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These are so fun to make. And you can add a bit more fun to the card by adding in some confetti, punched pieces or sequins to the inside. What a surprise they'll enjoy!

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Join me here on the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7:30 pm Central Time. You can either watch or prep your pieces to create right along with me!

Here's the video:

Measurements to prep:

Card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"

Front – DSP: one at 1 3/4" X 4 1/4" across, banners are 1 1/2" X 5 1/2" and 1 1/2" X 4 1/2"

Greeting on a punched or die-cut circle, layered with other punches or dies.

Inside DSP is 6" square, White is 2 3/4" square.

Additional supplies:

Ink, embellishments, bone folder, dimensionals, glue

Products used:

Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce & Pretty Peacock CS

Classic Christmas, 'Tis the Season & Plaid Tidings DSP.

Other: Poinsettia Petals & Many Mates stamp sets, Snowflakes, Circles Collection & Poinsettia dies plus Tailored Tag & Label Me Lovely punches

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November Specials!

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All online orders receive my FREE Curvy Celebrations 22 project PDF Tutorial!

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Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're available in my Shop here.

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We can fit three in a box for almost the same shipping cost. They are $6 each and shipping is about $3-4 in US. They make great gifts for your stamping friends!

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Cool Black Magic technique with a free project sheet and video tutorial!

August 4, 2025

Oh my gosh, this Black Magic technique is super neat! Look at these colorful cards!

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What's the Black Magic technique? It's where you heat emboss on Black card stock with White embossing powder and color onto the embossing with Blends markers. So easy and a great way to add color to your embossed image. The Layered Thoughts stamp set is perfect for this fun technique. See it here.

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I also used the Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper seen here and the coordinating Cheers & Sips stamp set for the inside images.

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Click on the following link to download or print the free project sheet: Download Layered Thoughts July 2025

Watch the video below to see how this is done. It's so easy and lots of fun too!

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August Specials

Lots of In Color products are discounted in August!!

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Get a free card class with any online order over $55 during August!

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August specials include a free class with online orders!

August 1, 2025
Happy August!

This month I’m offering a free class with online orders over $55. It will include a 3 card kit featuring the Floral Impressions DSP seen here. All you’ll need are greetings, inks and adhesives.
- Everything is pre-cut and punched for you. Ribbon is included but embellishments are not.
- I’ll mail you the pre-cut kit including the printed project sheets! All you need to do is place an order with me over $55 before tax and shipping.
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Starting August 5th Stampin’ Up! is offering a discount on tons of 2025-27 In Color products! This will include many DSP packages, embellishments, kits, inks, refills and Blends markers!

See everything that will be discounted 15% on Tuesday, August 5th here.

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New products will be released to the Last Chance list on August 5th. Don’t miss out on the best deals that day!

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An easy card with Prairie Grass & Thoughtful Journey

July 30, 2025

Here’s the last card I shared on last week’s video – all three featured the beautiful Prairie Grass stamp set seen here. Unfortunately it is now out of stock but you can add your email to be informed when it’s available.

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I stamped it onto a piece of Thoughtful Journey designer series paper. Then I cut it into 3/4″ strips before adhering it onto the Black CS layer and then the White card base.

You might wonder where the layered greeting shape is from. I used the To the Point punch with a 3/4″ strip of DSP like this:

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Tip: Insert your paper through the back of the punch like you see above. Notice it’s not through the side; but inserted into the back area. Once you do both ends and you’re happy with the length of it, adhere it to a Black strip 1″ wide and punch both ends to layer evenly.

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Here’s the free project sheet for this card. Print or download it by clicking on this link: Download Prairie Grass scene

And here’s the video below where I share how to create this gorgeous card and two other cards featuring this amazing Prairie Grass stamp set.

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July Specials:

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Get my Turtle-y Cute PDF tutorial free with any online order in July!

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