New Product share & video tutorial on how to create sky through aspen trees

January 5, 2026

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.

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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One Sheet Purse mini album; Double free Sale-a-Bration choices ends tomorrow!

March 30, 2020
Here's a cute one sheet mini album you can make with one 12 X 12" designer paper sheet. I made it during a recent Facebook Live. See the video here.

I chose to use the Pleased as Punch Designer Series paper. It coordinates with four of our current punches; the Umbrella, Tulip, Small Blooms and Heart punch pack. This paper is only available through March! See it here and get it while you can.

The finished size is about 4" X 3". You can add photos anywhere including inside the pockets.

I used the Under My Umbrella bundle (seen here) and the Small Blooms punch for the flowers. I rounded the corners with the Detailed Trio punch.

Measurements:
- Start with an 8 X 12" sheet of paper
- Score it at 4" on one side horizontally (Be aware of the direction of your paper!)
- Rotate the paper and score it at 3", 6" and 9". Cut up to the score line. (See video; it starts about 19 minutes in.)
- The cover/wrap is 4" X 8 1/2"
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Get double perks during the last 3 days of Sale-a-Bration!

Choose a 2nd free choice with orders through March 31st; while supplies last!

You'll get a free choice from Stampin' Up! with each $50-100 purchase.

Then you can choose another free set from me with an order between $55-99.

Or choose any of these with an order over $100!

Choices include: Tags in Bloom or Rise & Shine sets, Power of Hope bundle, Lilypad dies or the Small Bloom punch.

Order online here and use this host code 4J7C9GFY if your order is under $150. If it's over $150 do not use a code; you'll receive your own host benefits. (Orders over $150 will receive one of the $100 choices seen above)

And if your order is over $100 you should really choose the Stampin' Up! starter kit instead and get an extra $100 in free products! **Contact me with any questions you may have at lagreff60@gmail.com

Read about it here. Why not get your Stampin' Up! products at a discount? It's the smart choice!

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Double Perks in the last 3 days of Sale-a-Bration! Choose a 2nd free choice!

March 29, 2020

Get double perks during the last 3 days of Sale-a-Bration!

Choose a 2nd free choice with orders through March 31st; while supplies last!

You'll get a free choice from Stampin' Up! with each $50-100 purchase.

Then you can choose another free set from me with an order between $55-99.

Or choose any of these with an order over $100!

Choices include: Tags in Bloom or Rise & Shine sets, Power of Hope bundle, Lilypad dies or the Small Bloom punch.

Order online here and use this host code 4J7C9GFY if your order is under $150. If it's over $150 do not use a code; you'll receive your own host benefits. (Orders over $150 will receive one of the $100 choices seen above)

And if your order is over $100 you should really choose the Stampin' Up! starter kit instead and get an extra $100 in free products! **Contact me with any questions you may have at lagreff60@gmail.com

Read about it here. Why not get your Stampin' Up! products at a discount? It's the smart choice!

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March host code is 4J7C9GFY

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Honey Bee Fun Fold-card with Golden Honey paper

March 27, 2020

Here's a unique fun fold card that's super easy too! We made them at my March card clubs.

They had a choice of colors, either Pineapple Punch or Lovely Lipstick to go with the Golden Honey specialty designer paper. Unfortunately this gorgeous paper is no longer available; they ran out of it a few weeks ago. It was free during our Sale-a-Bration promotion that is still happening! Be sure to get your favorites while supplies last and before March is over!

On the above card we stamped the hive in Pineapple Punch and added a few die-cut bees and a greeting. Here's the inside view:

And below is the Lovely Lipstick version. Each of the cards uses the Honey Bee bundle seen on page 30 of your January – June mini catalog. Click here to see it online. The Detailed Bee dies have been unavailable for a few weeks but I hope they'll be back soon!

And below you can see the video I made for this fun fold card.

Measurements:
Black CS 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 1 3/8" and 2 3/4" from each end, 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" for front
Honey Bee Designer paper – upper piece is 2 3/4" X 5 1/4", lower is 1 1/2" X 5 1/4"
Pineapple or Lovely Lipstick CS strip is 1/2" X 5 1/2", 2 3/4" X 3 3/4" for die-cut oval
White scrap 2 3/4" X 3 3/4" for oval die-cut, inside is 4" X 5 1/4", greeting strip is 3/4" X 3" and
scraps for bees

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There are new Sale-a-Bration items out for the last few days!

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