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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Everyday Happiness fun fold card kit to go; or choose the PDF tutorial option

February 12, 2025

I chose to feature the new Everyday Happiness designer paper for one of my card kits to go in February. Each month I offer two new kits in my shop here.

These soft & pretty cards are all fancy folds. You'll make 2 each of the 5 card designs. It's always great to learn a few new fold ideas and have samples in hand to case later.

The kit includes these Stampin' Up! products – a share of each – Everyday Happiness DSP, the Iridescent gems & Lost Lagoon cording. You'll want to have the Pretty Peacock ink and greeting images. I used the With You in Mind and Layering Leaves sets but you can substitute others easily. *Add on $40 in product to your kit order and choose a free SAB item!

The pre-cut kit includes all card bases, layers and punched or die-cut pieces. You will need a paper trimmer for your new DSP.

To reserve a pre-cut kit to go for $31 click here. To purchase the PDF tutorial for $16 click here.

The PDF tutorial will be emailed to your immediately after payment. Please check your junk mail! The kit with product will be shipped to you at the end of February, barring any product shortages.

*Supplies needed: a paper trimmer (for your new DSP), greeting images, ink & adhesives.

Remember I have other kits as well; check them all out here and save on shipping.

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February Specials:

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Get this free tutorial with any online order in February!

Sale-a-Bration is Live! For every $60 (or $120) you spend you can choose a free item from the SAB catalog!

And when you choose the Starter kit in February you get a choice of 2 sets of markers & a free stamp set or an extra $30 in product. That's $155 in value for just $99!

Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below.

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Beautiful DSP Diamond Gatefold card with video & free project sheet

February 11, 2025

I shared this pretty fun fold card on last week's Live video. You can see it here or scroll down a bit.

It features the Spring Corners bundle seen here and the Bloom Impressions DSP from our Sale-a-Bration promotion. This DSP can be seen here. It's free with any $60 purchase! Unfortunately it's in low inventory status and may be gone soon. I love it and thought it was one of our best offerings.

The Spring Corners set is one of my new favorites; I love the unusual corner style greetings and other images but the dies are special too! As you can see in the front panel I die-cut the coneflower image and then replaced the flower centers with Melon Mambo pieces. So easy and a fun trick!

Here's how it looks when it's opened below. Notice the greeting is in two lines horizontally. I cut the 'corner' shaped stamp set at the corner point so I could have a normal inside greeting. When I want to use it as a corner stamp it easily fits back together on my block again.

Here is the free project tutorial with measurements, directions and a supplies list. Just click on this link to download or print it. Download DSP Diamond Gatefold card

Below is the video tutorial for this card and another special fun fold. I hope you watch it and don't forget to subscribe to my channel!

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February Specials:

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Get this free tutorial with any online order in February!

Sale-a-Bration is Live! For every $60 (or $120) you spend you can choose a free item from the SAB catalog!

And when you choose the Starter kit in February you get a choice of 2 sets of markers & a free stamp set or an extra $30 in product. That's $155 in value for just $99!

Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below.

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Bright Borders fun fold with Bloom Impressions DSP

February 10, 2025

We made these pretty cards at my Clubs in January. I featured the Bright Borders stamp set with the To the Point punch and the Sale-a-Bration Bloom Impressions DSP.

Unfortunately the To the Point punch is out of stock and isn't expected to be back until April! I was worried about this when I saw it was in low inventory.

The gorgeous Bloom Impressions DSP is a free choice during Sale-a-Bration and is also in low inventory. If it does run out it's possible they'll turn off the item number if they cannot get more in stock before the end of February. So grab yours here now!

This is a fun fold card – sometimes called a 'back-fold'. The far right inside is scored so it can bend backwards. The greeting layers are adhered to that side and hold the card closed. It's a great way to show off our coordinating colors in our beautiful designer papers.

You can get the measurements in this free project sheet. Also watch the video below. Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Jan 2025 Bright Borders back fold

Below is the video tutorial for this card and another special fun fold. I'll share the other card & free project sheet tomorrow. I hope you watch it and don't forget to subscribe to my channel!

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February Specials:

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Get this free tutorial with any online order in February!

Sale-a-Bration is Live! For every $60 (or $120) you spend you can choose a free item from the SAB catalog!

And when you choose the Starter kit in February you get a choice of 2 sets of markers & a free stamp set or an extra $30 in product. That's $155 in value for just $99!

Opt in for my Spring catalog Designer Paper share and/or the Spring catalog embellishment share seen below.

See the details here.

Contact me here

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