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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Opt in for my Card stock shares

January 21, 2025

I have cardstock share's happening this month. We used to have these in the mini catalogs but they stopped offering them so I now offer them to my customers on occasion.

Here's how it works. Instead of getting 24 sheets of 1 color in a package (like the catalog offers), I provide 6 sheets each of 4 different colors. It's a great way to get a nice sampling of our card stock.

These colors coordinate with the new Designer Papers in the Spring catalog.

1. Wildflower Birthday – 6 sheets each of Pretty in Pink, Peach Pie, Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam

2. Floral Delight – 6 sheets each of Daffodil Delight, Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly & Old Olive

3. Beautiful Bokeh – 6 sheets each of Berry Burst, Fresh Freesia, Balmy Blue & Calypso Coral

4. Friends of the Ocean – 6 sheets each of Pumpkin Pie, Summer Splash, Melon Mambo & Lemon Lime Twist

5. Storybook Moments – 6 sheets each of Mossy Meadow, Boho Blue, Basic Beige & Pebbled Path

6. Timeless Plaid – 6 sheets each of Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Calypso Coral & Wild Wheat

*If you'd like any of these let me know. I'll figure postage once you tell me how many shares you'd like and provide your zip code as well. Email me here for a quote.

These shares will be offered for just a few weeks; so contact me soon.

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January Specials:

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Get this free tutorial with any online order in January!

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

Get a free card kit with any online order over $55 in January!

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

See the details here.

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Lots of product displays from my New Catalog Launch party!

January 20, 2025

I held my New Catalog launch party on Saturday and today I'm sharing some of the displays I had for my customers. It was a cold day here but I still had a decent turnout. I wish I had taken photos of the food but I forgot.

This table above is my Sale-a-Bration display. I laid out the many products and projects I had to show what can be done with this year's Sale-a-Bration items.

This next view of of this same table.

Next is 3 boards featuring products from the 2025 Spring catalog.

Most of these were received from swapping with my stamping friends.

From left to right, this board features the Friends of the Ocean suite, center is the With you in Mind stamp set, upper middle is the Darling Dino, upper left is the Terrific Toadstools, lower right is the Floral Delight& Darling Wishes.

This next board features the Memorable Blooms on the lower left, the Wildflower Birthday at the top and the To the Point punch projects on the lower right.

This final board features the One More Year on the top left, Storybook Moments on the lower left, the Linked Together at the upper right and the Beautiful Butterflies on the lower right.

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January Specials:

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Get this free tutorial with any online order in January!

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

Get a free card kit with any online order over $55 in January!

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

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Terrific Toadstools fancy fold card

January 17, 2025
Today I'm sharing a fabulous fancy fold card Lori made for our Team Sale-a-Bration card swap. She used the Terrific Toadstools bundle.

It's a little deceptive but it is a fun fold card; one I haven't seen before too! Her colors include Melon Mambo, Fresh Freesia, Early Espresso and Granny Apple Green.

The Terrific Toadstools bundle from the Spring catalog coordinates with the Toadstool Gardens DSP from the Sale-a-Bration catalog. This DSP is free with any $60 purchase from Stampin' Up.

She used a bunch of NEW products; here's the list:
- Terrific Toadstool bundle seen here
- Toadstool Gardens 6 X 6" DSP from the Sale-a-Bration catalog seen here
- Spotlight on Nature dies seen here
- Fresh Freesia seam binding ribbon (SAB catalog) seen here
- Starstruck embossing folder on the upper flap (SAB catalog) seen here
Below you can see the gatefold and the cute flap that folds down over the front. She created an amazing card showcasing a ton of new products here! See measurements below.

Measurements:
- Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" from each side
- DSP – 1 7/8" X 5 3/8" for front and inside
- White inside 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
- upper strip for flap 1" X 3" scored at 2"
I'll share more team Sale-a-Bration swaps next week.

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January Specials:

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Get this free tutorial with any online order in January!

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

Get a free card kit with any online order over $55 in January!

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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