Quick card with the Violet Dreams DSP

July 14, 2026

Here’s the second card I made featuring the Violet Dreams suite. I shared it during last week’s video.

It showcases the pretty Violet Dreams DSP seen here. There are 3 pieces from the DSP on this card: the violets die-cut, the striped frame and the green DSP strip. This DSP has 2 sheets of die-cut ephemera included in the package. I love that; it opens up so many options when creating.

Besides the DSP I added the White layer behind the frame, the Hydrangea Hue ribbon and rhinestones. So quick!

Here’s the free project sheet for this card; click here.

Look closely at the coordinating colors on this card. Stampin’ Up! makes it so easy to create with perfectly matching colors. It’s my very favorite thing about SU.
I used the violets as the starting point and simply repeated each color once or twice on my project for a wonderfully cohesive look.

Tip: If you struggle with color coordination pick two colors and repeat them at least once if not twice on your project. This works!

Check out the video below where I shared on more pretty card featuring DSP strips.

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In the Country; which do you prefer? ‘Color’ or Black & White? Video & cool tip!

February 14, 2023

Happy Valentine's Day!

I should be sharing a Valentine card today, but I sent them out to my family last week before I took photos! Sheesh! Here's one by Stampin' Up! using the Love for You bundle; you can see it on page 11 of the Spring Catalog.

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Here are a few more cards featuring the In the Country stamp set from our Sale-a-Bration promotion. It's free with any $50 purchase in February. See it here.

I shared multiple ways to use this set and options for coloring too. I know many people do not want to color every bit of a scene like this. So I shared a variety of alternate card ideas like this one shown here.

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On the colored version above I simply used my Blending Brushes with Granny Apple Green & Balmy Blue. Simple but effective. After coloring I cut the scene out with a Stitched Rectangle die. I used the 5th from the largest for the scene and the 2nd from the largest for the outside of the White layer.

Here's another set of cards. I used Blending Brushes for most of the color – Balmy Blue & Sahara Sand. I did add a bit of Dark Calypso Coral to a few areas with a Blends marker.

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The greetings are from the Sending Support stamp set. This set can be seen here and is also free with a $50 purchase from Stampin' Up! through February of 2023.

For the greeting die-cut I used a die from the Potted Succulents dies seen here. I changed the size of this die by cutting it once and then again to make it shorter. I get a lot more use of my dies this way!

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Which do you prefer? Color or no color?

See the other set of cards I shared yesterday here.

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In the Country with the Spotlighting Technique & video; a great alternative to coloring

February 13, 2023

On last week's FB Live I played with the In the Country stamp set seen here showing a variety of ways to color (or not) these scenic images.

Today I'm showing the cards featuring the 'Spotlighting' technique. This is a great alternative to coloring the entire image.

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I used the Fabulous Frames dies for the oval die-cut. See them here. I also used the Sending Support stamp set seen here. Both this and the In the Country stamp set are free with any $50 Stampin' Up! purchase through February.

I stamped the image first in Black ink and then die-cut the oval layers. I used the Wink of Stella and Classic ink to color. I love using Wink to color because the images end up sparkly.

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If you don't have a Wink of Stella yet; I highly recommend them. They're a subtle way of adding shimmer or sparkle to your projects. And as you can see, you can use it for coloring too! I show how in the video below.

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Tip: when the fluid in the Wink of Stella runs out, add a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol inside the barrel. You'll get quite a bit more use of it.

All of the layers are adhered down but the colored oval and greeting; they're popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.

I added a piece of Fancy Florals DSP to the card base. I cut a piece at 4" X 5 1/4" and then cut it in half for two cards. Other measurements are shown below.

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I love the effect this Spotlighting technique gives. It's fun and unique and saves time too!

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I'll share more In the Country cards this week. Click on this link or below to watch the video tutorial. *Be sure to subscribe to my new YouTube channel.

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Pretty All Occasion ‘Texture Chic’ cards with a kit to go or tutorial option.

February 10, 2023

I chose to create 10 beautiful All Occasion cards with the Texture Chic Memories & More products. They're so pretty and perfect for so many occasions.

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Plus they are super easy to make. No stamps or ink are needed to finish them. You will need a paper trimmer, adhesives and a paper snips to complete the cards. They'd be perfect for a quick afternoon of stamping and you'll have 10 beautiful finished projects with coordinating envelopes.

You'll receive 1/2 pkg of the Texture Chic Memories & More cards & envelopes, 1/2 pkg of the printed cards & die-cut elements, enough ribbons and a share of pastel adhesive-backed sequins to create 10 cards with coordinating envelopes.

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It's just $28 and includes $20 in product plus the free PDF tutorial. Choose this kit by February 19th here. Or get the PDF tutorial here.

This kit will be mailed to you by the end of February via Priority Mail and the PDF is sent via email immediately after you order. Please check your spam folder.

See all of my available kits here. Combine shipping and save $$

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February Host code links:

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