Update on our move to Bismarck, ND

July 31, 2026

If you haven’t watched my recent videos you may not know that we have moved from Minot, ND to Bismarck, ND this month. It’s been a super busy time of downsizing, selling excess, packing and moving.

Why did we move? Well, there are many reasons but mostly my husband retired and we moved to be closer to our son and other family. It was very difficult to leave our beautiful home but we will love our new home too. Here’s a picture of my office/craft room before I was able to unpack. I’ll share new photos once I’m settled.

In that back doorway is a walk in closet; that will help with storage! I did find a nice L shaped desk and hope to get that set up today; then I can really set up my room.

This is why I’ve been missing in action lately; it’s hard to do both stamping/business and moving/getting settled. So I’m taking a bit of a break in August. Have patience with me; I’ll be back to blogging and videos soon!

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Covid-19 Giveback; a timely digital stamp set you can use today!!!!

April 28, 2020
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Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of our Making a Difference program we’re offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.

You can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and we will donate 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.

The Share Sunshine PDF Download is a digital stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing–including many ideas that came from you and your customers! You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards!

Let’s work together to make a difference! Here are some tips to consider:
- Use the lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments to brighten someone’s day–friends, family, neighbors, and even strangers!
- You can start crafting with the PDF download right away–with no shipping costs or delays!
- Share your projects on social media and tag them with #sharesunshine.
Product: Share Sunshine PDF Download. Buy it here!

Price: $12.00 USD

Dates: April 28 – June 2, 2020 or later; if the offer period extends beyond June 2

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Bird Ballad Laser Cut cards

April 27, 2020
Have you seen this amazing set of laser-cut cards in a specialty tin?! It's on page 168 of the annual catalog and is on sale right now at almost $4 off. It's retiring now so if you like laser-cut detailed cards you might want to order it now! See them here.

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I love the fact that you don't need much to finish these cards; they're quick yet gorgeous! I used the Inspiring Iris stamp set and a simple layout on each. I wanted the pretty details of the laser cut cards to show through.

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This pretty Inspiring Iris stamp set is returning in the new catalog in June!

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Measurements:
- Lily Impressions Designer paper behind is 4" X 5 1/2"
- Ovals 3 1/4" X 2 3/8"
- Card stock strips 1"
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The pretty tin includes 12 laser-cut 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" Very Vanilla card bases and 12 Very Vanilla envelopes.

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Online orders please use this host code for April:

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If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me!

***Click on the photo below to see all of our retiring products!

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Three fast & easy Free as a Bird cards

April 24, 2020

We made these three cards on Zoom and Facebook Live last night. Each Thursday evening at 8 pm CT I hold a Stamp with Me session. In 30 minutes we've all made 3 pretty cards together!

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I post the measurements ahead of time so they can prep and be ready. They can substitute any of the card stock, stamps etc to create their version of my card designs. It's so fun to see what everyone makes!

The pretty Bird Ballad designer paper is retiring and is discounted. See it here.

Supplies:
Free as a Bird stamp set
Black, Daffodil & Pool Party inks
Blends markers – Pool Party, Light Old Olive, Light Calypso Coral, Sponges, pearls

Measurements:
Pool Party card – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4"
DSP – left is 2 1/2" X 5 1/4", inside right is 1 1/2" X 5 1/4", White is 2 3/8" X 5 1/4"
Black is 2 5/8" square. The White is 2 1/2" square
*I used the Small Bloom punch for the stamped flowers

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Petal Pink card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
DSP is 2 1/2 X 5 1/2", Black is 2 3/4" X 5 1/2"
White strip 3/4" X 4", Magnolia Memories dies for flower

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So Saffron card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
DSP – one piece at 3 3/4" X 4" cut into 1 1/4" strips
Black 4" X 4 1/8"
Black Stitched so Sweetly die-cut, White Label me Fancy punch, Olive ribbon

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Check out the retiring list; scroll through the list here where you can see the products well. Click on each to get the description and item number.

Online orders please use this host code for April:

RBXHNWMV

If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me!

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