It’s finally here! Today I’m opening the very first door of the Stampin’ Up!® 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar. 🎁 This special countdown is packed with creative surprises, and I’ll be sharing each reveal day by day. If you love the excitement of Advent ...
Did you know blue pumpkins are real? 🎃💙 I thought they were just a décor trend until I spotted them at the grocery store across the street—and they instantly became the inspiration for today’s handmade card. Using the Stampin’ Up!® Beautiful Pumpkins Bundle, an ...
Only 2 Days Left—Sale Ends Monday!If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to get organized, don’t wait any longer—the Stamp-N-Storage® Fall Sale ends Monday, September 29.Enjoy 15% OFF storewide through September 29, 2025, plus FREE shipping on orders ...
Who says pumpkins have to be orange? 🍂 For this handmade fall card, I took inspiration from a serving dish and gave the pumpkins a fresh twist with yellow coloring. Paired with embossed textures and copper foil accents, the result is a warm autumn design that’s ...
Today’s handmade Christmas card is proof that you don’t need complicated steps to create something truly special. Using the Stampin’ Up!® Traditions of Christmas Suite, I paired the gorgeous floral spray with a bold “Merry and Bright” greeting. The result is a ...
Christmas just got even more exciting! 🎄 Introducing the brand-new 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar—a limited-edition treasure filled with exclusive dies, paper, embellishments, and surprises you won’t find in any catalog or online store. Open a new crafting ...
World Card Making Day is coming up on Saturday, October 4, 2025, and Stampin’ Up!® is celebrating in a big way! You’re invited to join the free, online event where we’ll create together and connect with paper crafters around the world. I’m especially excited ...
The Fall for Toile September Paper Pumpkin Kit captures the beauty of autumn with leaves, trees, and pumpkins in rich seasonal colors. In this post, I’m sharing all three handmade card designs from the kit so you can see just how easy and enjoyable they are to ...
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to get organized, the Stamp-N-Storage® Fall Sale is your chance. From September 19–29, 2025, enjoy 15% OFF storewide plus FREE shipping on orders of $150+ in the 48 domestic U.S. (Free shipping excludes the Craft Island, ...
The day has arrived! 🎉 Today, Thursday, September 18, Stampin’ Up!® is offering an unprecedented 24-Hour Sale. For one day only, you’ll save 15% on every stamp set—yes, that includes the Annual Catalog, Holiday Catalog, and Online Exclusives—plus select stamp ...
There’s something extraordinary about a card that’s simple to make yet filled with deep meaning. This handmade Nativity Christmas card features the A Child Is Born Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!® and captures the heart of the season with clean lines, a touch of gold, ...
Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 18—because this is a sale unlike anything we’ve seen before! For 24 hours only, Stampin’ Up!® is offering 15% off every stamp set and select stamp tools. Yes, you read that right: stamp tools are included for the first ...
When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, nothing feels more fitting than creating a handmade card filled with autumn warmth. Today’s project captures that seasonal beauty with richly embossed leaves, glowing metallics, and a sentiment that shines as ...
The brand-new Stampin’ Up!® Road to Christmas Card Kit has just arrived—and it’s packed with festive fun! With vintage red trucks, snowy landscapes, and heartwarming holiday accents, this kit makes creating handmade Christmas cards easier than ever. In today’s ...
Good news for every crafter who loves to keep supplies organized—Stamp-N-Storage® is treating us to a Free Shipping Weekend! Starting today, Friday, September 12, through Sunday, September 14, every order ships free in the 48 Domestic U.S.—no code needed. is more ...
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the northern lights in a handmade card. This project features the Stampin’ Up!® Light & Wonder Bundle paired with the stunning Lights of Aurora Designer Series Paper. The softly glowing sky creates an elegant backdrop for ...
Halloween crafting is always more fun when you can mix playful details with a touch of the unexpected! For today’s project, I started with the Spooky Sweet Specialty Designer Series Paper and couldn’t resist using one of the included die-cut images. That sweet ...
This is it—the very last chance to scoop up a September–December 2025 Mini Catalog Paper Share & More. An uneven number of participants left me with one extra set, and once it’s gone, that’s it. This is your rare opportunity to enjoy a sampling of every new ...
Sometimes the most unexpected layouts turn into the most striking cards! Today’s handmade Christmas card features the Stampin’ Up!® Peace on Earth Dies with an unusual design that shows off several coordinating patterned papers from the September–December 2025 ...
Some cards stop you in your tracks—and this was one of them. I first spotted a version of this card on Stampin’ Up!’s Stampin’ Through the Catalog Instagram account, and the muted autumn tones with layered textures drew me right in. While my card isn’t an exact ...
There’s just something about fall that makes sending a handmade thank you card feel extra special. 🍂 For this project, I’m using the brand-new Stampin’ Up!® Gathering Moments Bundle from the September Online Exclusives. You’ll see how I started with a clean and ...
The wait is over—the Stampin’ Up!® September–December 2025 Mini Catalog is live! From cozy autumn designs to festive Christmas favorites (and everything in between), this catalog is packed with creative possibilities to make every season shine. And for the first ...
Gift cards may be practical, but that doesn’t mean they have to feel impersonal! With the new Stampin’ Up!® Peace on Earth Bundle, you can present a gift card in a handmade holder that looks every bit as thoughtful as the gift itself. I paired the Peace on Earth ...
Sometimes the simplest designs turn out the prettiest! This handmade card features the Cloud Cover embossed background with a cluster of die-cut hibiscus flowers in the lower right corner for a soft, balanced design. It’s quick to make yet still has plenty of ...
Labor Day weekend may not be a traditional time for gift-giving, but it does mark a shift in seasons. As summer winds down and we begin looking toward fall birthdays and the winter holidays, it’s the perfect time to have a flexible gift card holder design ready to ...
Bring a burst of color to your cardmaking with this Rainbow Hibiscus Birthday Card! 🌈 Using the Happy Hibiscus Hybrid Embossing Folder from Stampin’ Up!® and all five of the 2025–2027 In Colors — Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, Cloud Cover, and ...
Labor Day is more than just a long weekend—it’s the perfect time to refresh your craft space and get organized for all the creative projects ahead. When every supply has a home, your creativity can truly shine.From now through Labor Day, you’ll save 15% OFF ...
Turn a simple seed packet into a thoughtful handmade gift! 🌿 In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create DIY seed packet gift card holders using the Grow with Love Stamp Set and coordinating Dies from Stampin’ Up!®. These Last Chance Online Exclusives are on ...
The brand-new Stampin’ Up!® Bunch of Thanks Kit is here, and it’s anything but ordinary! These handmade cards feature cheerful floral bouquets “wrapped” in paper with coordinating envelopes that are just as pretty. In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to make ...
The September–December 2025 Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog begins September 3, and I’m opening reservations now for my Holiday Catalog Paper Share & More! This special share also includes the September Online Exclusives, giving you an even bigger variety of papers ...
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