by Tracy | Dec 6, 2025 | Happy Birthday Card
If you checked my blog in the last several days, it was down. I’m recreating the post I made on Wednesday of this week. My webmaster said my database was damaged and she wasn’t able to get Wednesday post on my blog. So, I’m going to recreate it!
For my card today, I used the Branching Out Stamp Set (which is on the Last Chance List), Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper, Stylish Shapes Dies, Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder, and Pearls of Beauty.
I started with a piece of Calypso Coral cardstock for the base of my card. Then, I embossed a piece of Basic White cardstock using the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder and my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Next, I adhered it down to the front of the card.
I added a piece of Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP) to piece of Crumb Cake cardstock (you can find all the measurements I used below the Supply List). I added another piece of Brushed with Beauty DSP (in another pattern) to a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock. I adhered the first piece to the front of the card. On the second piece I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using the Branching Out Stamp Set in Calypso Coral ink. I cut it out using the Stylish Shapes Dies (I used the 3rd smallest one). I added Stamping Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
To complete my card, I added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside and added two Pearls of Beauty to the embossed white cardstock and one to the sentiment in Calypso Coral.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
Sale: $21.60
Price: $24.00
Bundle Alert: The Branching Out Bundle (on the Last Chance List) will not be available until the week of December 15th (approximately). All bundles receive a 10% discount rather than buying the products separately.You can get on a list to know when the Branching Out Bundle is available by clicking the clicking the graphic below.
Measurements
- Calypso Coral cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″
- Crumb Cake cardstock: 2″ x 5″
- Crumb Cake cardstock: 2-1/2″ x 3-1/4″
- Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper: 1-3/4″ x 4-3/4″
- Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper: 2-1/4″ x 3″
- Basic White cardstock (embossed and inside): (2) 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock (sentiment): approximately 2″ x 2″
Product of the Month – Available Now
A fun new promotion, for anyone who loves exclusive goodies. Each month, a single product of the month will be released. These items won’t be in any catalog or on the Online Exclusives page on the Stampin’ Up! website. Stock is limited, so once a Product of the Month sells out, it’s gone for good. Make sure if you like the Product of the Month, to snag your Product of the Month early!
Product of the Month Details
- A brand new product releases near the start of each month.
- You must have a Stampin’ Up online account to participate.
- Add the Product of the Month after your cart reaches $75+. You can purchase the Product of the Month for just $5!
- Limit 1 per Stampin’ Up! account.
Click here to see the flyer with all the important information.
Online Exclusives – November 2025
Click the graphic below to access the November 2025 Online Exclusives Product List! Stampin’ Up! has made a printable flyer and they’ve made it much easier to shop the new products! You won’t find Online Exclusives in any catalog, they’ll be listed in the Online Store. Click here to shop Online Exclusives.
Cyber Monday Paper Pumpkin Sale From December 1-9
Promotion Details:
Starting December 1 at 8 a.m. (MT), we’re offering big savings on prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions! There’s never been a better time to subscribe to get a new all-inclusive crafting kit delivered to your door each month. Take advantage of this Cyber Monday offer for fantastic deals on 3-, 6-, and 12-month prepaid subscriptions.
Whether you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas present that sparks creativity or resolving to make time to craft in the new year, a Paper Pumpkin subscription is the gift that keeps on giving.
- From December 1–9, prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions will be discounted as follows:
- 3-month prepaid: $61.00 (regular price $81.00)
- 6-month prepaid: $122.00 (regular price $162.00)
- 12-month prepaid: $244.00 (regular price $324.00)
This offer ends on December 9 at 11:59 p.m. (MT).
Offer Details
- Subscriptions purchased during this start immediately with the December in Bloom Watercolor Kit. This kit cannot be skipped.
- Do not purchase multiple subscriptions for the same recipient. The subscription will start with the Watercolor in Bloom Kit, so the recipient will end up receiving duplicates of the same kit each month
- Subscriptions purchased during the promotion will earn reduced rewards compared to full-priced subscriptions due to the discounted price, but they will still qualify for rewards once the threshold is met.
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy months of exciting kits at an incredible value! Stop by the Paper Pumpkin page, here, for more details about how Paper Pumpkin works and get ready to order your prepaid subscription on December 1, 2025!
Last Chance Products
Click here to go straight to the Last Chance Products page on the Stampin’ Up! site! Some products are discounted! More products were added on December 2, 2025!
Stampin’ Up! Kits – We Have Two New Kits!
Click the graphics below for information about the kits!
Thanks for stopping by today! Enjoy your weekend!
by Tracy | Nov 12, 2025 | Happy Birthday Card
The card I’m sharing with you today was made using the Branching Out Stamp Set, Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper (an Online Exclusive), Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (an Online Exclusive, Stylish Shapes Dies and Pearls of Beauty (an Online Exclusive). It’s the exact same layout of the card I posted on Friday and can see that card, here.
I started with a piece of Calypso Coral cardstock for the base of my card. Then, I embossed a piece of 4″ x 5″ Crumb Cake cardstock using the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder and my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Next, I cut the embossed Crumb Cake cardstock, on the 4″ side, into (3) 1″ strips and one 2″ strip. I adhered the strips to the card front.
I adhered a piece of Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper to a piece of Calypso Coral cardstock. Then, I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of my card.
Next, I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White cardstock using the stamp set, Branching Out, in Calypso Coral ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back, and adhered it to the front of my card.
To complete my card, I added two Pearls of Beauty in Calypso Coral at each of the sentiment and added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside of the card.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
Bundle Alert: The Branching Out Bundle is available with a 10% discount rather than buying the products separately but unfortunately it isn’t available right now. You can sign up to receive a notification when it is back in stock.
Measurements
- Calypso Coral cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″
- Calypso Coral cardstock: 2-3/4″ x 3-1/2″
- Crumb Cake cardstock: 4″ x 5″ cut into (3) 1” strips and (1) 2″ strip
- Basic White cardstock (sentiment): approximately 2-1/2″ x 1-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock (inside card): 4″ x 5-1/4″
Online Exclusives – November 2025
Click the graphic below to access the November 2025 Online Exclusives Product List! Stampin’ Up! has made a printable flyer and they’ve made it much easier to shop the new products! You won’t find Online Exclusives in any catalog, they’ll be listed in the Online Store. Click here to shop Online Exclusives.
Stampin’ Up Is Offering a Brushed with Beauty Class
Click the graphic below to purchase this class!
All the Details On the Class:
- Available for Purchase: November 4, 2025
- Price: $30
- Live Stream: November 20 at 2:00 p.m. (MT)
- Where: An exclusive Facebook group
- Class: Brushed with Beauty Craft Class (170074)
- Product: Brushed with Beauty Suite Collection (167100)
- Language: The class will be presented in English. Attendees will receive supply lists and project instructions available in English, French, German, and Dutch.
- Video on Demand: We will record this live class, which will be available as a video on demand right after the live stream. Videos with English, French, German, and Dutch captioning will be available through the Facebook page one week after the live stream.
Click here to get the additional supplies you’ll need!
Last Chance Products
Click here to go straight to the Last Chance Products page on the Stampin’ Up! site! Some products are discounted! More products were added on October 1, 2025!
Stampin’ Up! Kits – We Have Two New Kits!
Click the graphics below for information about the kits!
December Paper Pumpkin – Subscribe by December 10th
If you’d like to subscribe, please click here or the graphic below.
This is what comes in the Watercolor In Bloom Paper Pumpkin Kit:
Show your love and appreciation with rich watercolor hues and elegant botanical flourishes.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelope
• Copper foil and copper sequins
• Precut paper and vellum pieces
• Coordinating colors: Copper, Garden Green, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pretty Peacock, Secret Sea, Shaded Spruce
Personalize your card greetings with customizable sentiment stamps!
An additional coordinating add-on is available but only for Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Click the image below for more information. These dies coordinate with October Paper Pumpkin Kit, November Paper Pumpkin Kit and December Paper Pumpkin Kit.
Thanks for stopping by today! Enjoy your day!
by Tracy | Jul 21, 2025 | Happy Birthday Card
The fun fold card I’m sharing with you today was made using the Pattern of Friendship stamp set (an Online Exclusive) Floral Charm Designer Series Paper (an Online Exclusive) the Modern Oval Punch and Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots (an Online Exclusive).
I started with Berry Burst cardstock for the base of my card (you can find all the measurements I used below the Supply List). Then, I cut two piece of Floral Charm DSP and adhered them to the top and the bottom of the fun fold.
I layered a piece of Berry Burst cardstock with a piece of Floral Charm DSP and added two rows of Stampin’ Dimensionals to the top and adhered it to the top flap.
I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White cardstock using the Pattern of Friendship stamp set in Berry Burst ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Modern Oval Punch. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
To finish my card, I added three Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots in Berry Burst below the sentiment and added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
Measurements
- Berry Burst cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/4″ score at 2-3/4″ & 8-1/4″
- Berry Burst cardstock: 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″
- Floral Charm Designer Series Paper (top and bottom): (2) 4″ x 2-1/2″
- Floral Charm Designer Series Paper (front): 3″ x 4″
- Basic White cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Basic White cardstock (sentiment): it’s better to stamp the sentiment and punch it out so I’m not going to give a measurement so that you have something to hold on to.
Bundle Alert: The Pattern of Friendship Bundle is available with a 10% discount rather than buying the products separately. The bundle comes with a stamp set and one die.
(US ONLY) BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAY
The 2025 back-to-school sales tax holiday season begins this weekend and there are thirteen states and Puerto Rico offering a sales tax holiday for school supplies during the months of July and August. Products that are eligible according to the statute include “items normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes.” To see the names of participating states, products exempted from tax, and sales tax holiday dates, click here.
Please note: you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday). Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.
Please note that Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Wisconsin have suspended the sales tax holiday this year.
Last Chance Products
Click here to go straight to the Last Chance Products page on the Stampin’ Up! site! Some products are discounted!
Two New Stampin’ Up! Kits
Click each graphic below for more information about the kit. These kits can be found in the Online Exclusives part of the Stampin’ Up! website.
Farmhouse Florals Paper Pumpkin Kit – Last Day to Order: August 10th
You can now order subscriptions and manage your Paper Pumpkin subscription on the Stampin’ Up! website! You can cancel your Paper Pumpkin subscription at any time. If you want to skip the next kit, you can do that! You also receive Stampin’ Rewards when you order a single kit or purchase a 3-month, 6-month or 12-month subscription to Paper Pumpkin. If you’d like to subscribe, please click the graphic below.
An additional coordinating add-on is available but only for Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Click the image below for more information.
Thanks for stopping by today!
by Tracy | Mar 17, 2025 | Happy Birthday Card
I made a birthday card for my uncle using Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper. I also used the stamp set, With You in Mind, the Countryside Corners Dies and Low Profile Dots.
I started with a piece of Thick Basic White cardstock for the base of my card. Then, I adhered a piece of Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper to a piece of Boho Blue cardstock. Boho Blue will be retiring soon, so if you love the color, I’d suggest getting the products now (cardstock, inks, Stampin’ Blends, etc.). Also Copper Clay, Wild Wheat, Moody Mauve and Pebbled Path are also retiring.
I then adhered the Boho Blue/Timeless Plaid DSP panel to the front of the card.
I stamped the sentiment on Basic White cardstock in Boho Blue ink, then cut it out using the Countryside Corners Dies. I then cut the next largest shape out of Boho Blue cardstock and adhered the sentiment to the front. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the card front.
To complete my card I added three Low Profile Dots to the front of the card.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
Measurements
- Thick Basic White cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″
- Boho Blue cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Boho Blue cardstock (under sentiment): approx. 3″ x 4-1/2″
- Basic White cardstock (sentiment): approx. 2-1/4″ x 3-3/4″
- Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper: 3-3/4″ x 5″
Last Chance Products
Click here to go straight to the Last Chance Products page on the Stampin’ Up! site!
Two New Stampin’ Up! Kits
Click each graphic below for more information about the kit.
Inked Occasions Paper Pumpkin Kit
Did you know that Paper Pumpkin has moved to the Stampin’ Up! website? You can now order subscriptions and manage your subscription on the Stampin’ Up! website! If you’d like to subscribe, please click the graphic below.
If you have a current subscription to Paper Pumpkin, you will need to claim your subscription. You can follow written directions, here or you can watch a video, here.
An additional coordinating add-on is available but only for Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Click the image below for more information.
Thanks for stopping by today!
by Tracy | Mar 7, 2025 | Card Sampler, Happy Birthday Card
The card I’m sharing with you today was made using Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper, Beautiful Butterflies Bundle, Textured Notes Dies and Starburst Sequins.
I started with Fresh Freesia cardstock for the base of my card. Next, I adhered a piece of Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper (DSP) to the front of the card (I have all the measurements I used below the Supply List).
I cut a Basic White rectangle using the Textured Notes Dies and my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, I set this aside. Then, I used the Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder (this comes with ten dies) and cut the Fresh Freesia butterfly and the Lovely Garden DSP butterfly. I did use the embossing folder and the die for my Fresh Freesia butterfly but I think it’s distracting, next time, I don’t think I’ll use the embossing folder, I will just use the die.
To put the butterflies together, I added a small amount of glue on the detailed butterfly and then adhered it to the “solid” butterfly. Once the butterflies were attached I cut the middle part of the butterfly using Green Garden cardstock and then glued it down the middle of the butterfly. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the butterfly but before I adhered it, I wanted to see where my sentiment needed to go.
I stamped my sentiment onto the Basic White rectangle using Fresh Freesia ink. Then, I adhered the rectangle to the front of the card. Next, I added the butterfly to the rectangle.
To complete my card, I added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside and then added three Starburst Sequins to the front of the rectangle.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store. The Specialty Plate is used with 3D Embossing Folders and Hybrid Embossing Folders.
Measurements
- Fresh Freesia cardstock: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″
- Fresh Freesia cardstock (butterfly): approximately 4-1/2″ x 3-3/4″
- Basic White cardstock (rectangle): approximately 5-1/4″ x 3-3/4″
- Basic White cardstock (inside card): 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Garden Green cardstock (the middle of the butterfly): scrap
- Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper (detailed butterfly): appproximately 4-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
- Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper: 5-1/4″ x 4″
Lovely Garden Card Sampler
My Lovely Garden Card Sampler is now available! When you use the special host code GUCCBTSX and your order is a minimum of $60 (before shipping/tax), I’ll send you two each of three cards. To create this card sampler, I used Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper and the stamp set, Pattern of Friendship.
Here’s What You’ll Receive:
- All the paper and embellishments needed to make six cards. Envelopes will also be provided. For this sampler you only need to provide a stamp set, ink and adhesive (see below for what you’ll need).
- A PDF Tutorial with instructions, pictures, cutting measurements and a complete supply list of all the products used.
- Earn at least one Bradley Point (earn ten Bradley Points and redeem them for free product) when your order is $50 or more.
- If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code or you won’t receive your Stampin’ Rewards. After you place your order, simply email me and let me know that you’d like the Lovely Garden Card Sampler (you only need to do this if your order is over $150). You can send me an email on the sidebar.
All the Other Important Information:
- Your Lovely Garden Card Sampler will be shipped first-class mail approximately March 21, 2025 and will be mailed to the address used on your online order.
- You’ll receive an email when I mail your Card Sampler and the PDF Tutorial will be included in that email.
- When using the Lovely Garden Card Sampler host code to place your order, you will not qualify for other current host code rewards.
- Per Stampin’ Up! policy, card samplers can only be mailed within the United States.
You’ll receive all the materials to make six cards. You’ll quickly have beautiful cards ready to be mailed out to someone special. If you can’t make the cards once they arrive, no worries, each card is labeled in its own clear envelope which makes it easy to come back to later. Once you’ve made all the cards in the Sampler, you’ll be able to easily replicate each card by following the easy to follow directions in the PDF (pictures are included as well).
The special Lovely Garden Card Sampler HOST CODE will close at the end of the day on March 11, 2025 and after that date, the Card Sampler will no longer be available.
Approximate ship date of the Card Sampler is March 21, 2025.
Click here to place an order
Supplies Needed To Create the Card Sampler
Listed below are the supplies you’ll need to complete the cards exactly as shown (or you can use what you already own). Simply click any of the products and you’ll be taken to my Stampin’ Up! online store. When placing your order, don’t forget to use the special Card Sampler Host Code (please do not use host code if your order is over $150 – see above).
Last Chance Products
Click here to go straight to the Last Chance Products page on the Stampin’ Up! site!
Two New Stampin’ Up! Kits
Click each graphic below for more information about the kit.
Paper Pumpkin Kit – Daisy Daydream
An additional coordinating add-on is available but only for Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Click the image below for more information.
Thanks for stopping by today! Enjoy your weekend!
by Tracy | Feb 17, 2025 | Happy Birthday Card
The card I’m sharing with you today was made using Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper, Wanted to Say Dies, Spotlight on Nature Dies and Party Dots.
I started with Blueberry Bushel cardstock for the base of my card. Then, I added a piece of Wildflower Birthday Specialty DSP to Gold Foil and then adhered it to the front of the card.
I used the Spotlight on Nature Dies to cut a Basic White cardstock circle. Next, I adhered one of the premade die cuts in the Wildflower Birthday Specialty DSP to the front, added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the card front.
I used the Wanted to Say Dies to cut the background piece in “Happy Birthday” in Blueberry Bushel cardstock. Then, I added an adhesive sheet to the back of a piece of Gold Foil (for the actual words “Happy Birthday”) and then ran it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. I tore off the adhesive sheet and adhered it to the Blueberry Bushel background. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back and adhered it to the front of the card.
To complete my card I added three Party Dots in Pretty in Pink around the cake slice and added a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside of the card.
Supply List
Below you’ll find all the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used for today’s card. If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
Bundle Alert: The Spotlight on Nature Bundle is available with a 10% discount rather than buying the products separately.
Measurements
- Blueberry Bushel cardstock: 11″ x 4-1/2″ score at 5-1/2″
- Blueberry Bushel cardstock (background for Happy Birthday): approximately. 3-1/2″ x 2-1/4″
- Gold Foil Sheets: 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Gold Foil Sheets (Happy Birthday): approximately 3-1/4″ x 2″
- Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper: 5″ x 3-3/4″
- Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper: premade die cut
- Basic White cardstock (die cut circle): 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
- Basic White cardstock (inside card): 5-1/4″ x 4″
Sale-a-Bration
Click the graphic below to see what free products you can earn, then scroll down and click the different categories. On February 4th many more items were added to the $60 category! Please note: On the recently added products, these are products from the Mini and Annual Catalogs. You must use the Sale-a-Bration special item number, not the normal product number.
Become a Demonstrator and Purchase the Starter Kit During Sale-a-Bration
Stampin’ Up! always has a really good join offer during Sale-a-Bration and this year is no different! You have two options this year:
Option #1:
- $125 worth of products for $99
- Two Free Marker Sets
- A Free Stamp Set – Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set
- Free Shipping
- That’s a $216 value for $99
Option #2
- $125 worth of products for $99
- Plus and additional $30 to spend on Stampin’ Up! products
- Free Shipping
- That’s a $155 value for $99
You can join the Stampin’ Up! family of demonstrators! There’s no pressure at all to sell or hold workshops! You can join for the incredible value and for the fun! You’ll get an ongoing discount on all products and early access to all product launches! If you have more questions, you can look here, and if I don’t address your questions, just shoot me an email (look on the sidebar). If you’re ready to join the Stampin’ Up! family, you can click here.
Last Chance Products
Click here to go straight to the Last Chance Products page on the Stampin’ Up! site!
Two New Stampin’ Up! Kits
Click each graphic below for more information about the kit.
Paper Pumpkin Kit – Daisy Daydream
An additional coordinating add-on is available but only for Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Click the image below for more information.
Thanks for stopping by today!
