Graduation card 2026 with Balloon Festoon

For my card today I needed a couple of graduation cards but I didn't have any current graduation sets by Stampin' Up!  So, I improvised a bit and used the Balloon Festoon bundle along with Seasonal Celebrations which retired in April.  (Sadly, it's sold out but I encourage you to look through your stash for a graduation cap.  It's time to dust off those retired stamps and give them a little love.  You will also find a sneak peek of an embossing folder coming in the July Online Exclusives.  Of course, you can always use something you have on hand.  To watch the video tutorial on how I put my card together, be sure to click this link to head on over to YouTube.  

Supplies and measurements:

Balloon Festoon bundle* 167606 (includes stamps and dies)

Seasonal Celebrations (for grad cap-sorry, retired.  Please use what you have or leave it off.)

Scalloped Wishes stamps (for happy graduation sentiment only) 167447 (can be purchased in a bundle* 167453 with coordinating dies.)

Sneak Peek alert! Swirls of Magic Embossing folder 168179 (July 2026 Online Exclusives coming 7/1)

Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers 167526 (I used retired Shimmer Star Foam Stickers if you have them)

Gold Foil, #132622, 4" x 5 1/4"  & 3/4" x 3 5/8" strip for inside (again I used retired Brushed Silver & Gold foil I had on hand)

Two-tone and/or regular cardstock scraps for balloons in Real Read, Basic White and Basic Black

Basic Black cardstock scraps for embossing sentiments

Basic White cardstock 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" for inside layer

Basics WoW! Embossing powder (white) 165679

Ink Pads: Real Read, Basic Beige, VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black

Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon 165599, approx 16"

I hope you liked my card today and will give this a try using whatever supplies you currently have on hand to make a graduation card OR you could very easily make this one a birthday card or congratulations card. 

You will find all the supplies I've used today in my online store (unless it's retired OR coming in the July OE release.)  Click on the shopping cart to the right, it will take you directly to my online store where you can shop 24/7.

Until next time; be happy, good health to you and happy stamping!

Teresa

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices may be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

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Turtle-y Awesome June birthday card

This week I am playing with the Turtle-y Cute suite of products.  I didn't want to make just any birthday card though, I wanted to make it specific to the recipient because that makes it more personal.  So, what better bundle to use than Year of Flowers?  I found the flowers in the stamp set to coordinate perfectly with the turtles as if they were meant to be.  To see how I've put this card together, be sure to head on over to my YouTube channel where you can watch the video replay.

Measurements and Supplies:

Turtle-y Awesome bundle* 165229 (includes stamps 165223 & coordinating dies 165228)

Turtle Textures Embossing Folder 165232

Perennial Postage dies 162607

Stylish Shapes dies 159183

Shades of Green Hexagons 165233

Thick Basic White cardstock for card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Basic White cardstock 3 1/2" x 4 3/4", inside layer (optional) 3 5/8" x 4 7/8
& 1/2 sheet for stamping images

Ink Pads: Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lolly, Summer Splash, Tuxedo Memento Black

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Shy Shamrock, Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Summer Splash, Lemon Lolly, Soft Sea Foam, Color Lifter

Watercolor Pencils Asst. 2 #149014: Coastal Cabana

Stampin' Write Marker: Crushed Curry

Blending Brushes 160518

I sure hope you have enjoyed today's card.  I'm sure the recipient will be loving it.  Making my cards personal for my friends and family is important to me and by combining these two sets in an unexpected way does just that.  

Until next time; be happy, good health and happy stamping!

Teresa

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.