Pretty Poinsettia Bright Christmas Wishes

Today will be a Christmas card using the just released Pretty Poinsettia bundle by Stampin' Up!  I love poinsettias and so when I saw this bundle I had to get it.  After I tried using the impressions plate with it I loved it even more!  I love how detailed the embossing on the petals and leaves are.  It's so stunning!  To see how I've put my card together be sure to watch my YouTube video tutorial by clicking this direct link.  In the video I show an alternate card using the Product of the Month Begonia Belle with mostly the same products (other than Pretty Poinsettia).  Be sure to check that out over on my Facebook page.  

Supplies and measurements:

Pretty Poinsettia bundle* 168147 (includes stamps and coordinating dies)

Flourish & Frames hot foil dies 170064 (can be purchased in a bundle* with loosely coordinating dies)

Swirls of Magic embossing folder 168179

Bubble Bath cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Basic Black cardstock for base layer 4" x 5 1/4"

Real Red two-tone cardstock for label

Bubble Bath two-tone cardstock for poinsettia petals

Peaceful Pine two-tone cardstock for foliage

Basic White cardstock for sentiment strip, flower centers & inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

Flower Accents 165171

Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon 165599

Ink Pads: Real Red, Bubble Bath, Golden Glow, Peaceful Pine

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897

Peaceful Pine Shimmer Brush 167665

Golden Glow Shimmer Brush 167662

Gold Hot Foil 170066

Stampin' Hot Foil System 170009

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you have enjoyed this little respite from the heat with Christmas in July.  All of the items I have used on my card today can be purchased in my online store by clicking on the links below OR the shopping cart to the right.

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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    Online Exclusives

    Last Chance products

    Hot Foil Products

Begonia Belle birthday and hot foil introduction

Hello all!  I have a project for you today featuring the brand new Stampin' Hot Foil system!  I hope you love it as much as I do!  I am having so much fun with hot foiling.  I've wished Stampin' Up! would come out with one of these for quite some time.  Surprise!  It's here and I couldn't be happier.  I also like the new July Product of the Month (POTM) and it's such a great bargain at only $5 USD.  You will find a video tutorial introducing the hot foil machine and giving some tips and tricks as we make a card together using Begonia Belle.  You can access it by clicking this direct link.

Supplies and measurements:

Begonia Belle July POTM 168592

Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies 170042

Echoes of Detail Hot Foil Dies 170048 (can be purchased in a bundle*, 170049, with loosely coordinating stamps)

Phrases & Frames 167581 (can be purchased in a bundle* with loosely coordinating stamps)

Stampin' Hot Foil system 170009 (needs the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine to work 149653)

Ink Pads: Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss, Peaceful Pine

Stampin' Blends: Dark Fresh Freesia, Dark Blackberry Bliss for coloring gems if desired.

Blackberry Bliss cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Two-Tone Basic Beige cardstock

    4" x 5 1/4", approx 2 3/4 x 4 1/4" for sentiment

Sunset Shimmer Vellum 1 1/2" x 4" in champagne

Antique Pearls 164679

Gold Hot Foil 170066 approx 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"

Lt Pink Hot Foil 170068, approx 2 1/2" x 4

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have been enjoying the last couple of cards I've made with our new hot foiling system.  I LOVE it so much.  It's so very easy to use and the results are spectacular.  To order any of the supplies I've used today, please visit my online store by clicking on the shopping cart to the right.  I would appreciate it so much!

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

Teresa

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    Online Exclusives

    Last Chance products

Thinking of You floral with 2026-2028 In Colors

Hello everyone.  We have had some beautifully sunny days here in the Pacific northwest this past week.  It's been so nice to sit outside on the deck and feel the warmth of the sun on my skin....not for too long of course.  I'm primarily a shade girl!  

For today's project I'm combining one of my favorite last chance stamp & die sets along with Delicate Dreams paper and the brand new 2026-2028 In Colors, so something old, something new and something not quite released to the public.  The In Colors will go live to the general public on May 5, 2026, and be available for two years which also means we will be retiring the 2024-2026 In Colors at the same time.  To see how I've put this card together, be sure to watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.

Supplies and measurements:

Last Chance while supplies last:

Wonderful Thoughts stamps 161899 and dies 161491

Branching Out dies 165775

Whispers of Texture Specialty paper 167106 (2nd smallest Branching Out die approx 2" x 3 1/2")

March 2026 Online Exclusives 

Delicate Dreams Designer Series Paper 167498

    4" x 5 1/4" & 1/2" x 3 5/8"

Sneak Peek items, available May 5, 2026

2026-2028 In Color Butterflies 167656

Stampin' Blends markers: Golden Glow, Peaceful Pine, Crisp Cantaloupe, Barely Blush

Ink Pad: Peaceful Pine

Hydrangea Hue cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Barely Blush two-tone cardstock approx 2 3/4" x 4 1/8" (3rd largest Branching out die)

White Willow cardstock for floral die cut and sentiment, inside piece 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

I hope you have enjoyed this look at some retiring product on discount, current product and a look at the new 2026-2028 In Color products.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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

Teresa

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A Stampin' Up! sketch card with the 2025 Crafting Advent Calendar stamps

I recently received the new 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar for 2025 by Stampin' Up!  I wanted to see what it was all about.  My friend Tracy suggested I open one window each day and try to make a card with the contents.  Today is Day 1 and I started with just the stamps.  The stamps are all occasion stamps, even though the box itself is decorated for Christmas.  I thought I would make a card for a December birthday, using just the stamps and some additional cardstock/DSP.  Stampin' Up! sent out some sketches to those of us who participated in World Card Making Day last Saturday.  I decided to incorporate one of those sketches into my project for today.  

You will find the video tutorial for this card over on my YouTube channel.

Measurements and Supplies:

12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar 167335 (just the stamps for today)

The Right Words 165316 (for inside sentiment)

Heartfelt Hexagon punch 162888

Traditions of Christmas Specialty DSP 165853

    2 pieces 1 7/8" x 5" (different patterns, I used the front and back of one sheet for mine)

Old Olive two-tone cardstock 2 5/8" x 2 7/8" (2 pieces, use one side light and one side dark)

    two pieces 1/2" x 3 5/8" for inside (one light side, one dark)

Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder 161600

Cherry Cobbler cardstock scrap

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

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

Flower Accents 165171

nail buffing block or light sandpaper

Ink Pads: Pool Party, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Darling Duckling

I hope you like this first project made with the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar.  Be sure to check my Facebook page for the next projects.  To purchase your Crafting Advent Calendar, click this link, it will take you directly to the product page.  Of course, you can always shop for any Stampin' Up! supplies by clicking on the shopping cart in the upper right.

Well, that's all for me today.  Until next time; be happy, good health to you and happy stamping!

Teresa

Go Nuts! It's Your Birthday with Fluffy Squirrel

 Hello everyone!  I hope the weather is nice where you are.  The weather here in NW Oregon has been absolutely perfect for my liking.  It's been the perfect fall weather, and the squirrels have been very busy gathering their nuts for the winter.  I love the new stamp set Fluffy Squirrel and I just had to make a card using one of my favorite card sketches.  The combined result is my card tutorial for today.  You can watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel.  

Supplies and Measurements:

Fluffy Squirrel bundle* 165819 (includes stamps & coordinating builder punch)

Sign Design punch 166056 (can be purchased in a bundle* with coordinating stamps)

Gathering Leaves 3D embossing folder 165983

The Right Words (for inside sentiment only) 165316

Irregular Weave Trim 165903

Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack 165986

Timeless Plaid 6 x 6 DSP 164678 2 1/2" x 5"

Early Espresso card stock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Cajun Craze two-tone cardstock 1 1/4" x 5" (I used the dark side)

Gathering Together 12 x 12 Specialty DSP 165969, 1/2" x 5"

Basic White card stock for stamping images/sentiments

Basic White card stock for inner layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

scrap card stock 3 3/4" x 5" for gluing pieces on (doesn't need to be heavy weight)

Ink Pads: Pecan Pie, Early Espresso, Memento Tuxedo Black, Cajun Craze

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Darling Duckling, Cajun Craze, Deep SU 100, Medium Deep SU 300, Pecan Pie

I hope you have enjoyed my project share today and that you will give this layout a try.  You can purchase all of your Stampin' Up! supplies in my online store by clicking on the shopping cart to the right.  Thanks for stopping by!

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 could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Sunflower Love & Courage friend card

My card today is very near and dear to my heart.  I've used the Making a Difference stamp set for 2025, Love & Courage, to make this card for my friend.  Although, mine is specifically pink, this set can be used for any type of cancer and made into any of the colors that represent the different cancers.  I think it's a must have in your collection.  Who doesn't know someone who is or has fought the battle?  Sometimes a little encouragement is all it takes to make someone's day when they aren't feeling great.  You can watch the video tutorial on how I've put my card together over on my YouTube channel. 

Supplies and Measurements:

Love & Courage ($3 from each stamp set sold goes to breast cancer non-profits.)

Sunflower 3D embossing folder 166145 (currently low inventory as I write this)

Pack Your Bags Twine three-pack 165582

Ink Pads: Strawberry Slush, Early Espresso

Early Espresso cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Pretty in Pink two-tone cardstock, 4" x 5 1/4" 

Basic White for stamping, inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" & sentiment strip 7/8" x 4 1/4"

sanding block (non-Stampin' Up!) 

Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink gems 165615

Medium Basic White envelope

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I sure hope you will consider adding this very important stamp set to your collection.  Stay tuned, I have more cards coming with it.

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 could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Double Fold Over Flap Box Floral Tags to Go

I'm back today with yet another of the double fold flap boxes.  This is another sized version of the previous ones I've shared.  I made this one to fit a gift for my craft girlfriends who I'll be meeting with on Saturday this week.  I like how quick and easy these boxes go together with minimal cutting.  While I made a video using this, I showed how it fit Hersheys®️ Kisses rather than the actual gift I created it to fit.  Be sure to watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel to see how it's put together along with some tips and tricks.

Supplies and Measurements:

Tags to Go bundle* 165577 (includes stamps & coordinating dies)

Extraordinary Flora die 165244 (can be purchased in a bundle* with coordinating stamps)

Glass & Gardens embossing folders 165597 (I used the glass EF)

Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape 165269 (coordinates with die above)

Darling Duckling cardstock for box, 3 1/8" x 11" & scrap for box tab opening

Darling Duckling Two-tone cardstock, approx 6" x 2 3/4"

    1 piece 1" x 2 7/8", 1 piece 1" x 2"

    2 pieces each 7/8" x 3 3/4", 2 pieces 7/8" x 1"

Basic White cardstock for stamping and for using with the washi tape 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Pack Your Bags Twine three-pack 165582 (Strawberry Slush)

2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls 165192

Old Olive ink pad

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope you have been inspired to make one or more of these boxes.  

Until next time; be happy, good health to you & 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.

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Turtle-y Sweet treat box

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I have a treat box I've designed for you today.  It features the Turtle-y Awesome bundle by Stampin' Up!  Demonstrators were able to watch a behind the scenes video where the product designer shared she had also designed the Darling Dinos bundle.  It made me think the sizes might correspond and be compatible.  When I researched my hunch, I found that you can interchange some of the elements between the two.  How fun is that!  This makes both sets far more versatile don't you agree?  I hope you find this box useful.  It's a 3" x 3" x 1" square pizza box style.  To watch the video replay on how I put my box together, head on over to my YouTube channel and see the tutorial.

Measurements and Supplies:

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

Darling Dinos bundle* 164735 (includes stamps 164728 & coordinating dies 164734

Framed Scenes dies 165396

Neutral Matte Dots 165561

Granny Apple Green two-tone cardstock, 5" x 10" (I used the dark side for today's project)

    score on 5" side at 4" each end OR 1" each end

    score on 10" side at 1", 2", 5", 6", and 9"

Granny Apple Green two-tone cardstock small scrap left from above for oval (I used the lighter side here) You can buy an assortment of colors (Turtle-y Sweet two-tone) 166712 or a single color package 166663

Cardstock scraps in Basic Beige, Pecan Pie, Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Soft Sea Foam, Early Espresso & Basic White

Turtle-y Cute Designer Series Paper 165221, 2 7/8" x 2 7/8" square

Ink Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Darling Duckling, Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate, Petal Pink, Basic Black

Stampin' Write marker: Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake

I appreciate you taking time from your busy day to spend it with me.  To order your Stampin' Up! supplies, click on the shopping cart on the right.  I would love to be your demonstrator!

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 could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

Sending good vibes two-tone floral card

 For my card today, I've focused on using the new two-tone cardstock that Stampin' Up! has recently released in all our colors.  I thought I'd give it a try and show my customers how it looks and what you can do with it.  I do love the options for two colors of cardstock from the same sheet of paper.  On my card today, I've used the Petunia Pop & Old Olive two-tone.  Because the two-tone cardstock has a white core (as compared to our dyed-through 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock) you can do some fun techniques with it.  Be sure to watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel.

Measurements and Supplies:

Impressions Abloom bundle* 165617 (includes stamps 165605 & coordinating dies 165610)

Stylish Shapes dies 159183

Plaster Painting 3D Embossing Folder 164656

The Right Words stamp set 165316

Petunia Pop cardstock 51/2" x 8 1/2", scored in the center at 4 1/4"

Petunia Pop two-tone cardstock for circles (light side) and flower center (dark side)

Old Olive two-tone cardstock for leaves.  I cut from both sides of the paper in light and dark

Bubble Bath cardstock scraps

Daffodil Delight cardstock scraps

Coastal Cabana cardstock scraps

Ink Pad: Petunia Pop (inside colors: Bubble Bath, Petunia Pop, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive)

2024-2026 In Color Flat Pearls 165266

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I truly appreciate you taking time from your busy day to spend it with me.  

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.

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