Happy Tuesday, y’all!  Big day for us demonstrators – we get to pre-order from the Sept-Dec 2026 Catalog AND the September 2026 Online Exclusives!  This is a HUGE perk of being a demonstrator AND…it can be taken advantage of by folks JOINING right now, too!  If you think that would be fun (it would!) give me a shout and we can chat!

Today’s card is one I wish I hadn’t needed.  But – I did, so…I decided if I have to send a sympathy card – it needs to be pretty.  I pulled out the Phrases & Frames bundle and two more of my faves – the Delicate Whispers bundle and the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder – and made one that filled the bill.  Take a look-see:

For this one, I pulled some element ideas from the Tic-Tac-Toe challenge this week! I went across the bottome – any shape die – layers – embossing.

I started by scraping my Golden Glow ink pad on the embossing side of the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder – that added color to the flat portions of the folder.

I carefully placed my 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Golden Glow Two-tone Cardstock into the folder – with the dark side of the paper against the inked side of the folder.

After running the folder thru the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine – I used a craft sandblock to lightly take off the tops of the embossing – exposing the white core.  Sneak Peek – we have a NEW Sanding Block coming soon – like.. in the Sept-Dec 2026 Catalog on 1 Sept!! 😎

Using the frame die in the Phrases & Frames die set – I cut out a Mossy Meadow frame.  I left the cardstock in the frame die and ran it back thru the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine with the Impressions Plate in place.

Using Liquid Glue just in the corners – and avoiding the portion of the frame where I intended to run ribbon – I adhered the frame to the card front.

I wrapped two lengths of Golden Glow 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon around the panel – “weaving” it thru the frame as shown – securing it in the back with Mini Glue Dots.

I cut out a Very Vanilla oval using a die in the Phrases & Frames die set – and adhered it with Liquid Glue.

Using another frame die in the set, I cut out a Pecan Pie frame.  I left the cardstock in the frame die and ran it back thru the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine with the Impressions Plate in place.

I stamped my Phrases & Frames sentiment in Mossy Meadow ink on a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and used that same frame die to cut it out.

Using Stampin’ Dimensionals –  I adhered the frame and sentiment to the card front.

I used the dies in the Delicate Whispers die set to cut out two boughs from Golden Glow 2026-2028 In Color Pearlized Paper and another bough from Mossy Meadow cardstock.

Using Liquid Glue, I adhered the boughs to the sentiment.  Then I tied a bow from two lengths of Linen Thread and adhered it with Liquid Glue.

I added some Golden Glow 2026 – 2028 In Color Butterflies and the card front was done.

On the inside, I stamped a second Phrases & Frames sentiment in Mossy Meadow ink on a Very Vanilla panel.  In the corner, I stamped the grasses image from Delicate Whispers twice in Golden Glow ink – without re-inking between the stamps.

I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel inside my Golden Glow card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done.

My Basic White Medium Envelope got the grasses image from Delicate Whispers twice in Golden Glow ink – without re-inking – on the front…

…and I stamped it again on the envelope flap.

Et Voila!  Well – if you have to send such a card – the Phrases & Frames set has the sentiments – and the pretty frames! – to help you get the job done.  Some foliage and stamped images from Delicate Whispers softens the card and further pulls out the pretty Sunflower 3D Embossing! 🙂

I hope you like! 🙂

If you’d like to recreate this card, all the products and card cuts you’ll need are down below!

I’ve also created a printable PDF with written instructions and a list of the products used to create this project.  You can download, print and/or save it by clicking this image:

Missed any tutorials?  You can check out my past projects right here!

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2026 BACK TO SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAYS!

Thirteen states – plus Puerto Rico! – will have Sales Tax Holidays for school supplies in July and August and some Stampin’ Up! items qualify for the tax break in those states! According to state statutes, “items normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes” are eligible. And – this includes select Stampin’ Up! products! BOOM!

The states with upcoming tax holidays are:  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts**, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio**, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Puerto Rico.  So, if you live in one of those states or Puerto Rico, take a second to download the sheet below and mark your calendar!  NOTE: The table on the left shows the states, their dates, and the limit.  The right-hand table shows the SU! Items that qualify! And yes – ALL the Stampin’ Dimensionals qualify!! 😎

**MA & OH Special Note: Unlike the other participating states, Massachusetts and Ohio are not limited to the products listed in this document.                      Additional current Stampin’ Up! products may qualify based on each state’s exemption rules and price limits. (MA limit: $2,500 per item; OH limit: $20 per item.)

How Exemption Limits Work: Sales tax will not be applied to qualifying items priced at or below the exemption limit specified for each state. There is no limit to the quantity of qualifying items that may be purchased, provided each individual item does not exceed the applicable state limit.

Please note:  You have to place your order with Stampin’ Up! DURING the tax holiday period in your state in order to receive these items tax-free (so – that’s from MIDNIGHT local time on the first day to MIDNIGHT local time on the last day of the tax holiday).  Also, keep in mind that this is a STATE SALES TAX holiday and the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

For those wondering about Georgia, Louisiana, New Jersey and Wisconsin, those states will NOT have the sales tax holiday this year.  Whaawaaaaa…. 🙁

If you’re in one of the thirteen states or Puerto Rico – happy tax-saving!

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Introducing one of the hottest items in crafting—the new Stampin’ Hot Foil System. The metallic magic starts with Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, specially-made Hot Foil dies, and the Stampin’ Hot Foil System that works with our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately). The heat of the platform transfers the foil using hot foil dies designed specifically for this system, allowing you to add dazzling details to paper and more.

I did a full post – with all the deets – on this new system – you can get ALL the deets right here!  And then – get to HOT (foiling!) right away!

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Get the Stampin’ Up! Products Used in this Project:

Phrases & Frames Bundle (English) – 167587

Price: $49.50

Delicate Whispers Bundle (English) – 167506

Price: $48.50

Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder – 166145

Price: $12.00

2026-2028 In Color™ 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Pearlized Specialty Paper – 167766

Price: $10.00

Golden Glow 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two-Tone Cardstock – 167695

Price: $10.00

Golden Glow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 167685

Price: $14.00

Pecan Pie 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 161717

Price: $14.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 133676

Price: $14.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 166784

Price: $14.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147111

Price: $11.00

Golden Glow Classic Stampin’ Pad – 167676

Price: $14.00

Golden Glow 3/8″ (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon – 167548

Price: $9.00

Linen Thread – 104199

Price: $6.00

2026-2028 In Color™ Butterflies – 167656

Price: $10.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes – 159236

Price: $15.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 110755

Price: $6.50

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: $5.00

Mini Glue Dots – 103683

Price: $8.00

Impressions Plate – 167767

Price: $11.00

Supply List

Card Cuts Used in This Project:

Golden Glow Cardstock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 5 1/2″)

Golden Glow Two-tone Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (card front)

Pecan Pie Cardstock:  Phrases & Frames die cut frame

Mossy Meadow Cardstock:  Phrases & Frames die cut frame; Delicate Whispers die cut bough

2026-2028 In Color Cardstock (in Golden Glow):  Delicate Whispers die cut boughs (x2)

Very Vanilla Cardstock: Phrases & Frames die cut small oval; Phrases & Frames die cut frame/oval (sentiment); 4″ x 5 1/4″ (inner liner)

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!