Good morning and happy Saturday! Hope you’ve got some fun plans for the weekend. I’ll be cooking today for Easter dinner tomorrow – boiling the eggs, making a dessert (I THINK I’ve narrowed it down – I bought all the stuff for my two top choices so…we’ll see what I end up with!). And with luck we’ll get a minute in the garden!
Even with all that – I’ll be taking a break to go live this evening at 7pm Eastern over on my Stamps-N-Lingers YouTube channel! I’ve got a pretty Sneak Peek card for you – that I think you’re going to like! Here’s a sneaky peek of the Sneak Peek!!
So? Whatcha think?? 🤔
I hope you can watch the video to get the WHOLE picture! Tonight. 7pm Eastern. Right here! 🙂
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Give your card fronts and crafts a dainty touch with the Eyelet Blooms Die. Create delicate backgrounds with a hand-stitched look or layer pieces for a classic finish that works for any occasion. It’s eyelet magic for every card.
The Eyelet Blooms Die is the exclusive Product of the Month for April 2026! Only available until stock runs out—don’t wait to get yours!
Here’s the deets:
– April 2026 Product of the Month
– 1 die
– Largest die: 4-3/8″ x 6″ (11.1 x 15.2 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)
So – get your order of $75+ order in in APRIL and you’ll be eligible to purchase this cool new DIE set for just $5!
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Good morning and happy Good Friday! As you pack up the Easter baskets, take a moment to remember the real meaning behind today…and what is to come on Sunday!
My card today goes back to a favorite fun fold – a Tower card – and I used it to showcase my fave new thing coming soon (5 May!) in the new May-Aug 2026 Catalog! It’s the Scenic Coast Suiteand…it is stunning! With the Scenic Coast Specialty DSP, the Sunset Coast bundle – and a few other goodies….you might just as well add this WHOLE SUITE to your shopping list! Take a look-see:
You’ll see this card – along with the other Design Team members’ cards – at this month’s Creative Creases Challenge! 😎 We’re ALWAYS wanting to see pretty fun folds so…I hope hope hope you’ll make one (or three!) and come share them with us! 🙂
And I also played along with The Paper Players theme challenge this week!
I started with a 5 1/2″ x 10″ piece of Basic Black cardstock that I scored and folded at 4 1/4″, 5 3/4″, 7 1/4″ and 8 3/4″. I folded all the score lines “in”.
I cut the bottom off my selected piece of Scenic Coast Specialty DSP to make it 5 3/8″ long. Then – measuring from the left side of the panel – I cut off three 1 3/8″ wide strips. Keeping them in order, I used Liquid Glue to adhere them to the three “inside” narrow panels of the card base.
I cut the bottom off another piece of the same design Scenic Coast Specialty DSP to make it 5 3/8″ long. Measuring from the right edge – I cut off about 1″. Note – I did that to put the “sun” sort of where I wanted it on the back panel. Then – still measuring from the right edge – I cut a 2 5/8″ wide strip,
I adhered the strip to the back of the card front with Liquid Glue. You can see that the horizon stayed continuous across the panels.
For the back, I stamped two Sunset Coast sentiments in Strawberry Slush ink on a Basic White panel. I made a little water scene with a few stamps from the set – the small water image in Balmy Blue, a small sailboat in Tuxedo Black and the sun in Lemon Lolly.
I adhered the panel to the back of the card using Liquid Glue.
Moving back to the front – on the end panel (it’s the one that’s only 1 1/4″ wide) – I put Liquid Glue (you could use Tear & Tape here if you prefer).
I folded the panels over at the 7 1/4″ fold to adhere the panel to the larger side of the card. Please check out the video below – it’s a ton easier to SHOW that than to WRITE that!
Using the round sailboat die in the Sunset Coast set, I cut out from the center of a 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ piece of Basic Black cardstock. On the back – in the top center and bottom center of the die cut – I put some Black Stampin’ Dimensionals. I used those to adhere the die cut to a 3 1/8″ x 3 1/8″ piece of Window Sheet. Note: I only put Dimensionals where I was going to adhere the art to the card front – so that nothing would be visible from the back.
Using Liquid Glue – again only in the center of the die cut – I adhered the die cut to the front tower panel. Note: I closed the card front down and then centered the die cut on the card.
Using the dies in the set, I cut out six birds and the stone arch from Basic Black cardstock and six shells from Sunset Shimmer Vellum (three pink and three blue).
Using Liquid Glue – I adhered the arch and three birds to the back panel.
Then I added the remaining birds and five of the SunsetShimmer Vellum shells to the front with more Liquid Glue.
Finally – I added some Sunset Sparkle Sequins in white and Balmy Blue and…the card was done!
My Basic White Medium Envelope got the Sunset Coast “scene” on the front…
…and more of the Scenic Coast Specialty DSP on the envelope flap.
Et Voila! Well – it’s pretty obvious why this is going to be a fave! The Scenic Coast Specialty DSP is simply stunning – with just enough foil shimmer to look just like sunlight glinting off the ocean – it’s perfect! And the coordinating Sunset Coast bundle has all the images and sentiment – plus die cuts! – to make all the pretty projects you can think up!
I hope you like – and have added these new goodies to your gotta-get-it list for 5 May 2026!
If you’d like to recreate this project, all the products and card cuts you’ll need are down below! And this is the card I made on yesterday’s Thursday After Lunch Bunch YouTube video. If you’d like to see it – for the first time or again – here ’tis!
And – you could make this card with any of the six designs in the Scenic Coast Specialty DSP – I used a different paper in the video! Changes the look, huh?
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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You’ll also be getting a link to my ZOOM The Craftroom (an exclusive TWICE-A-WEEK online event for my customers) and the monthly Online Tutorial – featuring the Delicate Whispers Bundle for April orders.
Stampin’ Up! has added a TON of goodies to the Last Chance Store! You can find them all in the online store right here: Last Chance Products.
Just note that products remain on the list until they’re gone – and when they ARE gone – they are FOR SURE GONE. Going on the list means Stampin’ Up! will NOT re-stock them! 😳
I also update my retired items store as I see items being removed from the Last Chance List. So – you’ll want to check there frequently to see what my latest retired items whenever you’d like. Find my Retired Items right here!
CHECK OUT THE APRIL 2026 PRODUCT OF THE MONTH!
Give your card fronts and crafts a dainty touch with the Eyelet Blooms Die. Create delicate backgrounds with a hand-stitched look or layer pieces for a classic finish that works for any occasion. It’s eyelet magic for every card.
The Eyelet Blooms Die is the exclusive Product of the Month for April 2026! Only available until stock runs out—don’t wait to get yours!
Here’s the deets:
– April 2026 Product of the Month
– 1 die
– Largest die: 4-3/8″ x 6″ (11.1 x 15.2 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)
So – get your order of $75+ order in in APRIL and you’ll be eligible to purchase this cool new DIE set for just $5!
Want a Sneak Peek at Some of the New May-Aug 2026 Catalog and May 2026 Online Exclusive Goodies?
Getcha a cuppa something yummy and come spend a minute checking out my Demonstrator Pre-Order with all the new goodies! Enjoy!
Get the Stampin’ Up! Products Used in this Project: You’ll also need the Scenic Coast Specialty DSP, Sunset Coast Bundle, Sunset Shimmer Vellum and Sunset Sparkle Sequins when they’re available!
Basic Black Cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 10″ (card base, scored and folded at 4 1/4″, 5 3/4″, 7 1/4″ and 8 3/4″); 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ (Sunset Coast die cut on front); Sunset Coast die cut birds (x6) and stone arch
Sunset Shimmer Vellum: Sunset Coast die cut shells in pink and blue (x5)
Window Sheets: 3 1/8″ x 3 1/8″ (behind front die cut)
Basic White Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (back panel)
Scenic Coast Specialty DSP: 1 3/8″ x 5 3/8″ (x 3 – on tower panels); 2 5/8″ x 5 3/8″ (back DSP panel); 2 1/4″ x 6″ (envelope flap)
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Good morning, y’all It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We’ve got a color challenge to work with and I’m excited to see what everyone brings to the table. I just know you’re going to see a ton of awesome-ness on the hop today!
Our colors this week led me to the Cute as a Bug Suite and I just rolled with it! I used the DSP and the coordinating Sweet Bugs bundle! But then – for fun! – I pulled out the new Scalloped Bloomsdies and…some 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies (get THESE on 5 May!). Take a look-see:
And – here’s our color challenge.
And I used the Sunday Stamps sketch as inspiration for the layout!
I started by adhering a piece of Cute as a Bug DSP to a Blackberry Bliss mat for the card front.
Using the fourth-from-smallest Scalloped Blooms die (available on 5 May 2026) I cut out a Blackberry Bliss circle. Using the next smaller of the dies (this one has a stitched edge!) I cut out some Petal Pink Cute as a Bug DSP.
I adhered that die cut to the Blackberry Bliss die cut with Stampin’ Dimensionals and then adhered it all to the card front with Liquid Glue.
Using the dies in the Sweet Bugs die set (currently on backorder but…expected back around the week of 13 Apri 2026!) – I cut out some foliage and a few bugs!
– Two large and three small stems from Old Olive cardstock
– Two large and three small Basic White flowers.
– One flower center from Blackberry Bliss cardstock
– Three bugs – well, two bugs and a snail! – from Crushed Curry cardstock
I used a Light Petal Pink Stampin’ Blend to add some color to one of the large white flowers and the three small white flowers. I used a Light Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blend to add a little round circle to the middles of the small flowers.
Then I used Liquid Glue to add the flowers to the Old Olive stems – and the Blackberry Bliss flower center to one of the large white flowers (the one that I did not color with Petal Pink).
I adhered the flowers to the card front with Liquid Glue. Then I tied a simple Linen Thread bow and adhered it with Liquid Glue.
On a piece of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the Sweet Bugs sentiment in Blackberry Bliss and cut it out with scissors.
Then I added the sentiment over the bow with double-stacked Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I adhered the little Crushed Curry bugs (and snail!) with Liquid Glue.
Using the Light Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blend, I colored five white 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies, added them to the card front and the card front was done!
On the inside, I stamped a second Sweet Bugs sentiment in Blackberry Bliss ink. Next to it, I stamped the Sweet Bugs flower in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. I colored it with the Light Petal Pink and Light Old Olive Stampin’ Blend. Then I added another Cajun Craze-colored 2026-2028 In Color Butterfly.
I used Liquid Glue to adhere the panel to the inside of the Crushed Curry card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done.
My Basic White Medium Envelope got the Sweet Bugs flower on the front…
…and more of the Cute as a Bug DSP on the envelope flap.
Et Voila! This suite remains one of my favorites – the Cute as a Bug DSP is darling – no matter which side you look at! And the Sweet Bugs bundle – from flowers to mushrooms to bugs (and a snail!) …adorable! The new Scalloped Blooms dies will be a for-sure go-to…those scalloped circles (half with stitched edges and half with smooth!) are wonderful – I know you’re going to want them on 5 May (along with those 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies!)!
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!
Now that you’ve seen my card, take a minute to hop thru all our projects today. If you click on the Next Blog button, you’ll go right to Karen’s page. And you can just click on the names below to go direct to all the blogs!
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Crushed Curry Cardstock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 5 1/2″); Sweet Bugs die cut bugs (x3)
Blackberry Bliss Cardstock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mat for card front); Fourth-from-Smallest Scalloped Blooms die cut (mat for art); Sweet Bugs die cut flower center
Old Olive Cardstock: Sweet Bugs die cut stems (2 large and 3 small)
Basic White Cardstock: Sweet Bugs die cut flowers (2 large and 3 small); fussy cut sentiment
Cute as a Bug DSP: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front); Third-from-Smallest Scalloped Blooms die cut (for art); 2 1/4″ x 6″ (envelope flap)
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Happy Hawwmp Day – again! This is my second post for the day – if you’re looking for the project I posted this morning – here ‘tis!
I wanted to let you know about some NEW things available today – cuz…they’re cool. Hence – the second post! 🤷♀️
First off – being April – we’ve got a NEW Product of the Month available for you to pick (for just $5) when you place an order of $75 or greater! Check out the Eyelet Blooms Die!
Happy Happy Hawwwmp Day, y’all – and happy April! Yep – the month has changed while you were asleep!! Some admin notes: be sure to check out the Kits Collection today – we have two NEW kits – a card kit and a Scrapbooking Kit! AND – the Last Chance Store has been updated today, too! Everything in there is while-supplies-last so…be sure to check for your leaving-us-soon faves!
Now – for today’s project I have a fun, quick and easy Birthday card – featuring a look at our 2026-2028 In Colors with a Sneak Peek at the new 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns DSP AND the new Exciting Times bundle – BOTH available on 5 May in the new May-Aug 2026 Catalog. Take a look-see:
Good morning and happy Tuesday! Hope things are going well for you!
Today’s card is another sneaky peek at the Moonlit Flora Suite – it’s one of my faves in the new May-Aug 2026 Catalog – available to you on 5 May! There’s the gorgeous DSP with the same name and the Fern & Florabundle (with all it’s amazing foliage) AND…the beautiful Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder adding tone-on-tone texture. Take a look-see:
Good morning and Happy Monday! Can you believe it’s almost the end of March? I don’t know about you but…I’m loving the ever-growing number of daylight minutes – it’s the best part of this time of year. I LOVE when it stays light until late!!
Today’s card has exactly nothing to do with Spring, really! Instead – it’s a Sneak Peek at a new May 2026 Online Exclusive that I think y’all are going to simply love – and will be eager to get on 5 May 2026 when it all goes live! Especially any of you Disney fans. Or…those of you who knew-without-asking what “TTFN” means! 🙂 It’s the new Silly Old Bear suite – and it’s all Winnie the Pooh themed everything! Silly Old Bear DSP plus the Sweet Friends (all images) bundle and the coordinating Sweet Words & Labels (all-sentiments) bundle. I pulled it all onto a sweet and simple card for you today – take a look-see:
Good morning! Hope your weekend is going well! In case you’re on my get-a-new-catalog list – they’re all packed up and ready to go out tomorrow. So….be watching for honey-colored happy mail in your box this week! Whoo-hoo!
Today’s card is another sneak peek from that catalog – which means you can get it all on 5 May 2026! I made a thank you card using the fun All Aflutter bundle – with its punch – atop some new Paper Medley Mix In DSP! And I framed them using the new Phrases & Frames Dies. Take a look-see:
Good morning, y’all! Well – our trip to the tax man went as one might expect. All the numbers are passed so…now the ball is in his court! We’re just glad to have it off the plate! With that done – we’ll be packing up catalogs today!! Whoo-hoo!!
I figure we’ll be done mid-afternoon or earlier but…regardless – I’ll be taking a break to go live this evening at 7pm Eastern over on my Stamps-N-Lingers YouTube channel! I’ve got a pretty Sneak Peek card for you – that I think you’re going to like! Here’s a sneaky peek of the Sneak Peek!!
Good morning and happy Fri-Yay!! Hope you’ve had a super week and that the weekend is looking even better for you! 🙂
My card today is super quick and easy – and perfect if you ever are in need of a card for the guys in your life! It’s covered with Wood Grain Wonders DSP – with a quiet mountain-y scene from the Far Away Landscapes stamp set. The Banner Sayings stamp set offers up the sentiments – and…that one’s got lots of different pairings for you so can tailor this card as you need. Take a look-see:
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