Good morning and happy 250th Birthday, America!! I am SO proud to be an American!!
Since I’m thinking there are other things going on tonight, I decided to PRE-record a card video for you! It’ll go live tonight at 7pm Eastern over on my Stamps-N-Lingers YouTube channel. If you’re around – give it a look then but, if not, it’ll be there whenever you’ve a mind to watch it! Here’s a sneaky peek:
So? Whatcha think?? 🤔
I hope you can join Memorex-me to get the WHOLE picture! Tonight. 7pm Eastern. Right here! 🙂
Earn 10% of your retail amount on all orders of $20 or greater! And you’ll be earning Punkin’ Head Peppermints – one peppermint for each $25 you spend thru my Online Store! When you gather up 16 Peppermint Points – you’ll be able to select a $40 gift right from me!
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 Fern & Flora Bundle for July orders.
We hope you’re having a wonderful week so far! With the 4th of July weekend almost here, we’re excited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country with a special 4th of July Sale!
Sale Details:
Sale Dates: July 3–6
Promotion: 15% OFF Storewide
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NEW JOINING PROCESS
As part of our new, more streamlined and easy, join process, all first-time demonstrators will receive a surprise Welcome Box—a gesture of appreciation and a warm welcome into the global Stampin’ Up! creative community! I’m going to keep the insides a secret but…there’s some fun goodies to help welcome you to the team!
How the New Process Works
Step 1: Join
New demonstrators will:
choose a team leader.
accept required agreements.
enter a few personal details.
pay the $100 join fee.
click submit.
Step 2: Shop
Once their information has been reviewed and approved (usually very quickly), their Welcome Box ships, and the new demonstrator receives an email with:
their demonstrator ID.
a coupon code to begin shopping.
About the Coupon Code
Valued at $125.
Coupon code can be applied to any demonstrator order.
Order CAN exceed the coupon code value (I got asked all the time if new folks could go over $125 for their Starter Kit and I hated having to say “no”!).
Got a list LONGER than $125? Easy peasy! Any amount above the coupon code value:
receives the demonstrator discount.
counts toward the quarterly sales minimum.
earns Stampin’ Rewards if it meets the qualifying purchase amount (as long as you’ve opted into the Stampin’ Rewards program).
Additional perk for new demonstrators
New demonstrators may add eight free catalogs to any order!
Let me know if you have any questions about the new joining process. This is a great new process – I love that you’re now going to be able to go over that $125 amount AND that it will automatically count toward your sales! You can see more information about the perks of being a Demonstrator and a part of our team right here.
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!
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Finn Fan Fix
In honor of our 250th Birthday – here’s a great video that I stole right off the internet.
Good morning and Happy Fourth-of-July-Eve! Today is the observed holiday but…TOMORROW is the real meal deal! I hope you’re doing something fun and celebratory!!
Today’s card is a birthday card – but…not a 4th of July birthday card! It’s a response to a request from a friend and it’s a fun fold that showcases the beautiful Valley in Bloom DSP. Called an accordion fold, this card is business-up-front – decorated with the Lily of the Valley bundle AND the coordinating Life in Bloom bundle – and PARTAAAY on the inside! Take a look-see:
And the layout was inspired by The Paper Players challenge this week.
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! 🙂
I started with the front, using Liquid Glue to adhere a 3 1/4″ x 4 7/8″ piece of Valley in Bloom DSP on a 3 3/8″ x 5″ piece of Barely Blush cardstock and then to the front of my Blackberry Bliss card base.
Next, I adhered a 7/8″ x 3 3/4″ piece of the DSP – in a different pattern – to the card front with Liquid Glue.
I used the die in the Life in Bloom set to cut a trellis from Blackberry Bliss cardstock, which I adhered to the DSP strip with Liquid Glue.
On a piece of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the large two-leaf image from Lily of the Valley and the large floral from Life in Bloom in Pretty Peacock ink.
I colored the large leaves with the Light Pretty Peacock and Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends. I used the Light Granny Apple Green and Light Pretty Peacock Blends on the leaves of the Life in Bloom floral.
Using a Light Blackberry Bliss Blend, I added a little bit of color to the top of each of the flowers.
I used the Life in Bloom die to cut out a flower pot from Barely Blush 2026-2028 In Color Pearlized Paper. And the Lily of the Valley die to cut out two Lemon Lime Twist stems.
Using Liquid Glue, I adhered the images and die cuts to the back of the die cut vase – and then adhered it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I adhered a simple white Baker’s twine bow (tied with two lengths of the twine) to the vase with a little Liquid Glue.
On a 5/8″ x 2 5/8″ piece of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the Lily of the Valley sentiment in Blackberry Bliss ink. Then I adhered it over the bow with double-stacked Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I added some Coastal Cabana Shimmering Dots and the card front was done!
Now – for the PARTAAAY inside!
I started with a 5 1/4″ x 10″ piece of Valley in Bloom DSP – I selected the perfect design to accordion-ize – cutting it to “center” the image. Using my Paper Trimmer, I scored along the long edge at 2″, 3″, 4″, 5″, 6″, 7″ and 8″.
Starting with the 2″ score – I folded that one as a valley. Then I folded each successive score line in the opposite direction – so….2″ (valley), 3″ (mountain), 4″ (valley), 5″ (mountain)….etc.
To insert the fold into the card – I added Liquid Glue to the back of the panel on the left 2″ side – and then adhered it to the left side of the card base.
I used Liquid Glue on the right 2″ side and adhered it to the right side of the card base. That’s a lot harder to write than it is to do – so check out the video to SEE how to do it if the words just made it worse! 🙂
On a piece of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the Lily of the Valley sentiment in Blackberry Bliss ink. Using the smaller label die from the Life in Bloom die set, I cut it out. I stamped the small floral from Lily of the Valley at the bottom in Pretty Peacock ink, then colored it with the Light Granny Apple Green and Light Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Blends.
I used the hash-mark die from Lily of the Valley to cut from a piece of Barely Blush 2026-2028 In Color Pearlized Paper.
I used a little Liquid Glue to adhere the pink die cut to the back of the sentiment and then I adhered the sentiment to the last small “mountain” with Liquid Glue – being sure that when the card is closed – it doesn’t extend past the card base.
I added a small Coastal Cabana Shimmering Dot and…the card was done!
My Basic White Medium Envelope got the small Lily of the Valley floral stamped and colored on the front…
…and more of the Valley in Bloom DSP on the envelope flap!
Et Voila! I love how these two bundles – Lily of the Valleyand Life in Bloom – work together! Life in Bloom feels like a scrapbooking bundle – but…the stamps and dies work perfectly for cards! And there’s no denying the beauty of the Valley in Bloom DSP, right?
I hope you like!
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 Live! If you’d like to see it – for the first time or again!
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!
Earn 10% of your retail amount on all orders of $20 or greater! And you’ll be earning Punkin’ Head Peppermints – one peppermint for each $25 you spend thru my Online Store! When you gather up 16 Peppermint Points – you’ll be able to select a $40 gift right from me!
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 Fern & Flora Bundle for July orders.
We hope you’re having a wonderful week so far! With the 4th of July weekend almost here, we’re excited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country with a special 4th of July Sale!
Sale Details:
Sale Dates: July 3–6
Promotion: 15% OFF Storewide
FREE Shipping on orders of $150+ within the 48 Domestic U.S. (excluding Best Craft Organizer Craft Furniture)
WANT TO JOIN US?
NEW JOINING PROCESS
As part of our new, more streamlined and easy, join process, all first-time demonstrators will receive a surprise Welcome Box—a gesture of appreciation and a warm welcome into the global Stampin’ Up! creative community! I’m going to keep the insides a secret but…there’s some fun goodies to help welcome you to the team!
How the New Process Works
Step 1: Join
New demonstrators will:
choose a team leader.
accept required agreements.
enter a few personal details.
pay the $100 join fee.
click submit.
Step 2: Shop
Once their information has been reviewed and approved (usually very quickly), their Welcome Box ships, and the new demonstrator receives an email with:
their demonstrator ID.
a coupon code to begin shopping.
About the Coupon Code
Valued at $125.
Coupon code can be applied to any demonstrator order.
Order CAN exceed the coupon code value (I got asked all the time if new folks could go over $125 for their Starter Kit and I hated having to say “no”!).
Got a list LONGER than $125? Easy peasy! Any amount above the coupon code value:
receives the demonstrator discount.
counts toward the quarterly sales minimum.
earns Stampin’ Rewards if it meets the qualifying purchase amount (as long as you’ve opted into the Stampin’ Rewards program).
Additional perk for new demonstrators
New demonstrators may add eight free catalogs to any order!
Let me know if you have any questions about the new joining process. This is a great new process – I love that you’re now going to be able to go over that $125 amount AND that it will automatically count toward your sales! You can see more information about the perks of being a Demonstrator and a part of our team right here.
Get the Stampin’ Up! Products Used in this Project:
Blackberry Bliss Cardstock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ (card base, scored and folded at 4 1/4″); Life in Bloom die cut trellis behind sentiment
Barely Blush Cardstock: 3 3/8″ x 5″ (mat for DSP panel on front)
Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock: Lily of the Valley die cut stems (x2)
2026-2028 In Color Pearlized Paper:Life in Bloom die cut flower pot; Lily of the Valley die cut hashmark (on inside sentiment)
Basic White Cardstock: Life in Bloom stamped & die cut flowers; Lily of the Valley stamped & die cut leaves; 5/8″ x 2 5/8″ (sentiment); Life in Bloom die cut small label (sentiment)
Valley in Bloom DSP: 3 1/4″ x 4 7/8″ (panel on front); 7/8″ x 3 3/4″ (behind die cut trellis on front); 5 1/4″ x 1″ (accordion on inside – scored and folded at 2″, 3″, 4″, 5″, 6″, 7″ and 8″); 2 1/4″ x 6″ (envelope flap)
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!
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Finn Fan Fix
Yesterday I had a dentist appointment and thought I’d…I dunno…take a shower, wash my hair, maybe even put a little make-up on. Didn’t want to scare anyone!
I blew dry my hair – got the make-up on – and walked back into the bedroom to find…
Hmmm. I guess maybe I need to wash and dry my hair more often! Poor guy assumed I was going somewhere and so he just put himself up!
Seriously, is there a better, cuter, sweeter dog ANYwhere?!
Good morning, y’all It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We’ve got a sketch 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!
I made another Halloween card for this week – this one is WAAAAY scarier than the last one – and it features the super Frightfully Fun DSP – with the coordinating Oh My Fright bundle – both new Online Exclusives that you can get RIGHT NOW! If you’re not too scaredy….take a look-see:
Happy Happy HAWWWWMP Day, y’all!! It’s the 1st of July – and there’s a TON going on today so you’re gonna want to get comfy! Grab yer coffee…and let’s get right down to it!
To get the fun started, I’m offering a Double Peppermint Ordering Special!
Good morning on the final day of June! Tomorrow’s a big day and I know you’re excited about it! We’ll have new kits, a new Product of the Month, a cool new Joining Process AND…the July Online Exclusives will be available for you to order!! Whoo-hoo!
Speaking of kits – I wanted to share my June 2026 Bikes & Blooms Paper Pumpkin kit (our awesome all-inclusive subscription kits)! This one is super quick and easy and makes really cute cards, too! Winner Winner! It makes nine great cards centered around one of summer’s fun pastimes! Take a look-see:
Good morning! Hope you had a wonderful weekend – and that the week looks to be a good one! This is the last few days of June and I hope they’ll be quiet ones for you!
In the spirit of being ahead of the game this year, I’ve got a Christmas card for you today! It’s got a sneak peek of the new A Stitched Season DSPand the Merriest Tags bundle – both new prodicts in the July Online Exclusives – and available in just a couple days on 1 July! Take a look-see:
Happy Sunday, y’all! It’s the start of our country’s last week as 240-somthings! This time next week – we’ll be 250! Whoo-hooo!! Hope you’re planning to celebrate but…Finn and Addy hope that you WON’T shoot guns up in the air OR shoot off lots of really loud screamy things!! 😉
Today’s card has nothing to do with our 250th Birthday or…birthdays at all! It’s a fun Fall card – featuring a sneak peek at the new Fun for Fall bundle and 2026-2028 In Color Gingham Gallery DSP – both coming soon on 1 July as Online Exclusive products. Take a look-see:
Good morning and happy weekend! Hope you’ve got something fun planned! This is a pretty quiet one for us – it’s going be hot-as-a-mo here so…inside in the AC will be the order of the day!
Thankfully, the house – and my craft room! – have AC so…I’ll be going live tonight at 7pm Eastern over on my Stamps-N-Lingers YouTube channel! I’ve got a fun card – with a sneak peek! – for you that I hope you’re going to like! Here’s a sneaky peek at the sneak peek!!
Good morning and happy Fri-Yay! I’ve been watching coverage of the Great American State Fair on television and am sort of wishing we were going to go this weekend – it looks like a great time! Looks like the state exhibits are pretty cool – using lots of virtual reality to give a peek at some of the sights and sounds in each state!! How about you? Do you have any fun plans for the weekend? 🙂
Today’s card is a super cool fun fold – it’s called a flying seagull and – I think you’re going to like it. I’ve decorated THIS one with wunnermus new Violet Dreams DSP and the coordinating Framed Violets bundle. BOTH of which you’re going to be able to get in LESS than a week, on 1 July when the new Online Exclusives go live for customers. Take a look-see:
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 challenge this week led me to the obvious (and easy!) choice of using the Waterside Retreat DSP for my card. I leaned ALL the way in and paired it up with the coordinating Relaxing Watersidebundle to make an easy birthday card – which you might find highly suitable for the men on your list. Take a look-see:
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