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$1 Million Dollar Sales Milestone Celebration Party!

Posted on September 21, 2026 by stampsnlingers

Happy Monday, y’all! Amy and I are up at Crafty Elk Lodge in the hiatus between our retreats this year. It’s quiet – and hot! – and we’re just chillin’ out with the resident pups, Poe and Cooper!! I think we’re going to go to the local apple spot and get some…well. Apples! 🙂

So – I had a card planned to share with you today but…on Saturday, a thing happened here at our Retreat. No worries – I’ll share that card with you on Wednesday.

But – Saturday afternoon, my teammies surprised me with a $1 Million Dollar Sales celebration party! I was…gobsmacked, y’all! 🙂

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Categories: Congratulations | Tags: Million Dollar Sales | 50 Comments

$1 Million Sales Milestone With Stampin’ Up! Celebration!!

Posted on September 15, 2026 by stampsnlingers

Hey y’all! Happy Tuesday! As many of you know – thanks to all your help these past 12 years – I hit the $1M Personal Sales Milestone with Stampin’ UP! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all the support from you – from my cards – to the weekly videos – and Zoom the Craftrooms! It means the world to me!

I found out that I’d hit the mark when I got a call from Sara Douglass – our CEO! TBH – I actually MISSED her call! But when I called her back – she was so nice and congratulatory! It was a very fun phone call.

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Categories: Congratulations | Tags: Congratulations card, Million Dollar Sales | 42 Comments

Stampin’ UP! Sunset Scenic Coast Sneak Peek Congratulations Card

Posted on May 4, 2026 by stampsnlingers

Happy Monday, y’all – and…Happy NEW CATALOG-EVE!! Whoo-hoo! Tomorrow is a BIG, AWESOME, AMAZING, VERY GOOD DAY!! As of tomorrow – no more Sneak Peeks for a while! Like…today’s card….

This is the LAST sneak peek you’re going to get of the new Scenic Coast Suite goodies! This time I used the DSP and the coordinating Sunset Coast bundle to make a pretty congratulations card! Take a look-see:

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Categories: #short, Congratulations, May - Aug 2026 Catalog, New Product, Sneak peek, Video Tutorial | Tags: #Short video, Congratulations card, May-Aug 2026 Catalog Sneak Peek, Scenic Coast Specialty DSP, Sneak peek, Sunset Coast Dies, Sunset Coast stamp set, Video Tutorial | 4 Comments

Stampin’ UP! Nature’s Service Essentials Sneak Peek Card

Posted on February 23, 2026 by stampsnlingers

Welcome back to the week, y’all! It’s the FINAL week of February – believe it or don’t! But it’s true and that means that it’s getting to the end of the time you have to redeem your Bonus Days coupons – so…check your e-mails to be sure you haven’t missed any. NO one wants to leave free money on the table! AND – this is the last week to join the team AND get a FREE Stampin’ Positioner with your Starter Kit!! Don’t miss out!

This is also the last full week for Sneak Peeks from the March 2026 Online Exclusives – that’s right – you’re going to be able to get them all on 3 March! Today’s showcases the new Service Essentials bundle! Take a look-see:

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Categories: 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, Congratulations, Joining Special, masculine, New Product, Online Exclusives, Recruiting Special, Sneak peek, Special Promotions, Stamp-N-Storage Sale, Starter Kit Promotion, Supply Organizing Solutions | Tags: Congratulations card, Free Shipping Stamp-N-Storage, Masculine cards, Nature Walk DSP, Service Essentials stamp set, Service member thank you, Servide Essentials die set, Sneak peek, Stamp-N-Storage Free Shipping, Stamp-N-Storage Sale | 6 Comments

Stampin’ UP! Unforgettable Days to Celebrate Card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on January 22, 2026 by stampsnlingers

Good morning, y’all It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We’ve got a theme 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 pulled out some of the beautiful cards from the Days Like These Memories & More Card Pack and added a sentiment from the Unforgettable Times Mix & Match Ephemera Pack to make a pretty card for any celebration! On the inside, I borrowed a couple of sentiments from the Reason to Celebrate stamp set. Take a look-see:

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Categories: 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, Birthday, Celebration card, Congratulations, Easy, Happy Birthday, Jan-Apr 2026 Mini Catalog, Joining Special, Life Event, Mix & Match Ephemera Packs, Quick, Simple, Starter Kit Promotion, Team Member Projects | Tags: Birthday Card, Blog Hop, Congratulations, Days Like These Memories & More Card Pack, Life event, Reason to Celebrate stamp et, Unforgettable Times Mix & Match Ephemera Pack | 6 Comments

Stampin’ UP! Fragrant Layers Sneak Peek Faux Step Card for the SU Demos Fun Fold Blog Hop

Posted on December 30, 2025 by stampsnlingers

Good morning everyone! Welcome to this month’s Fun Fold Blog Hop for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators! We’ve got a talented line-up and…I think you’re going to like what you see! This is a once-a-month hop and…all our cards will be fun folds!! How cool is that?!?

I wanted to showcase another new, coming soon!, goody for you today and I used one of my fave go-to fun folds to do it! This faux side-step gives a great focal area for the paper-pieced floral and sentiment from the new Fragrant Layers bundle – atop a bit of Lovely Blossoms DSP – both coming on 6 January as new Online Exclusives. Take a look-see:

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Categories: 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, Celebration card, Congratulations, Friendship, Fun Fold card, Happy Birthday, Life Event, New Product, Online Exclusives, Sneak peek, Stamp-N-Storage Sale, Stamping Spot, Storage, Supply Organizing Solutions | Tags: Blog Hop, Faux Side-Step Card, Fragrant Layers die set, Fragrant Layers stamp set, Fun Fold, Stamp-N-Storage, Stamp-N-Storage 20% Off Sale, Stamp-N-Storage After Christmas Sale | 6 Comments

Stampin’ Up! Artistic Leaves Celebration for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on September 4, 2025 by stampsnlingers

Good morning, y’all! It’s Thursday – which means it’s time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We’ve got a theme 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!

As the days get shorter – please notice I didn’t say cooler (summer is holding on here in GA!) – I’m starting to look for the colors to change! Fall in GA is beautiful and the the leaves are…everywhere! That was the inspiration behind my card today – with the Online Exclusives Artistic Leaves stamp set and Gathering Together Specialty DSP ! Take a look-see:

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Categories: 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, Blog Hop, Celebration card, Collage card, Congratulations, Friendship, Happy Birthday, Life Event, New Catalog Launch, New Product, Online Exclusives, Team Member Projects | Tags: Artistic Leaves stamp set, Fall Card, Gathering Together DSP, Online Exclusives, Team Blog Hop, Team Projects | 10 Comments

Stampin’ UP! Birch Wood Scenic Adventure Card

Posted on September 1, 2025 by stampsnlingers

Good morning! Welcome to September and happy Labor Day! Hope you got a three-day weekend and that you’re enjoying it! Tomorrow’s back to work!

My card today is NOT a sneak peek – gasp! – but rather harkens back to an Online Exclusive that you can get right now (as opposed to the ones releasing day-after-tomorrow!). It features the Scenic Adventure bundle and Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder. Along with some Two-Toned Cardstock. Take a look-see:

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Categories: #short, 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, Congratulations, Easy, masculine, New Product, Online Exclusives, Thank You Cards, Video Tutorial | Tags: Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder, Congratulations card, Masculine Card, New Online Exclusive, Scenic Adventure die set, Scenic Adventure stamp set, Thank You Card | 16 Comments

Stampin’ UP! Sunrise Sailing Book Fold Easel Card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on July 10, 2025 by stampsnlingers

Good morning, y’all! It’s Thursday – which means it’s time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We’ve got a Theme 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 theme led me to the seagulls – stamped AND die cut! – in the Sunrise Sailing Bundle! Which was handy – cuz I’d been wanting to play with this one again – it’s very cool! I used it to make one of my fave – and super easy!! – fun folds – a book-fold easel card! Take a look-see:

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Categories: 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, Blog Hop, Congratulations, Fun Fold card, Online Exclusives, Team Member Projects | Tags: Book Fold Easel Card, Congratulations card, Fun Fold, Online Exclusives, Sunrise Sailing Hybrid Embossing Folder, Sunrise Sailing stamp set, Team Blog Hop | 14 Comments

Stampin’ Up! Sailing at Sunrise Congratulations Card

Posted on June 4, 2025 by stampsnlingers

Happy Happy Hawwwmp Day, y’all! Hope your week is going well – and that you’re taking advantage of the Buy One Get One 50% Off Suite Sale! And deciding which FREE pack of Stampin’ Blends you’re going to ask me to send you! 🙂

My card today is a play on one I saw that Stampin’ Up! artists made for us. It’s a congratulations card made with some color blending and the beautiful Sunrise Sailing stamp set and bundled Hybrid Embossing Folder. Take a look-see: