It's a great day when you can make four intriguing fancy fold cards in one crafting session. This class was super fun, and I think you'll love having a fold that is visually appealing and different from traditional cards, yet still super easy to make! <br><br></br>

For this class project, I featured a variety of Stampin’ Up! Bundles and stamp sets, creating cards for different occasions. I aimed to inspire and showcase some of the great craft supplies available in my online store.<br><br></br>

I am thrilled to celebrate my 25th anniversary as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator with Missy Shipman! This milestone is a testament to the joy, creativity, and community that Stampin' Up! has brought into our lives! To mark this special occasion, Missy Shipman, and I are bringing you some exciting alternate projects using the Stampin' Up! Expressions of Kindness Kit.<br><br></br>

I'll guide you through creating a beautiful gift card holder using some of the supplies in this kit. It’s more than just a craft, it's a way to infuse your personality into your gift-giving. Meanwhile, Missy will show you how to make a charming gift box to store your handmade gift cards or small treats in style!<br><br></br>

Let's dive in and start crafting together!<br><br></br>

How could I combine my love for punch art with my desire to create graduation cards? I happily pursued this challenge because I wanted each graduate in my life to feel celebrated and cherished! Grab the Stampin’ Up! Cap and Gown stamp set and join me for some creative fun! <br><br></br>

The video showcases several cap and gown design variations, so you can find the perfect style for your graduate. Plus, I teach you how to take a craft punch and alter the shapes; I promise it will give you a new way of viewing the punches in your craft room! Watch for inspiration… <br><br></br>

Wouldn’t you love to have some Panda Friends alternate craft projects to make so you can go beyond the basics?! The Stampin’ Up! The Panda Friends kit has so much potential, and even more so when you add a few extra cardstock colors and some adorable treat boxes! <br><br></br>

Let me show you the 4 cards I made, along with coordinating treat boxes that were perfect for the cookies and card class that I held. <br><br></br>

Embrace Positivi-TEA with a DIY Tea Bag Wallet and Card! <br><br></br>

Forget January blues! Instead, brew a cup of cheer with this easy-to-make tea bag wallet that is perfect for spreading positivi-tea. <br><br></br>

Missy Shipman of Glad Heart Stampers and I are celebrating a milestone—25 years of crafting magic with Stampin’ Up! Missy is one of the most positive people I know, which makes today’s project even more special! <br><br></br>

I LOVE the start of a new year, and I had lots of plans that I couldn’t wait to dive into. Life throws curveballs, and sometimes, like me when I ruptured both eardrums on January 2nd, it disrupts even the best-laid plans. But instead of getting bogged down, I chose to steep myself in gratitude and positivity. It's a mindset dear friends! <br><br></br>

Missy and I teamed up to kick off 2024 with a tea-riffic paper share class, offering this adorable tea bag wallet and card as a bonus for anyone who placed orders during the class.<br><br></br>

Check out the bonus too…

It was an instant connection when I first came across the gingerbread image within the Stampin’ Up! Sending Cheer Dies. The moment I spotted that gingerbread image, I knew I wanted to transform it into a delightful hula girl card. I think I’ll be making a lot of Gingerbread Hula Girl cards this Christmas!<br></br>

Check out the video tutorial and let me know what you think! <br></br>

On October 21, 2023 we hosted an in-person Spirit of Giving stamp camp after a considerable hiatus. It was so refreshing to be back in person and contributing to a wonderful cause—the Make Lemonade Project which is a local charitable organization. Supporting this great cause was our primary mission for this stamp camp. We also created some lovely holiday projects with items from the Beary Cute suite. <br></br>

Want to make a difference for someone today? Make a Punch Art Card for a cancer patient to uplift and encourage them. Hearing the words, “you have cancer” is something no one wishes to hear; it’s a phrase that brings instant shock, fear, and worry. <br><br></br>

Creating this card of encouragement was really easy. Can you believe I only used 2 punches to create this girl? Do you recognize the craft punches I used? Watch the video tutorial and learn step-by-step how to make this punch art card. <br><br></br>

I love being a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber. These wonderful all inclusive crafting kits make it quick and easy to create projects. You can create the projects in the kit following the kit instructions OR you can use the kit contents and come up with alternative ideas. <br><br></br>

When I opened up this months kit, I had a hard time thinking about altering the cards because the designs were SO CUTE!!! <br><br></br>

You can learn how to DIY a baby card that is so adorable you’ll be wanting to make a whole stack of these! <br><br></br>

A couple of weeks ago I shared a post on how to make a mini star card; many of you still wanted to learn how to make the larger version too. That’s how this super cute DIY baby card was born! <br><br></br>

Stampin’ Up! has a new bundle called ‘Little Dreamers’ that is perfect for baby cards complete with a sentiment that reads, “a Star is born”. <br><br></br>

I used the Countryside Inn Designer Paper to make the template and then added the sweet little lion holding a star-shaped balloon as the focal point (‘Nested Essentials dies). This fabulous set of craft dies is quickly becoming my new favorite! <br><br></br>

I can’t wait for you to try this Book Fold Card idea! <br><br></br>

Recently, I purchased a beautiful journal as a gift for a friend’s birthday and of course, I wanted to create a card to match the gift. I used the journal as my inspiration. Since the journal has binding and rounded corners, I decided to create a simple book fold card. <br><br></br>

For the front of the card, I used Stampin’ Up! Happiness Abounds stamp set to create beautiful blended flowers and colored with a variety of Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers.

I think you’re going to really enjoy making this Faux Side Step Card! This card is in the family of ‘fun fold cards’ and even though the card may look hard to make it’s actually very easy. <br><br></br>

During a recent visit to Hawaii, demonstrator Lynsay Mahon blessed me with this really cute faux side step card—the card with the ship shown in the post. <br><br></br>

I was anxious to make this fun fold since Lynsay said it was simple to create. I wanted my card to be full of spring colors so I chose the Stampin’ Up! Cottage Rose stamp set and various colors of Stampin’ Blends (alcohol markers) to make a beautiful spring floral scene. <br><br></br>

Check out the video tutorial and the three card samples I have to share with you. I can’t wait to read your thoughts about this card and what stamps or dies you plan to use for your card!

Looking to add a touch of the tropics to your card making? The Stampin' Up! Tropical Leaf stamp set is the perfect tool for creating stunning anthurium designs. These vibrant flowers, with their bold red blooms and shiny green leaves, make for a striking focal point on any card. <br><br></br>

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make an anthurium card using the Stampin' Up! Tropical Leaf stamp set. I have fallen in love with this stamp set that is part of the Online Exclusive Shop. The Tropical Leaf bundle includes the stamp set and punch. Grab your supplies and let's get started! <br><br></br>

Don’t miss the video where I show you how I took the small leaf image and reversed the stamp on the block so it would create a solid heart-shaped flower.

If you’re like me you are a fan of bold, botanical designs and you'll want to check out Stampin' Up!'s latest online exclusive product: the Tropical Leaf bundle. 

This set includes a fun stamp set and matching craft punch for the tropical leaf. This makes it easy to add a touch of tropical flair to your paper crafting projects. 

Keep reading to see how this Tropical Leaf inspired me to make a handmade card with a unique color palette. 

Let’s make a Tri-Fold Card with a NEW stamp set and then I’ll share how you can get this stamp set in your collection!