Grateful For You

 Hello friends,

The calendar has rolled over to September, and I couldn't be happier. I love this this time of the year.  The cooler temperatures, beautiful gold, yellow and red colors, and the excitement of fall. 

Today I'm sharing a card I made for a "one card swap". Many of us sign up and we make one card with a theme and send it on to the person after our name on the list.  The challenge was to use branches or leaves. I couldn't wait to get inky with my new stamp set that just came out September 1st.  Here's my card:

Elegant Leaves is a beautiful set that has three different types of leaves, and five really nice sentiments. I really like the detailed veining stamps, so I stamped those in a darker color and used the "fill" stamps for the inside. The fonts in the sentiments are all lower case, which in my opinion, makes them different and nice to use for a change.  The "smoosh" you see is from another stamp set called Opulent Oasis. You can still buy it, because it's on our last chance sale list.  It actually has dies to match and the bundle with the dies is still available too. Once it's gone though, it's gone forever, so if you'd like to see it, click on the photo below to check it out in my online store.

I had fun with this set. I'm mailing it out Tuesday, and I hope the recipient likes it as well.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you have a beautiful day. Happy Labor Day!

Product List

Elegant Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[168300]

$25.00

Elegant Leaves Bundle (English)

[168303]

$52.00

Opulent Oasis Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167591]

$25.00

Opulent Oasis Bundle (English)

[167595]

$56.50

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$14.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

$11.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$9.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$9.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$9.00

Timid Tiger Classic Stampin' Pad

[165278]

$11.00

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

$9.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$9.00

Golden Glow Classic Stampin' Pad

[167676]

$14.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Pearls Of Beauty

[167098]

$8.00

Happy September!

September is the beginning of a new season as well as the start of cooler temperatures, perhaps a pumpkin spice latte, kids back at school and it's that time of year when we think about what the next three months will bring. At Stampin' Up! we have so many things starting today

First, we have a brand-new catalog and more new online exclusives for you! My pre-orders have arrived and let me say, this new catalog is amazing.   Just look at these happy people on the cover. Having fun, making new friends and creating perfect projects. What's better than that?  Want to check it out?  Just click on the new catalog photo on the right sidebar. Wait till you see!

Also, today we launched another new round of products in our Online Exclusives shop. To see those, click on the shop button, and use the drop-down menu to see all the cool items we have in the store. 

NEW!! September Product of the Month!

 

 Luxe Foliage 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper (168599)

With Halloween and Christmas fast approaching, don’t forget to spend some time celebrating Cardsgiving—one of our favorite unofficial holidays centered around making and gifting cards. The Luxe Foliage Designer Series Paper is perfect for all your holiday needs and beyond, with shimmering foil and beautifully designed details perfect for creating glimmering layers or fussy cutting shining images. Whether you’re making cards for a friend or planning a Cardsgiving celebration, this paper is sure to be the star of the show.  This paper is yours for just an additional $5 when your order is $ 75 before tax & shipping. When your order reaches $ 75 a box will pop up so you can add the paper to your order. 

A NEW Advent Calendar for Christmas!

Make this festive season magical with the 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar. Every day of this calendar contains items that you can craft with all year long, including never-before-seen dies, paper, embellishments, and more. These products are exclusive to the calendar and can’t be purchased separately. And did we mention that these make great gifts? If someone you know is looking for the perfect present for the crafter in their life, encourage them to check out this exclusive product. But don’t wait because we only have a limited number of calendars!

• For only $99 this calendar comes with $130 worth of exclusive products. 
• In addition to 12 surprises inside the calendar, it also comes with an exclusive stamp set.
• There’s only a limited number available, so you'll want to order ASAP!

Item: 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar (168589)

Price: $99 USD 

Includes: Exclusive dies, paper, coloring tools, cards and envelopes, embellishments, and more—plus, a bonus stamp set!

Ordering Begins: September 1, 2026

NEW Craft Class!

  

This festive season let’s get ADVENTurous! You can handcraft a gorgeous advent calendar during our Advent-ures in Christmas Craft Class (171481), available for purchase September 1. During this virtual class, our product experts will use the Advent Treat Boxes (168534) and a few additional supplies to show you how to decorate a 24-box advent calendar and demonstrate ways you can assemble it to fit your space and style. You’ll even explore multiple uses for the treat boxes beyond just an advent calendar. By the end of class, you’ll have new tips and techniques under your belt, as well as a beautiful calendar to fill with goodies to use this Christmas! When you purchase the class, you will get an invitation to watch with a community of craft lovers in an exclusive Facebook group starting September 17 at 2:00pm (MT). Or there’s always the option to watch the class on demand.

Class: Advent-ures in Christmas Craft Class (171481)

Class Price: $30 USD  (Advent Treat Boxes not included)

Class Purpose: Decorate a 24-box advent calendar and assemble it to fit your space and style

Product: Advent Treat Boxes (168534)  (purchase separately)

Available for Purchase: September 1

Available for Streaming: September 17 at 2:00 p.m. (MT)

• The class will be available for purchase before and after it streams on September 17

Where: An exclusive Facebook group

Language: The class will be presented in English and will be available as a video on demand with captions in English, French, German, and Dutch shortly after the event; attendees will have access to supply lists and project instructions in English, French, German, and Dutch

NEW Hot Foil Products

Get ready! Starting September 1, you can purchase the newest products in the Stampin’ Hot Foil Line, including the Reverse Hot Foil Die and the Smooth Foiling Specialty Paper. And with the Metallic Magic Craft Class—a limited-time offer included when customers purchase the Stampin’ Hot Foil System—they can discover just how fun it is to make unique projects and elevate their crafting experience. This special offer is a brilliant added value, loaded with crafting tips and foiling techniques.  

HOW TO & WHAT’S NEW

New to hot foiling? No sweat! We’ve got all the information you need right here. Watch the video below for an introduction to the hot foil system and training on how to use it. See what exciting new products are available like our Smooth Foiling Specialty Paper—high quality, ultra smooth, and heat-resistant paper designed specifically for hot foiling. And you’ll also want to try our incredible Reverse Hot Foil Die, a flat metal plate which allows you to create a second design from foil remnants. That’s double the dazzle!

Stampin' Hot Foil System Tutorial - YouTube

METALLIC MAGIC CRAFT CLASS

Everyone who purchases the Stampin’ Hot Foil System before January 4, 2027, will automatically be able to access the Metallic Magic Craft Class, a technique-centric virtual class. Attendees will make unique projects and learn crafting tips intended to elevate their hot foil crafting experience. This class is a special limited-time offer included with this system and is an amazing tool when it comes to increasing skills, learning techniques, and making the most of this new product line.

And please don't forget, all orders get a free gift from me, and this month, I'm adding even more free gifts and the chance to win a beautiful Daisy Days kit. Check out my Ordering Bonus tab above to see what I'm giving away this month.

I hope you enjoy what you see in our new catalog, Online Exclusives and Hot Foil product line. 

Enjoy your day! 

Christmas Swaps Part 2

 As a follow up to my post of August 27, today I'm showing you the cards the other ladies created for our Christmas in July swap.  Here's their cards:

Melissa designed the two Christmas tree cards. One in Garden Green and one in Real Red. I love how the tree is cut out and popped up to reveal the coordinating cardstock layer behind it.

Debbie used a retired Christmas Poinsettia paper from about a year ago and designed a really nice fun fold.  I love the gold foil in this paper and below you can see how the card opens.

Marsha used a different retired Poinsettia paper than Debbie and the results are stunning. This is also a fun fold and the panel behind the front allows that pretty green paper show through to the front of the card. 

Open the card and that pretty paper is again repeated along with a beautiful Christmas sentiment.

Sherri pulled out a retired stamp set bundle that includes these awesome skates.  How fun is this? She added some nice texture by using the Swiss dot embossing folder (also retired) as a backdrop for the skates. Reminds me of snow falling. 

What do you think? Leave me a comment below and I'll be sure to tell the ladies.  It's hard to believe, but soon Christmas will be here.  Time sure does go by fast, doesn't it?

Thanks for stopping by today.  Enjoy your weekend.  💖

Product List

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$14.00

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

$14.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$14.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$14.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$11.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

$11.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$9.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

A Play with Christmas

 Hello,

 A few weeks ago, my stamping friends and I decided to do a swap.  Each of us designs a card, and we cut the number of "kits" we need so everyone can make it.  I love our swaps because even if we don't have a theme, it's still fun to see the different creativity of everyone and how they put their card together.

In July, we decided to do Christmas in July.  We can use any supplies we have on hand, and it doesn't matter where the supplies came from.  Although most of us are Stampin' Up! demonstrators, we have quite an inventory of supplies on hand from other craft companies.  I decided to use up some "oldies but goodies" retired products from Stampin' Up!  We all have a lot of those too! 😉 Here's my cards:

I went searching through my designer paper stash and found a few sheets of this Christmas Toile. I love the "old world charm" of this paper.  These sheets come in Garden Green print with the Garden Green stripe on the reverse side. There's also a Real Red print and the red stripe is on the reverse side of that.

I made four designs, so the girls could choose which one they wanted to make. These were fast and easy to make and I used coordinating cardstock as a mat on the main image, on a Very Vanilla cardstock base.

For the main sentiment, I chose to pull out some Gold, Red and Copper metallic sheets and cut out and embossed 3 envelopes full of sentiments for them to choose.  The dies used are also retired unfortunately, but now I have 3 envelopes full of different Christmas sentiments to make more.

In my next post, I will show you the cards the ladies made.  We love to do swaps, and meeting weekly keeps us all together and having fun in this crazy world.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day!

Product List

Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166784]

$14.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$14.00

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

$14.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder (English)

[165912]

$42.00

Stampin' Up! NEW News!

 Hello and happy Monday!

There is a lot going on at Stampin' Up! Check it all out below.

Selected designs and colors are marked down 15% !!  This sale runs through August 31st but sometimes these sales deplete our stock quickly, so you might want to check it out sooner, rather than later.  

Did you know that all of our beautiful designer series papers are hand drawn by our concept artists?  Yes, it's true!  We have some of the most beautiful papers, perfect for layering, 3D projects, scrapbook pages and more. The artists design the papers then they are duplicated during the printing process.  We have over 50 ink colors, and our papers are designed using the same colors in our ink selection. One of the best things about Stampin' Up! is our color coordinating products. Cardstock, designer series papers, inks, markers and bling, like embellishments and twine and ribbon.  Color coordination at its finest! 

NEW KITS!

New kits have launched today as well. The Witchy Whimsy Hat Kit, perfect for your Halloween decor.  

The Crafted Blooms Kit. If you love florals, this kit is perfect to make and give away (or keep for yourself)

All our kits come with all the supplies to make the projects and you'll have leftovers to make something else on your own, with supplies you have on hand.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH (AUGUST)

Glow of Harvest 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper (168598)

Celebrate abundance with this beautiful Designer Series Paper. This paper is photo safe, meaning you can add all the pictures you want to your scrapbook projects. But don’t use too many because then you’ll cover the pearlized finish, which adds a lovely shimmer to every page and can enhance the look of all your handmade projects. And this paper offers different patterns for multiple uses: the tighter patterns make great backgrounds while the looser patterns can be fussy cut for detailed centerpieces.

I ordered mine earlier today and I cannot WAIT to see this paper in person!  I'm getting ready for my fall card making so this paper will be perfect! 

NEW ORDERING BONUS FOR AUGUST 

Each month I offer a BONUS for those who place an order with me.  Click on my Ordering Bonus tab and see what I'm offering this month.  

NEW CATALOG COMING ! 

On top of all this news, get ready for a NEW catalog.  Our Fall catalog starts the first week in September and on that day, you'll be able to see it right here.  My online version will be ready on September 1st so be sure to mark that day on your calendar. Stop by for a VERY exciting catalog.  It's never too early to start your fall and holiday projects, and this catalog is FULL of some really nice items I'm sure you will love.

In addition, we will also have some NEW products in our Online Exclusives category too!  Same date, so be sure to visit right here again on September 1st.

To be sure to get a paper copy of the catalog, you can OPT IN for contact so that I can send you one. Also if you are placing any orders, be sure to OPT IN for Rewards, so you can earn 10% back on your purchases and use the Rewards for future orders.  Rewards don't expire for ONE YEAR, so you can save them up for a larger purchase whenever you want.  

Thanks for stopping by today.  I really appreciate all orders and I appreciate you choosing me as yoru Demonstrator.  Feel free to let me know how I can help.

Enjoy your day! 😊