Annual Catalog Archives - Wendy Varron, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Beautiful Gallery Fun Fold

January 20, 2026 / Leave a Comment

I’m so glad you’re here! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite fun folds—the Z-Fold card. This easy fold is a wonderful way to showcase Designer Series Paper, and I knew it would be perfect for this pretty thank you card.

If you’ve never made a Z-fold card before, you’re going to love how easy this one is. Start by cutting your card base to 5-1/2″ × 8-1/2″. With the long side at the top, score at 2-1/8″ and 4-1/4″. Fold the card in half at the 4-1/4″ score line. Next, fold the front flap backward along the 2-1/8″ score line. When you stand the card up, it should resemble a “Z” shape and look like the photo below when viewed from the top.

I used Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper, cutting it into 2″ strips, which makes the 6″ × 6″ paper ideal for this design. For the inside of the card, I added a touch of texture with Cloud Cover cardstock, embossed with the Joined Together 3D Embossing Folder.

To create both the sentiment label on the front and the label on the inside, I die cut two labels from the Label Me Grateful Dies using Basic White cardstock. The sentiment is stamped in Secret Sea ink, which pairs beautifully with the moody tones of the paper.

Tip: When adhering the sentiment label to the front of the card, be sure to apply adhesive only to the left side of the label—this allows the card to open properly and keeps the Z-fold functional. The inside label is adhered directly behind the front label, so it remains hidden until the card is opened. I finished the card with a few 2025–2027 Flat Pearls for just the right amount of subtle shine.

Beautiful Gallery Z-Fold Measurements:

Secret Sea cardbase: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, Score on the long side at 2-1/8″, 4-1/4″
Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper: (3) 2″ x5-1/4″
Cloud Cover Cardstock (inside panel): 2″ × 5-1/4″
Basic White Scraps for die cut

Happy Stamping!

Want to leave a comment, Please Click Here

**Subscribe to my Customer Newslett er
**Shop the Last Chance Products List – Click Her e
**Join my Ink, Stamp & Share Team of Demonstrators – click for info

Make Stunning Thank You Cards with New In Colors

June 10, 2025 / Leave a Comment

My customer Thank You Cards this month were created using the new 2025–2027 In Colors and the Encircled With Love stamp set. I wanted to really show off how beautiful these new colors are, and what better way than layering them with coordinating In Color cardstock, 6×6″ Designer Series Paper, and embellishments? I almost went with a monochromatic look, but adding a pop of color behind the sentiment gave each card a little extra charm. Keep reading to see how you can Make Stunning Thank You Cards with New In Colors too!

Initially, I intended to create these cards in a monochromatic style. I stamped the sentiment from the Encircled With Love stamp set in matching In Color ink. Then, I decided to add a pop of contrasting color behind the sentiment. It made the elements pop just a little more. That extra layer really draws the eye to the focal point and adds just the right touch of dimension. I love how they turned out—simple & clean, but still amazing!

To add texture to my card, I added layer of Basic White DSP behind the Designer Series Paper. I think it worked out great for balancing the colorful designs without overwhelming the card. To finish my cards, I added the coordinating 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.

What color combos would you like to see with these new In Colors? Or do you have a favorite design tip you swear by for quick but beautiful cards? I’d love to hear, click here to leave me a comment.

In Color Thank You Card Measurements

Card base: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
Basic White 2-1/8″ x 5-1/4″, 2″ x 4-1/8″
2025-2027 In Color DSP – 2″ x 5-1/8″, 1-7/8″ x 4
Basic White (Inside) – 4″ x 5-1/4″

Happy Stamping!

Want to leave a comment, Please Click Here

**Register for my monthly Ink & Stamp Card Club
**Subscribe to my Customer Newslett er
**Shop the Last Chance Products List – Click Her e
**Join my Ink, Stamp & Share Team of Demonstrators – click for info

April Ink & Stamp Card Club!

April 1, 2025 / Leave a Comment

Creativity Delivered: Join My Ink & Stamp Card Club!

With my Ink & Stamp Card Club, you’ll receive a thoughtfully curated kit delivered straight to your door every month—complete with prepped materials and a step-by-step PDF tutorial. Each month’s projects are designed around a featured stamp set or bundle (sold separately), which you can easily add on if you don’t already own it.

I’m super excited to announce that I’m featuring the Birthday Celebration Stamp Set for my April Ink & Stamp Card Club! Here is a sneak peek! Click Here to Register.

What’s in Your Kit?

Each kit is $45 (including shipping) and includes:

8 prepped project kits (including envelopes)
$22–$25 in Stampin’ Up! products – think paper, embellishments, ribbon
A detailed, step-by-step PDF tutorial – which will be emailed to you when your kit ships

Important Card Club Information

Reserve Your Kit by the 20th — Registration and payment are due by the 20th of each month.
Cost: $45 — Includes shipping right to your door. Class kits will include approximately $22-$25 of Stampin’ Up! product.
Class packets ship USPS 1st Class Mail between 25th and 27th of each month.
Kits Ship USPS First-Class Mail — Expect your kit and PDF tutorial between the 25th–27th.
PDF Tutorial & Kit Tracking information – Will be emailed when your kit ships.
There are no refunds, substitutions or exchanges on class kits.
Ink & Stamp Card Club is available to residents of the United States only.

Beautiful cards, simple steps, delivered monthly—let’s create something amazing together!

Click to Register for the Ink & Stamp Card Club

Want to leave a comment, Please Click Here

Happy Stamping!

Want to leave a comment, Please Click Here

**Subscribe to my Customer Newslett er
**Shop the Last Chance Products List – Click Her e
**Join my Ink, Stamp & Share Team of demonstrators – click for info

Friends for Life and a Sketch

March 14, 2025 / Leave a Comment

Have you ever sat down to create a card but didn’t know here to start? Let me introduce you to the magic of card sketches, they can be your creative roadmap to a stunning handmade card!

A card sketch is like a treasure map, it shows you where to put different elements, but YOU get to decide the colors, patterns, and embellishments. I recently used a simple sketch from the Stampin’ Up!® Annual Catalog to create my “Thinking of You” card, and the transformation was so fun! The sketch gave me a starting point, and my creativity took over from there! I started with making myself a template of this basic sketch from page 22 in the Annual Catalog.

To create my card, I started by embossing a piece of Daffodil Delight cardstock with the Cane Weave 3D embossing folder. I cut it into 3 strips 1-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ and added them to a Crumb Cake Card base. I layered a 3″ x 4″ piece of Basic White cardstock on a 3-1/8″ x 4-1/8″ Pumpkin Pie cardstock. The hearts are die cut in Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie hearts from the Friends for Life Dies. The sentiment is from the Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. I couldn’t resist adding a few of the Iridescent Faceted Gems for some sparkle.

Inside my card I added a few Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie hearts also die cut from the Friends for Life dies. If you’ve ever felt stuck staring at a blank card base, try using a sketch as inspiration! Start with a simple one, like the one I used here, and make it your own with different colors, patterns, or embellishments.

I’m also using the Friends for Life Dies in my Ink & Stamp Card Club this month, which features the Friends for Life Bundle. Click Here or the image below for more information and to register. Hurry registration closes March 20, 2025!

Happy Stamping!

Want to leave a comment, Please Click Here

**Subscribe to my Customer Newslett er
**Shop the Last Chance Products List – Click Her e
**Join my Ink, Stamp & Share Team of demonstrators – click for info

Quick Fun Note Cards

October 20, 2024 / Leave a Comment

Did you do any crafting on World Card Making Day or join Stampin’ Up!’s World Card Making Day earlier this month? I attended Stampin’ Up!’s event. It was so much fun to create some colorful quick note cards using the Mix & Match Ephemera Packs.

If you missed Stampin’ Up!’s Word Card Making Day event you can watch the replay below!

Below are the cards I made after watching Stampin’ Up!’s event.

WCMD Cards, Something for Everything, Saying Something, Mix & Match Ephemera Packs, Note Cards & Envelopes

These 2 cards are inspired by a few of the cards Sara made with the Something for Everything and Saying Something Mix and Match Ephemera Packs. I opted to create mine with the Note Cards and Envelopes rather than the Calming Creek Mix & Match Cards and Envelopes. I think they turned out nicely with the white card base.

Something for Everything, Saying Something, Fully Flowering, Mix and Match Ephemera Packs, Note Cards & Envelopes

These 5 cards are inspired by the cards created by Vanessa, one of the product creators at Stampin’ Up!. These are created with the Something for Everything, Saying Something and Fully Flowering Mix and Match Ephemera Packs. I also used the Keeping Tabs, Unbounded Love, and Friends for Life Stamp Sets.

Mix and Match Ephemera, Note Cards, Something for Everything, Saying Something, Fully Flowering, Layers and Labels

I had so much fun creating with the Ephemera packs that I made a few more. These 4 cards are inspired by a few samples in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. I used all 4 of the Mix & Match Ephemera Packs, Something for Everything, Saying Something, Fully Flowering and Labels and Layers along with a stamp from the Unbounded Love Stamp set.

Creating colorful cards is so quick and easy with the Mix & Match Ephemera Packs on their own or with stamps or with any other products you choose. Have you tried the Ephemera Packs yet?

Want to leave a comment, Please Click He re

Happy Stamping!

Want to leave a comment, Please Click He re

SHOP and SAVE: Clearance Rack

Join my Ink, Stamp & Share Team of demonstrators – click for info

Coloring with Wink of Stella and Adorning Hearts

July 11, 2024 / Leave a Comment

My card today was inspired by a color challenge that I participated in a number of weeks ago. Here are the inspiring colors I used…

Bubble Bath

Petunia Pop

Misty Moonlight

I love how these colors look together, I think that I will be using them more often in the future. I hope you find inspiration from them as well. For the card base I stamped the floral image on Petunia Pop Cardstock with Petunia Pop ink.

The heart was created with the Adoring Hearts photopolymer stamp set. I stamped it in Memento ink on Basic White Cardstock. Then using Wink of Stella I dipped the brush tip in Misty Moonlight to color the leaves, and did the same with Bubble Bath and Petunia Pop, then fussy cut it. Using Wink of Stella gives the prettiest shimmer to the heart.

I stamped the sentiment from the Unbounded Love in Misty Moonlight on Basic White cardstock. Then I brushed Bubble Bath ink above the sentiment and added the heart with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I stamped Just For You in Misty Moonlight and die cut the banner to add to the heart. I added this to a Misty Moonlight and Bubble Bath layers then added them to the card base.

Want to leave a comment? Please Click Here

Happy Stamping,

Want to leave a comment? Please Click Here

SHOP and SAVE: Clearance Rack

Join my Ink, Stamp & Share Team of demonstrators – click for info