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Friends for Life and a Sketch

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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!

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Farewell Favorites: Retiring In Colors

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They’re almost gone! Stampin’ Up! 2023-2025 In Colors are retiring, and if you love these shades like I do, now is the time to stock up before they sell out!

For the past two years, Copper Clay, Wild Wheat, Boho Blue, Moody Mauve, and Pebbled Path have been a staple in so many beautiful creations. Whether you’ve stamped cards, crafted scrapbook pages, or made stunning DIY gifts, these colors have brought inspiration to every project. But as the Stampin’ Up! catalog makes room for new shades, these In Colors will be heading into retirement at the end of April—or even sooner if they sell out first!

Now’s your chance to grab your must-have retiring colors before they disappear! If you have a favorite (or love them all!), don’t wait. In Colors tend to sell out quickly, especially cardstock, ink refills, and embellishments.

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For the Love of Books Slimline Card

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For the Books Bundle was at the top of my mini catalog shopping list. I love books and had to have this set. The mini catalog sample is the inspiration for my slimline card. It reminds me of my bookshelf with stacks of books. I have books piled in my bedroom and my craft room too. You can never have too many books, right?!

The first thing I did was decide how to create the gold accents on the book binding. My first try was the Wild Wheat Stampin’ Write Marker and Wink of Stella. Actually, I’m not a Wild Wheat fan at all so I don’t have the Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blend Marker. My second try was the Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend and Wink of Stella. I thought this was too light, so I added the Ivory Stampin’ Blend Marker, which still wasn’t quite right. My third try, I use the Ivory first, then the Dark Daffodil Delight and last the Wink of Stella. Perfect!

The card base for my slimline card is Basic White Thick cardstock cut to 7″ x 8-1/2″, scored at 3-1/2″. I stamped the book images on to my card base with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and colored them with quite a few Stampin’ Blends.

To create the shelves, I cut 1/4″ strips of Crumb Cake cardstock. To create the label, I used Masking Paper on several stamps to create the sentiment and die cut it with the Nested Essentials dies. I die cut a second label in Misty Moonlight, cut it in half and layered it beneath the sentiment, then added it to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Of course, I had to add a little sparkle with the Glossy Dots.

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Coloring with Wink of Stella and Adorning Hearts

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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…

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.

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. I added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels to finish my card.

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Discover the Wildly Flowering Suite

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Let your paper crafts bloom with the Wildly Flowering Suite Collection! This hand-designed collection of products is perfect for a variety of crafting occasions, whether you’re making cards, scrapbook pages, or other paper projects. With its versatile floral themes and coordinated tools, you’ll find it easy to create stunning designs that impress and delight.

A Bouquet of Crafting Possibilities

The Wildly Flowering Suite Collection is more than just a set of tools—it’s a complete crafting experience. Let’s take a look at the products in this pretty floral suite:

Wildflower Designs Cling Stamp Set

Stamp the intricate floral images on your projects and watch your creativity blossom. The cling stamps ensure precise and crisp impressions every time.

  • 8 beautifully detailed cling stamps
  • Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, d, h

Wildflower Designs Dies

Pair the stamped images with these coordinating dies to effortlessly cut out your flowers and leaves. It’s a time-saving tool that adds a professional touch to your crafts.

  • 7 coordinating dies
  • Largest die: 5″ x 3-7/16″ (12.7 x 8.7 cm)
  • Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Wildly Flowering 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper

Mix and match these beautifully patterned papers to create layered and textured backgrounds. The double-sided designs offer even more variety and versatility.

  • 12 sheets of double-sided patterned paper: 2 each of 6 designs
  • Acid free and lignin free

    Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder

    Enhance your projects with this coordinating 3D embossing folder. It adds depth and dimension, making your floral designs pop.

    • Size: 4-1/2″ x 6-1/4″ (11.4 x 15.9 cm)
    • Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

      Adhesive-Baked Textured Dots

      Add the perfect finishing touch with these adhesive-backed embellishments. They’re easy to use and add a bit of sparkle and texture to your creations.

      • 120 pieces in antique brass color
      • Sizes: 4 mm and 5 mm

      Color Coordination for Cohesive Designs

      The Wildly Flowering Suite Collection features a carefully curated palette of colors: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, and Wild Wheat.

      Let Your Creativity Blossom

      With the Wildly Flowering Suite Collection, the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this collection provides all the tools you need to create beautiful, floral-themed projects. Stamp, cut, emboss, and embellish to your heart’s content and watch your paper crafts bloom!

      Ready to let your creativity blossom? Explore the Wildly Flowering Suite Collection today and start crafting your floral masterpieces!

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      New Annual Catalog Resources You Can Download and Print

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      The launch of a new Annual Catalog is always exciting! There are so many new stamps, bundles, colors to explore!

      It’s also the time of year that I update my catalog resources. Over the last couple of days I’ve been updating several resources and I’m sharing them all with you today! I hope that you will find them helpful!

      Color Resources

      First, I have some color resources for you. Click the links below to download and print all the Color Resources below. I print and put these resources in my Memories and More Binder just like I shared in my video last year. If you missed my video or you’d like to watch it again, click here.

      2023-2024 Color Swatch Charts PDF

      2024-2025 Stampin’ Up! Color Coach PDF

      2024-2025 Designer Series Paper Coordinating Colors PDF

      Annual Catalog Resources

      If you’ve looked through the new Annual Catalog you may have noticed that the catalog no longer includes photo indexes of all the Designer Series Paper, Punches or Dies. I was disappointed when I realized these were not included this year, as I refer to them regularly. So, new this year I created indexes of Designer Series Paper, Punches and Dies. You can print and tuck them into your catalog!

      2024-2025 Annual Catalog Designer Series Paper PDF

      2024-2025 Annual Catalog Punches PDF

      2024-2025 Annual Catalog Dies PDF

      I hope you find all the resources helpful!

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      Naturally Gilded Thank You Card

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      I created this pretty little note card with Stampin’ Up!’s Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes, which are great to have on hand when you need a quick card. They are available in Very Vanilla and Whisper White. Each pack has 20 card bases and envelopes which makes them a great value as well.

      This thank you card was easy and quick to put together with some pretty paper and simple stamping. I love the Naturally Gilded Designer Series Paper paired with Melon Mambo cardstock. The Melon Mambo is just the right pop of bright pretty color this cards needs.

      Want to create my card? I put together a PDF Tutorial that you can download. Just click the image below.

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