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A Beautiful Best Wishes Card with Retiring Favorites

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Today I’m sharing a soft, elegant Best Wishes card I created with the gorgeous Layers of Beauty Bundle. This bundle is one of my favorites because of the way the stamps, dies, and layering stencils work together. They create beautiful, dimensional florals with just a bit of blending. If this bundle has been on your radar, now’s the time to grab it — it’s currently on the Last Chance List, which means it won’t be around much longer.

For this card, I wanted the flowers to have a bright spring feel, so I reached for the retiring 2024–2026 In Colors. Using Blending Brushes gave the flowers a soft, watercolor‑style shading I love. Each stencil layer adds depth and detail, which makes these flowers so pretty.

Once the blending was finished, I cut out the flowers with the coordinating dies. I die‑cut part of the floral cluster a second time and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals to give the bouquet a little extra pop. To let the flowers be the focus, I kept the background simple with a black layer on a Petunia Pop Two Tone Cardstock card base. I love how the contrast makes the florals really stand out. I finished the card with the “Best Wishes” sentiment, which works beautifully for birthdays, weddings, showers, or any moment that calls for a heartfelt greeting. Then added a few Iridescent Pearls.

This card came together quickly — that’s the magic of the Layers of Beauty Bundle. I hope it inspires you to pull out your inks and create something beautiful today.

Best Wishes Card Measurements:

  • Petunia Pop Cardstock Card Base: 4-1/4″ x 11″, score on the long side at 5-1/2″
  • Basic Black Cardstock: 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″

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Masculine Lakeside Retreat Kit: Last Day to Subscribe

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The April kit is all about celebrating the wonderful men in your life with calming, nature‑inspired card designs. Think peaceful lakeside views, earthy tones, and a masculine feel that’s easy to love. Last call—subscribe or reactivate by the 10th to have this calming lakeside kit delivered to you!

Lakside RetreatKit Contents:

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of three designs
  • Exclusive Lakeside Retreat photopolymer stamp set-designed with masculine sentiments
  • Includes precut pieces for quick assembly
  • Features enamel pebble embellishments for added texture and charm
  • Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin’ Spot – one of the NEW In Colors debuting in the May–August Catalog!!

Coordinating Lakeside Retreat Colors

Don’t wait—there’s only one day left to subscribe and get the Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit even coordinates with the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection coming in May, giving you extra creative possibilities. Click the button below to make sure your subscription is active.

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Beautiful Blooms Dies Coordinating Add -On

If you want a little extra fun with your Paper Pumpkin kits, the Wonderful Scenes Dies are a great add‑on. They cut out cute pieces like a signpost, fireworks, butterflies, flowers, and even the word Wonderful. They’re made to coordinate with three upcoming kits—Lakeside Retreat, Sparkling Celebrations, and Bikes & Blooms—and you can mix them with your other Stampin’ Up! supplies too.

 5 dies
– Largest die: 2-1/4″ x 3″ (5.7 x 7.6 cm)

Note: You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. Available while supplies last.

Pre-Paid Subscriptions Also Available

Stampin’Up! also offers Prepaid 3 month, 6 month or 12 month Subscriptions which allow you to pay ahead or give as a gift.  Just click the image below for the prepaid subscription of your choice.

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March Paper Pumpkin Kit Preview: Fluttering Garden

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Get excited for the Fluttering Garden Kit! Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day or crafting a simple thank-you note, these elegant, understated designs help you send just the right message. Colorful hummingbirds brighten each card, while TWO stamp sets provide plenty of crafting options! Make sure your subscription is active so that you don’t miss this exclusive kit!

Fluttering Garden Kit Contents:

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of three designs
  • Exclusive Fluttering Garden photopolymer stamp set
  • Free additional stamp set included!
  • Textured White card bases
  • Precut paper pieces and sentiments
  • Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Fluttering Garden Kit Colors

Perfect for thoughtful cards and happy mail, the Fluttering Garden Kit offers another fun creative surprise. Paper Pumpkin kits are revealed only after they ship, so the best way to enjoy this one is to be subscribed by March 10th! Click the button below to make sure your subscription is active!

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Beautiful Blooms Dies Coordinating Add -On

The Beautiful Blooms Dies add‑on is a fantastic way to get even more from your Paper Pumpkin kits. These coordinating dies make it easy to cut out a charming tulip, a classic postage‑stamp shape, or the word Beautiful, adding extra detail and a finished look to your projects. Designed to coordinate with the Special Delivery, Celebrate Spring, and Fluttering Garden kits, this add‑on opens the door to even more creative possibilities.

DETAILS 4 dies
– 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (8.9 x 6.4 cm)

Note: You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. Available while supplies last.

Pre-Paid Subscriptions Also Available

Stampin’Up! also offers Prepaid 3 month, 6 month or 12 month Subscriptions which allow you to pay ahead or give as a gift.  Just click the image below for the prepaid subscription of your choice.

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Celebrate Spring with February’s Paper Pumpkin Kit

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Spring is just around the corner, and February’s Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin kit is full of sweet details perfect for Easter and the spring season ahead. This month’s kit is all about soft pastels, playful patterns, and easy cardmaking. The Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin makes nine handmade cards (three each of three designs), complete with coordinating envelopes — all delivered right to your door.

Celebrate Spring Kit Contents:

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of three designs
  • Coordinating envelopes
  • Exclusive Celebrate Spring photopolymer stamp set
  • Precut paper pieces and pink Baker’s Twine
  • Iridescent pink and yellow sequins
  • Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Celebrate Spring Kit Colors

Whether you’re getting a head start on Easter cards or simply love creating with fresh spring colors, this kit makes crafting simple and fun — no cutting required. The subscription period for the February Celebrate Spring kit is January 11 – February 10. Click the button below to subscribe!

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Beautiful Blooms Dies Coordinating Add -On

If you’re looking to stretch your Paper Pumpkin kits even further, the Beautiful Blooms Dies add-on is a wonderful way to do just that. These coordinating dies make it easy to quickly cut out a sweet tulip, a versatile postage stamp shape, or the word Beautiful, adding extra detail and polish to your projects. Designed to coordinate with three Paper Pumpkin kits: Special Delivery, Celebrate Spring, and Fluttering Garden. This add-on opens up even more creative possibilities.

DETAILS 4 dies
– 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (8.9 x 6.4 cm)

Note: You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. Available while supplies last.

Pre-Paid Subscriptions Also Available

Stampin’Up! also offers Prepaid 3 month, 6 month or 12 month Subscriptions which allow you to pay ahead or give as a gift.  Just click the image below for the prepaid subscription of your choice.

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Beautiful Blues Designed Cards & Creative Inspiration

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If you love the ease of a kit but still enjoy adding your own creative spin, you’re going to love today’s project. I’m sharing a closer look at the Beautiful Blues Kit from Stampin’ Up!’s Kits Collection, along with one of the many cards I created using the kit elements as inspiration.

The Beautiful Blues Kit comes with everything you need to create beautiful, coordinated cards right out of the box:

  • Beautiful Blues Exclusive Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • Clear Stamp Block
  • Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • 9 printed card bases and matching envelopes
  • Precut Paper Pieces & Dot Embellishments
  • Adhesive

Cards as Designed

The kit includes instructions to create three card designs (you can make 3 each of 3 designs), and they’re beautiful just as they are. The rich blues, floral details, and thoughtful sentiments make these perfect for thank you, encouragement, and sympathy cards. I crafted these following the instructions. I love how they turned out.

Taking the Kit a Step Further

After making the cards as designed, I couldn’t resist creating something a little different using the kit elements as my starting point. For this fun fold card I used one of the print card bases in place of Designer Series Paper. I cut a 1″ strip off of the right side and adhered them to a Secret Sea card base. The 1″ strip is actually on the inside of my card along with a piece of Basic White cardstock.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed seeing both the cards as designed and my fun fold alternatives card.

Beautiful Blues Fun Fold Measurements:

  • Secret Sea card base: 5-1/2″ x 7-1/2″, Score on the long side at 3-1/4″
  • Beautiful Blues card base: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • Basic White cardstock (inside panel): 3-1/4″ x 5-1/2″

Happy Stamping!

Product List
Beautiful Blues Kit (English) [ 165658 ]
[165658]
$23.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147110 ]
[147110]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
[152392]
$28.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
[110755]
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
[104430]
$4.25
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