Stampin’ Up! Latte Love Thank You Card

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Latte Love bundle is such a fun set for coffee lovers with great dies to make coffee pots and wonderful coffee sentiments. I paired it with the pretty A Little Latte designer series paper to make a simple fun fold thank you card. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

For my card base, I started out with a standard 4-1/4″ x 11 inch Lost Lagoon top fold card base and cut the front flap in half, resulting in a 4-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ card base and a 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ panel. I adhered panels of A Little Latte DSP to the large back panel and both sides of the front flap. I adhered another panel to the little Lost Lagoon card stock.

I love this coffee pot – it takes me back to all the mornings of making coffee in my Mr. Coffee coffee makers! I used the dies from the Stampin’ Up! Latte Love dies to cut the pot from a Window Sheet, the lid and handle from Basic Black and the coffee from Early Espresso. I adhered the handle and lid to the die cut carafe with glue dots and adhered the coffee to the small panel with liquid glue. I placed more glue dots on the window sheet, lid and handle and adhered the carafe to the panel, positioning it over the die cut coffee – this way the adhesives don’t show.

I stamped the coffee stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Latte Love stamp set twice using Pecan Pie ink on Crumb Cake. I used the little coffee disk die cuts to cut out coffee. I cut two small cups from Petal Pink and adhered the coffee disks to the top. I popped the coffee cups onto the panel with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Latte Love stamp set using Lost Lagoon ink on a Lemon Lolly panel and cut it out with the label die from the Unbounded Love dies. I adhered the label to the panel with glue dots and adhered the panel to the front flap of the card base with liquid glue. I finished the front with three Pecan Pie dots.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the coffee beans from the Stampin’ Up! Latte Love stamp set in the corners of a Basic White panel using Pecan Pie ink. I colored the beans with the dark Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blend and adhered it to the back panel with Stampin’ Seal.

It’s too bad that pictures don’t capture the Window sheet very well, because the die cut coffee pot is so cute!! The Stampin’ Up! Latte Love bundle is the perfect way to start the day!


Free Shipping on Orders of $75 or More on May 21, 2024!

Surprise! It’s time for FREE SHIPPING! On 21 May 2024, you can shop and save on all qualifying orders of $75 or more. What a great way to stock up on all your favorite products from the catalog, Online Exclusives, kits, and more! This incredible deal only lasts for 24 hours, so don’t miss out!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 21, 2024
  • Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 21 May 2024.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD (before tax).
  • Coupon codes and product credits are non-commissionable and will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 USD) + tax.

Current Host Code: SSMUTY4A

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Lost Lagoon – 4-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″, 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ (front panel)
  • Window Sheet – 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (coffee pot)
  • Basic Black – 1-1/4″ x 3″ (coffee pot handle & lid)
  • Early Espresso – 1-1/4″ x 2″ (die cut coffee in pot)
  • Petal Pink – 1″ x 2-1/2″ (die cut coffee cups)
  • Crumb Cake – 3/4″ x 2-1/2″ (coffee in cups)
  • Lemon Lolly – 1″ x 2-1/2″ (label)
  • Basic White – 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ (inside panel)
  • A Little Latte DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside background), three 2-1/2″ x 4″ panels (front flaps and inside panel)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Grassy Grove for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! The Stampin’ Up! Grassy Grove stamp set and Grove dies are a wonderful set for creating natural outdoors scenes and dioramas. I used it with the pretty new Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to make a thank you card and it was pretty simple to do. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a theme challenge this week and the Stampin’ Up! Grassy Grove stamps set and Grove dies were perfect!

I adhered a panel of Thoughtful Journey to the front of a Pretty Peacock card base with liquid glue. I cut an old Olive panel with the large tree frame die from the Grove dies. I felt it was kind of plain, so I used a sponge dauber to add some ink. I used Mossy Meadow on the tree trunks and Pretty Peacock on the leafy canopy and ground cover. I finished with Wild Wheat around the edge of the frame.

I adhered the frame to the card front with dimensionals. I cut the doe and fawn from Pecan Pie card stock using the Grove dies and adhered them to the card with glue dots, tucking them under the frame ground cover.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Grassy Grove stamp set using Versamark ink on a Pretty Peacock panel. I sprinkled it with gold embossing powder and shook off the excess and heated it with my heat tool until it was bright and shiny. I cut it out with the label die from the Unbounded Love dies using a two step method, so it was a little shorter. I adhered it to the card with dimensionals and finished it with a small green Blooming Pearl.

I left the inside of the card blank, and simply trimmed the side of a Basic White panel with Thoughtful Journey DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The natural scenes in the Thoughtful Journey designer series paper go perfect with nature frame dies like the one in the Grove dies. And it saves time, because you don’t need to create a background scene for the frame. Just pop on some cute die cut deer!

On with the Hop! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to see the beautiful project Karen Ksenzakovic has created.

If you get lost along the way, here are the participants for the hop:


Current Host Code: SSMUTY4A

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions. 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Pretty Peacock – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Old Olive – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (die cut tree frame)
  • Pecan Pie – 1-1/2″ x 3″ (die cut deer)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Feathered Flight for the Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to the May Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop! The theme for this month’s hop is “For the Boys/Men” so I pulled out my Feathered Flight stamp set to make a simple, masculine thinking of you card. The beautiful Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ designer series paper makes a wonderful background for the ducks in the stamp set. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

I stamped the small flying ducks from the Stampin’ Up! Feathered Flight cling stamp set using Wild Wheat ink on a panel of Thoughtful Journey designer series paper. I adhered the stamped DSP to a Misty Moonlight mat using liquid glue.

I separated a length of Wild Wheat jute and wrapped a single strand around the DSP panel and tied a knot. I adhered the panel to the front of a Boho Blue card base with dimensionals.

I cut two pine sprigs from the Encircled In Nature dies and adhered them to the card with glue dots, tucking them under the jute.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Feathered Flight stamp set using Wild Wheat ink on a Boho Blue panel. I cut out the sentiment with the Deckled Rectangles dies using a two step method, lining up one corner and cutting two sides and then cutting the opposite corner and the remaining sides. I adhered the label to the card using dimensionals over the jute and die cut sprigs.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Feathered Flight stamp set in Wild Wheat ink on a Basic White panel. I used twice stamped off Misty Moonlight ink to stamp the large duck and trimmed the side with DSP. I adhered the panel to a Misty Moonlight mat and then to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ designer series paper is so beautiful and I love how it looks with the flying ducks from the Stampin’ Up! Feathered Flight stamp set. A quiet, beautiful morning in the woods with a loved one!

On With The Hop! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to Carol Buckalew’s project or click the Previous Blog button to move back to see the project that Ann Louise Fodgaard created.

If you get lost along the way, here are the participants for the hop:


Current Host Code: SSMUTY4A

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any currently available item valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Boho Blue – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″, 1″ x 3″ (label)
  • Misty Moonlight – two 4″ x 5-1/4″ panels (front mat and inside mat)
  • Wild Wheat – 1-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ (die cut pine sprigs)
  • Basic White – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (inside panel)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 1/2″ x 5-1/8″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Wishes Thinking Of You Card

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Wishes bundle is a really sweet wildflower themed bundle with wonderful sentiments and great dies. I used it with the Beautiful Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to make a thinking of you card with watercolor techniques. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered pretty panel of Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to a Mossy Meadow mat with liquid glue. I cut a panel of Lost Lagoon with the leaf dies from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Journey dies and adhered two of them to the DSP panel with glue dots.

I cut a Basic White panel with the thistle dies from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Journey dies twice. I used a water painter and Heather Highland ink to color the flowers and Lost Lagoon and Mossy Meadow inks to color the stems. I did this quickly so that it has a splotchy look with different shades of color. After they dried, I adhered them to the DSP panel with dots of liquid glue. I adhered the last two Lost Lagoon die cut leaves on top with glue dots.

I used my light Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blend to color a length of Linen Thread and wrapped it around the panel twice and made a bow and adhered the panel to the front of a Boho Blue card base. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink on Wild Wheat and cut it out with the label die from the Perennial Postage dies. I adhered the label to the card with dimensionals and finished with several brass dragonfly embellishments.

For the inside of the card I used Highland Heather and Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Write markers to ink up the thistle stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Wishes stamp set. I used a sponge dauber to add touches of Mossy Meadow to the stamp. I lightly spritzed the stamp with water and stamped the side of a Basic White panel. I used the spatter stamp to apply some twice stamped off Wild Wheat ink to the corner before adhering it to the inside of the card.

I was inspired by the beautiful watercolor look of the Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ DSP to use water techniques to make todays card. It’s a lot of fun to use different coloring techniques and get nice results. And water coloring with ink is pretty easy on small cuts like these thistle from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Wishes bundle. Give it a try!


The June Paper Pumpkin Kit – Life Is Sweet!

Celebrate the sweet things in life with textured, artistic cards.

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Iridescent glimmer sentiments and precut paper pieces
  • Vellum accents, iridescent pearls, and linen thread
  • Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Poppy Parade, Peach Pie, Lemon Lolly, Shy Shamrock, Pool Party, Pretty In Pink

And the coordinating add-on is the Thanks and Beyond dies. These dies coordinate with the Best There Is kit and will also coordinate with the June kit.

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the June 2024 kit is June 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1 and May 31, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of our richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page


Current Host Code: SSMUTY4A

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Boho Blue – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at4-1/4″, 1-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ (label)
  • Mossy Meadow – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front Mat)
  • Lost Lagoon – 1″ x 5″ (die cut leaves)
  • Wild Wheat – 1-1/4″ x 2-1/2″
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2″ x 6″ (die cut flowers)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood Birthday Card

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood bundle has some of the best images and dies for magnolias ever. These magnificent trees and flowers are special to me because of my memories of living in the South in my youth and having these in my yard. So I had to have this bundle when it came out in the Online Exclusives. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of Country Woods designer series paper to an Early Espresso mat with liquid glue and popped it on the front of a Basic Beige card base. I cut the large floral die from the Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood dies from Mossy Meadow card stock and adhered it to the card with glue dots.

I stamped the large bouquet from the Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood stamp set on a Basic White panel using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I stamped the seed pod as well and colored the images with Stampin’ Blends. I used light Mossy Meadow on the top of the leaves and light Old Olive and Wild Wheat on the undersides. I used dark Daffodil Delight on the flower center and the seed pod and also shaded the seed pod with light Wild Wheat. I used light Petal Pink on the flower petals and used Wink of Stella on the flowers and seed pod to add a touch of sparkle. I cut the flowers out with the coordinating dies and popped the large flower on the card with dimensionals and adhered the seed pod with glue dots.

I cut some extra leaves from Mossy Meadow using the leaf dies from the Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood dies and tucked them under the flowers, adhering them with glue dots. I stamped the sentiment using Mossy Meadow ink on Pool Party and cut it out with the long label die from the Wonderful Thoughts dies. I adhered the label to the card with dimensionals and finished with Shiny Sequins.

For the inside of the card I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the flowers in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with Mossy Meadow and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends . I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The images in the Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood stamp set are gorgeous!! The dies are modern and fun and compliment the stamped images nicely. The set is a must have for anyone who likes magnolias!


Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1 and May 31, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of our richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page


Current Host Code: SSMUTY4A

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Basic Beige – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Early Espresso – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat)
  • Mossy Meadow – 4″ x 4-1/2″ (die cut flowers and leaves)
  • Pool Party – 1″ x 3-1/4″ (label)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ (large die cut flower), 2-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ (seed pod)
  • Country Woods DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! The Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia bundle is one of the Online Exclusives and it’s such a beautiful set. I’ve used it with the Flowering Zinnias designer series paper for a very colorful Mother’s Day card that is full of flowers. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a fun sketch challenge this week:

I adhered a panel of Flowering Zinnias designer series paper to the front of a Flirty Flamingo card base with liquid glue. I cut two banners from Petal Pink Glimmer paper using the Nested Essentials dies and adhered them to the card with glue dots.

I used the largest circle die from the Everyday Details dies to cut a Highland Heather panel. I stamped tree single flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia stamp set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Basic White. I colored the flowers with Stampin’ Blends – using Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo and Melon Mambo for the petals and Peach Pie and Lemon Lolly for the centers. I cut them out with the coordinating die and adhered the Petal Pink and Flirty Flamingo flowers to the die cut circle with glue dots and the Melon Mambo flower with dimensionals.

I stamped four leaf clusters from the Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia stamp set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Basic White and colored two with Lemon Lime Twist and two with Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends. I cut them out with the coordinating die and adhered them to the Highland Heather circle with glue dots, tucking them under the flowers. I stamped the sentiment from the Flower Cart stamp set using Melon Mambo ink on Petal Pink card stock and cut it out with the long label die from the Autumn Leaves dies. I adhered it to the circle with glue dots and dimensionals. I adhered the Highland Heather circle to the card with dimensionals and added bling with adhesive sequins.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the flower from the Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia stamp set in Melon Mambo ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the sentiment from the Flower Cart stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink and trimmed the bottom with DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

Those stamped flowers in the Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia bundle are just gorgeous colored with Stampin’ Blends. And Happy Mother’s Day – Do something special for yourself!

On with the Hop! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to see the beautiful project Karen Ksenzakovic has created.

If you get lost along the way, here are the participants for the hop:


Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions. 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Flirty Flamingo – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″
  • Highland Heather – 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (die cut circle)
  • Petal Pink Glimmer – 1-1/4″ x 4″ (banners)
  • Petal Pink – 1-1/2″ x 3″ (label)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-3/4″ x 6-1/2″ (die cut flowers), 2″ x 6″ (die cut leaf clusters)
  • Flowering Zinnias DSP – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Cheerful Daisies You Made My Day Card

Good Morning! I am so much in love with the new Basic Beige neutral from the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog, and I had to use it for another card today. I used the Stampin’ Up! Cheerful Daisy stamps and dies with the Meandering Meadows 6″ x 6″ designer series paper with a Basic Beige card base – what do you think? You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I embossed a panel of Basic Beige with the Fern 3D embossing folder and adhered it to a Basic Beige card base. I adhered a panel of Meandering Meadows 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to a Garden Green mat and wrapped a length of Linen Thread around it twice before tying a bow. I adhered the DSP panel to the card front with dimensionals.

I used the large triple flower die from the Stampin’ Up! Cheerful Daisies dies to cut the leaves from Garden Green card stock. I adhered the leaves to the card with a glue dot, tucking it under the bow. I used the same die to cut the medium flower and trimmed the connected petals. I colored the center with a dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend. I used the medium detailed die to cut another Basic White panel and gently rolled the petals upward. I adhered it to the larger petal cluster with dots of liquid glue and adhered it to the card with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Cheerful Daisies stamp set in Garden Green ink on a Granny Apple Green strip. I cut it out with the angle label die from the Something Fancy dies using a two step method and adhered it to the card with glue dots and dimensionals. I finished the card with three iridescent green pearls.

I left the inside of the card blank, simply adhering a strip of DSP to the bottom of a Basic White panel. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal. I like the contrast of a Basic White inside panel with the Basic Beige frame, it’s subtle, but nto washed out.

The Basic Beige card base is perfect with the bold colors in the DSP image. I think it picks up some green from the image and mat and it goes well with the subtle pinks and blues in the sky. I love how the die cut daisy pops and picks up the daisies in the field. And I’m so glad that the Stampin’ Up! Cheerful Daisies stamp set and dies are carried over to the new catalog. I’m ready to go out and pick some!


Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1 and May 31, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of our richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page


Retired Items Sale List Updated

I’ve updated my list of Retired Stampin’ Up! Items for Sale to include items from the recently retired catalogs.


Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Basic Beige – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″, 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ (embossed panel)
  • Garden Green – 3-1/8″ x 4-5/8″ (DSP mat), 1-1/2″ x 2″ (die cut leaves)
  • Granny Apple Green – 3/4″ x 3-1/2″ (label)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), two 1-1/2″ x 2″ (die cut flower petal clusters)
  • Meandering Meadows 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4″ x 4-1/2″ (front DSP panel), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers Hello Card

Good Morning! Here’s another card made with the pretty new Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers bundles. And I used the new neutral color Basic Beige with Petal Pink, Lost Lagoon and Gray Granite for a soft look. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a strip of Country Lace designer series paper to the front of a Basic Beige card base with liquid glue. I adhered another panel to a Lost Lagoon mat and wrapped a length of Petal Pink ribbon around it. I tied the ribbon on the side with Gray Granite baker’s twine making a bow and adhered the panel to the the side of the card with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set using Lost Lagoon ink on Basic Beige and cut it out with the Stylish Shapes dies. I stamped the can and flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers stamp set using Gray Granite ink on Basic White. I colored the can with the light Gray Granite Stampin’ Blend and the flowers with Petal Pink, light Lost Lagoon and Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends and cut them out with the coordinating dies.

I adhered the can to the card with glue dots and popped the flowers on with dimensionals. I cut the double flower die from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers Dies from Petal Pink card stock and a set of leaves from Lost Lagoon. I adhered the die cut flowers and leaves to the card with glue dots and finished the flower centers with small Lemon Lolly dots.

For the inside of the card I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers stamp set in Lost Lagoon ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the flowers in Petal Pink ink and trimmed the bottom with a strip of DSP . I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I love the farmhouse look of the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers bundle and the new Basic Beige color gives the card a light and clean look, even with layers and ribbons!


New Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is Now Open for Orders!

The new Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is now open for orders! Click on the image below to download a copy to view.

The new catalog is a little different from previous Annual Catalogs, but it’s chock full of new creative ideas and inspiration. And there’s a new product line – the Mix & Match products on p 18 – with more options for quick and easy card making for all occasions. So take your time and check out the new catalog and HAVE FUN!


Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1 and May 31, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of our richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page


Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Basic Beige – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″, 1-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ (label)
  • Lost Lagoon – 3-5/15″ x 3-7/8″ (small DSP mat), 1″ x 1-1/4″ (die cut leaves)
  • Petal Pink – 1″ x 1-1/4″ (die cut flowers)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ (die cut can and flowers)
  • Country Lace DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ (small panel), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers Sending Love Card

Good Morning! One of the pretty new bundles in the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers bundle. This pretty photopolymer stamp and die set has pretty florals and different pots you can arrange them in along with a little stool to stand it on. I used the die cut flowers and leaves with the Country Lace and Country Woods designer series paper to make a Sending Love friendship card. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a strip of Country Woods designer series paper to the side of a Country Lace designer series paper panel with liquid glue and popped it on a Basic White mat. I wrapped a length of Crumb Cake baker’s twine around the DSP seam and tied a bow and adhered it to the front of a Misty Moonlight card base.

I used the large circle from the Stylish Shapes dies to cut an panel of Country Lace DSP and stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers stamp set in Crumb Cake ink at the top. I used the tub die from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers dies to cut a panel of Country Woods designer series paper and adhered it to the die cut circle with liquid glue.

I cut the flowers and leaves from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers dies from Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink and Old Olive card stock. I used Flirty Flamingo for the large floral and a double flower dies, Petal Pink for the triple floral die and Old Olive for all the leaves dies. I adhered the leaves and Flirty Flamingo flowers with glue dots and used bits of dimensionals to adhere the Petal Pink flowers. I finished the flower centers with small Peach Pie shimmer dots.

For the inside of the card I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers stamp set in Crumb Cake ink on a Basic White panel. I trimmed the bottom with a strip of DSP and adhered the remaining die cut flowers and leaves with liquid glue. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers bundle is part of the Country Woods Suite and these products have a nice modern country farmhouse feel. The sentiments are sweet and fresh and this bundle gives a lot of pretty options with different stamped floral bouquet and container images in addition to wonderful coordinating dies. Be sure to check it out!


New Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is Now Open for Orders!

The new Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog is now open for orders! Click on the image below to download a copy to view.

The new catalog is a little different from previous Annual Catalogs, but it’s chock full of new creative ideas and inspiration. And there’s a new product line – the Mix & Match products on p 18 – with more options for quick and easy card making for all occasions. So take your time and check out the new catalog and HAVE FUN!


Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1 and May 31, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of our richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page


Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Misty Moonlight -5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Flirty Flamingo – 1-3/4″ x 2-1/2″ (die cut flowers)
  • Petal Pink – 1-1/4″ x 2″ (die cut flowers)
  • Old Olive – 2″ x 4″ (die cut leaves)
  • Basic White – two 4″ x 5-1/4″ panels (inside panel and front mat)
  • Country Lace DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (die cut circle), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)
  • Country Woods DSP – 1″ x 5-1/8″ (front trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but it’s not too early to start thinking about Father’s Day. So I pulled out the Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools stamp set and dies to make a Father’s Day card. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a color challenge this week:

I embossed a panel of Boho Blue with the Timber 3D embossing folder and adhered it to a Copper Clay mat with liquid glue. I adhered the layered panel to the front of a Night of Navy card base with dimensionals. This one’s a little different because it’s a landscape card with a side fold rather than on the top!

I used the peg board die from the Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools dies to cut a Copper Clay panel and adhered it to a Smoky Slate mat using tiny dots of liquid glue. I adhered it to the card front with liquid glue. I stamped the hammer, wrench and paintbrush using Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Basic White. I stamped the paint on the bottom of the brush in Real Red ink.

I colored the tools with light Mossy Meadow, light Smoky Slate and light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends. I cut the tools out with the coordinating dies from the Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools dies and adhered them to the card with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment using Mossy Meadow ink on Smoky Slate and adhered it to the card with glue dots and dimensionals.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiments from the Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools stamp set in Mossy Meadow and Copper Clay inks on a Basic White panel. I stamped the screws and bolts using Smoky Slate ink and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I’m so glad the Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools stamp set and dies carried over to the new Annual Catalog. They’re perfect for making masculine cards and I love how you can make the tools with both stamped and die cut images. And the sentiments are great too!

On with the Hop! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to see the beautiful project Karen Ksenzakovic has created.

If you get lost along the way, here are the participants for the hop:


Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions. 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Night of Navy – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″
  • Copper Clay – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat), 2-1/4″ x 3″ (die cut peg board)
  • Boho Blue – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (embossed background)
  • Smoky Slate – 2-3/8″ x 3-1/8″ ( peg board mat), 1/2″ x 3″ (label)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3-1/2″ x 4″ (die cut tools)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project: