I hope you are as excited as I am about the launch of the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog today! I have my wish list ready to go and the alarm set. After today I will go back and update the Supply List for the recent posts that had new products to help you out.
My card today is Fun Fold that is a Double Box stand up card. This is one that I received as a swap from a fellow demonstrator, Angela Ball, at convention. I finally sat down and figured the measurements so I can share with you.
From this view you can see that it is dimensional and stands up.
This view shows the two overlapping boxes, and a close up of the DSP as well as the Dies.
STAMPS & DIES
The paper may be a star, but the Die set is a second star of the card. These layered Dies are from the Textured Notes Die set. They are part of theTextured Notes Bundle, which is where the sentiment is from. Each of the Dies has a different edging detail. That is unique and wonderful. I did not show the back of the card in photos. Since this is a stand up the card does not open. I have added a larger of the Die layers on the back, along with a sentiment and leaf, for your signature. This bundle is available in the Online Exclusives as part of the Botanical Textures Suite of products.
PAPERS
This beautiful black and white DSP is from the Botanical Textures Suite of Products and is named Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper. All of the sheets are black and white. Because of the simple black and white, I used Basic Black as the card base. Then to add another touch of color from the paper, I went with Smoky Slate as the sentiment layer. Of all of the grays in the collection, Smoky Slate seemed to match the best to the paper.
EXTRAS
The Extras on this card must begin with the Simply Scored scoring tool. I could not get by without my Simply Scored. I am not exact enough to score on the paper trimmer. I like having the edges to know my paper is in place. These measurements are not difficult, but need to be correct.
The second Extra is the single Bling. I used one of the Antique Pearls embellishments. But to match the grays of the paper, colored it with the Basic Black Stampin’ Blend. The pearl has sheen to it and that shows through the color.
MEASUREMENTS
This card base is 9 1/2 X 4 1/4 and is scored at 5 1/2, 6 1/2, 8, & 9. The DSP measures 3 3/4 X 4, 1 1/4 X 4, and 3/4 X 4. The DSP should be added prior to glueing the boxes. For the smaller box, you need card stock that is 5 1/2 X 3 1/2 and is scored at 3 3/4 & 4 3/4. This DSP is 3 1/2 X 3 1/4 and 3/4 X 3 1/4.
MAY STARTER KIT PROMOTION…….
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
Before I get to the project of the day, I want to give you an update regarding one of the In Colors. You may have heard that there was a problem with the Cloud Cover Ink pad. The ink formula did not react well with the foam pad. After trying for a remake, it still is not up to Stampin’ Up! standards. So…..there will not be a Cloud Cover Ink Pad. The Stampin’ Blends and Marker are all great and good to go. A work around for the ink pad is to purchase the Ink Refill, and then use an uninked Stampin’ Spot. That has a different type pad and the ink is fine. Just hoping to offset any confusion as to why you cannot order that color ink pad on Tuesday.
Now for the fun part of the post. My card for today is a dark card. That is so opposite of my normal colors. I have mixed several new products from the Beautiful Gallery Suite of products and hope you like the finished project as much as I do.
STAMPS
This is a limited stamping card! The only stamping on the front is the sentiment. There are several layers and textures which make that simple statement appropriate. The sentiment is from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set. The majority of the products are from the Beautiful Gallery Suite. This is one of the two stamp bundles included in the suite. I did not however use the matching Die set.
The sentiment continues the darker look of the card with being stamped in Secret Sea Ink onto Gray Granite cardstock. These are not my normal color family for the entire card. But I am pleasantly surprised and pleased.
DIES
The Die set used today is part of the second bundle included in the Beautiful Gallery Suite. This one is the Gallery Blooms. The “frame” is one Die that cuts two frames as well as a center piece. The center piece was cut down to be the background layer for the sentiment. I did not use the stamp set from this bundle as it is only images with no sentiments.
EMBOSSING
This dry embossed background is very elegant at first glance. However it works well with the scene I have created with the pencil drawing art. It is the Damask Designs Embossing Folder. And it also is a part of the Beautiful Gallery Suite. Are you loving this diverse Suite of products yet??
PAPERS
The color scheme for today is Secret Sea as the card base and Gray Granite as the layers. These colors came from the “art” piece. This sheet with the pencil drawings is from the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper. It is a different looking pack of papers. There are mostly “painting” type images on the one side and then complimentary, and more simple, designs on the reverse. As soon as I saw this drawing sheet I knew I had to use it. We have two different painting in our home that are this type and I love them.
EXTRAS
There are two additional Extras today. First is the bow on the sentiment. It was difficult to decide how to display the sentiment. After many different placements, I decided on this off center layout. It seemed the card needed “something”. And there was really no where to put “something”! So the idea came to make the sentiment stamped off center and add an embellishment to the longer end. As it turned out the off center stamping ended up with off center placement of the entire sentiment layer.
The second Extra is bling. I restrained myself and kept it simple. This card did not require a lot of bling. I went with the In Color 2025-2027 Flat Pearls. I chose the Secret Sea pearl to go along with the card stock color. I took on a bit of a different tone when placed with these darker colors. It is unique.
MAY STARTER KIT PROMOTION…….
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
Before we get to my card for today, I have to mention two things. First is that the Double Stampin’ Rewards!! Woohoo!! I love that Stampin’ Up! can do events like this now. The new rewards program gives them options for treating us all to extra rewards. So if you have items on your Wish List that are carrying over, or are on the Last Chance LIst, now is the time to order.
Secondly, and further down is the information, but there is a Starter Kit Promotion beginning on May 6 with the catalog launch. By joining Stampin’ Up! under this promotion, you receive $165.00 in products of your choice for $99.00! Woohoo!!
2 DAY DOUBLE STAMPIN’ REWARDS
TODAY’S CARD
The title of Cheers to You, is not just about the 2X Rewards, but also my card. There is an awesomely fun Suite in the upcoming Online Exclusives drop. It is the Celebratory Sips Suite. It contains gorgeous DSP, a stamp bundle, ribbon, embellishments, and a duo of the thin embossing folders. Oh My!!
STAMPS
I have used the stamp bundle which is Cheers & Sips Bundle. The Suite is all about summer drinks. And there is fruit to match. The paper has lemonade, wine, what can be a really loaded Bloody Mary type drink.
The drink I chose is a simple glass of wine with a strawberry garnish. It sounded good to me. 🙂 I placed the drink on a strip that is stamped with one of the leaves. It may be mint??? There are so many different drinks to make with this set that I cannot wait to continue playing. And what a perfect Summer set.
The sentiment is stamped using Basic Gray as the outlines of the drinks are not quite as bold. Then the sentiments are each fussy cut, or straight cut for the “to you”. And then added to the strip with thin cuts from Stampin’ Dimensionals.
PAPERS
This fun DSP is part of the Suite. It is the Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper. The front of the different sheets are drinks or fruit, and the backs are more base prints in great colors. I chose this fun drinks piece and paired it with Blackberry Bliss for the card base. To the strip of Blackberry Bliss, I layered Old Olive, which was stamped tone on tone.
EXTRAS
The Bling for today is the only Extra. I have used the three different sizes of Strawberry Slush Flat Pearls. These are part of the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls. Each of the five colors is in these three sizes. I love having the size option. But I decided to use all three since the DSP prints are quite large.
MAY STARTER KIT PROMOTION…….
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
I am mixing old and new again today. Another Stamp Bundle that I loved from convention is going to be Live with the new Online Exclusives on May 6th. (Which is the same day the New Annual Catalog launches!)
STAMP& PUNCHES
This fun cookie jar is from the upcoming Sweet Jar Punch Bundle. I really love punches and this one cuts the cookie jar and the lid. Additionally there are a few different images for inside the jar. It is going to be a year round go to.
The cookie jar was stamped using Basic Beige Ink for the jar. (Sorry my photo got washed out when trying to clean up some things) And the lid was stamped using Blueberry Bliss Ink. I decided on chocolate chip cookies today. Which happens to be one of the images. The cookies are one stamp and the chips are a separate one. So I could have made my favorite, which are sugar cookies!
The sentiment is from the stamp set as well. It is also stamped with Blueberry Bushel. And is on a punch out from the Keeping Tabs Punch. I did this card for my club ladies and most cut the tab in half. I folded it over the two layers.
PAPERS
This paper may look familiar to you. It is one of the sheets from Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper. This is the pack that has oranges and lemons on one side and blue tiles on the other. I have used this paper often and am thrilled to say it is carrying over.
The card base was pulled form the DSP. It is Night of Navy. As a surprise choice, even to me, I went with Misty Moonlight for the layer and the band for the cookie jar. It seemed to work best with the DSP, so who am I to argue.
EXTRAS
There are a few Extras on this card. First is the twine. This is a darker brown, when you can see the true color, to match the cookies. It is the darkest brown in the Naturals baker’s twine multi pack. And for bling, I used the Adhesive-backed Gold Hearts. These are in a few different sizes and are totally flat. Sadly they are on the Last Chance List. So do not hesitate to add these to your next order before it is too late.
DOUBLE REWARDS
Two days only, May 2-3, is Double Rewards. What a way to begin the new Rewards Program! Now is the time to really stock up on some of the Last Chance List. Or items that are Bundled in the Annual Catalog. Even if they are carrying over, they generally are no longer bundled. So you lose that 10% discount. Just food for thought!
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
We are only a week away from the launch of the next Annual Catalog and May Online Exclusives. I think you will love quite a lot from both of these new products. The card I have today is a peek at a bit of both.
And here is the super fun inside. It is my favorite!
STAMPS& DIES
This is the Paper Tags Bundle from the upcoming May Online Exclusives drop. I shared the tag previously on a card with the scalloped layer tag and a different sentiment. This is the smaller tag alone. I love both tags and the layering factor is a definite bonus.
The front sentiment is one that could be used for any celebration. The way the words are done is different like it should be on a sign. I love it. But my favorite is the inside sentiment. A paper hug is just so cute! I believe we had a similar stamp right after, or during covid. And better yet is the two Die shapes I used with it. I will admit that I did not think they layered. They are fairly close in size when you are looking at the dies themselves. I was so excited when I realized they did layer! My original plan was for this to be the front sentiment. But I could not make it work. It seems better here on the inside though.
PAPERS
This gorgeous jewel looking DSP is from the upcoming Annual Catalog. It is the Florals In Bloom Designer Series Paper. The floral on the opposite side is maybe my favorite of the package. But I saw these shades of blue / green and had to use it for this card.
To pull colors from the DSP, I went with Granny Apple Green for the card base and Summer Splash for the layer. It is not colors I would normally put together but now I love them. The tag on the front is Cloud Cover which is one of the new In Colors for 2025-2027. The sentiment is stamped in Summer Splash and shows up better than anticipated.
EXTRAS
There are two Extras today. First is the ribbon hanger for the tag. It is Summer Splash Ribbon that is simply looped through the heart cut out and draped behind the layers. For a different Bling, I went with another new one. This is the Shades of Green Hexagons. There are several different shades of green in hexagon shapes. This also has different sizes. These are part of the upcoming Turtle Suite in the new catalog.
STAMPIN’ REWARDS
The new Stampin’ Rewards begins on April 15. I think you will Love this new version. You will earn rewards on all orders over $20.00 in products The system will track your rewards for you. And they will be available for use on your next order, or you can save up for a larger purchase. All you need to do is on your first order after April 15th is agree to participate. You will then begin receiving rewards on qualifying orders.
Orders of $50.00 or more you will still receive an appreciation gift from me. I appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator!
COMMENTS
Please know that I love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. My responses generally are not done here on the post. They are made using my phone as I have found it is easier to answer a question for you personally. So you will be receiving an email from me if you make a comment.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
Smile and Keep On Stamping,
Jackie
Online Exclusives
New Online Exclusives drop every other month. These are amazing products and are a supplement to the Annual and Mini Catalogs. This way you have access to even more New and Awesome products!
You can go directly to these in my Online Store by clicking HERE
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