Split Tulips - Stampin' Up!® Sunshine & Tulips

 Sometimes I buy a bundle and then poof it's retired before I feel like I really got to use it (or that the season finally matches up with the theme of the set!).  That's what happened to the Sunshine & Tulips bundle; the dies have recently retired and I feel like we are just now getting into tulip season!  Oh well.  Remind me to make more spring flower cards in January next year! But I'm happy with how this card turned out so I wanted to share it anyway!

  I wanted to use the upcoming new In Colors on another card so I used 4 of the 5 here.  The layout is inspired by the Freshly Made Sketches challenge.  The scale of my images isn't quite the same size as the graphic but hopefully you can see the general idea of the 6 panels.

  I started with a Peaceful Pine card base, then die cut the full tulip panel in another piece of Peaceful Pine and cut it down to the 2 middle rows.  I edged the top and bottom with a length of Peaceful Pine Bordered ribbon.

Next, I used the large tulip panel die again and cut out 2 flowers in each of the other 3 new In Colors; Crisp Cantaloupe, Hydrangea Hue and Barely Blush.  Then I snipped each one in half and used the dark Blends marker of each color to darken half of the flower.  I put them back together with a dimensionals so each flower has a half and half look.  This is a great way to get a darker version of your cardstock when you need just that little bit darker shade for a project.

  Then I die cut the separate leaves and and darkened them also with the dark Peaceful Pine Blends marker and adhered them to the leaves on the card front.

  Finally I added the sentiment and some Crisp Cantaloupe 2026-2028 In Color Dots.

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All of the current supplies used to make this card can be purchased in my ONLINE STORE. Items marked with a * will be available on May 5, 2026.

Stamps: Sunshine & Tulips

Ink: Peaceful Pine*

Blends: Peaceful Pine dark*, Crisp Cantaloupe dark*, Hydrangea Hue dark*, Barely Blush dark*

Paper: Peaceful Pine*, Basic White, Crisp Cantaloupe*, Hydrangea Hue*, Barely Blush*

Accessories: Sunshine & Tulips dies (retired), dimensionals, Peaceful Pine Bordered ribbon*, 2026-2028 In Color Dots*, Unbounded Love dies (retired)

Thankful Fern - Stampin' Up!® Fern & Flora

  I recently needed a few thank you cards and realized that my stock of them was woefully low and what I did have was definitely fall themed which just wouldn't do for spring right?  What better reason to sit down and create!  I used the layout from Sketch-N-Scrap and got to work using the new Fern & Flora bundle and coordinating Moonlit Flora DSP.  I know this will be a popular suite when it's available on May 5!

  I started with a Soft Sea Foam base then topped it with another piece of Soft Sea Foam embossed with the Fern & Flora embossing folder.  Next I used a piece of the DSP backed with Secret Sea for the long panel in the center.

 Following the sketch I pulled out the subtle color of Berry Burst from the DSP for the long skinny piece.  The rectangle panel is die cut with the Perennial Postage dies with the sentiment stamped at the top in Secret Sea ink. Next I added a few die cut ferns plus a small flower to round out the panel.

  Along the Berry Burst strip I added 2 Dew Drop embellishments for a simple accent.  

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Stamps: Fern & Flora*

Ink: Secret Sea

Paper: Soft Sea Foam, Secret Sea, Berry Burst, Basic White, Peaceful Pine*, Golden Glow*, Fern & Flora DSP*

Accessories: Fern & Flora dies*, Perennial Postage dies, Fern & Flora embossing folder*, dimensionals, Dew Drop embellishments* 

  

Cutest Pets Circle Pop Out - Stampin' Up!® Cutest Crew

   My stampers made this fun fold card at my last class and got to use the new Cutest Crew bundle which is so popular it keeps going in and out of stock!  Be sure to sign up for email updates in the online store for when it comes back in stock!  You definitely don't want to miss out on this one!  

  My stampers had the choice between the dogs and the cats or they could mix and match the outside and inside if they wanted both.  It was really fun seeing how they each colored the animals.  There are so many options for a great variety!

  The card base is Shy Shamrock and the DSP panel on the front is from the Easter Joy Specialty DSP.  The bright spring colors work well with the neutrals on the animals.  The footprint die cuts are used as an tone on tone accent on the flap and the die cut flowers are used to highlight the sentiment circle.  I used adhesive sheets to make adhering these delicate die cuts easier.  Some rhinestones and a ribbon knot complete the front.

  This is a great fun fold because you can get 2 out of single sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock and it still fits into a regular envelope.

  And the inside is coordinated nicely with the outside for a fun little look!

 

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Stamps: Cutest Crew (Online Exclusive)

Ink: Early Espresso, Shy Shamrock

Blends: various neutrals, Shy Shamrock, Pretty in Pink, Balmy Blue light

Paper: Shy Shamrock, Basic White, Pretty in Pink, Easter Joy Specialty DSP

Accessories: Cutest Crew dies (Online Exclusive), rhinestones, Pretty in Pink Bordered Ribbon (retired), Spotlight on Nature dies, adhesive sheets

Balloon Bunch Birthday - Stampin' Up!® Balloon Festoon

 I send a lot of birthday cards throughout the year and I like to have a variety of stamp sets that I can use to create them and the new Balloon Festoon bundle which will be released in the May-August 2026 catalog fit the bill!  I love the sentiments and the fun confetti and banner stamps as well as the great dies which are small to large balloons that will be great for a lot of projects!  I paired this new bundle with the bright colors of the current TGIF Challenge; Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger and Lemon Lime Twist.

  I started with a Strawberry Slush card base, then a layer of Basic White that is embossed with the Beautiful Pattern embossing folder (get it now!  It's on the Last Chance list at a discount right now!). 

  Since this is my first time inking this set up I kept it pretty simple just stamped the balloon in each of the 3 colors but stamped off for a lighter look.  Then I went back and added the different patterns in full strength ink over the top.  The balloons are die cut with a matching string.  They are added to the card front with the Lemon Lime Twist balloon popped on dimensionals.  

  The sentiment is embossed in black on a strip of Strawberry Slush with banner ends added.  The banner is popped on dimensionals over the balloon strings and a black baker's twine bow.  

  Finally a few embellishments that match the card colors for a bit of sparkle.

  I'm looking forward to exploring all the different ways to use this bundle and making some really fun projects with it!

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Stamps: Balloon Festoon*

Ink: Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Lemon Lime Twist, Versamark

Paper: Strawberry Slush, Basic White

Accessories: Balloon Festoon dies*, Beautiful Pattern embossing folder, dimensionals, black embossing powder, gems, sequins

Golden Hello - Stampin' Up!® Fern & Flora

   Today's card is a bit of sneak peek of some new products that will be released next month!  I'm using 2 new In Colors and a new bundle!  My inspiration comes from the Alphabet Challenge and the letter Y for 'yellow flowers'.

  So far I'm really liking the new In Color Golden Glow and I've used it for the base on this card.  2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns DSP is also used in the same color for the stripes.  The edge of the DSP is accented with a piece of Peaceful Pine DSP (also a new In Color) that is roughed up.

  The 'hello' is stamped in Peaceful Pine ink using the Simple Alphabet stamp set on a 1 inch wide piece of Basic White.  I stamped the small cluster of flowers from Ferns & Flora in Peaceful Pine ink and colored them in with Blends.

  The flowers and a fern sprig are die cut and then added to a die cut oval from the Filled With Sweetness die set.  I trimmed the edge detail off of the label shape leaving just the oval.  The oval is popped on dimensionals over the sentiment band.

  A few Golden Glow die cut flowers are added above the oval.  2 Peaceful Pine In Color Dots are the only embellishment to finish this design.

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Stamps: Fern & Flora*, Simple Alphabet (Online Exclusive)

Ink: Peaceful Pine*

Blends: Golden Glow light & dark*, Peaceful Pine light*

Paper: Golden Glow*, Peaceful Pine*, 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns DSP*, Basic White

Accessories: Ferns & Flora dies*, Filled With Sweetness dies (Online Exclusive), 2026-2028 In Color Dots*

Sunburst Smile - Stampin' Up!® Capturing Smiles

   I hope you're all enjoying a sunny day wherever you are!  The nice weather at my house is making me want to spend some time outside but still get to everything on my to-do list so I've pulled a patio chair out to the middle of my yard so I can type this with the sun on my face!  Sunshine, blogging and Labradors lounging at me feet seems like the perfect way to finish up this day!  

  My card today is a fun one using an Online Exclusive bundle and the sunburst technique.  My colors come from the Color Dare challenge which is to use shades of yellow plus one color of my choice.  

  The card base is Basic White thick, then I scavenged through my DSP to find some shades and patterns that would work well together for a sunburst background.  Once I had that panel made I cut it down a bit using the Perennial Postage dies.

  My plus one color for this challenge is Azure Afternoon which I used for the cardstock for the camera.  I stamped it in Memento black and then used my Blends marker to darker a few areas of the camera.  I built up the different piece of the lens and then finished it off with a Daffodil Delight heart in the center.  The heart is cover with Clear Wink of Stella for a fun sparkle.  

  Black baker's twine is tied to the camera for the wrist strap detail and then the sentiment is stamped and fussy cut.  Both the camera and the sentiment are popped on dimensionals.  2 Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots are the finishing touch.

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Stamps: Capturing Smiles (Online Exclusive)

Ink: Memento Black

Blends: Azure Afternoon dark, Basic Black light

Paper: Basic White thick, Azure Afternoon, Basic White, Bright & Beautiful DSP (retired), Floral Delight DSP (retired), Pattern party DSP (retired), Paper Medley DSP*

Accessories: Capturing Smiles dies (Online Exclusive), Perennial Postage dies, dimensionals, black baker's twine, Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots, Wink of Stella

Spring Flower Basket - Stampin' Up! Easter Basket

   Happy Easter to all who celebrate!  I had some time this afternoon while my short ribs are cooking in the crock pot before I have to start the collards so I thought I would share a card my stampers made at my last class.  While you may think the time for the Easter Basket bundle is finished I'm here to tell you that this basket is perfect for all year.  The card today has some pretty spring flowers in it but you could put whatever you want into the basket no matter the time of year!

  I went with cheery spring colors for this design.  The card base is Highland Heather, then a layer of Fresh Freesia.  The Basic White layer is die cut with the Textured Notes dies and that is where all the stamping action happens.

  Using the flower trio stamp and Basic Gray ink I stamped it once in the middle of the cardstock. Then using a mask I made with the same image I cover the center image I just stamped and then added more flowers around the first.  If needed use a second mask to fill in the area as you wish.

  Next the flower are colored in with Blends markers in the same colors as used on the rest of the card.

  The basket is die cut from a piece of the Easter Joy Specialty DSP in a nice basket weave pattern.  The colored strips are woven through the basket staves, a scalloped edge piece and grass are added as well.  Finally the finished basket is popped on dimensionals over the the stamped flowers.

  The finishing touch to this all occasion spring card is a Fresh Freesia fork bow (tutorial here).

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Stamps: Easter Basket

Ink: Basic Gray

Blends: Highland Heather light & dark, Fresh Freesia Light & dark, Daffodil Delight light & dark, Granny Apple Green light

Paper: Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Highland Heather, Easter Joy Specialty DSP, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Easter Basket dies, dimensionals, Textured Notes dies (retired), Fresh Freesia seam binding ribbon (retired)

Preorder Unboxing Video - May-August 2026 Catalog

   I did an unboxing video for my demo preorder for the upcoming May-August 2026 catalog.  I hope you find it useful to see some of the new products!  You can begin to order from this catalog on May 5, 2026.

 What is at the top of your Wish List??

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