

Card Sketch #9
For the week of May 18th I have a new card sketch for you. Today I made a card using the sketch as a jumping off point, and created from there. You can change this up to suit your ideas. Check out my 1st card using a new Designer Paper, Silly Old Bear. https://www.stampinup.com/products/silly-old-bear-12-x-12-30-5-x-30-5-cm-designer-series-paper?demoid=2079131


Monday Motivation 5-17-26
In today's Live video on Facebook, we used a new Bundle Playful Packaging by Stampin' Up! This Bundle has a stamp set that is great for embellishing cards, or treat packages. The dies make a adorable treat topper, that can be customized to fit any bag. I hope I gave you some tips, and you are inspired to use the stamp set for many more projects besides cute packaging. These treat packages will be useful for all seasons! Birthday, Halloween, Christmas, 4th of July, co-worker g


Card Sketch #8
The card sketch for this week (May 11, 2026) is another great one to use, if you 1) Like tearing paper 2) Like using up your scrap 3) Need a quick and simple card. You can add a background, or a extra banner or two. You have fun with this one, and see what you can create! Below are three cards I made using this sketch. All are very different!


Stampin' Up! Sunset Coast
Today on Motivation Monday, we created several cards using the new Sunset Coast and Relaxing Waterside Bundles. These two play so nicely together. These sets are a must if you love the outdoors. 1. Smoky Slate Base- 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Score at 4-1/4" 2. DSP- Black-5-1/4" x 4" Run thru machine with lighthouse Die. 3. Cut a piece of DSP sunset, to fit behind cut-out, and glue together. Then glue all to card front. 4. Emboss sentiment in white powder, and heat set. 5. Stamp and di


Card Sketch #7
Here is a simple card sketch for this week. I used different sizes of circle punches. Don't have punches...use dies, trace glasses, and fussy cut, be creative! Use up scraps of designer paper. Have fun with this one! Here are 3 cards that I created using this simple sketch. Enjoy!!


Stampin' Up! Hinge Card
This is a alternative card that I made using the April Paper Pumpkin Kit. Some of the additional items used, I can't link to yet, as they wont be available until May 5th, 2026. I used the Waterside Retreat Designer Paper #167920 as well as a NEW In-Color Peaceful Pine #167691. The new In-Color gems are #167546. This card has a fun open front, but inside it is still a traditional card that opens, so you can put your message inside. Want to see more Alternative cards created wi





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