This past Saturday was World Card Making Day. Stampin Up hosted a free online event for you to craft along with the Stampin Up employees. The focus of the event was the Handmade & Heartfelt Kit. They encouraged us to purchase the kit in advance so we could make it with them. This kit makes five different cards, two each of the five designs. Plus the kit came with a lovely storage box to store your finished cards. The World Card … [Read more...] about Handmade & Heartfelt Kit
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Spooky
Back today with another Spooky Sweet card. This time I used the pattern paper to create a trick or treat scene. The sheet with the doors and windows makes a great background. My three little critters are hand cut from one of the sheets of pattern paper. I'm really tickled by the fancy flamingo. She's just the cutest. Have you started working on your Halloween cards and projects yet? There is no time like the present. Click on the Shop button … [Read more...] about Spooky
New at SU-Spooky Sweet
Welcome to our NEW AT SU! Blog hop! We are a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world who are Hoppin’ with creative paper crafting ideas to share with you. Today we are showcasing brand new products from the September-December Online Exclusives and Catalog. I don't give out a lot of Halloween cards, but I do like to make Halloween decor and treat boxes. I found this little wood frame at a local store. It's perfect for a little … [Read more...] about New at SU-Spooky Sweet
It’s Not Fall Yet
There are still 39 days until Fall. Yet all the stores have Halloween decor out already. Part of me thinks it's too soon. But I have to admit I bought a Christmas decoration today. Don't worry, I'm rolling my eyes at myself for caving in to a 40% Christmas decor sale this week. Sheesh. So to balance things out, I went ahead and bought this Fall garland, Harvest Home Garland, part of the Stampin Up Kits Collection. I don't know, it made sense … [Read more...] about It’s Not Fall Yet
Virtual Album Retreat-Part 1
Stampin Up recently held their very first Virtual Album Retreat. This was a scrapbook retreat held online via video over three days. The videos were live and you could craft along with the presenters. I'm going to share a couple of the pages. The projects are two page spreads for each month of the year. They recommend having pictures ready to go for an entire year and then you can glue them in as you make your pages. Instead, I recommend … [Read more...] about Virtual Album Retreat-Part 1
Two-Tone Card Stock
Did you know that Stampin Up sells two-tone card stock? The card stock is lighter on one side and darker on the reverse. Each piece has a white core that works great if you're tearing or sanding it. The two-tone card stock is 12x12 and comes in more than 50 different individual colors and eight different multi-color packs. So many colors to chose from! The sale pricing is while supplies last and some colors may sell out. Click the Shop … [Read more...] about Two-Tone Card Stock
New 2025-26 Catalog
Oh my goodness, a new Catalog has started. I don't know why I surprised, this happens every year. It's official, the 2025 Catalog has started. This happens every single time. I cry for the products that retire. And I'm SO excited for the new products. You can click the Shop button on the right and it will take you to my online store, which is open 24/7. … [Read more...] about New 2025-26 Catalog
April Paper Pumpkin-Inked Occasions
Wow! This month's Paper Pumpkin kit is seriously amazing. The colors are stunning. The cards are beautiful. And I love this month's box. It is so pretty. To get the Paper Pumpkin kit shipped to you automatically, you can click the Shop button on the right, select the Paper Pumpkin link, and enter your name, address and credit card. If you sign up prior to the 10th of the month, you will get that month's kit. If you sign up after the 10th, … [Read more...] about April Paper Pumpkin-Inked Occasions