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Cheers & Sips Strawberry Drink Cheers

While we were in Florida for my Mom's funeral, my husband's uncle and his wife met us for dinner one night.  It was really good to see them and catch up.  I made this fun card using some sneak peek products like the Cheers & Sips Bundle to thank them for meeting us.

  Uses Cheers & Sips Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Labeled With Love Punch, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Brights Marker Assortment, Pretty In Pink Cardstock, 2024-2026 In Color Marker Assortment, Basic White Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad, Cheers & Sips Dies, Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder, Celebratory Sips 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems, and 2025-2027 In Color Stampin' Write Markers.

Here is a link to the directions for the Cheers & Sips Strawberry Drink Cheers card.

The Strawberry Slush Cardstock and Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad will be available when the new annual catalog goes live on May 6. The Cheers & Sips Bundle, Cheers & Sips Photopolymer Stamp Set, Cheers & Sips Dies, Celebratory Sips 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems, Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder, and 2025-2027 In Color Stampin' Write Markers will be available as an Online Exclusive starting in May.

In the meantime, you can place an online order for the other products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me.

Product List

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Iridescent 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Striped Trim

[163299]

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$66.00

Labeled With Love Punch

[163569]

$23.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$7.00

Clear Block C

[118486]

$8.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$9.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

[161696]

$35.00

Pretty In Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163793]

$11.50

2024–2026 In Color™ Stampin' Write Markers

[163829]

$17.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Storybook Friends Dressy Easter Lamb

This sweet Easter card made with the Storybook Friends Set and some sneak peek products is being sent to my sister-in-law.

  Uses Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Stylish Shapes Dies, Calypso Coral Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Cardstock, Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Beige Cardstock, Storybook Moments 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder, and Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems.

Here is a link to the directions for the Storybook Friends Dressy Easter Lamb card.

The Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder and Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems will be available as Online Exclusive products starting in May.

In the meantime, you can place an online order for the other products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me.

Product List

Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164668]

$25.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$7.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$11.50

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$11.50

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$9.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$11.50

Storybook Moments 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[164662]

$16.50

Poppin' By Cool Bucket

Want a sneak peek at some of the new products that will be available from Stampin' Up!™ soon?  Here you go!  I made this punny card as a thank you for a friend.  It uses some new In Colors products and the new Poppin' By Bundle that will be available as an Online Exclusive soon.

  Uses Poppin' By Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Stylish Shapes Dies, Basic White Cardstock, 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Strawberry Slush Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad, Darling Duckling Cardstock, Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad, Poppin' By Dies, and Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders.

Here is a link to the directions for the Poppin' By Cool Bucket card.

The 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Strawberry Slush Cardstock, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad, Darling Duckling Cardstock and Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad will be available when the new annual catalog goes live on May 6.  The Poppin' By Bundle, Poppin' By Cling Stamp Set, Poppin' By Dies, and Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders will be available as Online Exclusives starting in May.

In the meantime, you can place an online order for the other products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me.

Product List

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Simply Shammy

[147042]

$9.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Stampin' Mist

[153648]

$13.00

Stampin' Scrub

[126200]

$21.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$7.00

Clear Block C

[118486]

$8.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$13.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Leaf Collection Soft Leaves Thanks

I made this pretty card using the Leaf Collection background stamp.  I sent it to one of my Team Members to congratulate her on her sales recently.

  Uses Leaf Collection Cling Stamp plus Paper Snips Scissors, Petal Pink & White 1/4" Diagonal Trim Combo Pack, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Something Fancy Dies, Clear Block F, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Blending Brushes, Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder, Soft Sea Foam Cardstock, Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, and Festive 12" x 12" Glimmer Paper.

Here is a link to the directions for the Leaf Collection Soft Leaves Thanks card.

You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store!  Please use Host Code FN2S6DU3 when you place your order.  Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me.

Product List

Leaf Collection Cling Stamp Set

[163610]

$20.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Petal Pink & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Diagonal Trim Combo Pack

[163417]

$10.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Something Fancy Dies

[160424]

$28.00

Clear Block F

[118483]

$19.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$13.00

Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems

[162587]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder (English)

[162927]

$38.00

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146988]

$11.50

Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad

[147102]

$9.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Festive 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Paper

[164106]

$12.00

 

Storybook Friends Baby Welcome

One of my long-time friends just became a grandmother again to a sweet baby girl.  I made this card to send to her using the Storybook Friends Bundle.

  Uses Storybook Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block C, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Stampin' Seal, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Adhesive Sheets, Paper Trimmer, Stylish Shapes Dies, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Color Lifter, Petal Pink Cardstock, Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Pecan Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Petal Pink 3/8" Scalloped Ribbon, Timeless Plaid 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Storybook Friends Dies, and Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder.

Here is a link to the directions for the Storybook Friends Baby Welcome card.

You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store!  Please use Host Code FN2S6DU3 when you place your order.  Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me.

Product List

Storybook Friends Bundle (English)

[164675]

$55.75

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Clear Block C

[118486]

$8.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$13.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

[144608]

$5.50

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$11.50

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$11.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$9.00

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154880]

$11.00

Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161674]

$11.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$11.50

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$11.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$13.00

Petal Pink 3/8” (1 Cm) Scalloped Ribbon

[164680]

$12.00

Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164678]

$12.50

Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder

[164049]

$12.00

Seaside Wishes Shell Moon

My Mom passed away in the early hours of March 19 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  She is no longer suffering and has gone to be with my Dad, her sisters, and her parents.  We will miss her.

My brother took pictures of my parents' old address book pages and pictures of the visitation log from my Dad's funeral back in 2019 and sent them to me.  He asked me to create a card and send information about Mom's death and her funeral services to as many people from these lists as I could.  After researching names and addresses online, I was able to determine which of their friends had predeceased them.  I also ruled out some addresses because the houses had been sold in the last few years.  I then created this card using the Seaside Wishes Bundle because my Mom and Dad used to collect seashells and exhibit them.  I sent it out to the remaining names along with a note about how their address was obtained and my Mom's death and information on her funeral service.  I also included a copy of my Mom's obituary (here).

Beautiful Butterflies Simple Hello

I made this clean and simple card using the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle as a thank you card for some customers.

  Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Basic White Thick Cardstock, Stampin' Seal, Paper Trimmer, Blending Brushes, Summer Splash Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Sunny Day Iridescent Dots, Beautiful Bokeh 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, and Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder.

Here is a link to the directions for the Beautiful Butterflies Simple Hello card.

You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store!  Please use Host Code FN2S6DU3 when you place your order.  Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me.

Product List

Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English)

[164615]

$59.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$7.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$13.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$11.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$15.00

Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad

[163809]

$9.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$14.00

Sunny Day Iridescent Dots

[164696]

$8.00

Beautiful Bokeh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164607]

$12.50

Natural Botanicals Coneflower Note

I made this pretty card using the Natural Botanicals Set to send to some customers as a thank you card recently.

  Uses Natural Botanicals Photopolymer Stamp Set and Linked Together Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Simply Shammy and/or Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Something Fancy Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block D, Take Your Pick, 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim Pack, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Cardstock, Regals Marker Assortment, Copper Clay Cardstock, Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Linked Together Dies, Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder, and Earth Tones Shimmer Gems.

Here is a link to the directions for the Natural Botanicals Coneflower Note card.

The Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder and Earth Tones Shimmer Gems are available as Online Exclusives.

Don't forget that 2023-2025 In Color products will be retiring soon and will only be available while supplies last.

You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store!  Please use Host Code FN2S6DU3 when you place your order.  Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me.

Product List

Natural Botanicals Photopolymer Stamp Set

[164831]

$22.00

Linked Together Bundle (English)

[164810]

$58.50

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Simply Shammy

[147042]

$9.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Something Fancy Dies

[160424]

$28.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Stampin' Mist

[153648]

$13.00

Stampin' Scrub

[126200]

$21.00

Clear Block D

[118485]

$9.50

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

2023–2025 In Color Jute Trim

[161637]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131199]

$11.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$9.00

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

$11.50

Regals Stampin' Write Markers

[161699]

$35.00

Copper Clay 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161721]

$11.50

Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad

[161647]

$9.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$13.00

Birch Wood 3 D Embossing Folder

[164069]

$12.00

Earth Tones Shimmer Gems

[164070]

$8.50

Lovely & Sweet Floral Celebration

I made this pretty card using the Lovely & Sweet Set to send to a customer for her birthday later this month.

Uses Lovely & Sweet Cling Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Spotlight On Nature Dies, Clear Block E, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Baker's Twine Three Color Pack, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Lemon Lolly Cardstock, Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Pecan Pie Cardstock, Pecan Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Basic White Cardstock, and Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots.

Here is a link to the directions for the Lovely & Sweet Floral Celebration card.

You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store!  Please use Host Code FN2S6DU3 when you place your order.  Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me.

Product List

Lovely & Sweet Cling Stamp Set (English)

[162617]

$26.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

$35.00

Clear Block E

[118484]

$13.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$13.00

Baker's Twine Three Color Pack

[162759]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder (English)

[162927]

$38.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161720]

$11.50

Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161673]

$11.00

Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154902]

$11.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$11.50

Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161674]

$11.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots

[164204]

$8.50

Beautiful Butterflies Thankful Shaker

I made this fun shaker card using the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle as a thank you for some customers. 

  Uses Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Paper Snips Scissors, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Spotlight On Nature Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Take Your Pick, Grid Paper, Baker's Twine Three Color Pack, Stampin' Seal, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Foam Adhesive Strips, Paper Trimmer, Window Sheets, So Swirly Embossing Folder, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic White Cardstock, Itty Bitty Bokeh Mix, Beautiful Bokeh 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, and Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder.

Here is a link to the directions for the Beautiful Butterflies Thankful Shaker card.

Through today, as part of Sale-A-Bration 2025, the Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set from the Mini Catalog can be earned for FREE with a $60 purchase during Sale-A-Bration 2025 or it can be purchased outright. 

You can place an online order for the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store!  Please use Host Code FN2S6DU3.  Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me.

Product List

Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English)

[164615]

$59.25

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

$35.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$7.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$13.00

Baker's Twine Three Color Pack

[162759]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

$8.25

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Window Sheets

[142314]

$5.00

So Swirly Embossing Folder

[163791]

$10.50

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$11.50

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$9.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Itty Bitty Bokeh Mix

[164618]

$7.50

Beautiful Bokeh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164607]

$12.50