Welcome to my combination of the Make My Monday #262 and the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge # 650. Our host for MMM, Guylaine chose Fabrics &/or Textiles for this challenge’s theme. I combined that with the sketch for AHSC #650 and came up with one card. When you finish here, I hope you will visit both challenge sites, create your own card, and upload to the respective galleries.
Here’s my card:
Here’s the AHSC #650 sketch:
Even though I turned the diamond to a square, the inspiration from the sketch is still very much evident.
I chose this Everyday Happiness DSP (designer series paper) because the texture of it looks like quilt fabric my very talented sister would use in one of her gorgeous quilts. While I don’t have any flower stamps that exactly match the flowers on the center square, these leaves and flowers from the Painterly Pears bundle worked by using the colors in the DSP.
Measurements:
The Lost Lagoon base measures 11 by 4-1/4 inches, scored at 5-1/2 inches to create a tent card
Trim a piece of Everyday Happiness DSP to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
Trim another piece of the DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Punch a 1-inch circle from coordinating DSP and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
Crop the largest square from another pattern of Everyday Happiness DSP
Trim a piece of white cardstock to 5-1/4 by 4 inches for the inside of the card
Use scraps of white cardstock for the sentiment, leaves and flowers
Easy-Peasy Assembly:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
Stamp the sentiment for the inside and the front of the card using Lost Lagoon ink
Crop the outside sentiment using a banner die from Stylish Shapes die set
Stamp the leaves using Gray Granite ink
Stamp the flowers using Lost Lagoon ink, color with the blends, and add the center dot using the light Wild Wheat blend
Crop the leaves and flowers
Adhere the DSP to the base of the card, then adhere the square to the background
Adhere the leaves and flowers to opposite corners of the square
Add a Loopy-Loop Bow to the middle of the square
Add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment banner so they straddle the bow and adhere to the square
Adhere the inside white cardstock to the base of the card
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
Loopy-Loop Bow
I was able to watch Mary Deatherage’s, from Stamps -n- Lingers, Perfectly Pears tutorial. In that video, she showed her loopy-loop bow. That’s what I used for the front of my card. I’m bow-challenged and this technique allows me to relatively easily add ribbon without adding the bulk of a tied bow. If you’ve never seen her videos, you owe it to yourself to watch them. I think she’s the Queen of the Collage. Gorgeous cards!!
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Welcome to Team B’s turn for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #646! Starting the creative process with a sketch invites individual takes on the sketch, and this one is no different. This challenge is a weekly event, and we’d all love for you to play along with the sketches and then post your creations to the challenge gallery.
Here’s my Butterfly and Bokeh card:
This sentiment allows the card to be an all-occasion card. When I figure out the recipient, I will add a sentiment to the inside. For now, the interior panel is temporarily adhered with removable tape, which will allow me to remove the cardstock, stamp the sentiment, then adhere it with multipurpose liquid glue.
Here’s the sketch from AHSC # 644:
Measurements and Adhering:
The Berry Burst base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches to create a landscape tent card
I trimmed a piece of Beautiful Bokeh DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Each strip of Beautiful Bokeh DSP (designer series paper) adhered under the Berry Burst slanted cardstock measures 3/4 inch wide by 5 inches to allow for the strips from the sketch
I trimmed a variety of Beautiful Bokeh DSP to 3/4 by 5 inches
Trim a piece of white cardstock to 5-3/8 by 4-1/8 inches so you can adhere your strips to the white cardstock
Trust me, you don’t want to try to adhere the strips to the base of the card
You need another piece of white cardstock measuring 5-1/4 by 4 inches for the inside of the card
I added a piece of DSP trimmed to 1/2 by 5-1/4 inches to the bottom of the inside cardstock
After a couple of failed attempts, I decided the best way to create the stripes to follow the challenge design was to dry fit the strips under the Petunia Pop diagonal strip
I also trimmed a piece of Beautiful Bokeh to 5-3/8 by 1-1/2 inches on the top left going down to 3/4 inch on the right
After dry-fitting all the strips, I very carefully adhered them one at a time to the white cardstock mat
Then I adhered the Petunia Pop diagonal strip
Even with the gorgeous patterns on the DSP, I realized I needed something else on the front of the card – enter the Beautiful Butterflies embossing folder
Next, I used my embossing buddy on a scrap piece of Petunia Pop cardstock, then stamped the sentiment in VersaMark ink
After covering the sentiment in white embossing powder (don’t forget to flick the back of the card to remove excess embossing powder) I heat set it using my heat tool
I trimmed a length of Fresh Freesia ribbon and used glue dot to adhere it to the back of the sentiment
Then, I added dimensionals and adhere the sentiment to the front of the card
The last thing I did was stamp two butterflies on Beautiful Bokeh scraps, and cropped them with the coordinating die set
The September – December 2025 Mini-Catalog is now available!
As a demonstrator, I was able to pre-order some of these items. Take a look at the products I’ve already purchased:
The first suite I purchased is this Peaceful Garden Suite Collection! You can see some cards using this suite here and here.
This DSP is stunning!
If you like Christmas Critters, this Jolly Delivery Bundle is for you!
Don’t forget the matching 12 x 12 inch DSP:
Last Chance Stamping Write Markers!
While you are shopping, make sure you pick up the Last Chance Stamping Write Markers! These markers, including the 2025 – 2027 In Color markers, are being discontinued. I love using these markers when sending cards because I can coordinate the card with the writing color. Therefore, I have all the available sets ready and waiting in my SU! cart.
If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you. You can reach me at my justpeachystamping@gmail.com.
Welcome to Team B’s turn for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #644! Starting the creative process with a sketch invites individual takes on the sketch, and this one is no different. This challenge is a weekly event, and we’d all love for you to play along with the sketches and then post your creations to the challenge gallery.
Here’s my Coneflower Celebrations card:
This is a pretty straightforward z-fold card. If you can score and trim paper, this fun fold is for you!
As always with a fun fold card, I will be adding this to the Creative Creases Challenge where the theme is always Anything Goes with a Fun Fold.
Measurements:
The Gorgeous Grape base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4 inches
Trim a piece of Darling Duckling 6 x 6 inch DSP (designer series paper) to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches for the card front
You need another piece of Darling Duckling DSP trimmed to 2-1/2 by 6 inches for the envelope flap, which needs to be adhered and trimmed
Punch a 1-inch circle from the Fresh Freesia DSP for the envelope seal, and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker
Trim a piece of Fresh Freesia 6 x 6 inch DSP to 201/2 by 5-3/8 inches for the panel on the front of the card
Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4-1/8 by 5-2/8 inches for the inside of the card
You will also need another piece of white cardstock for the stem, leaves, center of the flower, and the sentiment
I already had the butterfly cropped for another project and decided to use it here.
Putting the Card Together:
I stamped everything using Momento Tuxedo Black ink
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces together
Stamp the flower on Fresh Freesia cardstock and color using the multiple layers of the Fresh Freesia blends combo
Stamp the stem and leaves, then color using the Old Olive blends combo
After stamping the center of the flower, I colored it using Daffodil Delight and Darling Duckling blends combos
The inside and outside sentiments come from the Coneflower Celebrations stamp set
Use the coordinating Coneflower Celebration dies to crop the flower, center, stem, and leaves
Crop the outside sentiment using a banner from the Stylish Shapes die set
Adhere the center to the top of the flower
Add dimensionals to the back of all the flower pieces and the senteiment banner
Adhere the Fresh Freesia DSP to the Darling Duckling DSP
Add glue to just the left back side of the Darling Duckling DSP, then adhere to the Gorgeous Grape base
Adhere the white inside cardstock to the base of the card
Adhere the butterfly near the sentiment
Position the coneflower pieces and adhere using the dimensionals
Add a loopy loop bow from Darling Duckling ribbon using mini-glue dots
Add the sentiment on top of the loopy loop bow
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal
The Loopy Loop Bow:
I was able to watch Mary Deatherage’s, from Stamps -n- Lingers, Perfectly Pears tutorial. In that video, she showed her loopy-loop bow. That’s what I used for the front of my card. I’m bow-challenged and this technique allows me to relatively easily add ribbon without adding the bulk of a tied bow. If you’ve never seen her videos, you owe it to yourself to watch them. I think she’s the Queen of the Collage. Gorgeous cards!!
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Here are the Promotion Details:
Sales Period: August 5–31
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: August 29, 2025, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: August 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
Sale includes select inks, cardstock, Designer Series Paper, embellishments, and other products that include these new In Colors. Only products featured on the 2025–2027 In Colors page are included in this promotion.
Some products are excluded from the sale, including the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit (167338).
Products are available only while supplies last.
Pre-Order for SU! Demos for the upcoming September – January Mini Catalog and the September online exclusives release is ongoing. I’ve already gotten some products, and just placed an order for more. In the meantime, here’s some sneak peek cards for you:
If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you. You can reach me at my justpeachystamping@gmail.com.
Welcome to the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge! Challenge #642 is for Team B, which is my team. I love getting kickstarted with a sketch, then just letting the card come together. Sometimes, I know exactly what I want to do, like for this week’s challenge. Other times, the card evolves. Everyone on Team A and Team B would love for you to play along with the sketches and then post your creations to the challenge gallery. Don’t forget to come back Wednesday to see the creations of the design team. We hope our projects inspire you to play along with us.
First, here’s a look at the challenge sketch:
Here’s my Beautiful Butterflies and Fancy Flora DSP (retired) card:
Measurements:
Trim a piece of Calypso Coral cardstock to 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
Trim a piece of Basic Black cardstock to 5-3/8 by 4-1/8 inches for the mat on the front of the card
HINT: since the center of the mat won’t show, you can use a rectangle die to crop out the center of the mat to save cardstock
You need three pieces of DSP (designer series paper) for the top strips, each measuring 1-1/8 by 2-5/8 inches
The bottom piece of DSP measures 4 by 2-1/2 inches
Trim a piece of DSP to 1/2 by 4 inches for the inside of the card
You will also need a piece of DSP trimmed to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Punch a 1-inch circle of coordinating DSP and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
After running a piece of white cardstock through the Cut & Emboss machine using the Birchwood 3D embossing folder, trim it to 4 inches by 2-1/2 inches
HINT: Since 3D embossing folders give a deep emboss, the white cardstock needs to be embossed before trimming in order to ensure accurate measurements
Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card
I used scraps for the sentiment banners (many of which I get from cropping the center of mats on the front of the card)
Putting the Card Together:
Unless otherwise noted, the pieces were adhered together using multipurpose liquid glue
Adhere the white embossed cardstock to the top part of the black mat
Adhere the bottom piece of DSP to the black mat, slightly overlapping the white cardstock
After outlining the strips of DSP using a Subtle Stamping Write Marker, adhere them to the white embossed cardstock
Stamp the front sentiment in Tuxedo Black ink on a white cardstock scrap
Use the same ink to stamp the inside sentiment on the white cardstock and adhere to the inside of the card
Crop the Calypso Coral and front sentiment using two banners from the Stylish Shapes die set and outline both pieces with a Calypso Coral marker
Adhere the sentiment banner to the Calypso Coral layer, then adhere to the front using dimensionals
Crop three butterflies from the DSP and outline using a Basic Black marker
Crop three butterfly bodies from black cardstock and adhere to the back of the DSP butterfly bodies
Each butterfly has one mini-dimensional added to the body and was adhered to the strips of DSP
I used the dark Calypso Coral blend and colored a piece of the white diagonal ribbon to match the colors in the DSP
This ribbon duo of pink and white rolls of ribbon are on last chance for $5.00, so it’s a great time to stock up – I’ve colored so many lengths of this ribbon to match all kinds of color combos
Adhere the Calypso Coral colored ribbon using mini-glue dots and tie a square knot
Finish the front of the card by adding three enamel dots
With that, I’d completed this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
Who would love a sale on select In Color Merchandise?
We all would, right?
Here are the Promotion Details:
Sales Period: August 5–31
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: August 29, 2025, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: August 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
Sale includes select inks, cardstock, Designer Series Paper, embellishments, and other products that include these new In Colors. Only products featured on the 2025–2027 In Colors page are included in this promotion.
Some products are excluded from the sale, including the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit (167338).
Products are available only while supplies last.
If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you. You can reach me at my justpeachystamping@gmail.com.
Welcome to the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge! Challenge #640 is for Team B, which is my team. I love getting kickstarted with a sketch, then just letting the card come together. Sometimes, I know exactly what I want to do. Other times, like for this week’s challenge, the card evolves. Everyone on Team A and Team B would all love for you to play along with the sketches and then post your creations to the challenge gallery. Don’t forget to come back tomorrow to see the creations of the design team. We hope our projects inspire you to play along with us.
Here’s my butterflies and belated birthday card:
Here’s the sketch from AHSC #640:
Measurements:
The Petunia Pop base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
Trim a piece of black cardstock to 41/8 by 5-3/8 inches
After dry embossing a piece of white cardstock with the Beautiful Butterflies 3D embossing folder, trim it to 4 by 5-1/4 inches
Trim another piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card
The Petunia Pop and Summer Splash DSP (designer series paper) each measure 4-3/4 by 2 inches
Trim a piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Punch a 1-inch circle for the envelope seal and run it through your XYRON create-a-sticker
You will need a piece of scrap paper for the sentiment panel on the front
Putting the Card Together:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere elements together.
Stamp the outside sentiment from Coneflower Celebrations using Momento Tuxedo Black ink
The inside sentiment is also from the Coneflower Celebrations stamp set and is stamped in black ink
Wipe down some DSP using the embossing buddy from the embossing additions tool set
This is a very important step since it removes oils and dust from the DSP or cardstock
Stamp the butterflies on the wiped down DSP using VersaMark ink, then cover in black embossing powder and heat set with your heat tool
Crop the butterflies using the die from Beautiful Butterflies die set
Crop the outside sentiment using a die from the Textured Notes set
Adhere the front layers and the inside layer to the base of the card
Use a length of Petunia Pop ribbon to create a loopy loop (see below)
Add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment panel and the butterflies on the front of the card and adhere
I also adhered an embossed butterfly to the bottom of the inside panel
Finally, I added three Petunia Pop enamel dots to the front of the card
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set
The Loopy Loop Bow:
I was able to watch Mary Deatherage’s, from Stamps -n- Lingers, Perfectly Pears tutorial. In that video, she showed her loopy-loop bow. That’s what I used for the front of my card. I’m bow-challenged and this was a pretty easy way to add ribbon without adding the bulk of a tied bow. If you’ve never seen her videos, you owe it to yourself to watch them. I think she’s the Queen of the Collage. Gorgeous cards!!
Halloween in July? My daughter certainly thinks so!
I normally do not need very much in the way of Halloween sets, but I just can’t help myself! I’ve already purchased this Spooky Sweet DSP pack, which includes patterned paper, precut images, and cut-apart scenes and elements. It’s perfect for creating tags and gift packaging for Halloween goodies, accents for scrapbooks, or other spooky-cute paper crafts.
Take a look at all this cuteness! The first page has all the precut images. So cute!
I could’ve stopped there, and would’ve had more than I needed for Halloween. However, I didn’t stop there. I got this Fright Night bundle as well.
If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.
Welcome to my first post as a design team member for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge! I’m honored to be joining this very creative group of designers, and am looking forward to posting for Team B’s challenges. This challenge is a weekly event, and we’d all love for you to play along with the sketches and then post your creations to the challenge gallery.
Here’s my Mediterranean Blooms DSP (designer series paper) card:
Here’s the AHSC sketch as a reminder:
Measurements:
The Early Espresso base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 to form a tent
Trim a piece of Daffodil Delight to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches for the mat
Each of the three strips of DSP measure 1-1/4 by 5-1/4 inches
The DSP strip on the bottom of the inside measures 3/4 by 5-1/4 inches
Trim a piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Punch a 1-inch circle of the second DSP pattern and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card
I used scraps of white cardstock for the sentiment banner
The ribbon underneath the sentiment measures 4 inches long
Putting the Card Together:
Unless otherwise noted, multipurpose liquid glue
Stamp the sentiment for the front of the card in Early Espresso ink and crop using a Stylish Shapes die
Stamp the inside sentiment in Early Espresso ink
Outline the three DSP pieces for the front and the sentiment banner using the brush end of an Early Espresso Stamping Write Marker
Adhere the strips of the DSP to the Daffodil Delight cardstock to the base of the card
Adhere the piece of ribbon to the front of the card using glue dots
Add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment banner and attach to the front of the card
Adhere the DSP strip to the bottom of the white cardstock for the inside of the card
Adhere the white cardstock to the inside of the card
As an afterthought, I decided to add three of the Citrus Blooms opals to the sentiment on the front
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Serve up a slice of celebration with the Birthday Fancy Kit! With layered cakes, teacups, florals, and doily details in soft pastels, these 12 cards (4 each of 3 designs) are like a birthday party in an envelope. Whether you’re crafting for birthdays or other sweet occasions, each design makes it easy to create something charming and full of cheer.
DETAILS – Makes 12 cards: 4 each of 3 designs – Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm) – Colors: Darling Duckling, Fresh Freesia, gold, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Strawberry Slush – Also available in French
Kit includes one of each item listed below. – Birthday Fancy Photopolymer Stamp Set – Clear stamp block – Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Spot – Step-by-step instructions – 12 printed envelopes – Gold foil accents – Adhesive
Here’s the Stampin’ Up! video for the Birthday Fancy Kit:
Sweet & Spooky Kit:
Make Halloween gifting extra special with the Sweet & Spooky Kit! This kit makes 15 treat boxes (5 each of 3 playful designs) featuring cute ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and more in a fun palette of black, pink, orange, and iridescent. With matching tags and ribbon included, these sweet boxes are perfect for party favors, classroom treats, or spooky surprises.
DETAILS – Makes 15 treat boxes: 5 each of 3 designs – Colors: Basic Black, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, iridescent, Pumpkin Pie
Kit includes one of each item listed below. – Step-by-step instructions – Printed and iridescent-foil precut pieces – Paper clips – Pressed wood picks – Baker’s twine – Adhesive-backed holographic stars – Adhesive
Here’s the Sweet & Spooky video from Stampin’ Up!:
If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.
Welcome to Just Peachy Stamping by Sue Jackson: an independent Stampin' Up demonstrator.
Through Stampin' Up!, I happily share my love of papercrafting through sales, classes, small stamping group meet-ups and workshops. I think that being a teacher in my "real life", I have a unique approach to sharing my fantastic hobby. I look forward to connecting with you!
