Welcome back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #275. Our host for this edition of our bi-weekly challenge, Dawn, and chose Bees for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my bees card:
The layout was for a sketch challenge, which has passed and for the life of me I can’t remember which challenge it was.
Measurements:
The Fresh Freesia base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches to create a tent card
The DSP (designer series paper) I used is the front and back of a piece of the specialty DSP, Lovely & Beautiful
The Old Olive DSP measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8
The floral DSP pieces each measure 4 by 1-1/2 inches
There are mats using the Old Olive side of the DSP measuring 4-1/8 by 1-3/8 inches, which I outlined using a gold Wink of Stella pen
Trim a piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Punch a 1-inch circle using the reverse side and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
I used the Stylish Shapes dies for the three circles on the front of the card using white and Old Olive cardstock and a piece of Fresh Freesia 6 x 6 inch DSP
I outline the Old Olive circle using the gold Wink of Stella pen
I also cropped a thin Old Olive banner using the Stylish Shapes dies to go under the Fresh Freesia ribbon to help it stand out from the floral DSP
The white cardstock for the inside of the card measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
Adhere the Old Olive DSP to the card base
Next, adhere the floral and Old Olive DSP layers together, then adhere to the front of the card
Adhere the Old Olive and Fresh Freesia DSP then adhere to the front of the card
using the Bee My Valentine stamp set, stamp the bee and wings on white cardstock using Old Olive ink
After wiping down the stamped bee and stamp the stripes and wing outlines using VersaMark ink
Cover the ink using gold embossing powder and heat set using the heat tool
Stamp the face on the bee using Tuxedo Black ink
Stamp the antenna using black ink on a scrap of Soft Sea Foam cardstock
Punch the bee pieces using the coordinating bee builder punch
I have found it easier to punch each piece individually rather than trying to line up the pieces to stamp them all at once
Stamp the front and inside sentiments using black ink
Adhere the Old Olive banner and the ribbon to the back of the white cardstock sentiment circle
Add dimensionals to the back of the white cardstock circle making sure to only add them to the left side of the circle
Add liquid glue to the right side of the white circle and adhere to the front of the card
After adhering the pieces of the bee together, add dimensionals to the back of it and adhere to the front of the card
Stamp the hearts on the inside next to the sentiment using Old Olive ink
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!
Eyelet Blooms Die for April!
The Eyelet Blooms Die is the finishing touch you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re crafting a card or creating a scrapbook page, it transforms the space with soft texture and refined detail. Its intricate pattern creates a full background that fills large areas beautifully for a polished, handcrafted look in one easy cut.
The Painted Skies Kit:
Retails for $18.00 USD
Product detail
If beautiful sunsets are your thing, the Painted Skies Kit is calling your name. Create vibrant, hand-painted–style skies with scenes featuring lighthouses, palm trees, and rolling ocean waves as your artistic focal points. Friendly greetings, gratitude themes, and celebratory sentiments add just the right finishing touch.
DETAILS – Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs – Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) – Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Hydrangea Hue, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Strawberry Slush, white – Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German
Kit includes the items listed below. – Step-by-step instructions – 9 printed envelopes – Precut paper pieces, printed labels – Sequins – Adhesive
KITS COLLECTION – Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types. – Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects
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 back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #274. I’m hosting for this edition of our bi-weekly challenge and chose April Showers for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my card:
When I picked this theme, I thought April Showers would be perfect for an April challenge. However, creating the card meant that I needed to use retired products. The stamp set, coordinating punch for the umbrella, and droplets background stamp are all retired.
I used Balmy Blue cardstock, onto which I stamped the droplets background stamp using VersaMark ink. After covering the ink with white embossing powder, I heat set it with my heat tool.
I cropped a piece of Azure Afternoon cardstock using a die from the Everyday Arches die set. When dry-fitting the arch over the Balmy Blue background, I realized I needed to have some sort of decoration on the arched cardstock. I stamped the droplets stamp set using VersaMark ink and covered it with clear embossing powder. Then I heat set the clear powder, and adhered the arch to the completed background using dimensionals.
In order to get layers of flowers on the bottom of the card, I needed to use masks. After stamping the floral stamp twice on a Post-It note, making sure that the stamps were on the sticky part, I fussy cut both out. I stamped the first row of flowers, then used the masks to stamp the second and third rows by placing the masks on either side of the area to be stamped.
After coloring the flowers and leaves using the Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive blends, I colored in the white spaces with Balmy Blue light blend so it would mimic the droplets background. Since I had leaves on the top layer across the top, fussy-cutting the flowers was relatively simple.
I used Crushed Curry 6 x 6 DSP (designer series paper) for the envelope flap, the boots, and the umbrella. The boots did need to be fussy cut before adhering.
Thank you for stopping by today (especially since my post for this challenge is late)!
Have a Peachy Day!
Sue
An Online Exclusive Kit: The Happy Happenings Kit
Retails for $24.00 USD.
This kit is already in my cart waiting for the preorder opportunity for the upcoming catalog. I need a new baby and wedding stamp, and this all-inclusive kit will give me both!
Product detail
Have cards ready for life’s happiest events. With the Happy Happenings Kit, you can quickly craft cards to welcome a new baby, celebrate a wedding, or say thank you. These oval cards feature layered designs and pearlized details. Create them as shown or customize each one for the occasion.
DETAILS – Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs – Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) – Colors: Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Timid Tiger – Also available in French
Kit includes one of each item listed below. – Happy Happenings Photopolymer Stamp Set – Clear stamp block – Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Spot – Step-by-step instructions – 9 printed envelopes – Precut paper pieces – Clear self-adhesive dewdrop embellishments – Adhesive
KITS COLLECTION – Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types. – Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.
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 back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #273. Our host for this edition of our bi-weekly challenge, Caz, chose Spring Flowers for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
I used the Sunflower 3D embossing folder for my card:
I originally used only Strawberry Slush and white for this card. At the very last minute, I added some Garden Green on the leaves, but am not sure now if I needed to do that.
Measurements:
The Strawberry Slush base measures 11 by 4-1/4 inches, scored at 5-1//2 inches
The white cardstock mat measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches and I cropped the sentiment square from the middle of that mat
I also need apiece of white cardstock for the inside of the card and it measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
After dry-embossing a piece of Strawberry Slush cardstock with the Sunflowers 3D embossing folder, I trimmed it to 4 by 5-1/2 inches
I trimmed apiece of Strawberry Slush 6×6 inch DSP (designer series paper) to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Then, I punched a 1-inch circle of coordinating DSP and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker to create the envelope seal
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
I used blending brushes to add white craft ink to the flowers and leaves on the embossed side of the Strawberry Slush cardstock
Then, I used a blending brush and Strawberry Slush ink to add color and dimension to the center of each flower
I used a daubing sponge and Garden Green ink to add color to the leaves
I stamped the inside and outside sentiment in Strawberry Slush ink
Since I already had the sentiment square cropped, I just need to crop a square mat using as scrap piece of Strawberry Slush cardstock
I adhered the embossed cardstock to the white mat
Then, I added a length of Strawberry Slush ribbon and tied it in the front in a square knot
I adhered the sentiment to the mat and added dimensionals to the back making sure they straddled the ribbon
After adhering the sentiment squares, I adhered the front layers to the outside of the card
Finally, I adhered the white cardstock to the inside of the card
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Even though March is over, the April product of the month hasn’t dropped yet, and will do so on Tuesday, April 7th. However, the March Product of the Month is still available for purchase if you haven’t gotten it already!
Here’s a sneak peak of an upcoming project I made as a design team member using both the February and March products of the month:
Both the fussy cut duck and the grass behind it come from the March stamp set. The DSP squares come from the February product of the month, both of which are available.
An Online Exclusive Kit: The Happy Happenings Kit
Retails for $24.00 USD.
This kit is already in my cart waiting for the preorder opportunity for the upcoming catalog. I need a new baby and wedding stamp, and this all-inclusive kit will give me both!
Product detail
Have cards ready for life’s happiest events. With the Happy Happenings Kit, you can quickly craft cards to welcome a new baby, celebrate a wedding, or say thank you. These oval cards feature layered designs and pearlized details. Create them as shown or customize each one for the occasion.
DETAILS – Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs – Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) – Colors: Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Timid Tiger – Also available in French
Kit includes one of each item listed below. – Happy Happenings Photopolymer Stamp Set – Clear stamp block – Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Spot – Step-by-step instructions – 9 printed envelopes – Precut paper pieces – Clear self-adhesive dewdrop embellishments – Adhesive
KITS COLLECTION – Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types. – Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.
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 back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #272. Our host for this edition of our bi-weekly challenge, Pamela, chose A Splash of Green for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
I needed three cards for family members, so I created a Garden Green, a Blackberry Bliss, and a Secret Sea card.
Three of a Kind:
The base of each of the cards measure 8-1/2 by 5-1/2, scored at 4-1/4 inches
I cropped a piece of the base cardstock using the largest Textured Notes die
After dry-embossing a piece of white cardstock using the Sunflowers 3D embossing folder, I cropped each using the next smaller Textured Notes die
After stamping the sentiment on scraps of white cardstock using the base color, I cropped each using another Textured Notes die
Next, I used my gold Wink of Stella brush to outline the sentiment, the white cardstock pieces, and the cropped mat layer
Wink of Stella is difficult to photograph, but trust me, you can see it easily in person
With the exception of the sentiment banners, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
I adhered each piece of embossed white cardstock to the cropped mat for each color
Next, I added a piece of coordinating ribbon and tied it in a square knot for each of the card
Then, I added dimensionals to the back of each sentiment, making sure they would straddle the ribbon, and adheredd them over the ribbon
I adhered the mat/embossed layers to the base of the card
Three brushed bronze butterflies were added to the sunflowers on the front of the card
There are sentiments on the inside of the card, however, the reason for the cards is to honor the memory of a beloved family member, so I didn’t photograph the insides
These cards have been mailed in a medium Stampin’ Up! envelope and did not require extra postage.
Thank you for stopping by today!
Have a Peachy Day!
Sue
New March Product of the Month!
PRODUCT DETAIL:
Spring into stamping with the Notes of Spring Stamp Set! Featuring adorable springtime animals like a deer, bunny, and duck, plus some delicate river plants, this stamp set makes it easy to create layered, watercolor-style images. Includes a few all-occasion sentiments to complete your handmade cards for birthdays, thank-yous, and more.
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: – Is a new exclusive product released each month! – Can be unlocked for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards). – Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly! – Is limited to one per customer (including language versions).
Two New Kits for March!
RADIANT REMINDERS KIT – $14.00 USD
Create three DIY displays with the Radiant Reminders Kit. Featuring monstera leaves, luna moths, and neutral patterns in beige, black, brown, green, and gold, these handmade home decor pieces let your creativity shine while adding natural, organic style to any room.
EVERY LITTLE THING KIT – $21.00 USD
Create three DIY floral and nature-inspired paper artworks with the Every Little Thing Kit. Featuring magnolias, tulips, mountains, and a bird, each piece includes uplifting sentiment stamps to brighten your home. This kit coordinates with the Standing Clipboard Trio.
STANDING CLIPBOARD TRIO:
The Standing Clipboard Trio Kit includes three clipboards you can use to showcase creations from the coordinating Radiant Reminders and Every Little Thing Kits (sold separately). These are also great for your handmade cards, photos, stamped art, and favorite quotes. Each clipboard comes assembled and features a sturdy backing and kickstand. They’re perfect for adding a personal touch to your desk, craft room, or office.
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 back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #271. Our host for this edition of our bi-weekly challenge, Debbie, chose Dry or Heat Embossing for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
I used the new Delicate Wishes product suite, including the Delicate Dreams DSP, along with items from the Lovely Arrangements die set.
Here’s my card:
I combined the Cardz 4 Galz theme with the current Try a Sketch on Tuesday challenge. I thoroughly enjoy playing along with this challenge and have been honored to have been chosen as a Top Pick multiple times. I’ve forgotten to upload multiple projects before the deadline, but I am determined to do so today!
Here’s the TSOT #690 sketch:
Measurements:
The Secret Sea base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
I trimmed a piece of Delicate Dreams DSP to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches for the front of the card
The coordinating piece of DSP for the envelope flap measures 6 by 2-1/2 inches
Then, I punched a 1-inch circle from a scrap of DSP and ran it through my create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
I also trimmed a piece of DSP to 1/2 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card
After dry embossing a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock using the distressed brick embossing folder, I trimmed it to 3-7/8 by 5-1/8 inches
Crop two pieces of the Delicate Dreams DSP (designer series paper) using the bubble die from the Lovely Arrangements die set
I overlapped these dies and adhered them with liquid glue so they’d fit on the trimmed DSP
Crop one Stylish Shapes circle from the Secret Sea/Bronze DSP
Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside of the card
I used scrap of white cardstock for the floral swag and outside sentiment
Using a Brayer:
I’ve been unlucky enough to catch the pretty nasty germs going around and have had too much time to “doom scroll”, but with a purpose. While scrolling through Instagram, I came across a reel posted by Heidi Collins from On Y Go Stamping using a brayer on a dry embossed piece of cardstock. You can see that video here. I had to try it asap, and used it for the front of this card. After dry embossing a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock using the distressed brick embossing folder, I used Crumb Cake ink and a applied it with a brayer.
Here’s a close-up:
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere layers or pieces together
Since the ugly won’t show, I used a Textured Notes die to crop the inside of the background DSP so I can use it on a different project
Then, I adhere the cardstock to the DSP, then adhered those layers to the card base
After overlapping the bubble die cuts, I adhered them to the embossed cardstock
I stamped the floral spray using the Delicate Wishes stamp set in Secret Sea ink
Then I colored the flowers using the bronze blend and added a layer of clear Wink of Stella
I used the dark Crumb Cake blend to color the leaves
Then, I cropped it using the coordinating die
I adhered the floral spray to the die-cut DSP circle and adhered to the front of the card
After rubbing down a scrap piece of white cardstock using my embossing buddy, I stamped the sentiment from Lovely Arrangements stamp set in VersaMark ink
Using Secret Sea ribbon, I created a loopy-loop bow, which you can see here, and adhered it together and to the card front using mini-glue dots
Next, I covered the ink using copper embossing powder (close enough to bronze) and heat set it
After scouring my label dies, I came across a die from the retired Cheerful Daises die set
The die was just a bit to small, so I traced the outline of it around the sentiment and fussy-cut it
I added dimensionals to the back of the sentiment label making sure to straddle the ribbon and adhered it
I finished the front by adding three Secret Sea Natural Matte Dots
After adhering the strip of DSP to the inside of the card, I used two sentiments from the Prairie Grass stamp set using Secret Sea ink and adhered it to the inside of the card
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Create an adorable card with this stamp set and send it to some-bunny you love! Or use it to craft a scrapbook spread of a moment you hold deer. Whatever you choose to create, this stamp set with woodland friends and useful sentiments is sure to add some springtime joy!
New March OnLine Exclusives:
In addition to the Delicate Dreams product suite I used for this card, there are so many new Online Exclusives which became available on Tuesday, 03/03/2026. Here’s a sampling of my favorites:
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 back to the bi-weekly Cardz 4 Galz challenge #270. Our host for this edition of our bi-weekly challenge, Helen, chose Wings for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my wings card:
This card falls under easy-peasy since the embossing folder and coordinating die set do all the work.
What I Did:
The Azure Afternoon base measures 11 by 4-1/4 inches, scored at 5-1/2 inches
After embossing a piece of black cardstock using the butterfly embossing folder, I trimmed it to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
Next, I embossed a piece of white cardstock using the butterfly embossing folder, and cropped out the largest white butterfly
I cropped the center of the butterfly from a small scrap of black cardstock
I used the Azure Afternoon ink pad to swipe it along the debossed side of the white cardstock butterfly, making sure I hit the higher spots
Next, I used my embossing buddy to wipe down a piece of scrap Azure Afternoon cardstock, then stamped the sentiment using VersaMark ink
After covering the sentiment with WOW! silver embossing powder, I heat set it with my heat tool, then cropped it using the banner die from the Stylish Shapes die set
I used my clear Wink of Stella pen to outline the butterfly and sentiment banner
In order to follow the rule of threes, I used some of this black and silver ribbon, which I wrapped around the card and tied in a square knot
I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the black cardstock to the front of the card
I added dimensionals to the back of the butterfly and adhered it to the front going over the ribbon
Next, I added dimensionals to the back of the sentiment banner so that they would straddle the ribbon and butterfly
Finally I added three black matte dots to the embossed black cardstock
I haven’t stamped anything on the white piece of cardstock measuring 4 by 5-1/4 inches on the inside
I will stamp a sentiment when I figure out the purpose of this card
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It’s Time for a Joining Bonus!
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It’s Time for the February Product of the Month!
Painted Illusions 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper
Beautiful watercolors and whimsical patterns make up this one-of-a-kind paper. Make a wide variety of projects with this paper that is sure to dazzle!
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!
