Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #275. Our host for this edition, Heather, chose Birds or Eggs for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
I used two Products of the Month for my card: the February product of Painted Illusions DSP and the Notes of Spring March product of the month.
Here’s my card:
Since my card features an adorable duck, I am entering adding it to the gallery for the Critter Crazy Challenge # 109.
Measurements:
The Darling Duckling base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2, scored at 4-1/4 inches
After dry-embossing a piece of white cardstock, I trimmed it to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
I used black cardstock and trimmed one piece to 3-1/8 inches square, and another piece to 2-7/8 inches square
Using the Painted Illusions DSP (designer series paper), I cropped 4 squares using a square die from Stylish Shapes
All 4 squares were cropped from the same piece of DSP, as shown on the envelope flap
Next, I trimmed a piece of DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
I punched a 1-inch circle from coordinating DSP and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
After stamping the Old Olive grass from the Notes of Spring stamp set on white cardstock, I cropped it using a larger Stylish Shapes square
I stamped the sentiment on white cardstock using Momento Tuxedo Black ink and trimmed it down
Then, I trimmed a black cardstock mat for the sentiment
I also stamped the duck in black ink on a scrap of white cardstock
The white cardstock for the inside measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
I also trimmed a piece of DSP to 3/4 by 5-1/4 inches and adhered it to the right side of the inside white cardstock
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
I wrapped a piece of Darling Duckling ribbon around the dry-embossed white cardstock and tied it in a square knot
I did add a glue dot
Then, I adhered the white cardstock to the front of the base of the card
After adhering the 4 DSP squares to the black cardstock square, I added that to the white cardstock
I colored the duck using the Darling Duckling blends combo and the light Pumpkin Pie blend, then I fussy cut it out
After adding dimensionals to the back of the duck, I adhered it to the black square mat, and then added it to the front of the card
I adhered the sentiment to the black cardstock mat and adhered it using dimensionals
HINT: It’s easier to adhere the dimensionals to the ribbon if you add glue dots under the ribbon
I am not sure what I the inside sentiment will be, so I used removable tape to adhere the white cardstock to the inside of the card
I will adhere it permanently after I stamp an inside sentiment
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
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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
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Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #275. Our host for this edition, Dawn, chose Monotone for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my card:
I used the Friendly Foliage bundle (stamp set and die set), the Lovely Stripes 3D embossing folder, and the Everyday Arches die set.
Measurements:
The Strawberry Slush base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
I used the Strawberry Slush 6″ by 6″ DSP (designer series paper) for the front of the card, and it measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
Trim another piece of the Strawberry Slush DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
I punched a 1-inch circle from the DSP pattern on the front of the card and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
The white cardstock for the inside of the card measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
I needed a piece of white cardstock measuring 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches for the arch, foliage die cut, and the sentiment banner
The left-over pieces of white cardstock are now in my scrap 8″ by 8″ page protector so I can use it in another project
I cropped the Strawberry Slush arch from a piece of cardstock measuring 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches
The negative piece of the cardstock went into the Strawberry Slush 8″ by 8″ page protector and can be used as a mat for a future project
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
I did all the stamping for the foliage, the sentiment, and the inside of the card using Strawberry Slush ink
After stamping the foliage, I trimmed a piece of an adhesive sheet to add to the back of white cardstock
Next, I cropped the foliage using the coordinating die
Cropping through the adhesive sheet will require more than one pass through the cut & emboss machine
Since I use Post-it Tape to keep my dies in the correct position, I am able to check to see if the cut has completely cropped through the adhesive sheet without moving the die
I cropped the Strawberry Slush cardstock using the second largest Everyday Arches die
Then, I cropped a white arch using the next smaller die
After I cropped the arch, I used the Lovely Stripes embossing folder for the arch
I adhered the two arches together, then attached the cropped foliage image to the white arch
I wrapped a length of Strawberry Slush ribbon around the DSP and tied it in a square knot
Then, I added dimensionals to the back of the sentiment banner, making sure they straddled the ribbon
Finally, I added three Strawberry Slush In Color dots
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
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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 to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #273. Our host for this edition, Pamela, chose Hobbies for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
For my hobby card, I chose to highlight soccer. Our high school boys’ soccer team just won the state title, so I thought I would celebrate the team.
Here’s my z-fold card:
This card lets the DSP (designer series paper) do all the work! Here’s a look at the pages I used:
Measurements:
The Shaded Spruce base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4 inches
I used a piece of black cardstock measuring 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches for the front part of the z-fold
I needed two pieces of the soccer ball. DSP measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches so I’d have one for the inside and one for the outside
Trim a piece of the DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Punch a 1-inch circle from coordinating cardstock and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
i trimmed the soccer jersey and shoes image to 4 by 5 inches
Trim a piece of white cardstock to 3-3/4 by 5 inches for the inside of the card
I used scraps of Shaded Spruce and white cardstock for the sentiment banner
The Z-Fold:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the pieces of the card together
Adhere the black cardstock to the front flap of the z-fold making sure to line up the top, bottom, and left side of the edges
Adhere the Shady Spruce soccer ball DSP to the black cardstock layer
Wind black bakers’ twine around the soccer jersey piece of DSP three times and adhere the ends using tear & tape
Make sure the layers of the twine do not overlap so you can use liquid glue to adhere the DSP to the front of the z-fold
Adhere the soccer jersey DSP to the soccer ball DSP
Stamp the sentiment from the Simply Said Mix & Match stamp set in black ink on the scrap of the white cardstock
Crop the sentiment using one of the Textured Notes dies
Crop the Shaded Spruce cardstock using a label banner from the Stylish Shapes die set
Adhere the sentiment to the label banner
Add mini-dimensionals to the back of the label banner so they straddle the bakers’ twine and adhere it down
Stamp the inside sentiment in black ink on the white cardstock and adhere
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
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Retails for $24.00 USD.
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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.
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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 to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #272. Our host for this edition, Guylaine, chose All Tied Up! for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my Easter easel card:
I combined my card for MMM with the Double Trouble Challenge #211, and their alternate double dare challenge, Critter Crazy Challenges #108. Of course, since this is a fun fold, I’m also including it in the Creative Creases Challenge #113, where I am a guest designer for this month’s challenge.
Here are their challenge banners:
Measurements:
The Flirty Flamingo base measures 4-1/4 by 11 inches, scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2 inches
I trimmed one piece of white cardstock to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches for the front, and a second one to 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the inside
I used the floral pattern of the February Product of the Month DSP (designer series paper) Painted Illusions
I trimmed three different pieces of the Flirty Flamingo DSP, the first of which measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches for the front
The second measures 1/2 by 4 inches for the inside stop for the easel, to which I added dimensionals
The third piece measures 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
I punched a 1-inch circle from another Flirty Flamingo DSP pattern and ran it through my XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
I have had this banner for months in my stash of white cardstock leftovers and am glad to finally be able to use it
All the animals, grass, and sentiment banner were stamped in black ink on leftover pieces of white cardstock
What I Did:
I used the dark Flirty Flamingo blend to outline the white cardstock and DSP for the front of the card
Then I used the same blend to color a length of white diagonal ribbon
HINT: Make sure you let colored ribbon dry completely before trying to use it on your card – trust me on this
The alcohol ink will make the ribbon stiffer when it dries, so you will need to play with it to loosen the fibers
I used Smoky Slate, Darling Duckling, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, and Pumpkin Pie blends to color all the animals and flowers
The tag turned out to be a combination of inks, daubers, then a blending brush
First, I daubed white craft ink on the tag
Then, I daubed Darling Duckling ink on it but I wasn’t happy with the results
I daubed more white craft ink on it, followed by daubing a light amount of Balmy Blue ink
Finally, I used the blending brush to soften the dauber markings
With the exception of the DSP stop on the inside of the card, I adhered all other paper elements using multipurpose liquid glue
Thread a length of the ribbon through the hole in the tag and adhere each end on the back of the DSP using tear & tape
Create a small bow and adhere it right below the threaded hole using glue dots
Adding it just below the threaded ribbon will allow it to sit closer to the cardstock layer
Adhere the DSP to the white cardstock, then adhere the layers to the base of the card
Use multipupose glue to adhere the critters, flowers, and sentiment banner to the tag
After stamping the inside sentiment and coloring the carrot, adhere the cardstock to the base
Adhere the DSP easel stop to the inside of the card
Finally, I added three Flirty Flamingo dots to the sentiment banner
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #272. I’m hosting this challenge and chose For a Guy of Any Age for the theme. I used the Easter Basket bundle from the current mini-catalog. It will be back in stock the week of March 2, 2026, so get ready to order it next week.
When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my card:
This card is for my great-nephew for Easter. I used the February Product of the Month DSP (designer series paper) for this card. I plan to use it for both the cards for both of my great-nieces as well.
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 and Such:
The Pretty Peacock base measures 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inches, scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4 inches
The DSP for the front measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
Since I didn’t want the back of the DSP showing, I trimmed a piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock to the same size and adhered them together
I cropped two arches from white cardstock and one from Pretty Peacock cardstock
I cropped the basket from Crumb Cake cardstock and used a blending brush to add Crumb Cake ink
Then, I used a Crumb Cake marker to outline the basket and added subtle lines to the basket handle
The grass was cropped from Lost Lagoon cardstock and adhered to the bottom of the basket
Both the grass and the scalloped layer on the basket have a mild arch to allow them to fit the shape of the basket perfectly
Add the grass and scalloped layer using multipurpose liquid glue
I stamped the duckling, rabbit, and carrot on scraps of white cardstock, then colored them with blends
Finally, I cropped the eggs from the same DSP as the background panel on the front
After adhering the DSP to the front panel, I adhered the layered arches
I added dimensionals to the back of the basket, rabbit, and eggs to adhered them to the white arch
I stamped the inside sentiment using Pretty Peacock ink and adhered the colored carrot and duckling and the Lost Lagoon grass
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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 the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #271. Our host and fearless leader, Billie A., chose Use Two Dies for the theme. I used a Darling Dino, a heart, and arrow set for my dies. There’s a class set for my great-nephew to share with his kindergarten class. I also made a class set of Valentine’s for his sister’s second grade class, which will be included for the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop on Wednesday.
When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to both galleries. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my postcard style Valentine’s Day card:
Since the postcard base is white and my photo background is white, I needed to add a piece of cardstock behind the postcard.
What I Did:
When I am mass-producing cards, I get all my trimming, stamping, and cropping done first
When I put the cards together, I added all the DSP pieces, then went back and added the cardstock, heart, arrows, and dinosaurs
I used the Stampin’ Up! notecards and trimmed them in half for the bases of the postcards
The one pack of 20 notecards gave me enough postcards for both class sets of cards for my great-nephew and his sister
For both sets of cards, I trimmed 4 12″ x 12″ inch Made with Love pieces of DSP (designer series paper) to 4-inch strips, then trimmed those down to 3 inch x 4 inch pieces of DSP
If you are using directional DSP, make sure you pay attention to the orientation of the paper
I needed something to anchor the dinosaur, so I embossed a piece of cardstock using the Hearts of Love embossing folder and trimmed strips to 3/4 by 4-3/8 inches
The heart die cut actually has a tag piece on the top for ribbon, so I trimmed it off
The dinosaurs were stamped onto either Granny Apple Green or Lemon Lime Twist cardstock and cropped down
I colored the spikes and dots using the blunt end of the dark Granny Apple Green blend
I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere all the pieces together
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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!
