Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #280. Our host, Helen, chose Use a Stencil for the theme. I used a die cut Everyday Arch for my stencil, then use it for the inside of the card
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 our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!
Here’s my card:
I am in love with the Velvet Meadow DSP (designer series paper) and am probably going to have to order another pack of it and am glad I have a new pack of Berry Burst cardstock. Gorgeous! I’ve already posted some cards using this paper and you can see them here, and here, Since I will be having surgery soon and out of commission, I already have posts using this suite of products scheduled to post. Stay tuned for more cards!
Measurements:
The Berry Burst base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
Trim two pieces of Bubble Bath cardstock to 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches outside mat and the inside mat to 4 by 5-1/4 inches
Trim two pieces of white cardstock to 4 by 5-1/4 inches, and crop one piece using an Everyday Arches die
This will become your stencil
Die cut a piece of the Velvet Meadow DSP using a smaller Everyday Arches die
Since I have scraps of cardstock of varying sizes for every cardstock color, I cropped a smaller arch from Berry Burst scrap cardstock
Trim a piece of Velvet Meadow DSP to 6 by 2-1/2 inches for the envelope flap
Don’t forget to punch a 1-inch circle of coordinating cardstock and run it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
Removal tape is always your friend, but especially so when trying to use a stencil, in this case use the tape to temporarily adhere the cropped large arch to a piece of white cardstock
Using the blending brush and Peaceful Pine ink, blend color around the arch stencil
I started on the die cut arch so I didn’t get blobs of ink on the colored piece of white cardstock
Adhere the layers for the front of the card starting with the Bubble Bath mat, then the colored white cardstock, then the Velvet Meadow DSP arch
After wiping down the Berry Burst arch with the embossing buddy, stamp the sentiment using VersaMark ink
Cover the ink with white embossing powder and heat set it
Wrap a piece of Cloud Cover ribbon to the bottom of the arch and tie it in a square knot, adhering the knot to the sentiment arch using a glue dot
Add dimensionals to the back of the sentiment arch and adhere to the front of the card
Using three of the Dreamy Meadow flowers, adhere them to the DSP
Adhere the Bubble Bath cardstock mat to the inside of the card
I decided that I didn’t want to waste the arch I’d used as a stencil, so I used it for the inside of the card
I haven’t stamped an inside sentiment yet because the front sentiment is very versatile and I’ll wait until I figure out the purpose of this card
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
June’s Product of the Month is the WILD BUNCH PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET!
Send smiles with the Wild Bunch Stamp Set! With hand-drawn animals like a koala, penguin, snail, and highland cow, plus versatile sentiments for birthdays, thank-yous, or just because, this set can help brighten anyone’s day. Add hearts, party hats, presents, or scribbled patterns to make each card or scrapbook page even more fun.
The Wild Bunch Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for June 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours! I ordered mine last night and am so looking forward to getting it next week! Stay tuned for some cuteness!
What’s New?
The Shaded Petals Kit, which retails for $26.00
Product detail
Want your floral projects to look effortlessly hand-painted? The Shaded Petals Kit is ready to work its magic! Layer precut petals, add soft shaded color with Sponge Daubers, and finish with coordinating sentiments that pull everything together. From cards to tags to sweet giftables, it turns simple ink blending into petals that look beautifully handcrafted.
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: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, gold, Highland Heather – Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German
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
Welcome to the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #276. Our host for this edition, Melissa, chose Add Some Texture 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:
Measurements:
The Strawberry Slush base measures 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
After embossing the black cardstock, I trimmed it to 4-1/8 by 5-3//8 inches
I used two pieces of white cardstock, each measuring 4 by 5-1/4 inches
One piece is for the inside, the other was used to stamp the Flowers Fair stamp
I used scraps of white and Strawberry Slush cardstock for the front sentiment banner and mat
Using the 2025 – 2027 6″ by 6″ DSP (designer series paper), I trimmed a piece of the Strawberry Slush paper to 6 by 2-1.2 inches for the envelope flap
Then I punched a 1-inch circle and ran it through the XYRON create-a-sticker for the envelope seal
What I Did:
Unless otherwise noted, I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere pieces together
After dry embossing the black cardstock, I lightly rubbed the top with the white craft ink pad to highlight the texture
I stamped the background flower stamp using Momento Tuxedo Black ink
Then I colored the whole stamped image with the Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, and Old Olive blends combos
Next, I cropped 4 squares from the colored image using a Stylish Shapes square
I needed to make sure that the texture on the black cardstock showed since that’s the theme, so I chose 3 of the squares to use on this card
I really wanted to make sure that the edges of the squares didn’t match up for this card
Then I adhered the squares to the black cardstock
I used the new Phrases and Frames bundle (Susan Campfield’s million dollar sales bundle) for the inside and outside sentiments
After stamping the sentiments in black ink, I cropped the front sentiment using the Stylish Shapes banner
Then I cropped the Strawberry Slush cardstock and adhered the two banners together
I used Strawberry Slush ribbon to make a loopy loop bow (my new very favorite bow!) and adhered it to the back of the banner combination
I added dimensionals to the back of the banner combination, making sure that they would straddle the ribbon and adhered it to the front of the card
Finally, I added some Strawberry Slush pearls to the front of the card
With that, I’d finished this coordinated card, envelope, and envelope seal set.
May’s Product of the Month: BERRY BOTANICAL VELLUM 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
Enhance your paper crafting and card making with Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. This paper includes four sheets: two sheets of florals and two versatile designs that coordinate with the florals or stand alone. Use as backgrounds or cut out individual elements to use as accents.
The Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper is the exclusive Product of the Month for May 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours!
DETAILS – May 2026 Product of the Month – 12 sheets: 3 each of 4 single-sided designs – 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) – Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe) – Colors: Bubble Bath, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, Misty Moonlight, Peaceful Pine, Soft Sea Foam, Strawberry Slush
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER – Can be used for card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts! – Features exclusive designs by in-house Stampin’ Up! artists. – Complements other Stampin’ Up! products and colors.
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).
Browse our selection of Last Chance paper crafting products. Additional items are added every other month. These products are available only while supplies last so be sure to buy them before they are discontinued! Discounts vary and are subject to change.
Welcome to the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #682! It’s Team B’s turn, and we are happy to share our projects using the sketch. I combined the AHSC with the newest Make My Monday bi-weekly challenge #278. Our host for this edition, Tee, chose Say It with Flowers for the theme. When you finish here, please visit both challenge sites 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!
New team members who purchase their Starter Kit from May 5–31 will be able to choose between these two offers:
Free 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads with Starter Kit
$160 USD | $215 CAD worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 USD | $135 CAD (that’s an extra $35 USD | $50 CAD value!)
New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before May 5 or after May 31 will not be eligible for these offers.
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!
May’s Product of the Month: BERRY BOTANICAL VELLUM 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
Product detail
Enhance your paper crafting and card making with Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. This paper includes four sheets: two sheets of florals and two versatile designs that coordinate with the florals or stand alone. Use as backgrounds or cut out individual elements to use as accents.
The Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper is the exclusive Product of the Month for May 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours!
DETAILS – May 2026 Product of the Month – 12 sheets: 3 each of 4 single-sided designs – 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) – Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe) – Colors: Bubble Bath, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, Misty Moonlight, Peaceful Pine, Soft Sea Foam, Strawberry Slush
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER – Can be used for card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts! – Features exclusive designs by in-house Stampin’ Up! artists. – Complements other Stampin’ Up! products and colors.
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).
intricate pattern creates a full background that fills large areas beautifully for a polished, handcrafted look in one easy cut.
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 #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.
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 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.
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 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.
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).
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 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!
