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Stampin' Up! Beautiful Gallery

6/18/2025

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The Beautiful Gallery Suite is full of gorgeous papers, fun dies and great stamps.  This suite has it all!  I had fun designing my monthly suite class with it.  Want to join the fun?  Order your class to go here by Sunday, June 22nd.  
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Class includes product to create two cards, a wood decor piece and a 5 x 7 piece you can put in a frame (frame not included).  You'll have tons of product leftover to use to make even more great things!
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I love the various dies in these bundles.  This one creates such a cool look! 
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In order to complete the to go class you would need the bundles. The great part is you can add them on to your class order and with the sale you can get both for just $76!  Be sure to add on when you sign up.  
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Product List
Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (English) [ 165217 ]
165217
$139.25
Beautiful Gallery 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165196 ]
165196
$12.50
Gallery Blooms Bundle [ 165213 ]
165213
$53.00
Beautiful Motifs Bundle (English) [ 165206 ]
165206
$45.75
Basic Beige 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [ 163788 ]
163788
$7.50
Pressed Flower Motifs [ 165215 ]
165215
$9.00
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Creative Collab Crew Coneflower Celebrations Product Spotlight

6/17/2025

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I could not stop creating with the Coneflower Celebrations bundle.  I loved that we picked it for our Creative Collab Challenge Spotlight. 

This bold card was my project for the week. I combined Granny Apple Green and Melon Mambo with classic black and white.  I love how it turned out.  
pink coneflower with black and white background
These next two were my weekly "this or that" social media post and gave me some Andy Warhol vibes. 
pink coneflower card
two tone purple coneflower happy birthday card
Yellow always brings a smile to my face.  
yellow coneflower card
I used Pecan Pie ink on Crumb Cake paper for this card.  

Want to see how I made the fun accent with the ribbon and die cut?  Check out my video on Facebook or Instagram. 
coneflower card with crumb cake
Which project with the Coneflower Celebrations is your favorite? 
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Be sure to go see what Kathy and Melissa are up to as well. 
Print Recipe
Product List
Coneflower Celebration Bundle (English) [ 165251 ]
165251
$53.00
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Stampin' Up! Irresistible Designs Specialty Paper Techniques and Ideas

6/12/2025

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I love embossed images and words but have to admit I'm too lazy to create it sometimes.  Here is where the new Irresistible Designs Specialty Paper is a miracle.  It's already embossed!  You get to add color any way you want and enjoy the amazing looks.  

Check out my Facebook or Instagram reels to see how I added the ink, 
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Don't overlook the fun ephemera word packs too.  It makes it so easy to add a sentiment! 
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Have you tried this fun paper? 
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Product List
Irresistible Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 165305 ]
165305
$10.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
153611
$15.00
Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]
160518
$14.00
Gold & Silver 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Trim Combo Pack [ 161633 ]
161633
$9.00
Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) [ 164862 ]
164862
$7.00
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Stampin' Up! Coneflower Celebration

6/1/2025

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I am in love with the Coneflower Celebration bundle! I know we all probably think we can't possibly need another flower set but this one is amazing! I'm pretty sure I always say that but wait until you see what I've created.  

For this first card I stamped directly on my Designer Series Paper.  I love the soft color of Peral Pink and the new scalloped ribbon is so nice. 
coneflower stamped on pink and white striped paper with white embossed it's your day mesage
I love a good monochromatic card.  Especially one in blue! My favorite color.

This card actually came about because I glued the pieces upside down on the first card I was trying to make.   Shake my head!  So I cut the front off and played around with it.  I decided to cut it in half and only use one piece.  The "thank you" is from a retired set.  The piece was laying on my desk and I thought it worked perfectly! 

The original blue pieces were each 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 mounted on white card stock. 
blue monochromatic thank you card with coneflowers

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Product List
Coneflower Celebration Bundle (English) [ 165251 ]
165251
$53.00
Mixed Media Florals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164638 ]
164638
$12.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]
159229
$17.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
121045
$14.00
Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165679 ]
165679
$21.00
Petal Pink 3/8” (1 Cm) Scalloped Ribbon [ 164680 ]
164680
$12.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
132708
$8.00
Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161719 ]
161719
$14.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146982 ]
146982
$14.00
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100867 ]
100867
$14.00
Misty Moonlight & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Starter Ribbon Pack [ 165276 ]
165276
$5.00
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Stampin' Up! Virtual Album Retreat

5/29/2025

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Stampin' Up! is offering it's first Virtual Album Retreat and I am so excited!  I haven't done much scrapbooking since Covid and I'm hoping this gets me back into it.  I love that it's all pre cut and ready to be assembled.  
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Here's a look at all that is included.  All packaged and ready to create with!
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You can go here to sign up.  Purchase through me and I'll send you a swag bag to make it even better! 
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May '25 Paper Pumpkin Mountain Majesties Alternatives

5/26/2025

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The May 2025 Paper Pumpkin kit was fabulous.  I loved the colors and the nature scenes.  As usual, I cut up the bases which let me double the number of cards I could make.  I created tons of thank you, birthday and masculine cards. 
Stack of cards created with paper pumpkin kit
The bases are so pretty with great muted colors and flowing designs. 
thank you card with blues and browns
Card with waves of browns and blues
Masculine birthday cards are harder for me because I always go for flowers and sparkly stuff!  This kit was great for creating more neutral cards. 
birthday card
For this card I cut one of the card fronts to 3 3/4 x 5 1/4 and then cut the panel into three 1 1/4 pieces.  
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For the next two I couldn't decide If I liked the white base or the crumb cake base better.  
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Remember to use your scraps! I save the pieces I cut off the bases and then create a striped background with them. 
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Want to see all of them in a video?  Check out my reel.  

Don't wait to sign up for your own Paper Pumpkin subscription.  You don't want to miss another month! 
Join here!
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Stampin' Up! Party Piggy Card Ideas

5/23/2025

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The new Party Piggy bundle is adorable.  It's so cute that we decided to use it as our Creative Collab Crew Product Spotlight. 

​I'm a sucker for puns so this one is perfect for me.  Cute sayings and cute images.  
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One of the most fun aspects is the coordinating shaker domes. You can fill them with the loose shaker embellishments for an adorable card.  I often avoid shaker cards because they can be a lot of work but this one wasn't too bad!
pink pig with shaker element in belly on pink card with phrase what's shakin bacon
What's Shakin' Bacon is so cute! Quick and simple card that is perfect for sending to a friend. 
pink card with pig face and phrase what's shakin bacon
I'm thinking this is perfect for my college kid! 
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If the Party Piggy wasn't on your wish list it needs to be now! 
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Product List
Party Piggy Bundle (English) [ 165483 ]
165483
$38.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
132708
$8.00
Loose Shaker Elements [ 165268 ]
165268
$7.50
Small Circle Shaker Domes [ 165510 ]
165510
$8.00
Petal Pink 3/8” (1 Cm) Scalloped Ribbon [ 164680 ]
164680
$12.00
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Why join Stampin' Up! and my team?

5/22/2025

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Although joining Stampin' Up! is always an amazing deal it's even better during the month of May!  

Customers who want to join get $165 USD | worth of product for only $99!

 I love adding new team members whether you are looking for a discount for yourself or want to build a business. 
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Here are some of the other top reasons I encourage you to join:
  1. You can receive/earn a 20%-25% discount on all your orders/income on sales (this includes your own Paper Pumpkin subscription). 
  2. You do not have to sell anything.  MANY demonstrators join simple for the discount and this is absolutely fine.  You can purchase for yourself only.  These demonstrators are often referred to as “hobby demonstrators”.  In fact, nearly all my current team members are hobby demonstrators.
  3. To stay active you must have $300 in sales every quarter. If you do not meet this, you have one month to make it up or you are dropped.  There are NO penalties to dropping.  You also have extra time when you first join.  You have the current quarter as well as the next full quarter for your first $300.
  4. You get access to the catalogs early including options to order product early! A copy of each catalog is mailed to you at no cost.
  5. As a team perk I offer a discount on my catalog product shares.
  6. Access to a private Facebook group for my team—I keep you up to date on what is going on and we meet (some in person, some virtual) most months for a fun crafting time. These are always completely optional.
  7. Stampin’ Up! events and trainings.  There can be both regional one or two day events as well as a larger multi day convention.
  8. Me! I am always here if you have questions or if you want to build a business. I am happy to offer encouragement and goal setting as well as share class ideas.  I will never pressure you to sell or to participate in any team activities.  That is all up to you!
  9. If you want to build a business there are many opportunities to earn more income and free product as well. 

Ask me questions or go here to learn more and sign up.  I've love to have you join me. 
Although joining Stampin' Up! is always an amazing deal it's even better during Sale a Bration.  

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Creative Collab Crew Brayer Technique Cards

5/5/2025

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Have you used a brayer before?   There are so many ways to use one so Kathy, Melissa and I decided it was the perfect choice for this week's technique challenge.  Be sure to go see how they used it as well. 

I decided to do an ombre effect by layering three colors together.  The new Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper is perfect for this because it's all black and white.  I cut the DSP to 4 x 5 1/2 to leave a little color at the top and bottom.  
leaves on navy background with blue ink added with a brayer for an ombre effect
When I went to create my video I decided to switch up the colors I used and do a pink version.  I am loving that we got Strawberry Slush back as an In Color! 

Don't miss the great new Textured Notes dies.  Each one has a fun design to it.  I used three of them on this card. 
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Check out exactly how I created this fun card with this video.  
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Be sure to check out Melissa and Kathy's projects as well.  
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Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100867 ]
100867
$11.50
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147110 ]
147110
$9.00
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161663 ]
161663
$9.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147107 ]
147107
$9.00
Botanical Textures 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165545 ]
165545
$12.50
Textured Notes Dies [ 165555 ]
165555
$31.00
Stampin' Brayer [ 162936 ]
162936
$16.00
Strawberry Slush 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [ 131295 ] (Retired)
131295
$6.95
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [ 131178 ] (Retired)
131178
$5.95
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147108 ]
147108
$9.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147052 ]
147052
$9.00
Pack Your Bags Twine Three Pack [ 165582 ]
165582
$7.00
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Creative Collab Crew April Sketch Challenge

4/19/2025

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The Creative Collab Crew is back with another challenge! This week is a card sketch.  I love this one for the way the band of card stock shows through the middle of the two angled pieces.  

For my main project I used the You are Remarkable stamp set paired with the Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper (DSP).  Both of these are online exclusives so don't miss out on them! 
purple flower on green background card by emk creations
You can get the measurements and see how I cut my DSP in this quick video on YouTube.  Prefer a reel?  Check it out here! 
Here is the recipe card with measurements. 
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I wanted to create some alternatives to show you this layout with other papers and images.  These next two are sneak peeks of new In Colors and products coming May 6th. 
retirement card with sailboat on blue background by emk creations
If you can't tell I'm a little obsessed with Cloud Cover! 
greeting card with pink mixed drink with blue umbrella on front of patterned background and blue card base by emk creations

Since each time you create one card with this design you have pieces to create a second I had to give you another version! I love the It's Okay stamp set for some great friendship sentiments. 
take your time card with purple flower and green stamp on purple base with patterned paper
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Don't forget to go check out Kathy and Melissa's projects this week. 
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Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 102584 ]
102584
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
166780
$14.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
121045
$11.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
132708
$8.00
Lovely Garden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165524 ]
165524
$12.50
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad [ 155611 ]
155611
$9.00
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147089 ]
147089
$9.00
You Are Remarkable Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165445 ]
165445
$20.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
152392
$28.00
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