I love teaching classes and have fun creating cards to share with others. Each of these cards are ones we created in my recent Game Night class.  They are all easy to recreate designs that use many of the beautiful Stampin' Up! Designer Series Papers (DSP) (which happen to be on sale through the end of the week!)

This first card design is great for showing off multiple designs in a paper pack.  Each square is 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches.  I used the Countryside Inn paper for this one. Pick your favorite DSP and you can create cards in minutes with this layout. 

For the second card is used the Fresh As a Daisy paper. I love the bold colors on these designs. Paired with Pretty Peacock the card is gorgeous and so easy to make.  The paper piece measures 4 1/4 x 4 inches. I added a 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch piece of the Copper Clay Luster Specialty Paper. 

On both of these first two cards I used dies from the Nested Essentials for the sentiments. 

This next card is a fun fold that I create often. My favorite part is that the 2 3/4 inch piece you cut off the front of the card is the piece you use as your focal point! You can then simply add two 2 1/2 x 4 inch pieces of DSP to finish the card.  

I created both of these to use as a "this or that" poll on my social media accounts.  Both use the Delightfully Eclectic DSP pack.  Don't miss out on the Wanted To Say dies as well.  You can create these cards with no stamping required. 

This final a card I love because it's a fun way it uses your 6x6 papers.  You can create 3 cards from one piece by cutting it into four 3 x 3 squares and then cutting one of these into three 3 x 1 inch pieces.  Layer those on a coordinating piece of card stock measuring 4 3/8 x 3 1/4 inches. 

Which layout will you try first?  Be sure to order your papers while they are on sale.  Use host code UGNJK76D to shop by end of day Friday to receive a nine card tutorial I created with friends! 

It's time again for another Monday Montage.  The weeks seem to fly by!

This week I played around with a fun color combo that I wanted to share. It came about by accident when I was prepping for my class.  The four colors were the bases for the cards we were going to make but when I had them all together to cut I realized I liked them all together as a combo. 

I first pulled out the new Just My Type stamp set to use in my creating.  This set has quickly become a favorite of mine. This card uses the rainbow stamp to create a background and the sweet sentiment pairs nicely with it. 

The four colors I used were Crumb Cake, Bubble Bath, Pretty Peacock and Calypso Coral.  

The cute typewriter is my favorite part of this stamp set.  Yes, this card did require some fussy cutting but it was worth it! Simple but fun. 

Besides birthday cards, thank you cards are what I use most.  I tend to make a lot of them! 

It's rare for me to make a card with no white on it at all but I did it with this one.  Do you tend to use white or not?

This card is one I created on my Facebook Live this past week.  It was done by first stamping the images and then embossing the panel.  It creates such a fun look. I was still playing with the same color combo and the Lighting the Way stamp set was a perfect one to use for this design. 

Before I cleaned everything up I decided I wanted to try another version on this card but have the images the side instead of the bottom.  I did not emboss this one either.  

I ended up sharing these on social media to ask which everyone preferred.  Which do you pick?

Be sure to hop along and see all the great projects everyone is sharing this week.  I'm always amazed at the creativity.  Up next is Julie and you can click back to see Elizabeth! 

This past week I shared projects on my social media accounts that I created with the brand new Stampin' Up! Darling Details bundle. There are so many things to love about this bundle! 

I have a million flower sets, and keep thinking I don't need more, but this one is different. I love that it's more cartoonish than realistic.  It's a different look than most of the sets I have. 

These two projects were my "this or that" that I feature every Thursday on my Facebook and Instagram accounts.  It's always fun to see what people pick.  Some weeks its a total blow out and others it stays tied! 

There are so many cool dies with this bundle.  There are two cut out pieces that look like lace. They make awesome frames. I paired this one with the Glorious Gingham paper and some of the smaller detailed dies. One large flower finishes things off. 

To me this smaller frame looks like a window frame.  The Masterfully Made paper has some beautiful patterns on i and was a perfect partner for this card. 

These cards were created with the fun "cross pattern" or "t shape" one sheet wonder technique that I love to do.  Here is a fun BTS video I made of how to do this technique. Have you tried this technique before?  It's quite addictive and so fun to do! Use any set that has some large focal point stamps as well as smaller detail stamps for filling in space. 

Which is your favorite project?

It's June! Summer is here and these Paper Pumpkin cards are perfect for the masculine card occasions I have coming up. These make great Father's Day, graduation and birthday cards. 

As always I cut up the bases to create extra cards.  For these first ones I actually cut the full card into four equal pieces of 5 1/2 x 2 1/4. Add a piece of coordinating cardstock behind and mount on Basic White Thick card stock and it's a vibrant but easy card! 

I was inspired by one of the samples that Paper Pumpkin offered in the directions this month. I used the new Nested Essential Dies to create this focal point. This technique is easy to do with two coordinating shapes.  Use the smaller one to cut a focal piece from your base and then layer it on a die one size larger. 

These were created by cutting a card base into two pieces sized 4 x 5 1/4 inches. 

Did you catch the add on card bases and envelopes?  Talk about easy card making! The designs are stunning and all you need is your sentiment. I've linked to them below. Only $10 for 18 card bases and envelopes! Talk about a good deal. 

Interested in Paper Pumpkin?  Be sure to sign up by June 10th to get the next kit.  It looks fun! 

Be sure to hop along for the full Monday Montage Blog Hop. Click next to head to Julie or back to see Elizabeth. I love blog hop day because of all the awesome projects I get to check out.  

There is so much to love about the Stampin' Up! Fresh As a Daisy suite. Between the amazing Designer Series Paper pack, the beautiful stamps as well as matching and coordinating dies there are endless possibilities for creating unique cards.

You'll notice that for a lot of these cards I really let the paper do most of the work.  One of the paper pieces that I love the most is a college of various small prints that you can cut out and use individually.  Pair those with the large daisy die and you can make an incredible focal point for a card in minutes.  

Here is another one of the panels that can create a card nearly on its own. Paired with Boho Blue and the new Inked and Tiled punch it is finished in minutes. 

These papers all feature the new 23-25 In Colors.  It doesn't get much easier in card making than layering pretty paper on card stock and calling it a day! 

This last card I created for my recent technique class.  The technique I was featuring was creating a "ribbon" from card stock.  Here is a reel I created to show you how I made the card. 

I use my Blends for most of my coloring but sometimes the Stampin' Write Markers are the perfect tool.  Have you seen the new design for our markers?  The biggest change is to the small tip. It's bigger (while still being a fine tip) and hopefully will not dry out like the old version. 

Which is your favorite?  Have you gotten this suite yet?

One of the sets I was most excited about in the new Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog was the So Refreshing bundle.  I loved the sweet pitcher and all the stamps and dies that were included to compliment it. It definitely made me think of lemonade so that is where I went with the first round of cards I created with this set.

The Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper Pack has some great patterns in it that compliment this bundle so well.  I used the strawberry paper on the next few cards. 

This first card is actually quite a simple card but it all came together nicely.  I love the new Bubble Bath pink we gained in the color refresh.  We were in need of a true pink for sure! 

Did you catch the Patchwork Pieces dies on page 165 of the catalog?  They are easy to miss since they do not coordinate with a specific stamp set but they are so very fun to use.  Check out both ways I used the starburst die.

 For this fun birthday card I kept it neat and orderly and added some velum over the top to mute it a little. 

Nothing says you have to stay in the lines! I decided on the second card to piece it together in a much more random pattern. I love how it turned out.  What do you think?  Keep it tight or let it be more random? 

The last card I made I paired with another new set called Super Cool.  I love the vintage type images in this set and the words are pretty great as well.  I thought the "you are so sweet" was a perfect pairing with a pitcher of lemonade. 

I used my Small Blending Brushes to add the Lemon Lolly and Bubble Bath color to the white card stock.  A little fussy cutting on the "sweet" made it stand out more as well. 

I love Monday Montage Blog Hop days! The other ladies are so talented and it's such fun to check out what they have created. Be sure to click next to get to Wendy and back for Elizabeth. 

New stuff makes me happy! The new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog is here and there are so many great new items.  One stamp set that I think might get overlooked is the Hello Kiwi set. Don't let that be you! 

I love a good pun so I knew I had to have this set as soon as I saw it.  I also love the two step stamps for layering the color on the fruits.  

Check out some of the cards I've created with it so far. 

This card came about because I had a tag and the kiwi stamps still on my desk from creating some other cards. Somehow they seemed like they were meant to go to together. I love how it all works together to balance out an adorable card.  Lemon Lime Twist is a great option for the kiwi and it stands out nicely with black and white. 

The paper is part of the 6 x 6 color family packs offered in the new catalog. 

The other color I really liked with the Lemon Lime Twist and Basic Black was the new Bubble Bath. It's a great pink and creates a good contrast with the bight green. 

I used paper from the same pack as the last card but this time I stamped directly on the designer series paper. 

This one was created in all Lemon Lime Twist and Basic Black.  That's it! I was just barely able to get the sentiment on the bottom of the card but I did it. 

Moving on to the blackberry in the set I knew I had to use Blackberry Bliss--right?? It, too, balances really well with Bubble Bath and adding in some black and white seemed to make sense.

​The black and white design is part of the Zoo Crew paper pack.  One side showcases the fun animals from Zany Zoo and one side is black and white.  

I created a video of me making this card that you can check out on YouTube or Instagram. 

This card was one that I struggled to figure out what I wanted to do with it.  I had stamped the blackberries and the splatters on the white panel but was left unsure how to finish it.  After much trial and error I like how it turned out!  I ended up pairing Blackberry Bliss with Balmy Blue.  

Did you notice this set the first time through the catalog?  If not, did I change your mind about it?  I hope I did! 

I am so excited for a new Stampin' Up! catalog.  It's always fun to get new product and have a chance to play with it. 

The first things I tried out were the Stamped With Love stamp set and the Fresh As a Daisy Designer Series Paper. The Fresh As a Daisy paper highlights our new In Colors.  I will admit that Wild Wheat is not my favorite color but I'm coming around as I see it paired with other colors.  It works really well with Bubble Bath and Moody Mauve. 

Do not overlook the new Countryside Corners dies.  They are fun to work with and offer so many options! 

The Countryside Inn paper is beautiful. All the monochromatic blues make for pretty cards. I paired Balmy Blue with the new Boho Blue and added Night of Navy ribbon. This is an easy design to recreate with any pretty papers.  

​You really don't want to miss this whole suite! There are such cute little animals in the designs.  You can almost overlook them they blend in so well. 

Ready to shop and get your hands on these great new products?  Current Host code is 2TMMNCE9.  All orders over $50 placed with this host code before my Open House on the 20th will get a special gift from me! 

​Where has the month of April gone?  I can't believe it is May already and time for another Monday Montage.

One good thing about time flying by...it means the new Annual Catalog is almost here!  Starting on Tuesday, May 2nd you can order from the new catalog.  

The new Birthday Balloons stamp set was perfect for creating some quick and easy birthday cards.  I send so many birthday cards and never seem to have extras!  I even created a video of me making this one. Check it out here. 

I'm showcasing not only a new stamp set from the catalog but also some of the new colors.  I love a color refresh because of all the new additions we add to our color wheel.  Check out Berry Burst, Boho Blue and Lemon Lime Twist together.  Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist are returning colors and Boho Blue is a brand new In Color. ​

I liked this design so much I decided to try it with another color combo and I think I might like it even better!  

Check it out with Bubble Bath, Gorgeous Grape and Granny Apple Green.  Bubble Bath is brand new and a great pink which we have been lacking.

​Which color combo do you pick? 

If you are interested in getting your hands on new product be sure to check out my Product Shares. Today is the last day for a guaranteed spot. I'll be ordering first thing Tuesday. 

Be sure to hop all the way through to see everyone's great projects this week.  You can click next to see Julie's or back to see Elizabeth's.  Both will delight you! Every time we do a hop I get inspired by these amazingly talented ladies. 

Are you ready for the new Annual Catalog to launch?  Only a few days left until you can order all the great new items.  

One of the biggest perks to being a demonstrator (besides the discount) is the ability to see and order from catalogs early.  I had a chance to get a few new items and ALL the new colors and have been trying to find time to create. 

The first thing I got out was the Crafting With You set. How cute are these items??  There is even a little paper trimmer.  I created these cards as thank you cards for my customers.  Check out the new colors too.  I can't pick a favorite between Bubble Bath and Azure Afternoon.  Both are so cheerful and fun to use. 

When I saw the sewing machine in the Crafting With You set I knew exactly who I needed to send these thinking of you cards to based on their love of sewing. I've already heard back from one of them about how much she loved it! 

The striped paper adds a perfect pop of color to the Azure Afternoon background. 

Is this a set you'll need to get? Come back on Tuesday, May 2nd to order! Host Code for May will be K26BBHZA. 

My Virtual Open House will be in my VIP Facebook group on Sunday, May 7th starting at 7 pm. 

I'm also offering new product shares for the catalog launch.  You can check it all out here.  I can ship! Shares are a great way to try a lot of product without the huge investment.  You get a sampling of so many new products. I offer paper, ribbon and embellishment shares.  US only  and open to other demonstrators.