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Handmade Thank You Card Tutorial Using the Simply Leaves Punch & Stamp Set
We love how much depth the Simply Leaves Stamp Set creates just by mixing a detailed lining stamp with a solid leaf image across different cardstock colors. Paired with the soft 2026-28 In Color Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper and a little pop of Crisp Cantaloupe, this one came together as the perfect way to say thanks. Watch how it's made on our livestream Ready to give it a try? Here's how to get everything you need — including free, if you're already planning to shop

Nancy & Kayla
2 days ago2 min read


Easy "Just Because" Card Idea Using the Simply Leaves Stamp Set
This card works for pretty much anyone on your list, which is exactly why we love it. "A little something to say hello" doesn't require an occasion, a reason, or even good timing — it's the perfect just-because card for the person who'd love a little surprise in their mailbox. Simple sentiment, big impact. Watch how it's made on our livestream Ready to give it a try? Here's how to get everything you need — including free, if you're already planning to shop with us this week!

Nancy & Kayla
3 days ago2 min read


A Fun Photographer's Card Using Stampin' Up! Capturing Smiles Bundle
One heart-shaped die cut, tucked right into the lens, and this camera card instantly became one of our favorites. It's a fun way to celebrate the little "everyday moments" worth capturing, whether that's a beach day, a city skyline, or a night under the stars. Watch how it's made on our livestream Ready to give it a try? Here's how to get everything you need — including free, if you're already planning to shop with us this week! 1. Get the Kit FREE (Best Value) Cardstock pre-

Nancy & Kayla
Jul 302 min read


"You Make the World a Better Place" – A Travel-Themed Camera Card with the Capturing Smiles Bundle
Two pieces of Basic Black Cardstock, a handful of score lines, and one seriously cool box fold — that's all it took to turn this camera card into a total showstopper. It's the perfect way to tell a friend, coworker, or fellow shutterbug that they make the world a better place! Watch how it's made on our livestream Ready to give it a try? Here's how to get everything you need — including free, if you're already planning to shop with us this week! 1. Get the Kit FREE (Best Valu

Nancy & Kayla
Jul 282 min read


Easy Smile Card with the Capturing Smiles Bundle
Five strips of patterned paper, one embossing folder, and a handful of butterflies — that's really all it took to turn this one into a showstopper. This Smile card proves that sometimes the simplest combinations make the biggest impact, and we can't get enough of that Velvet Meadow DSP and Berry Burst pairing! Watch how it's made on our livestream Ready to give it a try? Here's how to get everything you need — including free, if you're already planning to shop with us this we

Nancy & Kayla
Jul 272 min read


Thinking of You Card with Boutique Blossoms
Project Details & Inspiration Our card starts with a Hydrangea Hue card base, with Basic White Cardstock layered onto the front. We then cut two triangles — one from Hydrangea Hue Cardstock and one from Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper — and layered them together before adhering the pair diagonally across the card front, creating that bold corner-to-corner design. The "Thinking of you" sentiment was stamped directly onto the Basic White Cardstock in the upper right with H

Nancy & Kayla
May 212 min read


Diagonal Floral Card with Bloom Boutique Suite
Project Details & Inspiration We started with a Crisp Cantaloupe card base scored into quarters then cut diagonally from corner to corner. Then we cut a piece of Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper corner to corner and adhered both triangular halves to the front of the card for that eye-catching diagonal look. A Basic White Cardstock panel was added to the inside for a clean, finished interior. For the focal floral cluster, we stamped two large roses from the Boutique Blosso

Nancy & Kayla
May 202 min read


Diagonal DSP Card with Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper
Project Details & Inspiration Our card starts with a Soft Sea Foam Cardstock base, with a piece of Basic White Cardstock layered onto the front to create a clean, light border. We cut a piece of Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper diagonally into two triangles, then bordered each cut edge with a slim strip of Peaceful Pine Cardstock before adhering both triangles to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals. We die-cut a leafy sprig from Peaceful Pine Cardstock using the Bou

Nancy & Kayla
May 192 min read


Golden Glow Split Triangle Card with the Bloom Boutique Suite
Project Details & Inspiration We started this beauty with a Golden Glow Cardstock card base, then cut both Basic White Cardstock and Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper into fan-shaped pieces that alternate across the card front, creating that gorgeous layered diagonal effect. For the florals, we blended Golden Glow ink onto a scrap of Basic White Cardstock for the large flower, Crisp Cantaloupe for the smaller bloom, and Peaceful Pine for the leaves — then stamped over each

Nancy & Kayla
May 182 min read


Scenic Gatefold Card with Sunset Coast Bundle
Project Details & Inspiration Our card starts with a Melon Mambo card base, which we scored and folded to create a fun gatefold-style design with a Melon Mambo band that wraps around the front to keep it closed. We layered Night of Navy Cardstock onto the front panel, then added a piece of Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper behind a Night of Navy arch shape die-cut with the Everyday Arches Dies — that gorgeous painted sunset DSP really peeks through the arch and sets the whol

Nancy & Kayla
May 142 min read


Double Vision Sunset Strip Card with Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper
Project Details & Inspiration To make this double vision card, we started this card with a Night of Navy Cardstock base, then layered a piece of Basic White Cardstock on top to frame the focal point. We cut the Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper into vertical strips and adhered them side by side onto the Basic White layer, alternating between gluing down a strip and popping up a strip with dimensionals. The sentiment "Wishing You a Lifetime of Joy" was stamped directly onto t

Nancy & Kayla
May 122 min read


Window Pane Sunset Card Featuring the Sunset Coast Stamp Set
Project Details & Inspiration We started this card with a Gorgeous Grape Cardstock base, then layered on a piece of Basic White Cardstock that we ran through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine using the So Swirly Embossing Folder to give it a beautiful textured look. On top of that, we arranged six panels of Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper side by side, framed with thin strips of Gorgeous Grape Cardstock to create that striking window-pane effect. For the sentiment focal po

Nancy & Kayla
May 112 min read


Double Vision Winnie the Pooh Card | Sweet Words & Labels Stamp Set
Project Details & Inspiration We started this double vision card with a Pecan Pie Cardstock base, then cut multiple strips of Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper and adhered them side by side across a piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock (alternating between adhering down with glue or dimensionals) to create that gorgeous paneled effect before layering it onto the card front. For the focal point, we die cut the decorative label shape from the Sweet Words & Labels Dies using Pecan

Nancy & Kayla
May 72 min read


Winnie the Pooh Faux Step Card with Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper
Project Details & Inspiration Our faux step card started with a Hydrangea Hue card base, with a slightly smaller piece of Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper layered on top to show off those adorable tonal characters peeking through. We added a strip of Hydrangea Hue Cardstock across the bottom step and layered a piece of Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper over it to carry the pattern through. The focal point was created by stamping the Winnie the Pooh balloon image from t

Nancy & Kayla
May 62 min read


Winnie the Pooh Fun Fold Card | Stampin' Up! Sweet Old Friend Stamp Set
Project Details & Inspiration We started this fun fold card with a Peaceful Pine Cardstock base, then lined the inside with a piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock on the left panel and a gorgeous piece of Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper on the right — we even stamped a little honey pot from the Sweet Old Friend Stamp Set inside using Early Espresso ink for a sweet surprise when the card opens! On the front, we layered a piece of Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper onto the P

Nancy & Kayla
May 42 min read


A Prayers & Promises Card Featuring Thoughtful Journey DSP
Project Details & Inspiration Our card starts with a Very Vanilla Cardstock base with another layer of Very Vanilla Cardstock, which we ran through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine using the Damask Designs Embossing Folder to add a beautiful tone-on-tone texture across the front. We then layered on a vertical strip of Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper, letting that gorgeous watercolor thistle artwork do the heavy lifting as the backdrop for the whole design. For the f

Nancy & Kayla
Apr 302 min read


Sending Comfort Sympathy Card with the Prayers & Promises Stamp Set
Project Details & Inspiration We started this card with a Night of Navy card base, then layered on a mat of Misty Moonlight Cardstock followed by another layer of Night of Navy Cardstock. We cut three pieces of Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper and layered them on the front, which gave the card that beautiful soft watercolor window-pane look. A strip of Night of Navy Cardstock was wrapped horizontally across the center of the DSP layer, threading a length of Baker's Tw

Nancy & Kayla
Apr 292 min read


Prayers & Promises: A Sending Love Card Tutorial
Project Details & Inspiration Our card starts with a Thick Basic White Cardstock base, layered with Calypso Coral Cardstock and then another layer of Basic White Cardstock. We cut two pieces of Petal Pink Cardstock and ran through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine using the Damask Designs Embossing Folder for that beautiful textured background. We cut a vertical strip of Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper and layered it side by side the embossed Petal Pink layers, then

Nancy & Kayla
Apr 282 min read


Beautiful Card with the Prayers & Promises Stamp Set
Project Details & Inspiration Our card starts with an Old Olive Cardstock base, with a layer of Basic White Cardstock that we ran through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine using the Damask Designs Embossing Folder to give it that gorgeous textured look. We added a mat of Old Olive Cardstock on top, then layered a piece of the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper over that, letting the beautiful watercolor botanicals take center stage. For the sentiment, we stamped "May yo

Nancy & Kayla
Apr 272 min read


Elegant Fern & Flora Card with Golden Glow Ribbon & Moonlit Flora DSP
Project Details & Inspiration We started this card with a Peaceful Pine Cardstock base and added another layer of Peaceful Pine Cardstock that we ran through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine using the Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder, giving the entire base that gorgeous textured fern detail. On top of that, we layered a piece of Basic White Cardstock followed by two panels of Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper — one featuring the lush, dark botanical print across the top a

Nancy & Kayla
Apr 222 min read
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