GDP567: Happy Halloween with Harvest Hues
Halloween isn’t a big thing in my house anymore, so I had to work a little magic for this week’s #GDP567 Halloween challenge! The Simple Alphabet Stamp Set and Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephemera Pack came to the rescue for this bright, fun and definitely more cute-than-spooky Halloween card.
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HSS498 – An Autumn Inspiration Challenge
Warm autumn colours, falling leaves and lots of texture inspired my card for the HSS498 Inspiration Challenge! I used the Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephemera to create a colourful fall wreath, then added an embossed neutral background, a simple sentiment and a little metallic shine to finish it off.
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GDP566 Sketch Challenge – Autumn Birthday Wishes
Two of my favourite things came together for this week’s Global Design Project challenge—a sketch and autumn! I used the September Product of the Month DSP to create this birthday card, adding a sentiment from Exciting Times and a few In Colour Flat Pearls. Come see my take on #GDP566!
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September 2026 Paper Pumpkin – Aspens of Gratitude Unboxing & Alternative Cards
The September Paper Pumpkin is here! For this month’s alternate cards, I used the stamps from the kit to create my own fall DSP, then added colour with Blending Brushes. One handmade background, cut diagonally, became two completely different cards! Come see the cards and watch my unboxing replay.
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Throwback Thursday: A Sweet Baby Card with Brides & Babies
For Throwback Thursday, I pulled out the VERY old Brides & Babies stamp set to create this sweet baby card! Paired with an Everyday Arch, Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon and Antique Pearls, this old favourite feels fresh again. I love mixing treasured retired stamps with beautiful newer Stampin’ Up! products.
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GDP565 | Metallic Christmas Wishes with Hot Foil
It’s time for another Global Design Project challenge, and this week we’re playing with metallics! I combined lots of crisp Basic White, the gorgeous Swirls of Magic 3D Embossing Folder and some beautiful hot foiling with the A Christmas Wish Hot Foil Die for an elegant Christmas card.
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HSS497 Sketch Challenge – Holly Jolly Christmas Card
It’s time for HSS497, and this week we’re playing with a sketch! I used the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle, Stitched Season DSP and Swirls of Magic 3D Embossing Folder to create this festive Christmas card. Come see how I interpreted the sketch and grab the printable instructions!
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Coast to Coast Creators: A Little Christmas DSP
Discover this festive Christmas fun-fold card featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Stitched Season Designer Series Paper and Hope, Love & Joy Bundle. With angled layers, shimmering accents, Real Red ribbon, heat-embossed snowflakes, and a touch of rhinestone sparkle, this fun-fold design is perfect for adding something special to your handmade Christmas cards.
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A Sneak Peek at the Next Three Paper Pumpkin Kits
Take a peek at the October, November, and December 2026 Paper Pumpkin kits! From elegant Christmas cards and beautiful gift tags to timeless floral cards, there is so much creativity coming. I am also sharing details about the coordinating Layered Tags Dies and my exclusive monthly subscriber tutorials.
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GDP564 CASE the Designer: A Playful Cat Birthday Card
For #GDP564, we’re CASEing the talented Janneke Dijkstra de Jong! I took inspiration from her clustered focal point, layered elements, tag, black twine and beautiful white space, then gave the design my own playful spin with sweet cats, cheerful birthday details and pops of pink, yellow and black.
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