This week I combined the sketch from Global Design Project #514 with the Hand Stamped Sentiments Colour Challenge #472. The colour combo of Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger, and Pretty Peacock was perfect for creating a playful fall card with a cheerful twist.
This card features the Darling Dinos bundle. I used masking to create the layered field of flowers behind the dino, giving extra depth and dimension. Paired with the embossed sunflower background and a bold sentiment banner, this layout came together beautifully and stayed true to the sketch.
This card makes me smile—it’s bright, fun, and perfect for a birthday surprise!
Here’s a full list of supplies used as well as a printable card recipe.
I’m so excited to share the September 2025 Card Class To Go, featuring the brand new Happy Place stamp set! 🌴 This set is so much fun to play with, and during this class I showed different coloring and stamping techniques to create vibrant, eye-catching cards for any occasion.
💌 Here’s how the class works:
Place a $60 order (before shipping & taxes) in my online store 👉 Shop with Leah and I’ll send you the Card Kit for free.
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my newsletter, too!Click here and enter your email. When you include your birthday you will even be added to my birthday card mailing list 🙂
Did you miss my August Coffee & Cards class? I’ve got you covered — the replay is now available!
This month, I created four unique cards featuring: ✨ The Jolly Holly Bundle ✨ The Jar of Joy stamp set with the Jar Builder punch ✨ The Encircled with Love stamp set ✨ The Not 29 Anymore stamp set ✨ The Choose Happy stamp set
👉 You can watch the full replay here:
🌟 Why You’ll Love These Cards ✔️ A mix of Christmas, birthday, and everyday designs — perfect for your card stash. ✔️ Fun techniques that are beginner-friendly but still inspiring for seasoned stampers. ✔️ Versatile layouts you’ll use again and again.
Here are the 4 unique cards:
🛍 Get the Card Kit FREE: Place a $60+ order (before tax/shipping) in my Stampin’ Up! store between Aug 27–Sep 2, 2025, and I’ll send you the full kit to create all four cards. 👉 Shop Here
📄 PDF Tutorial Only: Prefer to use your own supplies? Grab the detailed step-by-step PDF tutorial here: 👉 Get the PDF
Looking for more ways to stamp with me?
Join mySeptember Card Class to learn new techniques and create beautiful projects. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my newsletter, too!Click here and enter your email. When you include your birthday you will even be added to my birthday card mailing list 🙂
This week’s Coneflower Celebrations Card Class to Go is now available for you to watch at your own pace! These bright, nature-inspired designs are perfect for late summer and early fall celebrations—from birthdays to thank you cards.
Watch the Replay Here:
💌 Why You’ll Love These Cards:
✔️ Fresh floral designs perfect for multiple occasions ✔️ Gorgeous Pressed Flower Motifs for extra texture and elegance ✔️ Quick to assemble yet visually stunning ✔️ Easy to adapt with other papers and embellishments you own
Here are the 4 beautiful cards:
🛍 Get the Card Kit FREE: Place a $60+ order (before tax/shipping) in my Stampin’ Up! store between Aug 13–19, 2025, and I’ll send you the full kit to create all four cards. 👉 Shop Here
📄 PDF Tutorial Only: Prefer to use your own supplies? Grab the detailed step-by-step PDF tutorial here: 👉 Get the PDF
Here are the supplies you’ll want to have at home:
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my newsletter, too!Click here and enter your email. When you include your birthday you will even be added to my birthday card mailing list 🙂
This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #469 features a beautiful combo of: 🟣 Blackberry Bliss 🟪 Fresh Freesia 🩵 Pool Party
This palette immediately reminded me of the juicy blackberries I picked earlier this week — so of course, I had to add a few to the glasses on this card! The Cheers & Sips stamp set and Celebratory Sips DSP were the perfect pairing for this berry-inspired design.
🛠️ Step-by-Step Instructions:
Card Base: Pool Party cardstock, A2 size (5½” x 4¼”).
Embossed Layer: Fresh Freesia panel (4″ x 5¼”). Emboss using the Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder (tile pattern) for a patio-inspired backdrop.
Arch Focal Point: Die cut stitched arches from Everyday Details Dies (4th and 5th largest) in Blackberry Bliss and Basic White.
Adhere with liquid glue.
Drinks & Details: Die cut two drink glasses from the Celebratory Sips DSP. Use the texturing die on the taller glass. Add stamped blackberry clusters (because why not bring the garden to the glass?) Arrange and adhere with Dimensionals over the arch panel.
Sentiment Label: Stamp “Cheers” in Blackberry Bliss on Pool Party cardstock. Die cut using Beautiful Butterflies Dies label.
Final Touches: Stamp “Let’s Celebrate!” on the arch. Scatter a few Starburst Sequins for some bubbly sparkle. Tuck in more blackberries for flavour and fun! To create the blackberries I stamped them in B;ackberry Bliss Ink and used a blending pen to add Blackberry Bliss Ink to the insides, then die cut.
💡 TIP: Heat emboss the drinks for a glassy look or add Wink of Stella to the berries for extra juice-inspired shine!
Today’s card is a sweet birthday throwback featuring one of my all-time favourite retired stamp sets—Adorable Owls—brought to life with some fun new products!
This owl is celebrating in style with:
The vibrant Wildflower Birthday 12×12 DSP
Peach Pie Bordered Ribbon (currently on the Last Chance list—grab it while you can!)
A textured base using the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder
A sprinkle of sparkle with Starburst Sequins
🎨 How to Make This Card:
Start with a Thick Basic White card base.
Emboss a 4″ x 5-¼” Basic White panel with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder and adhere it to your base.
Cut 2 angled rectangles from the Wildflower Birthday DSP and layer them slightly askew for interest.
Wrap the Peach Pie Bordered Ribbon across the layers and tie a bow on the left side.
Die cut a stitched circle (Pool Party cardstock or similar) and pop it up with Dimensionals.
Stamp the owl from Adorable Owls, colour with Stampin’ Blends, fussy cut, and adhere.
Stamp a birthday sentiment and die-cut or banner cut it, then adhere with Dimensionals.
Add a few Starburst Sequins for a pop of sparkle.
🧡 This card is bright, happy, and full of texture—perfect for any birthday celebration. While the Adorable Owls are retired, the layout and product mix can work with so many images you already have in your stash.
Looking for variety, colour, and crafty inspiration? My July 2025 Coffee & Cards Class To Go is here — and it’s a fun one! Instead of spotlighting one stamp set, this class features four fresh and fabulous card designs that were first shared in my July in-person event.
🎥 Watch the Class Replay: I already shared the class live — but don’t worry! You can still watch the full replay here and stamp along whenever it fits your schedule:
💖 Why You’ll Love This Class:
4 cards covering a variety of styles and occasions
No need to own one specific stamp set
Great for building your skills and card stash
Bright, fun, and creative layouts using texture, die cuts & colouring
Don’t miss this cheerful and creative class — order your kit today or download the tutorial and get crafting!
Here are the 4 unique cards:
🛍 How to Get It FREE: Place a $60+ order (before tax/shipping) in my Stampin’ Up!® online store between July 30 and August 5, and you’ll receive the PDF tutorial + prepped card kit FREE in the mail. 🛒 Shop here: https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2189587
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my newsletter, too!Click here and enter your email. When you include your birthday you will even be added to my birthday card mailing list 🙂
This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge (#HSS468) is filled with summery fun, so I reached for my Celebratory Sips 12×12 DSP and created a trio of refreshing drink elements to fussy cut. For the backdrop, I watercoloured loose circles on Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper using Azure Afternoon and Blueberry Bushel reinkers.
🌟 Watercolour Tip: Start by painting your circle shape with just water, then load your brush with a watered-down drop of reinker. When you add this to your wet area, the colour blooms beautifully, and using two shades together creates stunning blends and movement!
I mounted everything on Blueberry Bushel and Azure Afternoon cardstock, and finished the look with Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Adhesive-backed Gems. A perfect “Cheers—it’s your day!” kind of card!
GIf you love a cheeky birthday card, this class is for you! I just wrapped up my latest Card Class To Go, featuring the brand-newNot 29 Anymore stamp set — packed with playful, age-defying sentiments perfect for birthdays with a wink. 🥳
I paired it with the fabulous Birthday Treats Mix & Match Ephemera for easy, coordinated accents, and finished each card with Online Exclusive Petunia Pop 1/4″ Iridescent Ribbon and Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots.
🎥 Missed the live? No worries! 👉 Watch the replay here:
💌 What You’ll Create
This class includes 4 unique cards, each with a pop of personality and texture:
“So. Many.Candles.” – an intricate background piece and beautiful watercolour cake ephemera paired with many candles and a bold embossed sentiment.
“Let’s Get This Party Started” – A playful card with Dotted Circles embossing, banners, balloons & layered messages.
“Not 29 Anymore” – With a lattice background, watercolour cupcake ephemera and a stitched circle sentiment.
“Free Cake! I mean… Happy Birthday” – Featuring a watercoloured cake ephemera piece from the Birthday Treats Mix & Match Pack , bold embossing for the sentiment and a sneaky trick to extend the banner die.
Three of the cards feature a coordinating bow using our NEW Petunia Pop ribbon and they all have the Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots!
🛍️ How to Get the Kit
Place a $60 order (before tax/shipping) in my online store (between July 16 – 22) and you’ll get the full card kit plus the PDF tutorial. 👉 Shop here: https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2189587 📍Live outside Canada? Purchase the PDF tutorial here: https://payhip.com/b/br05G
📦 The card kit includes pre-cut pieces, die cuts, ribbon, dots, and envelopes.
Laugh-out-loud humour: Perfect for friends and family who love a bit of sass with their birthday wishes.
Great for “older” recipients: These sentiments are especially hilarious for anyone who’s gracefully aged past 29 (or at least pretends they haven’t!).
No stamping experience required: The mix-and-match ephemera does the heavy lifting — just assemble and enjoy.
Fun embellishments: From iridescent ribbon to shimmer dots, these details add sparkle and joy to every design.
Easy-to-follow format: Whether you’re watching the replay or using the PDF, you’ll have everything you need to create four fantastic cards at your own pace.
Want to stamp with me some more?
Join myAugust Card Class to learn new techniques and create beautiful projects. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my newsletter, too!Click here and enter your email. When you include your birthday you will even be added to my birthday card mailing list 🙂
Get ready to smile! This month’s Card Class To Go features the absolutely adorable Long Time No See stamp set. You’ll create 4 unique and cheerful cards—including fun folds and versatile greetings that make these cards great for all occasions!
🌟 How to Get the Class Kit: Place a $60+ order (before shipping/tax) in my online shop and you’ll receive:
✂️ A pre-cut 4-card kit
📘 A full PDF tutorial
📦 Shipped to you, ready to assemble!
📍 Live outside Canada? You can still grab the PDF only from my website right here.
💌 What’s in the Class?
Here’s a quick look at the 4 cards you’ll create in this class:
“Long Time No See” Fun Fold Card This clever accordion-style card features the full stretch of the dachshund from head to tail—perfect for a laugh and a joyful “hello” across the miles. 🟢 Colour Combo: Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Strawberry Splash and Misty Moonlight 🪵 Paired with Country Woods DSP for texture and warmth.
Llama Holiday Cheer Card Send festive greetings with this llama decked out in a candy-cane striped scarf. A simple Z-fold layout and holiday palette make this card a standout! 🔴 Colours: Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce 🎄 Sentiment: “Merry Christmas” with a polka dot pop.
Birthday Llama Duo Card Celebrate with double the fun! Two llamas in cozy sweaters wish someone a very happy birthday. A stitched arch die and playful background complete the look. 🎉 Technique: Embossed sentiment, layered ribbon detail 🟢 Colour Combo: Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush and Flirty Flamingo
A Little Daschund Behind for those belated birthday wishes Send birthday wishes to loved ones with this sweet little card. 🎉 Technique: Partial stamping, layered ribbon detail 🟢 Colour Combo: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Early Espresso and Flirty Flamingo
Here’s how to get your kit: Place a $60+ order (before tax & shipping) in my online store between July 9–15, 2025, and I’ll send you all four card kits (1 of each design) as a thank-you gift. See below for a full list of supplies used to create these cards.
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Ink Pad Pals Team. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my newsletter, too!Click here and enter your email. When you include your birthday you will even be added to my birthday card mailing list 🙂