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Leave a comment August 28, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It’s time for another Throwback Thursday card idea, and this week I’m reaching for a favorite retired set—the Trucking Along stamp set and coordinating Truck Builder Punch. I couldn’t resist pairing this cheerful little truck with the current Nests of Winter 12×12 Designer Series Paper for a rustic, woodgrain background.

I finished the card with a few sparkling rhinestones, and of course, that bold red truck carrying a Christmas tree sets the perfect festive mood. This card is the kind you’ll want to recreate for holiday greetings, gift tags, or even a scrapbook layout.

✨ Why you’ll love this card:

Combines a beloved retired Stampin’ Up! set with current designer paper
Perfect DIY handmade Christmas card inspiration
Quick layers and a simple punch make assembly easy
The bright red truck adds timeless festive charm

I was inspired to pull this set out because of a new Stampin’ Up! kit coming September 3rd—it features a similar holiday vibe, and I can’t wait to share it with you! 🎄

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Leave a comment August 21, 2025 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I love a classic white-on-white wedding card—and this one delivers gorgeous texture with timeless typography. For today’s Throwback Thursday, I paired the retired Word Play stamp set with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder, a circle from Spotlight on Nature dies, and White 1/4″ Ribbon. It’s headed to a late-August wedding next weekend!

Measurements

Card base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″
Embossed layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Inside panel (optional): 4″ x 5-1/4″
Ribbon: ~14″ to tie a bow
Sentiment: largest/second-largest Spotlight on Nature circle

Step-by-Step

Die-cut the circle. Use a ridged circle from Spotlight on Nature.
Stamp the sentiment. Ink “happy I do day” (Word Play) in Memento Black and stamp centered on the circle. Let dry.
Emboss the layer. Lightly mist the 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel with water, place in the Sunflower 3D folder, and run through the machine for a deep impression.
Add ribbon. Wrap White 1/4″ Ribbon around the lower third of the card and tie a side bow (or tie a separate bow and attach with a Glue Dot).
Mount the panel. Adhere the embossed layer to the card base with Liquid Glue.
Place the sentiment. Pop the stamped circle over the ribbon using Dimensionals.
Finish the inside. Add the optional white panel for a clean writing surface; stamp a coordinating sentiment if desired.

Why it Works

All-white layers keep the focus on dimension and detail—the sunflower centers, petal veining, and ridged circle edge. The crisp black sentiment provides elegant contrast without competing with the texture.

Supplies (except for the retired Word Play stamp set):

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