Throwback Thursday: Sweetly Sentimental with So Sentimental

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I love digging into my retired favourites for Throwback Thursday, and this week I reached for the classic So Sentimental stamp set and coordinating Stitched So Sweetly dies. These two retired gems were always a go-to for quick but polished cards—and they still hold up beautifully!

For today’s card, I started with a Secret Sea card base and layered on a Basic White panel. To build the background, I used a bold strip of Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper, along with two strips of cardstock in Strawberry Slush and Summer Splash. I embossed both cardstock pieces using the Glass and Gardens Embossing Folders to add gorgeous texture and dimension.

The sentiment is stamped from the So Sentimental set and cut with one of the Stitched So Sweetly dies—still one of my all-time favourite label sets. To finish off the card, I added a bow made from White 1/4″ Ribbon and a few of the 2025–2027 In Color Flat Pearls in Secret Sea. These little pearls are just the right touch of shimmer!

🎨 Tips & Tricks

  • Try this layout using whatever sentiment and label dies you have on hand. It’s versatile and a great way to use up DSP scraps!
  • Embossing contrasting cardstock pieces adds texture without overwhelming your design.
  • Use tone-on-tone colour schemes (like Secret Sea pearls on a Secret Sea base) to keep embellishments subtle and elegant.

✨ Make It Your Own
Don’t have So Sentimental? No problem! This design is the perfect blank canvas. Swap in your favourite sentiment set and label dies to suit any occasion—from birthdays to thank-yous and everything in between.

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HSS467 Sketch Challenge | Featuring Coneflower Celebration

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It’s time for another Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge—this week is a sketch challenge and I absolutely loved working with it! I chose the stunning Coneflower Celebration bundle (currently out of stock—but more on that below!) to build my card around.

I paired it with elements from the Country Woods 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper for a warm and earthy base, then added a beautiful pop of colour with the Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon. This ribbon is so pretty, ties beautifully, and the colour is truly exquisite.

🌼 Card Details:

  • Stamping: The coneflower was stamped in Early Espresso Ink and coloured using Stampin’ Blends in Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, and Pecan Pie.
  • Stem: Stamped in Early Espresso and coloured with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.
  • Layering: The background includes a Textured Notes die-cut panel and Country Woods DSP.
  • Details: I added some Early Espresso ink speckling, a trio of Adhesive-backed Textured Dots, and layered everything with dimension for a card that really pops.

💡 Tips & Tricks:

Speckling Technique: Use an empty Water Painter or stiff bristle brush to flick diluted Early Espresso ink lightly across your background for organic splatter effects. Sometimes I use the reinkers to get a richer colour.

Blending Colours: For a soft ombré petal effect, start with the darkest colour at the petal base and blend out using the lighter tone in small circular motions. For these petals I also combined Strawberry Slush with Timid Tiger. The coneflower center is Timid Tiger combined with Pecan Pie.

Here is a full list of the supplies I used:


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📦 Note on the Coneflower Celebration Bundle:

As of today, the Coneflower Celebration bundle is currently unavailable. However, Stampin’ Up! now has a fantastic “Notify Me” feature on all product pages!
If you’re logged into your account, you can click “Notify Me” to receive an email alert as soon as the bundle is back in stock. It’s a great way to make sure you don’t miss out when this popular bundle returns!

📌 Ready to get inspired? Head over to the HSS467 Challenge Page to see more interpretations of this fun sketch!

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Cheers to Colour! | Global Design Project #GDP504 – CASE the Designer

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I’m so excited to play along with this week’s Global Design Project Challenge #GDP504 – a “CASE the Designer” featuring the incredibly talented Mikaela Titheridge. Her soft colour blending and layout were so inspiring, and I knew I wanted to echo that joyful background and layered look.

For my version, I went bold, bright, and fruity using the Cheers & Sips Bundle – the perfect pick for summer celebrations!

🖌 How I Created This Card:

1. The Background:
I started with a piece of Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper and painted three horizontal washes using these vibrant Stampin’ Up! colours:

  • Timid Tiger (top)
  • Strawberry Slush (middle)
  • Lemon Lime Twist (bottom)

I kept the strokes loose and organic for that fresh, summery look. Once dry, I cut the panel using the stitched rectangle from the Textured Notes Dies.

2. Embossed Gate Fold Base:
My card base is a gatefold design using Summer Splash cardstock. I embossed both front flaps using the gorgeous Glass & Gardens 3D Embossing Folder, which adds such an elegant texture to frame the bright centre panel.

3. Stamped & Coloured Elements:
Using the Cheers & Sips Bundle, I stamped the citrus, strawberry, and lime images in Calypso Coral, Secret Sea and Old Olive Inks and coloured them in with Stampin’ Blends (matching the watercolour stripes – Peach Pie for the citrus, Strawberry Slush for the strawberry and Granny Apple Green for the lime).

4. Sentiment & Finishing Touches:
The sentiment, “Cheers – Let’s Celebrate!”, is stamped in Secret Sea and die-cut with the banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies. For a final bit of sparkle, I added a few Holographic Resin Dots.

Want to create this at home? All the supplies I used are listed below – just click to shop!


💡 Why I Love This Card:

It’s bright, playful, and perfect for summer birthdays, BBQ invites, or just saying “cheers” to a friend. I love how the fruit and colours play together and how the embossed gatefold makes it extra special.

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Festive Friday: Sending a Jar Full of Cheer!

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After a brief rest from Festive Friday (end-of-school exhaustion is real!), I’m back and excited to share this vibrant Christmas card featuring the brand-new Jar of Joy stamp set — an Online Exclusive you won’t find in any catalogue!

I lThis cheerful card came together using the following festive favourites:

🎄 Jar of Joy Stamp & Die Bundle – Online Exclusive
🎄 Take a Bow 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper – Last Chance item
🎄 Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics – Last Chance item
🎄 Iridescent Pearls – for a subtle holiday sparkle
🎄 Basics 3D Embossing Folder – for the textured background

The adorable jar is filled with gingerbread cookies and festive treats, and the sentiment “Sending a jar full of cheer” adds the perfect seasonal message. I layered strips of DSP to create a fun, playful background and popped the jar up with dimensionals for added interest.

🫙 CRAFTING TIP: Use scraps of coordinating DSP to build quick and dynamic backgrounds — it’s a great way to use every last bit of your paper!

🎉 Don’t Miss My Jar of Joy Card Class To Go!

Join me July 2–9 for a special Jar of Joy Card Class To Go, where we’ll make four adorable projects using this set — just like this card and more!
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3-Month Paper Pumpkin Sneak Peek – Summer to Fall Magic!

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I’m so excited to share a sneak peek of the next 3 amazing Paper Pumpkin kits! Whether you’re into fresh summer vibes, rustic florals, or rich fall designs, Stampin’ Up! has you covered from July through September. Let’s take a look:

🍓 July Kit: Sweeter With You

Subscribe: June 11–July 10
Craft sweet handmade cards with sun-kissed strawberries, soft gingham prints, and breezy summer colours!
Kit details:
• Makes 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs) with matching envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and vellum accents
• Hand-painted card base designs
• Comes in a charming gingham box that coordinates with the kit!
Coordinating Colours: Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger

🌸 August Kit: Farmhouse Florals

Subscribe: July 11–August 10
Send whimsical and heartfelt cards featuring flowers tucked into unexpected places—with a rustic twist!
Kit details:
• Makes 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) with matching envelopes
• Includes precut paper pieces, linen thread, and sentiments for the inside and outside
• BONUS: Includes a free additional stamp set!
Coordinating Colours: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

🍁 September Kit: Fall for Toile

Subscribe: August 11–September 10
Create stunning, elegant cards with metallic foil and cozy autumn tones—perfect for the season of gratitude.
Kit details:
• Makes 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) with matching envelopes
• Metallic foil accents and grosgrain ribbon trim
• Precut paper and printed sentiment labels
Coordinating Colours: Cajun Craze (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake, Darling Duckling, Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Timid Tiger
✨ Coordinates with the upcoming Autumn Toile Suite Collection (Item 165904) from the Sep–Dec Mini Catalogue!

🔁 Bonus: Circle of Seasons Dies Add-On

Item #167277 — Only while supplies last!
This versatile die set coordinates with all three kits! Add it to your next order before it sells out.

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Each month, I send my Paper Pumpkin subscribers a BONUS 10-card tutorial featuring alternate card ideas using just the stamp set from the kit. These designs help you stretch your supplies and make the most of your monthly box—whether you’re a beginner or seasoned crafter!

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Introducing the Jar of Joy Card Class To Go!

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This month’s Card Class To Go features the adorable Jar of Joy stamp set – a brand-new Online Exclusive that coordinates perfectly with the Sweet Jar Builder Punch. It’s festive, fun, and ideal for holiday crafting!

I’ve paired it with:

  • Nests of Winter 12×12 DSP
  • Real Red & White Baker’s Twine
  • Real Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermint Dots

This class includes everything you need to make four festive cards, and the Make ’n’ Take kit + PDF tutorial are FREE with a $60 order (before tax/shipping) in Canada.

Shop here: https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2189587


📥 Outside Canada? You can still purchase the PDF for just $10 CAD here:
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⛄ Card 1: Snowman in the Snow
A snow-dusted background with an Everyday Arch to frame the happiest little snowman. Finished with twine and the sentiment “Sending a jar full of cheer”, this card brings wintry warmth with its cool blues and cozy textures.

🎁 Card 2: Jar of Ornaments Joy
Bright and bold with a Real Red background, this card features stamped ornaments inside a jar, twine-wrapped layers, and a sweet sentiment: “May your heart be filled with joy.” Perfect for mass-producing with a pop of cheer!

🍬 Card 3: Gingerbread Peppermint Delight
A sweet treat of a card! The jar is filled with gingerbread, peppermint candies, and stars. With a plaid embossed background, an icy Pool Party DSP and sentiment “Wishing you the sweetest Christmas,” this is a standout for candy-lovers and bakers alike!

🌲 Card 4: Rustic Snowman Scene
Layered with corrugated Gray Granite cardstock and birch-print DSP, this rustic design is modern yet warm. The offset stitched circles and Secret Sea accents give the snowman jar center stage!

Here’s how to get your kit:
Place a $60+ order (before tax & shipping) in my online store between July 2–9, 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.

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Check Out July’s Online Exclusives!

The Jar of Joy stamp set is just one of many fabulous new July Online Exclusives! You’ll also find:

  • Fresh holiday kits
  • Gorgeous DSP and embellishments
  • And limited-time bundles – only available while supplies last!

✨ See it all here:
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Why You’ll Love This Class

Whether you’re making cards to send or prepping handmade holiday gifts, this Jar of Joy Card Class To Go is designed to help you craft beautiful, layered cards that are easy to recreate but full of wow-factor.

🎄 Cozy textures
🍬 Sweet details
⛄ Whimsical winter vibes

Let’s get stamping!

💌 Questions? Just send me a message—I’d love to help you get started.

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Full of Charm – June 2025 Paper Pumpkin Replay + 2 Sweet Alternatives!

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June’s Full of Charm Paper Pumpkin kit is bursting with beauty—and I had such a blast diving into it on today’s Facebook Live! We started by unboxing the kit, then moved right into creating two bright and beautiful alternatives using the contents in fresh, creative ways

✨ Card 1 is a clean and elegant layout featuring the Pretty Peacock leaf die cuts, gold foil splatter background from the kit, and an extra circle from the kit with a Pretty Peacock sentiment popped up with dimensionals. The Berry Burst border adds just the right pop!

🌸 Card 2 features an elevated, layered design with gold foil stripes, stamped background leaves, and a bright Berry Burst-cut floral focal point. Both designs use the sentiment “Let’s Celebrate You”—perfect for birthdays, graduations, or any reason to cheer someone on!

📺 Missed the Live? Watch the full replay here:

These cards came together using some leftover pieces from the June Paper Pumpkin kit, some cardstock and the exclusive Hugs Abloom coordinating dies. With a little creativity, you can extend the value of every kit and create cards that are personalized, heartfelt, and truly special. Here are the materials I used (note – the Pretty Peacock Ink is included in the Paper Pumpkin kit in ink spot format).


The coordinating Hugs Abloom Dies Add-On (Item #166238, $16.50 CAD) work with the April, May, and June kits—giving you even more creative options!

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July Paper Pumpkin: “Sweeter With You”
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🍓 Makes 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs)
💌 Includes coordinating envelopes
🎨 Features precut paper, vellum accents, and hand-painted card base designs
🎨 Colours: Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger
🎁 Includes a Classic Stampin’ Spot in Garden Green

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You can also grab the add-on that coordinates with the July – Sep Paper Pumpkin Kits (Circle of Seasons Dies – 167277 – $16.50)

A perk of subscribing to Paper Pumpkin with me is also that I have a new offering of a Paper Pumpkin Stamp Set PDF Tutorial (10+ alternative cards using the stamp set) for all my Paper Pumpkin subscribers.

➡️ Subscribe by July 10 to receive this kit: Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin

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Next class is July 26th – register here

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #466 – Cheers & Sips Colour Challenge

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Hello crafty friends!
I’m so excited to share this cheerful creation for this week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Colour Challenge #466, featuring the fun trio:

I used the Cheers & Sips stamp set and dies—perfect for summer celebrations, patio parties, or just spreading sunshine in an envelope!

🍹 Design Details:

  • Stamp Set & Dies: Cheers & Sips bundle
  • Designer Series Paper: Celebratory Sips DSP (fussy cut the drink from the DSP)
  • Cardstock Colours: Strawberry Slush base, accent layer in Coastal Cabana
  • Embossing Folder: Glass & Gardens (adds perfect subtle texture behind the drinks)
  • Sentiment Label: Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Embellishments: 2025–2027 In Color Flat Pearls (in Strawberry Slush)

💡 Tips & Tricks:

🎨 DSP Hack:
I coloured right on the Cloud Cover umbrella print from the DSP using a Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blend—it helped balance the colour challenge beautifully and brought new life to a neutral element!

🖌️ Embossing Tip:
Use the Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder to add just the right amount of elegant texture—perfect for grounding bold images like these sassy summer sips.

✨ Colour Balance:
Keep bright combos cohesive by repeating each colour in multiple places—like background layers, embellishments, and accents—without overwhelming the eye.

Here is a full list of the supplies I used:


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This card is sweet, sassy, and so fun to make! I’d love for you to play along with HSS466—come join the challenge here: Hand Stamped Sentiments blog

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Throwback Thursday: A Sweet Elephant Surprise

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This week’s Throwback Thursday card brings all the heartwarming feels with a gentle nod to the past. I used the retired Wildly Happy stamp set—one of my all-time favourites for baby cards. Those adorable elephants are stamped in Basic Gray and softly coloured with Smoky Slate Blends, making them the perfect centrepiece for this new baby design.

To keep the card fresh and on-trend, I paired the stamped panel with the cheerful floral print from the 2025–2027 In Color 6×6 Designer Series Paper. The soft Timid Tiger background gives just the right pop of warmth and coordinates beautifully with the sweet Lost Lagoon sentiment:

“So tiny…so small…so loved by all.”

The finishing touch? Sparkle! I added a trio of the new Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems—they catch the light and add just a bit of shimmer without overwhelming the soft colour palette.

🌟 Design Details:

  • Stamp Set: Retired Wildly Happy
  • Ink: Basic Gray and Lost Lagoon
  • Colouring: Smoky Slate Blends
  • DSP: 2025–2027 In Color 6×6 Designer Series Paper
  • Embellishments: Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems
  • Cardstock: Basic White, Lost Lagoon (layering strip)

💡 Tip: When using DSP as a card panel, cut your layering cardstock and DSP into strips and layer them behind the elephants. It saves paper and nobody will ever know!

✨ Whether you’re making cards to welcome a little one or simply revisiting favourite stamp sets, blending retired treasures with current supplies is a fun and budget-friendly way to craft.

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Encircled With Love Cards – GDP501 Colour Challenge

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During today’s Live, I shared a sweet and summery card design featuring the Encircled With Love stamp set! I used the GDP501 Colour Challenge trio of Timid Tiger, Petal Pink, and Lost Lagoon to create two cheerful versions of the same layout.

My original sample featured the “Thank You” sentiment from the stamp set, but during the live I swapped it for the sunny “Way to Go!” Both sentiments work beautifully in this layered circle design.

✨ Key Details:

  • DSP: 2025–2027 In Color 6×6 DSP
  • Ribbon: Last Chance Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon
  • Bling: Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems
  • Colours: Timid Tiger, Petal Pink, Lost Lagoon

💡 Design tip: This layout is super adaptable – swap in any sentiment from the Encircled With Love set and you’ve got a card for any occasion!

📺 Watch the replay here:

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Why I love this card:
This design is simple, elegant, and versatile—perfect for beginners but also great for mass-producing! A quick sentiment swap gives you a whole new card. My original version used the “Thank You” image, and I switched it up live with “Way to Go!” for a completely different vibe.

💡 TIP: Save cardstock by die-cutting the circle layers from the centre of the same Lost Lagoon panel used to mat your DSP! No one will ever know, and you’ll get more out of each sheet.

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