Throwback Thursday: Revisiting the Nests of Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit

I love revisiting my Paper Pumpkin kits, especially when they coordinate so perfectly with current products! This week, I pulled out the Nests of Christmas Paper Pumpkin kit from October 2024 and created three brand-new alternative cards using the coordinating Nests of Winter 12×12 DSP and the stunning Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon.

  • Die cut a Basic White and a Shaded Spruce Everyday Arch that can layer together. Glue them together and then glue to a Pool Party layer ( either a piece from the Paper Pumpkin kit or a 4″ X 5-1/4″ layer of Nests of Winter DSP).
  • Tie a piece of Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon around this layer and attach to a Thick Basic White card base.
  • Stamp the sentiment using Shaded Spruce Ink on one of the extra labels from the kit ( or cut your own with Stylish Shapes dies). Attach to the card front using Dimensionals.
  • Fussy cut a bird on a branch and an extra branch from the Nests of Winter DSP and glue to the card front ( tuck the ends under the sentiment label).
  • Embellish with Iridescent Foil Gems.

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✨ You can also catch my original unboxing + 2 alternatives on YouTube here:
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In addition to this sweet winter card, I created 3 other alternatives. Each of these uses bits from the Paper Pumpkin kit added on to a card stock base rather than creating the cards as intended. Let’s take a look at each of the new cards!

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HSS469 Colour Challenge- Cheers to Blackberry Season!

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!

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Throwback Thursday – Adorable Owls Meet Wildflower Birthday DSP

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:

  1. Start with a Thick Basic White card base.
  2. Emboss a 4″ x 5-¼” Basic White panel with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder and adhere it to your base.
  3. Cut 2 angled rectangles from the Wildflower Birthday DSP and layer them slightly askew for interest.
  4. Wrap the Peach Pie Bordered Ribbon across the layers and tie a bow on the left side.
  5. Die cut a stitched circle (Pool Party cardstock or similar) and pop it up with Dimensionals.
  6. Stamp the owl from Adorable Owls, colour with Stampin’ Blends, fussy cut, and adhere.
  7. Stamp a birthday sentiment and die-cut or banner cut it, then adhere with Dimensionals.
  8. 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.

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Festive Friday: Bright & Happy with Jolly Holly

Happy Festive Friday! Today’s holiday card was created using the brand new Jolly Holly Bundle (an Online Exclusive!) and the GDP506 sketch for layout inspiration. With custom-stamped floral accents, bold texture, and a rich traditional palette, this is a fun, cheerful addition to your Christmas card stash.

And don’t forget — Stampin’ Up!’s FREE Shipping ends TONIGHT (July 25 at 11:59pm MT). Stock up on Online Exclusives like Jolly Holly while you can!

💡 Leah’s Crafting Tips:

🖼 Create your own patterned paper!
The centre strip isn’t from DSP — I hand-stamped and coloured the florals and greenery from the Jolly Holly stamp set using Stampin’ Blends. It’s a beautiful way to customize your colour palette or match any project theme!

✂️ Modify your dies:
The sentiment label was created using the Textured Notes Dies, but I trimmed it with a double cut technique to make it narrower — perfect for this long sentiment while keeping those stitched details.

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    Throwback Thursday: Cheerful Basket + July 2025 Paper Pumpkin = Summer Sweetness

    Happy Throwback Thursday!
    This week I paired one of my favourite oldies—the retired Cheerful Basket stamp set—with the adorable elements from the July 2025 Paper Pumpkin kit. I’m truly obsessed with this month’s Paper Pumpkin… the sweet strawberries and uplifting sentiments just feel like summer. 🍓☀️

    I used the basket image from Cheerful Basket and filled/ surrounded it with hand-cut strawberries and florals from the Paper Pumpkin kit. The colour palette is fresh and rustic, and I mounted everything on a Country Woods 12X12 DSP background for a cozy farmhouse feel.✂️ Project Details:

    • Stamp Sets: Cheerful Basket (retired), July 2025 Paper Pumpkin stamp set
    • Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Basic White
    • Paper: Country Woods 12 x 12 DSP
    • Ink Colours: Garden Green, Real Red, Early Espresso
    • Stampin’ Blends: Crumb Cake
    • Embellishments: Fussy-cut strawberries and blooms (from Paper Pumpkin stamp set), Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems
    • Sentiment: “You fill my day with happiness” (from Cheerful Basket stamp set)

    This design is great for any occasion that calls for a smile—from birthdays to just-because notes. And best of all, it’s a reminder to mix your older stamps with your latest kits for endless inspiration!

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    HSS468 – Celebratory Sips Inspiration Challenge

    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!

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    Festive Friday: Dressed-Up Dachshund for the Holidays

    It’s another Festive Friday, and I’m sharing a card that’s sure to make you smile! This week’s card features the Long Time No See stamp set — a super cute Online Exclusive — paired with the beautifully rich Regal Distressed Patterns 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper.

    The star of this card? A fashionable little dachshund decked out for Christmas in a cozy, hand-coloured sweater!

    Card Details:

    🐾 Stamp Set: Long Time No See (Online Exclusive)
    🎄 DSP: Regal Distressed Patterns
    🖍 Colours Used:

    • Dog: Pecan Pie
    • Sweater: Cherry Cobbler, Pretty Peacock, Old Olive
    • Sentiment: Cherry Cobbler

    🎨 Extra Touches:

    • Holly at the collar was hand drawn, coloured, and fussy cut
    • Accented with Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-Backed Berries
    • Framed with a Texture Notes rectangle die

    🎨 Leah’s Pro Tip:

    When placing the dachshund on your block, tilt his tail back slightly. This creates space for the sentiment between his tail and head — keeping your layout clean and balanced!

    This card is a wonderful reminder that you can get creative even with small touches — like drawing and cutting your own holly for that festive flair. And don’t forget, the Long Time No See set is an Online Exclusive, so you’ll only find it in the online shop — not in any printed catalogues.

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    Do you love this little guy? Then make sure to check out last week’s Long Time No See card class to go. You can still get the PDF in my online shop.

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    Throwback Thursday: Frogs, Sass & GDP505 Colours

    It’s time for Throwback Thursday, and this week I had a giggle while crafting! The inspiration? The Global Design Project #505 Colour Challenge—featuring Strawberry Slush, Pretty Peacock, and Old Olive—and the hilariously snarky Birthday Banter stamp set (yes, it’s wood-mounted and still fabulous!).

    This week’s card features:

    • A sentiment heat embossed in white on a Pretty Peacock cardstock.
    • Textured Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder background for a playful feel
    • A pop of Strawberry Slush in the Faux Linen Ribbon, coordinating Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems, as well as Strawberry Slush Stampin’ Blends to colour the froggy lipstick. 🐸💄

    The design uses two Stylish Shapes Dies circles: one for our glamorous froggy duo and another for the cheeky sentiment. The result? A card that’s equal parts silly and sweet—perfect for a birthday that celebrates survival with style.

    💡 Why You’ll Love This Throwback:

    • That lipstick-wearing frog duo? Pure gold
    • Combines bold colour with nostalgic humour
    • Showcases how old stamps still have tons of personality
    • Great for friends with a wicked sense of humour!

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    Card Class Replay: Not 29 Anymore with Birthday Treats Ephemera

    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-new Not 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!
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    💌 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
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    📦 The card kit includes pre-cut pieces, die cuts, ribbon, dots, and envelopes.

    Here’s a list of the products you’ll need at home to create the cards using the kit I send you:


    Want to make even more of these cards? Here is a list of the cardstock, DSP and embellishment pieces you will receive in your kit:


    Check Out July’s Online Exclusives!

    The Not 29 Anymore 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:
    👉 https://www.stampinup.ca/categories/whats-new/new-arrivals?demoid=2189587

    💖 Why You’ll Love This Class

    • 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.

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    Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – July 2025 Featuring Online Exclusives

    Welcome back, friends! It’s time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop, and this month we’re celebrating our favourite products from the Online Exclusives (both ones that have been there for a while and the brand NEW ones just dropped. I chose to feature the Not 29 Anymore stamp set ( new), paired with the amazing – slightly older Celebratory Sips DSP, to create a fun and sassy card.

    🌟 Card Details:

    • Card background: Celebratory Sips DSP
    • Ribbon: Gold-striped Mesh Ribbon
    • Sentiment: Stamped in Blackberry Bliss and Strawberry Slush Inks.
    • Embellishments: Holographic Resin Dots
    • Layout: The sentiment is stamped on a stitched rectangle from the Textured Notes dies. The background DSP brings a fun party vibe. The focal images were fussy cut from another piece of Celebratory Sips DSP.

    This card is perfect for all of us middle-aged and beyond partiers who also like a full night of sleep. 🙂

    🌈Hop Along With Us!

    Be sure to hop along with us and see what the rest of the Coast to Coast team has created using new Annual Catalogue products. So much inspiration ahead!


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