Coast to Coast Creators: A Little Christmas DSP

Leave a comment September 14, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It’s time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop, and this month we’re celebrating the brand new September–December 2026 Mini Catalogue!

There are so many fun new products in this catalogue, but I couldn’t resist creating with the A Little Christmas 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Those sweet little Christmas mice are just too cute!

For my card, I really let the DSP do the work. I fussy cut the adorable mice, cookie jar, bow and gingerbread cookies directly from the patterned paper a ready made little Christmas scene. The large vellum circle behind the images gives everything a place to land while still allowing all those fun little details to shine.

I paired the patterned paper with Lost Lagoon and Cherry Cobbler, which gives the card a slightly softer take on traditional Christmas colours. The ‘Softly Woven 3D’ embossed Lost Lagoon background adds lots of texture without competing with the busy little scene in the centre.

A few gold embellishments and a little bow of twine add just enough extra detail. I finished the front with the “wishing you a festive season” sentiment, heat embossed in white on Cherry Cobbler cardstock.

And because I had those adorable little gingerbread cookies sitting on my desk after all that fussy cutting, I couldn’t resist adding a couple to the inside too!

A Little Christmas DSP

This is exactly the kind of Designer Series Paper I love — not only are the patterns beautiful for backgrounds and layers, but there are also so many images that can become the focal point of a card.

If you enjoy fussy cutting, papers like this give you so many possibilities without needing a coordinating stamp set or dies. Just grab your Paper Snips and start cutting!

Be sure to continue along the Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop to see what everyone else has created with products from the new September–December Mini Catalogue. I always love seeing how differently we use the same catalogue for inspiration!

Want to make this card?

You can! I have a full list of supplies below and a printable recipe card.

🛒 Ready to shop the current supplies? Head to my store: https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2189587 or use the items links below:

Here is a printable recipe card – with supplies and instructions:

C2C Sep 2026 Download

When you place an order with me, you’ll earn Stampin’ Rewards on your purchase, a $65 order with get you the Crafty Collaborators PDF Tutorial and a $100 order qualifies you to purchase the Product of the Month ( for just $7) and I will send you a 12 card Creative vault Tutorial featuring project made with the Product of the Month too!

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Throwback Thursday: Mixing Old & New

Leave a comment September 3, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I love a good Throwback Thursday project — especially when I can bring a few retired favourites back out and pair them with something current!

This card was created with a few special colleagues in mind as we get ready to head back to school. I am so grateful to have such an amazing team to work with every day, and I thought a sweet little note card would be a fun way to let them know how much I appreciate them.

For this card, I pulled out the retired Bird’s Eye View stamp set and stamped one of the birds perched on a stack of books. I added a little pair of glasses for some extra personality, then coloured the image in Calypso Coral, Lemon Lolly, Pool Party and Lost Lagoon.

Those colours coordinate beautifully with the striped and polka dot circles I die cut from the current Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper using the Stylish Shapes dies.

I also added a strip of cardstock (2-1/2″ x 5-1/2″) embossed with the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder for a little texture. The heat embossed sentiment is from the retired Wild Bunch stamp set, and I finished things off with a few retired Pearlized Faceted Circles.

I really like how easily these older products work with something new. You don’t need an entire collection of brand-new supplies to create something fresh — sometimes it’s just a matter of looking at what you already have in a different way.

And that might be my favourite part of Throwback Thursday!

Old favourites + new products = lots of creative possibilities.

And this week, a little creativity is also a reminder of how thankful I am for the wonderful people I get to work alongside every day. Here’s to a great school year ahead!

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September Product of the Month: Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper

Leave a comment August 31, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Each month, Stampin’ Up! features an exclusive Product of the Month, giving you the opportunity to purchase a featured product at a special price with a qualifying order. I love this promotion because it’s a great way to add something special to your craft room while saving money!

For September, the featured product is the gorgeous Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper (168599) and this month’s Product of the Month promotion begins on September 1st! . With a $100 CAD order (before tax and shipping), you can add this beautiful paper pack to your order for just $7 CAD! It’s a great time to stock up on your favourites and earn this month’s special offer!

If you love beautiful Designer Series Paper, I think you’re going to love this one!

Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper features three elegant foliage designs with shimmering foil accents that add a gorgeous touch of elegance to your handmade cards and paper crafting projects.

Each package includes:

12 sheets: 4 each of 3 single-sided designs
Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
Colours: gold, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea

You can use the paper for stunning backgrounds and layers, or fussy cut the foliage and other shining images to create your own embellishments and focal points.

My Bonus Gift for You

When you order the Luxe Foliage 12X12 Specialty Designer Series Paper as part of Stampin’ Up!’s September Product of the Month promotion through me, I’ll send you my exclusive PDF Tutorial featuring projects created with this beautiful paper.

It’s my way of helping you get even more inspiration from your new supplies! Instead of wondering what to make first, you’ll have step-by-step project ideas ready to inspire your creativity.

This tutorial includes:

12 inspiring projects
A variety of card styles
Creative layouts and ideas
Inspiration to help you get the most from this beautiful die

It’s available exclusively to my customers as my thank you for supporting my business.

SHOP HERE

Inspiration from the Stampin’ Up! Design Team

Need a little creative inspiration? The talented Stampin’ Up! Design Team has created some beautiful projects featuring the Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper, showcasing just how versatile this collection really is.

From elegant cards to sweet 3D projects, these samples highlight the gorgeous foiled images, rich colour palette, and a variety of ways to use the patterns as both background and focal points.

Take a look at these beautiful projects below!

I hope these ideas inspire you to create something beautiful with your own Luxe Foliage Designer Series Paper. Whether you CASE one of these designs or put your own creative spin on them, this paper makes it easy to create stunning projects.

How to Get Yours

It’s easy!

Place a $100 CAD (before tax and shipping) order during August.
Add the Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper to your cart for just $7 CAD.
Complete your order through my online store.
I’ll send you my exclusive PDF tutorial (around the 25th of the month) so you can start creating beautiful projects with your new paper.

Don’t Miss Out!

This special offer is available only during September and while supplies last, so if this paper has caught your eye, be sure to grab it before it’s gone.

I can’t wait to start playing with this beautiful paper! Between the shimmering foil, gorgeous foliage designs and rich colour combination, there are so many possibilities.

What would you make with Luxe Foliage first—a fall card, Christmas cards or something completely different?

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Simple & Shimmery with the August 2026 Product of the Month

Leave a comment August 27, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Sometimes a beautiful piece of Designer Series Paper doesn’t need much help to create a gorgeous handmade card. That was definitely the case with this card featuring the Glow of Harvest 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up!’s August 2026 Product of the Month.

This paper is absolutely gorgeous in person. The subtle shimmer adds just the right amount of sparkle, while the warm autumn-inspired colours make it perfect for fall cards and so many other handmade projects. The Glow of Harvest paper features six single-sided designs and coordinates with Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Golden Glow and Pecan Pie.

For this card, I wanted to keep things simple and let the beautiful paper be the star.

I used a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Glow of Harvest Specialty Designer Series Paper as the main focal point. The shimmer in the paper catches the light beautifully and gives the card plenty of interest without needing lots of additional layers or embellishments.

I added a strip of Golden Glow ribbon and a few Golden Glow Flat Pearls for some coordinating sparkle.

The sentiment comes from the Exciting Times stamp set. I heat embossed it in gold on Early Espresso cardstock, which ties beautifully into the rich colours in the Designer Series Paper.

The result is a simple, elegant card that really shows how much impact you can get from a gorgeous piece of specialty paper.

August Product of the Month

If you haven’t picked up your Glow of Harvest Specialty Designer Series Paper yet, August is the time!

The Product of the Month is a special Stampin’ Up! offering that gives you the opportunity to purchase an exclusive product for just $7 with a qualifying order. Glow of Harvest is the August 2026 Product of the Month and is available while supplies last.When you place an order with me, you’ll receive a FREE 12-project tutorial featuring the Product of the Month. That’s 12 more project ideas to help you make the most of your Glow of Harvest paper!

I love finding simple ways to showcase beautiful Designer Series Paper, and this card is a perfect example. A piece of specialty DSP, a little ribbon, a few embellishments and a beautiful embossed sentiment are all you need to create something special.

If you love card making and gorgeous paper, I think you’re going to have a lot of fun with Glow of Harvest!

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Holly Jolly Branches MEGA Stamp Camp: 10 Holiday Projects + A Weekend of Crafting Fun!

Leave a comment August 25, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

If you’re ready to start your holiday crafting, I have something fun planned for you! 🎄

I’m excited to be joining Ange McKay, Gill Long, Kim Kroeker and Lori Willcox for our Holly Jolly Branches MEGA Stamp Camp, happening online October 3–4, 2026.

We’ve been busy planning a fabulous weekend of Christmas crafting, and this time we’re bringing you 10 awesome projects featuring a beautiful collection of coordinating Stampin’ Up! products.

And the best part? You can join us from anywhere in Canada!

A Weekend Full of Holiday Crafting

The Holly Jolly Branches MEGA Stamp Camp will take place online over two days:

Saturday, October 3: 10:00 AM–1:30 PM PT
Sunday, October 4: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM PT

We’ll be crafting together online, with plenty of inspiration, tutorials and fun along the way.

Your registration includes:

10 Make ‘n Take projects, including pre-cut cardstock, envelopes and any die-cuts that aren’t included in the bundle
10 video tutorials — presented live and recorded so you can watch them again later
10 printable PDF tutorials
An additional BONUS tutorial featuring 5 more projects
Access to our exclusive Facebook group
A fun Mystery Stamping session
Entry into our prize draws

That’s a whole lot of holiday crafting packed into one weekend!

The Holly Jolly Branches Collection

Instead of focusing on just one suite, we’ve put together a carefully curated collection of products that we’ll be using throughout the camp.

The collection includes:

Holly Jolly Branches Bundle — stamp set and dies
Whispering Woods 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper
Winter Dreams 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper
White 3/8″ Textured Ribbon
Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Sequins

The Whispering Woods Designer Series Paper is especially lovely for holiday projects — and $4 from each package will be donated to organizations helping to spread a little holiday cheer. ❤️

Here’s a card sample using these products. This is not a project from the MEGA Stamp Camp — simply an example of the kind of beautiful holiday project you can create with this collection.

👉 See the details and reserve your spot now:

https://form.jotform.com/leahdixon41/hollyjolly-branches-mega-stamp-camp

We can’t wait to stamp with you!

Throwback Thursday: A Christmas Card with Half Full

Leave a comment August 20, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

I’m using some of my free time over summer break to get a little ahead for Christmas Craft Fairs this fall, so apparently it’s time to start making Christmas cards! 🎄

For this Throwback Thursday, I pulled out an old favourite: the Half Full stamp set by Stampin’ Up!

I love revisiting older stamp sets and giving them a fresh look with newer colours and products.

For this card, I went with a mostly white colour palette for a soft, snowy Christmas feel. The embossed background adds lots of texture while keeping the overall design clean and elegant.

The wine glasses are coloured with Golden Glow, while the holly leaves feature Peaceful Pine and a pop of Real Red for the berries.

And then there are those gorgeous Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes! These are a pre-order product that I was able to play with early as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. They’ll be available to customers in September, so I thought this card would make a fun little sneak peek.

I love how those tiny snowflakes add just a touch of sparkle without taking away from the focal point.

Of course, a card made with the Half Full stamp set needs a little humour!

There’s another fun sentiment waiting inside this card — because sometimes the inside deserves just as much attention as the front. 😉

I’m hoping to build up a good collection of cards for my Christmas Craft Fairs over the next few months. Getting started during summer break means I can enjoy the process instead of scrambling to make everything at the last minute!

And while I’m definitely not ready to give up summer yet… I have to admit, Christmas crafting is pretty fun. 🎄

Are you a Christmas crafter who starts early, or do you wait until the Christmas spirit hits?

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Coast to Coast Creators: A Festive Fun-Fold Christmas Card

Leave a comment August 14, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

It’s time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop, and this month we’re sharing one of our favourite fun-fold card designs!

I’m excited to share this festive Christmas card with you. I love fun folds because they add a little element of surprise to a handmade card. This one looks interesting when it’s closed, but opens up to reveal even more layers and space for a message.

For this card, I used the gorgeous Stitched Season Designer Series Paper. The traditional Real Red and Secret Sea patterns are perfect for Christmas cards, and I love how the different patterns work together with this particular fold.

The focal point is the Hope, Love & Joy Bundle, with the JOY sentiment layered onto the front of the card.

To add a little extra sparkle and texture, I also used:

Shimmering Stripes 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper
Real Red Stitched Ribbon
A heat-embossed snowflake
A small rhinestone placed in the centre of the snowflake

That little rhinestone is such a simple detail, but it adds just the right amount of Christmas sparkle!

How This Fun Fold Comes Together

The card base starts with a piece of cardstock measuring 5-1/2″ x 12″.

On the 12″ side, score at 4″ and 8″. Then, on the 5-1/2″ side, make a mark at 2″ and cut from that mark to the far score line to create the angled sections.

The Designer Series Paper is cut to coordinate with each angled section:

Front angled layer: 3-3/4″ x 3-1/2″, on the 3-3/4″ side mark at 1-3/4″ then cut from that mark to the far point at an angle.*
Middle angled layer: 3-3/4″ x 5-1/4″, on the 3-3/4″ side mark at 3-1/2″then cut from that mark to the far point at an angle.*
Inside angled layer: 3-3/4″ x 5-1/4″, on the 3-3/4″ side mark at 3-1/2″then cut from that mark to the far point at an angle.*

*make sure you are cutting in the right direction to adhere to the card base.

The Basic White inside layer measures 3-3/4″ x 5-1/4″, giving you plenty of room to add a greeting and a personal message. I added a 3-3/4″ X 1-7/8″ piece of DSP and a 3-3/4″ X 5/8″ piece of Shimmering Stripes DSP to the top of this piece.

The great thing about this fold is that once the card base and DSP pieces are cut, it comes together quite quickly. The angled pieces do all the work of creating that fun, dimensional look!

✨ Now it’s time to see what the other Coast to Coast Creators have created for this month’s fun-fold theme. We have talented Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from across Canada sharing their projects, so be sure to hop along and check them all out.

Thanks so much for stopping by and spending a little time crafting with me!

Want to make this card?

You can! I have a full list of supplies below and a printable recipe card.

🛒 Ready to shop the current supplies? Head to my store: https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2189587 or use the items links below:

White Willow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [166703]	A Stitched Season 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [168223]	Shimmering Stripes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [168197]	Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624]	Hope Love & Joy Bundle (English) [166858]
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285]	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679]	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971]
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Real Red 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Stitched Ribbon [168235]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Simply Scored [122334]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Here is a printable recipe card – with supplies and instructions:

C2c Aug 2026 Download

Shop Here

👉 Looking for other ways to stamp with me?

You can watch my You Tube channel – new videos coming after my move is complete.

You can find tutorials in my Payhip Shop.

If you are local – join my in person card class!

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Looking for even more ways to enjoy stamping? Join my Stampin’ Up! Ink Pad Pals team!

Save 20%+ on your orders.
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August 2026 Product of the Month – Glow of Harvest 12X12 Specialty DSP

Leave a comment August 1, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

For August, the featured product is the gorgeous Glow of Harvest 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper (Item #168598) and this month’s Product of the Month promotion begins on August 4th! . With a $100 CAD order (before tax and shipping), you can add this beautiful paper pack to your order for just $7 CAD! It’s a great time to stock up on your favourites and earn this month’s special offer!

This stunning paper collection celebrates the beauty of autumn with warm, rich colours and an elegant pearlized finish that adds a subtle shimmer to every project.

Each package includes:

12 sheets (2 each of 6 single-sided designs)
Pearlized finish for extra shine
Acid and lignin free (photo-safe)
Coordinating colours: Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Golden Glow and Pecan Pie.

The smaller patterns make beautiful card backgrounds, while the larger designs are perfect for fussy cutting to create eye-catching focal points on your cards, scrapbook layouts and other paper crafting projects.

My Bonus Gift for You

When you order the Glow of Harvest Specialty Designer Series Paper as part of Stampin’ Up!’s August Product of the Month promotion through me, I’ll send you my exclusive PDF Tutorial featuring projects created with this beautiful paper.

It’s my way of helping you get even more inspiration from your new supplies! Instead of wondering what to make first, you’ll have step-by-step project ideas ready to inspire your creativity.

This tutorial includes:

12 inspiring projects
A variety of card styles
Creative layouts and ideas
Inspiration to help you get the most from this beautiful die

It’s available exclusively to my customers as my thank you for supporting my business.

SHOP HERE

Inspiration from the Stampin’ Up! Design Team

Need a little creative inspiration? The talented Stampin’ Up! Design Team has created some beautiful projects featuring the Glow of Harvest Specialty Designer Series Paper, showcasing just how versatile this collection really is.

From elegant cards to sweet 3D projects, these samples highlight the gorgeous pearlized finish, warm autumn colour palette, and a variety of ways to use both the larger focal designs and the smaller all-over patterns.

Take a look at these beautiful projects below!

I hope these ideas inspire you to create something beautiful with your own Glow of Harvest Designer Series Paper. Whether you CASE one of these designs or put your own creative spin on them, this paper makes it easy to create stunning projects.

How to Get Yours

It’s easy!

Place a $100 CAD (before tax and shipping) order during August.
Add the Glow of Harvest Specialty Designer Series Paper to your cart for just $7 CAD.
Complete your order through my online store.
I’ll send you my exclusive PDF tutorial so you can start creating beautiful projects with your new paper.

Don’t Miss Out!

This special offer is available only during August and while supplies last, so if this paper has caught your eye, be sure to grab it before it’s gone.

I can’t wait to see what you create with this gorgeous fall collection!

🌊 Scenic Coast MEGA Stamp Camp – Registration Now Open!

Leave a comment May 1, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

If you love soft coastal tones, shimmering sunset skies, and relaxing creative time, you are going to absolutely LOVE what we have planned this summer! 🌅✨

I’m so excited to invite you to our upcoming Scenic Coast MEGA Stamp Camp—a two-day online creative retreat filled with inspiration, connection, and 10 beautiful stamping projects you’ll create right along with us.

This is one of my favourite kinds of events because it feels like a full weekend getaway… without ever leaving your craft room 💙

During this creative weekend, we’ll walk through 10 stunning coastal-inspired projects together.

Your Stamp Camp experience includes:

🎁 10 Make ‘n Take kits (pre-cut cardstock, envelopes & select die cuts)
🎥 10 video tutorials (live + recorded for replay anytime)
📄 10 printable PDF tutorials + BONUS 5-project tutorial
💬 Access to an exclusive Facebook group
🎲 Mystery stamping session
🎁 Entry into prize draws

Everything is designed to make your crafting experience easy, fun, and completely stress-free.

Your hosts—myself, Kim Kroeker, Gill Long, Ange McKay, and Lori Willcox—have created an unforgettable experience to spark your creativity.

Here are the beautiful new online exclusive products we will be crafting with:

This is more than just a class—it’s a weekend of creativity, inspiration, and connection with fellow crafters who love stamping as much as you do.

If you’ve been looking for a creative reset or a fun summer crafting event, I’d love to have you join us 💙

👉 See the details and reserve your spot now:

https://form.jotform.com/leahdixon41/scenic-coast-mega-stamp-camp

We can’t wait to stamp with you!

Coast to Coast Creators – April 2026 | Retiring In Colors

Leave a comment April 14, 2026 Leah Dixon - Stampin Up! Demonstrator

This month for our Coast to Coast Creators hop, we’re celebrating the beautiful retiring 2024–2026 In Colors—and I couldn’t resist using all five on one cheerful card!

For my project, I started with a Summer Splash card base, which really makes everything pop. I paired it with the gorgeous Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder (sadly on the Last Chance list!) to create that soft, flowing texture in the background.

The star of the show is the adorable upcoming stamp set Caring Animals (coming May 2026!). I stamped the sweet birds and sentiment image and coloured them using the retiring In Color Stampin’ Blends:

Petunia Pop
Peach Pie
Summer Splash
Pretty in Pink
Shy Shamrock

I love how each little bird brings a pop of colour while still keeping the design clean and simple.

To finish it off, I added a torn strip of Summer Splash cardstock behind the sentiment for a bit of texture and dimension, along with a few soft Pretty In Pink Flat Pearls.

This card is a perfect reminder to grab your favourite In Color products before they’re gone!

✨ Be sure to hop along and see how the rest of the team is using these gorgeous colours!
Click the link below to continue the hop and see what everyone else created for this month’s sketch challenge.

Want to make this card?

You can! I have a full list of supplies below and a printable recipe card.

🛒 Ready to shop the current supplies? Head to my store: https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2189587 or use the items links below:

NOTE: Caring Animals stamp set (167804) not available until May 2026 (or NOW – if you join my team).

Here is a printable recipe card – with supplies and instructions:

Apr 2026 C2C hop card Download

When you place an order with me, you’ll earn Stampin’ Rewards on your purchase, a $65 order with get you the Crafty Collaborators PDF Tutorial and a $100 order qualifies you to purcahse the Product of the Month ( for just $5) and I will send you a 12 card Creative vault Tutorial featuring project made with the Product of the Month too!

Shop Here

👉 Looking for other ways to stamp with me?

You can watch my You Tube channel – new videos coming after my move is complete.

You can find tutorials in my Payhip Shop.

If you are local – join my in person card class!

CLASSES WILL RESUME AFTER MY MOVE IN MAY

Looking for even more ways to enjoy stamping? Join my Stampin’ Up! Ink Pad Pals team!

Save 20%+ on your orders.
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Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679]	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685]	A Little Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [168414]	Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [167099]	Gold Adhesive Backed Dots [168467]
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679]	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Softly Woven 3 D Embossing Folder [168466]
Detail Scissors [170902]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Summer Splash 8 1/2" X 11 Cardstock [163797]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285]	Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163826]	Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163825]
Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163824]	Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163827]	Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163828]	Soft Waves 3 D Embossing Folder [164695]	2024 2026 In Color™ Flat Pearls [165266]

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Coast to Coast Creators: A Little Christmas DSP

A Little Christmas DSP

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Throwback Thursday: Mixing Old & New

September Product of the Month: Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper

Inspiration from the Stampin’ Up! Design Team

How to Get Yours

Don’t Miss Out!

Simple & Shimmery with the August 2026 Product of the Month

August Product of the Month

Holly Jolly Branches MEGA Stamp Camp: 10 Holiday Projects + A Weekend of Crafting Fun!

A Weekend Full of Holiday Crafting

The Holly Jolly Branches Collection

Throwback Thursday: A Christmas Card with Half Full

Of course, a card made with the Half Full stamp set needs a little humour!

Coast to Coast Creators: A Festive Fun-Fold Christmas Card

For this card, I used the gorgeous Stitched Season Designer Series Paper. The traditional Real Red and Secret Sea patterns are perfect for Christmas cards, and I love how the different patterns work together with this particular fold.

How This Fun Fold Comes Together

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August 2026 Product of the Month – Glow of Harvest 12X12 Specialty DSP

Inspiration from the Stampin’ Up! Design Team

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🌊 Scenic Coast MEGA Stamp Camp – Registration Now Open!

Coast to Coast Creators – April 2026 | Retiring In Colors

For my project, I started with a Summer Splash card base, which really makes everything pop. I paired it with the gorgeous Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder (sadly on the Last Chance list!) to create that soft, flowing texture in the background.

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