Hand Stamped Sentiments #470 – Sketch Challenge with Terrific Toadstools

I love when a sketch challenge comes together easily, and this week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge is one of those! The layout was perfect for showing off the Terrific Toadstools bundle—a current set that’s just right for fall cards. 🍂

👉 See the DT projects and play along: Hand Stamped Sentiments

How to Make This Card

  1. Card base & mats
    • Gray Granite card base (5-1/2″ × 8-1/2″, score at 4-1/4″).
    • Add a large Country Woods DSP panel (4″ × 5-1/4″) in the Basic Beige design.
    • Layer a second coordinating DSP rectangle (2-5/8″ X 4-7/8″”) onto a Gray Granite CS (2-3/4″ x 5″) and then to the left side of the cardfront.
  2. Leafy backdrop
    • On Basic Beige (2-1/4″ × 3-1/2″, matted with a Petal Pink CS – 2-3/8″ X 3-5/8″), stamp greenery in 2nd-generation Old Olive to keep it light and layered.
  3. Mushrooms (Terrific Toadstools)
    • Caps: stamp in 2nd-generation Calypso Coral and 2nd-generation Early Espresso.
    • Stems: stamp in full-strength Gray Granite.
    • Use a sponge dauber with Memento Black to softly ink the edges for depth.
    • Fussy cut and pop up with Dimensionals.
  4. Sentiment & assembly
    • Stamp a sentiment using Memento Black Ink on a slim strip (1/2″ X 1-1/2″) and adhere beside the focal panel.
  5. Finishing touches
    • Sprinkle Muted Palette Dots to balance the corners and add a soft sheen.

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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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Throwback Thursday: Sweetly Sentimental with So Sentimental

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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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 449- Sketch Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a unique Sketch Challenge. I used the Nests of Winter DSP and the Winterly Treetops stamp set, both from Stampin’ Up! The rest of the design team have also created beautiful cards using the sketch below. Hop over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments page to view them all and then join the challenge.

Here is my card created using this sketch. It was so quick to create since the DSP did all the hard work for me.

You can find a full list of materials used below, as well as a printable recipe card for making this Nests of Winter card. You can order any of these supplies from me here: https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=A9SH9NWC


In addition, when you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to a fantastic 39 project Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

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Finally, there is a great kit sale – and boy do we have some good ones! Check it out on line!

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 448- Colour Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a fantastic Colour Challenge. I used the adorable Birds Eye View stamp set paired with the Online Exclusive Iconic Imagery stamp set and DSP, both from Stampin’ Up! The rest of the design team have also created beautiful cards using the colours below. Hop over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments page to view them all and then join the challenge.

Here is my card created using this colour pallette, – all the delicious pie colours in recognition of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday in Canada and pie season 🙂

You can find a full list of materials used below, as well as a printable recipe card for making this autumn Birds Eye View card. You can order any of these supplies from me here: https://www.stampinup.ca?hostcode=A9SH9NWC


Paper Snips
[103579]
$16.50

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Finally, there are 2 great sales – one is on any NEW paper pumpkin subscription before Oct 10 ( if you join my team you can subscribe for Paper Pumpkin under yourself and get your discount too!) The other is a kit sale – and boy do we have some good ones! Check it out on line!

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September 2024 – 1 Layout/ 3 Cards

This morning I used one of the layouts from page 22 of the Stampin’ Up! 2024 Annual Catalogue! Here are the 3 cards that I created live – you can see the full video below. You’ll want to read this email all the way to the very end – I’ve included a link to the BRAND NEW SCRAPBOOKING CATALOGUE!!!

Watch this video replay or look below to grab the printable PDF Tutorials and a full printable image of the card templates from page 22 .

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STARTING SEPTEMBER 2024 – you will also find 2 new kits in the online store (both Christmas themed), our new holiday mini catalogue will be live to order from AND we will have online Scrapbook Items. Click the image below to see the catalogue!!

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – August 2023

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This month we a Sketch Challenge – and it’s a good one! I featured the Online Exclusive stamp set and punch – Tropical Leaf. Which I am also featuring all week on my social media. Hop around to see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a comment and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

See below for a full list of supplies used to create this crisp, clean card – there is even a NEW September Mini catalogue product in there – did you notice it?

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

Here is a full list of supplies needed to create these cards.


Not listed above are the Cheery Patterns Embossing Folders (162287 – available Sept 6 or now on a Demonstrator order/Starter kit).

A perk to ordering with me in the month of August is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 42 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge # 400 – Inspiration Challenge

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a gorgeous autumn Inspiration Challenge. Take a look at all the beautiful cards created by our design team and then join the challenge.

This thank you card was quick to create using my water colour pencils and a Blender pen.

I stamped the Amazing Silhouettes tree image using Early Espresso Ink, then simply coloured it. I used Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler and Cajun Craze for the leaves and Early Espresso for the trunk and branches. I layered the beautiful autumn tree over top of some Early Espresso CS and the gold highlighted Texture Chic DSP.

All of the supplies I used to create today’s card are listed below and on this handy printable recipe card.

You can place an order by contacting me directly or clicking on the image(s) below.


Blender Pens
[102845]
$16.50
Paper Snips
[103579]
$15.00

When you use my host code this month I will also send you the link to this HUGE 40 card Tutorial Bundle as a thank you!

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Join me online for a Paper Pumpkin unboxing and some alternative cards this Friday.

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Sweetest Cherries

Every Wednesday morning I go live on FB and You Tube to create something using the Stampin’ Up! product that I am featuring that week. This Wednesday I created with the Sweetest Cherries stamp set.

The card design was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketches #541.

You can see exactly how I made this card in the video below. You will also find a full supply list below and a printable Tutorial.

If you enjoyed this video, please leave a comment below and share the video with fellow stampers. Thanks!

Here is the full list of supplies I used and a printable tutorial:


Don’t forget that we have 2 great sales happening right now – you’ll want to go to my shop to check out all the details.

I have another perk to ordering with me in the month of June- any order over $65cdn, I am also emailing out an amazing 37 card Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below.

Live outside of Canada – but want the Tutorial Bundle? Contact me to purchase the PDF.

Do you want to stamp with me? Why not join one of my upcoming classes. These are online so you can join from ANYWHERE.

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Thank EWE card

I was very lucky to be especially spoiled this week for my birthday. This card challenge from Global Design Project (GDP308) was the perfect layout to help me create some Thank You cards.

I love how simple this layout is and so easy to adapt to any stamp set. For my card I used the FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set – Counting Sheep, mixed with the Biggest Wish stamp set and the Playful Alphabet dies.

The sheep on the background were heat embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss powder, I fussy cut the white sheep and embellished the whole card with Shaker Shapes since the Granny Apple Green matched the ink I had chosen.

I just love a good, punny card. If you want to recreate this card for yourself I’ve included a supply list below. Make sure to place your order before September 30th since that is when Sale-a-bration ends and the Counting Sheep stamp set disappears. Don’t wait!

Product List
Paper Snips
$13.50
Versamark Pad
$13.00

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