Coffee & Cards Kit Together: Calm & Bright

Last weekend, I held my first Coffee & Cards Kit Together at a local bakery/restaurant.  Ten people had signed up, but only 6 could make it due to the illness.  (I will be rescheduling with the four who fell ill as they are a group of friends.)  We had a great time crafting together with the (currently unavailable but will be back in stock) Calm & Bright card kit. 

This kit creates 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs.  Most of the ladies had never stamped before, so they definitely built up their confidence!

The only thing we needed that wasn't included in the kit was scissors to cut the thread.

Can you see the iridescence on some of the die cuts?  They add such a pretty sparkle (because the holidays should definitely sparkle and shine).

Two hours was not enough time to put all 9 cards together, so I will schedule better next time!  (There will be a next time, probably in January.  Let me know if you're interested in attending!)

Housewarming Card

We were invited to a housewarming party recently, so I quickly made this card using the Calm & Bright kit stamp set and paper from my stash.

I wish that I had stamped some stars or blended some ink in the top left corner to give it a little more texture and dimension, but it's still pretty cute.

Tales of Hope Gala

A local pet rescue organization held a fundraising dinner recently, and I donated a set of 8 cat and a set of 8 dog cards along with a free stamp class for the recipient(s).  I'm pleased to announce that they were bid on, but the winner(s) have yet to contact me about a class.  I hope that they will.

Virtual Album Retreat: January Layout

Did you know that Stampin' Up! hosted their first (annual I hope) Virtual Album Retreat this summer, and the bundle is still available (while supplies last).  (*NOTE: Anyone who purchases this bundle at full price from me will receive $43 in Stampin' Rewards to purchase an album- or whatever else you'd like!)

I'm using this bundle to document 2025, month by month.  I've finally had time to work on it, and here is my take on the January layout.  On the right page, the tags will pull out to read the journaling and see more photos.  (I'm waiting on some 3x4 flip flaps to finish the photos on the tag.)

Last Chance for the September Paper Pumpkin Kit

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is the last day to order the September Paper Pumpkin subscription box, Fall for Toile!  You can sign up or manage your subscription HERE.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you!

 

September Paper Pumpkin Subscription Box

The calendar says August, but who is ready for fall?  The ordering window for the beautiful Fall for Toile September Paper Pumpkin kit is now open!  This kit coordinates with the Autumn Toile suite collection (item 165904) so there's lots more available.  (Learn more HERE!)

With this kit, you'll make nine cards, three each of three designs, with rich autumnal imagery and metallic foil accents.  The featured colors are Cajun Craze (Classic Stampin' Spot), Crumb Cake, Darling Duckling, Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, and Timid Tiger. 

Have you seen the coordinating add-on dies?  You can make an acorn (or a strawberry) with some of the dies in the Circle of Seasons dies!  So cute!

Remember, you have until September 10 to order this month's kit HERE.

Last Chance for the August Paper Pumpkin Box

Tomorrow is the last chance to preorder the August Paper Pumpkin subscription box, Farmhouse Florals!  Once you become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, it's really easy to pause your subscription if you don't care for the preview of the month's box, but all changes must be made by the 10th of each month.  Learn more HERE!

 

August Paper Pumpkin Subscription Box

The window is open through August 10 to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, a monthly crafting subscription box, and receive the August box, Farmhouse Florals.  (Learn more HERE!) 

This month's box makes nine cards, three each of three designs, featuring whimsical designs with flowers nestled in unexpected places.  (I spy with my little eyes a teapot in the stamp set!)  This month also includes a free additional stamp set.

The colors in this kit are Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, and Secret Sea (Classic Stampin' Spot).  That's right, with each Paper Pumpkin box, you get a new mini ink pad, and this month is the new In Color, Secret Sea!

Also, don't forget about the optional add-on coordinating dies for this quarter, Circle of Seasons.

Maritime Moments Kit

 Each month, Stampin' Up! releases two new kits.  The Maritime Moments creates six handsome cards.

Everything you need to create two each of the designs is included in the kit, although you might need a pair of scissors.

I think that these make great cards for the men in your life.

Be sure to get this kit before it's gone if you love or someone you know loves the sea!

Mother’s Day Paper Bouquet

This Paper Bouquet kit was so much fun to put together!  All of the pieces are precut; you just need to assemble.

Be prepared to have a pair of pliers and a hot glue gun in addition to the kit contents to assemble.  I liked using my bone folder to curl the petals, but some of my friends preferred their fingers to shape the petals.  It wasn't hard but did take a bit of time.  (Labor of love, anyone?)

The flowers feature the new In Colors Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, Cloud Cover, and Secret Sea.  I think my mom likes her "everblooms!"

You can find the Paper Bouquet kit HERE if you'd like to make one for yourself or a loved one.

Welcoming Garden Kit

This pretty spring/summer kit features two interactive card designs (three each of three designs)! 

The first interactive card is a trifold featuring an arched gate on the front and a cute birdhouse and flowers on the second panel.

Can you see the wood grain stamping on the gate slats with the included Crumb Cake Stampin' Spot?

The instructions guide you to pop up some of the flowers and the birdhouse die cut.

The second card is a really pretty gate, again with popped up flowers.  I love how the instructions guide you to overlapping the green leaves with the gate.

This angle shows more of the dimension of this pretty card!

The third card has a gate opening on the front (and is a top-fold card so there's plenty of room for your message).

I love how the gate has a hello sign and then inside the gate is another sentiment!

The Welcoming Garden kit is available while supplies last, so be sure to grab one today HERE!

March 2025 Paper Pumpkin Cards: Daisy Daydreams

Paper Pumpkin is such a fun subscription box!  You don't know exactly what you're getting until the kit arrives!  Here are the three card designs from the March subscription, Daisy Daydreams.

This kit included TWO mini stamp sets, and if you look closely you can see the honeycomb stamped in Lost Lagoon, the included Stampin' Spot.  The gold foil honeycomb die cuts add an elegant accent.

This card design included a vellum accent.  I love how the front panel is raised with dimensionals and how the green bokeh circle is flush with the card base.  (And of course who doesn't love the daisies and the bees?)

The third card has lots of dimension with the popped up daisies!

This angle shows the gold honeycombs better.

Paper Pumpkin is easy to subscribe to, and you can opt in each month or pause/cancel at any time before the 10th of the month for the current month's kit.  Learn more HERE!

Heirloom Arrangements Kit Cards, Part 2

Using only the Heirloom Arrangements kit stamp set, the included Pecan Pie Stampin’ Spot, and leftover pieces from the card kit, I created five more cards by only adding five notecards and corresponding envelopes.

You can see how I used the grid stamp to add some interest to the backgrounds.

I hope these inspire you!  I can't wait to see what YOU make.

Heirloom Arrangements Kit Cards, Part 1

The Heirloom Arrangements card kit makes eight beautiful cards! I made all eight cards mostly following the directions, and in part two I will show you what I did with the leftover pieces.  NOTE: You do NOT have to follow the directions unless you want to!

The kit comes with beautiful botanical die cut pieces, frames, and tags to mix and match.

Pecan Pie Stampin' Spot (included) coordinates perfectly for a vintage look.

I love how everything you need is contained in the small box that the kits come in!

Not pictured, but I stamped the moth inside each card and added it to the envelopes also.  Don't forget to decorate your envelopes!

So Much to Celebrate Card Kit

NO FOOLING!  One thing that I love about Stampin' Up! is that they provide products for all levels of crafters and/or crafting experiences! The So Much to Celebrate card kit is so easy to put together that you don’t have to have any experience whatsoever to create nine beautiful cards (three each of three designs). I would definitely consider myself a very experienced paper crafter, and I still enjoy how fast and easy these kits come together to create lovely cards.

Who needs congrats/best wishes cards this season?  I love the soft colors and gold foil accents.

The coordinating envelopes have pretty stripes.

The preprinted sentiments are available in four languages, so get fancy and use one of them!

At only $14 plus shipping & handling/tax, these cards are a very easy and affordable option.  Everything that you need comes in the box!

Last Chance to Subscribe to the March Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Today, March 10, is your last chance to opt in (or out) of the March Paper Pumpkin subscription kit!  

Send sweet greetings with gorgeous cards featuring bees, honeycombs, and daisies.

Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes 

• Specialty gold foil and precut vellum accents
• Unique precut paper pieces
• Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Lemon Lime Twist, Lost Lagoon (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Moss Meadow, Very Vanilla

*This month's kit includes a bonus stamp set!

Additionally, all Paper Pumpkin subscribers are eligible for exclusive refills, extra kits, and coordinating quarterly dies (while supplies last), include this quarter's set of five.  The March dies will cut out a bee and a honeycomb.

Sign up HERE if you aren't already a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, and you like the look of this kit!

March's Paper Pumpkin Preview

Starting today, February 11, you can subscribe to receive the March Paper Pumpkin subscription kit!  

Send sweet greetings with gorgeous cards featuring bees, honeycombs, and daisies.

Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes 

• Specialty gold foil and precut vellum accents
• Unique precut paper pieces
• Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Lemon Lime Twist, Lost Lagoon (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Moss Meadow, Very Vanilla

*This month's kit includes a bonus stamp set!

Additionally, all Paper Pumpkin subscribers are eligible for exclusive refills, extra kits, and coordinating quarterly dies (while supplies last), include this quarter's set of five.  The March dies will cut out a bee and a honeycomb.

Sign up HERE if you aren't already a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, and you like the look of this kit!  (As always, if you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber and would rather not have this kit, just log in and pause your subscription.)

Last Chance to Subscribe to the February Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Today, February 10, is your last chance to opt in (or out) of the February Paper Pumpkin subscription kit! 

Plant the seeds of happiness with these lovely garden-inspired cards.

 • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs

 • Precut pieces with bronze foil 

 • Unique spring-themed envelopes

 • Coordinating colors: Basic Beige, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist, Lost Lagoon, Old Olive, Petunia Pop (Classic Stampin’ Spot) 

Coordinates with the Grow with Love Bundle (item 164804)

Additionally, all Paper Pumpkin subscribers are eligible for exclusive refills, extra kits, and coordinating quarterly dies (while supplies last), include this quarter's set of five.  The February dies will cut out a chive stalk/leaves and flower.

Sign up HERE if you aren't already a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, and you like the look of this kit!  OR ask me about a prepaid one-, three-, six-, or twelve-month subscription that could qualify you for Sale-A-Bration Rewards!