Hello Reader, Today’s subscriber-exclusive card sketch #163 combines clean vertical layers with a softly rounded focal point, a bold sentiment banner, and plenty of room for your favorite stamped images or die-cut details. Use the layout exactly as shown—or rotate it, change the shapes, and make it completely your own! What I Love! The tall rounded rectangle creates a strong focal point, while the wide sentiment banner ties all the layers together. It’s a versatile layout that can easily move...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, The Glow of Harvest Designer Series Paper (DSP) is making it easy to welcome fall with warm neutrals, soft florals and plenty of pretty details! This DSP is just $5 with a $75 order (total before shipping and tax and after any rewards are applied) while supplies last! PLUS, you'll earn double Stampin' Rewards. See below for promotion details. DOUBLE CARD TUTORIAL! Today's two cards showcase two beautiful patterns from the Glow of Harvest Designer Series Paper (Stampin' Up!...
7 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, I just made my Stampin’ Pretty Sketchbooks even more useful! I’ve added NEW Layers & Sizing Guides for Sketchbook #1 and Sketchbook #2—a handy companion when you’re ready to turn a favorite sketch into a card. Each guide brings the layer and paper-piece measurements together in one easy reference, pulled from the original project tutorials. Sketchbook #1 includes sizing for all 68 sketches, while Sketchbook #2 covers 35 sketches, #69–103. No more hunting through individual...
10 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, SNEAK PEEK! Today’s Sunday Bonus Tutorial brings a little sunshine with a fun fold card featuring a sneak peek of the NEW Sunflower Fields Suite Collection from the upcoming 2026 September–December Catalog. The beautiful sunflower patterns do most of the work on this card, while layers of warm, earthy color, a touch of twine and a sweet “Hello, Friend” sentiment pull everything together. I especially love how the fun fold opens to reveal even more coordinating Designer Series...
12 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, A little spooky, a little sweet and a whole lot of Halloween fun! Today’s card brings yesterday’s Stampin’ Pretty Sketch to life with the Web of Fun Bundle and Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper. I love how the bold black spiderweb creates instant drama against the crisp white background, while the pops of orange keep everything playful. The adorable spider and layered BOO sentiment are the perfect finishing touches. WHAT I LOVE! The classic black, vanilla and orange (Timid...
15 days ago • 6 min read
Hello Reader, Today’s Stampin’ Pretty Newsletter Exclusive Sketch #162 is all about layers! I love how the stacked panels create a strong focal point, while the circle sentiment and trio of accents add just the right finishing touch. Use the measurements as your guide, then have fun mixing Designer Series Paper, cardstock, patterns and colors to make it completely your own. Tomorrow I’ll share my card inspired by this sketch, along with a FREE step-by-step tutorial! save or print this sketch!...
16 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, One Sketch, Two Designer Series Paper Looks! Yesterday’s Newsletter Exclusive Sketch #161 is back today—this time with two completely different card ideas! The first card offers a playful take on the layout using the sweet mushrooms, greenery and cheerful critters from the Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper. The second is a favorite from 2025, featuring the rich patterns and artistic details of the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper. click on the image to download the...
22 days ago • 6 min read
Hello Reader, Today’s Stampin’ Pretty Newsletter Exclusive Sketch adds a playful twist to a classic layered design! Three vertical panels create plenty of opportunity to mix patterns, colors or textures, while the bold sentiment panel takes center stage. Add a few die-cut details and embellishments to make Sketch #161 uniquely yours. save or print this sketch! Be sure to watch your inbox tomorrow. I’ll reveal my finished card inspired by this sketch and share a FREE step-by-step tutorial with...
23 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, The Stampin’ Up! Hot Foil System brings this butterfly beauty to life with layers of rich color and brilliant gold shine. Pretty Peacock cardstock creates the dramatic backdrop, while softly blended Pretty Peacock, Soft Sea Foam and Pool Party inks add delicate color to the Butterfly Flight images. Gold hot foil details from the Botanical Glow, Flourish & Frames and Sweetly Sentimental Hot Foil Dies finish the card with an elegant glow. WHAT I LOVE! The rich Pretty Peacock...
29 days ago • 6 min read