Hello Reader, THE WAIT IS OVER! The NEW Stampin' Up! Hot Foil System is AVAILABLE, bringing beautiful foil accents and elegant shine to your handmade cards and paper crafting projects. If you've been curious about hot foiling, this is the perfect time to jump in. Designed exclusively for Stampin' Up! products, the new system makes it easy to add stunning metallic details with professional-looking results. A Helpful Hot Foil Tip For the smoothest, most polished foiled results, I recommend...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Get ready to add a little metallic magic to your handmade cards! The NEW Stampin’ Hot Foil line from Stampin’ Up! is available tomorrow, July 10, and today’s card gives you a beautiful peek at the shine, detail, and wow factor this new system brings to paper crafting. Today's FREE tutorial includes step-by-step instructions, measurements, and a complete supply list so you can recreate this clean and playful design with ease. What I Love The instant elegance the foil adds to a...
5 days ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader, Halloween crafting is here! This week's Sunday Bonus Tutorial features the adorable new Web of Fun Bundle paired with Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper—both from the latest Stampin' Up! Online Exclusives and AVAILABLE NOW! The bold striped paper does most of the work while the playful spider, web, and oversized Halloween greeting create a card that's festive, fun, and surprisingly simple to assemble. Today's FREE tutorial includes step-by-step instructions, measurements, and...
9 days ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader, One sketch, endless possibilities! Today's card pairs the playful patterns of Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper with the sweet blooms from the Scalloped Blooms Bundle to create a design that's both fresh and striking. The Designer Series Paper adds subtle interest without competing with the focal flowers, proving that the right background can make every layer shine. Today's FREE tutorial includes complete measurements, step-by-step instructions, and a full product...
12 days ago • 6 min read
Hello Reader, Looking for a fresh way to showcase your favorite Designer Series Paper? This week's 5" x 5" square card sketch features four coordinating panels, a simple focal sentiment, and a soft twine accent—an easy layout that's perfect for mixing patterns, colors, and textures. Be sure to watch for Thursday's newsletter, where I'll share a complete card based on this sketch, along with a FREE step-by-step tutorial, cutting measurements, and the full product list. I can't wait to show you...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Today's card puts Newsletter Exclusive Sketch #156 to work with a fresh sneak peek from the July 1 Online Exclusive release. The NEW Simply Leaves Bundle pairs beautifully with the 2026–2028 In Color™ Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper, creating a clean and cheerful design with plenty of texture and layering. I love how the trio of leaves brings the sketch to life while the warm gingham pattern adds a cozy, timeless touch. It's a simple layout that's easy to recreate and...
19 days ago • 6 min read
Hello Reader, Today's Newsletter Exclusive Sketch #156 is all about layers, shapes, and creative possibilities. Three simple focal elements, a sentiment layer, and a few embellishments come together for a design that's easy to customize with your favorite stamps, Designer Series Paper, dies, or punched shapes. Tomorrow I'll reveal a card created with this sketch featuring a sneak peek of brand-new products from the July 1 Online Exclusive release. If you love getting an early look at what's...
20 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Sometimes the simplest cards make the biggest impression. This Sunday Bonus Tutorial features the adorable Wild Bunch Stamp Set—June's Product of the Month—and proves that a few well-chosen elements can create a card that's both charming and memorable. I paired the playful highland cow image with classic black-and-white patterns for a clean, crisp look that lets the stamp take center stage. A touch of Baker's Twine and a simple "Hi, Friend" greeting finish it off perfectly. OH...
23 days ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader, No stamping required! This fun fold card lets the gorgeous Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper do all the heavy lifting. With rich botanical patterns, a delicate Luna Moth focal point, and a ready-to-use sentiment from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, it's a quick and easy way to create a card that's full of wow factor when opened. Perfect for celebrating a special accomplishment with style! Be sure to check out today's FREE tutorial for all the measurements,...
26 days ago • 5 min read