Scrapbook Monday....8 Months Old.....Already!

 

Yesterday was a bitterly cold day here in Manitoba, so  I did a scrapbook layout of my girls 8th Month....December 2025.  

Time sure when your having fun!  I chose the papers and embellishments from the Snow Day scrapbooking kit to create my layout.  

The large 5x7 Christmas pic was my focal image so I chose tiny photos to put at the bottom...snuggling in their bed....playing with tons of toys....and waiting patiently for Dad to throw the ball. 

There is never a dull moment with these two sweeties....like take Saturday for instance....I turned my back for 30 seconds and my mandarin orange dissapeared...peel and all....gone!  We looked everywhere and no orange.  One or both of them must have eaten it peel and all! yikes!!  I was in their mouths smelling for orange and examining their teeth for evidence as I did not know if oranges were toxic to dogs.  Of course I freaked out and called the vet and they said that they would be fine.  And now it is Monday and they are fine.  But man oh man the little bums keep you on your toes sometimes!  

Stay warm friends!  Until next time, happy stampin'!

Global Design Project Challenge #GDP531...

 

This week's Global Design Project Challenge was to use hearts.  

I chose DSP from the Made With Love 12 x 12 DSP #167054 page 31.  I paired it with the Valentine's Day stamp #166903 page 21. I also used my retired Stampin' Up! hearts dies from MANY years ago.  

New Tool Alert: Stamp Positioner

 I'm excited to share the new Stampin' Positioner tool!

 It’s our new stamping alignment tool that makes stamping easier and more accurate. It allows you to stamp precisely aligned images, create repeating patterns and Two-Step Stampin’ images easily, make multiple projects in minutes, and stamp wreaths and other circular layouts with ease.

Click here for an informative video: https://youtu.be/CqdT-cgLUm4?si=0B0UZupRezJ87l8d

*If you are not a demonstrator yet and can’t wait, you can get it for free with the Feb 3 - Mar 2 Join Offer. (Eventually this product will be available to all, but no date for that has been shared yet.)

Product of the Month Fun Fold Inspiration...Fabulous Sayings and Wooly Friends!

 

I created a super easy fun fold using the Wooly Friends and Fabulous Sayings. Here is my card:

Doesn't she look fancy with the sparkly watercolor DSP!  So cute! Here is a peek at the inside of my fun fold card:

Time is running out to get your product of the month for just $5 with a qualifying $100 order.  You will also earn stamping rewards as well as bonus coupons too!  Win-Win-Win!  Order yours today!

Technique Alert....so easy!

 

Create a Custom Background with One Die

Bring creative potential to the foreground for your customers using a background die. A number of different looks are waiting to be discovered when you cut the same background from several different patterns or colors and piece them together.

Step 1: Cut the background die shape from five different colors of cardstock.   Step 2: Cut the four colors into rows and adhere them to the Basic White background. (Tip: You’ll have enough pieces to make several cards.)   Step 3: Stamp the flower in VersaMark ink and add clear embossing powder. Tap to remove any excess powder and emboss using a heat tool. (Tip: Before stamping and adding embossing powder, lightly dust the cardstock with the Embossing Buddy to prevent static.)

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH BLOG HOP - FABULOUS SAYINGS

 

I have two cards to share with you today featuring the Fabulous Saying Product of the Month. 

The great thing is we get to combine this product with others to bring you loads of creative inspiration!

Here is my first card: 

This mini card is 4 x 4 inches and is so easy to make.  

I chose the Splash of Sparkles DSP from January Online Exclusives and cut one of the panels down to 3 1/2 x 3 1/2, and stamped my greeting right on the DSP. 

 I added a Timid Tiger mat layer at 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 as well as a Basic White liner at 3 3/4 x 3 3/4.  

A bit of ribbon and some dots to embellish and this mini card was done!

Here is my second card: 

Again, I used the Splash of Sparkles DSP for my background. But this time I die-cut an image from the Lovely and Beautiful DSP.  

I fussy cut the floral image and colored it with Stampin' Blends.  And because the image was foiled, I did not have to be careful as the marker would not stick to the foiled areas!

Another super simple to make card, but the foiled DSP and the bold horizontal greeting makes it a WOW for the recipient. 

Now hop on to the next person on our hop and see what they have created to inspire you.

Happy Stampin'!

Product Of The Month Blog Hop - January 2026

1. Sharni Green - The Stamping Green (Australia)

2. Michele Jutrisa- Butterflys and Bows(Australia)

3. Shel Anderson- Stamp With Shel (Canada)

4. Sue Boerner - Stamping Sue's Buzz (USA)

5. Lorraine Tierney - ChatnCraft with Lorraine USA

6. Tracy Held - Trace Of Creativity (Australia)

7. Julia Quinn - Handmade by Julia Quinn (Australia)

8. Lori Helvick- Loris Stamping Creations USA

9. Lisa Bowden - Made to Create with Lisa (USA)

10. Genna Gifford - The Stampers' Mess (Australia/Facebook)

11. Janine Rawlins - Create with Janine (Australia)

12. Monique Fielder - Stamping With Moni-Q

13. Danielle Edwards - Scrappychics

Ink Blending and the Scenic Adventures Bundle...

 Today's card was a fun one to create! 😀  

There is only music for audio in this video, as I am still coughing like crazy every time I try to talk.  

Here is the link to the video tutorial: 

Ornamental Christmas Bundle- Fun Fold!

 Today's video tutorial features the Ornamental Christmas Bundle.  Here is a close up of the bundle: 

And here is the link to my fun-fold video tutorial: 

Click here for video tutorial

Place a $60 order with me this week and you will receive a free PDF tutorial with all the photos, cutting measurements, and step-by-step instructions to create all the cards I showcase this week!  SHOP WITH ME HERE

Modified Book Fold featuring Gathering Moments Bundle...

 Today I have an AMAZING card to share with you.  Unfortunately no video tutorial as I started taping this video, and I was almost done with my card when I realized Facebook had booted me and I was no longer taping.  *sigh*

You know how sometimes you are creating a card and it just morphs into something amazing....well, this is what happened when I was designing this card. 

I had the idea to modify the standard book fold card....went looking for some DSP in Pretty Peacock....and went in a totally different direction with DSP.  

The idea in my head was to put a layered banner on the card front and stamp the greeting on the banner and embellish with leaves.....well, that did not happen.  

I chose the large maple leaf die, did some drawing with a marker, did some layered inking, did some scrunching and stamping.....and this is what happened: 

Here is a close-up of this GORGEOUS leaf.....in real life, it is SO REALISTIC....it takes me home to New Brunswick and all the GORGEOUS fall colors and leaves. *sigh* 😀

When I showed it to my hubby, he said, "That is just paper?" 

So, of all the cards I made this week using the Gathering Moments Bundle....this is by far my favorite!  I am going to challenge myself to make a scrapbook layout using this leaf technique!

Gathering Moments - Quilt Technique....

 

My card today features a super easy technique....the Quilt Technique.  

Here is my card:

I created a background from scraps of DSP by cutting them into little squares.  Next I embossed the panel to make it look like a quilt. Here is a close up of the beautiful texture:

Here is the link to my YouTube video tutorial: 

Gathering Moments for CASE-ing Tuesday

 Here is my CASE-ing Tuesday card for challenge #534.  

To get more details and watch the video, click the link or click on the video picture:

https://youtu.be/V4UrRxrra6c

Global Design Project Challenge 518 featuring Gathering Moments Bundle...

 Here is the link to the video premiere:  https://youtu.be/STaziNzNOJ8

Gathering Moments Bundle is my featured product this week.  All projects will be created with this bundle.  

As a bonus for shopping with me, if you place a $60 order with me, I will send you the PDF with all the cutting measurements, product list, and step-by-step instructions for all my projects this week!

To shop with me, click here:  https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2309384

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Big news! From October 1 to 31, customers who sign up as demonstrators can choose between two amazing join offers. In addition to FREE shipping, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit, they can either get  $165 CAD worth of products for just  $48 CAD OR  $252 CAD worth of products for just  $135 CAD. 

Hygge.....and the Amber Autumn Bundle....

 

Love What You Do Hygge is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a cozy, contented mood evoked by comfort and conviviality.

Wow Tip: Watercolor Blending

If it’s a hygge vibe you seek, our autumn splendor showcase is the perfect card to CASE. Of course, our brilliant Wow Tip could apply to cards for any season or reason. Pair it with the Sunshine Vibes Dies (165151) and pastel inks to create a cheerful springtime scene!

Step 1: Using Blending Brushes, add Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, and Crushed Curry ink to one sheet of Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper.   Step 2: Fill a Stampin' Spritzer with water and spray it on the inked paper. Let it sit, then dab with a tissue to reveal the water droplet pattern beneath. Allow to dry completely.   Step 3: Die cut with the Amber Autumn card front die. Trim edges with a Paper Trimmer.