May Good Things Grow Center Stair Card

Spring weather and spring flowers have been on my mind these last few days. It has been so cold and dreary here! I cannot wait until spring when the ground begins to warm, the flowers and plants are beginning to push through the dirt, and all thoughts of snow are a distant memory. Today's card is a springtime center stair fun fold card using the Dragonfly Garden stamp set.

 

The wildflower stamp is my favorite stamp in this set! I love the echinacea flowers and the little daisy-like flowers! The stamp reminds me of a sketch you would see in a natural field notebook or from a botanist. 

 

Dragonfly Garden Center Stair Card Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Card Base	Old Olive Cardstock	8-1/2” x 5-1/2”; see template for scoring guide
Center Panel Mat	Basic White Cardstock	4” x 2-3/4”
Dragonfly	Old Olive Cardstock	1” x 1”
Inside Mat	Very Vanilla Cardstock	3” x 5-1/4”

 

 

There are many ways to arrange the front of this fun fold. I chose the center panel as the focal point and made the center panel layer extend down the card front in order to highlight the long wildflower image. You could also cut cardstock layers for the sides and for the bottom instead of stamping them.

 

 

Here is a view of the center stair card from the side. The stair shape is easier to see from this angle. This card stands up on its own very well, making this fun fold a great display card option! I can see this fun fold would make a great get well card, birthday, or Christmas card to display by the bedside, on a table, or on a mantel!

 

 

On the inside of the card, I repeated the wildflower image, leaving plenty of room to write a sweet message of encouragement to a loved one!

 

 

On the close up of the inside of the card, you can see the soft texture that the watercolor pencils bring to this delicate wildflower image!  

 Check out the step-by-step video tutorial below!

 

I hope you give this sweet wildflower center stair card a try! I would love to see what you create! Email me a photo of your center stair card, and I may feature your project in my next newsletter!

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

Dragonfly Garden Center Stair Card Supply List
Stamps	#156224 Dragonfly Garden Bundle #154411 Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set
Paper	#159276 Basic White Cardstock #100702 Old Olive Cardstock
Ink	#132708 Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad #147090 Old Olive ink pad
Embellishments	#144219 Pearls Basic Jewels
Tools	#152392 Stampin’ Trimmer #102300 Bone Folder #103579 Paper Snips Adhesive Clear Acrylic Blocks #154240 Dragonflies Punch #141709 Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1 #149014 Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

Second Sunday Sketches #34 Starts Today

 

It is time for another Second Sunday Sketches challenge! If you are new to Second Sunday Sketches, please review the rules here or below. Each second Sunday of the month, I will post a card sketch. A sketch is graphic or drawing of how the elements of a card are arranged.

You will then use the sketch as a guide to create your own card. Your card must be a new creation and reflect the challenge guidelines. Your card must include the major elements of the card sketch, such as the number of layers and the general position of the embellishments and/or die cuts. You can rotate the sketch for a top-folding card or for a side-folding card.

You choose the occasion and the color palette as well as the stamp set(s) and the embellishments. I do ask that you use Stampin' Up! products (current or retired).

The measurements will also be included in the blog post for each Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge. You can use the measurements as given or increase them or decrease them. For example, if a greeting is stamped on a 1" circle on the sketch, but the greeting you choose is 1-3/4", then increase the size of the circle to 1-3/4". You can also change the shape. Instead of a circle, you can use an oval, a square, a daisy punch, a monogram, etc.

The challenge will run from the second Sunday of the month until the last day of that month.

Below is February's card sketch.

Challenge Dates

February's challenge will run from February 13th, 2022 until February 28th, 2022 at 5pm EST.

If you would like to participate in the Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge, please create a card using the sketch above and email me a photo of your card by February 28th, 2022 at 5pm EST with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (March1st), I will place all of the names of the participants in a proverbial hat and randomly draw a winner. The winner will receive a prize! The prize each month will change and will be announced at the start of each challenge. February's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is a mystery embellishment pack from my retired product cache and three hand-made cards from me.

Winner Announcement

If you are the winner, I will notify you by email. Please respond to my email with your complete mailing address, and I will mail you your prize! If the winner does not respond to my email within 7 days, I will draw another winner.

I will also post all of the entries on my blog (with your names attached to the photos) and the name of the winner.

Some Ideas on How to Make this Card Sketch Your Own

There are many ways to change this card to make it your own! You can rotate the card layout 90 degrees, change the stars to another shape like flowers or letters, use a splatter of dots to make a background, use texture stamps to create a scattered image background, use embossing folders to add more texture to a mat layer, and more!

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! If you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend (that hasn't participated before)
3. Have your friend submit their this month's challenge card entry
4. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize.

I am looking forward to seeing your personal take on the 34th Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge! If you have any questions about this card sketch challenge, please let me know! I am happy to assist!

Happy Stamping!
Beth

The All Together Collection is NOW Available!

Loving hands and heartfelt words are the best way to show you care. With hand designs that illustrate coming together in friendship and solidarity, the All Together Collection will help you create cardmaking and paper crafting projects that reflect the people you know and love. 

The All Together Collection includes early-release products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog—an exciting new range of natural Stampin’ Blends—and exclusive products you can’t get anywhere else! Come together to create projects inspired by you.  

 

 

Below is a graphic of the products included in the Allow Together promotion (for the US market). This offering includes a special stamp set, dies, designer series paper, and a Stampin' Blends in natural tones. Click the graphic to make it larger. 

  

You can also download the promotional flyer HERE or click on the flyer graphic below.

 

 

Download the Natural Tones Stampin' Blends Color Chart HERE or click the graphic below.

 

 

You can also see all of the All Together products on my online store today! My online store is the quickest way to see if any of the limited time only products are still available!

The Promotion Details 

• The Here Together Stamp Set, Here for You Dies, Here Together, and the All Together Collection are available in English and French.
• Items available during this promotion can be added to demonstrator, customer, workshop, and online orders.
• No limits apply during the customer sales period.
• Qualifying orders are eligible for Stampin’ Rewards. (Except for the All Together Collection)
• All Together items can be added to a starter kit.
• The following exclusive products are only available while supplies last:
  • Here for You Dies
  • Here Together Bundle
  • All Together Collection

• Customer Sales Period
• February 1st, 2022 - May 2nd, 2022
• Customer Sales Deadlines:
• By phone: May 2nd, 2022 6:50PM MT
• Online: May 2nd, 2022 11:59pm MT 

If you have any questions about the All Together Collection, please email me. I am happy to assist with your stamping questions! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

The Winner of the Second Sunday Sketches #33 is...

Toni Shaw! Congratulations, Toni!Toni is the winner of the 33rd Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, a mystery embellishment pack and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on February 6th, 2022.

How fun is the Sweet Conversations Designer Series Paper that Toni used as the center of her card!?!? The larger red heart sweetly echos the smaller hearts on the patterned paper. I love how her larger red heart is embossed too! I also really like that Toni stamped on Highland Heather cardstock and not just Basic White or Very Vanilla cardstock. Beautiful!

Check out the other entries for the 33rd Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. How amazing is Tracy's card!?! The dotted heart embossing folder is so sweet! Tracy's color palette is perfect for Valentine's Day! Angling the banner across the heart die cuts is so smart! The layer of Basic White cardstock for the greeting on top of the Real Red banner adds depth and makes the greeting shine! Gorgeous!

I love how Pat fussy cut the greeting from the Crane of Fortune stamp set and how she framed some of the Symbols of Fortune Designer Series Paper with the circle dies! I love the chrysanthemum patterned designer series paper too! 

Speaking of framing, did you see how Candy also framed her designer series paper on the left and on the right of her card? The flowers on the designer series paper are positioned so that some are sticking out from the right and from the left sides of her card! How perfect! So beautiful! I really like the thought that goes into all of your cards - they are not just about the layout but also about adding texture, interest, and a bit of sparkle to enhance the overall design. Well done everyone!

Missed this Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on February 13th, 2022. The prize will be a mystery embellishment package from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards from me. Check back here on my blog on February 13th, 2022 for the next card sketch challenge!

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun on February 13th and share with a friend! If you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into February's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share February's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
3. Have your friend submit their February's challenge card entry. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize 1-3 business days after I draw February's winner.

Happy Stamping!
Beth

P.S. Ever wonder how I draw for the Second Sunday Sketches winner? I use an app called Tiny Decisions. I input all of the names of the participants onto the wheel and spin it. The name that the wheel stops on is the winner. 

Sneak Peek: February's Paper Pumpkin Kit Safari Celebration!

Did you see that? It’s a mischievous monkey swinging from tree to tree! What about that elephant marching through the mud? Can you catch an antelope galloping in the grass? Grab your binoculars, buckle up, and hop into our off-road truck—there’s so much to see on this safari!

Answer the call of the wild—and your creativity—with the Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit. This playful, party-themed kit includes all the goodies and gear you need to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes in safari-inspired shapes and patterns you’ll go wild for! Make every occasion a celebration with this month’s amusing animals, beautiful botanicals, and celebratory sentiments.

Don’t monkey around and miss this amazing adventure! Unleash your creativity with February’s wildly fun kit. To explore what’s inside, keep reading!

 

About this February's Safari Celebration Kit 

• This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
• The Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Spot!
  
• This kit’s stamp set is an uplifting one! Make every occasion a celebration with sentiments that say “yay!”, “fantastic!”, and other fun phrases.
  
• Explore each of our current In Color collections with this colorful kit! Discover designs and paper pieces in Bumblebee (a 2020–2022 In Color), Fresh Freesia (a 2021–2023 In Color), and Soft Succulent (a 2021–2023 In Color).
  
• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
  
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  
• Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Fresh Freesia, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede

 

Make the Even More out of Your Safari Celebration Kit by...

• The Safari Celebration Stamp Set features a full selection of celebratory sentiments! Who could use a little celebrating in your circle? Cheer on an accomplished friend with “you did it!”, prepare to party with “let’s celebrate!”, or uplift a loved one with a “you are so fantastic!” reminder. No matter the occasion, you can make it a celebration with this month’s stamp set! 
• This safari-inspired set of supplies is packed with playful patterns! Mix and match spots, stripes, squares, and more for ferociously fun paper projects. Use the kit’s die-cut leaves for a lesson on depth and dimension through layers or showcase a creative alternative by cutting card pieces from the kit’s printed envelopes. 
  

 

Subscription Period Information

• Subscribe to the February 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit between January 11th, 2022 and February 10th, 2022 at paperpumpkin.com!
• Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period. 

 

 

I look forward each month to getting my Paper Pumpkin Kit in the mail. You never quite know what will be in each kit. It like a surprise box of stamping goodness! There are always extra project pieces that I can use on other cards and projects. Paper Pumpkin truly expands my creativity because I can create my own projects instead of following along with the instructions. It is like a stamping version of a Chopped basket!

Don't miss out on February's Safari Celebration Kit! Subscribe or renew your Paper Pumpkin subscription today! 

Happy Stamping!

Beth

Second Sunday Sketches #33 Starts Today!

 

It is time for another Second Sunday Sketches challenge! If you are new to Second Sunday Sketches, please review the rules here or below. Each second Sunday of the month, I will post a card sketch. A sketch is graphic or drawing of how the elements of a card are arranged.

You will then use the sketch as a guide to create your own card. Your card must be a new creation and reflect the challenge guidelines. Your card must include the major elements of the card sketch, such as the number of layers and the general position of the embellishments and/or die cuts. You can rotate the sketch for a top-folding card or for a side-folding card.

You choose the occasion and the color palette as well as the stamp set(s) and the embellishments. I do ask that you use Stampin' Up! products (current or retired).

The measurements will also be included in the blog post for each Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge. You can use the measurements as given or increase them or decrease them. For example, if a greeting is stamped on a 1" circle on the sketch, but the greeting you choose is 1-3/4", then increase the size of the circle to 1-3/4". You can also change the shape. Instead of a circle, you can use an oval, a square, a daisy punch, a monogram, etc.

The challenge will run from the second Sunday of the month until the last day of that month.

Below is January's card sketch.

Challenge Dates

January's challenge will run from January 9th, 2022 until January 31st, 2022 at 5pm EST.

If you would like to participate in the Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge, please create a card using the sketch above and email me a photo of your card by January 31st, 2022 at 5pm EST with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (February1st), I will place all of the names of the participants in a proverbial hat and randomly draw a winner. The winner will receive a prize! The prize each month will change and will be announced at the start of each challenge. January's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is a surprise embellishment pack from my retired product cache and three hand-made cards from me.

Winner Announcement

If you are the winner, I will notify you by email. Please respond to my email with your complete mailing address, and I will mail you your prize! If the winner does not respond to my email within 7 days, I will draw another winner.

I will also post all of the entries on my blog (with your names attached to the photos) and the name of the winner.

Some Ideas on How to Make this Card Sketch Your Own

There are many ways to change this card to make it your own! You can rotate the card layout 90 degrees, change the heart to another shape like flowers or letters, use embossing folders to add more texture to a mat layer, and more!

Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend

Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! If you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.

1. Enter into this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend (that hasn't participated before)
3. Have your friend submit their this month's challenge card entry
4. Email me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize.

I am looking forward to seeing your personal take on the 33rd Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge! If you have any questions about this card sketch challenge, please let me know! I am happy to assist!

Happy Stamping!
Beth

Sneak Peek: January Paper Pumpkin Kit and Treat Box Add-On

We all know that roses are red and violets are blue—it’s time that love-themed cards got an upgrade! The Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit will help you express that forever kind of love with heart-shaped cards that would make Cupid jealous. 

The Kisses & Hugs kit is not bound to just Valentine’s Day, it works for all love occasions year-round like anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, or those “just because” days. Check out the video below to get a taste of what’s included.

 

 

Kisses and Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit Details

• Kit contains enough supplies to create 10 cards—5 each of 2 designs—and 10 coordinating envelopes
• Kit features an exclusive Two-Step photopolymer stamp set
• Kit includes a Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Card size: 4-1/2" x 4-1/4" (11.4 x 10.8 cm) heart-shaped cards; folded
• Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Very Vanilla

 

In addition to January's Kisses and Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit, Stampin' Up! is offering special add-on treat boxes! The Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes (Item #160147) are an exciting add-on to this month’s kit! This is a chance to create stylish treat boxes to match the heart-shaped cards in the kit. While these boxes are small, they make a big impact that shines with gold foil printing. The Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes are sold separately starting 25 January and only available while supplies last, so don’t wait too long to snag them!

ADD-ON Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes Details

• Item number: 160147 | $10.00 USD | $13.75 CAD
• Contains 20 mini treat boxes and 20 heart tags
• Gold cord: 10-1/2" yards (9.6 m)
• Finished size: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" (4.4 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm)
• Printed with gold foil
• Please note: These coordinated treat boxes are not included in this month’s kit and are only available for purchase separately as an add-on online starting January 25th, 2022. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase and they are only available while supplies last. 

 

 

 Subscription Period

• December 11th, 2021 to January 10th, 2022 
• Supplies may be limited towards the end of the subscription period
• Sign up today for Paper Pumpkin HERE!

 

There are only a few more days left to sign up for January's Kisses and Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit! Sign up by January 10th HERE!

 

Happy Stamping!

Beth

NEW Kit: Light the Candles Birthday Card Kit

Your wish just came true—the Kits Collection has a new birthday kit! Coming, today, January 5th, 2022!

Let’s give a big “Hip Hip Hooray” for the new addition to the Kits Collection: Light the Candles—a birthday card kit you’ll be using all year! This kit features bright colors, sparkly embellishments, and a simple peek-through technique that will make you want to party. 

These cards are perfect for wishing the happiest of birthdays, or to use as invitations to an exciting birthday bash! Now is the perfect time to stock up on birthday cards to use throughout the year.

 

#159332 Light The Candles Kit Details:

• Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and 8 coordinating envelopes.
• Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block.
• Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Spot.
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Night of Navy
• Item number 159332 - $19.00

These cards are so cute and festive! The cut away pieces on the cake and on the candles really highlights the bright paper below! 

 

The exclusive to this kit stamp set is fabulous! The font is fun and whimsical. The sayings are gender neutral and can be used for all ages too, making this stamp set perfect for all of your loved ones!

 

 

Check out this video HERE for assembly instructions and more details!

Stop by the Kits Collection on my online store HERE to see all of the kits that are currently available and to pick up this fun birthday kit beginning today, January 5th, 2022! 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth 

Happy New Catalog Day!! 2022 January-February Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration are here!!

 

Hooray! I am so excited to say that the 2022 January-June Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration kicks off today! 

2022 January-June Mini Catalog

The 2022 January-June Mini Catalog is bursting with gorgeous, fun, and exciting new stamp sets, dies, embellishments, and designer series paper! The January–June 2022 Mini Catalog is your passport to stunning seasonal projects! It contains all the products you’ll need to craft, create, and celebrate during Valentine’s, Easter, and more. 

One of my favorite suite collections is the Flowering Fields Suite Collection. This suite collection features two stamp and die sets with beautiful windmills and multi-step tulips, gorgeous designer series paper, and coordinating ribbon and butterfly metallic embellishments. This entire suite collection is stunning! 

 

 

• Check out all of the NEW 2022 January-June Mini Catalog products HERE in my online store.
• Download the Digital PDF Copy of the 2022 January-June Mini Catalog HERE
• Customer Catalog Sales Period: January 4th, 2022 to June 30th, 2022.
  

 

January-February 2022 Sale-A-Bration

You may have noticed that the structure of Sale-A-Bration is a little different this time. Instead of one single Sale-A-Bration season, we’ve split the annual Sale-A-Bration event in two! The first Sale-A-Bration event will take place from January to February, with the second beginning in July and ending in August. 

January-February 2022 Sale-Bration also starts today! Sale-A-Bration runs from January 4th, 2022 through February 28th, 2022.  

 

 

Shop

For every qualifying purchase, you can earn FREE products from the Sale-A-Bration catalog! Earn FREE products when you shop during Sale-A-Bration! The Sale-A-Bration Catalog has FREE products with qualifying orders in increments of $50 USD and $100 USD. Many of the Sale-A-Bration products are FREE with a qualifying $50 USD and some are with a qualifying $100 USD order (before tax and shipping). Spead at least $50 USD to select a FREE with $50-purchase item. Spend at least $100 USD to select a FREE $100-purchase item. Mix and match from both categories. 

For example, if you spend $150 USD, you can select three $50-purchase items or one $100-purhcase item and one $50-purchase item. Some restrictions may apply.

Joining Special

There is also a new demonstrator joining special! When you join Stampin' Up! as a new demonstrator you can purchase a Starter Kit for $99 plus tax and choose two FREE stamp sets (from current and in stock stamp sets in the January-February 2022 Mini Catalog and the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog and must be chosen at the time of joining after choosing the products for your Starter Kit. Host sets and Sale-A-Bration products are not included. See stampinup.com for more details).

 

Host

When you host a workshop or place a single qualifying order during 2022 January-February Sale-A-Bration (before tax and shipping), you can earn the Calming Camellia stamp set (Item #158117)!

I can see using the Calming Camellia stamp set for birthdays, encouragement, friendship, and more all year round!

• Download the Digital PDF Copy of the 2022 January-February Catalog HERE.
• Join my demonstrator team HERE.
  
• Customer Catalog Sales Period: January 4th to February 28th, 2022.

 

I hope you are as excited about the new catalogs and stamping goodies as I am! Check out all of the NEW 2022 January-June Mini Catalog products HERE in my online store. I can't wait to hear what your favorite new products are!

Happy New Catalog Day! Happy Shopping!

Beth