Beautifully Celebrated peek-through card

Must confess that I’m finally using the May Product of the Month Berry Botanical Vellum paper. It’s so beautiful that I was holding back cutting into it. Don’t do that! Be brave and enjoy the moment. I have a special friend in mind to send this card to as she’s carrying a lot these days on her shoulders. I hope this brings joy and a smile to her day. Enjoy!

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It's a Delicate Dream

Bringing you a fun pop out card with the Everyday Arches as the focal point. Today’s card has loads or room for writing a large message for the recipient. To balance the layers on the front, I layered the inside with Basic White matted onto Hydrangea Hue. With this layout, you can use the thinner Basic White for your card base and be confident that it will keep it’s shape even in our humid summer climate. Gotta love those little butterflies in Hydrangea Hue to finish it off. Enjoy!

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Baby smiles with Safari Smiles

Need a baby card? The Safari Smiles stamp set and die bundle has cute images and greetings for the littles in your life. Searching for a layout, I happened upon the Marvelous Fun Fold by Susan Campfield and knew it was just perfect for this congratulations card. Nothing over the top yet several layered folds with a centre pop out for displaying on a shelf or mantle. Enjoy!

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On a Waterside Retreat

I’m on holidays this week from the “day job” and mostly hanging out at home. But you’ll be I’ll have a book on the go even if I’m not sitting dockside. We made this card at the June Avid Stampers class using our amazing Relaxing Waterside Bundle and coordinating Waterside Retreat patterned paper. To make the hanging sign, use the cast off pieces from the back of the chair. Enjoy!

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Get the Artisan Sketched Garden paper for floral cards

Sneak peek of one of the cards we’re making at my Team Stampin’ Social next week! In prepping the card, I pulled out Flirty Flamingo cardstock and my stampin’ blends to colour in the vase and flowers from the Artisan Sketched Garden patterned paper. It’s got great black and white images just perfect for adding colour to using your favourite medium: markers, pencil crayons or a ink and a blender pen.  Layered up and oh so pretty for an any occasion card.

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Gorgeous Greens in Moonlit Flora

Ooh la la! Love the bold shades of Golden Glow and Berry Burst offset by a variety of greens on this one! Use those die cuts in your collection to layer up some goodness. The two squares are 2.5 inches and slightly offset to add depth and perspective. Can never have enough embossed bits. Seriously – this is a 6+ layer card from base to the linen thread. Really makes a statement and ready to brighten up someone’s day.

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Spectacular Boutique Bloom card

I was inspired by my Silver Sister, Tamara Bertram’s card for this layout. Over the embossed layer, are 1 inch squares from the sensational Boutique Bloom specialty designer series paper. Finished it off with a die cut, greeting and ribbon for a quick and elegant card. Use any patterned paper and embossing folder to duplicate. Do you like it? Let me know!

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Flowers Fair Bouquet

Do you like to colour? Maybe instead, you’d prefer to add colour with a sponge dauber or blending brush onto a stamp? Either way, Wendy’s Team Shoebox Swap card from June 6, is a stunner featuring this gorgeous background stamp called Flowers Fair. We stamped the image in Granny Apple Green ink then coloured in with 4 shades of Stampin’ Blends: Lemon Lolly, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green and Timid Tiger. Turned out great and really screams, “Bring on Summer!”

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Birthday Greetings in Moonlit Flora

Have you played with this patterned paper yet? The Moonlit Flora designer series paper is so luxurious with the new Golden Glow flowers popping right off the page against the various greens. Thanks to Stacey for designing this card for our June shoebox swap. The patterned paper layer is 3” tall by 3 ¾” wide giving you 12 cards from one sheet of 12 x 12 - now that’s a value! With some matching ribbon and a greeting, the card comes together quickly.

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Cut your photopolymer stamps apart - I did so with Floral Vignette

Doesn't this look just like patterned paper? Oh friends, it is not! It's not even multiple single stamps because I cannot see me being able to get this great pattern done that way. I cut - yes I said cut - my Floral Vignette stamp out of its frame piece to make the background stamp two stamps. It goes back together easily for those times when I'll want the full image. This gives so many creative choices with the one stamp. Give that a try with your stamps. 

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Filling Your Heart with Sweetness

Here’s a bundle that escaped my keen eyes in our Online Exclusives section: Filled with Sweetness. The dies make the car in the shape of a jam jar and it’s a great size at 3 ⅝” x 4 ⅛”. Comes with all the adorable bits for dressing up the jar: top edge mimicking fabric, strawberries and blueberries, a bow, tiny flowers and several labels. Thanks, Jane, for designing this one for our shoebox swap!

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Throw Back look at Eyelet Blooms Die

Holly’s June Shoebox creation highlights the Eyelet Blooms die. This was definitely worth the $7 add on. Here’s a tip: using an adhesive sheet on the back to help remove the tiny holes in this delicate eyelet pattern. Pairing with Petal Pink, Peaceful Pine and Strawberry Slush for the accents, it turned out beautifully. Thanks, Holly, for sharing this card design with us!

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White Craft Ink for a delicate layer

Thrilled to share today’s card designed by Dawn for our June Shoebox Swap. It’s been ages since I’ve flipped open the White Craft ink to stamp with and I’m glad we got to do just that. The Cloud Cover layer has the subtle white craft ink stamping on it with a hint of Old Olive for the leaves. What an amazing colour combo! I can see using this for a sympathy or thinking of you card. So pretty and delicate.

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Artisan Sketched Garden paper in Black & White patterns

Stunning black and white card with some old and new products: the Nested Essentials dies and Artisan Sketched Garden DSP bursting with images to cut out such as flowers in vases. The Nested Essentials dies have been around quite a while and are a great choice for greetings and adding layers to a project. Received this one in the mailed swap from Karen Duke in B.C. Just love the simplicity and striking look of this card. Enjoy!

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A personal touch with a bookmark insert

My Silver Sister Shauna Mikuliak designed this exceptional card with an adorable bookmark tucked into the left side flap. Wouldn't this make the perfect card to add to the gift of a book for someone special? I'm thinking of my many friends in book clubs who would love this. To make this possible, close up the left flap and slide your bookmark in. Enjoy!

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Bloom Boutique Suite Collection

Happy to share this lovely card from Kristen Hancock with several delicate layers in Crisp Cantaloupe, Pecan Pie and Calypso Coral. This project shows off the two bundles from the Bloom Boutique Suite Collection with the greeting from one and the floral image from the other. I will duplicate this layout with other colour combinations and products for a completely different look. Enjoy!

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Two-Tone Cardstock Technique

Sharing a lovely card from my Silver Sister Sue Philip that shows our Two-Tone paper that's been embossed and distressed in Secret Sea to reveal the inside white core. The embossed butterflies are a sweet touch being in Melon Mambo to offset the regal colours from the gorgeous Moonlit Flora paper. Enjoy!

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Floral Vignette Background Stamp

 A background stamp is a great one to have in your stash! They cover up a whole layer on the card for quick designing and creating multiples. I stamped the Floral Vignette in Secret Sea then coloured within the flowers using my Crisp Cataloupe Stampin' Blends. A greeting in a cursive font rounds out the front beautifully. Enjoy!

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Double Vision Card with All Aflutter

Have you made your first Double Vision card? It looks very much like an Eclipse card layout but even easier! You start with two layers that are exactly the same. Cut half inch strips vertically and add over its matching layer with stampin' dimensionals to add that double vision look. This Moonlit Flora paper is so perfect for it. Make one and share it with me!

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Side Flap Fold featuring All Aflutter

This side flap fold is a a nice "step it up" type of card. Adding an insert sliding out really makes a statement. This card layout works both vertically and horizontally. For my card today it was all about the vertical layout. The inside also has space for a gift card. You know I love butterflies so no surprise I'm featuring loads of them through this spring. Enjoy this lovely pop of colour on a bleak day!

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3 x 3 Treat Holders featuring All Aflutter

My class attendees take home a treat holder with something sweet or adorable inside from each class. I love researching and designing these for them especially finding ways to upsize and change them for new treats inside. This was from my May Avid class where everyone took home the All Aflutter stamp set and punch bundle. These are 3" x 3" x 1" boxes. Aren't they darling? They hold a cookie or some chocolate. I found the "Made Good" mini granola bites which come with several in a tiny pouch fit nicely inside.

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Draper Fun Fold with Bloom Boutique

Here's a fun fold I haven't done in ages: The Drapery Fold. Helps use up a third of a sheet of patterned paper as you start with 4 inches by 12 inches. You'll want to pick a sheet where the pattern on both sides compliment one another as this fold shows off both sides.

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Measurements:

1. Cardbase: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; score in the middle and burnish
2. Hydrangea Hue layer: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
3. Patterned Paper for the drapery fold: 4" x 11 1/2"

• Score along the 11 1/2" side at: 3", 4", 6", 7", 9" and 10"
• On the right side (where the 10" score line is), mark down at 1" from the top with a pencil. 
• Cut from the pencil mark to the left 3" score line
• Fold accordion style (back and forth).
• From the short end (the end where your pencil mark is, cut off 1/4"

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Designing with Circles

More with Circles! Use your punches or dies to create a fun background to show off coordinating patterned paper like the Moonlit Flora. My focal point on the white stitched circle is my favourite image from the Cutest Crew Stamp Set. Three quirky birds on the grass. Reminds me of the many birds swarming the bird feeder lately just trying to get some seed for themselves. The greeting is perfect for sending off to friends and family that are friends!

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Frameworthy Floral Vignette

The Floral Vignette Stamp Set makes every project a work of art. An oval greenery border creates the perfect spot for various sentiments, while the floral vignette forms a soft focal point. Use them together, separately, or as repeating motifs to design cards and crafts that feel polished, personal, and frameworthy.

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Special Fold with Moonlit Flora DSP

Today's card is worthy of two photos to show the fun fold to its fullest! Received this beautiful card from Carolyn Dieleman in our recent new catalogue swap featuring this special card fold. Really shows off the gorgeous Moonlit Flora patterned paper with its bold greens and goldens mirroring the gardens we see in bloom during the summer. Enjoy!

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All Aflutter with gold foil accents

When designing this swap card, I was looking to build using mutiple layers with gold accents, and the new All Aflutter butterflies. A whisper of Barely Blush paired with Basic Black really gets that gold to pop. StaZon ink is the go-to ink for working with slippery surfaces like foil papers and window sheets. A fresh, delicate card. Enjoy!

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Artisan Sketched Garden for Oodles of Pretty Cards

Happy to share this lovely card from Melva Peters in our new catalogue swap. The vase of flowers is not a stamp at all but from the Artisan Sketched Garden patterned paper. There are oodles on two sheets to make loads of easy cards by using your favourite colouring medium: pencil crayons, Stampin' Blends, ink pads using eith er a Blender Pen or Water Painter. Super easy and very effective as it is framed by the Phrases and Frames dies. Love it!

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Inlaid Embossing Technique with Paradise Garden Folder

Looking for an easy Technique to boost your card making up a notch? Try the Inlaid Embossing Technique. Cut multiple shapes of patterned paper or intermingle with cardstock as I've done on this card. Adhere onto a piece of cardstock (I used Basic White) and then run through your embossing machine using any folder. The Paradise Garden 3D Hybrid was used on today's sample. The patterned paper gets a boost of texture that you're going to love. Enjoy!

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Bloom Boutique paper bursting with new In Colors

Loving playing with our 2026-2028 In Colors, in particular the return of Crisp Cantaloupe and the new Peaceful Pine on today's card. The delicate flowers on this patterned paper called Bloom Boutique with gold accents is a real stunner. To get these nicely matted, cut your patterned paper to 3 inches by 4 inches and the matte to 3.25 inches by 4.25 inches. Cut them both in half on the diagonal and they will match up beautifully. Give it a try!

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Stunning Sunflower Birthday Card

We had a great time at my team member, Jane's home for our Shoebox Swap yesterday! I'll be showcasing everyone's cards. Such varying styles and great designs. This was my card using the de-bossed side of the Sunflower Embossing Folder with three inks: Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie and Early Espresso. What a stunning backdrop it makes for this birthday greeting. I snuck a butterfly on there for good measure, too!

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Cut up your Stamps - did she really say that?

Gonna let you in on a secret with today's stamp....it's a Background stamp called Floral Vignette with a lovely dotted oval pattern all around but I wanted more versatility so I cut the floral image out of the frame. What?

Yes, I cut it out. Photopolymer works great for that so now I have the oval frame separate from the floral stamp and I can easily put them together on block to use as it was intended. So very happy with this thank you card.

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Moonlit Flora Divine Circles Card

I've definitely been on a "circle" kick with my card designs! It's just a great way to a) use up some scraps of pretty papers and b) show off several patterns on one card. Today's features the Moonlit Flora which is my current go-to pattern. I've die cut the circles with the you-gotta-have-them Stylish Shapes dies layered over the Paradise Garden hybrid folder. Love how all the layers add texture and depth to this card. Enjoy!

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Artisan Sketched Garden paper for oodles of pretty cards

Happy to share this lovely card from Melva Peters in our new catalogue swap. The vase of flowers is not a stamp at all but from the Artisan Sketched Garden patterned paper. There are oodles on two sheets to make loads of easy cards by using your favourite colouring medium: pencil crayons, Stampin' Blends, ink pads using eith er a Blender Pen or Water Painter. Super easy and very effective as it is framed by the Phrases and Frames dies. Love it!

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Sweet Birthday Card featuring the Nests of Winter Paper

Along with butterflies, one of my other favourite focal points on a card is birds. All kinds - all species - all colours. At my bird feeders in the backyard oasis, I am frequently visited by the Grackles so I've switched to Songbird seed to attract more colourful and less "pushy" types. This card was born out of seeing some cardinals, finches and sparrows visiting the perch. This paper is retired but I still have loads of the birds to continue making more cards like this.

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Fluttering By with a simple layout

Sharing a sweet card combining some of our retired and last chance products with the All Aflutter stamp set and punch bundle. It's a butterfly punch and that makes my heart sing! What I love about this card layout is how versatile it is - just change up the patterned paper and embossing folder then swap out your butterflies and you've got a design for any occasion or holiday!

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A Cutest Crew for some Cute New Friends

I recently attended a De-Stash Garage sale in my community which was a smash hit, I must say! Lots of vendors and amazing finds. Watch for it at the Salvation Army Church May 2027....anyhow, at the event I did a few draws from among those who signed up for my newsletter with the prize being a card class with 3 of their friends. This is one of the 3 cards we're doing at these classes. Easy to duplicate with any shapes besides circles and your fave critter. For me, that's the feathered kind. Enjoy!

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Scenic Coast Eclipse Card

The Eclipse card is taking the cardmaking world by storm - you see them everywhere you look for inspiration. The trick is using two of the exact same pieces of patterned paper, trimming one into half inch strips and adhering every other one using adhesive strips over the original pattern. Then add your embellishments, a focal point and greeting. On this one in particular, it's a gorgeous sunset scene using the Scenic Coast paper. How gorgeous! Give it a try.

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Velvet Meadow Patterned Paper Says it All

Wow! Have you SEEN our new patterned paper collection? So many gorgeous patterns topping it off with Velvet Meadow: a mixture of bright/bold colours with sof/subtle accents. Here's a great way to use 1.25 inch scraps of various patterns in the pack. Since they all colour match so beautifully, pick 3 to matte and add your greeting and a focal point. What makes this one so striking is the white heat embossed butterflies on Berry Burst. Love it!

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Today is YOUR Day with Waterside Retreat

Love the neutrals Holly used on her team swap card for our May meeting: Pecan Pie and Gray Granite together with the yellows and greens in the Waterside Retreat patterned paper make this an ideal masculine card suitable for birthdays, thank yous and congratulations. "Today is Your Day" works on so many levels. Enjoy!

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Double Collar Fun Fold showing off the Bloom Boutique patterned paper

I came across the Double Collar Card fold a few months ago and really love who this shows off both sides of coordinating patterned paper. Use it with any in your stash. I use a 2.5 inch wide strip down the middle (the centre floral pattern) then on either side, the reverse pattern measuring 1.75 inches wide each. They overlap a wee bit then fold back the top and bottom inside edges to make the collar look. Anything that doesn't line up perfectly will be hidden by the focal point in the centre. This was my team swap card for May as I really wanted to incorporate the new All Aflutter Bundle and Bloom Boutique patterned paper. Enjoy!

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Easy Spotlight Technique with Flowers Fair

Looking for a really easy way to make a technique card? This is it: Thanks to Wendy for her May team swap card showing a beautiful rendition of the Spotlight Tehcnique. Here's a super quick how-to: Stamp your large image in black ink onto a layer. Grab two layering shapes and punch or die cut a segment out. Colour it in then layer onto a slightly larger one. Done!

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It's Match Day!

Very soon we'll be seeing the soccer fields in our community will be teeming with kids and coaches running miles every game. What better time for the debut of the A Wonderful Match Suite. Stacey made this fabulous card for our recent team swap. Perfect for end of year celebrations, thank you cards, all occasions and birthdays! Love the font on the greeting "Match Day" and the cool and coordinating paper. Enjoy!

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Pop of Spring with Fern and Flora

It seems like the trees and grasses have just popped over the last week or so. A little sun, a bunch of rain and warmer temps have that amazing effect of turning dried out left-over winter blahs into spring colour. This card filled with lush greenery reminds me of the beauty of this time of year. Thanks to Dawn for sharing today's card featuring the Fern and Flora bundle with us in our May swap.

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Stamp Set or Patterned Paper?

Let's play, "which stamp is this?". Any guesses? I'll let you in on a secret - the flowers in the planter are from the Artisan Sketched Garden pattern paper and hand cut out. This is divine! I love all the black and white with a splash of colour from Poppy Parade on the flowers and the oh so cute ladybug embellishment. Adding this paper pack to my cart now. What about you?

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Let's Celebrate with Balloon Festoon

Balloon Festoon - what a fun name for this stamp set and die bundle! Love how Desiree Simpson - one of my Silver Sisters - embossed the balloon die cut with a coordinating daisy print. This is a totally duplicatable layout with your favourite products. For reference cut your strips between a half inch and three-quarters of an inch for great coverage on the front layer. I think I'll be CASE-ing this one! Thanks, Des.

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Adding layers really steps up your card

Way to add layers to a card with a clean colour palate of the new Hydrangea Hue and white with a little hint of Peaceful Pine in the patterned paper. I count 6 layers including the cardbase which was over the top for our recent swap criteria! This really demonstrates how just two colours - Basic White and Hydrangea Hue - adding varied textures and layers packs a lot into one project. Enjoy!

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Using Everyday Arches for layering on a card

Sometimes it's the patterned paper that makes the card! So it is with this delicate colour combination from the Velvet Meadow 12 inch x 12 inch pack. Today's card was designed by Genevieve Ko and I love how the layers are highlighted using the Everyday Arches dies instead of a rectangle. Thanks, Gen for this pretty card.

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Soft subtle greeting with the Lily of the Valley bundle

I was thrilled to receive today's stunning card from Mary Louise Hamill for our new catalogue swap! There is so much texture in the popped up layers against the soft shading of the embossing folder. To me this card would be perfect for all occasions including sympathy and thinking of you with its delicate touches. Thanks, Mary Louise!

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