New Foiling Machine Today and Your Questions Answered….

Jul 10, 2026 | 0 comments

Stampin’ Up added a new machine to their tools for hot foiling, which is unique to us but has been out for years.  I had a foiling gadget for sentiments and stickers (I think it was called Minc) and anything shiny or sparkly, I’m ready to try!

I was delighted to hear MANY of you here already have a foiling machine – that is AWESOME!  
Now you can add our exclusive stamps and dies to your collection:)

#170009  $160 and includes a FREE $30 class to learn tips and tricks!

Everyone who purchases the Stampin’ Hot Foil System & Craft Class (170009) until January 4, 2027, will automatically get access to the Metallic Magic Craft Class. However, this class is available for purchase on its own without purchasing the system, which is a great offer for those who may already have a system for hot foiling but want ideas for elevating their creativity.  #171482 $30

 Here are a few things to know before you invest: 

Stampin’ Up did not create or invent this system and is not exclusive to us.  It is a Spellbinders system and Stampin’ Up has partnered with them to add to our offering.  This new foiling system will be also be offered by Spellbinders on their website and works with their die cutting machine also.   Stampin’ Up’s core business is to create stamps/dies and foiling is a new way to use their exclusive designs.

The dies needed to hot foil are different than our regular cutting dies!  The new foiling dies will not cut paper, although they can emboss designs with your rubbery plates, which is cool.

Spellbinders created this new system to fit their larger die cutting machine (which is basically the same as ours)  so you will need to have a machine that has an opening of 6-1/2″ wide- like our current white machine
(Stampin’ Cut & Emboss) 

Many have a BIG SHOT that SU sold years ago and this foiling platform will be about 1/2″ too wide to fit in there. HOWEVER Good news!  If you really want to get into foiling, Spellbinders still has their original Glimmer System  which is compatible with many machines like the Big Shot with the 6″ opening.
If you are happy with your Big Shot, great!  You still have options if you want to get into foiling!

(and some Big Shot machines and other companies have the wider opening so just measure yours to see)

Here is a video of how the new foiling machine works from the SU home office – click here to view

There is a brochure to introduce the products:  Click here to view the 6 pages 

The inventory is smaller for the first release and may sell out this month but they will be getting more in.
I bought one and will be firing it up this weekend to play!
There is a one year warranty on the machine.

What Stamps/Dies are available to Hot Foil? 
Stampin’ Up has created about 10 new bundles and some stand alone dies to get us started!

Here is a quick link to the store to see them all!

I bought the sentiments, because I love the look of metallic words!
This die set has the words to foil and then the dies to cut out all the words at once:

SWEETLY SENTIMENTAL HOT FOIL DIES  #170052

I also bought the leaf bundle below because I like the idea of being able to use the stamps alone, the foiling die alone or both together

Botanical Glow Bundle 170057  $52

More later on it after I play and give it some testing!

Video: Split Negative Technique

Jul 6, 2026 | 0 comments

This week I’m going old school this week with a cool technique called Split Negative.
Whether you emboss black and white like I did or use 2 colors, it’s a fun way to use your stamps and dies in a fresh way.

VIEW/PRINT RECIPE PDF WITH MEASUREMENTS HERE

I hope you give it a try!

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New Stamps, Dies and More Released Today!

Jul 1, 2026 | 0 comments

NEW crafty things added today!

These products are in the Online Exclusives category, which just means not in a printed catalog.  It’s a way for Stampin’ Up to add things quickly without all the publishing and mailing and trees:)
The holiday printed catalog will be out early September – look for those in the mail mid August.

To see ALL the new items, CLICK HERE 
(all my links open in new tabs so you can keep this page open)

JULY PRODUCT OF THE MONTH:  BEGONIA BELLE  #168592  
If your order is $75 (before taxes, coupons, rewards, shipping) you can add this stamp set for $5
The June POTM sold out around June 19th because it was so cute so if you love it, get it early)

Here are the new things that I bought and will be using over the next month for my videos:

New Embossing Folders!
Textured Ring 3D Folder –  #168220  $12 (6″ x 8-1/2″)
Swirls of Magic Folder – #167179  $10.50  ( 6″ x 8-1/2″ )
Season Cheer Mini Folders – Set of 3  #168221 $13 (6-1/4″ x 3-3/8″ each)

A few new stamps that I got – the Botanical Expressions Bundle #168153 $35  has a really nice foliage die.
If you don’t need the sentiments, the die by itself  is $20 #168152    ( size is 1-5/8″ x 5-7/8″ )

The  Woodland Wishes photopolymer set is so cute!  #168243  $21
I’ll be showing how to use it for Christmas and also birthdays, etc!

Mini Christmas Buttons #168234 8.50 I love buttons!  These are adhesive backed and have a little glimmer around the top edges.
The Shimmering Stripes 12×12 DSP (4 sheets #168197  10.50) is impossible to see here
(I showed it in my last video here)  but I recommend it for a subtle, textured sparkly, tiny white stripe to add to your projects!

The Violet Dreams Suite has been popular with demonstrators during our preorder in June!  I’ve enjoyed seeing all the variations of violet colors, not just purple!   #168200 $90 for the whole suite shown
(If you missed my video last week showing the whole suite and some projects, click here)

**Note when ordering suites – if one item in the suite becomes unavailable, the whole suite number will show ‘unavailable’ but all the other items in the suite may still be there!  So be sure to look for just the bundle, or just the designer paper to order by itself.

NEW KITS!
To see all the new kits, click HERE

I ordered the Gilded Gallery knowing there would be some shiny gold but it’s hard to tell in the photos.  I’ll show it on video when I get it.   I liked the stamps with the frame and the sentiment that says SENDING LOVE YOUR WAY since I don’t have that one surprisingly but it’s perfect!  JUST A LITTLE NOTE is a great one to have also.

FREE SHIPPING JUNE 11-13!

Jun 10, 2026 | 0 comments

Hi all!  I’m back from Alaska and just in time for Stampin’ Up to give us all FREE shipping for a few days!

Thursday, Friday and Saturday only!

Remember if you use rewards points it lowers your total so be sure your total is 75.00 before tax and shipping to get the free shipping AND you can add the $5 product of the month, too!

Speaking of the Product of the Month, this cute stamp set is available for $5 in June!
The Berry Botanical Vellum is also available if you have not chosen that one yet.
See the POTM page HERE

TWO NEW KITS RELEASED!

See the details for both new kits  HERE

Stampin’ Up added new items to the Last Chance List!
(I like to sort low to high to see the best deals)

VIEW THE LAST CHANCE ITEMS HERE