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Video: Painted Pumpkins 4 Ways

Sep 27, 2026 | 0 comments


If you watch stamping videos on YouTube, I’m sure you have already seen lots of videos using this bundle!
I just got it…..I said, NO Linda, you already have cute pumpkins…but then I couldn’t resist and here is this week’s video:


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I really like this simple card using just the Painted Patch designer paper.  I cut the leaves with Peaceful Pine cardstock and I really like how it goes so well with the Pool Party card base.


I make cards for the new neighbor welcome packet.  I added a few birds from Cutest Crew:)


A little paper piecing by stamping and cutting out pumpkins from the Autumn Opulence designer paper.


My attempt at a Halloween card using arch dies for tombstones…

 

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Video: Letterpress Technique with Inked Dies

Sep 20, 2026 | 0 comments


A few weeks ago I asked if you wanted me to show you how to emboss with the hot foil or impressions dies.
I started out embossing and inking but ended up with something I like even more!  And through some experimenting with layers, turns out you can get a perfectly inked impression without a rubber pad!  It’s all about the sandwich or layers….

Here is my video – I’d love to know if you try it!

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The magnetic pick up tool I mentioned will be back in Sept 28th

#170020  Magnetic pick up tool $11.00

Stampin’ Up already had Impressions dies to use with the impressions mat.  Now the Hot Foil dies are pretty much the same type of die.  A  bit smoother and they don’t cut thru paper or materials.   The Hot Foil dies can be included in with regular dies.  You will know by the packaging graphic as the gold color images are for hot foil or embossing and the black images are regular dies.

You may already have an “impressions” die set.
Opulent Oasis was one of the first impressions dies in the catalog last year (still avail on Last Chance list), Phrases & Frames.
A few new sets:   Elegantly Wrapped die set and Winter Adventures.
The smoother dies that will emboss well are a different color.

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Video: Let’s Hot Foil: Start to Finish

Sep 20, 2026 | 0 comments


I had several requests to show the Hot Foil process from beginning to end in real time.  I love watching all the short videos and reels showing the finished process but seeing the actual process can help, too. I did edit out the heating times since it was 6 minutes to heat it from cold to hot!

(I did a Q & A post about the types of machines  HERE)

If you are already into hot foiling and have the process down, you can skip this one!

I have another video tomorrow with another project:)

At the end of the video I used the Reverse Hot Foil die with my leftover foil from the Lustrous Leaves die.  I loved how it turned out!
It’s not showing well in photo but I used the Wood Grain Wonders designer paper in two different tones along with Copper foil.



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Stampin’ Up added 4 more foil colors!  So far I’ve only tried the copper but I recommend it:

The Reverse Hot Foil will be coming back Sept 21st, just around the corner!
Stampin’ Up made a video using the Reverse Hot Foil plate:

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Reverse Hot Foil Die [ 170043 ]

$27.00

Lustrous Leaves Bundle [ 170559 ]

$49.50

Wood Grain Wonders 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167428 ]

$13.00

Copper Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls [ 170553 ]

$12.00

Stampin' Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class [ 170009 ]

$160.00

Framed & Fabulous Bundle (English) [ 170579 ]

$51.25
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15% off These stamp sets….

Sep 16, 2026 | 0 comments


Stampin’ Up has 15% off of select stamp sets starting today through Sept 18th!

The best way to see them all is on the Sale page HERE
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*Be sure to check If the stamp set has a punch or die that can bundle with it – the bundles are already 10% off each so it’s a better value to buy those together.     You will know it has a bundle available by clicking on the item and then scrolling down a little on the page.

For example, the Simply Leaves stamp set has  coordinating punch listed on the same page:

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There are many that don’t have a die or punch like this set, one of my favorites!

 

 

Utah Bound…

Sep 6, 2026 | 17 comments

Hi all!

I’m heading to Salt Lake City to the Stampin’ Up home office on Tuesday for the Million Dollar Achiever Retreat!
I had hit that sales milestone last year and now the time is here to celebrate.
I had hoped to get a video up this weekend but I had a whole lotta shares to cut, package and mail out before I left!

I’ll post all my trip updates over on my Stamping School Facebook page HERE
rather than my personal page.   Matt will be going also and looks like we have a full agenda.
(I’m hoping to squeeze in some genealogy time at the big library there!)

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported my Stampin’ Up! business and purchased from me over the years.
This milestone would not have been possible without you – I am incredibly grateful for every order, every bit of encouragement, and every year stamping!

Yes, I will get to design a stamp set!  More to come on that because it will be next year:)

I’m required to share a little fine print with this milestone, so here it is—with a whole lot of gratitude! This reflects my own journey, hard work, and many years of building my Stampin’ Up! business. Fewer than 1% of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators achieve this level of sales, and individual results will vary.

SU Holiday Catalog begins today!

Sep 1, 2026 | 0 comments


Happy September!   It’s time for a LOT of new products!
First, the new Stampin’ Up Mini Catalog is LIVE today.
You can download and view online HERE

If you like to shop visually, you can go to the Online Store to see all the new things!

Along with the new catalog, there are also new Online Exclusives.  You can see those HERE! 

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September Product of the Month is a lovely 12×12 Specialty Paper called LUXE FOILIAGE   #168599
Gold foil designs on top of Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea
Only $5 when your total is $75 before tax and shipping
(coupons and rewards lower your total so just be sure you are at $75 to be able to add this paper!)

Thanks to all who joined in my product shares – I placed the order at 2 am and will get those sorted and back to you asap!

 

Video: Accordion Side Step Fun Fold for Fall

Aug 30, 2026 | 0 comments

I love how inspiration shows up!  One of the winners on my Stamping School Facebook page created fall fun fold and then I tried it!
(she was inspired by Julie Salva, who was inspired by Lisa Curcio, thanks girls! )

And it folds flat, which is great!

I changed up the process to make it a little bit easier and I like it….I hope you give it a try!
Watch my video below

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This fun designer paper is the star of my card.  I love it!  Fresh and happy colors with a fall theme.
It’s called Painted Patch 12×12 and will be available on Sept 1st!   #168430  $13


Lustrous Leaves dies are versatile – the goldish color leaves can be used with Hot Foiling machine and also embossed when using your Texture Plate.
The dark leaves are all regular die cuts.     LUSTROUS LEAVES DIES ONLY  #170558  $40

Available Sept 1st!

You can also purchase them as a bundle with the masks (aka Stencils) FOR 9.50 more.
LUSTROUS LEAVES BUNDLE #170559  $49.50

 


The new Stampin’ Up holiday catalog begins on Sept 1st!
If you were expecting a hard copy in the mail and it has not arrived, please email me!! 

I’ll be back on September 1st with all the links to the new products!


Video: Botanical Expressions Wedding Card

Aug 22, 2026 | 0 comments

I really like having a die like this one in my collection…it’s sold on it’s own so it’s less expensive, and it is super versatile to use for many occasions.  The Botanical Expressions die is part of a sentiment bundle if you need those but just on it’s own, it’s useful!

Here is my video and I also show a few new products coming out September 1st!

 

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The sentiments I used for this card will be available on Sept 1st, when the new catalog and online exclusives begin.

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Video: Floating Edge Technique with Simply Leaves

Aug 15, 2026 | 0 comments


Hi!  I started out creating today with the Simply Leaves bundle, at first a window sheet (acetate)  in the middle of the card.  Then a a shaker card. Then I had the idea to hang them off the edge!  I really like it.
It’s SUPER hard to photograph a crystal clear sheet to show you here but make one and you will see how cool it looks!

I especially like the inside…


Here is the video!


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If you missed the sign up for my Holiday product shares, there is still time!

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