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Video: Thinking of You Two-Step Die

Oct 18, 2026 | 0 comments

Hi all!  This week I used the Thinking of You die, it’s a 2 step die and an optional stamp set to go with it, too.
I really like the die!  Cutting it in white really pops, even on a simple card like the trees.


It’s a nice bundle for $36.75  #168263
or you can order separately:
Thinking of You Dies:  $22  #168260
Photopolymer Stamp Set #168254  $19

Here is my video!


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Video: 10 Quick & Merry Cards!

Oct 11, 2026 | 0 comments

It’s that time of the year…as soon as the weather cools down a bit, the leaves begin to turn and I start thinking about making holiday cards.  In my dream world, I get them done in November but that rarely happens:)    Yesterday I made these 10 cards in a short time!  I really like the SU holiday ephemera this season.  Each of the pop-out designs are thick and adhesive backed, super easy to make a bunch of cards in a snap!

Watch my video below to see the 10 cards and tips for putting them together – (printable recipe PDF is linked below the video)


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Here are the supplies I used for the cards:

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The Product of the Month for October is fantastic!  It is a 23 piece set of star dies and is still available for only $5 with your $75 or more order!  You can see it HERE

New kits, New Product of the Month – Oh my stars!

Oct 6, 2026 | 0 comments


It’s October 6th!  We can order the new October Product of the Month!
Only $5 to add on to your $75 or more order


SHINING STARS DIES 
Item #168600
whiles supplies last (I have a feeling these will go quickly)
23 dies!   Largest die: 5-1/4″ x 5-1/4″

TWO NEW KITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! 

CHRISTMAS COMPANIONS KIT (ENGLISH)    #168678  $24

Create adorable cards featuring festive pet-centered scenes.
– Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs
– Includes red foil accents
– Colors: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Golden Glow, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Christmas Companions Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Peaceful Pine Premium Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 10 printed card bases and 10 printed envelopes
– Precut pieces  and Adhesive

FESTIVE PLAID POP-OUTS KIT   #168682   $28

Precut pieces and greetings with gold foil accents and navy blue twine trim. The pop out shapes for tags that leave a window in the card.
– Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs
– Makes 10 tags: 5 each of 2 designs
– Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, gold, Secret Sea, Very Vanilla
Kit includes instructions and one of each item listed below.
– 10 printed card bases and 10 printed envelopes
– 10 printed tags
– Includes gold foil and Precut pieces
– Secret Sea twine and Adhesive

Video: One Sketch, Lots of Card Ideas!

Oct 3, 2026 | 0 comments


As a demonstrator,  I get a weekly newsletter from Stampin’ Up with updates and sometimes a technique idea.  I really liked this card layout or sketch – the colors and the simplicity.    (Timid Tiger, Crisp Cantaloupe and White.)
I tried it first with my Simply Leaves punch bundle, then I changed up the colors to a muted Cloud Cover/Secret Sea combo.  One more as a holiday card, adding a few more layers.

Here is my video – I hope you give the sketch a try and make it your own!



VIEW / PRINT RECIPE WITH MEASUREMENTS HERE

 

I definitely like the SU sample better….but I do like how easy the punched leaves are, too.
Same Timid Tiger Card base but theirs looks brighter and more Pumpkin Pie.  I like that too.

This one is my favorite – Cloud Cover and Secret Sea are a calm color combo.

This was the first time using the Frosted Pinecones bundle – looking forward to playing with it more!


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Good Things Coming on Oct 6th

Oct 1, 2026 | 0 comments

The October Product of the Month is REALLY good!  A set of 23 Star dies – layering and solid stars.
The largest star is 5-1/4″!

Stampin’ Up launches a new item on the first Tuesday of each month so we have to wait until Oct 6th…..
I think this one will go quickly so order early or get your orders to me the day before so I can get them in at midnight (MT) when it goes live.

Also on October 6th:

Two new card kits for the holidays!
I’ll post those here on Oct 6th since we don’t have graphics yet.

 


If you are thinking about joining SU or coming back to SU, there is an extra $50 rewards!
There is a new join process.  (If you are a first time stamper joining, there is a cool gift mailed to from SU)

Step 1: Join:  choose a team leader,  check the box to accept, enter a few personal details, pay $100, click submit.  You will receive a coupon code valued at $125. (and an extra $50 from Oct 6-31)
SU emails you a Demonstrator ID and a coupon code to shop!   You will login and place your order and if you go over the coupon code amount, it’s ok!  It will count towards your sales AND you can earn the 10%  rewards, too.
The discount is 15% and goes up based on your sales or purchases.

The quarterly minimum is $300, can be all at once or spread it out with small orders. You always get the remaining of the first quarter free of minimums (which would be oct-nov-dec) so your first $300 wouldn’t need to be in until the end of March but no one can wait that long LOL

Here is my link to Join but wait til Oct 6th!     Join HERE

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
(link opens in a new tab)

*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!