Beach Memory

 Hey Everybody,

Today's challenge is given to us by Linda. You can find the challenge here. 

Today we visit Keri's gallery which can be found here.

Here is the inspiration from Keri's gallery that I used for my inspiration.

Here is my card.

Wetlands by Stampin' Up has always been one of my favorite sets to use. I came across it recently and wanted to use it. Today I got my chance thanks to Linda and Keri.
I used my blending brush with Sahara sand for the beach at the bottom. The I used torn paper and balmy blue for the water close up. Next I used boho blue farther back and for the horizon line. I drew the horizon with my ink pad. Above the horizon, I used my blending brush and boho blue and a cloud cut out to make the clouds. The water was made with torn paper as well as my blending brush. Instead of uneven borders I changed it and brushed ink against sticky notes to form a navy blue frame around the scene as though it were in a frame. The image panel was added to a basic beige card base. I used wink of stella on the sand and water to make it glisten. This card will go on a dinner tray at a local hospital.

Keywords: FS1020

Stamps: Stampin' Up!-Wetlands

Paper: white, basic beige

Paper Size: A2

Ink: balmy blue, boho blue, secret sea, old olive, Sahara sand

Accessories: blending brushes, torn cardstock, wink of stella

Techniques: ink blending, masking, direct to paper

This is a fun challenge and gives us a chance to look through other galleries. I love to see how others create cards and what they use.

How about you?

Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,

Sue

Speaking of challenges, check this out. Splitcoaststampers is hosting 41 challenges over 10 days!

Click on the link or the image for more information.

Here's a list of supplies we'll be using so far. Click the link to see an updated list. People are still getting their challenges ready.

I hope you can join us for a few of the challenges October 7-17th.

so far......

 Parchment Paper
 Cling Wrap or Glad Press n' Seal (tried it, works great)
 Salt
 Pretty Napkins
Tissue Paper
Shaving cream/foam
Watercolor Paper
Plastic wrap
Metallic embossing powder _OR_ metallic deco foil (either/or)
* Product Suggestions (no affiliation, just searched Amazon for some cheap options with free shipping that you could try):
* Metallic Embossing Powder: Assorted 4pc Metallic Embossing Powder (https://a.co/d/0gyXFDGW)
* Deco Foil: Opal Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0bDpOIHV), Gold Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0f71XDvV)

Twisting Ribbon Quilt Card

 Hey Everybody,

I have another quilt card for you today. It's for today's challenge on Splitcoaststampers.

Amy's challenge today is McGee & Company. I chose this as my inspiration for my card.   Here is my card. I made a book binding card. The pattern is called a twisting ribbon quilt. I used yellow, white and green like I saw in the towels. I used a tutorial by Cindy Lewis Robinson that my friend shared with me on Facebook. I've added Cindy's instructions so you can give this a try. It is pretty easy to make and lots of fun to try different colors together. This card will probably go to my twin sister who made quilts. I hope you give this a try. It is a great gift for someone who makes real quilts. Thanks for stopping by today. Blessings, Sue

Speaking of challenges, check this out. Splitcoaststampers is hosting 41 challenges over 10 days!

Click on the link or the image for more information.

Here's a list of supplies we'll be using so far. Click the link to see an updated list. People are still getting their challenges ready.

I hope you can join us for a few of the challenges October 7-17th.

so far......

🍂 Parchment Paper
🍂 Cling Wrap or Glad Press n' Seal (tried it, works great)
🍂 Salt
🍂 Pretty Napkins
🍂Tissue Paper
🍂Shaving cream/foam
🍂Watercolor Paper
🍂Plastic wrap
🍂Metallic embossing powder _OR_ metallic deco foil (either/or)
* Product Suggestions (no affiliation, just searched Amazon for some cheap options with free shipping that you could try):
* Metallic Embossing Powder: Assorted 4pc Metallic Embossing Powder (https://a.co/d/0gyXFDGW)
* Deco Foil: Opal Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0bDpOIHV), Gold Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0f71XDvV)

 Hey Everybody,

We had a very interesting challenge today from Anita. You can find it here.

The challenge was to make a double triangle pocket mini book. I've never made anything like this before and at first when I saw it, I said, "Nope, not gonna make it."  I asked myself why I didn't want to make it.  Did it look too difficult?  Would I not have a use for it?  I looked at the photo directions then the video. The video went too fast and her mini book didn't look like mine. I looked at other samples that people made and saw that they were like mine.

Sometimes when I try something new like this, I use copy paper so I don't ruin good designer paper. Once I saw other samples I decided that I could tackle this and if I was going to try to do it, I was going to use some of my favorite retired fall paper.

The written tutorial can be found here.

I followed the tutorial then added gold ribbon to hold my book closed. I stamped my sentiment and used the Modern Label punch then added gold gems. I cut 3 3/4" square very vanilla pieces and stamped them with fall images. On one of them I stamped, Thankful for you. This will go to a good friend.

Keywords: TLC1121

Stamps: Gathering Moments

Paper: vanilla, SU-Blackberry Beauty designer series paper

Paper Size: 4" x 4"

Ink: rich razzleberry, golden glow

Accessories: gold ribbon, gold gems, dimensionals, Modern Label punch

Techniques: Double Triangle Pocket Mini Book

Check out some of the samples others made.  I like this idea of making gift tags, maybe for Christmas.

Check this out, wouldn't this make a cute kid's birthday card. They could color the pictures like a coloring book.  Maybe wrap it with an 8 pack of crayons?

For this one I could see seed packets or packets of different teas as a gift.  Hmmmm, this has me thinking of how I can use these. How about You?

I have to say, I'm sure glad I made one of these. It's given me all kinds of cute ideas for small gifts.

Thanks for stopping by today. 

I am continuing to keep the Splitcoaststampers Challenge information on my daily blog as a reminder in case you or some of your friends want to do a challenge or two.  I'm thinking of inviting some people to do some together.

Blessings,

Sue

Speaking of challenges, check this out. Splitcoaststampers is hosting 41 challenges over 10 days! Click on the link or the image for more information. Here's a list of supplies we'll be using so far. Click the link to see an updated list. People are still getting their challenges ready. I hope you can join us for a few of the challenges October 7-17th. so far...... 🍂 Parchment Paper 🍂 Cling Wrap or Glad Press n' Seal (tried it, works great) 🍂 Salt 🍂 Pretty Napkins 🍂Tissue Paper 🍂Shaving cream/foam 🍂Watercolor Paper 🍂Plastic wrap 🍂Metallic embossing powder _OR_ metallic deco foil (either/or) * Product Suggestions (no affiliation, just searched Amazon for some cheap options with free shipping that you could try): * Metallic Embossing Powder: Assorted 4pc Metallic Embossing Powder (https://a.co/d/0gyXFDGW) * Deco Foil: Opal Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0bDpOIHV), Gold Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0f71XDvV)

 Hey Everybody,

The challenge for today is a sketch challenge.

Marion has shared the sketch for today. You can find it here.   Here's my card. I turned the sketch and used the designer series paper that was still on my desk from yesterday.  The paper is retired and called, Unbounded Beauty by Stampin' Up. I cut the rectangles of designer series paper then rounded the corners. I layered them with berry burst but didn't round those corners. I punched flowers and leaves and layered them to add to the sentiment. The punch I used is called, Petal Park builder punch. I added the resin dots at the bottom. This will go on a dinner tray at a local hospital. Keywords: SC1128 Stamps: SU-Radiant Sunflowers Paper: white, berry burst, Unbounded Beauty designer series paper Ink: berry burst Accessories: 2024-2025 in-color resin dots, SU-Petal Park punch, corner rounder Techniques: sketch challenge Speaking of challenges, check this out. Splitcoaststampers is hosting 41 challenges over 10 days! Click on the link or the image for more information. Here's a list of supplies we'll be using so far. Click the link to see an updated list. People are still getting their challenges ready. I hope you can join us for a few of the challenges October 7-17th. so far...... 🍂 Parchment Paper 🍂 Cling Wrap or Glad Press n' Seal (tried it, works great) 🍂 Salt 🍂 Pretty Napkins 🍂Tissue Paper 🍂Shaving cream/foam 🍂Watercolor Paper 🍂Plastic wrap 🍂Metallic embossing powder _OR_ metallic deco foil (either/or) * Product Suggestions (no affiliation, just searched Amazon for some cheap options with free shipping that you could try): * Metallic Embossing Powder: Assorted 4pc Metallic Embossing Powder (https://a.co/d/0gyXFDGW) * Deco Foil: Opal Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0bDpOIHV), Gold Deco Foil (https://a.co/d/0f71XDvV) 🍂 🍂 🍂

Pie Star Quilt

 Hey Everybody,

Today I have a quilt card that was fairly easy to make. This is called a Pie Star Quilt. This card is for two challenges today on Splitcoaststampers. The first challenge is the color challenge. The second challenge is called the Teapot Challenge.

The Teapot Challenge is one where we make a card and send it to someone who is in need of cheering up.  This week we are sending cards to a woman who used to work for Hallmark and is having heart surgery.

Here are the colors for the challenge: Petunia Pop, Summer Splash and Berry Burst.

Dessert for the challenge is to use ribbon.

My card uses designer series paper from a retired paper called, Unbounded Beauty. On my card, where it appears blue, is actually the summer splash, a greenish color like you see above.

I saw it on Julie Heitz's YouTube the other day.  Take a look.

Basically, you punch out 4 different patterns of 2" circles, then using your paper trimmer, cut them into fourths. You arrange them on a 4" x 4" piece of white paper that you've scored every inch in both directions. After you are finished gluing the circle pieces, you dry emboss it and add it to a card base.
I added a berry burst ribbon in the center and my sentiment. 

Here's another card I made using the new designer series paper called, Sunflower Fields. It is in the Sept. to Dec. 2026 catalog which can be ordered from Sept. 1st.  I think I will make another one with this paper and not put the four corners in. That way it will look like a sunflower. Maybe I'll put those pieces inside the card.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,

Sue

Double Stampin' Rewards

 Hey Everybody,

Check out the two sales at Stampin' Up!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Blessings,

Sue

Double Stampin’ Rewards From Stampin’ Up! On All Orders of $20+ From August 19-21!!

Yippee!!  Stampin’ Up! just announced that they’re offering DOUBLE Stampin’ Rewards on all orders of $20+ placed between August 19-21!!

Here are the details:

• Sales Period: August 19–21
• Ordering Deadline:  August 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• Earn double Stampin’ Rewards (2x Rewards) for 3 days only, starting August 19 and ending August 21.  That means 20% instead of the standard 10%!  All orders qualify once the Stampin’ Rewards threshold of $20 is met.  Some exclusions apply (see the next bullet point).
• This offer applies to ALL products except for existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.
• To participate, you must have a Stampin’ Up! account and be opted in to the Stampin’ Rewards program.

Head over to the online store from August 19-21 and get DOUBLE Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up! on your order of $20+!!

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15% Off Select Designer Series Paper & Card Stock – Now Through August 31!!

Are you looking for the perfect card stock or Designer Series Paper for your next project?  Stampin’ Up! has got you covered!  Enjoy 15% off select Designer Series Paper and card stock.  Stock up on your favorites or explore new colors and patterns during this sale!

Here are the sale details:

• Sales Period:  August 4–31
• Ordering Deadline:   August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• While supplies last.
• You’ll find all qualifying items in the “Designer Series Paper and Cardstock Sale” page in the online store.

Head over to the online store now to shop the sale!!

August 2026 Class Follow-Up and Class Information

 August 2026 Class Follow-Up and Class Information

Hey Everybody,

Thank you once again for another fun-filled and learning-filled week of classes.

I love spending time with you and learning from your experiences. You are such a creative bunch of friends.

Blessings,

Sue

 Class Follow-Up C=Catalog

On=Online Exclusives found here

Stampin’ Up now has a blog full of great information and ideas. Here is the link. 

We have opportunities to donate cards to three different facilities

Stamping Opportunities:

●     1. Southwest General Hospital -Cards are placed on meal trays. 

 Types of Cards Needed: You're in my thoughts, I've been thinking about you, I'm sending you positive thoughts, Thinking of You, Hang in there. 

They still can use Baby and Holiday cards.

(No envelope is needed. Stamp something on the inside please.)

•  2. Broadview Multi-Care Facility- Cards for residents and staff to use.

(Envelopes needed and stamp something on the inside please.)

Birthday for adults and kids, Get Well, Sympathy, Thinking of you, Holiday

• 3.  Hillcrest Hospital Cancer Floor

Encouragement, Birthday and Sympathy   envelopes needed cards blank inside

Thanks so much for your continued support of these ministries.

             Thank you to those who made cards this month. They are so grateful to you for sharing your talents and love with them.

Card 1-  Pop Up Tower Card: Sue Craig Video

 

Stamps- Scalloped Blooms

Paper – Card Base-Lemon Lolly 4 ¼” x 11” score at 5 ½”

Lemon Lolly- 4 ¼” x 6”  on 6” side score at ½”, 1 ¾”, 3”, 4 ¼” and 5 ½”

2 Designer series paper- 2 3/8” x 3 7/8” I used Floral Delight

2 white 2 ½” x 4” goes behind designer paper on front

4 pieces of designer paper 1” x 4”

Scallop dies- #3 white

#4 old olive

2 white ½” x 1 ½” fold in half-these are the mechanisms that pop up the tower.

Ink- Old Olive

Accessories-  2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies

Scalloped Circle Dies 

 

Card 2  Quilt Star-Sue Craig Video

Kathy’s granddaughters altered the card designs and did a great job! It gave me some good ideas for doing this design next time.

Stamps-  Fabulous Sayings-Product of the Month January

Paper – White Cardbase 5 ½” x 8 ½” score at 4 ¼”

White-4 ¼” x 5 ½” emboss this panel-front

Cajun Craze- 2” x 5 ¼” banner

Mossy Meadow 3 ¼” x 3 ¼”

White 3” x 3” score diagonally both ways

4 pieces of white that are ¾” x ¾”

White ½” x 2 ½” sentiment

4 different strips of designer series paper ½” x 6”

Ink- Mossy Meadow

Cajun Craze

Accessories-  Stone and Vine 3D embossing folder

embellishments

 

Card 3    Tri-Fold Gift Card Holder-Sue Craig Video

One of Kathy’s granddaughters added her own arrow inside her card so the receiver would find the hidden sentiment.

Stamps-  Phrases & Frames

 Paper – Berry Burst base-4 ¼” x 5 ½”

Berry Burst-4 ¼” x 9” score at 3” and 6”

White 4” x 5 ¼”

White-inside-2 ¾” x 4”

White- 1 ½” circle

Black- 1 ¾” circle

Designer Series Paper-Moonlit Flora 2” x 4 ¼”  front

2” x 2 7/8” pocket

4” x 5 ¼” background

Ink- Berry Burst

Accessories- 8”  ribbon for a bow

Circle punch for gift card pocket

1 ½” and 1 ¾” circle punches

 

Card 4  Flamingo Card

 

Stamps-  Birthday Song

Paper – white card base 5 ½” x 8 ½”

White 4” x 5 ¼” inside

White 3 ¼” x 4” image panel

Black glimmer paper-3 ½” x 4 ¼”

Ink- Memento tuxedo black

Accessories- Lazy Daisy 3D embossing folder

Black embellishments

Coloring tools

 

   Classes September 2026

Monday Sept. 14 at 10   3 spots

Wednesday Sept. 16^th at 1    2 spots New Day Wednesday NOT Tuesday

Thursday Sept. 17 at 10   2 spots

Friday Sept 18 at 7 Filled