Repeat After Me Challenge

 Hey Everybody,

Our challenge today is  Repeat After Me. You can find Lisa's challenge here.

Your task is simply to feature any repeated element somewhere in your project. 

I had the mugs repeat and loved the fact that they had repeating dots. I stamped the mugs, then covered the mugs with a paper mug and stamped each animal. I masked the mugs so I could add two of the animals behind the mugs and one up front.

 I colored the animals and mugs with Copic Markers. I used a silver gel pen to color some of the dots silver on the mugs. I wanted to use a circle sentiment but it wouldn't fit on the card, so I cut part of it off then added silver embellishments above the sentiment. The sentiment is a Stampin' UP! set called, Phrases & Frames. The mug stamp set is called, Craft Emotions-Baby Animals 3.

Keywords: WT1112

Stamps: Stampin' Up!-Phrases & Frames, Craft Emotions-Baby Animals 3

Paper: white, granny apple green, DCWV Lemon Flower Matstack

Paper Size: A2

Ink: memento tuxedo black, granny apple green

Accessories: Copic Markers, masks for mugs, silver gel pen, silver sequins and dots, dimensionals

Techniques: coloring, masking

What I like about these challenges is that it gives me the idea for my card. I don't have to sit there and wonder what I'm going to stamp. I don't have to try to think of ideas for cards. Once I have the challenge, then it's easier to come up with a stamp set and paper to go together to make the card happen.

I don't usually have a picture of the finished product in my mind when I begin. The card just evolves. I might stamps images then decide to color them with watercolor pencils. Then that may lead to designer paper or embellishments. Many times it leads to embossing folders.

This challenge reminded me that when I use a stamp, I don't have to use it only once on my card front.  Do you do that? Most of my cards have one image for some reason.  I'm going to have to make a mental note to try to stamp more than one image on my card front.

Here are some samples from the gallery for this challenge.

                                                   repeated images

repeated embossed lines

repeated die cuts and images

repeated die cut

repeated arches

repeated leaf die cuts

repeated panels

Wow, looking at the examples from the gallery really opened my eyes. My scope on this challenge was very narrow. I only thought of repeating an image. Look at how many different ways ladies used things that repeat on their cards.

Repeat image

Repeat die cuts

Repeat panels

Repeat leaves

Repeat arches

Repeat borders

Repeat embossing lines

Repeat stenciled images on a background

Well, you have some great ideas here. Next time you want to make a card. Maybe you'll think about using something that repeats. Next time, I'll try to remember to use something other than a repeating image. There are so many creative people out there. I love learning things like this every day.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,

Sue

August Stampin' Up Specials are Here

 Hey Everybody,

Check out all of the deals on Last Chance Products, Select designer paper and two-tone cardstock as well as the new Product of the Month.  Click on the image or the colored link for more information on the website.

Don't forget the Ohio tax break on supplies listed.

Happy August. I can't believe it's here already.

Blessings,

Sue

Don't miss out!  New products were added to the Last Chance category today.  Some products are up to 60% off.  Last Chance means that they are RETIRING.  Once they are gone, they won't be coming back!

Paper Sale Aug. 4-31 (Select papers only)

During the month of August select paper and cardstock will be 15% off!  Shop early for best selection.  While supplies last.

This month's product of the month is the Glow of Harvest Specialty Paper.   Purchase at least $75 and you can add the product of the month to your order for only $5 (while supplies last).  When you get the product of the month with me, you will receive a 12 video tutorial collection featuring the Product of the month.

2026 Back-to-School Tax Holiday Information

  There are sales tax holidays for school supplies in select U.S. states and Puerto Rico during July and August. The list of items below will be either state tax-free or subject to a reduced tax rate during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with Stampin' Up! during the tax holiday period to receive these items tax-free (from midnight local time on the first day through midnight local time on the last day of the holiday). Keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday and may not apply to additional county, city, or special jurisdiction taxes. The following states have suspended participation this year: GA, LA, NJ, and WI.

OH Aug7-9  $ 20/item

Two New Kits

168672

WITCHY WHIMSY HAT KIT

$28.00

Product detail

Create a playful Halloween display with the Witchy Whimsy Hat Kit, designed to make a decorative witch’s hat that adds festive flair to your home. This kit combines classic spooky elements—spiders, spider webs, black cats, and eyeballs in Halloween colors—with delightful accents like rosettes, flowers, ribbons, and lace. It’s everything you need to craft a standout Halloween decor piece.

DETAILS

- Makes 1 witch hat decor piece

- Assembled size: 14" (35.6 cm) tall

- Colors: Basic Beige, Basic Black, Blackberry Bliss, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie

Kit includes one of each item listed below.

- Step-by-step instructions

- Printed precut pieces

- Paint

- Ribbon

- Embellishments

- Sponge dauber

- Cheesecloth

- Pins

- Wire

- Adhesive

168671

CRAFTED BLOOMS KIT

$14.00

Product detail

There’s nothing like handcrafted decor to spruce up your home or office! With the Crafted Blooms Kit, you’ll make three-dimensional art featuring eye-catching florals and uplifting sentiments. Showcase the finished product on a clipboard or cork board, or in your favorite deep-set frame, to make any space feel special.

DETAILS

- Makes 3 projects: 1 each of 3 designs

- 1 small project: 4" x 6" (10.2 x 15.2 cm)

- 2 large projects: 5" x 7" (12.7 x 17.8 cm)

- Colors: Calypso Coral, Cloud Cover, Crumb Cake, Golden Glow, Old Olive, Peaceful Pines, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush

- Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.

- Step-by-step instructions

- 3 projects

- Precut paper pieces

- Iridescent rhinestone gems

- Adhesive

It's a Sketch Challenge Today

 Hey Everybody,

Jeanette's sketch challenge for today can be found here.

Here's my card. 

I cut my designer paper, Scenic Coast, and traced the top portion on balmy blue cardstock and cut it out. I used my cloud cut out and blending brush to make clouds in the sky. 

I masked the moon then uncovered it and colored it with my white gel pen. I used clear wink of stella on the waves and rounded the corners on the top piece and added it to a black card base. 

I added the lower designer paper then added the sail boat. The sail boat is from the Sunset Coast Dies from Stampin' Up!  I added the bottom strip of designer series paper then stamped the sentiment. This will go on a patient dinner tray at a local hospital.

Keywords: SC1121

Stamps: Stampin' Up!-Scalloped Blooms

Paper: balmy blue, basic black, Scenic Coast designer series paper

Ink: versafine black, boho blue

Accessories: circle mask, scissors, Sunset Coast Dies, white gel pen, clear wink of stella, cloud cut out, corner rounder

Techniques: masking, ink blending

Here are some samples from the gallery for this challenge.

Looking at these gave me some ideas if I were to do this sketch again.  I liked the idea that someone watercolored the top of their card and used a different color on the bottom.

I also like the idea of using all white and embossing the cardstock as in the last card.

What would you do for this sketch challenge?

I hope you give it a try.

Blessings,

Sue

 

 

 

  

 Hey Everybody,

Here are some more things that are going on at Stampin' Up this month!

Last Chance Products with be updated, August 4th. Click here on the 4th for the updated list. These are while supplies last.

2026 Back-to-School Tax Holiday Information

  There are sales tax holidays for school supplies in select U.S. states and Puerto Rico during July and August. The list of items below will be either state tax-free or subject to a reduced tax rate during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with Stampin' Up! during the tax holiday period to receive these items tax-free (from midnight local time on the first day through midnight local time on the last day of the holiday). Keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday and may not apply to additional county, city, or special jurisdiction taxes. The following states have suspended participation this year: GA, LA, NJ, and WI.

OH Aug7-9  $ 20/item

Click on the name or image of the kit to see it online.

168670

DAISY DAYS KIT

$32.00

Product detail

Capture your warm-weather memories in a bright sunny album you’ll want to revisit all year long. The Daisy Days Kit comes with all the scrapbooking essentials you'll need for your album, including precut images and sentiments, journaling pieces, and pockets for cherished memorabilia. With vibrant daisies, ice cream cones, and juicy fruit to adorn the pages, this album celebrates everything we love about summer!

DETAILS

- Makes 1 album with 28 pages

- Album size: 7-3/4" x 7" x 1-7/8" (19.7 x 17.8 x 4.8 cm)

- Page size: 6.5" x 6" (16.5 x 15.2 cm)

- Colors: Blueberry Bushel, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger

- Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.

- Step-by-step instructions

- Precut images and sentiments

- Printed pockets

- Acetate sheets

- Adhesive

168667

GILDED GALLERY KIT (ENGLISH)

$25.00

Product detail

Cards so beautiful they look like they belong on the wall, the Gilded Gallery Kit creates designs that feel truly frame-worthy. Soft lavender and coral tones, watercolor-style florals and birds, and gilded paper frames paired with gold foil give every card an upscaled, fine-art look. This kit makes it easy to create polished cards for birthdays, thanks, and sending love.

DETAILS

- Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs

- Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)

- Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Crisp Cantaloupe, gold, Golden Glow, Gray Granite, Hydrangea Hue, Misty Moonlight, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie

- Also available in English and French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.

- Gilded Gallery Stamp Set

- Clear stamp block

- Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin’ Spot

- Step-by-step instructions

- 10 printed envelopes

- Adhesive

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So don't forget August 4th is when the Last Chance List refreshes.

August 4th is when select cardstock and designer paper is 15% off. I will put in a group order. Let me know if you are interested or want to split a pack of paper.

August 7-9 is Ohio tax free dates. No tax will be charged for items on the chart above.

As always, if you have questions, please let me know.

Blessings,

Sue

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs

 Hey Everybody,

 MariLynn's challenge to us is all about Bugs. You can find her challenge here.

I stamped the ant and colored most of it with Copic Markers. This stamp is a very old High Hopes stamp called, Hopeful Ant. I colored the pot with Derwent and Stampin' Up!-watercolor pencils then went over the pencil with a blender pen.

 I cut the image panel with the deckled rectangles dies. I cut a frame first, using two dies together then added the striped background to mirror the segments on the ant's body. I used an old and retired Stampin' Up designer series paper called, Foil Frenzy. I used an oval punch for the sentiment. Isn't he the cutest little thing?

 This will go on a dinner tray at a local hospital.

Keywords: MIX700

Stamps: High Hopes-Hopeful Ant, SU-Beautiful Moments

Paper: white, SU-Foil Frenzy designer series paper

Paper Size: A2

Ink: memento tuxedo black, terracotta tile

Accessories: SU-Deckled Rectangles, Copic Markers, Derwent Watercolor Pencils

Techniques: coloring, die cutting

How about you, do you have any bug stamps? Check out some of the samples from the gallery.

Well, I hope these give you some good ideas of what you might do for this card challenge.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,

Sue

August Stampin' Up Newsletter

Hey Everybody,

15% Off Select Designer Series Paper and Cardstock  Aug 4-31

We haven't been given the list of papers yet, but I will pass that information along as soon as I receive it.

If you'd like to order, let me know. I'll put together a group order.

 

There's something special about a handmade Christmas card—and the NEW A Stitched Season Collection captures that feeling beautifully. Inspired by the warmth and tradition of treasured holiday quilts, this coordinating collection combines classic Christmas imagery with rich colors and stitched details for projects that feel both timeless and fresh.

Whether you're creating holiday cards, gift tags, memory keeping pages, or festive home décor, you'll find everything works together effortlessly. It's one of those collections that makes designing easy while delivering beautiful results every time.

What I Love:

·         Quilted-inspired patterns create instant texture and cozy holiday charm.

·         Coordinating stamps, dies, Designer Series Paper, ribbon, and buttons take the guesswork out of designing.

·         The stocking die is a standout—perfect for focal points, gift tags, ornaments, and festive cards.

·         Rich Christmas colors including Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine, Secret Sea, and Pecan Pie offer a classic holiday palette.

·         Stitched details throughout the collection add a beautiful handmade finish.

Included in the Suite Collection:

·         Stitched Stocking Photopolymer Stamp Set (13 Two-Step stamps)

·         Stitched Stocking Dies (16 coordinating dies)

·         A Stitched Season 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper

·         Real Red 1/4" Stitched Ribbon

·         Adhesive-Backed Mini Christmas Buttons

Add your favorite Stampin' Up! inks, cardstock, and adhesive, and you'll have everything you need to create heartfelt holiday projects you'll be excited

 to send and share.

Available NOW as part of the July Online Exclusives while supplies last.

Christmas crafting has a way of sneaking up on us—this beautiful 

collection makes getting an early start both easy and inspiring.

  

August Product of the Month

Below are a few projects created with this product to inspire your creativity! If you would like to purchase this product for just $5, click HERE or on the image on August 4th (or soon after) to shop my online store and place your qualifying order online. When your subtotal reaches $75, you can add this Product of the Month to your cart.   August Class Schedule Monday August 10 at 10  2 spots Tuesday August 11 at 1    3 spots Thursday August 13 at 10  3 spots Friday August 14 at 7 Filled If you would like to be added to a class let me know. Blessings, Sue