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08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Today I am sharing all the cards I posted this past week....for tutorials check the individual daily posts. 😃

08/27/2026

Today it is all about the sketch!

I personally use sketches whenever I am not feeling particularly creative. I use sketches to spark my creativity… As a starting place to get me going and in a creative frame of mind.

Since today was one of those days I dug this sketch out of my saved box of sketches and got to work.

You will notice that I took a few creative liberties and strayed a bit from the sketch… Adding a mat layer behind the DSP and adding some ribbon.

Today’s card features the current product of the month the Glow of Harvest DSP …this shimmery specialty paper is fabulous up close!

You can get this paper for just seven dollars when you place a minimum order of $100 while supplies last.

This particular sketches also a fabulous way to use up some of your bits of leftover card stock. Please like/share/comment.

If you try this sketch I would love to see your card…simply post your card in the comments below 😉

Supplies:

Stamps: Thinking of You
Ink: Early Espresso
Card Stock: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Golden Glow, Pecan Pie, Basic Beige
DSP: Glow if Harvest
Embellishments: Radiant Gems,retired Early Espresso ribbon

My Card Measurements:

Card Base: 81/2 x 51/2
Card Liner: 33/4 x 5
DSP: 33/4 x 5
Front Mat: 37/8 x 51/8
Greeting Tag: 3/8 x15/8
Greeting Mat: 1/2x13/4
Cardstock Strips: 5@1/4”

08/26/2026

Today is FREE Tutorial Wednesday!

I have a couple of great cards for you today featuring Radiant Sunflowers and the No-Line Watercolor Technique.

Detail and no-line watercolor uses very light outlines, often stamped in pale ink, to create a soft, hand-painted look without harsh borders. Start with faint lines, then apply loose washes of color. Build depth through layered glazing after each layer dries. Finish with subtle details and darker accents to define shapes and add dimension without relying on heavy outlines.

Pro tip: Want a lighter outline? Stamp off!

Here are your tutorials:

CARD ONE SUPPLIES
Stamps • Radiant Sunflowers Stamp Set

Ink • Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad™ • Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad • Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad • Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad • Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad • Timid Tiger Classic Stampin’ Pad • Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad

Paper • Misty Moonlight Cardstock • Petal Pink Cardstock • Misty Moonlight Two-Tone Cardstock (light) • Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Coloring Tools • Water Painters

Adhesives • Stampin’ Dimensionals™

Tools • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine • Rustic Check 3D Embossing Folder

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Score the 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (21 x 14.9 cm) Misty Moonlight Cardstock at 4-1/4" (10.5 cm) and fold it in half to create a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.5 x 14.9 cm) card.

2. Emboss the light side of the Misty Moonlight Two-Tone Cardstock with the Rustic Check 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere the embossed cardstock to the card.

3. Stamp the single sunflower image repeatedly on the 3-1/2" x 5" (8.9 x 12.7 cm) watercolor paper using Basic Black Hybrid ink; let it dry. If desired, heat set with VersaMark ink and clear embossing powder. Watercolor the images with different ink colors. Let the ink dry, then layer more color in some places to create visual depth. Adhere the watercolor paper to the card.

4. Stamp the sentiment on the 1-1/2" x 5/8" (3.8 x 1.6 cm) Petal Pink Cardstock and adhere it to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

MEASUREMENTS
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper: 3-1/2" x 5" (8.9 x 12.7 cm)

Misty Moonlight Cardstock (card base): 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.5 x 14.9 cm)

Misty Moonlight Two-Tone Cardstock (light) (layer): 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.5 x 14.9 cm)

Petal Pink Cardstock (sentiment): 1-1/2" x 5/8" (3.8 x 1.6 cm)

© 2026 STAMPIN’ UP

CARD TWO SUPPLIES:

Stamps • Radiant Sunflowers Stamp
Ink • Basic Beige Classic Stampin’ Pad™ • Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad • Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad • Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad • Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad • Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad • Timid Tiger Classic Stampin’ Pad

Paper • Basic Beige Cardstock • Misty Moonlight Cardstock • Petal Pink Cardstock • Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper Coloring

Tools • Water Painters

Adhesives • Stampin’ Dimensionals™

Tools • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine • Tile Garden Dies

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Score the 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (21 x 14.9 cm) Misty Moonlight Cardstock at 4-1/4" (10.5 cm) and fold it in half to create a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.5 x 14.9 cm) card.

2. Stamp the floral image in Misty Moonlight ink on the card base.

3. Stamp the floral image in Basic Beige ink on 4" x 4" (10.2 x 10.2 cm) watercolor paper. Use the Water Painter to watercolor the image with different ink colors, making sure to go over the stamped lines so they disappear. Let the paper dry in between colors.

4. Once it is dry, paint around the outside of the image with Basic Beige ink.

5. Die cut the floral image using the Tile Garden Dies. Cut an additional tile from 4" x 4" (10.2 x 10.2 cm) Petal Pink Cardstock. Adhere both tiles to the card.

6. Stamp the sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink on 1-7/8" x 1" (4.8 x 2.5 cm) Basic Beige Cardstock and adhere it to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

MEASUREMENTS

Petal Pink Cardstock (tile):

Misty Moonlight Cardstock (card base): 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.5 x 14.9 cm)

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper (tile): 4" x 4" (10.2 x 10.2 cm) 4" x 4" (10.2 x 10.2 cm)

Basic Beige Cardstock (sentiment): 1-7/8" x 1" (4.8 x 2.5 cm)

© 2026 STAMPIN’ UP

08/25/2026

Sneak Peek of September Product of the Month! GORGEOUS gold foiled foliage! Eeeek!

08/25/2026

This week’s Global Design Project challenge is a sketch challenge!

This card is my take on the sketch.

I featured the Winter Adventure bundle and the Alpine Winter DSP…(both are OnlineExclusives).

08/24/2026

Why not play along with me for this week's Global Design Project challenge?
Here is this week's challenge.
If you play along, also please post your card in the comments here so everyone gets inspired!

08/24/2026

I received this GORGEOUS card in the mail from my sweet friend Lyssa.

She featured the fabulous Simply Leaves bundle #168165.

I love her color choices and the unexpected pop of Pool Party!

Let’s give her some love in the comments!

08/20/2026

This card is another sneak peek of products coming September 1st.

The DSP is the Painted Patch 12 x 12. The acorns were cut from the DSP. The leaves and greeting were from the coordinating Painted Pumpkins bundle. The ribbon is also new- Calypso Coral with a copper border 3/8". The clear dots were colored with Dark Calypso Coral Stampin' Blend to match the ribbon.

Pay attention to the "sketch." It is one you can use over and over again. Card base, mat layer, 3 strips, focal image, greeting.

08/19/2026

Check out this simple, fun new stamp set coming on September 1st!

It is called Lovely Celebration and has three greetings and eight images!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this set...so versatile and you can dress it up frilly and feminine or dress it down for masculine. Great staple for your craft collection!