VIDEO: Stampin' Up! Friends of the Ocean Double Flap Card + 4 Bonus Card Ideas

One of my favorite suites from the January-April 2025 Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog is on the Last Chance List! I love the bright colors and images in the Friends of the Ocean Designer Paper and the two-step images and bold greetings in the coordinating Ocean Friends Bundle. Make sure to get this one because it retires! See More Friends of the Ocean Project Ideas

Here is the card that I designed for a recent Sunday Stamping with Susan & Julie video. I created a Double Flap Card using designer paper on the card base so you can see both sides of this fun design.

The Soft Wave Embossing Folder is perfectly complements the ocean theme of this suite. I used a Hampton Arts Wobbles Action Spring under the lobster to make it wiggle. It's such a fun way to add movement to the card and I love that it lays flay and doesn't make the card too bulky.

Card Measurements: 

• 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" Pumpkin Pie Cardstock 
• 5-1/2" x 5-3/4" Friends of the Ocean Designer Paper, scored at 2" from top 
• 4-1/4" x 6" Basic White Cardstock, scored at 3" 
• 2-3/4" x 4" Summer Splash Cardstock, embossed

Watch the replay of Sunday Stamping with Susan & Julie for tips on creating this card:

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make This Project:

Ocean Friends Bundle  [164692]

Friends Of The Ocean 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [164684]

Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder [164695]

Sunny Day Iridescent Dots [164696] SOLD OUT

Here are some more Friends of the Ocean project ideas created by Stampin' Up! Concept Artists for the Jan-Apr 2025 Mini Catalog.

If you love the look of the Friends of the Ocean Suite, be sure to check out my January Project Kit, available now:

Watch Video | Buy PDF on Etsy

Includes: Materials to make 3 cards, January 2025 Back Pocket Layout Card, 

six 4" x 6" pieces of Friends of the Ocean Designer Paper,
1/2 package of Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs, and
PDF Tutorials with measurements & instructions

Friends of the Ocean Card Kit, $18

Ships to USA Addresses Only; USPS Ground Advantage Postage ($5)

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VIDEO: Stampin' Up! Sketched Butterflies Card Ideas

As I am writing up this blog post, I'm realizing that the Stampin' Up! Sketched Butterflies stamp set and dies have just sold out. That is the fate of all our Last Chance Favorites that are being discontinued, so make sure to get what you want before they are gone!

Although you can't buy the same stamp set and die set, I hope that you will be inspired by these cards and will recreate them at home using a similar stamp set.

Thank You Card Measurements:

• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Night of Navy Cardstock, scored at 4-1/4"
• 1-1/2" x 5" Bubble Bath, Petunia Pop, Balmy Blue, & Night of Navy Cardstock
• 3-1/2" x 4-3/4" Basic White Cardstock
• 3" x 4" Basic White Cardstock (to die cut)
• 4" x 5-1/4" Basic White Cardstock (inside)

Thinking of You Card Measurements: 

• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Balmy Blue Cardstock, scored at 4-1/4" 
• 4" x 4-3/4" Basic White Cardstock 
• 3" x 5" Basic White Cardstock (to die cut) 
• Punched Balmy Blue Label 
• 4" x 5-1/4" Basic White Cardstock (inside) 

Birthday Card Measurements 

• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Petunia Pop Cardstock, scored at 4-1/4" 
• 3" x 4-1/4" Full of Life Designer Paper 
• 2-3/8" x 4-3/8" Basic White Cardstock 
• 1/2" x 3" Glitter Paper 
• Punched Balmy Blue Label
• 4" x 5-1/4" Basic White Cardstock (inside)

Watch the replay of this episode of Thursday Night Stamp Therapy from last spring to see me create all three of these cards:

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make These Cards:

Sketched Butterflies Cling Stamp Set  [163490] SOLD OUT	Sketched Butterflies Dies [163491] SOLD OUT	Full Of Life 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [163357]	Blending Brushes [153611]
Labeled With Love Punch [163569]	Brushed Brass Butterflies [158136]	Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs [161954] 20% OFF	Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio [161206] 20% OFF

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VIDEO: Stampin' Up! Natural Botanicals Card Ideas

One of my favorite Last Chance items is the Countryside Corners dies! These must-have dies are nested, making it perfect to layer different sizes. I designed these cards for this week's Sunday Stamping video. I created a background by stamping the back (solid) of the leaf images in retiring In Colors Copper Clay and Wild Wheat and then stamped the outline in Early Espresso. I die the cut the center of the collage using the Countryside Corners dies and used the center piece for the second card.

The Natural Botanicals stamp set is a Reversibles stamp set. You can ink and use BOTH sides of the Photopolymer stamp. I layered both sides of the stamp to create the focal image on the card above.

Watch the replay of Sunday Stamping with Susan & Julie to see how I created both of these cards from one stamped background piece.
I created the same card layouts using the flower and more springy colors with Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink, and Blackberry Bliss. Which set do you prefer?

Order the Stampin' Up! Products to Make These Cards:

Natural Botanicals Photopolymer Stamp Set [164831]	Wonderful Thoughts Stamp Set [161899]	Countryside Corners Dies [161471] 30% OFF	Copper Clay Cardstock [161721] Last Chance
Copper Clay Ink' Pad [161647] 10% OFF	Wild Wheat Ink Pad [161651] Last Chance	Wild Wheat 3/8" Rustic Striped Ribbon [164061] 30% OFF	Faux Glass Dots [164060] 10% OFF
Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins [161627]	Labeled With Love Punch [163569]

Check out these additional project ideas using the Natural Botanicals stamp set created by Stampin' Up! Concept Artists for the Jan-Apr 2025 Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog.

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Save your Spot! New Catalog Product Shares Now Open!

My popular new catalog product shares are back!! Reserve your spot and sample all of the new designer paper and coordinating ribbon to refresh your paper-crafting collection without breaking the bank! 

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Annual Catalog Product Share, $45, includes:

• (6) 6" x 6" Florals in Bloom Designer Paper (AC)
• 
  (12) 6" x 6" Beautiful Gallery Designer Paper (AC)
• (6) 6" x 6" Turtle-y Cute Designer Paper (AC)
• (6) 6" x 6" Floral Impressions Designer Paper (May OE)
• (6) 6" x 6" Celebratory Sips Designer Paper (May OE)
• (3) 6" x 6" Flower Garden Foils Specialty Paper (May OE)
• (4) 6" x 6" Woven Textures Designer Paper (Mar OE)
• (6) 6" x 6" Botanical Textures Designer Paper (Mar OE)
• (6) 6" x 6" Lovely Garden Designer Paper (Mar OE)
• (6) 6" x 6" On to Go Designer Paper (Mar OE)
• (6) 6" x 6" Kintsugi Inspirations Designer Paper (AC)
• (8) 6" x 6" Boho Vibes Designer Paper (AC)
• (10) 6" x 6" 2024-2026 In Color Designer Paper
• (3) 6" x 6" Irresistible Designs Specialty Paper (AC)
• (3) 6" x 6" Weekend Adventure Designer Paper (AC)
• 1 yd Basic Beige 3/8" Classic Ribbon
• 1 yd Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2" Ribbon
• 1 yd Gold Striped 3/8" Mesh Ribbon
• 1 yd White 1/4" Ribbon
• 1 yd Fresh Freesia 1/8" Faux Velvet Ribbon
• Misty Moonlight & White 1/4" Starter Ribbon Pack (2 yds each color)

Watch my Annual Catalog Pre-order Unboxing Video for a sneak peek at some of the new products including card ideas to inspire you!

2025-2027 Stampin' Up! In Colors

You're going to love the new 2025-2025 In Colors! This year's collection includes Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, Cloud Cover, and Secret Sea.

2025-2027 In Color Product Share, $28, includes:

• (10) 2025-2027 In Color Assorted Cardstock
• (10) 2025-2027 6" x 6" In Color Designer Paper 
• (75) 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls
• (2 yds) Strawberry Slush 3/8" Faux Linen Ribbon
• (2 yds) Timid Tiger 3/8" Faux Linen Ribbon
• (2 yds) Darling Duckling 3/8" Faux Linen Ribbon
• (2 yds) Cloud Cover 3/8" Faux Linen Ribbon
• (2 yds) Secret Sea 3/8" Faux Linen Ribbon

Pick and choose which product shares you want!

• May 2025 Product Share (Designer Paper & Ribbon), $45
• 2024-2026 In Color Product Share, $28
• BONUS: Sign up for BOTH Product Shares and get 5 Special Edition Back Pocket Card Layouts for FREE!
  
  

Ready to sign up? Reserve your product share now using the Google Form.

• Reserve your product share by Tuesday, May 6. Paypal invoices will be sent starting April 29.
• The first group of product shares will be ready on Monday, May 12 for porch pick-up or may be shipped for $9 U.S. Priority Mail.
• This offer is only available from Julie Davison, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for stampers in the United States.

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