"The best thing about a kiss is that it can say what words cannot." Valentine's Day is over, but it's never too late to send paper crafted hugs and kisses! Whether or not you use the Last Chance Valentine Kisses Bundle, I hope that this fun Easel Card inspires you as much as it did me! (Shout out to Barb Preiss for inspiring me with her swap card!)
Easel Card Measurements:
4-1/4" x 11" Real Red Cardstock, scored at 1-1/4" and 6-3/4"
4" x 5-1/4" Made with Love Designer Paper (inside)
4" x 4" Made with Love Designer Paper (front)
1" x 4" Made with Love Designer Paper (front)
2" x 4-3/4" Basic White Cardstock
2-1/4" x 5" Crumb Cake Cardstock
4" x 4" Crumb Cake Cardstock (inside)
3/4" x 4" Basic White Cardstock (inside)
1" x 4" Real Red Cardstock (inside)
Additional Cardstock to die cut bears & kissing booth
Watch the replay of Sunday stamping with Susan & Julie to watch me create this card:
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Here are a few more card ideas using the Valentine Kisses Bundle from the November 2025 Online Exclusives. If you love the look of this cute bear, make sure to get the stamp set and dies while supplies last! Once they're gone -- they're gone! Make sure to grab a package of the Lovely Doilies too! Whether you are using the colored side or flipping it over to use the white size, you'll love these to accent your cards and scrapbook pages!
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Happy Spring! Happy Easter! It's been a few months since my last post. The end of winter was a little chaotic, but things are settling down at home and I'm excited to get back to sharing photos of my projects here. If you're not already following me on YouTube and Facebook -- be sure to click links to see my latest creations!
Stampin' Up! updated the Last Chance List yesterday with new products and discounts up to 70% off! But don't wait -- supplies are limited and some items have already sold out! Stock up on 2024-2026 In Color products and all of your favorites before they're gone for good!
We're getting ready for a brand new catalog which will start May 5. Stay tuned for details about my regular Product Share to get a little bit of all the new designer paper and ribbon. In the meantime, I'll be sharing projects using some of my favorite things on the Last Chance List!
First up -- because it's timely -- the Easter Joy Suite from the Jan-Apr 2026 Mini Catalog. I love the bright colors in this fun specialty paper. I used bright colors: Azure Afternoon, Flirty Flamingo, Shy Shamrock, and Daffodil Delight for these first two cards.
Watch the replay of my 12 Days of Christmas video from December to see how I incorporated vellum layers on these cards:
I designed this Pop-Up Diorama Card for a Sunday Stamping Video. Be sure to watch the video below to learn how to create this card and to see another color variation (using blue instead of yellow).
Pop-Up Diorama Card Measurements:
5-1/2" x 10-1/2" Flirty Flamingo Cardstock, score at 3-1/2", 6-1/2", 7", and 10".
2" x 4-1/2" Lemon Lolly Cardstock (front)
2-1/4" x 3-1/2" Easter Joy Designer Paper (front)
2-1/2" x 5" Basic White Cardstock (inside)
2" x 3" Easter Joy Designer Paper (inside)
1/2" x 3" Lemon Lolly (inside)
Pop-Up Diorama Card Directions:
Cut cardstock to 5-1/2" x 10-1/2".
Score at 3-1/2", 6-1/2", 7", and 10".
Add Tear & Tape to the 1/2" tab on the end.
Punch a window in the 3" panel next to the 1/2" tab.
Peel off the Tear & Tape liner and fold the card front flat to glue the tab inside the card front.
My last card using the Easter Joy Suite is a "This or That" -- I couldn't decide if I preferred the Peach Pie or Pretty in Pink card base. Which one do you like best? Leave a comment and let me know!
These cards use of my 2025 Back Pocket Card Layouts. Watch this video to see how I used the Back Pocket Card Layouts to create:
2025 Back Pocket Card Layout Collection, $30
These handy reference cards include a card sketch with suggested measurements
and full color photos of two sample cards using that layout.
Includes 12 Back Pocket Cards Layout Cards (from 2025 Monthly Project Kits)
and Happiness is Handmade pouch
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Get out your Paper Trimmer to turn this piece of cardstock into a fun fold card. Thanks to Michelle Mullin for inspiring today's card. She sent a card like this for the Great, Big Card Swap and blessed me with an extra card!
Use the template and measurements below to try this card at home! It's not as hard as it looks! I'll walk you through it in the replay of Sunday Stamping below.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is a week away and the Traditions of Christmas Suite is on the Last Chance List -- with almost all of the individual products 10% off while supplies last! Here is a an off-center gate fold card that I designed for a Sunday Stamping video. I tried to incorporate as many products from the suite as I could -- designer paper, embossing folder, stamps, dies, ribbon, and sequins.
Sending Cheer Card Measurements:
5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Real Red Cardstock, scored at 1-1/2" and 5-3/4"
1-1/4" x 5-1/4" Traditions of Christmas Designer Paper
3-1/4" x x 4-1/2" Basic White Cardstock (embossed)
3-1/2" x 4-3/4" Secret Sea Cardstock Layer
1-1/2" x 3" Old Olive Cardstock (to die cut)
3" x 5" Basic White Cardstock (to die cut)
2" x 5" Gold Foil Cardstock (to die cut)
1-1/2" x 2-1/2" Pool Party Cardstock (to die cut)
4" x 5-1/4" Basic White Cardstock (inside)
Watch the Sunday Stamping with Susan & Julie Video for tips on creating this card and for more card ideas using the Traditions of Christmas Suite.
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Here are some more card ideas using the Traditions of Christmas Suite to inspire you!
Love the look of the Traditions of Christmas Suite? It's not too late to participate in my Traditions of Christmas Suite Escape. While I'm out of the retreat gift boxes and project kits, you can still enjoy the video replays and PDF instructions. Virtual Only Access to the Traditions of Christmas Suite Escape Retreat is available for $20 USD and open to all stampers worldwide.
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