Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Happy Place

Happy Sunday - hoping your weekend is going great. Time to share another great project and free tutorial! What a great retirement card this is!  I hope you like this card as much as I do!

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Happy Place

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 Supplies:

·       Stamp Set: Happy Place (165966)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Night of Navy (100867); Lemon Lolly (161720); Balmy Blue (146982); Calypso Coral (122925); Basic White (166780)

·       Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708); Night of Navy (147110)

·       Tools: Stampin’ Blends -Lights of Calypso Coral (154881), Balmy Blue (154830) and Lemon Lolly (161673)

·       Miscellaneous: Irregular Weave Trim (165903); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:

 ·       Night of Navy CS: 8½” x 5½”, scored at 4¼”

·       Balmy Blue CS: 4” x 5¼”

·       Lemon Lolly CS: 4” x 4”

·       Calypso Coral CS: 4” x 3”

·       Basic White CS: 4”  x 2”

·       Gold Foil Sheet: scrap

 Instructions:

 1.    Crease Night of Navy CS for card base.

2.    Stamp “retirement” in Night of Navy ink on the Balmy Blue CS.  Tie Irregular Trim around it at the top and knot it. Adhere to the cardbase.

3.    Tear the top and bottom of the Lemon Lolly and Calypso Coral CS and adhere to the cardfront. (Tuck Lemon Lolly CS under the Irregular Trim if necessary.)

4.    Stamp “Happy” in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on the Basic White CS.

5.    Color the Basic White CS with the Stampin’ Blends.  Start with the Calypso Coral across the middle, the Lemon Lolly at the top and the Balmy Blue at the bottom.

6.    Tear the top and bottom of the colored Basic White CS.

7.    Adhere to the cardfront with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for August 2025 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - Farmhouse Florals - August 2025

 

Welcome to our Paper Pumpkin Possibilities blog hop!  I am so excited to be a part of this team of hoppers sharing alternative designs for each month's Paper Pumpkin kit.  This month's kit is all about the August 2025 "Farmhouse Florals" kit!!  Hopefully what we show will inspire you.  Be sure to hop all the way through to see what this amazing team has come up with!

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AUGUST: Farmhouse Florals

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  Here are the alternatives I came up with this month.  Hope you like them.

My first alternative simply uses elements of the kit.  I folded back 2 1/8" of the front of the plan card base for form a "Z" fold card.  Then I stamped the blue pattern  repeating along the top and bottom of the folded back section and inside of card.  Then I used the window element to finish the front of the card.  

I also fussy cut the Teapot image from one of the other layers and popped it up on the front of the card to give it a little more dimension.  Then added my sentiment.

My second alternative is another simple fun-fold - an easel card.  For this card I used my knife attachment for the Take Your Pick tool, and cut around the top part of the typewriter and flowers.  Then folded at the top of the dark blue portion of the base.  To cover the cut out portion - I added a piece of Summer splash both on the front and inside.  I added some of the border stamp in Summer Splash and added a little popped up flower to hold the easel up as it stands.  I love the torn edge of the paper you can stamp your sentiment on and insert into the typewriter - super cute.

 And of course, I had to stamp the envelopes -

Then finally - using a plain part of one of the bases, I made this cute little 2 3/4" x 3" gift card.  I stamped the teacup and little flower border from the stamp sets. 

I die-cut a circle from Secret Sea CS, using the add-on dies that coordinate.  I love how it turned out - would be so cut to give with any tea related gift.

Circle of Seasons Dies Add-On #167277 —available to Paper Pumpkin subscribers, only while supplies last! Coordinates with the July, August and September 2025 kits.

I hope you've enjoyed these alternative ideas.  Now be sure to hop through the rest to get some more great inspiration.  Don't forget to leave a comment, as we'd love to hear what you think.

If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about paper-crafting, Stampin' Up! and/or our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for August 2025 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Sunshine Vibes

 

Happy Sunday - hoping your weekend is going great. Time to share another great project and free tutorial! I just love this set - such a fun rainbow!  I hope you like this card as much as I do!

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Sunshine Vibes

All images © 1990-2025 Stampin’ Up! ^®

 

Supplies:

·       Stamps: Sunshine Vibes (165146)

•       Card Stock: Basic White (159276); Darling Duckling (165622)

•       Stamp Pads: Darling Duckling (165277); Secret Sea (165285)

•       Tools: Sunshine Vibes Dies (165151)

•        Miscellaneous: Paper Trimmer (152392); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Stampin Seal + (149699); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Stampin Dimensionals (104430);2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (165192); Boho Vibes 6x6 Designer Paper (165603); Adhesive Sheets (152334)

Measurements:

·       Basic White 5 ½” x 8 ½”

·       Darling Duckling Card Stock 4” x 5 ¼”

·       Designer Paper 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”

Instructions:

1.    Cut a piece of Basic White Card Stock 5 ½” x 8 ½” and score at 4 ¼”

2.    Cut a piece of Daring Duckling Card Stock 4” x 5 ¼” and adhere to Basic White card base

3.    Cut a piece of 6x6 Boho Vibes Designer Series Paper 3 7/8” x 5 1/8” and adhere to Darling Duckling Card Stock

4.    Adhere Adhesive Sheet to a piece of scrap Basic White Card Stock. Then die cut a variety of rainbow pieces as shown and the die cut the heart out of this paper.

5.    On a piece of Basic White Card Stock stamp the sun and rays out of Darling Duckling ink and then fussy cut the full sun.

6.    Adhere the sun with adhesive or dimensionals then adhere the rainbow pieces to form a rainbow and add the heart.

7.    Stamp the sentiment with Secret Sea ink on Basic White Card Stock and then cut out and then adhere to Daring Duckling Card Stock and cut so that there is a background. Adhere to card front with dimensionals.

8.    Adhere embellishments. 

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for August 2025 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Long Time No See

 

Happy Sunday - hoping your weekend is going great. Time to share another great project and free tutorial! Isn't this just adorable?  It was made with an Online Exclusive set that is nothing but fun!  I hope you like this card as much as I do!

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Long Time No See

All images © 1990-2025 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Long Time No See (166189); Stripes & Dots (165334)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Strawberry Slush (165290); Secret Sea (165624); Basic White (166780

·       Stamp Pads: Secret Sea (165285); Strawberry Slush (165286); Tuxedo Memento Black (132708)

·       Tools: Party Banners Dies (165264); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Stampin’ Blends in Strawberry Slush (165290), and Pecan Pie (161674)

·        Miscellaneous: Real Red & White Baker’s Twine (164051); 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (165192); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ SEAL (152813); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

 Measurements:

·       Strawberry Slush: 5 ½” x 8 ½” card base

·       Strawberry Slush: 4” x 5 ¼”

·       Secret Sea: 2 ½” x 3 ¼”

·       Basic White: 3 ½” x 2 ¼” for dog, 2” x ¾” for sentiment

·       Twine: 5 - 6”

 Instructions:

1.    Score Strawberry Slush card base on the long side at 4 ¼” and fold.

2.    Using the layering piece of Strawberry Slush cardstock and Strawberry Slush ink stamp the long neck/sweater stamp several times on a diagonal. Cover the whole piece.  

3.    Adhere the Strawberry Slush stamped layer to the card front using Stampin’ SEAL.

4.    Die cut a banner piece (4^th smallest) using Secret Sea cardstock. Then, stamp the dots from the Stripes & Dots stamp set using Secret Sea ink on the bottom half of the banner only.    

5.    Add the banner to the card front as shown using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

6.    Stamp the dog using Memento Black ink on Basic White cardstock. Color the dog using Strawberry Slush and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends. Then, cut the dog using your scissors.

7.    Add the dog to the banner using liquid glue.

8.    Add a tiny Baker’s Twine bow to the tail of the dog using Mini Glue Dots.

9.    Stamp the sentiment using Secret Sea ink on Basic White cardstock. Cut the sentiment apart and add to the card front using liquid glue.

10. Lastly, add a few 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls to finish the card. 

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for August 2025 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

ICS Blog Hop - August 2025 - My Favorite Bundle!

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for August 2025!  This month each of us are sharing our favorite bundle (or at least one of my favorites.)  For me - I chose Impressions Abloom!

#165611 Impressions Abloom - $48.50 (USD)

So - check out why I like this bundle, and then hop on through all the other blogs listed to see which ones are their favs!

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So for me - I can NEVER have too many flower sets - and this was a must have for me as soon as I saw it.  I think it is because it is such a versatile set.  I created a couple totally different looks with this one set. This first is using the set in a two-step stamping technique as it was designed.  By stamping each layer of the image in a different color you great a great image.

Here it is close up - and look at those adorable little flowers the dies cut out.  

Then I went a different direction with a faux water color look - by stamping the lined image once; spritzing with water; and then after it dried stamping again. 

 I really love this look; and gave it more personality by splattering colored spots with my Stampin' Write markers.  I also love the fun colors in this one.

And there is so much more you can do with this bundle, by simple using the dies; or stamping just the bold images; or just the lines ones; or coloring ------ you are only limited by your imagination!

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 Hope you liked this ideas!

Now, be sure to follow this hop through, and see what other creative ideas this group of talented women came up with.   

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Blog Hop Index

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for August 2025 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!