Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Santa's Hat

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This past week I did a live on my Facebook page - facebook.com/crazystampinglady, and we made a cute Santa's Hat card in the 3 1/2" x 5" notecard size.  Here is that same card stepped up to an A2 size - and I love it.  These would be so quick and easy to mass produce.  Hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Santa’s Hat

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 Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Santa’s Hat Set (168408)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic White CS (166780); Real Red CS (102482); InColor Gingham Gallery DSP (168218)

·       Stamp Pads: Basic Black Hybrid Ink (166648); Real Red Ink (147084)

·       Tools: POTM Oct 2025 Shining Stars Dies (168600); Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder (168179)

·       Miscellaneous: Adhesive Backed Christmas Berries Embellishment (168549); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

 Measurements:

 ·       Basic White CS: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored at 4 ¼”; ½” x 4 ¼” strip; scrap to stamp and fussy cut

·       Real Red CS: 4” x 5 ¼”; 3/4” x 4 ¼”; scrap to die cut

·       InColor Gingham Gallery DSP: 3 ¾” x 5”

Instructions:

1.    Run the piece of Gingham DSP through the Cut & Emboss machine using the Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder.

2.    Adhere the embossed DSP to the Real Red large layer; then adhere this to the front of the card base.

3.    Using Real Red ink stamp the sentiment in the center of the Basic White CS strip; then adhere this to the strip of Real Red CS; and adhere to the front of the card about 1 ¼” from the bottom.

4.    Stamp the hat outline with the Basic Black Hybrid Ink; add the color portion with the Real Red Ink and fussy cut it – then pop up on the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Add the leaf and berries embellishment to the hat as shown.

5.    Die cut five of the smallest stars from the die set using the Real Red CS and attach to the card front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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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 October 2026 – 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!  

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Radiant Sunflower Birthday

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  It is finally starting to feel like fall in TN and I am so very happy.  Today I'm sharing a beautiful fall birthday card made with the Radiant Sunflower bundle.  To me what really makes this card special is running the DSP through with the Softly Woven 3D EF - just gives that background such a great look.  Hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Radiant Sunflower Birthday

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 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Radiant Sunflower Bundle (168359); Phrases & Frames stamp set (167581)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Golden Glow (167685); Early Espresso (119686); Very Vanilla (166784); Cajun Craze (119684); Old Olive (100702); Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper (168351); Radiant Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper (168362)

·       Stamp Pads: Early Espresso (147114); Golden Glow (167676)

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Radiant Sunflowers Dies (168352); Scalloped Christmas Cheer Dies (168544); Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder (168466); Small Blending Brushes (160518); Detail Scissors (170902)

·       Miscellaneous: Golden Glow Bordered Ribbon (167548); Golden Glow Shimmer Brush (168425); White Gel Pens (166642); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Tear & Tape Adhesive (154031)

 Measurements:

 ·       Golden Glow Card Stock (CS): 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored @ 4 ¼” on long side

·       Early Espresso CS:  4” x 5 ¼

·       Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper (DSP): 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”

·       Very Vanilla CS: 3 ¾” x 5”, 1 ½” x 2 5/8”, 3” x ½” strip for sentiment

Instructions:

 1.    Burnish Golden Glow card base along score line.

2.    Use the second smallest Scalloped Christmas Cheer Die to cut a frame from the center of the Early Espresso card stock (this cut out will be hidden by the DSP in step 4).

3.    Run the sunflower print DSP through the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder and roll over/distress the top right and bottom left corners.  Adhere to the Early Espresso 4 x 5 ¼” CS layer.

4.    Cut 6” of the ribbon and use Tear N Tape to adhere to the back of the above piece.  Tie a knot on the left side of the ribbon, as pictured, and trim as desired. Adhere to card base.

5.    Using a Blending Brush, lightly apply Golden Glow ink to center of Very Vanilla CS and adhere to center of Early Espresso Scalloped Frame.

6.    Use Radiant Sunflowers Dies to cut the flower (Cajun Craze), flower center (early espresso), leaves (Old Olive), and vase (Radiant Foils).  Use Glue dots to assemble as shown. 

7.    Use the Golden Glow Shimmer Brush to add sparkle to the accent lines on the sunflower and leaves die cuts.

8.    Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the frame with vase to the center of card front over the ribbon.

9.    Stamp the sentiment on the strip of Very Vanilla CS using Early Espresso ink. Use the Detail Scissors to angle-cut each end.

10. If desired, use the blending brush to add Golden Glow ink to the edges of the sentiment strip.

11.  Adhere the sentiment with liquid glue or glue dot over the vase and with a Stampin’ Dimensional on the right side so it is the same level as the part over the vase.

12. Adhere the 3 ¾” x 5” Very Vanilla CS panel to the inside of card after stamping and decorating as desired. 

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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 October 2026 – 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!, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Lustrous Leaves

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  I am so looking forward to fall - I hate to wish time away - but these temperatures and humidity are brutal.  So fall leaves keeps me happy - and how gorgeous is that Softly Woven 3D embossing folder.  Hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Lustrous Leaves

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 Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Botanical Expressions (168150),

·       Cardstock and Paper: Early Espresso Cardstock (CS) (119686); Early Espresso 12” x 12” Two-Tone Cardstock (166668); Gold Foil (132622); Basic White Cardstock (166780);

·       Stamp Pads: Early Espresso Classic Stamp Pad(166648); Golden Glow Classic Stamp Pad (167676), Pecan Pie Classic Stamp Pad (161665);

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Stampin’ Hot Foil System (170009); Lustrous Leaves Bundle (170559); Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder (168466); Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil Roll (170066); Linen Thread (104199); Blending Brush (153611)

·       Miscellaneous: Dewdrops (167748); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Glue (110755); Paper Trimmer (152392);

 Measurements:

 ·       Early Espresso Card Stock: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, scored at 4 1/4"

·       Espresso Two-Tone Cardstock:  4” x 5 1/4”

·       Gold Foil:   1/2" x 5 1/4”

·       Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil:  4” x 5”

·       Basic White Card Stock: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"; 1/2” x 4”

 Instructions:

 1.    Using Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to emboss the Early Espresso Two-Tone Cardstock with the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder.  Use a sanding block to distress the embossing.

2.    Fold Card Base in half and adhere the embossed layer to the card base.

3.    Using the Stampin’ Hot Foil System according to the directions included in the system, hot foil the Lustrous Leaves Hot Foil die and the Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil to the Basic White Cardstock.

4.    Use a blending brush, color the Lustrous Leaves Decorative Mask #1 with Golden Glow Classic ink.  Repeat with Masks #2 & #3 in the Golden Glow ink.  Color Mask #4 with Pecan Pie Classic ink and a clean blending brush.

5.    Use the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to die cut the Hot Foiled/blended Lustrous Leaves with the coordinating Lustrous Leaves die cut.

6.    Banner ends of Gold Foil and adhere to left side of card about 1” from fold.  Adhere leaves of choice to Gold Foil with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

7.    Ink Greeting on Basic White CS with Early Espresso Classic Stamp Pad.  Banner right side and adhere to card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

8.    Tie a knot in Linen Thread and secure to leaf stem with a Mini Glue Dot. 

9.    Embellish card with three Dewdrop 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 2026 – 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!, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Words & Wishes

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  You can never have too many birthday cards - and look at how cute this one is.  I love a clean, simple layout that still packs a punch.  Hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Words & Wishes

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 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Words & Wishes bundle (167897)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Basic White (166780); Thick Basic White (159229); Hydrangea Hue Two-tone Card Stock (167696); Pool Party Two-tone Card Stock (166691);

·       Stamp Pad: Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad (147097); Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin’ Pad (167677); Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad (147094); Your choice of black ink.

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder (168179); Bone Folder (102300); Paper Trimmer (152392); Stylish Shapes Dies (159183);

·       Miscellaneous: Sunset Sparkle Sequins (167785); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Glue (110755); Pool Party Stampin’ Blends (154894); Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends (167666).

 Measurements:

·       Thick Basic White Card base 5-1/2” x 8-1/2; Score at 4-1/4.

·       Basic White Card Stock scrap for circle die (about 3” x 3”).

·       Pool Party Two-tone Card Stock 2-3/4 x 3-1/4.

·       Hydrangea Hue Two-tone Card Stock 4-1/4 x 2-1/2.

 Instructions:

1.    Cut all Card Stock to the measurements above and burnish score lines.

2.    Emboss Hydrangea Hue two-tone card stock with Swirls of Magic embossing folder. Lightly sand if desired.

3.    Adhere to card front about 3/4 inch from bottom.

4.    Stamp with Coastal Cabana on the light side of Pool Party two-tone cardstock randomly with Happy Birthday. 

5.    Adhere to card front, toward the left.

6.    Stamp cake in black ink.  Color in with Hydrangea Hue and Pool Party.  Then stamp candles in Hydrangea Hue without getting the flame inked.  Then ink just the flame with Daffodil Delight and stamp on candles.

7.    Cut with Stylish Shapes 2-inch Circle. Pop with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

8.    Adhere in corner of the Happy Birthday piece.

9.    Embellish with sequins.

10. Stamp inside sentiment.

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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 2026 – 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!, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Balloon Festoon Bundle

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  Can you indulge me with another card made with the Balloon Festton Bundle?   I have been having so much fun with this bundle - it's a must have for all the birthdays you celebrate.  Hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Balloon Festoon

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Supplies: 

 ·       Stamp Sets: Balloon Festoon bundle (167606)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Basic White (166780); Crisp Cantaloupe Card Stock (167693); 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper (167755); Crisp Cantaloupe Two-tone Cardstock (167699

·       Stamp Pad: Crisp Cantaloupe (167680);

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder (168179); Bone Folder (102300); Paper Trimmer (152392)

·       Miscellaneous: Sunset Sparkle Sequins (167785); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Glue (110755); Linen Thread (104199).

 Measurements:

·       Crisp Cantaloupe Card base 5-1/2” x 11; Score at 4-1/4 and 2-1/8; Scrap for small balloon (approx. 2 x 3).

·       Basic White Card Stock (4” x 5-1/4) for inside; scrap for inside (about 1” x 3”) and outside sentiment.

·       In Color DSP:  Striped pattern 2 x 5-1/4 (2); Polka dotted pattern – approx..4 x 4 and 3 x 4.

 Instructions:

1.    Cut all CS and DSP to the measurements above and burnish score lines.

2.    Cut two balloons with different patterns. If largest balloon is #1, use #3 & 4.

3.    Cut second smallest balloon (#6) with two-tone paper and emboss with Swirls of Magic embossing folder. Lightly sand if desired.

4.    Adhere dsp to outside and inside of 2-1/8 fold.

5.    Adhere largest balloon (only glue half – left side). Adhere next two balloons and add small Linen thread bow at the tie knot.

6.    Stamp sentiment and cut into a banner. Use a tiny strip (1/8” or less) of two-tone cardstock and cut a banner to adhere under the sentiment. Pop with Stampin’ Dimensionals over balloons.

7.    Embellish.

8.    Stamp inside sentiment and confetti. Adhere to inside.

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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 July 2026 – 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!, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator