Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Balloon Festoon

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  Balloon Festoon is such a great bundle - so versatile - and perfect for any celebration!  Just love this card - and hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Balloon Festoon

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 Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Balloon Festoon (167602)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Barely Blush CS (167689); Basic White CS; Basic Black CS; Peaceful Pine CS (167691); Crisp Cantaloupe CS (167693); Golden Glow CS (167685); Hydrangea Hue CS (167687)

·       Stamp Pads: Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad (166648)

·       Tools: Balloon Festoon Dies (167605); Mini Alphabet Dies (162934); Forever Plaid 3D EF (164049)

·       Miscellaneous: Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (black) (155475); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:

 ·       Barely Blush CS Base: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored on long side at 4 ¼”; scrap to die cut

·       Basic White CS: 3 ¾” x 5”; ¾” x 4 ¼”

·       Basic Black CS: 1” x 4 1/4”; scraps to die cut

·       Peaceful Pine, Crisp Cataloupe, Golden Glow and Hydrangea Hue CS scraps to die cut

·       Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (black) 5 – 4” lengths and 1 - 9” length

 Instructions:

 1.    Emboss the large layer of Basic White CS with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the front of the card base.

2.    Die cut letters for the Word “HAPPY” out of Basic Black CS with the Mini Alphabet Dies. Die cut the five balloons with the 2^nd from smallest of the balloon dies, one from each of the In-Colors.

3.    Attach one of the 5 shorter lengths of Black Twine to the back of each of the die cut balloons; then attach balloons to the front of the card as shown (H,P,Y with Stampin’ Seal – A, P with Stampin’ Dimensionals) leaving the tails of twine hanging down.

4.    Attach each of the letters in order with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  Pull the tails of twine together, and using the long length of twine tie a bow around the.  Trim ends.  Attach to card with a Mini Glue Dot behind the knot.

5.    On the strip of Basic White CS, stamp the “Happy Birthday” sentiment using the Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad repeating till strip is full.  Attach this to the strip of Basic Black CS and using Stampin’ Dimensionals pop this up onto the front of the card as shown.

6.    Add five of the Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the balloon.  Finish the inside of your card and your envelope 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 June 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

May 2026 - Monthly Creative Recap!

 

A recap of my lives from the month of May 2026! Now you can find them all with their YouTube links in one place - Enjoy!

5/2/2026 Double Message Card with Filled With Sweetness

5/5/2026 - Masculine Card with Relaxing Waterside Bundle

5/8/2026 - Lovely Arrangements & Brushed with Beauty DSP

5/11/2026 - May Free Monthly Virtual Class

5/13/2026 - Embossing With Dies Technique

5/19/2026 - Paradise Garden Bundle

5/22/2026 - Artisan Sketch Garden DSP

5/26/2026 - POTM Berry Botanical Vellum

5/29/2026 - Pop-up Petals/Sweet Words & Labels

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 May 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 - Waterside Retreat

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This week has been all about this amazing suite of products.  Perfect for all of your masculine card needs.  Just love this card - and hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Waterside Retreat Card

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

·       Stamp Set: Relaxing Waterside Bundle (167928)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic White (166780), Crumb Cake (120953), Peaceful Pine (167691), Pool Party (119683), Waterside Retreat DSP (167920)

·       Ink: Crumb Cake (147116), Misty Moonlight (153118), Peaceful Pine (167679), Pecan Pie (161665)

·       Tools: Bone Folder (102300), Paper Trimmer (152392), Paper Snips (103579), Sponge Dauber (133773), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

·       Miscellaneous: Iridescent Foil Gems (162842), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813)

Measurements:

·       Pool Party Cardstock:  5 ½” x 8 ½”

·       Peaceful Pine Cardstock:  3 ½” x 5”

·       Waterside Retreat DSP:  3 ¼” x 4 ¾”

·       Crumb Cake Cardstock:  3” x 4”

·       Basic White Cardstock:  4” x 5 ¼”

Instructions:

1.    Cut each piece listed in the measurements above.

2.    Score Pool Party Cardstock at 4 ¼”; fold in half to form the card base.

3.    Adhere Peaceful Pine Cardstock panel to the card front.

4.    Adhere Waterside Retreat DSP panels to the card front.

5.    Stamp Adirondack Chair image onto Crumb Cake Cardstock using Pecan Pie ink; die cut the image using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine then use a Sponge Dauber to distress the image with Crumb Cake ink.  Adhere the die cut chair to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

6.    Stamp the seagull image onto the Waterside Retreat DSP using Misty Moonlight ink.

7.    Stamp the sentiment onto the Waterside Retreat DSP using Peaceful Pine ink.

8.    Embellish the card front with Iridescent Foil Gems.

9.    Adhere Basic White Cardstock panel to the inside of 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 May 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

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - May 2026 - Sparkling Celebrations

 

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 May 2026 "Sparkling Celebrations" 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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What a fun kit this is - full of the feelings of summer and celebrations.  I especially like the fireworks, which are absolutely one of my favorite things!

So I chose to mix it up a bit using the base and fireworks from one card - and placing the window layer from another to make it look as if I was watching the fireworks through the window -

These will be come my 4th of July cards here in the U.S. -

How fun is that - and I used the Rhinestone basic jewels instead of the gems that came with the kit, so I could use different sizes on the different fireworks sizes.  

And - of course - had to decorate the envelope - 

I hope you've enjoyed these alternative ideas.  Don't forget about the Add-On dies for this quarter's kits as they are wonderful -

#168665  Wonderful Scenes $13.00

Available to Paper Pumpkin subscribers, only while supplies last!

Now be sure to hop through the rest to get some more great inspiration.  Don't forget to leave a comment.

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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 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 May 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!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Cutest Crew

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  The fun with this set just never ends.  I love these little birds so much - and the kitties and puppies in the set are super adorable too.  Plus it uses the Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing folder - my new favorite!  Just love this card - and hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Cutest Crew

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Cutest Crew (167146) – Bundle (167149)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Hydrangea Hue Cardstock (CS) (167687); Bloom Boutique Specialty 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (DSP) (167515); Vellum 12” x 12” Specialty Cardstock (167099); Basic White Cardstock (166780);

·       Stamp Pads: Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad (166648);

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Cutest Crew Dies (167148); Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder (167196); Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (167666); Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (167669); Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154883);

·       Miscellaneous: 2026-2028 In Color Dots (167546); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Glue (110755)

Measurements:

 ·       Hydrangea Hue Card Stock: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”

·       Vellum 12’ x 12” Specialty Cardstock:  3 3/4” x 3 3/4”

·       Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Series Paper:   2 1/4” x 2 1/4"; 3/4” x 3 1/4"

·       Basic White Card Stock: 1/2” x 3”; Scrap

 Instructions:

 1.    Using Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to emboss the Vellum Specialty Cardstock with the Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder.  Use the Take Your Pick tool or scissors tip to gently poke out the centers of the daisies. 

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

3.    Adhere the DSP strip to the vellum and the remaining DSP square to the card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

4.    Ink Cutest Crew birds on the scrap of Basic White CS with the Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad.  Allow ample time to dry.  Color images with the Hydrangea Hue, Crisp Cantaloupe and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends. Use the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss to die cut image and adhere to DSP with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

5.    Ink Greeting on Basic White CS with Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad, allowing ample dry time.   Use a scissors to banner ends of greeting and adhere to DSP. 

6.    Embellish card with 2026-2028 In Color Dots.

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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 May 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 - Help Me Grow

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This week's we're back to playing with the adorable Help Me Grow set - as spring is all about growing.  Just love this - and hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Help Me Grow

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Help Me Grow Bundle (167167)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic Beige (164511); Basic White (166780); Pecan Pie (161717), Calypso Coral (122925), Barely Blush (167689), Old Olive (100702), Velveteen Assortment Specialty Paper (167915), Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) (167637), Silver Foil (163387)

·       Stamp Pads: Peaceful Pine (167679), Versa Mark (102283)

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

·        Miscellaneous: 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies (167656), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ SEAL (152813); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

 Measurements:

·       Basic Beige: 5 ½” x 8 ½” card base

·       Basic White: 3” x 4” layer plus 2” x 1 ¼”

·       Pecan Pie: 1 ¼” x 3”

·       Calypso Coral: 4 ¼” x 2 ¼”

·       Barely Blush: ½” x 2”

·       Old Olive: 2 ½” x 2 ½”

·       Velveteen Assortment Paper: 2 ½” x 2 ½” Peaceful Pine

·       Bloom Boutique Specialty DSP: 2 ¾” x 3 ¾”

·       Silver Foil: 2 ½” x 1 ½”

 Instructions:

1.    Score Basic Beige card stock on the long side at 4 ¼” and fold to form the card base.

2.    Stamp the small flower and leaf image using Versa Mark ink on the front of the card base mostly around the edges.

3.    Attach the Bloom Boutique DSP to the Basic White layer using Stampin’ SEAL.

4.    Die cut the dirt using the coordinating die and Pecan Pie cardstock. Take the piece that comes off of the top and attach it to the bottom of the front of the dirt for another layer to stick your shovel in later.

5.    Add the dirt to the bottom of the DSP layer and attach the whole piece to the card front in the center using liquid glue.

6.    Die cut the pot using Calypso Coral (both pieces of the pot), the leaves- one in Peaceful Pine Velveteen Paper and one in Old Olive cardstock, shovel in Silver Foil, shovel handle in Barely Blush, and the tag for the sentiment in Basic White.

7.    Stamp the shovel handle with the woodgrain stamp using Versa Mark ink. Then attach the two shovel pieces using liquid glue. Add the shovel to the card using Stampin Dimensionals.

8.    Glue the two pot pieces together leaving the middle open to add your leaves and sign. Add the pot to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

9.    Add the leaves in the pot using liquid glue to tuck in the pot and a few Stampin’ Dimensionals under a few of the leaves for dimension.

10. Stamp your sentiment on the tag that goes in the plant using Peaceful Pine ink.

11. Add your sentiment to the plant using a Stampin’ Dimensional.

12. Lastly, add a couple In Color Butterflies to your 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 May 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