Sunday, April 19, 2026

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Scalloped Wishes

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This week's card uses the Scalloped Wishes bundle that I have been playing with this week. I really love this bundle - so very elegant. I hope you like this card as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Scalloped Wishes

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up! ®

 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Scallop Wishes Bundle (167453); Flowers Fair (167212)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Basic Black (CS) (121045); Basic White CS (166780); Peaceful Pine (CS) (167691); Barely Blush (CS) (167689); Crisp Cantaloupe (CS) (167693);

·       Stamp Pads: Basic Black Hybrid Stampin’ Pad (166648); Golden Glow Classic Pad (167676); Peaceful Pine Classic Pad (167679);

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss (149653); Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (161600); Small Blending Brushes (160518), Crisp Cantaloupe Blends (167669); Barely Blush Blends (167667); Peaceful Pine Blends (167668); Golden Glow Blend (167682)

·       Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Glue (110755); Barely Blush Bordered Ribbon (167550); Pearlized Faceted Circles (166978)

 Measurements:

 ·       Basic Black- Card base 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” (score at 4-1/4”); Embossed Layer - 3” x 4-1/4”, scraps for dragonfly body, Scallop Frame - 3-1/2” x 2-3/4”

·       Basic White Flowers Fair Layer:  4” x 5-1/4”; Inside Greeting Layer – 4” x 5-1/4”; Oval – 3-1/2” x 2-3/4”

·       Peaceful Pine Cardstock – Front Layer 3-1/4” x 4-1/2” + Scraps for focal image leaves

·       Barely Blush Cardstock – Front Layer 3-1/8” x 4-3/8”; 3-1/4” x 4-1/2” Large Stamped Scallop Layer + Scraps for focal image flowers & dragonfly wings

·       Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock –Scraps for focal image flowers

 Instructions:

1.    Stamp the Flower Fair background on a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Basic White using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

2.    Color the outer edges of the flowers using a mix of Stampin’ Blends and blending brushes. You do not need to color every flower since the center will be covered. Add a little color using Peaceful Pine and Golden Glow with Blending Brushes around the flowers and leaves. Add a little Wink of Stella for sparkle.

3.    Tie a bow with the Barely Blush bordered ribbon around the middle of the background layer, with the bow on the left side.

4.    Adhere the finished background panel to a Basic Black card base.

5.    Emboss a piece of Basic Black with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder.

6.    Layer the embossed Basic Black piece onto Barely Blush and then Peaceful Pine cardstock.

7.    Stamp the large scalloped dotted image in Barely Blush and cut it out with the coordinating die.

8.    Die-cut the large, scalloped frame from both Basic Black and Basic White, and save the white center oval for the greeting.

9.    Die cut the small floral pieces from Crisp Cantaloupe and Barely Blush. Die cut two large leaf clusters and one small leaf cluster from Peaceful Pine. Die cut the dragonfly body from Basic Black and the wings from Barely Blush.

10. Stamp your greeting on the saved white oval. Add it to the focal image with dimensionals, then layer on the scalloped piece, floral die cuts, leaf clusters, and dragonfly as shown. Add Pearlized Faceted Circles to the centers of the flowers

11. Attach the completed focal image to the layered embossed panel, then adhere that piece to the front of the card with dimensionals.

12. Add a white layer to the inside of the card and stamp a greeting of your choice.

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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 April 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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

ICS Blog Hop - April 2026 - Farewell 2024-2026 In-Colors

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for April 2026!  This month's we are sharing ideas that are all created using our outgoing In-colors.  These products are on the Last Chance list and only available while supplies last.    
My card this month, once again, features the new "A Rainbow of Thanks" set from the March 2026 release.
This card was made with five retiring In-Colors (Pretty In Pink, Shy Shamrock, Petunia Pop, Summer Splash and Peach Pie) in another bright and fun design; using the masking technique.

First I stamped the pink swirl on the front of the card and onto a post-it note making sure it was on the sticky part.  Then cut the post-it note image close and laid it on the card before stamping the strips of paint - this kept the circle open for my sentiment.
Then added the brushes and colored the handles with my Pecan Pie blends. After layering this onto my card front - I added a simple bow of Petunia Pop; and colored several rhinestone gems with the coordinating blends to add some sparkle.
I always like to pull a bit of the outside of the card into the inside - 
And of course - no "naked" envelopes - 
You can see the cards I made with this set last month here - https://crazystampinglady.blogspot.com/2026/03/ics-blog-hop-march-2026-online.html

Hope this gives you some inspiration and gets your creative juices going and make something beautiful.
So now, take a few minutes and hop on through all the blogs below for more ideas - and be sure to leave comments!!



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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 April 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!


Monday, April 13, 2026

March 2026 - Monthly Creative Recap!

 

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


3/6/2026 Inter-locking Gatefold with Scalloped Wishes


3/10/2026 Fun Thank you Card with A Rainbow of Thanks set


3/13/2026 Sending Love with Hobby Haven Spec. DSP


3/17/2026 Fun Shaped Card with Filled with Sweetness Bundle



3/31/2026 Simple Plant notecard with Help Me Grow

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 March 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

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Friendly Foliage

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This week's card uses the Friendly Foliage set. I really love this bundle - really hard to make a bad card with it. I hope you like this card as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Friendly Foliage

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up! ®

 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Friendly Foliage (167021)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Secret Sea (165624), Gray Granite (146983), Basic White (159276), Cloud Cover (165621)

·       Stamp Pads: Secret Sea (165285)

·       Tools: Friendly Foliage Dies (167023) Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (167097)

·       Miscellaneous: Natural Matte Dots (167510), Bakers Twine Essentials Pack (155475)

 Measurements:

 ·       Secret Sea 8 ½ x 5 ½

·       Gray Granite 5 x 3 ¾ 

·       Cloud Cover 4 ¾ x ¾ and 4 ¾ x 1 3/8

·       Secret Sea 4 ¾ x 1 ¼ (embossed)

·       Basic White for stamping/diecutting

 Instructions:

 1.    Fold Secret Sea in half for card base

2.    Emboss small Secret Sea strip with embossing folder of choice.

3.    Stamp sentiment on larger Cloud Cover strip in Secret Sea Ink.

4.    Layer small Cloud Cover strip, Secret Sea (embossed) and larger Cloud Cover strip on Gray Granite mat. 

5.    Wrap Gray Granite Bakers Twine around twice and tie bow

6.    Attach this layer to card base

7.    Stamp greenery in Secret Sea on Basic White and diecut (or hand cut) 

8.    Layer on card front with Dimensionals

9.    Add Dots 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 April 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




Friday, April 10, 2026

Fun-Fold Friday with Cutest Crew Bundle

 

Had so much fun today creating this fun fold - it is a book binding Explosion card.
I really LOVE this "Lovely Blossoms" DSP - every sheet is so pretty.  I pulled the colors - Cloud Cover, Secret Sea and Petal pink in to color my birds.  All of the animals in Cutest Crew bundle are adorable - but these sweet birds just make me smile.  But you'll really smile when you check out the inside - 
How fun is that!!
You can get full details on how to make this in my video from today here - 

Here is the product list and measurements in case you'd like to try it - 

Would love to know what you think?  Please leave a comment.  Thanks for stopping by!! ~Maureen

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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 April 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

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Help Me Grow!

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This week's card is using a set I just can't get enough of - Help Me Grow. It is very versatile. I hope you like this card 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: Thick Basic White (159229); Hydrangea Hue (167687); Granny Apple Green (146990); Crumb Cake (120953); Basic White (166780);

·       Stamp Pads: Hydrangea Hue (167677)

·       Tools: Help Me Grow Dies (167166); Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

·       Miscellaneous:  2026-2028 In Color Butterflies (167656); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Linen Thread (104199)

Measurements:

·       Thick Basic White:  5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”

·       DSP:  4” x 5 ¼”

·       Basic White:  3 ½” square; small scraps

·       Crumb Cake: 5” x 2 ½”

·       Granny Apple Green:  2” x 2 ½”

·       Hydrangea Hue:  4” x 1”

 Instructions:

1.    Fold Thick Basic White to create card base.

2.    Die cut the pot with crumb cake.  Note that this is two separate dies.

3.    Die cut the largest Stylish Shape Circle from the 3 ½” Basic White square.

4.    Die cut the leaf sprig with Granny Apple Green.

5.    Die cut the flowers – the Hydrangea Hue and the Basic White. 

6.    Die cut the sign – use Hydrangea Hue for the larger die, and Basic White for the smaller die. Use Hydrangea Hue ink to stamp the sentiment onto small panel of sign.  Use dimensionals to hold the sign together.

7.    To assemble the card:  glue the DSP and the Stylish Shape circle to card front, positioning as shown.

8.    Adhere both parts of the pot to the circle – only put glue around outside edge so that the leafy sprig and sign can be inserted to the slit of the pot. Add these pieces to card front and adhere with a bit of glue.

9.    Adhere the white flowers with glue.  Attach Hydrangea Hue flowers with dimensionals. Embellish with Linen Thread bow and butterflies. 

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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 April 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