ICS Blog Hop - March 2026 - Online Exclusives

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for March 2026!  This month's we are sharing ideas that are all created using Online Exclusive products.  Did you know that there is a wonderful world of Stampin' Up! products that are not in any catalog -but are available exclusively online?  They can be easy to overlook - so we are showcasing some.   

My card features the new A Rainbow of Thanks set from the March 2026 release of new products and I'm loving it!

This card was made with five retiring In-Colors in a bright and fun design; using the Spotlighting technique -

How cute is that??  Here is the set -

#167233 A Rainbow of Thanks Set $18.00*

I made another very similar card on my Facebook page using five colors of the rainbow - 

but so many color combination possibilities.

You can see the live video on how I created this here - 

Coffee and a Card live

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 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!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Filled With Sweetness

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This week's card is just so is so pretty using one of the newly released bundles.  Enjoy!  I hope you like this card as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Filled with Sweetness

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Filled with Sweetness (167469)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Misty Moonlight Cardstock (153081); Daffodil Delight CS (119683); Granny Apple Green CS (146990); Basic White CS (166780); Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper (167467)

·       Stamp Pads: Misty Moonlight Ink (153118)

·       Tools: Filled with Sweetness Dies (167474); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653);

·       Miscellaneous: Strawberries & Dots (167479); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:

 ·       Misty Moonlight CS: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, scored at 4 ¼; and 3 ¼” x 4 ¼”

·       Homemade Sweetness DSP: 3” x 4”

·       Daffodil Delight CS: 2 1/8” x 2 ¾”; Die-cut label

·       Basic White CS: scraps; Die-cut 3 flowers

·       Granny Apple Green CS: 1 ½” x 1 ¾”; Die-cut ribbon

 Instructions:

 1.    Stamps swirl in Misty Moonlight ink onto edge of card base as shown.

2.    Adhere the DSP onto Misty Moonlight CS layer.

3.    Stamp sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink onto Daffodil Delight Label.  Adhere to DSP layer.

4.    Adhere flowers with Mini Glue Dots and add Dots to flowers.

5.    Attach DSP layer to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

6.    Adhere ribbon to label 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 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

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Lovely Arrangements

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This week's card is just so adorable - look at these sweet little birdies! Enjoy!  I hope you like this card as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Lovely Arrangements

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up! ^®

 Supplies:      

Stamp Sets: Lovely Arrangements (167169); Lovely Arrangement Bundle (167176)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Cloud Cover (165621); Secret Sea (165624); Basic White (166780); Lovely Blossoms 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (167168)

·       Stamp Pads: Secret Sea (165285); Old Olive (147090)

·       Tools: Lovely Arrangements Dies (167175); Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder (167179)

·       Miscellaneous:  Moody Palette Glossy Dots (167180); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Tear & Tape Adhesive (154031)

 Measurements:

 ·       Cloud Cover:  8 ½” x 5 ½”; 4” x 5 ¼”

·       Secret Sea:  4” x 5 ¼” (for inside); 4” x 4” (for die cutting)

·       Basic White:  3 ¾” x 5”; scrap for die cutting

·       DSP:  Old Olive square and floral oval square

 Instructions:

 1.    Fold the Cloud Cover cardstock for the card base.

2.    Emboss Cloud Cover 4” x 5 ¼” with the Lovely Stripes folder. Adhere to the front.

3.    Die cut Secret Sea 4” x 4” with the circles die.  Trim to layer one side on either piece of the old olive 3” x 4” DSP.  Adhere to the card front.

4.    Using scissors, fussy cut around the floral oval.  Add to the card front with dimensionals. 

5.    Stamp words and die cut.  Adhere to the front.

6.    Add Moody Palette Glossy Dots.

7.    Stamp inside and envelope with leaf image using Old Olive.

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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 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

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - Celebrate Spring - February 2026

 

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 February 2026 "Celebrate Spring" 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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 Soft looking beauty with a fun touch of cuteness - that describes this kit perfectly!

Such a fun kit to play with - and it pairs perfectly with the February Product of the Month - "Painted Illusions" DSP.

My first card makes the DSP the star of the card using elements from the kit and added a few In-Color flat pearls - and I love how it turned out.

 My second card uses the mint green card base, I cut out a square from the front layer; added a piece of the DSP behind it, and tucked the little bunny in to with you a "Happy Easter".  His ears are on a dimensional to give a little pop to the front of the card.

 Below is how it looks on the inside, showing off more the beautiful DSP.

Finally, I made these cute little tent style place cards using the stamp set - so easy and fun.  Can't wait to put them on the table at Easter dinner.

I hope you've enjoyed these alternative ideas.  Don't forget about the Add-On dies -

Beautiful Blooms Dies Add-On #167855 $13.00 (USD) —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.

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 February 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!  This week's card is just so adorable - look at these sweet little birdies! Enjoy!  I hope you like this card as much as I do!

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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 Stamp Set (167146)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Misty Moonlight Card Stock (153081); Cloud Cover Card Stock (165621); Basic White Card Stock (166780);Fresh Freesia Card Stock (155613)

·       Stamp Pads: Smoky Slate Ink (147113); Misty Moonlight Ink (153118); Blends: Granny Apple Green (154885); Petunia Pop (163828); Fresh Freesia (155518); Lemon Lolly (161673); Soft Sea Foam (154902); Cloud Cover (165287); Timid Tiger (165291); Pool Party (154894)

·       Tools: Cutest Crew Dies (167148)

·       Miscellaneous: Garden Epoxy Dots (167124); Stampin’ Positioner (167768); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755)

 Measurements:

·       Misty Moonlight Card Stock: 4 ¼” x 11”

·       Cloud Cover Card Stock: 4” x 5 ¼”

·       Basic White Card Stock: 2” x 1” for stamping & die cutting

·       Fresh Freesia Card Stock: Scrap for die cutting

 Instructions:

 1.     Using the Stampin’ Positioner, place the three-bird stamp together with the flower stamp on the small alignment plate. Position your Cloud Cover cardstock with the long side parallel to the top of the positioner so the first stamped line lands near the top of the paper. Ink with Smoky Slate and stamp. Keep the cardstock on the same vertical alignment line, moving it up or down as you ink and stamp. Each time, move the small plate one peg to the right to create evenly spaced rows.

2.     Stamp the bird tracks onto the card as shown, flipping the stamp as needed depending on which side of the card you are stamping.

3.     Stamp the birds only onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock. Color with Blends, then die-cut. Adhere the birds to the Cloud Cover panel three rows down using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

4.     Stamp the “Happy Birthday” greeting with Misty Moonlight ink as shown.

5.     Die-cut the butterflies from Fresh Freesia cardstock and adhere them to the card using Liquid Adhesive.

6.     Color the flowers with Blends and add a Garden Epoxy Dot to the center of each large flower.

7.     Stamp the inside of the card and the envelope to coordinate.

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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 February 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

ICS Blog Hop - February 2026 - It's a Love Thing!

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for February 2026!  This month's we are sharing ideas that are all about love - Valentines, Wedding, Anniversary and more.  So I've been playing with some beautiful DSP and just decided to go with it.

My card features the Lovely Blossoms DSP - everything about it is beautiful.  I pulled my sentiment froom Beautiful Motifs; and used the embedded embossing technique!

This DSP is only four designs - three sheets each - and one of the page designs is all of these great panels - 

Makes it so quick and easy to make some beautiful cards.  I used the Beautiful Pattern 3D EF for the Layer and for the Flap of the card - 

This would be perfect for a wedding or an anniversary.

Here is another card with this DSP and technique -

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 January 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!