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

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 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

ICS Blog Hop - May 2026 - Welcome 2026-2028 In-Colors

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for May 2026!  This month's we are sharing ideas that are all created using our new 2026-2028 In-colors.  Here they all are - 

Peaceful Pine - Golden Glow - Crisp Cantaloupe - Barely Blue - Hydrangea Hue

Aren't they beautiful?  I'm so excited to find time to play with them.

So for my card I started with a base of Basic White, then a layer using the April Product of the Month Eyelet Blooms Die (still available as of today) as an embossed (rather than diecut) layer, and I love the look.

The in colors used are the new Golden Glow and Peaceful Pine.  With an extra Crisp Cantaloupe dot in the center of the flower.  The set used is Paradise Garden with a Die cut from the Perennial Postage dies.  And of course - have to decorate that envelope - 

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 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 since 1997!

April 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!

4/3/2026 - Floral Fence With Help Me Grow Bundle

4/7/2026 Cutest Crew Happy Birthday Card

4/10/2026 Cutest Crew Book Binding Exlosion Card

4/17/2026 Double Point fold with Scalloped Wishes Bundle

4/21/2026 Strip Eclipse Tech. with Beautiful Gallery DSP

4/24/2026 Fun Fold with Kintsugi Inspirations Spec. DSP

4/29/2026 Sketch Challenge #36 with Valley in Bloom DSP

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 - Filled with Sweetness

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This week's card is a continuation of the fun I had on my Saturday live using this bundle.  I simply can't get enough of it and it's sweetness.  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.

Filled with Sweetness

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Filled with Sweetness (167469); Filled with Sweetness Bundle (167475)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Misty Moonlight (153081); Strawberry Slush (165625); Basic White (166780); Homemade Sweetness 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (167467)

·       Stamp Pads: Strawberry Slush (165286)

·       Tools:  Filled with Sweetness Dies (167474)

·       Miscellaneous: Strawberries & Dots (167479); Strawberry Slush Faux Linen Ribbon (165274); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813)

 Measurements:

 ·       Misty Moonlight:  4 ¼” x 11”

·       Strawberry Slush:  4 1/8” x 4 1/8” (x2)

·       Basic White: 2 ½” x 1 ½”; 4” x 4”

·       DSP:  1” x 4” (jars); 4” x 4” (gingham); Scrap for fussy cutting

·       Ribbon:  12”

 Instructions:

 1.     Score the Misty Moonlight cardstock, on the long side, at 4 ¼” and 5 ½” to create the card base.

2.     Adhere the jar DSP to the front small panel.  Tie ribbon around the panel from the inside.  Adhere this flap down to the card base.

3.     Adhere the gingham DSP to the Strawberry Slush cardstock and adhere to the card front.

4.     Fussy cut out two jars with little bees and the honey bear jar. 

5.     Die cut the label from the Basic White.  Stamp greeting using Strawberry Slush ink.  Adhere to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Add the fussy cut images.

6.     Add some Strawberry Slush dots to the front.

7.     Stamp the berries on the Basic White for the inside, layer on the other Strawberry Slush and adhere to the inside.

8.     Stamp the envelope to match.

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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