ICS Blog Hop - July 2026 - Online Exclusives

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for July 2026!  This month's we are sharing ideas that are all created using Online Exclusive products.

It is a whole new world of products - if you are not checking out the Online Exclusives on the website - you are missing out on a wealth of creative options.   So I'm sharing a recent project that I LOVE - 

This card turned out so lovely - and was so very simple to make using the Online Exclusives - Violet Dreams Specialty DSP.

#168186 Violet Dreams Spec. DSP $17.00

It comes with two of these punch out sheets -

So that is just about it for what I used on my card.  My base is Fresh Freesia, sentiment is stamped in Hydrangea Hue and bubble cut, and I added a Fresh Freesian bow and three Barely Blush 2026-28 InColor Dots.  That is it - and it's ready to send.

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 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 since 1997!

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!

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!

ICS Blog Hop - January 2026 - Product of the Month

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for January 2026!  This month's we are sharing ideas using our Product of the month - either December or January (as we are only two months into this benefit).  I chose to use the January offering because I love these timeless sayings - the font is really fun and can be used for both male and female cards.

Exclusive POTM - Fabulous Sayings $5.00 with a qualifying order.

My card features the "Just Because" sentiment - because those are some of my very favorite cards to send.  The great thing about a sentiment stamp - is that you can use any other products you have to make your projects!  How fun is that.

The other products used on this card are - 

Very Vanilla and Basic Beige CS

Gallery Blooms set

Gallery Blooms dies

Memento Black Ink Pad

Mossy Meadow, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Petal Pink Blends

Timid Tiger Faux Linen Ribbon

Brushed with Beauty DSP

Pearls of Beauty Embellishments

Hope this gives you some inspiration and gets your creative juices going - because, you don't want to sleep on these products of the month -  they are ONLY available while supplies las!! 

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!

ICS Blog Hop - November 2025 - Christmas Is Coming!!

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for November 2025!  This month's theme is Christmas is Coming!  I send tons of Christmas cards and make them all year long - but we are getting down to the wire - so time to get my cards in order, addressed and stamped.  Then just add my personal notes and mail in December.  

Since I make so many cards like to do a variety - and many times I use one set in various ways to keep it new to me.  So here are a couple of my cards from this year - each in a couple different designs.

These first two use the Peace on Earth bundle - but in two different color schemes - and I love them both.

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This second group was super simple (if you like fussy cutting like I do).  Once layer embossed with the Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing folder - then add a beautiful floral cluster fussy cut from the Traditions of Christmas Specialty DSP.  I really love the clean look of these.

Hope these designs give you some inspiration and get your creative juices going - because, guess what?  Christmas is Coming!!

So take a few minutes and hop on through all the blogs below for more inspiration - and be sure 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 Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for November 2025 – 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!

ICS Blog Hop - October 2025 - Fall Fun!

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for September 2025!  This month is all about Fall Fun.  For me - I picked my favorite bundle - that is now on the last chance list!!

#164076  MORE THAN AUTUMN BUNDLE (ENGLISH)  $47.50

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I just love this card - Fall is my favorite season - and Fall colors are amazing - and COFFEE is the best - so there you go!!  Just look at how fun this card is - 

 And of course, had to decorate that envelope!!

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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 September 2025 – 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!

ICS Blog Hop - September 2025 - What's New!

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for August 2025!  This month Stampin' Up! has released a ton of new products - from the new catalog - to new kits - to all of the great online exclusives.  For me - I decided to make an elegant Christmas card with some of my favs!

Traditions of Christmas Spec DSP #165583

Peaceful Greenery 3D EF #165928

Ornamental Christmas Stamp Set #165991

So - check out why I like these products, and then hop on through all the other blogs listed to see which ones are their favs!

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I just love how these three products came together to make the most beautiful Christmas card.  It was so very easy!

A simplet Basic White base, 4" x 5 1/4" layer of Old Olive embossed with the Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder, I fussy cut the flowers from the DSP, stamped the sentiment with Cherry Cobbler, and added 3 gems from the Low Profile Dots.

I just love how it turned out!

 Hope you liked this idea!

Now, be sure to follow this hop through, and see what other creative ideas this group of talented women came up with.   

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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 September 2025 – 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!

ICS Blog Hop - August 2025 - My Favorite Bundle!

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for August 2025!  This month each of us are sharing our favorite bundle (or at least one of my favorites.)  For me - I chose Impressions Abloom!

#165611 Impressions Abloom - $48.50 (USD)

So - check out why I like this bundle, and then hop on through all the other blogs listed to see which ones are their favs!

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So for me - I can NEVER have too many flower sets - and this was a must have for me as soon as I saw it.  I think it is because it is such a versatile set.  I created a couple totally different looks with this one set. This first is using the set in a two-step stamping technique as it was designed.  By stamping each layer of the image in a different color you great a great image.

Here it is close up - and look at those adorable little flowers the dies cut out.  

Then I went a different direction with a faux water color look - by stamping the lined image once; spritzing with water; and then after it dried stamping again. 

 I really love this look; and gave it more personality by splattering colored spots with my Stampin' Write markers.  I also love the fun colors in this one.

And there is so much more you can do with this bundle, by simple using the dies; or stamping just the bold images; or just the lines ones; or coloring ------ you are only limited by your imagination!

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 Hope you liked this ideas!

Now, be sure to follow this hop through, and see what other creative ideas this group of talented women came up with.   

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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 2025 – 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!