ICS Blog Hop - July 2025 - Sketch!

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for July 2025!  So glad you are here! This month we are doing something different - a sketch challenge!  

So - check out mine, and then hop on through all the other blogs listed to see what they did with this sketch!

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So I do sketch challenges on my site every month for my own followers - but this was tough for me - following a sketch from someone else.  I played around a bit before settling on using the Darling Dinos bundle.

I used the Turtle-y Cute DSP for my banner - which was perfect for a fun birthday card.  And added some Rainbow Adhesive Dots for my embellishment - and again - they were perfect.  Pulling from the colors in the DSP - I predominately colored with Pool Party and Darling Duckling.

Sometimes adding little touches can add depth to your projects.  Here I used my blending brushes to add blue for the sky and brown for the ground - barely noticible - but really adds some character.  Then of course I needed to decorate the envelope - 

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 Hope you liked this fun 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 June 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!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Coneflower Celebrations

 

Happy Sunday - hoping your weekend is going great. Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This card is just so beautiful and vibrant - sure to make anyone's day!  I hope you like it as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Coneflower Celebrations

All images © 1990-2025 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Coneflower Celebrations Stamp Set (165247)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Timid Tiger Card Stock (165626); Darling Duckling Card Stock (165622); Granny Apple Green Card Stock (146990); Pecan Pie Card Stock (161717); Basic White Card Stock (166780); Country Woods Designer Series Paper (163393)

·       Stamp Pads: Timid Tiger Ink (165278); Granny Apple Green Ink (147095); Darling Duckling Ink (165277)

·       Tools: Coneflower Celebrations Dies (165250); Blending Brushes (153611); Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends (161674)

·       Miscellaneous: 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (165192); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813)

 Measurements:

 ·       Timid Tiger Card Stock: 8 ½” x 5 ½”

·       Darling Duckling Card Stock: 8 ½” x 5 ½”

·       Granny Apple Green Card Stock: 11” x 1 ½”

·       Pecan Pie Card Stock: 2” x 1”

·       Basic White Card Stock: ½” x 2 ½”, 5” x 3 ¾”

·       DSP: 5 ¼” x 4”

 Instructions:

 1.    Card Base: Fold the Timid Tiger Cardstock in half to form your card base.

2.    Background: Adhere the Country Wood DSP to the front of the card.

3.    Leaves & Stem: Stamp the stem and two leaves onto the 11" strip of Granny Apple Green cardstock. Die-cut all three pieces.

4.    Flower Center: Die-cut the flower center from Pecan Pie cardstock. Use the Dark Pecan Pie Blend to color some of the die-cut triangle details.

5.    Flowers: Die-cut the double flower and detailed flower from Darling Duckling cardstock. Cut apart the double flower and flip one piece over. Stamp the coordinating flower image onto both pieces using Darling Duckling ink. Do not stamp the detailed flower piece.

6.    Ink Blending: Using a Blending Brush and Timid Tiger ink, add color to the top center of each flower piece. Start with the darkest color in the middle and blend outward to create a gradient effect.

7.    Assemble Flowers:

·       Adhere one of the stamped flowers to the upper right front of the card.

·       Adhere the flower stem on top of this flower.

·       Attach the second flower over the stem, only applying adhesive to the center so the petals lift slightly.

·       Layer the detailed flower over both, again using adhesive only at the center.

·       Curl the petals slightly with a bone folder to give a realistic look.

8.    Add Flower Center: Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach the Pecan Pie flower center.

9.    Attach Leaves: Adhere the leaves along the stem as shown.

10. Sentiment: Stamp your greeting on the ½” strip of Basic White cardstock. Flag both ends using paper snips. Adhere to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

11. Finishing Touches: Add three Timid Tiger Flat Pearls to embellish the card front.

12. Inside & Envelope: 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 July 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!

June 2025 - Monthly Creative Recap!

 

NEW FEATURE - a recap of my lives from the month of June 2025! Now you can find them all with their YouTube links in one place - Enjoy!

View at - 6/3/2025 Simple and Sweet with Fancy Borders bundle

View at - 6/6/2025 Fun card with Around It All bundle

View at - 6/10/2025 Last Chance Cake Celebrations Bundle 

View at - 6/13/2025 Some fun with the Cheers & Sips bundle 

View at - 6/17/2025 Beautiful Gallery DSP colored with blends 

View at - 6/20/2025 Sketch Challenge #27 using the Extraordinary Washi Tape 

View at - 6/26/2025 Sunflower EF Pad direct to Paper Technique 

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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 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!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Spring Corners

 

Happy Sunday - hoping your weekend is going great. Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This card just shouts my name - clean clear lines, beautiful simplicity and a great bow.  I hope you like it as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Spring Corners

All images © 1990-2025 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Spring Corners (164738) or Bundled (164743)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Basic White Thick (159229); Strawberry Slush (165625)

·       Stamp Pads: Strawberry Slush (165286)

·       Tools: Spring Corners Dies (164742) or Bundled (164743); Paper Trimmer (152392); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

·       Miscellaneous: Stawberry Slush 3/8” Faux Ribbon (165274); Linen Thread (104199); Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems (165645); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813)

 Measurements:

 ·       Basic White Thick: 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”; 2 ½” x 3 ¾”

·       Strawberry Slush:  2 5/8” x 3 7/8”

·       Ribbon: Strawberry Slush – 12” and Linen Thread – 24” (folded in half)

 Instructions:

 1.    Stamp the sentiment using the Spring Corners stamp set and Strawberry Slush Ink in the top right corner of the card base.

2.    Using the Spring Corners Dies cut the flower design at the bottom of the 2 ½” x 3 ¾” piece of Basic White Thick cardstock. Attach it to the 2 5/8” x 3 7/8” piece of Strawberry Slush cardstock with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3.    Tie ribbon and Linen Thread into a bow around the cut image then adhere to card base with Stampin’ Seal Adhesive.

4.    Add Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems to card as shown or 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 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!

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - Full of Charm - June 2025

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 June 2025 Full of Charm 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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JUNE: Full of Charm

 Coordinates with the Floral Charm Suite Collection (item 166141)!

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  Here are the alternatives I came up with this month.  Hope you like them.

For my first one I once again cut my base apart to get two of the gold foiled layers.  Then cutting it to 4" x 5 1/4" and placing it onto an A2 base of Old Olive.  I then popped up the Berry Burst flowers on dimensionals, which I added after stamping my sentiment.  I like the way the green base makes it pop.

I used the small strip I cut off the bottom of the layer, to finish off my Basic White piece on the inside of the card.

Then, of course I had to finish my envelope to coordinate, as it's the little things that can make your card special.

For my second alternative I decided to change up the look a little more by flipping and trimming the Rose out line piece to that it was white.  I then used my blender brushes to add some Garden Green and Timid Tiger to a strip of Basic White, and adhered them together.  This was popped up on a Soft Seafoam base with an eyelet embossed piece of Pretty in Pink.

For this one I decided to emboss the flap of a non-kit envelope with the eyelet embossing folder to make it look special and coordinate.  I love how different this one turned out from the original kit samples.

I hope you've enjoyed these alternative ideas.  Now be sure to hop through the rest to get some more great inspiration.  Don't forget to leave a comment, as we'd love to hear what you think.

 

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Hugs Abloom Dies Add-On #166238 —available to Paper Pumpkin subscribers, only while supplies last! Coordinates with the April, May and June 2025 kits.

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 June 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!