Welcome, friends! 🌸 Today I’m joining the fun, Stamping With Friends,  Cardmaking Blog Hop   with a group of talented Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators who love to share creativity and inspiration. Each stop along the hop is filled with unique ideas, tips, and projects to spark your imagination. If you’re following along the hop, you’ve just arrived from Joy Nelson's, and I’m so glad you’re here! If you’re starting with me, be sure to hop all the way through so you don’t miss a single project—there’s inspiration waiting for you at every stop. So don't forget to leave a comment for each of the hoppers. Grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let’s dive into some  crafty fun!  This month’s theme is a Bridge Fold card! Now, I’ll be honest—I used to run for the hills when I saw this fold. We just didn’t get along. But hey, they say what doesn’t k!ll you makes you stronger, right? So grab your paper trimmer and let’s bridge this crafty gap together! I watched several vide...

  New Kits available. Check them out!  Which is your favorite? New Birthday Bash Kit The Birthday Bash Kit  ($14) includes everything you need to make bright gift packaging fit for a birthday celebration, and coordinates with the Brightest Birthday Kit . You'll get all the supplies needed to make 4 gift bags and 4 gift card holders, 2 each of 2 designs for both, with coordinating gift tags. The gift bags measure 6¼" x 3½" x 8" (15.9 x 8.9 x 20.3 cm), and the gift cards holders measure 3½" x 4½" (8.9 x 11.4 cm). Your precut pieces and tags feature holographic gold foil elements, and your kit includes ribbon and twine to create your gift bag handles and to attach your tags. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colors are Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, and Pool Party.   Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store . New Brightest Birthday Kit The...

  Hay, there! Experience everything the autumn season has to offer with the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit includes enough supplies to create 12 treat boxes—4 each of 3 designs. That means you can take your pick of apple, pumpkins, or jack-o-lantern treat boxes! Plus, the Paper Pumpkin box is designed to easily transform into a vintage wheelbarrow for you to display your harvest! Whether you’re thinking about crisp red apples or you’re ready to carve some spooky jack-o-lanterns (or both!), the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit—designed in a vivid fall palette—is a hands-on crafting experience for all autumn lovers! Kit contains enough supplies to create 12 treat packages—4 each of 3 designs. The all-inclusive kit includes printed die-cut boxes, die-cut sheets, adhesive, and more! Finished treat box size: 2-1/2" x 2" (6.4 x 5.1 cm) Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Classic Stampin’ Spot Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Pale Papaya, Poppy Par...

  Dream and discover In Color! With the Expressions In Color Paper Pumpkin Kit, you’ll be introduced to our intriguing collection of In Colors for 2021–2023—and, you’ll find a familiar shade from our 2020–2022 In Color selection. This month’s ink-credible kit contains enough elements to create nine cards—and coordinating envelopes—including ink-stained paper pieces, an exclusive stamp set, and not one, but two Classic Stampin’ Spots! And, it all comes in a cute, colorful, and collectible box. What are In Colors, anyway? In Colors consist of a limited-edition collection of colors. We come up with a new collection every year, and we release it around the same time as the release of our annual catalog! In each In Color collection, we’ll offer ink, paper, markers, and more. What's the catch? They’re only available to purchase for a period of two years, so stock up on your favorite In Color supplies while you can! With the Expressions In Color kit, you can explore and experiment with ou...