5 Ways to Make Cards with Splendid Autumn DSP

Design #2 5 ways to use 6x6 paper to make card, featuring Stampin' Up! splendid autumn paper. tutorial by Patty Bennett

I decided to “revisit” the very popular post and video I shared last year featuring 5 ways to make cards with 6×6 designer paper. I used the Stampin’ Up! Meandering Meadow patterned paper for that, and wanted to recreate it with the Splendid Autumn paper! How to make these cards: Download THIS tip sheet with …

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Sneak Peek: Coming on September 4th!

Stampin' Up! card with gold leaves and Regal Distressed, and Season of Elegance designer papers by Patty Bennett

Do you love gold foil? Gold embellishments?  If so, I think you’ll love this beautiful card perfect for the fall or Thanksgiving!  If you missed this card on the video, SEE IT HERE.  I used new products in the Stampin’ Up! Holiday catalog. They will be available on Sept. 4, 2024. Print your Shopping List: …

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What’s New on Sept. 4th at Stampin’ Up!

New Scrapbooking Products coming to Stampin' Up! on 9-4-24

Limited Time Offering These new scrapbooking and memory keeping papercrafting products will debut in the online Stampin’ UP! store on 9-4-24, and will ONLY be available while supplies last. Attention Halloween & Fall lovers… If you love the fall and Halloween papercrafting kits in this brochure, please order early! Download your Brochure here. This brochure will …

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See New Products Live Today!

New Stampin' Up! products coming on Sept. 4, 2024. Scrapbooking, memory keeping, papercrafting, card making supplies.

  New Time Today!! 10am PT Join me live today to look at new Stampin’ Up! Scrapbooking & Papercrafting products in the new brochure! (download your copy – see below) I’ll be going live at 10am PT instead of my usual 11am Limited Time Offering These new products will debut in the online Stampin’ UP! …

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Sneak Peek Snowy Scenes Heartfelt Hexagon Cards

Stampin Up! Heartfelt Hexagon punch Christmas cards featuring Snowy Scenes paper and Be Merry stamp by Patty Bennett

  Coming Soon!!  The adorable Snowy Scenes designer paper perfect for making Christmas Cards from the Stampin’ Up! Sept-Dec 2024 Holiday catalog!  I loved sharing these Heartfelt Hexagon punch cards with you during my weekly video a few weeks ago. .  if you missed the video, watch it HERE. New Sept-Dec Holiday catalog products available …

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3 More Easy Cards with Ephemera Packs

Fully Flowering Ephemera pack easy card with Stampin Up! papercrafting supplies by Patty Bennett

Make quick and easy cards: grab the Stampin’ UP! Ephemera Packs, a pack of card bases / envelopes (or make your own) and have fun with just a little adhesive! No other products are required! I shared 3 more ephemera cards with you last week (here).  I just love the endless possibilities of creating with …

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Patchwork Background Squares on Cards

Patchwork background squares for cards featuring Stampin Up! Wildly Flowering designer paper

I didn’t want you to miss out on the sale pricing on this Wildly Flowering  patterned paper from Stampin’ Up! (Sale ends 8-31-24), so I was anxious to share these fun patchwork cards with you! To create the patchwork square background, I used 1/2″ strips, adding them to a piece of 12×12 cardstock, then cut …

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Simple Blended Blue Card Idea

Country Flowers stamp set - simple card with Stampin' Up! blending brushes and ink.

Need a super simple card idea?  I’ve got one for you!! Grab your Blending Brushes and 2 or 3 colors of ink plus a couple stamps!     If you missed the Video Please watch my ink blending video for making this easy card design!   The color combo I used for ink blending is …

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Easy Strip Card with Magnolia Mood Dies

Magnolia Mood floral die cut on Wildly Flowering strip card background. Stampin' Up! card by Patty Bennett

  Got Strips?  I’ve got a card idea for you!!   Use up any scraps you have and mix and match a few patterns that coordinate well, like these Wildly Flowering floral patterns from the Stampin’ Up! patterned paper pack. I found it easiest to add strips to a large sheet first and cut them up, …

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3 Easy Cards with Ephemera Packs

Easy cards with Something for Everyone Ephemera pack from Stampin' Up! by Patty Bennett

  If you ever need quick and easy cards, or maybe a project to work on with your kids, grandkids or a friend, grab the Stampin’ UP! Ephemera Packs, a pack of card bases / envelopes (or make your own) and have fun with just a little adhesive! No other products are required! Check out …

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Die Cutting with Foam Adhesive Sheets

Full of Life patterned designer paper from Stampin' Up! - happy birthday friend card with foam adhesive sheet die cut by Patty Bennett

  If you don’t feel like ink blending a background, or watercoloring a background, might I suggest the AMAZING printed backgrounds from the Stampin’ Up! Full of Life patterned paper pack!?  WOW!! All I did was cut a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece and emboss it with the So Swirly embossing folder to create this great …

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Stamping on Designer Paper for your Cards

Stamping on Stampin' UP! Country Lace designer paper with the Stippled Rose stamp, Thinking of you card by Patty Bennett

  Today I’m sharing 2 things you may not have thought of doing when you make handmade cards: Stamping directly onto designer paper (these roses are stamped onto Country Lace DSP) Stamping your image in 1 color and using a Blender Pen to blend out a little color I used the Stampin’ Up! Stippled Rose …

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