Thursday, June 4, 2026

June Crafty Toolbox

Introducing the June Every-Other-Month (the even number months) Crafty Toolbox. Below are pictures of the items that will be in the June box with the Stampin' Blends Hydrangea Hue Combo pack. There are some fun items in this box! For the next 4 months, you will receive the new 2026-2028 In Color Blends. Let me know if you would like to receive this month's Toolbox by filling out the form at the bottom of this post. (If you received a toolbox previously, you will automatically receive one when I receive your payment but let me know if you want to pass this month.) Deadline to sign up is by June 15th. The price of the toolbox is $20 plus $5 for shipping, if I need to mail it to you. There are more than $25 in products included in the toolbox.

Every box starts with a set of Blends. I also offer the option of an ink spot and reinker. You may specify which ink spot and reinker color you would like to receive. Each month also has a sheet of dimensionals and a handmade card!! I have also started adding a free card kit!!

Let's look at the contents of this month's toolbox.

 Combo Blends Pack in Hydrangea Hue


Some fun punch-out images from the Good Times Mix & Match Ephemera Pack


A sponge to apply ink to images. I like to cut mine into 6 triangles and use each one for a different color. 


2024-2026 In Color Flat Pearls



One Sheet of Dimensionals


Click on this box to sign up. If you would like more information, keep reading for all the details. Don't miss out on this month's Crafty Toolbox! 

More Details about the Every Other Month Crafty Toolbox

What is a Crafty Toolbox?

It's a collection of Stampin' Up! crafting supplies you'll need to complete your crafting projects! An assortment of current crafting supplies such as embellishments, ribbons, adhesives, spritzers, glue dots, water painter, daubers, Blender Pens, embossing powders, envelopes, etc. will be inside each kit. You  don’t know what you’ll get each month. It will be a happy surprise!

How often will I receive the Toolbox?

Every other month (the even number months) you will receive an assortment of products valued at $20 or more. 

Will there be any recurring products?

Yes, there are. What you WILL receive each month is one Blends Combo Pack (a different color each month) and a sheet of dimensionals (total $10 value). I’ll also send you one handmade card.

There is also another option. You can choose to receive an ink spot with the matching reinker instead of a Blends Combo. Yay, choices!!

How long am I obligated?

There is no obligation, and you can stop your subscription at any time. 

How much does it cost?

This happy little toolbox is only $25, which includes $5 for shipping, so you’re getting $25 in supplies for $20! If you live locally and will pick up your Toolbox, then the cost is $20.

How do I pay?

Payment is by PayPal, check, or cash. If paying by check, your Toolbox will be mailed after your check clears.

What is the deadline to sign up each month?

Orders and payments need to be placed by the 15th of each month. Your Toolbox will be mailed around the 25th.

How do I sign up?

Click on the box below to fill out the form to sign up. You will need to pick the option to subscribe for 6 months or month to month. With either option, you will receive an invoice each month to pay for that month's Toolbox.



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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Embossing Folder Techniques for my Next In-Person Classes Beginning June 11th


Hello and welcome to my blog. My next In-Person classes are coming up beginning Thursday, June 11th, and we'll be making 3 all occasion cards using several different embossing folder techniques. Card Class cost is $25 or free with a $35 order. This includes written instructions and envelopes. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, June 11th at 12:30
Thursday, June 11th at 5:00
Sunday, June 14th at 1:30
Monday, June 14th at 12:00

All 3 cards are made with different embossing folder techniques. Here is the first card and it is made with the Fern & Floral 3D Embossing Folder.


The next card features the Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder.


The Opulent Oasis Impressions Die is the focal point of this card.


It also has a surprise sliding sentiment inside.


Let me know as soon as possible which day and time you would like to attend card class and if you plan to attend the New Catalog Party. Hope to hear from you!

Click here to see my current class schedule.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper Easel Birthday Card

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Hello and welcome to my blog! Today I'm sharing an easal birthday card I made with the beautiful Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper. At the end of this post is a link for you to download a free tutorial with all the instructions and measurements and, also, a video showing the construction of this card. Check it out. Links to all the supplies I used are also at the bottom. Let's look at a few details of this card.

Here is the front of the card lying flat. The top area is the Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper cut with a die from the Bordered in Beauty Dies. This paper is fabulous, but what you can't experience from the picture is that all the white areas are a flocked or velvet paper. The bottom part is the Garden Texture Berry Burst Foil.


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Here it is folded as an easel card.

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This beautiful flower was cut with the Heirloom Boutique Dies out of the Pastels Shimmer Specialty Paper. The leaves were cut with a die from Help Me Grow out of the Velveteen Assortment Specialty paper. That paper has a flocked or velvet feel to it. The Lemon Lolly fern piece was cut out of the Pastels Shimmer Specialty Paper with a die from Fern & Floral. The pods were punched with the Bough Punch.

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The stopper for the easel was cut with a die from Phrases & Frames, also out of the Berry Burst Garden Texture Berry Burst Foil. To achieve the deep impressions, our new Impression Plate has to be used. I demonstrate how to use it in my video. The sentiment is from Rolling Waves and stamped in Berry Burst. 

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One last look!

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I hope you will give this card a try. To download your free tutorial, just click on the box below.

 
Click on the picture below to visit my YouTube Channel to watch the construction of this card from start to finish. Please subscribe to my channel while you're there. 

Links to all the supplies I used are listed below.

Click here to see my current class schedule.

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Monday, May 11, 2026

Scalloped Wishes and Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Series Paper Paired for a Beautiful Side-Easel Birthday Card

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Hello and welcome to my blog! Today I'm sharing a birthday card I made with the Scalloped Wishes Dies and the beautiful Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Series Paper. The design is a side-easel fold. At the end of this post is a link for you to download a free tutorial with all the instructions and measurements and, also, a video showing the construction of this card. Check it out. Links to all the supplies I used are also at the bottom. Let's look at a few details of this card.

Here is the front of the card. Let me give you some details about this front. I used Barely Blush cardstock 5 ½” x 8 ½” (score at 4 ¼” on the long side, then turn and cut one side at 2 ¾” to the score line (see diagram on the free tutorial) and score one of the cut sides at 2 ⅛”.


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Fold the card base on the score line. Adhere the unscored right front down to the back part, leaving the left scored side free. Fold the left side into an easel. Adhere the Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Series Paper to the front sections.

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Cut the scallop out of gold foil with the dies from Scalloped Wishes dies and adhere to the bottom part of the left easel side. Cut the leaves out of the 2026-2028 In Color Pearlized Specialty Paper Peaceful Pine and adhere to the left side of the scallop. Cut 3 flowers out of the same paper, but use the Barely Blush and Crisp Cantaloupe colors, and adhere to the left side of the scallop. Pearls finish off the flowers.

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The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark and heat embossed with gold embossing powder on Barely Blush cardstock. It was cut with a die from Scalloped Wishes. The wings of the dragonfly were cut out of the white Sunset Shimmer Vellum and adhered to a gold foil body.

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The stopper for the easel was cut out of Barely Blush with a die from Fern and Floral. 3 more Crisp Cantaloupe flowers were adhered to this piece. Adhere the stopper with dimensionals to raise it up.

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A die from Branching Out was used to cut a Basic White piece. The sentiment from Paper Tags stamps was stamped with Crisp Cantaloupe ink.

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One last look.

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I hope you will give this card a try. To download your free tutorial, just click on the box below.

 
Click on the picture below to visit my YouTube Channel to watch the construction of this card from start to finish. Please subscribe to my channel while you're there. 


Links to all the supplies I used are listed below.

Click here to see my current class schedule.

Thank you for visiting my blog.


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