Velvet Meadow Inspiration

I've had such a fun time creating with the new Velvet Meadow Collection released last week. The designer paper is especially unique, with soft white velvet flocking layered onto some of the floral images for beautiful texture and dimension.

The collection also includes Velveteen paper in Peaceful Pine, Bubble Bath, and White — and I can’t stop touching it every time I pull it out. Maybe it’s my inner 80’s kid remembering fuzzy posters, but this collection makes me ridiculously happy.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Berry Burst is part of the palette too. That color has always been my happy place… and if you’ve seen my logo, you already know I have a soft spot for it!

Now time for artwork!  Don't stop scrolling.  There's a show stopper with a tutorial at the bottom!  

Z fold card with Scalloped Wishes 

See this shine? Packing Tape over the Cardstock before die cutting. 

Magnetic die keeper on a clipboard

Stair Step Arch Card with All Aflutter

I'll be hosting a Stair Step Arch Card workshop at my home in Everett at 6:30 PM on Thursday, June 4th.  You'll get the opportunity to make 2 cards and take home a printed guide.  Please bring Paper Trimmer and scoring tools, Bone Folder, Scissors, your favorite tape runner.  
Pre-register by June 1st 11pm via this link or send me $12 via Venmo or Zelle.  

Here's the Facebook Event

I created a tutorial so you can make this card too.  Cutting guide is here.  

If you can't see the video, click here.

This is just one of many Collections in our new May thru August Catalog.  

A new catalog!


Okay, more card.  Here's another collection, Valley in Bloom.  

Valley in Bloom

Ooh la la, Lily of the Valley!

Product of the Month:  Berry Botanical

Every month, SU! offers a $5 product with a $75 order.  This month is Berry Botanical, 12 sheets of gorgeous vellum.  This vellum is vibrant and heavy and will work so well for cheery cards and scrapbooks.  This was my first card.  I can't wait to create more.  

My goal is to get back to posting artwork, more than just on Facebook.  Check back for more!  

Black Friday ... Starts Tuesday!

There's a whole lot of goodness coming up in the next 10 days!  

I think a visual calendar is best!  

This Tuesday, November 25th, StampinUp!'s first Black Friday Sale Starts! 

Here's what I know:  

• 40% off

• Stampin’ Blends  
• Paper Trimmer and blades
• Ink bundles

• 25% off

• Select adhesive

• 15% off

• Select cardstock
• Shop the full selection of discounted products online.
• Products are available while supplies last.
• Orders will likely arrive in time for the holidays.

This link will only work during the Black Friday Sale

Cyber Monday--Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions

From December 1–9, prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions will be discounted as follows:

3-month prepaid: $61.00 (regular price $81.00)  $20 savings
6-month prepaid: $122.00 (regular price $162.00) $40 savings
12-month prepaid: $244.00 (regular price $324.00) $80 savings!

And now, here’s the fine print.

• Subscriptions purchased during this promotion start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This kit cannot be skipped.
• Do not purchase multiple subscriptions for the same recipient. The subscriptions will all start with the Watercolor in Bloom Kit, so the recipient will end up receiving duplicates of the same kit each month.

Product of the Month (POTM)

Do you remember the SOTM from Close to My Heart?  Stamp of the Month?  This program is similar, but it's going to be exclusive Product, in other words, not always a stamp set!

To kick it off, it's True Blue Florals!

12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs, Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe), Colors: Balmy Blue, Night of Navy

When your cart is $75 after discounts and before shipping & tax, you'll be prompted to add this $5 item!  You're limited to 1 Product of the Month per account.  

Last Chance Section Update!

Every other month.... so the even numbered months, the Last Chance Section of the website is updated.

New products will appear and occasionally existing products will be discounted further.  

Cards & Coffee in Everett Mini-workshop

Join us for cards & coffee at Butter Notes Cafe on Monday December 11th at 1PM.

We'll be creating 3 cards.

Cost is $10

Location:  909 Broadway Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Register by the 10th and receive a free gift.  

I'll have two sets of cards available.  The second set will be non-holiday cards.

Free Thank You Kit!

Thru December 12th, receive this card kit as my thank you for shopping my Stampin' Up website.  I cannot continue without your support and I want to keep giving back.  I've created this gorgeous set of cards with the new, gorgeous Brushed With Beauty papers.  

If you're local to Everett, join me on December 17th at 6:30 PM for my final class of 2025.  

When your website order reaches $50 (before shipping/tax and after any application of Stampin' Rewards) you will receive this pre-cut Project kit FREE from me!

Just add adhesive, ink and your favorite sentiments to complete this kit.  I used the Banner Sayings bundle for most of these cards.  

Aren't you glad I created a calendar?  This entire message was to explain it!  LOL.  

Last chance items!

 

It's not April Fools.  The Stampin' Up Annual Catalog is in its last month and that means some items are being discounted and marked as Last Chance.  Head on over to my website to see the Last Chance Items

Here's some of the most amazing deals...

Don't buy the bundles.  The individual items are discounted heavily!  

The Secret Garden Scrapbooking kit.... released by Stampin' Up! but designed by CTMH is half off!  

 

This Timber 3D embossing folder is BIG!  Approx 6x6 so you can orient your paper in either direction.  It creates amazing texture!  

That's all I have for now.  Happy Shopping & Happy creating!

More about kits!

I'm hosting a kit night on May 1st!  Last month, we were able to look over the Welcoming Garden kit and it is so wonderful!   

Each kit makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs

Welcoming Garden is a beautiful kit of flowers, fences and gates.  Create your own charming, garden-themed cards with the Welcoming Garden Kit. Featuring precut, colorful flowers and unique garden gates, this all-inclusive kit is perfect for crafting a heartfelt thank-you card or a note to say a friendly hello.

Brightest Birthday is fun for everyone.  Celebrate every birthday with cards made from the Brightest Birthday Kit. As you craft the perfect birthday card, stamp out a happy sentiment using the included stamp set and add some shine with holographic gold foil elements. With coordinating envelopes and bright embellishments, these cards are sure to brighten up any birthday celebration.

Here's the details for the Kit workshop night

May 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM

At my home in Everett, WA

Cost per kit $30 

Please pay for your kit by April 20th using this link.  

Card kits are back!

I'm just going to jump in here and announce that I'm back to making kits!  

This month and in November, I'm gifting one or both of these kits to you for free with purchase.  With a small purchase, I'll send you a cutting guide.  With a $75 purchase, I'll send you the cutting diagram and papers, embellishments and die-cuts for these cards kits.

You have the choice of a Little Latte or Snowy Wonder.  Each kit is 4 Fun Fold cards that will include the patterned papers, cardstock, die-cuts and embellishments.  Stamped images are not included so you'll need to grab the coordinating stamp set or use one from your stash.  StampinUp! is first and foremost a stamp company and they do not allow me to provide unfinished stamped images.

Not only are these fun fold cards, they can also be gift card holders!   I love the versatility of them because if you don't include a gift card, your recipient will never know it was a gift card holder.  Isn't that sneaky?  

A Latte Love Kit

Contents:

Qty 4 6x6 sheets of DSP

Pre-cut Cardstock

Diecuts of cups

White cardstock for the sentiments

Opaque Faceted Gems on Clearance

Envelopes

Must be purchased to complete the kit as shown:

A Latte  Stamp Set or Bundle with dies

Early Espresso (Mocha CTMH ink), Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie (Toffee or Acorn CTMH inks)

Recommended:

Hexagon Punch

Snowy Wonder kit

Qty 4 6x6 sheets of DSP

Pre-cut Cardstock

Diecuts of trees, snowmen & penguins and snow globes

White cardstock for the sentiments  --These will not be pre-cut

White Loose Snowflakes

Envelopes

Must be purchased to complete the kit as shown:

Snowy Wonder Bundle

Poppy Parade Ink Pad

Pool Party or Costal Cabana ink for blending

Blending Brush

Deckled Rectangles Die Set

Spotlight on Nature Dies

To receive the free kits, shop my website any time in October or November.  Kindly use a Host Code.  The current October/early November code is 2PVVDWA7.  Contact me if you need the November code.  

You'll also receive a cutting guide and link to assembly video.  This card design is very versatile and can be used on so many Designer Series Papers!

This design was based on Karen Titus' design that she posted earlier this year.  I've revised it to be a gift card holder and changed some of the placement of items on the inside.  Thank you Karen for the inspiration.