Woolly Friends Ordering Special + Today’s Facebook Live Replay!

Woolly Friends Ordering Special + Today’s Facebook Live Replay!

Four Handmade Projects using the Woolly Friends Bundle from Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial during a Facebook Live with Laura Milligan

If you love sweet images, soft colors, and cards that practically smile back at you, today’s Facebook Live was pure paper happiness. I featured the Woolly Friends Bundle and created four adorable projects that are part of my current Ordering Special. These little woolly cuties completely stole the show… and they’re ready to hop into your craft room, too!

If you missed the live, be sure to watch the replay and see all the tips, tricks, and little details up close. The Woolly Friends Bundle makes creating playful, heartwarming cards incredibly easy, and these four designs are proof that adorable and simple can absolutely go hand in hand.

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Ordering Special Exclusive Laura Milligan Feburary 15 (1)

🎉 The Ordering Special – Ends Sunday, February 15!

Now through Sunday, February 15, when you place a $50+ order (after coupons and rewards, before tax and shipping) in my online store, you’ll receive:

✨ All 4 Woolly Friends card kits
✨ Pre-cut cardstock
✨ Designer Series Paper pieces
✨ Any die-cut or punched elements
✨ Ready for you to stamp and assemble

It’s like getting a happy mail envelope filled with creativity!

These kits are my thank you for shopping with me. Just place your qualifying order, and I’ll take care of the rest.

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Create a calendar using the Woolly Friends Bundle by Stampin' Up!

This project is both cute and practical. It’s a desktop easel mini calendar. I love projects that stretch beyond the envelope!  Put this on your desk, you will be surprised at how often you glance at it to check a date!

Texture lovers, this one’s for you. The subtle background detail paired with that sweet stamped image gives this card a polished look while still being very beginner-friendly.

Texture lovers, this one’s for you. The subtle background detail paired with that sweet stamped image gives this card a polished look!

A Love Card using the Woolly Friends Bundle by Stampin' Up!

Texture lovers, this one’s for you. The subtle background detail paired with that sweet stamped image gives this card a polished look while still being very beginner-friendly.

This sunny yellow card brings instant joy. The patterned background sets the stage while our woolly friend takes center spotlight.

AND THERE’S MORE! 

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How to Get the February 2026 Lovely Arrangements Tutorial

You’ve got two easy options to get your hands on this tutorial:

Option 1: Earn It FREE
Place a $50 order (before tax and shipping) with me, and you’ll receive the Lovely Arrangements Tutorial Bundle for FREE. (a link to the tutorial will be emailed to you within 24-48 hours after you place your order). 
• Available to U.S. residents only
• Orders must be placed through me

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Option 2: Purchase the Tutorial 
Not shopping right now or live outside the U.S.? No problem.
• Purchase the tutorial for $20
• Available to anyone, anywhere

Click to purchase the tutorial

This tutorial is perfect if you love fresh card ideas, thoughtful layouts, and projects that feel polished but totally doable.

 

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Simple Thank You Card with Lovely & Beautiful

Simple Thank You Card with Lovely & Beautiful

Laura Milligan Quick and Simple Card with the Lovely & Beautiful Designer Series Paper - Laura Milligan

Sometimes the prettiest cards come together when you simply step back and let the paper shine.  For today’s quick and simple thank you card, I did exactly that. The Lovely & Beautiful Designer Series Paper does all the heavy lifting with its soft florals, gentle colors, and effortless elegance. No fancy techniques required. Just clean layers, a sweet sentiment, and you’re done.

I paired the patterned paper with a sentiment from the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set, framed perfectly using the Beautifully Celebrated Dies. That die shape adds just enough detail to make the card feel finished without stealing the spotlight. A couple of small embellishments and this card is ready to brighten someone’s mailbox in minutes.

Product of the Month Highlight
The Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set is my Product of the Month, which means you can add it to your order for just $5 with a $75 purchase. It’s one of those go-to sentiment sets you’ll reach for again and again.

If you’re short on time but still want beautiful results, this is a perfect reminder that great paper and a good sentiment are sometimes all you need. Simple, pretty, and totally doable!

Measurements:

  • Basic White Thick: 4 1/4 x 11, scored 5 1/2, 3 3/4 x 5
  • Lovely & Beautiful Designer Series Paper:  3 1/2 x 4 3/4, 5 3/4 x 2 1/4
  • Basic White: 2 1/2 x 2

Instructions:

  1. Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
  2. Adhere the Basic White panel to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  3. Adhere the Designer Series Paper to the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  4. Stamp the sentiment in Calypso Coral Ink.
  5. Crop with the smallest Beautifully Celebrated die.
  6. Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  7. Embellish with Pearlized Faceted Circles.
  8. Adhere the Designer Series Paper to Medium Envelope flap with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
    Laura Milligan Quick and Simple Card with the Lovely & Beautiful Suite Collection - Laura Milligan

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ONLY 1 DAY LEFT!  Earn the January 2026 Papercraft Collective Tutorial Bundle FREE with a $50 order placed with me, or purchase the full tutorial bundle for $20. Either way, you’ll be stitching a little extra love into your crafting time this January. 💌

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How to Get the January 2026 Endless Love Tutorial

You’ve got two easy options to get your hands on this tutorial:

Option 1: Earn It FREE
Place a $50 order (before tax and shipping) with me, and you’ll receive the Endless Love Tutorial Bundle for FREE. (a link to the tutorial will be emailed to you within 24-48 hours after you place your order). 
• Available to U.S. residents only
• Orders must be placed through me

Click to shop online with me

Option 2: Purchase the Tutorial 
Not shopping right now or live outside the U.S.? No problem.
• Purchase the tutorial for $20
• Available to anyone, anywhere

Click to purchase the tutorial

This tutorial is perfect if you love fresh card ideas, thoughtful layouts, and projects that feel polished but totally doable.

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3 Cards with the Lovely Arrangements Bundle

3 Cards with the Lovely Arrangements Bundle

Create 3 Handmade Cards with the Lovely Arrangements Bundle by Stampin Up!

There’s something about floral cards that never gets old. They’re timeless, they’re flexible, and they always feel right no matter the occasion.  Today’s Facebook Live was a perfect reminder of that as I shared three handmade cards featuring the Lovely Arrangements Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

Each of these cards uses the same core elements but takes on a completely different personality. From soft and airy to rich and dramatic, this bundle makes it easy to mix textures, layers, and layouts while still keeping everything beautifully cohesive. The stamped florals paired with the delicate die-cut details are truly the kind you’ll reach for again and again.

Make 3 Cards featuring the Lovely Arrangements Bundle by Stampin’ Up!

These products also happen to be featured in my Lovely Blossoms Card Class to Go. Everything is thoughtfully designed so you can focus on enjoying the process and building confidence with your supplies.

⏰ Registration for the Card Class to Go closes Saturday, January 31 at 12 PM ET, so if these cards caught your eye, now’s the time to grab your spot. I’d love to have you crafting right along with me!

Scroll on for more details about each card and how you can join the class before registration closes.

For the first card I made, I used the little petal die cut piece as a template, and used a sponge dauber with a Versamark ink pad to add ink to the card stencil – I then used Wow! Clear Embossing powder and my heat tool to add some texture to the card front.  It’s very subtle but I love the look!

I glued the two die cut panels to the card front.  I love, love, love the circle die!

I used a Secret Sea Dark Blend to fleck some color onto the card front.  I stamped and die cut the parts and pieces for the focal point and attached them to the card.   The tiny sentiment panel is one of the dies included in the bundle.  It’s a perfect match for the Happy Birthday sentiment!

Create a Happy Birthday Handmade Cards with the Lovely Arrangements Bundle by Stampin Up!

The next card is the exact same card as above – but this time I used a palette of Secret Sea!  Which is your favorite? When I asked my FB Live views which they prefered, I got a mixed reaction – some prefered the white, and some prefered the Secret Sea.  It was fun for me to make the card in two different colors – it shows how versatile a layout can be with different colors used.  IT was a fun experiment!

made Cards with the Lovely Arrangements Bundle by Stampin Up!

The last card was a completely different take with this bundle.  I used the Square Snippets DSP for the die cut circle shape and alos the leaves.  The flower is stamped in Pretty Peacock ink and I love how it pulls from the die cut circle shape.

Make a Handmade Hello Friend Card with the Lovely Arrangements Bundle by Stampin Up!

If you love these cards, then you will love my current Class to Go offering!  And what oculd be better on a cold winter day (it’s -8 here right now!) then cozying up with a cup of coffee or tea, and getting to stamp some beautiful cards!  If you are interested in the class, don’t delay – registration ends soon!

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Lovely Blossoms Card Class to Go 2026 January

Lovely Blossoms Card Class to Go!

Create beautiful, heartfelt cards from the comfort of your craft space with my Lovely Blossoms Card Class to Go! This class highlights a bundle I absolutely adore — the dies are stunning and the sentiments are ones you’ll reach for again and again.

Class to Go | $45 + $10 Shipping if Needed
Includes over $28 in Stampin’ Up! product
Make 6 gorgeous cards PDF tutorial + step-by-step video included (Craft on your schedule!)

EXTENDED! Registration closes Saturday, January 31 at 12 PM ET!

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A Birthday Card with the Lovely Arrangements Bundle

A Birthday Card with the Lovely Arrangements Bundle

Happy Birthday Card with Lovely Arrangements Bundle by Stampin Up

Some cards just feel calm and happy the moment you look at them, and this one fits that bill beautifully. 🤍
Today I’m sharing a Happy Birthday card created with the Stampin’ Up! Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection and the Lovely Arrangements Bundle, and I’ve made a FREE card tutorial so you can recreate it too.

The soft color palette, layered florals, and subtle pattern details make this card perfect for birthdays, but it could easily be adapted for other occasions just by swapping out the sentiment. I especially love how the blossoms frame the design and add gentle movement without overwhelming the card front.

Free Card Tutorial: Lovely Arrangements Happy Birthday Card

Measurements:

  • Petal Pink: 4 ¼” x 11” card base
  • Secret Sea: 4” x 5 1/8” banner
  • Basic White: 3 5/8” x 4 ¾” banner
  • Basic White: 4” x 4” for stamping
  • Lovely Blossoms DSP: 3 ¾” x 2 ½”

Instructions:

  1. Score the Petal Pink card base on the long side at 5 ½” and fold. Then, run the closed card base through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with the 5th largest Party Banner Die. Have the fold of your card at the top leaving the top edge of the die off the card near the fold. You don’t want to cut the fold off. You will cut the other three sides by making the sides a little narrower and the bottom into a banner.
  2. Die cut the Secret Sea cardstock using the 6th largest Party Banner Die. Then, attach that banner to the card front using Stampin’ SEAL.
  3. Cut the Basic White cardstock using the 7th largest Party Banner Die. Add the banner to the card front on top of the Secret Sea layer.
  4. Using the piece of DSP die cut using the linked circles die. Then, attach that to the center of the card front using liquid glue.
  5. With the last piece of Basic White cardstock stamp, two leaves in Old Olive ink, two flowers and one sentiment in Secret Sea ink. Then, die cut the flowers, leaves, and sentiment using the coordinating dies in the bundle.
  6. Color the flowers lightly using Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends.
  7. Add the flowers, leaves, and sentiment to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals as shown.
  8. Lastly, add three Moody Palette Glossy Dots to finish.

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3 Valentine’s Projects Using the Love Notes Mix & Match DSP

3 Valentine’s Projects Using the Love Notes Mix & Match DSP

3 Valentine’s using the Love Notes Mix & Match DSP by Stampin’ Up!

Yesterday I went live on Facebook and shared three fun and easy Valentine’s projects using the Love Notes Mix & Match Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up! — and it was such a fun crafty session! If you missed it live, no worries at all… the replay is ready and waiting for you.

3 Valentine’s using the Love Notes Mix & Match DSP by Stampin’ Up!

Why I Love the Love Notes Mix & Match DSP

This paper pack is one of those products that does a lot of the work for you. The colors, patterns, and pre-designed elements make it incredibly easy to pull together projects quickly without sacrificing style. It’s perfect for:

  • Quick cards
  • Small treats and packaging
  • Valentine projects (or love-themed cards year-round)

During the Facebook Live, I created three Valentine’s projects, each perfect for gifting and easy to customize:

  • Candy Stick Holder – We started with a sweet and simple candy stick project that’s great for quick Valentine treats.

Pull-Out Pouch – Next up was a cute little pull-out pouch that’s just the right size to hold a gift card, tea bag, or a chocolate square.

Gusseted Pouch – We finished with a gusseted pouch, perfect for small goodies and a great way to dress up a simple gift.

Along the way, I shared tips for mixing patterns from the DSP, keeping embellishments balanced, and making projects that are cute and practical.

If you have this paper pack, I’d love to see what you create with it! Simple swaps and small changes make these ideas your own, and that’s one of my favorite things about Mix & Match products.

Thanks so much for crafting along with me — whether live or on the replay. Be sure to check back soon for more Valentine inspiration and upcoming creative sessions!

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The January 2026 Papercraft Collective Tutorial Bundle. You can earn the tutorial FREE with a $50 order placed with me, or purchase the full tutorial bundle for $20. Either way, you’ll be stitching a little extra love into your crafting time this January. 💌

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How to Get the January 2026 Endless Love Tutorial

You’ve got two easy options to get your hands on this tutorial:

Option 1: Earn It FREE
Place a $50 order (before tax and shipping) with me, and you’ll receive the Endless Love Tutorial Bundle for FREE. (a link to the tutorial will be emailed to you within 24-48 hours after you place your order). 
• Available to U.S. residents only
• Orders must be placed through me

Click to shop online with me

Option 2: Purchase the Tutorial 
Not shopping right now or live outside the U.S.? No problem.
• Purchase the tutorial for $20
• Available to anyone, anywhere

Click to purchase the tutorial

This tutorial is perfect if you love fresh card ideas, thoughtful layouts, and projects that feel polished but totally doable.

From My Craft Room to Yours

Being part of this January release feels extra special to me, especially since it kicks off a brand-new year of creativity with a theme that celebrates connection, kindness, and love. I can’t wait for you to see my project and to be inspired by the rest of the team’s beautiful designs.

If you love stamping with intention and creating cards that mean something, this one is for you. đź’Ś

More details on ordering, links, and reminders are coming soon, but for now, mark your calendar for January 6, 2026 and get ready to fall head over heels for Endless Love.