Nov 9, 2026 | Gallery, More Sympathy Cards |
Today I’m sharing a card made with the beautiful Frosted Pinecone Bundle. I love the warmth of these colors together—and that little bit of copper shine makes it feel extra special!
The pinecones and branches are embossed with Copper Metallics WOW! Embossing Powder on Pecan Pie Two-Tone Cardstock. Just look at all that detail! Heat embossing is one of those techniques that never gets old for me. Watching the powder melt and turn shiny is always a little bit of stamping magic!
I paired the pinecones with a soft, dotted pattern from the Autumn Opulence Designer Series Paper. It adds a pretty touch of color while allowing the embossed images to take center stage. The Very Vanilla background keeps everything soft and gives those lovely details room to shine.
“Sending warmth & light your way” is such a thoughtful sentiment. It’s a lovely way to let someone know you’re thinking of them during the winter months, or whenever they could use a little encouragement.
A few loose loops of Vanilla Baker’s Twine tucked behind the sentiment add softness and texture. I love how a simple finishing touch can bring all the layers together!
DIMENSIONS:
- Very Vanilla Cardstock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
- Autumn Opulence Designer Series Paper: 1 1/2 x 5 1/2
- Pecan Pie Two-Tone Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
- Autumn Opulence Designer Series Paper: 3 1/4 x 1/2
- Very Vanilla Cardstock: 3 1/2 x 2
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Adhere the strip of Designer Series Paper to the card base with Liquid Glue.
- Stamp the pinecone image in Versamark Ink onto the Pecan Pie Two-Tone Cardstock. Cover with Copper Embossing Powder. Set with a Heat Tool. Crop with the coordinating Frosted Pinecone die.
- Use the Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends to add some shaded areas to the pinecone. Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Use scissors to angle the ends of the small Designer Series Paper.
- Stamp the sentiment in Versamark Ink onto the Very Vanilla Cardstock. Cover with Copper Embossing Powder. Set with a Heat Tool. Crop with the coordinating Frosted Pinecone label die.
- Adhere the small strip of Designer Series Paper and the Baker’s Twine loop to the back of the label die-cut with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Embellish with Copper Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems.
I hope this card inspires you to pull out your embossing powder and add a little shine to your next project. Who could you send a little warmth and light to this week?
Thank you for stopping by!
Laura
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Nov 5, 2026 | Gallery, More Christmas Cards, More Gift Wrap Ideas |
Who says Santa’s hat has to be red? Today’s Facebook Live started with a classic Christmas favorite, then took a colorful turn with Hydrangea Hue and Bubble Bath! I used the Santa’s Hat Stamp Set to create three festive cards, each with its own personality. A little texture, some pretty paper, and those darling Christmas Berries brought everything together!
A Little Gift When You Shop With Me! Would you like to make these three cards?
- Place a $50 order with me, and I’ll send you the three project kits FREE!
- Place a $75 order with me, and I’ll send you the three project kits PLUS the Adhesive Backed Christmas Berries!
It’s my way of saying thank you for supporting my stamping business. I love sharing a little creative happiness with you!
Watch the Facebook Live Replay! Missed the fun? No worries! You can catch the replay and see these three projects come together, along with my tips and tricks for creating them.
Real Red Christmas Gift Card Holder
First up was a cheerful Real Red card with a fun surprise inside—it’s a gift card holder! The Softly Woven Embossing Folder adds lovely texture behind Santa’s hat, while Multicolor Christmas Baker’s Twine and a “Ho Ho Ho” sentiment finish the front.
Inside, a pocket holds your gift card, with festive plaid paper, a “Sending Christmas Cheer” greeting, and those darling Christmas Berries. Such a sweet way to make a practical gift feel extra special!
A Fun Fold in Hydrangea Hue
Next, I switched to Hydrangea Hue for a playful fun fold! The mix of plaid, checks, and tiny white dots from the Creative Celebrations Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper makes this card extra cheerful.
A circle cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies frames the “Ho Ho Ho” greeting. Lift the front panel to reveal another Christmas sentiment and space for your handwritten message!
Sending Christmas Cheer in Bubble Bath
For the final card, I paired a Bubble Bath Santa hat with a beautifully textured white background created with the Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder.
A strip of Designer Series Paper featuring pink mittens and red stripes adds a sweet touch, while the “Sending Christmas Cheer” sentiment stretches across the front. I love how the soft pink looks with those bright red berries!
Which version is your favorite: classic Real Red, cheerful Hydrangea Hue, or sweet Bubble Bath? Leave a comment and let me know!
Happy stamping!
Laura
Nov 3, 2026 | Gallery, More Birthday Cards |
There’s just something about a pretty floral card that makes me smile! Today I’m sharing a cheerful birthday card featuring the NEW Stitched Blooms Bundle from Stampin’ Up! I love the sweet flowers, stitched details, and the beautiful dimension you can create with this set. For this card, I paired Flirty Flamingo and Melon Mambo for the flowers with Old Olive and Mossy Meadow for the leaves. The combination gives the flowers a lovely pop of color while keeping everything fresh and pretty.
I used the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper for the background, adding a layer of Flirty Flamingo cardstock underneath to bring out the pink tones. The oval focal point was created with the Impressions Mat, which adds a beautiful embossed detail around the frame. It really makes the flowers stand out!
The flowers and leaves were stamped, die cut, and layered onto the oval, giving the arrangement some lovely dimension. I finished the card with a simple Happy Birthday sentiment, cropped using the Noel Tidings Label Die, and added a couple of Flirty Flamingo Array of Dots embellishments for just the right finishing touch.
I also carried the floral design to the inside of the card with a couple of coordinating flowers. It’s a fun little detail that makes the card feel extra special!
This card would be perfect for so many birthday celebrations! You could easily change up the flower colors to coordinate with the occasion or the recipient’s favorite colors.
Thanks for stopping by today! I hope this pretty floral birthday card inspires you to get out your stamps, ink, and paper and create something beautiful of your own.
DIMENSIONS:
- Basic White Thick Cardstock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
- Flirty Flamingo Cardstock: 4 x 5 1/4, 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 (oval)
- Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper: 3 3/4 x 5
- Basic White Cardstock: 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 (oval), 3 x 4 (flowers & stems), 3 1/4 x 1/2 (sentiment)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Adhere the Designer Series Paper to the Flirty Flamingo panels with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Crop the Basic White Cardstock layer with the largest oval frame die and the Flirty Flamingo with the smallest oval frame die.
- Use the Impressions Mat with the Flirty Flamingo frame, then adhere to the white frame with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
- Adhere the frame to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Stamp the stem detail in Mossy Meadow Classic Ink followed by the stem & leaves in Old Olive Classic Ink (qty 2). Crop with the coordinating die.
- Stamp the flower detail in Melon Mambo Classic Ink followed by the flower in Flirty Flamingo Classic Ink (qty 2 each size). Crop with the coordinating dies.
- Adhere together with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and to the oval frame with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Stamp the sentiment in Mossy Meadow Ink. Crop with the Noel Tidings Label Die (or similar). Adhere with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Embellish with Flirty Flamingo Array of Dots.
- Adhere the 2nd flower to the inside of the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Snip off the excess.
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:
Oct 27, 2026 | Gallery, More Christmas Cards |
Who can resist a little Christmas gnome? This fun holiday card features a cute gnome delivering a Christmas present, a whimsical mushroom house, and a sentiment that made me smile as soon as I saw it!
The Merry Mischief Bundle is perfect for creating playful Christmas cards with plenty of personality. I love how the gnome, oversized mushroom, and little details come together to create this festive scene. And that sentiment? It’s perfect for those days when you’re feeling festive, but you might need a little extra coffee to get there!
For the card base, I used the Scalloped Christmas Cheer Dies to create a decorative edge that adds a special touch. The stitched details frame the scene beautifully, while the layered pieces give the card plenty of dimension.
I colored the stamped images with Stampin’ Blends, adding shading and depth to the gnome, mushroom, and Christmas present. Stampin’ Blends make it easy to bring these charming images to life, and you can have fun experimenting with different color combinations to make each card your own.
The deep red mushroom cap, teal accents, and snowy white details give this card a classic Christmas feel with a whimsical twist. A few embellishments finish the design without taking away from the adorable little scene.
DIMENSIONS:
- Crumb Cake Cardstock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
- Basic White Cardstock: 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 (scalloped die-cut)
- Basic White Cardstock: 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 (stamped gnome & snow cap and mushroom dots)
- Basic White Cardstock: 2 x 1 (sentiment)
- Cherry Cobbler (cap), Crumb Cake (stem), Pecan Pie (door), Early Espresso (path rock) and Crushed Curry (window) Two-Tone Cardstock Scraps
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Stamp the gnome in Early Espresso Ink. Color with the following Stampin’ Blends: Smoky Slate, Pretty Peacock, Petal Pink, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight
- Crop with the coordinating Merry Mischief die.
- Crop all pieces of Two-Tone Cardstock with the coordinating Merry Mischief toadstool dies.
- Adhere the pieces together and to the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue & Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Adhere the gnome with as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Stamp the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler Ink, adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Embellish with Pretty Peacock Array of Dots.
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:
Oct 22, 2026 | Gallery, More Christmas Cards, More Gift Wrap Ideas |
Oh, what FUN these little Christmas characters are! Yesterday, on my Facebook Live, I shared three adorable projects featuring the Christmas Crew Bundle from Stampin’ Up!, and I think you’ll agree that this crew is just too cute!
From a festive reindeer willing to carol for cocoa to a sweet Santa bear and a snowman spreading holly jolly wishes, these characters are sure to bring smiles this Christmas season!
And, of course, I have a little ordering special to make your holiday crafting even sweeter!
Want to make these three projects yourself? I’ve got you covered!
Place a $50 order between Wednesday, October 21, and Saturday, October 24, and I’ll send you the kits to create all THREE projects featured in today’s Facebook Live! Your kits will include the prepared paper pieces and supplies needed to assemble the projects. Please note: The kits do not include stamped images or die-cut pieces from the Christmas Crew Bundle. You’ll need the Christmas Crew Bundle to complete the projects as shown.
And there’s MORE! Place a $100 order during the special, and you’ll receive the three project kits PLUS the festive gems! Who doesn’t love a little extra sparkle, especially at Christmas?
Watch the Facebook Live Replay!
Missed the fun? No worries! You can catch the replay and see these three projects come together, along with my tips and tricks for creating them.
Three Projects, One Adorable Christmas Crew!
Project #1: Will Carol for Cocoa!
How cute is that sentiment? This festive card features several members of the Christmas Crew peeking out from behind a pocket, with an adorable reindeer front and center! The combination of patterned paper, Christmas trees, and colorful baker’s twine makes this project extra special. There’s even a little pocket for tucking in a holiday surprise!
Project #2: Sending Holly Jolly Wishes!
A little kraft treat box gets a festive makeover with our sweet Santa bear! I love the scalloped designer paper, the peppermint embellishments, and that darling white beard. This would be perfect for gifting a little holiday treat, a small surprise, or even a gift card!
Project #3: Snow Much Fun!
Our cheerful snowman steals the show on this fun-fold Christmas card! I love the combination of snowy blue paper, festive plaid, and delicate snowflakes. Add a few peppermint gems, and you’ve got a card that’s as much fun to give as it is to make!
Oct 19, 2026 | Gallery, More Birthday Cards |
Sometimes a card just calls for a little extra sparkle and a whole lot of celebration! This Let’s Celebrate card is all about bold stars, beautiful colors, and layered details that make a big impression.
I used the Shining Stars Dies (Just $5 with a $75 Purchase) to create the large star focal point, layering different sizes in Pretty Peacock, Pool Party, and Soft Sea Foam Two-Tone Cardstock. I love how these colors work together! The deep Pretty Peacock adds contrast, while Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam bring in those soft, fresh shades that make the layered stars really stand out.
The white background features little star cutouts that add another fun detail without taking away from the main focal point. And by popping up the sentiment and layering the stars, this card has lots of dimension and interest!
A Sneak Peek at Birthday Shoutout!
Did you notice the sentiment? “Let’s Celebrate!” comes from the upcoming Birthday Shoutout Stamp Set, which I’m giving you a little sneak peek of today! This sentiment is perfect for birthdays, milestones, accomplishments, and all those moments that deserve a little celebration.
DIMENSIONS:
- Basic White Thick Cardstock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
- Basic White Thick Cardstock: 4 x 5 1/4
- Pretty Peacock Two-Tone Cardstock: 6 x 6
- Pool Party Two-Tone Cardstock: 5 x 5
- Soft Sea Foam Two-Tone Cardstock: 4 x 4
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
- Crop the center of the 4 x 5 1/4 Basic White piece with the 2nd largest Shining Star Die and 8 of the smallest star dies as shown.
- Crop the Two-Tone Cardstock starting with the 2nd largest Shining Star Die, working your way down, alternating colors until you crop the Soft Sea Foam with the smallest Shining Star Die.
- Adhere the two pieces of “star-cropped” Basic White to the card base as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Adhere the large Pretty Peacock star to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Adhere the remaining stars as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Heat Emboss the sentiment in Basic WOW! White Embossing Powder onto a piece of Pretty Peacock Two-Tone Cardstock. Trim to size as needed. Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
FREE TUTORIALS- I send out Weekend Inspiration every weekend that includes a handful of Card Projects with tutorials and supply lists – and yes they are free! The first card on today’s post is one of the project tutorials! I send these out to all who are on my email list. Interested in getting these project sheets? Simply subscribe to my email list click here:
