Aug 27, 2026 | Gallery, More Birthday Cards, More Friend Cards |
Yesterday on my Id Rather Bee Stampin’ Facebook Page, I had so much fun creating these three beautiful cards featuring the Mosaic Garden Suite Collection!
This suite is filled with gorgeous floral patterns and a lovely color palette that makes it easy to create cards with plenty of interest and dimension. For these three designs, I mixed and matched the coordinating Designer Series Paper, added textured layers, and incorporated some sweet ribbon and embellishment details.
The first card may be my favorite of the bunch! The angled floral panel, textured diamond-shaped layer, ribbon detail, and sweet sentiment all come together for a card that is full of dimension and personality. Sometimes a few extra layers are exactly what a card needs!
The second card features a beautiful floral image paired with a soft bow and a classic Happiest Birthday greeting. I love how the layers frame the focal image and let that gorgeous patterned paper peek through.
For the third card, I had fun creating a more playful mosaic-style layout by combining several pieces of the coordinating paper. The Wishing You Every Good Thing sentiment takes center stage while the different patterns create a beautiful patchwork effect.
Which card is your favorite? I’d love to know!
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Jul 31, 2026 | Gallery, More Birthday Cards |
If you missed this week’s Facebook Live, you’re in for a treat! I gave everyone a sneak peek at some of the beautiful new products coming in the 2026 September to December Stampin’ Up! Catalog, and they are absolutely inspiring. From festive favorites to elegant everyday designs, this upcoming catalog is filled with products you’ll be excited to create with.
In this video, I share some of my favorite new stamps, bundles, papers, embellishments, and more, along with a few ideas to get your creative wheels turning. Whether you’re already planning your holiday crafting or simply love seeing what’s new, I hope you’ll enjoy this first look. After watching the video, please let me know what your favorite new product is – so far!!
Jul 14, 2026 | Gallery, More Birthday Cards |
One of my favorite things about the Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper is its versatility. The beautiful black-and-white sketched designs create the perfect canvas for adding just a hint of color, and that’s exactly what I did with today’s Facebook Live cards. Instead of fully coloring every image, I reached for the new Crisp Cantaloupe and Peaceful Pine Shimmer Brushes to softly highlight the florals and foliage.
The first card features a gorgeous floral background paired with a classic urn filled with greenery, layered over a stitched circle and finished with a sweet Crisp Cantaloupe bow. I love how the pops of peachy color bring the flowers to life while the Peaceful Pine leaves add just enough contrast.
For the second card, I switched things up with a fun fold design that adds an unexpected interactive element. The bold striped pattern from the Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper makes a striking first impression, while a small white panel and a beautifully colored floral cluster create an elegant focal point. Untie the Crisp Cantaloupe ribbon, and the front flap opens to reveal a hidden sentiment inside. The overlapping panel gives the card extra dimension and makes it just as enjoyable to open as it is to receive. Finished with a few coordinating gems, this fun fold is a wonderful way to turn beautiful Designer Series Paper into something truly memorable.
Feb 27, 2026 | Gallery, More Birthday Cards |
During my most recent Facebook Live on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ page, I shared these two bright and happy birthday cards — and yes… they each have a matching envelope because we do not send naked mail around here. 💌
For these two cards and matching envelopes, I used the Addressed to You stamp set- it is in our Mini Catalog – page 66. Don’t miss this one my friends! It makes a beautiful pairing – matching envelopes and matching cards – YES! Of course you can use these stamps with different words and die cuts – the possibilities are endless. Watch the end of my FB Live as I shared four additional ideas with this stamp set.
Both designs let the Designer Series Paper do a lot of the heavy lifting (my favorite kind of crafting partner). With soft florals, layered panels, a little white twine, and a sprinkle of gems, these cards come together beautifully without being fussy.
Last Chance for FREE! 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
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
This tutorial is perfect if you love fresh card ideas, thoughtful layouts, and projects that feel polished but totally doable.
Feb 11, 2026 | More Birthday Cards, Tutorials for Purchase |
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.
🎉 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.
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!
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!
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
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
This tutorial is perfect if you love fresh card ideas, thoughtful layouts, and projects that feel polished but totally doable.
Jan 30, 2026 | More Birthday Cards, Tutorials for Purchase |
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
