A Beautiful Holiday Card + Free Tutorial!

A Beautiful Holiday Card using the Stampin' Up! Delicate Pines Bundle - Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampi

Only TWO Days Left to Win BIG in My 25th Anniversary Celebration!

Today I’m sharing a soft and magical holiday card I created using the Delicate Pines Bundle from Stampin’ Up! I love how the snowflake shape of the pines define the card — and the pop of red berries adds just the right touch of festive charm. The blended background really lets the focal point shine!

And good news… I’m sharing the FREE tutorial below so you can create this card right along with me.  But first — a quick reminder!

celebrate my 25 years with Stampin' Up! Win Prizes

My 25th Stampin’ Up! Anniversary Celebration Continues

…and there are ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT to get your orders in for a chance to win BIG!

I’m celebrating 25 years as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, and I’m so grateful for each of YOU who have made this journey so special. To say thank you, I’m giving away Stampin’ Rewards and daily prizes — and you could be one of the lucky winners!

How to Enter:

  • Every $25 ordered (before tax & shipping) from Nov. 10–15 = 1 entry
  • No limit — the more you order, the more entries you earn!
  • Every comment here on my blog or on my Facebook Page = 1 entry into the daily drawing (not eligible for Stampin’ Rewards Prizes)
    (No purchase necessary for comment entries!)

Prize Drawings:

  • Daily Prizes — drawn from blog & Facebook comments
  • (2) $25 Stampin’ Rewards winners
  • (1) $100 Stampin’ Rewards Grand Prize winner

There is still plenty of time to get your name into the drawings — but only until the 15th!

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This card uses the Delicate Pines Bundle from the Elegant Pine Snowflakes Suite Collection!  A MUST HAVE!  Ordering it today or tomorrow for 3 entries into my Anniversary Drawing for your chance to WIN Stampin’ Rewards!

DIMENSIONS: 

  • Basic White Thick Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
  • Shaded Spruce Cardstock: 4 x 5 1/4
  • Basic White Cardstock: 3 3/4 x 5, 4 1/4 x 5 (for stamped image die-cuts)

A Gorgeous Holiday Card using the Stampin' Up! Delicate Pines Bundle - Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampi

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Burnish the folds of the card base with a Bone Folder.
  2. Adhere the Shaded Spruce panel to the card base.
  3. Use a Blending Brush to add Shaded Spruce ink to the outside of edges of the Basic White Panel.  Stamp the sentiment and adhere to the card.
  4. Stamp the 3 pine snowflakes in Shaded Spruce and 6 pinecones in Early Espresso.  Crop with coordinating dies.
  5. Adhere the snowflakes together and to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the pinecones with Mini Glue Dots.
  6. Embellish with Real Red Delightful Decorative Dots.

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Another Pop-Up Petals Card Idea & Anniversary Celebration Continues

A Thankful Friend Card with Pop of Petals Bundle by Stampin Up! - Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

It’s day 3 of my 25-Year Stampin’ Up! Anniversary Week Long Celebration with another cheerful thank-you card featuring the brand-new Pop-Up Petals Bundle. It’s sweet and simple on the outside—and when you open it, a happy little bouquet pops forward to say, “Thanks for being there.” I love a surprise element that’s easy to make!

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DIMENSIONS: 

  • Darling Duckling Cardstock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4 (card base), scraps for box tops
  • Basic White Cardstock:  4 1/4 x 5 1/2 (card front), 2 3/4 x 4, 2 1/4 x 5/8 (sentiment), 8 1/4 x 5 1/4, scored at 4 1/8, 5 x 5 (stamped die-cuts)
  • Cajun Craze Cardstock: 4 x 5 1/4, 3 x 4 1/4
  • Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper: 3 3/4 x 5, 2 3/4 x 1, 2 1/4 x 1 1/8, 1 3/4 x 1 1/8

Pop Up Petals Thank You Friend Card by Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Burnish the folds of the card base with a Bone Folder.
  2. Adhere the Designer Series Paper, Cajun Craze and Basic White front panels together and to the card as shown.
  3. Stamp the vase in Cajun Craze. Stamp the sentiments, flowers and butterflies in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.
  4. Crop the stamped images with the coordinating dies (interior sentiment cropped with Traditional Labels die, optional)
  5. Color the images with the following Stampin’ Blends:  Darling Duckling, Cajun Craze and Mossy Meadow
  6. Crop the 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 with the two pop-up dies as shown, lining up the two points of the die with the fold.
  7. Crop the two “box folds” from the scrap of Darling Duckling.
  8. Adhere all pieces as shown with Liquid glue.
  9. Embellish with three Cajun Craze Earthy Matte Dots.

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If you need to see the dies in action, you can catch the replay for yesterday’s card on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ Facebook Page or on YouTube below. 

Create a Card with Laura and the Stampin' Up! Pop Up Petals Bundle - a Facebook Live

celebrate my 25 years with Stampin' Up! Win Prizes

This week marks my 25th Stampin’ Up! Anniversary, and I’m so grateful for the customers and friends who have made this journey so meaningful. To celebrate, I’m giving away Stampin’ Rewards & daily prizes — and you could win!

  • Every $25 ordered (before tax & shipping) from Nov. 10–15 = 1 entry
    No limit — the more you order, the more entries you earn!
  • Every comment left here on my blog or Facebook Page
    will have a chance to win from a daily prize drawing (no purchase necessary).

Prize Drawings Include:

  • Daily Prizes (for leaving a comment)
  • (2) $25 Stampin’ Rewards winners
  • (1) $100 Stampin’ Rewards grand prize winner

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A Cute Card with the NEW! Pop Up Petals Bundle

Grateful for Friendship Card with Pop of Petals Bundle by Stampin Up! - Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

During my most recent Facebook Live on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ page, I shared this sweet card featuring the brand-new Pop of Petals Bundle from Stampin’ Up! This bundle is bursting with charm — and I couldn’t resist creating a cheerful, pop-up surprise inside!

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The front of the card showcases a simple bouquet in soft, happy colors — a little vase of joy tied with linen thread and a touch of patterned paper. But when you open it… surprise! A tiny pop-up box of flowers appears, paired with the heartfelt sentiment.

Isn’t that such a lovely way to tell someone how much they mean to you? This design is perfect for a special friend — a beautiful reminder of how our creativity connects us.

Missed the Live? You can catch the replay on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ Facebook Page or on YouTube below. 

Create a Card with Laura and the Stampin' Up! Pop Up Petals Bundle - a Facebook Live

A Grateful for Friendship Card with Pop of Petals Bundle by Stampin Up! - Laura Milligan Id Rather Bee Stampin

This project is especially meaningful to me because I’m celebrating my 25th Anniversary as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! 🎉
What an amazing journey it’s been — filled with creativity, friendship, and so much joy! I’m so grateful for every single one of YOU who has stamped, crafted, and shared this adventure with me.

To celebrate, I’m hosting a week-long 25th Anniversary Celebration!
✨ Watch for special offers, free gifts, and surprises all week long — it’s my way of saying thank you for making these 25 years so wonderful!

celebrate my 25 years with Stampin' Up! Win Prizes

This week marks my 25th Stampin’ Up! Anniversary, and I’m so grateful for the customers and friends who have made this journey so meaningful. To celebrate, I’m giving away Stampin’ Rewards & daily prizes — and you could win!

  • Every $25 ordered (before tax & shipping) from Nov. 10–15 = 1 entry
    No limit — the more you order, the more entries you earn!
  • Every comment left here on my blog or Facebook Page
    will have a chance to win from a daily prize drawing (no purchase necessary).

Prize Drawings Include:

  • Daily Prizes (for leaving a comment)
  • (2) $25 Stampin’ Rewards winners
  • (1) $100 Stampin’ Rewards grand prize winner

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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:

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