June Club Create is Ready for You!

 Have you seen the really cute Storybook Garden Patch bundle? It is an Online Exclusive and is part of a mega suite. When you click on the link, be sure and notice the drop down box that has other items in this suite. We'll be using the Storybook Garden Patch bundle with some sentiments from other sets. You may notice this stamp set doesn't have any words, just images. Don't let that stop you! Plenty of options for customizing your cards for the specific need. 

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Here is the pretty paper these cards will use:

It's called Timeless Plaid. Don't you just love the colors?

I would love to have you be part of my crafty friends. Please reach out if you have any questions. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Mary Lou

Your Independent Stampin' Up!® demonstrator

MY ONLINE STORE is HERE

Scrapbooking Virtual Album Retreat

Have you ever taken a retreat? Cardmaking or scrapbooking? I have done both and it's the best fun ever! This brand new opportunity offered by Stampin' Up!® is over the top. Let me tell you about it.

Introducing the Virtual Album Retreat, a brand-new event that’s unlike anything we’ve ever done before! During this three-day, virtual event, you’ll create 12 scrapbook spreads using the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit, craft with friends who love scrapbooking, learn new techniques, and connect on a personal level with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up! staff. We’ll even have some fun giveaways!

Supplies are limited so it's first come, first served. If you purchase a kit, you will automatically be registered!! No other thing required. There is a list of other supplies you will need but it's easy enough to substitute. Sign up and we'll plan a get-together and you can use my stamps, etc. For more info here is the LINK that goes directly to the page with all the details.

Have questions? Please email me or text me.

Let's make a scrapbook together!

Have a great day,

Mary Lou

Your Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator

Adventure Together Bundle Card

Today's card is so much fun. It uses the Adventure Together bundle. We have a travel trailer and love to 'glamp' mostly in state parks. When I saw this stamp set, I knew I would need it. We made this card in my monthly card class and my ladies liked it. I took a chance because none of them go camping but I thought maybe they had friends who did and who would love this card.

Don't you love that designer series paper? It's called Thoughtful Journey There are several choices for the background layer, it was hard to decide so I made cards using several options.

Did you notice the shading around the circle? I used a sponge dauber to add Crumb Cake ink around it so it doesn't look so plain. The dies have little circles for the hubcaps and the door! The trees are stamped and die cut, too. This card is so much fun to make.

Here is the VIDEO showing how to make this card. 

Let me know if you make this card. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Lou Foster

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Brand New 2025-2026 In Colors Introduced this Week

 Hello!

It's an exciting week at Stampin' Up! A brand new catalog was released plus brand new Online Exclusives. Oh my! So much to take in. So let me help. 

INTRODUCING: THE NEW IN COLORS

This Suite of products is called Floral Impressions Suite Collection. It is an online exclusive so you won't see it in a catalog. The designer series paper is called Floral Impressions and coordinates with many colors. I purposely used the new In Colors so showcase them.

Let me name them for you:

Top Left: Secret Sea, Timid Tiger, Darling Ducklin

Bottom Left: Strawberry Slush, Cloud Cover

A note about Cloud Cover ink pad-it will not be released to the public due to an issue with quality. Apparently the ink reacts to the foam and causes the color to not hold true to the standard that Stampin' Up! is known for. So option: purchase the small uninked spots and a bottle of reinker and you can make your own ink pad. Honestly, I started my Stampin' Up! journey with the small ink spots and was happy to ink large and small stamps with them. The other products will be released including the Stampin' Blends and marker.

So tell me? What do you think? If Strawberry Slush looks familiar, it is a returning color! I love Secret Sea, it is a deep, deep blue.

Here is the PDF of the New Annual Catalog

Ready to Shop? Here's the link to my Online Store

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy New Catalog,

Mary Lou Foster

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Cutest Onesie Baby Card

Do you ever need a baby card? It's not often depending on your circle but every now and then I need one. Today's card is a baby card that I made for either a boy or a girl. I used retired designer series paper by mistake because I thought it was still available unfortunately, it is not. If you have this paper on hand, you should be good to go  but if not, you will have to substitute. The Cutest Onesie bundle is still available and is in the new catalog! I have seen some adorable cards made with this bundle. Here's my card: 

That Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper has those cute little bunnies but so does the Storybook Moments DSP that is in the Online Store. This particular pack features the retiring Boho Blue cardstock, I am going to miss that color. It also coordinates with Balmy Blue and Misty Moonlight. The dies make this card easy!

The Cutest Onesie bundle  is definitely all baby, isn't it? 

Here is the little girl version. A disclaimer: the Countryside Inn DSP in pinks was a prize offered to demonstrators last April for bettering our best. I earned it! But you probably can't buy it unless a demonstrator is selling on her website or other selling platforms. Search Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper and maybe you can find some.

I made the baby girl version for friends who are expecting any day now. Hope they like it. 

I will post the list of supplies I used but the DSP be an active link. The card layout is pretty universal but I'll post the cutting instructions.

Card Base is cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"

DSP layer is cut 4" x 5 1/4"

That's all I have for you this week. No video for this card. But I am confident you can figure it out!

Thanks for stopping by,

Until next time,

Mary Lou Foster

Your Independent Demonstrator

My Online Store is Here

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Attention Shoppers!

 Do you like to shop? Do you have friends who like to shop? I have just the card for you (and them). My inspiration for this card is from Patty Bennett. I participated in the Crafting and Cruising adventure that she and Kurstan del de Rosario sponsored last fall. We craft while sailing along and make like sixteen projects over the time we are away. It is the most fun and I learn new things while making cards and 3D items with all the other crafters. This card is one of the ones we made.

What do you notice first about this card? It's square, for one thing. And how do you get that border around the card? That's easy-use a Stampin' Write black marker and a ruler or just freehand a line around the outside edge. It doesn't have to be perfect, mine isn't. Hint: stamp the "Happy Birthday" before drawing the border so you have a point of reference. The Full of Life designer series paper adds so much color. You can pick any piece you want but I really do like this one. 

The shopping cart is die cut, no stamping needed. One trick: used adhesive sheet on the back of the cardstock for the wheel part of the cart. It makes it much easier to adhere and you don't have to mess with glue or tape runners. I caution about using it all over the basket part of the cart because you will be slipping your gifts inside the basket and it doesn't need to be stuck down except around the edges. Did you notice the wheel part looks darker? You can use the dark Summer Splash Stampin' Blends to color the Coastal Cabana cardstock! Another idea for the cart is to use the silver foil paper, it will be shiny.

Lots of coloring for the bottle, flowers and gift bag but it goes quickly and doesn't have to be detailed much. I die cut one of the circles from the current Spotlight on Nature die set that is about 2 1/2". The Deckled Die featured in my picture is retired now, sorry.

Here is the inside of the card. You will use the left over piece from cutting the front DSP. Your sentiment gets stamped on the DSP but there is still room to write a message. 

These are the two cards using different circles. The Spotlight on Nature circle adds even more details with the decorative edge. The embellishments are retired but we have lots of pretty embellishments to sub in their place. 

Cutting Instructions:

Card Base: Cut 4 1/4" x 8 1/2", score and fold at 4 1/4" (boom, a square card!)

DSP layer: cut 4" x 4"

Inside Pocket 2" x 4", that's the piece that's left when you cut the front layer so no wasting of DSP!

Here's the Link for the Video showing how to make this card

My ONLINE STORE is Here

Thanks for stopping by. Let me know if you like this card. Need help? Just ask or email me.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Lou

Your Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator

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April Club Create

 It's time to get registered for Bright Star Club Create for April. I am offering a card class delivered right to your door for those who would like to craft with me but can't come to my in person classes. This month's kit features the beautiful Online Exclusive called Thankful Garden bundle and the Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper.  I have four cards for this class, you get the kits to make two of each.

The deadline is Sunday. April 20 at midnight. Click HERE to register for one month. This is for one month try-out. For convenient monthly billing, Click Here. You are free to cancel at any time. After six months of continuous subscription, you will receive a gift as a thank you.

Thanks for stopping by. Let me know if you have any questions.

Mary Lou

Your Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator

Shop with me HERE