new packaging tips and tricks

new packaging tips and tricks

by | Oct 22, 2025 | online exclusives, sneak peak, stamp organization, stampin' studio, techniques

Have you heard that Stampin’ Up! will be transitioning to 100% Photopolymer stamp sets! Due to the raw material shortages with Red Rubber we will be discontinuing that line of products and as we transition to this new material we will also be using new packaging – the November Online Exclusives will be the start of the gradual transition to this new packaging and photopolymer line.

The new packaging will be across the board for all new stamp and die sets and will be 5 5/8″ by 9″ envelopes.

Today’s blog post is all about the upcoming changes and some tips and tricks for storage and organization!

Below is the image of the Upcoming November Online Exclusive punch bundle Banner Sayings.

I love the new packaging for it’s sleek and elegant design but was a little disappointed that the stamp sets did not come with the pre-printed images that had previously been on the inside of the cases! I loved the pre-printed stamp images because it was a double check that I was not missing any of the stamps when I put them all back in the package.

So I have a tip to make the new packaging even better!

The stamp sets still come sandwiched in between two sheets of plastic – one thicker and one thinner.

I added three strips of Tear-N-Tape to the thicker sheet of the plastic sandwich.

I adhered the stamp set to the back inside of the paper sheath that comes in the envelope.
I removed the thinner plastic sheet from on top of the stamps and applied Tuxedo Black Memento ink to the stamps surfaces.
I closed the front side of the paper sheath over the stamps and either rub your hands on the top paper sheath over where the stamps are located or run a brayer over the area where the stamps are.
Now you have an entire image of all of the stamps in this set on the inside of the front cover paper sheath that comes in the envelope.
Clean off the stamps and place the thinner sheet of plastic back over the stamps.
Add three strips of Tear-n-Tape to the top of the thinner plastic sheet over the stamps.

Remove the release paper from the top plastic sheet and close the paper sheath over the stamps.

Now you will have the thinner plastic sheet attached over the printed images for all the stamps in the set. This thinner plastic does not hold onto the stamps as tightly as the bottom thicker layer!
Once you are done using your stamps you can place them over the image on the thinner plastic and once you close the paper sheath the stamp will be transferred to the thicker plastic sheet for storage!

Never lose a stamp!
Try this technique with all your new packaging and you will be able to stay organized!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

more color mondays – azure afternoon, daffodil delight, and lemon lime twist

more color mondays – azure afternoon, daffodil delight, and lemon lime twist

by | Oct 20, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, die cutting, masculine cards, more color mondays, online exclusives, sneak peak, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays color challenge features a sneak peak from the upcoming November release of the Online Exclusives line of products!
Demonstrators are able to pre-order the upcoming products and I chose the Swirled Designs Bundle and the Banner Sayings Bundle from the many great offerings available.

This card uses both stamp sets and the dies from the Swirled Designs bundle!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″, 3 3/4″ x 5″
Basic Black CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scrap for dies

Die cut the oval die in Basic Black card stock. Place the oval die cut in the center of the Basic White layer.
Color some of the openings in the Basic Black die with the Daffodil Delight dark Stampin’ Blends.
Color some of the openings in the Basic Black die with the Lemon Lime Twist dark Stampin’ Blends.
Color some of the openings in the Basic Black die with the Azure Afternoon dark Stampin’ Blends.
Adhere the die over the colored openings.
Stamp the splatter image stamp with Daffodil Delight ink around the Basic Black die.
Stamp the splatter image stamp with Lemon Lime Twist ink around the Basic Black die.
Stamp the splatter image stamp with Azure Afternoon ink around the Basic Black die.
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink in the center of the Basic Black die.
Adhere the stamped Basic White layer to the Basic Black layer.
Adhere the Basic Black layer to the card front.
Adhere the green sequins from the Traditional Sparkling Sequins on the card front.
Die cut the stars from the Swirled Designs dies from the center of the oval die.
This first card uses one star adhered onto the Basic Black die.
Adhere the rest of the stars to the card.

This easy card is a sweet masculine card and the Swirled Designs bundle is perfect for geometric cards.

Go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161663 ]
[161663]
$9.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147094 ]
[147094]
$9.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147145 ]
[147145]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161672 ]
[161672]
$11.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154883 ]
[154883]
$11.00
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161682 ]
[161682]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Traditional Sparkling Sequins [ 165875 ]
[165875]
$8.00
peace on earth christmas card – upcoming mini catalog sneakpeak

peace on earth christmas card – upcoming mini catalog sneakpeak

by | Aug 13, 2025 | card samples, Christmas card ideas, die cutting, embossing folders, In Colors, my favorites, new catalog, sneak peak, techniques

Starting in September comes a new holiday mini catalog – the September to December 2025 Mini Catalog! I will have copies available at my Open House – Friday, August 22nd 12pm – 3pm and Saturday, August 23rd 9am to 12pm!

This is one of the products we could pre-order and this one was featured in a demonstrator exclusive craft day a few weeks back!

This is a card I designed for the Christmas in July Demonstrator Swap! It features the Peace on Earth bundle along with the Peaceful Greenery 3D embossing folder and a fun technique.

Measurements:
BASE: Secret Sea CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Misty Moonlight CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper: 2″ x 3″
Basic White CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″

Place the Misty Moonlight layer in the Peaceful Greenery 3D embossing folder and run through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine using the Base plate #1 and the grey embossing plate #4 with the embossing folder sandwiched in between #1 and #4.
Using a direct to paper technique rub Versamark ink onto the edges of the embossed layer.
Using the brush that comes in the Embossing Additions Tool Kit (#159971) $27.00 dip the brush into the Silver embossing powder and then tap the powder from the brush onto the versamark ink covered paper. Heat with the Heat Tool until the embossing powder melts.

(Product Details for the Embossing Additions Tool Kit: Make embossing easier with the Embossing Additions Tool Kit. This kit includes an Embossing Buddy, Powder Pal, Crafting Tweezers, and Crafting Brush. The Embossing Buddy is a small bag of powder. Rub it over your paper before inking and embossing. This ensures the embossing powder stays only where you want it. The Powder Pal is an easy way to catch and funnel excess embossing powder back into its container. Use the Crafting Tweezers to hold items while embossing them. And the Crafting Brush is handy for brushing powder for keeping your paper and work area clean. Keep this kit on hand, and you’ll what you need to keep your embossing neat and tidy.

* Embossing Buddy
* Powder Pal
* Crafting Tweezers
* Crafting Brush)

Stamp the Peace on Earth sentiment in Secret Sea ink in the middle of the embossing folder outlined middle area.
Adhere the embossed layer to the Secret Sea cardstock card base.
Die cut the smaller dove image out of the silver hue Peaceful Garden glimmer paper and two of the stars.

Place it on the card front to see where you would like to adhere the dove.

Adhere the two stars to the right and slightly below the sentiment.
Place Stampin’ Seal + below where the dove will be adhered and fold a 5″ piece of Misty Moonlight and Silver edged ribbon that is part of the Peaceful Garden Suite of products, adhere the ribbon down and then remove the release paper from some Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back of the dove and adhere over the ribbon.
Adhere some Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the card front.
Stamp wishing you and Peace, Love and Joy in Secret Sea ink to the Basic White layer and adhere to the inside of the card.
The embossing powder dusting gives the edges of the card an antiqued look and enhances the Glimmer paper dove and stars for a gorgeous Christmas card!

This is a lovely set that can be used for so much more than just Christmas! Let me know if you would like a catalog and will not be at my Open House or upcoming Library Card classes and I will get one to you!

Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!
As a reminder since this is a sneak peak and the products are not available until September 3rd for customers the photo links will not be available below.

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 153081 ]
[153081]
$14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
[165285]
$9.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [ 144220 ]
[144220]
$6.00
more color mondays – strawberry slush, timid tiger and darling duckling

more color mondays – strawberry slush, timid tiger and darling duckling

by | May 5, 2025 | 3D projects, card samples, color challenge, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, new catalog, sneak peak, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s More Color Mondays features a new suite that will debut tomorrow called Florals in Bloom with the Annual Catalog go live date on May 6th.

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″
(2) 1 7/8″” x 5 1/4″
3″ x 3 3/4″ scored at 3/4″, 1 1/2″, 2 1/2″, 3″
scraps for dies
DSP: 4″ x 5 1/4″
Strawberry Slush CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″, scraps for dies
Timid Tiger CS: 3″ x 4 1/2″, scraps for dies
Darling Duckling CS: 3″ x 4″, scraps for dies

Score the card base like a regular Z fold fun fold
at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″.
Emboss the two 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″ layers of Basic White cardstock with the Eyelet 3D embossing folder and adhere to the first two panels of the card base.
Adhere the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer of DSP from the Florals in Bloom Suite of products set to debut with the New 2025-2026 Annual Catalog tomorrow!
Score the 3″ x 3 3/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock at 3/4″, 1 1/2″, 2 1/2″, 3″.

Adhere the first and fifth panel together to form a rectangular box.

Lay the flattened box in the middle of the DSP layer just to the right of the score line. Flatten the box with the edge toward the inside 4 1/4″ fold of the card. Adhere the inside panel just a sliver away from the score line and close the card front and rub so the box adheres to the second panel.
Open the card and place Stampin’ Seal + or Tear-n-Tape on the inside panel of the box next to the DSP. Close the card and rub on the back of the card to adhere the box to the DSP layer of the card.
Die cut the Strawbarry Slush layer with the second largest Textured Notes dies.

Stamp “where you’re planted” sentiment in Strawberry Slush ink onto a Basic White 1/2″ strip and cut the words apart. Adhere in the center of the die cut layer.

Place adhesive on the top panel of the box and center the Strawberry Slush die layer over the box and adhere to it.
Die cut the Timid Tiger layer with the 3rd largest die from the Textured Notes die set and the Darling Duckling layer with the fourth largest die.
Adhere the Darling Duckling die over the Timid Tiger layer.
Place adhesive on the left side of the back of the two dies and adhere to the middle of the first panel of the card.

Die cut flowers from the Pretty Florals Bundle in the three In Colors.

Adhere the detailed Darling Duckling flower center to the large Timid Tiger flower die and adhere to the right hand corner of the die rectangles.

Stamp the “bloom” sentiment in Strawberry Slush ink and die cut. Adhere to the top of the rectangle dies on an angle.

Stamp the smaller flowers in Strawberry Slush ink – this is a two step stamping image – so stamp the base image on your grid paper and then stamp the flower “stamped off” image on your cardstock. Stamp the detailed smaller flower over the base in full strength and die cut them out. I stamped three flowers at full strength for some variation.
Arrange them around the Timid Tiger die cut and pop some up on Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Add a Darling Duckling bloom with Timid Tiger edge tucked under the Timid Tiger die cut.
Add two of the medium blooms on the inside Strawberry Slush layer.

This is what the Double Decker Pop Up fun fold looks like in a standing position!

I added some small and medium Darling Duckling 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls to the smaller flower centers and Strawberry Slush Pearls around the Bloom sentiment!
I added a large Darling Duckling Pearl to the right hand corner of the Strawberry Slush Double Decker layer to finish this lovely Springtime card!

Try this fun fold with your stash and see what you can create – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Reminder the new Annual Catalog debuts tomorrow so these new items will not be able to be linked.

in color strips card

in color strips card

by | Apr 25, 2025 | card samples, In Colors, my favorites, new catalog, sneak peak, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today’s card features the Beautiful Gallery Suite of products and the new In Colors: Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, Cloud Cover and Secret Sea.

Measurements:
Basic White CS: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″ scrap for the stamp/die cut
Strawberry Slush CS: 4″ x 5 1/4″ and strip scraps
Timid Tiger CS: scrip straps
Darling Duckling CS: strip scraps
Cloud Cover CS: strip scraps
Secret Sea CS: strip scraps
Basic Black CS: scraps for the Beautiful Motifs
dies

Die cut the 4″ x 5 1/4″ layer with the second largest die in the Textured Notes die set.
Save the die for future use and use the frame outer edge.
Adhere the sides with tape and start to place strips over the back of the frame.
Finish lining the inside of the frame with the rest of the strips.
Stamp a sentiment on one of the strips.
Pop up the frame on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the Basic White card frame.
Stamp the large flower in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and die cut. Die cut the smaller floral images from the Beautiful Motifs die set in Basic Black CS.
Adhere the black and white floral die above and to the right of the sentiment.
Adhere the black die cuts over and under the stamped floral image.
Add 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls on the card front to finish off the card.

Now go and create some artwork of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

This is a sneak peak and the new products will not be available until May 6th and therefore will not be in the clickable pictures below.

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 159276 ]
[159276]
$13.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [ 163987 ]
[163987]
$60.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$7.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Water Painters [ 151298 ]
[151298]
$13.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
more color mondays – crushed curry, peach pie and calypso coral exploring analogous colors

more color mondays – crushed curry, peach pie and calypso coral exploring analogous colors

by | Jan 6, 2025 | card samples, color challenge, In Colors, masks, scrapbooking, sneak peak, stamps ink paper, techniques

I have written a little about color theory before. Most of us know only the basics about color unless you majored in ART! I majored in Pharmacy pretty far away from an art major! Although I have loved the art of stamping for almost 25 years now i am still no expert in color theory. I do know the basics and I think I have an innate eye for what colors look pleasing together but I love tools that can help me with what colors WORK together and our newer tool the Color Wheel does just that!
On pages 132-133 of the current 2024-2025 catalog we have devoted two pages to color theory and our new color wheel.

Monochromatic –
choose colors with the same tints or shades
of the same color
Complementary – opposites attract – pair colors
that are opposite each other on the color
wheel to create bold, contrasting color
combinations
Analogous – choose three colors that are side
by side on the color wheel. These
neighboring colors work together to create
harmony and balance.
Triadic – choose three colors evenly spaced
around the color wheel. Our wheel is
created with a triadic line pointing in the
inside window that points out these special
combinations.

Today’s card is an analogous example of color theory and Crushed Curry, Peach Pie and Calypso Coral all belong in the Orange to Yellow-Orange spectrum.

This is a single layer card as simple as simple stamping gets but the mask creates an incredibly layered look that belies it’s simplicity!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS: 4 1/4″ x 11″

I die cut the Linked Together rectangular trellis and actually used the negative space as a mask to prevent the ink from going outside this rectangle. Save the trellis die for another card!
Place the #1 mask over the rectangular negative die and mark the notch on your grid paper so that the following masks line up.
Using a blending brush and a circular motion pick up Crushed Curry ink from the ink pad and brush through the mask onto the card front below the mask.
Remove mask #1 but keep the rectangular paper mask in place.
Place mask #2 in the notch created with mask#1 and brush with a new blending brush and Peach Pie ink.
Remove the plastic #2 mask keeping the paper rectangular mask in place.
Place mask #5 in the notch and using a new blending brush and Calypso Coral ink I brushed the lower half in a diagonal line with this ink.
Remove both the plastic and rectangular masks.
Stamp the sentiment of choice from the Linked Together stamp set in Calypso Coral ink and tie the Peach Pie ribbon around the center of the card front.
Add the embellishments and your simply stamped card is complete! I used the white sequins from the Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio and colored them with the Dark Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends marker to make them coordinate perfectly!

Do you have masks at home? This is a fabulous bundle with incredible possibilities and I cannot wait to do some more creating! Try a mask card today or if you don’t have one order this one on January 7th!

Now go and create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Reminder: the Linked Together Bundle is a sneak Peak and will be available tomorrow so it will not be listed in the photo directory below at the time of posting.

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
[147101]
$9.00
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
[147087]
$9.00
Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad
[163810]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Water Painters
[151298]
$13.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$15.00
Small Blending Brushes
[160518]
$14.00
Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154881]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio
[161206]
$8.00
Peach Pie 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon
[163783]
$7.50