inspire – create – share – final touches on my stampin’ studio

inspire – create – share – final touches on my stampin’ studio

by | Nov 26, 2025 | stamp organization, stampin' studio

As we prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow I wanted to post the final touch to my Stampin’ Studio – this room is the culmination of almost 25 years of so much fun and blessings –

I take the time today and tomorrow, as we all pause to express our thankfulness – time to reflect and give thanks for all the blessings in my life – my husband of 35 wonderful years, my 4 boys and my bonus daughter, my dream home on the lake and my wonderful Stampin’ Up! career and customers that I have been blessed to serve and teach as I enter into my 25th year!

Thank you for all the blessings in my life I look forward to continuing to CREATE and SHARE and INSPIRE!

Thank you to 3C Graphix for the great work on my new banner to complete my dream space!

I told my husband I had one final project for him – I needed to hang something and needed his precision and expertise! He is a measure twice -oh maybe three or four times to be safe LOL and then cut!

When I told him what I needed – he was happy to use his new ladder and measure it all out for me!
I asked a local graphics firm near me in Meadville called 3C Graphix to cut and put together our inspire- create – share banner that has appeared on our catalogs and promotional material for Stampin’ Up! for many years in white vinyl.

They did an amazing job and my husband did the rest measuring and getting it centered and straight on the wall above my IKEA Kallax unit wall!

The final portion was up to me burnish the vinyl with my bone folder and attach it to the wall and remove the sticky paper that holds it all together!

I was thankful for the library ladder and the fact that I am not afraid of heights LOL

I finished the project and the wall is now complete!

These organizational bins were an amazon find and I will be sharing them on my website soon.

They are perfect for the new Stampin’ Up! packaging!

Next time you are in the studio for class – look up and see the inspire- create – share on the wall above us all!

That is what I hope to do for all of you – every day – bring beauty and creativity into your world and inspire you to send your artwork out into the world to inspire and share with others!
One card at a time – we can make this a nicer place to be!

Thank you for supporting me – continuing to come to class and allowing me to inspire and fill your world with my art!

These organizational containers are amazon finds and fit perfectly the new Stampin’ Up! packaging. You will be able to find them on my website in my favorites soon!

Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow – I hope you all are surrounded by family and friends tomorrow and that your day is filled with great food and love and laughter!

All my best to each of you!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Open House today 1-3 pm -join us for some papercrafting fun!

Open House today 1-3 pm -join us for some papercrafting fun!

by | May 1, 2024 | card kits, card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, memories and more, new catalog, online exclusives, out of the box stamping, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection, retiring products, sneak peak, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

Super excited to be able to share the new Annual Catalog with everyone today. Honestly this is one of the best catalogs I can remember – it is a little smaller but looks more like a crafting magazine with all the tips and tricks you could hope for!

From 1-3 pm today at my home, I will be hosting a New Annual Catalog Open house – the last one we had so much fun I had to kick some of you out at the end LOL!!

Just putting the finishing touches on everything and I have the cookies in the oven! See you this afternoon – get ready for so many new samples and products! Prize drawings and a few make-n-take projects as well! Come visit with other crafters and have some fun!

Message me if you need directions or any other information!

There will be an entire section of retired products for sale.
Below are just a sampling of the items that will be for sale
All Die Bundles will be $25
and $35 and $40 for the hybrid and double bundles (prices as marked)
All Single Punch Bundles $20
Stamp sets $10 and $15 (priced as marked)
Punches $10
Embossing Folders $5 or priced as marked
I’ll have my famous chocolate chip cookies and other treats and we will have several FREE make-n-take projects to do!

There will be loads of samples of some of the new Designer Series Paper and sign-ups for upcoming classes and paper shares!

Join me from 1-3pm and see a bunch of new products and fun ideas!

Hope to see you soon!

Natalie

Here are some of the before pictures of today’s set up!
The Upcoming Kit Together on May 20th from 1-3pm sign ups and samples of the two projects available to do – I still have a few spots open!
New catalogs!!
The new catalog has a new Mix and Match section for the easiest card making yet for those that are time challenged!
New Paper Pumpkin and Kits Collection samples and displays!
New stamp sets and bundles, samples and displays of new DSP!
So much fun – hope to see you at the next one!
Congratulations to Gail and Betsy – door prize winners!
new annual catalog open house one week away – come see all the exciting new things

new annual catalog open house one week away – come see all the exciting new things

by | Apr 24, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, die cutting, embossing folders, fun fold, In Colors, new catalog, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection, retiring products, stamps ink paper

Well things are busy around here! I am getting ready for my New Catalog Open House and our construction crew is lakeside rebuilding our permanent dock. It is noisy and busy!!

Next Wednesday May 1st the new catalog will go live and I will be hosting a New Catalog Open House from 1-3pm.

Come for a few minutes or the whole time!
It is a come and go event with free projects, lots of samples, snacks and prizes!

Message me for all the details if you did not already get an invitation!

One of the things I will be highlighting are the 2024-2026 In Color Collection featuring Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Returning Pretty In Pink, Shy Shamrock and my favorite Summer Splash (I even like the name!)

This year launches a updated website and new downline and plans for a new Stampin’ Studio!
So much excitement! It also launches a new rewards program! The new Pixie Points Program is highlighted on my website and if you are a regular customer and order from me you can earn rewards! Check out the program in the Rewards tab – Pixie Points Program!
Here are some of the cards and New In Colors I will be highlighting at the Open House.

Peach Pie featuring the New Spotlight on Nature Bundle!

Below is also a comparison to current and past colors! The current colors are on the left below the specific In Color and the past retired colors are on the right.

Petunia Pop is a lovely new purple hued In Color.

Below is also a comparison to current and past colors! The current colors are on the left below the specific In Color and the past retired colors are on the right.

Pretty in Pink is a returning color – so popular and a great pink to compliment our other colors!

Below is also a comparison to current and past colors! The current colors are on the left below the specific In Color and the past retired colors are on the right.

Shy Shamrock is a springtime green!

Below is also a comparison to current and past colors! The current colors are on the left below the specific In Color and the past retired colors are on the right.

The last In Color (my personal favorite) is Summer Splash. A beautiful compliment to Coastal Cabana!

Below is also a comparison to current and past colors! The current colors are on the left below the specific In Color and the past retired colors are on the right.

The In Colors are available in coordinating ribbon, ink pads, cardstock, two different embellishment packs, 6″ x 6″ DSP!
Come check out these and many more fun displays, projects and so much more.

I will also have some of my retired items for sale!

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

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

heartfelt hexagon window card

heartfelt hexagon window card

by | Jan 3, 2024 | card samples, color challenge, embossing folders, my favorites, new catalog, online exclusives, sneak peak, stamps ink paper, techniques

Today will be a very fun day and this is one of the fun projects you will be able to do if you are local and coming to visit me between 1-3pm at my New Catalog Open House. This bundle was made available early on-line because it was used in an on-line stamping day but it is one of the new bundles available in the January to April 2024 Mini Catalog! (and there is a FREE set you can earn during Sale-a-bration that coordinates with the punch HOW FUN IS THAT!!)
One of the best things I like about punches is that they can do so many fun things and cutting out a peek through window is one of those things and the one use I will be highlighting in this blog post!

Measurements:
Orchid Oasis: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4″
1/2″ strips of:
Bubble Bath
Flirty Flamingo
Lemon Lime Twist
Coastal Cabana
Orchid Oasis
Basic White layer: 4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed and
punched

Slide the Hexagon punch onto the Basic White layer from the top of the 4 1/4″ side and punch out the hexagon shape.
Place the punched layer into the Painted Posies 3D embossing folder and emboss the image around the punched window.
Cut at least one 1/2″ strip of each of the colored cardstock in Bubble Bath, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Coastal Cabana, and Orchid Oasis.
Place adhesive closely around the punched out window on the back side.
Layer one strip butting up next to the next strip and lay down onto the adhesive above and below the punched out window opening.

Place the Basic White layer embossing side up on a Stampin’ Pierce mat and stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink, one of the sentiments from the Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle. Press firmly as you are stamping on multiple pieces of cardstock layered next to one another and not a single sheet of cardstock.

Tie a length of Orchid Oasis Metallic Woven ribbon in a knot around the Basic White embossed layer. Pop up this layer on Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to the Orchid Oasis cardstock base.

One of the coolest things about this Metallic Woven ribbon is you can pull it gently to create a pattern within the ribbon or pull it all the way to create loose singular threads at the end – I used both techniques on the edges of this ribbon. I placed a small patch of adhesive down under the ribbon to keep the pulled design intact!
I added five 2022-2024 In Color Pearls in coordinating Orchid Oasis to complete the card with a little coordinating bling – LOVE that about Stampin’ Up!

Hope to see you this afternoon and help you make this card! Come and create a little artwork of your very own – one new stamp at a time!!!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

P.S: If you are one of my out of town customers be sure to leave me a comment on today’s Facebook post to be entered into a Open House Prize drawing for those that cannot make it today!

Product List
Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle (English)
[162889]
$37.75
Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[162882]
$20.00
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Bubble Bath 8 1/2
[161718]
$10.00
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2
[131297]
$10.00
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2
[141416]
$10.00
Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2
[144245]
$10.00
Orchid Oasis 8 1/2
[159267]
$10.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
Painted Posies 3 D Embossing Folder
[159175]
$11.00
Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
[162888]
$22.00
2022–2024 In Color Pearls
[161621]
$7.00
happy new year! new catalogs open house coming…

happy new year! new catalogs open house coming…

by | Jan 1, 2024 | Uncategorized

Ladies! You are invited to my Stampin’ Up! Post Holiday Open House!

Come and relax with the world of paper crafting! Come exercise that creative bone in your bone that is aching to come out and play!

Be among the first to see new samples from many of the new stamp sets and Designer Series papers coming out the following day!

Sale-a-bration and 2024 Mini Catalog
Open House

11018 Aldina Drive

Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania 16316

610-463-6060
(you are welcome to RSVP with a text message, please identify name and number coming in case I do not already have your telephone number in my mobile phone)

Wednesday, January 3rd 1pm to 3pm

Prizes, snacks, make-n-take projects, and
samples from all new items you can
EARN FOR FREE or buy from our
new catalogs! Many of you should have received them in the mail if you did not please let me know and I will mail or drop them off! Or pick them up at the Open House!

******To help me prepare enough supplies
please RSVP************

If you RSVP you will get an extra ticket in the prize drawings and if you bring a guest stamper NEW to me you will get two extra tickets for every guest you bring!*****