Magnolia Mood Bundle Birthday Card

 One of the best parts of being a Stampin' Up Demonstrator is getting your hands on all the new products before they are released to the public.  That's just the case with the launch of every catalog and with the new launch of Online Exclusives.  In between catalogs, Stampin' Up is giving us new and exciting products to play with, create with and enjoy.  

Below is some samples of one of the newest designs, Magnolia Mood.

I decided to go with the same fold, same stamp & dies but changed up the colors and shapes.  I love how beautiful both of these cards turned out.

My love of magnolias came about when I was a little girl around the age of 7.  There was a house up the street from where I lived that had a wrought iron fence around it and it was an old Victorian styled home with a large staircase going up to the huge double doors and a large wrap-around porch.  The house was intimidating, but not as much as the elderly lady that lived there all alone.  Most of the kids said she was a witch and could cast evil spells on you so you best not play outside her yard or ever let her catch you in her yard.  So we all steered clear, except one spring day as I was walking by, I smelled the sweetest aroma and as I looked at this huge, thick and very knurly tree, it processed the most beautiful flower I had ever seen or smelled.  They were huge and opened wide enough to hold a small baby...well that is an exaggeration to say the least but to a little girl the bloom was massive.  

One day the lady came out as I was admiring her big tree with the huge flowers and she asked me what was I doing lingering at her fence.  I told her that I loved her flowers on the tree and I was invited in and told I could pick one if I wanted to.  It was a dream come true to say the least.  From that day forward, I've had a warm place in my heart for magnolias and the sweet lady that was a far cry from being a witch, just a lonely old lady.  We became good friends and I'll always remember the big house with the big tree with the big flowers and a very sweet little lady. 

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Hummingbird Window Shaker Card-Happy Birthday

 Thoughtful Expressions Bundle caught my eye from the minute I laid my eyes on it.  The delicate beauty of the hummingbird in flight and the beautiful florals not to mention the dies.  So many label dies as well as all the ones you will need to cut out your stamped items too.

This card was cased from JilliBling and I love everything about it.  It is soft, elegant, colorful and you can change the message to meet your need no matter what kind of card you need to send.

This  card in very detailed and not one you will want to mass produce but for that extra special person, this card can be the perfect one for birthdays, anniversaries, wedding, sympathy, get well, think of you, and even just a note.

Free pdf tutorial click here

If you are interested in purchasing any of the supplies I used making this card, click here to go to my online store.

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Stadium Wave Card Featuring Bee My Valentine Stamps & Punch with Most Adored DSP

Very seldom am I one of those people who are on the edge of what is trending but today I have stumbled upon this wonderful Stadium Wave Fun Fold Card.

It gets its name from the fans at a game when they all stand up and wave in unison as they sit again.  If you take notice of this card, it appears to do the same.  But with some simple decorations you can make this card for any occasion for anyone who loves a fun card.

You be the judge...a picture is worth a thousand words...

 I promise that this card is very simple to put together even though it looks so complicated.

If you are interested in any of the products that I used in making this card, you can find them by 

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Vintage Card Featuring Notes of Nature Bundle and Nature's Sweetness DSP

 Do you love the look of a vintage card or do you ask yourself what is a vintage card.  I guess vintage could be anything that looks worn or old, it could be something from our past, so the word "VINTAGE" could mean many different things.  

In this case, it means distressed & worn.  If you remember the days of scrapbooking and dying paper with tea bags, then this is that look.  Old rustic, torn and yet beautiful in it's own right.

If this card speaks to you then you will want to think about purchasing Notes of Nature and Nature's Sweetness DSP.  Both of which can be found in my online Stampin' Up Site by clicking here.

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Countryside Inn DSP Sampler-Birthday Card

 Got scraps?  Sure you do!  All of us who make cards on a regular basis always have a bunch of scraps.  Today, I'm going to show you how to turn those small scraps into an elegant card without any fuss or work.  Just cut your pieces down to 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" squares and wah-lah, you have the makings of a beautiful card.  I laid mine out on the Scalloped Contour die cut and paired with a matching cardstock, add a sentiment and you have a pretty card in hardly no time at all.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the supplies I used today, they are available by clicking here and going to my online store with Stampin' Up.

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Angled Card Simplified

 Have you ever tried to make one of those adorable angled cards, you know the ones where you have to measure down one side and up on the other side, then line up your paper just so and hope with a prayer that it will fit once you finish cutting your precious DSP?  Sure you have, we all have.  But I have a way for you to do this with NO measuring!  Just glue and snip.  Wah-lah, you've got yourself an angled card that turns out perfect every time and you can decide just how deep you want that angle.

As you can see, the options can be endless and so many different ways to decorate this layout to fit your every need.

If you are interested in any of the products that I used, click here to shop at my Stampin' Up online store.  If you need any help in placing your order, feel free to give me a call and I'll put the order in for you.

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(Holy Cow) Cutest Cows Shaker Card for your Birthday

 Wow!!!  It's a shaker card!!  Don't you just love a good shaker card and what could be any more cuter than making one with the "Cutest Cows Bundle."  You get the stamp set and the builder punch which makes it very easy to build your cute little cows. (Should the word little be used in association with cows?)  hahaha  Well with these cows I think so.

You can purchase any of the supplies I used by clicking here, and going to my online Stampin' Up store.  Take a look at all the wonderful products Stampin' Up has to offer along with their color coordination.  This means you'll never have to search for a cardstock to match your pattern paper ever gain.  Stampin' Up does it all for you.

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Shabby Chic Shelf Card

 Shabby Chic and a fun fold.  Does it get any better than that?  I don't think so.  I used earth tones and I think this card turned out gorgeous.

I used Notes of Nature Bundle and Stylish Shapes Dies to create this design.

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Tone on Tone with a little bling birthday card

Tone on Tone...what a strange way that sounds but it does make for stunning cards if you have the right elements to make it pop and I believe I found the perfect way to make that happen with this tone on tone with a little bling.

I made this a birthday card but you certainly could change it up to be any occasion you need it to be.

I used two different colors but the same layout and same stamp set.  I did change up the floral images that were die cut but other than that they are the same card.  What a beautiful way to play with your inks and specialty papers to create something wonderful that you would be proud to give to a family member, friend or co-worker.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the items I used in making these cards, they can be found on my Stampin' Up website by clicking here.

Click here for the free pdf tutorial with complete instructions and measurements.

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Everyday Details Bundle Featuring Soft Stippled Designer Series Paper

If you are a fan of layering dies then Everyday Details are for you.  This is a unique set of layering dies that add that something extra with the stitched holes around the edges.  You get both circles & rectangles along with some accent pieces for your projects.

The stamp set is equally as beautiful even though the stamps & dies both can stand alone.  If you decide to purchase as a bundle, remember that Stampin' Up rewards you with a 10% discount over purchasing separately.

 Just think of all the lovely projects you can make with this bundle.  The possibilities are endless.

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Adoring Hearts - Three Heart Valentine's Day Card

 Love is in the air...yes it is all about love, chocolates, flowers and of course HEARTS!!!

That can only mean one thing...It's almost Valentine's Day!  If you are looking for that perfect card that could be used for just about any of your Valentine's, this could be it!

If you happen to be interested in where you can find any of the products I used to make this card, just

click here to visit my Stampin' Up online store.

I would count it an honor to have you as a customer.  Use my host code (EHN6CPC4) and spend $50.00 before shipping & handling, you'll receive a gift from me as a thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator.

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Cutest Cows-Project #1

 Cows, what a strange animal but yet they are necessary in our culture.  They give us milk, cheese, oh yes, my beloved cheese and of course steak, hamburger and all other kinds of interesting ingredients to which we all have become accustom. 

But what about these cows???  Cute Cows, Card Cows, the kind that don't smell bad or have to be tended to.  Just adorable little cows for our cardmaking adventures.

Cutest Cows Bundle is so stinkin' cute.  Why did I wait to buy this one? I do not know!!

Whether you're a fan or not, you have to admit they are adorable and look great on any card for just about any ocassion.

If you have fallen in love with these cute cows or any of the products I used in making this card, you can shop at my store by clicking here.

Free pdf tutorial by clicking here.

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Four Squared Valentine Card Featuring Bee Mine DSP & Stylish Shapes Dies & Adoring Hearts Hybrid Dies & Embossing Folder

Who doesn't love Valentine's Day.  It is probably our first memory of exchanging cards with our school mates as early as kindergarten or first grade (depending on your age). Of course as we become mature adults, it is still exciting to get a Valentine's Card from friends, husbands, wives, children or anyone really.

Stampin' Up always has us covered with beautiful hearts and sentiments to cover all our Valentine card making needs.

This year is no different with the Adoring Hearts Bundle.  You get a beautiful stamp set, interactive dies with a hybrid embossing folder that allows you to cut & emboss at the same time.  Your dies fit in the folder so you can do both processes with one pass through your Stampin' Cut & Embossing Machine.

If you are interested in shopping for any of the products that I used in this tutorial, click here  to shop at my online Stampin' Up store.

Be sure to use the host code (EHN6CPC4) when you check out and you will receive a card kit with all the supplies to make 3 cards as a thank you gift.

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Legal Pad Folio with Expanding File Folder

 I absolutely love making projects that are super fun to make, super useful to use, and great gifts to give to others.  I think this project is just that.  

We have all seen legal pad holders that are super cute and very useful but with this one it goes a step further with an expanding file folder built in.  Not only useful but it is so easy to make and I'll show you how in my Video Tutorial Below.

This item can be used for several different things. 

A Shopping List with place for coupons

Sewing notes

Card Templates

Bible Study

Birthday Organizer

Christmas Shopping List Organizer

The list could go on and on.

If you are interested in any of the Stampin' Up products I used, click here to shop my online store.

I also have a free project sheet in a pdf.

CLICK HERE

Adoring Hearts & Hybrid Embossing Folder & Dies - 2 beautiful Valentine's Day Cards

 This set does it all and if you're looking for a set to cover all your Valentine Cards this year, look no further.  Adoring Hearts definitely fits the bill.

Here is a stamp set with gorgeously elegant images, beautiful fonts and lovely floral hearts.

What makes this set a step-above is the hybrid dies & embossing folder.

Check out my video to see for yourself just what you can make with this set.  I've only scratched the surface with the 2 simple cards I've shown here.

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Flight and Airy DSP meets Thoughtful Expressions Bundle

 Once again I find myself drawn to the Flight and Airy Designer Series Paper.  I'm not sure if it's the soft, soothing colors, the sweet little birds, the delicate florals or all of the above.  It really does speak to my soft side and brings me a peace as only "color" can.

It also lends itself to the soft pastels of Boho Blue & Bubble Bath cardstock.  Adding the gold accent on the front of the card seems to bring in a bit of elegance as well.

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Trusty Tools featuring Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper (free with $50.00 order during Sale-a-Bration)

 Masculine cards are HARD.  Let's face it!!  So when Stampin' Up brings us a cute bundle like Trusty Tools and on top of that offer us a free pack of DSP during the Sale-A-Bration campaign it's a win-win for all of us crafters.

I used the same fun fold I showcased with the Painted Lavender in yesterday's card.  I wanted to show you just how versatile this fold can be and it works for elegant cards as well as something like this one.

If you are interested in shopping with me, click here to visit my online Stampin' Up store/website.  I appreciate your business and I'll always be here to coach & help you along the way.

I also offer a free pdf tutorial with all measurements, pictures, links to shop with me along with all the order numbers for each product I used.

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Painted Lavender with Perennial Postage Stampin' Die Bundle

 What a beautiful collection we have in Perennial Lavender Suite Collection.  You get 2 stamp sets, 2 sets of matching dies, beautiful 12" x 12" pack of DSP,  paper butterfly accents & purple fine shimmer gems.  Not only is it a huge set, it is stunning too.

The first card is the one I made in the video and the second card was my prototype.  I really love them both but I think the one I made on the video is simply stunning.  I hope you enjoyed the process of watching me make this beauty.

If you like any of the products I used and would like to shop at my online Stampin' Up website, click here.

If you would like the step-by-step pdf tutorial on how to make this card, click here.

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Softly Sophisticated with Old Olive & Pool Party

 For this change of color combination I turned to my Color Coach from Stampin' Up to help me find different colors that go together that you wouldn't think would pair well.  As you can see the Old Olive is beautiful paired with Pool Party and once again I used Softly Sophisticated Stamp Set and it is absolutely elegant and as the stamp's name it's sophisticated.

Remember that this stamp set can not be purchased but rather earned for free with a $50.00 purchase from my online store.

If you like any of the products used, click here to shop my online Stampin' Up Store.

I appreciate your business and thank you in advance for choosing me as your demonstrator.

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Softly Sophisticated with Stippled Rose DSP

 Don't you just love it when a little bitty stamp set packs a WOW and makes it so easy to create beautiful one of a kind cards.  Softly Sophisticated does just that and the best part is it is a free stamp set.  Just spend $50.00 before tax & shipping and you can grab this little gem for your very own.  This promotion goes from January 4, - February 29, 2024.  Get yours before they are gone.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the items I used in making this card, click here to visit my online store.

If you need a catalog, please reach out to me at

kathysrandomactofstampin@gmail.com and request a copy.  Be sure to include your full name and mailing address.

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