April Technique Class Cards - Partial Embossing

 For April we did the Partial Embossing Technique using Embossing Folders. Such an easy technique with the results that are breathtaking. Using your choice of embossing folders, roll it in from the sides, top or bottom.

Card #1 - Forever & Always

Project Recipe:

STAMP SET: Lifetime of Love

INK: Peach Pie, Memento Black

PAPER: Peach Pie Base, Calypso Coral Layer, White Layer (2)

ACCESSORIES: Lifetime of Love Dies, Peach Pie Iridescent Gems, Stampin' Blends, Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder

Card #2 - Happy Birthday

Project Recipe:

STAMP SET: Cutest Crew

INK: Memento Black

PAPER: Summer Splash Base, Berry Burst Layer, White Layer & Coastal Cabana

ACCESSORIES:  Stylish Shapes Dies, Cutest Crews Dies, Dimensionals, Frosted Iridescent Dots, Stampin' Blends in Berry Burst, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder

Card #3 - Happy Anniversary - Simple Accordian Fun Fold

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Occasionally Funny, Celebrating You

INK: Mossy Meadow

PAPER: Darling Duck Base, Brushed with Beauty DSP, White

ACCESSORIES: Unbounded Love Dies, Petal Pink Dots, Petal Pink Organdy Strip Ribbon

Here is the card opened up, what a great way to use Designer Series paper.

Thanks for stopping by, we had a great time at class and invite you to join us. This class is also available as a Class to Go!

Take care,

Cindy

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Every Monday - FACEBOOK LIVE AT CINDY'S STAMPING STUDIO AT 5:30 P.M.

• Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, April 8, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, April 29, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!

Also, please feel free to place your Stampin' Up! Order by using the link:  Shop with Cindy!

Mother's Day is Coming Up

 Mother's Day is coming up soon, you want to be prepared and I have some lovely Mother's Day Cards to give you that inspiration. No matter what kind of Designer Papers or stamps that you have, the attached cards will help!

I hope that you enjoyed today's lovely Mother's Day Cards.

Take Care,

Cindy

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Every Monday - FACEBOOK LIVE AT CINDY'S STAMPING STUDIO AT 5:30 P.M.

• Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, April 8, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, April 29, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!

Also, please feel free to place your Stampin' Up! Order by using the link:  Shop with Cindy!

Saturday Spotlight Stamper - Courtney Ostendarp

 Welcome to my weekly Saturday Spotlight Stamper where it all about you! If you would like to be spotlighted, take a picture of your creations and email or message it to me. I will feature you!!

This week's feature is Courtney Ostendarp. Courtney makes beautiful cards and is one of my stamping friends on Facebook.

I am sure that we all can get inspiration from Courtney and her cards. Thanks for sharing!!

Thanks for tuning in, enjoy and have a great weekend.

Cindy

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Every Monday - FACEBOOK LIVE AT CINDY'S STAMPING STUDIO AT 5:30 P.M.

• Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, April 8, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, April 29, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!

Also, please feel free to place your Stampin' Up! Order by using the link:  Shop with Cindy!

April Kit Class or Class to Go Invite

 

April Kit Class &

Class to Go Invite

Here are the details for my next class:

Card Kit Class - Everything that you will need to make your choice of 5, 10 or 15 cards with envelopes. The cards will be All Occasion, just what we all need throughout the year! You work at your own pace. Class to Go! Is a class where you can stay home and make the cards at your leisure, both use the same cards. The cards are simple design All Occasion. Mix up the Designs and stock up! You can make one of each, 2 of each or whatever you want! Although I encourage making more than one of a design, as it is easier; but whatever you want!!

In Person Class Date –

Wednesday

April 29, 2026

Any Time After 4:30 p.m.

Location – Schmitty's in Neillsville

Feel Free to Invite a Friend!!

Cost - $17 for the 15 card class, $12 for the 10 card class and $7 for the 5 card class. The class includes everything that you will need to make the cards! Did I say with envelopes?!!! YES!! BUT WAIT………..A ten card class is FREE if you make a $30 Stampin’ Up! Purchase from me!

Pick your favorite cards ahead of time, I will get them ready for you, that way you will get the cards that you want, but you can always pick them that night. Seeing them in person, they are always prettier.

Class to Go! Same cards as the Kit Cards. You will receive the card kits, all you need to supply is the ink, simple stamps and adhesive. The kits have everything that you need; card bases, layers, embellishments, die cuts and more. You will also receive a card tutorial that gives you step by step to make the cards along with color photos of the card.

So check your calendars and let me know if you can join us for our Kit Class, if you can't make the in person class, why not consider the Class to Go!

You are receiving this email because you have attended a class, bought a Class to Go or placed an order with me.  If you do not wish to receive these emails, just let me know and I will remove you.  Thanks Much

Happy Stamping!!

Cindy

Facebook Live Replay - Delicate Whispers

 This week I shared this fabulous and super simple Designer Series Paper Accordian Fun Fold. This is a great way to use your designer papers and make a beautiful card.

Here is a close up of the card:

Project Recipe:

STAMP SET: Delicate Whispers (Online Exclusive)

INK: Night of Navy, Memento Black

PAPER: Night of Navy, Delicate Dreams DSP, White

ACCESSORIES: Delicate Whispers Dies, Gray Granite Variegated Ribbon (Online Exclusive), Banner Sayings Punch, Dimensionals

CUTTING & SCORING:

• Night of Navy Base 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Delicate Dreams DSP 5 1/4" x 12" Score at 2", 4", 6", 8"
• White Inside 3 3/4" x 5"

Now watch the video and you can see just how I made a great card.

I hope that you enjoyed this week's Fun Fold, Simple Designer Series Paper Accordian File.

Thanks for stopping by, have a great rest of your week.

Cindy

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Every Monday - FACEBOOK LIVE AT CINDY'S STAMPING STUDIO AT 5:30 P.M.

• Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, April 8, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, April 29, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!

Also, please feel free to place your Stampin' Up! Order by using the link:  Shop with Cindy!

Wednesday Wow - Just a Note

 

Just a Note

All images © Stampin’ Up!^®

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

• STAMPS – Fragrant Layers (167150) or Bundle and Save (167155)

• PAPER – Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock (166780); Painted Illusions 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (167977)

• INK – Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Pad (161678)

• OTHER – Fragrant Layers Dies (167154); Earthy Matte Dots (167213); Bone Folder (102300); Clear Block C (118486); Clear Block H (118490); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Paper Trimmer (152392); Simply Shammy (147042); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199); Take Your Pick (144107)

Cutting & Scoring:

• Basic White: 8.5” x 5.5”, scored at 4.25”; scraps

• DSP: 3” x 5-1/2”

Instructions:

• Fold the Basic White Cardstock on the score line; use the bone folder to create a sharp crease.

• Adhere the DSP to the card front as shown with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

• Emboss the Pecan Pie piece and adhere to the front as shown using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

• Stamp the flower on the inside of the card as shown.

• Die cut three flowers. Add to the card front as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add dots to the center of each flower

• Stamp the greeting on the scrap of Basic White; cut using the banner die. Add to the card front as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Have a great day!  Enjoy today's card!

Cindy

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Every Monday - FACEBOOK LIVE AT CINDY'S STAMPING STUDIO AT 5:30 P.M.

• Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, April 8, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• 
  
• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, April 29, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!

Also, please feel free to place your Stampin' Up! Order by using the link:  Shop with Cindy!

May-August Stampin' Up! Catalog Paper Share

 Who is ready for the new Stampin' Up! catalog that will be hitting your mailbox very soon. And also who is ready for a Paper Share?!! There are some beautiful papers being offered in the May-August Catalog and I have a few that I can share with you that I was able to order in my pre-order. While I didn't get all of the papers, here is a small preview.

Waterside Retreat

Valley in Bloom

Moonlit Flora

Velvet Meadow

Scenic Coast

Here are the DETAILS:

Papers being offered:

• Paper Medley
• Artisan Sketched
• Waterside Retreat
• Beautiful Ordinary Life
• Valley in Bloom
• Bloom Boutique
• Velvet Meadow
• Scenic Coast
• Moonlit Flora

The whole idea of a Paper Share is that a group of 8 of us agree to share the cost of the papers and receive a share of them all.  The papers will come to you cut into 6" x 6" squares, you will receive 54 Shares. 

The cost is just $20 per person plus postage for me to mail it to you. Right now all I am doing is taking names, once I have 8 names then I will contact those of you who have signed up and have you send me your check. So let me know if you are in, this is a great deal!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

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Every Monday - FACEBOOK LIVE AT CINDY'S STAMPING STUDIO AT 5:30 P.M.

• Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, April 8, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• 
  
• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, April 29, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!

Also, please feel free to place your Stampin' Up! Order by using the link:  Shop with Cindy!