Stampin' Up! Creative Challenge: Combine Two Coloring Techniques

 

Creative Challenge: Combine Two Coloring Techniques

Challenge your customers to stretch their creative skills by combining two coloring techniques on a single project—just like we did with the Love You Lots card. We used a Stampin’ Brayer to add Fresh Freesia ink to the card base, then created a circle stencil with a Stylish Shapes Die and applied a thin layer of un-inked Embossing Paste over the stencil. Keeping the paste thin allowed the ink beneath to show through for a soft wash of color. Invite customers to try their own technique combos and share their results!

Supply List

Love You Lots Card

Stamps Sweet Bugs Bundle Ink Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad Paper Basic White Cardstock Calypso Coral Cardstock Fresh Freesia Cardstock Flirty Flamingo Two-Tone Cardstock Old Olive Two-Tone Cardstock Coloring Tools Stampin’ Brayer Glitter and Specialty Finishes Embossing Paste Accessories Rhinestone Basic Jewels Adhesives Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals Tools Stylish Shapes Dies Thanks for stopping in today, I hope that you enjoyed the challenge. Be sure to share your creations with me. Take care, Cindy ****************************************************************************          What is Happening 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!

Facebook Live Replay - Reason to Celebrate

 This week my Facebook Live featured the Reason to Celebrate and Framed all Around stamp sets, along with the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder from Stampin' Up! I just really like how this card turned out and I hope that you will also.

Here is a close up of the card:

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Reason to Celebrate (Jan-May 2026 Mini Catalog, Page 19), Framed all Around (Online Exclusive)

INK: Secret Sea, Memento Black

PAPER: Pretty in Pink Base, Strawberry Slush Layer, White, Secret Sea

ACCESSORIES: Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder, Strawberries & Dots, Stampin' Blends in Lost Lagoon, Pretty in Pink and Strawberry Slush

CUTTING & SCORING:

• Pretty in Pink Base 5 1/2" x 6 1/2" Score 2 1/4"
• Strawberry Slush Layer 4" x 5 1/4"
• White Inside 3 3/4" x 5"
• Strawberry Slush 2" x 5 1/4"
• White Embossed Piece 1 3/4" x 5"
• White Tag 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Secret Sea 3" x 3"

Now here is the video, I love that the Strawberry Slush layer is on the inside of the card. Just makes it something different.

Now sit back and enjoy the video, don't mind the torrential rain and thunder storm!

I hope that you enjoyed this week's Facebook Live and will want to join me next week either on Facebook or right here.

Thanks everyone,

Cindy

***************************************************************************          What is Happening

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!

Wednesday Wow - Thank You

 

Thank You

All images © 1999-2026 Stampin’ Up! ^®

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Lovely Arrangements Bundle (167176).

• Paper – Basic White (166780), Crumb Cake (120953), Crumb Cake Two Tone (166621), Vellum (160799), Berry Burst (144243), Bubble Bath (166676) Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper (DSP) (167168)

• Stamp Pads – Berry Burst (147143), Bubble Bath (161664), Old Olive (147090), Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)

• Stampin’ Blends – Bubble Bath (161675)

• Misc. – Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder (167179), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Moody Palette Glossy Dots (167180), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

• Crumb Cake: 4 ¼” x 11”

• Basic White: 2 ea 4” x 5 ¼”, scraps for die cutting

• Crumb Cake Two Tone: 1 ¾” x 5” emboss with folder

• Berry Burst: ½” x 5 ¼”, scrap for bubble die cut, 5 ½” scrap emboss with folder and trim out a skinny section

• Bubble Bath: 1 7/8” x 3”

• Vellum – scrap for leaves

• DSP: 2” x 5”, ½” x 5 ¼”

Instructions :

1. Adhere the DSP and the embossed two tone cardstock to the white layer, add the embossed strip of Berry Burst over the seam, add to card base.

2. Stamp a large flower in Memento and color the center with the blends, stamp two leaf images in Old Olive and crop the images with the coordinating dies.

3. Ink large flower image and randomly stamp over the layer of Bubble Bath, add to the bubble die cut image and then to the card with dimensionals.

4. Stamp the sentiment in Berry Burst on scrap of white, crop with the long label die so the sentiment is over to the left edge.

5. Arrange the flower and leaves as shown, adding the flower with a dimensional.

6. Trim the sentiment strip as needed and tuck under the flower.

7. Add a few white dots as desired.

8. Stamp small flower in Bubble Bath on the inside layer and stamp the sentiment over it in Berry Burst.

9. Add the strip of DSP to the strip of Berry Burst and add to the bottom of this layer and adhere to the inside of the card.

Thanks for stopping in, enjoy the rest of your week!

Cindy

****************************************************************************          What is Happening

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!

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

***************************************************************************          What is Happening

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!

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

***************************************************************************          What is Happening

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!

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

****************************************************************************          What is Happening

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!

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