February Technique Class - Vellum Layers

 Using Vellum on your cards not only adds depth but also is a nice focal point. You want to be careful though when adhering vellum to your card front.  Create your card front and then adhere to the front of the Vellum piece. Apply adhesive only where the flowers, leaves, etc. are. If needed apply a tiny drop of glue to the four corners and then cover with a gem dot.

Here are the cards:

Card #1 - Here for You

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Petals of Beauty, Delicate Framing, Prayers & Promises (All Online Exclusives)

INK: Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green

PAPER: Fresh Freesia Base, Lovely & Beautiful Designer Series Paper, Vellum Basics, White

ACCESSORIES: Petals of Beauty Dies, Gold Dots, Dimensionals, Gold Foil Scraps

Card #2 - Happy Birthday

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Banner Sayings, Petals of Beauty

INK: Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock

PAPER: Pretty Peacock Base, Lost Lagoon Layer, White Inside & Tag, Silver Foil Scraps, Country Woods DSP, Graceful Greenery Vellum

ACCESSORIS: Banner Punch, Petals of Beauty Dies, Dimensionals, Pretty Peacock Sequins, 

Card #3 - Diamond Gate Fun Fold

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Lifetime of Love

INK: Highland Heather, Memento Black

PAPER: Highland Heather Base, Peach Pie Layer, White, Lovely & Beautiful DSP

ACCESSORIES: Iridescent Faceted Gems, Stampin' Blends in Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Old Olive

Inside of the Card

I hope that you enjoyed this month's cards featuring Vellum Layers and the Diamond Gatefold Fancy Fold. 

Thanks for stopping in, have a great week!

Cindy

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

• Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, March 11, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, March 25, 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 - Karen Halterman

 This week I am highlighting Karen Halterman from Iowa. Karen watches my weekly Facebook Live and has on occasion sent me a card here and there. I love her crisp lines of her cards and have used them for inspiration. 

Thank you for stopping by and I hope that Karen's cards will inspire you also.

Take care, 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, February 11, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, February 25, 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!

Stampin' Up! Love What We Do

 Love What We Do!

Creative Challenge: Love What We Do and Share What We Love

This week’s creative challenge invites you to put the Statement of the Heart into action: To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments . . . in this we make a difference. Pick a product you love, then make a card to share with someone. See just how far your joy and warmth will reach. Supply List Holding You in My Heart Card Stamps Simply Beautiful Stamp Set Ink Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill Peach Pie Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill VersaMark Ink Pad Paper Basic White Cardstock Pretty Peacock Cardstock Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper Water Painters Watercolor Pencils Assortment Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder 2025-27 In Color Flat Pearls Stampin' Dimensionals What a beautiful card! Thanks for stopping by, I would love to see what you come up with. Take care, Cindy ****************************************************************************          What is Happening Every Monday - FACEBOOK LIVE AT CINDY'S STAMPING STUDIO AT 5:30 P.M. Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, February 11, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go! Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, February 25, 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 - Lovely Arrangements

 I have a Fancy Fold card this week using the Lovely Arrangements stamp set and coordinating dies. It is called a Diamond Gate Fold, you will see how easy it is and some tips to make it so much easier.

Here is a close up of the card:

Project Recipe:

STAMP SET: Lovely Arrangements (Online Exclusive)

INK: Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive

PAPER: Highland Heather Base, Lovely & Beautiful DSP, Soft Seafoam, White, Old Olive Scraps

ACCESSORIES: Lovely Arrangements Dies, Brass Dragonfly

SCORING & CUTTING:

• Highland Heather Base 4 1/4" x 11" Scored at 2 1/8" & 5 1/2"
• Lovely & Beautiful DSP 3 1/8" x 4" and 2 1/4" x 4"
• Soft Seafoam Diamond 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Highland Heather Diamond 3" x 3"
• White Inside 3" x 4"
• White Diamond 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Now sit back and enjoy the video so that you can see how it all goes together.

Be sure to take advantage of the FREE Shipping. It ends on Friday, February 20th.

Thanks for stopping in, and I hope that I inspired you today.

Cindy

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

• Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, March 11, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, March 25, 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 - Unbridled Beauty

 

Unbridled Beauty

All images © Stampin’ Up!^®

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

• STAMPS – Unbridled Beauty (167219)

• PAPER – Crumb Cake 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock (120953), Mossy Meadow 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock (133676), Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock (166780), Nature Walk 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (166912)

• INK – Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad (147090), Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad (153118), Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (132708)

• OTHER – Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (164049), Stylish Shapes Dies (159183), Mix & Match Ephemera Packs Say Something (163761), Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack Old Olive (154892), Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack Crumb Cake (154882), Masking Paper (155480), Blending Brushes (153611), Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack (165986), Faux Bronze Pentagons (166931), Multi-purpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Cutting & Scoring:

• Crumb Cake Cardstock – 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”; 3-3/8” x 4-5/8” embossed

• Mossy Meadow Cardstock – 3-1/2” x 4-3/4”

• DSP – 1” x 4-1/4”

Instructions:

• Adhere DSP to card base. Emboss Crumb Cake and adhere to Mossy Meadow layer. Add linen thread bow and adhere to front of card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

• Die cut largest Stylish Shape circle. Stamp images using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Mask barn image before adding tree. Color with Stampin’ Blends.

• Using Blending Brush, add Misty Moonlight and Old Olive Ink to focal image. Adhere to card front.

• Color sentiment using dark Old Olive Stampin’ Blend. Adhere to card using rolled Mini Glue Dots.

• Add Faux Bronze Pentagons. Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day.

Cindy

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

• Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, February 11, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, February 25, 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!

Three Days Only - FREE Shipping!

 

• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• Free shipping is for three days only. You and your customers must place your orders between February 18 and 20 to qualify.
• Free shipping automatically applies to the shopper’s cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD | $100 CAD (before tax).
• All orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping. Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower the total amount of an order.
  
  
  

It's a great time to stock up!

Thanks for looking, here is the link to my Online Store:  Shop with Cindy

Cindy

Veteran Thank You Cards

 I am so impressed with all of the Veteran Thank You cards that I have been receiving and can't wait to share them all with you.

Here are cards that I received from Debbie Vine, she outdid herself!

Debbie has been busy using her retired Designer Series Papers, this was such a good idea that is exactly what I did also!! I thank you Debbie for making a total of 115 cards for this great cause.

You know, you can also participate and I would love it if you did. Here are the guidelines:

• Red/White Blue colors (Either in Cardstock, Design or Ink)
• White piece of paper on the inside (for messages that they will write) We don't write the messages. We can add a strip of DSP or a star for decorations.
• Does not have to be Stampin' Up!
• Clean and simple is great!!
• No envelopes

Deadline is June 1, 2026

Thanks for stopping in, 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, February 11, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• 
  
• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, February 25, 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!