Stampin' Up! Creative Challenge - July Online Exclusives

 

Creative Challenge: Use Products from July Online Exclusives

This month’s Creative Challenge is to create a project using products from July Online Exclusives. For our project, we selected the Framed Violets Bundle to create a thoughtful Take Care card. Here’s how to recreate it: Score a piece of 7" x 5" (17.8 x 12.7 cm) Crumb Cake Cardstock at 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) and fold it in half to create a 3-1/2" x 5" (8.9 x 12.7 cm) card. Stamp the frame in Pecan Pie ink on Very Vanilla Cardstock and die cut it. Use masking paper to cover the center of the frame while stamping the texture image on the frame. Die cut the violets, stems, and leaves from Very Vanilla Cardstock and color them using Stampin’ Blends. Add a small piece of Daffodil Delight cardstock behind each flower so it peeks through the center. Stamp the sentiment in Pecan Pie ink on Very Vanilla Cardstock and cut it out. Tie a Linen Thread bow and assemble the card. Supply List Take Care Card 3-1/2" x 5" (8.9 x 12.7 cm) Stamps Framed Violets Bundle Ink Pecan Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Blends Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Secret Sea Stampin’ Blends Timid Tiger Stampin’ Blends Paper Crumb Cake Cardstock Daffodil Delight Cardstock Very Vanilla Cardstock Stampin’ Up! Masking Paper Ribbon & Trim Linen Thread Adhesives Stampin’ Dimensionals

Seasonal Paper Share Sign Up

 Good Morning,

At this time, I am just taking names and once I have 8 names that want to do a share I will advise and let you know that you can send me your check. On September 1st, I will order the papers, cut them to 6x6 squares and mail them to you if you are not local.

The papers are seasonal fall, winter, Thanksgiving and Christmas; it comes to 64 6x6 sheets per person. That means you can make about 80 cards!! Watch out, fall will be here before you know it!

The cost will be:  $22 if you are local and I don't have to send them to you or $27 if I do have to send them.

So send me a message either by email or message if you are interested and I will add you to my list.

Thanks much!

Cindy

Wednesday Wow - Keep Looking Up

 

Keep Looking Up

All images © Stampin’

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

• STAMPS – Sweet Words & Labels Stamp(167622) or Bundle and Save (167628)

• PAPER – Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper(167616), Very Vanilla(166784, Hydrangea Hue(167687), Pecan Pie(161717), Early Espresso(119686)

• INK – VersaMark(102283)

• OTHER – Hundred Acre Woods 3D Embossing Folder(167631), Three Banner Punch(167050), Linen Thread(104199), 2026-2028 In Color Dots(167546), Basics WOW! Emboss Powder(165679), Heat Tool(129053), Paper Trimmer(152392), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals(144108), Multipurpose Glue(110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine(149653)

Cutting & Scoring:

• Hydrangea Hue base- 8-1/2” x 5-1/2“ score at 4-1/4"

• Silly Old Bear DSP- scrap, 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”, 1/4” x 5-1/4” inside

• Very Vanilla- scraps, (2) 4” x 5-1/4” one for inside

• Hydrangea Hue- scrap

• Pecan Pie- scrap

• Early Espresso- scrap

Instructions:

• With one Very Vanilla layer, emboss using Hundred Acre Woods folder.

• Adhere Silly Old Bear DSP layer towards right side of embossed layer.

• Die cut scrap image from Silly Old Bear DSP with coordinating die, adhere to embossed Very Vanilla.

• Double wrap Linen Thread, tie a bow, adhere layer to front card base.

• From Pecan Pie scrap, die cut both size acorns.

• From Early Espresso scrap, die cut both size acorn tops.

• Assemble and adhere one of each size acorns, pop up with Mini Dimesionals to bottom of bow

• On scrap of Hydrangea Hue stamp sentiment using Versamark ink, sprinkle with White Embossing Powder, heat set with Heat Tool, punch sentiment using Three Banner Punch, pop up on card front.

• Inside- adhere strip Silly Old Bear DSP to Very Vanilla, adhere inside card base.

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

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What is Happening

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

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

July Kit Cards

 Have you had a chance to check out the July Kit Cards? We are one week away from our in person Kit Class, the Class to Go is available until July 31st, so now is the time to let me know what you would like. Kit Class in Person is July 29th.

Here are the cards:

Card #1 - Brightest Birthday

Using the Velvet Meadow DSP for a beautiful look!

Card #2 - Here for You

Thinking of You type card, would great for a birthday card also.

Card #3 - Happiest Birthday

Let the beautiful Vellum paper do the work!

Card #4 - Happy Birthday

Perfect for the child in your life!

Card #5 - Thinking of You Today

Pretty card that would also work for a Wedding or Sympathy card.

Card #6 - Hello Friend

Pretty card that is so pretty, would also work for a birthday.

Card #7 - Congratulations

A beautiful Wedding Card that is actually a simple fun fold.

Kit Class or a Class to Go is a great way to get your stamping in without the big investment. Whether you participate in person or in the comfort of your home, the kit provides everything that you need to make these beautiful cards. All of the card bases, layers, die cuts and embellishments.  All you need is a few basic stamps, ink and adhesive.

Contact me today and let me know which kits that you would like. 5 Cards for $7, 10 Cards for $12, 15 Cards for $17 plus postage.

Thanks for stopping in,

Take Care

Cindy

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What is Happening

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

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

Vacation Time

 

Can you believe that it has been 3 years since we took an actual vacation?! We are taking a cruise on the Mississippi River. 

In the meantime, I have scheduled a bunch of blog posts for your enjoyment.

Take care,

Cindy

Saturday Spotlight Stamper - Janet Forton

 This week my Spotlight Stamper is Janet Forton, a good friend who also stamps! How great that was when I found out that she is a stamper also!!

All lovely cards with the right amount of "Wow"!! I hope that you enjoy today's post and will want to try some of these card layouts for yourself.

Have a great weekend,

Take care.

Cindy

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What is Happening

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

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

Stampin' Up! Love What You Do - It's Almost Halloween Time!

 Love What You Do!

Wow Tip: Frightfully Fun Shadow Stamping

Don't let the spooky season creep up on you! October will be here before you know it, and we’re here to help you get the party started with some not-so-scary shadow stamping. This clever technique gives you a 3D effect with very little effort. Simply stamp an image twice—once in a dark color and again slightly offset in a lighter color. Now you’ve got depth and a bit of blur, making for a “ghostly,” distinctive look. (As it turns out, a spider web is a nearly perfect image for demonstrating this technique—the image just jumps off the paper!) Step 1: Using the Stampin’ Positioner, draw two corner guides on the Stampin’ Positioner Grid Paper. Stamp the first spider web in Highland Heather ink. Let the ink dry. Step 2: Move the paper with the Highland Heather spider web just slightly down and to the left (using the corner guides); stamp the same spider web with Gorgeous Grape ink to create a “shadow.” Step 3: Sprinkle black embossing powder on the stamped spider web, tap off the excess, then heat emboss. I hope that you enjoyed today's post, give it a try and let me know what you think. Take Care, Cindy ***********************************************************************           What is Happening Every Monday - FACEBOOK LIVE AT CINDY'S STAMPING STUDIO AT 5:30 P.M. Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, July 8, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go! Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, July 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!