What Can I Say?!

Everytime I make a blog post, I try to come up with a catchy title and this time was no simpler. What can I say, how can I express my gratitude to everyone that submitted Veteran Thank You cards to me. I received cards in the mail from Facebook friends, from my stamping ladies that come to my classes, from people that I never met before. The response was overwhelming, humbling and so appreciated. 

I had to make two more cards so that we would end up with an even number!!

Project Recipe:

STAMP SET: Service Essentials #167436 Online Exclusive, Still Available)

INK: Blueberry Bushel, Real Red

PAPER: Real Red Base, Garden Poetry DSP Layer, White, Smokey Slate

ACCESSORIES: Wonderful Foam Stars, Dimensionals, Service Essentials Dies

June 1st is my deadline and I will be taking the cards to my Badger Girl State contact this week. The cards will be one of the girls that attend special project. They will write notes of appreciation in each card and none will be the same. From there the cards will be sent to all of the airport hubs in Wisconsin to be handed out to the Veterans on their return from their Honor Flight.

If you want to start on next year's cards, feel free to because I will be doing this drive again. In fact, I am going to start a special file with all of the red and white DSP that I happen to have, along with embellishments.

Here are the last of the cards that I received Saturday from Roni Kaczor Smith and her friend. They are spectacular and so beautiful.

Thank you everyone, I appreciate you all, and now for the final total of Veteran Thank You cards collected. We collected 1100 cards!! What an accomplishment!

Take care everyone,

Cindy

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

• Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, June 10, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, June 24, 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 - Debbie Vine

 This week my Spotlight Stamper is Debbie Vine, she continues to provide such beautiful cards, she has a great hobby boing.

I am sure that you will agree, these cards are great! I hope that you get just as much inspiration.

Thanks for tuning 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, June 10, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, June 24, 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! Glimmery, Shimmery In Colors

 Sending You Good Vibes

Wow Tip: Glimmery, Shimmery In Colors

If you’re a fan of all things sparkly AND you love our stunning 2026–2028 In Colors, you won’t be able to resist our new Shimmer Brushes. In fact, you may want a set for your craft room and another to keep with you on the go—because who knows when you’ll want to add a little more shine to the world! Take your new Shimmer Brushes for a test drive with this darling DIY background idea: Step 1: Draw diagonal lines on Basic White Cardstock using the Barely Blush Shimmer Brush. (Use the Clear Block F as a guide.) Apply light pressure to create fine lines; increase pressure for thicker lines. Step 2: Rotate your cardstock and (using the Clear Block F) draw additional lines to create a plaid pattern. Step 3: Decorate your sparkling background with images, sentiments, and embellishments, then adhere the finished piece to the card base. Supply List Stamps Just Peachy Stamp Set Ink Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Pad Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad Golden Glow Classic Stampin’ Pad VersaMark Pad Barely Blush Shimmer Brush Paper Basic White Cardstock Golden Glow Two-Tone Cardstock Glitter and Specialty Finishes Basics Wow! Embossing Powder (white) Accessories 2026–2028 In Color Dots Adhesives Stampin’ Dimensional

Wednesday Wow - Lovely Day

                         Lovely Day

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

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Flowers Fair (167217) Paradise Garden Bundle (167121)

• Paper – Blackberry Bliss (133575), Basic Beige (164511), Crumb Cake (120953), Wood Grain Wonders Designer Series Paper (DSP) (167428)

• Stamp Pads – Blackberry Bliss (147092)

• Stampin’ Blends – Blackberry Bliss (154877), Mossy Meadow (154890)

• Misc. – Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Pearls of Beauty (167098), Linen Thread (104199), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Cutting & Scoring:

• Blackberry Bliss - 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scrap for hexagon die cut

• Basic Beige - 4” x 5 ¼”, scrap for hexagon die cut

• Crumb Cake - scrap for flower image

• DSP - 4” x 5 ¼”,

Instructions:

• Stamp Flower Fair image on the layer of DSP, color some of the leaves with the Mossy Meadow Stampin; Blends.

• Stamp image again on scrap of Crumb Cake, color some of the flowers with Blackberry Bliss Blends and fussy cut three of them.

• Add the flowers over the flowers on the DSP with dimensionals.

• Wrap Linen Thread around the DSP layer twice and tie in a bow. Adhere to the card base.

• Stamp sentiments on hexagon die cut and on the inside layer of Basic Beige. Also stamp the flower image in the bottom right corner of the inside layer. Add to inside of the card

• Adhere the stamped hexagon to the Blackberry Bliss hexagon, off setting them a bit.

• Add to the card with dimensionals.

• Add a few Crumb Cake gems to the front as desired.

Have a great day, take care!

Cindy

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

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

• Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, June 10, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, June 24, 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!

Thank You Cards

 What do you do when you have Stampin' Up! Kit leftovers, why make more cards!

I had a few supplies left from the Butterfly Garden Stampin' Up! Kit. I was to come up with 4 a additional Thanks You cards using the left over butterflies on Peach Pie Cardstock with the Lovely & Beautiful DSP.  I was so happy with the results and so glad that I was able to use the Butterflies on another project.

The next class that I am offering is our regular monthly May Kit Class or Class to Go! Your choice of either completing the cards in person or buying the kit as a Class to Go! Did you know that you can get a 5 or 10 Card Class for free when you place an order from me. It's my thanks to you, and we have a new catalog!!

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, May 13, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, May 27, 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 - Stamping Friends

 I am always so grateful when I receive a card in the mail, it means so much and I am so grateful. Let's look at some of the beautiful cards that I have received.

Card #1 - Cory Hand

Card #2 - Jeanne Mullin

Card #3 - Kay Wirrer

Card #4 - Marcia Svatik

Card #5 - Michelle Jones

I always get so much inspiration from the cards that I receive and I hope that you do also.

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

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

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

• Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, June 10, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• 
  
• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, June 24, 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! Starter Kit Offer ends Soon

Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Offer, Ends May 31st

Let your customers, friends, and fellow crafters in on a great deal. When they join as a demonstrator now, they’ll get our new 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads FREE along with their Starter Kit! Or if they’d rather have different products instead of ink pads, we’ve got them covered there, too—they can add an extra $35 USD | $50 CAD worth of products to their Starter Kit.

They’ll also enjoy all the perks that come with being a demonstrator, like a 20–25% product discount, early access to the latest products and catalogs, the opportunity to earn a modest commission, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events, and so much more.

If this sounds like a great deal to you, contact me and learn more!! 

Thanks for stopping by, 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, June 10, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• 
  
• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, June 24, 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!