Wednesday Wow - Grad

 

Grad

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Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

• STAMPS – Seasonal Celebrations (167225)

• PAPER – Gorgeous Grape 12” x 12” Two-Tone Cardstock (166664), Thick Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock (159229), Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock (166780)

• INK – Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad (147099), Versamark Pad (102283)

• OTHER – Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Heat Tool (129053), Party Alphabet Dies (165263), Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (161600), Wow! Embossing Powder Basics (165679), Purple Fine Shimmer Gems (162611), Multi-purpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Cutting & Scoring:

• Thick Basic White Cardstock – 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”

• Basic White Cardstock – 3-7/8” x 5-1/8” embossed

• Gorgeous Grape Two-Tone Cardstock -- 4” x 5-1/4”

Instructions:

• Emboss Basic White and adhere to Gorgeous Grape layer. Adhere to card front.

• Die cut letters from Gorgeous Grape. Adhere to embossed layer.

• On scrap of Basic White, stamp images using Gorgeous Grape. Stamp cap image a second time using Versamark ink. Apply clear embossing powder and heat set.

• Cut out stamped image and add to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

• Add gems. Enjoy!

Here is some graduation inspiration for you!

Cindy

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It's Almost Graduation Time

 I started working on Graduation Cards, what have you made?

This is one that I made this year using the Reason to Celebrate stamp set and the now retired Cap & Gown stamp sets from Stampin' Up! What I really liked about this card is that the card can be swapped out and use the graduation colors.

Here is a card that I made in 2025, it's a classic.

I hope that you enjoyed the cards today, never to late to being thinking about graduation.

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, 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!

Tulips Happy Birthday

 It's spring and the daffodils and tulips are blooming, spring has sprunt as they say! With that in mind, it inspired me to create a very spring type birthday card.

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Sunshine & Tulips, Unbounded Love

INK: Petunia Pop

PAPER: Petunia Pop Base, Smokey Slate Layer, Bubble Bath Layer, Pastel Shimmer, White

ACCESSORIES: Sunshine & Tulips Dies, Petunia Pop Iridescent Ribbon, Petunia Pop Dots, Dimensionals, Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder

I love working with the spring colors, it is one of my favorite times of the year. Don't forget to join me tonight on Facebook for my Weekly Facebook Live. If you don't do Facebook, I always do a replay on my blog on Thursdays.

Have a great rest of the week.

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 - Debbie Vine

 This week spotlight shines on Debbie Vine and her lovely cards. Debbie makes a lot of cards and I am always so happy when shares them with me.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope that you enjoyed Debbie's cards as much as I do.

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, 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!

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

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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 - Thank You

 

Thank You

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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

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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!