Stampin' Up! Love You Do - Watercolor Technique

Stampin' Up! Watercolor Technique

Detail and no-line watercolor uses very light outlines, often stamped in pale ink, to create a soft, hand-painted look without harsh borders. Start with faint lines, then apply loose washes of color. Build depth through layered glazing after each layer dries. Finish with subtle details and darker accents to define shapes and add dimension without relying on heavy outlines. Pro tip: Want a lighter outline? Stamp off!

This is a great way to use the new Radiant Sunflower stamp set, Page 26-27 September-December Catalog.

This is a great technique to play with, Enjoy!

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, September 9, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, September 30, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• Christmas Card Classes - September 10th, October 8th, November 12th

Also, please feel free to place your Stampin' Up! Order by using the link:  Shop with Cindy!

Facebook Live Replay - Poetic Petals

 I have said it often, I seem to be drawn to Word Stamp Sets, the Poetic Petals caught my eye and I ordered the bundle. It's a great set and can be found in the Online Exclusive offering.

Here is a close up of my card:

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Poetic Petals, Unbounded Love (Retired-Inside)

INK: Pecan Pie

PAPER: Pecan Pie Base & Scraps, Very Vanilla Layer, Autumn Opulence 2 1/4" x 4", Timid Tiger 2" x 2"

ACCESSORIES: Poetic Petals Dies Party Banner Dies (3rd smallest), Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

Now enjoy the video:

I hope that you liked this video, it was a fun car to make.

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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, September 9, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, September 30, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• Christmas Card Classes - September 10th, October 8th, November 12th

Also, please feel free to place your Stampin' Up! Order by using the link:  Shop with Cindy!

Wednesday Wow - Happiest Birthday

Happiest Birthday 

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Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

• STAMPS – Phrases & Frames (167581)

• PAPER – Calypso Coral (122925), Petal Pink (146985), Basic White (166780), Lovely & Beautiful 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (166957), Gold Foil Sheets (132922)

• INK – Calypso Coral (147101)

• OTHER – Hole Punch Assortment (165409), Luxe Alphabet & Numbers Hot Foil Dies (170044), Gold Stampin” Hot Foil Rolls (170066), Stampin’ Hot Foil System (170009), Dewdrops Embellishments (167748), Linen Thread (104199), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Paper Trimmer (152392) Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Detail Scissors (170902)

Cutting & Scoring:

• Calypso Coral - 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, 2 7/8” x 3 1/8”

• Petal Pink - 3” x 3 1/4”

• Gold Foil Sheets - 3 1/4” x 3 1/2”, 1/2” x 2 3/4”

• Lovely & Beautiful DSP - 4” x 5 1/4”

• Basic White - 1/2” x 2 3/4”, 4” x 5 1/4”

• Gold Foil Rolls - 3” x 3 1/2”

Instructions:

• Fold card base in half. Adhere DSP layer to card front.

• Preheat Foil System, preheat number die and foil Calypso Coral layer with Gold Foil. Die cut numbers. Adhere Calypso Coral layer to Petal Pink layer and add back center of numbers.

• Adhere both layer to Gold Foil layer with Stampin’ Dimensionals and add to card front as shown.

• Stamp sentiment on 1/2” Basic White strip. Stack on top of Gold Foil strip, punch with small circle punch and cut ends off at an angle. Tie strips together with Linen Thread in a bow. Off set strips and secure on the back with a Stampin’ Dimensional. Adhere to card front where shown.

• Stamp large Basic White layer as desired and adhere to inside.

• Embellish flowers with clear Dewdrops Embellishments.

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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, September 9, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• 
  
• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, September 30, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• Christmas Card Classes - September 10th, October 8th, November 12th

Also, please feel free to place your Stampin' Up! Order by using the link:  Shop with Cindy!

More Christmas Cards!

 Last week was our first Christmas Card Class in person. Like always I have added more cards to the selections for the next class, which will be Thursday, October 8th in person. Of course the cards are all available as a Class to Go!

New cards added for October:

Card #8 - Tis the Season

Card #9 - Sending Cheer

Card #10 - Celebrate the Season

Card #11 - Cheer

I will be sending out the official October Christmas Card Class in a week or so. Always remember, any Designer Series Papers are limited, they are not all the same but from the same pack and similar.

Thanks for stopping by, 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, September 9, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• 
  
• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, September 30, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• Christmas Card Classes - September 10th, October 8th, November 12th

Also, please feel free to place your Stampin' Up! Order by using the link:  Shop with Cindy!

Sending Cheer

 Whenever I have time, I like to create some Christmas Cards so that when December gets here, I will be all ready and no stress! Today's card is one I created for a Virtual Swap using the new Festive Cheer stamp set and Yuletide Carols Designer Series Papers.

Here is the card:

Project Recipe:

STAMP SET: Festive Cheer

INK: Real Red, Early Espresso

PAPER: Pecan Pie Base, Early Espresso Layer, Yuletide Carols DSP, Very Vanilla

ACCESSORIES: Festive Cheer Dies, Dimensionals, Mini Christmas Buttons, Real Red Stitched Ribbon, Adhesive Strip

I like the nice and simple cards, it turned out just perfect.

Have a great day, thanks for stopping in!

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, September 9, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• 
  
• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, September 30, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• Christmas Card Classes - September 10th, October 8th, November 12th

Also, please feel free to place your Stampin' Up! Order by using the link:  Shop with Cindy!

Saturday Spotlight Stamper - Courtney Ostendarp

 I have more beautiful cards to share with you all, today they come from Courtney Ostendarp. I met Courtney about 7 years ago, although we never met in person, we have become internet friends. Courtney was one of the first people to start watching my Weekly Facebook Live and the rest, well is history.

Courtney has a beautiful style with her cardmaking and uses Stampin' Up! to achieve her looks. Thank you for sharing with us!

If you would like to share your cards with me, please do! You can contact me and I will get you my email address. 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, September 9, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• 
  
• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, September 30, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• Christmas Card Classes - September 10th, October 8th, November 12th

Also, please feel free to place your Stampin' Up! Order by using the link:  Shop with Cindy!

Stampin' Up! Creative Challenge - Hot Foil

 

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Creative Challenge: Hot Foiling

This month’s Creative Challenge is all about adding shine with the Stampin’ Hot Foil System. If you haven’t tried hot foiling, now’s the perfect time! Watch this video to see how it works. We used Classic Greetings, Luxe Alphabet & Numbers, and Swiss Dots Hot Foil Dies to add gold, silver, and light pink foil to our Celebrate Card. The mix of metallic finishes and patterns creates a beautifully layered, high-shine design that truly stands out. Remember, if you purchase the Stampin’ Hot Foil System by January 4, 2027, the Metallic Magic Craft Class is included FREE ($30 USD | $41 CAD value)! Look for the Stampin’ Hot Foil System & Craft Class (170009) in the online store. Supply List Celebrate Card Paper Barely Blush Cardstock Bubble Bath 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Two-Tone Cardstock Painted Patch Designer Series Paper Specialty Finishes Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls Light Pink Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls Silver Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls Ribbon & Trim Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack Adhesives Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals Tools Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine Stampin’ Hot Foil System Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies Luxe Alphabet & Numbers Hot Foil Dies Swiss Dots Hot Foil Die Thanks for stopping by, I hope you will want to accept the challenge. Take care Cindy ***********************************************************************           What is Happening Every Monday - FACEBOOK LIVE AT CINDY'S STAMPING STUDIO AT 5:30 P.M. Monthly Technique Class - Wednesday, September 9, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go! Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, September 30, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go! Christmas Card Classes - September 10th, October 8th, November 12th Also, please feel free to place your Stampin' Up! Order by using the link:  Shop with Cindy!