Saturday Spotlight Stamper - Veteran Thank You Cards

 I have been getting Veteran Thank You cards, and wanted to spotlight the cards and creators. We have cards from Denise Wieger who lives in Colorado. Denise has been making Veteran cards for me, this is her second batch of cards, they are just wonderful!

I hope that the cards that Denise sent me will inspire you to make some of your own. If you want to send them to me, that would be wonderful, but if you can't make them to share with your local Legion Post. If you would like more information, contact me and I can fill you in on what we are doing.

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

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Stampin' Up! - Simple Designs, Organized Space

 

Creative Challenge: Visually Clean and Simple Projects

This month’s Creative Challenge focuses on clean and simple designs (though not necessarily easy to create). Teach your customers these three principles: Embrace negative space—a neutral palette and white-on-white layers leave plenty of breathing room. Add subtle texture—“clean” doesn’t mean “technique-free”; tap a Stampin’ Blend against a Bone Folder or rough up the edges of a layer for light distressing. Cluster elements to the power of three—group a trio of elements to create a single, clear focal point (e.g. background stamping + images + sentiment). Thanks for stopping, I hope that you enjoyed today's card. Cindy ****************************************************************************          What is Happening 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! 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!

Facebook Live Replay - Cutest Crew

 This week I am showcasing a very cute stamp set and dies, Cutest Crew from Stampin' Up! This set is a new one in the March 2026 Online Exclusive. The order number is 167146 and has coordinating dies. his will be a cute set for those birthdays for kids or the animal lover.

Here is a close up of the card:

Project Recipe:

STAMP SET: Creative Crew

INK: Memento Black, Petunia Pop

PAPER: Petunia Pop Base, White Layer & Inside

ACCESSORIES: Creative Crew Dies, Dimensionals, Petunia Pop Dots, Stampin' Blends in Crumb Cake, Smokey Slate Cajun Craze, Gray Granite and Pecan Pie; Stampin' Positioner

Now it's time to watch the video to see how I made this card.

Thanks so much for tuning in, it was great to get back to making videos after being away for a week.

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, 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 - Happy Spring

Happy Spring!

All images © Stampin’ Up!^®

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

• STAMPS – Easter Basket (166940), Bundle & Save (167947)

• PAPER – Basic White Thick (159229), Basic White (166780), Balmy Blue (146982), Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper (166939)

• INK – Balmy Blue (147105), Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)

• OTHER – Easter Basket Dies (166946), Easter Assortment (166951), Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897), Balmy Blue 1/4” Gingham Ribbon (166952), Flirty Flamingo (154884) - Crumb Cake (154882) - Pumpkin Pie (154897) - Shy Shamrock (163825) Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs, Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Paper Trimmer (152392) Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Cutting & Scoring:

• Basic White Thick - 11” x 4 1/4” scored at 5 1/2”

• Balmy Blue - 2 1/8” x 5 1/2”, 4” x 5 1/4”, 5/8” x 3 5/8”

• Basic White - 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”, 1/2” x 3 1/2”, scrap

• Easter Joy DSP - 2” x 5 1/8”

Instructions:

• Fold Basic White Thick card base in half. Adhere Basic White layer to Balmy Blue layer.

• Adhere DSP panel to Balmy Blue layer and then to card front. Add Balmy Blue 1/4” Gingham Ribbon where shown.

• Stamp bunny and carrot on Basic White scrap with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends and die cut. Add Clear Wink of Stella to bunny tail. Stamp sentiment on right side of Basic White strip with Balmy Blue Ink and adhere to Balmy Blue strip. Add to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Attach bunny and carrot to sentiment layer.

• Embellish with Easter Assortment elements.

• Stamp inside as desired.

I hope that you enjoyed today's card, Happy Spring!

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!

March Technique Class Cards - Faux Quilting

 If you also like to quilt, I have a great technique that you can try. Faux Quilting not only will help you use those scraps but also create a unique pattern for your card. You can either use a square punch or cut 1 1/4" squares, after gluing down your squares, use an embossing folder to really add some depth.

Card #1 - Get Well Soon

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Friendly Foliage

INK: Memento Black

PAPER: Old Olive Base, Early Espresso Layer, White Layer & Inside, Floral Impressions DSP

ACCESSORIES: 1 3/8" Square Punch, Dimensionals, Scallop Lace Ribbon, Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder, Unbounded Love Dies, Darling Duckling Dots

Card #2 - Hello Friend

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Delicate Whispers (March Online Exclusive)

INK: Blackberry Bliss

PAPER: Pretty in Pink Base, White Layer & Inside, Celebratory Sips DSP

ACCESSORIES: Rectangle Postage Punch, Party Dots, All in a Row Embossing Folder (Jan-April Mini Catalog)

Card #3 Fancy Fold - Hello Friend Accordian Fancy Fold

Project Recipe:

STAMP SET: Lovely Arrangements

INK: Misty Moonlight

PAPER: Misty Moonlight Base, Painted Illusions DSP, White

ACCESSORIES: Lovely Arrangements DSP, Dimensionals, White Flat Gems

CUTTING & SCORING:

• Misty Moonlight 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" Score at 3/4" & 4" on long side
• Take the above Misty Moonlight in the trimmer on the short side, cut to the 4 1/4" mark and then cut that 1/2" piece out.
• Misty Moonlight 5" x 6 1/4" Score at 2 3/4" 
• Take above Misty Moonlight piece in trimmer on the 5" side at the 3/4" mark and cut down to the score line at 2 3/4"
• Painted Illusions DSP 4" x 5 1/4"
• Painted Illusions DSP 3 1/4" x 4 3/4"
• Painted Illusions DSP 2 1/2" x 4" Cut 2
• White 3 1/4" x 4 3/4"
• White Scrap for Tag

I hope that you enjoyed this month's technique, I know that we sure did and had a lot of fun with that. Join me next time, you just never know what I will come up with.

Take care,

Cindy

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• 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!

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Happy Anniversary!

 I had some left over Cute as a Bug Designer Paper left and know that I have 2 downline that will be celebrating their Stampin' Up! Anniversary soon. I came up with both of these cards using the Reason to Celebrate Stampin' Up! stamp set.

Project Recipe:

STAMP SET: Reason to Celebrate

INK: Mossy Meadow

PAPER: Mossy Meadow Base, Old Olive Layer, Cute as a Bug DSP Layer, White

ACCESSORIES: Dimensionals, Lady Bug Garden Embellishments, Lasting Label Punch, Modern Oval Punch

I think that the cards turned out rather cute, and I know that the recipients will love them. Thanks for tuning in, I am trying to come up with cards to share since I am also gathering sap and nursing a head cold.

Have a great week!

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, 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 - Veteran Thank You Cards

 This week my Spotlight Stamper is Mary Jane Struensee and the beautiful Veteran Thank You cards that she made for me. We are gathering Veteran Thank You cards to give to our Veterans on the Badger Honor Flight as part of their "mail roll call".

Thanks for stopping in, I hope that the cards have inspired you to make some Veteran Thank You cards. If you want to send them to me, contact me for my address. If you can't send them, why not deliver to your local American Legion post for our Veterans.

Thanks for stopping in,

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!
• 
  
• 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!