Thursday, April 23, 2026

Facebook Live Replay - Beautiful Motifs Dies

 This week, I wanted to play with the dies that go with the Beautiful Motifs stamp set. The Beautiful Motifs Dies include two decorative motif designs and three greenery shapes. Turn the motifs into corner details on your cards or use them as a key layering element.

Here is the card that I made:


I love the simplicity of this card and just the right amount of "Wow," who says that you have to color leaves, just get those blending brushes out.

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Beautiful Motifs (Last Chance List #165198)

INK: Shy Shamrock

PAPER: Shy Shamrock Base, Basic Black, Basic White, Mixed Up Patterns DSp

ACCESSORIES: Beautiful Motifs Dies (Last Chance List #165205), Shy Shamrock Resin Dots, Dimensionals, Blending Brush

CUTTING & SCORING:

  • Shy Shamrock Base 5 1/4" x 8 1/2" Score 4 1/4"
  • Basic Black 2 1/4" x 4 1/4"
  • White 2 1/8" x 4"
  • White Inside 3 3/4" x 5"
  • Mixed Up Patterns Layer 4" x 5 1/4"

Sometimes the simplest card makes the best card. Now sit back and enjoy the video.


I hope that you enjoyed this week's card, come back next week for a sneak peak at the new catalog that is coming out from Stampin' Up! on May 5th. Or tune into my Facebook page for the live version. You can find me by doing a search of Cindy's Stamping Studio.

Cindy

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Wednesday Wow - Grad

 

Grad

All images © Stampin’ Up!®


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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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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!

  • 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!


Monday, April 20, 2026

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

  • 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, April 18, 2026

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!

  • 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!

Friday, April 17, 2026

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

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  • 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!

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

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!

  • 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!