Facebook Live Replay - Radiant Sunflowers & a Fancy Fold

 This week, because I love this set so much, I am featuring the Radiant Sunflowers and the corresponding Sunflower Fields from Stampin' Up! You can find the stamp set and dies on Page 47 of the new September to December 2026 Catalog, the Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper is an Online Exclusive.

Here is a close up of the card which is called an Insider Slider with Gift Card Opener:

Project Recipe:

STAMP SET: Radiant Sunflowers

INK: Early Espresso

PAPER: Early Espresso Base, Sunflower Fields Layer, White

ACCESSORIES: Branching Out Dies, Radiant Sunflower Dies, Flower Accents, Dimensionals

CUTTING & SCORING:

• Early Espresso Base 4 1/4" x 11" Score at 1 3/4" & 7 1/4"
• Sunflower Fields DSP 4" x 3 1/2" & 4" x 1 1/2"
• White 3 3/4" x 5 3/8"

Now sit back and enjoy the video to see how I made this lovely card.

Isn't this card pretty?! I just love everything about it, Happy Fall Everyone!

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, October 14, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
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• Monthly Kit Class - Wednesday, October 28, 2026; in Person at Schmittys in Neillsville or A Class to Go!
• Christmas Card Classes -  October 8th, November 12th

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

Wednesday Wow - Boo to You

 

Boo to You

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Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

• STAMPS – Oh My Fright (168169) or Bundle and Save (168176)

• PAPER – Basic White 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock (166780); Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock (105117); Basic Gray 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock (121044) Frightfully Fun12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (168168)

• INK – Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad (147086)

• OTHER – Oh My Fright Dies (168175); Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (155475); Bone Folder (102300); Stampin’ Positioner (167768); Stampin’ Positioner Grid Paper (169442); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Paper Trimmer (152392); Simply Shammy (147042); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199); Take Your Pick (144107); Adhesive-Backed Bats Ghosts & Dots (168180); Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897)

Cutting & Scoring:

• Pumpkin Pie: 7.25” x 5.5”, scored at 3”; 4-1/4” x 4-1/4”, scored at 1”

• Basic Gray: scrap

• Basic White: 4” x 5-1/4 – cut 2

• DSP: 3” x 4”; 2.75” x 5.25”; scraps

Instructions:

• Fold the card base on the score line.

• Fold the smaller cardstock on the score line; adhere it to the right side of the card base as shown.

• Stamp the sentiment on one of the 4” x 5-1/4” Basic White cardstock with Pumpkin Pie ink; adhere it to the inside of the card, covering the tab for the smaller cardstock.

• Adhere the DSP to the card flaps as shown.

• Cut strips of DSP and adhere to the other Basic White cardstock as shown. Die cut the tag and stamp the greeting with Pumpkin Pie as shown. Cut two strands of Baker’s Twin and thread through the hole on the tag. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the tag to the small flap at an angle.

• Brush Wink of Stella onto a scrap of Basic Gray cardstock; die cut two bats and adhere to the card front and inside using Mini Glue Dots.

• Adhere the Adhesive-Backed Bats, Ghosts, and Dots to the card front as shown.

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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 - Oh My Fright

 

Oh My Fright

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Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

• STAMPS – Oh My Fright (168169) or Bundle and Save (168176)

• PAPER – Very Vanilla Thick (166784); Very Vanilla (101650); Basic Gray (121044) Basic Black (121045); Frightfully Fun 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (168168)

• INK – Basic Black Hybrid Stamp Pad (166648))

• OTHER – Oh My Fright Dies (168175); Stylish Shapes Dies (15983); Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder (168179); Bone Folder (102300) Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Black Stampin’ Dimensionals (150893); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Paper Trimmer (152392); Simply Shammy (147042); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Take Your Pick (144107); Adhesive-Backed Bats Ghosts & Dots (168180); Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897)

Cutting & Scoring:

• Very Vanilla Thick 4 ¼” x 11” scored at 5 ½”,

• Very Vanilla 2 7/8” x 3 7/8”, scrap

• Basic Black 3” x 5”, scraps

• Basic Gray: scrap

• DSP: 3” x 5”

Instructions:

• Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue adhere the DSP at an angle to the card base.

• Place the 3” x 5” Very Vanilla into the Swirls of Magic E.F. and adhere it to the Basic Black and then using glue adhere to the card base as shown.

• Stamp the cat in Basic Black ink on Basic Gray cardstock and die cut along with the tree and bats in Basic Black cardstock.

• Adhere the tree to the Very Vanilla using glue as shown.

• Stamp the sentiment on Very Vanilla scrap using Basic Black ink and die cut with Stylish Shapes die, adhere with Dimensional on the left and glue under the right side across the tree. Place the cat to the right side with Dimensionals.

• Using Mini Black Dimensionals on the bats adhere to the top left of the tree and brush with Wink of Stella.

• Adhere the Adhesive-Backed Bats, Ghosts, and Dots to the card front as shown.

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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!

September Kit Class is Right Around the Corner!

It seems like September is marching along and we are looking at the start of fall! It is no mistake, Fall is my favorite season and I like to let everyone know it!! For our September Kit Class (that is also available as a Class to Go), the cards are all Fall! 

If you are interested in the Class to Go or the September Kit Class, now is the time to sign up. The class is reasonable and you receive everything that you need to make the beautiful cards. All you need to supply is the adhesive, ink and some simple sample stamps for the greetings. Here are the cards.

Card #1 - Thanks

Card #2 - Happiest Birthday

Card #3 - Hello Sweet Friend

Card #4 - Sympathy

Card #5 - Just Saying Hi

Card #6 - Beautiful Birthday

Card #7 - Fall Hello

You can change the greetings to whatever that you want, they are your kits! 

Kit Prices are 5 cards for $7, 10 cards for $12 or 15 cards for $17 plus postage.

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!
• 
  
• 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!

 

September Technique Class Cards - Argyle Technique

 The Argyle Card Technique involves creating a diamond pattern using various colors and shapes, often achieved through paper cutting or stamping methods. This technique can add a visually appealing and textured element to card designs, making them stand out. We used Designer Papers to make the argyle technique.

Card #1 - Thinking of You Often

Project Recipe:

STAMP SET: Simply Leaves

INK: Blackberry Bliss

PAPER: Pecan Pie Base, Very Vanilla Layer, Blackberry Bliss Layer, Autumn Opulence DSP

ACCESSORIES: Dimensionals, Pecan Pie Faceted Gems

Card #2 - Enjoy

Project Recipe:

STAMP SET: Radiant Sunflowers

INK: Early Espresso, Golden Glow

PAPER: Cajun Craze Base, Golden Glow Layer, Early Espresso Layer, White, Sunflower Fields DSP

ACCESSORIES: Gold Flower Accents, Dimensionals, Rectangle Stitched Dies (retired)

Card #3 - Fancy Fold - Front Flap Tuck

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Radiant Sunflowers, Botanical Expressions

INK: Early Espresso

PAPER: Cajun Craze Base, Glow of Harvest, Golden Glow, White

ACCESSOREIS: Radiant Sunflower Dies, Dimensionals, Stitched so Sweetly dies, Stampin' Blends in Cajun Craze & Crumb Cake, Seasonal Cheer Embossing Folders, Cajun Craze/Gold Dots

Thank you for stopping in today, I hold In-Person Classes and Classes to Go! Contact me if you are interested.

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!

Saturday Spotlight Stamper - Janet Forton

 This week my Spotlight Stamper is Janet Forton. Jan and I have been friends a very long time, we don't live real close but we stay in touch and that means so much. Jan has also been a Stampin' Up! stamper for a lot of years also.

As you can see, I am switching to my Fall pictures and I can't to share more of them with you. Fall is my favorite time of year, what about you?

Thanks for stopping in, would you like to be a Saturday Spotlight Stamper, share your cards with me and you could be.

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! 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!
• 
  
• 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!