Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper

Ever so often, I actually have time to just stamp for myself. I wanted to start practicing the March Technique and play with the cute Cute as a Bug Designer Series paper.

Here are the cards that I made, Enjoy!

Card #1 - Happy Birthday Squares

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Not 29 Anymore, A Grand Kid

INK: Real Red

PAPER: Real Red Base, White Layer, Cute as a Bug DSP (1 1/4" Squares)

ACCESSORIES: Dimensionals, Real Red Dots (2)

Card #2 - Hello Friend

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Lovely Arrangements, Gathering Moments

INK: Old Olive

PAPER: Pecan Pie Base, Mossy Meadow Layer, Cute as a Bug DSP

ACCESSORIES: Old Olive Rick Rack Ribbon, Earthy Matte Dots (2), Dimensionals

I hope that you enjoyed today's cards, I really enjoyed working with the Cute as a Bug DSP.

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!

Veteran Cards to Share

 I am so happy how the Veteran Card Thank You Cards are coming in, and I have more to share with you today. Sandra Oldham dropped some off for me. I am always in awe how there are never two cards alike in design. These cards are great and cover all of the guidelines.

Here is Sandra's cards:

Sandra dropped off 40 cards!  Want to know how many cards that we are up to? Just tune in to my Weekly Facebook Live and I will tell you!

If you are interested in contributing cards, here are the guidelines:

Guidelines to follow:

• Red/White/Blue colors (Either in Cardstock, Design or Ink)

• White piece of paper on the inside (for the messages that they will write) We don't write the messages

• Does not have to be all Stampin' Up!

• Clean and simple is great!!

• No Envelopes

• Deadline: June 1, 2026

   Contact me for any questions, budy98@yahoo.com

Thanks for stopping by, have a great week.

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!

Saturday Spotlight Stamper - Mary Jane Struensee

 Mary Jane is this week's featured Saturday Spotlight Stamper, Mary Jane is really getting into stamping and enjoying every minute.

I hope that Mary Jane's cards also inspire you, thanks for stopping by.

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!

Stampin' Up! Share What You Love from Stampin' Up!

 Share What You Love from Stampin' Up!

Supply List

Tulip Card

Stamps Sunshine & Tulips Bundle Ink Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad Paper Basic Beige Cardstock Crumb Cake Cardstock Calypso Coral Two-Tone Cardstock Peach Pie Two-Tone Cardstock Strawberry Slush Two-Tone Cardstock Timid Tiger Two-Tone Cardstock Ribbon and Trim Linen Thread Accessories Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels Adhesives Stampin’ Dimensionals Thanks for stopping by, I hope that this card inspired you. It's such a fun card. Take care, 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 - Encircled with Love

 This week I don't have a fancy fold, just a beautiful card using the February Product of the Month, Painted Illusions Designer Series Paper.

Here is a close up of the card:

Project Recipe:

STAMP SETS: Encircled with Love, Not 29 Anymore (Last Chance)

INK: Pretty Peacock

PAPER: Thick White Base, Painted Illusions DSP, White Tag & 3 3/4" x 5" Inside

ACCESSORIES: Dimensionals, Pretty Peacock Tinsel Dots, White Twine, 1 3/4" Circle Punch

CUTTING & SCORING:

• Thick White Base 5 1/2" x 8"
• Pretty Peacock Layer 5 1/4" x 4"
• Painted Illusions DSP 5" x 3 3/4" Cut 1" off of the right side.
• White 3 3/4" x 5" Inside, 3" x 3" Tag

This was a fun card to make, a simple card with just the right amount of "wow". I hope that you enjoy the video and will want to make this card for yourself.

Thank you for stopping in and as always have a great rest of the week. We have a lot going on at Stampin' Up! The Last Chance is definitely something to check on. Also, this is the last week for the Stampin' Up! Join Offer. I have been practicing with the Stampin' Positioner and I like it!

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!
• 
  
• 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 - Lovely Arrangements

 

Lovely Arrangements

All images © Stampin’ Up!^®

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

• STAMPS – Lovely Arrangements Bundle (167176)

• PAPER – Secret Sea (165624), Cloud Cover (165621), Old Olive (100702), Basic White (166780), Lovely Blossoms 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (166125)

• INK – Secret Sea (165281)

• OTHER – Lovely Arrangement Dies (167175), Everyday Arches Dies (164629), Moody Palette Glossy Dots (167180), Wink Of Stella (141897), Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Stampin’ Dimensional (144108) Paper Trimmer (152392) Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653).




Cutting & Scoring:

• Secret Sea – 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”

• Cloud Cover – 3 ¾” x 5”, 4” x 3 ¾”

• DSP – 3 5/8” x 4 7/8”, 1” x 4”

• Basic White – scraps

• Old Olive - scraps

Instructions:

• Layer the DSP to the 3 ¾” x 5” Cloud Cover using Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue and attach to the card base using

• Multi-Purpose Liquid glue.

• Layer the 1” DSP to the near center as shown using Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue.

• Stamp the 2 flower images in Secret Sea and die cut.

• Die cut 2 leaf images in Old Olive.

• Die cut the 5^th largest arch in Cloud Cover and stamp Thank You attach with Dimensional to the card.

• Attach the lease using Mini Dimensional and Flowers with Dimensionals.

• Embellish with Moody Palette Glossy Dots. Use Wink of Stella in the centers of the flowers.

Thanks for stopping by,

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!

March 2026 Technique Class Invite - Faux Quilting

 March, 2026 Technique

Faux Quilting Technique

(Here is an example)

I have a fun technique to share with you PLUS a Fancy Fold Card!

A tried & true stamping technique, similar to one we did in 2014

(It was called Quilted Background then)

We are back to our 2^nd Wednesday of the month!

Here is my second example, I had so much fun I did it again!

We will be creating three beautiful cards; two technique cards and one fancy fold card.

                           Join me for a fun two hours of stamping!!

 March 11, 2025

at Schmittys, Downtown Neillsville 

This class is also available as a To Go Class  

We like to get started at 5:30 p.m.

 All you need to remember is your adhesive and scissors. 

 

Feel free to invite a friend, we always enjoy meeting new people and sharing what we love!! 

 

Cost of the class is $10 for the class (it has not gone up since we started—13 years), you will make 3 cards (2 Technique Cards and 1 Fancy Project), or the class is FREE if you order $30 (before shipping and handling) of Stampin' Up! Product from me.

Just send me an email if you can make it, I can't wait to show you three great cards.

 Happy Stamping!!

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!