New Virtual Album Retreat: Scrapbook with Stampin’ Up!® This July

If you love scrapbooking, connection, and creativity — this is for you!

Stampin’ Up! is launching a brand-new Virtual Album Retreat, and it’s unlike anything they’ve done before.  Over three fun-filled days you’ll create 12 stunning scrapbook spreads using the new Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 Kit.  But that’s just the start — you’ll also enjoy giveaways, learn new techniques, and connect with crafters from around the world.

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Here’s everything you need to know:

🗓 Event Dates:  July 16–18, 2025
🕑 Time:  2:00–10:30 p.m. MT
That’s:
→ 1:00–9:30 p.m. PT
→ 4:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m. ET

📍 Where:  Private Facebook Group (you’ll get exclusive access with kit purchase)
🎁 Cost:  $250 USD (Item #167338)
🛍 Ordering Opens:  May 28, 2025 — Kits are only available while supplies last,  so don't wait!

👉 No registration required — just purchase the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 Kit and you’ll receive an invite to the exclusive Facebook group in early July.

What’s in the kit?

This gorgeous retreat-in-a-box includes:

  • Exclusive stamp sets

  • Precut designer paper

  • Cardstock

  • Embellishments

  • Project instructions

Note:  You’ll also want to gather some basic crafting supplies (inks, adhesives, tools, etc.).  Stampin’ Up! has provided a PDF supply list here.

🎥 Can’t make it live?  Don’t worry!  All event videos will be recorded and available right inside the Facebook group after each session.

This is your chance to connect, create, and craft your memories with others who love scrapbooking as much as you do.  Invite a friend and join us for this one-of-a-kind experience!

Create Save and Grow With Stampin' Up!®

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Create Save and Grow — Because It’s Never Too Late to Start Something Fun

Have you ever thought about turning your love of paper crafting into something more?

Whether you’re looking to save on your favorite supplies, connect with other creative people, or even earn a little extra income doing what you love — this might be the perfect time to jump in.

From now through May 31, Stampin’ Up!® is offering its BIGGEST Starter Kit Special of the year!  When you sign up, you’ll get $165 USD in products for just $99 USD — that’s an extra $66 USD to kick off your creative journey.

Why Join?

Because crafting is more fun when you get a great deal — and even better when you share it with others!

Whether you’re just in it for the discount or ready to turn your hobby into something more, this is your chance to make it your own.

  • 20–25% off your future orders

  • Early access to new products

  • A built-in community of creative support

  • The option to earn a little extra (or a lot — it’s up to you!)

  • Fun events and opportunities to grow, craft, and connect

Whether you want to keep it simple and shop with a discount or start something bigger, you’re in control of your journey.

But don't wait!

This special offer is only available until May 31st, and it won’t be back anytime soon.  If you’re ready to create more, save more, and grow your paper crafting journey — now’s your moment.

Have questions or need help choosing your Starter Kit?  I’d love to chat with you!

👉 Click here to join now
or
📩 Email me at Rebecca@Stamp4Joy.com

Let’s make something wonderful together!

Beautiful Nature Cards With Botanical Textures Paper

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Beautiful nature cards can be created effortlessly with the Botanical Textures Designer Paper.  And you know I love some black and white patterns to add a splash of color, too, so double whammy for me!

For today’s card I started with two leaf-patterned prints from the pack — one dark on light, the other light on dark.  The darker pattern became my background, while the lighter pattern was layered on top.  Each piece was backed with Coastal Cabana cardstock to frame and separate the layers.

I grabbed a Blending Brush and lightly added some Coastal Cabana ink at an angle — from the top left down and the bottom right up.  It’s a subtle touch, but gives the card a bit more depth and color.  Then I fussy cut a couple of leaves from the lighter patterned

paper.  I brushed some ink on one of them before attaching it to the sentiment panel.

The sentiment is from the Textured Notes stamp set and was embossed in white on Basic Black cardstock.  I used the fourth largest rectangle die from the Textured Notes Dies to cut the patterned paper, and the third smallest die for the sentiment.  After the first cut I moved it over and cut the right edge again to shorten the piece.

NOTE:  You can purchase the stamps and dies in the Textured Notes Bundle and save 10%

To finish it off, I glued two fussy cut leaves to the bottom right corner of the sentiment and added a white Neutral Matte Dot.

If you love making beautiful nature cards you’ll want to give this Botanical Textures paper a try — especially if black and white patterns are your thing, too.

Nature is the best designer — learn how to use its beauty in your cards!

My Nature’s Endless Palette Stampers Guide is packed with tips for choosing colors, adding texture, and sparking fresh ideas every time you sit down to craft.  You can read more about it here.

Nature's Endless Palette

DIY Father's Day Card

Looking for a DIY Father's Day card idea that feels both handmade and perfect for Dad?  You’ve still got about a month to get ready, and this one’s a winner — especially if your guy loves tools, tinkering, or garage time.

I used the Trusty Tools stamps and coordinating dies to create this masculine card, starting with a faux pegboard background.  It’s just Crumb Cake cardstock, but I added a frame around it using thin strips of Pecan Pie cardstock.  I popped those up using Foam Adhesive Strips to give the card a little extra dimension.  I used my Blending Brushes to lightly apply some Pecan Pie and Early Espresso ink to give it all a bit of a worn look.

The toolbox was created from one of the woodgrain 

patterns in the Country Woods Designer Paper pack, and I used the same paper to create the handle. 

For the tools themselves I went with Silver Foil for that authentic metal look, and then added handles in Azure Afternoon where it made sense — like the hammer and wrench.

To add a fun touch, I tied one of the die-cut keys to the handle using a bit of Linen Thread.  It's a small detail, but it gives the card a little personality and texture.

For the sentiment, I heat embossed Happy Father’s Day in white onto Azure Afternoon cardstock.  I then used one of the dies from the Unbounded Love Dies to cut it out and mounted it to the card front using dimensionals.

This DIY Father's Day card has tons of visual interest and texture — just the kind of project that shows Dad you took the time to make something special.

Like this style?  There are even more masculine card ideas on the blog — go take a peek at this one!

Beautiful Floral Cards With a Fresh Twist

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Grab the Pretty Florals Dies and make some beautiful floral cards that are sure to brighten anyone’s day.  I paired them with the Sweet Blooms stamps and dies and the Florals in Bloom Designer Paper — and wow!  I couldn’t be happier with how it all came together.

If you're on my newsletter list and the layout looks familiar, you’re not wrong.  I started with this month’s sketch and just stepped it up a notch!

Details That Make It Pop

The background paper came from the Florals in Bloom Designer Paper Collection.  This pack is filled with soft florals and coordinating patterns.  I chose a design that echoes the flowers I used in my focal piece.  It ties everything together so nicely.

 

The black backing piece that holds the flowers started as a 2-1/4″ wide strip of Basic Black cardstock.  I only cut one end using a circle die from Stylish Shapes.  (I remembered to snap a pic before cutting so you can see exactly how I did it.)

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For the sentiments I used the Sweet Blooms Bundle.  I cut the “lovely” base in black and the top layer in white.  The smaller sentiment pieces were  embossed in white on black cardstock to coordinate, then cut with the smallest Perennial Postage die.

The flowers were cut from Bubble Bath and Petunia Pop cardstock, and I sponged the tops with Petunia Pop ink.  The leaves came from Summer Splash.  Dimensionals gave them a little lift on the black base, and I finished the card with a few Summer Splash In Color Resin Dots.

If you love beautiful floral cards, this one’s a keeper.

Here's a simple flower card for your inspiration.

Limited-Time Bonus: Get the Sketch Me Happy Guide FREE!

I'm so excited to share something I've been working on behind the scenes — and it's finally ready!

Sketch Me Happy: Cardmaking Inspiration, One Sketch at a Time is a beautiful 29-page digital guide filled with sketches, real project ideas, and inspiration to jumpstart your creativity.  Whether you're a beginner or seasoned card maker, this $17 guide will help you craft with more confidence and joy.

But here’s the best part…

For the next 48 hours only, I'm giving it away as a FREE bonus to anyone who places any order from the new catalog through my online store.

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📌 Here’s how it works:

  • Shop anything you like from the new catalog in my online store.

  • Once your order is placed I’ll personally send you an email with a link to download your copy of Sketch Me Happy.

  • That’s it!  No coupon code needed.  Just place your order within the 48-hour window and enjoy your bonus.

But don’t wait — this offer ends in a flash!  Whether you love working from sketches or want fresh ideas to jumpstart your creativity, this is a guide you’ll turn to again and again.

Ready to craft with more joy?

🛒 Click here to shop now in my online store

With gratitude,
Rebecca

Stamp and Thrive in 2025

Stamp and Thrive in 2025 —  Our BIGGEST Starter Kit Special Is Here!

If you’ve ever thought about turning your passion for paper crafting into something more — something fun, flexible, and even profitable — this may be your moment.

From May 6–31, Stampin’ Up!® is offering our BIGGEST Starter Kit deal ever:  Get $165 in product for just $99– that’s $66 in free product, plus free shipping on your kit!

 

And it gets even better…

When you join you become part of a community that’s just as creative and encouraging as it is fun.  Whether you’re here for the discounts (20–25%), the early access to new releases, or the opportunity to earn a little extra income, there’s room for you.

2025 is the perfect time to stamp, strive, and thrive — all while doing what you love.

Why Join Now?
  • 💸 $165 in product of your choice for just $99

  • 🚚 Free shipping on your Starter Kit

  • 🛍️ 20–25% discount on future orders

  • 🎟️ Exclusive invites to demonstrator events

  • 🧡 Early access to new catalogs & products

  • 💬 A creative community that cheers you on

You can join just for the fun, for the perks, or to start a side business that works around your schedule.  There's no pressure — just possibilities, and I'd be thrilled to cheer you on every step of the way.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Let’s make 2025 the year your creativity takes center stage.

👉 Ready to get started? 

Sunrise Sailing Best Wishes Card

Today’s card idea features the Sunrise Sailing Bundle, one of the brand-new Online Exclusives released today!  This bundle includes a photopolymer stamp set and a coordinating embossing folder with dies built in — perfect for retirement cards, summer birthdays, or scrapbook pages celebrating time on the water.

For this card I kept things simple and just used the stamp set and a couple of the cloud dies.  I stamped the sailboat in gray, then added Real Red ink to

highlight the details on the sails.  After that I brought out my alcohol markers to outline and color everything in.

To build the background I created a quick mask of the boat using a Post-It Note.  I also die cut a couple of the clouds to use as masks.  Then I stamped the water in Pool Party ink and sponged around the clouds with Balmy Blue ink to create a soft summer sky.

I stamped the sentiment in Pecan Pie ink on a scrap of Balmy Blue cardstock and die cut it with one of the flags from the Stylish Shapes set.  Easy and peaceful — just like sailing should be.

Ready to set sail on your next creative project?  Grab the Sunrise Sailing Bundle in my online store and give it a try!

Sailing into graduation season?  Don’t miss this homemade grad card with a nautical twist!

Mixed Florals Meets Watercolor

Quick Watercoloring with Mixed Florals

The Mixed Florals stamp set was the perfect excuse to pull out my watercolors for a quick and easy card.  I started by stamping the tulip image in Daffodil Delight ink.  Since it's water-based it blends beautifully when you add water, almost erasing the stamped lines.

Next I grabbed my watercolor paints and a few brushes.  I haven't had them out in a while, and it felt so good to use them again!  Sometimes it's easy to forget how relaxing watercoloring can be.  I really need to find more time to fit it in.

A Simple Sentiment with a Bold Look

For the sentiment, I turned to the Mixed Labels Bundle.  It includes a nice variety of greetings and dies that work for many occasions.  I chose the simple “thank you” stamp and embossed it in white onto

black cardstock.  That matched the thin black mat around my watercolored panel and helped everything tie together.

Final Touches

To finish off the card I added a few Low-Profile Dots for a little sparkle without too much height.  The clean look lets the bright flowers stay the focus.

If you love the Mixed Florals stamp set be sure to check out the entire Mixed Media Suite Collection.  It’s an Online Exclusive, which means you won’t find it in any printed catalog — only online, while supplies last.  This suite is packed with beautiful images, dies, designer paper, and more  to spark your creativity!

If you love playing with color or just want a fresh new set for spring and summer cards, this suite is definitely worth checking out!

Here's another handmade floral thank you card for your inspiration.

Uplifting Card Idea With Perennial Lavender

If you’re looking for an uplifting card idea that’s simple, elegant, and easy to put together, this one is a winner.  It uses a soft, two-layer twist on the triple time technique and features the beautiful Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper.

Layered Simplicity with Designer Paper

Triple time usually uses three layers, but I simplified it with just two — letting the paper do all of the work.

My card base is Crumb Cake cardstock, cut at 4-1/4″ x 11″ and folded in half.

I started with the largest Perennial Postage Die to cut a green-toned sheet of designer paper.  Then I trimmed the floral layer slightly smaller and cut the center from it, about 1/4″ in from all edges.  This left me with a floral frame and a smaller center panel.

I mounted the center onto a slightly larger Pretty Peacock layer.  Then I reassembled the framed look by placing it back onto the full floral panel.  From there everything was layered onto the green designer paper and then onto the center of the card base.  It’s a subtle variation on the triple time technique, but it gives the card beautiful depth.

Sentiment and Finishing Touches

I stamped the sentiment, “you are loved,” in Pretty Peacock ink.  It’s from the Unbounded Love stamp set and fits perfectly in the top right corner.

To finish it off I used blending brushes to add Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape ink to a retiring paper butterfly.  It’s a lovely little accent that brings even more softness and color.

A few of the darker Purple Fine Shimmer Gems add just the right amount of sparkle.

This uplifting card idea is easy to recreate and makes a lovely gesture for someone who could use a little encouragement.

Browse my blog for more handmade card ideas — quick inspiration is just a click away.  Here's one that uses a surprising material for a nautical themed card

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