Christmas Ornaments Cards - 2026 Christmas Card Series

Today I'm presenting a Christmas Card.  In January?  Yes, I do make Christmas Cards year-round and now especially with this huge snow/ice storm sweeping across the nation, I was in a particular mood to make some Christmas cards.

On the video, I have a few tips as well.  

The two cards here are from a series I made this past November for my Stamp-A-Stack.  I enjoy making these so much, I added 7 or 8 more to my Christmas Card stash for later this year.

Click HERE for the link to the directions for the cards. 

I'd appreciate a comment if you decide to make them.

 


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Extraordinary Flora and Layered Thoughts

I've used these two stamp sets very often this past year - Birthday Cards, Thank you cards; mostly Thank you cards.

I wanted to show you how I use the Washi Tape that comes with this bundle even though it is a separate purchase.

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First Valentine Card for 2026 Newly Released Product!

This is my first video for Valentine Cards 2026.

The Stampin' Up! Catalog went live yesterday and there are so many great Valentine stamps this year!  I used two stamp sets and one die set to make this card.
This one went together quite quickly.

I'm getting my video recording figured out!

 

Click HERE for written directions to go with this project.


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Ornamental Christmas Cards Part 1 and 2

Each month my Stamp Club meets we make one Christmas card design.  The ladies made three of these to get their supply started for 2026 cards.

I like doing this so when Thanksgiving comes, there is a good supply of Christmas cards.  Just address and send!  Low to no stress and your family and friends get gorgeous Christmas Cards!

Here is the first video of the year.  APOLOGIES!  I'm still learning my video equipment.  There are two parts to this recording.

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Easel Calendars for 2026

Since my Mom and I aren't making the 'big' calendars, I have made these easel calendars for myself, coworkers, and close friends.

Click HERE for the written instructions and all measurements.

 

 

Video quality will improve! 

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Top 5

I haven't put together a top 5 list in quite awhile.

Using this most gorgeous paper (you'll see more of it very soon) I needed to make it the 'top of the list'!

My Top 5 Must-Haves for Card Making!

1.Meandering Meadows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
	This is the most gorgeous paper! Use #loveitchopit to make 48 beautiful cards. They come together in almost no-time.
2.Wanted To Say Dies
	These are stand-alone dies and are SO useful! Use any color paper to create customizable greetings for your cards.
3.Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder
	Use this folder for an edge on a card, or to emboss the entire background on the front of a card.
4.Layered Florals 3 D Embossing Folder
	This folder also makes amazing backgrounds for cards or use it for different techniques: blackout, the edge of a card, watercoloring - so many ideas!
5.Mini Alphabet Dies
	These small letters are perfect for adding a name. Emboss the letters and add ink for even more interest! Cut the color letter, then cut in black cardstock for a shadow to make your letters stand out!

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Stampin' Up! 2024-2026 RGB and HEX codes

See below on how to get a clean, not watermarked copy as well as a clear copy!
Our new colors for this two-year cycle are light and bright!

Click HERE to get a clean copy to use for your documents.  I'll click through on my notification as quickly as I can.

WHAT would you use these codes for?  Well, if your favorite color is Hot Pink, click on your text, click on the 'more colors', go to 'custom' and add in the codes.  You can also use the fill bucket for background color.  I used Melon Mambo for the pink and the new Lemon Lolly for the background color.

For Stampin' Up! Events I use these colors in my documents, and at work I use them in my email signature and in email formatting for original and follow up documents so I know where I am in a conversation.

What do you find are your favorites in the new/returning colors?

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Introducing the NEW Stampin' In-Colors for 2024-2026!

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Stampin' Up! 2023-2025 RGB & HEX codes Color Refresh

Finally!  The codes for our new catalog are again available!  I'll apologize for this very fuzzy copy.  I had a dickens of a time getting this on  my blog!  My Photoshop editor is no longer working so I had to jump through lots of hoops to get this document ready for the blog.  SO many hoops!

Here they are.  I have to say, I LOVE the new colors Azure Afternoon and Bubble Bath.  They're going to be a great addition to crafty projects everywhere!

Click HERE to get a clean copy to use for your documents.  I'll click through on my notification as quickly as I can.

WHAT would you use these codes for?  Well, if your favorite color is Hot Pink, click on your text, click on the 'more colors', go to 'custom' and add in the codes.  You can also use the fill bucket for background color.  I used Melon Mambo for the pink and the new Lemon Lolly for the background color.

For Stampin' Up! Events I use these colors in my documents, and at work I use them in my email signature and in email formatting for original and follow up documents so I know where I am in a conversation.

What do you find are your favorites in the new/returning colors?


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Introducing Stampin' Up! Color Refresh 2023

For your consideration, the new colors at Stampin' Up!

 

As you know, our In-Colors change yearly and stay for two years.  The returning core colors and the new core colors will be around for the next five (5) years or more!

 

Contact me after May 1, 2023 to order these amazing colors and keep coming back to see ideas!

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Stampin' Up! New Color Refresh for 2023-2024

Some wonderful new colors for our Color Refresh!

 

 

 

 

 
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A First Top-5 for the New 2022-2023 Catalog

My FIRST Top 5 for the 2022-2023 Stampin' Up! Catalog

1.Hues Of Happiness Suite Collection (English)
	The colors! The flowers! The gorgeous paper! This is the suite I featured in our Catalog Launch event. The greetings are beautiful, the paper is breathtaking, and even the glossy dots are something special!
2.Charming Sentiments Bundle (English)
	Aren't we always on the look-out for great sentiments for the cards we make? This bundle is perfect! So many different greetings - so many different fonts, AND die cuts for each! **Contact me and I'll tell you a trick for matching the dies with the greetings!  This is a million-dollar demonstrator set.
3.Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set (English)
	No dies here - but I believe they aren't needed. This is another million-dollar demonstrator stamp set, and it's brilliant! Just four greetings but in three different fonts. Frilly? Pretty cursive? Small and pretty? This is a great set for all different purposes. I really love it.
4.Waterfall Canyon Photopolymer Stamp Set
	I love mountains and waterfalls. We travel the country looking at mountains and waterfalls. The second I saw this stamp set, I knew it would be a fast favorite. It has lots of great elements and it's reversible to give lots of dimension to your creations!
5.Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set
	Do you love the alcohol ink look? This stamp set is perfect for it! I've made many different cards with this set. It's so versatile! What do you need? Birthday? Thank you? Sympathy? Choose your ink-colors and GO!!

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New 2022-2024 In-Colors with RGB/HEX codes!

Good morning!

The catalog has been live for about a month, and I just had the time this morning to get the new HEX/RGB codes updated for the new In-Colors; Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, and Orchid Oasis.

Though I'm not fond of green, this very bright green gives some balance to the other four colors.

You can click to enlarge the document.  Click HERE to get a clean copy. 

I use these codes in SO many different ways.  I add color to my email signature and quote.  I add color to my documents for stamp events.  What's your favorite?  Use it when you write documents as your text color! (I wouldn't recommend yellow.) 

Below you'll find links to all different in-color products!

Enjoy!  


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Product List

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159268] $9.25	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216] $8.00	Sweet Sorbet Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159224] $9.00
Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159259] $9.25	Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208] $8.00	Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159220] $9.00
Tahitian Tide 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159261] $9.25	Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [159210] $8.00	Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159221] $9.00
Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159263] $9.25	Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212] $8.00	Starry Sky Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159222] $9.00
Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159267] $9.25	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214] $8.00	Orchid Oasis Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [159223] $9.00
2022–2024 In Color™ 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159204] $9.50	2022–2024 In Color Classic Stampin' Pads [161108] $36.00	Stampin’ Write Marker In Color 2022–2024 [159219] $15.00

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All Together Bundle Available today!

Today, Stampin' Up! is releasing a set that reminds me so much of the Coca~Cola commercial from the 70's "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing".  It's called All Together.

The most exciting thing is that in this bundle there are TEN, yes, ten new Stampin' Blends colors with red or yellow undertones to work with all different skin tones.  The blends are not paired, for example, like Light Flirty Flamingo and Dark Flirty Flamingo.  They are paired in 5 sets, each with a different color from light to very deep skin tones.

Click on the picture to get a full sized view of the products.  

Contact me starting today if you MUST have them!

 

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