Sweet Bugs

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

Love cute little cards that spread joy and maybe our desire for warmer weather while we sit in this deep freeze? Why not check out the Sweet Bugs stamp set (166995)?

The set is filled with cute little images that would make anyone smile and has some fun little sentiments too. And it is also found in a Suite of products, Cute as a Bug Suite (167007) so it has tons of coordinating products you can use to create.

Today’s card uses this fun little parade of bugs to create it’s focal point to spread some joy.

The parade has been colored using our Old Olive, Real Red and Daffodil Delight Classic Inks and Blender Pens (102845) to give them a soft watercolor look. And it has been mounted on the card front that highlights the colorful Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper (166994). And finally Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes (167005) has been used, a few clear dots one of the cute little ladybugs add a bit of shine.

Have you used Blender Pens? If not they are easy to use and add value to your Classic Ink Pads. Using them is simple – simply press a bit of ink onto the lid of the pad, or Clear Block and lift it with the Blender Pen and start coloring. The amount of ink on the tip will a variety of shades for that color. And as you use the ink the color will soften giving you this fun watercolor look and shades of the same ink. Practice a bit on your Grid Paper to see what you like. I think once you try this simple technique you’ll enjoy coloring small images like this.

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Bee My Valentine Sour Cream Container Tutorial

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

Do you love giving little gifts for the special days throughout the year? Or maybe you need a little classroom goodie for the kids. I’ve got a fun little item that holds a special treat that all ages will enjoy.

It’s called a sour cream container – do you remember those since serve containers that you pick up while going through a buffet line? While I haven’t seen one in a while they are still fun to make!

So why not let me show you how to make one? They are so quick and simple to make and with the Bee My Valentine stamp set and coordinating punch they are fast to make too!

Check out my Video Tutorial below

And of course if you want to make these I’ve got a PDF with the measurements, supply list and even the YouTube link all in one place that you can print or save!

Bee My Valentine Sour Cream Container Tutorial PDF

If you don’t already have the Bee My Valentine stamp set (162457) and the coordinating Bee Builder Punch (162553) and would like to add them to your collection for crafting you can find them in my Online Store.

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Fun Shutter Card for Valentine’s Day

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card is a Shutter Card. Have you made one of these cards before? They look difficult but really aren’t. With just a few strips of paper you create a fun look.

Check out today’s card that uses this fun technique

along with the Hope Love & Joy stamp set (166855) that has been used to create a card filled with love.

This set allows you to build words the way you’d like. Today’s card uses the heart and pull the “you” from another set such as Reason to Celebrate (166905). A bit of fussy cutting allows you to add it t to complete the message.

Team it up with your favorite paper like this card does. The Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper (165175) has such beautiful floral images and the colors are perfect for this Valentine’s Day card.

Now, want to know how that fun shutter look is created? Simply stamp your sentiment onto your card stock the size you’d like and adhere it down onto the larger panel. Then use your strips on each side of the sentiment panel, starting at the left edge and running off the edge. Repeat on the next side moving clock wise until all four sides are finished. (The floral Designer Series Paper is really just one larger piece although it doesn’t look like it when you’re done.) Voila!

If you’d like to see my Card that I created and shared with you using the technique why not check out my tutorial HERE? It even includes a video for you.

Enjoy!

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Endless Love

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card uses a fun embossing folder technique using the Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder (167071) and Endless Love Bundle (167062) both of which can be found in the Made with Love Suite (167079).

Check it out – notice the background of this card? It’s actually dry embossed and the embossed areas have had color added to them to make it “pop”. Then a bit of color was added with a Blending Brush to add a bit more impact and ground the hearts.

Done in Real Red, Bubble Bath and Pool Party, it pulls the color inspiration straight from the Designer Series Paper found in the Suite. And you’ll love the fun little 1/8″ Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon (167075) that is so easy to tie and great for all kinds of projects.

How is this technique done? It’s so simple to do. You’ll simply apply ink to the raised “positive” embossed side with a brayer, add the card stock, and run thru your Stampin’ Cut and Emboss like normal. And Voila! Think of a letterpress. Want color on the negative area? Simply add color to the other half of your folder and you’ll get a totally different look.

I love this simple technique for creating backgrounds that pop. How about you? Why not give it a try with your favorite folder?

Enjoy!

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Thoughtful Journey Double Gate Fold Card

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Stamp with Jini

Inspiring hope and having a bit of faith, today’s card wraps those things up in a Double Gate Fold card. The beautiful colors and serene scenes that the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (163303) include are perfect for a card like this I think.

You can see the full card inside and out in my video tutorial today, so why not take a few minutes to check it out. While the sentiments this card uses is the something old, the beautiful scenes are the something new so you can still create this project using your favorite sentiment set if you done have the retired Unbounded Love stamp set.

Unbounded Love Double Gate Fold Card Tutorial PDF

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Thoughtful Wishes for a friend

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Stamp with Jini

Today I’ll be sharing a Spanner Card with you. It’s a fun fold that is pretty easy to create but has a big wow factor. And since I’m using the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (163303) which is a lovely landscape paper it’s perfect for this type of card since it shows off the paper so well.

Love this paper? I know I do with it’s soft watercolor look. Want to see how I created this card? Here is a video tutorial for you today.

And of course, you’ll need the measurements, my supply list, and step by step directions with the You tube Link so everything is in one place.

Thoughtful Wishes Spanner Panel Card PDF

So what do you think? Are you enjoying the “old & new” that I’ve been sharing with you this week? Stop back by tomorrow for a fun Double Gate Fold Card I’ll be sharing with you!

Enjoy!

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Thoughtful Journey Torn Edge Card

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Stamp with Jini

It’s that time of year to look back at 2025 and say goodbye. When I was a teenager one of my favorite things was listening to the countdown on the radio of the years hits. Now I watch the year in review on the news – It reminds me of many things I’ve already forgotten as the year seems to fly by.

So this week I thought I’d share a look back with you, some “silver & gold” from my craft room – this childhood song is about making friends. I’ve always like the meaning of the friendship song of making new friends and keeping the old – “some are silver and the others gold”. How about you?

Today’s card uses a quick and easy torn edge technique and since the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (163303) is beautiful landscape designs it’s perfect for this card.

I’ve teamed this paper up with the retired Thoughtful Wishes Stamp set and Dies which are retired. You might already have this on your shelves, if not you can use another sentiment set that you love.

Here is my video tutorial and PDF for you – the PDF includes a complete supply list and measurements.

Thoughtful Wishes Torn Edge Technique Card PDF

Enjoy a bit of crafting during this holiday week and don’t forget to stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another tutorial with you that focuses on the new and old. Tomorrow’s card I’ll be sharing will be a fun fold card.

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Lights & Wonder

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Stamp with Jini

Lights in the Sky, the magical Northern Lights have been seen recently as far as North Georgia where I live. Something I thought I’d never get to experience unless I went to Alaska, now I can’t wait to see them in all their glory next year!

The Lights of Aurora Suite (Last Chance 165758) has a wonderful pack of 6×6 Designer Series Paper in it

called the Lights of Aurora 6×6 Designer Series Paper (165755) that is filled with images of the northern lights that is perfect for your projects.

Today’s card uses that Designer Series Paper and teams it up with the Peace on Earth Stamp set (Last Chance 165918) to make a wonderful card of encouragement for a friend.

This card not only shows off this beautiful paper but is also a fun fold, called the Fold Back Card. You open the card by folding back the right edge, which allows the sentiment to swing back and the card to open.

The inside shows off more of the lovely paper. This card uses one full sheet of the 6×6 since the two larger panels are 3″ x 5 1/4″ and the small panel is the last little bit from the top 3/4″ “waste” piece and measures 3/4″ x 5 1/4″.

How do you make this fun fold? It’s so simple, simply score your 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ card base in the center like normal at the 4 1/4″ mark and then score again at the 7 1/2″. Decorate the panels as desired and then add the sentiment (or another element) that creates the closure. You’ll want to pop this element up on the 1″ section only to create a bit of height so it swings easily. That’s it! So simple but definitely a wow kind of card. Why not give it a try?

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Gingerbread Man

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Stamp with Jini

Run, Run as fast as you can…. Does this stamp set make you think of that childhood rhyme? Funny it made me think of it when I first saw the Gingerbread Man Bundle (165785)

And this cute little guy is great for those fun holiday projects with it’s option of creating gingerbread man shaped cards and gift tags, or even a treat item.

Today’s card both use this Bundle, this first card is simple stamping and die cutting.

Done in fun bright colors, Melon Mambo, Timid Tiger, and Summer Splash. The gingerbread man was cut out in Pecan Pie and stamped using our White Craft Ink (147277) and Memento Tuxedo Black (132708/133456). The sentiment is stamped in Real Red. These colors are pulled from the package of the Delightful Decorative Dots (165915) that embellish the gingerbread man.

This next card uses the classic colors Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler and steps it up with the white trim on the gingerbread man being heat embossed with our white embossing powder found in the Basics Wow! Embossing Powder (165679).

A bit of the same craft white ink has been swiped across the Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder & Dies (165912) to highlight the words in the background. And the front of the card opens

to show off a sentiment and allows you to sign. Want more space? instead of a embossed quarter sheet of card stock, you could add this little guy to a full card base and add an inside panel. Don’t you love the flexibility we have when we create to make it our own?

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Festive Friends Treat Tent Tutorial

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Stamp with Jini

Love to make little gifts and stocking stuffers for family and friends? I do it’s one of the things that brought me to Stampin’ Up! all those years ago. Today’s little treat uses the Festive Friends stamp set (Online Exclusive 166035)