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I can’t stop using the Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper! We used it in the June card class:

And then I whipped up a few extra cards last month by cutting the sheet with all the separate sections:

This month I had a couple more ideas for my leftover bits:

I had a bunch of Pebbled Path die cut squares left from the 3rd class card above. So why not cut one in half and use it to mat the sentiment?

Perfect with 2 layers of the Daisy Paper and some die cut daisies.

And this section of the Daisy Paper was just begging for an old truck to drive through the scene!

Tip: I stamped the truck outline in Pebbled Path and stamped off first with Boho Blue for the inside. The deckled Rectangle outline was leftover from another previous class!

All supplies can be found at the photo links below and don’t forget the KIT SALE too!

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Birthday Card Organizer Kit [161056]	Trucking Along Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162299]	Cheerful Daisies Bundle (English) [161297]	Fresh As A Daisy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161289]
Deckled Rectangles Dies [159173]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [161650]	Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad [161648]

Celebrate birthdays or other occasions with some #simplestamping, or with no stamping at all!

This #simplestamping card was so easy to make with balloons and a sentiment from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set. I stamped the balloons in Real Red and Smoky Slate inks.

Tip: To get the 2 colors in the sentiment, I used Stampin’ Write markers right on the stamp.

Memories & More Card packs have 2 sizes of card panels for layering and 4 sheets of stickers, perfect for some quick cards by adding the Memories & More Cards and Envelopes.

Tip: There is a really cute set of Memories & More for Christmas in the new Mini catalog. You can join Stampin’ Up! today and add them to your kit.

If you like the Bright & Beautiful Suite, I have an EARLIER BLOG POST with more projects.

Don’t forget about the kit sale going on this month!

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161450]	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113]	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Cards & Envelopes [161753]
Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Card Pack [161754]	Brights Stampin' Write Markers [161696]	Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers [161697]

There are lots of reasons that Stampin’ Up! craft kits were designed for you!

• Fun for alone time, or crafting with friends and family
• Everything you need is in your box
• portable to craft on the go
• fast for when you are short on time
• great for when you are short on space
• great for gifts – as a finished project or give it ready to craft
• lots of options for you to choose from
• easy – everyone can do a kit
• they are ON SALE in August at my STORE!

This one is new and just $11.70 on sale:

Here are a some of my favorites:

Christmas, birthday, get well cards? There’s even a wreath for your front door!

I love kits and I love having friends over every 4-6 weeks for a Kit Together. Check out all the kits in the KITS COLLECTION and pick your favorites while they are on sale in August.

Be sure you are subscribed to my newsletter to get the date for our next Kit Together in Erie, PA or just to find out about the next Stampin’ Up! sale or fun project.

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

And here’s more fun for you with the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives. I grabbed the Timeless Charm bundle right away because I loved the splotchy background stamps for a #simplestamping card.

Since I didn’t have any Designer Paper to pull my colors from, I went to the Stampin’ Up! Color Coach and went with Bubble Bath, Pool Party and Pretty Peacock – nice! You can grab the Color Coach from my customer Facebook group – just look under files.

I used the pre-cut and scored Notecards & Envelopes to make things even easier with my #simplestamping cards.

Of course I had to step it up on my next cards by using the dies and some Designer Paper. In case you need to add the Timeless Charm bundle to your shopping cart, the link is below!

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Timeless Charm Bundle (English) [162263]	Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes [159232]	Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad [161664]	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107]
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]	Delightfully Eclectic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161640]

ohhhh! It’s a flash sale on all stamp sets from the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog! Just one day July 19, 2023. What’s on your wish list? Here’s a few from mine:

These are some demonstrator swaps from my last Incentive Trip. And now I want the stamp sets they used! See the thumbnails at the end for details about the sets and a few more from my own shopping list.

If you catch the one day sale, you can also double dip with BONUS DAYS, that runs all month!

Or, if you missed the sale, check out the demonstrator starter kit – you can choose anything you like in your kit at for an even better deal. (Psst. you can add the sale sets to your kit on Wed and double dip those savings).

I recommend shopping early, as some sets might go out of stock temporarily.

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Bird’s Eye View Photopolymer Stamp Set [161436]	Share A Milkshake Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160394]	Courage & Faith Cling Stamp Set (English) [161500]	Kindest Expressions Cling Stamp Set (English) [161415]
Coffee With Friends Cling Stamp Set (English) [161389]	Just My Type Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161614]	Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161277]	Enchanted Butterfly Photopolymer Stamp Set [161279]

Are you someone who starts early on your Christmas crafting? I have a few ideas for you using the new Online Exclusive – One Horse Open Sleigh Suite Collection. Some of the other exclusives went quickly out of stock, but they will be back in a couple weeks.

It was so easy to knock out some cards using the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper as the star of the show.

This one just needed a stamped sentiment and some Wink of Stella to add sparkle to the trees.

These 2 cards above are a fun fold (inspired from another Demonstrator) featuring the Designer Paper and the snowflakes. Again, the sentiments are stamped right on the paper.

And finally a few cards with the Horse & Sleigh. Whether colored with blends, stamped in Early Espresso ink or just die cut from Basic Black Cardstock with some touches of silver, they all look great on this must-have Designer Paper.

Remember, it’s Bonus Days, so you get a coupon if you purchase the Horse & Sleigh Bundle!

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Wait! The Stampin’ Up! Specials for July begin on July 6th, so hang onto your shopping list and put that date on your calendar.

I am predicting that the new Trucking Along bundle will sell out very quickly. And Stampin’ Up! can’t guarantee when (and if) they will reorder an additional supply of the punches. So I would get yours in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES IN MY STORE first thing on July 6th or contact me before then to get this must-have Limited Edition bundle.

And Bonus Days have returned! For each $50 purchase in July, get a $5 coupon for August. Great time to pick up some of the new Online Exclusives while they are in stock.

Besides the Trucking Along, I can’t wait to get the So Very Merry Stamp set with the stained glass images. This set was designed to work with our circle punches – perfect for holiday crafting.

Card Class is always the third Tuesday of the month in-person (Erie, PA). Or join me the day before (or replay) for virtual. Contact me to order your class kit and craft along with me.

Next time I’ll show you some projects with the new Online Exclusives. Demonstrators were able to order the Horse & Sleigh Suite and the Timeless Charm bundle, so I have been playing with them. The paper is just the best!

Happy 4th and Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Are you happy to have Blueberry Bushel back in the Stampin’ Up! color palette? And just in time for the 4th of July! Try these easy layouts for patriotic celebrations or for summer birthdays. Three cheers for the Red, White and Blue (Real Red, Basic White and Blueberry Bushel that is).

The Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper makes these cards a snap to create. Both the Beautiful Balloons bundle and the Circle Saying Bundle have some great celebration sentiments. The star dies are in Beautiful Balloons and the large circle punch comes bundled with Circle Sayings.

Would you like to add some vellum balloons?

More on this card later – It might make the slate for my July Card Class! Hint: I colored the Vellum with Stampin’ Blends Markers.

Since the Designer Series Paper Sale is almost over, you may want to add Bright & Beautiful to your shopping list after seeing these demonstrator swap cards:

Check the thumbnail links below to see all the products I used. Better yet, JOIN MY TEAM and add them to your starter kit at a great deal!

Happy crafting and Happy 4th,

Kim Wilson

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [147138]	Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146968]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Circle Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161348]	Circle Sayings Bundle (English) [161355]	2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch [161354]	Beautiful Balloons Bundle (English) [161457]
Beautiful Balloons Dies [161456]	Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161450]	Bright & Beautiful 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161449]	Nested Essentials Dies [161597]
Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Cards & Envelopes [161753]	Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Card Pack [161754]	Gold Celebrations 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [161745]

So today (June 21, 2023) is the first day of SUMMER and also a rare Free Shipping Day for Stampin’ Up! We are in the midst of a Designer Paper Sale too, what joy! I stocked up this morning at THE STORE, but if you missed the sale I have a little tip:

The Stampin’ Up! starter kit always ships free, so it’s a great way to stock up on your crafting supplies at a discount and JOIN THE FUN.

The Countryside Inn Designer Paper is my favorite at the moment and it’s in LOW INVENTORY. So grab it soon. I used it on these #stampinup #simplestamping cards along with the Lazy Days bundle:

You can click on the images below to see the products I used. Happy summer!

and happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161467]	Countryside Corners Dies [161471]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]	Lazy Days Bundle [161343]
Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad [161647]	Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [161650]	Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes [159232]

The lovely blue patterns of the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper are just a joy to create with. I did a paper share with my customers and need to order more of all the papers on sale for another round. We loved them all!

Email me if you would like to participate in the next paper share. But the best way to get all the papers is to join my team and put them in your Stampin’ Up! starter kit for an extra discount.

These are some lovely swap cards from other demonstrators using the Countryside Inn paper. Swapping at Stampin’ Up! events or by mail is just one of the fun perks of being part of Stampin’ Up! Instructions for the bottom pinwheel card are in my private Facebook group for customers and team members. Just put pinwheel in the search box and the video and pdf will pop up. Not in my group? You can contact me or subscribe to my newsletter for the link.

I found another card idea (right) in our Demonstrator Facebook group. I love how she layered vellum with the Countryside Inn paper. I made two additional cards with the same basic layout.

Here’s a video with a few details about these 3 cards with tips for layering with vellum and adhering tiny bows.

I used a bunch of Stampin’ Dimensionals to give the cards a classy look.

I hope you give this fun layout a try! To purchase the papers on sale, visit my SHOP. Or better yet, add them to your STARTER KIT for the best deal and double dip on the discounts.

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161467]	Radiating Stitches Dies [161595]	Countryside Corners Dies [161471]	Wonderful Thoughts Bundle (English) [161494]
Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161724]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101856]	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Country Bouquet Punch [160382]