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Cute As a Bug Oh Happy Day Card

This Cute As a Bug Oh Happy Day Card was fun to make with the cut-apart panels on one of the designer paper sheets. The front panel on the card is a rather plain one, but I cut out some little bugs from the other sheets and made my own little scene!

Here is what the sheet looks like. I cut the three strips of these little scenes and designs horizontally, which were all 4″ in height. Then I could cut apart any of the images I wanted to use and trim them down, if necessary, to make them fit my project.

For this card, I used Mossy Meadow for a card base. On the inside I put a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock so that I could stamp a greeting later or write a personal note since the Mossy Meadow cardstock is too dark for writing. The designer paper layer on the card front and the panel are all part of the Cute As a Bug Designer Series Paper. Even if you don’t care for bugs (who does?!), this paper will win your heart with these cute little guys! Plus, there are other papers with no bugs at all, but still great to use for your projects. I chose this background pattern that almost looks like a quilt.

The center panel is layered on a piece of Mossy Meadow cardstock and popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals just for a little interest. The designer paper panel is trimmed a little bit to fit on my horizontal card. I cut the designer paper at 3 1/2″ x 3″ and the cardstock layer at 3 3/4″ x 3 1/4″.

From another sheet of the paper in the package, I fussy-cut the little ladybug reading a book and the fluttery creature, perhaps using a large flower, also fussy-cut, for an umbrella. I put her and her flower on top of the tree stump and the little ladybug sitting in the shade of the old tree stump while she reads. They are glued down flat, but you could also pop them up, maybe if you didn’t pop up the whole panel. The greeting is in the Greetings For All Ephemera Pack which you will find in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. I love these ephemera packs for some quick and easy greetings or other images for cards. Of course, they are great for scrapbook pages too. I did color in the black and white outline greeting with a Stampin’ Blend marker. It is adhered flat on the center panel of the card, but since that is popped up, I had to add Dimensionals underneath the right side of the greeting that was hanging off the center panel. That way it stays even with one part popped up.

There is a whole Suite of products to use with these little bugs. The Sweet Bugs Dies and the Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes are currently unavailable, so the Suite is unavailable as well. The dies are due back in stock the week of March 2, and the Ladybug Shapes, unfortunately, will be out until the end of April. You can fill out the “Notify Me” form with your email and you will receive an email as soon as the product is back in stock.

That’s all there is to this cute little card with the cute little bugs out enjoying their day on an old tree stump!

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2026!

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Here are a few past Valentine’s Day ideas that you can use, just in case you are a little behind!

Valentine Candy Bars

This has always been one of my favorite things to do for any holiday! Decorate a candy bar! A full-size chocolate bar is the best, but you can probably do smaller ones if that is what you have.

Valentine Jar

Now any of us can do something like this with an empty jar or maybe a votive holder on a smaller scale!

Valentine Candy Holders

These candy holders are great for any holiday and have been around a long time! Easy to make fold-over cardstock and decorated holders for those yummy chocolate squares!

Simple Valentine Banner Gift

Find some pieces of cardboard of whatever size you like and decorate for Valentine’s Day, almost like a card, but adhere them to ribbon with strong adhesive to make a little hanging decoration for the home.

Valentine Candy Holder Mailbox

Here’s a fun little candy holder for Valentine’s Day! What’s more perfect for Valentine’s Day than a little mailbox, especially if it has chocolate candy in it! Just click on the title above to go to the original post for the measurements and directions.

I hope these ideas give you a little inspiration for something fun to make for your Valentine!

Happy Valentine’s Day to You!

Valentine’s Day Candy Treat Box

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This Valentine’s Day Candy Treat Box is rather quick and easy to make, and the recipient will surely be happy with the chocolate treat inside! You will almost think these measurements are too small, but they turn out to be perfect for holding four Ghirardelli square chocolates! You could modify the measurements if you had different candy you wanted to gift to someone or use as a party favor. Something like this would be a nice table decoration placed at each person’s place setting at a dinner or luncheon.

I used cardstock for a little sturdiness and then decorated with designer series paper. You could probably use designer paper only. My sample is made with Real Red cardstock, cut at 8″ x 2″. Score at 3 1/2″ and 4 1/2″. When you crease and fold on those lines you can see what is the space created to hold the candy.

For the little “box” inside, it’s very easy and not really a box. Cut two pieces of cardstock at 2″ x 1″ Score at 1/2″ from each side edge. Crease and fold those little pieces and see how they will be adhered to the inside sides of the first piece you created. In other words, these two little pieces will make the sides of the treat box. It’s easy when you are seeing it and doing it.

If you want to, you can cut the top corners of the treat box off at an angle as I did, or use a corner rounder punch of some kind, or just leave it as is. Punch a hole or two holes in the top for a rib 1/8″ bon to hold it closed.

I decorated my Valentine treat box with some Valentine paper, the Made WIth Love Designer Series Paper. The heart is from the Love Notes 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper as is the greeting. I just trimmed around the heart image from the paper, placed it on a piece of Real Red and cut around that for a layer. The heart is popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The greeting was trimmed down as small as possible so it would fit at the bottom of the treat box. I used the narrow Bubble Bath 1/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon to tie my box closed. This narrow ribbon is great for small things like this!

Have fun making one of these treat boxes! It would be great for any other occasion, too! Just decorate differently!

Made With Love Gate Fold Valentine

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If you need another Valentine’s Day idea, here is the Made With Love Gate Fold Valentine that you can copy or use for inspiration. It’s kind of like the Z-fold card that I always say is so easy for us to make, but makes the recipient think you created something extra-special! Making a gate fold (or gatefold) card only requires one more score line than a regular card.

Start with the usual 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ piece of cardstock. I used Real Red. Score at 2 1/8″ and 6 3/8″ on the long side. Crease and fold on those score lines, and the two sides should meet in the middle. It’s just like a double-panel front door. You can open both doors and walk inside! To decorate, you can adhere a strip of designer series paper or a stamped panel on each of the two sides. These would likely measure 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″. This would give you the normal margins we usually use for our other cards. I used the Made With Love Designer Series Paper.

For the focal point on the front of the card, I just used a square piece of cardstock and designer series paper. Die cut labels or other designs would also be fine. The Real Red square is 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″. The designer paper pattern is 3″ x 3″. To adhere this to the card, you only want glue on the portion that will attach to the left panel of the card. Figure out or eyeball approximately the middle of this square and line it up where you want it. Make sure you only get adhesive on the portion that will attach to the card, leaving the other side with no adhesive. I usually hold my finger approximately where the middle is and pay attention to which side is which when I flip the piece over to apply adhesive. Then I open it up and make sure no adhesive has leaked out or shows on the inside.

Here is what the card looks like from the inside. You can see I added a Basic White 4″ x 5 1/4″ panel for a stamped greeting or written note. On the left side you can see how the square front piece extends out.

To decorate the front, I added a Real Red heart plus some ephemera. The word “love” and the two small gold hearts are found in the Unforgettable Times Ephemera Pack. These pieces are gold foil but other pieces are in different fonts and bright colors. These are perfect for scrapbooking but you can also use them for cards as you see! I popped up the word “Love” with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

If you want the two flaps to stay closed, you might want to add a belly band around the card that would slide on and off or tie a piece of ribbon. I didn’t really think about it until I had the card made but I liked it just fine the way it was. You could also add some gems or other embellishments if you wanted to.

Made With Love Gate Fold Valentine closed

Also, if you really wanted the two sides to stay closed, you could add just a tiny bit of Multipurpose Liquid glue to the right side of the square, let it dry, and then it can be opened and shut without a belly band or ribbon and probably will not even be noticeable.

We are down to the wire for making Valentines, but there is time right up until almost the time you want to hand the card to someone! Or mail it and say “Sorry this is late, but I wanted to let you know I was thinking of you!” Just think back to your elementary school years and reminisce about making valentines yourself with construction paper, white paste in a jar, and doilies!

Valentine 2-4-6-8 Open Treat Box

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If you want an easy treat box for Valentine’s Day, make this one! It’s actually a 2-4-6-8 box, which, if you have been stamping for a while, you’ve probably learned how to make or heard of. If you haven’t, just follow these directions because it is easy. You can use it for any occasion.

Cut a piece of cardstock or designer series paper at 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″. I used the Made With Love Designer Series Paper. Pay attention to the pattern if you are using designer paper. I almost missed checking that! Score at 2″, 4″, 6″, and 8″ along the long side, of course. Turn the paper and score at 2″ along what will be the bottom of the box. Again, watch out for the pattern to make sure you have it going the right way. If you want to have the top edge turn down to show the opposite side of the paper, score at 3/4″. You can vary these measurements if you want your treat box to be taller or shorter. Then cut where you scored for the bottom flaps to separate them and cut off the smallest little piece. See the photo below.

Crease and fold all the score lines, and fold up the box so you can see how it will go together. Then apply adhesive to the smallest side piece and fold the opposite side over flat on the table to meet it, so you don’t have to hold it in the air and line everything up.

Once you have the box assembled, decorate it however you like. I wrapped around a piece of Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon. I stamped a heart in the Endless Love Stamp Set on Strawberry Slush cardstock with Strawberry Slush ink and cut out. It fits perfectly on this box. I also stamped the greeting from the same stamp set and made a little Basic White banner across the heart.

Now you have a cute little treat box you can fill with chocolate hearts or whatever kind of candy or small gift you have. To make one for another occasion, such as a birthday or maybe birthday party favors, just change the designer paper and decoration. This is a fun and simple project to make!

Valentine 2-4-6-8 Open Treat Box with Candy

Two New Kits in the Kits Collection For February!

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Stampin’ Up! has two new Kits in the Kits Collection for February! They are both card kits, so if you need to restock on cards for the New Year, this will get you started!

This Happy Happenings Card Kit is for some of life’s happiest occasions – a new baby, a wedding, and thank you cards.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Timid Tiger
– Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Happy Happenings Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Precut paper pieces
– Clear self-adhesive dewdrop embellishments
– Adhesive

The second Kit for February is the Best Ever Kit.

“Celebrate your #1s—Mom, Dad, and all the everyday heroes—with the Best Ever Kit. Foam fingers, ribbons, and trophies make it a winner for cards, tags, and paper crafts that show big-time appreciation. It’s playful, easy to use, and full of ways to craft your own heartfelt celebration.”

DETAILS
– Makes 6 cards: 1 each of 6 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Shaded Spruce

Kit includes:
– Step-by-step instructions
– 6 printed envelopes
– Gold foil precut pieces, printed precut pieces, round sequins
– Adhesive

The Kits Collection are Kits that you can purchase in the Stampin’ Up! Online Store whenever you like when they are available. These are different than the Paper Pumpkin monthly subscription kits, which are automatically sent to you each month, unless you choose to skip a month, and which generally are a surprise as to their exact contents. But either kind of kit is perfect for the new papercrafter or the experienced one! You will be able to make these kits even if you do not have any or much expertise so don’t be afraid to try a Kit! Videos are available to watch how the project or cards are made in addition to the illustrated instructions.

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Love Notes Valentine Flowers Card

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Are you stamping today or watching the Super Bowl?? I guess there is time for both! Basically, the Super Bowl is on almost all day so there will be plenty of time to stamp before the actual game starts!

This Love Notes Valentine Flowers Card came about because I absolutely love this paper with the little heart flowers in the Love Notes 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. I saw a card online using this paper and decided to somewhat copy it.

This card has a base of Flirty Flamingo cardstock. I accidentally cut the flower paper smaller than I intended, but since “there are no mistakes in stamping,” I made the best of it. I just added a layer of Pretty in Pink cardstock, and that smaller size allowed the pretty Flirty Flamingo to show off more around the margins. The hearts are punched out with one of my retired heart punches from the Love Notes DSP. I layered both of these hearts on top of a diecut Pretty in Pink circle from the Spotlight on Nature Dies. I also added a strip of the Garden Green Chevron Ribbon across the lower part of the card and also a bow on the top heart. The pink heart on the white heart already says “Be Mine” so it could be a Valentine without any addition greeting or you could add something else.

I also added three Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems to the card for a little sparkle. They’re a little dark on this card so I wish I’d used something else or a lighter color. But I do love those gems. They are on the Last Chance list with a little discount if you want some!

Remember, if you order anything at Stampin’ Up! this month and have Bonus Days coupons to use, be sure to add those codes that were emailed to you. And if you have a $75 order, you can pick up the Painted Illusions Designer Series Paper for only $5, so I would get it for sure! It’s very beautiful and artistic paper!

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Envelope Valentine Treat Bag

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Maybe you don’t know how this Envelope Valentine Treat Bag was made unless you have been around Stampin’ Up! a very long time like me! It was one of those creative ideas I learned when I first joined Stampin’ Up! or maybe when I first started stamping. There were many ideas I saw like this that just amazed me with the creativity!

Here is my original treat bag which is probably over twenty years old! I don’t remember if I made this one or if my upline made it and gave it to me for a sample. Anyway, I have saved it all these years.

This little treat bag is made with a Stampin’ Up! Medium Envelope! These are the best envelopes. You should have a couple of packages. I can identify a Stampin’ Up! envelope in my hand if I get one in the mail! They have a nice smooth feel to them.

Here is how to make this easy treat bag with a Stampin’ Up! envelope. Begin by sealing the envelope. Turn it so the envelope flap is vertical, not the usual horizontal. You could freehand making the handle, but I cut a piece of computer paper the same size as the envelope for a pattern. That way, I could fold it in half, as if you were cutting out a heart, so it would be symmetrical. I had measured up about 2 1/2″ up from the bottom on both sides and 1/2″ from the fold at the top so the handle would be about 1″ wide. I cut a curved line from the side to the top to make the pattern for the handle as you can see in the photo below. Then I used the pattern to cut the envelope. Remember, you hold the envelope on its side, so it’s long from top to bottom, not the usual horizontal position.

Once you have the envelope cut like the pattern and like the sample, decorate it however you like! I used two different patterns of the Love Notes 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper to decorate the front of the treat bag. First, I cut a piece with the hearts at 4 3/8″ x 2″ to put across the front. Then I decided I would like a little border top and bottom using another paper with stripes. These two were each 3/4″ wide x 4 3/8″. I glued the top one a little higher than the top of the “bag” portion to cover up the curve going to the handle, then, after adhering, trimmed off the excess following the curve of the bag.

The greeting on the front is one of the cut-apart images in the Love Notes DSP. I cut it smaller than it is on the sheet so it would fit better. It is 2 5/8″ x 2 1/8″. Then I layered it on a piece of Real Red cardstock 2 7/8″ x 2 3/8″. To decorate the handle, I stamped Real Red hearts with the hearts in the Endless Love Stamp Set. And finally, I tied a bow around the handle before putting candy inside. I used the Real Red 1/2″ Shiny Ribbon. Just add candy when you are ready!!

You have to try making one of these envelope treat bags for any occasion! It’s really fun and easy!

New Product of the Month For February!

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Look at this gorgeous new designer series paper, Painted Illusions, available today as the February Product of the Month! Watercolors and whimsical designs! So interesting to use on many projects, including cards, scrapbook pages, gift bags, albums, and even home decor! Frame those swirly patterns for some inexpensive art in your home or craft room!

Get the Product of the Month (or even one of the past ones if still available) for only $5 with a $75 minimum order (before shipping and tax). You must also keep in mind any discounts you apply that will lower the product order amount below $75, such as applying your Stampin’ Up! Rewards or Bonus Days coupon codes. For example, if your order of products (not counting shipping and tax) comes to $80 and you apply two $5 Bonus Days coupon codes, your order amount will drop to $70 and will not be eligible for the Product of the Month. You do have one year to use your Rewards from the time you received them and you have until February 28 to use the Bonus Days coupon codes so you don’t have to rush to use them if you want to get this paper on your first order this month.

Also, you MUST have a Stampin’ Up! account that you set up yourself in order to get the Product of the Month (POM). It is easy to sign up. Be sure to opt in for Rewards and CONTACT so you will show up on my customer list, making it easy to order and mail new catalogs to you when they come out. Just look in the upper right corner of the Stampin’ Up! website for the “Sign Up” link. Click on that and then click on “Create Account” at the bottom of the Sign In box. I can help you or you can call Stampin’ Up! but you need to do it to put in your own secret password!

Lots of new things today! There are two new Kits in the Kits Collection and first day to sign up for the virtual Lovely Blossoms Craft Class by Stampin’ Up! More Last Chance Products and of course, the first day to redeem your Bonus Days coupon codes. Watch for more information and SIGN UP for my weekly newsletter! Sign up for my Mailing List HERE or over on the right sidebar of my blog here.

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Made With Love Heart Valentine

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Make this Made With Love Heart Valentine with strips of the various patterns of designer series paper. You can use scraps to make a background for something different! The Made With Love Designer Series Paper is just perfect for all your Valentines. Making valentines always reminds me of elementary school where we often made our own valentines using construction paper, that white paste, and maybe doilies. We would cut out hearts by folding the paper in half and cutting half a heart shape, then unfolding and see what we came up with! Maybe we got to buy a box of assorted one-sided valentines and then stew over who in your class would get which valentine. Or maybe if we were creative, we could glue the boxed valentine to a card made with construction paper. I wonder how many of us now-stampers/scrapbookers/papercrafters were in love with paper, glue, pens, stickers, construction paper, a new box of crayons, chalk, and glitter when we were kids?!

I didn’t necessarily plan to make these paper strips all aligned straight and together like this, but you never know what you will end up creating when you begin! The card base is Real Red. The Made With Love Designer Series Paper strips are cut at 1″ x 3 3/4″. I adhered them to a piece of Basic White cut at the usual 4″ x 5 1/4″. At first I had the strips 4″ long which left a little margin on the sides of the Basic White but not at the top and bottom. So to make it all even, I cut the strips down a little at 3 3/4″. You could cut them narrower and have space in between them. Or adhere them catty-wampus on the Basic White.

Before adhering the piece with the strips to the card base, I wrapped around a piece of Real Red Shiny Ribbon. This is on the Last Chance List. Just cut a piece of ribbon a little longer than the card width and adhere the ends on the back with Stampin’ Seal. Then tie a separate bow and adhere with Mini Glue Dots.

I didn’t plan it, but there was a piece of designer paper lying there begging to be cut into a heart. You can use dies, I just used my scissors, carefully folded the paper in half without creasing it, and cut out half a heart shape. It turned out fine, so I popped it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. In the meantime, I found something in an ephemera pack to use! In the Unforgettable Times Ephemera Pack I found this gold foil “Love” attached to “this”. That combination of words doesn’t sound too useful to me, so I just cut the two words apart. It was pretty easy. Then I just adhered the word “love” to the heart. Easy peasy! For a final touch, I added three Pearlized Faceted Circles, found in the Spring Mini in the Lovely & Beautiful Suite Collection. These come in three colors – Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, and white. I used the Calypso Coral.

I think we could all make tons of Valentines with this Made With Love DSP and a few greetings and embellishments! It’s February, so it’s time!

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Stampin’ Up! Video of January New Releases

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I don’t know how I missed this video made by Stampin’ Up! showing and discussing the new product releases in January, but I did discover it last night! It’s a very long video, so it’s good for watching on a cold, maybe snowy Sunday afternoon! Or any day! It’s done very well with Sara Douglass (CEO of Stampin’ Up!) and Cindy Schuster (Stampin’ Up! Concept Artist and Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator). They show the new products very well, along with samples, at a good pace, since there are so many new things! I’m sure you will get a good view of the new things with this recording and enjoy seeing everything, even if you already have some of it!

(There is a countdown at the beginning since it was a Facebook Live so just move the cursor ahead until the video actually starts!)

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Splash of Sparkles Endless Love Valentine Card

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If you want a less-than-traditional Valentine, try this Splash of Sparkles Endless Love Valentine Card. Valentines can be almost any style, so if you want something other than the traditional red and pink, you can use any colors, any paper, any design that is pleasing to you or to the person to whom you are sending the valentine.

For this valentine, I chose to use the Splash of Sparkles Specialty Designer Series Paper. I love this paper because it is so colorful and artistic! The gold and iridescent foil really makes it special and sparkly! It could even be called Splash of Color! I chose this pattern with “splashes” of purple and pink blotches along with the foil colors for the background paper on this card. The card base is Highland Heather cardstock, one of the coordinating colors with this designer series paper.

Before adhering the designer paper to the card base, I added a piece of the Bubble Bath 1/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon. This ribbon is part of the Made With Love Suite Collection in the January-April 2026 Mini Catalog. This ribbon is great because it is so narrow so it works well in certain cases. On this card, I didn’t want anything covering too much of the designer paper. Instead of a bow, I just tied three pieces of ribbon in knots at the top.

The hearts are stamped with Highland Heather Ink on Highland Heather cardstock using the Endless Love Stamp Set, also part of the Made With Love Suite. I liked these open hearts because then I could add the XX from the same stamp set and the word “Love” from the Lovely Arrangements Stamp Set. This stamp says “Love you” so I only inked up the word “Love” and stamped that. Then the three hearts were cut out. The two hearts were glued down flat on the card and the Love heart is popped up on Stampin’ Dimensionals. I really felt this Valentine called for a bit more sparkle, so I chose the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems, in the Annual Catalog. These were the perfect addition on this card!

As you can see, we can use something other than red, white, or pink for valentines! All that really matters is the thought and the message. Inside the card, I added a Basic White layer and stamped “Happy Valentine’s Day” using the Endless Love Stamp Set.

I hope you are working on your valentines because Valentine’s Day is coming up really quick! Have fun making them!

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Easy Endless Love Monochromatic Valentine Card

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To make this Easy Monochromatic Valentine Card, you only have to choose one color to use! That makes life easier, right?! And you don’t have to think very hard if you want a basic color for a Valentine! It has to be Real Red, my favorite color!

Of course, Valentines can be any color and often use many colors. However, for this card, while trying out this new stamp set, I just made it easy and chose Real Red cardstock and ink. I also enjoy random stamping on a piece of cardstock to make a background or my own designer series paper. Sometimes, with all our beautiful designer papers and ephemera, I feel I am not actually stamping enough. It really feels good to do lots of stamping on a piece of paper!

This card has a Real Red card base and Basic White layer. I used the Endless Love Stamp Set in the Spring Mini Catalog. This stamp set is part of the Made With Love Suite Collection. The stamp set is perfect for making Valentines or Valentine scrapbook pages, but you can also use it for wedding cards or just any kind of card sending love to someone. You can also choose the Endless Love Dies, Made With Love Designer Series Paper, an embossing folder, ribbon, and Valentine sprinkles for shaker cards.

If you want to have some fun stamping, just use several different stamps, starting with the larger ones, and stamp on the background paper. I started with the two kinds of hearts, then added the hearts inside the hearts, the XX in some other ones. Then to fill in the little bit of empty space, I used the little dots.

The greeting is from the Reason To Celebrate Stamp Set, one that is full of sentiments that you can mix and match and use for lots of occasions. I used the Traditional Labels Dies (now retired, unfortunately) and also cut a banner to place underneath. Then the whole greeting is popped up on Stampin’ Dimensionals. For a little sparkle, I used a few of the red Traditional Sparkling Sequins for a little sparkle. These are on the Last Chance List for 10% off. I loved using these over Christmas and you certainly can use them other times too if you like glitter and sparkle. And they are flat, so good for mailing. I’d say pick up a package or two while you can!

On the inside of the card, I added a Basic White layer and put strips on the side using Made With Love Designer Series Paper, just to decorate the inside a little bit.

Have fun making Valentines!

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Paper Pumpkin Valentine Cards

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Last night was the moment to spend some relaxing time making my January 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Special Delivery. Paper Pumpkin is the monthly treat you get in your mailbox when you subscribe! Usually, the kit is for making cards, but sometimes it is something different. This kit even had a specially designed box that is worth saving. The pretty boxes are nice for storage, and we all have plenty of supplies that need storing! While this kit came with Valentine stamps (mostly), the cards are just pretty ones that you could send any time.

I always love opening up the box with everything wrapped in tissue paper and all the supplies sealed up. Then you get to open that package and see what goodies you got to make the project. Adhesive is even included! Usually it is dimensionals and sticky strip tape. Sometimes you get sparkly gems to use as embellishments. Each kit comes with an exclusive stamp set and ink spot. I tend to save my ink spots and use my regular ink pads. There is even a video you can watch to see the whole process from unboxing to assembling the cards or project, if you want a little extra help besides the printed instructions.

Paper Pumpkin is a kit that comes to you in the mail and there is no risk or obligation. Just go into your account after you subscribe and you can skip a month or cancel your subscription any time by the 10th of any month before the next kit gets billed and sent out. It’s good for beginning crafters or those who just like to get a project already planned out and all the supplies in one box!

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Craft whimsical handmade cards that celebrate Easter and sweet spring days.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and pink baker’s twine
• Iridescent pink and yellow sequins
• Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Lemon Lolly, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink,
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New Stampin’ Up! Craft Class Coming!

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Lovely Blossoms Craft Class Flyer — Click to enlarge.

Stampin’ Up! will be holding a virtual craft class using the Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection in February. These craft classes are for Customers and Demonstrators alike!

Make unique projects using detailed instructions as you craft along with our Stampin’ Up! product experts.
Learn exciting tips and techniques to further your crafting experience.
Be inspired to continue crafting long after the class is over!

The Lovely Blossoms Craft Class (170929) can be purchased in the Stampin’ Up! Online Store for $25 beginning Feb. 3 so I can’t link it yet. (Suite not included). It will be available for purchase beginning February 3 and the class will be held on February 19, 2026 in an exclusive Facebook group at 2:00 PM MT. If you miss the livestreamed class, it will be recorded, and you will be able to watch it later at your convenience.

The class will be available for purchase before AND after the class is livestreamed. The recording will be available immediately after the livestream.

You are not required to purchase the Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection or any supplies. You could watch the class, use whatever supplies you have, or purchase a few things from the Suite and go back later if you wish and order some more! You will learn techniques for clean and simple projects.

Join the Craft Class Facebook group. After you purchase the Craft Class, you’ll receive an email with a link to an exclusive Facebook group. To view this group, you’ll need to enter the name and email address you used when you purchased the Craft Class; you’ll also need to enter your Craft Class order number. With this information, the group administrator can admit you to join the group. Please allow at least 24 hours for the group administrator to admit you. If you aren’t admitted to the group, you won’t be able to view the class. Once you’re on the Facebook group, you can download the instructions for the projects you’ll make during the class. We recommend you review the instructions before you view the class so you can have everything prepped and ready to go.

There are two previous craft classes also available for purchase in the Online Store….

Brushed With Beauty Craft Class

Traditions of Christmas Craft Class

Just put “Craft Class” in the Stampin’ Up! Search Box or click on the links here.

If you like watching other people stamp and show you tips and tricks as I LOVE to do, then try out one of these classes!

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