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Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hello again friends,

The Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper (#167904) features vibrant colourful floral designs with flocking for a lovely soft texture. I have used 2 of the designs on this card.

The DSP was matted with Berry Burst card (#144249), then attached to the Basic White base card (#166781).

The 2 scalloped pieces were cut with the Scalloped Blooms dies (#167646) using Basic White card and Berry Burst card. “Happy Birthday” from the Scalloped Blooms stamp set (#167639) was stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143).

The leaves were cut with dies from the Opulent Oasis Impressions dies (#167594) using Peaceful Pine card (#167692).

The Berry Burst scalloped card was taped to the card front and the sentiment was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755) was used to attach the leaves. The cute little butterflies are from the 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies (#167656).

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Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Opulent Oasis Bundle

Hello everyone,

The Opulent Oasis Bundle (#167595) includes the Opulent Oasis Impressions dies (#167594) which cuts and gives more detailed embossing when using the Impressions Plate (#167767).

I used the die to cut and emboss the Basic White card (#166781) and the Hydrangea Hue card (#167688). I fussy cut the Hydrangea Hue flower.

I used the new Golden Glow Shimmer Brush (#167662) to colour the small flowers & Peaceful Pine Shimmer Brush (#167665) for the leaves. I daubered some Hydrangea Hue ink (#167677) in the centre of the flower and around the outside, and also used the Hydrangea Hue Shimmer Brush (#167663)

The card front is from the 2026-2028 In-Color Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper (#167755) and this was matted with Hydrangea Hue card. The base card is Basic White.

The floral/leafy image was taped to the card front and the large flower was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Best Wishes” is from the Opulent Oasis stamp set (#167591) and stamped with Hydrangea Hue ink. A die from the Fern & Flora dies (#168991) was used to cut the sentiment and attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The embellishments are from the 2026-2028 In-Color Dots (#167546).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

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Monday, 11 May 2026

Berry Botanical Vellum Specialty Designer Series Paper

Hi everyone,

I loved one of the samples showing the Berry Botanical Vellum Specialty Designer Series Paper (167985) which is this months Product Of The Month, so here is my variation.

I attached one of the floral designs of vellum to Basic White card (#166781) using Adhesive Sheet (#152334). This was then cut with the Party Alphabet dies (#165263) for “HAPPY”.

The Hydrangea Hue card (#167688) was dry embossed with the Forever Plaid Embossing folder (#164049). “HAPPY” was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

“Happy Birthday” from Fabulous Sayings stamp set (#167972) was stamped with Hydrangea Hue ink (#167677) and I fussy cut this and attached it to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108).

The Dreamy Flower (#167916) embellishments were added to the card.

“Love what you do and share what you love.

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Sunday, 10 May 2026

Happy Mother’s Day

Hello & a special Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mum’s.

This heart was made using a die from the Everyday Arches dies (#164629). I cut 2 pieces from the Bubble Bath card (#161727) and placed them together to form a heart.

For the Basic White card front (#166781) I used the Eyelet Blooms die (#167984) only with the Impressions Plate (#167767) for this lovely embossed effect. This was matted with Berry Burst card (#144249) and attached to the Basic White base card.

“Happy Mother’s Day” is from a retired stamp set and “With Love” is from the Extraordinary Flora stamp set (#165243). A die from the Stylish Shapes (#159183) was used for “Happy Mother’s Day” and a Fragrant Layers die (#167154) was used for “With Love”.

The butterflies from All Aflutter stamp set (#167564) were stamped with Berry Burst ink (#147143), then punched with the All Aflutter punch (#167569).

The sentiments and heart were attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I used Mini Glue Dots (#103683) to attach the butterflies. I coloured the Antique Pearls (#164679) with Berry Burst Stampin Blends (#161681) before attaching them to the card.

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

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Saturday, 9 May 2026

Eyelet Blooms die

Hi everyone,

I love the large Eyelet Blooms die (#167984) which I have used for the card front on this card. I have also used 3 of the new 2026-2028 In-colors.

After cutting the Basic White card front (#166781) with the die, it was matted with the Crisp Cantaloupe from the 2026-2028 In-Color Pearlised Specialty Paper (#167766).

The background of the “Thank You” was also cut with this Specialty paper and the white card for the words is the Luxe White Specialty Designer Series Paper (#167947). This paper has a design on it which you may not be able to see in the photo.

The leaves cut with a die from the Fern & Flora dies (#168991) is cut from the Peaceful Pine card also from the Pearlised Specialty Paper.

The butterflies from All Aflutter stamp set 167564) were stamped with Hydrangea Hue ink (#167677) and punched with the co-ordinating All Aflutter punch (#167569).

I glued the Thank You to the coloured card and the card front to the matted piece with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755). I also glued the ferns to the card. The butterflies and sentiment were then attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). The embellishments are from the 2026-2028 In Color Dots (#167546).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

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Friday, 8 May 2026

Beautiful Blues Kit

Hello friends,

Kits are fantastic for quick & easy cards like this one from the Beautiful Blues Kit (#165658). There are a large variety of kits available from Stampin’ Up! which are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters or those who just want a quick & easy card.

The card kits usually have all the supplies for 9 cards with 3 of each of 3 designs and also includes the card base, stamp set, ink spot, envelopes, pre-cut pieces, adhesives, embellishments and instructions. You can make the kits as per the instructions or change it up for your own design which is what I have done on this card.

I stamped the sentiment from the Greenery Lane stamp set and (#166870) with Blueberry Bushel ink (#147138). This was then cut with one of the Phrases & Frames die (#167586). This is an Impressions die, so I then used the Impressions Plate (#167767) which gives a deeper embossed image to the frame. I daubered the edges of the sentiment with Blueberry Bushel ink. The sentiment & frame were attached to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).

The pre-cut floral piece was attached to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (#144108) and Mini Glue Dots (#103683). The embellishments are from the retired Tinsel Gems. I added some glimmer to the flowers with the Clear Wink Of Stella (#141897).

“Love what you do and share what you love.”

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