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Friday, June 5, 2026

DIPS- Dies, Ink, Paper & Stamps Birthday Cards & Spinach Dip Recipe

 


Welcome to my DIPS card and recipe series! 
Each month I will share a card recipe with you using just Dies, Ink, Paper & Stamps 
and one of my favorite dip recipes! 

This month I am featuring all retired items (minus the cardstock and ink). 
You can interchange the "ingredients" for this recipe (layout). 
Just pick out your favorite DSP, a stamp set with a large birthday greeting, and a rectangle die. 
I used two different kinds of DSP to create a his and hers Birthday card look.
Sometimes we don't know what to do with all of the extra DSP we have lying around. 
These DIPS cards are perfect for helping use up your pretty paper.

Measurements
Card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" 
DSP: 4" x 5 1/4", 4" x 3/4"
Basic White: 3" x 4" (die cut), 4" x 5 1/4" (inside)

D- Textured Notes Dies
I- Early Espresso/Berry Burst
P- Early Espresso/Berry Burst & 12" x 12" DSP
S- Layered Thoughts

That's it! No embellishments, no coloring, just simple, quick and clean. 
I made these to give out to nieces and nephews who live far away from me. 



This DSP has great texture and creates a great backdrop to the Birthday greeting. 


When you cut a 12" x 12" piece of DSP into six 4" x 5 1/4" panels you are left with three 4" x 1 1/2" pieces. You just cut that piece in half at the 3/4" and glue it to the Basic White for the inside of the card! So there is NO leftover paper with this layout!


Be sure to use a BIG stamp image to cover most of the front of the card. 


Same layout, just different colors and DSP. This same change can make it gender specific. 


I used 3 sheets of 12" x 12" DSP, so I could make 18 cards. 
When making lots of cards at once, do each step in batches. Cut all the paper first. Die cut next, and stamp and then attach. 

The main products I used are retired but you can make this layout with any of our DSP, and any of the Dies listed below! 

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Spinach Dip Recipe

Since this is my first share in this series, I wanted to share my favorite dip to make for parties, especially the super bowl. I also wanted to give you a dip that is easy because you use a mix (kind of like using a kit for card making). The recipe is on the back of the Knorr Spinach Dip seasoning mix but I will share with you some of my tips. 


Follow the recipe above but here are my tips:
1. You don't have to cook the frozen spinach, it is already cooked. I just let it set out for a little bit (30 minutes) and then put it into a strainer, rinse with cold water and squeeze the water out. Also, 10 oz of frozen spinach is hard to find and so I get the larger size and love the extra spinach. 
2. Green onions and water chestnuts are not optional. Just add them! They give it an extra crunch and onion favor. 
3. Best eaten with Sun Chips! But I've dipped carrots with it, even my pizza into it. Remember this is a party food (the Superbowl) and is an all around yummy dip. Bonus is that it makes you feel healthy because of the spinach! 

Happy Stampin' & Dipping Everyone!!!




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Double Feature Friday- Scenic Coast Suite

 


Double Feature Friday with Scenic Coast Suite! 
Get two FULL tutorials below.
If you like this set, you would LOVE the Stampin' UP! Class that uses this suite. 


Here is a sneak peek of those creations! 



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Scenic Coast

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!®


Supplies:

 

·       Stamp Sets: Sunset Coast (167775); Sending Salutations (167857)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Balmy Blue Card Stock or (CS) (146982); Blueberry Bushel Card Stock (146968); Basic White Card Stock (166780); Secret Sea Card Stock (165624); Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper (DSP) (167773); Vellum Specialty Paper (167099)

·       Stamp Pads: Secret Sea (165285)

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Sunset Coast Dies (167780); 2” Circle Punch (133782); Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (EF) (164049)

·       Miscellaneous: Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

 

Measurements:

 

·       Balmy Blue Card Stock: 4-1/2” x 11”

·       Blueberry Bushel Card Stock: 3-7/8” x 5-1/8”

·       Vellum Specialty Paper: 1-1/4” x 6”

·       Secret Sea CS: Scrap for Sailboat

·       Basic White Card Stock: scraps (Circle)

·       DSP: 3-3/4” x 5”

 

Instructions:

 

1.     Score & burnish Balmy Blue CS @ 5-1/2”

2.     Emboss Vellum Paper with Forever Plaid EF, adhere to Designer Paper with Multipurpose Liquid Glue at an angle, trim off excess

3.     Adhere DSP to Blueberry Bushel CS, adhere to card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals

4.     Stamp greeting on scrap Basic White CS, punch out with 2” Circle, adhere to card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals

5.     Die cut sailboat from Secret Sea CS with Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere to card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals

6.     Embellish with Rhinestone Basic Jewels




Sunset Coast

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!®

 

Supplies:

 

·       Stamp Sets: Sunset Coast (167775)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Night of Navy Cardstock (100867); Basic White CS (166780); Golden Glow CS (167685); Paper Medley 12”x12” Mix-In DSP (167759)

·       Stamp Pads: Night of Navy Ink (1147110); Misty Moonlight ink (153118); Golden Glow ink (167676); Crumb Cake ink (147116)

·       Miscellaneous: Golden Glow Shimmer Brush (167662); Linen Thread (104199); Moody Palette Glossy Dots (167180); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755);

 

 

Measurements:

 

·       Night of Navy CS: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, scored at 4 ¼

·       Basic White CS: 3” x 2 ¾” and 4” x 5 ¼”

·       Paper Medley Mix-In DSP: 3” x 2”

·       Golden Glow CS: 4” x 1 ¼”

·       Linen Thread: 9”

 

Instructions:

 

1.     Using the stamp-off technique, stamp sea in Misty Moonlight ink onto the small Basic White Layer.   Stamp the sailboats in Night of Navy ink. Using the stamp-off technique, stamp the sun above the water line.  Stamp the reflection in full strength Golden Glow ink.  Stamp clouds in Crumb Cake ink.  Adhere this piece to card front about ¼” from the top.

2.     Adhere DSP piece about ¼” from the bottom of card.

3.     Add Golden Glow Shimmer to the bottom of the sun and the reflection.

4.     Stamp sentiment in Night of Navy ink onto Golden Glow CS.  Wrap linen thread around this piece, tie a knot, and attach to card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

5.     Adhere second piece of Basic White CS to inside of card.

6.     Add white Dots as shown.


Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

 

 


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Thursday, May 28, 2026

May Card Class Club- Relaxing Waterside

 



May's Card Class Club Creations!!!
Scroll through each card to be inspired to create these cards too! 
Get the pdf for FREE when you order from me this month or pay $20 for pdf. 

*These cards were designed by my co-creator, Lynda Day. 


I love this one and how the DSP is used to create a spot for the birds! Also, who doesn't need more Manly Birthday cards and this one is perfect!


This card featuring a FUN coloring technique with the white gel pen for the mug! 
Watch my video to see how I did it!


Such a great card for retirement! 
This card features stamped images that are die cut out. 


This card shows off the dies without stamping. The cattails and the chair are both stand alone dies and could be used without stamps! 
Watch my video below and Visit my online store for all of the products you'll need to stamp!


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Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!





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DIPS- Dies, Ink, Paper & Stamps Birthday Cards & Spinach Dip Recipe

  Welcome to my DIPS card and recipe series!  Each month I will share a card recipe with you using just Dies, Ink, Paper & Stamps  and o...