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Friday, February 27, 2026

Double Feature Friday- Easter Cards

 


Double Feature Friday with Easter card ideas!!!




Easter Basket Bundle

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Supplies:

 

·       Stamp Sets: Easter Basket (166940); or as a discounted bundle with the Easter Basket Dies (166947)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Balmy Blue (146982); Summer Splash (163707); Basic White (166780); Easter Joy DSP (1669349)

·       Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Summer Splash (163809)

·       Tools: Easter Basket Dies (166946); Stylish Shapes (159183)

·       Miscellaneous: Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (150673); Balmy Blue ¼” Gingham Ribbon (166952); Easter Assortment (166951); Blends: Gray Granite (154886); Pumpkin Pie (154897); Summer Splash (163826); Bubble Bath (161675); Lemon Lolly (161682); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Seal+ (149699); Bone Folder (102300)

 

Measurements:

 

·       Balmy Blue – 8 ½” x 5 ¼”, scored at 2 ¾” & 6 ¾” on long side, 2 ¾” x 2 ¾”

·       Basic White – 5 ½” x 4 ¼”, 5” x 3 ¾”, scraps

·       Summer Splash - scraps

·       DSP – 5” x 2 ½”, 5” x 1 ½”

 

 

Instructions:

 

1.     Card base is white 5 ½” x 4 1/4”.

2.     Valley fold blue cardstock on score lines.

3.     Tie a bow using blue checked ribbon around the top of larger DSP panel, positioning the bow towards the left side.

4.     Adhere DSP piece to front left blue cardstock panel.

5.     Adhere smaller DSP piece to front right blue cardstock panel.

6.     Die cut square from Stylish Shapes Dies (about 2 ¼” x 2 ¼”).

7.     Adhere blue square panel to left side of card front, using Dimensionals only on the left side of the square.

8.     Die cut Summer Splash cardstock grass.

9.     Use Bone Folder to loosen fibers on grass cardstock piece.

10. Adhere grass to bottom of blue square cardstock panel, using 2 small Dimensionals on ends of grass. Make a small arc in the grass to give it dimension when adhering.

11. Stamp bunny, carrot, and chick on scrap white cardstock, using Memento Black ink.

12. Stamp one more chick on 5 ¼” x 4” panel for the inside of card.

13. Color in using the following Blends: Gray Granite, Bubble Bath, Summer Splash, Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Lolly.

14. Die cut the bunny, carrot, and ONE of the chicks.

15. Adhere the die cut shapes to blue square cardstock, as shown, using Dimensionals.

16. Bend the bunny ear just a bit to give it some dimension.

17. Add some Easter Assortment Embellishments to card front.

18. Stamp Happy Easter on larger white panel, using Shy Shamrock ink.

19. Adhere to inside of card.


Seasonal Celebrations

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Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Seasonal Celebrations (167225), Reason to Celebrate (166905)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Pretty in Pink (163793), Lemon Lolly (161720), Basic White (166780), Easter Joy 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper or “DSP” (166939)

·       Ink: Secret Sea (165285), Pretty in Pink (163807)

·       Miscellaneous: Paper Trimmer (152392), Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220), Multipurpose Liquid Glue or “glue” (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Bone Folder (102300), sharp craft scissors

 

Measurements:

·       Pretty in Pink: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4”, folded, and burnished with the Bone Folder

·       Lemon Lolly: 3-3/4” x 5”

·       DSP: 3-1/2” x 4-3/4”, 3-1/2” x ¾”

·       Basic White: ¾” x 1-3/4”, 2-1/4” x 3-1/4” (x2)

 

Instructions:

1.     Glue larger DSP panel to Lemon Lolly, glue DSP strip about 5/8” from the bottom edge of the larger DSP, and glue panel to card front.

2.     Stamp two bunnies with Pretty in Pink on Basic White. Add facial features with Secret Sea ink. Using scissors, fussy cut both bunnies.

3.     With Wink of Stella, lightly brush inside of bunny ears.

4.     Stamp “Easter” in Secret Sea so it’s flush right on the small Basic White piece then stamp “Happy” perpendicularly. Glue sentiment to horizontal DSP so it’s flush right to larger DSP.

5.     Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to add both bunnies to card front.

6.     Add one small Rhinestone to each bunny’s nose. Add two more of different sizes as desired.



Thursday, February 19, 2026

February Card Class Club- Boardwalk Fun

 


Here are my cards for my February Card Class Club using Stampin' UP!'s Boardwalk Fun Bundle!



This fun fold was part of another share I did and you can watch the video on how I made it when you click HERE.


This one is one of my favorites. Super simple, but a perfect Birthday card! 


"Hey Sunshine" or my water color fun fold. 
You can watch how to make this the water color version 
when you click HERE. 


Here are the two styles and club members got to choose which way they would make their kit. 


I am in LOVE with this Fun Fold! So cut, so easy and just makes me smile! 


Open it up to see another DSP panel and a place to write! 

Video 



Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

New at SU Blog Hop Stampin' Positioner Tips with Filled with Sweetness

 


Welcome to the NEW AT SU! Blog hop! We are a group of StampinUp! Independent Demonstrators from around the world who are full of creative paper crafting ideas to share with you and help get you crafting! This month we are sharing tips & tricks on how to use a new tool...the Stampin' Positioner. The Stampin' Positioner is FREE in February with a Starter Kit.


Above is a quick image look at how this tool is used. 
1- Place magnets on paper and place stamp face down onto the paper. 
2. Use the plate to pick up the stamp. 
3. Ink up the stamp. 
4. Put plate back onto the Positioner and then press down and let it "spring up" once done.



I used the Stampin' Positioner to create this Strawberry Jam card using a bundle, Filled with Sweetness, that comes out in March (you can get this bundle now with your Starter Kit).
* If you like this card, come back in March to sign up for my Stamp Camp with this Bundle.

Tips for using Dies & Large Stamped Images
I don't know about you, but I struggle to stamp with LARGE stamps. The clear block is hard for my little hands to hold. There is no holding a clear block with the Positioner, it holds it self. Also, have you ever stamped a large image and not get the ink all the way on it or press hard enough? If so, the Positioner is great for you! It holds the paper in the same place so you can add more ink, and try to stamp again! 


Before you line up your paper for Positioner be sure to line up to line up the stamp with the die. 
These stamps are super flexible and if you just place it on, it might not die cut right. So lay your die down first and then put the stamp inside the die. 



Push the stamp to fill all of the die edges. 
Press down with the Positioner plate and pick up the stamp and remove the die. 




Make sure your stamp is at the right place with the paper by placing die down and line up with the stamp on the Positioner. 


Remove die, ink up stamp and stamp image. 

Here is a video short to show the next steps in action. 






This card is about 4" x 4" in size and to stamp it you would need either the Positioner or the "F" block .


This die is amazing because it embossing a score line to make it into a card. 

I am so glad I had the Stampin' Positioner to stamp this large image. I was able to stamp it with confidence and wasn't afraid of dropping the stamp/block on the paper. 

There are so many great things that can be made with the help of the Stampin' Positioner. This is just one idea, keep on hopping to get even MORE ideas to be inspired! 


I am happy to answer any questions about the techniques shown here! Please contact your StampinUp! demonstrator to make a product purchase. If you do not have a demonstrator, you can use the links below to order products from me or join my team.

Free Shipping for 3 days starts TODAY, February 18th! 


Join my TEAM this month (until March 2nd) and get the Stampin' Positioner for FREE with your $99 Starter Kit in the US.


Click HERE to join my Royal Hearts Stampers Team! 


(Sneak Peek of Products)
Add this $96 Homemade Sweetness Suite to your Starter Kit NOW and get FREE shipping, 
or wait until March to order with full shipping price. 



Filled with Sweetness

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!®

 

Supplies:

 

·       Stamp Sets: Filled with Sweetness (167469)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Thick Basic White (CS) (159229); Real Red (102482); Basic White (166780); Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper (DSP) (167467)

·       Stamp Pads: Smoky Slate (147113); Real Red (147084)

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Filled with Sweetness Dies (167474); Stampin’ Positioner (167769); Blending Brushes (153611); Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends (154885); Real Red Stampin’ Blends (154899)

·       Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Multipurpose Glue (110755); Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes (167005)

 

Measurements:

 

·       Thick Basic White: 5 ½” x 8 ½”

·       Basic White: 2 ¼” x 3”, 2” x 3” (2 strawberries)

·       Real Red: 2” x 2”, 1” x 4”

·       Gingham DSP: 2” x 4 ½”

 

Instructions:

 

1.     Measure, score, and cut your paper.

2.     Die cut the jam jar with the Thick Basic White. Die cut the Basic White Scalloped Oval. Die cut the top of the jar with the DSP. Die cut the Real Red string and bow (glue onto the DSP).

3.     Using the Stampin’ Positioner stamp with Smoky Slate onto the die cut jar the jar.

4.     Stamp with Smoky Slate 2 strawberries on the Basic White. Color Strawberries with the Stampin’ Blends. Die cut them out with the strawberry die.

5.     Use a Blending Brush and Real Red to color in the jam jar. *Tip ink the brush and tap off first, so the color is lightly applied.

6.     Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach the DSP to the top of the jar. Use Dimensionals to attach one strawberry to the scalloped oval. Then attach the scalloped oval with Dimensionals below the DSP. Glue the other strawberry to the inside of the card.

7.     Embellish the strawberry on the front with one clear epoxy circle.

 



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Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Double Feature Friday- Easter Cards

  Double Feature Friday with Easter card ideas!!! Easter Basket Bundle All images © 1990-2021 Stampin’ Up! ®   ...