The Joy of Stampin' with Rachael: January 2026

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Demo Swaps- Birthday Cards Gate Fold

Demo Swaps for January!

Theme: Birthday with Gate Fold and using In Colors.

By Marjeen Nation

By Cindy Hafner

By Me (Rachael Coon)

Click HERE to see blog and video on how to make it.

Video Short

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Friday, January 30, 2026

Double Feature Friday- Greenery Lane

Double Feature Friday with Greenery Lane!

Get two great ideas on how to use this stamp set and then visit my online store to order it by clicking HERE.

Greenery Lane

Supplies:

· Stamp Sets: Greenery Lane (166870)

· Cardstock and Paper: Pretty Peacock Cardstock (16150880); Pool Party CS (122924); Lemon Lolly CS (161720); Basic White CS (166780);

· Stamp Pads: Pretty Peacock Ink (150083); Lost Lagoon Ink (161678); Pool Party Ink (147107); Lemon Lolly Ink (161666)

· Tools: 2” Circle Punch (133782)

· Miscellaneous: Iridescent Foil Gems (162842); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813);

Measurements:

· Pretty Peacock CS: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, scored at 4 ¼,

· Basic White CS: 2 ¾” x 4 ¼”

· Pool Party CS: ½” x 4 ¼”

· Lemon Lolly CS: 2 ¾” x 2 ¼”; punch 2” circle

Instructions:

1. On the Basic White cardstock, stamp the boughs outline in Pool Party Ink. Using the “stamp off” technique, stamp the solid bough image in Pool Party over the outline. Do the same with the larger sprig and 3-leaves solid image using Lost Lagoon ink. Stamp small flowers in Lemon Lolly ink.

2. Adhere the Pool Party Cardstock strip to the top of the Basic White Layer and adhere the whole piece to card front.

3. Stamp sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink onto 2” circle. Attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

4. Stamp leaves image in Pretty Peacock ink onto the card front just below the circle.

5. Add three Iridescent Foil Gems to card front.

Greenery Lane Thank You

Supplies:

· Stamp Sets: Greenery Lane (166870); Bunde (166877)

· Cardstock and Paper: Basic White Thick (CS) (159229); Basic White (166780); Pretty Peacock (150880)

· Stamp Pads: Pretty Peacock (150083)

· Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Greenery Lane Dies (166876); Textured Notes Dies (165555); Nested Essentials Dies (161597)

· Miscellaneous: Greenery Lane Washi Tape (166880); Linen Thread (104199); Muted Palette Dots (165155); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Multipurpose Glue (110755)

Measurements:

· Basic White Thick: 4 1/4” x 11”

· Basic White: 3 1/2” x 11”, 1 1/2” x 4”

· Pretty Peacock: 4 1/4” x 5 1/2", 4 1/4” x 2”

· Linen Thread: 12”

Instructions:

1. Score Basic White Thick card base on the long side at 5 ½” and fold.

2. Adhere Greenery Lane Washi Tape to Basic White CS then die cut using 2^nd from largest Textured Notes die. Die cut various leaves using Greenery Lane dies from remaining Basic White Washi piece.

3. Die cut Pretty Peacock CS with largest Textured Notes die. Stamp around edges with leaf image using Pretty Peacock ink.

4. Adhere Basic White Washi piece to Pretty Peacock layer then to card front.

5. Die cut Pretty Peacock CS with 2^nd from smallest Nested Essentials die.

6. Stamp sentiment on Basic White CS with Pretty Peacock ink then die cut with smallest Nested Essentials Die. Adhere to Pretty Peacock die cut.

7. Adhere Linen Thread and Basic White Washi die cuts behind Nested Essential die cut unit. Then add to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

8. Finish by adding Muted Palette Dots to card front.

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Friday, January 23, 2026

Double Feature Friday- Valentine Kisses

Double Feature Friday with Valentine Kisses Bundle!

This is an Online Exclusive item and is perfect for Valentine's Day!

You can order it from my online store when you click HERE!

Valentine Kisses Bundle

Supplies:

· Stamp Sets: Valentine Kisses Bundle (167301)

· Cardstock and Paper: Thick White (159229); Basic White (166780); Cloud Cover (165621); Petal Pink (146985); Love Notes Designer Series Paper (166985)

· Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Real Red (147084)

· Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Valentine Kisses Dies (167029); Nested Essentials Dies (161597)

· Miscellaneous: Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154882); Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154893); Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (155475); Moody Palette Glossy Dots (167180); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Glue (110755)

Measurements:

· Thick Basic White: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, scored at 4 1/4"

· Basic White: 2” x 3”; 1” square

· Cloud Cover: 3 3/4” x 4 1/2”; 1 1/2" x 2 1/4”

· Real Red: 3 3/4" x 4 1/2”

· Petal Pink: 1 1/4" x 2”; 1/2" x 2 1/4"

· DSP: 3 1/2" x 4 1/4" (dots pattern)

· Baker’s Twine: 20”

Instructions:

1. Use Multipurpose Glue to adhere the Cloud Cover and Real Red Card Stock panels to the card front – angling each - refer to photo for placement.

2. Wrap the Baker’s Twine three times around the DSP panel and tie a knot in the front. Attach panel to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3. Use Tuxedo Memento Ink to stamp the sentiment onto the 1 1/4” x 2” Petal Pink Card Stock panel and cut with the Nested Essentials die. Use the smaller Petal Pink Card Stock panel and cut out the scalloped trim die.

4. Use Tuxedo Memento Ink to stamp the bear and the jar onto the Basic White Card Stock pieces. Color with Crumb Cake and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs. Die cut with the coordinating dies.

5. Use Real Red ink to stamp the XOXO onto the jar.

6. Assemble card -add sentiment panel with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add booth and scalloped trim with Multipurpose Glue. Position jar above booth and glue in place.

7. Attach Bear to card with Stampin’ Dimensionals and add Moody Palette Glossy Dots to create necklace.

Valentine Kisses

Supplies:

· Stamp Sets: Valentine Kisses (167027); or as a discounted bundle with Valentine Kisses Dies (167310)

· Card Stock and Paper: Whisper White Thick (159229); Basic White (166780); Real Red (102482); Poppy Parade (119793); Strawberry Slush (165625); Flirty Flamingo (141416); Crumb Cake (120953); Country Woods Designer Series Paper (163393)

· Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Real Red (147084); Crumb Cake (147116)

· Tools: Valentine Kisses Dies (167029); Textured Notes Dies (165555); Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder (167071)

· Miscellaneous: Blends: Pecan Pie (161574); Crumb Cake (154882); Strawberry Slush (165290); Pretty in Pink (163824); Basic Black (154843); Loose Valentine’s Assortment (167074); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Seal+ (149699)

Measurements:

· Basic White Thick: 4 1/4" x 11 card base, score and fold at 5 ½”

· Basic White: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”, 2” x 1 ½”, scraps

· Real Red: 4 ¼” x 7/8”

· Poppy Parade: 4 ¼” x 7/8”

· Strawberry Slush: 4 ¼” x 7/8”, 1 ½” x 4”

· Flirty Flamingo: 4 ¼” x 7/8”

· Crumb Cake: scraps

· DSP: scraps

Instructions:

1. Adhere strips on 5 ½” x 4 ¼” white panel.

2. Stamp sentiment in lower right corner of card front, using Real Red ink.

3. Emboss this panel using Hearts of Love Embossing Folder. If there is any white card base still showing, trim so it fits the colored strip panel.

4. Adhere to card front, flat.

5. Die cut a Strawberry Slush rectangle (2 ¼” x 3 ¾”) and adhere to card front, using Dimensionals.

6. Stamp bear using Memento Black ink on scrap white cardstock, and color using Basic Black (nose), Crumb Cake, and Pecan Pie Blends.

7. Die cut and adhere to Strawberry Slush panel, flat.

8. Die cut kissing both from DSP scraps, and adhere to card front, using Dimensionals.

9. Die cut white banner from scrap white cardstock, and color using Flirty Flamingo and Pretty in Pink Blends.

10. Adhere to kissing booth, using Dimensionals.

11. Stamp wood grain sign on Crumb Cake scrap cardstock, using Crumb Cake ink.

12. Die cut sign.

13. Stamp XOXO on sign, using Real Red ink, and adhere to card front, using Dimensionals.

14. Add some hearts and lip confetti to card front, using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

New at SU Blog Hop- Handcrafted Hearts with Hearts Gusseted Treat Bags

Welcome to the NEW AT SU! Blog hop! We are a group of Stampin’ Up! 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 our theme is Handcrafted Hearts!

I am sharing with you the Hearts Gusseted Treat Bags! These come with 16 bags in a set and the tops of the bag roll down on score lines to close up!

For my bag I added a tag from the Paper Tags Dies, some Real Red Ribbon, a heart punched from the Bee Builder Punch, and the Heart of Love 3D Embossing Folder.

I use Pool Party for my shade of blue. I personally LOVE using blue's with Valentine's since I make mine for the boys in my life (husband and 2 sons).

You could switch out the color to make it more feminine for friends!

I made sure to make a Basic White tag to glue to the back so I could have a place to stamp "Happy Valentine's Day" and a place to sign my name.

The great thing about these Hearts Gusseted Bags is they have a Basic White base, which means you can ADD color to the bag using a Blending Brush. I added a little Pool Party to mine!

Filling the bag with treats is half the fun.

I used my Boardwalk Fun palm tree dies to make a stem for the Chocolate Strawberry candy. Doesn't it look like a strawberry now???

This is just one fun idea using products that have hearts! To get even more ideas, keep on hopping. Be sure to leave a comment to let us know what you think! Up next is Loni

I am happy to answer any questions about the techniques shown here! Please contact your Stampin’ Up! 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.

Product List

Hearts Gusseted Treat Bags [167073] $11.00	Hearts Of Love 3 D Embossing Folder [167071] $11.00	Boardwalk Fun Dies [166828] $28.00	Paper Tags Dies [165461] $28.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $14.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] $14.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102584] $14.00	Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162547] $21.00	Bee Builder Punch [162553] $26.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $9.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $9.00	Blending Brushes [153611] $15.00	Real Red 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Shiny Ribbon [165876] $10.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00