t> The Joy of Stampin' with Rachael: March 2026

Monday, March 30, 2026

April Card Class Club- Pop-Up Petals

 


Card Class Club for April with Pop-Up Petals!!!
Join my class by April 10th to make cards for Mother's Day and for any special friend!
This class will feature a lot of Fun Folds!


You can add this bundle to the $35 kit or if a Demo buy from yourself to get the discount! 




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Place a $50 order online to get the pdf for FREE! 
Or buy pdf for $20. 
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Video to see the cards and inside of each one! 







Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!






Easter Basket Treats

 


Here are my Easter treats for my co-workers!
 I used the Easter Basket Bundle, oval punch, retired mini egg cartons, and some Balmy Blue ribbons! 


I used the Easter Joy Designer Series Paper and played with different ribbons!


A single stamp on the oval and attached with a Dimensional, so it stays in place once the ribbon is removed! 


Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Friday, March 27, 2026

Double Feature Friday- Nature Sympathy

 


Double Feature Friday with Nature Sympathy Bundle!




Nature’s Symphony

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up! ®

 

Supplies:

 

·       Stamp Sets: Nature’s Symphony (166919)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Early Espresso (119686), Very Vanilla (166784), Nature Walk Designer Paper (166912), Natural Hues Textured Specialty (166929)

·       Stamp Pads: Old Olive (147090), Smokey Slate (147113), Early Espresso (147114)

·       Tools: Nature’s Symphony Dies (166925)

·       Miscellaneous: Faux Bronze Pentagons (166931), Linen Thread (104199), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

 

Measurements:

 

·       Early Espresso 8 ½ x 5 ½ (card base)    

·       Designer Series Paper (script) 4 x 5 ¼

·       Textured Paper 2 ¼ x 5 ¼  

·       Very Vanilla 2 ¾ x 3 ¾

·       Early Espresso 3 x 4

·       Designer Paper (grid) 2 ¼ x ¾

·       Designer Paper for dicutting

 

Instructions:

 

1.     Add Natural Hues to DSP and attach to card base

2.     Stamp “sketch” stamp in Smokey Slate on Very Vanilla (stamp off as needed)

3.     Stamp leaves in Old Olive (stamp off as needed)

4.     Add Vanilla to Early Espresso

5.     Wrap Linen Thread about layer and tie bow.  Attach layer to card base

6.     Add leaves using Mini Glue Dots

7.     Stamp sentiment on grid DSP, tear edge (if you like) and adhere to card using Dimensionals

8.     Add pentagons as desired    



Nature’s Symphony

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!®

 

 

·       Stamp Set: Nature’s Symphony (166919); Prayers & Promises (167014)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Secret Sea (165624); Crumb Cake (); Basic White (166780); Nature’s Walk 12 x 12 DSP (166912); Vellum 12x12 Specialty Paper (167099)

·       Stamp Pads: Mossy Meadow (147111)

·       Tools: Nature’s Symphony Dies (166925); Hole Punch Assortment (165409); 2” Circle Punch (133782); Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine (149653)

·       Miscellaneous: Secret Sea 3/8” Bordered Open Weave Ribbon (166932); Faux Bronze Pentagons (166931); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

 

Measurements:

 

·       Secret Sea CS: 7¼” x 5½”, scored at 3”

·       Crumb Cake CS: 2¾” x 5¼”

·       Nature’s Walk DSP: 1” x 5¼”; Piece for leaf die cut

·       Vellum 12x12 Specialty Paper: Piece for leaf die cut

·       Basic White CS: 2¾” x 5¼” (inside); piece for circle punch

 

Instructions:

 

1.     Crease the Secret Sea CS at 3” to form the shorter front of the cardbase.

2.     Die cut the cross-hatch design in the upper left and lower right of the Crumb Cake CS. Die cut large leaves from the Nature’s Walk DSP and the Vellum Specialty Paper.

3.     Adhere the vellum (first) and Nature’s Walk DSP die cut leaves to the Crumb Cake CS using the Mini Glue Dots.

4.     Punch the Basic White CS circle and stamp the sentiment with Mossy Meadow ink. Then punch the slots on each side using the Hole Punch Assortment punches. Thread 3¼” (at minimum) piece of Secret Sea ribbon through the slots. Apply the circle to the front of the Crumb Cake CS and wrap the extra ribbon behind the Crumb Cake CS and adhere with Mini Glue Dots. Then adhere the Crumb Cake CS to the front flap of the card and add the Faux Bronze Pentagons.

5.     Adhere the strip of Nature’s Walk DSP to the right side of the exposed cardback.

6.     Stamp the inside piece (leaves in the lower left) of Basic White CS and adhere to the inside.

 

 Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!


Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Beach Boardwalk DSP Pen Holders

 


Now that Onstage is over, I can share with you some of the gifts I made for this event! 


A Paper Pen holder is a fun way to use up your pretty paper and give as a small gift! 

You can make it too with these measurements! 

Measurements
DSP: 6" x 6" 
Score @ 1 1/2", 3", ad 4 1/2"

1. Fold the top right corner and bottom right corner to the first score line to create a triangle.
2. Fold the top left corner to the second score line. 
3. Fold the DSP on the score lines and use adhesive or ribbon to secure the back tab. 



Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Onstage at Long Beach 2026 Swaps Videos

 Here are some quick videos of the

 swaps I got from Onstage at Long Beach! 

You can order all of these items from my online store!

https://joyofstampinwithrachael.stampinup.net 


Birthday Cards part 1



Birthday Cards part 2



Thinking of You Cards




Happy Day Cards


Easter Cards

Thank You Cards 





Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!



New at SU March Blog Hop- Filled with Sweetness Honey Fun Fold


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 products at are Online Exclusives!



This Homemade Sweetness Suite was just released to the Stampin' UP! Online Store early this March. The suite includes:
FILLED WITH SWEETNESS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
- 10 photopolymer stamps
- Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, f, h

FILLED WITH SWEETNESS DIES (10% off)
- 16 dies
- Largest die: 4-3/8" x 7-3/8" (11.1 x 18.7 cm)
- Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

LADYBUG PICNIC 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER
- 1 embossing folder
- 4-1/2" x 6-1/4" (11.4 x 15.9 cm)
- Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

HOMEMADE SWEETNESS 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
- 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
- Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)

MISTY MOONLIGHT 1/4" (6.4 MM) CHECKERED TRIM
- Width: 1/4" (6.4 mm)
- Length: 10 yards (9.1 m)

STRAWBERRIES & DOTS EMBELLISHMENTS
- 104 adhesive-backed pieces
- 40 strawberries, 32 Misty Moonlight dots, 32 Strawberry Slush dots
- 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm
Currently, the Homemade Sweetness DSP and Ladybug Picnic 3D Embossing Folder are not available. But you can sign up to receive an email once they are back in stock. 




I created this honey Fun Fold using the DSP and fussy cut the honey bear. 
This card was part of my Mega Stamp Camp and there is still space available for the Live Facebook event this weekend (kits are no longer available). Click HERE for more details. 



I used the DSP for the panels and for the bottom of the mini card. 
I even used the embellishments to have the 3 dots by the honey bear. 



I used the stamp for the greeting and for the jar of honey in the corner of the inside of the card. 
The only dies I used was the spoon top and the jar opening to slide the spoon into. 
The only thing I didn't use part of this suite was the ribbon and embossing folder. 

Be sure to keep on hoping to see even more on Stampin' UP! Online Exclusive Products!
Up next is a Stampin' friend from Austria! 





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.


Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!





 

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