Amazing Stars

When I saw the October Product of the Month, I knew I'd be pacing an order the day they were available. I LOVE stars. Always have. I have many retired star products from the past and will probably buy whatever comes out in the future. They are so fun and versatile. They work really well for masculine cards, cards for teenagers, Halloween, Christmas, New Year, graduation and so much more. They can pretty well be used for any happy occasion (in my opinion) depending on the vibe your going for. 

I will warn you, I really think these are going to sell out before the month is out this time. Dies are always popular and a set of 23 for $5 is a steal of a deal. You just need to have a qualifying order total of $75 (after all coupons and discounts have been applied) before you can add them to your purchase. Don't wait if you need these!

Supplies

Cardstock:

Secret Sea: 4-1/4" X 11", scored at 5-1/2" on the long side + a small scrap for die cutting stars

Basic White: 2 pcs 3-3/4" X 5" (embossed), plus whatever you need for creating your sentiment

Azure Afternoon: small scrap for die cutting stars

Granny Apple Green: small scrap for die cutting stars

Silver Foil Sheets

Silver Glimmer (retired): small scrap for die cutting stars

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Words of Beauty Stamp Set

Shining Stars Dies

Stylish Shapes Dies

Embossing Folder: 

So Swirly 3D (retired)

Ink:

Secret Sea

Embellishments:

Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems

Other: 

Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

My Most Used Tools (Used Almost Daily):

Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

Stampin' Seal Adhesive  

Adhesive Sheets 

Blending Brushes 

Scoring Blades Multipack

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Trimmer

Cutting Blades Multipack

Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Mini Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Detail Scissors

Good Things Pumpkin Fun Fold Card

I really love how this card turned out. The pumpkins you can create with the masks in the Painted Pumpkins Bundle are so pretty and dimensional, and I really like the look of the garden gate. I'll have to play with that some more. There are more pieces to it too, but I couldn't fit them all on this card.

Supplies

Cardstock:

Cajun Craze: 4-1/4" X 11", scored at 5-1/2" on the long side

2-3/4" X 4-1/4"cut off of one end of the card base--save it for the front panel

3-1/4" X 4-3/4" for inside panel

Basic White: 3" X 4-1/2" for inside panel, plus whatever you need for mask blending your focal point pumpkin images and creating your sentiment

Lost Lagoon (leaves)

Crumb Cake (gate)

Early Espresso (gate hardware)

DSP: 

Painted Patch: 2 pcs 4" X 2-1/2", 1 pc 2-1/2" X 4", 1 pc 4" X 5-1/4", 1 pc 2-1/2" X 2"

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Painted Pumpkins Bundle

Banner Sayings Bundle

Ink:

Secret Sea

Pool Party

Pretty Peacock

Calypso Coral

Cajun Craze

Golden Glow

Early Espresso

Embellishments:

Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots (retired)

Other: 

Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Blending Brushes

My Most Used Tools (Used Almost Daily):

Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

Stampin' Seal Adhesive 

Adhesive Sheets 

Blending Brushes 

Scoring Blades Multipack

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Trimmer

Cutting Blades Multipack

Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Mini Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Detail Scissors

Pumpkins and Good Things

I used the light side of Petal Pink Two-Tone Cardstock with the Rustic Check 3D Embossing Folder on this super simple fun fold card. I die cut the pumpkins from the Painted Patch DSP, but you can also just fussy cut them. They aren't too detailed for a quick fussy cut. I added lots of patterned paper on the inside because it just makes it more of a wow card with little effort. And, because I love patterned paper.

Supplies

Cardstock:

Golden Glow: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2", scored at 1-1/2" and 5-3/4"

Basic White: 4" X 5-1/4" (inside), square die cut on front is 3-1/4" X 3-1/4"

Petal Pink Two-Tone: 2-1/2" X 5-1/4" (embossed)

DSP: 

Painted Patch: 2 pcs 1-1/4" X 5-1/4", 1" X 4", 2-1/2" X 5-1/4", cut pumpkins

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Painted Pumpkins Bundle

Banner Sayings Bundle

Ink:

Secret Sea

Pool Party (blending in background)

Pecan Pie (blending in background)

Embellishments:

Opaque Faceted Gems (retired)

Other: 

Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Blending Brushes

My Most Used Tools (Used Almost Daily):

Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

Stampin' Seal Adhesive 

Adhesive Sheets 

Blending Brushes 

Scoring Blades Multipack

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Trimmer

Cutting Blades Multipack

Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Mini Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Detail Scissors

Luxe Birthday

I used a Creative Collab Crew sketch that I found on Pinterest for this card. It looks like someone took a screenshot of an Instagram post by @emkcreationsil and pinned it. That's all I know, but this is a great sketch. I have definitely made cards with this design before, but it's very handy to have measurements so you don't have to figure it out again later. 

Don't forget, this lovely foiled DSP is the September 2026 Product of the Month for Stampin' Up! and once it sells out, it is gone forever. You get 12 sheets (4 each of 3 colors/designs) for just $5 with a qualifying $75 USD purchase right now!

Cardstock:

Very Vanilla: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the long side, my die cut is 3-1/2" X 2", optional panel on the inside is 4-1/2" X 5-3/8"

Secret Sea Two-Tone: 4" X 5-1/4"

If you didn't want to buy 12 sheets of this color, you could get the Exploring Nature Two-Tone Cardstock Variety Pack instead.

DSP:

Luxe Foliage: See sketch measurements, also die cut some of the florals from the Secret Sea pattern for the inside

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Nature's Symphony Dies

Handmade & Heartfelt Kit Stamp Set (retired)

Charming Day Dies (Pecan Pie Leaves, retired)

Stitched So Sweetly Dies (Scalloped Rectangle, retired)

Label Me Grateful Dies (Flowers, Green Leaves, retired)

Impressions Abloom Dies (Flower Centers, retired

Ink: 

Early Espresso

Embellishments: 

Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems

Other: 

Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

My Most Used Tools (Used Almost Daily):

Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

Stampin' Seal Adhesive 

Adhesive Sheets 

Blending Brushes 

Scoring Blades Multipack

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Trimmer

Cutting Blades Multipack

Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Mini Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Detail Scissors 

Blessed Harvest Day

I used pieces of the retired Gathering Together DSP along with the Product of the Month Glow of Harvest DSP to make this card. I fussy cut the leaves and pumpkins from the gorgeous pearlescent paper. You really need to see this paper in person to appreciate it.

Card Base: Early Espresso Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" and folded in half on the score line

Cardstock:

Very Vanilla inside layer 4" X 5-1/4" + focal point piece 2-15/16" X 1-15/16" (mine is die cut with retired Textured Notes Dies), scrap piece for sentiment  

Early Espresso 3-1/4" X 2-3/16" focal point piece

DSP:

Glow of Harvest DSP 4" X 5-1/4" + fussy cut pumpkins and leaves

Gathering Together DSP (Retired) 2" X 5-1/4" (Cajun Craze Print) and 1-1/2" X 4" (Early Espresso Print)

Dies: Textured Notes (retired)

Stamp Set: Unbounded Love (sentiment, retired), Amber Autumn (inside, retired)

Ink: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Markers, Golden Glow Stampin' Blends Markers

Embellishments: Cajun Craze & Gold Dots (retired)

Other: Dimensional Adhesive, Multipurpose Liqud Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive

Time to Celebrate All Aflutter

I love using tilted layers on a card because sometimes it is really annoying to try to get things on there straight and with equal margins. This help alleviate that stress a bit. Plus, it adds interest and whimsy. 

Supplies (from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Card Base: Basic White Thick 5-1/2" X 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4" on the long side

Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP: Bottom is 4" X 5-1/4", Black and White layer is 3-3/4" X 5", third layer is 2-13/16" X 4-1/16"

I roughed up the edges of my DSP with my fingernails after adhering it down to the cardstock. You could also use the edge of your detail scissors or a distressing tool if you have one. 

Sentiment Cardstock: Basic White 3-1/4" X 1"

Stamps: Butterflies are from All Aflutter Bundle and sentiment is from a retired set called Beautiful Butterflies

Punch: All Aflutter Punch

Ink: Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Pool Party, Barely Blush

Embellishments: Rhinestone Basic Jewels colored with Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends

Other Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals (to pop up the "sky" layer), Stampin' Seal Adhesive Runner, Paper Trimmer

Rainbow Artsy Fartsy Birthday Card

I wanted to share this pretty rainbow card that I made for my beautiful and talented niece, whose birthday was Nov 10th. When I say talented, y'all have no idea how much. She can take a photo and make a pencil drawing that looks just as realistic, if not more. Her talent amazes me. I am crafty. She is an artist.

I made this card because rainbows mean something amazing for her, and I was hoping that the stamp I chose to use from the Artistically Inked stamp set would elude to her artistic nature. She doesn't just like art y'all. She is art. And I love her. 

Stampin' Up! Supplies

Cardstock: Basic Black, Basic White

Stamps: Artistically Inked

Ink: Versamark, Embossed with White Basics Embossing Powder

Adhesive: Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

Other Supplies: Black Rhinestone Jewels (not Stampin' Up!)

If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator already, please choose me as your demo on your next Stampin' Up! order so that I can afford to buy all the pretty things. Ha ha! 

Just click on "Find a Demonstrator" at the top of the Stampin' Up! website. Then, type my name in the search bar (Chelle Scott). 

And, as always, thanks so much for stopping by! And, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Paper Pumpkin Fun

Hey all. I just wanted to jump on and share what I got to play with yesterday. I haven't had much time or motivation to play with my crafty stuff lately. Do you sometimes get in a funk like that? I watch lots of videos on YouTube of others playing, but I'm just not motivated. It's a cycle for me I think.

Anyhow, this month's Paper Pumpkin was quite motivating! OMG. So much good stuff. This kit was designed to go with three suites in the new catalog (Garden Lane, Come Sail Away and Woven Threads) none of which I really wanted. But now I think I'm in love with Come Sail Away and need it lol. The sailing stuff in this kit really blew me away. And the paper that went with Woven Threads had me swooning too.

Y'all know I did not design these cards. I CASE almost everything I do. It's just easier and funner when I don't have to think about things :) I cased these cards from several people on the Paper Pumpkin Fan Page on Facebook (Molly Partin, Debbie Henderson, Carrie Ricksecker, and Dana Mclelland).

Aren't those sailboat images stunning? And the map paper, which is actually cut from the envelope liners, just really goes so well. I'm also loving the little anchors.

I love the Bird Ballad suite. I can't help it. And the birds in that paper went lovely with the papers provided in the Paper Pumpkin kit this month. 

I find the color combination and patterns in this paper so beautiful. Makes me kind of want to buy the Woven Threads paper now. And, I'll let you know a little secret. That cardstock is not the new Pretty Peacock that is in the papers. That is a retired color-- Dapper Denim (I think). I loved that paper and couldn't let it go. And it is so close that you really can't tell. 

Well, that's all I have for today. I hope you enjoyed it and find some inspiration to get you crafting a bit as well!

Please, if you don't have a demonstrator already, choose me as your demonstrator when you go to make a purchase on the Stampin' Up! website. My name is Chelle Scott, and I live in Utah :)

As always, thank you so much for stopping by. 

Ode to Hello Cupcake

Oh Hello Cupcake, I will miss you. You retired in March, and life just isn't the same without you.

Ok, just kidding. I don't have to miss the Hello Cupcake stamp set because I still have it and won't part with it lol. But, I am sorry if you didn't get it. The good news is that you can do this same card with any cupcake image, or even a cake or cute animal or whatev.

I'm starting to think that whenever I make a card, I should just make two, right? Because I have everything out. And the cardstock sheets make two card bases anyhow. So why not build up my stash?

As everyone knows, I usually CASE cards (copy and share everything) from someone else. It makes my brain hurt to try to come up with a new design. This card is no different. I cased the lovely Mary Haugen at Center Stage Stamping. You can find her card here.

The little heart stickers are the only thing I didn't case. They are also not Stampin' Up! :0 I do have the Well Written thinlits dies, but I was too lazy to get them out. Lol. They are just stickers I had laying around from Walmart.

The twine is actually a strand that I pulled out of the burlap ribbon. Cause I didn't have twine. Smart huh?

Please, if you don't have a demonstrator already, choose me as your demonstrator when you go to make a purchase on the Stampin' Up! website. My name is Chelle Scott, and I live in Utah :)

As always, thank you so much for stopping by. And I hope you found something interesting to inspire you here today.

Gorgeous Grape Birthday

This coming week we have a lot of birthdays in our family. On May 21st my son will be 22, my sister will be 39, and Shane's aunt will be 65 (those three all on the same day!). My Dad will also turn 65 the next day. So, I have lots of cards to make in a hurry. My son doesn't want one. He didn't want to hurt my feelings, but I understand it isn't his thing. I'm not asking the rest of them lol. I think they will all enjoy them.

Anyhow, I decided to start with Shane's aunt. She is probably the easiest one to make a card for. She likes almost everything I do. And I know one of her fave colors is purple because it was her mom's favorite.

I have been loving the most recent Paper Pumpkin stamp set, Sentimental Rose. It is no longer available, but I had to share how awesome Paper Pumpkin has really become. This set will most likely stay in my stash for a very long time. As long as I love florals or it gets worn out :)

Don't you just love it?! I stamped the background all with the large rose image in Smoky Slate ink too.

Well, that's it for me today. Short and sweet. But stay tuned for more birthday stamping madness :)

For this card, I used the following Stampin' Up! (and some non SU) products available (mostly) for purchase at the Stampin' Up! store. Please, if you don't have a demonstrator already, choose me as your demonstrator when you go to checkout. My name is Chelle Scott, and I live in Utah :)

Stamps: April Paper Pumpkin "Sentimental Rose" set (no longer available for purchase)

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Pear Pizazz, Smoky Slate, Basic Grey 

Paper: Whisper White Cardstock, Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, scrap of purple patterned paper from my stash (non SU)

Embellishments: Metallics Sequin Assortment, leftover corrugated flag piece from April Paper Pumpkin kit

Adhesive: Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Snail Adhesive

As always, thank you so much for stopping by. And I hope you found something interesting to inspire you here today.

April Crafty Sharing

Just thought I'd check in and share a couple of cards I've made over the last couple of weeks.

The first one is a card that I really love. I made it for Shane's birthday. He turned 45 this week. I can't believe we're in our 40s. Time really does fly. I still feel 20 in my head. My body, now that's a bit different :) I actually made two of these so I could use one for my Dad for Father's Day.

As you can see above and below, I decorated the flap of my envelope as well as the inside of the card with some extra pieces of patterned paper. I love decorating and personalizing things that I gift to people. I hope that it shows my love and care for them. 

As I have mentioned many times in the past, I hardly ever come up with card designs on my own. I almost always copy someone else's genius. I have the desire to create with my hands, but not to design lol. I think I can leave that up to people who are truly good at it and just happily go about emulating their talents to the best of may abilities. I think most people don't mind that. Otherwise they wouldn't share their work. But, I do want to give credit where credit is due. So, with that in mind, I got the above design from the extremely gifted Making Memories with Michelle.

This design from Julie's Japes I just loved when looking for ideas for using up my Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper. I got two packs for free during Sale-A-Bration, so I have lots to use up :)

For these cards, I used the following Stampin' Up! products available for purchase at the Stampin' Up! store. Please, if you don't have a demonstrator already, choose me as your demonstrator when you go to checkout. My name is Chelle Scott, and I live in Utah :)

Waterfront Birthday Card:

Paper: Crumb Cake Cardstock, Early Espresso Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Wood Textures DSP

Stamp Sets: Waterfront and Picture Perfect Birthday

Ink: Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry, Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay

Adhesive: Snail

Botanical Butterfly Card:

Paper: Basic Black Cardstock, Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Botanical Butterfly DSP (no longer available)

Stamp Sets: Butterfly Gala

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Light Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Marker, Light Rich Razzleberry Stampin Blends Marker (I just colored the small butterfly. The others were cut from the DSP.)

Tools: Pretty Label Punch

Adhesive: Snail

As always, thank you so much for stopping by. And I hope you found something interesting to inspire you here today.