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 

Luxe Note

I love to take a square die cut and turn it to make a diamond. I think it's a fun look and somewhat different than your average, everyday card. And I'm loving these new Tile Garden decorative square dies! I hope they stay around forever. They'll be used just as much as my beloved circle version--the Spotlight on Nature Dies.

Don't forget, this Luxe Foliage 12" X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper with gold foil 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, optional panel on the inside is 4-1/2" X 5-3/8", my square die cut measures 2-1/8" X 2-1/8"

Pecan Pie: 4-1/4" X 1-7/8" embossed

Secret Sea Two-Tone: 4" X 5-1/4", 2-1/2" X 2-1/2"square

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 Peaceful Pine Pattern: 3-3/4" X 5", 3/4" X 5-1/2" strip for inside

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Tile Garden Dies

Simply Said Stamp Set (retired)

Label Me Grateful Dies (Flowers, Leaves, retired)

Impressions Abloom Dies (Flower Centers, retired

Embossing Folder:

Softly Woven 3D

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 

Luxe Hello

I pulled out the retired Label Me Grateful Dies to add a little sunflower to some of my cards this week. I love sunflowers in autumn! Let's be real, I love all of the autumn foliage. I'm so glad I live where we have changing seasons.

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, 3" X 4-1/2", optional panel on the inside is 4-1/2" X 5-3/8", scrap piece for your sentiment

Gold Foil Sheets: enough to die cut whatever leaves you use

Peaceful Pine: enough to die cut or punch whatever leaves you use

Peaceful Pine Two-Tone: 4" X 5-1/4" If you didn't want to buy 12 sheets of this, you could buy the Heirloom Boutique or the Home for Christmas Variety Pack Two-tone Cardstocks.

Pecan Pie: 1" X 5" embossed

DSP:

Luxe Foliage Pecan Pie Print 2-11/16" X 5", inside piece is 4-1/8" X 2-1/4" cut in half diagonally

Stamp Sets, Dies and/or Punches: 

Lovely Arrangements (sentiment)

Nature's Symphony Dies (gold leaf sprig)

Bough Punch (green leafy sprig, retired)

Label Me Grateful Dies (for sunflower, retired)

Impressions Abloom Dies (for center of sunflower, retired)

Ink: 

Early Espresso

Embossing Folder: Pretty Flowers (retired)

Embellishments: 

Loose Gold Sequins (retired)

Black & White & Gold Baker's Twine Pack (retired)

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 

Weekly Recap 9/12/26

This week's makes with the new Sunflower Fields DSP. I am in love with this DSP and will be playing with it some more for sure. What do you think?

Click on each individual photo to be taken to the blog post for more information on that particular card.

Sunflower Fun Fold

This is an easy fun fold and simple, quick design to make. But it still packs a wow factor for the recipient because of the unique fold. I haven't made this offset gate fold card design for a long time. I forgot how much I love it.

Supplies

Cardstock:

Pecan Pie: 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 1-1/2" and 5-3/4"

Very Vanilla: 4" X 5-1/4" (inside) 3-3/4" X 5", plus whatever you need for stamping your sentiment

Secret Sea 3-1/4" X 3-1/4"

DSP: 

Sunflower Fields DSP: one piece 3" X 3", 2 pieces 2-1/2" X 5-1/4", 2 pieces 1-1/4" X 5-1/4", one piece 3/4" X 4"

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Amber Autumn (retired)

Ink: 

Early Espresso

Embellishments: 

Linen Thread, Cajun Craze & Gold Dots (retired)

Other: 

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

Thinking of You and Sunflowers

If you love the Spotlight on Nature circle dies (and who doesn't?!), you're going to love the new Tile Garden Dies. They are like the square version--same designs.

I used my retired Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle again on this card along with the retired Layering Leaves Bundle.

Supplies

Cardstock:

Early Espresso: 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored on the long side at 4-1/4"

Very Vanilla: 2 pieces (one for front and one inside) 4" X 5-1/4", 2-3/4" X 2-3/4" for sentiment panel, scraps for stamping your sunflowers on

DSP: 

Sunflower Fields DSP 2 pieces 2-7/16" X 2-7/16", 2 pieces 1-1/4" X 2-7/16" 

Stamp Sets & Dies (or Punches): 

Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle

Layering Leaves Bundle (retired)

Tile Garden Dies

If you need/want a new sunflower bundle, the Radiant Sunflowers is a great choice

Ink:

Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Memento Tuxedo Black, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends, Old Olive Stampin' Blends, Pecan Pie Stampin' Blends

Embellishments:

Mossy Meadow & Vanilla 1/4" Gingham Ribbon, Streaked Dots (retired)

Other: 

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

Sending Sunflower Hugs

For today's card I used the DSP for the background and the focal element. I fussy cut that large sunflower out of one of the sheets in the paper pack. I love having that option, especially when you can't or don't want to buy the coordinating stamps and dies.

Supplies

Cardstock:

Early Espresso: 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored on the long side at 4-1/4"

Very Vanilla: 2 pieces (one for front and one inside) 4" X 5-1/4"

DSP: 

Sunflower Fields DSP 4 pieces 1" X 3-1/4", 1 piece 1/2" X 5-1/4" (inside), 1 piece 1/4" X 5-1/4" (inside), fussy cut large sunflower

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Layering Leaves (retired)

If you need/want a new sunflower bundle, the Radiant Sunflowers is a great choice

Ink:

Early Espresso

Embellishments:

Calypso Coral 3/8" Bordered Ribbon, Pearls of Beauty (retired)

Other: 

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

Appreciative Sunflowers

When I saw this Sunflower Fields DSP, I fell in love. I may or may not have a DSP hoarding issue that leans heavily autumn & Christmas. 😉 I was able to resist the bundle that goes with it though because I had the perfect one in my stash. I combined this DSP with the retired Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle and I'm delighted with how well they went together. If you don't have a great sunflowers bundle though, the Radiant Sunflowers is a really good one to pick up this season.

Supplies

Cardstock:

Pecan Pie: 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored on the long side at 4-1/4"

Very Vanilla: 2 pieces (one for front and one inside) 3-3/4" X 5", plus whatever pieces you need for stamping your sentiment and focal images

DSP: 

Sunflower Fields DSP: 3 pieces 1-1/2" X 3-1/2"

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (retired)

Words of Beauty (sentiment)

If you need/want a new sunflower bundle, the Radiant Sunflowers is a great choice

Ink: 

Memento Tuxedo Black, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends, Pecan Pie Stampin' Blends, Old Olive Stampin' Blends

Embellishments: 

Mossy Meadow & Very Vanilla 1/4" Gingham Ribbon, Brown Flat Back Pearls From My Stash (no idea where they are from)

Other: 

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