CASE-ing Tuesday #536 with the Branching Out Bundle 🌿

 Hi everyone!

I’m excited to share my latest projects for the CASE-ing Tuesday Sketch Challenge #536! If you’re not familiar, CASE-ing Tuesday is a fun Facebook challenge group that chooses a Stampin’ Up!® sample sketch every two weeks—complete with measurements—to inspire your creativity.

This week, I used the beautiful Branching Out Bundle to create two nature-inspired cards, both with slightly different takes on the sketch (I even flipped the design for my second one!).

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🍃 Card One – Nests of Winter & Birch Texture

For my first card, I started with a background layer from the Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper Pack, which I embossed using the Birch Embossing Folder for a subtle woodland texture.

The little bird was carefully cut from one of the DSP sheets—it adds such a sweet, natural touch!

I stamped the branch in Early Espresso, the fir tufts in Shaded Spruce, and added pinecones die-cut from Pecan Pie cardstock. The berries are in Real Red, and the pine tufts are Shaded Spruce for that rich, wintery depth.

This card feels cozy and festive—perfect for the upcoming holiday season!

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🌲 Card Two – Peaceful Greenery with a Twist

For my second card, I decided to invert the sketch for a fresh look. The background layer is embossed with the Peaceful Greenery Embossing Folder on Mossy Meadow cardstock, which gives such gorgeous texture and tone-on-tone elegance.

I used Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie to stamp the images directly on the Basic Beige die-cut from the Branching Out Dies—a perfect neutral for highlighting stamped details.

The sentiment banner features two brand-new Online Exclusive products available starting November 4th:

• 🏷️ Banner Sayings Stamp Set

• 🎉 Three Banner Punch

Both are absolute must-haves! I can already tell these will become regulars in my craft lineup—you’ll be seeing them again soon.

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💌 Join the Fun!

If you haven’t joined the CASE-ing Tuesday Facebook group, I highly recommend it! The sketches are inspiring, the community is welcoming, and it’s a great way to stretch your creative muscles.

Thanks for stopping by today! I’d love to know—which card do you like best, the embossed Winterly Bird or the peaceful greenery version? Drop a comment below and let me know!

Until next time, happy stamping!
💚
Jean Addis

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Card Chaos Episode 18 – Mixed Media Challenge With Perfectly Pears

This week’s Card Chaos theme was Mixed Media — and let me tell you, that is totally not in my wheelhouse! Mixed Media combines two or more different materials into a single artwork, and while that usually feels a bit out of my comfort zone, I decided to jump in and give it a go.

I started with a Mossy Meadow layer embossed with the Peaceful Greenery folder for rich texture. On top of that, I added a grid design paper from the Painterly Pears pack. Using a leaf stencil and a Blender Brush with Mossy Meadow ink, I brought in even more depth and dimension.

For the sentiment, I punched a piece of Basic Beige cardstock with the Modern Oval Punch, then dipped the edges in VersaMark and heat embossed them with gold embossing powder for a touch of shine. The pear and flowers, also from Painterly Pears, were fussy cut and layered for extra interest. I finished it off with Linen Thread tied neatly at the top.

Even though Mixed Media isn’t something I usually do, I really like how this card turned out! Sometimes stepping outside your comfort zone brings surprising results.

🕖 Card Chaos airs Mondays at 7 PM Eastern on my YouTube channel. The challenge? Create a themed card in just 15 minutes! Mine took a little longer this time — but now I’m inspired to dabble in Mixed Media more often.

 

Craft Roulette Episode 290 – Bright Colors for a Happy Hello 🌼🐝

I’m excited to share my submission for Craft Roulette Episode 290! The wheel spun up some fun parameters this week, and I loved how this cheerful card came together.

Episode 290 Parameters:

• Project: Card for a Friend 💌

• Colors: Bright Colors (I chose Azure Afternoon, Daffodil Delight, and Granny Apple Green from the Brights Color Family)

• Element: Happy (my sentiment says “happy hello”)

• Random: Partial Image (the flowers on the blue paper are partial images)

This is one of my favorite easy card designs—it’s perfect for using up paper scraps!

My card base is a top-fold Daffodil Delight, and the 5-1/4" x 4" Basic White layer is embossed with the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder for some lovely texture.

Each of the three DSP strips measures 4-1/2" x 1-1/2" and comes from the Brights 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper Pack. The bee and sentiment are from the Choose Happy Stamp Set, stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on a Stylish Shapes die-cut circle. I colored the bee with Dark Daffodil Delight and Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends.

The image is popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals on an Azure Afternoon piece punched with the To The Point Label Punch. The Granny Apple Green leaves are die-cut using pieces from the Hugs Abloom and Abundant Joy Paper Pumpkin Add-On die sets.

This card will definitely brighten my friend’s day — and it was so fun to make!

If you haven’t watched Craft Roulette yet, I highly recommend it! It airs Friday evenings on YouTube at 6:10 p.m. Central Time. It’s a great way to stretch your creativity and step outside your crafty comfort zone.

✨ Thanks for stopping by — I hope this inspires you to make a bright, happy card for someone special today!

 

Card Chaos Episode 17 – Spooky Dutch Door Card Plus FREE Shipping Coming

Today’s card was created for Card Chaos, Episode 17, where the guideline was Spooky! I decided to make my last Halloween card of the year—and yes, it’s another Dutch Door Card (I just can’t get enough of this fun fold!). You can find the measurements on yesterday’s blog post if you’d like to give it a try.

All of the paper, tags, and punch-outs came from the Spooky Sweet Designer Series Paper Pack. I layered them onto a 4 1/4" x 3 1/2" piece of Basic Black, which I embossed with the Plaster Painting Embossing Folder for that perfectly eerie texture. The “Spooky” sentiment is from the Spooky Halloween stamp set, and I added two creepy spiders from a past Paper Pumpkin kit for just the right amount of Halloween creepiness.

To finish it off, I sprinkled on a few Shimmer Star Foam Stickers—they catch the light beautifully and add the perfect touch of sparkle. ✨

All of these products are still available in the Online Exclusives section of my Stampin’ Up! Online Store. While it’s a bit late to order for this Halloween, I highly recommend grabbing them now so you’ll be all set for next year’s spooky season.

🎃 Bonus Tip: Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE Shipping on orders of $75 or more (before tax and Stampin’ Rewards) for three days only—October 22, 23, and 24!

Don’t miss out on this great time to stock up on paper, ink, and all your crafting favorites!

 

Craft Roulette Episode 289 – Dutch Door Halloween Card 🎃

This week’s Craft Roulette Challenge (#289) was such a fun one! The parameters were:

• Project: Dutch Door

• Colors: Bird Feeder (I chose pink for petunias, yellow for finches, and a robin’s reddish-orange)

• Element: October (I went with a Halloween theme)

• Random: Polka Dots (brought back my trusty Swiss Dots Embossing Folder)

For my card, I started with a Petunia Pop card base (8 ½” x 11”), folded at 4 ¼” just like a standard A2 card. To create the Dutch Door Fold, I trimmed the front panel at 2 ¾” and cut up the fold to remove the top section.

On the lower flap, I added a house image from the Spooky Sweet Designer Series Paper Pack, layered on a Basic Blackpiece measuring 4 3/8” x 3 ½”. The cute die cuts and sentiment inside are all from the Spooky Sweet Bundle.

To finish it off, I stamped the adorable cat on the envelope in Petunia Pop—the perfect final touch!

This was such a fun card to make, and I loved how all the parameters came together.
If you haven’t watched Craft Roulette, tune in Friday evenings at 6:10pm Central on YouTube—it’s always a creative adventure, and you never know what the wheel will bring!

 

12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar Reveal Days 1 & 2

 

I’m so excited to share the Stampin’ Up! 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar! This isn’t just another holiday countdown—it’s a box full of creative inspiration to enjoy all year long. I bought one for myself, and thought I would open it up on video to show you what's inside.

In this post (and video!), I’m opening Days 1 & 2 to reveal the first crafting surprises inside. From exclusive dies and patterned paper to embellishments and tools, each day brings something special that you won’t find in any Stampin’ Up! catalog or online store.

There’s even a coordinating stamp set with greetings and images that work for birthdays, thank yous, holidays, and more. Some of the surprises even coordinate perfectly, making it easy to create quick and beautiful projects.

🎥 Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA1jOeFZNrU

Stay tuned—I’ll be opening more doors soon!

#StampinUp #12DaysofCrafting #JeanPaperJewels #CardMaking #PaperCrafting

Card Chaos - October 12th - 15 Minute Stripes Challenge With Winterly Birds

This week I joined my Craft Roulette friend Irene Smith for her fun YouTube show, Card Chaos, which airs Monday evenings at 6pm Central. The challenge? Create a card in just 15 minutes using the weekly theme—this time, it was stripes!

I decided to keep my card clean and simple. I started with a Thick Basic White card base measuring 7 ½" x 5 ½", scored at 3 ¼". The striped paper comes from the beautiful Winterly Birds Designer Series Paper—the front panel is 5 ¼" x 3", and the right side strip is 1" x 5 ¼".

For the focal point, I used a White die-cut circle from the retired Spotlight on Nature die set. The sentiment, stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink, is from last month’s Fall For Toile Paper Pumpkin kit. I finished the design with a charming Robin (fussy cut from Winterly Birds DSP) and added Fir branches and Pine Cones from the Branching Out dies.

It took me just under 15 minutes—having the Robin pre-cut definitely helped!

Why not take the challenge yourself? Set a timer and see if you can create a card in 15 minutes or less. It’s a great way to stretch your creativity and have a little fun!