Sweet & Spooky Halloween Kits

 🎃 Getting Ready for a Sweet & Spooky Halloween! 👻

It might be midsummer, but I’m already prepping for one of my favorite creative holidays—Halloween! This week, I put together two frightfully fun Stampin’ Up! kits that are going to make this spooky season extra special: the Sweet & Spooky Kit and the Haunted Home Kit.

Let me tell you—they were so much fun to assemble, and I love how they each bring a totally different Halloween vibe to the table!

Stampin' Up! has instructional videos on YouTube for easy assembly.

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🏚️ Haunted Home Kit (#164376) – $18.00

This kit is a dream (or nightmare?) for paper crafters who love 3D projects! With cardboard house pieces, vellum windows, and die-cut accessories, you can build your very own haunted paper house. It’s a perfect group craft project for a spooky get-together or a rainy fall day.

💡 Tip: You’ll need a glue gun for this one, but it’s totally worth it. The end result is a delightfully creepy decor piece that’s sure to be a Halloween conversation starter!

📦 What’s Inside:

• Cardboard pieces for house structure

• Precut vellum and spooky die cuts

• Instructions + adhesive

• Stylish designer box (great for storing supplies or gifting!)

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🍬 Sweet & Spooky Kit (#166229) – $21.00

If treat-giving is your thing, this kit has you covered. It includes supplies to make 15 treat boxes—five each of three adorably eerie designs in colors like Bubble Bath, Pumpkin Pie, and Fresh Freesia. These roomy boxes are just waiting to be filled with goodies for trick-or-treaters, classmates, coworkers, or Halloween party guests.

🎀 The included holographic stars, twine, and printed pieces make every box pop. And did I mention the ghosts and bats are super cute?

📦 What’s Included:

• Precut printed pieces with foil accents

• Wooden picks, twine, paper clips

• Adhesive & holographic stars

• Easy-to-follow instructions

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These kits made Halloween crafting feel effortless and exciting. I love how both have everything neatly packaged and ready to go—it’s grab-and-craft at its best!

🧙‍♀️ Want to be ready when Halloween rolls around too?
👉 Order yours today from my online store and let the spooky season crafting begin!

Pop Up Pals, And Brightest Birthday Kits...Great Travel Companions

 

Crafting On-the-Go: Why Stampin’ Up! Kits Are My Favorite Travel Companion ✨

Have you ever packed your craft supplies for vacation? I recently brought three Stampin’ Up! kits with me to the beach—just in case I had a little downtime to get crafty. And guess what? I did! There’s something so relaxing about listening to the waves and working on a fun, no-stress project with everything you need right in one box.

Today, I’m spotlighting two of the kits I brought with me: Pop-Up Pals and Brightest Birthday. These kits reminded me exactly why I love Stampin’ Up! Kits so much:

✔️ Predesigned projects with everything included
✔️ Perfect for all skill levels—especially beginners or busy crafters
✔️ Quick, fun, and easy to complete
✔️ Portable (hello, beach bag!)
✔️ Great gifts for creative friends

Let’s take a closer look at these two kits:

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🦄 Pop-Up Pals Kit: Whimsy, Fun, and Kid-Friendly Magic

Make crafting a wild adventure with the Pop-Up Pals Kit! This set includes everything you need to make four adorable pop-up cards, each one featuring a playful character like a unicorn, triceratops, monkey, or some sleepy pets. It’s easy enough for kids, but so cute even adults can’t resist.

What’s in the box?

• 4 printed pop-up cards & envelopes

• Precut pieces (no scissors needed!)

• Adhesive & instructions

• Sentiments in English, French, and German

Color Palette:
Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia, Pecan Pie, Strawberry Slush, Garden Green & more

Whether you’re crafting with kids or just want a joyful project, this kit is a blast!

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🎉 Brightest Birthday Kit: Bold, Bright & Ready to Celebrate

Everyone needs a few extra birthday cards on hand, and the Brightest Birthday Kit makes it so easy (and fun) to build your stash. This kit includes everything—even the stamps and ink! You’ll make 9 festive cards with shiny holographic gold foil accents and cheerful embellishments.

Kit Contents:

• Photopolymer stamp set + clear block

• Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Spot

• 9 cards & coordinating envelopes

• Holographic gold foil elements

• Embellishments & adhesive

• Step-by-step instructions

Color Palette:
Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist & more

This kit really delivers on its name—it’s bright, happy, and ready to party!

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Which One Is Your Favorite?

Both of these kits were perfect for a little creative escape on my beach break. Whether you're looking for something playful and interactive or bold and celebratory, Stampin’ Up! Kits make crafting convenient, fun, and totally portable.

Have you tried one of these kits yet? I’d love to know which one caught your eye!

Craft Roulette Episode #275 – ATC Christmas Card with Peace On Earth Bundle

I had so much fun creating this card for Craft Roulette Episode #275! This week’s parameters really stretched my creativity—in the best way possible. I love how it turned out and can’t wait to share the details with you!

🎨 Craft Roulette #275 Parameters:

• Project: Card

• Colors: Starry Night

• Element: Down

• Random: White Dots

My card fulfills all four of this week’s fun parameters:

✅ Card Project with Starry Night Colors

I used the gorgeous Everyday Skies 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper to create both the background and the ATC panel, giving it a perfect blend of deep blues and dreamy skies—ideal for the "Starry Night" color palette.

✅ Random White Dots

The sky pattern in the DSP naturally includes soft, white speckles that mimic random white stars—which made this part super easy!

✅ “Down” Element

I interpreted "down" as a beautiful die-cut dove from the Peace On Earth Bundle—new from Stampin’ Up! and available this September! The dove’s downward flight across the starry sky ties the whole theme together.

🕊️ Peace On Earth Bundle Sneak Peek

I used several elements from the Peace On Earth Suite:

• Dove die-cut for the “down” element

• Star accents to enhance the celestial theme

• Sentiment from the same set, perfect for Christmas

This suite will be officially released in September 2025, but I was lucky enough to pre-order it early as part of the Creativity Now event exclusive to Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. It's going to be a holiday favorite for sure!

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🧵 Card Measurements:

• Card Base: Thick Basic White – A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

• Fresh Freesia Layer: 5 1/4" x 4"

• Everyday Skies DSP: 5" x 3 3/4"

• ATC Layer (Artist Trading Card): 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"

This layout makes a gorgeous Christmas card, blending non-traditional colors with meaningful imagery.

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💻 Join the Fun!

Want to try it yourself? Craft Roulette goes live every Friday night at 6:10 PM CT on YouTube. It’s a great way to stretch your creativity and use what you have on hand. I always say: it’ll make you put on your "stretchy pants" and think outside the box!

📺 Watch Craft Roulette on YouTube
🎨 Try the challenge and see what you can come up with!

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Floral Delight Fun Fold Card

Mystery Stamping Fun Fold Card – A Unique Creation!

I recently joined a super fun Mystery Stamping Zoom with some of my fellow Stampin’ Up! team members, and I just had to share the card I made! If you’ve never experienced Mystery Stamping before, let me give you a quick idea of how it works—it’s so much fun!

Before the event, our organizer shared a list of supplies and measurements so we could all prep ahead of time. Then, during the Zoom, we were given a series of clues to guide us through creating the card step by step—without knowing the final design. It's always such a blast to see how differently everyone's cards turn out, even though we start with the same instructions!

For my version, I chose to feature the beautiful Floral Delight Designer Series Paper. I paired it with a base of Old Olive and Lemon Lolly cardstock—such a fresh and happy color combination!

To decorate my card, I used floral elements from the Impressions Abloom Dies. The sentiment is from the versatile Simply Said Stamp Set, which I stamped and layered onto shapes from the Stylish Shapes Dies—my go-to for perfect sentiment layers!

I added a twine bow for a little rustic charm and finished it off with three yellow embellishments from the Low Profile Sparkle Dots pack. ✨

The best part? It’s a fun fold! A truly one-of-a-kind design that I can't wait to recreate. I’ll be sharing the measurements soon so you can make one too!

Stay tuned for a step-by-step post with all the details. Happy stamping, friends!

 

Two-Tone Cardstock Meets Sunflower Embossing Folder

 🌻 Today's Cards Featuring Pool Party & Gorgeous Grape Two-Toned Cardstock — On Sale Soon!

Hello, crafty friends! I had so much fun creating today's cheerful and textured cards using Pool Party and Gorgeous Grape Two-Toned Cardstock — and I’ve got great news: these beautiful papers will be 20% off July 9–11! 🎉

✂️ Card Details:

Each card started with a 5-1/4" x 4" panel of Two-Toned Cardstock, embossed using the stunning Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder. To really bring out those embossed details, I lightly sanded the surface with a sanding block, revealing the white core of the cardstock — such a gorgeous, rustic touch!

These panels were then mounted onto standard A2 card bases using coordinating cardstock in Pool Party and Fresh Freesia. I love how the light and dark tones of the Two-Toned Cardstock add extra depth and dimension.

💬 Sentiments & Embellishments:

The bold “Hello” sentiment was die-cut using the brand-new Circle Of Seasons Paper Pumpkin Add-On Die Set (item #167277, $12). This versatile die set is designed to coordinate with the next three months of Paper Pumpkin kits — starting with July’s Sweeter With You kit. (Psst… you must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to snag the add-on, so be sure to subscribe by July 10th!)

The Birthday sentiment came from the Greetings for All Ephemera Pack, which I colored using a Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blend to perfectly match the tones in the card.

To finish off the look, I added three adorable Brushed Brass Butterflies for just the right amount of shimmer and charm. 🦋

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🛍 Why You'll Love the Two-Toned Cardstock:

• Double the value: Each 12" x 12" sheet has light and dark shades of the same color.

• Perfect for techniques: The white core is ideal for sanding, tearing, and embossing.

• Versatile sizing: Great for both cardmaking and scrapbooking.

⏳ Don’t Miss the Sale!

Grab your Two-Toned Cardstock while it’s 20% off from July 9–11 and get inspired to try fun techniques like embossing and sanding!

Let me know in the comments if you’re grabbing the new Paper Pumpkin Add-On Die Set or trying out these embossing techniques! 🌻✨

Happy stamping!
Jean

A “Pear-fect” Card with the Painterly Pears Suite – CASE-ing Tuesday Sketch #514

A “Pear-fect” Card with the Painterly Pears Suite – CASE-ing Tuesday Sketch #514

If you love crafting quick, beautiful cards that pack a punch, today’s card featuring the Painterly Pears Suite is just what you need. This charming suite is part of the newly released Online Exclusives from Stampin’ Up! and is absolutely bursting with soft, painterly beauty.

Painterly Pears Suite Notecard Idea

For this project, I used one of the handy Basic White Notecards & Envelopes (Item #159232). These notecards measure 3 1/2" x 5" and come in a 20-pack for just $10—perfect for sending a sweet pick-me-up to someone special.

CASE-ing Tuesday Sketch Inspiration

This design was inspired by CASE-ing Tuesday Sketch #514. I love using this Facebook group because they include actual measurements with each sketch, making it easy to recreate and adapt to your favorite Stampin’ Up! products.

Design Details:

• Designer Series Paper: The pears and flowers are fussy-cut directly from the Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper. They provide such a soft, organic look and make a stunning focal point.

• Spotlight on Nature Dies: The pear cluster is mounted on a Basic White circle cut with one of the Spotlight on Nature Dies.

• 2 3/8" Circle Punch: I layered the die cut on a piece of Petal Pink punched with the 2 3/8" Circle Punch to add warmth and contrast.

• Perfectly Pears Dies: The sweet little “Hello” sentiment fits perfectly on the smallest die in the Perfectly Pears Die Set—such a thoughtful detail.

• Embossing: I used a small strip of Darling Duckling cardstock embossed with the Corrugated Embossing Folderto add texture and dimension.

• Finishing Touches: Three Low Profile Glimmer Gems add just the right amount of sparkle, and I finished the envelope with a matching strip of the Designer Series Paper.

Why You'll Love the Painterly Pears Suite

Whether you're a beginner or seasoned paper crafter, the Painterly Pears Suite Collection is perfect for making elegant cards that come together quickly. With coordinating dies, punch, paper, and sentiments, this suite gives you everything you need to create "pear-fect" projects for every occasion.

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✨ Products Used:

• Painterly Pears Suite Collection (Online Exclusive)

• Basic White Notecards & Envelopes – Item #159232

• Spotlight On Nature Dies

• 2 3/8" Circle Punch

• Perfectly Pears Dies

• Low Profile Glimmer Gems

• Corrugated Embossing Folder

• Darling Duckling Cardstock

• Petal Pink Cardstock

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Ready to start creating with the Painterly Pears Suite? Head over to my Online Store to shop these exclusive products and bring a little handmade joy into your day. Don’t forget to check out the CASE-ing Tuesday group for weekly card sketches and measurements!

Let me know what you think in the comments. Until next time—stay crafty, friends!

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July 2025 Stampin' Up! New Online Exclusives Release

🎉 July 1st Launch Day – New Kits + Online Exclusives!

Happy July, friends! There’s so much to celebrate today with brand-new kits and an exciting batch of Online Exclusive products now available in my Stampin’ Up!® online store! Whether you're a cardmaker, treat box enthusiast, or just love fresh supplies, this release has a little something for everyone.

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✨ NEW Stampin’ Up!® Kits – Just Released!

🧁 Birthday Fancy Kit
Create 12 beautifully layered birthday cards with a loosely choreographed design. This kit is loaded with die cuts, giving you lots of creative freedom. Perfect to keep on hand or give as a gift!

🎃 Sweet & Spooky Kit
Make 15 adorable and sturdy Halloween treat boxes featuring cute bats, ghosts, and pumpkins. The iridescent foil accents add just the right touch of shimmer to make your spooky treats stand out!

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🛍️ Hot Picks from the Online Exclusives!

There are so many fabulous new additions in the Online Exclusives section — perfect for starting your holiday crafting early this year. Here are just a few of my personal favorites:

🌻 Sunflower Embossing Folder
A gorgeous, deeply textured design that adds instant elegance and detail to your backgrounds. A must-have for summer and fall projects!

🎨 Painterly Pears Suite
Soft, artistic watercolor-style images with coordinating dies and embellishments. This suite is both fresh and timeless.

👻 Spooky Sweet Suite Collection
Everything you need for Halloween cards, tags, and party favors! Bats, pumpkins, ghosts, and more — all in a cohesive and charming style.

🌟 Charming Day Bundle
Versatile sentiments and fun images that work year-round, especially great for thank-you cards and small gifts.

🎁 Label Me Grateful Bundle
A lovely mix of heartfelt sentiments and label-style dies that pair beautifully with gift packaging, tags, and gratitude projects.

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🎄 It’s never too early to get started on your holiday crafting, and these new arrivals make it so fun and easy. Whether you're prepping for birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or beyond — there’s inspiration waiting for you.

👉 Browse the full selection of new kits and Online Exclusives in my online store.

Happy crafting!
– Jean 💌