Stamping with Friends - Just Focus on the Paper featuring February Product of the Month

 

Happy March, Crafty Friends! 🌸

We’re kicking off the month with a "No Stamping" challenge! Today is all about letting the paper do the talking. I’m featuring the dreamy textures of the Painted Illusions Designer Series Paper paired with the effortless accents of the Unforgettable Times Ephemera Pack. 

It's amazing what you can create with just a beautiful background and the right die-cut sentiment. Wishing you all a safe, happy, and ultra-creative March! ✨

Material list for today's card: 

• Card Base - Granny Apple Green cardstock
• Layer -  White Willow Carddstock
• DSP -  Painted Illusions Made With Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (Feburary Product of the Month - available while supplies last) 
• Gems - Moody Palette Glossy Dots  
• Sentiment - Unforgettable Times Mix & Match Ephemera Pack

                       February Product of the Month Painted Illusion Card Product List

Painted Illusions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167977] $5.00	Unforgettable Times Mix & Match Specialty Ephemera Pack (English) [166987] $8.50	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] $14.00	White Willow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [166703] $10.00
Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [167099] $10.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $30.00	Moody Palette Glossy Dots [167180] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

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Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Be a blessing to someone today!!

Cathy

March Happenings!

• Starting 3 March:
• March Online Exclusives Release
• Three new Kit Collection Kits 
• New Product of the Month (Notes of Spring Photopolymer Stamp Set)

#DOswts449 - Sketch Inspiration Hop - Today it's all about the paper - Love Notes DSP!

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends! It is time for the first Stamping with the Stars Bloghop for 2026.  Today my card features the Love Notes 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper and no stamping.  

 

Card Details 

• Paper 
• Afternoon Azure card base - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Loves Notes DSP & Cardstock 
• Afternoon Azure gingham layer 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Real Red Two Tone cardstock layer 5 1/2" x 4"
• DSP layers - 1 1/4" x 4 (cut 3)
• Strawberry Slush Two Tone cardstock layer - 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
• Love Notes DSP cut apart - 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
• Basic WHite & Vellum scraps for computer generated sentiment
•  5 1/4" x 4", plus scrap for die cut sentiment
• Embellishments
• White Bakers Twine - colored red with Real Red Blends
• Low Profile Dots (retired)

I made a landscape version of the sketch and all the paper came from the Love Notes paper pack.  The sentiment is made on my PC and printed onto Basic White card stock, then die cut and added a layer of die cut Vellum.  The white twine I colored with the Real Red Blends and secured with white twine.  

                                                 Loves Notes DSP Card Product List

Love Notes 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Mix & Match Designer Series Paper [166985] $12.50	Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161719] $14.00	Real Red 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166696] $10.00	Strawberry Slush 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166705] $10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [167099] $10.00	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154899] $11.00	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $11.00

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Be a blessing to someone today!!

Cathy

Stamping Dreams January Blog Hop - Double Flap Love Card

Hey Crafty Friends!  I am so happy to be joining the Crafty Collaborations Group for our January Stampin Dreams Blog Hop. The theme for January is Love.  

Welcome to my blog and this fabulous hop! If this is your first time visiting, please leave a comment below and let know where you are from.  I am Cathy Peck, currently living in Foley, Alabama. Hope you find some inspiration here. 

Card Details

• Stamp/Die Bundle - Endless Love
• Paper 
• Flirty Flamingo card  base - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score/fold at 4 1/4",  trim 1 1/4" for sentiment 
• Real Red - 3 1/2 x 4 3/4", scrap for die cut heart
• Made With Love Designer Series Paper - 4" x 1 5/8"
• Ink
• Real Red Ink
• Tools/Embellishments
• Paper Trimmer
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
• Stampin' Block H
• Your favorit adhesive (I like Tombow Multipurpose Glue)

Card layout inspired by a post on Pinterest.  This is the perfect paper for showing off beautiful designer papers.  

Made With Love Suite Collection (English) [167079]	Made With Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167054]	Endless Love Bundle (English) [167062]	Endless Love Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167055]	Endless Love Dies [167061]
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Be a blessing to someone today!!

Cathy

January Specials - Bonus Days, New Mini Catalog, New OnLine Exclusive Products and a Fabulous Product of the Month

Hello Crafty Friends! Starting January off with a bang, you are goign to love all that Stampin' Up! has to offer in this month.  Lets start with...

Versatility is key! With the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set, you’ll always have the right words on hand—whether you’re creating birthday cards, thank-you notes, or a cheerful hello.

• Stampin’ Up! Account:To participate in Product of the Month, you MUST have a Stampin’ Up! account. 
• Qualifying Amounts:  You can purchase the Product of the Month item for only $5 when you spend $75 or more in a single order. 
• Purchasing Limit: The Product of the Month is limited to one month’s product per Stampin’ Up! account.
• Available Until Sold Out: Items are only available while supplies last, so once they’re all sold out, they’re gone for good. 

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Bonus Days Details: 

• Dates: 6-31 January 2026
• For every $50 you spend in January (before shipping/tax), you' get a Bonus Days Coupon Code to use in February. 
• There is no limit to how many coupon codes you can earn. 
• Bonus Day coupon codes are delivered vis email only, so you must provide an email address to participate. 
• If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. 
• If you earn multiple codes form multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned. 
• Start shopping and earn your coupons now: http://www.tea-n-stamps.stampinup.net

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Here's the rest...

Fresh product designs and crafting inspiration on every page, you’ll love what this catalog has in store so that you can keep crafting all year long. Time to get inspired!  

January-April 2026 Mini Catalog Details

• Catalog Dates: 6 January - April 2025
• Catalog Download: Jan-Apr Mini Catalog Digital 
• Shop My Store: Jan-Apr Mini

January OnLine Exclusives 

• Shop: January Online Exclusives 
• Download: January Online Exclusive PDF File
• Online Exclusive products are available ONLY in the online store.
• Online Exclusive product releases are January, March, May, July, September and November. 
• Providing you more creative shopping options.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Be a blessing to someone today!!

Cathy

Happy New Year - Hugs & Kisses - Stamping with Friends Blog Hop Today!!

 

Happy New Year Crafty Friends!! I am hoping to have a great year that is full of creative and crafty days.  I am starting the new year with a Stamping With Friends Blog Hop for a Tic Tac Toe Challenge.  I selected the first row down - Layers, Die Cut and Designer Paper.  Wishing you a safe, happy and crafty 2026. 

Here is my material list for today's card: 

• Card Base - Bubble Bath cardstock
• Layer - Real Red  and Flirty Flamingo Two-Tone cardstock
• Strips -  Made With Love 12 x 12 Designer Sereis Paper (available 6 January 2026) 
• Stamp/Dies - the Endless Love Bundle (available 6 January 2026
• Gems - Basic Rhinestone Gems 
• Ink - Real Red stamp pad, Bubble Bath Stampin' Blends

The layout for this card is from Crafty Al November 2025 Sheetload, this was my favorite sheetload design for 2025 and it is perfect for using up paper scraps. If you want to learn more about it and how you can access the free tutoral check it out here on Crafty Al's You Tube Channel:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzv8Fh1PG1I.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Be a blessing to someone today!!

Cathy

January is going yo be a very exciting month!

• Starting 6 January:
• 2026 January - April Mini Catalog Release
• 2026 January Onlin Exclusives Relase
• Three new Kit Collection Kits 
• New Product of the Month 
• BONUS Days!! 
• Earning Period: January 6 - February 2
• Earn: $5 Coupon for every $50 spent (before shipping/tax)
• Redeem: 3-28 February