Graduation Diagonal Fold Card with Arch Slide Lock

February 27, 2026Leave a comment

Do you have a favorite card fold or sketch that you go back to time and time again? I’m going back to this diagonal fold with a double arch that you can slide in to lock because it’s so versatile for the Reasons & Seasons mashups I’m sharing this week!

Stampin’ Up!®️ Graduation Card using Seasonal Celebrations and Reason to Celebrate stamp sets

This fold was one I used for the Anniversary card created for a swap in January with the same two stamp sets, so I thought you would appreciate seeing how you can get more uses from it.

By layering two arches together (one on top of the other, separated by black stampin’ dimensionals on just the lower diagonal section) you create a locking mechanism: simply slide the top diagonal piece between them when you close the card:

Here are a few tips:

Make TWO cards at the same time: Score a full sheet of card stock in half both directions (lengthwise and widthwise) before cutting, then cut it diagonally and you’ll have two card bases.
The top layer (the one I embossed) is a 4″ x 5.25″ piece of card stock. Emboss first, then cut it diagonally to make the layers.
You could use two of the same size arches to create the lock, but I like the look of a larger arch behind the smaller arch, even though you only see half of it when it’s locked.
Remember to add an adhesive sheet to the back of your silver foil sheet *before* die cutting the star- peeling off the backing to stick it on is much easier/cleaner than using liquid glue! Use your embossing buddy on the points of the star that stick beyond the arch and those points won’t stick to the card.

When the card is open, I did include a Congratulations sentiment, and you can just ink up the “grad” part of the longer Graduation sentiment to get the shorter word.

This card is red & black because that’s the color of both the high school and local university, but you can use the colors for the school you are celebrating, obviously.

Another reason to celebrate is ready to be called into action and make this milestone memorable!

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If you’ve enjoyed the #celebrationcombination cards shared this week using the Stampin’ Up!®️ Seasonal Celebrations and Reason to Celebrate stamp sets, please leave a comment and I always appreciate the support when you shop my store.

Easter Celebrations

February 26, 2026Leave a comment

The Creative Juice Celebration Combination Card # 4 is for Easter, and I am following the Global Design Project “Case the Designer” Challenge! This is Leah’s card that we can CASE = Copy And Selectively Edit (or CASE = Create And Share Everything). #gdp536

Combining the Stampin’ Up!®️ Reason to Celebrate and Seasonal Celebrations stamp sets (which are designed to work hand-in-hand), this is the card I’ve designed to meet the challenge, which continues our #celebrationcombination week,

The camera doesn’t pick up the shimmer and shine on both the specialty papers used for the bunny and the backgrounds, but it surely does make it pretty!

Another combination I love is Eyelet (embossing folder) and Gingham (ribbon) ~ it’s a classic that is always springtime fresh.

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Hope you are enjoying all the ways to mix these two stamp sets together for all the occasions that are happening during the first part of the year ~ go back to see what you’ve missed and return tomorrow for more! ~ Loni Spendlove

Stampin’ Up!®️ St. Patricks day Shamrock card with Reason to Celebrate and Seasonal Celebrations

St. Patrick’s Celebration Combination

February 25, 2026Leave a comment

In March, GREEN isn’t just a color… It’s a mood. A wink. A tiny paper parade. 🍀 And NOW is the time to set the stage!

For this card in my Celebration Combination series, the Stampin’ Up!® Reason to Celebrate and Seasonal Celebrations stamp sets to create a St. Patrick’s Day design that feels happy-go-lucky! The IN COLOR of the season is SHY SHAMROCK (one of those 2024-2026 In Colors retiring soon) which pairs perfectly with Shaded Spruce.

The shiny stripes are from the Pleasant Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper and add the bling on this card, inside and out!

This greeting card isn’t just about St. Patrick’s Day…it can simply say:

“I’m lucky to know you.”
“You brighten my day.”
“Wishing you luck in reaching your goals.”
“Friends are the best kind of good fortune”

I couldn’t resist coordinating! When the card says “Lucky,” you may as well lean in and wear the theme. 😉

By mixing sentiments from Reason to Celebrate with the versatile imagery in Seasonal Celebrations, we can commemorate big holidays, small wins, ordinary weekdays, and everything in between.

The best celebration isn’t a holiday on the calendar. It’s remembering a person you love. 🍀💚

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See you tomorrow for another fusion of these two stamp sets!

Celebration Combination for a Special Day

February 24, 2026Leave a comment

For the second day of pairing the Stampin’ Up!®️ Reason to Celebrate and Seasonal Celebrations stamp sets, here’s a “missing middle” card fitting for a wedding, graduation, anniversary, promotion, or any special event you want to commemorate!

Stampin’ Up!®️ Reason to Celebrate and Seasonal Celebrations Missing Middle Card. On Your Special Day.

My friend Yvonne discovered that the daisy chain (and the line of hearts!) from the Seasonal Celebrations stamp set fit nicely in the oh-so-essential dot die from the Lovely Arrangement dies, so I paired it with the upcoming Lazy Daisy 3D embossing folder (available March 3rd).

The Peach Pie card base is 5.5″ x 5.5″ and scored at 4.25″, with another 5.5″ x 1.25″ strip for the bottom edge. You can secure a 3.25″ window sheet between the Peach Pie strips and the Calypso Coral embossed pieces to make the bottom section “float” or just use a second piece of the dots to create a sturdy connection between both sections.

One the inside, a sentiment of Congratulations waits hidden behind the floating piece:

We are coming to the end of the 2024-2026 In Color season, and Peach Pie is one of the soon-to-be-leaving colors. Make sure you have the card stock, ink refill and coordinating supplies you need before they sell out – CLICK IMAGE TO SHOP ALL RETIRING IN COLORS!

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See you tomorrow for another Celebration Combination project for St. Patrick’s Day! – Loni Spendlove

Reasons & Seasons Celebration Week

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Leave a comment

Last month I shared the Anniversary swap card I created using the Reason to Celebrate and Seasonal Celebrations stamp sets (which were designed to coordinate!) and this week, you’ll see the two sets combined to create something for every season included, starting with a simple fun-fold birthday card.

Stampin’ Up!®️ Fun Fold Birthday card with Reason to Celebrate and Seasonal Celebration stamp sets

The colors on this birthday celebration are Daffodil Delight, Shy Shamrock and Berry Burst, which is a combination that could be used for everyone. By stamping the party hats and confetti randomly on the front and inside layers, you’ve created your own party for the mailbox. The Lasting Linen background stamp also gives a bit of texture to the background of the Daffodil card base.

The key to this card is to shave off 1/16″ of an inch on the right-side of the card front, so the 7.5″ x 4.75″ Shy Shamrock card can fold over the front without buckling the card.

Small details like a few shiny embellishments top it off:

Make your own with these supplies from my Stampin’ Store:

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See you tomorrow for another Celebration Combination Card!

Bookmark Greeting Card

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026Leave a comment

Reading is my favorite sport. It’s a shame there isn’t a competition for it, because I’d be on the medal stand, for certain!

My most recent reading obsession has been “The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion” by Beth Brower. I started the first volume on December 27th and finished volume 8 less than a month later! Now, in the appropriate mourning period between what I’ve consumed of Emma’s own words and the release of her next journal installment (there are rumored to be close to 25 books when done), I’ve done what any self-respecting reading-crafter would do, and made a card that is also a bookmark gift:

The Stampin’ Up!®️ Hobby Haven suite had the patterned paper appropriate for book lovers, and the bookmark cleverly clasps onto the page you are reading (and the front of the card) with strips of self-adhesive magnet sheets:

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Have YOU started the Emma M. Lion series? The first volume starts off slowly, but TRUST ME: Stick with it and you’ll come back to THANK ME!

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Now put down your book and come to stamp and craft with us at our Spring StampFest events in Utah County on March 21 or Southern Utah on March 28th! Click on the links to register, or on the pictures to see the events on Facebook:

Keep your creative juices flowing! 🍊🧡– Loni Spendlove

New at SU: Reverse Stamping for Anniversary Card

February 18, 2026February 18, 20262 Comments

What’s the latest at Stampin’ Up!®️?? Our international New at SU! design team is here to show you how versatile and essential a stamp positioning tool is, AND how you can get the NEW Stampin’ Positioner FREE during February 2026!

Let’s use the Stampin’ Positioner to make a REVERSE IMAGE using the Valentine Kisses bundle to make an adorable greeting card for a Wedding Anniversary ~ make sure to WATCH THE TUTORIAL below.

The bear stamp originally faces right, so how can you flip it? By using your SILICONE CRAFT SHEET on your Stampin’ Positioner! It makes it so easy, you can use the die to cut it out and it’s in the perfect place every time. Watch this:

I used the same technique for the vellum wings, and embossed them with clear powder over the Fresh Freesia ink, so they would dry quickly. And the Lasting Linen stamp set gives the background a faux-texture that is beautiful.

On the inside, I added sentiments from both Valentine Kisses and Reason to Celebrate:

The only way to get the Stampin’ Positioner this month is in the Stampin’ Up!®️ Starter Kit, and it will be automatically added to your order. Smart stampers know this is the best value anytime, but it has ADDED value this month!

Eventually, this tool will be available for purchase, but we don’t have a date yet, so if you just can’t wait, join my team (click link or image) or ask your demonstrator how to join.

What ELSE can you do with the positioner? I’m GLAD YOU ASKED! These demonstrators are all showing techniques and tips that you’ll love to learn. Visit each blog and SAVE your favorite ideas:

February 2026 New at SU! Hop: Stampin’ Positioner

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1.Furry Cat Design (UK) – Cute as a Bug and stamping on die cut shapes

2.iHeartCards2 (US) New At SU! February 2026 Blog Hop – Stampin’ Positi

3.The Joy of Stampin’ with Rachael (US)- Stampin’ Positioner Filled wit

4.Stamping Flair (AU) – Stampin’ Positioner – Selective Stamping

5.Creative Juice by Loni (US) – Reverse Stamping for Anniversary Card w

6.247 Inkspiration (US) – Woolly Friends

7.De Kijkkast (NL) – Making a Wreath with Fragrant Layers

Not ready to join, but want to shop? Starting today (for 3 DAYS ONLY-February 18-20, 2026) enjoy FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75 PLUS qualify to purchase the Product of the Month for just $5!

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Valentine Kisses Bundle (English)

Reason To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Lasting Linen Photopolymer Stamp Set

Silicone Craft Sheet

Branching Out Dies

Lovely & Beautiful 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Peach Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

Mini Glue Dots

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Seal

Keep your creative juices flowing! 🍊🧡– Loni Spendlove

Fill the World with Love

February 9, 2026Leave a comment

After making and mailing over 200 Valentine cards through the last two weeks, I had to pause and have a nap today! I thought I was done with the season of Love, then I saw the #tgifc563 color challenge from TGIF Challenges and the Sketch Challenge #gdp534 from Global Design Project, and knew there was one more to make.

Blending these two challenges with the Stampin’ Up!®️ Hope, Love & Joy bundle and here’s the result:

Fill the world with Love, Stampin' Up! Hope, Love & Joy bundle

This card reminds me that a few simple layers of card stock and ink can be beautiful, and MORE THAN EVER, what the world needs is kindness, respect, charity, tolerance and LOVE.

I’ve watched as we’ve been (intentionally) polarized, and many dear friends jump on the bandwagon of one side or another before finding out where the wagon is heading. Often, what we believe is proven wrong when we have all the facts…or at least more nuanced, as life is. My choice is to flood the earth with as much GOODNESS as possible, one piece of art at a time, because that is what I have immediate control over.

Stepping off my soapbox and returning to stamping, I was pleasantly surprised at how embossing the black card stock added the subtle details needed for the background, and by using a blending brush to add Melon Mambo ink from the top of the arch fading downwards, it gives the feeling of love falling from heaven, when we love one another.

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If you don’t know where to begin creating LOVEly things with stamps, ink and paper, may I suggest a monthly craft kit? Our Paper Pumpkin kit is a box that arrives each month with everything you need to make multiple projects! Pieces are pre-cut, adhesives & embellishments are included, and while the instructions are in the box, you can also watch a video on the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel for each kit!

The February kit will be a celebration of SPRING and will create 9 cards. Subscribe by the end of day on February 10th to receive this kit!

Keep your creative juices flowing! 🍊🧡– Loni Spendlove

Stampin’ Positioner Tool (and How to Get One!)

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026Leave a comment

From building to baking, from sewing to paper crafting, the correct tool makes any project easier, and the new Stampin’ Up!® Stampin’ Positioner does exactly that. Once you use it, you wonder how you ever crafted without it! Today I shared three simple ways to put it to work, and each one shines in the trio of projects you see here, with a video tutorial included.

3 ways to use the Stampin' Up! Stampin' Positioner

3 Clever Ways to Use the NEW Stampin’ Up!® Stampin’ Positioner

1. Perfect Placement: Line up your stamps to be exactly where you want them to be, and if you need to re-stamp, or have two-step stamps (like the jar of hearts), this tool is your best friend.

2. Can You Repeat That, Please?
When you want sentiments or images to be duplicated, use the smaller plate and move it down the pegs to stamp it again! For the masculine birthday card, “Happy Birthday” was easy to impress multiple times in a clean, evenly spaced design. Because the stamp stays in place, you can re-ink the saying and re-stamp with confidence.

3. You’ve Been Framed
The daisy chain “frame” around this anniversary card is a single line of flower images, but this tool made it easy to stamp around the block! Flirty Flamingo card stock: 4.5″ square (finished card is 5.25″ square, because I had envelopes that size).

Ready to get your hands on this cool tool?

Current demonstrators had the opportunity to pre-order it, but starting tomorrow – February 3 through March 2, 2026 –

it’s a FREE GIFT included in the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit!!

Yes, it will be available in the future for customers to purchase, but we don’t have a date yet when it will be released, so accept the opportunity to choose $125 in Stampin’ Up! products AND A FREE STAMPIN’ POSITIONER for just $99! Shipping on starter kits is FREE (another perk) and you’ll get a 20-25% discount on your future purchases, as you “try on” the demonstrator apron with NO STRINGS ATTACHED (pun intended)

Choose your Starter Kit

This is my introductory demonstration of the Stampin’ Positioner and the three ways I used it ~ supplies listed below.

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Sweet Jar Bundle (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

Stylish Shapes Dies

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Made With Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Real Red 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Shiny Ribbon

Reason To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Seasonal Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set

Crumb Cake 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

Earthy Matte Dots

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Lovely Doilies

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

Stampin' Dimensionals

Keep your creative juices flowing! 🍊🧡– Loni Spendlove

Valentine Kissing Booth

January 31, 2026January 30, 2026Leave a comment

It was the kissing booth that did it for me! When I saw the Stampin’ Up!®️ artist who designed this stamp & die bundle demonstrate how to build this booth, I was hooked:

This week is a Valentine Project challenge at TGIF Challenges #tgifc562

“Pucker up, buttercup!” is what I imagine this bear saying, who has volunteered to man the booth! Taking the pucker-up challenge are two little blue birds, with all the love you could wish for in one adorable card!

While the bundle is coming back to my store the week of February 2nd, you can save this idea and ask for a reminder to order as soon as it’s back HERE

Looking for a creative Valentine activity with a friend or spouse? Come to the Cookies, Cards & Cocoa class in Hurricane, Utah on Friday, February 6th (save your seat by Monday, 2/2)

As a reminder, Bonus Days ends on Monday, February 2nd, as well, so NOW is the time to stack your savings by shopping in my stampin’ store. ALSO: Save all the coupon codes emailed to you after your order, so you can redeem them in February!

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And in case you think these bears are only for Valentine’s day, let me assure you that they can be used to send smooches ALL YEAR LONG…

Customers who subscribe to my email will be receiving a tutorial with this fun bundle next week, so make sure
Keep your creative juices flowing! 🍊🧡– Loni Spendlove.