Stampin’ Up!®️ Gingham Gallery Birthday Pie Harvest In Color Accordion z-Fold Card

Gingham Harvest Birthday PIE Card

August 31, 2026September 7, 2026Leave a comment

I’ve never met a pastry I didn’t like, and as we enter the harvest season, pie is the pastry of choice…so why not a birthday PIE instead of a cake?

This card was a work-in-progess as it went along, and it began with inspiration from two challenges: The #tgifc592 Product challenge to use the 2026-2028 In Colors and the #gdp563 Garden/Harvest inspiration (pumpkins or apples are part of a pie, thus it counts, right?)

This fun-fold is called a Z-fold Accordion card: I didn’t really follow any tutorial, but made it up as I went along! I cut a piece of Peaceful Pine card stock to 11″ x 5.5″ and scored at 1.75″, 3.5″, 5.25″ and 7″ – it makes the final card 4″ x 5.5″. I used the leftover piece to make the 3″ x 7″ panel which folds at 3.5″ and sticks to the front and back of the accordion fold. Then you can add Designer Series Paper over the top and embellish as desired:

I chose Peaceful Pine and Crisp Canteloupe as my In Colors and once I laid the “table” with the gingham coverings, I was delighted to find the pie and slice of pie from the Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (Item #168495 – arriving tomorrow, 9/1/26) were the perfect servings for the party!

A few copper foil leaves add the bling that any good card maker must have, and the happy birthday sentiment follows suit:

It’s a lovely transition from summer garden to autumn treats, and will be a card to adorn someone’s shelf or mantel to decorate for their birthday!

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Two quick reminders: the September Designer Series Paper Share (which includes a piece of copper Metal Effects specialty paper) closes tomorrow, September 1st, and is the best way to get a sample of every NEW design dropping 9/1! It’s like a paper buffet, so you know which you want to go back for more of.

Second reminder: TODAY is the END of the current Paper Sale in my Stampin’ Store!

Keep your creative juices flowing! 🍊🧡– Loni Spendlove

Farm’s Best Tractor Card

August 11, 2025September 5, 2025Leave a comment

The Tractor & Co. stamp set was on my desk when I saw the Global Design Project color challenge:

And that’s how I got to this:

But let me back up (pun intended):

I’ve been making samples for Fall StampFest (spoiler alert!) and while I was doing some “research” on social media, these bright colors – Darling Duckling, Poppy Parade & Pool Party – scrolled by, and then I couldn’t really get any work done until I pulled the colors out and put it onto paper, so-to-speak.

Plaid, cornfields and tractors MUST go together, but I also love a peek of the torn leafy Darling Duckling Designer Series Paper, just beneath the farm vehicle.

But my FAVORITE detail is the blue ribbon! Can you tell what I used to make it?

The ribbon medallion is made with the TIRE DIES!

Pull in a sentiment from the “More than Autumn” stamp set and the card is worthy of grand prize at the county fair, don’t you think?

Another winning opportunity: Darling Duckling is a 2025-2027 IN COLOR, thus the ink, card stock and the patterned paper are all on sale for 15% off during August 2025!

When you are ready to make a tractor card of your own, you can add all the supplies you need to your cart here:

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Keep your creative juices flowing! 🍊🧡– Loni Spendlove

New at SU! Tune In For In Color

May 15, 2024June 10, 20247 Comments

Fresh new banner for our world-wide monthly New at SU! blog hop – and for the new catalog release in May, we are showing off those vibrant new 2024-2026 In Colors!

All the RETRO-feels of the “Tune In” bundle were impossible to resist, so I’ve made a wiper card with Summer Splash, Peach Pie and Petunia Pop:

This is the card when it’s closed and then…

…up pops the “You’re Super” message!

Quick video clip to see it in action:

What other gorgeous In Color goodies await you along the hop? Visit to find out:

May 2024 New at SU! Blog Hop: 2024-2026 In Colors

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1.Merrick Makings (AUS) – New at SU! Creating with our new In Colours

2.Studio Shabaz (AU) – Nan Nan’s Garden of Love

3.Furry Cat Designs (UK) – Hello Petunia Pop!

4.Nina’s Southern Accents (US)- New In-Colors featuring Thoughtful Wish

5.I Heart Cards 2 (USA) – Round We Go with 2024-2026 In Colors

6.Nature’s INKspirations (US) – 2024-2026 In Color™ with Poised Peony

7.Attelyootje (NL) – New at SU! In Colors 2024-2026

8.Stamping Flair (AU) – Citrus Blooms with 2024-2026 In-Colors

9.Rebecca-Jo Unwin (AU) – New at SU! | May 2024

10.Playing with Papercrafting (CA) – Spotlight on Nature & the In Co

11.The Joy of Stampin’ with Rachael (US)- New at SU In Colors

12.Tricia’s Stamping Creations (US) – Simply Said

13.Scraphexe (DE) – In Colors 2024 – 2026

14.De Kijkkast (NL) – New In Colors in Vintage style

15.Creative Juice by Loni (US)- In Tune, In Color

16.247 Inkspiration (US) – Pretty In Pink

Here are the supplies you’ll need to make & mail this “important message” yourself:

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Tune In Bundle (English)

$41.25

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$13.00

Summer Splash 8 1/2" X 11 Cardstock

$11.50

Peach Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Petunia Pop 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

2024–2026 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Silver Foil Sheets

$5.00

Window Sheets

$5.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$8.00

Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad

$9.00

Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad

$9.00

2024 2026 In Color™ Resin Dots

$8.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$66.00

Still here? Today is the LAST DAY to join my In Color Club, where you will collect ALL the products in each of these new 2024-2026 In Colors over the next few months, PLUS the Basic Beige FREE in September! Each month you’ll also receive complimentary supplies to create an exclusive project with your new colors.

Too impatient to collect one each month?! Consider starting your own Stampin’ Adventure with the May 2024 Starter Kit Special!

New at SU!- Wild Wheat, So Refreshing

May 17, 2023May 17, 20235 Comments

Welcome to the May 2023 New at SU! blog hop! As is our tradition with a new annual Stampin’ Up! catalog and the 2023-2025 IN COLORS (shown under our updated banner, above), we are here to help you fall in love with these hues!

I chose to use the In Color I liked **the least** to show you that it really can create a beautiful color scheme. Wild Wheat contrasts beautifully with Berry Burst (a returning core color I adore) and Bubble Bath (a NEW core color!).

My mini slimline card – finished size 6.25″ x 3.5″- uses the So Refreshing bundle that I had to collect to show off my creative juice (literally). It’s a clean card design accented by silver sparkles in the edge of the ribbon and rhinestone accents.

To get the plaid on the picnic blanket, I lightly tapped my Bubble Bath ink pad over the blanket die (included in the bundle) before running it through the Cut & Emboss Machine, then sponged the same color onto the tassels when it was cut out.

Wild Wheat is a GLUTEN-FREE color, so don’t be afraid to try it! I found my color palette in the 2023-2025 In Color Chart below, which you can download and print for reference.

Download 2023-2025 In Color Chart.

Next, discover another lovely In Color + Core Color combination from our international design team and PIN your favorite color combinations onto your Pinterest boards! Click on any link below

May 2023 New at SU: In Color Inspiration

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1.Joni in the Spotlight Stamping (US)-Boho Blue & Misty Moonlight

2.Playing with Papercrafting (CA) – Copper Clay & Pebbled Path

3.My Flutterby Moments (USA)- Moody Mauve, Lost Lagoon &

4.Stamping Flair (AU) – Pebbled Path

5.The Joy of Stampin’ with Rachael (USA)- Boho Blue, Lemon Lolly, Parak

6.Stampin Xime (DE) – Malve

7.Tricia’s Stamping Creations (US) – Boho Blue

8.Carterie Plus (CA) In Colors avec les couleurs de base/In Colors with

9.Creative Juice by Loni (US) – Wild Wheat, So Refreshing

10.247Inkspiration.com (US)-Moody Mauve

11.iHeartcards2 (US) – Moody Mauve, Bubble Bath &Blackberry Bliss

12.Annette Elias – De Kijkkast – NL – Wild Wheat-Copper Clay-Lost Lagoon

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So Refreshing Bundle

$49.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

2023–2025 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

$10.50

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$31.00

Basics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$66.00

3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack

$12.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

$6.00

Join my IN COLOR COLLECTORS CLUB and receive one set of all-new In Color products each month from May-September 2023! May is BOHO BLUE and club membership includes an exclusive project with prepared pieces and instructions in addition to all the Boho Blue products. Click image below to learn more or join.

Using In Colors with Confidence

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023Leave a comment

If choosing colors to use in your crafting is daunting, I have a tool for you!

The new 2023 In Color Coach will be going out with my email this week (if you aren’t subscribed yet, you will get it when you join my email list) and in Lunchtime Crafting LIVE today (video below), I showed a few examples using the page featuring the 2023-2025 In Colors.

Stampin’ Up! created Copper Clay, Wild Wheat, Boho Blue, Moody Mauve and Pebbled Path (in the order they are on my Classic Birthday Card) to set the TONE for the next two years as “In” colors. A tone is a pure color (HUE) with GREY added.

These colors feel “retro” and “earthy” when I look at them…what adjective would you choose?

While they look fabulous together, they can also be combined with other colors from our collections and I used the Color Coach to create two more examples:

When I combined Boho Blue with Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink and Misty Moonlight, it felt SEA-worthy, so I put them on a Crumb Cake beachy background and used the new Circle Sayings bundle for a summer “Thinking of You” card.

Next, I looked at Moody Mauve and the Color Coach suggested pairing it with Petal Pink again and Flirty Flamingo. It needed one more color, and the new CORE color of Bubble Bath felt just right. The Crafting with You bundle was ideal for this Handmade Hug card. All these new products are available MAY 2, 2023 from the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. Shopping links will be added at the bottom of this post on that day.

I “quilted” the background by running it through the Basics 3-D folder. This reminds me so much of a quilt I’ve snuggled under as a child!

Ready to add the 2023-25 In Colors to your studio? JOIN THE IN COLOR COLLECTORS CLUB!

Each month from May 2023 through September 2023, you will receive a package of one new IN COLOR products (May- Boho Blue, June- Copper Clay, July- Wild Wheat, August- Moody Mauve and September- Pebbled Path):

Classic Ink Pad
Classic Ink Refill
Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
5 sheets of Card Stock
Two 6″x6″ pieces of Designer Series Paper
2 yards of ribbon

PLUS a bonus embellishment each month!

PLUS an exclusive project tutorial (supplies for the project will be included FREE, you’ll use your own ink and any stamp set to complete the project)

PLUS each month a member of the club will receive a set of the five 2023-2025 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers FREE until everyone has a set!

The Monthly Cost will be (plus $6 for shipping to you if you can’t pick up from Loni’s house in Hurricane, UT) and if you sign up, you are agreeing to all 5 months (worth it, I promise!).

Let me show you how to make the cards above and use the Color Coach to find a pretty palette:

Retiring Colors & Last Chance List

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023Leave a comment

A flurry of activity at Stampin’ Up! the past few days: Demonstrators were given a peek into the COLOR REFRESH that is coming with the new Annual Catalog on May 2nd – including the 2023-2024 IN COLORS – as well as a list of all the retiring products (see below).

You may come back tomorrow for a look at some of the NEW colors, but first, let’s talk about what is leaving.

These CORE COLORS are leaving the lineup to make room for a fresh new set of hues! If your favorites are on this list, you will want to quickly MAKE SURE YOU HAVE an ink refill for your ink pads, as well as card stock and any accessories in the same color.

When a big change like this happens, ink refills are the first thing to sell out, so don’t wait!

I AM happy that Fresh Freesia is going to step up and take a place in the SU! Subtle color family, but the other 2021-2023 In-Colors are also walking out the door…

I will share what I can tomorrow about the NEW & Returning colors.

The list of retiring products from the ANNUAL catalog and January – April Mini Catalog is also available now!

As you download or print these lists, you’ll notice that some have a discount by them: THE LAST CHANCE SALE BEGINS APRIL 4th, but if you have a favorite item, beware that some supplies are limited and may sell out before the sale starts. Once they are gone, they will NOT be restocked.

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ONE THING I DON’T WANT YOU TO MISS OUT ON

is the Stamaparatus! Sadly, SU! had to make a legal decision to discontinue this amazing tool, and it’s indispensible for stampers…do you have one yet? ADD IT TO YOUR CART NOW!

With all the changes, I’m cleaning out my Stamp Studio in preparation for my BOGO SALE and NEW Catalog Open House on May 6th! Mark your calendar and come to this once-a-year event at my house in Hurricane, UT and bring a friend.

Thank you for letting me serve your creative needs – Loni

SHOP LONI’S STAMPIN’ STORE

Radiating Stitches In Color Birthday Card

March 13, 2023March 13, 20231 Comment

Have you taken the time to explore the new Online Exclusives in my Stampin’ Up! Store? Some things have been so popular, they are already backordered and we are waiting for more!

One new item I wanted to share with you is the Radiating Stitches Dies…these cutting tools will take ANY stamps you already have and give them a pretty frame or add a bit of whimsy with a layer of “stitching” around the edges of your layers:

I chose to follow the Freshly Made Sketch #576 during my Live Crafting today and used two In Color Combinations to demonstrate the versatility of starting with a sketch, and the ease of using a combination of colors curated in a color “family”.

It happens that from today through Mid-April, I have 10 family birthdays (and about 15 friend and team birthdays) to celebrate, so this was an opportunity to get prepared!

This version I turned sideways and used the 2022-2024 In Colors as my palette. A sketch can be turned any which-way!

And this card followed the portrait layout of the original sketch, plus I used a base of Very Vanilla with my colors from the (retiring) 2021-2023 In Colors. All supplies listed below to make it easy to add to your cart!

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Radiating Stitches Dies

$30.00

A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set (English)

$21.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$125.00

Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Tahitian Tide 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots

$8.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal+

$12.00

Holy Guacamole, It’s Your Birthday!

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022Leave a comment

Do you ever get overwhelmed with all the options in your craft room? This quote, which I heard on a podcast recently, really resonated with me, and for crafters, it’s GOOD ADVICE:

“Creativity THRIVES on LIMITATIONS” – Sarah Jane Wright

It got me thinking about what helps me to be creative, and she was correct: When I have parameters to work within, I’m always more productive and imaginative! For instance, a card sketch is a limitation:

A sketch constrains you to stay within the prescribed boundaries, with a few options for making it your own, as I did by twisting the background for the Global Design Project sketch #gdp374 a bit for my card:

I also “limited” myself to (mostly) the 2022-2024 In Colors as my color palette. It seemed the best choice for a FIESTA!

I “sprinkled” the images from the Taco Fiesta stamp set (item #167032, available 1/5/2023) across the glimmer paper 2-3/4″ square to capture the feeling of a party (with chips & guac). You can watch the creation of the card in my video replay:

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Hues Of Happiness 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

2022–2024 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper

$12.00

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

Parakeet Party 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

Tahitian Tide 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

Crushed Curry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Orchid Oasis Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Parakeet Party Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Tahitian Tide Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

2022–2024 In Color Baker’s Twine Pack

$15.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$4.25

Basics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

$9.50

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$30.00

New at SU! In-Color Happiness

May 18, 2022May 17, 20222 Comments

New Catalog, New Colors, New Stamps…and we can’t wait to share it all with you! Today we are featuring the 2022-2024 In-Colors that made their debut this month and as you visit the website of each of our International demonstrator design team, **make sure you PIN your favorites** to remember for later.

Bright and bold, I adore these new colors, and I wanted to show how lovely three of them (Parakeet Party, Sweet Sorbet and Orchard Oasis) coordinate in WATERCOLOR:

The Happiness Abounds bundle was perfect for this simple technique! Here are the easy steps:

Heat emboss the flowers and leaves with white embossing powder on thick Basic White card stock.
Squeeze your ink pads (while closed) to get a bit of ink inside the lid of your case, then open the ink pad and pick up a bit of ink from the lid using a water painter. (Don’t pick up ink directly from your ink pad). TIP: Start with a light wash of color and add more as desired..
Use the dies to cut out the watercolored flora using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine and add to your project with liquid glue or dimensionals.

Putting these flowers onto one of our new striped Emboss Treat bags makes me ready for the next birthday or wedding gift I need to wrap.

Before you move on to Andrea’s pretty project (or click anywhere on the list to see more In-Color Inspiration), tell me ***which In-Color matches your personality!?*** For me, I think it’s going to be Tahitian Tide (which I didn’t even use on this project!).

May 2022 New At SU!: In-Color Inspiration

1.De Kijkkast (NL) – Fresh Pastels – Happiness Abounds

2.Stampinxime (DE) – Stempelset “Voller Korb”

3.Carterie Plus (CA) Cup of Tea with Sweet Sorbet

4.Joni in the Spotlight Stamping (US)-Paradise Palms with New 2022 In-

5.Stamping Flair (AU) – For the Record

6.Tricia’s Stamping Creations (US) – Sweet Songbirds

7.Scraphexe (DE) – Kunstvoll koloriert

8.Stamping with the CopperCropper (US) – Sending Smiles In Colors

9.247Inkspiration (US) – Sweet Songbirds and Starry Sky

10.Creative Juice by Loni (US) – In Color Happiness

11.One Stampin’ Mother Tucker (US)- Fresh Cut In Color

If you don’t have a demonstrator serving you in the US, I’m happy to help you! If you live in Canada, Netherlands, Germany or Australia, choose one of our Design Team members in the list above to shop with! Here’s the list of supplies used on my project:

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Happiness Abounds Bundle (English)

$49.50

Embossed Treat Bags

$7.50

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

$9.50

Basics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$30.00

Parakeet Party Classic Stampin’ Pad

$8.00

Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad

$8.00

Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin’ Pad

$8.00

Water Painters

$13.00

Parakeet Party 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

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

$8.75

Painted Labels Dies

$35.00

Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

$63.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$4.00

The BEST way to collect all the new In-Colors is with the In Color Starter Kit in May! Click image below to get started.

All the Newness and Colors!

May 4, 2022Leave a comment

New catalog, new colors, new creations…there is so much to look forward to getting your hands on since the 2022-2023 Stampin’ Up! catalog went live yesterday!

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(Click on catalog image to flip through the catalog online)

The first things on my list are always the pretty new In-Colors and this year they feel fresh and vibrant! Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky and Orchard Oasis will quickly find their way into your crafting palette.

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Would you like a Color Coach to see which of your current colors they coordinate with? Download the .pdf below for creative color combinations for the new colors AND last year’s hues as they integrate with Stampin’ Up!’s core colors.

Download New In-Color Coach

Now if your catalog wish list is longer than $125 AND you would love the new 2022-2024 In-Colors, the best deal is the May Starter Kit Special! You’ll get to choose $125 in SU! products PLUS get the new In-Color Ink Pads, 8.5″ x 11″ card stock, 6″ x 6″ designer series paper, and grid paper to match…all for just $99! HURRY! This offer is only good through May 31, 2022!

Best of all, you’ll get a discount on your future craft supplies and a community of caring, creative cohorts who love all things stamps, ink and paper as much as you do! My Sprinkled Ink team is a mix of friends who love the hobby, others who are building a business and some who just enjoy a discount. All are welcome.

Click below to learn more…

Snag the In-Color Starter Kit in May!

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Here’s the new color Orchid Oasis color (and a bit of Parakeet Party for the foliage) using the new Wisteria Wishes stamp set (which also comes in a discounted bundle with coordinating dies) . Check out the pretty ombre glimmer paper behind the main image… a little bling makes every stamper happy!