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Simply Zinnia Thank You Card Slanted Background In Color 2024-2026

In Color Zinnia Card Duos

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If there were a contest for the “most cheerful flower”, don’t you think ZINNIAS would take the prize?

Today’s card(s) feature the Simply Zinnia bundle (an online exclusive available now in my Stampin’ Store) as well as the 2024-2026 In Color products that will be in my store on May 1st!

This slanted background is a handy template to remember (or PIN!) because you can create TWO cards in about the same time it takes to make just one!

It all starts with a 6″ x 3-3/4″ piece of In-Color Designer Series Paper. Mark it at 2″ on the bottom long edge (on the back side of the design you want to use) and at 4″ on the top long edge. Then cut it from the 2″ mark to the 4″ mark. Layer each of those pieces onto a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Basic Black card stock and you are halfway done.

TIP: The leftover 6″ x 2-1/4″ piece of Designer Series Paper fits perfectly on the flap of your envelope, giving you terrific coordination!

Watch the tutorial (speed it up, if desired) to learn how to finish up the card:

And why stop at 2 cards when you can make 10? Two in each of the 2024-26 In Colors: Petunia Pop (shown above), Summer Splash, Peach Pie, Pretty In Pink and Shy Shamrock!

These colors coordinate beautifully, so you can even mix up the colors on the flowers- with the alcohol-based Stampin’ Blends markers, the colors bleed together smoothly:

Here are a few wonderful ways to collect the new IN COLORS:

  • Join my IN COLOR COLLECTORS CLUB and receive a package each month (May-September) filled with a sampling of ALL the products in each of the colors, including an exclusive projects each month…PLUS a FREE BASIC BEIGE BONUS the last month!
  • Too impatient to collect slowly? Purchase ALL the colors in May or June from my Stampin’ Store and earn the Basic Beige Bonus FREE!
  • Join my Sprinkled Ink Team in May and receive 4 new In Color Products in the Starter Kit FREE!! Offer good May 1-31, 2024.

Softly Sophisticated Appreciation Card

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There is an art to being grateful, and expressing heartfelt appreciation is the first step to living in abundant gratitude. This simple card will help:

It’s a breeze to create quickly (watch below), and the combination of Vanilla, Lost Lagoon & Pretty Peacock are the sophisticated part.

Add a few Brushed Brass Butterflies and it’s a luxe & lovely thank you card, wouldn’t you agree?

I appreciate the opportunity to serve YOUR creative needs, as well as your recommendation to other paper crafters. THANK YOU.


This stamp set (plus coordinating embossing folder, see previous post) is a FREE BUNDLE you could choose when you purchase $100 from my Stampin’ Store before February 29, 2024. Here are the supplies needed for this card, and adding them all to your cart would get you the Softly Sophisticated bundle as a complimentary gift (if you choose it during checkout) PLUS another free Sale-a-Bration product!

Product List
Softly Sophisticated Bundle (English)
$23.75
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Masterfully Made 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$12.50
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampinā€™ Pad
$9.00
Nested Essentials Dies
$34.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$66.00
Brushed Brass Butterflies
$10.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Seal
$8.00

Roller Skate Congrats Card (+ Free Shipping Day)

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The Curved Occasions stamp set has been one of my favorite to design with, but it’s retiring SOON (AND it’s on sale!). I think it’s the playful images I enjoy using…while I can’t roller skate, I spent plenty of time in the roller rink growing up, so this congratulations card was plain FUN to create with all the memories of my pre-teen klutziness:

You can choose: If you want to color in the images, you could, or emboss and fussy cut them to place on the banners. Add a little eye-catching bling with the More Dazzle paper (a little goes a long way) and it makes you want to do a little happy dance!

I’m giddy that Stampin’ Up! has surprised us with a few FREE SHIPPING days this year, and the last one is tomorrow, Thursday, December 14th! If you order online, the free shipping is offered on orders over $75, or you may call/text/message me by 6 pm MT tomorrow to add your smaller order to mine…if you are willing to pick up your order from me in Hurricane, UT.

There is a good chance you’ll receive your order by Christmas when you order tomorrow during the Free Shipping event…especially if you order early! Don’t miss the LAST CHANCE SALE where many beloved items from the September-December mini catalog are on SALE (like the Curved Occasions stamp set)!

Product List
Curved Occasions Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$20.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$8.25
Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Tahitian Tide 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
More Dazzle 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Paper
$7.50
Uninked Stampinā€™ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill
$10.50
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Basics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$31.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit
$27.00
Nested Essentials Dies
$34.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$66.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25

Layering Leaves: August 3 for FREE

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When best-laid plans go awry, we’ll just PIVOT.

I carefully curated 3 classy card kits for my customers who purchased the Layering Leaves + Bough Punch between July 31-August 31, 2023, only to find this morning that the Bough Punch is on backorder!

So let’s do this instead: Add the Layering Leaves stamp set to any $50+ order from my store during that time and you’ll still get the tutorials emailed AND the supplies sent to you, then I’ll send you a notification when the Bough punch is available! This may work better for you anyway, if you already purchased the punch šŸ˜€ as it won’t be a requirement to receive the projects.

The font for these sentiments are easy to read and elegant, and it won’t go out of style anytime soon.

Make sure you see the list of additional supplies you’ll need to complete the 3 card tutorials at the end.

Moving ahead as I had already planned, I showed a simple, classic card in my Monday Lunchtime Live Crafting video, and it’s perfectly simple:

Leaves are lovely to use, because they feel universal for anyone who needs a card, and adding a few sprigs and a double bow give it a bit of whimsy and sparkle. On August 14th, I will demo a project that *doesn’t* require the punch, so make sure to catch it!

Product List
Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$24.00
Sketched Plaid Cling Stamp Set
$20.00
Bough Punch
$22.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Stampinā€™ Write Marker In Color 2022ā€“2024
$15.00
Orchid Oasis 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Woven Metallic Ribbon
$9.00
Nested Essentials Dies
$34.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$66.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
$5.75

There are just a few supplies you’ll need to complete the 3 free card tutorials that WON’T be included. You may already have these on hand OR could substitute similar products, but if you want to add them to your order, here they are:

Ink Pads: Basic Gray, Boho Blue, Moody Mauve, Wild Wheat, Copper Clay, Granny Apple and Tuxedo Black Memento Ink pad

Adhesive: Stampin’ Seal or Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals