Friday, July 10, 2026

A Cheerful CASE'd Birthday Card

I'm so excited to share this fun birthday card with you today! This one is a CASE (Copy And Selectively Edit) of a card I spotted at the March Stampin' Up! Onstage Event in Long Beach, CA, originally created by the talented Amy Combs. I loved the layout and color combo so much that I had to make my own version!

Building the Base

This card starts with a Darling Duckling cardstock card base for that bright, sunny yellow foundation. On top of that goes a Calypso Coral cardstock panel, adding a warm pop of color around the edges. To finish off the layered base, I topped it with a panel from the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper — that soft mint polka-dot pattern gives the whole card such a sweet, playful feel.

Party Details

All of the fun party elements — the bunting banner, the cupcake, the layered cake, the candles, and the cluster of balloons — come from the Meant For You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. These pre-cut pieces made it so easy to build up a dimensional, festive scene without a lot of fussy cutting.

The Sentiment Label

The "Happy Birthday to you" label is a bit of a labor of love:

● Pool Party label border was stamped using the Exciting Times stamp set in Pool Party ink.

● The "Happy Birthday to You" greeting was stamped separately in Calypso Coral ink, then cut out using the Rounded Rectangle Punch.

● Behind the sentiment sits a Darling Duckling label — stamped in Darling Duckling ink and fussy cut by hand — which peeks out just enough to frame the whole piece.

To finish it off the card front, I added a few Sunset Sparkle Sequins for some sparkly accent color scattered across the panel.

Inside the Card

Opening the card reveals a simple, elegant sentiment: "Sending wishes for the happiest birthday," stamped in Calypso Coral ink using the Framed All Around stamp set. The trio of stamped balloons from the Pretty Party Kit, in the bottom corner echoes the balloons on the front, tying the whole design together from cover to inside.

Final Thoughts

I love how the Calypso Coral, Pool Party, and Darling Duckling play off each other here — it's cheerful without being over the top, and the layered ephemera pieces give it just the right amount of dimension. Huge thanks to Amy Combs for the original inspiration at Onstage — it's always so much fun to put my own spin on a design I fall in love with!

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Framed All Around Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Darling Duckling 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Meet Metallic Magic: Introducing the New Stampin' Hot Foil System Available July 10

Get ready to make every project a showstopper. Stampin' Up! is thrilled to introduce Metallic Magic, a dazzling new collection built around the all-new Stampin' Hot Foil System — a compact, powerful way to bring shimmering, professional-quality foil accents to your handmade cards and decor.

Small & Mighty

Don't let its sleek, lightweight design fool you. The Stampin' Hot Foil System is proof that powerful performance can come in a refined package. It's easy to store and even easier to use, making salon-quality foiling accessible right at your craft table.

Smart Safety, Built Right In

This system was thoughtfully engineered with crafters in mind. An automatic shutoff and a magnetic power cord mean effortless, secure use every time — so you can focus on the fun part: watching your projects come to life in gleaming metallics.

Showstopping Results

Picture a deep charcoal card blooming with a gilded butterfly design in rich gold foil — that's the kind of magic this system delivers. Whether it's a birthday card dressed up with foiled numbers, a "Get Well" sentiment glowing in gold, or a floral "Just Because" design finished with metallic shine, the Stampin' Hot Foil System turns everyday cardmaking into treasured keepsakes.

For the finest results, pair your foiling projects with Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls, which adhere especially well to smooth surfaces like the Two-Tone Cardstock (available online).

What's Included

The Stampin' Hot Foil System & Craft Class (Item 170009 | $160.00), available beginning July 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM (MT), gives you everything you need to get started:

1 Stampin' Hot Foil platform
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1 silicone cooling pad
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1 power cord
1 Metallic Magic Craft Class

The platform's heating surface measures 5-3/4" x 6-1/2" (14.6 x 16.5 cm), and it's designed to be used alongside the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (available online).

Limited-Time Offer: Right now, this bundle includes a Craft Class valued at $30 — completely included in your purchase!

A Craft Class Full of Inspiration

The included Metallic Magic Craft Class walks you through a variety of foiled projects, from elegant florals and butterflies to festive birthday numbers, so you can master the system while creating beautiful, ready-to-give cards.

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Every project can be a showstopper with the new Stampin' Hot Foil System. Whether you're a longtime foiling fan or trying it for the first time, Metallic Magic makes it simple to add head-turning shimmer to everything you create.

The Metallic Magic Hot Foil System will be available for purchase beginning on July 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM (MT)!

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Monday, July 6, 2026

Hit the Road: A Summer Celebration Card

There's something about a little VW bus that instantly says "summer road trip," and that's exactly the vibe I was going for with this card. Bright, breezy, and packed with sunny details, this one came together using the Summer Happiness Washi Tape along with two fun Mix and Match Ephemera packs.

Building the Base

I started simple, layering up the foundation before adding any of the fun bits:

Card base: Basic White cardstock, folded into a standard card shape
Next layer: Strawberry Slush cardstock, popped on top of the base with a little bit of an angle to give a pop of contrasting color around the edges
Top panel: A piece of Basic White cardstock with the Summer Happiness Washi Tape adhered directly to it, creating that sweet floral-and-sunshine patterned background

Layering the panels this way gives the card some dimension before a single embellishment is even added — that little sliver of Strawberry Slush peeking out around the white panel ties the whole color scheme together.

The Star of the Show: The VW Bus

That sweet pink-and-orange Volkswagen bus is from the Under the Sun Mix and Match Ephemera Pack, and it's easily my favorite element on this card. The little "I Luv U" license plate and heart detail on the front make it feel just as sweet as it is summery. I popped it up for a bit of dimension so it lifts right off the page.

Right next to the bus, the cat-eye sunglasses and that gorgeous blue daisy are part of the washi tape pattern itself — no extra cutting required there, they're baked right into the background.

Sentiment and Sparkle

For the sentiment, I reached for the Sincerely Noted Mix and Match Ephemera Pack and pulled the cheerful yellow "Celebrate!" tag — the perfect word for a card that could work for a birthday, a graduation, or really any reason to celebrate.

To finish off the front, I added Rhinestone Basic Jewels in a few spots:

One on each flip-flop strap, right where the strap would meet the foot
A few scattered around the card front as little sparkly accents among the florals

Those small touches of sparkle catch the light beautifully and add just the right amount of bling without overwhelming the design.

Inside the Card

Pop the card open and the celebration continues! Inside, I kept things simple with a birthday sentiment paired with an adorable glass of lemonade, fussy cut straight from the Summer Happiness Washi Tape — straw, lemon slices, and all. It's a small detail, but fussy cutting little scenes like this out of patterned washi tape is one of my favorite ways to get extra mileage out of a single sheet.

The Envelope Detail

I didn't stop at the card itself — I also fussy cut a pair of those cat-eye sunglasses from the washi tape and added them to the envelope. It's such a fun, easy way to give the whole mailed piece a cohesive, finished look before it even gets opened.

This one was such a fun, quick build, and proof that washi tape can do so much more than just line the edge of a card — fussy cutting scenes and motifs out of it turns one roll into a dozen different embellishments. Have you tried fussy cutting from washi tape before? I'd love to see what you come up with!

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