Thursday, June 25, 2026

Summer Fun Blog Hop

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Today I'm sharing a stunning Arrow Fun Fold anniversary card that practically made itself — because when your paper is this beautiful, it does most of the work for you!

I started with a Secret Sea cardstock card base, then layered on a Gorgeous Grape cardstock panel, which creates a rich, jewel-toned frame around the design. The top panels are cut from the breathtaking Violet Dreams Specialty Designer Series Paper. This paper is absolutely gorgeous — deep navy with lush violet, lavender, and white botanicals. The Violet Dreams Suite Collection will be available for purchase on July 1, 2026.

For the sentiment, I stamped "happy anniversary" from the retired So In Love stamp set in Gorgeous Grape ink onto a label from the Classic Labels Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. To add a little extra dimension and charm, I fussy cut some of the delicate violet blooms right from the Violet Dreams Specialty DSP and popped them onto the sentiment label using Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, giving it a sweet layered, garden-fresh look. A few Adhesive-Backed Blooms (available July 1, 2026) scattered across the panels add just the right finishing touch.

Inside the card, the Arrow Fun Fold creates the same striking triangular design, this time framing a clean white panel stamped with the beautiful sentiment from the Phrases & Frames stamp set, inked in Gorgeous Grape: "Anniversaries are for celebrating the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow." Such a meaningful message for such a special occasion.

This card is truly one of those designs that looks incredibly impressive but comes together beautifully. It would be perfect for any anniversary, and honestly, the Violet Dreams DSP is so stunning it would shine on any occasion!

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

A Shimmering Anniversary Card with the Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder

Today's card is all about texture and shimmer! I'm so excited to share this anniversary card made using the brand new Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder along with the new In-Color Shimmer Brushes.

I started with a Peaceful Pine cardstock card base, layered with the gorgeous Peaceful Pine 2026-2028 In-Color Pearlized Specialty Paper for a subtle shimmer right from the start. For the top panel, I embossed Basic White cardstock using the Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder, which gives such beautiful raised dimension to the floral design.

To bring the embossed florals and leaves to life, I colored the raised areas using the new In-Color Shimmer Brushes paired with coordinating Light Stampin' Blends. The soft Barely Blush magnolia, the white and Golden Glow daisies, and the Peaceful Pine leaves all got a gentle wash of color that settles beautifully into the embossed texture. A few touches of Wink of Stella add sparkle here and there, catching the light on the petals and leaves.

For the sentiment on the front, I stamped "Happy Anniversary" from the Phrases and Frames stamp set in Peaceful Pine ink onto a label from the Classic Labels Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, then tucked it into the corner of the design. A few of the 2026-2028 In-Color Dots in Crisp Cantaloupe were scattered across the front of the card for little pops of color.


Inside the card, I kept it simple with another sentiment from the Phrases and Frames stamp set, stamped in Peaceful Pine ink: "Anniversaries are for celebrating the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow." Such a sweet thought for any couple celebrating their special day.

I love how the shimmer brushes and Wink of Stella add just the right amount of sparkle without overpowering the soft, romantic color palette. This card would be perfect for an anniversary, or really any occasion calling for a touch of elegant floral beauty!

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