Stampin' Up with Donna

09/01/2026

Yes it's only September, but these are actually my fourth lot of Hallowe'en cards that I've made. If I get them done early, I don't have to rush to get them finished and I can enjoy the process. The card on the left uses the Web of Fun die set and the card on the right uses the Oh My Fright card and die sets. I used the Swirls of Magic Embossing folder for both. Both sets and the folder are new for this fall. Enjoy!

08/25/2026

08/18/2026

I tried something new this week - a trifold arches card. I used Berry Burst cardstock with the base of the card being a 12" x 4" piece. I used Bloom Impressions DSP for the floral print backgrounds and the Petal Park stamp and co-ordinating punch for the attached florals. I'm pleased with how it turned out. Enjoy!

08/11/2026

I decided to keep it simple this week. All I used was Cherry Cobbler card stock and gold embossing powder. The Forever Plaid 3D embossing folder gave the background a little added texture. I used the Changing Leaves stamp and die sets. Enjoy!

08/04/2026

I was lazy this week. I find that I'm a little short on gender neutral cards. I saw this card...uses DSP for backgrounds and a little heat embossing on the foliage. It does the job. Nice, simple and looks good. Enjoy!

07/28/2026

Christmas in July is almost over. I would chat about starting my Hallowe'en cards soon, but I've already done some new ones for this year. I always start my holiday cards early because I hate to rush the process. I enjoy making and sending holiday cards and I want to enjoy that process. Enjoy!

07/21/2026

Christmas in July continues!
This weeks cards use the Joy of Jars and the Trucking Along stamp and punch sets. Both are no longer available but I like them. Enjoy!

07/14/2026

Christmas in July! I'm still working through some of my older, retired sets. The Merry Moose stamp and punch set is one that I do at least one card a year with. The Ringed with Nature stamp/die/embossing folder set is a favourite, but I don't always know what to do with it. I saw this card and decided I really liked it for Christmas. Enjoy!

07/07/2026

Christmas in July!
I went back to some of my older stamp sets/dies/punches for these two cards. I used the for Banners for Christmas stamp set and dies for the Candy Cane card. The candy cane is heat embossed in Real Red Glitter embossing powder and the banner in Gold embossing powder. It has a nice shimmer/sparkle to it! The Snowman card uses the Snowman Season stamp and punch. The background is made using a the Buffalo Check full size stamp. The snowflakes are made using the Stitched Snowflake dies. All of this stuff is retired, but I still enjoy using them in new ways each year. Enjoy!