Suite Sketch for Velvet Meadow!

 

Sometimes the simplest sketches create the prettiest cards!

For this card, I used Velvet Meadow Designer Series Paper for the background and as the 3” x 4” layer to anchor my sentiment and floral images. This one is such an easy layout to recreate with any favorite paper in your stash!  Pro TIP: pair a busy pattern with one that is subtle so they don’t compete! 

Featured Products:
Phrases & Frames Stamp Set
Velvet Meadow Designer Series Paper
NEW In Color: Peaceful Pine

And can we talk about this paper for a minute? The Velvet Meadow DSP has gorgeous velvet accents already built into the design. It adds beautiful TEXTURE and dimension without any extra work!  The question is...can you feel it through the screen? 

I love how the soft florals pop against the Peaceful Pine banner and how this simple sketch lets the paper do most of the work.  I fussy-cut those flowers from the DSP!  And another TIP: Use those images that are cut off on the edges of your paper!  Just strategically place the straight edge on your project!

Save this sketch for your next crafting session and let me know…are you a fan of textured paper?  You know I LOVE DSP and when it has something SPECIAL added, it totally ROCKS!  

And SCROLL DOWN to see the list of supplies!

#SimplySheStamps #SuitesAndSketches #DesignerSeriesPaperRocks #VelvetMeadow #HandmadeCards

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Product List

Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167581]	Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad [167679]	Velvet Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [167904]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Peaceful Pine 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167691]	2026–2028 In Color™ Butterflies [167656]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Stampin' Seal [152813]

Golden Glow steals the Show!

 

2026-2028 In Color Golden Glow steals the show! 

Continuing with the Bloom Boutique DSP and Boutique Blooms Bundle today.  This one was CASE'd from the catalog (page 46)...just switched the colors around, swapped out the sentiment, and cut that DSP to 4" wide to maximize the 12x12 sheet.  Do you see those gold foil accents in the paper?

I'm loving the new layout of the upcoming May-August 2026 Catalog!  If you haven't heard, there is no Annual Catalog, only three seasonal catalogs: May-August, September-December, and January-April.

The newest In Colors drop May 5, and you can even get all 5 newly designed ink pads for FREE!  You can choose to receive the ink pads in addition to $125 of products of your choice for just $99 starting May 5 through May 31.

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Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

Come to my BIRTHDAY BASH class!

Let’s party with paper! 

Start the New Year off right and create three bright & colorful cards perfect for your birthday celebrations this year!  This fun, creative class is great for all skill levels and a wonderful way to relax, connect, and create something to be cherished.  Grab a friend and come celebrate creativity—this Birthday Bash is one you won’t want to miss! 🥳✂️💌

📅 Date: January 13
🕰 Time: 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Location: JJ Twig’s in Wauconda, IL (in the PARTY ROOM)

Ages 18 & older

What’s Included:
• Option to purchase dinner  • All supplies provided with step-by-step instruction
• Bonus card to make to donate to our Craft for a Cause initiative for foster kids

CLICK HERE to REGISTER!

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All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. You earn Stampin' Rewards....which means FREE product for you... starting with a $20 order!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

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When you place an order with me, you get a special PDF 
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January features the Greenery Lane Bundle

Cyber Monday Subscription SALE!

 

Paper Pumpkin Cyber Monday SALE!

Starting TODAY, December 1, you can get BIG savings on prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions! There’s never been a better time to subscribe to get a new all-inclusive crafting kit delivered to your door each month. Take advantage of this Cyber Monday offer for fantastic deals on 3-, 6-, and 12-month prepaid subscriptions.

Whether you’re looking for a last-minute holiday gift that sparks creativity or have a resolution to make more time to craft in the new year, a Paper Pumpkin subscription is the gift that keeps on giving!  

From December 1–9, prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions will be discounted as follows:

3-month prepaid: $61.00 (regular price $81.00) – save $20
6-month prepaid: $122.00 (regular price $162.00) – save $40
12-month prepaid: $244.00 (regular price $324.00 ) – save $80

This offer ends on December 9 at 11:59 a.m. (CT), so make sure you don’t miss out! AND you'll also get a free PDF tutorial for FOUR cards from me!

 CLICK HERE to get your SUBSCRIPTION!

And now, here’s the fine print.

• Subscriptions purchased during this promotion start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This kit cannot be skipped.
• Do not purchase multiple subscriptions for the same recipient. The subscriptions will all start with the Watercolor in Bloom Kit, so the recipient will end up receiving duplicates of the same kit each month.
• Shipping cost is built into the price of the kit and is not reduced. The promotional discount applies only to the product value of the kit itself.

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You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos.  If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Be part of The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. You earn Stampin' Rewards....which means FREE product for you... starting with a $20 order!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

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When you place an order with me, you get a special PDF 
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Spooky Sweet Halloween Treat

 Love the Box in a Bag for treat gifting!

• Box: 3" x 3" piece of cardstock; score at 1/2" on all sides, fold and cut tabs on two sides, adhere tabs to make a box.
• Bag: 3" x 9" piece of Designer Series Paper; add Tear & Tape along one of the short sides.
• Assemble: Add Tear & Tape along the edge of the box, wrap DSP around the bottom of the box leaving just a peek of the colored cardstock, secure side of DSP.

Check out the video here on how to put this together!

Click above to watch on YouTube!

Big enough to fit three truffles!  Just right for an adult treat!

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All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. You earn Stampin' Rewards....which means FREE product for you... starting with a $20 order!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

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When you place an order with me, you get a special PDF 
with instructions & photos for FOUR cards! 

One Sheet Wonder from page 42!

The One Sheet Wonder has been around for years!  This is another take on it with some added techniques!  Fussy cutting, coloring with markers & Stampin' Blends, adding ink with Blending Brushes and more!  Scroll down to see ALL of the samples I made during my Tuesday Lunch & Learn Live and the supplies I used!

More information about the Gathering Together Suite Escape Tutorial at the end of the post!

WATCH Tuesday's Lunch & Learn HERE!

Here are my six cards using the Gathering Together 

Suite of products!  And a closer look at each one!

 

CLICK HERE for a copy of the Cutting Guide & Templates for page 42 OSW!

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Do you like the GATHERING TOGETHER SUITE showcased in this post?

You can get 12 more card ideas with my Suite Escape Tutorial this month!  You'll get a PDF with a list of supplies, measurements, step-by-step instructions, and color photos of each card!  Purchase the Gathering Together Suite from my online store, and I'll email you the PDF for FREE!  If you just want the tutorial, you can purchase it for $15 (message me!).

Be sure to sign up for my EMAIL NEWSLETTER to stay up to date on events and specials!  SUBSCRIBE on the right side of this page!

You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos.  If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Be part of The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. You earn Stampin' Rewards....which means FREE product for you... starting with a $20 order!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

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When you place an order with me, you get a special PDF 
with instructions & photos for FOUR cards! 

Product List

Gathering Together Suite Collection (English) [165987]	Gathering Together 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [165969]	Gathering Moments Bundle (English) [165980]
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087]	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085]
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597]	Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165288]	Regals Stampin' Write Markers [161699]

Celebratory Sips Suite Shaker Card

Shaker Cards don't need to be complicated!  You can watch my Tuesday Lunch & Learn video above to see how simple a shaker card can be!

Want to see a list of all the supplies used for this card?  CLICK HERE!

This card is one of twelve included in my Celebratory Sips Suite Escape tutorial!  Purchase the tutorial for $15 or get it for FREE with the purchase of the whole Suite!  

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You can follow me on my Facebook Page to be notified when I post Live videos.  If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would LOVE to be yours. Would you like to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Be part of The INK Crowd! Click here for details.

All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. You earn Stampin' Rewards....which means FREE product for you... starting with a $20 order!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

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When you place an order with me, you get a special PDF 
with instructions & photos for FOUR cards! 

Embrace Imperfection with Kintsugi

Embrace Imperfection – Remember, crafting is all about the journey, not perfection. It’s OK if things don’t turn out exactly as planned; the most important part is ENJOYING the process and expressing yourself.

Lovin' the Kintsugi philosophy of celebrating imperfection!  Here I used the Inspiring Imperfections Bundle, Kintsugi Inspirations Designer Series Paper, Joined Together Embossing Folder, and of course GOLD FOIL to create this card.  CLICK HERE for a tutorial with supplies, measurements, and step-by-step instructions!  

This card was one of three cards we made at our July Card Class!  This monthly in-person class is held the second Tuesday of the month at JJ Twig's in Wauconda, Illinois.  If you're local, we'd love to stamp with you!  See more details for the August Card Class HERE!

Scroll down to see the supplies used for this card!

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All the supplies used to create these projects can be ordered through my online store here. You earn Stampin' Rewards....which means FREE product for you... starting with a $20 order!

Julia Mazur @ SimplySheStamps

When you place an order with me, you get a special PDF 

with instructions & photos for FOUR cards! 

 

 

Product List

Inspiring Imperfections Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165161]	Inspiring Imperfections Bundle (English) [165167]	Inspiring Imperfections Dies [165166]
Kintsugi Inspirations 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [165159]	Joined Together 3 D Embossing Folder [165170]	Gold Foil Sheets [132622]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165621]	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118]	Cloud Cover Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165287]	Flower Accents [165171]