Card Art by Helen

Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired:

The bold text that makes up the images in the Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set are perfect for creating a simple but effective background using repeat stamping.
 

The "celebrate" outline stamp from the Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set was stamped diagonally to cover a Berry Burst Cardstock layer in a regular pattern using Berry Burst Classic Stampin' ink for a tone-on-tone effect. The solid "celebrate" stamp was also stamped in Berry Burst on a Basic White Cardstock strip. The ticket-style banner die from the coordinating Happy Little Things Dies was used to cut a banner from Bubble Bath Cardstock, which was stamped with "the little things" using Berry Burst ink. A strip of Pool Party Cardstock was embossing using the crosshatch pattern folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders. The stamped Bubble Bath banner was adhered to the bottom right side of the stamped Basic White cardstock strip, and that element attached to the embossed Pool Party strip using Stampin' dimensionals. That finished piece was adhered to the stamped Berry Burst layer, and the completed panel adhered to a folded Bubble Bath card base.
 

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Happy Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set
$34.00

Happy Little Things Dies
$16.50

Basics 3D Embossing Folders
$41.00

Don't forget you can bundle and save! Purchase the Happy Little Things Bundle  and save 10%.

Here's this month's sketch:

And here's the project it inspired:

Bright colours and fun images of hot air balloons combine to create this cheerful card that's perfect to send to a friend.
 

A Balmy Blue Cardstock layer was stamped with the Rays of Light Cling Stamp using VersaMark™ Ink to create a tone-on-tone watermark effect background. The largest hot air balloon image from the Hot Air Balloon Photopolymer Stamp Set was stamped on Basic White Cardstock using Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Ink, and cut out using the coordinating die from the Hot Air Balloon Dies. The smaller basket image was also stamped on Basic White using Pebbled Path ink, die cut, and adhered to the bottom of the balloon. The decorative section to fill the center of the balloon was die cut from Smoky Slate Cardstock, and adhered to the balloon. The sentiment, also from the Hot Air Balloon set, was stamped on a strip of Basic White card using Pebbled Path ink, and adhered to the balloon element using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

The whole balloon element was added to the stamped Balmy Blue cardstock layer using Stampin' dimensionals. Clouds were cut from Basic White using the two dies in the Hot Air Balloon set, and adhered to the Balmy Blue layer by slotting them underneath the raised balloon element. Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots in Bubble Bath were added as the final embellishments, and the whole decorated panel adhered to a Basic White folded card base.
 

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Hot Air Balloon Photopolymer Stamp Set
$28.00

Hot Air Balloon Dies
$41.00

Rays of Light Cling Stamp Set
$25.00

Don't forget you can bundle and save! Purchase the Hot Air Balloon Bundle  and save 10%.

The Frog & Friends ($16.50) is an all-inclusive kit that lets you DIY a classic cup-and-ball game.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 6 cup-and-ball games measuring 4¼" x 7¼" x 1½" (10.8 x 18.4 x 3.8 cm), with 2 each of three fun designs (frog, fish, and shark). Creating and each game is easy with precut pieces, acrylic shapes, and twine. Use the included stickers and googly eyes to complete your designs. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, and Poppy Parade.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

The Your Day to Shine Kit ($20) includes everything you need to make pretty floral cards.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs), measuring 5½" x 4¼" and 3" x 3", with coordinating preprinted envelopes. Completing your projects is super simple with the included adhesives, precut pieces, printed labels, and die cut images and vellum pieces. Use the adhesive-backed iridescent rhinestones and printed sentiments to add the perfect finishing touches to your designs. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, and Mossy Meadow.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

The NEW items in the first Online Exclusives product launch of 2024 are now available to purchase. Stampin' Up! has given us a fabulous range of products to choose from. Let's take a look at my top picks!
 

The A Little Latte Suite Collection includes a photopolymer stamp set, coordinating dies, 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, Natural ⅜" (1 cm) Polka Dot Trim, and Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots. The Latte Love Photopolymer Stamp Set and coordinating dies are available to purchase as a bundle, saving you 10%! Purchase the items separately, or you can buy the whole suite collection containing the bundle plus one each of the other suite products for coordinated crafting.

 

The Magnolia Mood Bundle comprises a cling stamp set and coordinating dies, available separately or as a bundle (saving you 10%). This Distinktive™ set creates photo-realistic stamped images with depth and detail. Whether you stamp in a single colour or use your favourite colouring tools to add even more detail, these images and accompanying sentiments are perfect for creating elegant projects.

 

The Sweetly Scripted Cling Stamp Set has all the sentiments you'll be seeking to add to your creations. Written in a decorative script, these versatile images can act as a focal point or decoration, and can be used vertically or horizontally in your designs.

 

Adding texture to your projects is simple with embossing folders. The Fun Patterns Embossing Folders live up to their name with the detailed patterns created by these two mini folders (compatible with the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine). Combine your folders with inking techniques to get even more options.

 

Glimmer Specialty Designer Series Papers are an easy way to add sparkle to your projects. Use this 12" x 12" Specialty DSP in Berry Burst, Old Olive, and White as layers or with punches and dies to create glittering embellishments for your projects.

 

Make sure you check out the Online Exclusives section of my online store to see the full range of products that are included in this release. Don't delay placing your order if something catches your eye as these products are initially available while supplies last so you may miss out!

Create all-occasion cards and share nature's beauty with March's Memorable Meadows Paper Pumpkin kit. This month's kit includes a bonus FREE stamp set, and coordinates with the Meandering Meadows Suite Collection.

 
Your kit includes everything you need to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs), with 9 coordinating envelopes, precut vellum pieces and wood embellishments. A Garden Green Classic Stampin' Spot is also provided, and other coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, and Night of Navy.

Don't forget that you can purchase The Love of Spring Dies add-on that coordinates with three Paper Pumpkin kits (January, February, and March 2024). Add dimension with a leaf sprig, daffodil, "Love" sentiment, or label element and give your projects that extra special touch. This add-on is offered while supplies last, and is only available to current Paper Pumpkin subscribers.
 

Pick up a prepaid subscription (1, 3, 6, or 12 months) from my online store, or set up a monthly subscription. The cut-off date to subscribe and receive each month's kit is the 10th of the month, so to receive the March kit, you must subscribe or activate your prepaid code before March 10th.