Card Art by Helen

Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired:

This card features two colours from our new In Color™ Collection, and the bright tones of Strawberry Slush and Timid Tiger are perfect for creating topical plumage for the birds in the Feathered Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set.
 

The twin bird line image from the Feathered Fun set was stamped using Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink on Basic White Cardstock. The image was then coloured using Lemon Lime Twist Stampin' Blends, and Strawberry Slush and Timid Tiger Stampin' Write Markers (Stampin' Blends could be substituted for a less solid effect). The image was carefully cut out using Paper Snips. The detailed leaf image was stamped multiple times on Basic White Cardstock using Lemon Lime Twist Ink, and the stamped images also carefully cut out.

The solid heart die measuring approximately 3¼" wide from the Hearts of Elegance Dies was used to cut a heart shape from Strawberry Slush Cardstock. This was adhered to a Basic White Cardstock rectangle measuring 3½" x 4¾". The bird element was added to the left-hand side of the heart using Stampin' Dimensionals, and the stamped leaves tucked underneath. The sentiment, from the Hearts of Elegance Photopolymer Stamp Set, was stamped using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on Basic White Cardstock, and the sentiment carefully cut out in two parts as shown using Paper Snips. The two parts of the sentiment were then adhered to the card panel using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The card panel was adhered to a 4⅞" x 3⅝" Timid Tiger Cardstock rectangle, and the layered panel added to a Lemon Lime Twist folded card base. Timid Tiger Flat Pearls, from the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, were added as embellishments.

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Feathered Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set
$29.00

Hearts of Elegance Bundle
$69.25

2025-2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls
$11.75

The Share a Smile Kit ($20) includes everything you need to create bright and cheerful uplifting cards so you always have one on hand to share with someone who needs it.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 8 unique cards, measuring 3½" x 5" (8.9 cm x 12.7 cm), and coordinating printed envelopes. Your kit also includes a printed notecard box, perfect for storing or for gifting your completed cards as a set. Create your cards by adding the varied precut printed pieces featuring design elements, accents, and sentiments to your printed notecard bases. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, and Pumpkin Pie.
 

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

The Beautiful Blues Kit ($32) includes everything you need to create stunning cards featuring hand-painted floral designs in a rich palette of shades of blue.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4¼" x 5½" (10.8 x 14 cm). With printed card bases and coordinating envelopes, you'll complete your projects with detailed precut paper pieces and dot embellishments. A Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot is also included, along with the exclusive Beautiful Blues Photopolymer Stamp Set to add stylish sentiments and decoration to your cards. Additional coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic White, and Blueberry Bushel.
 

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

NEW products are now available in our Online Exclusives Collection. There are some amazing products in this new release that you will only see online, not in our new Annual Catalogue!
 

The Celebratory Sips Suite Collection theme of mixed drinks in a bright, watercolour style is perfect for party decoration and almost any celebration. The Cheers & Sips Bundle gives you stamped images and coordinating dies to build your own (paper) cocktail bar!
 

 

The Celebratory Sips 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper features bright patterns, florals, and detailed watercolour drink designs. The Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders is a double pack, and provides both a detailed floral and an etched glass pattern for you to use to add texture to your designs. This suite's Holographic Resin Dots and Gold Striped ⅜" (1 cm) Mesh Ribbon will add subtle shine and a touch of luxury to your projects.
 

 

The Scenic Adventure Bundle features coordinating stamps and dies designed to create layered mountain landscapes, full of detail and texture. This set is perfect for both scrapbooking and card projects with a nature-theme.
 

 

The whimsical floral elements in the Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set are paired with smooth scripted sentiments that can be used as stems to build flower images, or can stand on their own in your projects.
 

 

Our popular Stampin' Write Marker Assortments in all our color collections will now be found online, and the 5-colour pack featuring the NEW 2025-2027 In Color™ Collection has been added to the assortments of dual-tipped markers you can purchase.
 

 

These are only a few of the new items that are now available, and you'll want to check out the Online Exclusives section of my online store to see them all. Don't forget that all Online Exclusive products are initially available while supplies last!

Here's this month's sketch:

And here's the project it inspired:

The new Online Exclusive Floral Impressions Suite Collection features pretty florals as layered stamp images, textured die cuts, and paper patterns.
 

A layer of Fresh Freesia Cardstock was embossed using the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder, trimmed to measure 3¾" x 5", and adhered directly to a Fresh Freesia folded card base.

The large elongated oval die from the Impressions Abloom Dies was used to cut a solid oval from the floral pattern shown from the Floral Impressions 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper. This oval was adhered to the left-hand side of the card front, over the embossed panel, and the overhang trimmed.

The sentiment, from the Impressions Abloom Photopolymer Stamp Set, was stamped using Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Ink on a ¾" x 3½" strip of Basic White Cardstock. Using dies from the Impressions Abloom Dies, two textured flower elements were die cut from Blackberry Bliss Cardstock and one from Misty Moonlight Cardstock, and flower centres die cut from Fresh Freesia Cardstock. The centres were adhered to each flower, and then the three adhered to the left edge of the sentiment strip. The sentiment strip was then adhered to the card front, and the excess trimmed from the right-hand side. Two-Tone Sparkle Gems were added as embellishments.

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Impressions Abloom Bundle
$67.50

Floral Impressions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper
$17.00

Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder
$15.00