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From Treat Bag to Box: My Favorite Heart Gusseted Treat Bag Project

Monday night on my live, I shared multiple projects using the Heart Gusseted Treat Bags (#167073), and I had so much fun playing with these bags and seeing just how many ideas I could come up with. 💕

My live video featured my favorite project.. This little box is relatively simple to make, and I love how versatile it is—plus, one bag makes TWO boxes, which is always a win!

A handmade greeting card featuring a heart design with 'Hugs & Kisses' text on a colorful background, alongside a blank card with a heart pattern and similar text.

A decorative card featuring a lace-like red heart design with multiple smaller hearts, embellished with a pink and white striped heart that says 'Hugs & Kisses'.

Box Instructions

Start with one Heart Gusseted Treat Bag:

Cut off the top folded portion of the bag.
- Measure 9-1/4″ up from the bottom and cut.
Trim the bottom so the bag measures 9″ total.
Cut the bag in half at 4-1/2″.
Score the bottom at 3/4″.
- Be sure to flip the piece so you get a good score on both sides.
Cut the corners on the bottom of each piece up to the 3/4″ score line.
- You should now have two red sections and two white sections.

A handmade greeting card featuring layered hearts, a decorative doily, and a mix of red and pink colors, with a white background adorned with small hearts.

Two green-topped bottles of adhesive glue stored in a decorative holder with a pink and red design, featuring hearts.

Box Base (for Support)

Cut a piece of chipboard to 4″ x 1-1/4″
- I used chipboard from my Paper Pumpkin kits.
Cover with Real Red cardstock, also 4″ x 1-1/4″.
Adhere to the bottom of the inside of the box for extra stability.

Decorating Details

A close-up view of a decorative Valentine's Day card featuring layered hearts in shades of pink and red, with a ribbon that reads 'Hugs & Kisses'. The background includes a lace-like doily pattern.

Decorate your box as desired! For my sample, I used:

Lovely Doilies #167104
Endless Love Stamp Set #167055
Endless Love Dies #167061
Bubble Bath Ribbon #167075
Real Red Baker’s Twine #164051

Colors: Real Red, White, & Bubble Bath

✨ Perfect Fit: This box fits our Note Cards (#159232) perfectly, making it ideal for a sweet Valentine note or gift enclosure.

The simple card design tucked inside the box was inspired by Heidi Collins, keeping the look clean, classic, and easy to recreate.

Two handmade greeting cards featuring red striped hearts and the phrase 'Hugs & Kisses'. One card has the text 'I adore you' repeated in the background.

A greeting card design featuring a large striped heart, the words 'I adore you' repeated in the background, and 'Hugs & Kisses' written prominently at the bottom.

✨ Bonus: This project is the perfect fit for this week’s Global Design Project challenge – Hearts #GDP531! 💖

Be sure to check out my video to see just how easy this project is to create, along with the other fun ideas I shared. I’ll be posting more details on the remaining projects later this week, so be sure to tune back in! 💕

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A beautifully crafted Christmas card featuring a window scene that displays a peaceful nativity setting on one side, while the inside is adorned with cozy holiday elements like hanging stockings and warm colors.

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January 20, 2026

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Discover the Love Story Scrapbooking Workshop Kit ✂️💖

Have you seen the three new Scrapbooking Workshop Kits in the Mini Catalog? Because oh my goodness—I am in love with all three! 😍

Today I decided to put together the Love Story Scrapbooking Workshop Kit #167078, and I wanted to share exactly what I love about these kits.

A scrapbook layout featuring red and pink colors with hearts and decorative elements. One page has the word 'HEART' and the other features the word 'XOXO', showcasing empty spaces for photographs.

A scrapbook layout featuring a pink and red color scheme, with decorative hearts and patterned paper. The layout includes empty photo spaces and journaling sections, emphasizing a theme of love and togetherness.

Here’s why these kits are a total win:

1️⃣ They are beautifully designed.
The creativity in these kits is incredible—from the layouts to the little design details. Everything coordinates so well and feels very intentional.

2️⃣ They are super easy to assemble.
I completed my Love Story kit in about 3 hours, and that included taking my time and truly enjoying the process.

3️⃣ The instructions are fantastic.
They are clear, easy to follow, and very well put together—perfect whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned scrapbooker.

A scrapbook layout featuring a pink background with the text 'My Sweet Heart' surrounded by flowers and decorative elements. There are empty photo spaces and additional embellishments, creating a themed design suitable for capturing memories.

A scrapbook layout featuring a pink background with decorative elements, including the phrase 'My SWEET HEART,' flowers, and hearts. It includes space for two photos and journaling or notes.

4️⃣ They are relaxing and enjoyable to create.
This was one of those projects where you can just sit back, craft, and unwind. No stress. Just fun.

5️⃣ They have coordinating stamp sets.
I love that you can expand the kit with matching stamps to make it even more versatile.

Love Story Stamp Set #167065
Exploring Nature Stamp Set #166913
Beach Time Stamp Set #166832

A scrapbook layout featuring a large heart with the text 'LOVE YOU' in bold letters, accompanied by decorative elements such as hearts and an arrow. The color scheme includes various shades of pink and red, with sections for additional photos or notes.

A scrapbook page featuring a large heart with the words 'LOVE YOU' prominently displayed, surrounded by decorative hearts and a pink square for photo placement.

6️⃣ The kits coordinate with full suites.
All three new kits—

Love Story Scrapbooking Workshop Kit #167078
- Made with Love Suite #167079
Exploring Nature Scrapbooking Workshop Kit #166934
- Nature Walk Suite #166936
Beach Time Scrapbooking Workshop Kit #166843
- Beach Boardwalk Suite #166844

have matching suites that include additional stamp sets, ribbons, papers, and accessories you can add to your project if you want to take it even further.

7️⃣ Bonus: LOTS of extra goodies!
There is plenty of extra paper and stickers left over, which means more cards, more layouts, and more creative fun later on.

✨ Stay tuned to see what I come up with using my leftovers—I have ideas already brewing!

Crafting layout featuring the words 'LOVE YOU' in bold letters, accompanied by heart shapes and blank photo frames.

Scrapbook page featuring various heart shapes, decorative banners, and floral designs in shades of pink and red, with the phrase 'Little One Sweet' prominently displayed.

If you love scrapbooking but want something that’s easy, coordinated, and totally stress-free, these workshop kits are a must-try. 💕

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January 17, 2026

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Hello Sunshine & Travel Dreams ✈️🌞

Did you know that today is National Shop for Travel Day?
That feels perfectly timed because my future travel plans include a Caribbean cruise—and after almost two years of planning, I’m finally down to under 100 days! 🎉

With travel on the brain, it felt only right that during my live yesterday I featured the Beach Boardwalk Suite. This collection also has a coordinating scrapbooking kit, and I can hardly wait to use it to document our trip once we return. 🌊📸

For this project, I used the Global Design Project #GDP530 layout challenge as my starting point. I pushed myself a little out of my comfort zone and treated the layout more as inspiration rather than a strict roadmap—which is definitely not my norm!

Two colorful greeting cards featuring a beach scene with palm trees, a large sun, and the text 'HEY, SUNSHINE'. The background has soft pastel colors and textured layers.

Design Inspiration & Creative Changes

One of the main elements in the challenge layout is three circles on the side. Instead of circles, I swapped them out for three palm trees, keeping the visual balance while adding a fun tropical twist. 🌴🌴🌴

I also decided to turn this into a slimline card, which is one of my favorite formats. This size fits perfectly in a legal-size envelope, making it great for mailing or gifting.

Card Size & Base

While there are many slimline sizes, I typically make mine 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″. I also love turning them into pocket cards for money or gift cards.

Card base: 8-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored at 3-1/2″ and 7″
Card base color: White

Background & Layers

I cut a second piece of white cardstock to 8-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ and used my blending brushes with Strawberry Slush, Petunia Pop, and Pool Party to create a soft ombre background.

For the square focal element, I cut a piece of Beach Boardwalk DSP #166820 using the largest square from the Stylish Shapes Dies #159183 and framed it with a 3″ x 3″ piece of cardstock:

Card 1 frame: Strawberry Slush
Card 2 frame: Petunia Pop

Want to see all the steps come together?
Be sure to check out the replay from my live, where I walk you through the entire process and share extra tips along the way. 🎥✨

Stamping & Die Cutting Details

Two hand-crafted greeting cards featuring a watercolor background with pink and blue tones, silhouettes of palm trees, and a yellow sun.

Palm trees stamped from Boardwalk Fun Stamp Set #166822 in Petunia Pop on the DSP
Additional palm trees die cut in black cardstock using Boardwalk Fun Dies #166828
I layered two of them over the stamped palm trees to create a shadow effect.

For the sun, I used one of the stitched circle dies (third smallest) cut from white cardstock and blended Daffodil Delight and Timid Tiger for added depth ☀️.

Sand, Waves & Finishing Touches

Sand: Torn Crumb Cake cardstock, stamped with dots from Swirled Designs #167030 in Pecan Pie, then softly blended for dimension
Waves: DSP cut with Light & Wonder Dies #165762, edges highlighted with Pool Party ink

I stamped “Hey, Sunshine” in black ink in the bottom right corner and wrapped Strawberry Slush Ribbon around the ombre background before assembling everything.

The palm trees were popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals, and I finished them off with a simple knot secured using Mini Glue Dots. A few Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems #165615 added just the right amount of sparkle ✨.

Inside Pocket

A colorful greeting card design featuring palm trees and a sun, with the text 'HEY, SUNSHINE'. The card is partially open, revealing a two-dollar bill inside.

On the inside, I added a strip of DSP to the top of the 1-1/2″ folded section and used Tear & Tape on the sides to create a pocket—perfect for cash or a gift card.

This bright, happy card has me so ready for warm weather and sunshine, especially while we’re still in the middle of winter ❄️➡️☀️.

💬 Tell me:
What trip are you dreaming of taking this year? And can you see yourself using the Beach Boardwalk Suite for your summer plans?

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January 13, 2026

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Create Unique Backgrounds with Nature’s Symphony Techniques

This week the Global Design Project featured another color challenge using Night of Navy, Azure Afternoon, and Balmy Blue. I briefly considered using December’s Product of the Month since those blues would have worked perfectly, but in the end I decided to do something a little different and create my own background paper.

I pulled out the Nature’s Symphony Stamp Set (#166919) and Dies (#166925) and had so much fun experimenting that I ended up mixing and matching the technique with several different background colors. Each one turned out completely unique. Can you guess which one was my original? I’ll give you a hint—it started with Very Vanilla cardstock, which I really love because it highlights the technique.

A collection of five handcrafted greeting cards featuring various shades of blue and white floral designs, with the text 'YOU MAKE ME SMILE' prominently displayed on each card.

Creating the Textured Background

I originally planned to stamp the image and let it peek through the die-cut opening, but once I started playing, I realized I wanted even more texture. Instead, I layered stamped and die-cut elements to really build depth.

To make your own background, start with a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock cut with the second-largest die from the Perennial Postage set (#162607).

Stamp the large leaf image randomly in Balmy Blue
Add the textured line image in Azure Afternoon
Finish by stamping the small leaf in Night of Navy

Now for the fun (and slightly scary) part—crumple the paper. Yes, really! Squish it up to create a rough, worn texture full of dimension. Once flattened out a bit, use Blending Brushes (#160518) with Balmy Blue and Night of Navy to add even more depth.

A handmade greeting card with a blue floral design featuring layered leaves and flowers, with the text 'YOU MAKE ME SMILE' prominently displayed in a white speech bubble.

Close-up of a card featuring a decorative design with blue leaves and a central message that says 'You Make Me Smile' in a playful font.

Adding Extra Texture

In the Nature’s Symphony die set, there’s a small die made up of hash marks. It doesn’t cut out an image—it cuts tiny hash marks creating textures instead. Run this die across your background in multiple directions. After sending it through the Cut & Emboss Machine, the paper will be flatter again, so go ahead and crumple it one more time. Be gentle—those cut areas can catch—but allow some sections to bend and open for even more interest. Add a little extra ink with your blending brushes to highlight those textured areas.

A handmade card featuring a blue background with a layered design, adorned with various leaf shapes in different shades of blue. The message 'You Make Me Smile' is prominently displayed in a decorative frame at the center.

A handmade card featuring blue and white paper leaves and flowers, with the message 'YOU MAKE ME SMILE' prominently displayed on a scalloped tag. The background is a textured dark blue, enhancing the layered design.

Finishing the Cards

Once the background was complete, all that was left was deciding what colors to stamp and die-cut for the remaining elements. I used the same technique on multiple cardstock colors, but Very Vanilla really lets all the details shine.

I finished each card by layering the die-cut elements, using Dimensionals behind the delicate leaf piece for added depth. A quick tip: if you cut the cardstock layer that sits behind your postage die piece to the correct size, you can die-cut one of the leaf shapes from the center first, saving cardstock before adhering it.

For the greeting, I used the second-smallest rectangle postage die, added small piece of paper that I used the Three Banner Punch #167050 to turn into a tach and finished with Very Vanilla Baker’s Twine behind it. Did you notice on some of the cards it isn’t very vanilla? I customized the twine color by brushing ink directly onto it with a blending brush—a great trick when you need ribbon in just the right shade. I always keep white or vanilla twine on hand for this reason. To finish things off, I added a touch of bling with Muted Palette Dots (#165155).

Final Result

In the end, I created five stunning cards, all using the same basic technique but each with its own unique look and feel. It may sound complicated, but it’s actually pretty easy once you try it—and I even made a hyper-speed video so you can see the whole process in action.

Which one do you think was my original? 💙

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January 11, 2026

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Discover the Latest Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog and Promotions

Exciting News You Don’t Want to Miss! 🎉

I have so many fun things to share with you today! We have a brand-new Mini Catalog, new Online Exclusives, two amazing promotions, and a fresh Product of the Month—and this one is SO cute and versatile!

Mini catalog and Online Exclusives

Cover of a mini catalog featuring a hand holding a colorful card, surrounded by crafting materials and a cup of tea, with a floral theme and a photograph in the background.

With so many great items in the new Mini Catalog and Online Exclusives, it will be so easy for you to earn both the Product of the Month and Bonus Days coupons while shopping for things you already love from Stampin’ Up!.

Some of my personal favorites include the three new scrapbooking kits with coordinating product suites—Love Story, Exploring Nature, and Beach Time. These collections are perfect for memory keeping and make it simple to create beautiful pages that come together quickly.

And that’s just the beginning! There are so many amazing products I’m excited to share with you. Be sure to check back often or follow along as I continue highlighting new products, projects, and creative inspiration.

You won’t want to miss what’s coming next! ✂️✨

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If you’d love a printed copy of the catalog, I’d be happy to send one your way!
Simply send me a text or email with your mailing address, and I’ll get it in the mail for you.

📌 U.S. customers only.

Let me know—I’d love to make sure you have one in hand to flip through and get inspired! ✂️💙

Graphic announcing 'Product of the Month' with decorative stars and a light blue patterned background.

🌟 Product of the Month – Round Two!

Our Product of the Month is now featuring its second product, and I can’t wait to add this adorable, versatile stamp set to my collection. It’s perfect for cards, gift tags, and so many everyday projects.

✨ Here’s how it works:

Purchase this stamp set for just $5 with a $75 order
Missed last month’s Product of the Month? No worries!
Simply place another $75 order, and you can still grab last month’s item for just $5

🛑 Products of the Month are available while supplies last, so be sure to grab yours before it’s gone!

Promotional graphic for the 'Product of the Month' featuring blue patterned designer paper suitable for card making and scrapbooking.

Promotional image for the January Product of the Month featuring the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set. Includes sample cards illustrating various personalized messages and floral designs.

🎥 Don’t Miss the Video!

Be sure to check out my blog post and video featuring this awesome paper and a quick, cute pop-up gift card holder project.

💰 Bonus Days Are Here!

Promotional poster for Bonus Days running from January 6 to February 2, featuring text that encourages shopping to earn a $5 coupon for every $50 spent.

Even more exciting—Bonus Days are happening now through February 2, 2026!

Spend $50 → earn $5 Bonus Days cash
Redeem your Bonus Days rewards in February
Yes—you can earn Bonus Days while working toward your Product of the Month!
Plus earn stamp rewards if you sign up and have a free Stampin’ Up! account.

It’s truly the perfect time to shop, stock up, and earn rewards at the same time.

Learn more here: https://youtu.be/QOqRxf6K2K0

🛍 Ready to Shop?

As always, thank you for supporting my small business and sharing this creative journey with me. 💕 Happy stamping!

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Easy Fun Fold Gift Card Holder Tutorial

Two decorative cards featuring the phrase 'Sweet Heart' in bold red letters, adorned with hearts and a colorful background of heart patterns.

A handmade greeting card featuring the words 'SWEET HEART' in bold red letters, adorned with heart patterns in pink and red colors, and a layered heart embellishment on the side.

On my Monday Live, I shared an easy-to-make fun fold gift card holder inspired by my recent mini album. This sweet project features brand-new products that were released just yesterday, and I absolutely love how simple yet impressive this design is.

Card Base & Structure

Start with a piece of Real Red cardstock cut to 4-1/4″ x 11″.
Score at 5-1/2″ and 9″.

The 5-1/2″ section will be on the left side of the card.
Fold the 2″ section inward, then fold again on the 5-1/2″ score line.
This creates a pocket on the inside of the card.

Secure the sides of the pocket using Tear & Tape (#154031), leaving the top edge open so you can tuck in a gift card or cash.

Inside Panel

Cut Flirty Flamingo cardstock to 5-1/4″ x 4″ and emboss it using the
Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder (#167071).

Attach this to the inside of the card on the 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ section.

Designer Series Paper

From the Made with Love Designer Series Paper (#167054), cut:

4″ x 3-1/4″
4″ x 1-3/4″

Place these pieces on:

The 3-1/2″ section folded to the front
The 2″ section folded inside to form the pocket

An opened greeting card featuring a colorful design with red and pink hearts on one side and blank white space with the word 'I DO' on the other.

An open greeting card featuring the phrase 'I ADORE YOU' on one page, with a decorative pattern of hearts and a $10 gift card inserted on the side.

Left Folding Panel

Cut Basic White cardstock to 3-1/2″ x 7″ and score in half at 3-1/2″.

Stamp “Sweet Heart” from the Love Story Stamp Set (#167065) on the front and decorate as desired.

Attach this panel centered over the embossed section on the left side of the card base.

For one version, I placed the mini hearts directly on the white panel. For the second card, I added them to a 1/4″ strip of coordinating paper for a slightly different look.

Closure & Finishing Touches

For the closure, cut:

One solid heart
One lined heart

Using the Endless Love Dies (#167061).
Add arrows if you’d like for extra detail.

Attach the hearts to the front using Stampin’ Dimensionals, creating a small pocket for the folded panel to tuck underneath.

Finish the card with Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon (#167075).

I love how simple and easy this fun fold gift card holder is to make, yet it has such a wow factor. Be sure to check out the video to see the step-by-step process, and I can’t wait to see your ideas using this design and these beautiful new products!