Aloha Stampers! Why buy DSP when you can create your own? Barb Salez, a talented Island Style Stamper Team Member, held a class for us recently where she showed us all the steps to make your own Designer Series Paper. She is a follower of Ruth Trice (ArtfulStampinWithRuth) … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Designer Series Paper with Video Tutorial
ISS Blog Hop – Party Dies Bundle
Aloha and welcome to our Island Style Stampers Blog Hop! My daughter, Malia, and I would love for you to visit each of our blogs to gather inspiration and share your thoughts. Our theme this month is Party Alphabet! I couldn't stop with just the alphabet, but had to use the … [Read more...] about ISS Blog Hop – Party Dies Bundle
ICS Blog Hop – It’s a Guy Thing
Aloha everyone! Welcome to the Inspire Create Share Blog Hop, where our theme this month is "It’s a Guy Thing." Get ready to be inspired by a lineup of masculine card ideas! Today I’m sharing this birthday card I created using a layout from the Card Templates section of the … [Read more...] about ICS Blog Hop – It’s a Guy Thing
AWOW Blog Hop – Outside the Box
Aloha and welcome to another edition of the Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop! Today our theme is Outside the Box. I’m thrilled to be hopping today with twenty talented Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator friends from across the globe. This special blog hop spans twelve time zones, … [Read more...] about AWOW Blog Hop – Outside the Box
Island Style Stampers Talent Showcase
Last month, our team challenge was a Tic Tac Toe Challenge. Make something matching 3 in a row from the chart. Take a look at these wonderful designs: Mary, a demonstrator from Redmond, OR, made this cute treat box. Wendy, from Kahului, … [Read more...] about Island Style Stampers Talent Showcase
Modern Oval Punch for Background
Aloha Stampers, Soft Layers & Floral Details Today I’m sharing a soft and elegant card inspired by the Peach with Circles layout on page 79 of the 2025–2026 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. I loved the layered look and decided to recreate it with my own twist using the … [Read more...] about Modern Oval Punch for Background
Cheers & Sips
Aloha Stampers, Cheers to You! Today I’m sharing a fun cheerful card inspired by the Bicycle Tag layout on page 37 of the 2025–2026 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. I loved the layered look and decided to recreate it with my own twist using the Cheers & Sips stamp set and … [Read more...] about Cheers & Sips
DIY Calendar Blog Hop for June – Spotlight on Nature
Happy June! Welcome to our DIY Calendar Blog Hop! June's calendar features the set: Spotlight on Nature Isn't this a beautiful set?! Perfect for watercoloring or using your Blender Pens! This is the first time I've really used the Color Lifter. I just love the way it … [Read more...] about DIY Calendar Blog Hop for June – Spotlight on Nature
30 Days in June – A Creative Collaboration
Celebrate creativity all month long! I’m excited to share a special collaboration launching tomorrow, June 1st — and you’re invited to join us for 30 Days of Inspiration featuring projects from the 2025–2026 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. I’ve teamed up with three talented … [Read more...] about 30 Days in June – A Creative Collaboration
Announcing New Creative Card Class!
Aloha everyone, I'm excited to announce a new Monthly Creative Card Class! Here are the details: Monthly Creative Card Class – Delivered to Your Door! Ready for a monthly dose of creativity and joy? Sign up for my Monthly Creative Card Class and receive a package … [Read more...] about Announcing New Creative Card Class!
Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Hop – Mountain Majesties
To see photos correctly, please click "read on blog". Aloha & welcome to another Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop! MOUNTAIN MAJESTIES (MAY 2025 PAPER PUMPKIN) This month's kit comes with supplies to make 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs. Here's an alternate idea for … [Read more...] about Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Hop – Mountain Majesties
Fault Line Technique Wanted to Say
Aloha Stampers! One more Fault Line Technique to show you... This one CASED from Robbie Susan Chandler, who got me hooked with her beautiful card! This card is a little different, with embossed Poppy Parade cardstock in the center, and the patterned paper on the top & … [Read more...] about Fault Line Technique Wanted to Say
