Life is beautiful. Sometimes in the midst of pain, illness, isolation, stress, hurt, and loss it can be hard to see the beauty in our world. But then, if we look closely, we can see beauty all around us, in the faces of our family, friends, and loved ones. We can see beauty in the comfort in our homes. We can see beauty in the eyes of a child, and the wrinkles of someone who has lived a long full life. It's also nice to step outside and see the beauty in nature no matter the time of year, new buds in spring, all shades of green in the trees in summer, the many shades of autumn, and in the glittering frost of winter. We just need to take time to observe, see what's around us, and be grateful for that beauty.

Stampin' Up!'s Feels Like Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper was so popular in 2019, they brought it back for us in 2020 as a "Returning Fave". This paper shows true beauty of nature in the winter with its soft colors and delicate images of frozen droplets, snow, and frost on evergreens, leaves leftover from fall, and barren branches. 

Below are cards I made with the beautiful Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper. They layout is quite simple and the same for each card. I wanted to focus on the beauty depicted in the various papers without a lot of embellishing. If you've never done this "window pane" layout, you can see me demonstrate it with this link:  https://bit.ly/32JnUbf. The Life Is Beautiful Stamp Set is featured in our 2020 Holiday Catalog.

If you've never done this "window pane" layout, use this link:  https://bit.ly/32JnUbf for my video demonstration with cutting dimensions and other card samples.

Thanks for viewing today's stampinpeace.com post. I hope you enjoyed my cards. Which one is your favorite?

Stampin' Up! supply list - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store for easy ordering.

Life Is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set [154871] $17.00	Feels Like Frost Specialty 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [150444] $14.50	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $7.50	Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad [150085] $7.50	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $7.50
Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad [150080] $7.50	Purple Posy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150881] $8.75	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] $8.75	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987] $8.75	Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150883] $8.75
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880] $8.75	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $8.75	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198] $8.75	Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150882] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75
Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Lovely Labels Pick A Punch [152883] $23.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

I hope you'll take some time to enjoy the beauty all around you and be grateful. Life is beautiful!

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Yes, there is Magic in the Night with this year's gorgeous, a bit creepy, Halloween suite. The Magic is the Night Designer Series Paper is so striking with its patterns and images in shades of Basic Black, Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, and Pretty Peacock which was a surprise to me. While this color combination is bit outside of the box, it is still somewhat classic as it has purple and orange with black which we typically think of as Halloween colors. I love that Stampin' Up! is constantly challenging us and helping us to create with new combinations of color, patterns, and textures in the products they offer.

Truly, once I started working with the Magic is the Night Suite, I fell in love with it. Another thing I love about it, is there are many patterns in the DSP that I can use beyond Halloween, and their are two nesting dies that can be used with so many of our other stamps, especially large sentiments. I know that I will get my money's worth from these items. The variety of uses for this suite makes for endless creative possibilities.

Today's post features a demonstration of two Flip Flop Fun Fold cards I learned recently. This is the first time I created cards with this fun fold. I LOVE how these Halloween cards turned out. I'll definitely be making more Flip Flop Fun Fold cards. So enjoy the following video replay of my July 29th Facebook Live, then give this fun fold a try. Let me know how you like it too.

These two cards look like standard A2 size cards until they are opened where a Fun Fold surprise awaits.

I love the 2 nesting label dies in the Halloween Night Dies collection.

These iridescent pearls are like none I've ever seen. They add both an elegant and spooky vibe to this card.

This large spider was cut out with a coordinating die. I love how adhering it to the card front with a Mini Stampin' Dimensionas

Flip up the card front to reveal 2 gate folds and more fun Designer Series Paper.

Here's a look at the card opened all the way. Once again it is showcasing more fun Designer Series Paper on the gate fold flaps. The stamped spiders inside make the card more fun and spooky too.

What a fun way to wish someone 'Happy Halloween' than with this awesome card.

Here's a similar yet different Flip Flop Fun Fold Card also made with the Magic in this Night Suite.

Metallic Mesh Ribbon is so unique and really adds to the Halloween charm and spookiness of this card. I think Silver Metallic Mesh Ribbon would be great for many holiday paper crafts for Christmas, New Year's, Silver Wedding Anniversaries, birthdays, and more! The possibilities are endless. It's also great for wrapping presents as it is 1 1/2" wide and is very easy to tie bows with without a lot of bulk.

Flipping up the front of the card reveals this delicate spider web lace Designer Series Paper.

A look at the card opened up. Notice on the front and back sides of the left & right flaps have a layer of Blackberry Bliss card stock under the Designer Series Paper.

More creepy spiders ready to crawl up this card.

Stampin' Up! supplies used in today's cards - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store. Note that the products in the Magic in this Night Suite are available to purchase beginning August 4th when the 2020 Holiday Catalog launches.

Magic In This Night Suite Collection [155122] $88.75	Hallows Night Magic Bundle [155188] $46.75	Hallows Night Magic Cling Stamp Set [153356] $21.00	Halloween Magic Dies [153565] $31.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper [153517] $11.50	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675] $8.75	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50
Iridescent Pearls [153549] $7.50	Metallic Mesh Ribbon [153550] $8.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

I can't get enough of these 6" x 6" One Sheet Wonders. They make card making quick, easy, and fun. One Sheet Wonders are also a great way to build up a stash of cards to have ready as you need them. The one I feature in the following Facebook Live video replay makes 4 cards. I made all of mine vertical cards, but you could easily change things up a bit to make them horizontal cards if you prefer. This One Sheet Wonder is also quite versatile. I think it could work with most, if not all, Designer Series Papers and stamp sets. I hope you'll give this 6" x 6" One Sheet Wonder a try!

I started out my FB Live demonstration by showing these 4 cards I made using only a 6" x 6" piece of Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper.

The next two photos, show you how I cut my 6" x 6" DSP.

I first cut at 1 1/2", then cut the remaining piece at 3" leaving 2 pieces measuring 1 1/2" x 6" & middle piece measuring 3" x 6".

Next, I cut 1/2" off the bottom of the first piece. That tiny bit of DSP is the only part I did not use.

I cut the center piece so that I had two 3" x 3" squares. I then cut the second square into three strips measuring 1" x 3".

The last piece I cut into four 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" squares.

The following photos show the 4 different cards I made using the 6" x 6" One Sheet Wonder above. I did switch out the Bumblebee card stock in the samples with Just Jade card stock and added some embellishments, but the card layouts are exactly the same.

This sentiment is from the Happiest of Birthdays Stamp Set. The sentiments on the other 3 cards come from the Lovely You Stamp Set.

This Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper One Sheet Wonder sure makes me smile when I see the beautiful cards I created with it.

Stampin' Up! products used in cards above - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store for easy ordering.

Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English) [152539] $19.00	Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English) [152525] $24.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $7.50	Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152486] $11.50	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198] $8.75
Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077] $8.75	Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153079] $8.75	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50
Just Jade 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [153621] $6.00	2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots [152480] $8.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Label Me Fancy Punch [151297] $18.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Be sure to check out my Facebook Group "Mary's Sale-A-Bration Rewind 2020" to find out how you can get retired Sale-A-Bration stamp sets & bundles FREE from me with a qualifying purchase through August 3rd.

Stampin' Up! Bonus Days are happening now through August 3rd. For every $50 you spend now, Stampin' Up! will give you a $5 Coupon Code to redeem August 4-31st...just in time to order from the Holiday Catalog. There is no limit to the amount of coupon codes you can earn. AND, you'll also get to choose a free retired SAB product from me for even more value for your purchase.

Thanks for visiting stampinpeace.com. May you find the beauty & wonder in today, and may you be inspired to create something wonderful.

I have to admit, I was stepping outside of my comfort zone a bit by using the Artistry Blooms Designer Series. While I love the combinations of the bright colors, the patterns and prints really just don't speak to me. I gave it a go, though, and applied it to the card layouts I learned from Heidi Collins and used in a recent Facebook Live. Check out the cards in my video replay below. 

I chose Mango Melody, Melon Mambo, and Gorgeous Grape for the color combination.

The "Birthdays are the Best Days" sentiment is from the Beautiful Friendship Stamp set.

I colored Basic Rhinestone Embellishments with a Dark Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Marker.

For this last card, I switched out the card stock strips with more Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper.

Stampin' Up! supplies used - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Beautiful Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set [149252] $22.00	Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper [152495] $11.50	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $7.50	Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147945] $9.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00
Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989] $8.75	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115320] $8.75	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782] $18.00	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720] $18.00
Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00
Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

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I want to give a BIG shout out to my friend and Merry Stampers Team Member, Beth Jones, for introducing me to this cool variation on the Scrappy Strips Technique. Here is her photo of the cards she shared with our team. 

In the following video replay of my July 24th Facebook Live, I demonstrate this variation of the Scrappy Strip Technique using 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper. Check it out, then give it a try. The results are impressive.

I love the creative twist on the Scrappy Strip Technique used in making this card with a 6" x 6" piece of Designer Series Paper.


Customize your rhinestones and other embellishments by coloring them with Stampin' Blends Markers. They are alcohol-based so dry permanent.

Sometimes I like to add an extra layer of card stock in a coordinating color behind my Whisper White.

Here is a link to my demonstration of the original Scrappy Strip Technique: https://bit.ly/2LbRPyI

Stampin' Up! products used in card above - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store for easy ordering.

Life Is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set [154871] $17.00	Feels Like Frost Specialty 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [150444] $14.50	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $7.50	Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144040] $9.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $8.75	Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150883] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Lovely Labels Pick A Punch [152883] $23.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Thanks for visiting stampinpeace.com. Have a beautiful day.

A 6" x 6" One Sheet Wonder, the darling Playful Pets, Designer Series Paper, a few punches, embellishments, and a classic red, black, and white color combination make for three awesome cards sure to delight any and all dog lovers. I the following video replay of my July 20th Make It With Mary Monday Facebook Live, I demonstrate how to cut your 6" x 6" DSP and how to make 3 cute cards. 

Please note: The July 20th Facebook Live was interrupted not once, but twice while in progress. The first time I was able to restart the Live, so you'll notice where I've added the 2nd Live to the first. The second time the Live was interrupted I was nearly finished with my demonstrations so did not restart again. You'll see the video just ends without a usual goodbye, however, you can see photos of all completed cards as you scroll through this post.

This is what the Designer Series Paper looks like when cut to my specifications in the video above. All of it is used in the 3 cards I made except for the 1/2" x 2" piece which I turned over to show you in the photo below.

These are the three cards I created from the pieces cut from my 6" x 6" One Sheet Wonder. Aren't they cute?

This happy pup is the focal point of my card below. I punched it with a 2" Circle Punch from a different sheet from the Playful Pets Designer Series Paper pack. I then mounted it onto a 2 1/4" Basic Black Circle. The little heart is part of the Dog Builder Punch. I makes a nice embellishment when popped up with a Mini Stampin' Dimensional.

Awwww...this second pup reminds me of the family dog we used to have, Rosie. I like the use of Red Rhinestones on each end of the striped label I punched with the Lovely Label Pick A Punch.

"And they call it puppy love." Remember that Donny Osmond song??? The dogs and hearts were all punched with the Dog Builder Punch. That gorgeous Real Red Sheer Ribbon is in our 2020 Holiday Catalog which goes live on August 4th.

Such cute cards, don't you think? Which is your favorite?

Stampin' Up! products used in cards above - Click on any link to be directed to my online store for easy ordering.

Playful Pets Designer Series Paper [152489] $11.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50
1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch [138299] $16.00	2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782] $18.00	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720] $18.00	Dog Builder Punch [148543] $18.00	Lovely Labels Pick A Punch [152883] $23.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] $7.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [153535] $7.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

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Have a great day!

I needed a card to send some get well wishes to a friend. I thought the Dandelion Wishes Stamp Set would be perfect to create a get well card. I haven't used this old favorite in a long time, so it made me happy when I pulled it out and put it to use. I think it worked perfectly with the Fun Fold Card Layout I demonstrate in the Facebook Live video replay below. Check it out and then make a fun fold card to send to someone who needs good well wishes or just a "pick me up". You'll be glad you did.

You can find the Dandelion Wishes Stamp Set in the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog. If you aren't currently working with a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I'd love to earn your business. My first step in doing so will be to send you a complimentary copy of each of our current Stampin' Up! catalogs. Just message me your catalog request with your full name and mailing address.

This fun fold card looks interesting both closed and opened.

Rhinestone Embellishments add a nice bit of bling to my dandelions.

Don't forget to dress up your envelopes to coordinate with your handmade cards! It lets the receiver of your card know they are about to open something very special.

The next two photos show the back side of the fun fold card.

You know I can't make just 1 card at a time! Making 2 or more at once, helps me to keep a steady supply of cards on hand to use whenever I need them.

Stampin' Up! products used in today's fun fold card - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Dandelion Wishes Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151345] $20.00	Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad [150085] $7.50	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $7.50	2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153070] $11.50	Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150883] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Sending you all Dandelion Wishes for a safe and healthy summer. Thanks for visiting stampinpeace.com.

These fun fold cards really are fun to make and will be just as fun to give. The Snowflake Splendor Suite makes it easy for you to create and send "Snowflake Wishes for a Merry Christmas" to your family and friends. Check out this Facebook Live video replay for cutting directions, directions, and tips for making these cards.

My first fun fold card featuring the Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper was created with Pool Party card stock and ink.

A view of the card open.

The Blue Adhesive Gems are wonderful embellishments. I used the darker ones on these cards but the light blue gems are gorgeous too.

Pacific Point card stock and ink was the best choice for the DSP sheets I used in this card.

View of my card open.

I centered the "mini card" and label on this card as opposed to having it toward the left side as I did on the first card.

On this card, the die cut label was adhered to the stamped Whisper White card stock with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals to create a little more interest.

Stampin' Up! products used in today's fun fold cards - Please note that the Snowflake Splendor Suite products will be available to order on my website beginning August 4th.

Snowflake Wishes Bundle (English) [155172] $55.75	Snowflake Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set [153444] $26.00	So Many Snowflakes Dies [153560] $36.00	Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper [153512] $11.50	Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems [153547] $8.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $7.50	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] $8.75	Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad [147098] $7.50	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [111350] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75
Whisper White Medium Envelopes [107301] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Thanks for visiting stampinpeace.com. Have a splendid day!