Let's take an adventure into the wild as I show and tell you what CASEing is. CASE is a term you may have heard me say often. CASE stands for Create And Share Everything. So as we all create and share our projects on social media, we are inviting others in the stamping and paper crafting community to draw inspiration from our projects. We can CASE card layouts, scrapbook layouts, color combinations, stamping techniques, and more. I would encourage all of you then to share what you make. For it is in sharing that we all grow and learn. That is what I love most about being a part of Stampin' Up! and the paper crafting community. We all have something to share, and we all have jf to learn, and together we can enjoy stamping and paper crafting for years to come. 

The Christmas card in the photo below is the one I CASEd to make my two In The Wild birthday cards pictured.

Click here for supply list and cutting dimensions to make the Tidings of Christmas card below.

As you can see in the photos below, I kept the same basic layout for each of the two birthday cards but changed up the Designer Series Paper, color combination, die cut label for the sentiments, and added embellishments.


I do not own the coordinating stamp set and dies for the In The Wild Designer Series Paper but was easily able to fussy cut the tiger from the DSP with my Paper Snips. The rhinestone is one of five colors from the Holiday Rhinestones.

Cutting Dimensions:

• Card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4" on long side, fold in half.
• Basic White inside = 5 1/4" x 4"
• Card stock layer = 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
• DSP layer = 5" x 3 3/4"
• 3 card stock strips = 1 1/4" x 3 1/4" each

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

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155052] $17.00	Sweet As A Peach Photopolymer Stamp Set [155050] $18.00	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087] $7.50	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576] $7.50
In The Wild 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155817] $11.50	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684] $8.75	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199] $8.75	Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155574] $8.75
Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	Evening Evergreen (3/8" 1 Cm) Chevron Weave Ribbon [155722] $6.00
Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels [150457] $6.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $60.00	Tailor Made Tags Dies [155563] $22.00	Banners Pick A Punch [153608] $23.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Seal Refill [152814] $5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

FRIENDLY REMINDER: 

In The Wild Designer Series Paper is one of 9 DSP's from our Annual Catalog and Online Store that is currently on sale for 15% off retail price. What a great savings! Hurry to take advantage of this DSP Sale as there is only 1 week left.

Designer Series Paper Sale ends August 2nd.

Click on the link below to see all 9 Designer Series Papers on sale at 15% off now through August 2nd:

Download 07.01.21_FLYER_DSPSALE_US

Thanks for visiting Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I hope you'll come back often or even subscribe for more creative inspiration.

Have a great day. It's a very hot and humid one here in central Ohio.

In case you haven't heard...there's going to be a wedding in my family. Andrea said yes to Jon's proposal on July 10th. I'm so excited for this couple. I've never seen my daughter as happy as she has been the last year and a half since she met Jon, and I'm happy to have Jon as a son-in-law. 

Here is the card I made for Andrea and Jon congratulating them on their engagement. I used 2 brand new products from the 2021 Holiday Mini Catalog launching August 3rd - the Strong of Heart Stamp Set and Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder. I love the silver heat embossed imaged colored with Flirty Flamingo and Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends. 

How blessed I am to be Mom to Andrea and her sister Emily, and now I get to welcome Jon to our family. I'm looking forward to lots of love and laughter as we plan for Andrea and Jon's wedding. 2022 will be a BIG year with the wedding and Emily's graduation as a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Wishing you a day filled with love and laughter. Thanks for visiting stampinpeace.com.

PS. We have a wedding date and venue! 

The Stamping with Friends Blog Hop Challenge for today was to showcase a new product from the 2021 Holiday Mini Catalog which launches on August 3rd. By viewing all the blogs in this blog hop, you'll get lots of Sneak Peeks of wonderful new products to come and great samples too.

My card below features 3 brand new products coming in our Holiday Mini Catalog - the Thinking Thanks & Peace Stamp Set, Silver Foil Specialty Paper, and White Glittered Organdy Ribbon. I stamped with VersaMark Ink, added Silver Embossing Powder, then applied heat with our Heat Tool. The dove was colored with Clear Wink of Stella for a little shimmer. To me, this card shows the same simplicity and beauty as the Peace on Earth message itself.

I filled in the dove by coloring with Wink of Stella for a bit of shimmer.
The White Glittered Organdy Ribbon is beautiful and adds a subtle bit of bling to this card.

And in case you are wondering, I refer to this Fun Fold as the Photo Album Fold or Scrapbook Album Fold. I've also heard it referred to as the Book Binding Fold.

Cutting Dimensions:

• Card base = 4 1/4" x 11", score at 4 1/4" and 5 1/2" on long side.
• Silver Foil = 4 1/4" x 1 1/8"

Click on the box below to hop on over to Linda Moore's blog to see another sensational Sneak Peek project using brand new product from our Holiday Mini coming soon. Be sure to click on each 'Next Blog' box to see a total of 15 fabulous projects.

Blog Hop participants & links:

Linda Moore
Caron Bailey
Libby Fens
Jo Blackman
Karen Egan
Tricia Butts
Polly Crouch
Sarah Bullen
Tracie St-Louis
Nancy Reynolds
Betty Bickford
Donna Schness
Tina Hewett
Deb Smeak
Mary Knabe - YOU ARE HERE

Stampin' Up! supplies used in my card above - Click on any link below to be directed to my online store. ***Please note that the item #'s for the new holiday products cannot be shared until the Holiday Mini Catalog Launches on August 3rd.

Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555] $18.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $30.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00
Stampin' Seal Refill [152814] $5.50	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Thanks for visiting today's blog post. I hope you enjoyed my Peace on Earth card featuring the Thinking Thanks & Peace Stamp Set. Please continue on in the Blog Hop for even more holiday catalog project ideas.

Enjoy your day and remember to make someone's day by sending a hand stamped card today!

FRI - YAY!!! Yay, it's here. Friday. Are you ready for the weekend? I sure am. It's been quite a busy week so I'm looking forward to a little rest & relaxation and time with friends and family this weekend.

I have a wonderful Free Friday Download for you today. This one features a fun twist on using the Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder. I actually used the de-bossed side of the card stock after running it through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with the Bloom Hybrid Die. Who would have thought that simply turning over embossed card stock would give us a whole new look for a card. I love it. I love the simple elegance of this card. The layers of Just Jade with Basic White and the Just Jade gingham ribbon are just the right amount of color without taking away from the simplicity or elegance of this card. Add a sentiment for just about any occasion you can think of or use it as is for a note card. Enjoy the photos but don't forget to click on the link to download your free PDF to make this card.

Download Project Sheet - Debossed Card with Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder

Just Jade layers and ribbon are a great punch of color on this simple yet elegant card.

A piece of Just Jade Gingham Ribbon is a fun surprise on the inside of this simple yet elegant card.

Want to learn more about the Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder? Click here for a video demonstration and lots of samples using the Art in Bloom Bundle.

Thanks for spending a few minutes at Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I hope you like today's card and download today's free project sheet so you can make this or a similar card today.

Download Project Sheet - Debossed Card with Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder

Have a great weekend. Rest, recharge, and be good to yourself!

I love that Stampin' Up! continues to bring us fabulous, high quality specialty papers to create with. The new 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum does not disappoint. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It's beautiful and so easy to work with. It cuts cleanly and is just as easy to punch or die cut for even more versatility in creating cards and paper crafts. So if you want to add a little shimmery bling to your cards and paper crafts, watch this Facebook Live video replay to see just how wonderful the Stampin' Up! Shimmer Vellum is and the beautiful results it gives!

Cutting Dimensions:

• Card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score 4 1/4" on LONG side, fold in half
• Basic White (cut 2, 1 for front, 1 for inside) = 5" x 3 3/4"
• Shimmer Vellum = 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"

The 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum is beautiful in all 5 colors and adds a special touch to your handmade cards.

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

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [155052] $17.00	2021–2023 In Color Classic Stampin' Pad [155638] $33.75	2021–2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum [155616] $12.00	2021–2023 In Color 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pack [155643] $9.00
Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155615] $7.00	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155780] $7.00	Evening Evergreen 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155573] $7.00	2021–2023 In Color Jewels [155571] $7.00
Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials [155567] $9.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $60.00	Tailor Made Tags Dies [155563] $22.00
Label Me Lovely Punch [151296] $18.00	Flowers & Leaves Punch [155373] $18.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Seal Refill [152814] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Have a great day and go out and shine! The world wants to see the best of us!

Take a look at these beautiful Christmas Cards featuring the Evergreen Elegance Bundle. These were the cards that guests of my July 16th Online Cards & Bingo Night. We had so much fun making these cards together and playing Bingo. LOTS and LOTS of prizes were given away! I love having the opportunity to share stamping and crafting experiences with others. Even if it's on Zoom. We get to know each other and laugh and have fun. I can't wait for the next one. 

If you missed this fun online event, but would like to make these cards, you can purchase my PDF Tutorial for just $15. Click on "PDF STORE" in the red bar at the top of home page of this blog. You'll find lots of my PDF Tutorials for sale in addition to this one. Be sure to scroll to bottom and click on page 2 to see them all. Each PDF Tutorial includes supply list, color photos, cutting dimensions, and instructions for stamping and assembly of each project. Tutorials are listed alphabetically by name and will be sent to your email automatically so you can start creating right away. 

Watch for information coming soon about my next Online Cards & Bingo Night!

Enjoy this beautiful day we have been blessed with!

Have you heard about a new category of Embossing Folder? Let me introduce you to Stampin' Up!'s Hybrid Embossing Folder. A hybrid embossing folder gives you the luxury of die cutting and embossing in one easy step. In the following Facebook Live Video Replay, I demonstrate the Art in Bloom Bundle which consists of the Art in Bloom Stamp Set and the Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder. Note that the Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder comes with a set of 9 dies that coordinates with both Hybrid Embossing Folder and the Stamp Set. You can use the dies separately, the embossing folder separately, or use them both together to cut and emboss flowers in just one easy step! Take a look at my demonstration to see just how amazing and versatile this new product is. While the Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder is the only one of its kind in the annual, you can look forward to another Hybrid Embossing Folder in the Holiday Mini Catalog which launches August 3rd.

Sponge Daubers make it easy to add color to emboss images.
I used Clear Wink of Stella for a bit of shimmer on my daisies.

I love the bright Poppy Parade flowers and Granny Apple Green leaves against the Balmy Blue DSP from the You're A Peach DSP collection.

The Gold Bumblebee Trinkets add a sweet finishing touch to these cards.

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

Art In Bloom Bundle (English) [158368] $53.00	Art In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set [155085] $26.00	Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder [155989] $33.00	Bumblebee Trinkets [155568] $7.50
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $7.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $7.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $7.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $7.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $8.75	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] $8.75
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00	Banners Pick A Punch [153608] $23.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Seal Refill [152814] $5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Thanks for visiting Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I hope you'll subscribe to stay up to date on all my Stampin' Up! news and to be inspired by my creative projects, demonstrations, and paper crafting tips. If you like what you see here, please share this blog with others.

I hope your day blooms with happiness!!!

2 Reminders:

The theme of this months' ICS Blog Hop is Fun with Designer Series Paper. Right up my alley! I LOVE creating with DSP and usually grab it first when I sit down to start creating something new. I especially love that each pack of DSP gives me color combinations to use. This takes so much of the guess work out of creating. Of course, each pack of DSP has gorgeous images and patterns to go with their own unique theme. For my post for this month's Fun with Designer Series Paper blog hop, I've chosen to use the Tidings of Christmas DSP from our current Annual Catalog (pages 88-89, 133).

There are so many beautiful prints in the Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper. I love the color palette as well which includes Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen, Sahara Sand, Soft Succulent, and Basic White. 

The Holly & Berries Dies are such a great addition to the Christmas Trimmings Dies. You could even use our Red Rhinestones in place of the Cherry Cobbler die cut berries.

Cutting Dimensions:

• Card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4" on LONG side, fold in half.
• Basic White inside card = 5 1/4" x 4"
• Evening Evergreen = 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
• DSP = 5" x 3 3/4"
• DSP rectangles were die cut with Rectangular Stitched Dies. Each measures 1 3/4" x 3 1/4".
• DSP for die cutting Tasteful Label Die = 3 3/4" x 2"
• scraps of Cherry Cobbler & Evening Evergreen to die cut holly leaves & berries

Now be sure to click on "Next" below to visit the next blog of Ginger Rabesa in the Inspire Create Share Fun with Designer Series Paper blog hop.

In case you have any trouble "hopping", here is a list of all SU! Demonstrators participating and their direct links:

Deb Naylor:  https://flyingstamper.blogspot.com/2021/07/ics-july-blog-hop-bloom-where-youre.html

Tricia Butts - https://triciastampingcreations.blogspot.com/2021/07/ics-july-blog-hop-designer-series-paper.html 

Janey Backer https://www.inspiredstamping.com/2021/07/ics-blog-hop-sweet-symmetry-dsp.html

YOU ARE HERE ***Mary Knabe  https://www.stampinpeace.com/stampin_peace/2021/07/ics-july-blog-hop-fun-with-designer-series-paper.html 

Ginger Rabesa  https://www.stampingthecape.com/blog/2021/07/ics-blog-hop-fun-with-designer-series-paper.html

Sandra Roberts  https://sandrascraftstudio.com/2021/07/tidings-of-christmas-fun-with-designer-series-paper-ics-blog-hop/

Elizabeth Ames  https://www.cardsbyelizabeth.com/2021/07/ics-blog-hop-july-2021-pansy-petals-dsp.html

Charmane Hopkins  https://reneespapertreasures.blogspot.com/2021/07/july-ics-blog-hop-fun-with-designer.html

Debbi Green  https://www.creativechaoscraftin.com/2021/07/ics-blog-hop-beauty-of-earth-designer.html

June Olsen  https://junebug-creations.com/2021/07/13/ics-july-blog-hop-fun-with-designer-series-paper/

Terri Takashige  https://territerbear.blogspot.com/2021/07/ics-blog-hop-fun-with-designer-series.html

Joni Metras   http://www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com/2021/07/ics-blog-hop-hand-penned-designer.html

Sharon Hashimoto Burkert  https://www.sharonburkert.com/as_the_ink_dries/2021/07/ics-blog-hoppansy-petals-dsp.html

Cheryl Hamilton  https://createwithcheryl.me/ics-blog-hop-pansy-petals-designer-series-paper/

Stampin' Up! products used in my Tidings of Christmas card - click on any link below to be directed to my online store.

Tidings Of Christmas Suite Collection (English) [155720] $58.00	Tidings & Trimmings Bundle (English) [155716] $40.50	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820] $35.00	Tasteful Labels Dies [152886] $31.00
Tidings Of Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155718] $11.50	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685] $8.75	Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155574] $8.75	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776] $8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $60.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Seal Refill [152814] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Click on the link below to see all 9 Designer Series Papers on sale at 15% off now through August 2nd:

Download 07.01.21_FLYER_DSPSALE_US

Thanks for visiting Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I hope you enjoyed today's post and find lots of inspiration on this Fun with Designer Series Paper Blog Hop. 

Enjoy your day and know that I appreciate you viewing my blog! If you like what you see, please share it with your family and friends. And don't forget to subscribe to my blog and newsletter so you never miss my most current posts and information. (Look to the right for subscription links.)

August 3, 2021, Stampin' Up! will launch out 2021 Holiday Mini Catalog AND Summer Sale-A-Bration. Click on the link below for information and sneak peeks of some fabulous new products to come! Then start making your wish list.

Summer Sale-A-Bration is August 3 - September 30, 2021. Sale-A-Bration is Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotion each year. And this year, for the first time, we are having a 2nd one. How lucky is that??? There will be incentives to shop, host, and join. More information to come! 

If you are not currently working with a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd love to earn your business. I'll start by sending you a complimentary catalog. Just email me your catalog request, your name, mailing address, phone number, and email, and I'll get a catalog and SAB brochure to you in the mail.

I'm looking forward to sharing lots of cards and creative projects with you using lot of these new products.  Happy stamping!