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!

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:

I have loved creating with the amazing You're A Peach Suite. It is so fresh and fun. BUT, there is so much more to the Sweet As A Peach Bundle if you allow yourself to see it a new light. Think outside the box. Let your imagination take shape Can you envision creating other fruits with this bundle? Well, in my video below, I demonstrate how I used the Sweet As A Peach Bundle to make blueberries, cherries, plum, and apples. I bet you, like the viewers of this Facebook Live, can think of many more fruits you can make with this stamp set and dies bundle. The versatility of the Sweet As A Peach Bundle has opened me up to so many more ways to use it. 

Take a look at my video demonstration, then make a "fruit salad" of cards give or send. You'll be spreading love and summer fun!

Use the small peach stamps and dies to make blueberries and cherries.

These blueberries and cherries look oh, so yummy!

Use the large peach stamps and dies to make larger fruits like plums and apples.

I first thought of these as apples, but looking again, they could be nectarines as well. 

Consider using the Sweet As A Peach Bundle during the fall apple picking season or to make apple cards for teacher gifts.

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

Sweet As A Peach Bundle (English) [155823] $36.75	Scalloped Contours Dies [155560] $35.00	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $7.50	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $7.50
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $7.50	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $7.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] $7.50
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $7.50	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $7.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $7.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087] $7.50
In Color 2020–2022 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper [155230] $11.50	Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper [155228] $11.50	Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper [155227] $11.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00	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	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

There's still time to sign up!

Thanks for visiting Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I hope this day finds you happy, healthy, and with a bit of time to do something creative.

Friendships Refresh The Soul. Isn't that so true? Monday I came up from my Stampin' Peace Studio to make myself lunch and take a break when a dear friend called me. With both of us being so busy, we hadn't talked in about 10 days. We shared, we laughed, we planned. It was great. And 45 minutes later when the call ended, I truly did feel refreshed, full of energy, and ready to carry on with my work day. So back to the Stampin' Peace Studio I headed with a smile on my face and a happy heart. It's amazing what a little dose of friendship and good conversation can do for your spirit. 

Friendship Refreshes The Soul. What a wonderful sentiment to use when reaching out to a friend. This sentiment comes from the Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set, part of the fabulous Beauty of the Earth Suite. This product suite has a lovely assortment of coordinating stamps, dies, and designer series papers in gorgeous colors. It's so versatile and can be used throughout the entire year for men and women, young and old. For special occasions and days when you want to send a "just because" card to a friend or loved one.

Download Project Sheet - Beauty of the Earth Friendship Card

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

Beauty Of The Earth Suite Collection (English) [155843] $73.50	Beauty Of Friendship Bundle (English) [155834] $52.00	Beauty Of Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set [154983] $22.00	Beautiful Trees Dies [155840] $36.00
Beauty Of The Earth 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155841] $11.50	Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146979] $8.75	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $8.75	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318] $8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $7.50	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $11.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00
Bark 3 D Embossing Folder [155431] $10.00	Tailor Made Tags Dies [155563] $22.00	Paper Snips [103579] $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:

Today, June 25th, is the Last Day to order my Sunny Sentiments Class to Go.

With my Sunny Sentiments Class to Go, you can create bright, cheerful cards and spread warm, sunny thoughts of love and caring when you send them out. This combination of cards is perfect for building your card stash. Class to Go kit includes the Sunny Sentiments Stamp Set ($20 value), supplies to make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), PDF Tutorial, and Priority Shipping.

Please email me for registrations and payment information.

Sunny Sentiments Class to Go = $36

Card Supplies Only = $24

PDF Tutorial Only = $15

Add On Ink Pads in Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Real Red, and Black Momento at catalog price if needed. No additional shipping charge.

Schedule for Sunny Sentiments Class to Go:

• June 25th - Deadline to register
• June 26th - Stampin' Up! products will be ordered.
• July 1st - July 8th - Class Kits will be prepped, packaged, and labeled for shipping.
• July 9th - All Class Kit will ship no later than this date.

Please email me for registrations and payment information or if you have any questions or would like to host a Stampin' Up! party for you and your friends.

AND:

Thanks for visiting Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I hope you find today's post inspiring. Don't forget to download your free project sheet!  Download Project Sheet - Beauty of the Earth Friendship Card

Have a wonderful weekend. I hope you get some time to make great memories with family and friends.

I love a cool Fun Fold Card and this one does not disappoint. This Pocket Card starts with a half sheet of your favorite Designer Series Paper. It's easy. It's quick. It's so fun to make and give. The Pocket Card I demonstrate in this Facebook Live video replay features 2 of my favorite products - Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper and Inspired Thoughts Stamp Set. I love the versatility of my Stampin' Up! products!

Cutting & Scoring Dimensions:

• Mossy Meadow card stock base = 5 1/2 x 4 1/4"
• DSP = 5 1/4" x 12", score at 4" and 8" on LONG side
• Early Espresso card stock = 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
• Basic White card stock = 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
• DSP strip = 1/2" x 3 1/4"

I really like the "earthy" feel of this twine with the Beauty of the Earth DSP. Did you know that new Baker's Twine Essential Pack contains black, white, and 3 other colors of twine? I love having several choices of color in 1 product making finding the perfect color twine for my cards and paper crafts easy. AND, you can customize the color of your twine with our Stampin' Blends markers.

I swapped out the Baker's Twine with the Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon. It really brings out the yellow in this beautiful paper from the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper pack.

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

Inspired Thoughts Bundle [155529] $45.75	Inspired Thoughts Cling Stamp Set [155536] $19.00	Beauty Of The Earth 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155841] $11.50	Gilded Gems [152478] $7.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $7.50	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $11.00	1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Trim [153658] $7.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Everyday Label Punch [144668] $18.00	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	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Have you heard???

Spread a little sunshine with handmade cards!

Friday, June 25th, is the Last Day to order my Sunny Sentiments Class to Go. 

With my Sunny Sentiments Class to Go, you can create bright, cheerful cards and spread warm, sunny thoughts of love and caring when you send them out. This combination of cards is perfect for building your card stash. Class to Go kit includes the Sunny Sentiments Stamp Set ($20 value), supplies to make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), PDF Tutorial, and Priority Shipping.

Please email me for registrations and payment information.

Sunny Sentiments Class to Go = $36

Card Supplies Only = $24

PDF Tutorial Only = $15

Add On Ink Pads in Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Real Red, and Black Momento at catalog price if needed. No additional shipping charge.

Schedule for Sunny Sentiments Class to Go:

• June 25th - Deadline to register
• June 26th - Stampin' Up! products will be ordered.
• July 1st - July 8th - Class Kits will be prepped, packaged, and labeled for shipping.
• July 9th - All Class Kit will ship no later than this date.

Please email me for registrations and payment information or if you have any questions or would like to host a Stampin' Up! party for you and your friends.

Thanks for visiting Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I hope you found today's post full of inspiration and helpful tips and information. Please let me know how I can serve you going forward. 

Make today a great day!

I'm so excited to show off one of my favorite stamp sets, Beautiful Moments, AND to show you a favorite technique too, Paper Piecing. Paper Piecing is so fun and can be used as an alternate method of coloring your stamped images. Enjoy my video demonstration. I hope you will be inspired to use the Beautiful Moments Stamp Set and to do some Paper Piecing on your own hand stamped cards.

FYI...My Paper Piecing Demonstratrion includes making 2 cards. If you joined my Facebook Live on the evening of 6/16, you will recall that just as I started making the 2nd card (the fun fold card) all the smoke alarms in my house started going off. Fortunately, I am fine and so is my house. Turned out to be 1 faulty smoke detector that tripped all the others too. Therefore, I demonstrated my 2nd card the next morning so be sure to check out BOTH videos below.

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

Beautiful Moments Cling Stamp Set [151677] $23.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $7.50	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [147117] $7.50
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893] $9.00	Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154922] $9.00	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882] $9.00	Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154906] $9.00
2021–2023 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155641] $11.50	Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper [155228] $11.50	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $8.75	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987] $8.75
Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155710] $8.75	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50
Elegant Faceted Gems [152464] $7.50	Metallic Pearls [146282] $7.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00
Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder [152718] $9.00	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	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

I'm including a couple resources below that may come in handy in your stamping and paper crafting.

Download SU! - Stampin' Blends for Skin Tones

Download SU! - Sponge Dauber Chart

Make bright and cheerful cards with my Sunny Sentiments Class to Go! Click on the following link for details:  https://bit.ly/3vxMgPF

Thanks for visiting my blog Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I hope you found this content helpful and inspiring. 

Have a good day!

"You're a peach!" That's what you'll be hearing when you make and send these cards to friends and loved ones. In this video replay of a recent Facebook Live, you'll learn to make 2 variations of my Center Easel Fun Fold Card I demonstrated earlier. (If you missed that, you'll find a link to click on just above the list of Stampin' Up! products used.) So take a look, watch, enjoy, then get creating! Remember you can make someone's day by sending a hand stamped card today!

Slimline cards are all the rage now. This finished card measures 8 1/2" x 3 1/2" when folded flat and can be mailed in a standard size business or letter envelope you can get at any big box store or office supply store.
Don't forget to stamp your envelopes letting the recipients of your handmade cards know that there is something very special inside.

This finished card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" when folded flat and fits into our standard Stampin' Up! Envelopes.

Click on the following link to see my original Center Easel Fun Fold Card and make it too:  https://bit.ly/3vlDZhF

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

You're A Peach Suite Collection (English) [155831] $57.25	Sweet As A Peach Bundle (English) [155823] $36.75	Sweet As A Peach Photopolymer Stamp Set [155050] $18.00	Peach Dies [155829] $23.00
Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad [155670] $7.50	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] $7.50	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $7.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $7.50
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $7.50	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $8.75	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122925] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	Gilded Gems [152478] $7.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] $60.00	Banners Pick A Punch [153608] $23.00
Double Oval Punch [154242] $18.00	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	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Click here for information on my Sunny Sentiments Class to Go.

This Class to Go is sure to brighten your day as you make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs). AND...it will surely bring smiles to those you send your handmade card to.

Deadline to order your Sunny Sentiments Class to Go is Friday, June 25th.

Thanks for visiting www.stampinpeace.com. If you like what you see here, please share this blog Stampin' Peace with Mary Knabe. I'm truly grateful for any and all help I can get in sharing my passion for stamping and paper crafting.

Have a fabulous weekend. May it be filled with sunny skies and cheerful hearts. And a special Happy Father's Day to all dads. I have special place in my heart for my Dad as he went to his Heavenly Home 31 years ago next month. And yes, I even hold a special place in my heart for my ex-husband Peter as he continues to be an amazing Dad to our daughters.

Happy crafting!

You'll have LOADS of FUN with this Fun Fold Card featuring the Snail Mail Suite. (Everything in this product suite is retiring soon, so order while you still can. They are only available through June 30th while supplies last.) Not only is this Fun Fold Card fun to make, it's easy AND it's a great way to show off your favorite Designer Series Papers. It's also good for using scraps of DSP! So take a look at my video demonstration, then give yourself some time to create some fun fold cards. 

Cutting & Scoring Dimensions:

• Basic White Thick card base = 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Embossed card stock layer = 5 1/4" x 4"
• Basic White card stock = 4 1/4" x 9", score at 1", 2", 4", and 6" on long side.
• Designer Series Paper = 4" x 3/4", 4" x 1 3/4", 4" x 2 3/4"

I love the bright, bold colors and whimsical feel to the Snail Mail Designer Series Paper. How about you?

To me, this fun fold card is like a sweet surprise from the usual cards we send. It's sure to bring a smile to its recipient.

As you can see by the 3 pairs of cards I made shown below, it's easy to make one-of-a-kind cards by switching out Designer Series Paper patterns, embellishment placements, etc. A great tip for when you want to make a lot of cards but don't want them all exactly the same.

For more fun project ideas featuring the Snail Mail Suite, CLICK HERE. 

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

Snail Mail Suite Collection [155986] $69.50	Snailed It Bundle [156255] $44.00	Snail Mail Designer Series Paper [154577] $11.50	Resin Hearts Embellishments [154578] $7.00
Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197] $8.75	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25	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	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	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.00

Click here to view the Mini Catalog Last Chance List. Many of these products are retiring. Some items are discounted. All are available while supplies last only through June 30th.

May your day be filled with happiness!