4 cards made with a CASE'd layout using Painterly Pears Suite, Mixed Media Florals Suite, and Floral Charm Suite.

Case & Create with Confidence!

Sometimes all you need is a little inspiration to get started creating on your own. It’s not unusual to look through blog posts, watch videos, or visit Pinterest. But what do you do when a handmade card or project catches your eye? Sometimes, all you need to start creating is a little inspiration. In this … Read more

August Sales & Rewards Graphic

Sales & Rewards Happening Now!

As August is winding down and we look forward to the long Labor Day weekend, I wanted to make sure everyone is aware of a couple of sales as well as my August Rewards. Stamp-n-Storage Sale Labor Day Sale: 2025 – 2027 In Color Sale: My August Gifts to You: Please let me know if … Read more

3 cards made by adding Granny Apple Green color to black and white Botanical Textures papers with various coloring techniques. Sentiment on cards reads "Just to Brighten your day" and sentiment on envelopes reads "happiness inside". Both sentiments come from the Loving Sharing Crafting Stamp Set.

Add Color to Your Black & White Papers

Making cards with black and white papers can be lots of fun, especially when you add a pop of color to them. In this video, I show you ways to extend that idea with a few easy coloring techniques you can apply to any of your black and white papers for a totally new look. … Read more

July Bits & Pieces Creative Showcase

In today’s post, I’m sharing creations from my Merry Stampers Team July Bits & Pieces Creative Showcase. Each team member who signs up receives an envelope with paper crafting “bits & pieces” – an assortment of card stock pieces, DSP, ribbon or trim, embellishments, etc. Each month is different. Each person creates a handmade card or project … Read more

Quick and easy cards created with the "Framed Design" papers in the Mixed Media Florals DSP pack. Sentiment used are from the With You In Mind Stamp Set.

How to use “Framed Design” Papers

Stuck on how to use your “Framed Design” papers”? You know, the ones that have designs on all 4 sides but are blank in the center of the paper. At first glance, you may think, “Framed Design” papers are great for scrapbook pages or a home decor piece. Others may look at these same “Framed … Read more

May Bits & Pieces Creative Showcase

In today’s post, I’m sharing cards from the May Bits & Pieces Creative Showcase I hosted for my Merry Stampers Team. Each team member who signs up receives an envelope with paper crafting “bits & pieces” – an assortment of card stock pieces, DSP, ribbon or trim, embellishments, etc. Each month is different. Each person creates a handmade card … Read more

14 cards made with August 2025 One Sheet Wonder, 6 card sketches, Floral Charm DSP, and Charming Day Stamp Set in Pretty Peacock, Cajun Craze, and Early Espresso.

Happy August One Sheet Wonder Day!

Welcome, welcome, welcome to another post in my Monthly One Sheet Wonder Series! With just one sheet of the gorgeous Floral Charm Designer Series Paper (or any of your favorite paper), my August 2025 One Sheet Wonder Template and 6 coordinating card sketches, you’ll create 14 cards—all with zero paper waste! In addition, you’ll get a look at the Charming Day Stamp Set I … Read more

Creativity & Community Matter to Me

Over the years, I’ve poured lots of time and effort, and so much heart into creating projects, classes, and events that teach and inspire others on their creative journey. My monthly One Sheet Wonder series has grown to be a large part of my Stampin’ Peace business, and I’m so grateful to my customers and … Read more

New Savings & New Products

Hello August 5th. We welcome this day with open arms as there is so much Stampin’ Up! excitement on this day. New savings and new products. Get all the details below. 15% off 2025 – 2027 In Color Products: Get 15% off Select 2025 – 2027 In Color Products August 5 – 31st. This sale … Read more

Scrappy card made with 3/4" strips of Mixed Media Florals DSP onb Basic Black card base.

Use Scraps for “Easy-To-Make” cards!

What’s better than an easy-to-make card layout for quick cards you’ll enjoy making and other will enjoy receiving? How about ones made using your scraps? Enjoy watching this video as I show you how to create simple cards in a flash using up scraps of paper. you no doubt have. Then start creating a stack … Read more

2 cards made iwth Painterly Pears Suite - one featuring the Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper, the other featuring the Perfectly Pears Stamp Set & Dies.

Perfectly Pretty Cards

Today, I’m sharing some Perfectly Pretty Cards I made a few weeks ago with the Painterly Pears Suite. This product suite, especially its Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper, has taken many, many people by surprise. Many found it unappealing until the saw me and other creators using it in their cards and paper projects. If … Read more

2 cards made with Celebratory Sips DSP, Grateful Blessing Stamp Set, and Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder, Sentiment reads "You are loved".

Two-Tone Cardstock – Emboss It! Sand It!

Here’s another quick and easy technique we all can do with Two-Tone Cardstock. Use your favorite embossing folder to emboss one of our many colors of Two-Tone Cardstock, then sand the embossed pattern or images to expose the white core of the Two-Tone Cardstock. What a wonderful statement piece for your handmade cards and paper … Read more

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