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Silly Old Bear Fun Fold Card

Silly Old Bear fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  See more card ideas at https://stampingmom.com/silly-old-bear-fun-fold-card/

National Friendship Day

There’s something special about a friend who feels like home.

When I saw the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper, I couldn’t help but smile. Winnie the Pooh has reminded generations of us that friendship isn’t about grand gestures—it’s about showing up, listening, sharing life’s sweet moments, and simply being there.

For this card, I paired the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper with the Everyday Arches Dies to create a peek through the Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh, with his little pot of hunny, is waiting outside the door, reminding us that sometimes the greatest gift we can give a friend is simply our presence.

If someone came to your mind while looking at this card, maybe that’s your reminder to send them a note, give them a call, or let them know how much they mean to you.

After all, that’s what cardmaking is really about—creating something meaningful, connecting with people, and encouraging others.

Happy National Friendship Day!

Silly Old Bear fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  See more card ideas at https://stampingmom.com/silly-old-bear-fun-fold-card/

Winnie the Pooh says:

“A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.”

Silly Old Bear fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  See more card ideas at https://stampingmom.com/silly-old-bear-fun-fold-card/

Video

Here’s a video that will be on Tuesday, July 21 at 7pm CT. We will share all the measurements and directions to make this project. Steve and I love crafting with you every Tuesday night. We’d love to have you join us live. Here’s the link for our live video every Tuesday at 7pm CT. You can subscribe to my YouTube channel here so you get notified each week when I’m live. I do prize patrol each week during my video.

Welcome to another Festive Friday Challenge!

This week’s inspiration is National Friendship Day on August 2. Each challenge includes an Inspiration List with 10 different elements to choose from. Simply incorporate at least three of the items into your project and link it up!

The best part? Your project doesn’t have to be about National Friendship Day at all! Use the Inspiration List in any way that sparks your creativity. #FestiveFridayChallenge

I hope you’ll make a card, scrapbook page, or 3-D project and join us! If you’ve never entered a card challenge before, I’d love to encourage you to give it a try. It’s fun, it’s free, and it’s a wonderful way to spark new creative ideas. If you need help entering your project, just email me at Beth@StampingMom.com—I’d be happy to help!

For my card, I chose these items from the Inspiration List: Pastel Colors, Knotted Ribbon, Friends Sentiment, Bird

Who needs a little encouragement from you this week? Imagine how much it would brighten their day to find a handmade card waiting in their mailbox.

Scroll down and enjoy all the beautiful inspiration from the Design Team!I know you’ll find plenty of inspiration!



Blog Hop Index


Join my Joy Team!

We are a group of joy filled stampers who buy Stampin’ Up at a discount. Whether you join to build a business or support your hobby, I think you’ll be happy on our team.  It’s a positive group of kind and caring gals.  We are also part of a large national team with lots of opportunities for prizes and other benefits. If you would like to have stamping friends all over the world and be part of this awesome community, I hope you’ll join us! Sign up to be part of the Joy Team. You get to choose $125 in products for only $99. You also get to be part of Stamping Joy Club free!

Join Stamping Joy Club!

Why join Stamping Joy Club? We have friends from USA, and all over the world. Join us and this will become something you look forward to every week! Everyone is welcome at Stamping Joy Club! Find out more details here.

In Joy Club, we make Samplers quarterly, like the one shown below.

St Patrick's Day Sampler made by Beth McCullough's Stamping Joy Team and Stamping Joy Club.  Email Beth@StampingMom.com and join the fun!

Join Stamping Joy Club or learn more here.

Catalogs

If you would like me to be your demo, please email me and let me know you want the catalog sent to you. Beth@StampingMom.com If you purchase your supplies from someone else, please ask them for a catalog.

To page through the catalogs, click on “Catalogs” on the black bar at the top of the post or click on the catalog covers on the right side of the blog.

Online Exclusives

Did you know Stampin’ Up has products available that you won’t find in any catalog? See what’s available on the Online Exclusives today here. New products are added often.

Tutorial Bundles

Place a $35 or more order with me and get your choice of a card tutorial bundle free! I have dozens of tutorial bundles, choose your favorite here OR you can purchase this tutorial bundle for only $25.

Whether you’re new to cardmaking or have been stamping for years, you’ll have 13 new Christmas ideas you can recreate exactly or adapt using supplies you already own.

July 2026 Christmas in July Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Christmas in July Card and 3-D gift tutorials with great directions and pictures showing exactly how to make these awesome projects! You can also use  whatever supplies you already own to make these cards. The directions are both in inches and metric, made with current Stampin' Up products.  You will be able to download the tutorial bundle immediately after checkout. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any trouble downloading your tutorial bundle. I'll be happy to help you!

$25.00

 

Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any questions for me. 🙂

If you live in the USA, I would love to be your demonstrator if you are not working with one already!  You can click on the supply list at the bottom of this post to order any of these items through my online store. 

New to Stampin’ Up?

 If you would like to receive a copy of the current catalog and you don’t have a demonstrator you already work with, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to request a copy. 

❤️ I’d love to hear from you!

Which card is your favorite? Leave a comment below and let me know. I read every one!

Until next time…

Create. Connect. Encourage. One card at a time.

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Scalloped Blooms Retro Cards

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month we’re celebrating our Favorites from the Catalog—the stamps, dies, papers, and embellishments we can’t stop reaching for! Whether you’re adding to your wish list or looking for a fresh idea to create with supplies you already own, we hope you’ll find plenty of inspiration along the way.

When I first saw the new catalog in Sydney, Australia, my favorite product was the Scalloped Blooms Bundle. I love flowers, polka dots, bright and happy cards, stitching, and anything that’s fun—this bundle checks every box on my must-have list!

Stampin' Up! Scalloped Blooms Retro cards designed by demo Beth McCullough.  See more card ideas at https://stampingmom.com/scalloped-blooms-retro-cards/

I sat down with the Scalloped Blooms Bundle, the Stylish Shapes Dies (because you can never have too many stitched circles!), and started with Basic Black, Real Red, and Basic White. I knew I wanted to use white heat embossing on Basic Black cardstock and tie everything together with the Real Red & Basic White Twine.

Next, I added Daffodil Delight because, to me, flowers and happiness are yellow. Then, with a little help from a friend, I added Pool Party. Suddenly I had the perfect retro color palette!

From there, I challenged myself to use as many of the dies and stamps as possible while simply having fun creating. I had a blast! It reminded me of when I first started making cards—playing with new supplies, experimenting with colors, and seeing where my creativity would take me.

Sometimes it’s good to go back to your roots. Cardmaking is meant to be fun, creative, and a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day.

Stampin' Up! Scalloped Blooms Retro cards designed by demo Beth McCullough.  See more card ideas at https://stampingmom.com/scalloped-blooms-retro-cards/

I’d love to hear from you! Which card is your favorite? Please leave a comment below and let me know. Your comments always brighten my day! If these cards inspire you, I’d love for you to save this post to Pinterest or share it with a crafty friend!

Video

Here’s a video with measurements and directions to make this project. Please join us for our weekly live video every Tuesday at 7pm CT. You can subscribe to my YouTube channel here so you get notified each week when I’m live. I do prize patrol each week during my video.

Thanks for hopping with us! Be sure to visit each stop on the lineup below for even more creative inspiration. And mark your calendar for next month’s Animal House theme—you’ll love seeing all the fun projects our Pals have in store!

Create. Connect. Encourage.—One card at a tim

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Debbie Mageed
  2. Su Mohr
  3. Beth McCullough
  4. Tricia Chuba
  5. Peggy Noe
  6. Rae Burnet
  7. Sue Jackson
  8. Stesha Bloodhart
  9. Lisa Ann Bernard

Join my Joy Team!

We are a group of joy filled stampers who buy Stampin’ Up at a discount. Whether you join to build a business or support your hobby, I think you’ll be happy on our team.  It’s a positive group of kind and caring gals.  We are also part of a large national team with lots of opportunities for prizes and other benefits. If you would like to have stamping friends all over the world and be part of this awesome community, I hope you’ll join us! Sign up to be part of the Joy Team. You get to choose $125 in products for only $99. You also get to be part of Stamping Joy Club free!

Join Stamping Joy Club!

Why join Stamping Joy Club? We have friends from USA, and all over the world. Join us and this will become something you look forward to every week! Everyone is welcome at Stamping Joy Club! Find out more details here.

In Joy Club, we make Samplers quarterly, like the one shown below.

St Patrick's Day Sampler made by Beth McCullough's Stamping Joy Team and Stamping Joy Club.  Email Beth@StampingMom.com and join the fun!

Join Stamping Joy Club or learn more here.

Catalogs

If you would like me to be your demo, please email me and let me know you want the catalog sent to you. Beth@StampingMom.com If you purchase your supplies from someone else, please ask them for a catalog.

To page through the catalogs, click on “Catalogs” on the black bar at the top of the post or click on the catalog covers on the right side of the blog.

Online Exclusives

Did you know Stampin’ Up has products available that you won’t find in any catalog? See what’s available on the Online Exclusives today here. New products are added often.

Tutorial Bundles

Place a $35 or more order with me and get your choice of a card tutorial bundle free! I have dozens of tutorial bundles, choose your favorite here OR you can purchase this tutorial bundle for only $25.

Whether you’re new to cardmaking or have been stamping for years, you’ll have 13 new Christmas ideas you can recreate exactly or adapt using supplies you already own.

July 2026 Christmas in July Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Christmas in July Card and 3-D gift tutorials with great directions and pictures showing exactly how to make these awesome projects! You can also use  whatever supplies you already own to make these cards. The directions are both in inches and metric, made with current Stampin' Up products.  You will be able to download the tutorial bundle immediately after checkout. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any trouble downloading your tutorial bundle. I'll be happy to help you!

$25.00

 

Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any questions for me. 🙂

If you live in the USA, I would love to be your demonstrator if you are not working with one already!  You can click on the supply list at the bottom of this post to order any of these items through my online store. 

New to Stampin’ Up?

 If you would like to receive a copy of the current catalog and you don’t have a demonstrator you already work with, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to request a copy. 

❤️ I’d love to hear from you!

Which card is your favorite? Leave a comment below and let me know. I read every one!

Until next time…

Create. Connect. Encourage. One card at a time.

🎥 Subscribe to my YouTube Channel

🛍️ Shop with me

📌 Follow me on Pinterest

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📸 Follow me on Instagram

💜 Join my Joy Team


Extraordinary Life Cards

Stampin' Up! Extraordinary Life fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  See more card ideas at https://stampingmom.com/extraordinary-life-cards/

The Extraordinary Life Bundle is packed with unique dies that I’ll use again and again. I especially love the notebook die with torn-edge details and notebook holes, along with the frame, hexagon with a heart, tabs, and other fun elements that add interest and dimension to my projects.

Stampin' Up! Extraordinary Life fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  See more card ideas at https://stampingmom.com/extraordinary-life-cards/

These versatile dies work beautifully on cards, journals, scrapbook pages, and memory-keeping projects, making it easy to create designs that celebrate life’s everyday moments.

Stampin' Up! Extraordinary Life fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  See more card ideas at https://stampingmom.com/extraordinary-life-cards/

Please leave me a comment and let me know if you prefer this or that. 🙂

Measurements & Details

  • Extraordinary Life Bundle, Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP, Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder, Scalloped Blooms- Hugs sentiment
  • Pretty Peacock CS, Flirty Flamingo CS, Daffodil Delight CS, Basic White CS, Pool Party CS
  • Card base 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” CS Color #1
  • 1” x 4” CS Color #2
  • ¾” x 3-3/4” DSP layer
  • 3” square cut diagonally (top left to bottom right) CS Color #3
  • 10-1/2” x 3-1/2” scored at 3-1/2” from both ends CS Color #2
  • Cut diagonally from bottom left to upper right score line
  • Cut diagonally from upper right down to lower left score line
  • (2) ½” 6” DSP
  • Match up DSP pattern and glue to both side of diagonal cut
  • Inside- 3-1/4” square Basic White CS

Video

Here’s a video with measurements and directions to make this project. Please join us for our weekly live video every Tuesday at 7pm CT. You can subscribe to my YouTube channel here so you get notified each week when I’m live. I do prize patrol each week during my video.

Welcome to another Festive Friday Challenge! The inspiration for our challenge is World Emoji Day which is July 17th. The Inspo List is 10 items you can choose from to create your project. Incorporate THREE of the items in your project and link up! And guess what? Your project doesn’t have to be about World Emoji Day at all! #festivefridaychallenge  I hope you’ll make a card, scrapbook page or 3-D item and join us. If you want help entering, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and I’d be happy to help you! Even if you’ve never entered a card challenge before, now is the time to start. It’s fun and it’s free! It will help inspire your creativity. Please join us! From the Inspo List I used Yellow, Glossy Embellishments, Circle, Hearts, and Fun Sentiment.

Please see all the beautiful cards made by the rest of the Design Team below.

Join my Joy Team!

We are a group of joy filled stampers who buy Stampin’ Up at a discount. Whether you join to build a business or support your hobby, I think you’ll be happy on our team.  It’s a positive group of kind and caring gals.  We are also part of a large national team with lots of opportunities for prizes and other benefits. If you would like to have stamping friends all over the world and be part of this awesome community, I hope you’ll join us! Sign up to be part of the Joy Team. You get to choose $125 in products for only $99. You also get to be part of Stamping Joy Club free!

Join Stamping Joy Club!

Why join Stamping Joy Club? We have friends from USA, and all over the world. Join us and this will become something you look forward to every week! Everyone is welcome at Stamping Joy Club! Find out more details here.

In Joy Club, we make Samplers quarterly, like the one shown below.

St Patrick's Day Sampler made by Beth McCullough's Stamping Joy Team and Stamping Joy Club.  Email Beth@StampingMom.com and join the fun!

Join Stamping Joy Club or learn more here.

Catalogs

If you would like me to be your demo, please email me and let me know you want the catalog sent to you. Beth@StampingMom.com If you purchase your supplies from someone else, please ask them for a catalog.

To page through the catalogs, click on “Catalogs” on the black bar at the top of the post or click on the catalog covers on the right side of the blog.

Online Exclusives

Did you know Stampin’ Up has products available that you won’t find in any catalog? See what’s available on the Online Exclusives today here. New products are added often.

Tutorial Bundles

Place a $35 or more order with me and get your choice of a card tutorial bundle free! I have dozens of tutorial bundles, choose your favorite here OR you can purchase this tutorial bundle for only $25.

Whether you’re new to cardmaking or have been stamping for years, you’ll have 13 new Christmas ideas you can recreate exactly or adapt using supplies you already own.

July 2026 Christmas in July Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Christmas in July Card and 3-D gift tutorials with great directions and pictures showing exactly how to make these awesome projects! You can also use  whatever supplies you already own to make these cards. The directions are both in inches and metric, made with current Stampin' Up products.  You will be able to download the tutorial bundle immediately after checkout. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any trouble downloading your tutorial bundle. I'll be happy to help you!

$25.00

 

Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any questions for me. 🙂

If you live in the USA, I would love to be your demonstrator if you are not working with one already!  You can click on the supply list at the bottom of this post to order any of these items through my online store. 

New to Stampin’ Up?

 If you would like to receive a copy of the current catalog and you don’t have a demonstrator you already work with, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to request a copy. 

❤️ I’d love to hear from you!

Which card is your favorite? Leave a comment below and let me know. I read every one!

Until next time…

Create. Connect. Encourage. One card at a time.

🎥 Subscribe to my YouTube Channel

🛍️ Shop with me

📌 Follow me on Pinterest

📘 Follow me on Facebook

📸 Follow me on Instagram

💜 Join my Joy Team