Easter

March Stampin’ Up! Trip Achiever Blog Hop

Stampin Up Spring Sampler, Stampin' Up 12" x 12", Stampin' Up! Easter decor

I’m thrilled to be hopping with the Stampin’ Up! Trip Achievers again this month!

If you would like to hear about the adventure my husband, Steve, and I are taking in lieu of the 2022 Stampin’ Up Trip that was cancelled, please subscribe to my blog here, or You Tube channel here. We are renting a Winnebago Solis Camper Van and are driving from Iowa through Canada to Alaska. We plan to take videos of our adventures as we horseback ride near the set of Heartland, fish for salmon, take a Whale watching trip, a grizzly bear adventure and more.

This trip is earned by consistently working to grow and share creativity with others. It’s a reward that is earned by just the top demonstrators in the world, fewer than 1% of the total Stampin’ Up! demonstrators globally.

This is our Easter Sampler. My Stamping Mom’s Joy Team does a 3″ x 3″ square swap every couple of months. We pick a theme and colors. For this one, there were 11 of us participating. After we receive the swap squares, we typically add the outer layer to each of the squares on our own to further coordinate the Sampler. Here’s another version below.

The hardest part is deciding which squares to include and which ones to use to make beautiful cards. I had someone in mind for this adorable bunny and sweet little Easter girl, so I made Double Step cards with these.

When you have a 3″ x 3″ square, it’s easy to turn it into a Double Step Card. Here’s measurements and directions to make a St. Patrick’s Day Double Step card I made a couple years ago. Here’s a video showing how to make the St. Patrick’s Day card. I also have a video showing how to make a Double Step Christmas card.

I picked out this square to send to my parents for Easter, so I made another Double Step Card.

Making Samplers together is just one of the perks of being part of my Stamping Mom’s Joy Team. If you live in the USA and want to be part of a great group of kind women who meet online every week, you should email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and consider joining us! It’s way more fun than stamping alone!

The response to the Ukraine Relief Tutorial Bundle has been amazing! Steve and I have decided to match all the donations that will be made from the proceeds of selling this Tutorial Bundle on my site. So far I have sold over 50 Tutorial Bundles, so our match will be over $750. Can you help? Your $15 purchase turns into a $30 donation for Ukraine.

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We’ve had a very successful Estate Stamping Sale with the proceeds going to Marcelyn’s family. Marcelyn is my dear friend and Stamping Mom’s Joy Team member who passed away a few weeks ago. This will be set up in my Dining Room until next Sunday, March 27th. If you’re interested and in the Des Moines area, I’ll be open on Thursday 11:15am for an hour and again Saturday, March 26th 9:30-11:30am. Marcelyn made every single card and item on the large table.

I’m going to do a Facebook Live on Saturday, March 26 at noon Central to sell the stamp sets, bundles, punches and dies. This is for US Residents only. Please subscribe to my Stamping Mom FB page to participate.

Please enjoy all the projects as you hop through all the blogs below of fellow Trip Achievers.

Join my Joy Team!

I would love to have you join our 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!

Catalogs

If I am your demo or you would like me to be, please email me and let me know you want the new Spring Mini 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 new 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.

I always do product shares with each new catalog. Would you be interested in a share from the new Online Exclusives. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and let me know.

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 $15 here.

I need lots of gift card holders for gift giving. My project below is a great project you’ll want to make again and again! Do you want to know the directions and measurements to make it? You can get this tutorial included in a bundle of 13 different Gift Packaging and Home Decor Tutorials by ordering $35 or more from me or purchasing the $15 tutorial bundle. You will want the measurements and directions to make these 13 beautiful projects!

November 2024 Gift Packaging & Home Decor Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Gift Packaging or Home Decor Tutorials that you can use to make cards with whatever supplies you already own. 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!

$15.00

 

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 Annual Catalog or Spring 2025 Mini Catalog and you don’t have a demonstrator you already work with, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to request a copy. 

  • Subscribe to my YouTube channel here. 
  • Shop Online Exclusives here.
  • Visit my online store here.
  • Shop the Clearance Rack here.
  • Follow me on Pinterest here
  • Follow me on Facebook here. 
  • Follow me on Instagram here.
  • Join my Stamping Mom’s Joy Team and receive a discount on all Stampin Up products here
  • Paper Pumpkin here.


A Favorite Fancy Fold Card

Welcome to our monthly Creativity Abounds Design Team Blog Hop! You may be starting here or have come from someone else’s blog – either way there is a list at the end of this post to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas. We all have our country listed – so if you are looking for a demonstrator in your country, these demonstrators would love to look after you with your Stampin’ Up!® shopping or if you would like to join our Stampin’ Up!® teams.

Stampin Up Easter Friends Center Pop Up Card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more ideas at https://stampingmom.com/a-favorite-fancy-fold-card #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #bethmccullough

We are all showing Fancy Folds on this blog hop, so make sure you check out everyone’s cards. I’m not sure of the official name, but I’m calling this a center pop up card.

Stampin Up Easter Friends Stamp set.   Shop 24/7 and see more ideas at https://stampingmom.com/a-favorite-fancy-fold-card #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #bethmccullough
Stampin Up Easter Friends Stamp set.   Shop 24/7 and see more ideas at https://stampingmom.com/a-favorite-fancy-fold-card #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #bethmccullough

The new Easter Friends stamp set is darling! The bunny was the perfect size for this fun fold card.

Here’s the measurements: Early Espresso CS 4-1/4″ x 10″ score at 1 1/4″, 2 1/2″, 3 3/4″, 5″, 6 1/4″, 7 1/2″ and 8 3/4″, 2-3/4″ x 5-1/2″, Artfully Composed DSP 2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″, 1″ x 4″ Crumb Cake CS 2-1/4″ x 5″,3/4″ x 3-1/2″

The base is embossed with the Timeworn Type embossing folder.

Stampin Up Easter Friends Center Pop Up Card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more ideas at https://stampingmom.com/a-favorite-fancy-fold-card #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #bethmccullough

It folds flat and fits in a regular size envelope.

Stampin Up Easter Friends Center Pop Up Card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more ideas at https://stampingmom.com/a-favorite-fancy-fold-card #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #bethmccullough

Here’s the side view. If you have any questions, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com You can see all the supplies I used to make this card and order by clicking on the pictures at the end of this post.

Here’s the card I made for this month’s Fancy Fold Tutorial Bundle. The tutorial has 13 different fancy fold cards with step by step directions and measurements in inches and metric. You will definitely want to get this for your personal or business use. There are three ways to get the Fancy Fold Tutorial Bundle, please see below.

There is a sneak peek of the Monthly Tutorial projects in the graphic above. You will not see these exclusive projects anywhere else. The tutorials are done in both inches and metric with step by step directions. There are 3 ways to get this awesome Tutorial Bundle:

  1. Join my Stamping Mom’s Joy Team– all my team members get all my tutorial bundles free. Email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you’d like to discuss how easy this is and the fun you will have with our group. 
  2. Make at least a $50 purchase at my online store here and get the tutorial bundle free!
  3. Purchase the tutorial bundle for only $15. I accept credit card payments below.
Feb 2022 Fancy Fold Tutorial Bundle

13 Fancy Fold Tutorials with directions in inches and metric, made with Stampin' Up products. You will be able to download the tutorial bundle immediately after checkout.

$15.00
Stampin Up Crane of Fortune fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/ stampin-up-trip-achievers-blog-hop #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #stampinup #bright&happy

Tuesday April 19th is deadline to sign up for our next Stamp Camp that will be on April 29 and 30th. When you sign up, you’ll receive a card kit to make 12 projects with written and video directions.  You’ll also get a weekend of fun and 12 more live videos with 12 different projects for a total of 24 projects all using the Symbols of Fortune Suite. There will be fun folds, boxes, techniques and more.  Everything is recorded so if you can’t make it that weekend, you can watch the videos on a different day. Demos and customers alike love our quarterly Creativity Abounds Stamp Camps. Here’s what some of the participants had to say:

Linda D said, “I thoroughly enjoyed my first Creativity Abounds Stamp Camp! I loved the global perspective of demonstrators around the world, the projects in both the make and takes and those demonstrated in the lives. The schedule of having a live video every 2 hours and the tips every demonstrator shared while stamping. Although the Symbols of Fortune Suite was not on my radar, I will be ordering because the event was so awesome and I am sure the projects will be amazing!

Linda L said, “I love that I can catch the live videos, but also can go back even months later and watch any of them, especially the ones I missed. There is no pressure to be at the computer on time or it’s gone. I really enjoy making all the projects and all the tips from demos from all over the world. It’s fun to grab a friend and do the stamp camp together. If you already own the suite collection, you can order a similar amount and still get the card kit and stamp camp free.”

Here’s how to sign up for the Stamp Camp-If you purchase the Symbols of Fortune Suite Collection from me for $82.75 (on pages 22-24 of the Spring Mini Catalog), you’ll get everything for the Stamp Camp for FREE!  You’ll need the entire Suite Collection to make all the projects.  If you’ve already purchased that collection or would rather have a different bundle, you can spend $82.75 in my online store on anything you want, and still get the Stamp Camp free of charge.  You will need to get the ribbon, Polished Dots, Mother of Pearl Specialty Paper and Symbols of Fortune DSP to make the projects.

Click here to order from my online store using my Host Code ZGZAV2MZ so you can get the Stamp Camp free of charge.   

Please see all the fancy folds in the blog hop below:

Join my Joy Team!

I would love to have you join our 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!

Catalogs

If I am your demo or you would like me to be, please email me and let me know you want the new Spring Mini 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 new 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.

I always do product shares with each new catalog. Would you be interested in a share from the new Online Exclusives. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and let me know.

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 $15 here.

I need lots of gift card holders for gift giving. My project below is a great project you’ll want to make again and again! Do you want to know the directions and measurements to make it? You can get this tutorial included in a bundle of 13 different Gift Packaging and Home Decor Tutorials by ordering $35 or more from me or purchasing the $15 tutorial bundle. You will want the measurements and directions to make these 13 beautiful projects!

November 2024 Gift Packaging & Home Decor Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Gift Packaging or Home Decor Tutorials that you can use to make cards with whatever supplies you already own. 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!

$15.00

 

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 Annual Catalog or Spring 2025 Mini Catalog and you don’t have a demonstrator you already work with, please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com to request a copy. 

  • Subscribe to my YouTube channel here. 
  • Shop Online Exclusives here.
  • Visit my online store here.
  • Shop the Clearance Rack here.
  • Follow me on Pinterest here
  • Follow me on Facebook here. 
  • Follow me on Instagram here.
  • Join my Stamping Mom’s Joy Team and receive a discount on all Stampin Up products here
  • Paper Pumpkin here.


Product List
Easter Friends Cling Stamp Set (English)
$23.00
Hippo & Friends Dies
$36.00
Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder
$10.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$120.00
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$60.00
Artfully Composed 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.50
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Pearl Basic Jewels
$5.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Stamparatus
$49.00
Paper Trimmer
$25.00
Bone Folder
$7.00

Springtime Joy

Hello, welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month our Design Team’s theme is “Cute Critters” – showcasing their card/project with adorable animals, birds, or insects for any occasion. We hope you enjoy and will be inspired by them! Don’t forget to leave comments! We love hearing from you. At the end of my post, you will find the full line-up to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

The Springtime Joy set has darling Critters! I love to make treat boxes and fun fold cards, so I have one of each for you today.

Stampin Up Springtime Joy fun fold and box designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more card and 3-D gift items at https://stampingmom.com/springtime-joy #StampingMom #cute&simple4u If you live in the USA, I would love to be your demonstrator.

Here’s a Dutch Barn Door fun fold card and a quick and easy box to gift a Reese’s Peanut Butter egg- my kid’s favorite!

Stampin Up Springtime Joy fun fold designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more card and 3-D gift items at https://stampingmom.com/springtime-joy #StampingMom #cute&simple4u If you live in the USA, I would love to be your demonstrator.

Here’s a video showing how to make the Dutch Barn Door fun fold made with the same measurements, but different supplies.

Stampin Up Springtime Joy Reese's Peanut Butter egg box designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more card and 3-D gift items at https://stampingmom.com/springtime-joy #StampingMom #cute&simple4u If you live in the USA, I would love to be your demonstrator.

This Reese’s box is simple to make. Cut Cardstock at 3-1/2″ x 9-1/4.” Score at 1/2″, 1-1/4″, 3-1/4″ and 4.” Here’s a video showing a similar box I made. The measurements are slightly different, but you’ll see how the box goes together.

Ski Adventure 2021

Monday was the first day on the slopes in Park City, Utah, which is only a stones throw away from the Stampin’ Up Headquarters. I’m much relieved that I can still ski and I still love it as much as ever! The preparation I did exercising and losing weight paid off. Ryan (2nd son- age 25) and I skied together most of the time. We are sensible Blue run skiers who enjoy the majesty of God’s creation. Steve (my sweet husband) and Sean (1st son- age 30) are still the best skiers, spending most of their time on Black Diamond runs. I’m not sure they take time to look around because they are trying not to crash most of the time. 🙂

Even though we had so much fun, there were some difficulties, too. In our condo, the boys room was about 80F degrees and our bedroom was about 50F degrees. I had to have one set of thermal underwear to use for skiing and one set to put on along with several layers of clothing when it was time to go to bed. I told you on Monday’s post about the 35 steps to get down into the condo. We could really feel them after a day of skiing. It made for an even better legs workout.

On Tuesday we took a rest day and went shopping at the Outlet Mall. Steve and Ryan both got new ski jackets and ski pants. Ryan didn’t think he needed a new jacket, but his old one had duct tape on the front of it where it was ripped (a dead give away that maybe it’s time for a new one). We also played several games and I beat Ryan at Chess for the first time ever! I did have a little help from Steve. 🙂 Please stop back on Friday to hear the next chapter of our ski adventure.

More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Mark your calendars for our next blog hop on April 14th when our theme is “Great Family Occasions” when our Design Team creates a project for any special occasion. Don’t miss the fun! Until then, please stay safe and have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
  3. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
  4. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
  5. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb…
  6. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
  7. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  8. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  9. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
  10. Jennifer Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen
  11. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
  12. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  13. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
  14. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  15. Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
  16. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
  17. Sara Stuart at Sentiments by Sara
  18. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  19. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  20. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
  21. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
  22. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
  23. Rosanne Mulhern at Heartfelt Stamping
  24. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  25. Lori Webb at Clever Copies
  26. Lisa Milligan at Stamping Made Simple

Blessings,

Beth 🙂

Product List- click on any of the pictures to order from my online store.

Springtime Joy Cling Stamp Set

$20.00

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder

$10.00

Stitched Shapes Dies

$30.00

Layering Squares Dies

$35.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies

$35.00

Wreath Builder Dies

$38.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$120.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$60.00

Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad

$7.50

Blending Brushes

$12.00

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

$7.50

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

$7.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

$25.00