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Ink Blend Masking

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, the theme is the new 2024-2026 In Colors. We hope to inspire you with our creations today! You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

I love making bright & happy cards so I think all the new 2024-26 In Colors are amazing! The card on the left is Petunia Pop, Peach Pie and Summer Splash.

Stampin Up Ink Blend Masking cards designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/ink-blend-masking #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

On the card below I used Petunia Pop along with Azure Afternoon and Coastal Cabana, which are not In Colors.

Stampin Up Ink Blend Masking cards designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/ink-blend-masking #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting
Stampin Up Ink Blend Masking cards designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/ink-blend-masking #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

Measurements & Details

  • Painted Lavender stamp set & dies
  • Wonderful Thoughts- sentiment
  • (2) 3″ x 3″ Post it Notes
  • Blending Brushes

Please see all the supplies I used to make these cards and order from my online store at the bottom of this post.

Video

Here’s a video showing how to make these cards using the Ink Blending Post it note Technique. I first learned this technique from fellow demo Gail Ellis.

Stampin Up Country Birdhouse Gift Box set designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/country-birdhouse-blog-hop #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

I used only new In Colors on this set of Country Birdhouse cards.

Video

Here’s my video, Not your Grandma’s Birdhouse. I have an online International Stamp Camp this coming weekend and still have two card kits available. Email me for more details at Beth@StampingMom.com

There’s more inspiration to show you, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. Please mark your calendars for our next blog hop next month, when our theme will be Our Favorites in the New Catalog.

Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
  3. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb…
  4. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
  5. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  6. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  7. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
  8. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  9. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  10. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
  11. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  12. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
  13. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  14. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  15. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
  16. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
  17. Donna Walls at Duncan Street Designs
  18. Stefani Ewing at Stamp with Stefani

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 Fall 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
Wonderful Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$25.00
Painted Lavender Dies
$32.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
$30.00
Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad
$9.00
Petunia Pop 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$11.50
Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad
$9.00
Peach Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$11.50
Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad
$9.00
Summer Splash 8 1/2" X 11 Cardstock
$11.50
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$11.50
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Versamark Pad
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$32.00
Basics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$13.00
2024–2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems
$8.50
Summer Splash 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon
$7.50
Petunia Pop 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon
$7.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
$7.25

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Stampin Up Submarine Life card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/alzheimers-awareness-month #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

I used the tear and fold back technique to make this fun card.

Stampin Up Submarine Life card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/alzheimers-awareness-month #stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

During my live video we decided to step up the card and punch out the windows with a 1/2″ circle punch. We also added Wink of Stella to one submarine and Crystal Effects to the submarine shown above.

Video

Here’s the video showing how to make this card.

Please read to the bottom of this post to see all the products I used to make this card and order from my online store. I also have some McCullough Family happenings down there.

This week’s Festive Friday Design Team’s challenge #FF0161 is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

My husband, Steve, wrote the following about his Mom, Ruby, who suffers from Alzheimer’s:

“It’s an especially cruel disease, because its victims are trapped within their own bodies, aware of their own decline, but no longer being able to articulate and communicate their thoughts and feelings.  They have a strong sense of fear, frustration and despair, as they see the world around them but are unable to participate.

My mother suffers from this disease, and can no longer speak more than a few words at a time, because she cannot remember the words she wants to use.  She does not remember my name, but I think she still knows I am her son.  When I visit with her, I sometimes see recognition in her eyes.  They also light up when she understands what I am telling her, which gives me hope that she “is still in there”.  But at the same time, I worry that her “still being in there” may make things worse for her, as she knows that life is going on without her.

My brothers who live in the same town are diligent in visiting her every week, sometimes more than once, just to be with her and make her feel loved.  This all we can do at this point, but I believe it is what means the most to her.”

I will add that Steve makes it a point to make the five hour round trip drive every month to see his Mom. He always brings her chocolate, rubs her neck and sings to her. He and his brothers are all doing their best to honor their Mother. Their Dad passed away in 2019 and he would be very proud of all four of his sons and what they do to care for their Mom.

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 Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – 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 purple, blue, and pearls.

Please hop along to all my Design Team friends 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 Fall 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
Submarine Life Bundle (English)
$41.25
2024–2026 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$12.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$11.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$13.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
$7.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Mini Glue Dots
$7.25
Paper Snips
$12.00

Here’s one of our videos from our Italy trip. Please subscribe to Best Last Half on YouTube to see all of our travel videos.

We just spent the weekend in Fort Worth watching Simone Biles and all the gymnasts as they try to make the 2024 Olympic Team. Our Texas kids met us in Fort Worth for a couple days. We enjoyed the gymnastics, playing Euchre (Amy & Steve kept winning), great restaurants and the Fort Worth Stockyards with the Long Horn cattle drive. Their friends, John & Lisa, joined us for a couple days too.

Father’s Day Tool Belt

Stampin Up Trusty Tools Father's Day cards designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/fathers-day-tool-belt#stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

Do you need a special card to celebrate the “Dads” in your life for Father’s Day? I have a wonderful Dad (he’s 85 this year), an amazing husband who’s a great Dad to our kids and my sweet son who became a Dad two months ago. They all deserve to be celebrated this Father’s Day!

Stampin Up Trusty Tools Father's Day cards designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/fathers-day-tool-belt#stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

The Dads in my life all are pretty handy so the Trusty Tools set works for all of them.

Stampin Up Trusty Tools Father's Day cards designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/fathers-day-tool-belt#stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

Measurements & Details

  • Trusty Tools Bundle
  • Excellent Eggs Dies (Retired- not necessary, but I used it to make the “curve” of the apron as you can see below. You can also just cut with your scissors- I show both ways in my video
  • Blueberry Bushel, Real Red, Silver Foil
  • Color Family DSP
  • 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/2″ CS
  • Trim front flap down to 2-1/2″
  • (3) 1-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ DSP- make the curve with a 1″ punch

Video

Here’s the video showing how to make these cards.

Stampin Up Trusty Tools Father's Day cards designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/fathers-day-tool-belt#stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

You can also make this card for the handy gals in your life. 🙂

Stampin Up Trusty Tools Father's Day cards designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/fathers-day-tool-belt#stampingmom, #bethmccullough, #sharestampinup, #cute&simple4u, #stampinup, #bright&happy #happy #cardmaking #papercrafting

Here’s another card made with the Trusty Tools Bundle. As you can see, I’ve gotten my money’s worth using the Trusty Tools bundle often.

This week’s Festive Friday Design Team’s challenge #FF0160 is Father’s Day in the USA which is on June 16th.

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 Father’s 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 masculine colors, fancy fold and thanks sentiment.

Please hop along to all my Design Team friends 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 Fall 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.