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Create Your Own Background

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, the theme is Create Your Own Background. We really hope that you will be inspired by all the amazing creations the Pals are sharing with you! As you hop from blog to blog, we would love for you to leave a comment. You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

Stampin Up Tree for Sale Christmas card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/create-your-own-background #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #stampinup #bright&happy

To create a unique background, I used the new Whimsical Woodland 3D embossing folder and smooshed white Stampin’ Craft Ink over the top. My ink pad is fairly dry, so it worked well with this technique. I had so much fun making the Polished Pink card, I made the card again with both Orchid Oasis and Parakeet Party. The non traditional colors seem to work well for this card. Which color is your favorite? The little silver stars are made with Silver Foil and the 3 star die in the Sale-A-Bration Tree Lot dies.

Stampin Up Tree for Sale Christmas card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more fun fold and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/create-your-own-background #stampingmom #cute&simple4u #stampinup #bright&happy

I have a live video showing how to make this card here with measurements and directions.

More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. The Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop on August 10th. Our theme will be Seasons’ Greetings, where we will showcase projects inspired by our favorite seasonal time of the year.

Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
  3. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  4. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  5. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  6. Ann Murray at Murray Stamps INK
  7. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
  8. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  9. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
  10. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
  11. Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
  12. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  13. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
  14. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  15. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  16. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts

More wedding photos are coming out each day. These two love each other so much! Sean & Amy live in Austin, TX and the wedding was in Houston. It was truly so much fun! Sean is our oldest of four and first to get married. 🙂

Please join me and 12 very talented Demonstrator Friends from the Creativity Abounds Design Team for our 5th Stamp Camp on July 22 and July 23  We’re featuring the Hues of Happiness Suite in the 2022-23 Annual Catalog. This Stamp Camp is open to both customers and demonstrators. Deadline to join the stamp camp is Wednesday, June 13th.

Here’s a testimonial from Linda D, a Stampin’ Up demo who signs up with me to do all the quarterly Stamp Camps. “There are several reasons why I love Stamp Camp. In no particular order: quality of the projects, the global perspective, tips and techniques that are shared in the live videos, the fact that I can go back later to the Facebook group, a scheduled event to stamp and to support you. I look forward to joining you and Steve on Tuesday nights. It is just the right blend of stamping and life! You are the best!” – Linda D

Here’s what you need to purchase- The Hues of Happiness Product Collection ( #158828)– includes the Happiness Abounds Bundle (stamp set and dies), Designer Series Paper, Glossy Dots and an **Add on to the Suite Silver Edged Cotton ribbon (item # 159193) Order here. You’ll receive the Make and Takes* for 12-13 projects and an awesome PDF and YouTube videos for each of the projects for your reference all free of charge.
Access to an exclusive FB group where additional LIVE presentations will be held during the two day weekend (you can watch later, as well)!

* Please Note the following:

1. The Card stock will be prepped and ready for you and any of the die-cutting done that is not using your bundle.
2. You will provide your own ink and adhesive and will use the Designer Series Paper, **Ribbon and Dots  from your purchased suite.
3. Your kit will include card stock for you to stamp on, but you will do the die cutting.


I hope you join in the fun with us! This is such a beautiful product suite and you are going to love how versatile it is!
Registration is OPEN now and ENDS July 13. Don’t miss out!

If you already have the Suite, no worries, you can substitute anything for it, but need to purchase $77.50 prior to shipping and taxes and get the card kits and stamp camp free of charge.

Don’t forget you’ll also get a free gift from Stampin’ Up with each $50 purchase. This is the best time to sign up for the Stamp Camp and get all the freebies!

Starting on January 7, 2025, if you purchase the Floral Delight Suite $89, from me using my host code (YHWGWJTF) you get 13 cards kits in the mail, free stamp camp, written and video tutorials, 13 additional live video cards to make 26 different cards with this suite by demos from all over the world. You’ll get lots of tips, tricks and ideas. Please join us! Email me at Beth @StampingMom.com and I’ll give you more details. There is no additional cost beyond the cost of the suite. My host code is YHWGWJTF. I will be cutting your card kits before I leave on my trip, so let me know you’re interested (email- Beth@StampingMom.com) and I’ll reserve a card kit for you today. 🙂

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.

Product Shares

I always do product shares with each new catalog. For the Spring 2025 Product Shares, I included a few of my favorite Online Exclusives. You get paper, ribbon and embellishments for only $69 delivered. Here’s everything that’s included. Would you be interested in a share, please fill out this Google form or email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and let me know. Here’s a couple comments I received from the demo shares I sent out at the beginning of December: Jean -Beth the package arrived today, you do such a great job of packaging everything!! Thank you again!, Judy- Thank you, I got my package today. You are amazing the way you packaged everything! Thank you for the free items…I love all that I see. The papers and all is just fantastic.

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.

Everyone needs birthday cards! My project below is a beautiful birthday card that includes a spot for a gift card holder. It’s 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 Birthday 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!

December 2024 Birthday Card Tutorial Bundle

Here's 13 Birthday 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. 

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Pals Fun Fold Blog Hop

Thanks for joining us for our first ever Pals Blog Hop! You may have arrived from Jackie Beers blog. Welcome!

Stampin Up Christmas fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more card and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/pals-fun-fold-blog-hop #stampingmom #cute&simple4u

This easy fun fold card was taught by Barb Kingsley at my Stamping Mom’s Joy Team weekly meeting. The card base is 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 2-3/4″, 5″, 6″, 8″ and 9″. The layers on the far left are Layer 1: 2-1/2″ x 4″, Layer 2: 2-1/4″ x 3-3/4″. The sentiment Layer is 2″ x 4″. The two skinny Layers are 3/4″ x 4″ and the two larger layers on the right are 1-3/4″ x 4″. A great thing about this card is you can use supplies you already have and decorated the card any way you want. I have two different versions to show you and a video of my FB Live showing how easy it is to put together. My husband and I do Live Videos on YouTube and Facebook every Tuesday at 7pm Central. Please join us!

Stampin Up Christmas fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more card and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/pals-fun-fold-blog-hop #stampingmom #cute&simple4u

This is what the card looks like folded up. It fits in a standard A2 Envelope.

Stampin Up Christmas fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more card and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/pals-fun-fold-blog-hop #stampingmom #cute&simple4u

Here’s another version of the card and the template showing how to make it. I make a template for every fun fold card and keep it in a file. It makes it easy to make the same cards again with different supplies.

Please hop to each person on the list below to see their beautiful fun fold projects.

Stampin Up Christmas fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more card and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/pals-fun-fold-blog-hop #stampingmom #cute&simple4u

Who you sign up with matters! There are so many advantages to being part of my Stamping Mom’s Joy Team and I would love to have you join us! Read all about it here. So excited to have Crys N and Jamie C who just joined my Joy Team!

Everyone on the Creativity Abounds Team makes two projects each month. You will see one project on their blog today and the other is exclusive to our Monthly Card Tutorial Bundle. 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.
  3. Purchase the tutorial bundle for only $15. I accept credit card payments below.
Gift Packaging Tutorial Bundle

14 Gift Packaging Tutorials with directions in inches and metric, made with products from the Fall 2021 Stampnin' Up! Mini Catalog or 2021-22 Stampin' Up Annual Catalog.. You will be able to download it immediately after checkout.

$15.00
Stampin Up Christmas fun fold card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more card and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/pals-fun-fold-blog-hop #stampingmom #cute&simple4u

Blessings,

Beth 

  • Visit my online store here.
  • Shop the Clearance Rack here.
  • Follow me on Pinterest here
  • Follow me on Facebook here. 
  • Subscribe to my YouTube channel 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– click on any of the products below to order from my online store

November Trip Achiever’s Blog Hop

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

Stampin Up Tidings & Trimmings Christmas card designed by demo Beth McCullough.  Shop 24/7 and see more card and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/november-trip-achievers-blog-hop #stampingmom #cute&simple4u

This simple and pretty Christmas card is made with supplies from the Tidings of Christmas Suite in the 2021-22 Annual Catalog. I also used the Evergreen forest 3D Embossing Folder and the Timeless Label Punch. Have you finished making your Christmas cards?

This is a really pretty color combination for Christmas.

Stampin Up Tidings & Trimmings Christmas cards.  Shop 24/7 and see more card and 3-D gift ideas at https://stampingmom.com/november-trip-achievers-blog-hop #stampingmom #cute&simple4u

Sometimes the beautiful products in the Annual Catalog get forgotten during the Mini Catalog Sales period.

This is my sweet pup, Molly! She looks so adorable curled up in a ball with her pretty tail hanging down. She waits for me to come downstairs every morning, follows me around and eagerly wants to do anything I say. If I’m standing at my counter crafting, she’s in the bed at my feet. She is a 12 year old therapy pup, along with her older sister, Maya. We have not been able to do Therapy Dog visits since Covid began, so we only get to take them to visit Steve’s Mom in Memory Care and whoever stops by our house. Dog therapy is the extra bonus for my team members that stamp at my house. I don’t like to have favorites with my kids or my dogs, but Molly actually picked me. She slept cuddled up to me when she was a puppy and I think she believes I’m her birth Mom. Everyone knows Molly is “Mom’s dog,” but they all love her too!

This is both our pups sitting in our sunroom. Molly has her head up and Maya is sleeping. They are good friends. Maya is our first family dog. She doesn’t show a preference to any of us. Maya is 14 and walks with us a couple miles almost every morning. (Not so much when it’s too cold or rainy). Did you notice my rug? Yep, not only do I make bright and happy cards, I also like “bright and happy” in my home as well. 🙂

Please enjoy seeing the great projects from other Trip Achievers below.

Who you sign up with matters! There are so many advantages to being part of my Stamping Mom’s Joy Team and I would love to have you join us! Read all about it here.

Everyone on the Creativity Abounds Team makes two projects each month. You will see one project on their blog today and the other is exclusive to our Monthly Card Tutorial Bundle. 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.
  3. Purchase the tutorial bundle for only $15. I accept credit card payments below.
Gift Packaging Tutorial Bundle

14 Gift Packaging Tutorials with directions in inches and metric, made with products from the Fall 2021 Stampnin' Up! Mini Catalog or 2021-22 Stampin' Up Annual Catalog.. You will be able to download it immediately after checkout.

$15.00

Blessings,

Beth 

  • Visit my online store here.
  • Shop the Clearance Rack here.
  • Follow me on Pinterest here
  • Follow me on Facebook here. 
  • Subscribe to my YouTube channel 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