Cards by Elizabeth

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

IDEAS - September 2026 - Inspiration

IDEAS is a group of International Stampin'Up! Demonstrators who share themed projects once a month. This blog hop is an introduction to our IDEAS and we look forward to having you visit us monthly.

For the month of September, our theme is "Inspiration!". We are to create our projects based on something that has inspired us. The season will soon be changing to fall and that is evident in the grocery store, clothes store, malls, etc. The colour combinations are warmer and there are Halloween treats available everywhere. This is the inspiration that I used for my tutorial projects.

Here is a small snippet of my project:

The collage below shares a small image of projects included in the bundle.

This month we have over 52 pages of crafty ideas and 12 tutorials!

Each tutorial features at least one project. Would you like a copy of the instructions for these projects to use for your personal use, or even in your classes?

Contact me to find out how to purchase the tutorial bundle (which includes all the tutorials you see in this blog hop) or earn it for FREE by placing a qualifying order!

My email is: cardsbyelizabethames@gmail.com

Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. Thanks for your support.

To Order:

1. Place a $20 order in my online store. Use link below.

Online Store

2. Free to all my team members, click to join! Join Me

3. Purchase (contact me)

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop - August 2026 - Kindred Greetings

Welcome to the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop!

The beauty of the Paper Pumpkin kit is that you can follow the direction provided in the kit to make the projects as they were designed, or use the supplies as a starting point and let your creativity run wild! On this hop we will share lots of ideas with you on how to use the August Paper Pumpkin kit "Kindred Greetings".

These are the original projects:

This kit makes 9 cards with matching envelopes. There are 3 each of 3 card designs. These cards send heartfelt messages of comfort and appreciation. For ease of creating the cards there are precut paper pieces and intricate card fronts. Included in the kit is a spool of gray and white twine. The coordinating colours are, Basic Beige, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink and Pool Party. A Gray Granite Stampin' spot is included.

For my alternate card I used one of the precut card fronts as a stencil (I used the back side) and added Lost Lagoon ink onto a Pool Party card front. I then made a frame around the stenciled image with Lost Lagoon and Calypso Coral cardstock. A supply list can be found at the end of my post.

Thank you for joining us as we share the possibilities of this great Paper Pumpkin kit, "Kindred Greetings".

Now hop through all the alternate projects using the list below:

Introducing the September Paper Pumpkin kit!

Aspens of Gratitude

SEPTEMBER 2026 - Aspens of Gratitude

Subscribe August 11–September 10

Share your gratitude with cards featuring beautifully hand-painted woodland designs.

Customize your cards with two stamp options for each label.

• Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs with 10 coordinating envelopes

• Precut paper pieces

• Self-adhesive gem embellishments

• Coordinating colours: Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso (Stampin’ Spot), Golden Glow, Gray Granite, Mossy Meadow, Pumpkin Pie

Don't miss the Detailed Flora Dies Add On #168664 @ $18.00

To subscribe, go to:

https://www.stampinup.ca/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2129574

Or use this link

Product List

Calypso Coral Ribbon (#168444)

Painted Patch Adhesive Backed Dots (#168443)

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$20.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$20.00

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$20.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[161678]

$15.00

Detailed Flora Dies (English)

[168664]

$18.00

1-3/4" (4.4 Cm) Circle Punch

[119850]

$34.00

Textured Notes Dies

[165555]

$43.00

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

ICS Blog Hop - August 2026 - Kits Collection

For the month of August we are showcasing and inspiring you with projects using our Kits Collection!

I have made my project using the Gilded Gallery Kit (#168667). This kit contains the supplies for 10 cards with 10 coordinating envelopes (5 of 2 designs). The kit also includes a stamp set, Peaceful Pine Stampin' Spot, adhesive, and an acrylic block. The coordinating colours are: Blackberry Bliss, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Gray Granite, Hydrangea Hue, Misty Moonlight, Peaceful Pine and Pecan Pie.

Here are the two cards that are included in this kit.

Pretty Patterned Envelopes

For my alternate project, I chose to make an Easel style card, with a front flap that that props upright on the front panel. I used one of the card bases and some additional products that will be listed below.

My card front

My card inside

My card with the front resting on the "stopper" (a piece of the card base on dimensionals). This makes the entire front sit upright like an artist's easel for display.

You will find a complete list of the products used for my project at the end of this post.

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Product List

Gilded Gallery Kit (English)

[168667]

$34.00

Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[167687]

$20.00

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$20.00

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$20.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$7.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$12.25

Blackberry Bliss & Gold 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Ribbon

[164039]

$13.75

2026–2028 In Color™ Dots

[167546]

$12.25

Introducing the August 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit - Kindred Greetings

August 2026 Paper Pumpkin - Kindred Greetings

Subscribe July 11–August 10

Send timeless, understated cards with heartfelt messages of comfort and appreciation.

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes

• Precut paper pieces and intricate precut card fronts

• Gray and white twine

• Coordinating colours: Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite (Stampin’ Spot),

Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Pool Party

Don't miss the Detailed Flora Dies Add On #168664 @ $18.00

To subscribe, go to:

https://www.stampinup.ca/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2129574

Or use this link

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

IDEAS - August 2026 - Online Exclusives

IDEAS is a group of International Stampin'Up! Demonstrators who share themed projects once a month. This blog hop is an introduction to our IDEAS and we look forward to having you visit us monthly.

For the month of August, our theme is "Online Exclusives!". We are to create our projects using any current Online Exclusive products. I have chosen to use items from the July Online Exclusives, the Violet Dreams Suite Collection.

Here is a small snippet of my project:

The collage below shares a small image of projects included in the bundle.

This month we have over 39 pages of crafty ideas and 9 tutorials!

Each tutorial features at least one project. Would you like a copy of the instructions for these projects to use for your personal use, or even in your classes?

Contact me to find out how to purchase the tutorial bundle (which includes all the tutorials you see in this blog hop) or earn it for FREE by placing a qualifying order!

My email is: cardsbyelizabethames@gmail.com

To Order:

1. Place a $20 order in my online store. Use link below.

Online Store

2. Free to all my team members, click to join! Join Me

3. Purchase (contact me)

Follow the blog hop using the list below:

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop - July 2026 - Hooray for Birthdays

Welcome to the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop!

These are the original projects:

These cards are fancy fold easel cards! This kit contains cards supplies for 9 cards with coordinating envelopes ( 3 of each pattern). There is a Holographic Foil pattern on each envelope that matches with the shape of the focal point! Also contains pre-cut pieces and sticker for the greetings and flower centres.

The coordinating colours are Basic Black, Darling Duckling, Hydrangea Hue, Melon Mambo, Old Olive and Timid Tiger (Stampin' Spot).

For my alternate card, I made a fun fold card. I traced a pattern for the front using one of the die cut pieces. Used the stamp set, Detailed Flora dies plus lots more! A supply list can be found at the end of my post!