Wednesday, February 4, 2026

IDEAS - February 2026 - That's So Suite of You!

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 February, our theme is "That's So Suite of You". We are to create our project or projects using a Suite of products - more that a bundle, with coordinating products like Designer Series Paper, and embellishments.

Here is a small snippet of my extra projects:

The collage shares a small snippet of each of the tutorial bundles.

This month we have over 44 pages of crafty ideas and 11 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.

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

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

PPP Blog Hop - January 2026 - Special Delivery

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 January Paper Pumpkin kit "Special Delivery".

These are the original projects:

Card 1

Card 2

Card 3

This kit has supplies to make 9 cards with matching envelopes (3 of each card design). The coordinating colours are Blueberry Bushel, Bubble Bath, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Poppy Parade and Gold. The Stampin Spot is Poppy Parade. Also included are precut pieces with gold accents.

A great way to send heartfelt valentines featuring sweet postage stamp designs and sentiments for love and friendship.

Alternate Card Design

My alternate card uses the negative piece from Card 3. I put it over a piece of Basic White making sure to have it anchored in a few places so that it would not move. Then I used Bubble Bath ink and a blending brush to add ink.

Using the stamp set from the kit, I stamped the flower 3 times on Basic White with Versamark and added Gold Embossing Powder, heated with heat tool and then coloured the images. Fussy cut them to add to my alternate card front.

The little greeting "Sending Love" is made using the Add On Die Set!

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, "Special Delivery".

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

Introducing the February 2026 Paper Pumpkin kit!

FEBRUARY: Celebrate Spring

Subscribe January 11–February 10

Craft whimsical handmade cards that celebrate Easter and sweet spring days.

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

• Precut paper pieces and pink baker’s twine

• Iridescent pink and yellow sequins

• Coordinating colours: Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Lemon Lolly, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink,

Shy Shamrock (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

This kit coordinates with the Easter Joy Suite Collection (item 166954) in the Mini Catalogue!

And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Beautiful Blooms Dies Add-On (item 168666) —available beginning December 11 and only while supplies last!

To subscribe, go to:

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

Product List

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$20.00

Made With Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167054]

$17.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$12.25

Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad

[161664]

$12.25

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$13.00

Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165678]

$29.00

Blueberry Bushel Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161679]

$15.00

Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154890]

$15.00

Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161675]

$15.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154958]

$15.00

Beautiful Blooms Dies (English)

[168666]

$18.00

Iridescent Foil Gems

[162842]

$11.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$21.00

Small Blending Brushes

[160518]

$20.00

Monday, January 19, 2026

Introducing the February 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit - Celebrate Spring

FEBRUARY: Celebrate Spring

Subscribe January 11–February 10

Craft whimsical handmade cards that celebrate Easter and sweet spring days.

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

• Precut paper pieces and pink baker’s twine

• Iridescent pink and yellow sequins

• Coordinating colours: Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Lemon Lolly, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink,

Shy Shamrock (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

This kit coordinates with the Easter Joy Suite Collection (item 166954) in the Mini Catalogue!

And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Beautiful Blooms Dies Add-On (item 168666) —available beginning December 11 and only while supplies last!

To subscribe, go to:

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

Or use this link

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

ICS Blog Hop - January 2026 - Product of the Month Showcase

This month, January we are showcasing the new Product of the Month products. I am showcasing the December Product of the Month, "True Blue Florals" Designer Series Paper.

This package has 12 sheets of DSP. Two sheets of 6 different patterns! The colours are Balmy Blue, Night of Navy and White.

I have chosen to make my card using a Balmy Blue and Night of Navy pattern.

Front

Inside

If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogues or our Online Exclusives.

Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!

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

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$20.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$20.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$20.00

Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161718]

$20.00

Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161720]

$20.00

Whispers Of Texture 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[167106]

$13.75

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$12.25

Pretty In Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[163784]

$10.25

Sparkle Dot Essentials

[166991]

$11.00

Banner Sayings Bundle (English)

[167051]

$54.00

Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167044]

$24.00

Three Banner Punch

[167050]

$36.00

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

PPP Blog Hop - December 2025 - Watercolour In Bloom

Welcome to the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop!

These are the original projects:

This kit has supplies to make 9 cards with matching envelopes (3 of each card design). The coordinating colours are Garden Green, Night of Navy, Pretty Peacock, Secret Sea, Shaded Spruce and Bronze (foil accents and embellishments). The Stampin Spot is Night of Navy. Also included are precut pieces and vellum accent pieces.

My alternate for this kit is a fancy fold card made using one of the card bases.

This is the front of my card.

The tag is attached on the right side to the small panel with dimensionals. The left front of the card is tucked under the tag.

This is the card opened.

I have added a greeting and decorated with some of the card base pieces.

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, "Watercolour in Bloom". Now hop through all the alternate projects using the list below:

January 2026 Paper Pumpkin kit!

JANUARY: Special Delivery

Subscribe December 11–January 10

Send heartfelt valentines featuring sweet postage stamp designs and sentiments for love and friendship.

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs

• 3 different coordinating envelope designs

• Precut paper pieces with gold foil accents

• Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Bubble Bath, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Poppy Parade (Classic Stampin’ Spot)
Kit arrives in a lovely coordinating box!

And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Beautiful Blooms Dies Add-On (item 168666) —available beginning December 11 and only while supplies last!