Cards by Elizabeth

Friday, March 20, 2026

Introducing the April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit - Lakeside Retreat

APRIL 2026

LAKESIDE RETREAT

SUBSCRIBE MARCH 11 - APRIL 10

Show your appreciation for the men in your life with cards inspired by tranquil waterside scenes.

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

• Precut paper pieces and enamel pebble embellishments

• Stamp set tailored to male recipients

• Coordinating colours: Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pecan Pie, Pool Party.

Coordinates with the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection (item 167932)

Don't miss the Add-On Dies (Wonderful Scenes #168665 $18.00 ) Coordinates with April, May and June kits!

To subscribe, go to:

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

Or use this link

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

ICS Blog Hop - April 2026 - Online Exclusives Showcase

This month, March we are showcasing the Online Exclusives. My project shares items from the Homemade Sweetness Suite Collection in the March Online Exclusives.

I made a square card, 5-1/2" x 11" scored at 5-1/2". I used pieces of the Designer Series Paper to make the front look a quilt!

Front

Inside

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

Follow the blog hop using the list below:

Product List

Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165624]

$20.00

Secret Sea 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166709]

$13.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$20.00

Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165625]

$20.00

Homemade Sweetness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[167467]

$17.00

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$12.25

Ladybug Picnic 3 D Embossing Folder

[167478]

$13.75

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$41.00

Strawberries & Dots

[167479]

$12.25

Misty Moonlight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Checkered Trim

[167480]

$11.00

Filled With Sweetness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[167469]

$33.00

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

IDEAS - March 2026 - Stunning Scraps

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 March, our theme is "Stunning Scraps". We are to create our project or projects using scraps in fun ways.

Here is a small snippet of my project:

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

This month we have over 41 pages of crafty ideas and 10 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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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Introducing the March 2026 Paper Pumpkin kit - Fluttering Garden

MARCH: Fluttering Garden

Subscribe February 11–March 10

Create charming cards with a hummingbird motif for Mother’s Day and more!

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

• Textured white card bases

• Precut paper pieces and sentiments

• Coordinating colours: Basic Gray (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Pretty Peacock

FREE ADDITIONAL STAMP SET INCLUDED!

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

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

ICS Blog Hop - February 2026 - It's A Love Thing

This month, February, we are creating and sharing projects with a Love theme. We are hoping to inspire you with projects that may include Valentines Day, Anniversaries, Wedding, New Baby, the choices are endless! I have chosen to make a slimline card with the Love theme suitable for any "love" occasion.

Front

Inside

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

Peach Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163799]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$20.00

Florals In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English)

[166643]

$23.25

Timid Tiger Classic Stampin' Pad

[165278]

$12.25

Party Alphabet Dies

[165263]

$135.00

2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls

[165192]

$11.75

Sweet Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[165181]

$33.00

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

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, 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

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