Cards by Elizabeth

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

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.

Online Store

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3. Purchase (contact me)

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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

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 July Paper Pumpkin kit "Hooray for Birthdays".

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!

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

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

Introducing the August 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit!!

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

Alternate Product List

Hydrangea Hue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[167687]

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

$20.00

Shimmering Stripes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[168197]

$14.50

2026–2028 In Color™ Gingham Gallery 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[168218]

$17.00

Darling Duckling 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165622]

$20.00

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115320]

$20.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$20.00

Timid Tiger 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[165626]

$20.00

Hydrangea Hue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[167666]

$16.50

Hydrangea Hue Shimmer Brush

[167663]

$13.75

Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[153112]

$16.50

Timid Tiger Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[165291]

$16.50

Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[165288]

$16.50

Barely Blush Shimmer Brush

[167664]

$13.75

Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush

[167661]

$13.75

Golden Glow Shimmer Brush

[167662]

$13.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$11.00

Detailed Flora Dies (English)

[168664]

$18.00

Hydrangea Hue 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[167549]

$12.25

2026–2028 In Color™ Dots

[167546]

$12.25

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

ICS Blog Hop - July 2026 - Online Exclusives

For the month of July we are showcasing and inspiring you with projects using our Online Exclusives!

I have made my project using a product from the May 2026 selection of Online Exclusives, a stamp set called "Just Peachy"! As fresh fruit season will soon arrive for us, I wanted to share the yummy peaches.

Card Front

For the peaches, I stamped them using the lightest colour ink (stamped off) first and then added the next ink colour around the edges of the stamp with a sponge dauber. Then added the darker colour again with a sponge dauber on the outside edge of the peach. Stamped the image on scrap Basic White cardstock. I used the same process for the half peach and the sliced peach. The pit was stamped off Pecan Pie and then the dots were full strength Pecan Pie. Leaves were same process using the lighter green, stamped off, then added the darker green around the edges of the leaves with a sponge dauber. Stamped on a scrap piece of Basic White. All were fussy cut with my snips.

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