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Get ready to stamp along with us ALL DAY on Saturday, June 29th, 2024!

My friends and I are hosting another amazing stamp camp, and every hour on the hour one of us will be live with a 50-minute presentation showcasing our BEST ideas for our favorite new Stampin’ Up! Suites!

Your hostesses for the event–our BIGGEST EVER!–will be teamies Lyssa (WI), Kristine John (AZ), Lori Brausen (That's ME! in WI) and Kristina Baldwin (CA).

We’ve been preparing and planning our best projects using all new Stampin’ Up! supplies from the amazing new catalog, and we can’t wait to share our ideas with you!

Are you ready to join us online for the All Day Stamp Camp?

Here’s what you need to know:

• Live presentations start at 9 a.m. central time Saturday June 29 on a private Facebook group and continue every hour on the hour for eight hours of instruction!!
• Optional live stamp-along Early Bird welcome session with Lyssa (Friday) and join me when I present a Mystery Stampin bonus (Saturday) at 8 p.m. central time, with supply lists posted in advance. (that’s ten total hours of instruction!)
• Even if you can't attend LIVE that day, don't worry! Everything is recorded, so you can watch when it convenient or re-watch it and ask questions until 8/31/24.
• The 24+ page full color PDF is yours to print to follow along, take notes, and keep for reference afterwards. Our stamp camps are FAMOUS for fabulous PDF instructional files!!
• Cost $39 per person **** REGISTER HERE*****
• Watch for an email invite to the private Facebook group after June 20, 2024
• Questions? lori@duchessofdesign.com

Since you’ll receive a fabulous 24+ page PDF document before we begin, you can prep in advance if you’d like to stamp along, or just watch and take notes on things to try later. The sessions are live, you can ask questions and get answers right away! Or, watch later at your convenience. The videos will be available to rewatch or catch up for one complete month afterwards!

Here’s yet another reason to join us–happy mail!

We know you LOVE your snail mail, so we EACH will be sending you handmade cards!

Happy mail FOUR extra times??!!! FOUR MORE IDEAS for summer cards? Yes please!

You’ll also have the chance to win a door prize during each session, with giveaways including stamp sets, paper packs and more! We always go a little overboard on the goodies during one of the Song of My Heart Demonstrator Team’s Stamp Camps! It’s just too much fun.

Send your questions to Lori@duchessofdesign.com

Can’t wait to stamp with you!

Ready to do a little advance shopping beforehand?

Here's a link to my online store: SHOP_DUCHESSOFDESIGN

Let's create together!

Weekend Cardmaking Inspiration!

I'm sharing a card that focuses completely on new products from the Annual Catalog and the new InColors!

If you take advantage of the Starter Kit offer this month you'll get the cardstock and the pretty paper that I'm showing FREE as part of the bonus for MAY only.

This layout can easily be used with any of the items that you have on hand!

Use your favorite paper and get inspired!

Gather up your supplies and let's get ready to PLAY!

Project Basics: Cardbase:  8 1/2" x 5 1/2" Petunia Pop cardstock Background Layer: 5 1/4" x 4" Basic White cardstock, embossed with the Eyelet Embossing Folder. Paper pieces: (5) 1" x 3" 2024-26 InColor 6x6 paper pack (as shown) with different patterns and colors of paper. Accent and Greeting tags: approx 3" x 3" Petunia Pop cardstock die cut with the third largest circle & 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" Basic White cardstock die cut with the fourth largest circle die in the Spotlight on Nature die set. Inside Layer: 5 1/4" x 4" Basic White cardstock (option: add a 5 1/4" x 1/2" piece of coordinating paper) Embellishments: approx. 12" piece of Petunia Pop ribbon and 2024-26 InColor Shimmer Gems

Project Instructions: Fold the card base in half, and make a top fold card (as shown). After embossing the background layer center and attach it to the cardfront. Choose the patterns and order of the papers you'd like to use on your cardfront. Randomly arrange and attach them on the accent layer. Loop and attach the piece of ribbon over the paper strips and trim the ends. After die cutting the size accent and greeting tag you'd like, stamp a greeting on the white circle using your favorite ink (as shown with Black Memento Ink). Center and attach the die cut white circle directly onto the larger Petunia Pop circle. Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the sentiment to the card front over the looped ribbon. Stamp a greeting on the neutral cardstock for inside the card and if desired attach the pretty paper accent strip. Center and attach it inside. Finish the card by adding a few 2024-26 InColor Shimmer Gems or your favorite bling to the cardfront. That was easy!  I used each of the new InColors as cardbases, greeting accents and ribbon loops. Each one was just a pretty as this one!  I bet you'll come up with some very pretty cards when you get out your favorite papers too! Come on over to my part of Facebook and post your card on the Sunday Show and Tell post! We'd love to see what you made!

May Card Kit in the Mail is SOLD OUT!

We're bringing all new ANNUAL CATALOG products!

You'll be able to make 4, 8, or 12 cards quickly and easily with your own stamps and ink!

You'll also need a little adhesive, but we include any specialty adhesive that might be needed. 

The May Kit is Catalog Launch Party and we'll be offering 4 designs that will use items from the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog!

                                                         Cards shown were in last year's kit and will not be repeated this year!

The cards in this month's kit can be for any occasion.

You choose! You add your favorite greetings from the stamp sets and ink that you have on hand.

You can purchase the kit starting today until Monday May 20 at 9 pm central time.

Kits will be mailed out by Wednesday May 29th.

                                                             Cards shown were in a past kit and will not be repeated this year!

The kit will contain all the pre-cut supplies, instructions with color photos, embellishments, envelopes, specialty adhesives and other fun items you'll need to create the projects.

You just need to stamp and assemble the cards! Using your own stamps and ink!

You can choose: Single - 4 cards (one of each design), Double - 8 cards (two of each design), Triple - 12 cards (three of each design), or if you just need the ideas grab the instructions!

Be sure to use the downarrow on the button below to choose the size kit you'd like before clicking Buy NOW!

CARD KIT IS SOLD OUT!

Card Kit in the Mail brings stamping fun brought right to your door!

Make them when it's convenient for you!

Relax and have fun, all the "hard work" is done for you already!

Order a double or triple kit and Invite a friend or two over to make cards with you! 

Get yours ordered today!

Today is the BEGINNING!

The new 2024-25 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog starts today!

New 2024- 2026 InColors - start to day!

There is an awesome Starter Kit offer that starts today!

So much excitement for one day!

Reminds me of May Day when I was a youngster!

I would make a little treat holder and add flowers to put on a neighbor's door.

Well, NEIGHBOR!

Here are the start of treats for you!

Happy May Day!

You'll be able to view the latest digital copy of the 2024-25 Annual Catalog on the right side bar for the clickable catalog.

Let me know if you need your own copy of the catalog to flip through.

​​​Shop the NEW CATALOG Here​

So many fun things to see!

Let's look at the beautiful 2024-26 InColors first!

The five new In Colors are:

Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink, Shy Shamrock, and Summer Splash.

These colors are bright and coordinate so well with each other.

There are ink pads, cardstock, 6x6 paper, marker set, and many more coordinating products!

These 4 products they are a BONUS in the May Starter Kit offer!

YES! You are reading that correctly!

When you order your own Starter Kit you will choose $125 in products for $99 plus tax.

The 4 products will be packed in your order for FREE!

That is $207 in product for $99! WOW!

This special runs from May 1-31 so you can start deciding what you'd like to choose for your Starter Kit!

 

APRIL SPRING FLING!

It's CARD KIT IN THE MAIL is SOLD OUT!!

You'll be able to make 4, 8, or 12 cards quickly and easily with your own stamps and ink!

You'll also need a little adhesive, but we include any specialty adhesive that might be needed.

The April Kit is called Spring Fling and we'll be offering 4 designs that will use items from the Last Chance List!

                        Cards shown are from a past kit and are not going to be used in the upcoming kit.

The cards in this month's kit can be for any occasion. You choose! You add your favorite greetings from the stamp sets and ink that you have on hand.

You can purchase the kit starting today until Monday April 22 at 9 pm central time.

Kits will be mailed out by Monday April 29th.

            Cards shown are from a past kit and are shown as a sample of the cards provided in the kits.

The kit will contain all the pre-cut supplies, instructions with color photos, embellishments, envelopes, specialty adhesives and other fun items you'll need to create the projects.

You just need to stamp and assemble the cards!

You can choose: Single - 4 cards (one of each design), Double - 8 cards (two of each design), Triple - 12 cards (three of each design), or if you just need the ideas grab the instructions!

Card Kit in the Mail is stamping fun brought right to your door!

Make them when it's convenient for you!

Relax and have fun, all the "hard work" is done for you already!

Order a double or triple kit and Invite a friend or two over to make cards with you! 

We hope you'll join the fun and order the kit that works best for you!

Yahoo! The whole girl gang is getting together online to show a sneak peek at the upcoming Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog and the new InColors!

You are cordially invited to join us for a Saturday Morning Mini Stamp Camp on Saturday April 27 beginning at 10 am central time.

We'll start the fun in our private Facebook group with a bonus Early Bird "super-duper- fancy- fold" with Lyssa. She says, "You've gotta SEE THIS to believe it!"

Staring at the 10 am slot will be Lyssa abd followed by either Kristine or myself!

We will each present one hour of projects in all skill levels and we will be using new products including the new In Colors and other fun things you'll see in the upcoming Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog! We can't wait to give you a little peek into what is coming YOUR WAY!

 

New Colors: Back to front - Peach Pie, Summer Splash, Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink and Shy Shamrock!

We end our day with a fun Mystery Stamping Session which will include a supply list posted in advance so you can come prepared to play along.

Not to worry! Everything will be recorded so you can watch and rewatch in your own timing.

Even if you can't attend LIVE, you won't miss out on any of the fun!

SPECIAL WELCOME! We are offering this Online Stamp Camp for FREE to any new Demonstrators transitioning from Close to My Heart in April!

We want to help you start off your new Stampin' Up! business with some fun and shared creativity! We are so happy to give you a new crafting home!

While we say this is a Mini Stamp Camp, it will still be PACKED WITH FUN and IDEAS! 

As always, we will still provide:

• A handmade card from each of us. This will get you happy mail three times in the month following!
• A door prize will be drawn for each session (US residents only)
• A multi-page, full color PDF instructional file to print and use to help you play along if you choose!
• A private Facebook group which will provide the place to gather to watch the Online Stamp Camp!

What's MINI?

ONLY the price! Your $19 (USD) will provide you the invitation and full access to the group and items listed above!

We've updated our REGISTRATION process with a Registration Portal!

Follow the link: Stamp Camp registration portal

If you have questions, reach out and we'll get you answers!

You desrve a half day of FUN!

We'd love to have you join us on Saturday April 27!

Love the Song of My Heart Stampers Trio!

Lyssa, Kristine, and me (Lori) the Duchess of Design!

It's time for a little MARCH MADNESS - Stamping Style!

We like to present card ideas for the MEN in our lives - fathers, grandfathers, husbands, brothers, sons, and grandsons!

Our March Card Kit in the Mail will use items from the Annual Catalog as it starts to wind down to retirement at the end of April.

The card designs will be for All Occasions! 

You can use whatever greetings you have on hand so you can change them up for another occasion if you'd like.

The kit is sold out! Join us NEXT MONTH!

The kits will be mailed out by Monday March 25!

Card shown is from a past kit and is shown as a sample of the quality of the cards and not as a sneak peek.

The kit will contain all the pre-cut supplies, color photo instructions, embellishments, envelopes, specialty adhesives and other fun items you'll need to create the projects.

You just need to stamp with your own ink and stamps! Then assemble the cards!

You can choose: Single - 4 cards, Double - 8 cards, Triple - 12 cards, or if you just need the ideas grab the instructions!

THE KIT IS SOLD OUT!

 

Card shown is from a past kit and is shown as a sample of the quality of the cards and not as a sneak peek.

Card Kit in the Mail is your stamping fun brought right to your door!

Make them when it's convenient for you!

Relax and have fun, all the "hard work" is done for you already!

Order a double or triple kit and invite a friend over to make cards with you! 

This month's kit is sold out!

The kits will be mailed out by Monday March 25!

The featured project today is one that I created and shared in a recent Card Kit in the Mail offering.

It uses a Classic Card Layout.

This is a pattern that can be used over and over with any paper and any greeting shape.

You don't need these colors or papers to make a beautiful card!

Here's the sample:

Pick out your favorite paper and color palette and let's go!

Project Basics:

Cardbase:  8.5" x 5.5" Flirty Flamingo cardstock

Accent Layer & Inside Layer: 4" x 5.25" Basic White (see greeting tag below)

Left side Paper: 1.5" x 5", Right side Paper: 3" x 5" (not shown but could use Forever Love Paper)

Accent Strip: 1/2" x 5" Gold Foil paper

Greeting tag: Basic White, can be punched out of the accent layer before papers are attached. Punched with the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch as shown, try the Lasting Label Punch for a feminine look!

Embellishments: 2 or 3 Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequin pack (gold shown)

Project Instructions:

1. Fold card base in half and make left hinge fold.
2. Stamp a greeting onto the white cardstock background layer and punch using the desired shape.
3. Layer the 3” x 5” paper on the right side first, then layer the 1.5” x 5” paper on the left overlapping the paper. Cover the seam with the foil strip.
4. Choose the desired location of the tag and attach to the cardfront using Dimensionals.
5. Add the sparkle embellishments as desired.
6. Stamp a greeting on the neutral cardstock piece. Center and adhere inside the cardbase.