How to Make a Beautiful Beach Card with the Rolling Waves Bundle Easy Coastal Card Idea

 Hi Friends!

If you love beachy cards with soft textures and layered details, you are going to fall in love with this project. Today’s card features the Rolling Waves bundle and creates a stunning coastal scene with textured sand, foamy waves, and bright umbrellas that bring the whole design to life.

This bundle is also the featured bundle for my May class, and it is such a fun one to work with. The dies create incredible movement and dimension, making it easy to build realistic ocean scenes that feel both relaxed and eye-catching.

In the video tutorial below, I walk you through how to create this card step by step, including how to build up the layers for the waves and create that soft sandy background.

If this style speaks to you, my May class is a wonderful way to explore even more ideas using this bundle. Registration is closed, but the Tutorial Only Option is still available.  

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You will find the full video tutorial below, along with all the details you need to recreate this card.

I hope this inspires you to create your own beachy cards and bring a little bit of summer into your craft room.

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Glenda

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Gears & Textures Fun Fold Card Tutorial with Industrial Layered Gear Design

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This week I shared a bold and dimensional fun fold card using the Gears & Textures bundle, and it is such a fantastic option for masculine cards or anyone who loves industrial-inspired designs.

Layering the gear dies creates incredible depth and movement on the front of the card. I combined textured stamped backgrounds with plaid designer paper and chain elements to add visual interest without overwhelming the design. The mix of strong shapes and softer circular textures keeps everything balanced while still making a statement.

If masculine cards feel challenging, this bundle makes it easy. The dies do most of the heavy lifting, and with a few dimensionals and thoughtful placement, you can create a card that feels detailed and intentional.

You can watch the full tutorial in the replay and see exactly how this fun fold comes together step by step. 

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Stampin’ Smiles,
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Elegant Greenery Card Using the Greenery Lane Bundle and Nature Walk DSP

 Hi Friends!

This handmade card was created using the Stampin’ Up! Greenery Lane bundle paired with Nature Walk Designer Series Paper, and it’s a great example of how natural elements and layered greenery can create a calm, elegant design.

For this project, I focused on letting the greenery take centre stage while keeping the overall layout clean and balanced. The layered leaves add depth and movement, while the Nature Walk Designer Series Paper brings in subtle pattern and warmth without overpowering the focal point. This combination works beautifully for many occasions and is especially nice when you want a card that feels thoughtful and timeless.

One of the things I love about working with greenery is how versatile it is. By changing the sentiment or colours slightly, this same layout could easily be adapted for birthdays, thank-you cards, sympathy, or encouragement. The key is giving the layers enough space so each element can be appreciated.

This card was created during a live stamping demonstration where I shared tips for layering die cuts, choosing focal points, and balancing patterned paper with solid cardstock. If you’ve ever struggled with knowing how much is “just enough,” this project is a great one to watch.

The full video replay is included below so you can follow along step by step and create this card at your own pace.

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You can CLICK HERE to learn more and access the link to join my Craft Room Stampers Community. Your Starter Kit includes $165 in Stampin’ Up! products for only $135, with free shipping and minimal tax. It’s a wonderful way to build your collection while becoming part of a warm, welcoming creative group.

And yes—demonstrators enjoy early access to every catalogue and online release, and you can even choose brand-new products in your Starter Kit.

If you have any questions or would like help choosing your Starter Kit, EMAIL ME anytime. I’d love to help you get started on your stamping journey.

Stampin’ Smiles,
Glenda

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Peaceful Dock Card with Soft Layers and Calm Details

 Hi Friends!

Earlier this week, I shared the third card in my Peaceful Dock series, featuring the Peaceful Dock bundle from the January Online Exclusives. This card is all about calm layers, gentle colour, and a peaceful scene that feels timeless and versatile.

The soft background and simple layout allow the stamped images to shine, making this a design that works beautifully for many occasions. It’s a great example of how a few thoughtful layers can create depth without feeling busy.

The video tutorial below walks through the full card, including all the supplies and measurements needed to recreate it. If you enjoy relaxing cardmaking projects and thoughtful designs, I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch and be inspired. Be sure to subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss future projects and tutorials.

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You can CLICK HERE to learn more and access the link to join my Craft Room Stampers Community. Your Starter Kit includes $165 in Stampin’ Up! products for only $135, with free shipping and minimal tax. It’s a wonderful way to build your collection while becoming part of a warm, welcoming creative group.

And yes—demonstrators enjoy early access to every catalogue and online release, and you can even choose brand-new products in your Starter Kit.

If you have any questions or would like help choosing your Starter Kit, EMAIL ME anytime. I’d love to help you get started on your stamping journey.

Stampin’ Smiles,
Glenda

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Peaceful Dock Card with a Stamped Background Using the Boat Image

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For this Peaceful Dock card, I focused on creating a background using one simple image. By stamping the boat image multiple times, the background takes on a layered, textured look that feels calm and cohesive without overwhelming the design.

This is a great technique for stretching your stamp sets and creating interest without extra layers or embellishments. It works especially well with scenic images and can easily be adapted using stamps you already have in your collection.

The video tutorial below goes over all the supplies and measurements needed for the card, along with tips for spacing and alignment when creating a stamped background.

As a bonus during the live demonstration, I also created a birthday card using Pride flag colours, designed completely on the fly. This card wasn’t planned ahead of time — it came together organically during the live, and the new Stampin’ Positioner Tool made it easy to line up the images while adjusting the design as I went. It was a fun, creative moment that shows how powerful it can be to simply trust the process and let inspiration guide you.

Be sure to watch the replay and subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss future cardmaking ideas, techniques, and inspiration.

Thank you so much for watching today’s tutorial. If you enjoyed the project, I’d love to have you subscribe to my YouTube channel. It’s the easiest way to stay connected with all my new cardmaking tutorials, stamping tips, and live demonstrations. Be sure to click the notification bell so you’ll know as soon as a new video is posted.

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Once your email is confirmed, you’ll begin receiving my Wednesday morning newsletter at 8 AM Pacific Time. Each issue is filled with tutorials, tips, ideas, and fresh inspiration. On Saturdays at 8 AM, you’ll also receive updates on new products, promotions, releases, and time-sensitive Stampin’ Up! news, all delivered straight to your inbox.

If you live in Canada and don’t already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would love to welcome you. Whether you’re looking for creative guidance, a discount on your supplies, or a community of stampers to share your passion with, I’m here to support you.

You can CLICK HERE to learn more and access the link to join my Craft Room Stampers Community. Your Starter Kit includes $165 in Stampin’ Up! products for only $135, with free shipping and minimal tax. It’s a wonderful way to build your collection while becoming part of a warm, welcoming creative group.

And yes—demonstrators enjoy early access to every catalogue and online release, and you can even choose brand-new products in your Starter Kit.

If you have any questions or would like help choosing your Starter Kit, EMAIL ME anytime. I’d love to help you get started on your stamping journey.

Stampin’ Smiles,
Glenda

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Peaceful Dock Card Using Stampin’ Up! January Online Exclusives

 Hi Friends!

A few days ago, I shared a peaceful cardmaking demonstration featuring the Peaceful Dock bundle, part of the January Online Exclusives from Stampin’ Up! This card is all about calm, quiet moments and makes a beautiful choice for sympathy cards, thinking-of-you cards, or encouragement.

The Peaceful Dock bundle is wonderfully versatile, and this project is the first of three different cards I’m creating with it. Each one highlights a different way to use the images and elements while keeping that serene, waterfront feel.

The video tutorial below walks you through the full process and goes over all the supplies and measurements needed for the card. Be sure to watch the replay, and don’t forget to subscribe to my blog so you never miss a new cardmaking project or tutorial.

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If you live in Canada and don’t already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would love to welcome you. Whether you’re looking for creative guidance, a discount on your supplies, or a community of stampers to share your passion with, I’m here to support you.

You can CLICK HERE to learn more and access the link to join my Craft Room Stampers Community. Your Starter Kit includes $165 in Stampin’ Up! products for only $135, with free shipping and minimal tax. It’s a wonderful way to build your collection while becoming part of a warm, welcoming creative group.

And yes—demonstrators enjoy early access to every catalogue and online release, and you can even choose brand-new products in your Starter Kit.

If you have any questions or would like help choosing your Starter Kit, EMAIL ME anytime. I’d love to help you get started on your stamping journey.

Stampin’ Smiles,
Glenda

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Trusty Tools Toolbox Card – Video Tutorial

 Hi Friends!

In a recent live demonstration, I featured the Trusty Tools bundle and created a Toolbox card that’s perfect for masculine themes. This card is a great way to showcase the detailed tool images and celebrate the handy people in your life.

The Trusty Tools bundle is so versatile—it works beautifully for birthdays, Father’s Day, or even just to say “you’re awesome.” For this project, I paired the bundle with Timeless Plaid designer paper and focused on bringing out that workshop feel. It’s simple, creative, and sure to get a smile.

In the video tutorial below, I will share the measurements and walk you step by step through the entire process, sharing tips and ideas along the way. You’ll see how easy it is to recreate this card or adapt the design for your own occasions.

Here’s the video tutorial so you can watch and create along with me

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CLICK HERE to learn more and get the link to join my Craft Room Stampers Community. You’ll get $165 worth of Stampin’ Up! products for only $135—with FREE shipping and minimal tax. It’s one of the best ways to stock up on supplies and be part of an amazing crafting community.

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Have questions or need help getting started? EMAIL ME and I’ll help you get your kit on its way.

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Glenda

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Trusty Tools Birthday Card with Country Woods Designer Paper

 Hi Friends!

Today I’m sharing a bold and fun birthday card that I created during my live demonstration featuring the Trusty Tools bundle. This bundle is perfect for making masculine cards, handyman-themed projects, or just adding a fun tool twist to your stamping.

For this card, I paired the bundle with the Country Woods designer paper, cutting the DSP into strips and laying them in a pattern for the background. This is such a fantastic way to use up those smaller pieces of paper that we all seem to collect. The wood-toned colours give a rustic feel that really makes the drill stand out.

The highlight of this card is the drill itself, which I created in Poppy Parade and Basic Black for a striking two-tone look. During the video tutorial, I shared tips and tricks on how to piece the die cuts together and add little touches that make the drill look realistic and dimensional.

Whether you need a birthday card for the handyman in your life, or just love the playful vibe of this bundle, this project is sure to inspire you.

You can watch the full step-by-step video tutorial below, where I walk through the entire process of creating this card. It includes the layout, tips on working with smaller DSP pieces, and how to create the two-tone drill.

This Trusty Tools birthday card is a keeper, and I know I’ll be making more of them. I hope it inspires you to grab your scraps of Country Woods paper and try it out yourself.

 

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CLICK HERE to learn more and get the link to join my Craft Room Stampers Community. You’ll get $165 worth of Stampin’ Up! products for only $135—with FREE shipping and minimal tax. It’s one of the best ways to stock up on supplies and be part of an amazing crafting community.

And yes—demonstrators get early access to every catalogue and online release... and you can even include brand-new products in your Starter Kit!

Have questions or need help getting started? EMAIL ME and I’ll help you get your kit on its way.

Stampin’ Smiles,
Glenda

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Trusty Tools Birthday Card - Live Stamping Tutorial

Hi Friends!

Today’s live stamping demonstration featured a Happy Birthday card created with the Trusty Tools bundle. This design is bright, cheerful, and perfect for celebrating someone special. And it's a different way to use the Tools bundle!

During the live session, I will share step-by-step instructions along with tips and tricks to make the most of this bundle. It’s such a versatile set for birthdays and beyond, and I had so much fun bringing this card to life.

You can watch the full replay below for all the details. 

 

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CLICK HERE to learn more and get the link to join my Craft Room Stampers Community. You’ll get $165 worth of Stampin’ Up! products for only $135—with FREE shipping and minimal tax. It’s one of the best ways to stock up on supplies and be part of an amazing crafting community.

And yes—demonstrators get early access to every catalogue and online release... and you can even include brand-new products in your Starter Kit!

Have questions or need help getting started? EMAIL ME and I’ll help you get your kit on its way.

Stampin’ Smiles,
Glenda

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Quick and easy birthday cards for the Men in your life, or anyone who enjoys the outdoors.

 Hi Friends!

I grabbed the Delicate Forest dies from the Jan-Apr Mini Catalogue as soon as the catalogue came out.

Just the dies, not the stamp set, because I had so many ideas rolling around in my head on how to use them.

Last Monday I shared how to create this quick and easy card during my facebook live ...

The original card uses the Meandering Meadow 6x6 designer paper. I went on and used some different papers to change up the look a bit, and made 3 more cards!

This card can be quick and easy with the addition of Adhesive Sheets on the back of the designer paper.

Here's a sneak peek of one of the cards. You can click on the video link below to see all of the papers I used.

To watch the video tutorial on how I made this, click the picture below to visit my YouTube channel.

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The Stampin' Up! Tree Lot Dies meet the He's The Man Designer Paper for a wonderful Masculine Card!

 Hi Friends!

Today's card is a great masculine card using the Tree Lot dies (which are now sold out, but weren't when I planned my facebook live lol ) and the He's The Man designer paper.

I shared how to create this card during my facebook live on Monday.

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Live Stamping Online With A New To Me Technique

 Hi Friends!

I am excited to share how to create this card during my Zoom / Facebook Live this morning.

Pop on over to my Facebook Page - In My Craft Room Stamping With Glenda  at 10:00 Pacific Time today and I will show you how easy this technique is!

Have a great day, Stampin' Smiles

Glenda Mollet