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card making, Kit Collections

September 2025 New Kit Collections

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This month has 2 new kit collections released. They are both card kits. One is for Christmas and the other kit is everyday cards.

Road To Christmas Kit

Create loads of holiday cards with the Road to Christmas Kit. This vintage-inspired kit features a nostalgic Christmas truck packed with presents, set against a scenic tree farm backdrop. Add festive stamps and heartfelt sentiments to deliver an extra helping of holiday happiness in every card you create. 

DETAILS 
– Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs 
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– Colors: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pool Party, Real Red
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below. 
– Step-by-step instructions 
– 8 printed card bases
– 8 printed envelopes 
– Precut pieces
– Printed sentiments in Dutch, English, French, and German
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION 
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types. 
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Purchase Your Road to Christmas Kit Here

Handmade & Heartfelt Kit

The Handmade & Heartfelt Kit proves that the art of writing a personal card is alive and well. So slow down and enjoy creating with peek-through cards, layering pieces, sentiment stamps, and a built-in organization station to help you make, sort, and send cards with ease. Share handmade joy from one convenient box and turn every card into a heartfelt connection.


DETAILS 
– Makes 10 cards: 2 each of 5 designs 
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm) 
– Colors: Basic Beige, Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Secret Sea, Very Vanilla
– Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below. 
– Handmade & Heartfelt Stamp Set 
– Card organizer
– Clear stamp block 
– Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Spot ™
– Step-by-step instructions 
– 10 printed card bases
– 10 printed envelopes 
– Precut pieces, embellishments, and twine
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION 
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types. 
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Purchase your Handmade & Heartfelt kit here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

card making

World Card Making Day

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  • Invite your friends, family, and fellow crafters to join our free virtual event in celebration of World Card Making Day, our favorite day of the year! During this event you will:
  • Celebrate the art of cardmaking.
  • Learn new stamping techniques.
  • Craft along with the presenters and create beautiful, heartfelt cards that you can send out.
  • Connect with fellow stampers.
  • When: October 4, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. (EDT)
  • Where: Online
  • Price of Event: Free
  • Registration Dates: September 3–October 3, 2025, until 4:00 p.m. (EDT)
  • One of the best parts about this event is the opportunity to craft together! This year we’re going to create cards using the Handmade & Heartfelt Kit, an all-inclusive product that comes with everything you need to make 10 lovely, all-occasion cards.Item: Handmade & Heartfelt Kit (166213)Includes: A stamp set, 10 cards and envelopes, a card organizer, shaped labels, twine, glitter adhesive, embellishments, a mini ink pad
Register Here
Order your handmade and heartfelt kit here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

card making, Kit Collections

August 2025 New Kit Collections

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This month has 3 new kit collections released. Two of the kits are card kits and the third kit is a beautiful fall garland.

Brighten Your Day Kit

PRODUCT DETAIL

Create easy to assemble, nature-inspired cards with the Brighten Your Day Card Kit. The delicate, organic overlays and soft pastel colors pair beautifully with friendship and encouragement sentiments. 

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Beige, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie. 
Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Precut overlays
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Purchase Your Brighten Your Day Kit Here

Bunch of Thanks Kit

PRODUCT DETAIL

Brighten someone’s day with handmade floral cards from the Bunch of Thanks Kit. With hand-drawn designs, heartfelt gratitude sentiments, and preprinted pieces, this all-inclusive card making kit helps you craft stunning cards in minutes—no extra supplies needed.

DETAILS
– Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
– Folded card size: approx. 3-3/4″ x 5-1/2″ (9.5 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Bubble Bath, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger
– Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Bunch of Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 8 printed envelopes
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Purchase your bunch of thanks kit here

Harvest Home Garland Kit

PRODUCT DETAIL

Gather your friends and create beautiful DIY home decor with the Harvest Home Garland Kit. Layer die-cut leaves—including hints of copper foil—for a rich, nature-inspired look. It’s perfect for group crafting or a cozy solo session with your favorite show—and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind piece you made yourself!

DETAILS
– Makes 1 garland 5′ 5″ long (165 cm)
– Colors: Cajun Craze, copper, gray, Lost Lagoon, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Very Vanilla, white

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Purchase Your Harvest Home Garland Kit Here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

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July 2025 New Kit Collections

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Birthday Fancy Kit

PRODUCT DETAIL

Serve up a slice of celebration with the Birthday Fancy Kit! With layered cakes, teacups, florals, and doily details in soft pastels, these 12 cards (4 each of 3 designs) are like a birthday party in an envelope. Whether you’re crafting for birthdays or other sweet occasions, each design makes it easy to create something charming and full of cheer.

DETAILS
– Makes 12 cards: 4 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm) 
– Colors: Darling Duckling, Fresh Freesia, gold, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Strawberry Slush
– Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Birthday Fancy Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 12 printed envelopes
– Gold foil accents
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.



Oreder Your Birthday Fancy kit here

Sweet & Spooky Kit

PRODUCT DETAIL

Make Halloween gifting extra special with the Sweet & Spooky Kit! This kit makes 15 treat boxes (5 each of 3 playful designs) featuring cute ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and more in a fun palette of black, pink, orange, and iridescent. With matching tags and ribbon included, these sweet boxes are perfect for party favors, classroom treats, or spooky surprises.

DETAILS
– Makes 15 treat boxes: 5 each of 3 designs
– Colors: Basic Black, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, iridescent, Pumpkin Pie

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– Printed and iridescent-foil precut pieces
– Paper clips
– Pressed wood picks
– Baker’s twine
– Adhesive-backed holographic stars
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

order your Sweet & Spooky kit here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

card making, Kit Collections, scrapbooking

June 2025 New Kit Collections

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POP-UP PALS CARD KIT

Make crafting a wild adventure with the Pop-Up Pals Kit! This kit includes everything you need to create four fun pop-up cards—a playful monkey, mighty triceratops, magical unicorn, and cozy napping pets. With precut pieces and simple instructions, young crafters will love bringing creativity to life!


DETAILS
– Makes 4 cards: 1 each of 4 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Balmy Blue, Cloud Cover, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush
– Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 4 printed pop-up cards
– 4 printed envelopes
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes predesigned projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects

Oreder Your Pop-Up Pals card kit here

MAKE A MEMORY SCRAPBOOKING KIT

It’s finally here. Stampin’ Up!’s very first scrapbooking kit!

Capture life’s moments with the Make a Memory Scrapbooking Kit! This all-inclusive scrapbooking kit makes it easy to document everyday memories with coordinating papers, embellishments, and stickers in a versatile, all-occasion style. With everything you need in one set, creating meaningful pages has never been simpler!

DETAILS
– Makes three two-page scrapbook spreads
– Page size: 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
– Colors: Basic Beige, Basic Gray, Cloud Cover, Crumb Cake, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Secret Sea, Shaded Spruce, Very Vanilla
– Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 12 sheets of Designer Series Paper
– Patterned paper pieces
– Printed stickers and precut images
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes predesigned projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

order your make a memory scrapbooking kit here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Kit Collections

May 2025 New Kit Collections

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This Month, Stampin’ Up! has released two new card kit collections, Beautiful Blue Skies and Share A Smile.

Craft timeless handmade cards for sharing messages of friendship, support, and sympathy with the Beautiful Blues Kit. This all-inclusive crafting kit comes with everything you need to create nine lovely cards featuring hand-painted floral designs and a palette of soothing blues.

DETAILS 
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs 
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– Colors: Basic White, Blueberry Bushel, Night of Navy
– Also available in French 

Kit includes one of each item listed below. 
– Beautiful Blues Photopolymer Stamp Set 
– Clear stamp block 
– Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot™ 
– Step-by-step instructions 
– 9 printed card bases
– 9 printed envelopes 
– Precut paper pieces, dot embellishments 
– Adhesive 

KITS COLLECTION 
– Includes predesigned projects that come in a range of project types. 
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Order Your Beautiful Blue Skies kit here

Want to make a difference in someone’s day? Have an uplifting card ready to go at a moment’s notice with the Share a Smile Kit! This all-inclusive crafting kit offers fun, no-fuss crafting, with card bases, envelopes, and precut paper pieces for making bright and cheery designs. Store the completed cards in the included notecard box until you’re ready to give them out! 

DETAILS 
– Makes 8 cards: 1 each of 8 designs 
– Folded card size: 3-1/2″ x 5″ (8.9 cm x 12.7 cm) 
– Colors: Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German 

Kit includes one of each item listed below. 
– Step-by-step instructions
– 8 printed note card bases
– 8 printed envelopes
– 1 printed notecard box 
– Precut paper pieces
– Includes printed and UV-coated designs
– Adhesive 

KITS COLLECTION 
– Includes predesigned projects that come in a range of project types. 
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Order Your Share A Smile Kit Here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Kit Collections

Three New Stampin’ Up! Kit Collections

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Kits Collection are predesigned projects that come in a range of project types and are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

You can Find all the Kit Collections Here!

Here are the three newest Kit Collections

Elevate your birthday cards with the Loveliest Wishes Kit! Craft cards that speak volumes through sophisticated simplicity. With precut images and gold foil sentiments, you can create nine stunning cards that lend an air of elegance to every, “Happy birthday!”

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card sizes: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (11.4 x 11.4 cm) and 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, and white
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Embellishments
– Precut paper pieces and vellum
– Textured paper
– Specialty gold foil
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

Buy the Loveliest Wishes kit here

Elevate your birthday cards with the Loveliest Wishes Kit! Craft cards that speak volumes through sophisticated simplicity. With precut images and gold foil sentiments, you can create nine stunning cards that lend an air of elegance to every, “Happy birthday!”

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card sizes: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (11.4 x 11.4 cm) and 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, and white
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Embellishments
– Precut paper pieces and vellum
– Textured paper
– Specialty gold foil
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

Buy The Essential Occasions Kit here

With the Paper Bouquet Kit, you’ll bring the beauty of fresh flowers into your home. And the best part is, they’ll never wilt! This kit comes with precut leaf and flower pieces, floral wire, and pony beads. You’ll layer and curl the paper pieces, forming a vibrant bouquet with 23 flowers and 11 leaves. Place the paper bouquet in a vase to give your décor a timeless touch or gift it to a loved one as a heartfelt keepsake!

DETAILS
– Makes 1 bouquet (23 flowers and 11 leaves)
– Colors: Basic White, Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, and Timid Tiger
– Hot glue gun required for assembly but not included.

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions 
– Precut paper pieces
– Floral wire
– Pony beads
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

You Can Purchase the Paper Bouquet Kit here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

In person Events

In Person Events For February 2025

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I have 3 events scheduled for February. Let’s hope the winter weather cooperates!

FEBRUARY PLAY DATE

Our next Play Date will be Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 9am-5pm. Cost is $5 plus a pot luck item. I only have 2 spots left. Bring your unfinished crafting projects and spend a day of food, fellowship and fun. Please RSVP to me by February 2.

FOILING FUN

Join me on February 17 from either 1-4pm or 6-9pm to play with some foiling mediums. We will make some cards and embellishments. Cost is $20 and you must RSVP and pay by February 7. Registration Form is Below.

Foiling FunDownload

WILDFLOWER CELEBRATIONS SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOP

Join me on February 27, 2025 from 1-4pm or 6-9pm to create Three 2 page scrapbook layouts. You will need to purchase the Wildflower Celebrations kit (166623) from my Stampin’ Up! website. You will precut the kit according to the directions in the guide included with the kit and bring it with you. I will have an additional embellishment kit available to purchase at the class if you want to glam up your layouts. You must order your kit and RSVP to me by January 10.

Registration Form is below.

Wildflower Celebrations WorkshopDownload
Paper Pumpkin

January Paper Pumpkin Kit and sneak peek at the February Kit

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Paper Pumpkin is our exclusive crafting subscription. Each month a special box arrives with the elements to create beautiful projects. Most of the time they are cards, but occasionally they are 3D projects.

The January, Hearts for You Kit has already shipped but includes the supplies to make 9 cards, 3 of each design, Heart-shaped precut pieces and stickers, Twine and heart gem embellishments. Coordinating colors are Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, and Real Red. A classic Stampin’ spot come in real red. Change foil adds shine to these elegant handmade cards.

OPTIONAL COORDINATING ADD ON DIES FOR THE JAN, FEB MAR PAPER PUMPKIN KITS

On my Stampin’ Up! website, when you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you can purchase die cuts to coordinate with 3 months of Paper Pumpkin Kits. This die set is called Spring is in the Air

Sneek Peek at February Paper Pumpkin

The February Paper Pumpkin kit is called Hello Spring. You can subscribe to this kit from January 11-February 10. You will make 9 garden inspired cards, 3 of each design. Included are Precut pieces with bronze foil, unique spring themed envelopes, and a Petunia Pop classic Stampin’ spot. Coordinating colors are Basic beige, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist, Lost Lagoon, Old Olive and Petunia Pop. This kit also coordinates with the Grow with Love Bundle (Item 164804)

You Can Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin Here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Kit Collections

Celebrating with THREE new kit collections from Stampin’ Up!

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Brightest Birthday Kit

PRODUCT DETAIL

Celebrate every birthday with cards made from the Brightest Birthday Kit. As you craft the perfect birthday card, stamp out a happy sentiment using the included stamp set and add some shine with holographic gold foil elements. With coordinating envelopes and bright embellishments, these cards are sure to brighten up any birthday celebration.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.5 cm x 14.9 cm)
– Also available in French
– Colors: Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, and Pool Party

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Brightest Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Predesigned project
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Adhesive
– Holographic gold foil elements
– Embellishments

– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

KITS COLLECTION
– Are predesigned projects that come in a range of project types.
– Perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Find the Brightest Birthday Kit Here

Birthday Bash Kit

If it’s time to celebrate a birthday, you’ll want to have the Birthday Bash Kit! This kit includes four gift bags and four gift card holders with special gift tags and coordinates with the Brightest Birthday Kit. The cheerful, bright gift packaging in this kit is sure to make any birthday a celebration! Sentiments come printed in English, French, and German.

DETAILS
– Makes 4 gift bags: 2 each of 2 designs
– Gift bag size: 6-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ x 8″ (15.9 x 8.9 x 20.3 cm)
– Makes 4 gift card holders: 2 each of 2 designs
– Gift card size: 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (8.9 x 11.4 cm)
– Colors: Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Predesigned project
– Step-by-step instructions
– Adhesive
– Coral and White Bakers Twine
– Gift Tags
– Precut paper with holographic gold foil
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

KITS COLLECTION
– Are predesigned projects that come in a range of project types.
– Perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Find the Birthday Bash Kit Here

Thank You Kindly Kit

 

The Thank You Kindly Kit showcases the beauty of simplicity. It includes two elegant card designs with textured layering pieces, which are both perfect for crafters who are just starting out. Use these cards and coordinating envelopes to send gratitude after a big event or to send a friend a simple thank you note. Sentiments come printed in Dutch, English, French, and German.

DETAILS
– Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.5 cm x 14.9 cm)
– Colors: Basic Black, Whisper White, Gold Foil

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Predesigned project
– Step-by-step instructions
– 8 printed envelopes
– Adhesive
– Precut paper with gold foil
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

KITS COLLECTION
– Are predesigned projects that come in a range of project types.
– Perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Find The Thank You Kindly Kit Here

Happy Papercrafting,

Pat