Inspired White Washed Pears

I love today's card! It's a different style than I normally do so it was fun to step outside my comfort zone.  I did some water coloring on the pear today.  It was so much fun.  Water coloring is not my go to for coloring options but when I saw this white was technique I had to try it.  Erica Cerwin shared this beautiful card with the white wash technique, I was so inspired to try it. First you stamp your image in a water resistant ink, I used Staz On Black, on a colored cardstock, I used Crumb Cake.  Then you use our White Craft Ink refill and watercolor that on your image.  You're making a white base to watercolor on so your colors stay vibrant on the Crumb Cake (or whatever color your using).  Let the craft ink completely dry, you can speed it up with a heat tool. I left mine to dry overnight, not intentionally but I had to do kid pick up and then got distracted with other things.  Drying overnight worked well though. 

Once dry you can watercolor over your image with our classic inks.  You can use refills for bolder colors or the ink pads.  For the pear I used a combination of Darling Duckling and Calypso Coral.  For the leaves I used Granny Apple Green and Garden Green with a little Early Espresso for the stem.  Once those were dry I die cut them and completed my card.  It's a really fun technique, If you haven't tried it yet I encourage to try it.  I have a full supply list linked below, you can shop for these products in my Online Store. 

Measurements

Calypso Coral

8 1/2" x 4 1/4" score long side at 4 1/4"

Painterly Pears DSP

4" x 4"

Piece to die cut grid background

Crumb Cake

Circle die cut from Stylish Shapes Dies

Pieces to stamp pears

Early Espresso

Circle die cut from Stylish Shapes Dies

Lemon Lolly

Flowers stamped/die cut

Basic White

Piece for greeting

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Spooky Halloween Flip Flap Card

I have one more Spooky Halloween project to share.  This one won't be part of the class to go this month but it's adorable and worth the inspiration.  I made these for a swap, there's a lot of pieces but that's all part of the fun!  This fun flip flap card, or swing card is so stunning and it's a really fun card to play with 

To make the flap or swing part of the card you'll score your 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" card base at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4".  Adhere the Petunia Pop Cardstock to the 2 1/8" panel. Position the largest circle die from the Stylish Shapes dies over the center of the 2 1/8" score line.  I like to use Post It Tape to hold my die in place.  You don't want it shifting at this stage.  You'll need to do some strategic partial die cutting.  Line the edge of the top plate against the score line covering the 2 1/8" panel with the DSP only.  You don't want the full circle to cut, you're only cutting the circle into the first panel.  This will allow you card to flip or swing open.  The machine will only cut where the two plates cover the die.  Once you complete this step the hardest part of the card is done! 

I die cut three of the same size circle from Basic White and used two on the front to sandwich the partial cut circle and the third one on the inside back of the card.  I added lots of bats with stamping and some glimmer paper.  And added a white heat embossed greeting to add to the fun. 

Measurements

Petunia Pop 

8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score the long side at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4"

Bubble Bath 

5 1/4" x 4"

Blackberry Bliss

5 1/2" x 1 1/4"

Oval die cut from Unbounded Love Dies

Circle die cut from Stylish Shapes Dies

Spooky Sweet DSP

5 3/8" x 2" Petunia Pop pattern

5 1/2" x 1 1/2" Smoky Slate pattern

Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper-coming in September!

Basic White

Circles (3) die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies

Pieces to stamp/die cut

I have a full supply list linked below, you can shop for these products in my Online Store.  To see more Spooky Halloween projects check out the treat boxes I shared last week.  You can still earn the Spooky Halloween Class To Go with a minimum $50 order by July 31, 2025.

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Spooky Halloween Bundle Class To Go Day 4-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the new and fun Spooky Halloween Bundle.  This week I'm sharing four adorable treat boxes/pouches perfect for gifting this holiday season!  The kits will NOT be shipped with the candy, you'll need to provide your own candy but I'll send everything else to make 4 amazing gifts!  You can earn this Class To Go FREE July 16-31, 2025 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store.  Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this week is the 2024-2026 In Color Pearls-they're incredible!!!  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.

Our final treat box for the week is completely adorable!  I brought back that haunted house and bats, plus I just can't get over how cute that kitty is.  The DSP flaps tucks in behind the tag and holds the box closed.  This box is super simple.  I think coloring the cat takes longer than the box.  You can make a bunch of these for a party, class, office or trick or treaters.  I have a full list of the Stampin' Blends colors I used linked below in the supplies.   

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping.  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have designated dates to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the week following the cut off date of the class. You'll receive an email when they ship.

Measurements

Pretty In Pink

5 1/4" x 4" 

On the short side score at 1 1/2" each side

On the long side score at 1" each side

Spooky Sweet DSP

3 1/4" x 2 1/2"

On the short side score at 1/2"

Pumpkin Pie

Label die cut from Perennial Postage Dies

Petunia Pop

2 1/4" x 3" for house

Peach Pie

2 1/4" x x3" for house lights

Basic Gray 

2 1/2" x 2" for bats

Basic White 

Piece to stamp/die cut

Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this pouch.  While you're there subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video.  I have a full supply list below, you can shop for these products in my Online Store.

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Spooky Halloween Bundle Class To Go Day 3-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the new and fun Spooky Halloween Bundle.  This week I'm sharing four adorable treat boxes/pouches perfect for gifting this holiday season!  The kits will NOT be shipped with the candy, you'll need to provide your own candy but I'll send everything else to make 4 amazing gifts!  You can earn this Class To Go FREE July 16-31, 2025 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store.  Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this week is the 2024-2026 In Color Pearls-they're incredible!!!  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.

Today's box is probably my favorite of the week.  This little Frankenstein dog is completely adorable, but it's a slider box-which I love! But this treat is extra sweet because it holds a full sized Reese's-maybe one of the best candies ever! Because it holds a full sized candy I would probably only make these for some super special people.  But it's oh soooo cute! I used two DSP packages for this box. The black spots in the back are from the Lovely Garden DSP, I used a Blending Brush to add color to the edges.  The tag is from the Spooky Sweet DSP.  I used Stampin' Blends for my dog, there's a full list of colors I used in the supply list linked below. 

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping.  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have designated dates to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the week following the cut off date of the class. You'll receive an email when they ship.

Measurements

Shy Shamrock

5 1/2" x 6 1/2" 

On the short side score at 3/4"

On the long side score at 2 1/4", 3", 5 1/4" and 6"

Lovely Garden DSP

4 1/2" x 2", 4 1/2" x 1/2" two pieces

Spooky Sweet DSP

Tag from tag sheet

Basic White 

3" x 1 1/8"

Pieces to stamp/die cut images

Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this pouch.  While you're there subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video.  I have a full supply list below, you can shop for these products in my Online Store.

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

 

Spooky Halloween Bundle Class To Go Day 2-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the new and fun Spooky Halloween Bundle.  This week I'm sharing four adorable treat boxes/pouches perfect for gifting this holiday season!  The kits will NOT be shipped with the candy, you'll need to provide your own candy but I'll send everything else to make 4 amazing gifts!  You can earn this Class To Go FREE July 16-31, 2025 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store.  Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this week is the 2024-2026 In Color Pearls-they're incredible!!!  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.

This is one of my favorite boxes all week.  It's cute and fun and holds lots of chocolate!  I love the angled sides, I think that takes it up a notch in cuteness.  You can get four of these boxes per 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of cardstock so it's a great one to mass produce.  I love the sweet kitty, I used Stampin' Blends to color her.  There's a full list of the colors I used in the supply list linked below. 

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping.  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have designated dates to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the week following the cut off date of the class. You'll receive an email when they ship.

Measurements

Petunia Pop

5 1/4" x 4"

On the short side score at 3/4" each side

On the long side score at 3" and 3 3/4"

Spooky Sweet DSP

2 1/4" x 2 3/4"

2 1/4" x 1 1/4"

Lemon Lime Twist

Circle die cut from Stylish Shapes Dies

Basic White 

Pieces to stamp and die cut/greeting

Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this pouch.  While you're there subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video.  I have a full supply list below, you can shop for these products in my Online Store.

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

 

Spooky Halloween Bundle Class To Go Day 1-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the new and fun Spooky Halloween Bundle.  This week I'm sharing four adorable treat boxes/pouches perfect for gifting this holiday season!  The kits will NOT be shipped with the candy, you'll need to provide your own candy but I'll send everything else to make 4 amazing gifts!  You can earn this Class To Go FREE July 16-31, 2025 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store.  Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this week is the 2024-2026 In Color Pearls-they're incredible!!!  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.

Our first treat is a fun and simple pouch made with the new Iridescent Treat Bags.  These are part of the Spooky Sweet Suite that the Spooky Halloween Bundle is apart of.  They are gorgeous and make amazing treat bags.  I filled mine with M&M's, I always have those on hand.  Probably for Halloween I would do candy corn or something more seasonal.  The house and bats die cuts are so amazing!  They have so much texture to them!  This is a quick treat to mass produce for a class or office.  

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping.  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have designated dates to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the week following the cut off date of the class. You'll receive an email when they ship.

Measurements

Blackberry Bliss 

6 1/2" x 4" on the long side score at 1 3/4"

2 3/4" x 1 1/2" to die cut fence

Spooky Sweet DSP

3 3/4" x 1 1/2"

Petunia Pop

Die cut arch from Everyday Arches Dies

Basic Black 

2 1/4" x 3" to die cut house

Daffodil Delight

2 1/4" x 3" to add behind house

Summer Splash

2 1/2" x 2" to die cut bats

Basic White

2 3/4" x 3/4"

Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this pouch.  While you're there subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video.  I have a full supply list below, you can shop for these products in my Online Store. 

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Inspiration Squad Box with Lid-VIDEO

I have an adorable box to share today!  I'm using the Inspiration Squad Stamp Set.  This fun set is full of inspiring and encouraging sentiments and fun images.  How cute is this sweet dragon!  I just love him! 

I paired up the dragon with the Boho Vibes DSP.  I love the muted and soft colors in this DSP and thought it was perfect with this sweet dragon.  I have been gravitating towards Petal Pink a lot lately.  I think it's been one of my most used colors of the last month.  I think I'm loving how well it coordinates with so many colors.  

I used Stampin' Blends to color my image, Petal Pink and Cloud Cover with a little bit of Secret Sea for his spikes.  There are no dies for this set so break out your sharp scissors.  I finished this box with some of the Muted Pallet Dots which are part of the Boho Vibes Suite of products.  

The lid slides off easily.  I filled my box with some fun size M&M's, there's lots of fun treats that would fit.  The finished box is 3" wide x 3 1/2" tall x 1" deep.  I have a video below that shows you all the steps to this box.

Measurements

Petal Pink

8 1/2" x 4" 

On the short side score at 1"

On the long side score at 1", 4", 5" and 8"

Arch die cut with Everyday Arches Dies

Secret Sea

8 1/2" x 4" 

On the short side score at 1"

On the long side score at 1", 4", 5" and 8"

DSP

2 7/8" x 2 7/8"

Basic White

1/2" x 2 3/4"

Piece to stamp and fussy cut 

Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this box. I have a full supply list linked below.  You can shop for these products in my Online Store. 

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July In Person Class Fun With Monochromatic Cards

My July in person class was featuring monochromatic cards.  A monochromatic card is a card that features shades of one color.  With our vast line of colors this was a fun class.  Stampin' Up! has lots of 'color buddies' too.  A color buddy is a light and dark shade of a color that work well for two step stamping or monochromatic cards.  I used lots of color buddies for my class. If you're in the Albuquerque area I'd love to see you at a class.  Contact me at stamperrdn@q.com for details on my next in person class. 

Measurements and supply lists for each card are reserved for my guests of my class. 

First up color buddies Gray Granite and Basic Gray.  These are classic together and I love how elegant this card looks.  The DSP is from the Otterly Adorable DSP pack-which is on the Last Chance list and discounted!  Grab it before it's gone! My greeting is from the Pattern of Friendship stamp set.

When Lemon Lolly joined the color line up I knew it would be an instant color buddy with Daffodil Delight.  I love this card especially the greeting white heat embossed on Basic Black cardstock.  It really pops off that lovely yellow background.  I used the Choose Happy Set for the flowers and the greeting is from the Beautiful Butterflies Set.

The Perfect Pears Bundle is a great bundle to feature in a monochromatic card.  Soft Seafoam and Garden Green make excellent color buddies.  I used two DSP packs on this card the Wildflower Birthday package and the Lovely Garden package.  Don't be afraid to mix and match your DSP's especially when looking for beautiful color buddy patterns. 

We have so many gorgeous shades of purples that I knew they would make for a beautiful ombre card.  We used Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia and Bubble Bath.  The greeting is from the Pattern of Friendship stamp set.

Finally, the last card uses some of my favorite color buddies, Pool Party and Coastal Cabana!  LOVE these two colors.  I used the Paper Tags Bundle and the Hearts of Elegance Dies.  The Hearts of Elegance Dies are on the Last Chance List and discounted!  They're amazing dies!  This tri-fold card also features our Two-Tone Cardstock which is another great option for making monochromatic cards.  You get a light and a dark shade of a color in one sheet of cardstock!  Perfection!  

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Perfectly Pears Bundle Class To Go Day 4-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the new and beautiful Perfectly Pears Bundle.  I have fallen in love with this bundle and have 4 incredible cards to share this week.  You can earn this Class To Go FREE July 1-15, 2025 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store.  Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this week is the Holographic Resin Dots-they're incredible!!!  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.

This has to be my favorite card of the week.  The bold colors draw you in!  I love how the softness of the pear brings everything together.  And the pops of pink from the flowers.  Simply gorgeous!  The background is stamped with the double pear line image for some fun interest and then splattered with Secret Sea Stampin' Blends.  

Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  

There's three options:

1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50 order. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  

You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.

• My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
• Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping.  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have designated dates to earn the class-check dates below.  Classes should ship the week following the cut off date of the class. You'll receive an email when they ship.

Measurements

Darling Duckling

8 1/2" x 5 1/2" score long side at 4 1/4"

Secret Sea

Die cut labels from Perennial Postage Dies

DSP

5 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Petal Pink

Pieces to stamp/die cut flowers

Basic White 

Pieces to stamp/die cut

Make sure to check out the video for all the tips and tricks for this card.  While you're there subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you never miss a video.  I have a full supply list below, you can shop for these products in my Online Store. 

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here