April In Person Class-Spring Has Sprung

My April in person class was so fun! The theme was Spring Has Sprung. We made spring themed cards and I included a sneak peek card!!  I'm excited to share the cards from my class with you.  Supply lists and measurements are reserved for the attendees of my class. If you're in the Albuquerque area I'd love to see you at a class.  Contact me at stamperrdn@myctl.com for details on my next in person class I'd love to welcome you to a class in 2026.

First is the sneak peek card.  I used thee Scalloped Blooms Bundle and the Boutique Blooms Dies.  Both new in the upcoming catalog.  In addition the DSP is new and we used two NEW In Colors, Barely Blush and Hydrangea Hue.  I'm really loving this years set of In Colors.  I think they're a great addition.  Watch my blog this week I have more sneak peeks coming! 

Next, I used the Moon & Back Stamp Set.  If this one is on your list make sure to check all next week.  My second Class To Go this month features this stamp set and the cards are A-MA-ZING!!!  This card is super cute too!  And how fitting to use this stamp set after the Artemis II journey.

The next one features the retiring Simply Beautiful Bundle.  My first Class To Go this month featured this bundle.  It's retiring and I'm so sad!  At the time of typing this it was still available.  I love it!! You can still get this Class To Go this month until April 15, 2026.  Check it out here.  

The next card uses the Cutest Crew Bundle-I can't get enough of this bundle!  You guys must love it too. The dies are gone again! Don't worry they'll be back soon! Our inventory report says they'll be back by the end of the month.  The Soft Waves Embossing Folder on this card is also retiring-NO!  This is one I reach for a lot.  I'm really sad about this one.  At the time of typing this it was still available.  Don't let it get away! 

Finally, I've been wanting to use our Flip Flaps on a card for a while.  So why not this card?  It's super cute!!  If you're not familiar with out Flip Flaps, they're designed for scrapbookers.  You can use them for journaling or adding more photos to your page.  The smaller ones work great on cards too!  So fun!  

I used the 3" x 3" ones for this card.  But I think this idea would be adorable with the bigger ones and revel a gift card.  What a fun card!  

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Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

 

Simply Beautiful Bundle Class To Go-Day 4 Watercolor Pencils-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the beautiful Simply Beautiful Bundle.  This bundle is on the Last Chance List grab it quick!  You can earn this Class To Go FREE April 1-15, 2026 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store. This class to go will feature four cards. Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this week are the Pearlized Faceted Circles.  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.  

For this class to go we're going to focus on four different ways to add color to your flowers.  The Simply Beautiful Bundle that we're using today is on the Last Chance List.  If you want it make sure you grab it quick.  As of the time of typing/filming this Class To Go it was still available.  If you don't have this bundle any large floral set will do. Today, our coloring technique is coloring with Watercolor Pencils.  Our Watercolor Pencils are a fun and affordable way to add shading and color to images.  Unlike the no line water coloring we did on day 2, the pencils take much less water to blend so you can use cardstock.  We're using colored cardstock today which means we're starting with color and can add less.  We have two different assortments of watercolor pencils, both under $20 so it's an affordable way to get lots of coloring tools for a good price.  In my video I'm using a water painter to blend my pencils you can use one of our Blender Pens or even Wink of Stella if you want lots of sparkle too!  All are great options.  I'll link to all three in the supply list below.  Remember to start light with the pencils you can always add color but you can't take it away.  

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.

• I will not do any stamping or die cutting/punching from the featured set or bundle.  You will need the stamp set/bundle to complete your cards.  You can always substitute for products you already have. 
• 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 and after rewards or Bonus Days coupons in one order (multiple orders cannot be combined).  
• 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.

As I mentioned above we have two assortments of water color pencils I'm using both today.  The colors I'm using are Melon Mambo, Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Garden Green and White.  You can use any colors you want.  Check the supply list linked below for all the supplies used.  

Measurements

Melon Mambo

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

5" x 1"

Lemon Lime Twist

5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

Pieces to stamp/die cut leaves

Brights DSP

5" x 1 1/2"

Flirty Flamingo

Piece to stamp/die cut flower

Basic White

5" x 3 3/4"

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

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

 

Simply Beautiful Bundle Class To Go-Day 3 Ink Blending-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the beautiful Simply Beautiful Bundle.  This bundle is on the Last Chance List grab it quick!  You can earn this Class To Go FREE April 1-15, 2026 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store. This class to go will feature four cards. Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this week are the Pearlized Faceted Circles.  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.  

For this class to go we're going to focus on four different ways to add color to your flowers.  The Simply Beautiful Bundle that we're using today is on the Last Chance List.  If you want it make sure you grab it quick.  As of the time of typing/filming this Class To Go it was still available.  If you don't have this bundle any large floral set will do. Today, our coloring technique is adding shading with Blending Brushes.  This technique is the easiest and quickest of the four I'm sharing this week.  You can absolutely add ink blending to a stamped image and I did consider that for our card today but the dies in this bundle are so stunning I had to share one card with the dies.  They're amazing!  Today we'll use the Blending Brushes to highlight the die cuts.  

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.

• I will not do any stamping or die cutting/punching from the featured set or bundle.  You will need the stamp set/bundle to complete your cards.  You can always substitute for products you already have. 
• 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 and after rewards or Bonus Days coupons in one order (multiple orders cannot be combined).  
• 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.
  

All the dies I used are from the Simply Beautiful Bundle with the exception of the Secret Sea sprigs those are die cut from the Beautifully Celebrated Dies, which I also used for the DSP label.  Get all the ink and cardstock colors used in my supply list linked below.  

Measurements

Timid Tiger 

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

Smaller flowers die cut from Simply Beautiful Dies

Secret Sea

4" x 5 1/4"

Sprigs die cut with Beautifully Celebrated Dies

Basic White

3 7/8" x 5 1/8" embossed with Ladybug Picinic Embossing Folder

Banner Punched with Three Banner Punch

Peach Pie

Large flowers die cut from Simply Beautiful Dies

Granny Apple Green

Leaves die cut from Simply Beautiful Dies

Basic Black

Flower center die cut from Simply Beautiful Dies

Kintsugi Inspirations DSP

Label die cut from Beautifully Celebrated Dies

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

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

 

Simply Beautiful Bundle Class To Go-Day 2 No Line Water Coloring-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the beautiful Simply Beautiful Bundle.  This bundle is on the Last Chance List grab it quick!  You can earn this Class To Go FREE April 1-15, 2026 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store. This class to go will feature four cards. Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this week are the Pearlized Faceted Circles.  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.  

For this class to go we're going to focus on four different ways to add color to your flowers.  The Simply Beautiful Bundle that we're using today is on the Last Chance List.  If you want it make sure you grab it quick.  As of the time of typing/filming this Class To Go it was still available.  If you don't have this bundle any large floral set will do. Today, our coloring technique is no line water coloring.  This is a technique that's made to look like the image is imply painted and there are no dark black likes.  We'll paint in all the details.  

When you're water coloring your products matter.  To get this look we'll need lots of water and ink.  Basic White Cardstock-even the thick-won't do.  You have to use Watercolor Paper and ours is great, it's smooth and easy to stamp on.  You'll also need good water color brushes.  I used our Water Painters.  They're so easy to use!  I typically use a jar of water instead of filling them up.  I find it's easier to control the amount of water I use with a jar rather than squeezing the pen for this technique.  Finally the ink is important.  You'll need a light enough ink to stamp in but dark enough to see.  I'm using Basic Beige, Petal Pink would also be a good choice.  You can also try Pool Party or Soft Seafoam stamped off.  The stamped lines will eventually blend away but the lighter the ink the easier they'll disappear which is what we want.  

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.

• I will not do any stamping or die cutting/punching from the featured set or bundle.  You will need the stamp set/bundle to complete your cards.  You can always substitute for products you already have. 
• 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 and after rewards or Bonus Days coupons in one order (multiple orders cannot be combined).  
• 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.

I used three different colors for my petals, Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Cajun Craze. All the inks I used are linked in the supply list linked below. The key to this technique is layering colors.  Starting light and building up colors.  Let each layer dry before moving on.  This is a technique that might take a while but the results are stunning!  Check out my video for all the tips on this.  

Measurements

Petal Pink

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

Lovely & Beautiful DSP

5 1/4" x 4"

Vellum

4 3/4" x 3 1/2"

Gold Foil

Piece to die cut leaves from Simply Beautiful Bundle

Watercolor Paper

Piece to stamp/die cut

Basic White

Banner for greeting punched with Three Banner Punch

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

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

 

Simply Beautiful Bundle Class To Go-Day 1 Coloring With Stampin' Blends-VIDEO

Welcome to another Class To Go!  This class will feature the beautiful Simply Beautiful Bundle.  This bundle is on the Last Chance List grab it quick! You can earn this Class To Go FREE April 1-15, 2026 with a $50 minimum order in my Online Store. This class to go will feature four cards. Check below for all the details on earning this Class To Go. The featured embellishment this week are the Pearlized Faceted Circles.  Receive an entire package FREE when your order is over $150.

For this class to go we're going to focus on four different ways to add color to your flowers.  The Simply Beautiful Bundle that we're using today is on the Last Chance List.  If you want it make sure you grab it quick.  As of the time of typing/filming this Class To Go it was still available.  If you don't have this bundle any large floral set will do. Today, our coloring technique is Stampin' Blends.  This is probably the most popular way to color an image.  Our blends are easy to use and look incredible.  Today I'm sharing how to mix colors.  We'll use a few different colors on the petals and leaves.  It's totally ok to mix Stampin' Blends, you don't always have to stick to the light and dark of the same color.  Have fun and experiment with lots of options.  For a full color list check 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.

• I will not do any stamping or die cutting/punching from the featured set or bundle.  You will need the stamp set/bundle to complete your cards.  You can always substitute for products you already have. 
• 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 and after rewards or Bonus Days coupons in one order (multiple orders cannot be combined).  
• 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.

For all my greetings this week I'm using the Banner Sayings.  The greetings in the Simply Beautiful Set are great, but a few of them are wedding oriented and they're bigger than I wanted so I'm pulling in the Banner Sayings which has a ton of simple, everyday greetings.  

Measurements

Fresh Freesia

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

Bubble Bath 

4 3/4" xx 3 5/8"

Basic White

4 5/8" x 3 1/2" embossed with Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder

Pieces to stamp images/greeting

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

Shop my Online Store. 

Thanks for looking, see you soon!!!

Get a full supply list here

April News and Updates

 Featured Classes To Go

This month I am offering two classes to go.  Shop my Online Store between March1-15, 2026 and earn the BBQ Master Bundle Class To Go FREE!  Shop my Online Store between March 16-31, 2026 and earn the Cutest Crew Bundle Class To Go FREE!   

All qualifying orders will earn the classes FREE!  Yay! 

SHOP HERE

How do I earn the Class To Go and what products will you use?

• Featured stamp sets/bundles will be announced every month in my monthly news blog post, posted on the first of every month.  Plus I'll have this post pinned as a featured post on the top of my blog in the right side tool bar.  So you can always refer back to it.  
• 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. 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 and after rewards to earn each level.  
• Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
• Each class will have specific dates earn the class-check dates above.  Classes should ship the following week. You'll receive an email when they ship.  

Are you excited for these new classes?  Me too!!! I'm so excited to bring you these new classes! 

If you haven't already, this is a great time to subscribe to my YouTube Channel.  You'll never miss one of the class videos. 

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NEW March Product of the Month

If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!

Eyelet Blooms Die
The Eyelet Blooms Die is the finishing touch you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re crafting a card or creating a scrapbook page, it transforms the space with soft texture and refined detail. Its intricate pattern creates a full background that fills large areas beautifully for a polished, handcrafted look in one easy cut.

Stampin’ Up! Account. To participate in Product of the Month, you MUST have a Stampin’ Up! account. 

A New Product Every Month. Stampin' Up! will release a new Product of the Month item every month. You can view the newly released products on the Product of the Month page. 

Qualifying Amounts. You can purchase the Product of the Month item for only $5 when you spend $75 or more in a single order. Your cart total MUST be $75 or more at checkout to qualify. You cannot add the Product of the Month to your cart until you’ve reached the qualifying amount. If you use Stampin’ Rewards, coupons, or discount codes on your order and your cart amount falls below $75, you’ll need to add items in your cart to get the total at or above the qualifying amount again. 

Available Until Sold Out. Product of the Month products will be available until they’re sold out. Once they’re sold out, they won’t be available for purchase again. If you didn’t qualify to purchase the Product of the Month during the month it was first offered and it’s still available in the following months, you can purchase that product once you reach the qualifying amount. So, if you didn’t qualify in January but you qualify in February, you can choose to buy the January Product of the Month, provided it’s still available for purchase and you meet the qualifying amount. If you buy the January Product of the Month but still want the February Product of the Month, you’ll need to qualify again.

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Last Chance List Updated

Make sure to check out the Last Chance List this month.  With a new catalog on the horizon LOTS of things are sure to be added to the list and some might be discounted.  Don't miss a great deal!  Shop the Last Chance List here.  

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New In Color Club and New Catalog Paper Share Coming Soon!!

I'm so excited about our new In Colors and their new ink pads I'm going to offer a fun 5 month In Color Club!  Details coming soon!  Watch for news in the next week or so!

I'm also excited to do a Paper Share featuring the new DSP's coming in the new Catalog.  I'm still working out details.  Watch for that announcement soon too! 

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Retiring In Colors

While we won't get the full retiring list from the Annual Catalog, Mini Catalog and Online Exclusives until a little later we do know that the 2024-2026 In Colors are retiring.  If you love these colors, NOW is the time to stock up on them.  Once they hit the Last Chance List they will sell out.  Some items are already in low inventory and/or sold out.  Don't wait to grab these colors before they're gone for good.  

If you already have the inks, make sure you get ink refills too! 

Shop also for cardstock, DSP, Stampin' Blends, embellishments, ribbon and more!  If a product features any of these five colors chances are it will be on the Last Chance List. 

Retiring colors are:

Pretty In Pink

Peach Pie

Shy Shamrock

Summer Splash

Petunia Pop

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April Paper Pumpkin

APRIL: LAKESIDE RETREAT 

 SUBSCRIBE MARCH 11–APRIL 10 

 Show your appreciation for the men in your life with cards inspired by tranquil waterside scenes. 

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes 

• Precut paper pieces and enamel pebble embellishments 

• Stamp set tailored to male recipients • Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pecan Pie, Pool Party 

Coordinates with the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection (item 167932)!

Don't forget the April-June add on die set!  Get the Wonderful Scenes Dies while supplies last! Item number 168665 $13.00

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by April 10, 2026 to get this month's kit.  

Subscribe here.

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