Friday, May 15, 2026

Hello Paradise - Waterside Retreat workshop layouts

Hi!

I am back with layout 2 of the Waterside Retreat workshop for May! 

I just love these embellishments, the Adirondack chairs and cattail, they scream summer to me and bring me back to the cottage days, they are some of my favourite days with the family. 




Paper:

- 167920 Waterside Retreat

- 166683 Old Olive

- 166703 White Willow

- 166662 Grey Granite

- 166686 Misty Moonlight


Stamps:

- 167922 Relaxing Waterside

- CM026 Lake Life Cardmaking Workshop

- Z7166  Lake Life scrapbooking 

- 166832 Beach Time

 

Ink:

- 147085 Cajun Craze

- 147090 Old Olive

- 153118 Misty Moonlight

 

Die Cuts:

- 167927 Relaxing Waterside Dies


Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! account and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!



Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Adventure Awaits - Waterside Retreat workshop layout

Hello!

Today I am bringing you a layout from my next workshop, Waterside Retreat.  This was a super fun workshop to create. I love all things that remind me of the cottage and our lazy days there. Nothing is better than those relaxing family days. 

This layout features some heat embossing on the title and lots of water-related elements. I love the vintage feel of this workshop. 


Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 167920 Waterside Retreat

- 166683 Old Olive

- 166703 White Willow

- 166662 Grey Granite


Stamps:

- 167922 Relaxing Waterside

- CM026 Lake Life Cardmaking Workshop (retired CTMH0

 

Ink:

- 147085 Cajun Craze

- 147090 Old Olive

- 102283 Versamark

 

Die Cuts:

- 167927 Relaxing Waterside Dies


Embellishments:

- 165679 Basics WOW! Embossing Powder

 

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! account and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi


Monday, May 11, 2026

Happy Birthday - AHSC 681

Hello! 

I have been busy working on some cards for some upcoming vendor shows, and this is another one. I am also trying to use up some stash; this was created with a CTMH Mix-In paper pack sold by Stampin' Up! The cattails remind me of the cottage. I love the feel of this card; it all reminds me of the lazy days of Summer at the cottage. I am so ready for those lazy days. 






Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- CTMH Mix In

 

Stamps:

- Paper Pumpkin (do not recall which one)

 

Ink:

- Memento Cocoa

 

Die Cuts:

- CTMH (retired) The Lake Life cardmaking kit

 

Embellishments:

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Monday, May 04, 2026

Here's to a Bright Future - AHSC 680

 Hello! Welcome to Grad season! I have been working a lot of vendor events, and as we approach grad season, I am working on some graduation cards. For this one, I stuck to the classic black and, in this case, an off-white. 








Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- Mix In (retired)

 

Stamps:

- For the Grad (retired CTMH)

 

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black

 

Die Cuts:

- Z4181 Stitched Circles (retired)

- Z3639 Scalloped Circle (retired)

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Monday, April 27, 2026

A Wonderful Match layouts

Hello... 

I am back today with one of my recent workshop layouts. I loved working on the soccer layouts. I don't have a lot of soccer photos, but enough that I can fill 3 layouts with my kids! 







Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 167515 A Wonderful Match

- 166703 White Willow cardstock

- 166665 Garden Green cardstock

 

Stamps:

- 167517 Match Day

 

Ink:

- Black Memento (retired)

 

Markers:

- 154883 Daffodil Delight

- 153108 Misty Moonlight

 

Die Cuts:

- 167522 Match Day dies

 

Embellishments:

- 167526 Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! account and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi


Monday, April 20, 2026

Happy Birthday BBQ - AHSC #678

Hello! This week, I have one of the cards from my Kit of the Month, featuring the Nature Walk DSP. Once again, I used the sketch from AHSC to jump-start my workshop's creativity. I did flip this card to fit the BBQ. 





Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- Nature Walk

 

Stamps:

167464 BBQ Master

 

Ink:

 

Markers:

 

Die Cuts:

- 167465 BBQ Master Die Cuts

 

Embellishments:

-165561 Neutral Matte Dots

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Beach Boardwalk layouts

Hello! Today, I am mixing things up a bit and have the layouts from my current workshop for you. This month, I am featuring the Beach Boardwalk DSP for the layouts. The workshop is available as a kit for pickup or porch drop-off. 


Beach Vibes

Summer Fun

Sunshine & Seashells

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 166820 Beach Boardwalk

- 166709 Secret Sea

- 166706Timid Tiger

- 166669 Daffodil Delight

- 166787 Crumb Cake

- 166703 White Willow

- 166691 Poopl Party

- 166663 Granny Apple Green



Stamps:

- 166832 Beach Time

- 167142 Rolling Waves

- 167016 Shell Collecting

 

Ink:

- 165278 Timid Tiger

- 163807 Pretty in Pink

- 163811 Petunia Pink

- 147107 Pool Party

- 147094 Daffodil Delight

 

Die Cuts:

- 166828 Boardwalk Fun Dies

- 167144 Rolling Waves Dies

- 164685 Ocean Friends (retired)


Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi