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It’s time for another Unofficial Artisan Design Te It’s time for another Unofficial Artisan Design Team 2026 InstaHop... and this one is all about COLOR. For this hop, each of us chose one of the brand new 2026-2028 In Colors and paired it with a combination of current Stampin’ Up!® colors to create a fresh, inspiring color story. @stampinupofficial ‘s Golden Glow might just be my new favorite 💛✨I paired it with Old Olive and Crumb Cake and I’m absolutely loving how warm and earthy this combo feels. I added a subtle touch of Barely Blush & Crisp Cantaloupe. It’s soft, versatile, and perfect for so many styles of cards! For today’s hop I made a coordinating stationery card set and had so much fun pulling everything together. I also highlighted the Eyelet Blooms Die ($5 with a $100 order this month), along with the Scalloped Blooms and the Boutique Blossoms, they are such beautiful bundles to create with! Be sure to hop along and see how each designer interpreted this challenge... you’re going to walk away with SO many color combo ideas. Next up: My Lovely Friend Sonja @kreativ_mit_sunshinesonja Full Hop List Sarine Zijderveld @sarinezijderveld Tammy Wilson @stampspaperscissors Julia Maser @creative.ju Kim McGillis @kim_mcgillis ➡️you are here ⬅️ Sonja Linecker @kreativ_mit_sunshinesonja Cornelia Janssen @manufaktur_herzgemacht Debbie Scott @blueeyedstamper Vicki Boucher @vickiboucher Andrea Sargent @andreaksargent Kerstin Rüter @stempelmessi Michelle Pepper @stampwithmichellenz Aurélie Fabre @autour.du.papier Kim Fee @simplyfairies_kimfee Teri West @alaskastamper Lara Moss @scrappykea Sara Sayers @kisskreative Anja Beckmann @1stampingnightowl Berdien Weideveld @berdien_weideveld Pamela Blackwell @passionateaboutscrapbooking Do you have a go-to color combo right now? I’d love to hear! #ArtisanDesignTeam2026 #StampinUp #stampinupcanada #StationerySet #ColorCombo papercrafting
Have you tried this fun technique yet? Head over Have you tried this fun technique yet? Head over to @stampinupofficial’s page where I’m sharing how to “stretch” your dies by dry embossing with them using a Silicone Craft Sheet, it’s such a cool way to get more from your supplies! Here’s one of the cards I created featuring the beautiful Forever Floral Bundle #ADTTipsAndTricks #StampinUp #StampingTechnique #DryEmbossing #ForeverFlora
Sneak Peek Alert! I’m so excited to share a littl Sneak Peek Alert! I’m so excited to share a little preview of my Cute as a Bug Fun Fold & Matching Baby Cards Class! This @stampinupofficial collection has completely stolen my heart with the bright colors, playful patterns, and sweet little details just feel like summer is right around the corner. I can’t wait to show you all the fun folds and adorable designs we’ll be creating together! Stay tuned… you’re going to LOVE this one! 🐞 #CuteAsABug #CardMakingClass #FunFoldCards #stampinup #SummerCrafting
Celebrating something extra special for this week’ Celebrating something extra special for this week’s Mail It Monday InstaHop, a little package for my daughter… I decided to share a meaningful project I created for my daughter, Lauren, who recently got engaged 💍✨ This sweet little personalized box, featuring @stampinupofficial ‘s Party Alphabet Dies, the Artisan Sketch Garden DSP and Words & Wishes Bundle, has been transformed into an engagement memory keeper mini album with fun pull-up tabs to capture all those beautiful moments. A few of my favorite details include the polka dot personalized letter, the ruched two-tone cardstock with handmade stripes, the embossed and layered cake for a softer look, and the pullouts where you can add so many photos. A project from the heart for a moment we’ll never forget! Next on the hop is my dear friend Yvonne, @thecreativeteacup Full List of insta hop designers: Pamela Blackwell - @passionateaboutscrapbooking Sarine Zijderveld - @sarinezijderveld Stacey Marsh - @stampinwithstaceymarsh Bree Renwick - @craftsomnia Lara Moss - @scrappykea Andrea Sargent - @andreaksargent Jaqueline Tobiczyk - @touchofjoycs Kim McGillis - @kim_mcgillis Yvonne Spikmans - Van Bruggen - @thecreativeteacup Carina Voraberger - @inastempelt #MailItMonday #HandmadeWithLove #MemoryKeeper #stampinup #stampinupcanada
Want the full how-to? I’ve got you! If you’re loo Want the full how-to? I’ve got you! If you’re looking for step-by-step instructions, extra tips, and more inspiration on creating your own ruched ribbon using Designer Series Paper or two-tone cardstock, be sure to check out my blog. I used the beautiful Artisan Sketch Garden Designer Series Paper from the new May @stampinupofficial ‘s catalogue and it gives the most gorgeous polkadot ribbon look! Comment ribbon and I will send you the link! #papercrafting #cardmaking #diycrafts #stampinup #craftinspiration
Registration is officially open: I’m thrilled to Registration is officially open: I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been re invited as a Guest Designer for Connect & Create.  If you join us the last time, you know how much fun we had. I’ll be creating alongside an incredible lineup: • Catherine Carroll & Jodi Brechbill (your wonderful hosts) Business presentations from • Alisa Tilsner • Alison Solven • Catherine Carroll • Patty Bennett Creative presentations from • Angela Meiritz-Reid • Claire Daly • Erin Jacobson • Mikaela Titheridge • and Me... Watch live or in replay… I can’t wait to create with you for another fun event! Link in story or here: https://store.catherinecarroll.com/connect-create-online-may2026/?aff=e8669279
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