Welcome to the May Stampin Friends Blog Hop where we are celebrating Men!!! I think I say this every time I work with masculine cards, I am always stumped on what to make! I do not make masculine cards often, and I do not receive much of a request for them. So when I do need to make them I am at a loss. If you're like me, you will definitely want to check out this blog hop! We have so many fun cards and projects to share with you.
Be sure to continue to Tiziana Milano's blog after mine. And if you get lost along the way you can find a list of participants at then end.

You will also need a few small pieces to cut the banners and shapes out of
Attach the largest DSP layer to the Sahara Sand. Take the basic black fold on the score lines. Attach the DSP to the top of the folded section and the basic white on the inside. The attach to the Sahara Sand layers.  I cut out the circle, oval and banners using the dies from this suite! I stamped Happy Father's day on the inside.
​I love that it's mini card on a card.

For my next project, I decided to make a coordinating bag. I always have paper bags in the house and decided it would be perfect for a masculine project. And the kraft bag goes great with the Suite.

Give your card collection a reFRESH with this month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit! We’re talking FRESH ideas, designs, cards, and crafts. Each month we strive to deliver a seasonal selection, and this month is no different. It’s time to express your love, gratitude, and style with summer’s hottest trends in crafting.
Plus, this month you can purchase additional mini canvas shopping bags for a fun twist on card packaging. Just our way of expanding one of our favorite kits of the season!

​This kit includes:

• This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, adhesive, and more!
• The Pick of the Crop Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Spot!
• This kit’s stamp set is perfect for expressing your love, gratitude, and style. With sentiments that say “Love you a whole bunch”, “You’re the pick of the crop”, “You are the sweetest,” and so many more, you’ll be able to use this photopolymer stamp set for all of your summer projects.
• This kit also includes specialty vellum pieces to add a fresh touch to your cards.
• And you’ll get a Mini Shopping Bag (5-3/8" x 6"; 13.7 x 15.2 cm) which can be used to hold a couple cards for a unique craft element. (Additional bags available to purchase separately.)
• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Soft Succulent

Available for purchase on starting 13 June 2022:
Mini Shopping Bags Add-On
Item Number: 161922
Add-on details:

• Includes 4 mini canvas bags.
• You can fit a couple cards in each bag. Perfect for a fun twist on card packaging!
• Stamp or color on the bags for a personalized touch.
• Mini Shopping Bag size: 5-3/8" x 6" (13.7 x 15.2 cm)

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Happy Stampin
Steph
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Everyday Heroes invites you to celebrate, honor, and appreciate the special actions people make to show you they care.
The Everyday Heroes campaign focuses on the people who make small differences that touch our lives. These are the people who hold open a door, pay it forward in a fast-food line, or simply smile and say hello. We honor and celebrate the everyday heroes who go out of their way to show how much they care about others. This campaign is a way to appreciate the little acts of kindness that make a world of difference. Join Stampin’ Up! in celebrating, honoring, and recognizing the work of everyday heroes in your life. 
Stampin’ Up! has lots of ways to help you show the people in your life how much they mean to you. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, marking an anniversary, or just letting someone know that you appreciate all they do, we have stamps, dies, and embellishments to help. There’s something for every level of crafter to show the most important people in your life just how special they are.



The campaign runs 3 May 2022 to 30 June 2022.
We offer many options with handmade sentiments that let the everyday heroes in your life know how much they are appreciated. This focus shares ideas for gifting and celebrating with cards, boxes, and tags. There’s something for every level of crafter and every hero we honor, both online and in our catalogs. 

• Stamp-a-stack with the theme of gratitude and thank-you cards.
• Share a story online about an Everyday Hero you recognize. Include the #EverydayHeroes hashtag.
• Fill a box or basket of thank-you cards. Bring them to with you, and share them with everyone you want to give a card to ie waitress, dr office, barista, nail salon, hair salon, anyone!!!!.
• Create a traveling hero card. You pass it to an everyday hero along with some instructions to give it to one of their heroes to sign and subsequently pass it along to another person.
• Partner with another local business and create gratitude tags/cards for them to use.

Let me know how you are going to celebrate heroes in your life!!

Happy Stampin
​Steph

Did you say 'yes' to the questions above??? Well then it’s time to JOIN my team with a Starter Kit deal you won’t want to refuse! Sign up between 3–31 May to become a demonstrator and you will get $66.50 USD │ $91.25 CAD of brand new 2022–2024 In Color products for FREE. THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE DEAL in addition to the standard $125 USD │ $165 CAD of products for only $99 USD │ $135 CAD. Plus free business supplies, free shipping, and all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up! ​
It’s always exciting to invite new people to to join our community of crafters and creators. And right now it’s even more exciting because, as I mentioned above, if you sign up between 3–31 May to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator you will receive the following 2022–2024 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE- yes I said FREE!!!!

• 2022–2024 In Color Grid Paper (item 160009)
• 2022–2024 In Color Ink Pad Collection (item 161108)
• 2022–2024 In Color Cardstock Collection (item 159204)
• 2022–2024 In Color 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper Assortments (item 159253)

I love sharing this no pressure this offer with all my customers and because I want you to know about this incredible way to save on your crafting hobby. Even on top of the this In Color promotion, you can select even more products of your choice in our Starter Kit. AND what about the perks of being a Demonstrator? Well we get to enjoy early access to products, the chance to attend demonstrator-only events, the chance to earn a modest supplemental income, plus all the amazing and unique things you offer your team members. And I mean no pressure - work this business how ever you want! We have you covered with many ideas!
Hobby Demonstrator? Craft with a group of friends and create a hostess club, rotate each week or month and allow that person to receive the hostess rewards!
Don't have many friends or family close bye? Create a long distance crafting circle using Paper Pumpkin!!! Get together using Zoom or other video conferences, and put the kits together!
Active groups? Create workshops sharing techniques and products by creating card kits for different clubs!
Tech savvy? Create an online audience using different social media outlets, create share and promote your projects and products! There are many demonstrators, who have created their business by being online
There's so much you can do at your level!!!

• Are you a past host? Remember how exciting it was and how much you enjoyed getting free products with your Stampin’ Rewards. You could get extra products for free by joining now, plus product discounts as a demonstrator.
• Don’t forget past team members! Where are my past team members? You already know and love our products, so let think about this awesome deal and all the reasons I'd would love to have you back!!! 
• AND if you are a new demonstrator, and you're still learning your business now is a great time to ask friends if they would like to join you on their own Stampin’ Up! journey. Let them know about this amazing deal and that they, too, could enjoy all the perks of being a demonstrator.

Now’s the time to spread the word and create our own Stampin UP journey!!!

Contact me if you need more details
Happy Stampin 
​Steph

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for—the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog is finally here! We hope you’re as excited as we are about our biggest publication of the year.
Are you ready for a year filled with friendship, fun, creativity, and connection? That’s what our Annual Catalog is all about! With the turn of every page, you’ll find stunning product suites, inspiring project ideas, and the kind of coordination you can’t find anywhere else.

As my customer, you should have received a copy of the new catalog in your mail. If you have no received one yet, please be sure to contact me! If you're in search of a Stampin Up Demonstrator, I'd love to help you out! Send me a message!!!!
You can also view a digital copy of the Annual catalog by clicking here, or on any of the catalog images in this post or side bar!

Share what you love about this catalog!!! Use the #stampinup20222023catalog when you post!
Happy Stampin 
​Steph

If adventure is calling, here’s your answer: The Let’s Set Sail Bundle! This month’s featured Bundle Focus includes the Let’s Set Sail Stamp Set and Sailboat Punch. But it’s not just for seafarers—it’s for anyone who wants to encourage, support, and recognize the people in their lives. You will use this bundle to craft all year long, for a boatload of occasions or no occasion at all!

More ideas on this bundle can be found in Pinterest
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Happy Stampin
Steph