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Five cards, in five different colors, all featuring an identical collection of leaves and the sentiment, "Welcome, friend."

2026-2028

The New 2026-2028 In Colors from Stampin’ Up!

The new 2026-2028 In Colors from Stampin’ Up! have been released, and wow, are they gorgeous!

May 9, 2026

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The New Stampin’ Up! Catalog is Here!

It’s here! It’s here! Woo-hoo! The brand‑new Stampin’ Up! 2026 May-August Catalog has officially arrived, and I’m so excited to share it with you! You can view or download it right now!

May 6, 2026

Two cards with collages of images stamped on them including gears and textures and the sentiment "Happy Birthday."

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Mildly Obsessed with Gears & Textures

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m mildly obsessed with Gears & Textures, a new stamp and die set bundle from Stampin’ Up!

March 2, 2026

2 greeting cards with stamped images of sweaters, hats, socks and mittens. Sentiments read, "Warm Wishes from our home to yours."

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Stay Warm Reversible Stamps

Stay Warm reversible stamps by Stampin’ Up! have a familiar, old-fashioned holiday feel to them, and I absolutely love it!

November 17, 2025

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Use Acrylic Blocks to Create Cool Backgrounds

Here’s a way you can use acrylic blocks to quickly create a cool background for your cards or scrapbook pages.

October 28, 2025

Three greeting cards with flowers on them and the sentiments, "Just a Little Note," "Happy Anniversary," and "Happy Birthday."

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Create Striking Cards with the Thankful Garden Decorative Masks

The Thankful Garden Decorative Masks from Stampin’ Up! enable you to create spectacular ink-blended flowers on your cards and scrapbook pages!

August 31, 2025

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The Five New 2025-2027 In Colors from Stampin’ Up!

Get ready to fall in love with the five new 2025-2027 “In Colors” from Stampin’ Up!

May 15, 2025

Various cards and card making supplies lie on a white craft table, surrounding the words, "Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog May 2025 - April 2026"

2025-2026

The 2025-2026 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is Here!

The wait is over! The 2025-2026 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog has officially launched, bringing a fresh collection of stamps, dies, papers, and creative tools to inspire your next crafting masterpiece.

May 6, 2025