Just a Note with Notes & Totes

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends! I have been wanting to play with a new bundle from the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog for a while now and I finally was able to get myself organized enough to actually make a card.

I have had the Notes & Totes Bundle for a few weeks now and have seen so many cute projects created by other demonstrators. I pulled it out last night and I could not reason out how to use the dies (I think I was just really tired, actually) so I looked for something to help guide me on YouTube and I found a video by a fellow demonstrator in Minnesota, Rachel Tessman. Here is the card she made that I used as inspiration for my project (note that my photo is taken of her card as displayed on my laptop screen so it is a little on the blurry side).

Sadly I did not have the Extraordinary Floral Washi Tape (due to be back in stock on July 21), so I changed the theme of my card but used her layout. Here is my card.

I took a second photo with the flash on so that you could see the Wink of Stella glitter on the star fish and nautilus shells.

I simply applied Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon and Darling Duckling ink to a piece of Basic White cardstock that was 4.25″ x 5.50″ to create the beach, ocean and sunny sky using Blending Brushes. I stamped in Crumb Cake the little pebbles from the stamp set in the sandy area to give it some dimension. When I was finished with blending the ink, I cut 1/8″ off of all four sides so that the finished piece is 4.00″ x 5.25″ (this removes the dark edges from the blending brush hitting the edge of the cardstock).

Here are the Stampin’ Up! products that I used in the design of this card:

Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]
[159229]
$17.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 120953 ]
[120953]
$14.00
Notes & Totes Bundle (English) [ 165241 ]
[165241]
$52.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147116 ]
[147116]
$9.00
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161678 ]
[161678]
$9.00
Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165277 ]
[165277]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
[153611]
$15.00
Iridescent Foil Gems [ 162842 ]
[162842]
$8.00
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
[104199]
$5.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
[141897]
$9.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [ 144108 ]
[144108]
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
[110755]
$6.00

You can order any of the products you may need by clicking on the thumbnails above which will redirect you to the Online Store. Please note that the Notes & Totes bundle is not orderable at this time, but it is expected to be back in stock by July 28. If you have any questions regarding the products I used or the design of this card, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink to paper. Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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Goodbye to Paper Snips Scissors (for now)

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

I have some sad news. The manufacturer of Stampin’ Up!’s Paper Snips Scissors (103579) is no longer making this product, which means we’re limited to the supply we currently have on hand. Once existing inventory runs out in each market, the item will be removed from the online store.

Unfortunately, the inventory for the North America market, which includes the United States, has sold out.

Stampin’ Up! is currently exploring alternative manufacturing options and hope to bring this or a similar product back in the future. 

If you are lucky enough to already have a pair (or 10) of Paper Snips, then you know how incredible they are and how truly sad this situation truly is. Personally, I think I have four pair, but not all of them still have the blade cover. I will never part with mine.

Thank you for stopping by today. Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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Sweeter With You Paper Pumpkin Kit, July 2025

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends! If you are not already a monthly subscriber to Paper Pumpkin by Stampin’ Up! – and you are a strawberry fanatic – be sure that you subscribe by July 10 to receive the July kit which is ALL about strawberries.

There is also an add-on die set that will allow you to cut out paper strawberries for any needed occasion (or just because you like strawberries). The dies will coordinate with the three kits released in the third quarter (July, August and September), and are only available while supplies last s0 be sure to order your set of dies early before they are sold out.

As a sneak peek of what to expect in the coming months, here is a flyer with a little bit of information about the July kit and what is to come.

Flyer_PaperPumpkin_Q32025_USDownload

To become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, please visit here to enroll. If already a subscriber, you can also increase or decrease the number of kits you receive each month, pause your subscription for a month and update your payment information.

If you have any questions or need help subscribing, please do not hesitate to contact me. If you do not already have a demonstrator, I would appreciate you selecting me as your demonstrator when you subscribe.

Thank you for stopping by today. Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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Two-Tone Cardstock Sale, July 9-11

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. I hope that all of my followers who reside in Texas, or who may have been visiting over the July 4th weekend, are safe. I am fortunate to have not been personally affected by the flash floods so far as all family living in the area are okay.

I have been busy in my craft room trying to organize the chaos that has existed there since I moved homes more than five years ago. Yes, 5 years ago. I still have boxes of unpacked product that, while expired, still needs to be exposed to the light of day so I can then begin the process of deciding “does it stay or does it go?”. If you buy used Stampin’ Up! products on Facebook, you can find the retired products I have listed for sale so far in a group called Stampin’ Up & Down Buy/Sell/ISO. Simply search for the name “Linda Tolson Yarbrough” and you can filter it to “Posts by”.

Now for the real reason for this post today. Stampin’ Up! has just announced that ALL two-toned cardstock with be on sale for 20% OFF starting July 9 thru July 11, 2025, but only WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

This three-day sale is the perfect opportunity to stock up on every color of two-tone cardstock. Whether you’re making cards or a scrapbook spread, two-tone cardstock is a must-have crafting staple. Each piece of cardstock has a smooth texture for stamping and a white core that works great for techniques like tearing, sanding, crumpling, embossing, etc. Some colors may sell out faster than others, so don’t wait to start shopping when this sale starts on July 9!

Ready to shop the sale? Click here! (Link not valid until July 9.)

To get a peek at what you will have to choose from, here is a link to the Online Store showing the non-sale prices.

Thank you for stopping by today. Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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New Kits by Stampin’ Up!

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. I can’t believe that it is July already! I need time to slow down just a little bit so I can spend more of it in my craft room making projects to share with you all.

But one good thing about July is that it brings with it new products released by Stampin’ Up! and today I am going to show you the two newest kits. One for Halloween treats and one for Birthday celebrations. Introducing the Sweet & Spooky Kit and the Birthday Fancy Kit!

I do not have either of these kits yet myself, but I hope to have one of each before the end of the month. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to get one for yourself. Most kits are available only while supplies last!

Thank you for stopping by today. Until next time, stamp on my friends!

Linda

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New Products – Kit Collections

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. I have more exciting news to share with you about new products now available in Stampin’ Up’s Online Store.

More kits have been released. Check out the Pop-Up Pals, Beautiful Blues, Share a Smile, and Make a Memory Scrapbooking Kits in our Kits Collection.

Pop-Up Pals:

Beautiful Blues Kit:

Share a Smile Kit:

Make a Memory Scrapbooking Kit:

Stampin’ Up!’s Kits Collection includes predesigned projects and come in a range of project types. These kits are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Don’t miss out on adding one or more of these kits to your online order — they typically are available while supplies last. And if you are looking for the perfect gift for a crafter on your shopping list, it is never too early to start your Holiday shopping!

If you need help placing an online order or have questions regarding any of the kits available in our Online Store, please contact me.

Thank you for stopping by today. Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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Last Chance Products

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends!

Stampin’ Up! loves offering the best in paper crafting! To do that and keep our product offering fresh, trendy, and relevant, we regularly evaluate product performance. As demand for a product changes, they will move products to their Last Chance Products category in the online store and begin the retiring process to make room for new products. Their Last Chance Products will be an ongoing offer, so you can shop this category at any time throughout the year!

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS DETAILS

  • Last Chance Products include retiring products from both catalogs and online releases, excluding Paper Pumpkin.
  • Last Chance Products in this category are available while supplies last and will be discontinued when they sell out. Items will be automatically removed from the category and the online store when they are discontinued.
  • Discounts vary and are subject to change. Also, depending on inventory, these products may or may not have discounts.
  • The Last Chance Products category will be updated every other month. Updates to this category will happen in February, April, June, August, October, and December. Updates may include additional products in the category and any adjustments to product discounts. Updates happen at the beginning of these months, and we’ll communicate with you when the category is updated.
  • Stampin’ Up! may add individual items from bundles or suite collections to our Last Chance Products category. If one or more products from the suite collection or bundle are in the Last Chance Products category, then the bundle and suite collection will also appear in this category. The bundle or suite will not be orderable if one or more of the items in the bundle or suite collection sell out. Our standard 10% bundle discounts will be available if one or more of the items move to the Last Chance Product category; however, the item in the Last Chance Products category may have a deeper discount.
  • There may be times Stampin’ Up! needs to discontinue certain products outside of this process. This can happen due to factors outside our control, such as overseas shipping issues, disruptions to the supply chain for raw materials, or changes to our suppliers. If a product is discontinued outside the process, it won’t be available in our Last Chance Products category.

Shop Last Chance Products

You can check out the products that are on the Last Chance Products list by clicking the link directly above. If you have any questions or need help navigating the Online Store, please reach out to me for assistance.

Thank you for stopping by today. Until next time, stamp on my friends!

Linda

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Suites & Suite Products BOGO 50% Off!

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends! I have some exciting news to share with you!

Starting June 3, ALL available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off! If you’ve had your eye on a new suite from the annual catalog or you really like the look of a stamp set from an Online Exclusives suite, you don’t have to choose—you can get both!

PROMOTION DETAILS

  • All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
  • When you shop the sale, the 50% off discount will apply to the lower-priced item (for example, if you buy a suite collection and a stamp set from a suite, the suite would be full price, and the stamp set would be 50% off).
  • Suite collections are available if all items are in stock; if all items are not in stock, you can still shop the available suite products.
  • You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
  • The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
  • Products are available only while supplies last.
  • See and shop all qualifying suites in the online store.

Do not wait too long to place your order. This sale offer is only while supplies last and ends on June 30, 2025.

If you have any questions or need help placing your order, please contact me.

Thank you for stopping by today. Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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Virtual Album Retreat by Stampin’ Up!

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends! Stampin’ Up! is introducing its Virtual Album Retreat, a brand-new event that’s unlike anything we’ve ever done before! During this three-day, virtual event, you’ll create 12 scrapbook spreads using the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit, craft with friends and demonstrators who love scrapbooking, learn new techniques, and connect on a personal level with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up! staff. We’ll even have some fun giveaways!

This event is a great opportunity to connect with and find new friends who love to scrapbook! It’s also a great way to invite others to experience all the crafting possibilities that Stampin’ Up! has to offer. Mark your calendars now and join us in July for this unique event!

Event Details at a Glance:

Who: Crafters who love to scrapbook!

  • We encourage you to invite friends who love to scrapbook to join this unique event.

When: July 16–18, 2025, 2:00–10:30 p.m. (MT)

Where: Private Facebook Group

Registration: There is no registration for this event! By purchasing the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit, you’ll get access to an exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream.

Price of Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit: 
$250 USD

Language of Event: This event will be presented in English only.

After the Event: You can access the recorded event videos on the Virtual Album Retreat Facebook group page.

Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 Kit:

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2025_VIRTUAL_ALBUM_RETREAT_SUPPLIES-USDownload
2025_VIRTUAL_ALBUM_RETREAT_FLYER_USDownload

Thank you for stopping by today. If you have any questions regarding this event, please do not hesitate to contact me. Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda.

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June’s Paper Pumpkin – Full of Charm

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. Do you love to make cards, but have trouble coming up with a design concept or deciding which products to use? If you answered “yes,” have you ever played with a project kit that included everything you needed to make your cards, such as Paper Pumpkin by Stampin’ Up!®️? Well, if not, the upcoming June kit would be a great one to purchase.

The details:

There is also a coordinating set of dies (April, May & June kits), #166238, $12.00:

To become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, visit my store link HERE.

Product List
Paper Pumpkin Subscription [ 166815 ]
[166815]
$27.00
Paper Pumpkin 3 Month Subscription [ 166816 ]
[166816]
$81.00
Paper Pumpkin 6 Month Subscription [ 166817 ]
[166817]
$162.00
Paper Pumpkin 12 Month Subscription [ 166818 ]
[166818]
$324.00

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Linda

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