An Ornamental Modern Christmas Tree

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. Sorry for the week-long silence. I was juggling medical appointments and tests, my birthday week and a little bit of creativity block all at the same time.

I made today’s share a few days ago and was not 100% sure I was going to share it with you because I am more of a traditional “Christmas colors are red and green” type of person, so the Modern Christmas Suite Collection is taking me a little out of my comfort zone. Are you also Team Traditional Colors, or are you Team Alternative Colors? Here is today’s card:

I cut strips of the designer series paper from the Suite in varying widths and adhered them at an angle on a piece of Basic White cardstock, trimming off the overhang for a clean edge. I die cut three of the trees from the coordinating Ornamental Christmas Dies from a piece of the designer series paper. I folded each of the three pieces in half and burnished the folds with my bonefolder. I then glued the right side of the first tree to the left side of the second tree; then the right side of the second tree to the left side of the third tree. I cut a circle from Gold Foil paper using the same set of dies and then adhered the left side of the first tree and the right side of the third tree to the center of the circle, pushing the pieces together to form the tree. (If formed correctly, the tree should fold flat when put into an envelope.)

As usual, I added Wink of Stella to the die cut tree pieces and the stamped “Merry Christmas” greeting which comes from the Ornamental Christmas Cling Stamp Set. (NOTE: Save 10% and purchase the stamp set and dies as a Bundle.)

If you wish to add some or all of these products to your Online Shopping cart, here are thumbnail links that will make doing so both quick and easy:

Product List
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
[121045]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Modern Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 165990 ]
[165990]
$16.50
Brushed Silver And Gold Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [ 164861 ]
[164861]
$10.00
Modern Christmas Suite Collection (English) [ 166006 ]
[166006]
$89.25
Ornamental Christmas Bundle (English) [ 166001 ]
[166001]
$51.25
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
[141897]
$10.00
Black & White & Gold Baker's Twine [ 166005 ]
[166005]
$8.50
Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishments [ 164223 ]
[164223]
$9.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
[110755]
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
[104430]
$4.25

If you have any questions regarding the dimensions or design of this project, how to place an Online Order, or any other questions related to Stampin’ Up! or their products, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am here to help you maximize the potential of your crafting experience.

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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November 2025 – Wrapped in Cheer Paper Pumpkin Kit

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. Just a reminder that the last day to subscribe to receive this month’s (November) Paper Pumpkin kit is November 10. This month’s kit will provide you with supplies to create gift tags and small gift boxes that are perfectly sized for gift cards or small treats. If you are already a subscriber, make sure that your credit card information and mailing address are current to avoid delays or errors in processing your subscription. If you are not already a subscriber, this is an excellent once a month “happy mail” surprise with everything you need for an evening or afternoon of some “me time” to get your creative juices flowing.

If you wish to become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you can click HERE to begin your subscription process.

If you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, do you have a hoarding problem like I do? During my craft room organization process I have discovered that I have been guilty of stacking my kits to the side and forgetting about them. Since I have been a subscriber since the very beginning, this means I have A LOT of kits that I have not completed. It just boggles the mind.

As I was taking the kits out of boxes and transferring them to Avery Elle envelopes, I constantly found myself admiring how beautiful many of the kits are and wanted to stop right then to work on them. But I pressed on. I have processed years 2021-2025 (to date) and finally took a break today and am working on the October 2022 Ho Ho Ho Kit.

I still have a lot left to organize and transfer, but I can fit an entire year in one acrylic bin so removing the kits from the boxes is freeing up a lot of space for more things I NEED.

Here is the system that I am trying out for my Paper Pumpkin storage:

I purchased both items through Amazon. The Avery Elle clear folders are the “Extra Large Stamp & Die Storage 6-3/4″ x 9-3/8″ Pockets – 50 Pack”. They include a flap at the top which I found to be a pain so I cut them off with my trimmer at the fold line. The Acrylic Bins are the “ClearSpace Storage Bins 11″ x 8″ x 6″ 4 Pack”.

I typically buy two of each month’s kit and unless they have something extra like a stocking (around the holidays), I do not have any problem fitting two months in one pocket.

If you have any question regarding Paper Pumpkin, on how to subscribe, or even on my new storage solution, please contact me. I am here to help you maximize your crafting experience.

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you leave here inspired to put stamps to ink to paper. And if you have a stack of Paper Pumpkin kits like I do, perhaps pull out a few and have some fun creating for a while. Until next time, stamp on my friends.

Linda

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An Autumn Toile Pick Three Card

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. Today I am sharing with you the last card from my Connect & Create group swap. Today’s card was created by Michelle Hines from San Francisco, California, someone I ACTUALLY know and have crafted with at several group events over the years! Here is Michelle’s card:

I titled today’s post “An Autumn Toile Pick Three” because while Michelle used the designer series paper from the Autumn Toile Suite as her main focal point of her card design, she used two other stamp sets in building the front greeting and then the verse on the inside of the card. This is just one example of how well Stampin’ Up!’s products coordinate with each other. It goes far beyond the consistency of the color matching/coordination.

The “Thinking of You” greeting on the front of the card and the pine cones on the inside of the card come from the Branching Out stamp set that is also available as a Bundle with a coordinating set of dies. (Unfortunately, due to its popularity, the Bundle is currently not available for purchase.) The “So incredibly grateful” verse on the inside of the card comes from the Words for the Season stamp set that is also available as a Bundle with a coordinating set of dies.

Michelle also colored portions of the designer series paper with what appears to be Watercolor Pencils. Lastly, she used an embossing folder that is retired (oops).

Below are thumbnail links to the products that Michelle used in the creation of her card in case you “need” to add them to your Online Shopping Cart. Remember if an item is in “not available” status to activate the notification by email so are alerted when the item(s) is back in stock.

Product List
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119686 ]
[119686]
$14.00
Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166784 ]
[166784]
$14.00
Autumn Toile 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165882 ]
[165882]
$12.50
Branching Out Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 169204 ]
[169204]
$24.00
Words For The Season Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 165716 ]
[165716]
$23.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147114 ]
[147114]
$9.00
Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1 [ 161700 ]
[161700]
$18.00
Earthy Matte Dots [ 167213 ]
[167213]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
[104430]
$4.25

If you have any questions regarding the measurements or design of this card, placing an Online Order or anything related to Stampin’ Up! in general, please contact me. I am here to help you maximize your crafting experience.

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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Peaceful Garden Doves Card

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. Today I am sharing one of the few cards I have left from the Connect & Create group swap from several weeks ago. Today’s card was designed by Donnie Seibel from Georgetown, Colorado. Donnie used products from the Peaceful Garden Suite Collection which is one of the collections found in the September – December 2025 Mini Catalog.

Here is Donnie’s “glimmery” card:

The Glimmer Paper that Donnie used on the front of her card for the two doves and the sprig are also part of the Suite Collection. The colors used in the Suite are Basic Beige, Cloud Cover, Crumb Cake, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie and Secret Sea.

The design of this card looks the opposite of what one would expect to see — typically the designer series paper piece would be on the front of the card, rather than on the inside. Very clever switch up. I love the coordinating dies that come as part of this Suite, especially the doves. They have little accessory pieces that include a very small envelope or a tiny sprig that you can have them carry in their beaks.

Here is a list of the Stampin’ Up! products that were used in the creation of this card with thumbnails that will allow you to quickly and easily add these items to your Online Shopping Cart:

Product List
Peaceful Garden Suite Collection (English) [ 165932 ]
[165932]
$90.50
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
[165624]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
[165285]
$9.00
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
[104430]
$4.25

(NOTE: If you do not wish to purchase the entire Suite, the thumbnail link will also include options to purchase select products from the Suite on the right side of the product listing. You may need to scroll down a little to see all options.)

If you have any questions regarding the design or measurements of this card, the products used or how to place your Online order, please contact me. I am here to help you maximize your crafting experience.

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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Nutcracker Tags (Cards, Actually) Kit

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. I actually began working on a new kit yesterday that I finished up earlier this morning — the Nutcracker Tags Kit.

I LOVE nutcrackers so I just had to buy this kit. I have several large wooden ones that I have had for more than 20 years (that I sometimes have to glue back together when I take them out of storage). I really did not have a “need” for gift tags, so I decided to design “outside of the box” and create cards with the kit — another ZERO stamping kit. I hope you enjoy today’s share.

The kit makes four different nutcrackers (three of each) so there are four different card designs as follows:

Since many of the elements in the kit have gold glitter accents, I did not use very much Wink of Stella — I just added my favorite glitter coloring tool to the berries on the holly and berries element on each card.

On the “Believe” card, the designer series paper did not have Granny Apple Green in the plaid colors. I have a centering ruling that has channel cutouts in the center, and I took my Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Write Marker (retired but still available in Last Chance Products Lists as Brights color family purchase) and added a stripe inside each of the Soft Seam Foam stripes. (Me so clever, right?) I think I should have also added a piece of vellum cut with the Arch Dies to mute the pattern down a bit (as used on the “Joy” card), but that idea came to me too late for that particular card design.

Unfortunately, at the time of this post, some of the products used in my projects are not available (Nutcracker Tags Kit and Christmas Tags & More 6×6 Mix & Match Specialty DSP). If you run into this issue in the Online Store, be sure activate the “Send me an email if this item becomes available” option so you are notified when these items are back in stock.

If you wish to order some or all of the items I used in the design of these cards, here are thumbnail images that will allow you to add these items to your Online Store Shopping Cart:

Product List
Nutcracker Tags Kit [ 166226 ]
[166226]
$14.00
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
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146990 ]
[146990]
$14.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]
[161717]
$14.00
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146988 ]
[146988]
$14.00
Christmas Tags & More 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 165907 ]
[165907]
$12.50
North Pole Delivery 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 165837 ]
[165837]
$16.50
Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [ 167099 ]
[167099]
$10.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
[141897]
$10.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
[110755]
$6.00
Everyday Arches Dies [ 164629 ]
[164629]
$29.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00

I also used some retired embellishments called Low-Profile Dots that were Online Exclusives and just fell off the Last Chance List when they sold out. S0rry, they were the only gold toned embellishments I had on hand.

If you have any questions regarding the dimensions or products used in my projects, please contact me for more information. I am here to help you maximize your crafting experience.

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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New Kits Now Available

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. I have some exciting news to share with you about TWO new card kits that are available starting today in the Online Store – the Everyday Beauty Kit and the Adventures Awaits Kit.

You can create the perfect card for any occasion using the all-inclusive Everyday Beauty Kit. This kit comes with everything you need to make nine unique cards; printed card bases and coordinating envelopes with lovely botanical patterns, precut paper pieces, timeless faux wax seals, shimmering metallic thread, and a versatile stamp set that you can use on countless other projects.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm) 
– Colors: Basic Beige, gold, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy, Petal Pink

Let your creativity take the driver’s seat with the Adventure Awaits Kit. Coast in the retro colors and hand-drawn artwork that can be either feminine or masculine. With printed sentiments, precut paper, and vellum details, this kit comes with everything you need to make nine cute cards. 

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– Colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pretty Peacock, Timid Tiger
– Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

During the month of November Stampin’ Up! has issued a challenge for all demonstrators to sell 10 or more kits. If you feel so inclined to help me meet this challenge, these two kits would be worthy of adding to your Online Order. If you need help placing your order, I am here to help.

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

Linda

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A Festive Friends Snowman

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and didn’t overindulge on the candy you bought for the trick or treaters. We didn’t buy candy this year because we always end up with so much left over. Our barking dogs tend to scare the littles away from our doorstep and if we were to just leave a bowl out, history has shown in our neighborhood that the entire bowl (including the bowl itself) gets taken by one person or group.

Since I am continuing to try to organize my crafting space, I am sharing with you another Connect & Create group swap card. I need to get faster at my organizing because I am almost out of cards to share with you!

I have one card to share with you today created by Amber Frost. She is another member of our family that I am not all that familiar with (yet) and she did not include here location on her information. She used the Festive Friends Bundle, one of the Online Exclusives, and her card is super cute:

This product bundle is one I have not yet purchased. I have added it to my cart a few times (and just added it once again) but remove it when I come across something I NEED just a little bit more.

Amber did not list her supplies, but I am going to take a guess at what she used and provide you with thumbnail links in case you want or NEED to add any of these items to your Online Shopping Cart:

Product List
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 120953 ]
[120953]
$14.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146982 ]
[146982]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119685 ]
[119685]
$14.00
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 102584 ]
[102584]
$14.00
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147105 ]
[147105]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161672 ]
[161672]
$11.00
Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154880 ]
[154880]
$11.00
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154897 ]
[154897]
$11.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
[102283]
$9.50
Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165679 ]
[165679]
$21.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
[129053]
$32.00
Balmy Blue 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [ 165767 ]
[165767]
$8.50
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
[104430]
$4.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
[152813]
$8.00

If you have any questions regarding the products used in this card, measurements, or how to place your Online Order, please contact me. I am here to help you maximize your crafting tools.

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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Autumn Toile & Gather Together Suites

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. I had a little dilemma today on deciding which product suite I was going to select as the focus of this post. I finally decided I really couldn’t choose just one since the cards I wanted to share all used elements of multiple suites and/or product bundles. So here we are — two Suite Collections and a Stamp and punch bundle all in one post!

The first card I am sharing was created by Leslie Bumgarner from Norman, Oklahoma. Leslie is a level above Amy Storrie, my direct upline, and one level beneath Jann McCollom. These three wonderful leaders are the backbone of our Connect & Create group and I love them each dearly. Here is Leslie’s card:

Leslie appears to have used the Gathering Together Suite Collection for the majority of the design of her card. Unfortunately, I do not recognize the die she used to create the frame in Cajun Craze around the green piece of DSP.

The next card I am sharing with you was created by Katie Gordon from Kansas City, Missouri. I do not know Katie personally, but her artwork is impeccable. She appears to share my love for Wink of Stella since she has added this glittery wonder to the acorn and leaves below the greeting tag.

Katie used products from both product suites in the design of her card. The embellishments, Gold Weave Ribbon, and the stamped greeting are from the Autumn Toile Suite Collection. I believe everything else is from the Gathering Together Suite.

The third card I am sharing with you today was created by Socorro Gonzalez-Brey from Mesquite, Texas. Socorro is a dear friend of mine and is usually my travel companion or roommate when we both travel to out-of-town Stampin’ Up! events. Here is her card:

Socorro used the Amber Trees Bundle from the Autumn Toile Suite to make her card. The greeting on the tag is from the Loveliest Tree stamp set. She used linen thread underneath the tag and used Gold Embossing Powder with Versa Mark Ink which was then heated to create the tag. It also appears that she used brushes or daubers to watercolor the canopy of the tree.

The fourth card I am sharing with you today was created by Susan Starnes from Sanger, Texas. Susan is another team member I do not know yet, but hopefully we will become familiar with each other as we participate in group meetings and events. Here is Susan’s card:

Susan used the Amber Autumn Bundle from the Autumn Toile Suite. The greeting on the tag is from the Branching Out stamp set. She colored the pumpkins using Stampin’ Blends and added sparkle with my favorite Wink of Stella.

Last, but not least, is the fifth card created by Kathy Regan. Kathy is another team member I am not familiar with and she did not include on her card label where she lives so I have nothing else to share about her right now. Again, I hope to get to know her better soon. Here is Kathy’s card:

Surprise! Not only did Kathy use elements from the Suites she also used the Fluffy Squirrel Bundle in the creation of her card as well as the Everyday Arches Dies. That is one cute little squirrel!

In case you wish to order all or just some of the products used in the creation of these cards, below are thumbnail images that will allow you to add them to your shopping cart quickly and easily:

Product List
Autumn Toile Suite Collection (English) [ 165904 ]
[165904]
$146.50
Gathering Together Suite Collection (English) [ 165987 ]
[165987]
$101.50
Fluffy Squirrel Bundle (English) [ 165819 ]
[165819]
$41.25
Branching Out Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 165771 ]
[165771]
$24.00
Amber Autumn Bundle (English) [ 165893 ]
[165893]
$52.00
Autumn Trees Bundle [ 165900 ]
[165900]
$56.50
Loveliest Tree Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 163714 ]
[163714]
$20.00
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 164511 ]
[164511]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]
[159229]
$17.00
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119684 ]
[119684]
$14.00
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 119686 ]
[119686]
$14.00
Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 150880 ]
[150880]
$14.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 101650 ]
[101650]
$13.00
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147085 ]
[147085]
$9.00
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147087 ]
[147087]
$9.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147114 ]
[147114]
$9.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147111 ]
[147111]
$9.00
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147086 ]
[147086]
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
[102283]
$9.50
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]
[165678]
$21.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
[141897]
$10.00
Gold 1 1/2" (3.8 Cm) Open Weave Trim [ 165715 ]
[165715]
$9.00
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
[104199]
$5.00
Mossy Meadow & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) [ 166158 ]
[166158]
$9.50
Iridescent Foil Gems [ 162842 ]
[162842]
$8.00
Streaked Dots [ 165902 ]
[165902]
$9.00
Traditional Sparkling Sequins [ 165875 ]
[165875]
$8.00
Everyday Arches Dies [ 164629 ]
[164629]
$29.00

Whew! I know that’s a lot of stuff, but keep in mind that was for FIVE cards. I just ordered the Everyday Arches Dies for myself because I have seen so many projects using them I could not imagine NOT having them. What is the one Stampin’ Up! product that you MUST have?

If you have any questions about the projects shared here, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I am here to help you as best as I can. If you need help placing an Online Order, I can help you with that as well.

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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A Modern Christmas Season

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. As I continue to work on cleaning my crafting space I will be sharing with you the cards I received from the Connect & Create group swap (my family of sister demonstrators). Today’s cards feature products from the Modern Christmas Suite Collection and are designed by my upline, Amy Storrie, and Jann McCollom. Jann has been a demonstrator for the longest in our family and sits at the top of our group.

Here is Amy’s card:

All the products used in her card are included in the Suite, with the exception of the card base which looks to be Granny Apple Green (#146990). It also appears that she stamped the greeting in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and added Flower Accents Embellishments.

And here is Jann’s card:

While Jann used the Designer Series Paper from the Modern Christmas Suite Collection, she used a different stamp set and die bundle for her Christmas tree – Pine Tree Trimmings.

It appears that Jann used Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad for the Christmas tree and the card stock colors are Basic Black (#121045) and Basic White (#166780). Lastly, she used the Real Red Shiny Ribbon (#165876), Delightful Decorative Dots Embellishments and the Black & White & Gold Baker’s Twine also from the Modern Christmas Suite Collection.

If you would like to order all or some of these products, below are thumbnail images that will make adding them to your shopping card quick and easy:

Product List
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146990 ]
[146990]
$14.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 121045 ]
[121045]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Modern Christmas Suite Collection (English) [ 166006 ]
[166006]
$89.25
Pine Tree Trimmings Bundle (English) [ 166047 ]
[166047]
$33.25
Delightful Decorative Dots [ 165915 ]
[165915]
$9.00
Real Red 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Shiny Ribbon [ 165876 ]
[165876]
$10.00
Flower Accents [ 165171 ]
[165171]
$8.50

We have some really talented artisans in our group of demonstrators. I always look forward to seeing what I will receive back when we do a group swap.

If you have any questions about the products used in these cards, how to order them or anything else Stampin’ Up! related, please contact me. I am here to help you get the most out of your crafting tools.

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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Traditions of Christmas Gate-Fold Card

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Linda Tolson Yarbrough

Greetings my stamping friends. I am sharing with you today my absolute FAVORITE card that I received as part of the group Connect & Create swap this month. This card was created by Glenda Kay Hennick of Blanchard, Oklahoma. I am referring to it in this post as a “Gate-Fold” card, but honestly it is more than that. Perhaps we need to call it a “Panoramic Gate-Fold” card? What would you call this design?

Here is Glenda’s card:

Glenda used the Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection in the creation of her card. Unfortunately, the Specialty Designer Series paper is currently out of stock, so the Suite and the DSP is not available t0 purchase at this time. As I have mentioned before, you can go to the Online store and enter your email address on the product pages for these items and you will be notified once they are back in stock.

While I do not have the entire Suite, I did place an order earlier for the DSP and have one package on hand. I just placed another order for the Stamp Set and Die bundle so I can make something similar using the dies. Yes, they cut out the gold images on the DSP!

If you have any questions regarding the Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am always happy to answer any questions you may have.

LAST DAY FOR BEST STARTER KIT OFFER – EVER!

Friday, October 31, 2025 is the very last day to take advantage of the most incredible offer to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. There are two options to join. Simply pick your price point and click HERE to join my team.

If you need help with completing the Demonstrator application or have any questions, please contact me ASAP so we can get you submitted before the deadline!

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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