Stampin’ UP! Relaxing Waterside Kickstand Easel Card

July 15, 2026

I had to share this fun card I designed for the July 2026 Busy Bee Bag using the Stampin’ UP! Relaxing Waterside Bundle. I call it a Kickstand Easel because that is what it looks like to me!

So so easy to make! Take a look at my video to see how to make it…

Measurements: Card Base: 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 1-1/4″ and 6-3/4″ on the 11″ side, DSP on top flap: 1″ x 4″ and on bottom front and inside: 4″ square, Kickstand: Cardstock: 1-3/4″ x 5-1/8″ with DSP: 1-1/2″ x 4-7/8″, Back white: 4″ x 5-1/4″, Easel mechanism on inside: Cardstock: 1-1/4″ x 4″ with white for sentiment: 1″ x 3-3/4″

I’m so excited to share that the Busy Bee Bag is now a monthly recurring subscription, making it easier than ever to enjoy a new crafting kit delivered to your door every month.

Everything is now conveniently managed in one place through Stamping Room.

From the Busy Bee Bag Subscription Page, you can subscribe to the monthly Busy Bee Bag AND add on this month’s featured bundle —ALL IN ONE PLACE!

I will be using the Framed Violets Bundle in August 2026!

Past Busy Bee Bag Tutorials

are now available in Stamping Room!

A New Website for Stampers That I’m So Excited About!


Hello, friends!

A new website launched this month just for stampers AND demonstrators who love and use Stampin’ Up! Products- current and retired. It’s a Stampin’ Up! community called Stamping Room. A place where you can connect and learn from each other- a place to share your cards, ideas, and passion for card making. You’re never alone on your crafting journey in Stamping Room.

As the community grows, so will the content and inspiration! Imagine logging in and being connected to all things Stampin’ Up! It’s like FB, Pinterest, Youtube and Etsy all rolled into one!

I love that I can save my cards for future reference and keep track of my Stampin’ Up! supplies like stamps/dies/punches/paper. I can also find cards and projects by the product name to find more inspiration from the community for my next project. And, that’s just the beginning…

It even has all the business tools that a demonstrator would need like email marketing, product list/short link creator, personal storefronts, recurring subscriptions, private groups, and a design workshop where you can create documents/PDFs for classes, tutorials, and anything else.

Stamping Room asked to use my account as a demo for their tutorials—so fun!!!

Comment or message if you want me to post my own video walkthrough of my favorite SR features! 🐝💕

Go check out the Stamping Room YouTube channel by clicking the picture below!

Stampin’ Hot Foil Machine available today!

July 10, 2026

You can see the full brochure by pressing the red button below- so much fun stuff coming!!!!

Please be aware that Stampin’ Up! warranties their Stampin’ Hot Foil Machine with their Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. The plate is 6-3/8″ wide so it needs an opening to accommodate the plate going through any die cut machine.

More about the Stampin’ Hot Foil Machine coming July 10 and Lovely Arrangements Video Tutorial

July 8, 2026

A little more about the Stampin’ Hot Foil System coming out on July 10…

You can see the full brochure by pressing the red button below- so much fun stuff coming!!!!

Please be aware that Stampin’ Up! warranties their Stampin’ Hot Foil Machine with their Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. The plate is 6-3/8″ wide so it needs an opening to accommodate the plate going through any die cut machine.

I have a fun card for you today using the Stampin’ Up! Lovely Arrangements Bundle still available in the Online Exclusives. The DSP on the front is from the Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper and the DSP on the inside is from Mixed Up Patterns Mix In Designer Series Paper. Both have the rich Secret Sea color that looks so great with any color!

That cool die just had to be a bridge somewhere on a card! It’s super cute, right? Thanks for the inspiration, Heidi Collins:)

The Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper with the addition of pop outs (Sticker Sheet) is STILL available in the Online Exclusives but is on LOW Inventory as is the Lovely Arrangements Bundle. So if you have not ordered it yet, you better check it out quickly. It really is Lovely:) Pick up some Stampin’ Up! Moody Palette Glossy Dots- boy, they are the best embellishment- especially since they have white dots that can become any color you want with your Stampin’ Blends!

Measurements: Card Base: 4-1/4″ x 8-1/4″ scored at 5-1/2″ on the 11″ side, Strip at the bottom of card is 1″ x 4-1/4″ with a strip for the sentiment 3/4″ x 4″, the connected circle die is 3″ x 4″, Inside White panel: 4″ x 5-1/4″, DSP on front is 2-1/2″ x 4″ and the inside one is 2-1/4″ x 4″ about 3/4″ from bottom of white panel.

I’m so excited to share that the Busy Bee Bag is now a monthly recurring subscription, making it easier than ever to enjoy a new crafting kit delivered to your door every month.

Everything is now conveniently managed in one place through Stamping Room.

From the Busy Bee Bag Subscription Page, you can subscribe to the monthly Busy Bee Bag AND add on this month’s featured bundle —ALL IN ONE PLACE!

I will be using the Framed Violets Bundle in the August 2026 Busy Bee Bag!

New Hot Foil Machine release on Friday, July 10th!

July 7, 2026

Introducing one of the hottest items in crafting—the new Stampin’ Hot Foil System!!

I am so excited!!! What an awesome new tool to enhance my card making!!!

The metallic magic starts with Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, specially-made Hot Foil dies, and the Stampin’ Hot Foil System that works with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately). The heat of the platform transfers the foil using hot foil dies designed specifically for this system, allowing you to add dazzling details to paper and more.

WHAT IS INCLUDED WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE STAMPIN’ HOT FOIL SYSTEM?

  • Metallic Magic Craft Class ($30 value—limited time only!)
  • Stampin’ Hot Foil platform
  • Stampin’ Hot Foil Shim & Spacer
  • Stampin’ Hot Foil Magnetic Pick-Up Tool
  • Silicone platform station
  • Silicone cooling pad
  • Power cord
  • Instructions on how to use the system

The Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, and Hot Foil dies and/or bundles are sold separately.

Cost will be $160 with the Craft Class included!

CRAFT CLASS

As an added bonus, everyone who purchases this system before January 4, 2027, will automatically be able to access the upcoming Metallic Magic Craft Class, a technique-centric virtual class. Attendees will make unique projects and learn crafting tips intended to elevate their hot foil crafting experience. This class is a special limited-time offer exclusive to this system and is an amazing tool when it comes to increasing skills, learning techniques, and making the most of this new product line.

A few notes about the new system:

  • Hot Foil results are best with either White Willow or Two-Tone Cardstock.  Smoother card stocks like the Two-Tone Cardstock and White Willow will achieve the best results when using the system, but you can use the regular card stocks too.
  • The Hot Foil System, foil rolls and new hot foil dies and bundles will be available Friday, July 10, 2026 in the online Stampin’ Up! store.
  • A FREE Hot Foil Online Class from Stampin’ Up! is included with your hot foil system purchase (a $30 value!), do not add the class separately to your cart (you’ll be charged for it if you do!).  You’ll automatically get a link to it after you purchase the Stampin’ Hot Foil System.
  • The Stampin’ Hot Foil system is $160. Dies & foil are sold separately.
  • Stampin’ Up! has let us know that if the Stampin’ Hot Foil system goes on backorder, it may take longer than normal to restock.  So if you would like to order the system, order sooner rather than later!
  • IMPORTANT NOTE:  Cutting dies are not designed to be used with hot foiling.  You cannot die cut using foiling dies.  Doing so risks damaging the dies and the system.