Stamping 101: Back To The Basics

Welcome to the amazing world of Stampin’ Up! – a safe haven for crafting enthusiasts with a treasure of endless possibilities awaiting.

In this post, I’ll dive into the heart of what Stampin’ Up! is and how it has become a Northern Light for creativity, community, and inspiration for crafters and creators around the globe.

Stampin’ Up! Statement of the Heart:

To love what we do and share what we love,
As we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments . . .
In this we make a difference

The Heart of Stampin’ Up!:

At its heart, Stampin’ Up! is all about creativity—with high-quality rubber stamps, perfectly coordinating inks and dies, and a whole rainbow of crafting goodness to bring your ideas to life.

Founded in 1988 by Shelli Gardner and her sister, Stampin’ Up! has been a pioneer in providing top-notch, coordinated crafting supplies that make creating beautiful projects a breeze and a direct-sales opportunity for over 30 years. In 2016, Sara Douglass, cofounder Shelli Gardner’s daughter, was appointed CEO of Stampin’ Up!

Today Sara leads through her drive for improvement, passion for helping others, and unique perspective of the company—Stampin’ Up! has shaped her as a child, and now she’s shaping Stampin’ Up!

Shelli and Sara both share a clear understanding that our organization is about so much more than the two of them. It’s about the thousands of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators, customers, and employees that make up our diverse community—which they both refer to as “the Stampin’ Up! family.”

Stampin’ Up! Can be found in the United States and its territories, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Austria, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Belgium.

Coordinated Creativity:

Stampin’ Up!’s unique aspect is it’s commitment to coordination. From stamps and inks to papers and embellishments, all products are designed to work seamlessly together. This coordination eliminates the guesswork for crafters, giving them the freedom to craft without the worry of coordination.

Exclusive Designs:

Stampin’ Up!’s products are not only coordinated but also boast exclusive designs. Many of the stamps and papers are created in-house, making them distinctive and not available anywhere else. This exclusivity adds a special touch to each project, making it truly one-of-a-kind.

Personalized Stampin’ Up! Experience:

Creative Community

Stampin’ Up! is more than just a company—it’s a community. Through workshops, events, and online spaces, crafters connect, create, and cheer each other on. Whether you’re sharing your latest card or learning a new technique, there’s something pretty magical about being part of a tribe that just gets your love of pretty paper and ink.

Endless Inspiration

From dreamy catalogs to tutorials, blog posts, and social media ideas galore—Stampin’ Up! is basically Pinterest come to life. It’s a creative spark waiting to happen, whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned paper pro.

A Personal Creative Journey

Stampin’ Up! isn’t just about making things—it’s about making space for you. Creativity becomes a form of therapy, a way to unwind, express yourself, and find joy in the process. It’s your own little piece of happy, one project at a time.

So whether you’re cutting cardstock with confidence or still figuring out which end of the stamp goes down (we’ve all been there), Stampin’ Up!is your invite to play, create, and belong. Let’s make something beautiful together.

Happy Stamping!

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We are doing new and fun things over on Facebook!

I’ve taken a leap into the Live Stream world with a monthly card class. I will have video recordings uploaded to YouTube and will have them linked in here as well.

Just a few little details about these classes. First and foremost, they are FREE!!

I will provide the measurements and products I use during the classes but the creativity is limitless and you can choose whatever products you would like. There is no right or wrong.

These classes are really just to bring us all together once a month and have some crafty time and relax. The class will be the last Saturday of the Month at 7pm CST and last about an hour.

With that said, I’m always open to suggestions and anything you all might be interested in or a theme you would like to see! Just give me a shout over on my social media pages and let me know!

Our next class is Halloween Themed and will be using Stampin’ Up! Spooky Sweet Suite Collection. See you Saturday August 30th @ 7PM (CST)!

If you have any questions please reach out to me.

Happy Stamping!!

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My Favorite Stampin Tools

1.Take Your Pick
	So many uses and attachments for this little tool that makes crafting so much easier! I have 3 currently in my tools drawer!
2.Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (Imperial)
	This glass mat is amazing! I love that you can write on it, stamp on it and use it to line up paper. Easy to use and super easy to clean up when you’re all done!
3.Simply Scored
	The Simply Scored is in my top 5 because it make scoring easy when you’re doing a bunch of scoring at once or intricate score marks for a fold. Also saves you from cutting when wanting to score! The diagonal board is also super helpful when doing scores for envelopes and boxes.
4.Blending Brushes
	Oh my blending brushes. These little fellows are a blessing when it comes to adding color and making scenes! I could write an entire book on why you should have these in your tool bag!
5.Soft Pastels Assortment
	These are a sentimental favorite. I have been using soft pastels in art work since high school. They are a unique color tool that believe it or not has a lot of different uses and color techniques. If you want to explore coloring then grab a set of these!

Memory Keeping Kits and More!

Meant To Bee Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (English) [166622]	Everyday You & Me Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (English) [166628]	Storybook Life Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (English) [166634]	Wildflower Celebrations Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (English) [166623]
Everyday Happiness 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English) [166619]	Cute As Can Bee 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English) [166618]	Storybook Moments 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English) [166617]	Storybook Life 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166637]
Everyday You & Me 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166631]	Wildflower Celebrations 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166627]	Meant To Bee 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166626]	12″ X 12″ Strap Side Load Memory Protectors [166395]
12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Top Load Memory Protectors Value Pack [166504]	3″ X 3″ Flip Flaps Memory Protectors [166400]	3″ X 4″ Flip Flaps Memory Protectors [166405]	4″ X 4″ Flip Flaps Memory Protectors [166402]
4″ X 6″ Flip Flaps Memory Protectors [166404]