Sneak a Peek: January - April 2025 Mini Catalog, January Online Exclusives and 2025 Sale-a-bration!

Well it is that time of year when as an Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator I get to see all the new products from the upcoming January - April 2025 Mini Catalog, January Online Exclusives and the Sale-a-bration catalog.  Not only do I get to see them I can order them to use before they are available to the public. If you want this opportunity let me know and I will tell you how you can make this happen for you too!  Anyway back to the sneak a peek! 

I ordered a few items to begin with and will definitely be adding to my collection! To see some of these new items, I shared them during my live yesterday on my Facebook business page Stampinn with Jenn, scroll down for the video. 

If you would like a catalog and don't already have a demonstrator just click on the Catalog request tab and fill out the request form.  I will get it in the mail to you as soon as possible.  

I hope you enjoy the sneak peek into some of the new product coming out on January 7, 2025.  Please let me know in the comments which is your favorite and be on the look out for Sneak a Peek part 2 sometime in the next few weeks.  

Winter Meadows Back Fold Christmas Card

 During yesterday's Teach it Tuesday I shared with you one of my all time favorite fun folds.  I learned it from Patty Bennett little over a year ago, you can watch her video here. I have used it with so many different cards including Father's Day cards, Birthday cards, etc. Today I combined it with Stampin' Up!'s Winter Meadows pattern paper to make some simple but pretty Christmas cards.  

Measurements for the card are below and a list of supplies used for both cards featured in the video are listed farther down, after the video.

Measurements:

• Card base: 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" (scored at 3 1/4" & 6 1/2")
• Front panels: Pattern paper 3" x 5 1/4" & 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Interior panels: Card stock mat  3" x 5 1/4" & White card stock 2 3/4" x 5" 
• Decorative strip for interior: 1/2" x 6" 
• Decorative die cuts for front:  Between  1 1/2" to 3" wide 

If you want to follow along and make this card with me here is the video. 

Here is a close up picture of the card I had made in advance and shared with you on the video. 

Supplies used to make the cards: 

Happy Hibiscus and Two Toned Paper

Last week I shared with you some cards I created with the Happy Hibiscus bundle.  While making those I was curious as to what it would look like if I embossed the two tone paper with the the hibiscus embossing folder and then sanded it down to expose the white core.   Wowzer I was in love and will definitely be doing this more frequently.   Below is the card I made using that sanding technique on the two tone paper.  Details of what paper was used and the measurements are below.  I hope this inspires you to try out the two tone paper with the Happy Hibiscus embossing folder (or any embossing folder).  

Details:

• Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" Thick White card stock
• Layer #1: Crushed Curry Two-Tone paper (found in the Autumn to Remember Scrapbooking Workshop Kit) embossed with the Happy Hibiscus embossing folder
• Layer #2: Night of Navy circles (2 3/4" & 2 1/4") using Spotlight of Nature Dies

The stamped images are using Versa Mark and white embossing powder.  The smaller circle is popped up using foam adhesive sheets.  The embellishments are from the Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned adhesive backed dots.  I sanded the paper with a sanding block I found on Amazon.  Here is the link, sanding block.

Here is a list for all the supplies: 

Sparkling Snowflakes & Sketch Challenge

Yesterday's Teach it Tuesday was a sketch challenge.  What sketch you may ask?  Tammy and I used sketch #8 from the 2024-2025 annual catalog (page 22).   I have a pictures of both the sketch and my card inspired by the sketch.  I used the beautiful stamp set Sparkling Snowflakes in lovely blue hues (my favorite).  I hope you enjoy the card and watching the video to see how I created this card. 

Sketch #8

My Sparkling Snowflake Card

Details:

• Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Layer #1: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
• Layer #2: 3 3/8" x 4 7/8" (Stamp image first then cut into 9 rectangles 1 1/8" x 1 5/8" )
• Layer #3: 1" x 3 1/4" (Stylish shape long skinny banner)
• Layer #4: 1 1/4" x 2 3/4" (Stylish shape short and wide banner for sentiment)
• Interior: 5 1/4" x 4" White 

Watch the replays for both my card and Tammy's card here:

Tammy:  

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Happy Hibiscus & 3 Color Duos

When I ordered the new Happy Hibiscus bundle from Stampin' Up!'s November Online Exclusives release I didn't expect to fall in love with it so quickly!  This is a definite keeper.  I received it on Thursday and by Friday afternoon I had at least 4 cards made with it!  I think it took me all of about 2 - 3 hours to have those cards made, this included looking for a sketch on Pinterest!  Three of the cards are the same layout, a Mojo sketch I found on Pinterest, but different color combinations.  I used what is often referred to as color buddies or in the past Stampin' Up! would call them dynamic duos.  They are two colors from the same color family one being darker than the other.  They are perfect for when you are two step stamping which is the technique used with the Happy Hibiscus.

Here are the measurement details for the card.  I will only list measurements so that you can choose any color you want.  I will also share each card individually with their color combinations listed below them.   Have fun creating, P.S. leave a comment letting me know which color duo you like the best. :) 

Details:

• Card base:  8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Layer #1: 5 3/8" x 4 1/8" embossed with embossing folder
• Layer #2: 2" x 4" coordinating card stock
• Layer #3: 2" x 4" white card stock
• Layer #4: 2" circle in white 
• Ribbon: 2 pieces 6 1/2" long
• Embellishments of choice 
• Leaves are a combo of either Granny Apple Green & Old Olive or Garden Green & Granny Apple Green 

Happy Hibiscus #1 (Made in the video)

Color Duo: Peach Pie & Pumpkin Pie 

Happy Hibiscus #2 

Color Duo: Blueberry Bushel & Balmy Blue

Happy Hibiscus #3

Color Duo: Petal Pink & Calypso Coral

If you would like to see how the card is made you can watch my Fun Friday video here. 

Supplies used for all 3 cards:

Very Versatile Humble Home

Yesterday's Teach it Tuesday with Tammy & Jennie showed how versatile the Humble Home Bundle can be in card making.  You can make Christmas cards, Thank You cards and Winter cards just to name a few.  I used it to create a "Christmas" Thank you card and Tammy created a beautiful winter themed card.  You can find links to both my and Tammy's videos below.  Scroll down to find the measurements for my card as well as a list of supplies I used.  Check out the video for tips and tricks to creating the card as well. 

Details:

• Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Layer #1: 5 1/4" x 4" embossed with So Swirly
• Layer #2: 1 1/2" x 2 1/4" pattern paper 
• Layer #3: 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"  used for die cut sentiment Greetings of the Season 
• Layer #4: 1/2" x 5 1/4" for sentiment 
• Layer #5: 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" used for the house 
• Embellishments: Red & White Peppermint Adhesives & Wink of Stella 
• Inks: Real Red
• Stampin' Blends: Pool Party, Real Red, Lemon Lolly 

Watch the replays for both my card and Tammy's card here:

Tammy:  

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Jennie:

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Teach it Tuesday - Humble Home Bundle

This week Tammy and I will be showing you two different ways to use the Humble Home bundle.  You will find this stamp set is a must have because it is so versatile.  

You can watch Tammy live on her Facebook page Cards by TLC this morning at 11 am PT/ 12 pm MT/ 1 pm CT/ 2 pm ET.

My live will be on my Facebook page Stampinn with Jenn in the afternoon at 4 pm PT/ 5 pm MT/ 6 pm CT/ 7 pm ET.

I hope you can join us, if not you can find links to replays here on my blog tomorrow.