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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to turn your love of stamping, card making, and scrapbooking into something even more rewarding?

I would love to welcome you to my Mommy Stampin’ Creations team as a Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator!

Whether you simply want to enjoy a demonstrator discount, meet other creative people, share projects with friends, or build your own creative business, you can choose the Stampin’ Up! journey that works best for you.

Why Join Stampin’ Up!?

As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, you can enjoy:

• A 20% discount on qualifying purchases when you begin

• Early access to exciting new products

• Demonstrator-only creative resources and training

• Opportunities to attend Stampin’ Up! events

• Support from Stampin’ Up! and from me as your team leader

• Membership in a worldwide paper-crafting community

• The flexibility to craft, share, sell, or grow at your own pace

You do not have to build a business or recruit a team.
 You can join primarily for your own crafting enjoyment
, share Stampin’ Up! with family and friends,
or develop a business if that becomes your goal.

Your Get Started Bundle

The current cost to join is $100. After signing up, you will receive:

• A $125 coupon code to spend on the Stampin’ Up! products you choose

• Eight complimentary catalogs

• Access to demonstrator benefits and resources

• Your demonstrator discount on qualifying purchases

You can use your coupon code to select the stamps, paper, ink, tools, and accessories that fit your personal crafting style.

What Is Required?

Stampin’ Up! currently requires demonstrators to submit $300 in qualifying sales each quarter to remain active. Your own purchases and qualifying orders from customers, family, and friends can count toward that requirement.

There is no need to place the entire amount in one order. You can participate in the way that best fits your life and creative goals.

When You Join My Team

You will not be doing this alone! As your team leader, I will be here to welcome you, answer your questions, share inspiration, and help you become comfortable with your new demonstrator experience.

Whether your dream is to receive a discount on products you already love, make new crafting friends, teach classes, share projects online, or create a flexible business, I would be delighted to have you join us.

Are You Ready to Join?

If you are ready to create, connect, and belong, click below to begin your Stampin’ Up! journey with my team.

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Have questions before joining? Please contact me. I would be happy to talk with you and help you decide if becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is right for you.

Happy stamping!

Melissa Tootle
Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator
Mommy Stampin’ Creations
Stamping Cards • Scrapbooking • Everything Paper
www.mommystampincreations.com

Joining information and benefits are subject to change. Please review the current Stampin’ Up! joining page and Independent Demonstrator Agreement before enrolling.

Hello....5x7 Cards!!

Quick and Easy Cards.....

Hello, Crafty friends!

Quick and Easy Cards.....

Today I’m sharing three cheerful cards created with the beautiful Painted Patch Designer Series Paper from the upcoming Stampin’ Up! September–December 2026 Catalog.

This paper has such a fun mix of patterns and seasonal images. The soft checks, colorful pumpkins, and warm autumn shades work beautifully
for many occasions—not just fall cards!

For these projects, I created three different 5" x 7" cards:

• Hello, Friend – A sweet friendship card featuring the colorful checked paper, a soft blue pumpkin, and leafy accents.

• Happy Birthday – A bright birthday card with a floral focal point layered over the patchwork-style pattern.

• Thinking of You – A thoughtful card featuring the pumpkin-patterned paper and a simple stitched sentiment label.

One of my favorite things about this paper is its versatility.
 By changing the sentiment and focal image,
 you can use it for birthdays, friendship cards,
thank-you cards, thinking-of-you cards, and seasonal projects.

Sneak Peek!!!

The Painted Patch Designer Series Paper will be available
in the upcoming Stampin’ Up! September–December 2026 Catalog.
It is definitely a paper pack you’ll want to add to your crafting wish list!

Which card is your favorite?

The friendship card, Birthday card, or Thinking-of-you card?
 Let me know in the comments!

Happy Stamping!

Halloween Card and Sketch.....

 

Oh My Fright..... 

Today I’m sharing a spooky-cute Halloween card created with Stampin’ Up! supplies. Oh My Fright Stamp Set and coordinating Oh My Fright Dies. This card features a moonlit Halloween scene with clouds, a bare tree, a friendly ghost, bats, and lots of fun dimension.

The combination of Basic Black, Basic Gray, Lemon Lolly, and Basic White creates a dramatic nighttime scene without making the card too scary. The Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper makes the perfect background, while the black-and-white ribbon adds a playful finishing touch.

I love using a card sketches to inspire my card making!!
Do you use card sketch too?
Check out this Awesome Halloween
Sketch and Finished card....

Card Measurements

• Card base: 4 1/4" × 11", scored at 5 1/2"

• Designer Series Paper layer: 4" × 5 1/4"

• Basic Gray focal panel: approximately 3" × 4 1/2"

• Sentiment strip: approximately 2 3/4" × 5/8"

Stampin’ Up! Supplies

Stamps and Dies

• Oh My Fright Stamp Set — 168169

• Oh My Fright Dies — 168175

Cardstock and Designer Series Paper

• Basic Black Cardstock — 121045

• Basic Gray Cardstock — 121044

• Lemon Lolly Cardstock — 161720

• Basic White Cardstock — 166780

• Frightfully Fun 12" × 12" Designer Series Paper — 168168

Embellishments and Ribbon

• Adhesive-Backed Bats, Ghosts & Dots — 168180

• Black 3/8" (1 cm) Iridescent Ribbon — 168181

How to Make the Card

1. Cut the card base to 4 1/4" × 11" and score it at 5 1/2". Fold and burnish the score line.

2. Cut a piece of Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper to 4" × 5 1/4". Adhere it to the front of the card base, leaving an even border around all four sides.

3. Cut a tall Basic Gray focal panel approximately 3" × 4 1/2". Add subtle speckles or texture if desired, then adhere it vertically near the center of the card.

4. Wrap the Black Iridescent Ribbon across the top of the card and tie it into a knot. Trim the ends as needed.

5. Use the coordinating Oh My Fright Dies to cut the moon from Lemon Lolly Cardstock.

6. Die-cut the clouds and ghost from Basic White Cardstock.

7. Die-cut the bare tree and additional Halloween accents from Basic Black Cardstock.

8. Arrange the moon and clouds near the upper-left portion of the focal panel. Layer the tree down the center of the panel, allowing the branches to extend behind the other elements.

9. Place the ghost near the lower-right side of the focal panel. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals on selected pieces to create depth.

10. Stamp the “Trick or Treat” greeting and add it across the bottom of the focal panel on a Basic Black sentiment strip.

11. Finish the card with Adhesive-Backed Bats, Ghosts & Dots for a little extra Halloween fun.

A Spooky-Cute Halloween Scene

*This card design can also be changed for other occasions.
 Replace the Halloween pieces with flowers, snowflakes, leaves,
or other seasonal images while keeping the same basic layout.

What is your favorite part of this card?

The Moonlit Sky, the Spooky Tree, or the Friendly Ghost?

*Let me know in the comments!

*Something NEW is coming to
Mommy Stampin Creations.......
September 1 check back!!!!

Happy stamping! 

Something New Is Coming to Mommy Stampin’ Creations!

Hello, crafty friends! 💕

I have some exciting news to share with you today!

I've been doing a little planning behind the scenes here at Mommy Stampin’ Creations, and beginning next Monday, we're starting a new weekly creative schedule!

I wanted to create something that gives you plenty of inspiration throughout the week while also helping you learn new ways to use your Stampin’ Up! supplies.

So grab your favorite drink, pull up a chair in the craft room, and let me tell you what we have planned!

✂️ Card Sketch Monday

We're kicking off each week with Card Sketch Monday!

Every Monday, I'll share a new card sketch that you can use as inspiration for your own handmade cards.

A card sketch is basically a roadmap for your card. It shows you where you might place your Designer Series Paper, cardstock layers, sentiment, and embellishments—but what you create from it is completely up to you!

I'll also share my version of the card so you can see how I interpreted the sketch.

Use the same products, change the colors, turn the sketch sideways, move the sentiment, or use completely different stamps and Designer Series Paper.

The sketch is your starting point. The creativity is yours!

And we're going to number our sketches so you can build your own Mommy Stampin’ Creations Card Sketch Library and come back to them whenever you need a little inspiration.

💕 Card Technique Tuesday

Tuesday is becoming something brand new!

Welcome to Card Technique Tuesday!

Each Tuesday, we're going to learn a card-making technique together.

We'll explore techniques such as:

• Emboss Resist

• Masking

• Ink Blending

• Heat Embossing

• Watercolor Washes

• Paper Piecing

• Partial Die Cutting

• Faux Torn Paper

And that's just the beginning!

I'll show you what supplies you'll need and walk you through the technique step-by-step so you can try it in your own craft room.

Whenever possible, Monday's card and Tuesday's technique will work together. You may see a technique on Monday's finished card and then come back Tuesday to learn exactly how to do it!

🎨 Color Palette Thursday

Thursday is all about COLOR!

On Color Palette Thursday, I'll share a Stampin’ Up! color combination to help take some of the guesswork out of choosing colors for your projects.

We'll mix and match some of our favorite Stampin’ Up! colors and look at ways to use the combination on cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper projects.

Save your favorite palettes for those days when you sit down to create and think:

“What colors should I use?”

I'll have some inspiration waiting for you!

📸 Scrapbook Sketch Saturday

We're finishing our creative week with Scrapbook Sketch Saturday!

I love that paper crafting gives us so many ways to be creative, and scrapbooking is such a wonderful way to preserve the stories and memories that matter to us.

Each Saturday, I'll share a scrapbook sketch that you can use as the starting point for your next layout.

Just like our card sketches, these are meant to inspire you—not limit you.

Change the photo sizes. Flip the sketch. Add more journaling. Use different Designer Series Papers.

Make it yours!

💗 Our New Weekly Schedule

MONDAY

✂️ Card Sketch Monday

TUESDAY

💕 Card Technique Tuesday

THURSDAY

🎨 Color Palette Thursday

SATURDAY

📸 Scrapbook Sketch Saturday

That means you'll have something new waiting for you several times throughout the week!

Let's Create Together!

I'm really excited about this new schedule because I want Mommy Stampin’ Creations to be a place you can visit when you need an idea, want to learn something new, or simply feel like spending a little time being creative.

You don't have to make my project exactly the way I made it.

Use what you have.

Try something different.

Change the colors.

Move things around.

And most importantly...

Have fun creating!

Our new schedule begins next Monday August 17, 2026 with Card Sketch Monday, and I can't wait to show you our first project!

Then make sure you come back Tuesday because we'll be kicking off Card Technique Tuesday with our very first featured technique.

I'll see you in the craft room!

Happy Stampin’! 💕

Mommy Stampin’ Creations
Stamping Cards • Scrapbooking • Everything Paper

Create • Inspire • Share 

Enjoying Joy In The Little Things.....

 

Beautiful Ordinary Life 
 Finding Joy in the Little Things

Hello, crafty friends!

Today I’m sharing two cheerful cards featuring the Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection from the Stampin’ Up! May–August 2026 Catalog. I love how this collection celebrates those simple, everyday moments that make life special.

The Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite combines playful patterns, florals, butterflies, bold silhouettes, and fun little details that make layering so easy. The coordinating Designer Series Paper includes soft colorful designs on one side and crisp black-and-white patterns on the other—perfect for mixing and matching.

My Color Combination

For today's cards, I chose a soft and happy combination of Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo, and Basic White, paired with the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper.

Pool Party gives the projects a fresh, calming background, while Flirty Flamingo adds just the right pop of cheerful color. Basic White keeps everything bright and lets those wonderful Designer Series Paper patterns take center stage.

And these colors coordinate beautifully with the collection—the official Designer Series Paper palette includes both Pool Party and Flirty Flamingo, along with several other fun colors.

Hello Sunshine

For my first card, I had so much fun playing with layers!

I mixed several patterns from the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper to create lots of visual interest. The soft stripes and geometric patterns work so well together, and I love how the darker panel grounds all those softer colors.

The “Hello Sunshine” greeting makes this such a happy card to send to someone just because. The little butterfly and leafy accents add even more personality.

This is one of those cards where you can really have fun using up those smaller pieces of Designer Series Paper. Don't be afraid to mix patterns—stripes, geometrics, florals, and dots can look fabulous together!

Fun in the Sun

My second card has a completely different look while still using the same collection.

I started with that adorable Pool Party polka-dot Designer Series Paper and built my focal point with several layered patterns. The black-and-white designs provide wonderful contrast against the softer Pool Party background.

Then come the butterflies!

I love how the butterflies appear to flutter across the front of the card. The touches of Flirty Flamingo add just enough extra color to bring everything together.

The Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper contains 12 sheets—two each of six double-sided designs—and is designed for both card making and scrapbooking.

Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection

One of my favorite things about Stampin' Up! suites is how easily everything coordinates. The Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection includes the Bordered in Beauty Stamp Set and Dies, Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper, Floral Flight Accents, and Array of Dots.

That means you can pull out the collection and start mixing papers, stamped images, die cuts, and embellishments without spending forever figuring out what works together.

And sometimes that's exactly what crafting should be—easy, colorful, and FUN!

The Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite is part of the May–August 2026 Catalog, which runs May 5 through August 31, 2026.

Shop the Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection

I hope these cards inspire you to pull out your Designer Series Paper and mix those patterns! Which card is your favorite—the layered Hello Sunshine card or the butterfly-filled Fun in the Sun card?

Happy Stamping!
Melissa Hedine-Tootle
Mommy Stampin Creations

Stamping • Scrapbooking • Everything Paper 💕

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