🌸 Sweet Bugs Bundle: 3 Adorable & Easy Cards You’ll Love

 If you’ve been craving something cute, cheerful, and easy, this week’s projects are going to hit the spot.

Between winter weather that just won’t quit and the itch to start thinking spring, I was more than ready to play with the Sweet Bugs Bundle from Stampin’ Up!—and let me tell you, this suite did most of the work for us.

These three cards are quick to make, beginner-friendly, and full of charming little details that make you smile without requiring complicated techniques. If you love letting Designer Series Paper shine (and who doesn’t?), you’re going to love these.

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🐞 Why the Sweet Bugs Bundle Is a Total Win

This suite is adorable without being over-the-top, and it’s incredibly versatile. You get:

• A playful stamp set with sweet sentiments

• Coordinating dies that cut out stamped images and Designer Series Paper elements

• Cute-as-can-be Ladybug Epoxy Shapes

• Old Olive rickrack ribbon for texture

• And that Cute as a Bug 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper—the real MVP

The paper alone creates instant scenes, which means less work for you and more time enjoying the process.

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✂️ Card #1: Hello Friend (Simple with a Twist)

This card is proof that one angled piece of DSP can completely change a layout.

• Thick Basic White card base

• Angled Designer Series Paper panel

• Old Olive rickrack ribbon to soften the seam

• A simple “Hello Friend” sentiment

• A fussy-cut ladybug straight from the DSP

It’s clean, quick, and perfect when you need a card now but still want it to feel special.

Tip: Cutting your DSP at an angle—without overthinking measurements—adds instant interest.

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🌿 Card #2: Hello with a Whimsical Scene

This one might be my favorite (don’t tell the others).

Using the pre-printed scene panels from the DSP, you can build a little woodland moment in minutes:

• Layered 3" x 4" panels for the background

• Dimensionals to pop up the scene

• Sweet stamped and colored bugs

• Tiny epoxy ladybugs scattered for movement

This is a great example of letting paper do 90% of the work and then adding just a few stamped elements to bring it to life.

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🐜 Card #3: Spread Joy (Playful & Dimensional)

This card leans fully into the whimsy—and I love it.

• Layered Old Olive and DSP panels

• Lily of the Valley stamped and softly colored

• A marching line of ants (how cute is that?)

• A bee watering the garden

• A stitched “Spread Joy” sentiment popped up with dimension

It’s playful, dimensional, and still very achievable—even if detailed cards usually intimidate you.

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💡 Why These Cards Work So Well

• No complicated folds

• Minimal coloring

• Great layouts to mass-produce

• Easy to adapt for different sentiments or occasions

If you’re easing back into crafting or just want something joyful and stress-free, this is a fantastic suite to have on your desk.

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🌼 Want to Make These with Me?

All the measurements, supplies, and step-by-step instructions are available in this week’s tutorial. And if you love learning by watching, be sure to catch the replay of my Sunday Live where I walk through each card.

Have a favorite card from this set? I’d love to know—drop a comment below or save this post for later inspiration!

🐻 Valentine Kisses: A Free Card Class with a $50 Order

 Valentine’s cards don’t have to be complicated to be absolutely adorable — and this week’s projects are proof of that. 💕

During this week’s Stampin’ Sunday, I shared three sweet, playful cards using the Valentine Kisses bundle, and honestly… these little bears might just steal your heart.

This class kicks off our first FREE class of the month, and it’s designed to help you get Valentine-ready without stress, overwhelm, or hours at your craft table.

Let’s break it all down.

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💌 What We Made This Week

We created three handmade Valentine cards, each with its own personality:

1. Bear Hugs & Kisses Card

A classic layered card with embossed hearts, stitched die-cut hearts, and an adorable bear holding a bouquet. Simple, clean, and perfect for mailing.

2. Sweet Bear with Ribbon Accent

This card adds soft color, ribbon detail, and gentle texture for a slightly more elegant Valentine — still cute, but polished.

3. The Kissing Booth Card

This one is pure fun. Two bears, a tiny kissing booth, playful designer paper, and a sentiment that makes everyone smile. This card alone makes the bundle worth it.

Each card is beginner-friendly, but still interesting enough for seasoned stampers. Change the sentiment, and these designs easily work for birthdays, thinking-of-you cards, or just because.

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🎁 How the FREE Card Class Works

This is one of my favorite perks to offer — and it’s simple:

• Place a $50 minimum order (before shipping & tax) in my online Stampin’ Up! store

• Use that order to treat yourself to supplies you actually want

• I’ll send you everything you need to make all 3 Valentine cards

🗓 Order window: Now through the 15th
📦 Kits ship: On the 20th

No guesswork. No prep. Just open your kit and start crafting.

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💕 Why I Love the Valentine Kisses Bundle

This bundle is one of those “quietly versatile” ones. Yes, it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day — but it doesn’t stop there.

• Bears can hold hearts, flowers, honey pots, or even another bear

• Great for anniversaries, kids’ cards, encouragement cards, and birthdays

• Works beautifully with soft pastels or bold reds and pinks

• Cute without being cheesy (and that’s a fine line!)

If you grab the bundle as part of your $50 order, you automatically qualify for the FREE class — easy win.

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✂️ Want Even More Valentine Projects?

If you’re loving these bears and want to keep going, my friend Cyndy from Stamping the Wild Way and I also have a Valentine Kisses Card Class available separately.

That class includes:

• Supplies to make 4 additional cards

• Coordinating ribbon + designer paper

• Two designs from me and two from Cyndy

✨ Combine the FREE class + the Valentine class and you’ll have 7 handmade cards ready to go.

     Register for the Valentine Kisses card class HERE

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❤️ Let’s Get You Crafting

If you’ve been craving something creative, cozy, and fun — this is your sign.

👉 Place your $50 order by the 15th
👉 Get your FREE Valentine Kisses card kit
👉 Make cards that actually get used and loved

Drop a comment and tell me which card is your favorite — I love hearing what you gravitate toward!

Easy Cards to Restart Your Creative Mojo (Using the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar)

 If your craft room has been a little quiet lately, you’re not alone. Between holidays, family time, and the general chaos of December, creativity can take a back seat. This week on Stampin’ Sundays, I wanted to make things easy. No pressure. No overthinking. Just three simple, pretty cards using supplies from the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar to help gently restart that creative mojo.

These cards are proof that you don’t need complicated techniques or hours at your desk to make something beautiful.

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Why Simple Cards Matter After the Holidays

Let’s be honest—jumping straight back into layered, technique-heavy projects can feel overwhelming. When creativity feels stuck, the best thing you can do is:

• Use what you already have

• Follow a simple process

• Let the supplies do the heavy lifting

That’s exactly why kits and curated boxes (like this Advent Calendar) are such a lifesaver this time of year.

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Card #1: Soft Florals + Stencils = Instant Wins

For the first card, I used the floral stencils from the Advent Calendar along with blending brushes and a soft color palette. Layered stencils might sound intimidating, but these are numbered and designed to line up easily—no guesswork required.

Why this card works:

• Stenciling adds depth without bulk

• Soft ink blending keeps it light and forgiving

• Minimal embellishments let the design shine

This is the kind of card you can make multiples of once you’re in the groove.

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Card #2: 3” x 4” Cards for Fast & Fabulous Designs

The second card highlights one of my favorite things from the Advent Calendar: the 3” x 4” pre-printed cards. These little panels are a game changer when you want results without fuss.

I simply:

• Matted the card with coordinating cardstock

• Added baker’s twine for texture

• Finished with a stamped sentiment and a few gold accents

Tip: These small cards are perfect focal points w

hen your brain doesn’t want to “design” — they’ve already done it for you.

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Card #3: Embossed Panels with Gentle Color

For the final card, I used one of the embossed 3” x 4” panels and lightly added ink over the raised areas with a blending brush. This gives you:

• Subtle color

• Beautiful texture

• A clean, elegant look

Paired with a simple sentiment and one small embellishment, this card came together in minutes.

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The Big Takeaway

You don’t need to go all-in to get back into crafting. Sometimes the best thing you can do is:

• Make something simple

• Use coordinated supplies

• Give yourself permission to keep it easy

That’s how creativity comes back naturally.

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Still Available (For Now!)

The 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar is still available on the Last Chance list. It includes:

• A stamp set

• Coordinating dies

• Stencils

• Pre-printed cards

• Embossed panels

• Labels, twine, and embellishments

It’s a fantastic value and an easy way to build your stash while actually using what you buy.

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If you’ve been feeling creatively stuck, I hope this inspires you to pull out a simple kit and just start. Let me know in the comments—which card was your favorite? And if you want more easy card ideas like this, be sure you’re on my email list so you never miss a project.

Product List

12 Days Of Crafting Advent Calendar (English) [167335] $99.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $17.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199] $14.00
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115320] $14.00	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $14.00	Darling Duckling 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165622] $14.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $9.00
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