“Poppin’ By” for a Fun and Easy Card Class!

 Popcorn, Paper, and Poppin’ Fun: A New Monthly Card Class Is Here!

Hello crafty friends!

Summer might be taking its sweet time getting here (yes, we had a fire going in the fireplace on June 1st!), but we’re heating things up in the craft room with a brand new monthly offering and a super cute stamp set that’s just too stinkin’ fun.

This past Sunday’s live was all about the “Poppin’ By” bundle—a playful online exclusive from Stampin’ Up! that celebrates movie nights, buttery popcorn, and quirky sentiments like “No one’s butter than you.” I demonstrated three cards using this bundle:

1. Simple “Poppin’ In to Say Hello” Card – A clean, quick design with buttery popcorn pieces (yes, we used ink spatter to mimic real melted butter!). 

   
   
   

2. Popcorn & Film Strip Card – This one got a fun background of dancing popcorn kernels and film strip die cuts to pull together the movie-night theme.

   
   
   

3. Pop-Out Z-Fold Card – A wow-factor fun fold that stands beautifully but folds flat for easy mailing. It even features a popcorn character wearing sunglasses. Yes, he's styling! 

   
   
   

🆕 INTRODUCING: First-Sunday Free-with-Purchase Card Class!

I’m so excited to roll out something new starting this month. Each first Sunday of the month, I’ll be sharing a card class live—and you can get the kit free with a $40 order from my online Stampin’ Up! store.

Here’s how it works:

• Place your $40+ order by the 15th of the month

• I’ll send you the pre-cut card kits by the 20th

• You’ll also receive a PDF tutorial with photos, plus a QR code linking you to the class replay

Just bring your own stamps and ink—and of course, the “Poppin’ By” bundle if you want to recreate these exact designs.

🎁 Bonus Bits:

• June’s Paper Pumpkin is called Full of Charm, and it looks adorable. Think pre-cut pieces, foil details, and coordinating colors like Pretty Peacock and Mossy Meadow. Subscribe by June 10th!

• Starting June 3rd, Stampin’ Up! is running a Buy One, Get One 50% Off Sale on all sweets and sweet products—an amazing time to stock up!

• Don’t forget the Virtual Album Retreat happening July 16–18. Create a 24-page year-round album with exclusive stamps and everything prepped for you (except ink and the album itself). Can’t attend live? No worries—it’s all recorded.

💬 Lastly, mark your calendar for June 21st at 7 p.m.—our next Craft & Chat Night on the Butter platform. It’s free, it’s casual, and you can bring any crafty project (even sewing!). No download needed—just click the link when I share it closer to the date.

Thank you so much for popping by and crafting with me this week. Whether you're team “extra butter” (🙋‍♀️) or keep it plain, I hope you have a chance to make something joyful this week.

Until next time,
Katrina 💛

What’s Shakin’ Bacon? A Sweet Deal + A Wobbly Piggy Card!

 Hey there, crafty friends!

Let’s start with something super exciting: Stampin’ Up!’s Starter Kit special for May is seriously the best deal in the catalog right now!

Normally, when you join Stampin’ Up!, you get to choose $125 in product for just $99—plus free shipping, a past Paper Pumpkin kit, and business supplies, including a pack of 8 catalogs to share with your crafty crew.

But this month, they’ve bumped up the value:
👉 You now get to choose $165 in product and still pay only $99!
You still get the free shipping, the free Paper Pumpkin, and the full set of business supplies.

Now, here’s the best part: you do you.
There’s no pressure, no minimum orders every week or month if you choose.
You can be your own happy shopper—think of it like a BJ’s or Costco membership for craft supplies. You shop from yourself and save 20% on all your orders.

If you decide to turn it into a business? Awesome! You can earn 20% commission on every order you collect. But again, it’s totally your choice.

Whether you craft for fun or are ready to share your love of stamping with others, this deal is worth considering. No strings. Just stamps. 🎉

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Now, let’s talk about our adorable project of the night—because this piggy stole the show!

🐷 Meet the Party Piggy!
We kicked things off with a fun shaker card featuring the “What’s Shakin’, Bacon?” sentiment and some chewy Tic Tacs inside the belly for extra shake! I had planned to use Nerds candy (hello, maximum shake!), but these did the trick.

And the star of the show?
A wobbly piggy head thanks to a springy Action Wobble from my craft stash. (Yes, I actually found it when I needed it—small miracle!)

Here’s a quick breakdown of what we used for this card:

• Petal Pink cardstock (8½" x 5½", scored at 4¼")

• Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder for that textured layer

• Spotlight on Nature Dies for the big circle base

• Small Circle Shaker Domes (perfectly fit that piggy belly!)

• Stampin’ Blends in Petal Pink to shade his cute little snout and ears

• Scraps for stamping the piggy and sentiment (“What’s Shakin’ Bacon?”)

This little piggy is such a joy to craft with—she’s cute, she shakes, she wobbles, and she brings the party with her every time.

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This project was just one of three cards I shared during the live:

1. The Shaker Wobbler Card (“What’s Shakin’, Bacon?”)

2. A fun-fold birthday card featuring the party piggy with her little flags

3. Another shaker card with glitz and glitter in the piggy belly and a festive birthday hat!

I even managed to use every single stamp in the set except for “I am so proud of you.” (Don’t worry—it’s on deck for next time!) 

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If you missed the live, no worries—you can still catch the replay on YouTube. And if you’re ready to join Stampin’ Up! and get in on the May special, reach out or [click here to join]!

Let’s make May extra piggy and extra crafty! 🐖💕

Happy stamping,
Katrina
Katrina’s Kreative Heart

Handmade Healing with Hugs & Healing

 

Published by Katrina's Kreative Heart

If you’ve ever wished you could send a warm hug through the mail, Hugs & Healing is the stamp set for you!

In this week’s Live, I had so much fun sharing three sweet cards made with this charming online exclusive stamp set from Stampin’ Up! This set is full of adorable imagery—snuggly pets, ice packs, slings, and all—with sentiments perfect for sending comfort and care.

🐾 Card #1: Accordion Z-Fold with the Pup 

We kicked things off with a simple but striking accordion Z-fold card. I featured the sad little pup with the ice pack on his head and a thermometer in his mouth—so pitiful and adorable, right? Paired with paw prints and a “Hope You Feel Better Soon” sentiment, this fun fold really stands out on a desk or countertop.

Tip: The card base is 5½" x 11", scored at 1¾", 3½", 5¼", and 7". Designer Series Paper strips were cut to 1½" x 5¼", and we used a 3" x 6" piece scored at 3" for the front panel.

🐱 Card #2: Kitty with a Sling 

Next up, we showed our cat lovers some love with a card featuring a precious little kitty with her arm in a sling. I kept the coloring simple using Stampin’ Blends in Lost Lagoon and Crumb Cake. The frame from the Sentimental Framing dies added beautiful texture, and those holographic resin dots finished it off with just the right sparkle.

🐶🐱 Card #3: Puppy + Kitty Snuggle 

For our final card, we paired the pup and kitty in one heart-melting scene. With a fun, offset layout and layers of texture from the Spotlight on Nature and Framed Florets dies, this card came together so easily. I even pulled out my Color Lifter to soften the Calypso Coral coloring on the kitty (channeling my grandma’s old calico cat!).

🎉 Don’t Miss the May Join Offer!

This month only, Stampin’ Up! has an incredible join offer:

• Choose $165 in product

• Pay only $99

• FREE shipping

• FREE Paper Pumpkin kit

• FREE business supplies and catalogs

Whether you want to build a business or simply enjoy the discount like a crafty Costco membership, this offer is a win. And on our team, there’s zero pressure. Come for the fun, the community, and the inspiration—you do you!

👉 Click here to join my team or reach out with questions!

If you missed the live, you can catch the replay on Facebook or on YouTube. Until next time, happy stamping and sending hugs!

Crafty hugs,
Katrina
Katrina’s Kreative Heart

Fancy Flora Birthday Fun Fold (Angle Cut Gate Fold)

Hello friends! All this week I'm playing with the Fancy Flora Suite collection by Stampin' Up! This entire collection is absolutely beautiful and is so easy to work with, just stamps ink and paper and you can create absolutely gorgeous cards. Here I made a "fun fold" known as the "Angle cut Gate Fold". 

This stamp set is a 2 step photopolymer stamp set which makes doing the 2 step stamping so simple and easy. When you can see through the stamp, you can easy see where to line them up for perfect results every time.

Don't be intimidated by this amazing suite. It's definitely a top must have for you wishlist!

Happy Stamping,

 

Product List

Fancy Flora Suite Collection (English) [160431] $139.50	Two Tone Flora Bundle (English) [160414] $55.75	Two Tone Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set [160844] $23.00	Two Tone Flora Dies [159181] $39.00	Something Fancy Bundle (English) [160425] $45.75
Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English) [160416] $23.00	Something Fancy Dies [160424] $28.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.75	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776] $9.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25
Fancy Flora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160413] $12.00	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214] $8.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $8.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] $8.00	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576] $8.00
Scalloped Contours Dies [155560] $35.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

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Fun Folds featuring Fitting Florets Collection

Hey friends 

I know this is my second post for the day, but I'm trying to play catch up this week, so watch for one more tomorrow to bring me up to day, and the final card on Friday.

This whole week I am focusing on the beautiful Fitting Floret's Collection by Stampin' Up! I LOVE this collection of product. But the thing is, you need to act fairly fast to get the additional stamp set and the gorgeous DSP. Those are only available for a limited time only. 

So today's card is a fun fold I found and wanted to try. This one is SO Cool. 

So, for this card...I got a little over zealous during my FB Live and trimmed my card- totally messing up the sizing...So, I'm going to give you all the measurements HERE! So for those of you watching, my apologies, but follow these directions.

Night of Navy Card panel 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"; large enough scrap to die cut Oval shape 

Basic White 4-1/8" x 11" Scored at 2-3/4" turn to the other end and score at 2-7/8" and scrap for stamping

Balmy Blue large enough to cut Oval frame

Fitting Florets DSP cut 2-1/2" x 4" and 2-3/4" x 4"

And that's all there is to it. Really not a difficult fun fold as long as  you stick to the plan and don't try to change things up without thinking the WHOLE thing through lol. I guess this falls under the, "do as I say, not as I do" category lol.

Anyhoo, I hope you'll give it a try. I would love to see your results. Be sure to post them over in the VIP for all to see and ooh and aah...it's a thing over there.

Happy Stamping!

Product List

Fitting Florets Collection (English) [163129] $97.50	Framed Florets Bundle (English) [162407] $54.00	Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161815] $23.00	Framed Florets Dies [160623] $37.00	Fitting Florets 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161814] $12.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.75	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $9.25	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $9.25	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $8.00
Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $18.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971] $27.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $30.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

Santa's Delivery Fun Fold

Hello and Happy Columbus Day my friends. 

Last night I had a great time showing this card during our live stream to Facebook and YouTube. This card is a great way to show off more than one focal point while still allowing for plenty of room to write. 

You can grab the full instructions with measurements right here from the video 

 

Inside view

Product List

Santa's Delivery Bundle (English) [159590] $48.50	Santa's Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159583] $22.00	Santa's Train Dies [159589] $32.00	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121043] $9.25	Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155574] $9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Santa Express 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159582] $12.00	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576] $8.00	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [147117] $8.00	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154899] $9.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885] $9.00