Pups and Cups Kit from Diamond Press: 2 Card Ideas

 

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Today I have two card ideas for the Pups and Cups Stamp and Die Kit from Diamond Press!

DISCLAIMER

Diamond Press sent me the Pups and Cups kit for free so I could create samples for them as a guest designer. All opinions are my own!

You can find this product on the Diamond Press website: www.mydiamondpress.net while supplies last. Click "Shop" and you'll see the "September 2026 New Items" button. That will take you to the new sets!

Pups and Cups is special because ALL proceeds from this purchase go to an aminal rescue in Kanab, UT called Best Friends. This kit is fundraiser for them. You can learn more on the Diamond Press website.

I hope you enjoy today's projects and that it inspires you to create!

Happy Crafting!

Melinda

It's Official and BOO Bakery Card Ideas

 

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It's OFFICIAL! I was invited to join the Diamond Press Design Team as an independent contactor and I am so excited!!

DISCLAIMER

Diamond Press sent me the Boo Bakery kit for free so I could create samples for them as a guest designer. All opinions are my own!

I hope to have new projects to create for them soon but, in the meantimes, I'll continue showcasing the September 2026 website release!

Today is BOO BAKERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Serve up some frightfully delicious bakery themed Halloween cards and projects!

You can find these products on the Diamond Press website: www.mydiamondpress.net while supplies last. Click "Shop" and you'll see the "September 2026 New Items" button. That will take you to the new sets!

I hope you enjoy today's projects and that it inspires you to create!

Happy Crafting!

Melinda

Perfectly Preserved and Apothecary Labels Card Ideas: Diamond Press September 2026 Release

 

I have two new videos for you today featuring products from the Diamond Press September 2026 website release!

1.) Perfectly Preserved Stamps, Dies and Stencils Kit (everyday/ multi-occasions set)

Perfectly Preserved Link

2.) Apothecary Labels Stamps and Dies Kit (Some Halloween specific but the frame dies and stamps can be used for anything)

Apothecary Labels Link

I am releasing these videos together because I actually combined the two sets for the Apothecary Labels projects. This way you can check out both at the same time. I have never posted two videos in one day so we'll see how it goes. I hope it's not confusing!

You can find these products on the Diamond Press website: www.mydiamondpress.net while supplies last. Click "Shop" and you'll see the "September 2026 New Items" button. That will take you to the new sets!

DISCLAIMER

Diamond Press sent me the Perfectly Preserved and Apothecary Labels Kits for free so I could create samples for them as a guest designer. While I do not currently have any affiliate links.

Right now, I am just going to refer you to the Diamond Press website and you just purchase direct through them.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: I announced last month that I was leaving Stampin' Up! and I am including that video here if you want to watch it.

I also have another video of the Diamond Press Halloween Mantle Set and I'll include that video link here as well if you want to check it out.

I hope you enjoy today's projects and that it inspires you to create!

Happy Crafting!

Melinda

New Posts Coming Soon!

 Happy September my friends! 

I have been VERY BUSY behind the scenes! New content coming end of September. I will have updates soon.

In the meantime, I appreciate your patience while my social media and blog platforms make some cosmetic changes and updates behind the scenes.

Have a creative day!

Sincerely,

Melinda

Leaving Stampin' Up and What's Next

Today I am announcing that I am leaving Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator at the end of this month, August 31, 2026. 

This means you will be able to place orders with me until 8/30 HERE

If you have any questions I am happy to answer them to the best of my ability. 

It is time for a change. Please stick around for what's next for me in September! 

I am taking a few weeks to transition and try something new and I'll be back with videos in mid-September! 

I will still have my email list. I will still have my YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest accounts in the Stamping with Hart name. I plan to continue making crafting videos!

I can say more next month. 

I am so grateful for the people I have met and for the education I have gained and the experience I have had as a demonstrator over the last seven years. I have made a ton of mistakes but was creative and enjoying the process every step of the way (even on the really hard days). 

While I am a hobby demonstrator and do not have a big business or team, the upcoming changes to the compensation plan (announced to demonstrators in Early August) were a factor in my decision to leave, but it's also just time to move on to something new! 

The Compensation Plan changes will take effect on October 1, 2026 and really only effect demonstrators so I don't plan to go into detail on that, just to say that when I saw the new plan I knew it wasn't a good fit for me at this stage in my crafting journey and with the changes I have coming. 

I am very excited for the next chapter in my crafting journey and I hope you stick around to continue to craft and create and make cards and projects right along with me! 

Thank you for being here! I hope you stay! Stay tuned on my YouTube Channel for more information on what's next for me in September! 

Did you know I am TRYING TO REACH A YOUTUBE MILESTONE? I am only 36 subscribers away from 5,000 subscribers! If you are not already subscribed and you're interested in seeing what's next, please subscribe! I am so close to 5k subscribers! 

In the meantime, it's Tuesday which means I have two weeks left to update you on what's new from Stampin' Up! 

August 19 - 21, 2026!

DOUBLE POINTS! AUGUST 19 - 21, 2026 Earn double rewards on your Stampin' Up! orders of $20 or more! 

Happy crafting!

Melinda

MUST MAKE Halloween Cards in 2026

Summerween 2026 continues with "Must Make" Halloween cards! This is one easy fun fold with 7 different designs using:

WEB OF FUN BUNDLE

FRIGHTFULLY FUN SUITE

SEASONAL CHEER MINI EMBOSSING FOLDERS

Today’s project sheet link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SlTi3Xm/halloweenfunfoldcard

Note: When you sign up for my email list you will receive the project sheet. You can unsubscribe at any time. If you are on my email list this PDF has been sent to you. No need to sign up again.

Seasonal Cheer "Halloween" Embossing Folder
Timid Tiger, Very Vanilla and Basic Black

MEASUREMENTS

• Card Base: 4-1/4 x 11" Score: 5-1/2" - Trim 2-34" off of one side for fun fold panel 

• 2-3/4 x 4-1/4" - Inside Panel 

• DSP Side Panel: 2-1/2 x 4" (Frightfully Fun DSP) 

• DSP Front Panel: 2-1/2 x 4" (Frightfully Fun DSP)

• Inside DSP Panel: 4 x 5-1/4" (Frightfully Fun DSP) 

INSTRUCTIONS

Once you have cut your card base and DSP pieces you can glue the Designer Paper panels to the card base.

You can use multiple DSP patterns for this fun fold but to keep it easy I used two patterns for most of the cards. NOTE: Depending on the pattern you choose, the side panel is vertical and the front panel pattern horizontal. 

For the fun fold: take the 2-3/4" panel you trimmed off the card base and glue it to the side flap being careful to only put adhesive on the left side of the fun fold piece.

To glue the insert, line it up with the fun fold front panel, add adhesive to the back of the insert and then carefully set down making sure it is hidden behind the fun fold front flap. I like liquid glue for this because you have a moment to adjust the panel before the glue sets if needed.

Decorate as desired. For stamps, die cuts and embellishments I chose to decorate with complimentary embellishments to the Designer Paper patterns. If there are ghosts, I added ghost die cuts and embellishments, etc.

I used the Web of Fun Bundle as well as the Frightfully Fun Suite (Oh My Fright Bundle is part of the suite) including the paper, ribbon and Ghosts and Bats embellishments. This suite is back in stock!

Cats Pattern features a 4 cats fussy cat from Frightfully Fun DSP
Shadow Layer for "Happy" and stamped Halloween from Web of Fun Bundle

October 31 from Web of Fun Bundle
Iridescent Black Ribbon, DSP and
Ghost and Bats Embellishments from Frightfully Fun Suite

Ghost Die Cut, Embellishment and DSP Frightfully Fun
Die Cut words "Halloween Night" from Web of Fun

This card is all Frightfully Fun Suite!

This card really sums up how easy this fun fold is and quintessential Halloween!
Web of Fun Bundle with Frightfully DSP and Embellishments

Black and White theme with Phrases & Frames Dies
Frightfully Fun Stamp Set and DSP

Happy Crafting!

Melinda

Nutcracker Accordion Tri Fold Card: Christmas Cards on a Budget

Christmas in July continues with budget friendly Christmas cards using the Nutcracker Tags Kit and A Stitched Season Designer Series Paper!

You can download the Free Project Sheet here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/LIIfvYP/nutcrackertrifoldcard

Products used in today's cards:

NUTCRACKER TAGS KIT

A STITCHED SEASON DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

2 INCH CIRCLE PUNCH

2-3/8 CIRCLE PUNCH

GRANNY APPLE GREEN CARDSTOCK

POPPY PARADE CARDSTOCK

MEASUREMENTS (for the above pictured card):

• Card Base: 5-1/2 x 11" Score: 4-1/4, 7 and 9-¾”

• (1) Belly Band - 1-½ x 9 ½” Score: 2-⅝ and 7”

• (1) DSP Strip for Belly Band 1-¼ x 4-¼” (A Stitched Season DSP)

• (1) 4 x 5-¼” DSP Panel (A Stitched Season DSP) 

• (1) 2-½ x 5-¼” DSP Panel (A Stitched Season DSP)

• (1) 2-½ x 5-¼” Basic White Panel

• (2) 1 x 5-¼” DSP Strips - 1-¾ x 5-¼” (A Stitched Season DSP)

• (1) 2-⅜” Circle

• (1) 2” Circle

• (4) Nutcrackers (trim off tag top) (Nutcracker Tags Kit)

• (2) Sentiment Die Cuts from Nutcracker Tags Kit

• (2) Holly Die Cuts from Kit

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: No stamping or die cutting for this card. I did use circle punches for the circles on the belly bands. We will use the Nutcracker Tags Kit to make budget friendly Christmas cards!

Here is an Accordion Tri-Fold Card. Cut card base 5-½ x 11.” Score: 4-¼, 7 and 9-¾”.  Glue all of your panels to the card base. The white piece will be the third panel because it’s hidden when the fun fold is closed.

Trim off the tag tops from the nutcrackers. Use the girl nutcracker for the first flap. You will use two of them and glue them back to back so I recommend trimming off both tag toppers at the same time so it’s lined up when you glue them onto the first flap. 

Add two more nutcrackers side by side on the last panel. Add your embellishments and greetings. I used only kit pieces for the decorating (the holly and sentiments) but you can use any coordinating Christmas bundle from your collection.

I used A Stitched Season Designer Series Paper for this card as well. This paper matches nicely with the Nutcracker Tags Kit. 

Belly Band: cut another strip of cardstock 1-½ x 9-½” Score at 2-⅝ and 7” or you can just wrap your belly band around the card and wherever the crease is just score the crease with your scoring tool to get a clean fold. 

Glue your white 2” circle to the 2-⅜” Granny Apple Green Circle. Add a greeting center with mini dimensionals. Glue the 1-¼ x 4-¼” DSP strip to the front of the belly band. I wanted to cover the seam with the DSP. Glue circle over top to cover the seam as well. 

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BONUS CARD! You can find the tutorial for how I made this card on YouTube and my blog under Raven’s Tale Summerween Cards and Gable Box! I did a Halloween version for the demo but here is a Christmas example swapping out the raven for a nutcracker! This is also a fun card to make though this one does involve stamping, die cutting and heat embossing! Raven’s Tale has this amazing corner stamp I’ll be using all season long!

Ravens Tale Stamp Set

Happy Crafting!

Melinda