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

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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