Yesterday I went Live on YouTube and shared how I altered the Beautiful Blues Kits Collection Kit to get almost three times as many cards.

And now I’m sharing that video here in my blog post. Be sure to watch the video by clicking here (or you can just click on this image below if you can view it), scroll through the photos that follow, check out the measurements & products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared in this video.
Below are some photos, a visual list of products (each linked to where you can find them in my online store), and measurements for what I demonstrated. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel so you can get updates when I share and go live.
Click here to access and download a printable “measurements & supplies” sheet.

Measurements for one set of 8 cards (made from one set of the three kit cards)…
- Night of Navy Cardstock
- (6) 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”
- (2) 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
- Kit envelopes
- (2) flaps trimmed to 5-3/8”
- Fussy-cut images from another flap
- (2) 4-1/8” x 5-3/8” white layers
- (2) 4-1/8” x 2-3/4”
- (3) 3-1/4” x 4-1/2”
- Lighter/brighter blue kit card
- 4-1/4” x 4-1/4”
- 1/2” x 4-1/4”
- 3/8” x 4-1/4”
- 3-1/2” x 5-1/2”
- 3/4” x 5-1/2”
- Kit card with white flowers on blue
- (2) 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
- Kit card with blue flowers on white
- 2-1/2” x 8-1/2”
- 3” x 8-1/2”
Here are photos of the finished cards.








Altering the parts and pieces from a pre-choreographed kit of cards to make different or additional cards is one of my favorite creative activities! I hope you enjoyed what I shared!
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INTRODUCING STAMPIN’ UP’S DEBUT VIRTUAL ALBUM RETREAT 2025

Introducing a fun, new event…the Virtual Album Retreat 2025, a three-day event hosted by Stampin’ Up! where we will create 12 scrapbook spreads using the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit, learn new techniques, and connect and create with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up! staff. There will also be some fun giveaways! I’m attending. Will you join me?
- When: July 16–18, 2025, 2:00–10:30 p.m. (MT)
- Where: Private Facebook Group
- After the Event: You can access the recorded event videos on the Virtual Album Retreat Facebook group page any time you want (lifetime access) & even watch over and over if desired.
- Registration: There is no registration for this event! Instead…by purchasing the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit (167338), you’ll get access to an exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream.
- Price of Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit:
$250 USD | $340 CAD - Includes: Exclusive stamp sets, designed precut sheets, cardstock, embellishments, and more to make 12 two-page layouts

- Language of Event: This event will be presented in English only.
- 🎉 Bonuses for purchasing through me: Five Loyalty Reward points, access to either the May or the June All Star Video Class Bundle, and an entry to win either the D-Ring Album or the Post Album. (Winner chooses which one they want….one album drawn for every 5 attendees purchasing through me, so that gives each person a 20% chance of winning!) AND keep in mind you will earn 10% ($25) in Stampin’ Rewards to put towards a future order!!
- Ordering Begins: May 28, 2025 (Kits are only available while supplies last, so be sure to order ASAP! And you’ll want to order early to make sure you get your products in time for the event, right! Here is a list of additional tools and supplies you will need)
Reach out if you have any questions.
*This kit does not include an album.

STAMP-N-STORAGE MEMORIAL DAY SALE!
Now is a great time to put added organization into your crafting space. Take advantage of Stamp-n-Storage‘s Memorial Day Sale to save 10% storewide and 20% on all carousels! Click here to shop and save. But hurry sale only lasts May 23-26, 2025.


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FREE SHIPPING!
From December 10-12, you can take advantage of FREE shipping with orders of $75 or more (before shipping and tax).
Click here to shop. Then be sure to place your order during the promotion period. OH! And don’t forget to add the TRUE BLUE FLORALS 12″ x 12″ DESIGNER PAPER product of the month if you haven’t gotten it yet.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s December 2025 POM:TRUE BLUE FLORALS 12″ x 12″ DESIGNER PAPER. Add this to your shopping cart for just $5 when you place a $75+ order during this month of December 2025! Click here for details. Click HERE to shop my online store and place your order online. Because the POM items are some of the best Stampin’ Up! has to offer and because there will be a limited quantity, they are likely to sell out quickly. Once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!

PAPER PUMPKIN SALE!
From December 10–12, Paper Pumpkin subscribers with active accounts can get up to 50% off on refills, past kits, and add-ons! Click here to shop. Click here to purchase and activate an account. PLUS if the subtotal of your order (which can include other Stampin’ Up! products) equals $75 or more, you can also qualify for FREE SHIPPING during the sale!

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS
Every two months retiring products get added to the Last Chance Products List in the Online Store. Some are not discounted, but some are and can be up to 60% off. I encourage you to shop today to see what is leaving, because once an item from this section is sold out, it is gone for good. Items were added on December 2nd!

JANUARY-APRIL 2026 MINI CATALOG PRODUCTS ARE COMING!
Out next publication filled with fantastic products will kick off January 6. Request your copy here.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES NEWS
So MANY fantastic products are only available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store! You won’t find Online Exclusives products in any catalog. New products release every two months. Click here to view the PDF of upcoming new products. The next set of products will debut January 6.

NEW KITS FROM THE KITS COLLECTION!
New kits are added to the Kits Collection at the start of each month. Visit the Kits Collection to see the most recent additions.

A PEEK AT JANUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Special Delivery: Send heartfelt valentines featuring sweet postage stamp designs and sentiments for love and friendship. Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes. The kit also includes pre-cut paper & gold foil accents. And it arrives in a lovely coordinating box! Coordinating Colors: Blueberry Bushel, Bubble Bath, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Poppy Parade (Classic Stampin’ Spot). Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the January – March kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Beautiful Blooms Dies (#168666) — made available December 11th and only while supplies last! If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more about Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity. CLICK HERE to sign up by January 10th for this next kit.

PAPER PUMPKIN CREATIVES TUTORIAL BUNDLES
Our Paper Pumpkin Creatives Design Team is excited to share that our November 2025 Wrapped In Cheer Bundle of Tutorials is now available. Visit HERE for more information. Visit HERE to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to purchase and to see others offered. (The next one featuring the Watercolor In Bloom kit will be available January 1st.)

ALL STAR VIDEO CLASS BUNDLES
Our All Star Design Team is excited to share that our December 2025 Hobby Haven Video Class Bundle is now available. Visit HERE for more information. Visit HERE to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to purchase and to see others offered. (The next one featuring the Lovely & Beautiful Suite will be available January 1st.)

PRODUCT CHANGES ARE HERE
The cling stamp line (red rubber stamp line) is being phased out. Stampin’ Up! will is transitioning into sleeker, slimmer packaging for stamps and dies. More details about these changes can be found here. And a video where I share tips/ideas for the new stamp & die packaging can be found here.

Stampin’ Up!® Products Available to Even More Crafters Throughout the World
Stampin’ Up! products are now available to “Non-Open Stampin’ Up! Countries.” Effective immediately, and under specific conditions, current Stampin’ Up! products can now be purchased by crafters in most countries where we do not currently conduct business. It’s so exciting that we can now make a positive difference in the lives of even more people around the world through creativity and connection.
You can find the full details and conditions here.

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Rachael, I so enjoy watching you create and your projects are amazing. You make so many cards, what do you do with all the cards you create and share?
I use them! Hahaha! I’m always in need of cards in my business…customer thank you’s for sure. But I also need cards for my team. One thing is certain, I always have a lot to choose from. Hahaha! Thanks Mary.