Cute As a Bug Projects, New Positioner and Products, & Trip Out West

I just hosted my 9th annual Silver Elite Retreat! So I have the event make & take projects to share with you today. I was also able to preorder March Online Exclusives & the new Stampin’ Positioner last week. So I have those to share with you as well. It’s a lot of content into today’s blog post. Yay!

I’ll show photos from the retreat in a future blog post, but a HUGE congrats to Cheryl Lee & mother/daughter team Nancy Forsberg & Kayla Cory for earning spots at this year’s retreat! What did we make?…
I couldn’t resist the products in the Cute As A Bug Suite Collection and created almost all the make & takes with those fun papers and adorable bug images & shapes. We made a set of simple cards, a box for the cards (showing two versions). a Panel Z-Fold card (that I mostly cased from fellow demonstrator, Emma Goddard), and a Triple Z-Fold card (showing two versions).

Be sure to watch my instructional video by clicking here for measurements, tips and directions for the z-fold cards (or you can just click on this image below if you are already here in my blog post and can view it), scroll through the photos that follow, check out the products lists below, and then let me know if you have any questions.

I hope you enjoyed what I shared in this video. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you can get updates when I share and go live. I’ve shared more details for the following cards in today’s video and below.

If you are a Supporter Member of my YouTube Channel, I invite you to join in on 1/30/26 at 7 PM Central Time for my members-only video where I’ll assemble the boxes. (I’ll share photos of those cards & boxes and the measurements along with photos from the Silver Elite Retreat event here on my blog in my next post.)

Below are photos of the Triple Z-Fold Cards I shared/demonstrated today, measurements, and a visual list of products (each linked to where you can find them in my online store).

Click here to access and download a printable “measurements & supplies” sheet.

Base Measurements…

• Basic White Cardstock:
  • 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 2-1/8” & 4-1/4”
  • 4-1/4” x 7-1/4” scored at 2-1/8” & 4-1/4”
  • 3-3/8” x 6-3/8” scored at 2-1/8” & 4-1/4”
• Back Layers:
  • (2) 2” x 5-3/8” & (1) 4-1/8” x 5-3/8”
• Middle Layers:
  • (2) 2” x 4-1/8” & (1) 2-7/8” x 4-1/8”
• Front Layers:
  • (1, 2, or 3) 2” x 3-1/4”
• Mossy Meadow/Gold Ribbon: 8-11”

Products Used…

• The Country Hive products (pot of gold glue holder)
• Spicy Prints products (bow maker and glue dot dispenser)
• Scissors

Cute As A Bug Suite Collection (English)

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Sweet Bugs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Cute As A Bug 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[166994]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White Medium Envelopes

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Mossy Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166685]

Cloud Cover 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166708]

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Mossy Meadow & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm)

[166158]

Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes

[167005]

Stone & Vine 3 D Embossing Folder

[166990]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Bone Folder

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Take Your Pick

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Stampin' Seal

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Mini Glue Dots

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And below are photos of the Panel Z-Fold Card I shared, measurements, and a visual list of products (each linked to where you can find them in my online store). Again, a big thanks to Emma Goddard! Her card inspired the layout of this one! I really only made a few small changes.

Measurements…

• Old Olive Cardstock:
  • 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 2-3/4″ & 5-1/2”
  • (6) 7/8″ x 3-3/4″
• Basic White Cardstock:
  • (2) 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • (6) 3/4″ x 3-5/8″
• Basic Black Cardstock:
  • 1/2″ x 2″
• Linen Thread:
  • 12″

Products Used…

• The Country Hive products (pot of gold glue holder)
• Spicy Prints products (bow maker and glue dot dispenser)
• Scissors

Sweet Bugs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[166995]

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154899]

Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163828]

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154881]

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165679]

Linen Thread

[104199]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack

[150893]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

Embossing Additions Tool Kit

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I went live on YouTube an hour earlier today to show off our new Stampin’ Positioner (part of the Feb 3 – Mar 2 Starter Kit special) and several of the new March Online Exclusives Products.

Click here or on the image below to watch that video and to learn more.

Click here (and then scroll down in that link) for more details on that Starter Kit special and to see the video on the Stampin’ Positioner that Stampin’ Up! created.

I’ve been slow at getting back into the groove after returning from our family vacation out west. But I went live on 1/16/26 to show off the amazing cards and gifts sent my way since my last Show & Share in November.

Click here or on the image below to watch and see all the amazing creativity. And a big thank you to all of you who sent these to me. I’m so inspired and feel very blessed.

Lastly here are a few of those photos (plus a few more!) you saw when I shared about our trip in that 1/16/26 Show & Share. ⬆️

We had a wonderful visit with our son Luke in his new home of Los Angeles. We also got to spend some time in that trip seeing family and friends. It was a nice getaway for Tim, Nick and me. And t so good to see Luke. We miss him. But he’s doing great!

1/7/26 – We flew out to Las Vegas, checked into Green Valley Resort (compliments of aunt Ann & uncle Luther), visited with them, and drove the strip. 1/8/26 – We drove and hiked in the Red Rock Canyon,…

…went downtown to see the Fremont Street Experience, visited the Pawn Stars store, and then had dinner with Luther and Ann at Giuseppe’s. 1/9/26 – traveled across the Mohave Desert and stayed a night in the Palmdale/Lancaster area which is where I lived and taught elementary education for four years after college.

I have demonstrators in my team that live in that area. Four of us were able to gather at Mariacristina’s that night (Mariacristina, Rose,…

…Pat and Hildy). Tim and Nick hung back at the hotel and had fun on their own.

1/10/26 – We drove to North Hollywood and finally got to see and hug Luke! We went directly to Luke & Tyler’s place to visit for awhile, saw the Brady Bunch house (not far from where they live),…

…went to the Griffith observatory (to see a great view of the city and the Hollywood sign),…

…walked the Hollywood Blvd/Walk of Fame, and ended the night by watching Luke & Tyler’s movie that they filmed last year in 12th grade. It was our first time seeing it!

1/11/26 – We drove up the coast to Malibu, had breakfast at Le Café De La Plage, stopped to explore El Matador Beach,…

…then finally made the drive up to Solvang (a town known for it’s Danish/Scandinavian architecture & culture). After a long drive back, we ended the day at the outdoor hot tub at our hotel.

1/12/26 – This is the day we explored the Venice Beach/Muscle Beach area.

We also visited Santa Monica Pier and had gelato at Bacio di Latte.

That evening I was blessed to connect with even more team members (Alie, Rosie, and Jenny) at the Granville restaurant on Ventura Blvd. Tim, Nick and Luke joined us this time. Before heading back to our hotel we also checked out Rodeo Drive.

1/13/26 – On this day we went to see Universal Studios City Walk in the morning and then went on the tour of Warner Bros Studios!

That evening, we went shopping and picked up a bunch of groceries for Luke, got food from Cava (where he works) and met some of his friends that work there, and then enjoyed the hotel hot tub one last time.

1/14/26 – After breakfast at Jumpin Java, we said our good-byes to Luke (I was in tears) and took off back to Las Vegas. On the way we stopped along the 14 to visit and hike the Vasquez Rocks.

We arrived in Las Vegas shortly before 5 PM, met up with aunt Ann again, had dinner together at Bottiglia inside the resort,…

…drove to and walked around to see more of the strip, then saw a Cirque de Soleil show called Mad Apple at the New York New York casino/hotel.

1/15/26 – We had a late flight on the last day, so we took time to visit my foot surgeon, Dr. Bregman who took care of my Morton’s Neuroma issue 6 months ago.

And… we connected with Chloe (one of my former students when I was a teacher in the Palmdale, CA area in the early 1990’s) and her daughters for a late afternoon meal. What a treasure!

Our entire trip was amazing! We can’t wait to go again.

Thanks for stopping by today to see what I had to share.

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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
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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 February 3rd!

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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. The next set of products will debut March 3.

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 MARCH’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Fluttering Garden: Create charming cards with a hummingbird motif for Mother’s Day and more! Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes. The kit also includes precut paper pieces & sentiments, textured white card bases, and an EXTRA free stamp stamp (which has become a tradition with the March kits – a kit you never want to miss!). Coordinating Colors: Basic Gray (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Pretty Peacock. 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 March 10th for this next kit.

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PRODUCT CHANGES ARE HERE
The cling stamp line (red rubber stamp line) is being phased out. Stampin’ Up! is transitioning into sleeker, slimmer packaging for stamps and dies. More details about these changes can be found here. Two videos 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.
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