Story of Elegance

Welcome!  Brrrr….   I don’t know about where you are, but here in Ohio it is cold and snowy.  Which is great because, although I’m not an outdoors person during the winter, I still love it because when it’s cold and snowy outside, I get to stay warm and cozy inside.  And I have the perfect reason to be in my craft room!

Last Friday, I shared a card using the Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper.  This paper is free with a $50 purchase during SaleABration which runs through February 28th.  Today, I’m also featuring another design in the Paper Blooms DSP, as well as another free product with purchase; the Touch of Ink stamp set.  This set is free with a $100 purchase.  For more details, check out the SaleABration section as the end of this post.

I hope that today’s card will inspire you to order a few items and create something beautiful.

Here’s the card I made.

Thinking of You card made with Stampin' Up! products

Touch of Ink Thinking of You


I love the simplicity of this card.  It is soft and gentle and super easy to create.   Just cardstock,  a few simple stamps, a little DSP and you’re ready to go!

Close Up of a Thinking of You card made with Stampin' Up! products

A Closer Look


Here’s are steps I used to create this card:

1. Cut a 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ panel of Old Olive card stock.

2. Cut a 4″ x 5 1/4″ panel of Basic White card stock.

3.  Cut a 1 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ panel of Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper.  Adhere to the Basic White panel  1/8″ in from the left side of the panel.

4.  Stamp the flower and sentiment on the Basic White panel using Old Olive ink.  Fill in the remaining white space with random spatter.

5.  Add a Basic Pearl to the right of the sentiment.

6.  Add a bow made with twine or embroidery thread in a coordinating color.  I used craft store embroidery thread.


Thinking of You card and coordinating envelope made with Stampin' Up! products

Add DSP and a stamp to the envelope and this lovely card is ready to share!


Cover of the Jan-February Sale-a-bration 2021 catalog

There is so much to love about Sale-a-bration!  Here are just a few highlights of this fantastic offering!

SHOP: During Sale-a-bration, beginning 5 January 2021, you can earn FREE products. For every $50 or $100 you spend, you can choose between two purchasing levels of free products.

HOST: Host a party during Sale-a-bration, and you can get a FREE Punch Party Stamp Set with Party Sales of $300 or more (before tax and shipping).  This is in addition to our generous rewards program.

JOIN: Enjoy discounts and early access to new products as a Stampin’ Up! independent demonstrator.  Whether you’re just interested in being a hobbyist or launching a business, becoming a demonstrator is a great way to maximize your dollar.  You can build your Starter Kit by choosing $125 worth of products for just $99!  During Sale-a-bration, you also get an assortment of 6 stacks of our newest Designer Series Paper – FREE!  (A $69.00 value) With Free shipping and Business Supplies included you’ll get more than $120 worth of FREEE products.  It’s a FANTASTIC DEAL!!



Find Your Elegance

You can get your creativity going anytime.  Shop with me whenever you choose.  You can click any item to get to my store.  Easy Peasy!

Here are the products I used for today’s card:

Thanks again stopping by!  I’ll be back on Friday with another card to share.  Stay safe and warm.  Until next time,

Live Graciously!