This week’s Mystery Monday Stamping is a perfect example of something I say all the time: Use what you have. No stress. And GO ROGUE! I created two completely different fall cards using the same Mystery Stamping clues and many of the same Stampin’ Up! supplies. And yes, I went rogue on one of them! Same Mystery Stamping Clues—Two Different…
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Mystery Stamping Fun Fold Card With Stampin’ Up! All Wrapped Up
Mystery Monday Stamping is always more fun when I get to throw something NEW into the mystery! For our August 31 Mystery Stamping, I pulled out some products that will be available beginning September 1, 2026, and I have to tell you—I am loving the All Wrapped Up Suite. And before you look at this card and immediately think CHRISTMAS,…
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One Mystery Stamping Card Sketch—Two Completely Different Looks!
What happens when you follow the exact same Mystery Monday Stamping clues but change one color? You get two cards that look completely different! That is one of my favorite things about Mystery Monday Stamping. We can all start with the same measurements and the same clues, but once we choose our own papers, colors, stamps, and embellishments, our cards…
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Mystery Stamping Card Ideas: Radiant Sunflowers Thinking of You Card
Have you ever tried Mystery Stamping? When you really think about it, a set of Mystery Stamping clues is basically a set of cardmaking instructions — just delivered in a much more FUN way! Instead of seeing the finished card first and following step-by-step instructions to copy it, you start with your cardstock, Designer Series Paper, stamps, and ink. Then…
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Five Panel Gift Card Holder: Make 5 Gift Card Pockets from One 12×12 Sheet
What if ONE sheet of 12″ x 12″ paper could turn into a gift that holds five gift cards or cash? That’s exactly what we’re making with this Five Panel Gift Card & Cash Holder! I love projects that look impressive when you give them but aren’t complicated to make. This one definitely falls into that category. When it’s closed,…
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Easy Accordion Fold Card Tutorial | Mystery Monday Stamping
There’s something special about Mystery Monday. Every week, we start with a few measurements, a handful of supplies, and a little bit of curiosity. One clue at a time, a beautiful card begins to take shape! This week’s Mystery Monday featured an accordion fold card with a removable belly band. It’s a fun fold that’s easier than it looks and…
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Mystery Monday Stamping | A Card Full of Happy Surprises!
One of my favorite things about Mystery Monday Stamping is that no two cards are ever the same! Each week I give you a series of clues, but what you create is completely up to you. We all reach for different Designer Series Paper, stamp sets, embossing folders, colors, and embellishments. You might even interpret a clue differently than I…
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Create a Bright Floral Card with the Paradise Garden Bundle
One of the things I love most about Mystery Monday is watching everyone start with the same clues and end up with completely different cards. This week’s Mystery card is bright, cheerful, and full of color! I paired the Paradise Garden Stamp Set with Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, and Daffodil Delight to create a fun floral frame…
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Remove the Fear from Cardmaking—One Clue at a Time
Have you ever looked at a beautiful handmade card and thought… “I could never make that.” Or maybe you’ve worried about using the “wrong” paper, choosing the “wrong” colors, or not following the directions exactly. That’s exactly why I created Mystery Monday Stamping. It isn’t just about making a card. It’s about building confidence, discovering your own creativity, and having…
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