JoAnn's Creative Escape

JoAnn's Creative Escape I'm a Stampin' Up demonstrator who loves to create and share projects and tips with fellow crafters

Here's a preview of the upcoming July Paper Pumpkin kit: Hooray for Birthdays.These cards go beyond the ordinary—openin...
06/23/2026

Here's a preview of the upcoming July Paper Pumpkin kit: Hooray for Birthdays.

These cards go beyond the ordinary—opening them is only half the fun! 🥳 The easel-style designs in the kit fold to stand, so recipients can show off their cards on their special day. Each all-inclusive crafting kit comes with everything you need, including:

🎉Printed card bases & coordinating envelopes to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs)
🎉Precut paper pieces, some with holographic foil accents
🎉Printed stickers (happy, hooray, birthday)
🎉Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Darling Duckling, Hydrangea Hue, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Timid Tiger (Stampin’ Spot)

You’ll love crafting and gifting these unique cards, which feature cheerful floral designs! 💐

Subscribe by July 10 to get yours!

The angular layout looks great with this design! I really like this color combination, and also how Melissa shaded the ...
06/22/2026

The angular layout looks great with this design! I really like this color combination, and also how Melissa shaded the flower pot on the left side to give it more dimension.

Stamp Set & Die bundle: Help Me Grow
Paper: Night of Navy, Old Olive, Basic White
Other: Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder, Stylish Shapes Dies, Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems

Card credit: Melissa Johnson

This is my first Father's Day since my dad passed away. My first year not making a Father's Day card. My first year no...
06/21/2026

This is my first Father's Day since my dad passed away. My first year not making a Father's Day card. My first year not calling to wish him a happy Father's Day.

When I saw the Waterside Retreat products, I immediately thought of my dad. These are the products I would have used to make my dad's card. He loved to fish, and spent a lot of time on the river near his home, catching northern pike and noticing the snapping turtles, the muskrats, the geese with their goslings, and the changes that the seasons bring.

So instead of making a card for my dad, I'm sharing this card that was made by another SU demo. I know my dad would have loved it.

Stamp set: Waterside Retreat
Paper: Waterside Retreat DSP, Peaceful Pine, Basic White

Card credit: Kari Patton

Are you into Junk Journaling? I've never made one, so I was intrigued by Pat's swap submission with all the different p...
06/20/2026

Are you into Junk Journaling? I've never made one, so I was intrigued by Pat's swap submission with all the different pockets for sentiments, photos, or memorabilia!

Stamp set & Die bundle: Beautifully Celebrated
Stamp set: Frames & Phrases, Scalloped Wishes
Die set: Bordered in Beauty, Nature's Symphony
Paper: Valley in Bloom DSP, Country Woods DSP, Pool Party
Other: Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Gray Granite 1/4" Variegated Trim,

Card credit: Swap group member Pat Gapen

P.S. The colors are way off in my photos. Everything should be much greener in tone, but I couldn't get it right!

Isn't this card striking? I LOVE it! I have to make one of these myself following Kristen's instructions below.Stamp s...
06/19/2026

Isn't this card striking? I LOVE it! I have to make one of these myself following Kristen's instructions below.

Stamp set: Friends are Like Seashells (retired)
Paper: Basic White, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Petunia Pop, Summer Splash, White Craft
Other: Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder, Basics Wow Embossing Powder, Blending Brushes

Card credit: Kristen Rodas

Kristen posted a mini tutorial for how to make her card:
Using one large blending brush for each color, add color to a piece of Basic White cardstock measuring 2 1/2 x 3 7/8. Blend colors into each other so there is less of a "line" between colors. Do not reink the brush -- just use whatever ink is leftover -- this helps blend the colors a lot and resulted in the beautiful "surprise" color that Petunia Pop and Summer Splash created.
**Wait for this to dry.**
Emboss both layers at the same time by placing the colored layer in the middle where it ends up on the card. Use washi tape if necessary to hold it in place. Embossing it this way creates a faint line so you know where to line up the completed focal point.
Add White Craft Ink by lightly tapping onto the colored embossed layer. (Dragging is also an option but she preferred tapping for this card.)
Add an additional layer of Basic White 2 5/8 x 4.
Layer all onto a Basic White card base.

Let the gorgeous DSP do all the work! You can really see the flocking on the DSP on these cards -- the white velvety-lo...
06/18/2026

Let the gorgeous DSP do all the work! You can really see the flocking on the DSP on these cards -- the white velvety-looking small flowers. Such a neat accent!

Supplies for Thank you card:
Stamp set: Scalloped Blooms
Paper: Velvet Meadow Specialty DSP, Basic Beige, Basic White, Berry Burst,
Other: Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies, Eyelet Blooms (retired Product of the Month)

Supplies for the Thinking of You card:
Stamp set: Phrases & Frames
Paper: Velvet Meadow Specialty DSP, Peaceful Pine, Cloud Cover
Other: Basics Wow Embossing Powder, Sweet Words & Labels Dies, Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels, Cloud Cover 5/8" Textured Ribbon

Supplies for Happy Birthday card:
Stamp Set: Scalloped Blooms
Paper: Velvet Meadow Specialty DSP, Peaceful Pine, Berry Burst
Other: Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder, Dreamy Flowers

Card credit: Liz Johnson, Debbie Henderson, and unknown

The bright colors of the leaves and flowers and trowel handle really pop against the Secret Sea strip and muted striped ...
06/17/2026

The bright colors of the leaves and flowers and trowel handle really pop against the Secret Sea strip and muted striped background. How fun!

Whose day could you brighten with a surprise Hello card like this?

Stamp set & Die bundle: Help Me Grow
Paper: Brushed with Beauty DSP, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Secret Sea, Granny Apple Green, Strawberry Slush, Gray Granite, Pecan Pie
Other: Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder, Linen Thread

Card credit: Bree Renwick

This Bloom Boutique Specialty DSP has gold foiling to add an extra special touch to your projects.Stamp set & Die bundle...
06/16/2026

This Bloom Boutique Specialty DSP has gold foiling to add an extra special touch to your projects.

Stamp set & Die bundle: Scalloped Blooms
Paper: Bloom Boutique Specialty DSP, Heirloom Boutique Two-tone, Crisp Cantaloupe, Shaded Spruce, Basic White
Other: 2026-2028 In Color Dots, Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8" Bordered Ribbon

Card credit: Swap group member Dena Rasmussen

Here's a sneak peek at some products that are coming on July 1! It's a Suite collection that includes Violet Dreams DSP...
06/15/2026

Here's a sneak peek at some products that are coming on July 1!

It's a Suite collection that includes Violet Dreams DSP, Framed Violets stamp set & die bundle, embellishments, ribbon, and specialty shimmer paper.

One of my favorite Aussie demonstrators already got her hands on these products and created an awesome group of cards she's offering as a class. Aren't they so pretty?!? I think she combined the Violet products with the Fern & Flora dies that are currently available.

Card credit: Gail Ellis

Looking for an easy technique? Swipe White Craft Ink over the top of an embossed piece of cardstock. The ink will be m...
06/14/2026

Looking for an easy technique? Swipe White Craft Ink over the top of an embossed piece of cardstock. The ink will be more intense on the raised portions, revealing the image. Try it will all different colors of cardstock!

Stamp set & Die bundle: Phrases & Frames
Paper: Hydrangea Hue, Basic White
Other: Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder, Hydrangea Hue 3/8" Bordered Ribbon

Card credit: Swap group member Tammy DeWitt

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