I love Thanksgiving, and I love Christmas – but “back to school” might just be my third favorite season. I have so many happy memories wrapped up in school supplies. Running through the aisles of K-mart. Hunting for the exact right Trapper Keeper. Filling it with loose-leaf paper and the coolest pen pouch. Rulers, protractors, note pads – what fun!
It’s no surprise, then, that Stampin’ Up!’s Just a Note Bundle was an easy collection to toss into my online shopping cart. Back-to-school almost slipped past me this year – I’ve listened to the commercials, assuming they were way too early (like Christmas decorations in October) – but I was able to celebrate my third-favorite season with this fun bundle:
The Just a Note Bundle was quietly introduced in July’s Online Exclusives offering. Despite it taking me this long to play, it was on my very first order after it was available. Here’s a look at the Just a Note Bundle:
The stamp set is cute, but the coordinating dies take this bundle over the top. I don’t want you to miss them, so here’s a closer look at the Just a Note Dies:
With all that in mind, let’s get back to my card…
I stamped the notebook paper lines with Balmy Blue ink on Thick Basic White and then cropped the image with the torn paper die. Love it! I added a Smoky Slate paper clip – I cropped pink, yellow, and green paper clips, too, but decided to showcase the standard, large clip. I stamped the sentiment with Versamark and heat embossed it with Wow! White Embossing Powder. I couldn’t have been happier to run my finger over the Sweetest Star Punch when seeking a punch that would work with the sentiment. Boom! Here’s a closer look:
I cut small stars with the Just a Note Dies – Strawberry Slush, Lemon Lime Twist, Daffodil Delight, and Peach Pie – to create a burst of excitement around the back-to-school happiness. I added a trio of Basic Black Neutral Matte Dots to tie back to the other black elements in the card.
The black star and black layers on the card can’t dampen the bright and sweet accents. If you love the mix of Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Peach Pie, Strawberry Slush and Balmy Blue as much as I do, I hope you’ll save this for future reference:
Here’s to celebrating school supplies – Stampin’ Up! style! Even if you aren’t sending someone back to school, the nostalgic supplies are a must-have for any craft room.
Bundles: Just a Note Bundle Stamps: Just a Note Papers: Basic Black, Balmy Blue, Thick Basic White Inks: Balmy Blue, Versamark Accessories: Just a Note Dies, Sweetest Star Punch, Neutral Matte Dots (Basic Black), Wow! White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
On Wednesday I launched my Product Shares and Designer Series Paper Swatch Books from Stampin’ Up!’s 2025 Holiday Catalog and accompanying Online Exclusives. I’m really excited about these new goodies – and my shares are the best way for you to enjoy a sampling of all the new papers, ribbons and embellishments so you can test drive the new products. To learn more and sign up, CLICK HERE.
2025-2027 In Color Products Sale
Inks, papers, and embellishments in the 2025-2027 In Colors are 15% off all month long! Even better—all products featuring any of these five colors are included in the sale (with the exception of the Month by Month Album Retreat).
To shop the 2025–2027 In Color Sale, just click the image below:
New Last Chance Products
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Don’t miss out! These items are offered on a while-supplies-last basis – and some favorites are already selling out.
Cutest use of the Sweetest Star Punch
🙂 Thanks, Mary! I was so happy this sentiment fit right inside the star.
Great card for “back to school “ featuring the Just a Note. bundle!
Thanks, Dawn! ♥
Fun card for a fun time!
Thank you, Barbara! I had fun with it.
So adorable, Brian!
Thanks, Michelle! ♥
What a sweet card for back to school! Great job! Enjoy your day!
Thanks so much, Hilda! This bundle ticked a lot of boxes for me. ♥
Really adorable and fun! Love the colors!
Thanks so much, my friend! ♥
Love this card! And your post is a great reminder that it’s time for me to visit Target and Office Depot to wander the aisles and see what’s new in school and office supplies!
Always a great time of year for shopping. 🙂 Thanks, Susan!
You are so right! I am with you on this. Back to School supplies are the best!
Adorable card and perfect for teachers, too!! Nostalgia reigns supreme for me, too, on this “holiday” ( I only recently stopped looking for a cute new pencil pouch)
You have stopped looking for cute pencil pouches?! Where is your sense of adventure, Cindie? 🙂 Thanks so much?
I’d never have thought of using my Sweetest Star Punch for this…they were meant to be together though!!