Brian’s Week in Review: August 31, 2025

Brian's Week in Review

Welcome to my Week in Review! Each Sunday, I like to share a quick recap for those who don’t follow along every day—and a little extra behind-the-scenes for those who do. But first, here’s a peek at my week outside of stamping… More About My Week How am I already writing another weekly review? This past week flew by—abnormally fast! With Mom and Maya visiting for the last week, I’ve stayed busy. Here’s a quick…

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A Parade of 2025-2027 In Color Projects

Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper, spotlight technique,, Stampin' Up!, Brian King

Final Days for In Color Savings! For the past month, Stampin’ Up! has been offering a 15% discount on all products featuring the 2025–2027 In Colors. From cardstock and ink to Designer Series Paper and kits, almost everything (with the one exception of the Month-to-Month Scrapbooking Album Retreat) is included. This sale ends TOMORROW, so don’t miss your chance to stock up! Click on the image below to start shopping: If your craft stash could…

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Can’t Wait to See You Again

Charming Day and On the Go Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Up!, Brian King

Time is Running Out – In Color Sale Ends Sunday! Stampin’ Up!’s 2025–2027 In Color Products Sale ends Sunday – that’s 15% off all products in the newest In Colors. If you’ve had your eye on these vibrant shades, now’s the time to stock up before the savings are gone! Today’s project highlights Strawberry Slush cardstock, ink, Designer Series Paper and flat pearl embellishments – all four are part of the sale through Sunday. Yay!…

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Bright & Bold “Stain Glass” Butterfly

Beautiful Butterflies Bundle, Stampin' Up!, Brian King

I loved everything about yesterday’s Bright & Bold Be Inspired Blog Hop – so many amazing projects from my talented team members! If you missed it, I hope you’ll take a look – you can start here. To keep the party going, I’m sharing another bright-and-bold project today – a stain glass butterfly built with the same vibrant colors and Designer Series Paper I featured yesterday. There are so many fun details on this card,…

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Be Inspired Blog Hop – a Bright & Bold Christmas Card

Festive Friends Bundle, Seasonal Tags, Stampin' Up!, Brian King, bright and bold Christmas card

It’s time for another Be Inspired Design Team Blog Hop—what fun! The Be Inspired Design Team is a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from all over the world who share themed projects each month. I’m so honored to be part of this talented group of stampers! For today’s hop, our theme is Bright & Bold Colors. Oh, how I love a color challenge! I reached for a super-fun pack of papers and paired it with…

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Charming Thank You Tags for a Super-Awesome Kit

charming tag with Floral Charm Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Up!, Brian King

As many of you know, I co-host the Super-Awesome Fun Time Card Kits with my uber-talented friend, Emma Goddard. The latest round of kits was boxed up and sent out last week, and it has been such a joy hearing from recipients who are already digging into their goodies and loving the video and tutorial we created. That excitement makes me even more excited about the kits—it’s always a good time! Today I’m sharing the…

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Fresh Inspiration: Michelle’s Color Blocking Card with 2025-2027 In Colors

2025-2027 In Colors card by Michelle Cahoon, Stampin' Up!

Do you ever get stuck trying to make a card? Sometimes all you need is a little inspiration – or the perfect starting point. A simple color block or pattern block design can be just the thing to get those creative wheels turning. Today I’m excited to share a wonderful card sent to me by my friend, Michelle Cahoon, that beautifully showcases Stampin’ Up!’s 2025-2027 In Colors. Take a look at the clean, bold layout…

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Brian’s Week in Review: August 24, 2025

Brian's Week in Review

Welcome to my Week in Review! Each Sunday, I like to share a quick recap for those who don’t follow along every day—and a little extra behind-the-scenes for those who do. But first, here’s a peek at my week outside of stamping… My summer has alternated between visits from Maya (the sweet labradoodle we sometimes babysit) and Mom (the wonderful lady who raised me). Yesterday was a BIG DAY—both Maya and Mom arrived for a…

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Sharing Gratitude with Coneflower Celebrations

Coneflower Celebrations Bundle, Stampin' Up!, Brian King

Autumn is just around the corner – my very favorite time of the year! While I can’t say I’ve ever actually curled up on the porch with a blanket, a book, and a cup of hot cocoa, that’s exactly how I feel for the entirety of Fall. Cozy, happy, and ready to soak in the season. Coneflowers start popping up in mid-summer and carry us into early Fall, making this the perfect time to play…

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Back to School with Stampin’ Up!’s Just a Note Bundle

Just a Note Bundle, Stampin' Up!, Brian King, back-to-school card

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…

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