Thoughtful Octopus by Stampin'Up!

USE WHAT YOU HAVE

This cute Octopus makes me happy for some reason. 

Today I wish to inspire you to use what you have that brings a smile. I used a BUNCH of retired product that I love and want to continue using. Below you can see if you already have these in purple.

I gave it a try for the first time making some mini thank you cards for my Pretty Paper Shares ladies and mailed with their shares. I am so grateful for my stamping friends and all they do for me truly. 

I hope these brought each of them a smile.

Can't wait to play with this little critter again. Sometimes stamping simply needs to be for fun and to bring a smile. 

MEASUREMENTS for SMALL CARD

Cut a piece of Designer Series Paper (I used the retired "Friend of the Ocean" DSP) to 6" x 4-3/4"

Score and fold at 2-1/2" ON THE LONG SIDE (6")

Die cut or punch a circle (about 3" circle- I used the retired Stitched Shapes. and stamp your Thoughtful Octopus and the smile inside.

Add a cute label (Peaceful Season dies) with the sentiment in Black Memento Black Ink.

Finished size is: 3-1/2" x 4-3/4"

DO YOU HAVE SOME OF THIS PRETTY PAPER LEFT SOMEWHERE? SUCH A HAPPY PAPER, USE IT!

What brings you a smile?

Whatever it is, do it more often. Behold it more often. Experience it more often. God smiles at you. 

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” – Mother Teresa

I AM JESSICA CRUZ DE URRUTIA, 

Love being your Stampin'Up! Independent Demonstrator My mission is To cheer the broken-hearted and connect my friends to Jesus through excellent creativity and truly caring for the one. CONNECT WITH ME BELOW 😍 Join my Team of Stampin'Up! Demonstrators: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2063257 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/stampablessing  My Blog: https://www.stampablessing.com DEMO website: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net STORE: https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=2063257 PAPER PUMPKIN:https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2063257 JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampablessing CATALOGS: https://issuu.com/stampinup/docs/ac24_en_us?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ Contact me here: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net/contact_me Stampin'Up! BLOG: https://blog.stampinup.com

Thanks for your love & support!

4 Alternate cards with the Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin kit

 Paper Pumpkin Sparkling Celebrations May 2026

Coming back to share after such a busy May month full of tournaments, end-of-school-year events, homeschool evaluations and Graduation Party! Anyone else there? Did I miss something?

This card uses our January 2026 Product of the Month Fabulous Sayings stamp set for the sentiment. It is already gone, but don't miss the newest below. When you place an order of $75 in my store during the month of June (while supplies last)  you can unlock this beautiful stamp set for only $5.00 Item Number:

WILD BUNCH Stamp Set | 167987. 14 photopolymer stamps

Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c

I am back getting my hands into stamps and ink and Monday LIVEs always help me to continue stamping and using what I have.

These are the wonderful cards that came in our May 2026 Paper Pumpkin kit. I enjoy using my kits in diverse ways and show you how fun they can be. I do in on Mondays in 

my Youtube channel at 1:15PM ET. 

Hope you join me sometime soon here. 

Check the replays below!

It is with great joy I would like to share what I have been making with my newest 

Paper Pumpkin kit Sparkling Celebrations.

Thanks to all who purchased the Wonderful Scenes Add-On Dies from my store. The cute fireworks dies make a great addition for this kit, covering April, May and June kits as well. New Add-On Dies will come on July 11th, stay tune!

The beautiful window was used with the new Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper for a perfect view! Juts use what you have. It was so much fun to create these cards.

WATCH VIDEO REPLAY HERE!

Last but not least, I made this other card during this week's livestream. So many possibilities!

Watch my other video here! 

If you wish to watch 

the unboxing of this kit click here

It is with great joy I would like to invite you to join my Paper Pumpkin subscribers here!

It is a joy to create blessings together. Make card making  easy with Paper Pumpkin.

Our next kit is full of beauty!

Don't miss the June Paper Pumpkin Kit: 

Bikes & Blooms 

JUNE: BIKES & BLOOMS

SUBSCRIBE MAY 11–JUNE 10

These cheerful cards with standout silver details are made for feel-good moments.

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes

• Silver foil and precut paper pieces

• Silver butterfly embellishments and linen thread

• Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crushed Curry, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie

Subscribe here by June 10th

Scenic Coast Designer Series paper

June Product of the Month

Refills available in my store here!

I AM JESSICA CRUZ DE URRUTIA, 

Love being your Stampin'Up! Independent Demonstrator My mission is To cheer the broken-hearted and connect my friends to Jesus through excellent creativity and truly caring for the one. CONNECT WITH ME BELOW 😍 Join my Team of Stampin'Up! Demonstrators: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2063257 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/stampablessing  My Blog: https://www.stampablessing.com DEMO website: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net STORE: https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=2063257 PAPER PUMPKIN:https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2063257 JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampablessing CATALOGS: https://issuu.com/stampinup/docs/ac24_en_us?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ Contact me here: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net/contact_me Stampin'Up! BLOG: https://blog.stampinup.com

Thanks for your love & support!

I am grateful for celebrations!

Thanks for checking out my blog, is a joyful space for me to share with you my projects, His love and celebrations.

New Impressions Plate by Stampin'Up!

 

Today is NEW CATALOG Day! 

I started trying new products this week and I am loving the Opulent Oasis Bundle with the Impressions Mat, The intricacy of it is gorgeous and shows best on the Gold Foil. So elegant.

OPULENT OASIS BUNDLE

MAKING THIS CARD WAS EXTREMELY SIMPLE AND TURNED OUT BEAUTIFUL. WATCH MY VIDEO BELOW TO EXPLORE HOW THE IMPRESSIONS PLATE WORKS AND TRY IT YOURSELF WITH DIFFERENT CARDSTOCKS OR SPECIALTY PAPER.

NEW IMPRESSIONS PLATE

STAMPINUP! VIDEO SHOWING HOW TO USE IT AS WELL

WATCH HERE!

IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO, 

VISIT MY STORE HERE 

TO SEE ALL THE NEW ARRIVALS. 

SO MUCH BEAUTY! 

DOWNLOAD THE NEW CATALOG HERE TO ENJOY THE INSPIRATION! 

JOIN MY PRETTY PAPER SHARES TODAY! 

Click HERE for the PDF LINK with details!

I AM JESSICA CRUZ DE URRUTIA, 

Love being your Stampin'Up! Independent Demonstrator My mission is To cheer the broken-hearted and connect my friends to Jesus through excellent creativity and truly caring for the one. CONNECT WITH ME BELOW 😍 Join my Team of Stampin'Up! Demonstrators: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2063257 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/stampablessing  My Blog: https://www.stampablessing.com DEMO website: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net STORE: https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=2063257 PAPER PUMPKIN:https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2063257 JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampablessing CATALOGS: https://issuu.com/stampinup/docs/ac24_en_us?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ Contact me here: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net/contact_me Stampin'Up! BLOG: https://blog.stampinup.com

Thanks for your love & support!

PRETTY PAPER SHARES sign up!

May 2026 PRETTY PAPER SHARES are here!

A BIG thanks to all those who care SO MUCH in supporting me that asked me, emailed me, hurried me lol, and PATIENTLY waited for me to have all the details out.

With 2 graduations, out of town trips, finishing school and guests over the last 3 weeks it was a challenge to get it all done. But SO HAPPY I have such an AMAZING group of stamping friends.

Hope you can join me, if you do please confirm sending me an email as it says on the PDF attached. I can't wait to have all these super cute papers at hand and create together.

Love you all!

Click HERE for the PDF LINK with details!

I AM JESSICA CRUZ DE URRUTIA, 

Love being your Stampin'Up! Independent Demonstrator My mission is To cheer the broken-hearted and connect my friends to Jesus through excellent creativity and truly caring for the one. CONNECT WITH ME BELOW 😍 Join my Team of Stampin'Up! Demonstrators: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2063257 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/stampablessing  My Blog: https://www.stampablessing.com DEMO website: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net STORE: https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=2063257 PAPER PUMPKIN:https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2063257 JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampablessing CATALOGS: https://issuu.com/stampinup/docs/ac24_en_us?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ Contact me here: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net/contact_me Stampin'Up! BLOG: https://blog.stampinup.com

Thanks for your love & support!