I feel like this stamp set is one that I needed! When I sat down to design you a card today, I wanted to use a Stamp Set that I have not used before and this spoke to me! It is called "Spread the Joy" and I think this particular image just does that!

Take a moment and read the wonderful message it says….I think it sums it up…we have lots to be grateful for…to smile for…to have joy…and to never stop growing! Below you will see in (bold italic) the message that this stamp set was inspired by…..doesn't this make you love Stampin' Up! even more!

Spread
the Joy, by Emily M. from the Stampin' Up! home office, is the first
winning stamp set from In With You, our new stamp set design challenge
beta program.

In April, Stampin' Up! employees were given
the challenge to create a "bucket list" stamp set. Emily "wanted to make
a set that could be versatile and usable for lots of different things."
Employees fell in love with her design and voted the set to victory!

I think this is so super that Stampin' Up! is doing wonderful programs/challenges to the home office! Let's get to this fun and easy card!

Because the shape of this stamp is so long and narrow, I thought an odd size card was the only way to go!

• The card is a 6 1/2" square scored in half!

• The Raspberry Ripple card stock is 2 7/8" X 6 1/2" and then I scores both of the narrow sides with the Stampin' Trimmer to create a bit of interest ( if it is hard to see…just click on a picture and it will be much bigger)

• The white stamped image piece is 5 1/4" X 2 1/2" stamped in Raspberry Ripple.

• The Raspberry Ripple Satin Stitched Ribbon just on the edges was a balance touch that I felt was needed for a break of the white!

• A simple "Susan knot" attached with a mini glue dot was the finishing touch to the card!

• Envelope time….easy-peasy with the Envelope Punch Board…and then I lined the outside flap to make the mailman smile with the In Color Designer Series Polka Dot paper….too darn cute!

That's it!!! This IS a card to make several of as the message itself sums it all up and when you need a card to say "just because", "thanks", "hang in there"….this would be perfect! I love the other stamps in this set and I am excited to create some inspirations for you!

Please let me know how you liked this! I thought the simplicity of it was just great! Using just 2 colors works and it sure does cut down time!

PRODUCT ALERT!!! – Stampin' Up! let demonstrators know that the Envelope Punch boards are running low in supply and they do expect a back order!

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With the holidays fast approaching, this envelope tool makes it a cinch…and a WOW factor!

I hope that you love this stamp set that I have showcased today….and I hope you have a fabulous Friday!

Until tomorrow……