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Carol Buckalew, Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator, USA


Stampin’ Up! Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Cards

I will be focusing my blog posts this week on products that will be retiring soon. Today’s cards were created using the Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Card Pack and the Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Cards & Envelopes.

The Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Cards & Envelopes contain a total of 20 cards and envelopes with 10 each in two different color ways. The cards measure 6-1/4″ x 4-1/4″, so they are a nice size. And the Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Card Pack contain decorated panels in two sizes. I couldn’t resist the large butterfly stickers included in the Pack. I used one of the small panels included in the Pack and trimmed it down for the sentiment label then matted it onto the reverse of the panel.

I decorated the inside of this card using the provided stickers in the Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Card Pack. I added a Basic White inside panel to a Pretty Peacock mat for this card. And the outside and inside of the envelopes are decorated with beautiful flowers!

This card is in Calypso Coral and I used one of the large panels showing a large floral butterfly from the Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Card Pack. Additional flowers from the Pack were popped up using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The sentiments were also part of the Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Card Pack.

I added a white panel matted to a piece of Crushed Curry to the inside of the card. The bottom edge of the panel was decorated with a floral strip from the Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Card Pack. The outside and inside of the envelopes are decorated to coordinate. To finish up both cards I used a Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blend to color some Rhinestone Basic Jewels and added these to the card fronts.

Whether you are a busy crafter or a new crafter, the Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Card Pack and Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Cards & Envelopes make creating quick and easy! Add embellishments to the cards…or not. Either way, they are beautiful!

There is no card tutorial for today’s cards since they are pretty simple to put together. For those interested, the inside panels measure 6″ x 4″, and the inside mats measure 6-1/8″ x 4-1/8″.

The Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Card Pack and Cards & Envelopes will be retiring at the end of April. If you would like to add these items to your crafting stash…grab them soon! Availability of all retiring items are while supplies last. Links are included at the bottom of this blog post if you’d like to purchase the items now.

Wishing you a great day!


Last Chance Products Sale Begins on April 9!

The January–April 2024 Mini Catalog and the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog are retiring soon! It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to any catalog, but we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too! Between April 9 through April 30 you can stock up on your favorite products and save up to 60% on essential craft supplies!

Please note that Last Chance Products will only be available while supplies last so if there is something you are really wanting, maybe purchase now, instead of waiting for the discount!

Here are the details:

Ordering Deadlines
Phone: 30 April 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: 30 April 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is a retiring list for the mini catalog and annual catalog. These lists detail the products that will no longer be available once the catalogs are gone (see below). 
  • Not all items on the Last Chance products List will be discounted. When they are, they will vary from one market to another depending on product performance.
  • All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.
  • Discounted items can be added to a Starter Kit and redeemed as a 50% off item or with Stampin’ Rewards.
  • Only orders opened and closed during the promotion period apply. 
  • Stamp sets are not guaranteed during this promotion and are while supplies last.  

Here are the retiring lists for both the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog and the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog:

2023-2024 Annual Catalog

January-April 2024 Mini Catalog


New 2024-2025 Annual Catalog Coming May 1, 2024!

Retiring catalogs mean that we have a new catalog coming soon! Products from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog will be available for customer purchase beginning on May 1, 2024! This is such an exciting time! Once I place my pre-order, I will be sharing projects with you here on my blog from some of the new, upcoming products…so stay tuned!

Of course, if you’d like to get your hands on these goodies early, consider becoming a demonstrator. Preorder for demonstrators for the new catalog begins on April 2! If you join now, you will be able to pre-order items from the new catalog (beginning on April 2) plus receive a 20% discount. This is a great way to save and get all of the pretty things at the same time! If this is something you are considering, you can find the link to my “Join My Team!” page by clicking here. Of course, you can always reach out to me if you have any questions!


April Paper Pumpkin Kit – Delicate Wings

Provide encouraging words of support with the April Paper Pumpkin Kit! In order to receive the Delicate Wings Kit you will need to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than April 10. Subscriptions to Paper Pumpkin are offered in month-to-month subscriptions, or 3-, 6- or 12-month subscriptions! and you can cancel or pause your subscription at any time!

Here is what the Delicate Wings Kit includes:

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper pieces and butterfly designs
  • Champagne foil images, sentiments, and labels
  • Coordinating colors: Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve, Basic Beige, Basic Gray
  • (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Basic Black, champagne foil

You can view the April, May and June Paper Pumpkin kit flyer by clicking here! Hint…viewing the flyer gives you a glimpse of the upcoming kits for May and June also!

As an Add On, you can purchase the Thanks and Beyond coordinating dies for this kit! These dies will coordinate with the April, May and June Paper Pumpkin Kits #164397)! The dies help to add dimension to your projects. Note that you must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order this add-on. Add-Ons are while supplies last.

Subscribing to Paper Pumpkin

Not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet? What are you waiting for? Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin today to receive your very own all-inclusive crafting kit each month. Kits include card projects, tags and gift packaging! When I say the kits are all-inclusive, that is exactly what I mean. You will receive everything in your kits that you will need to complete the projects, including ink, paper, adhesives and embellishments! Click on the image below to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin today!


Two New Kits Added to the Kits Collection!

Two new kits have been added to the Kits Collection! The Your Day to Shine Kit and the Frog & Friends Kit! In case you hadn’t heard, Stampin’ Up will be adding two new kits at the beginning of each month. That means more crafting opportunities for you!

The kits in our Kits Collection are all-inclusive. Everything you need to complete the project is included in the box including instructions on how to assemble the project, or you can put your own spin on it. You can find the Kits Collection by visiting the Online Exclusives section of the online store, or by searching Kits Collection in the search bar of the online store.

You can expect that the collection of kits will frequently change as new kits are released and as older kits are retired. Click here to view the current kits in the Kits Collection. This link will take you to my online store. Happy shopping! 

In case I need to convince you a little more…here is an unboxing video for the Frog & Friends Kit. This adorable kit is perfect for children and they can even play a game with the finished projects! This kit would also be great for children’s birthday parties…just saying!


March Host Code

Use my current Host Code and receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $35 or more (before shipping and tax). If you place an order greater than $150, do not use the Host Code as you will be eligible for Stampin’ Rewards (but you will still receive the free gift from me!). Use my March Host Code – RF3NNHB2.


Products used to create today’s project that are available now for purchase are included below.



4 responses to “Stampin’ Up! Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Cards”

  1. Lovely. This is such a pretty Memories & More card pack and the matching envelopes are wunnermus!

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    1. Thank you, Mary! I love easy and the Memories & More Card Pack and the Cards & Envelopes Pack make for easy, quick cards!

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  2. Such pretty cards Carol! Love the colors and love that they’re quick and easy too! 🙂

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    1. Thank you, Amy! Me, too! 🙂

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