A Glossy Celebration Card That Works for Any Occasion (Video)

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, promotion, or just the everyday win—we all need that one card design that works for everything. This week’s card is a festive favorite of mine that’s perfect for any gender, age, or occasion—and it features some fun sneak peeks of upcoming goodies you’re going to love!

In today’s video, I’m showing you how to:

• Use fine tip glue to create a realistic “glass-like” effect
• Emboss white-on-white for subtle texture with high-end feel
• Use scraps from your embossed layer to elevate the inside AND the front of the card
• Layer fussy-cut drink images for a playful but polished design
• Add finishing touches like heat embossing + holographic dots for just a bit of party sparkle

Why You’ll Love Recreating This Project:

• It’s perfect for any celebration—and easy to customize!
• The glass-like technique adds major wow-factor
• It’s ideal for batch-making or a last-minute go-to
• You’ll get a little peek at what’s coming in the new online exclusive suite
• It uses minimal supplies in creative ways (hello, glue-as-glaze!)

Love this project? It was created with the same suite featured in my May Cultivated Creativity DIY Papercrafting Kit, so it’s the perfect companion for even more creative ideas!
The kit includes supplies to make 5 exclusive projects, plus a full PDF tutorial—shipped right to your door.
While today’s tutorial isn’t included in the kit, it’s a great bonus idea to spark even more inspiration with the products you’ll receive!

See full details and register HERE. Registration closes May 20, 2025 (while supplies last)

Plus: Want in on my In Color Club, Paper Share, or the Diemonds demonstrator perks?
Let’s chat—I’d love to help you find the creative program that fits YOU.

Project Layers (Imperial):

• 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” Thick Basic White CS
• 4-7/8” x 3-5/8” Basic White CS
• 4-5/8” x 3-3/4” Basic White CS-emboss/trim
• Scrap Granny Apple Green CS- die cut
• Scrap DSP- fussy cut
• Scrap Secret Sea CS- die cut
• 4-5/8” x 3/8” Granny Apple Green CS

I have created a printable recipe with the complete supply list and cut dimensions for you. Simply click the button below to access the printable file.

Ready to get started? Check out the full video tutorial below to see each step in action. I’ll walk you through all my tips and tricks for creating this festive, versatile card that’s sure to impress in my Tuesday YouTube PREMIER. Watch the video replay below and be sure to leave me a comment.

Don’t forget to share the video with your crafty friends! While you are watching, I would appreciate you subscribing to my YouTube channel.

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Wasn’t that super fun? Did this spark new ideas for your next project? Tell me in the comments below the post.

Don’t forget to join me for some LIVE papercrafting every Tuesday at 12:30PM ET on my YouTube Channel where we will play with some new goodies from the current Catalogs! Jump on over and follow me now. Looking forward to seeing you and your crafty friends for our next LIVE papercrafting class!

Shopping List 

Coming Soon: (get yours now when you join my Diemonds Team)

• 165594 CHEERS & SIPS BUNDLE
• 165597 GLASS & GARDENS EMBOSSING FOLDER
• 165586 CELEBRATORY SIPS 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
• 165598 HOLOGRAPHIC RESIN DOTS
• 165472 MORE MESSAGES DIE
• 165624 Secret Sea Cardstock
• 165285 SECRET SEA CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD

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Whoo Hooo….it’s time for my annual Awesome April event! I have been holding this event for several years and many of my customers look forward to it each year. I hope you will love it as well.

Here is how it works…When you place an order with me from April 1st – April 30th, 2025 for ANY current products (Yes Retiring Last Chance Items & Paper Pumpkin Pre-Paid Subscriptions DO count)… for EVERY $30 you spend (before shipping/tax), you get a FREE item of your choice from my personal retired stash. Yippee FREE STUFF!

While I have plenty of great items to choose from, it is a first come first serve basis so get your orders in so you don’t miss your favorite items from my stash. See the full list of available items HERE.

Want to earn EXCLUSIVE video tutorials once a month featuring the latest Stampin’ Up! product suites? Each month you will receive 12 tutorials all bundled together when you place a qualifying $50 or more order with me through my online store for FREE!

You may also purchase individual tutorials HERE.

I’m sure you agree…papercrafting can bring so much joy. Whether you use it for stress relief, to share your creativity, or have meaningful cards and gifts always at your fingertips, papercrafting has value that goes far beyond the projects.

There’s so much we can give our attention to and spend our time doing today, but what if you had something at your fingertips that allows you to create memories and express yourself instead of watching Netflix? That’s where our paper crafting kits come in!

The May 2025 Cultivated Creativity Kit will feature the

festive Cheers & Sips Stamp Set & Dies by Stampin’ Up!

Register no later than May 20, 2025 (while supplies last) to get this fantabulous kit mailed to you!

Get Started

2025-2026 Annual Catalog Paper & Ribbon Shares

Do you find yourself drooling all over a brand new Stampin’ Up! catalog simply drawn to all the gorgeous pattern papers and ribbons? I sure do!

With the launch of the amazing 2025-2026 Annual Catalog & new Online Exclusives (starting May 6, 2025), I am happy to announce I will be hosting Paper & Ribbon Shares! This share is the perfect way to get a sample of each of the fab papers and ribbons a little at a time. You also get an AWESOME BONUS gift too!

 Be sure to check out all the details and register HERE.

Deadline to register for the share is May 6, 2025. (US residents only).

12 EXCLUSIVE tutorials each month for FREE!

I am offering the monthly Exclusive Project Tutorials FREE to my email subscribers. Yes! The Exclusive Projects team is comprised of a talented group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators sharing great ideas. There will be a wide variety of projects featuring multiple stamp sets each month that you will get for FREE…if you are a subscriber to my newsletter… Whoo Hoo!

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What others’ are saying about the Exclusive Tutorial Bundles:

Thank you! Each and every one of your cards are wonderful! I love having the tutorials printed out. I flip through the pages and always find something that would be fun to make! Thanks again!

-Mary D

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“Thank you so much – I always enjoy the fresh design options – you make card making fun again.”

-Kathleen L

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“I LOVE and appreciate this special offer you give to your email subscribers. I always find lots of inspiration from the demonstrators and enjoy replicating their beautiful designs.”

-TY Barbara D

CreativeLee Yours,

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• Join my Stampin’ Up!® Diemonds team and get the awesome customizable starter kit HERE. It’s the best bundle ever!
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• Join my Online Forget Me Not (FMN) Card Club and elevate your hand made cards HERE.
• Follow my blog by email and receive a FREE Exclusive monthly PDF tutorial bundle when you subscribe to email list HERE.
• Join Paper Pumpkin and get FREE PDF Tutorials with alternate projects each month.
• Shop my Tutorials to spark your creativity as I guide you through creating beautiful projects HERE.
• Earn Exclusive BONUS tutorials with my rewards program. CLICK HERE for details.