Shadow Blocking Technique using Splash of Sparkles Designer Series Paper
I just love how this card turned out. I used the Shadow Block Technique with the Splash of Sparkles Designer Series Paper
You can see my Facebook Live from April 17th on how to assemble this card here

Measurements
Highland Heather Card Base 11″ x 4 1/4″ scored at 5 1/2″
Basic White 5 1/2″ x 3 3/4″
Highland Heather – 6 pieces 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Splash of Sparkles Designer Series Paper 6 pieces 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Sentiment:
Basic White 1 3/4″ x 1″
Highland Heather 2″ x 1 1/4″
I used the stamp set Exciting Times that is not available until May 5th. Did you know that if you are demonstrator, you can purchase items from the upcoming catalogs before anyone else? That is such a good reason to sign up!!
Product ListClick here to go directly to my online store and place your order today
With every order, YOU get rewarded starting at $20
You will receive 10% in Stampin’ Rewards to spend on a future order!
And I will send you 10 card tutorials
Check out the Product of the Month for April 2026

You can purchase the Product of the Month for $5.00 with a $75 order. Good while supplies last.
Paper Share Stampin’ Up May – August Catalog
I will be doing my Paper Share again for the Stampin’ Up May-August Catalog.
What is a paper share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the Designer Series Papers in the upcoming catalog and from the On Line Exclusives. I package the all the papers individually in a ziploc type bag and label it with the Name, Item #, Price and coordinating colors.
There are 15 different papers that I will be including. They are listed below and the number after is the number of 6″ x 6″ pieces that will be included in the share which will be 197 pieces.
The cost will be $45.25 plus priority shipping of $10.25 Priority Mail for a total of $55.50
You will receive all the papers below and then you can decide if you want to buy the full packs of paper.
- Silly Old Bear DSP (12)
- Paper Medley Mix-In DSP (12)
- Scenic Coast Specialty DSP (16)
- Everyday Essentials Mix & Match DSP (12)
- Velvet Meadow Specialty DSP (12)
- Valley In Bloom DSP (12)
- Moonlit Flora DSP Artisan Sketched DSP (12)
- Artisan Sketched DSP (12)
- Bloom Boutique Specialty DSP (12)
- Waterside Retreat DSP (12)
- Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP (12)
- Luxe White Specialty DSP (6)
- Sunset Shimmer Vellum Specialty Paper (3)
- 2026-2028 In-Color Pearlized Specialty Paper (5)
- Velveteen Assortment Specialty Paper (3)
If you have decided to purchase the Paper Share, please go to the link below and fill out the form. I will send you a paypal invoice on the day I order which will be May 5th.
https://form.jotform.com/240027360380042
Once you have filled out the form, click submit. I will respond to let you know I received your order. If you do not hear from me, please email me at janinpb@cbbmail.com
Stampin’ Up 2026-2028 In Color Club
April 23, 2026
I am again offering my Stampin’ Up 2026=2028 In Color Club.
This club is a great way to get all the new In Colors spreading the cost over five months.

You will receive
- Classic Ink Pad $14.00
- Class Ink Refill $6.00
- Cardstock Full Pack $14.00
- Ribbon $9.00
- Blends Pack $12.00
Each month I will send you one color family, and include a hand-made card from me!
For the first round, I will include a pack of the 2026-2028 In Color Dots as a gift.

The cost per month is $55 and I’m offering FREE SHIPPING!!
To join the “club”, comment below or send me an email at janinpb@cbbmail.com
I will be ordering on the 5th of each month through September and will get your product out as soon as I receive it!
Don’t miss out on these beautiful colors!!

![Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146986 ] Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146986 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/146986s.jpg)
![Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ] Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166780s.jpg)
![Splash Of Sparkles 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 167200 ] Splash Of Sparkles 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 167200 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167200s.jpg)
![Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147103 ] Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147103 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/147103s.jpg)
![Sparkle Dot Essentials [ 166991 ] Sparkle Dot Essentials [ 166991 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166991s.jpg)