Hello Paper Crafters! I’m Mercedes Weber, an avid paper crafter & a member of the 2017 Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design Team member. I’m so excited to have a chance to share my creations with you!
I have a true confession to share before we get started…I have a deep love affair with pretty papers. So on that note let’s talk about one of the yummiest papers I have EVER seen, Stampin’ Up!’s Cupcakes & Carousels Designer Series Paper!
Trust me when I say you NEED this in your life. Seriously.
I am so in love and I knew my daughter would adore it too, so I created a little birthday ensemble for her.
Of course every birthday girl needs a pretty card. Did ya notice that beautiful gold scroll looking piece? Isn’t it uber fab?! It comes in an accessory pack that matches the Cupcakes & Carousels product suite! And those new doilies, yeah pretty much a must have too!
What 11-year-old doesn’t love a cupcake on their special day?! I made a cute little cupcake box using the Gift Box Punch Board & decorated it with the papers from the 6×6 pad. Yep, the carousel horse & adorable banner are both cut from the designs in the stack!
So there you have a bit of inspiration for creating with this amazing little stack of awesomeness!
GIVEAWAY!
Our sweet friends at Stampin' Up! would love to share the Cupcakes & Carousels product suite with one lucky reader too! But there's a bonus too! Did you see the brand new Occasions catalogue that released this week? It's full of gorgeous inspiration you just have to see! Today's winner could also win something from this brand new catalogue so be sure to check it out here and share your favourite product in the comment section below. Please leave your comment by January 30th! Good luck.
Last time we gave away the the Stitched Layers Shapes Framelits Dies. The winner is:
The stitched framelits will base the right touch on all the cards. Love the ideas given here too. Hope I win this. Posted by: Deepa Lakshman | November 06, 2016 at 07:56 AM
Congratulations Deepa! Please send us your mailing address and telephone number to ideas@scrapbookandcards.com with "Stampin' Up! winner" in your reference line.
Enjoy your Saturday friends!
Lots of great new
items! I love the
Mediterranean Moments
stamp set, so lovely.
Carla from Utah
Lots of great new
items! I love the
Mediterranean Moments
stamp set, so lovely.
Carla from Utah
Great new products. They all look like so much fun. The Party Animal stamp set really caught my eye.
I absolutely love the new catalog with the fantastic stamps and dies! So hard to choose what I want first!
LOVE the carousel horse image! Thanks for sharing your creativity.
That is a perfect ensemble with those lovely papers.
So many fantastic new items! My favorites are the Easter Messages, High Tide and Falling in Love (especially since my oldest is getting married!). Thanks for a chance to win such a fantastic prize – the Cupcakes & Carousel Suite is adorable
Love this set and the paper is awesome!
I love the Love Note framelet set!
Such a fun collection.
This is just delightful! We are expecting a first grand baby – a girl – and I could see using this for so many fun projects!
Wow, Mercedes! Beautiful projects! I would love the opportunity to case them. Thank you!
I enjoyed the whole book! My favourite stamp set was “Sending Thoughts.” Very appropriate sayings for friends who are going through hard times. This paper is awesome! The whole set is so amazing! So much that you could do with this set! Thanks to Stampin Up for this generous gift! Congratulations to whoever gets this!
Very pretty carousel ensemble.
In the Occasions catalog I like the Window Box Thinlits dies.
I’m a pretty paper lover too! The Cupcakes and Carousels Designer Series Paper Pack looks like a must have! So many cute things in the Occasions Catalog but one of my favorites is the Moon Baby set. Lots of baby showers ahead in the next year in our church so I’m sure I would put it to good use. Thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway.
Timeless Tags thinlets dies or the High Tide stamps are my favorite products from the Occasions Catalogue! I know I am supposed to pick one but I just couldn’t decide between the two of these! They both speak to my heart for different reasons! Either would make me a very happy gal!
Cupcakes and Carousels is also a pretty great collection!
Thanks for the chance to win it! 🙂
Awesome projects…love the paper and stamp set, and it is on my wish list! Thanks so much Stampin UP!!!
So many beautiful products to choose from! I really think Balloon Adventures would be wonderful to own! Thanks for a chance to win!
Excited to have won last month’s prize. Love the card and projects shown here. It is already on my wishlist. I looked through the catalog and I am loving the Happy Celebrations stamp set. The bold Happy will stand out on any card.
Very pretty! And how can I choose from the catalogue? Maybe Lift Me Up or Big Birthday?…..
That is genius–a cupcake ferris wheel!
Being a lighthouse lover, High Tide Is my favorite, followed by Cool Treats. Both fit perfectly with our activities on our annual summer trips to Cape Cod.
Love the beautiful carousel horse. Love stampin up.
I absolutely love the Dragonfly dies. They are so beautiful for both card making & scrapbooking.
Ooooh I adore that carousel horse! What an amazing card, and amazing stamps.
I am a sucker for good sentiments so I like the “Sending Thoughts” stamp set. Thank you for the giveaway!
All the birthday sets are great, especially Birthday Blast, and I love Little Cuties, Moon Babies, the succulent set, just for starters!
Love the papers and stamp set!
So many beautiful bundles to choose from, I choose the Lift Me Up bundle. Thanks for the chance to win.
What a hard decision!! I like the Birthday Blast because I can see using it a lot. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
What a sweet collection. We will be getting a carousel in our town soon – this will be a perfect prize to win.
Gorgeous products…and I agree, these papers are beautiful! Thanks for sharing your wonderful card design.
Wow, the catalogue is filled with such a diverse collection of amazing stamps! I especially like “Big on birthdays” and the tye-die patterns look super cool as well!
Your projects are so sweet! I love the Custom Tee set from the Occasions Catalog! Thanks for a chance to win!
Love all of the fantastic new products–especially Beautiful You and the tag bundle! It’s like Christmas all over again!
Love all things Stampin Up.
A beautiful card for your daughter. Love these fresh and fun papers, stamps and dies. Thanks!
Like the carousel collection and the dragonflies and the succulents
Too hard to choose one favourite! I love Oh So Succulent, Chase Your DreamS, and Cool Treats!
OH, I just love so much! My favorite, I think, is the wonderful Lift Me Up stamp set and Up & Away Dies! They have me on cloud 9!!! 😀 Thanks so much for all the gorgeous inspiration and awesome giveaway! That cupcake ferris wheel is scrumptious!!! xoxo
Oh I love your carousel projects!
Mercedes, your creations are wonderful!! Thank you for sharing!! I am so in love with the “Cupcake and Carousel” paper. I agree…it is a “MUST HAVE!!”
SU has started their big Sale-a-bration and I have bought a lot, but this is one set I didn’t buy and would love to win! I especially loved the Succulent gardens bundle!
I think the glamper greeting are the cutest thing!
wow–loving the new items!
My wish list is long, my favorite at this moment is Dragonfly Dreams. Super fun birthday themed creations Mercedes!
Wow. Everything in the catalog is fantastic! I’m definitely not able to select a single favorite. The two that I would get first would be: Sending Lovely and Cool Treats.
Mercedes,
I’m agree with you, this DSP is truly inspiring and different from what Stampin’up! usually proposes.
And these lovely assorted stamps are so cute!. I think I will used this paper completely to make a mini album…
Love this article and all of the ideas, great products, thanks for the chance to win, what a great way to start off the new year that would be.
Oh my! That was tough trying to decide on a favorite when I love it all! I love the birthday series and love the birthday blast and the pop-up birthday die! The Cupcake & Carousels Designer Series is awesome! Thank you for offering such a great giveaway!
Thank-you Stampin-up for the chance to win the Cupcakes & Carousels product suite and something from the new Occasions catalogue!! My favourite products are the Window Box Thinlits dies and Easter Messages.
I think the carousel is my favorite in the new catalog. Also love the chicks!
I love the carousel and the chicks ftom the new catalog!
WOW!! Love all your b-day creations. I looked at your catalog and oh my it was had to pick just one. BUT I absolutely love the ‘Up & Away Thinlits Dies”. Your stamps are awesome also. Oh to pick just one.
Sealed with love is a lovely set
Amazing Carousel and Horse creations. They are just beautifully done! I love the Special Reason and dies that go with it. Fabulous set.
Thanks for sharing with us!
I love stamping up so much it is always hard to decide which set I want first. I make cards once a month with a group of ladies in my area and I am always excited each month with the cards we make.
Loving the die cuts and stamps! I have a beautiful little granddaughter who will be 2 in February and the horse on the merry-go-round would make an awesome birthday card 🙂 Thanks Stampin’ UP!
My favourite thing is the Dragonfly Dreams stamps and dies. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love SU and there is not much in the new Occasions catalog that I DON’T like, esp. all the new thinlits dies, the Moon Baby stamp set, and the new doilies. MMMMMMM! Thank you for offering this giveaway and my fingers are crossed
Love the carouse horse so pretty and the details. Great for so many projects. THANKS
What a lovely set!!! I love it and would enjoy using it for my grandchildren!!!
Timeless Tags Thinlits Dies is my favourite. Thanks SCT and Stampin’Up!
Gorgeous papers. So much fun stuff in the new catalog. I think my favorite is Frozen Treats.
Great collection of papers. Love the stamps and projects done with them.
Oh my, so many beautiful items in this catalog! How do you truly pick just one?! Not possible. So I’ll tell you one OF my favorites: Love Notes Framelits. Love that they can be used stand alone. There are so many beautiful fonts used in the sentiments. Awesome sauce!
Oh my goodness – this would be PERFECT for scrapping my grandchildren. The paper is indeed lovely and the stamp set is exactly awesome. Thank you so much for a chance to win this fantastic collection.
This collection is amazing! I just love the gorgeous colours!
You are so right…those papers are gorgeous!!
You are right…that Designer Series Paper is gorgeous! The catalogue was fun too, especially the Moon Baby stamps!
Great giveaway,love Stampin Up and SCT blog!.
Awesome! I love the Carousel set – lovely sample projects, too!
My favorite from the catalog is the Tie-dyed set – super cool!
Wonderful products again by SU.
How cute are those cupcakes and carousel stamps (and I LOVE the paper too!)? There are lots of great new products in the SU Occasions catelogue, but I think my fave is the Moon Baby. Thanks for the chance to win these fun products!
Beautiful line of products. Love your card – very pretty. I love the urban underground suite of products.
Oh that carousel is beautiful!! What a FUN set!!
Congratulations to Deepa for the last win. I would love to win this one. I really, really like Stampin’ Ups products and I really, really like this prize. That card is amazing. Thanks SCT for the opportunity to win this.
Really like the Dragonfly Bundle – such a delicate stamp and die! The Cupcakes and Carousels collections is beautiful – would love to win that!
The Cupcakes and Carousel set is darling! We have a few young girls in the family that this would be perfect for. The new catalog has so many great products, I love the Dragonfly Dreams stamps and dies.
Oh my goodness!!! Such delightful projects! Absolutely cute!
Thanks for this stunning chance to win!
I love all of the new Occasions catalogue, so it’s hard to say whai i prefer the most… But the Basket Bunch Stamp Set + Basket Builder Framelits Dies are absolutely adorable!!! Perfect for my Easter/Spring projects!!! Crossing my fingers!!!
Beautiful creations and paper. Thanks for sharing and giving us the opportunity to win this awesome prize. I’m heading over to check out the Occasions catalog right now!
These would be perfect for party invites. I love how perfect the desinger paper compliments the theme 🙂
OMG!
the CAROUSEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a fun prize. I’ve also been drooling over the new catalog, especially since I have no access to any SU products here in Greece. I’ve seen several products that could help me achieve my crafty goals for 2017: do more colouring and send out more birthday and just because cards. Mediterranean Moments would be just perfect to do some colouring using watercolours or coloured pencils, while Tied Died would be great for creating quick backgrounds for cards for almost any occasion. Thanks for the chance to win this fab giveaway. Keeping my fingers crossed…
Wow!
These papers are simply color-luscious! And how much fun are those stamps…I have to double cross my fingers on this give-away!
Such a great give away. I am in love with the Urban Underground Embellishments. THANKS for the chance to win.
I saw this in the catalogue it is nice to know the people behind the designs and what your thoughts were when you designed it. I just added this design suite to my wish list.
Great design and thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
New catalog and new products…exciting! Love that paper collection!
The stamp set would be a perfect touch for my photos of when we visited the Midway Fair at Fort Edmonton Park. I can see so many versatile uses for this set from invitation cards to party favours. I hope my name gets picked!
Gorgeous projects. I love the carousel and big shot sets. Thanks for the chance!
Stampin’ Up always has such great products its hard to choose just one. However I’m really liking the ‘Beautiful You’ stamp set and the dragonfly dies.
The dragon flies are my favorite. So many amazing sets!
Love the carousel horse.
I did some counted x-stitch pictures with
carousel horses. I could use this
set for small accent pieces to hand
with the stitched ones.
LIFT ME UP is one of my favorite sets
in the Occasions catalog. Went on a
balloon ride in Africa and loved it
thanks for sharing.
Such a cute idea for you daughter. Love the paper and stamp set. Thanks for having a give-away.
I forgot about my favorite product. I am in love with the swan set. There is something so beautiful about swans swimming.
It’s really hard to pick a favorite out of the Occasions catalog. I keep going back to Sealed With Love and Cool Treats. Thanks for the chance to win a fabulous prize!
I would love to win the Cupcakes and Carousels Designer Series Paper Pack. So pretty! Thanks for the chance to win it.
I love the beautiful colours in this paper line! The carousel horse stamp is super cute too!
Beautiful projects! I think the Hot Air balloon set will be my favorite!
So many different ideas in the catalogue. I like the builder bird cages because it reminds me of stamps they had years ago.
The Party Animal paper is my fave!!
Great projects…so fun!! I love this suite, but then I love almost everything in the Occasions Catalogue. I’m particularly smitten with the Dragonfly Dreams bundle, and I can’t wait to get my hands on the Custom Tee items.
The cupcakes and carousel line looks like a blast! I’m loving the Birthday blast set and the washi tape. You never go wrong with washi!
What pretty papers and fun stamps! I’m actually in love with that carousel horse and his fab mane!
The new catalogue has such beautiful things in it. My favourite is the “Beautiful You” stamp collection. So pretty!!
that lift me up stamp set is just adorable! Love the whole catalog, really. 🙂
Love the beautiful pastels in this collection – perfect for summer! My favorite in the Occasions catalog is ‘Sending Thoughts’ – useful for many different difficult times.
I love it all! I’ve been drooling over all the awesome projects on Pinterest using the new stamps/diecuts.
I really like “Lift Me Up” with the hot air balloons and fun sayings that go with them! Such cute new stamps and accessories!
Mercedes, love what you did with the adorable Carousels paper. I love the entire Occasions catalogue but the Beautiful You stamp set is my favourite. It will be a well loved stamp set long after it retires.
Always love their products but my favourite is the 12 inch paper cutter. Best on the market by far. Lovely prize as always.
I always love Stampin Up products and this set would be perfect for my 3 year old’s next birthday. My favorite from the new Occasions catalogue is Cake Crazy. I can always use birthday sets.
I NEED the Cupcakes & Carousel paper. I really love the colors. My second favorite product in the Occasions catalog is the Sending Love suite. Everyone needs a little more love.
I like the Special Reason bundle and So in Love bundle. Would love to add either one to my crafting supplies!
I love The Sending Love collection! I would be so happy to win anything from this collection. Thanks for a chance to win.
Beautiful papers and stamps! Would make some great cards!!
Oh my what cute projects. Love the giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win!
Such a sweet set. Love the soft colors and the carousel theme.
It was very difficult to pick a favourite, they are all so cute. I’ve narrowed it down to “Cool Treats”. the collection is adorable.Thank you to SCT and the great partners.
Love your projects Mercedes! Cupcakes & Carousels is my favourite paper too. I think the Basket Bunch Bundle will make sweet Easter projects and pages.
So hard to pick! Big on Birthdays and Balloon Adventures are both great, but I guess I’d have to go with Big on Birthdays! I can see lots of uses for that one!
Love the colors – and the card is beautiful.
Lovely. Thanks for the chance to win.
What a darling ensemble you have made for your girl! As for the occasions mini – two things on the top of my list are Beautiful You and High tide.
Vertical Garden is my favorite out of the Occasions catalog. Your card and party decorations are super adorable! I bet your daughter loved them. Thank you for the chance to win.
I love the dragonfly set..that will be a must have! Your projects are adorable. thanks for sharing!
I LOVE the Cupcakes & Carousels Stamps and Dies; but, I also LOVE the Oh So Succulent and the Special Reason Stamp Set. It’s a toss up and couldn’t pick a FAVE between the two! =)
Thanks for sharing with us!
I love the balloon framelit – it is so much fun to use in a variety of ways! Your card for your daughter is just lovely!!! Love those papers as well!
Love your cards Mercedes! Love the Stampin’ Up! products, too! Our area has 6 carousels like pictured in this set. That would be so much fun!
How fun this suite is! The paper stack is WONDERFUL!!!
I have too many favorites to list only one, and ordered many of them. So does it count if I give a top 2 products??? I LOVE this paper stack – cupcakes and carousels- I already used up my whole stack, therefore need another one. I haven’t purchased the stamp set but love the Suite Sentiments that match it, so many of these stamps match all the other suites! I love it all!!!
Beautiful work Mercedes! I’m a followers of your blog. I often case your cards as well. Thanks so much for the inspiration!! be well – Vanessa
Amazing talent and such beautiful products to work with!
Have a great day
Melanie Papciak
There is so much to love in the Occassions catalog! But my favorite is the Happy Celebrations stamp set with the Celebrations Duo Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.Celebration Love what you did with the carousel horse …
love your projects and the great stamp set and matching paper!!!
I love following your projects because you always come up with something so great. I love the hot air balloons
Cupcakes & Carousels Embellishments are my favorite! Really fun project! Thank you!
I’m absolutely in love with your creativity!! You’re right… this is a must have!!
How sweet your card and especially the cupcake holder!! My Granddaughter lives in Wisconsin, but if she lived closer I’d be making this for her!
Again soooo adorable…if only!
E
I’m always looking for sentiments to put on the inside of cards, so Sending Thoughts would be a great set to have!
great stuff
Mercedes your art work is lovely. I really love the Dragonfly set, but there are so many wonderful and beautiful sets in the catalog. Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
The designer series paper has alot of beautiful patterns. Love the carousel horse stamp.
Adorable ensemble for your daughter Mercedes! I have too many favorites on my wishlist for the new Occasions catalog, but I thing the Butterfly Dreams bundle will be the first in my stash.
There are many pretty DSP suites in this catalog! Winners for all of us who adore pretty paper!
So cute. I Love the dragonflies and Lift Me Up sets.
I love the paper! It’s so festive.
Just ONE favorite? There are so many, but if I had to pick one, it’s the Everyday Hero stamp set.
My favorite is Underground Designer Paper and Nailed it! Great for masculine cards.
I haven’t seen this DSPS in person yet. Everyone seems to be using this DSPS, so maybe I’ll try it to! I love what I’ve seen so far.
Love how you used the Carousel Horse set to make a Minature Carnival out of the cupcake box. Very “Out of the Box” creation. And now, deciding which of the new catalog products is my fav is hard…yet I should say that “Sealed With Love Bundle” tops as my favorite. Thanks!
I have MANY favorites from the new Ocassions Catalog. I’m really enjoying the Mediterranean Moments stamp set right now. I would love to win this set. Thanks for sharing your awesome creativity.
Ginger G from OK
Love what you did with the carousel horse set. The cupcake box project looks like a Miniature Carnival. So “Out of the Box” creation.
My favorite among others from the Occasion Catalog is the “Sealed with Love Bundle”. Thanks SU!!
Sorry for double posting my comment. I thought the latest would show up first and since I didn’t my previous one, I posted again. Sorry again!
Thanks for the giveaway
So cute, I love tat you cut the banner from the designer paper.