SWEET OLD FRIENDS: SILLY OLD BEAR DOUBLE FLIP CARD

Posted on July 21, 2026 by mauistamper

I can’t get enough of the Silly Old Bear Designer Series paper. The images are true to the originals, and they’re presented in shapes and designs that are easy to use. I chose one of the framed images to die cut for my focal point in this double flip card.

Stamps: Sweet Old Friends, Sweet Words and Labels
Color Palette: Very Vanilla, Mossy Meadow, Golden Glow, Petal Pink
Accessories: Stamp Cut & Emboss Machine, Sweet Words and Labels dies, Sweet Old Friends dies, Textured Tree Ring 3D Embossing Folder, Silly Old Bear DSP, 26-28 In Color Dots, Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Dimensionals

The card base is 4 ¼” x 9 ½” scored at 5 ½”, smaller flip is 8 ½” x 3 ¼” scored at 4 ¼”, and DSP is 1/4″ narrower than each panel. Add the layers to all the card panels, then adhere the smaller card to the inside of the larger one but facing the opposite direction.

Now all that’s left is to put a sentiment inside – or leave it blank for lots of writing space! Last I looked, Silly Old Bear DSP was available in the Online Store. Don’t wait for it!

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SILLY OLD BEAR AND THE WORLD OF POOH

Posted on July 17, 2026 by mauistamper

I grew up with Winnie the Pooh, the A.A.Milne version. The stories were gentle, the characters varied and relatable. When Stampin’ Up! announced the Silly Old Bear Suite, I knew I was going to dive in.

Stamps: Sweet Words and Labels
Color Palette: Very Vanilla, Golden Glow, Old Olive, Barely Blush, Cloud Cover, Gold
Accessories: Stamp Cut & Emboss Machine, Sweet Words and Labels dies, Hundred Acre Wood 3D Embossing Folder, Silly Old Bear DSP, Blending Brush, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Deb Smeak runs a mystery stamping event on Facebook, and she offered this concept in February. I just discovered it, and I knew it would be perfect for the Silly Old Bear.

I created a second project because I wanted to put the book title on the spine. It turned out very “Winnie-the-Pooh”-like, a bit wobbly. I used an old alphabet set and I’ve sadly lost the name.

I changed the inside, too. Not sure which one I like best – let’s vote! Leave a comment as to which one you like best.

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DIY CALENDAR BLOG HOP: MAY 2026 – SILLY OLD BEAR

Posted on May 1, 2026 by mauistamper

Welcome to DIY Calendars for May! Thanks for joining us this month – and every month – as we share our creative ideas. My choice for May is a new suite debuting with the 2026 May Online Exclusives that brings back very fond childhood memories: Silly Old Bear.

Stamps: Sweet Old Friends, Sweet Words and Labels (coming May 5th)
Color Palette: Basic White, Azure Afternoon, Granny Apple Green, Golden Glow, Barely Blush, Bubble Bath, Strawberry Slush, Hybrid Black
Accessories: DIY Calendar Template, Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Dimensionals

I grew up with the Silly Old Bear, and these images and phrases are very sweet and dear to my heart. I’m from the pre-Disney era, and my memories are of the line drawings from the original book. Fortunately, those are the images in Sweet Old Friend.

One caveat: due to licensing restrictions, this suite is only available in the USA.

I’ve colored Piglet and Pooh with Stampin’ Blends and added a wash of color to the calendar page with the Blending Brushes. I’m looking forward to seeing this on my desktop through the month of May!

Click the button to travel through the Blog Hop and see what Sharon and Cheryl have created this month. We’re so glad you’ve joined us!

Would you like to make your own DIY Calendars? The template is just $6. Visit my secure page to make your purchase. (You can also find the page on the banner across the top of my home page.) You’ll receive links to download the templates in an email after you’ve paid. You’ll need to cut and paste those links into your browser. (You may need to check your spam folder to find that email.)