Welcome to the Travelingstamper's Blog!
I’m Gwen, also known as the Travelingstamper. I love helping card makers discover how simple and enjoyable creating handmade cards can be.
Here you’ll find quick card ideas, helpful tutorials, and free resources designed to make crafting easier—whether you’re just getting started or have been stamping for years.
Make yourself at home, explore what inspires you, and enjoy creating!
August 2026 Product of the Month: Beautiful Fall Paper for Just $5
If you love creating fall cards, the August 2026 Product of the Month is one you’ll want to see. The August 2025 Product of the Month, Glow of Harvest 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper features warm autumn colors, beautiful seasonal designs, and a subtle...
2026 Designer Series Paper Share: Try 11 New Papers
Looking at all the new Designer Series Papers is fun—until you start adding full packs to your shopping cart and the total begins climbing faster than scraps pile up on the craft table. My September - December 2026 Designer Series Paper Share gives you the chance to...
Stampin’ Up! Hot Foil System: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started
Have you ever looked at a handmade card with beautiful gold or silver accents and wondered how they were created? The new Stampin' Up! Hot Foil System makes it easy to add elegant metallic details to your handmade cards, scrapbook pages, gift tags, and more. Whether...
Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit: Everything You Need to Know About the New Welcome Box
Stampin' Up! Starter Kit just got even more exciting! If you've been thinking about joining Stampin' Up!, there's never been a better time. Beginning July 1, first-time demonstrators not only receive the amazing Starter Kit, but they also receive a brand-new Welcome...
July 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Hooray for Birthdays
July 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Hooray for Birthdays The July 2026 Hooray for Birthdays kit is designed to help you create beautiful birthday cards that go beyond the ordinary, while keeping the crafting experience simple and enjoyable. One of my favorite things about...
Where to Donate Greeting Cards: Spread Kindness with a Simple Act
Donate greeting cards that are sitting unused in your home and turn them into something meaningful! Instead of letting them collect dust, you can give them a new purpose by donating them to Creative Kindness, a nonprofit that distributes cards to people in need. When...