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!
Easy Halloween Gift Card Holder – Free Tutorial
Looking for a fun way to give a little Halloween treat? This Halloween Gift Card Holder is easy to make and has a little surprise hiding inside! I created the same card design three different ways using the Spooktacular Designer Series Paper—a pumpkin, Frankenstein,...
Stampin’ Up! Catalog Organization Labels – Free Printable
Stampin' Up! catalog organization labels have made it so much easier for me to keep track of my stamp sets and know at a glance where they came from. Have you ever pulled out a stamp set and thought, “Now which catalog did this come from?” That happens to me more...
Two New Stampin’ Up! Kits for August 2026
Two new Stampin’ Up! kits for August 2026 have arrived, and they couldn’t be more different! Whether you love making beautiful handmade cards or you’re ready to try a fun seasonal project, there’s something new to get excited about this month. Crafted Blooms Kit The...
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...