Good Thursday morning stamping friends welcome to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. If you are starting with me, thank you, I hope you will stop by everyone’s blog to see the beautiful projects they have created this week. If you are hopping over from Mary’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have a Color Challenge to work with. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card using this week’s colors.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Painted Pumpkins Bundle, Rustic Check 3D Embossing Folder and Painted Patch Designer Series Paper for my card today.

These are our colors for this week.

Stamp the dirt image from the Painted Pumpkins stamp set in Golden Glow Ink on the bottom of a Basic White panel. Emboss the panel using the Rustic Check EF. Adhere a panel of Painted Patch DSP to a Secret Sea mat. Adhere the layered panel to the embossed panel on an angle and trim off excess with Detail Scissors. Adhere the embossed pane to a Secret Sea card base.

Cut the pumpkin images from a panel of Painted Patch DSP using the Painted Pumpkins Dies. Adhere the pumpkins to the bottom of the embossed panel, on top of the dirt, with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Painted Pumpkins stamp set in Secret Sea Ink. Adhere a piece of Calypso Coral/Copper 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon to the card front. Adhere the sentiment over the ribbon with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Painted Patch Dots to the card front.

Stamp the sentiment from the Painted Pumpkins stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the dirt image from the Painted Pumpkins stamp set in Golden Glow Ink on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the pumpkin images from the Painted Pumpkins stamp set in Cajun Craze and Secret Sea Inks on top of the dirt image. Colo the images with Petal Pink and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Pool Party mat then to the inside of the Secret Sea card base.

Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete your card. Stamp the dirt image from the Painted Pumpkins stamp set in Golden Glow Ink on the envelope front. Stamp the pumpkin images from the Painted Pumpkins stamp set in Cajun Craze and Secret Sea Inks on top of the dirt. Color the images with Cajun Craze, Petal Pink and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere a panel of Painted Patch DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. Now that you’ve seen my card, let’s get on with the hop! Click the next button below to hop over to see what Tara has created. Happy Hopping

Just in case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the team members involved in the hop today.

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Charlene Tackvic

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

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 Stampin’ Up! just announced that they’re doing a 15% off select stamp sets from September 16-18!!  We weren’t given a list of the stamp sets that will be on sale, so we’ll need to check the online store when the sale begins to find out the specific sets! And did you know that if you are a demonstrator, you get your 20% discount on top of the 15% discount. Interested in joining? Information below and contact me and we can talk.

Here are the details for the sale:

• Sales Period: September 16–18
• Ordering Deadline: September 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• The 15% discount will apply to select stamp sets, which are only available while supplies last. See and shop all qualifying stamp sets in my Online Store starting Wednesday September 16

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″ (card front), 1″ x 3″ (sentiment), 3 3/4″ x 5″ (inner liner)
• Pool Party Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mat)
• Secret Sea Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ (mat)
• Painted Patch Designer Series Paper 1 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″ x 6″ (envelope), pumpkins

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Product List

Good Tuesday morning stamping friends. Happy Tuesday and Happy Middle of the Month!! I hope your week has started out well. I’ve been busy getting everything ready to leave for our annual retreat. I’ll be flying out on Wednesday and heading to my friend and roommate Judi’s house in TN. Tara will be meeting us there also. Thursday morning we’ll pack up the card and head to GA to meet up with everyone else. Then it’s 4 days of laughing till your sides ache, eating the most amazing food that James prepares for us and crafting till our hearts are content.

 Stampin’ Up! just announced that they’re doing a 15% off select stamp sets from September 16-18!!  We weren’t given a list of the stamp sets that will be on sale, so we’ll need to check the online store when the sale begins to find out the specific sets! And did you know that if you are a demonstrator, you get your 20% discount on top of the 15% discount. Interested in joining? Information below and contact me and we can talk.

Here are the details for the sale:

• Sales Period: September 16–18
• Ordering Deadline: September 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• The 15% discount will apply to select stamp sets, which are only available while supplies last. See and shop all qualifying stamp sets in my Online Store starting Wednesday September 16

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Join Experience

Stampin’ Up! is introduced a simplified join process designed to make joining faster and easier than ever before!  The new process will create a more streamlined experience when you join!  

As part of the new join process, all first-time demonstrators (beginning June 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM MT) will receive a surprise Welcome Box—a gesture of appreciation and a warm welcome into the global Stampin’ Up! creative community!

How the New Process Works

Step 1: Join

New demonstrators will:

1. choose a team leader.
2. accept required agreements.
3. enter a few personal details.
4. pay the $100 join fee.
5. click submit.

Step 2: Shop

Once their information has been reviewed and approved (usually very quickly), their Welcome Box ships, and the new demonstrator receives an email with:

• their demonstrator ID.
• a coupon code to begin shopping.

About the Coupon Code

• Valued at $125.
• Coupon code can be applied to any demonstrator order.
• Order CAN exceed the coupon code value (I know that many people wanted the option to be able to add more than $125 to their Starter Kit!).
• Any amount above the coupon code value:
  • receives the demonstrator discount.
  • counts toward the quarterly sales minimum.
  • earns Stampin’ Rewards if it meets the qualifying purchase amount (as long as you’ve opted into the Stampin’ Rewards program).

Additional perk for new demonstrators

• New demonstrators may add eight free catalogs to any order!

Let me know if you have any questions about the new joining process.  I’m so happy that you’ll now have the option to go over the $125 amount AND that it will automatically count toward your sales! 

Why not start thinking about joining the Stampin’ Up! community, I’d love to have you on my team. It will be 8 years in July that I signed up and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. From all the friends I’ve made, the discount on everything I purchase, early access to seeing the new products coming and being able to order them before customers and of course going to OnStage and meeting up with my team and other demos. Contact me at: creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and I’d be more than happy to answer any questions you might have. We’re a very relaxed team that loves to create and share.

Click Here and join my team. 

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Advent-ures In Christmas Craft Class Now Available!!

Stampin’ Up! is offering another Craft Class on September 1 (with replay available afterward if that date doesn’t work for your schedule!).  This class will be an Advent Calendar Craft Class!

Here are the details:

• Class: Advent-ures in Christmas Craft Class (171481)
• Class Price: $30 (Advent Treat Boxes not included)
• Class Purpose: Decorate a 24-box advent calendar and assemble it to fit your space and style
• Product: Advent Treat Boxes (168534) – available September 1
• Who: Everyone!
• Available for Purchase: September 1
• Available for Streaming: September 17 at 2:00 p.m. (MT)
  • The class will be available for purchase before and after it streams on September 17
• Where: An exclusive Facebook group
• Language: The class will be presented in English and will be available as a video on demand with captions in English, French, German, and Dutch shortly after the event.

You can download the flyer with the Craft Class details by clicking the image below:

You can download the list of additional products needed to create the projects by clicking the image below:

The Advent Labels stamp set bundle will also be available to purchase as an Online Exclusive item beginning September 1, so keep an eye out for the bundle and Craft Class in the Online Store then! 

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12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar Now Available!

Make this festive season magical with the 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar. Every day of this calendar contains items that you and your customers can craft with all year long, including never-before-seen dies, paper, embellishments, and more. These products are exclusive to the calendar and can’t be purchased separately. And did we mention that these make great gifts? If someone you know is looking for the perfect present for the crafter in their life, encourage them to check out this exclusive product. But don’t wait because we only have a limited number of calendars!

Details:

• For only $99 USD, this calendar comes with $130 USD worth of exclusive products.
• In addition to 12 surprises inside the calendar, including Exclusive dies, paper, coloring tools, cards & envelopes, embellishments and more it also comes with an exclusive bonus stamp set.
• There’s only a limited number available, so order ASAP!
• Ordering Begins September 1, 2026
• Item: 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar (168589)

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New Stampin’ Up! Product of The Month

Every month Stampin’ Up! will release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!

September Product of the Month – Luxe Foliate Specialty Designer Series Paper

Luxe Foliage 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper (168599)

With Halloween and Christmas fast approaching, don’t forget to spend some time celebrating Cardsgiving—one of our favorite unofficial holidays centered around making and gifting cards. The Luxe Foliage Designer Series Paper is perfect for all your holiday needs and beyond, with shimmering foil and beautifully-designed details perfect for creating glimmering layers or fussy cutting shining images. Whether you’re making cards for a friend or planning a Cardsgiving celebration, this paper is sure to be the star of the show.

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Virtual Card Retreat – October 1 & 2 – Now Available to Order

This year, celebrate World Card Making Day with your fellow card makers during the Virtual Card Retreat!  Experience the joy of crafting when you join this two-day virtual retreat for people who love card making and community.  During the retreat, you’ll build creative confidence as you make 15 beautiful, technique-focused cards and craft along with Stampin’ Up! staff using the 2026 October Card Retreat kit.  They’ll even have some fun giveaways!

The 2026 October Card Retreat Kit will be available to order beginning September 1.  Be sure to order early so you can get everything in time for the retreat!

Here are the details for the 2026 October Virtual Card Retreat:

• Who: Crafters who love to make cards!
• When: October 1–2; We’ll craft for up to seven hours each day, starting at 2:00 p.m. (MT) both days.
  • Celebrate World Card Making Day (October 3) during this event!
• Price of 2026 October Card Retreat kit:  $165
• 2026 October Card Retreat Kit Available for Purchase: September 1
• Where: This retreat will take place in a private Facebook Group.
  • Stampin’ Up! will post step-by-step instructions as well as a preparation video in this group two weeks before the retreat.
  • To join this group, you’ll need to fully complete the group admission form, which includes agreeing to the group rules and providing your name, the email address you used when you purchased the kit, and your 2026 October Card Retreat kit order number, which you can find in your confirmation email. With this information, the group administrator can admit you.
  • You can watch the live event and the on-demand videos in this group.
• Registration: The 2026 October Card Retreat kit is your ticket to the retreat. There is no registration. The kit includes a card with a personalized link through which you can join the exclusive Facebook group where the live retreat will stream.
• Language: This live event will be presented in English. Video recordings with English, French, German, and Dutch captioning will be available through the Facebook group within two weeks of the livestream.

If you want to see the projects that will be created during the retreat, you can see the cards in this flyer:

Visit my Online Store on September 1 to get your World Card Making Day Retreat Kit and get ready for a crafty weekend of card making October 1-2!

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New Hot Foils Available

Click on the image above to open the flyer with the holiday related Hot Foil System Dies, Bundles and Foil colors! They’ll all be available to order beginning September 1!

Head over to my Online Store to see and order the new Stampin’ Hot Foil Products and earn those Double Creative Stamping Designs Rewards!!

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Noel Greetings-October Paper Pumpkin-Subscribe September 11-October 10

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot™, and step-by-step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift packaging. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months

Craft elegant, layered Christmas cards in a sophisticated neutral palette.
• Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs with 10 coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces
• Gold foil accents
• Coordinating colors: Basic Beige, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake,
Mossy Meadow (Premium Stampin’ Spot), Pecan Pie
Coordinates with the Neutral Noel Suite Collection (item 168469)

Subscribe to the October Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 September and 10 October by clicking here!

Don’t miss the coordinating
Layered Tags Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Layered Tags Dies add-on. Neatly cut out tags, labels, and accents pieces in a variety of shapes: trees, flowers, labels, a hole reinforcement piece, and more. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Noel Greetings Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Tags of Joy Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Timeless Flora Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
– 10 dies
– Largest die: 1″ x 1″ (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)
– Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

#168663

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. 

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions.