Good Monday morning my stamping friends. How was everyone’s weekend? Did anyone go out shopping on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday? I stayed home Friday and worked Saturday and Sunday. Saturday we were extra busy and the day flew by. Sunday not as much since it wasn’t a very nice day.

I’ve been MIA for a bit and only posting here and there. I’m hoping to be back to my regular schedule and back on track with my blogging. As most of you know I had Covid last month and I’m still suffering a bit from it. Most days when I get home from work I have absolutely no energy to even make dinner. I’m getting a little better and hopefully the worst is past. Now I just have to stay healthy for the rest of the winter. Today’s card is a traditional red and green one that is also pretty quick to make. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Trimming The Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set, the Stampin’ Up! Brightest Glow Cling Stamp Set and the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder for my card today.

I started by embossing a panel of Shaded Spruce using the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the embossed panel to a Shaded Spruce card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

I cut a panel of Real Red Glimmer paper from the Real Red & White 6 X 6 Glimmer Paper pack using the largest tag die from the Designer Tags Dies. I cut the inside of the tag using the rose die from the Designer Tags Dies. I adhered the glimmer tag to a panel of Shimmery White Paper. I cut the bottom of the tag so that only the top section had the spot for ribbon. I threaded a piece of Silver Metallic Edge 3/8″ Cotton Ribbon through the tag and tied a knot. I adhered the tag to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a strip of Shimmery White cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from the Trimming The Tree stamp set in Shaded Spruce Ink. I cut both ends of the strip on an angle using my Paper Snips. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals and a Glue Dot. I added a Red Rhinestone Basic Jewel to the sentiment.

On the inside I stamped the sentiments from the Brightest Glow stamp set in Shaded Spruce Ink on a panel of Basic White cardstock. I made a stencil using the rose die from the Designer Tag Dies from a panel of cardstock. I placed the stencil on the bottom of the panel and used my Blending Brush to add Real Red Ink. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Shaded Spruce mat then to the inside of the Shaded Spruce card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I used the stencil I made from the Designer Tags Dies with my Blending Brush and Real Red Ink to color the rose on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Santa Express Designer Series Paper to the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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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. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   7UP2RPAX

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the July – December 2022 Mini Catalog!   For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

Please remember to use my current Host Code and make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me and you’ll get my rewards! 

Happy Stamping, Karen

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In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well.  I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.

Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater.  And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:

1. You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly!  OR….
2. If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.

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Good Thing Come In Small Packages

Subscribe November 11 – December 10

Create fun gift card holders to help you celebrate your special occasions all year long! Personalize each gift with these reversible boxes and paper bands for a unique design every time. This kit comes with enough supplies for you to make 16 different gift card holders—2 each of 8 designs. It also has an all-occasion stamp set and enough paper pieces to make your craft really pop! No matter what the occasion or who the recipient is, this is a coordinated paper craft that everyone will love and appreciate! 

Plus, this month you can take your crafting even further with a special add-on! Give a gift card and a personalized card with the Good Things Cards & Envelopes add-on. You get 16 cards (4 each of 4 designs) and 16 coordinating envelopes. Add-ons are live during the subscription period but will only be available while supplies last, so don’t wait! 

This kit includes:

• Good Things Come in Small Packages Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Spot
• 16 gift card holders: 2 each of 8 reversible designs
• Precut paper pieces, twine, and belly bands to customize all your crafts.
• Enough adhesive for each project!

Finished box size: 3-5/8″ x 2-1/2″ x 1/2″ (9.2 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Tahitian Tide

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 November and 10 December at paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

ADD-ON

Good Things Cards & Envelopes Add-on

Add-on number: 163134

Available starting: 11 November

Price: $10.00 USD / $13.75 CAD

The add-on includes:

• 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs, and 16 coordinating envelopes
• Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Garden Green

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Starting December 1, 2022- January 4, 2023

The July–December 2022 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But, we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too!

Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 60% on essential craft supplies. What are you waiting for? Start shopping! After all, this selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last. Click Here for a printable PDF of the Last Chance List. Get those shopping lists ready for December 1st to shop early

• This Last Chance Products promotion typically includes a Retiring List (products that will no longer be available once the catalog retires) and a Carryover List (products that will still be available once the catalog retires).
• Discounts are not always available with the Retiring List. When they are, they will vary from one market to another depending on product performance.
• All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.
• Discounted items can be added to a Starter Kit and redeemed as a 50% off item or with Stampin’ Rewards.
• Stamp Sets are not guaranteed during this promotion and are while supplies last.

SALES PERIOD

• Starts: 1 December 2022 at 12:00 AM (MT)
• Ends: 4 January 2023 at 11:59 PM (MT)

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
• Shaded Spruce Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
• Shimmery White Cardstock 2 5/8″ X 3″ (tag panel), 1/4″ X 3″ (sentiment)
• Real Red & White 6 X 6 Glimmer Paper 3″ X 4″ (tag)
• Santa Express Designer Series Paper 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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