Good Monday morning my stamping friends welcome to the start of another week. How was everyone’s weekend? Did anyone do anything fun?

I received this new bundle Friday and I sat and stared at it waiting for an idea to come to me with how to use it. Why is it that when I’m falling asleep, at work or just out and about I come up with card ideas, but when I sit down my mind goes blank? Well, something finally came to me while I was at work yesterday and I was able to jot it down so I wouldn’t forget by the time I got home from work. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Easter Bunny Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Flowers & More Host Designer Series Paper for my card today.

I started by adhering panels of the Flowers & More DSP to a Basic White card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. This DSP can be earned with orders or parties over $150 as a Host Reward gift. It’s on page 90 or the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog.

I adhered the card front to a Fresh Freesia mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Blackberry Bliss card base using Stampin’ Seal. On a small panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the bunny and butterfly images from the Easter Bunny stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I stamped the grass image from the Easter Bunny stamp set in Parakeet Party Ink below the bunny image. I stamped the sentiment from the Easter Bunny stamp set in Blackberry Bliss Ink on the top of the panel.

I colored the bunny image using my Flirty Flamingo and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers. I colored the grass using my Parakeet Party Stampin’ Blends Markers. I colored the butterfly image using my Fresh Freesia and Parakeet Party Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the artwork to a Fresh Freesia mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the center of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few 2021-2023 In-Color Opal Rounds to the card front.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Easter Bunny stamp set in Blackberry Bliss Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the bunny image from the Easter Bunny stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. I colored the image using my Flirty Flamingo and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the grass image from the Easter Bunny stamp set on the bottom of the panel in Parakeet Party Ink and colored it in using my Parakeet Party Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Fresh Freesia at then to the inside of the Blackberry Bliss card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the bunny image from the Easter Bunny stamp set on the envelope front in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using my Flirty Flamingo and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the grass image from the Easter Bunny stamp set below the bunny in Parakeet Party Ink. I adhered a panel of the Flowers and More DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the card and will give this 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:    BFQ24SXS

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 January-April 2023 Mini Catalog!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. 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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Stampin’ Up! has some new items to pick from at the $50 level and $100 level during Sale-a-bration!  They are all items from the current catalog and they’re all available in addition to the Sale-a-bration exclusives from the Sale-a-bration 2023 Brochure!

Click Here for a printable PDF or the New Items that have been added. Head over to my Online Store to shop and pick up some of those new Sale-a-bration items that have been added.

Please note that you must use the item numbers included on the linked flyer in order to redeem these items as Sale-A-Bration items.

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I wanted to let you know about something that’s coming on March 1, 2023. Stampin’ Up! is going to be having Online Exclusive Products and the first will be available starting March 1st. Click Here for a printable PDF flyer with the items that will be available. If you like what you see, there is a way you can get them NOW. If you join Stampin’ Up! before the end of February, you can either add the items to your starter kit, or you can pre-order them once you join. This is just one of the perks of being a demonstrator. I’ll have mine today and I can’t wait to see it all in person.

Joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator offers some fabulous opportunities, including:

• Becoming part of our wonderful community
• Attending exclusive demonstrator-only events
• Having early access to products
• Receiving a copy of our catalogs early
• Participating in philanthropic events
• Getting a 20% discount on our magnificent coordinating products
• Joining our exclusive demonstrator-only Facebook group
• Having the opportunity to earn a supplemental income
• Accessing our demonstrator-only weekly newsletter: Succeed Weekly
• Receiving training information and accessing resources to help you through your first year and beyond
• Bonus: Since it’s Sale-A-Bration, now is an excellent time to join and take advantage of the Join offer!

I would LOVE to have you on my team. Don’t wait until the last minute, contact me today and we can talk about you joining!

Amazing Joining Special during Sale-a-bration January 5 – February 28

Stampin’ Up! has an amazingly awesome joining special. You get to choose what you want. All the options ship for free and include a past Paper Pumpkin Kit along with some business supplies in case you want to make this a business. There is No Obligation to sell, you do NOT have to use this as a business, you can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself. I would LOVE to have you on my team. Join as a hobby demonstrator and enjoy all the benefits of a business demonstrator.

Option #1 This exclusive Boho Blue Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value) + Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.00. The Boho Blue is one of the new In-Colors coming for 2023-2025.

Option #2 The original White Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (a $63 value), + Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.00

Option #3. Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99.00.

If you have a LONG shopping list, this is a great way to get everything you always want at a discount. Enjoy at least a 20% discount on the products you purchase. Why wait, this is such an awesome deal, and it only sticks around until February 28th. Join now and start enjoying that discount right away!!! Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk about you joining. We have people on our team from all over the United States. We get together monthly via Zoom; we have team Facebook pages where we share what we make and ask questions. This was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, I’ve made a lot of new friends from all over.

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Stampin’ Up! The Wreath of Blooms Kit

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Wreath of Blooms Kit gives you everything you need to make your own home decor piece. Roll and shape the precut pieces and put your wreath on display!

This month’s kit includes: 

• One 8″ (20.3 cm) diameter chipboard wreath.
• Precut paper pieces that can be rolled and shaped into three-dimensional blossoms.
• Multicolored brads to keep everything together.
• Thick twine to hang your wreath.
• Enough adhesive* to complete the project.
• Coordinating colors: Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, So Saffron, white.

*Please note that you will need a hot glue gun for this project, which is not included in the kit.

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Sunshine & Smiles

Subscribe January 11 – February 10

Make cloudy days a little brighter with the Sunshine & Smiles Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine sweet and sunny cards—three each of three designs. If someone you know is weathering a storm, this kit is just what you’ll need to create cards that are sure to brighten their day!

PEEK THROUGH CARDS

Catch a glimpse of sunshine through those springtime showers with this kit’s playful peek-through cards! Each card includes an open window in the front, perfect for adding a touch of dimension and layering! You and your customers will have fun crafting with these cards—rain or shine!

AND for the first time ever, we’ve got a coordinating die add-on! (Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

This kit includes:

• Everything you need to create 9 radiant cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• A sweet springtime photopolymer stamp set.
• A Mango Melody Stampin’ Spot
• A fun peek-through window scene on each card!
• Cute precut critters and labels, fun raindrop embellishments, and more! 

Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Rain or Shine Suite Collection (item number: 160556).

Subscribe to the February Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January 2022 and 10 February 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Sunshine & Smiles Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 January, while supplies last)

Item number: 162486

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

• One coordinating frog-shaped die: 1-1/8″ x 7/8″ (2.9 x 2.2 cm)
• One coordinating flower bouquet die: 1-1/8″ x 7/8″ (2.9 x 2.2 cm)

Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ x 5 1/4″ (card front & inner liner), 1 3/4″ X 3″ (artwork)
• Blackberry Bliss Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
• Fresh Freesia Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 1 7/8″ X 3 1/8″ (artwork mat)
• Flowers & More Host Designer Series Paper 2 – 7/8″ X 4 1/8″ & 2 – 7/8″ x 2 1/8″ (card front strips), 2 1/4″ x 6″ (envelope flap)

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