Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. Here we are halfway through the week already. I hope everyone is having a good week.

It’s time for an inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts We have 2 inspiration photos this week and you can choose whichever photo you prefer, or you could create two separate cards, one for each photo! The inspiration photo 195a is Floral Spring and photo 195b is Garden Birds. Here is my card inspired by the photo.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Inked & Tiled Cling Stamp Set along with the Inked Botanical 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, Basic Borders Dies and Stylish Shapes Dies for my Clean and Layered Card. I was inspired by photo 195a, Floral Spring. I just love spring flowers.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 195a or 195b.  How are you inspired by the photos?

I started by cutting a panel of Basic Whtie and Calypso Coral cardstock using the Basic Borders Dies. On the panel of Basic White, I stamped the leaf image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper. I stamped the large flower image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set over the leaf image. I inked up the stamp using my Calypso Coral and Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Write Markers. I stamped the small flower image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set on the stem of the large flower image. I inked up the stamp using the Calypso Coral and Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Write Markers.

I adhered a panel of Inked Botanical DSP to the Lost Lagoon card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the Basic Whtie die cut panel to the Calypso Coral die cut panel using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

On a panel of Basic Whtie, I stamped the sentiment from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink. I stamped the leaf image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the sentiment. I cut the sentiment out using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I adhered a piece of Lost Lagoon 1/4″ Bordered Ribbon to the card front using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the sentiment over the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Festive Pearls to the sentiment and Brushed Brass Butterflies to the card front.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink on a panel of Basic Whtie. I stamped the leaf image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink, stamping off once on a piece of scrap paper, on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the large and small flower images from the Inked & Tiled stamp set over the leaf image. I inked up the stamp using my Calypso Coral and Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Write Markers. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Pool Party mat then to the inside of the Lost Lagoon card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic Whtie Medium Envelope. I stamped the leaves and floral images from the Inked & Tiled stamp set on the envelope front the same as I did for the card. I adhered a panel of Inked Botanical DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the 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:   BR9XGSTC

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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CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. Celebrate in style with bright, bold colors, confetti, and birthday greetings full of joy!

This month’s kit includes: 

• Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
• 9 coordinating envelopes
• Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
• One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
• Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
• Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

#162390 $23.00 USD

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New Branded Merchandise Available in the Stampin’ Up! Online Store

Stampin’ Up! has some new Branded Merchandise that you can pick up in the online store now!  Check out the pretty new grid paper and the awesome decal!

2023–2025 IN COLOR GRID PAPER

Keep your workspace clean and organized with the 2023–2025 In Color Grid Paper! This paper will protect your workspace when you craft while adding a fun pop of color. It has metric and imperial measurements on it to help you with alignment when crafting. Available while supplies last.

• Size: 11″ x 17″
• Includes imperial & metric measurements
• QTY: 25 Sheets per pack (5 sheets of 5 colors)
• Product colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Moody Mauve, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat
• Item number:  162439
• Price:  $9.00

STAMPIN’ UP! LOGO VINYL DECAL

Show off your Stampin’ Up! spirit with the new Logo Vinyl Decal! Adhere the decal to a variety of clean surfaces. Put it on your water bottle, your computer, or even your car! Available while supplies last.

• 2 printed vinyl decals
• Sizes: 4-3/8″ x 6″ and 3-3/8″ x 4-1/2″
• Product colors: Basic White
• Item number:  162441
• Price:  $6.00

You can see all of the branded merchandise in the online store Here.

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Exploring In Color

Subscribe April 11 – May 10

Say hello to mountain landscapes and new In Colors! This month’s kit features nine outdoors-themed cards in our new 2023–2025 In Colors plus exclusive FREE stickers. Want more? Get the cards & envelopes add-on (available 2 May while supplies last) and continue your creative adventure!

This kit includes:

• All the supplies you need to create 9 card, 3 each of 3 designs, plus 9 coordinating envelopes.
• A 7-piece all-occasion stamp set that celebrates good friends and great adventures!
• 1 Copper Clay (new In Color!) Classic Stampin’ Spot.
• Twine and die-cut accents
• FREE stickers to put on your projects or anything you want—water bottles, laptops, coolers, and more!
• Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm).
• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

Subscribe to the May Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 April 2023 and 10 May 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Exploring In Color Cards & Envelopes

Available starting: 2 May, while supplies last

Price: $10.00 USD | $13.75 CAD

This add-on includes

• 18 cards, 6 each of 3 designs
• 18 coordinating envelopes
• Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

Paper Pumpkin add-ons are cash-and-carry items, like retired Paper Pumpkin kits. See the Cash-and-Carry Sales Policy in the Policies Document for more information. 

Exploring In Color Cards & Envelopes

Available in the online store starting May 2, while supplies last for Paper Pumpkin subscribers!

Price: $10.00

This add-on includes:

• 18 cards, 6 each of 3 designs
• 18 coordinating envelopes
• Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors in the add-on cards & envelopes: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat.

If you’re a Paper Subscriber click HERE to go to my online store to order the add-on cards & envelopes now!  If you’re not a subscriber but want this awesome set of cards & envelopes, subscribe today and then head over to the online store to get your cards & envelopes!

Click Here for more information about subscribing to Paper Pumpkin!

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front), 1 1/2″ X 3″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
• Calypso Coral Cardstock 2″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panel)
• Lost Lagoon Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
• Pool Party Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
• Inked Botanical 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 2″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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