Good Sunday morning my stamping friends and Happy Mother’s Day to all. I hope you are able to spend the day doing something special for yourself. You need to sit back, relax, craft and let others wait on you. My ideal day would be to spend it in my craft room getting lost in creating. I don’t have to work today so that’s a good thing. I won’t be spending it crafting though. Last year I gave my husband an extreme race car driving experience for his birthday. We went in August for him to drive, but unfortunately there were thunderstorms, and he couldn’t drive. He rescheduled for today not realizing it was Mother’s Day. So that’s where I’ll be today. It’s a 2-hour drive there and we’ll be there for at least 3-4 hours and a 2-hour drive home. It’s supposed to be a beautiful day to be outside.

Today’s card I made at our monthly Team Stamping Studio. We do a mystery stamping at the end of the business part. I was asked to lead the mystery stamping this month. I gave everyone the measurements and talked them through creating cards. All the cards are similar, but different. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Bundle along with the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper and Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

I started by adhering a panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to a Berry Burst mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Bubble Bath card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered a smaller panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to a Berry Burst mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered that layered panel to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

I cut the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies from a panel of Basic White. Using my Blending Brush I added some Balmy Blue Ink to it. I cut the larger branch from the Seasonal Branches Dies from a panel of Pecan Pie and adhered it to the circle using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I stamped the leaves from the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set in Garden Green Ink on the Basic White panel. I stamped the single flower image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Bubble Bath Ink on the Basic White panel. I colored the flowers using Bubble Bath and Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Markers. I colored the leaves with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the leaves and flowers using the Seasonal Branches Dies. I adhered a couple of the flowers to the branch using Glue Dots and the leaves using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added another flower using a Stampin’ Dimensional. I stamped the bird image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the Basic Whtie panel. I colored the bird with Azure Afternoon and Calypso Boral Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the bird with the Seasonal Branches Dies and adhered it to the branch using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I adhered the artwork to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Berry Burst Ink on a panel of Basic Whtie. I used the Banner Pick A Punch to cut the end of the sentiment. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few of the Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio to the card front.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Berry Burst Ink on a panel of Basic Whtie. I stamped the branch image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the side of the panel. I stamped the leaves from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Garden Green Ink on the branch and colored them using Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered 2 of the flowers I had die cut on the branch. I adhered a strip of the Delightfully Eclectic DSP to the top of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Berry Burst mat then to the inside of the Bubble Bath card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic Whtie Medium Envelope. I stamped the branch image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set on the envelope front in Pecan Pie Ink. I stamped the leaves on the branch in Garden Green Ink and colored them with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the bird image in Tuxedo Black Ink and colored it using Azure Afternoon and Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Delightfully Eclectic 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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Welcome Inn

Subscribe May 11 – June 10

Show hospitality to all your guests with the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine elegant and detailed cards—three each of three designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, or want to invite someone over, this kit has what you need to create sophisticated and elevated cards!

You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on! (Available while supplies last. Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (item number 161474) from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can use the stamps and paper from both the suite and kit to create cards that are stylish and refined. You can create these elegant hospitality cards using the suite’s Countryside Inn 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper and the kit’s beautiful floral cards. There are endless creative possibilities of this kit and suite coordination!

This kit includes:

• All the supplies you’ll need to create 9 elegant and sophisticated cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with floral designs and friendly, hospitality-themed sentiments.
• A Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and beautiful embellishments
• Lovely floral details and precut vases

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Old Olive

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (Item number: 161474).

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

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

ADD-ON

Welcome Inn Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 May, while supplies last).

Item number: 163192

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

• One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
• One coordinating flower die
• One beautiful leaf die

Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.

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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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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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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (artwork & inner liner), 3/2″ X 2″ (sentiment)
• Berry Burst Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 2 1/8″ X 5 1/4″ (dsp mat)
• Bubble Bath Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
• Pecan Pie Cardstock 1″ X 3″ (branch)
• Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 2″ X 5 1/4″ (card front panel), 3/4″ X 4″ (inner liner strip), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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