Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. Does anyone have any plans in the works? I’ll be working today, but we will be closing the store early for a staff event. The owner is taking the entire staff and guest to a Somerset Patriots Game tonight, this is our local team that is associated with the New York Yankees. There’s more socializing going on than watching the game LOL. He gets us the picnic area that comes with food and drinks and the night is finished off with a firework show. We went last year, and it was a lot of fun. It’s one of the managers birthdays, so husband daughter and I worked together and made cupcakes to bring. The last count going was 50 people. It really is a lot of fun to get together with everyone outside of the store.

Today’s card is one that we made at our Stamp Camp this past week. I thought I’d have the ladies make a nice refreshing summer card. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! So Refreshing Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Timeless
Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set, Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper, Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder, Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and 2″ Circle Punch for my card today.

I started by embossing a Basic White card front using the Sweet Citrus Embossing Folder. I adhered the embossed panel to a Pretty Peacock mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Petal Pink card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered a panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to a Pretty Peacock mat 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 pitcher and glass outline images from the Stampin’ Up! So Refreshing Photopolymer Stamp Set in Smoky Slate Ink. I stamped the pitcher and glass solid images from the So Refreshing stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper. I stamped the detail lemon image in Daffodil Delight Ink full strength, and the solid lemon image from the So Refreshing stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on top of the detailed image. I stamped the lemon slice image from the So Refreshing stamp set in the pitcher in Daffodil Delight Ink. I stamped the ice cube image in Smoky Slate Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, in the pitcher. I cut all the images out using the So refreshing Dies. I cut the detailed leaves from the So Refreshing Dies out of a panel of Granny Apple Green. I cut the tablecloth die from the So Refreshing Dies out of a panel of Glorious Gingham DSP. I adhered the blanket to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the pitcher and glasses using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the leaves to the lemons using Glue Dots then to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On the panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the So Refreshing stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the 2″ Circle Punch. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the card front.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the outline pitcher image from the So Refreshing stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the solid pitcher image from So Refreshing stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper. I stamped the lemon slice image in Daffodil Delight Ink and the ice cubes in Smoky Slate Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper. I adhered a strip of the Delightfully Eclectic DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Pretty Peacock mat then to the inside of the Petal Pink card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the pitcher and lemons on the envelope front the same as I did for the card. 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:    MHTQEVEX

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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Bonus Days Going On!!!

We’re bringing back one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! So, get your ready to earn and redeem coupons!

Ordering Deadlines

Earning Period: July 6th – July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

• Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
• All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
• If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
• All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
• Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
• Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
• Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
• New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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New Online Exclusives Now Available

Stampin’ Up! has some new Online Exclusive items that are available to order now!!  You won’t find these products in any catalog, they’ll only be listed in the online store.

The Online Exclusive product releases will continue throughout the year so there will be new products to shop from, in addition to new catalogs!

We’ll be getting some new Online Exclusive items beginning July 6 so keep an eye out in the online store for the new items coming soon!

Click HERE and head over to my Online Store to see the Online Exclusives Now.

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Clearance Rack Refreshed!!!

Stampin’ Up! has updating the Clearance Rack with a few new goodies! 

Head over there quickly and get your hands on some great deals.  But hurry!!  Clearance Rack deals are only while supplies last!

Click Here to head over to my Online Store.

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Fun In The Sun

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

This kit includes:

• All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
• An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
• Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
• 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
• Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
• Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 3 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front, inner liner & artwork)
• Granny Apple Green Cardstock 1″ X 1 1/4″ (leaves)
• Petal Pink Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
• Pretty Peacock Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats), 2″ x 5 1/4″ (dsp mat)
• Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper 1 7/8″ X 5 1/4″ (card front panel), 3/4″ X 4″ (inner liner strip), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
• Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 1 3/4″ X 4 1/4″ (blanket)

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