Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. We’re halfway through the week and heading to the weekend. It’s finally cooled off a bit here in NJ, the humidity is still up there, but the temps are only in the 80’s.

Today I have an easy card for you that uses mostly dies and just a little stamping. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Around The Bend Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Gorgeously Made Dies, Bright & Beautiful 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and the Online Exclusives Basics 3D Embossing Folder for my card today.

My colors are from Sunday Stamps Challenge #313, Summer Days.

I also played along with Global Design Project Theme Challenge #403, Stripes.

I started by embossing a Basic White card front using the Basics 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the Layered panel to an Azure Afternoon card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I cut the sides of a panel of Bright & Beautiful DSP using the Gorgeously Made Dies. I stamped the sentiment from the Around The Bend stamp set in Azure Afternoon Ink on the top of the panel. I adhered the die cut DSP to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

On a panel of Basic White, using my Balmy Blue and Grann Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers, I colored the panel with the light on the top and dark on the bottom. Using the Gorgeously Made Dies, I cut the 2 leafy dies from the colored panel of Basic White. I adhered the Balmy Blue die cut using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the Granny Apple Green leafy die using Stamping Dimensionals. I tied a small bot using the Balmy Blue 1/2″ Variegated Ribbon and adhered it to the stems using a Glue Dot. I added a few Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card front.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Around The Bend stamp set in Azure Afternoon Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the corner leaf image from Around The Bend stamp set in granny Apple Green Ink on the top corner. I adhered the panel of Bright & Beautiful DSP that I cut off from the card front panel to the bottom of the Basic White panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Lemon Lolly mat then to the inside of the Azure Afternoon card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the corner leaf image from the Around The Bend stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Bright & Beautiful DSP 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:   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 2023-2024 Annual 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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I’m planning on going live today on my YouTube Channel at 4pm ET. I hope you can join me for today’s card.

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Stampin’ Up! 24 Hour Stamp Sale TODAY, Wednesday, July 19 only!  You’ll get 15% off all stamp sets from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog (excluding the host exclusive stamp sets) when you order on July 19!!!

Here are the details:

• Sales Period:  July 19, 2023 from 12:00 a.m. (MT) until 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• The sale will run for 24 hours.
• There is no limit to how many stamp sets may be purchased.
• The 15% discount will apply to all stamp sets from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (excluding host stamp sets).
• No discount code necessary—the 15% off discount will be applied automatically.
• Order Deadline:  July 19, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Get your shopping list ready and get your order placed on the 19th to save 15% on all Annual Catalog stamp sets!! Click Here to go to my Online Store and get those shopping lists ready!! Don’t forget to use my Current Host Code MHTQEVEX for ALL orders under $150. If your order is $50 or more you’ll get a free gift from me AND BONUS DAYS COUPONS.

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Bonus Days Going On NOW!!!

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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Blossom Wishes Kit Now Available

Introducing the newest addition to the Stampin’ Up! Kit’s Collection: Blossom Wishes! This kit is special for its trendy, slimline card design, and includes all the precut paper pieces for a fun card for a friend!

This kit includes: 

• Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
• 8 coordinating envelopes.
• Embossed card bases, printed die cuts, vellum blossoms, adhesive, and embellishments.
• Precut sentiments in Dutch, English, French, and German.
• Finished card size: 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (21.6 x 8.9 cm), 6-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (15.9 x 8.3 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Lemon Lolly, Orchid Oasis, Petal Pink, Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Wild Wheat

162431 $13.00 USD

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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 got some new Online Exclusive items on July 6. Click HERE and head over to my Online Store to see the Online Exclusives Now.

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Meaningful Flowers

Subscribe Julu 11 – August 10

Discover messages of friendship and loyalty in the flowers from the August Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs, and 8 coordinating envelopes. The kit is special because of the way it uses the meaning of flowers. On each card, you’ll find a small inscription of what the flowers represent. As you craft with the included vellum and watercolor paper pieces, you’ll know you’re sending a message of encouragement and loyalty to your recipients. The Meaningful Flowers Paper Pumpkin Kit is full of florals that are meant to spread hope, encouragement, and remind you of your favorite memories. The kit focuses specifically on forget-me-nots and lotuses. Their meaning is enscripted on the back of each card. Subscribe by 10 August to send beautiful paper crafts with thoughtful messages to those you love. 

And don’t wait, because anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a FREE stamp set! This Distinktive stamp set is perfect for a variety of occasions! 

This kit includes:

• 8 cards; 4 each of 2 designs
• 8 coordinating envelopes
• 1 photopolymer stamp set
• 1 Pretty Peacock Ink Spot
• Linen thread
• Vellum and precut paper pieces
• FREE Distinktive stamp set
• Adhesives
• Final card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bubble Bath, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight, Orchid Oasis, Pretty Peacock, Tahitian Tide

Subscribe to the August Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 July and 10 August 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 panel, die cuts & inner liner)
• Azure Afternoon Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
• Lemon Lolly Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats)
• Bright & Beautiful 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ X 4 3/4″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″{ X 6′ (envelope flap)

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