Good Tuesday morning my stamping friends welcome to Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop. It’s the 2nd Tuesday of the month so that means Blog Hop Day!! If you are starting with me, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. If you’ve hopped over from Mary’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “Fall Frenzy”. We can interpret this however we want. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Fruitful Blessings Bundle along with the All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Nested Essentials Dies for my card today. The Fruitful Blessings Bundle and All About Autumn DSP will both be available starting September 6.

I started by adhering a panel of All About Autumn DSP to a Wild Wheat mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Copper Clay mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. On a panel of Wild Wheat, I stamped the leaves and acorn images from the Stampin’ Up! Fruitful Blessings Cling Stamp Set in Wild Wheat Ink randomly around panel.

I adhered the layered panel to the matted card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I wrapped a piece of 3/8″ Copper Clay Textured Ribbon around panel and secured it on the back using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the multi-layered panel to a Mossy Meadow card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals. On a panel of Mossy Meadow, I stamped the sentiment from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I cut the sentiment out using the Nested Essentials Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the leaf/acorn image from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the image out using the Fruitful Blessings Dies. From a panel of Mossy Meadow, I cut the leaf die from the Fruitful Blessings Dies twice. I adhered the leaf/acorn image to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the leaf dies to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems to the card front.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the leaf/acorn image from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink next to the sentiment. I colored the image the same as I did for the card front using the Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a strip of the All About Autumn DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Copper Clay mat then to the inside of the Mossy Meadow card base.

To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the leaf/acorn image from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image the same as for the card. I adhered a panel of All About Autumn DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for visiting by my blog today, I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. Now that you’ve seen my card, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. Hit Previous to hop back to Mary’s blog or hit Next to head over to Carol’s blog. You can also click on each of the names and hop around that way. I hope you enjoy seeing everyone’s projects. Happy Hopping!!

1. Tara Carpenter
2. Mary Deatherage
3. Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here
4. Carol Buckalew
5. Akiko Sudano
6. Terry Lynn Bright
7. Ann Louise Fodgaard
8. Amy Koenders

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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:   4G2N3MDT

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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You can start redeeming your Bonus Days Coupons today, August 1 – August 31st. Redeem 1 coupon code or all your codes on an order.

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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Sales Tax Holiday Going On!!!

Thirteen states are having Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays this year and some Stampin’ Up! items qualify for the tax break in those states!

The states with upcoming tax holidays are:  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.  So, if you live in one of those states, take a second to download the spreadsheet Click Here and mark your calendar! New Jersey is the last state for the Sales Tax Holiday starting on August 26th.

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in your state in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday).  Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

For those wondering about Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday again this year.

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With Love & Gratitude

Subscribe August 11 – September 10

Express your love and gratitude in elegant style with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit inspired by Shelli! This kit includes eight treat packages (you can also use for small gifts) and eight miniature note cards with matching envelopes and specialty gold foil embellishments. Whether you’re needing a hostess gift, a sweet surprise for dinner guests, or have another reason to give love and thanks, this kit has you covered.

The With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit offers the perfect way to give thanks to the special people in your life. The kit design is an elegant representation of the blessings of autumn and the gratitude that comes along with the season. The combination of graceful pumpkin designs and elegant colors, plus specialty gold foil embellishments make this kit a stand-out offering with Shelli written all over it! Subscribe by 10 September to get your kit full of iconic autumn images, love, and gratitude!

What’s better than a box full of crafts you can use to express your love and gratitude? How about the kit packaged in a custom, matching box that’s just as beautiful? The With Love & Gratitude comes with a custom box you can use to store all kinds of things: your finished treat packages and cards, crafting supplies, or you can fill it individual notes with all the reasons you have to be grateful—write each one down and fill up the box, then pull out a note of inspiration whenever you it!

This kit includes:

• 8 treat packages
• 8 note cards
• 8 coordinating envelopes
• 1 photopolymer stamp set
• 1 Lost Lagoon Ink Stampin’ Spot
• Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
• Adhesives
• Finished treat packaging: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″ (8.9 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm)
• Final card size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (8.9 x 8.9 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

Subscribe to the September Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 August and 10 September by clicking here!

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

Plus, don’t miss the Thoughts of Thanks Journal! It matches both the design and intent of the kit, giving you an even more personal way to document and express your gratitude. It’s available as an add-on, but only while supplies last!

ADD-ON DETAILS

Thoughts of Thanks Journal
Available starting: 11 August, while supplies last

Price: $15.00 USD | $21.00 CAD

Item number: 163270

This add-on includes:

• 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) journal
• 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
• Gold-clip page marker

Available for purchase separately on the online store starting 11 August, while supplies last.

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. 

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 3″ X 3″ (die cut), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner lainer)
• Copper Clay Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ inner liner mat)
• Mossy Meadow Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 1 5/8″ X 4 78″ (card front panel mat), 2″ X 3 1/2″ (leaves), 2″ X 2 1/2″ (sentiment)
• Wild Wheat Cardstock 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″ (card front mat), 1 1/2″ X 4 3/4″ (card front panel)
• All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ X 5″ (card front),1″ X 3 3/4″ (inner lienr strip), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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