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 Ann Louise’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “Celebrate”. We can interpret this however we want. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Hot Air Balloon Bundle along with the Lighter Than Air 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder for my card today. These items will be available starting on January 4th from the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog.

I started by adhering a panel of Lighter Than Air DSP to a Sweet Sorbet mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Petal Pink card base using Liquid Glue.

On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the center of the large balloon from the Stampin’ Up! Hot Air Balloon Photopolymer Stamp Set in Parakeet Party Ink. I stamped the top and bottom image of the balloon from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set in Tahitian Tide Ink. I stamped the outside image of the smaller balloon image from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink on the same panel. I stamped the inside image of the smaller balloon from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set in Petal Pink Ink. I stamped the 2 balloon baskets from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink. I cut all the images out using the Hot Air Balloon Dies. I adhered the larger hot air balloon to the card front using Stamin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the smaller balloon, overlapping a bit, to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the balloon baskets to the bottom of the balloons using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Using the new Stampin’ Brayer (available Jan 4th) I applied Tahitian Tide Ink to the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid EF. I set the Thoughtful Moments Dies on the embossing folder and add a panel of Basic Whtie. I ran the folder through my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. I adhered the stamped die cut sentiment to the card front using Stamin’ Dimensionals. I added Parakeet Party and Tahitian Tide 2022-2024 In-Color Pearls to the large balloon and a Sweet Sorbet pearl by the sentiment.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set in Tahitian Tide Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the smaller balloon image from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set on either side of the sentiment in Petal Pink and Sweet Sorbet Inks. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Sweet Sorbet mat then to the inside of the Petal Pink card base.

To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the hot air balloon image from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set on the envelope front the same as I did for the card. I adhered a panel of Lighter Than Air 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 Ann Louise’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. Karen Finkle
3. Terry Lynn Bright
4. Akiko Sudano
5. Nel Thames
6. Ann Louise Fodgaard
7. Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here
8. Carol Buckalew
9. Mary Deatherage
10. Shirley Gentry
11. Amy Koender

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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:   SMAQYYMJ

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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One day only—get free shipping on all qualifying orders Thursday December 14!

Get ready for a spectacular limited time offer because you can shop and save on all qualifying orders! Have something on your wish list? Thinking about stocking up on crafting essentials? Got the urge to splurge? Shop on 14 December and get all the products you love while saving on shipping costs! This incredible deal only lasts for 24 hours!

Date: 14 December 2023

Ordering Deadlines

• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 14 December 2023.
• Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD (before tax).
• Coupon codes and product credits are non-commissionable and will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
• The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
• Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 USD shipping included) + tax .
• Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of orders and the Christmas season, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes. We will do all we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible. Any orders placed during this promotion are not guaranteed to arrive before or by 25 December.

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Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Refresh

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

Head over there speedy quick to 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 to shop those awesome deals now.

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Painted Wishes Kit Available Now!

Make friendships blossom with floral handmade cards full of kind words. It’s time to spread love and kindness this season!

This kit includes:

• Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
• 9 coordinating envelopes
• Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, sequins, and gold cord
• Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Moody Mauve, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

Item #163235 $14.00 USD

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Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 Mini Catalog Retiring List and Last Chance Products Sale Going On

The September -December 2023 Mini Catalog will be coming to an end soon. It’s always a bittersweet time when a catalog ends and we have to say goodbye to items we love. It’s also an exciting time because a new catalog will be starting.

Starting November 21, 2023 through January 3, 2024 some of your favorite Stampin’ Up! products from the mini catalog will be on sale for up to 60% off. Click Here to view the Last Chance Products in a printable PDF.

You can find the items that will be carrying over from the September -December 2023 Mini Catalog by Clicking Here.

Get those shopping lists ready and start shopping early so you don’t miss out on items you’ve been wanting. Don’t forget the retiring items are only available While Supplies Last!!

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Lovely Lavender

Subscribe December 11 – January 10

Make love-themed cards for special occasions, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and more!

This kit includes:
• Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes
• 4 bonus tags that punch out from the card front
• Precut paper pieces and linen thread
• Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather,
Gorgeous Grape (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Berry Burst

Don’t miss the coordinating Love of Spring Dies add-on!

The dies will coordinate with the January, February and March Paper Pumpkin Kit.

The Love of Spring Dies Add-On—available only while supplies last!

Item # 164396 $12.00

This exclusive add-on coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 December. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

Subscribe to the January Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December and 10 January 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 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (balloons & inner liner), 1 1/2″ X 3 1/4″ (sentiment)
• Petal Pink Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
• Sweet Sorbet Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats)
• Lighter Thank Air 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope)

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