Stampin’ Up! Lovely & Sweet Notes of Nature

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. Well, there are only 5 more sleeps until Christmas. I’ll be going out shopping with my daughter today after I’m done with work, and she’s done with her last final exam. We’re heading to a quaint little town with all kinds of little shops. It’s supposed to be a sunny cool day, so it’ll be nice walking around the town. I’m hoping to get whatever else I need today so that I can get things wrapped. I’m going to be playing it close since I have to work the next 5 days and I don’t have my normal time off.

I played with a new suite from the upcoming January-April 2024 Mini Catalog for today’s card. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Lovely & Sweet Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Notes of Nature Cling Stamp Set, Nature’s Sweetness Designer Series Paper and Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder for my card today. These items will be available starting on January 4 from the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog.

My design is from Try Stampin’ on Tuesday Challenge #637.

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I started by adhering a panel of Natures Sweetness DSP to a Pecan Pie card base using Liquid Glue. I cut another panel of Natures Sweetness DSP into a banner and adhered it to the card front using Liquid Glue. I stamped the field notes image from the Notes of Nature stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on a panel of Basic White. I embossed the panel using the Timeworn Type 3D EF.

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On another panel of Basic White, I stamped the smaller cocoa image from the Stampin’ Up! Lovely & Sweet Cling Stamp Set in Pebbled Path Ink. I cut the image out using the Lovely & Sweet Dies. I colored the image using Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the embossed panel to a Mossy Meadow mat using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the die cut image to the embossed panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Pecan Pie, I stamped the sentiment from the Notes of Nature 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 Lovely & Sweet Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Iridescent Foil Gems to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment form the Notes of Nature stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on a panel of Basic Whtie. I stamped the small cocoa image from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on the bottom of the panel. I colored the image using Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Mossy Meadow mat then to the inside of the Pecan Pie card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the small cocoa image from the Lovely & Sweet stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image using Mossy Meadow & Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Natures Sweetness DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the card, and this set is on your wish list to purchase starting January 4th. 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:   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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January-April 2024 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

Do you want all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers and pretty Ribbon in the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog but can’t afford everything?  I’m doing a Designer Series Paper Share and a Ribbon Share! What is a Paper Share and a Ribbon Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers and the Ribbon from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP and Ribbon in the new Mini Catalog, it would cost you over $141.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on January 4th. I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of January 15th.

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ x 6″ pieces (or 6″ x 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Bee Mine – 6
  • Forever Love – 6
  • Just Kiddin’ -6
  • Light Than Air 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Nature’s Sweetest – 6
  • Perennial Lavender – 6
  • Poetic Expressions – 6
  • Rock & Roll – 6

In all, you’ll receive 50 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $30 + $8.50 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

As a Thank you gift for joining in on my paper share, I will be including a sampling of some of the new Sale-a-bration DSP that will be available with qualifying orders. I believe there are 5 different DSPs in the Sale-a-bration catalog. I’m not sure yet which ones I’ll be including, it might be 1, 3 or all 5.

New Ribbon Share – $10.00 plus $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product. Please note that ribbons are being divided differently, you will be getting one fourth of a roll of each of the Ribbons or Baker’s Twine.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • 1/4″ Sweet Sorbet Bordered Ribbon
  • 3/8″ Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon
  • Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack
  • 1/8″ Gold Faux Leather Trim

Double Ribbon Share – $20 + $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon and baker’s twine.

If you would like the Designer Series Paper Share AND the Ribbon Share the cost will be:

$25 for a single share + $8.50 shipping

$50 for a double share + $8.50 shipping.

Anyone is welcome to join in my share (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  If you’d like to join, email the following information to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com

  • Your first and last name
  • Your mailing address for paper to be shipped to.
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account or let me know if you’d like to use Zelle. I will accept Zelle or PayPal for payment.  ***You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice, you can choose to pay by credit card without having a PayPal account. If you’d like to use Zelle, email me and I’ll give you the number associated with my account.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Tuesday, January 2nd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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January – April 2024 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration Coming Soon

With the Retiring List posted and the Last Chance Sale going on that means a new catalog will be arriving soon. Are you a current customer of mine? If you have placed an order with me in the past year of $50 or more, you will automatically be receiving a copy of the catalogs as soon as I receive them. I’ll be ordering them the beginning of December and will ship them out to you as soon as I get them.

If you are not a customer of mine and would like to be, place an order from my Online Store and a catalog will be on its way to you as soon as I receive them. If you are not sure, please feel free to drop me a line at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and I will be happy to let you know.

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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 5/8″ X 3 1/2″ (artwork), 3″ X 4″ (die cut image), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Mossy Meadow Cardstock 2 3/4″ X 3 5/8″ (artwork mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 1 1/2″ X 3″ (sentimetn)
  • Natures Sweetness Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front), 2″ X 5 1/4″ (banner), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$10.00
Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
$10.00
Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder
$11.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes
$8.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$128.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.75
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$5.50
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Bone Folder
$7.00
Paper Snips
$11.00
Paper Trimmer
$26.00
Clear Block Bundle
$80.75

Only 2 Weeks Left to Order the January – April 2024 Mini Catalog Designer Series Paper Share

January-April 2024 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

Do you want all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers and pretty Ribbon in the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog but can’t afford everything?  I’m doing a Designer Series Paper Share and a Ribbon Share! What is a Paper Share and a Ribbon Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers and the Ribbon from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP and Ribbon in the new Mini Catalog, it would cost you over $141.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on January 4th. I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of January 15th.

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ x 6″ pieces (or 6″ x 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Bee Mine – 6
  • Forever Love – 6
  • Just Kiddin’ -6
  • Light Than Air 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Nature’s Sweetest – 6
  • Perennial Lavender – 6
  • Poetic Expressions – 6
  • Rock & Roll – 6

In all, you’ll receive 50 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $30 + $8.50 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

As a Thank you gift for joining in on my paper share, I will be including a sampling of some of the new Sale-a-bration DSP that will be available with qualifying orders. I believe there are 5 different DSPs in the Sale-a-bration catalog. I’m not sure yet which ones I’ll be including, it might be 1, 3 or all 5.

New Ribbon Share – $10.00 plus $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product. Please note that ribbons are being divided differently, you will be getting one fourth of a roll of each of the Ribbons or Baker’s Twine.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • 1/4″ Sweet Sorbet Bordered Ribbon
  • 3/8″ Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon
  • Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack
  • 1/8″ Gold Faux Leather Trim

Double Ribbon Share – $20 + $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon and baker’s twine.

If you would like the Designer Series Paper Share AND the Ribbon Share the cost will be:

$25 for a single share + $8.50 shipping

$50 for a double share + $8.50 shipping.

Anyone is welcome to join in my share (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  If you’d like to join, email the following information to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com

  • Your first and last name
  • Your mailing address for paper to be shipped to.
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account or let me know if you’d like to use Zelle. I will accept Zelle or PayPal for payment.  ***You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice, you can choose to pay by credit card without having a PayPal account. If you’d like to use Zelle, email me and I’ll give you the number associated with my account.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Tuesday, January 2nd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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January – April 2024 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration Coming Soon

If you are a current customer of mine and you’ve placed an order in the past year, you should have received your catalog in the mail or will be shortly. If you are not a customer of mine and would like to be, place an order from my Online Store and a catalog will be on its way to you. If you are not sure, please feel free to drop me a line at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and I will be happy to let you know.

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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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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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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.

Stampin’ Up! Blueberry Bunches Birthday

Good Monday morning stamping friends and welcome to the last week before Christmas. WOW!! I can’t believe that Christmas is next Monday already. I got my cards written out and cookie trays done. Now I just have to go shopping and wrap some gifts. How about you, do you have everything done yet?

I played with a new set from the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog for today’s card. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made my card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Blueberry Bunches Cling Stamp Set along with the Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Online Exclusive Basics 3D Embossing Folder for my card today.

My design is from Freshly Made Sketches #616.

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I started by adhering a Glorious Gingham DSP card front to a Blueberry Bushel card base using Liquid Glue. I adhered a panel of Granny Apple Green to the card front using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the larger image from the Blueberry Bunches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I stamped the sentiment from the Blueberry Bunches stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink on the top of the panel. I colored the image using Blueberry Bushel and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers. 

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I embossed the panel using the Basics 3D EF. I adhered the panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Tinsel Gems Four Pack to the card front.

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On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Blueberry Bunches stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the blueberry image from the Blueberry Bunches stamp set on the bottom of the panel in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Blueberry Bushel and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Granny Apple Green mat then to the inside of the Blueberry Bushel card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the blueberry image from the Blueberry Bunches stamp set on the envelope front in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Blueberry Bushel and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Glorious Gingham DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the card, and this set is on your wish list to purchase starting January 4th. 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:   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

*********************************************************************************************************

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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January-April 2024 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

Do you want all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers and pretty Ribbon in the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog but can’t afford everything?  I’m doing a Designer Series Paper Share and a Ribbon Share! What is a Paper Share and a Ribbon Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers and the Ribbon from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP and Ribbon in the new Mini Catalog, it would cost you over $141.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on January 4th. I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of January 15th.

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ x 6″ pieces (or 6″ x 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Bee Mine – 6
  • Forever Love – 6
  • Just Kiddin’ -6
  • Light Than Air 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Nature’s Sweetest – 6
  • Perennial Lavender – 6
  • Poetic Expressions – 6
  • Rock & Roll – 6

In all, you’ll receive 50 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $30 + $8.50 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

As a Thank you gift for joining in on my paper share, I will be including a sampling of some of the new Sale-a-bration DSP that will be available with qualifying orders. I believe there are 5 different DSPs in the Sale-a-bration catalog. I’m not sure yet which ones I’ll be including, it might be 1, 3 or all 5.

New Ribbon Share – $10.00 plus $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product. Please note that ribbons are being divided differently, you will be getting one fourth of a roll of each of the Ribbons or Baker’s Twine.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • 1/4″ Sweet Sorbet Bordered Ribbon
  • 3/8″ Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon
  • Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack
  • 1/8″ Gold Faux Leather Trim

Double Ribbon Share – $20 + $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon and baker’s twine.

If you would like the Designer Series Paper Share AND the Ribbon Share the cost will be:

$25 for a single share + $8.50 shipping

$50 for a double share + $8.50 shipping.

Anyone is welcome to join in my share (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  If you’d like to join, email the following information to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com

  • Your first and last name
  • Your mailing address for paper to be shipped to.
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account or let me know if you’d like to use Zelle. I will accept Zelle or PayPal for payment.  ***You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice, you can choose to pay by credit card without having a PayPal account. If you’d like to use Zelle, email me and I’ll give you the number associated with my account.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Tuesday, January 2nd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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January – April 2024 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration Coming Soon

With the Retiring List posted and the Last Chance Sale going on that means a new catalog will be arriving soon. Are you a current customer of mine? If you have placed an order with me in the past year of $50 or more, you will automatically be receiving a copy of the catalogs as soon as I receive them. I’ll be ordering them the beginning of December and will ship them out to you as soon as I get them.

If you are not a customer of mine and would like to be, place an order from my Online Store and a catalog will be on its way to you as soon as I receive them. If you are not sure, please feel free to drop me a line at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and I will be happy to let you know.

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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 3 3/4″ X 4″(artwork), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Blueberry Bushel Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Granny Apple Green Cardstock 3 1/4″ X 5″ (card front p0anel), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Glorious gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$10.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

Blueberry Bushel Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

$30.00

Tinsel Gems Four Pack

$8.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Fragrant Forest Sympathy

Good Sunday morning stamping friends and Happy Sunday. It’s a very gloomy day here in NJ with rain expected. My backyard still hasn’t dried out from last weekend’s rain, it’s like walking on a sponge back there. Because of it being so spongy and wet, Coraline can’t go out and run around. Well, she can but then that means I have to give her a bath immediately. My husband went to get out tree yesterday, brought it in and got it all set up and decorated. NOW my decorating is complete. I’ll be putting together cookie trays today so that I can deliver they all by Wednesday at the latest.

Today I have a very quick CAS card for you using one set that is carrying over from the Sept-Dec Mini Catalog and one from the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Fragrant Forest Cling Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle for my card today.

I played along with the CAS On Friday Challenge #272 – Black, White and One Color.

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I started by stamping the large image from the Fragrant Forest stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a Basic White card front, larger than what I needed. I trimmed the edges using the Paper Trimmer.

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I adhered the card front to a Pecan Pie mat using Stampin’ Seal. I wrapped a piece of Pecan Pie 1/2″ Bordered Ribbon around the layered panel and tied a knot. I adhered the layered panel to a Basic White Thick card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the lined hexagon image from the Stampin’ Up! Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink inside the hexagon image. I punched the sentiment out using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. I adhered the sentiment over the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals and added an Opaque Faceted Gem to the sentiment. The Gems are a free product from the Sale-a-bration catalog starting January 4.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the floral image from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set on the bottom of the panel in Pecan Pie Ink. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pecan Pie mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I adhered a strip of Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper to the envelope front and a panel to the envelope flap.

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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:   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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January-April 2024 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

Do you want all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers and pretty Ribbon in the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog but can’t afford everything?  I’m doing a Designer Series Paper Share and a Ribbon Share! What is a Paper Share and a Ribbon Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers and the Ribbon from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP and Ribbon in the new Mini Catalog, it would cost you over $141.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on January 4th. I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of January 15th.

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ x 6″ pieces (or 6″ x 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Bee Mine – 6
  • Forever Love – 6
  • Just Kiddin’ -6
  • Light Than Air 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Nature’s Sweetest – 6
  • Perennial Lavender – 6
  • Poetic Expressions – 6
  • Rock & Roll – 6

In all, you’ll receive 50 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $30 + $8.50 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

As a Thank you gift for joining in on my paper share, I will be including a sampling of some of the new Sale-a-bration DSP that will be available with qualifying orders. I believe there are 5 different DSPs in the Sale-a-bration catalog. I’m not sure yet which ones I’ll be including, it might be 1, 3 or all 5.

New Ribbon Share – $10.00 plus $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product. Please note that ribbons are being divided differently, you will be getting one fourth of a roll of each of the Ribbons or Baker’s Twine.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • 1/4″ Sweet Sorbet Bordered Ribbon
  • 3/8″ Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon
  • Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack
  • 1/8″ Gold Faux Leather Trim

Double Ribbon Share – $20 + $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon and baker’s twine.

If you would like the Designer Series Paper Share AND the Ribbon Share the cost will be:

$25 for a single share + $8.50 shipping

$50 for a double share + $8.50 shipping.

Anyone is welcome to join in my share (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  If you’d like to join, email the following information to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com

  • Your first and last name
  • Your mailing address for paper to be shipped to.
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account or let me know if you’d like to use Zelle. I will accept Zelle or PayPal for payment.  ***You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice, you can choose to pay by credit card without having a PayPal account. If you’d like to use Zelle, email me and I’ll give you the number associated with my account.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Tuesday, January 2nd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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January – April 2024 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration Coming Soon

With the Retiring List posted and the Last Chance Sale going on that means a new catalog will be arriving soon. Are you a current customer of mine? If you have placed an order with me in the past year of $50 or more, you will automatically be receiving a copy of the catalogs as soon as I receive them. I’ll be ordering them the beginning of December and will ship them out to you as soon as I get them.

If you are not a customer of mine and would like to be, place an order from my Online Store and a catalog will be on its way to you as soon as I receive them. If you are not sure, please feel free to drop me a line at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and I will be happy to let you know.

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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 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front trimmed down to 4″ X 5 1/4″), 2 1/4″ X 3 1/2″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats)
  • Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper 1/4″ X 6″ & 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope)

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Product List
Fragrant Forest Cling Stamp Set (English)
$20.00
Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle (English)
$37.75
Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$20.00
Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
$22.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$9.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Earthen Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$12.50
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.50
Pecan Pie 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Bordered Ribbon
$8.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes
$8.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$128.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.75
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$5.50
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Bone Folder
$7.00
Paper Snips
$11.00
Paper Trimmer
$26.00
Clear Block Bundle
$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Softly Said

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. This is the final countdown to Christmas. Have you gotten your shopping done, decorated and baking done? My decorating is done. I’ve gotten most of my baking done, I just have a little bit to finish up today. I haven’t gotten my cards out yet or gone shopping. I’m hoping to get some shopping done this weekend. I’m planning on writing out my cards this morning and get any finishing touches done on my cookies after that. I’m hoping to do a little bit of shopping when my daughter gets home from work with my car and maybe do some tomorrow. I made sure I had the whole weekend off to get all my baking done, and I got a lot more than I expected done yesterday. 

I have a quick card for you today using some Online Exclusive products. If you’d like to see how I made this card, Click Here to see my Instagram Reel. Here’s my card for today.

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I used some Online Exclusive products for my card today. I used Stampin’ Up! Softly Said Cling Stamp Set and Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper. I also used the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set.

My design is from Sunday Stamps Challenge #324.

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I started by adhering a Delightful Floral DSP card front to a Pretty Peacock mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Berry Burst card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Delightful Floral DSP, I stamped the sentiment from the Softly Said 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 2nd largest die from the Deckled Rectangle Dies. I adhered the sentiment to a Pretty Peacock mat using Stampin’ Seal.

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I adhered the layered sentiment panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered 3 small knots to the card front with Glue Dots, that I made using the Pretty Peacock 3/8″ Metallic Ribbon (available January 4th).

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the flower image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Berry Burst Ink on the bottom of the panel, stamping off on scrap paper once. I stamped the leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on the panel, stamping off 3 times on scrap paper. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pretty Peacock mat then to the inside of the Berry Burst card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the flower image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Berry Burst Ink on the envelope front, stamping off once on scrap paper. I stamped the leaves by the flower in Pretty Peacock Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper. I adhered a panel of Delightful Florals DSP to the envelope flap.

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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:   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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January-April 2024 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

Do you want all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers and pretty Ribbon in the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog but can’t afford everything?  I’m doing a Designer Series Paper Share and a Ribbon Share! What is a Paper Share and a Ribbon Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers and the Ribbon from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP and Ribbon in the new Mini Catalog, it would cost you over $141.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on January 4th. I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of January 15th.

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ x 6″ pieces (or 6″ x 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Bee Mine – 6
  • Forever Love – 6
  • Just Kiddin’ -6
  • Light Than Air 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Nature’s Sweetest – 6
  • Perennial Lavender – 6
  • Poetic Expressions – 6
  • Rock & Roll – 6

In all, you’ll receive 50 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $30 + $8.50 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

As a Thank you gift for joining in on my paper share, I will be including a sampling of some of the new Sale-a-bration DSP that will be available with qualifying orders. I believe there are 5 different DSPs in the Sale-a-bration catalog. I’m not sure yet which ones I’ll be including, it might be 1, 3 or all 5.

New Ribbon Share – $10.00 plus $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product. Please note that ribbons are being divided differently, you will be getting one fourth of a roll of each of the Ribbons or Baker’s Twine.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • 1/4″ Sweet Sorbet Bordered Ribbon
  • 3/8″ Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon
  • Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack
  • 1/8″ Gold Faux Leather Trim

Double Ribbon Share – $20 + $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon and baker’s twine.

If you would like the Designer Series Paper Share AND the Ribbon Share the cost will be:

$25 for a single share + $8.50 shipping

$50 for a double share + $8.50 shipping.

Anyone is welcome to join in my share (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  If you’d like to join, email the following information to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com

  • Your first and last name
  • Your mailing address for paper to be shipped to.
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account or let me know if you’d like to use Zelle. I will accept Zelle or PayPal for payment.  ***You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice, you can choose to pay by credit card without having a PayPal account. If you’d like to use Zelle, email me and I’ll give you the number associated with my account.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Tuesday, January 2nd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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January – April 2024 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration Coming Soon

With the Retiring List posted and the Last Chance Sale going on that means a new catalog will be arriving soon. Are you a current customer of mine? If you have placed an order with me in the past year of $50 or more, you will automatically be receiving a copy of the catalogs as soon as I receive them. I’ll be ordering them the beginning of December and will ship them out to you as soon as I get them.

If you are not a customer of mine and would like to be, place an order from my Online Store and a catalog will be on its way to you as soon as I receive them. If you are not sure, please feel free to drop me a line at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and I will be happy to let you know.

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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 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Berry Burst Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 2 3/4″ X 4 1/8″ (sentiment mat)
  • Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 3 1/4″ X 4 1/4″ (sentiment), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Softly Said Cling Stamp Set (English)

$25.00

Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set (English)

$26.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Delightful Floral 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

$9.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Versamark Pad

$9.50

Basics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$31.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Enduring Beauty for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. Are you starting to make plans for the weekend yet? When you read this post, will have been in my kitchen baking for a couple hours already. I got all my cookie doughs mixed and put in the fridge yesterday, today and tomorrow are my baking days.

Today’s card I made on YouTube Live on Wednesday. If you were able to join me or watched the replay, thank you. If you’d like to watch my video and stamp along, the measurements are below, just above the supply list, along with the link to my YouTube channel. Here is my card for today.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Enduring Beauty Bundle along with the new Stampin’ Up! Perennial Postage Bundle and Sale-A-bration Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper for my card today. All these items will be available starting January 4 from the January – April 2024 Mini Catalog.

My colors are from Color Throwdown Challenge #773.

I also joined in with the Flower Challenge #87.

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I started by adhering panels of Flight & Airy DSP to a Basic White Thick card base using Liquid Glue. On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the large flower image from the Stampin’ Up! Enduring Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set in Basic Gray Ink.

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Using the Enduring Beauty Decorative Masks, I placed #1 mask over the floral image and added Gorgeous Grape Ink using my Blending Brush. I placed #2 mask over the image and added Soft Sea Foam Ink using my Blending Brush. I placed #4 mask over the image and added Gorgeous Grape Ink again using my Blending Brush to highlight the flower. Last I placed #4 mask over the image and added Soft Sea Foam Ink again using my Blending Brush to highlight the leaves. I cut the image out using the Enduring Beauty Dies. From a panel of Soft Sea Foam, I cut some of the leaves and flowers using the Enduring Beauty Dies.

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I cut a panel of Basic White using the 2nd largest Perennial Postage Dies. I added some Boho Blue Ink to the die cut panel using my Blending Brush. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Perennial Postage Cling Stamp Set in Boho Blue Ink on the top of the panel. I adhered the panel to the card base using Liquid Glue only on the left side. I added the colored floral image using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added the die cut leaves and flowers behind the floral image. I added a few Brushed Brash Butterflies and Festive Pearls to the card front.

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On the inside, I cut another panel of Basic White using the 2nd largest Perennial Postage Dies. I stamped the sentiment from the Perennial Postage stamp set in Boho Blue on the die cut panel. I stamped just the top of the flower image from the Enduring Beauty stamp set in Basic Gray on the bottom of the panel. I lined up the Basic White panel to the back of the card front panel and closed the back onto it to make sure they lined up and you couldn’t see it when the card was closed.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the top of the large flower image from the Enduring Beauty stamp set in Basic Gray Ink on the envelope front. Using the Enduring Beauty Decorative Masks, I colored the image the same as I did for the card front. I adhered a panel of Flight & Airy DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my card and this bundle is on your wish list for the January – April 2024 Mini Catalog. I hope you will CASE this card and please feel free to post it in the comments of my Facebook page under my post. I’d love to see your take on the card. The list of measurements are below if you’d like to stamp along while watching the video. You can watch my video on my YouTube Channel Here.

If you watch this on my YouTube channel, please remember to subscribe so that you will get notified when a new video goes live. Thank you to those that have subscribed already. 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:   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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January-April 2024 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

Do you want all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers and pretty Ribbon in the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog but can’t afford everything?  I’m doing a Designer Series Paper Share and a Ribbon Share! What is a Paper Share and a Ribbon Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers and the Ribbon from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP and Ribbon in the new Mini Catalog, it would cost you over $141.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on January 4th. I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of January 15th.

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ x 6″ pieces (or 6″ x 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Bee Mine – 6
  • Forever Love – 6
  • Just Kiddin’ -6
  • Light Than Air 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Nature’s Sweetest – 6
  • Perennial Lavender – 6
  • Poetic Expressions – 6
  • Rock & Roll – 6

In all, you’ll receive 50 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $30 + $8.50 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

As a Thank you gift for joining in on my paper share, I will be including a sampling of some of the new Sale-a-bration DSP that will be available with qualifying orders. I believe there are 5 different DSPs in the Sale-a-bration catalog. I’m not sure yet which ones I’ll be including, it might be 1, 3 or all 5.

New Ribbon Share – $10.00 plus $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product. Please note that ribbons are being divided differently, you will be getting one fourth of a roll of each of the Ribbons or Baker’s Twine.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • 1/4″ Sweet Sorbet Bordered Ribbon
  • 3/8″ Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon
  • Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack
  • 1/8″ Gold Faux Leather Trim

Double Ribbon Share – $20 + $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon and baker’s twine.

If you would like the Designer Series Paper Share AND the Ribbon Share the cost will be:

$25 for a single share + $8.50 shipping

$50 for a double share + $8.50 shipping.

Anyone is welcome to join in my share (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  If you’d like to join, email the following information to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com

  • Your first and last name
  • Your mailing address for paper to be shipped to.
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account or let me know if you’d like to use Zelle. I will accept Zelle or PayPal for payment.  ***You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice, you can choose to pay by credit card without having a PayPal account. If you’d like to use Zelle, email me and I’ll give you the number associated with my account.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Tuesday, January 2nd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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January – April 2024 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration Coming Soon

With the Retiring List posted and the Last Chance Sale going on that means a new catalog will be arriving soon. Are you a current customer of mine? If you have placed an order with me in the past year of $50 or more, you will automatically be receiving a copy of the catalogs as soon as I receive them. I’ll be ordering them the beginning of December and will ship them out to you as soon as I get them.

If you are not a customer of mine and would like to be, place an order from my Online Store and a catalog will be on its way to you as soon as I receive them. If you are not sure, please feel free to drop me a line at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and I will be happy to let you know.

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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 3 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front, flowers & inner liner)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 2 1/8″ & 4 1/4″)
  • Soft Sea Foam Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 4″ (die cut pieces)
  • Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper 2 – 2″ x 5 3/8″ & 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card base panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

$9.00

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Blending Brushes

$13.00

Brushed Brass Butterflies

$10.00

Festive Pearls

$7.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Melon for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning my stamping friends welcome to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. If you are starting with me, thank you, I hope you will stop by everyone’s blog to see what they have created this week. If you are hopping over from Akiko’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Color Challenge. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card using this week’s colors.

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I used the new Sale-a-bration Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Melon Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Happy Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set, Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, Sale-a-bration Softly Sophisticated 3D Embossing Folder and Modern Oval Punch for my card today. The Sale-a-bration items will be available January4-February 29.

These are out colors for this week.

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I started by adhering a panel of Glorious Gingham DSP to a Poppy Parade card base using Liquid Glue. I embossed a small panel of Crushed Curry using the Softly Sophisticated EF. I adhered the embossed panel to a Poppy Parade mat using Liquid Glue. I adhered a panel of Inked Botanicals 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper to a Poppy Parade mat using Stampin’ Seal.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the whole watermelon image from the Watercolor Melon stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink. I punched the watermelon out using the Modern Oval Punch. On the same panel I stamped the slice of watermelon from the Watercolor Melon stamp set. I stamped the rind in Granny Apple Green Ink, the melon part in Melon Mambo Ink and the seeds in Tuxedo Black Ink. I fussy cut the image using Paper Snips. On another panel of Basic White, I stamped the leaf image from the Watercolor Melon stamp set in Shaded Spruce Ink twice. I stamped the sentiment from the Happy Labels stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on the top of the panel. I adhered the stamped panel to a Poppy Parade mat using Stampin’ Seal.

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I adhered the layered embossed panel to the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered DSP panel over the embossed panel using Liquid Glue. I adhered the stamped layered Basic White panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the watermelon to the stamped panel over the leaves using Glue Dots. I adhered the slice of watermelon using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few of the Glossy Dots Assortment to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Happy Labels stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on a Basic Whtie panel. I adhered a strip of the Glorious Gingham DSP to the bottom of the panel. I stamped the watermelon slice from the Watercolor Melon stamp set on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the rind in Granny Apple Green Ink, the melon in Melon Mambo Ink and the seeds in Tuxedo Black Ink. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Blueberry Bushel mat then to the inside of the Poppy Parade card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the watermelon slice from the Watercolor Melon stamp set on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Glorious Gingham DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope that you like the card and the new products used are on your wish list for January. Now that you’ve seen my card, take a minute to hop through and see everyone’s projects today. If you click on the Next Blog button, you’ll go to Tara’s page. Or you can just click on the names below to go directly to all their blogs! Happy Hopping!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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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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TODAY 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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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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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 1/2″ X 3 1/2″(artwork), 2 1/4″ X 4″ (watermelon & slice), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Blueberry Bushel Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Crushed Curry Cardstock 2″ X 3 1/2″ (card front panel)
  • Poppy Parade Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2 5/8″ X 3 5/8″, 1 3/8″ X 4″, 2 1/8″ X 3 5/8″ (card front panel mats
  • Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front), 5/8″ X 4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
  • Inked Botanicals 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 1 1/4″ X 4″ (card front panel)

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Product List

Happy Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$10.50

Inked Botanicals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

Modern Oval Punch

$22.00

Glossy Dots Assortment

$8.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! FREE Shipping Today Only

Good Thursday morning stamping friends. I’ll be back in a bit with my card for our blog hop. TODAY only Stampin’ Up! is doing FREE Shipping on all orders of $75 or more. This is a great time to grab those things you were waiting to get. Stock up on some cardstock or inks, grab some of the retiring items.

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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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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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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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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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.

Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. We are already halfway through the week and on the downhill to the weekend. I’ll be starting all my Christmas cookie baking tomorrow bright and early. I’ll be mixing and baking all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I’m hoping to finish up Saturday early afternoon, but we’ll see what happens.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. We are doing month-long challenges now, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #202 is Christmas Cheer. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees Bundle along with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder and Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper for my card today. I was inspired by the overall theme of the photo along with the colors for my Clean and Layered card.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 202.  How are you inspired by the photos?

I started by embossing a Winter Meadow DSP card front using the Snowflake Sky EF. I adhered the card front panel to a Real Red mat using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Pebbled Path card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the detailed tree image from the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I cut the tree out with the 2nd frmo the largest tree from the Merriest Trees Dies. On the same panel of Basic White, I stamped the bow image from the Merriest Trees stamp set multiple times in Real Red Ink. I cut the bows out using the Merriest Trees Dies. I adhered the tree to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added the die cut bows to the tree using Glue Dots.

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I cut the star from the panel of Basic White using the Stars At Night Dies. I adhered the star to the top of the tree using Liquid Glue. I stamped the sentiment from the Merriest Trees stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on the Basic White panel. I fussy cut the sentiment using Paper Snips. I adhered a piece of 1/4″ Real Red Ribbon from the Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack to the card front using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the sentiment on top of the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Rhinestones Basic Jewels to the card front and star.

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On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Merriest Trees stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the bow image from the Merriest Trees stamp set in Real Red Ink on either side of the sentiment. I adhered a strip of Winter Meadow DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Real Red mat then to the inside of the Pebbled path card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the detailed tree image from the Merriest Trees stamp set in Versamark Ink on the envelope front. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I stamped the bow image from the Merriest Trees stamp set on the tree in Real Red Ink. I adhered a panel of Winter Meadow DSP to the envelope flap.

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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:   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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I’m planning on going live today on my YouTube Channel at 4pm ET. I’m planning on using some of the new products from the upcoming January-April 2024 Mini Catalog. I hope you can join me for today’s card.

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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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Clearance Rack Refresh

Stampin’ Up! has added more items to the Clearance Rack. Items are available only while supplies last, so don’t wait!!! Head over to my Online Store and grab some of your favorite items before they are gone for good.

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January-April 2024 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

Do you want all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers and pretty Ribbon in the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog but can’t afford everything?  I’m doing a Designer Series Paper Share and a Ribbon Share! What is a Paper Share and a Ribbon Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers and the Ribbon from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP and Ribbon in the new Mini Catalog, it would cost you over $141.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on January 4th. I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of January 15th.

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ x 6″ pieces (or 6″ x 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Bee Mine – 6
  • Forever Love – 6
  • Just Kiddin’ -6
  • Light Than Air 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Nature’s Sweetest – 6
  • Perennial Lavender – 6
  • Poetic Expressions – 6
  • Rock & Roll – 6

In all, you’ll receive 50 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $30 + $8.50 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

As a Thank you gift for joining in on my paper share, I will be including a sampling of some of the new Sale-a-bration DSP that will be available with qualifying orders. I believe there are 5 different DSPs in the Sale-a-bration catalog. I’m not sure yet which ones I’ll be including, it might be 1, 3 or all 5.

New Ribbon Share – $10.00 plus $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product. Please note that ribbons are being divided differently, you will be getting one fourth of a roll of each of the Ribbons or Baker’s Twine.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • 1/4″ Sweet Sorbet Bordered Ribbon
  • 3/8″ Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon
  • Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack
  • 1/8″ Gold Faux Leather Trim

Double Ribbon Share – $20 + $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon and baker’s twine.

If you would like the Designer Series Paper Share AND the Ribbon Share the cost will be:

$25 for a single share + $8.50 shipping

$50 for a double share + $8.50 shipping.

Anyone is welcome to join in my share (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  If you’d like to join, email the following information to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com

  • Your first and last name
  • Your mailing address for paper to be shipped to.
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account or let me know if you’d like to use Zelle. I will accept Zelle or PayPal for payment.  ***You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice, you can choose to pay by credit card without having a PayPal account. If you’d like to use Zelle, email me and I’ll give you the number associated with my account.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Tuesday, January 2nd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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January – April 2024 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration Coming Soon

With the Retiring List posted and the Last Chance Sale going on that means a new catalog will be arriving soon. Are you a current customer of mine? If you have placed an order with me in the past year of $50 or more, you will automatically be receiving a copy of the catalogs as soon as I receive them. I’ll be ordering them the beginning of December and will ship them out to you as soon as I get them.

If you are not a customer of mine and would like to be, place an order from my Online Store and a catalog will be on its way to you as soon as I receive them. If you are not sure, please feel free to drop me a line at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and I will be happy to let you know.

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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″ (tree, star, sentiment & inner liner)
  • Pebbled Path Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Real Red Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats)
  • Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 1/2″ X 4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Merriest Trees Bundle (English)

$55.75

Merriest Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$25.00

Merriest Trees Dies

$37.00

Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder

$39.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Versamark Pad

$9.50

Basics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$31.00

Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder

$11.00

Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack

$9.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

$6.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Hot Air Balloon for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

2022–2024 In Color Pearls

$7.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75