Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. Are you starting to make plans for the weekend yet? I’ll be working all day tomorrow. I’m hoping to get some time to relax a bit since these past couple weekends were so hectic.

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. When I went on our retreat in November, one of my team members Susan Stanley had this card for us to make. I actually have 2 versions that I made in different colors and different patterns of DSP.  I liked it so much I used it for my Stamp Camp Card Class on Tuesday night. The ladies loved it. Here is my card for today.

For both cards I used the Stampin’ Up! Garden Meadow Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Meandering Meadow 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, Tailor Made Tags Dies and Stampin’ Up! Through The Year Cling Stamp Set for my card today.

I started by adhering panels of Meandering Meadow DSP to Melon Mambo and Granny Apple Green mats using Liquid Glue. I adhered the Layered panels to Blueberry Bushel and Melon Mambo card bases using Liquid Glue. On panels of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Garden Meadow stamp set in Blueberry Bushel and Melon Mambo Inks. Using the 2nd largest Tailor Made Tags Dies, I cut the sentiment partway through. I moved the die up and fit it in the stitches and cut from the other direction to make a smaller tag. I threaded a piece of Linen Thread through the top of the tag and adhered it to the card front using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the small calendars using Stampin’ Dimemsionals.

I folded the smaller panel of Blueberry Bushel and Melon Mambo cardstock in half as a mountain fold. I folded the 2 ends as valley folds. I adhered the folded panel to the inside of the card base with the mountain fold up and Tear & Tape on the valley folds, to the bottom of the card base. I added a few Assorted Glossy Dots to the tag.

On the back of the Blueberry Bushel card base, I stamped the sentiment from Through The Year stamp set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. For the Melon Mambo card, I stamped the sentiment from Through The Year stamp set in Melon Mambo Ink on a panel of Basic White. I cut the sentiment out using All That Dies and adhered it to the back of the card base using Stampin’ Seal.

To finish the card, I decorated Basic White Medium Envelopes. I stamped the floral image from the Garden Meadow stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the images using Granny Appl Green, Blueberry Bushel and Melon Mambo Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered panels of Meandering Meadow DSP to the envelope flaps.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my easel card calendar and will give it a try. 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 it. 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:   D9EX7ZXG

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, the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  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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New Joining Special Starting January 4 – February 29

Starter Kit Special during Sale-A-bration! Shop for up to $125 worth of anything you want, Pay $99 plus tax get FREE Shipping, and A FREE Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio!

The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio is a paper crafter’s dream! The heavy-duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and grid lines for easy measuring, while the large surface space gives ample room for spreading out while paper crafting. The safety-tempered glass has a heat and scratch resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water—no chemicals needed. The reusable cloth also cleans ink off your stamps! The nonslip, heat resistant, waterproof silicone mat features four palette squares for mixing custom ink colors or for holding small ink spots in place while crafting. Each component can be used separately, or you can use all three items together for a multipurpose paper crafting studio that’s both functional and elegant.

Option 2 – Instead of the Glass Mat Studio you can choose $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of your choice when you join for $99. That’s a $155 value! 

There is never an obligation to sell. You can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself along with all the other Demonstrator benefits. You get early access to all the upcoming catalogs along with being able to preorder. You can attend the OnStage Event and any other events Stampin’ Up! has. Unsure about this? Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk. Being a part of the Stampin’ Up! Community is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have made many friends along the way while doing what I love, Paper Crafting. This Joining offer is only good during Sale-a-bration which starts January 4 and ends on February 29.  

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2 New Kits Now Available

Rock Legend Kit

Create handmade cards for all the rockstars in your life with the Rock Legend Kit! This all-occasion paper crafting kit comes with everything you need to make cards that totally rock. Get crafting with die-cut paper pieces of electric guitars, lightning bolts, stars, and other awesome designs. Make eight cards (four each of two designs) with bold colors and preprinted sentiments to celebrate birthdays and more!

Kit includes:
*Predesigned projects
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Printed sentiment labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
*Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
*Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
*8 preprinted envelopes
*Enough adhesive to complete projects
*Adhesive-Backed Star Embellishments
*A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Real Red

Rock Legend Kit #163272 $14

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Panda Friends Kit

Send adorable cards filled with love with the Panda Friends Kit! These irresistible pandas are perfect for celebrating love and friendship throughout the year. This kit includes cards in two different sizes to keep your crafting versatile and fresh. Use the preprinted sentiments to make quick multiples and send happy hello greetings to those you care about!

Kit includes:
*Predesigned projects
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Printed sentiment labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
*Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
*Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 cm x 14 cm), 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (21.6 cm x 8.9 cm)
*8 preprinted envelopes
*Enough adhesive to complete all projects
*Iridescent Sequin Embellishments
*A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go.

Product colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

Panda Friends Kit #163273 $14

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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″ X3″ (sentiment)
• Blueberry Bushel Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 4 1/4″ X 4 1/4″ (easel base scored & folded at 1/2″, 2 1/8″ & 3 3/4″)
• Granny Apple Green Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front mat for the Melon Mambo card)
• Melon Mambo Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 4 1/4″ X 4 1/4″ (easel base scored & folded at 1/2″, 2 1/8″ & 3 3/4″), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front mat for the Blueberry Bushel card)
• Meandering Meadow 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card fronts), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flaps)

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