Good Monday morning stamping friends. How was everyone’s weekend? As you could probably tell, I wasn’t here posting for you. I had to work all day Friday and Saturday. Well, it was the 12th day of Christmas and when I got home on Saturday, my husband had started de-Christmasing, so of course that’s what I did all Saturday night. I figured I’d get up early Sunday morning, make a card and get it posted. That didn’t happen either. I did get up early, but I started with just one thing to pack away, about 6 hours later I realized I never got to my studio to make a card. The good thing is that most of Christmas is packed away. All I have left to do is the tree in my card studio and our family room. 

Today’s card is a pretty quick one that could be used as a masculine card I think. 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.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Notes of Nature Bundle along with the Perennial Postage Dies and Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder for my card today.

My design is from Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #617

My colors are from the Color Throwdown Challenge #774.

I started by embossing a Very Vanilla card front using the Timeworn Type EF. On a panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the splatter image from the Stampin’ Up! Notes of Nature Cling Stamp Set in Boho Blue Ink, stamping off on scrap paper once, along the bottom portion of the panel. I cut 3 rectangles using the2nd largest of the smaller dies from the Perennial Postage Dies.

On the same panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the leaf and floral images from the Notes of Nature stamp set in Old Olive Ink. I cut the images out using the Notes of Nature Dies. On another panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the sentiment from the Notes of Nature stamp set in Boho Blue Ink. I fussy cut the sentiment using Paper Snips. From a panel of Old Olive, I cut the leaf images using the Notes of Nature Dies.

I adhered the die cut stamped images to the rectangles using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the leaves behind the stamped images using Liquid Glue. I adhered the rectangles to the embossed card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I wrapped a piece of Very Vanilla Baker’s Twine from the Baker’s Twine Essential Pack, around the card front twice and tied a bow. I adhered the card front to a Very Vanilla Thick card base using Liquid Glue. I added an Adhesive-Backed Solid Gem to the card front.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Notes of Nature stamp set in Boho Blue Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. I stamped the leaf and floral images from the Notes of Nature stamp set in Old Olive Ink on the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Very Vanilla panel to a Boho Blue mat then to the inside of the Very Vanilla Thick card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Very Vanilla Medium Envelope. I stamped the leaf and floral images from the Notes of Nature stamp set on the envelope front and flap in Old Olive Ink.

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:   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

If you have a long list of products that you are wanting to purchase, you really might want to consider this offer!!!

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 Ledgen 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:

• Boho Blue Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
• Old Olive Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 3″ (leaves)
• Very Vanilla Cardstock 2 – 4 14″ X 5 1/2″ (card front & artwork), 1 1/2″ X 2″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
• Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 87 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)

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