Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. How is everyone doing today? Less than 24 hours before I leave for out OnStage convention in Houston TX. To say I’m excited doesn’t even begin to describe what I’m feeling. I can’t wait to share what I can with you.

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 #205 is Spring Has Sprung. Believe it or not, my card only uses Stamps, Ink and Paper, no dies or punches. 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.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Happy Hedgehogs Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set and Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper for my card today. I was inspired by the entire photo and colors for my Clean & Layered card today. 

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 205.  How are you inspired by the photos?

I started by adhering squares of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to a Garden Green card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Bubble Bath card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a panel of Basic white, I stamped the tree image from the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set in Gray Granite Ink. I stamped the bird image from the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on the branch. I colored the image using Balmy Blue, Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Crumb Cake, Old Olive and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the artwork panel to a Bubble Bath mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment form the Go To Greetings stamp set in Gray Granite Ink. I adhered the sentiment to a Bubble Bath mat using Glue Dots. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the tree and bird images from the Happy Hedgehog stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on the panel. I colored the images using Balmy Blue, Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Crumb Cake, Old Olive and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Garden Green mat then to the inside of the Bubble Bath card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the tree image from the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image using Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Crumb Cake and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to the envelope flap.

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:   AHZBFDC4

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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Don’t forget to stop by my Facebook page to share a card or project you recently made for a chance to win the Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 DSP for my Thankful Tuesday Share Day. Share your projects in the comments under the post. You are only eligible to be entered to win if you share on my Facebook page, please do not email them to me. ***Please note, I am unable to ship the items outside the US. If you live outside the US, feel free to share your projects with us. We love seeing what you create!

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Stampin’ Up! has two new kits available to order!! 

Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!

Your Day To Shine Kit

Say hello, happy birthday, or recognize someone with the Your Day to Shine Kit. Everyone will appreciate one of these pretty floral cards and matching envelopes. If you’re new to card making, you’ll love how this kit makes crafting super simple, because all of the pieces are printed, die cut, and ready to use—no stamping or cutting needed! If you’re an experienced crafter, you’ll love the artistic beauty of these card designs. Includes sentiments in English, Dutch, French, and German.

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
* Folded card sizes: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm), 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
* 9 preprinted envelopes
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Adhesive-backed iridescent rhinestones
* Die-cut vellum pieces
* Printed labels and die cut images
* Printed sentiments in four languages: English, Dutch, French, German

Product colors: Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow

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Frog & Friends Game Kit

DIY a classic cup-and-ball game! With the Frog & Friends Kit, you can craft six cup-and-ball games in three designs: a fun frog, a flashy fish, and a silly shark. The kit includes everything you need to complete the toys, even googly eyes! It’s a great kit for crafting with kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, play groups—kids and kids at heart!

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 6 cup-and-ball games: 2 each of 3 designs
* Finished size: 4-1/4″ x 7-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 18.4 x 3.8 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Acrylic shapes
* Stickers
* Twine

Product colors: Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, iridescent, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

You can find all the Kits Here at my Online Store.

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Stampin’ Up! has some new Online Exclusive items that are available to order now!!  You won’t find these products in any catalog, they’ll only be listed in the online store.  

The Online Exclusive product releases will continue throughout the year so there will be new products to shop from, in addition to new catalogs!  A new set of Online Exclusives are now available for ordering.

Go check out my Online Store for the NEW Online Exclusive products available. Get those orders placed early so you don’t miss out on the pretty new suites and new bundles.

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Delicate Wings

Subscribe March 11 – April 10

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot, and step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift
packaging. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with the next three months!

Send elegant words of encouragement and support to those you love.

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and butterfly designs
• Champagne foil images, sentiments, and labels
• Coordinating colors: Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve, Basic Beige, Basic Gray
  (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Basic Black, champagne foil

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

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

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April 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 3/8″ X 2 3/8″ (artwork), 1/2″ X 2 1/8″ (sentiment), 4″X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
• Bubble Bath Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2 1/2″ X 2 1/2″ (artwork mat), 1/2″ X 2 1/4″ (sentiment mat)
• Garden Green Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
• Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper 89 – 1 1/4″ X 1 1/4″(card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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