Good Thursday morning stamping friends and 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 Theme Challenge. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card using this week’s theme.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives Sophisticated Sled Bundle and Iconic Celebrations 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper along with the Stampin’ Up! Christmas Labels Dies and Timber 3D Embossing Folder for my card today.

This is our theme for this week

Cut the Basic Beige card base at 7/8″ on both sides of the front from the score line down. Adhere 2 of the strips of Iconic Celebrations DSP to the Cherry Cobbler mats using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panels to the cut sides of the card front using Liquid Glue. Emboss the Basic Beige card front panel using the Timber EF. Adhere the embossed panel to a Cherry Cobbler mat using Liquid Glue. Adhere the layered panel to the center of the card front using Liquid Glue.

Adhere the Cherry Cobbler bridge panel to the Basic Beige bridge panel using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the bridge only to the side panels of the card front using Tear & Tape. On a panel of Basic Beige, stamp the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Sophisticated Sled Photopolymer Stamp Set in Cherry Cobbler Ink. Cut the sentiment out using the Christmas Labels Dies. Adhere the sentiment to the bridge using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a panel of Basic Beige stamp the skate’s and bird images from the Sophisticated Sled stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Color the images using Cherry Cobbler and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers. Cut the skates and bird using the Sophisticated Sled Dies. Cut 2 boughs from panels of Mossy Meadow and Old Olive using the Sophisticated Sled Dies. Adhere the boughs to the top of the embossed panel using Liquid Glue. Adhere the bird using a Glue Dot and the skates using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Cherry Cobbler and Pearl Adhesive-Backed Berries to the panel.

On the panel of Basic Beige, stamp the sentiment from Sophisticated Sled stamp set in Cherry Cobbler Ink. Stamp the bird image from the Sophisticated Sled stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink above the sentiment. Color the bird using Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere 2 strips of Iconic Celebrations DSP to either side of a panel of Cherry Cobbler. Adhere the Basic Beige panel to the center of the panel. Adhere the layered panel to the inside of the Basic Beige card base.

Complete the card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the skate’s image from the Sophisticated Sled stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. Adhere a panel of Iconic Celebrations DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  Now that you’ve seen my card, let’s get on with the hop!  Click the button below to hop over to see what Tara has created today. Happy Hopping!!

Just in case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the team members involved in the hop today.

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

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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:   EMDXSBC9

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 2024-2025Annual 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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Stampin’ Up! World Card Making Day Event – Free Registration Open Until October 4

It’s time to celebrate one of my favorite days of the year—World Card Making Day!  Join Stampin’ Up! on October 5 as they celebrate this day with a creative virtual event.  They’ll create five simple cards and show you some additional fun projects!  Crafters of all skill levels are invited and welcome to join.  And the event and registration are FREE!  Mark your calendars now and join the event on October 5!

World Card Making Day Event Details:

• Who: Everyone is invited!
• When: October 5, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (MT)
• Where: Online
• Price of Event: Free
• Registration Dates: September 3–October 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (MT)
  • You must register for this event in order to receive a link to view it. Also, those who register will receive a gift after the event ends. Register so that you don’t miss out on the event link and a special registration gift!
• Language of Event: Most of the event will be presented in English with language interpretation voiceover and subtitles available in English, French, German, and Dutch.
• Video on Demand: We will record our stream of this event. Anyone who has the event link will be able to watch the recorded event starting October 8.
• Hashtag: You post about the World Card Making Day event on social media using #SUWorldCardMakingDay2024. If you post with the hashtag, you’ll see your post appear on the event webpage as you watch the event!

Registration for this event begins on Tuesday, September 3 so look for the link to register beginning then!!

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Starter Kit Special – Get an extra $30 Your Starter Kit October 1 – 31

Hey, friend! Stampin’ Up! has a fantastic offer for anyone who becomes a demonstrator! Join my team between October 1–31and you can choose $155 worth of product in your Starter Kit for only $99! Starter Kits normally include $125 worth of product for $99, so that’s an extra $30 worth of product at no additional cost. This offering also includes free shipping and free business supplies! That’s MORE product for EVEN MORE fun!  For all the details, Click Here.

Interested but you are not really sure about wanting to commit? Contact me and we can talk, and you can ask me any questions at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com.

Read more information about becoming a demonstrator Here.

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From October 1-31 All Kits from the Kits Collection will be on sale for up to 30% off

Save up to 30% off on all your favorite kits October 1–31! Our kits come with everything you need to create a unique paper craft. We have crafting options for card kits, treat packaging, home decor, and so much more! Kits are only available while supplies last.

Here are the details for the sale:

• Promotion Period:  October 1-31!
• ALL kits from the kits collection qualify for the discount.
• There is no limit on how many kits you can order, as long as product is available.
• Orders must be opened and placed during the promotion dates. Orders opened before October 1 will not qualify for the sale.
• Kits on sale will NOT qualify for the Stampin’ Rewards 50% off.
• Kits can be added to a Starter Kit at their discounted rate.
• Ordering deadline:  October 31 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

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New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers – Receive 40% off Your 1st Kit

Santa Claus is comin’ to town a bit early this year—and he’s brought a holiday Paper Pumpkin sale! Starting September 11, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. (MT) until October 10, 2024, at 11:50 p.m. (MT), anyone who signs up for our monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription as a new subscriber will receive 40% off their first kit. That’s right, 40% OFF!

Where This Discount Is Applied
This discount will be applied to one kit in the first kit shipment of the Paper Pumpkin subscription, which means new subscribers will get 40% off the October Nests of Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit. After that, each month’s kit will return to the regular price of $25.00.

Qualifying for This Discount
This offer is only for new month-to-month subscribers and is not valid on purchased or redeemed prepaid subscriptions. So if you have previously used an email address for a Paper Pumpkin subscription, you won’t qualify as a new subscriber to receive this discount. Also, anyone who signs up as a new subscriber to Paper Pumpkin but cancels by October 10 will not receive any kits or discounts.

Nests of Christmas

Subscribe September 11 – October 10

Spread Christmas cheer with this cozy, all-inclusive crafting kit! Coordinates with the Nests of Winter Suite Collection (item 164072)!

About the Kit:
• Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs with 10 coordinating envelopes
• Tri-fold card bases and precut grosgrain ribbon
• Precut labels with specialty green foil
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green, Night
of Navy, Real Red, Shaded Spruce (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

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!

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Merry Tags & More Dies Add-On!

Add dimension and detail to your cards, scrapbook pages, and gift tags with the Merry Tags & More Dies! With a leaf and tag shape and Merry sentiment, these dies are a great way to expand your crafting experience. They even coordinate with three Paper Pumpkin Kits: Nests of Christmas, Filled with Joy, and Notes from the Heart. Such easy coordination makes these dies a must-have for any paper craft. Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 September. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early! Please note that the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine is not included and can be purchased separately.

#165639 $12

Subscribe to the September Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 September and 10 October 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 Beige Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 2 1/4″ X 5 1/4″(card front), 1″ X 4 1/4″(bridge), 2 5/8″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner), 2 3/4″ X 4″(artwork)
• Cherry Cobbler Cardstock 2 – 3/4″ X 5 3/8″(side panel mats), 2 3/8″ X 5 3/8″(center panel mat), 7/8″ X 4 1/8″(bridge), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
• Mossy Meadow Cardstock 1 3;/4″ X 3″(bough)
• Old Olive Cardstock 1 3/4″ X 3″ (bough)
• Iconic Celebrations 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4 – 5/8″ X 5 1/4″ (side & inner liner panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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