Merry Christmas morning stamping friends. I hope you have a day filled with love and cheer and you’re spending it with family and friends or even having a nice quiet relaxing day. Whatever you are doing, enjoy the holiday season. Today I thought I’d share some of the beautiful Christmas cards that I’ve been receiving over the past couple weeks from my friends, customers and team members. It’s always so much fun receiving happy mail so weather it’s a holiday card, birthday card, thank you card or a card just because, don’t hoard them, mail them and make someone’s day just like my past days have been made.

This pretty card is from a team member Michele. I love how she made those ornaments and that embossed background.

This gorgeous card is from a friend and customer Charlene. Charlene was my former demonstrator, and I used to go to classes with her. I just love that forest of trees and look at that perfect fussy cutting. Such a perfect night scene.

This adorable fun fold card is from my friend and team member Rosie. Rosie always makes some of the best fun fold cards. I just love this fold and that adorable DSP. I’m a big fan of DSP that makes a whole scene for you.

This stunning card is from a friend and customer Gloria. I miss having Gloria at my monthly class, she always brightened my day. I love how she shaded the bottom of the embossed panel and layered those boughs and ornaments.

I just love this card from my friend and customer Arlene. Arlene is one of the ladies that comes to my monthly class and always brings a handmade treat for everyone. That sled looks just like one that I had when I was little, and those berries just make the whole card sparkle.

This beauty is from my friend and customer Pam. I love that vellum snowflake layer, and the top sparkle snowflake die cut. Who wouldn’t want that cute snowman sitting on their front lawn on Christmas morning.

This festive card is from my friend and downline Wendy. I love how she layered the wreath with holly and pine boughs and the sparkly Noel just shines.

This gorgeous fun fold card is from my friend and downline Jeanie. I absolutely LOVE that DSP and the beautiful silver accents just finish it off perfectly, not to mention she used my favorite color, Lost Lagoon.

This beautiful card is from my friend and customer Valerie. Val used to come to my monthly class, but she moved too far to travel. I love that DSP, how she layered the sentiment and Cherry Cobbler is my favorite red.

This beautiful card is from my friend and downline Donna. Donna comes to my monthly class too and brings her daughter. She actually kidnapped me last week and took me shopping to a little village. It was such a wonderful day to spend with a friend shopping and having lunch. I just love how she did the little cottage and made it into a tag. I think Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler is one of my favorite Christmas color combos and look at those Peppermints she was able to grab.

This is a beautiful tag card from my friend and team member Kathy. I love the colors and the layers on the tag. I love how she did the ribbon too, I always forget about doing that. Isn’t that little die cut Joy to cute?

This gorgeous card is from my friend, team member and roommate for our trips Judi. That embossed tree is so pretty, and the touches of gold just make is such a festive card. There’s even touches of gold in her pine boughs.

This absolutely adorable card is from my friend and customer Michele. I LOVE everything about this card, that DSP and the little gingerbread man along with the awesome design. I think I sent her a card made with the same exact design this year.

This beautiful card is from my friend and team member Susan. I love her design, and that panel of DSP is perfect behind the sentiment. Just look at those touches of gold in the trees and DSP.

This beautiful card is from my friend and customer Carol. Carol is another one of the ladies who comes to my monthly classes. I just love that cottage, and can you see that little doily behind it? Every time I see this cottage I think of the song I used to sing to my kids when they were babies, ‘In a Cottage in the Woods’. Now that song will be stuck in my head the rest of the day.

This pretty fun fold card is from my friend and team member Shirley. I love the colors and how she layered the trees.

Thank you everyone for all the beautiful cards. Every day I was so excited to get my mail and find happy mail waiting for me. I think one of the best parts of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is all the friendships I have made over the past 6 years and all these friends that share their creativity with me. Thank you for stopping and checking my post today. Happy Stamping!! Merry Christmas!! I hope Santa brought you more crafting supplies.

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Terrific Toadstool Online Class with Karen & Tara

Tara Carpenter and I have teamed up for something fun!! We are offering a fun Online Class to kick off the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog. We’ll be making 6 cards, 2 which will be fun folds, using the Stampin’ Up! Terrific Toadstool Bundle and the Sale-a-bration Toadstool Gardens DSP.

The class will be held on Zoom on Sunday January 19th from 1pm – 5pm ET.

The class fee includes:

• Terrific Toadstool Bundle
  • Sunny Days Iridescent Dots
  • 6 complete cut up card kits with envelopes
  • A fun Zoom class where we will step you through the process of creating each project. The class will be recorded so that you can watch the replay later if you are not able to join us live or if you want to watch it again!

When you sign up for the class, you will see that you can add additional items needed to make the cards in the class if you do not already have them. These items are optional to add on, but we will be using the items to create the cards.

The class will be held on Zoom and anyone in the United States is welcome to purchase the class and join us! If you are unable to join us for the live event, but would still like to participate in the class, we will be recording the session so you can watch the replay any time and make the cards. We will also be emailing written tutorials with instructions and cardstock cuts so that you will have a reference too.

Class Cost: $55.00 + $8.00 priority shipping (additional products will add the cost for the products and shipping) and invoices will be sent out in early January.

Class Signup Deadline: Saturday January 4 at 5pm ET (this is so we have time to order all the bundles, embellishments and DSP being used on January 7)

Click Here to register for the class now!! Let me know if you have any questions.

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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:   VNGF49FJ

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 – 2025 Annual Catalog, September – December 2024 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  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.

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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My January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and January Online Exclusive Designer Series Paper and Ribbon Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the ribbon share or you can order both.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog along with the upcoming January Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on January 7th and 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 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and the upcoming Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and the January Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $130.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $38.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $21.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

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 Name, Item # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $21.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6X6 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):

• Beautiful Bokeh (6)
• Floral Delight (6)
• Floral Gingham Vellum (3)
• Friends of the Ocean (6)
• Storybook Moments (6)
• Timeless Plaid (12)
• Wildflower Birthday (5)
• Everyday Skies (12) Online Exclusive
• Mixed Media Florals (6) Online Exclusive
• Pastel Ombre Glimmer (3) Online Exclusive

In all, you’ll receive 65 – 6” X 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $42.00 + $9.00 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″ X 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.

New Ribbon Share – $11.00 plus $9.00 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.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

• Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Satin Ribbon
• Gold 1 1/2″ Open Weave Trim
• Petal Pink 3/8″ Scalloped Ribbon
• White 1/2″ Woven Ribbon Online Exclusive

Double Ribbon Share – $22.00 + $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

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

$32.00 for a single share + $9.00 shipping

$64.00 for a double share + $9.00 shipping.

As a Thank You for joining in with my Shares, I’ll be adding a sampling of the Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper. I’m not sure which ones you’ll be getting yet, but there are 3 different one’s that will be available. Which one(s) you get will be a surprise.

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 Sunday January 5th at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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Master the Art of Blending

Check out this quick and cute card made with the Attention Shoppers stamp set bundle and Blender Pens! 

To create the card:  Stamp the image from the Sketched Plaid stamp set in Crumb Cake ink on the front of a Crumb Cake card base at an angle.  Adhere a panel of Petal Pink DSP from the Subtles 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper to the card front.  Use a Blender Pen to pick up a small amount of Crumb Cake ink and draw a line near the bottom of a panel of Basic White card stock.  Adhere the Basic White panel to the card front.  Cut panels of Basic White and Silver Foil Sheets with the cart dies from the Attention Shoppers Dies.  Color the wheels on the shopping cart with Gray Granite ink and the base with Garden Green ink and Blender Pens.  Stamp the cake, bottle and flower images from the Attention Shoppers stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Basic White card stock, allow the images to dry completely and then color them with a Blender Pen and Petal Pink, Pretty In Pink, Pool Party, Garden Green, Crumb Cake and Daffodil Delight inks.  Cut the images with the coordinating Attention Shoppers Dies and adhere the images and cart to the Basic White panel on the card front.  Stamp the sentiment from the Attention Shoppers stamp set in VersaMark ink on a panel of Garden Green card stock, sprinkle it with white embossing powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powder and then heat emboss it.  Adhere the sentiment to the card front to finish it.

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Last Chance Products Sale Going On!!

The September–December 2024 Mini Catalog is retiring soon! It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to a Stampin’ Up! catalog, but I’m looking forward to all the new products on their way—and I hope you are, too!

From now through January 6, 2025, you can few of your favorite seasonal products on sale for up to 60% off.  Start shopping the Last Chance Products Sale now!  The Last Chance Products will only be available while supplies last!

Stampin’ Up! is changing the way that they’re sharing the last chance products.  The Last Chance section in the online store will replace the Clearance Rack section. Some products will be discounted and you can now filter your shopping experience by using the filter tools specifically for discount, if you’d like.

The Last Chance products category will now include ALL products that are retiring, including Online Exclusives and Kits so you’ll know if the products that you’re looking at will be around for a bit or if they’re going away soon!

Products in the Last Chance category are available only while supplies last and will NOT be restocked.  NOTE: The Last Chance Products category will updated every other month beginning in February 2025.

Head over to my Online Store Here. and Start Shopping!!!

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Special Release – Designer Series Paper – December 3

As a special release, Stampin’ Up! is offering three previously released Designer Series Papers with a twist: they’ve recolored them!!

Here are the details:

• The new Designer Series Papers will be available to order beginning December 3!
• You can shop two ways: they can either shop from the flyer in the Marketing Toolkit or shop the online store in the Online Exclusives category.
• Stampin’ Up! refreshed these previous Designer Series Papers:
  • Serene Love is recolored from True Love.
  • Refreshed Beauty is recolored from Blackberry Beauty.
  • Shades & Hues is recolored from Color Theory.
• Available while supplies last.

Click this image for more details about the papers that will be available to order beginning December 3:

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2 New Kits Available

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!

PERPETUAL BEAUTY CALENDAR KIT

Use the Perpetual Beauty Calendar Kit to create the perfect 12-month calendar. Stamp out the months of the year using the included stamp set, then use the precut paper pieces and stickers to add some final touches and voilà—a calendar that fits your schedule!

Kit includes:
* Perpetual Beauty Calendar Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Clear Stamp Block
* Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Spot
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 1 calendar
* Calendar size: 7″ x 10-1/2″ (17.8 x 26.7 cm)
* Sticker sheets
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* A 11-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 1-3/16″ (29.2 x 19 x 4.6 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Pretty Peacock

#164975 $25

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CHERRY BLOSSOM TREAT BOXES KIT

Create adorable blossoming boxes with the Cherry Blossom Treat Boxes Kit. Use these DIY treat boxes as favors for weddings, baby showers, or birthdays. They’re easy to assemble with beautiful details and unique slotted petals at the top for a perfect close. And the cool tones of this kit make it ideal for any season.

Kit includes:
* Cherry Blossom Treat Boxes Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Clear Stamp Block
* Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Spot
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 12 treat packages
* 2″ x 2″ x 2″ (5.1 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Linen Thread
* A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Moody Mauve, Pretty in Pink

#164978 $20.00

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New Online Exclusive Products Now Available

Don’t forget to check out the Online Exclusive page in my Online Store. A new line of products for Online Exclusives are now available! You won’t find these items in any catalog. This is a great opportunity to spark creativity, expand a crafting collection, and discover new opportunities—all from the convenience of the online store.

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Hearts for You

Subscribe December 11 – January 10

Create heartfelt cards for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, and beyond!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 envelopes
• Heart-shaped precut pieces and stickers
• Twine and heart gem embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, Real Red (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!

Subscribe to the January Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December and 10 January by clicking here!

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Spring is in The Air Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Spring Is in the Air Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a heart frame, flowering chive, honeycomb, or tiny bumblebee to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Hearts for You Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Spring Is in the Air Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Daisy Daydream Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
– 5 dies
– Largest die: 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit paperpumpkin.com.

#166237 $12

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.