Good Monday morning stamping friends. HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!!! We made it home safely, some of us had flight delays because of all the storms. I walked in the door to be malled by the pups. I wish my daughter would have taken a video; I was laughing so hard. Cora was jumping up to my nose and whimpering, while Gidget didn’t know which way to go, she was so excited, jumping on me and kissing me. It’s always such a great feeling when I come home to them. They missed me a little.

I’m sharing some sneak peaks and pictures of the AMAZING weekend today with you.

Here is part of our group that was at OnStage 2025!! This is such a GREAT group of ladies with the most wonderful team leader, Amy Koenders, that you could ask for. Unfortunately, a lot of our team members couldn’t get in since it was sold out. I wouldn’t want to be on any other team. We’re all about having fun as a team, stamping together, laughing and just having the best time ever.

We all got a little goodie bag from our amazxing Amy Koenders We all got personalized D-Blocks and Bone Folders along with some delicious shortbread cookies that I’m sure she baked herself 😉

This beautiful water cup is from Jamie Babarczy. I LOVE the colors and that it was personalized.

These cute little goodie bags were made by Janet Gruer, Judi Hartbarger, Susan Kuenzel and Ann Louise Fodgaard.

This amazing card was made by Tara Carpenter (My Zoom Online Card Class buddy). It has pockets that had a little notebook and ruler in.

This pretty card was made by Joanne Thomson and it had a wonderful teabag inside. Can’t wait to try it.

These beautiful cards were made by Judi Hartbarger.

This awesome card was made by Joan Siler.

These are the new 2025-2027 In-Colors. Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger, Strawberry Slush, Secret Sea (which is a very dark blue) and Cloud Cover. We got a pack of the cardstock at our After Hours Event last night.

We got to pick a bundle when we signed up. This will be one of the new Online Exclusives coming in May. I can’t wait to get home to play with the dies.

We also received the Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack and a package of 2025-2027 In-Color Flat Pearls.

We got to create with these supplies last night. These are 3 cards I made. I realized how hard it is when I don’t have all my supplies from my craft studio.

The following projects and cards were demonstrated throughout the 3 days we were there.

There’s an adorable Notes & Totes Bundle coming in the new catalog. I can’t wait to get my hands on this one.

There’s a bundle called Party Tags that are so cute.

There’s a Mega Suite called Florals in Bloom. I believe I may have ordered this one in my pre-order and Tara and I might just be using this bundle for our April Online Zoom Class. We aren’t definite yet.

There are new Party Banner Dies and Party Alphabet Dies coming. If I remember correctly, there are 20 dies in the Party Banner dies and 36 dies in the Party Alphabet Dies.

There is a Feathered Fun stamp set too. This one is a reversible set. I didn’t think I would like this one until I saw the demonstration using it.

Want to join us for OnStage 2026? We’ll be going to Long Beach, CA. We are all getting excited for next year already and starting to make plans. Join our team and come with us.

Tara and I took advantage of one of the picture props that were there for us to take pictures with.

Our first 2 Prize Patrols were on Friday, and they were for everyone. We were to bring these to lunch to make our Make & Takes, the Layered Thoughts stamp set and Celebrations Expressions Memories & More Card Pack.

Saturday there were 3 Prize Patrols, and this is the set that I won. I’ve got ideas going through my head of what to make with this one. I can’t wait to play with it.

We ended our Saturday night and 2025 OnStage with a pizza party. It was great just sitting around chatting, laughing and having pizza together (even though it wasn’t Jersey or NY pizza). Even Mary Deatherage’s dog Finn was there to celebrate with us. That sums up our OnStage for 2025, until next year…

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Tara and I are teaming up to do a Masculine Online Zoom Class on Sunday April 27th featuring the Stampin’ Up! Framed Scenes Bundle. I always seem to struggle with masculine cards, and I know a lot of others do too. We will be making 6 different cards featuring the bundle which is pictured below. I will be adding graphics in the next couple days once we are both done designing the cards.

The class will be held on Zoom on Sunday April 27th from 1pm – 5pm ET.

The class fee includes:

• 6 complete Pre-Cut card kits with envelopes so they are ready to mail when you’re done.
• Full pack of Natural Matte Dots
• Full pack of Linen Thread
• Zoom class with complete step by step instructions to complete each card as we go.
• PDF with detailed directions and photos
• A Link to the recorded class after we are done so you can watch it again and make more cards.

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. We are offering the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Framed Scenes Bundle at an additional 10% discount when you order it through me during sign up.

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: $35.00 + $9.00 priority shipping (additional products will be added to the cost for the products) and invoices will be sent out by March 27th.

Class Sign up Deadline: Tuesday March 25th at 5pm ET

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

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Start Thinking About Stocking Up on the 2023-2025 In-Colors Before They’re Gone

As we all know, the beautiful 2023-2025 In Colors will likely be retiring at the end of this catalog on April 30.  Right now is a great time to start stocking up on ink refills, markers and card stock in your favorite colors so that you’re not left scrambling for them when the retiring list is announced.

The retiring list is usually posted in later March or early April and the In Color items on that list become available only while supplies last.  So, order yours now so that you’re guaranteed to get them!! Head over to my ONLINE STORE and shop the In-Colors

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Inked Occasions

Subscribe March 11 – April 10

Craft stunning cards with hand-painted, alcohol ink designs!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Textured gold foil on the card bases and sentiments
• Precut paper pieces and butterfly embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Berry Burst (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo,
Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Peach Pie, Pool Party

Cards come in a beautiful coordinating box!

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April by clicking here!

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Hugs Abloom Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Hugs Abloom Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a flower, leaf sprig, sentiment label, or Hugs sentiment to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Inked Occasions Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Full of Charm Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
– 4 dies
– Largest die: 2-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ (6.4 x 3.2 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 www.stampinup.com/paperpumpkin.

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

#166238 $12

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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:   RSQGVJPH

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, January – April 2025 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