Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. Well, it’s the last Wednesday of March. Another month gone, but that means it’s going to be getting warmer, and the days are longer, YAY!! My tulips are starting to pop up, my crocus are blooming and so are my mini-iris. Last year we had my front yard dug up to plant a new tree. They dug everything up to get most of the roots from the old tree out. I had a large garden in front of my house and since they were digging everything up, I told them to plant grass all around the new tree. I completely forgot about all the flower bulbs I had planted in the garden. Well, they are all blooming in the middle of all my new grass and it looks so pretty.

Today’s card is one that I made at OnStage After Hours. It’s a very CAS card since we had very minimum to work with, meaning stamps, ink, paper and a few embellishments. Here’s the finished card with a sneak peek of a couple of the new 2025-2027 In-Colors for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Impressions Abloom Photopolymer Stamp Set (available May 6th) for my card today.

On a panel of Basic White, stamp the stem and leaf images from the Impressions Abloom stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink. Stamp the large, detailed flower image from the Impressions Abloom stamp set in Strawberry Slush (returning In-Color) above the stem. Stamp the large, solid flower image from Impressions Abloom stamp set in Strawberry Slush Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed image. Stamp the large, detailed flower center image from the Impressions Abloom stamp set in Secret Sea Ink in the center of the flower. Stamp the solid flower center image in Secret Sea Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed image.

Adhere the Basic White panel to a Strawberry Slush mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to the Secret Sea card base using Stampin’ Seal.

On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Impressions Abloom stamp set in Secret Sea Ink. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few 2025 – 2027 In-Color Flat Pearls to the card front.

On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Impressions Abloom stamp set in Secret Sea Ink. Stamp the stem and leaf images from Impressions Abloom stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the large, detailed flower image from Impressions Abloom stamp set in Strawberry Slush Ink on the stem. Stamp the large, solid flower image in Strawberry Slush Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed image. Stamp the flower center image in Secret Sea Ink on the flower. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Strawberry Slush mat then to the inside of the Secret Sea card base.

Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the stem and leaf images from Impressions Abloom stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink on the envelope front and flap. Stamp the large and small, detailed flower images in Strawberry Slush Ink on the stems. Stamp the large and small, solid flower images in Strawberry Slush Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed images. Stamp the flower centers in Secret Sea Ink.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my CAS card, and this set might just be on your shopping list to purchase in May. Happy Stamping!!

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Happy Stamping, Karen

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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 be retiring at the end of this catalog on April 30.  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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The 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog is coming soon. I ordered my catalogs yesterday and once I receive them, I will be shipping them out to all my customers. To be a customer of mine, you need to have placed an order with me within the last year and you will automatically receive the catalog. If you would like a copy of the catalog from me, just go to my Online Store and place an order and you will be on my list to receive the new catalog.

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• 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
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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)

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

#166238 $12

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 3″ x 4″ (artwork), 1″ x 3″(sentiment), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
• Secret Sea Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
• Strawberry Slush Cardstock 3 1/4″x 4 1/4″(artwork mat), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)

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