Hi stamping friends. This is my 2nd post today. If you are looking for my card you can find it Here.

Do you struggle with different ways to use all your Designer Series Paper? Tara and I are teaming up for a Zoom class to show you 6 different cards using just Designer Series Paper and a Sentiment. Of course, we’ll add embellishments and maybe ribbon or twine, but this class will primarily be using DSP. We have picked a pack of DSP with all the new 2025-2027 In-Colors and that’s what we will be focusing on. You can see the DSP starting on page 40 of the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog. The class will be held on Sunday May 18th from 1pm-5pm ET. The best part is you can earn this class absolutely FREE. You will cut all the cardstock and DSP of your choice prior to the class so you are ready to go. We will NOT be cutting up cardstock or DSP the day of the event. You will choose the color cardstock and your favorite DSP to use from what you purchase. Please remember to order early so that you receive it on time to prep for the class.
The class requirements:
- Visit my Online Store on or after May 6th and purchase 1 pack of Florals in Bloom 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (165175), 1 pack of the 2025-2027 In-Color Cardstock Assortment Pack (165623) and 1 pack of the 2025-2027 In-Color Flat Pearls (165192)
- Once you have made your purchase Click Here to sign up
Once you sign up you will receive:
- 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, I will send you the complete PDF the week before the class so that you can cut up the color cardstock of your choice and the Designer Series Paper of your choice. Everyone’s card will be unique since you will pick your favorite designs of DSP and color cardstock.
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: This class is FREE to customers who make the purchase through my Online Store.
If you are a Demonstrator and would like to attend the class and get the PDF, there will be a $20 charge that will be billed through PayPal. I know you would like to purchase the products yourself getting your discount but still would like to attend.
Class Sign up Deadline: Sunday May 11th at 5pm ET
Click Here to register for the class now!! Let me know if you have any question
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The 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog is coming soon. I shipped my catalogs out to all my customers, so watch your mail for them. 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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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: Q74RCCMW ENDS TOMORROW APRIL 13TH
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
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NEW Stampin’ Up! Reward Program Coming in April 15th
Stampin’ Up! will be updating their Reward Program starting April 15th. The current Stampin’ Rewards program that Stampin’ Up! has had for many years will be going away in mid-April. You’ll soon be able to earn Stampin’ Rewards on smaller orders! Here are the basics:
This does mean that my $10 thank you gifts will also be going away on April 13 since I used the host rewards to “purchase” those gifts for everyone. But since you’ll be earning 10% back in rewards directly from Stampin’ Up! with every order of $20+, you’re going to be able to cash in those rewards for anything that you’d like on any order that you’d like to use them on!
You’ll no longer need to place a large order of $150+ to earn free product like you do with the current Stampin’ Rewards system.
Starting April 15 at 8 AM MT and moving forward, you will earn 10% rewards with orders of $20+!! So if you place an order of $50, you’ll earn a $5 reward to use the next time you shop!
You can save your rewards for up to a year! So you can spend them on a future order all at once or a little at at time.
Additionally, the “host code” will be going away, so beginning April 15, you’ll no longer need to apply my current host code to your order.
What won’t be changing:
My Creative Stamping Designs Rewards program will not be changing. So, no worries there! You’ll still continue to earn reward points toward free Stampin’ Up! merchandise from me with every order of $50+! And any points/rewards/gifts that you’ve collected from me up until this point will still be valid. You won’t be losing out on anything that you’ve earned from me, and you’ll continue to earn points toward free merchandise with every order of $50+ just like you do now.
What should you know now to prepare for these changes?
Here are a few things that you can do to make the transition to the new program as smooth as possible:
- You need to have a Stampin’ Up! online store account at stampinup.com so you can earn and redeem rewards.
- I will not be able to create and manage customer accounts. I’ll be able to help you with ordering if you need me. But because of stricter banking policies and data/privacy laws, you need to officially be in charge of your own customer account for earning & redeeming rewards. So make sure you can log in at stampinup.com.
- You will need to opt into the program to earn and redeem Stampin’ Rewards. When you place your first order after April 15, you’ll have the option to opt into the new rewards program. If you choose not to opt in with your first order, you’ll have the option to opt in at any point when you order after that.
- If you don’t want a Stampin’ Up! online store account, you can still order SU products through me. You just won’t receive the Stampin’ Rewards directly for your purchases. I’ll receive the rewards and I’ll need to apply them to future orders for you.
- If you don’t want to opt into the rewards program, you don’t have to opt in. You can still order; you just won’t receive the Stampin’ Rewards for your purchases.
Again, these changes will begin April 15th at 8 AM Mountain Time. I’m notifying you a little early so that you are ready for these changes. Let me know if you have any questions. I’m excited for you all to start earning rewards on orders of $20+ soon!
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Paper Pumpkin Price Increase Starting May 11th!!
Beginning Friday, April 11, Paper Pumpkin is increasing its subscription prices in the United States and Canada to accommodate rising manufacturing costs. All new subscriptions purchased on or after April 11 will be at the new price.
Starting Tuesday, April 15, all Paper Pumpkin subscription purchases will qualify for rewards through the new Stampin’ Rewards program.
Here are the new prices for the Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions:

You can make edits to your Paper Pumpkin account (once you’ve claimed it, see the note below with information about how to claim your kit) on the Stampin’ Up! website at stampinup.com/paperpumpkin.
If you haven’t claimed your Paper Pumpkin do so today. Even though you already may have a Paper Pumpkin Subscription, you must go to my Online Store, click on Paper Pumpkin and Manage My Subscription.
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Mountain Majesties
Subscribe April 11 – May 10

Create Father’s Day cards with layered mountain landscapes!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut vellum and paper pieces
• Watercolor card bases and coordinating envelopes
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight
(Classic Stampin’ Spot), Mossy Meadow, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink
Includes vellum pieces for layering and sentiments tailored to men!
Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 April and 10 May 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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Creative Stamping Designs Retirement List Updated

Did you miss out on retired Bundles, Stamp Sets, Dies or Embossing Folders? I’ve updated my list with products from the Online Exclusives and September – December 2024 Mini Catalog along with a few others. Click Here to go to my retirement list. If you see something you would like, send me an email at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and I will pull the item(s) pack it up and send you a price. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Happy Stamping, Karen
