Stampin’ Up! 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog & Online Exclusive Paper & Ribbon Shares Open for Ordering!!

Good Friday morning stamping friends. How was everyone’s week? It’s gotten cold here in NJ again and I don’t like it. I prefer the warm/hot weather, and I can deal with the 60’s in the spring, but these 40’s are getting to me. I keep wanting to go out to do some yard clean up, but then I walk out and say “Not Today” and back in the house I go.

I’m going to try to be back a little later with my card, but I wanted to remind everyone about my Paper and Ribbon Shares first.

My 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog and May 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 2025-2026 Annual CatalogTwo-Tone Cardstock Share along with the upcoming May Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 6th 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 May 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and the upcoming May Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and 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 $250.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $65.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 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 NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 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):

  • 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • 2025-2027 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • Brights Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Neutrals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Regals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Subtles Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Beautiful Gallery (12)
  • Boho Vibes (8)
  • Celebratory Sips (6)
  • Florals in Bloom (6)
  • Floral Impressions (6)
  • Flower Garden Foils Specialty (6)
  • Irresistible Designs Specialty (3)
  • Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (3)

In all, you’ll receive 162 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Two-Tone Cardstock Share – $6 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Have you been wanting to try the Two-Tone Cardstock but didn’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 4 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $6 or purchase them separately for $6 + $9 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Celebrate Together (6)
  • Memories in Bloom (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (6)

In all, you’ll receive 24 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 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 – $20.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Cloud Cover 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Darling Duckling 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Secret Sea 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Timid Tiger 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Basic Beige 3/8″ Classic Ribbon
  • Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2″ Ribbon
  • Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon Online Exclusive

If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices on May 4th.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions, I’m more than happy to help you. Thank you for joining in my Shares this year!!

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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

Use this host code when placing an order with me, but only until April 13th. 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! 

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New Last Chance Products

Stampin’ Up! has updated the Last Chance Products List today and they have added a few more items to the list!!!

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. 

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

Don’t forget to use MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   Q74RCCMW

Host Code Ends on April 13th

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3 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!

ESSENTIAL OCCASIONS KIT

Always have a card on hand with this oh-so essential kit! With hand-illustrated elements, die cut sentiments, and six card designs, the Essential Occasions Kit comes with everything you need to celebrate birthdays, share well wishes, or send a thank-you message. From graduations to anniversaries—and everything in between—celebrate the most important moments in your life with this kit!

– Makes 6 cards: 1 each of 6 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, kraft, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, and Pumpkin Pie
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 6 printed envelopes
– Precut pieces
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

165635 $13

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PAPER BOUQUET KIT

With the Paper Bouquet Kit, you’ll bring the beauty of fresh flowers into your home. And the best part is, they’ll never wilt! This kit comes with precut leaf and flower pieces, floral wire, and pony beads. You’ll layer and curl the paper pieces, forming a vibrant bouquet with 23 flowers and 11 leaves. Place the paper bouquet in a vase to give your décor a timeless touch or gift it to a loved one as a heartfelt keepsake!

 Makes 1 bouquet (23 flowers and 11 leaves)
– Colors: Basic White, Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, and Timid Tiger
– Hot glue gun required for assembly but not included.

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– Precut paper pieces
– Floral wire
– Pony beads
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

165636 $22

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LOVELIEST WISHES KIT

Elevate your birthday cards with the Loveliest Wishes Kit! Craft cards that speak volumes through sophisticated simplicity. With precut images and gold foil sentiments, you can create nine stunning cards that lend an air of elegance to every, “Happy birthday!”

Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card sizes: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (11.4 x 11.4 cm) and 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, and white
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Embellishments
– Precut paper pieces and vellum
– Textured paper
– Specialty gold foil
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

166284 $14

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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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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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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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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

Stampin’ Up! Blooming Phrases for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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 Sketch 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 sketch.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set that will be available starting May 6th for my card today.

This is our sketch for this week.

My colors are from the Color Throwdown Challenge #830

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Start by stamping the stems, which is the extension from the sentiment from the Blooming Phrases stamp set, along the bottom of a Basic White panel in Pool Party Ink. Stamp the single leaf image from the Blooming Phrases stamp set in Pool Party Ink around the stems.

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Stamp the flower images from the Blooming Phrases stamp set in Lemon Lolly and Highland Heather Inks on the top of the stems. Stamp 1 of the Highland Heather flowers full strength and the other stamped off once on scrap paper. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Pool Party Mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to a Lemon Lolly mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to a Highland Heather card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Blooming Phrases stamp set in Pool Party Ink. Stamp the single leaf image from Blooming Phrases stamp set in Pool Party Ink around the stem. Stamp the flower image from Blooming Phrases stamp set in Highland Heather Ink on the end of the stem. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a couple Purple Shimmer Gems by the sentiment and a few Tiny Bee Trinkets around the flowers.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Blooming Phrases stamp set in Pool Party Ink. Stamp the single leaf around the stem in Pool Party Ink. Stamp the flower image from Blooming Phrases stamp set in Lemon Lolly Ink. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Pool Party mat and a Lemon Lolly mat, then to the inside of the Highland Heather card base.

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Decorate a Basic white Medium Envelope to complete the card. Stamp the stems and leaves from the Blooming Phrases stamp set in Pool Party Ink along the bottom front of the envelope. Stamp the flower images in Highland Heather and Lemon Lolly Ink on the stems. Stamp the sentiment and leaf images from Blooming Phrases stamp set in Pool Party Ink on the envelope flap. Stamp the flower image in Highland Heather Ink, stamped off once on scrap paper, on the stem.

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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. 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

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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

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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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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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″ (artwork), 3/4″ x 4 1/2″(sentiment), 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″(inner liner)
  • Highland Heather Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Lemon Lolly Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″ (card front mat), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Pool Party Cardstock 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″(card front mat), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner mat)

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Stampin’ Up! Arched Wishes for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. How is everyone doing today? We’re halfway through the week and on our way to the weekend already.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. We do a month-long challenge, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #216 is Spring Celebrations. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Arched Wishes Cling Stamp Set along with the Everyday Arches Dies, Brights 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper and the Pastel Ombre Glimmer Specialty Paper, for my Clean and Layered card today. I was inspired by the beautiful pastel colors along with the balloons, cupcakes and tropical leaves in the photo.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 216.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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Adhere a panel of the Brights DSP to a Granny Apple Green card base using Liquid Glue. Stamp the sentiment from the Arched Wishes stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. Cut the sentiment out using the 2nd largest Everyday Arches Dies. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Seal.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the cupcake image from the Arched Wishes stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Color the image using Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lolly and pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers. Fussy cut the cupcake using Paper Snips. Stamp the balloon image from the Arched Wishes stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink 3 times on the panel of Basic White. Fussy cut the balloons using Paper Snips. Stamp the top of the balloon image on the 3 panels of Pastel Ombre Glimmer Paper in Tuxedo Black Ink. Fussy cut them using Paper Snips.

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Adhere the Glimmer balloons to the 3 balloons using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the balloons to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp the astric image from the Arched Wishes stamp set in Lemon Lolly Ink on the sentiment panel. Adhere the cupcake to the card front lining up the candle with the astric, using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Arched Wishes stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Stamp the cupcake image from the Arched Wishes stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. Color the image using Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lolly and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere a strip of Brights DSP to the top of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Granny Apple Green mat then to the inside of the Granny Apple Green card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete your card. Stamp the cupcake image from Arched Wishes stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. Color the image the same as for the card. Adhere a panel of Brights DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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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

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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My 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog and May 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 2025-2026 Annual CatalogTwo-Tone Cardstock Share along with the upcoming May Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 6th 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 May 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and the upcoming May Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and 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 $250.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $65.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 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 NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 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):

  • 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • 2025-2027 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • Brights Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Neutrals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Regals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Subtles Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Beautiful Gallery (12)
  • Boho Vibes (8)
  • Celebratory Sips (6)
  • Florals in Bloom (6)
  • Floral Impressions (6)
  • Flower Garden Foils Specialty (6)
  • Irresistible Designs Specialty (3)
  • Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (3)

In all, you’ll receive 162 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Two-Tone Cardstock Share – $6 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Have you been wanting to try the Two-Tone Cardstock but didn’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 4 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $6 or purchase them separately for $6 + $9 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Celebrate Together (6)
  • Memories in Bloom (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (6)

In all, you’ll receive 24 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 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 – $20.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Cloud Cover 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Darling Duckling 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Secret Sea 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Timid Tiger 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Basic Beige 3/8″ Classic Ribbon
  • Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2″ Ribbon
  • Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon Online Exclusive

If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices on May 4th.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions, I’m more than happy to help you. Thank you for joining in my Shares this year!!

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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.

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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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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3 – 4″ x 5 1/4″ (artwork, frame & inner liner)
  • Granny Apple green Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Subtle 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″(card front), 1/2″ x 4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)
  • Pastel Ombre Glimmer Specialty Paper 3 – 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ (balloons)

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Stampin’ Up! Pretty Florals for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop

Good Tuesday morning my stamping friends welcome to Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop. It’s the 2nd Tuesday of the month so that means Blog Hop Day!! If you are starting with me, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. If you’ve hopped over from Christie’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “For the Ladies/Girls”. We can interpret this however we want. I thought I’d use some new products coming May 6th and feature the Hyacinth’s since they are all blooming right now. I love how pretty Hyacinth’s are, but the smell makes my nose itchy, so I stay a safe distance and just admire them. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Pretty Florals Bundle along with the Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper and Stampin’ Up! Sweet Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set, all which will be available starting May 6th. I also used the Textured Notes Dies for my card today.

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Adhere a panel of Florals in Bloom DSP to the front of a Strawberry Slush card base using Liquid Glue.

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From a panel of Basic White, cut the 2nd largest Textured Notes Die. From another panel of Basic White, cut 3 of the smaller frames from the Textured Notes Dies. Adhere the 3 frames to the front of the large frame using Stampin’ Seal. From a panel of Granny Apple Green, cut 3 stems using the Pretty Florals Dies. Adhere the stems to the 3 frames using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the detailed Hyacinth image from the Stampin’ Up! Pretty Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set in Highland Heather, Peach Pie and Strawberry Slush Inks. Stamp the solid Hyacinth image from the Pretty Florals stamp set in Highland Heather, Peach Pie and Strawberry Slush Inks, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed images. Cut the images out using the Pretty Florals Dies. Adhere the flowers to the stems using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Wrap a piece of Strawberry Slush Twine around the layered panel 2 times and tie bow. Adhere the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few 2025 – 2027 In-Color Flat Pearls to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Sweet Blooms stamp set in Strawberry Slush Ink. Stamp the stem image from the Pretty Florals stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the detailed Hyacinth image from the Pretty Blooms stamp set in Highland Heather, Peach Pie and Strawberry Slush Inks on the stem. Stamp the solid Hyacinth image from the Pretty Florals stamp set in Highland Heather, Peach Pie and Strawberry Slush Inks, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed images. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Secret Sea mat then to the inside of the Strawberry Slush card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete your card. Stamp the stem image from the Pretty Florals stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink on the envelope front. Stamp the Hyacinth image from the Pretty Florals stamp set on the stem image the same as for the card. Adhere a panel of Florals in Bloom DSP to the envelope flap,

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  Now that you’ve seen my card, let’s get on with the hop!  Click on the Next Blog button to move on to Karen’s project or click the Previous Blog button to go back to see the project that Christie created. Happy Hopping.

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

  1. Christie King
  2. Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here
  3. Karen Finkle
  4. Ann Louise Fogdaard
  5. Terry Lynn Bright
  6. Tara Carpenter
  7. Akiko Sudano
  8. Amy Koenders

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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

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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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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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3″ x4″(3 frames), 3 1/2″ x 5″(large frame), 2″ x 4″(flowers), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Granny Apple Green Cardstock 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″(flower stems)
  • Secret Sea Cardstock 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Strawberry Slush Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(card front), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Motifs Fun Fold

Good Monday morning stamping friends and welcome to the new week. How was your weekend? Did anyone do anything fun? I stayed in most of the day yesterday except to take my pup for a walk. The sun didn’t come out until after 4pm and it was just a gloomy day.

I have a sneak peek for you today using some beautiful new DSP and 2 new stamp sets coming on May 6th from the Annual Catalog. I let the DSP do most of the work for me today. 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 for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Beautiful Gallery 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper, Damask Designs Embossing Folder and Stampin’ Up! Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set for my card today.

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Emboss 2 panels of the Beautiful Gallery DSP using the Damask Designs EF. Adhere the 1 3/4″ x 5 1/2″ panel to the left side of the Mossy Meadow card front using Liquid Glue.

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Adhere the panel of Beautiful Gallery DSP to the front of the Mossy Meadow card base using Stampin’ Seal. On a panel of Very Vanilla, stamp the sentiment from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink. Adhere the sentiment to a Mossy Meadow mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the sentiment to the card front, hanging over the edge, using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Tie a small bow using thew Basic Beige 3/8″ Classic Ribbon and adhere it to the panel of DSP using a Glue Dot. Add a Pressed Flower Motifs embellishment to the sentiment.

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Adhere the 1″ panel of embossed Beautiful Gallery DSP to the inside right edge of the Mossy Meadow card base using Liquid Glue.

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Stamp the sentiment from Beautiful Motifs stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. Stamp the large flower image from the Gallery Blooms stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink, stamping off 2 times on scrap paper, over the sentiment. Adhere a strip of Beautiful Gallery DSP to the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Very Vanilla panel to a Mossy Meadow mat then to the inside of the Mossy Meadow card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish the card. Stamp the large flower image from the Gallery Blooms stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the envelope front. Stamp the small flower bud image from the Gallery Blooms stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink on the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card, and you have this suite on your wish list for May. Happy Stamping!!

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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

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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My 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog and May 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 2025-2026 Annual CatalogTwo-Tone Cardstock Share along with the upcoming May Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 6th 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 May 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and the upcoming May Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and 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 $250.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $65.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 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 NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 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):

  • 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • 2025-2027 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • Brights Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Neutrals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Regals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Subtles Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Beautiful Gallery (12)
  • Boho Vibes (8)
  • Celebratory Sips (6)
  • Florals in Bloom (6)
  • Floral Impressions (6)
  • Flower Garden Foils Specialty (6)
  • Irresistible Designs Specialty (3)
  • Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (3)

In all, you’ll receive 162 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Two-Tone Cardstock Share – $6 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Have you been wanting to try the Two-Tone Cardstock but didn’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 4 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $6 or purchase them separately for $6 + $9 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Celebrate Together (6)
  • Memories in Bloom (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (6)

In all, you’ll receive 24 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 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 – $20.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Cloud Cover 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Darling Duckling 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Secret Sea 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Timid Tiger 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Basic Beige 3/8″ Classic Ribbon
  • Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2″ Ribbon
  • Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon Online Exclusive

If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices on May 4th.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions, I’m more than happy to help you. Thank you for joining in my Shares this year!!

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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.

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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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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Mossy Meadow Cardstock 5 1/2 x 7 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 7/8″ x 2 1/8″(sentiment mat), 3 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock 3/4″ x 2 1/8″ (sentiment), 3″ x 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Beautiful Gallery 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper 1 3/4″ x 5 1/2″(card front panel), 3″ x 5″(card front panel),1″ x 5 1/2″ (inner liner panel), 1/2″ x 3″(inner liner panel)

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Stampin’ Up! Inspirational Sketches CAS

Good Sunday morning stamping friends. I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. It’s very gloomy here in NJ and it’s gotten cold again.

Today’s card I played with some products that are sadly on the Last Chance List. Both of them will be gone for good once they sell out. 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 for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Inspirational Sketches Cling Stamp Set and the Timber 3D Embossing Folder for my card today. If you like these products, hurry over to the Last Chance section of my Online Store and grab them while you still can.

My design is from Freshly Made Sketches #680

My colors are from Hand Stamped Sentiment s Challenge #460.

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Emboss a panel of Basic Beige using the Timber EF. Adhere the embossed panel to a Basic Beige card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a smaller panel of Basic Beige, stamp the mushroom image from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink. Using the Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Marker and a Bone Folder, strike the marker on the bone folder to make the splatter all over the panel.

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Stamp the sentiment from Inspirational Sketches stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink next to the mushroom image. Adhere the Basic Beige panel to a Pretty Peacock mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Pool Party, Party Dots to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from Inspirational Sketches stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on a panel of Basic Beige. Stamp the mushroom image from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the bottom of the panel. Add some splattered ink using the Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers and a Bone Folder. Adhere the Basic Beige panel to a Pretty Peacock mat then to the inside of the Basic Beige card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the mushroom image from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the envelope front. Stamp the mushroom image on the envelope flap in Pecan Pie, stamping off once on scrap paper on the envelope flap. Splatter Pool Party Ink on the envelope flap using the Pool party Stampin’ Blends Marker and a Bone Folder.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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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

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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My 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog and May 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 2025-2026 Annual CatalogTwo-Tone Cardstock Share along with the upcoming May Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 6th 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 May 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and the upcoming May Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and 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 $250.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $65.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 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 NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 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):

  • 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • 2025-2027 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • Brights Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Neutrals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Regals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Subtles Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Beautiful Gallery (12)
  • Boho Vibes (8)
  • Celebratory Sips (6)
  • Florals in Bloom (6)
  • Floral Impressions (6)
  • Flower Garden Foils Specialty (6)
  • Irresistible Designs Specialty (3)
  • Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (3)

In all, you’ll receive 162 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Two-Tone Cardstock Share – $6 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Have you been wanting to try the Two-Tone Cardstock but didn’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 4 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $6 or purchase them separately for $6 + $9 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Celebrate Together (6)
  • Memories in Bloom (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (6)

In all, you’ll receive 24 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 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 – $20.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Cloud Cover 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Darling Duckling 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Secret Sea 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Timid Tiger 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Basic Beige 3/8″ Classic Ribbon
  • Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2″ Ribbon
  • Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon Online Exclusive

If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices on May 4th.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions, I’m more than happy to help you. Thank you for joining in my Shares this year!!

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New Last Chance Products

Stampin’ Up! has updated the Last Chance Products List today and they have added a few more items to the list!!!

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. 

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

Don’t forget to use MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   Q74RCCMW

Host Code Ends on April 13th

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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.

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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″), 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″(card front), 3 3/8″ x 4 5/8″(artwork), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″(artwork mat), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)

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Stampin’ Up! 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog & Online Exclusive Paper & Ribbon Shares Open for Ordering

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. I hope you are starting to make some plans. I’ll be at work all day and it’s supposed to be rainy which usually means it won’t be too busy with outside projects. I’m hoping that tomorrow will be a productive day for me, I’m struggling with a bit of crafters block. I have all these new items to play with and don’t know where to start.

My 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog and May 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 2025-2026 Annual CatalogTwo-Tone Cardstock Share along with the upcoming May Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 6th 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 May 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and the upcoming May Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and 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 $250.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $65.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 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 NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 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):

  • 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • 2025-2027 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • Brights Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Neutrals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Regals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Subtles Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Beautiful Gallery (12)
  • Boho Vibes (8)
  • Celebratory Sips (6)
  • Florals in Bloom (6)
  • Floral Impressions (6)
  • Flower Garden Foils Specialty (6)
  • Irresistible Designs Specialty (3)
  • Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (3)

In all, you’ll receive 162 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Two-Tone Cardstock Share – $6 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Have you been wanting to try the Two-Tone Cardstock but didn’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 4 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $6 or purchase them separately for $6 + $9 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Celebrate Together (6)
  • Memories in Bloom (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (6)

In all, you’ll receive 24 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 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 – $20.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Cloud Cover 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Darling Duckling 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Secret Sea 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Timid Tiger 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Basic Beige 3/8″ Classic Ribbon
  • Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2″ Ribbon
  • Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon Online Exclusive

If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices on May 4th.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions, I’m more than happy to help you. Thank you for joining in my Shares this year!!

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New Last Chance Products

Stampin’ Up! has updated the Last Chance Products List today and they have added a few more items to the list!!!

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. 

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

Don’t forget to use MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   Q74RCCMW

Host Code Ends on April 13th

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3 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!

ESSENTIAL OCCASIONS KIT

Always have a card on hand with this oh-so essential kit! With hand-illustrated elements, die cut sentiments, and six card designs, the Essential Occasions Kit comes with everything you need to celebrate birthdays, share well wishes, or send a thank-you message. From graduations to anniversaries—and everything in between—celebrate the most important moments in your life with this kit!

– Makes 6 cards: 1 each of 6 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, kraft, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, and Pumpkin Pie
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 6 printed envelopes
– Precut pieces
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

165635 $13

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PAPER BOUQUET KIT

With the Paper Bouquet Kit, you’ll bring the beauty of fresh flowers into your home. And the best part is, they’ll never wilt! This kit comes with precut leaf and flower pieces, floral wire, and pony beads. You’ll layer and curl the paper pieces, forming a vibrant bouquet with 23 flowers and 11 leaves. Place the paper bouquet in a vase to give your décor a timeless touch or gift it to a loved one as a heartfelt keepsake!

 Makes 1 bouquet (23 flowers and 11 leaves)
– Colors: Basic White, Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, and Timid Tiger
– Hot glue gun required for assembly but not included.

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– Precut paper pieces
– Floral wire
– Pony beads
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

165636 $22

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LOVELIEST WISHES KIT

Elevate your birthday cards with the Loveliest Wishes Kit! Craft cards that speak volumes through sophisticated simplicity. With precut images and gold foil sentiments, you can create nine stunning cards that lend an air of elegance to every, “Happy birthday!”

Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card sizes: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (11.4 x 11.4 cm) and 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, and white
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Embellishments
– Precut paper pieces and vellum
– Textured paper
– Specialty gold foil
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

166284 $14

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The 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog is coming soon. I shipped my catalogs out to all my customers yesterday, 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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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 Moved!!

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.

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

Paper Pumpkin accounts will no longer be managed on a separate website at paperpumpkin.com.  It’s all going to merge with the stampinup.com site!

Starting March 11th at 8 AM MT, you’ll only need to log into your Stampin’ Up! online store account at stampinup.com to start or manage your Paper Pumpkin subscription! 

Initially you will need to “claim” your paperpumpkin.com account in the subscriptions area of your Stampin’ Up! online store account.  So be sure you know and can access the email that your Paper Pumpkin account is currently under (claiming can occur on or after March 11th).  Then you will have full access to all the editing options.

Click here for an informative PDF and click here for a video on managing your account(s).

Prepaid subscriptions are also changing a bit.  The One Month Prepaid subscription is going away since gifting will be so much easier (check out the video for the details!).  There will no longer be a slight discount with the 6 and 12 month subscriptions.  But with the new customer rewards program you will earn when purchasing the new 3, 6 or 12 month prepaid subscriptions!

Yay for an easier way to manage your Paper Pumpkin subscription coming very soon!!

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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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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.

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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

Use this host code when placing an order with me, but only until April 13th. 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

Stampin’ Up! sunrise Sailing for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my fun fold Friday. How was everyone’s week? Mine started off very hectic, but then it just flew right by.

I have a sneak peek for you of a new bundle coming in May to the Online Exclusives.  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 for today.

Stampin' Up! Sunrise Sailing Fun Fold 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

I used the new Stampin’ Up! Sunrise Sailing Bundle for my card today.

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Adhere the card base together between the 4 1/4″ score line and the 5 1/2″ score line on the inside of the card base using Liquid Glue. Using the Sunrise Sailing Hybrid Embossing Folder, emboss the Cloud Cover card front and the side panel. Stamp the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer Stamp Set in Secret Sea Ink next to the embossed sailboat. Adhere the card front and the side panels to Secret Sea mats using Liquid Glue. Adhere the layered panels to the Cloud Cover card base using Stampin’ Seal.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the outline sailboat image from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Secret Sea Ink. Stamp the solid boat image from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Pecan Pie over the detailed image. Stamp the sail image from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in real Red Ink. Cut the sailboat out using the Sunrise Sailing dies and embossing folder. Using the Sunrise Sailing Dies, cut the clouds from a panel of Basic White and the birds from a panel of Secret Sea. Adhere the larger cloud to the card front using Glue Dots. Adhere the sailboat and the smaller cloud using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the birds using Liquid Glue.

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Wrap a piece of Real Red and White Baker’s Twine around the left side of the card base twice and tie a bow. Add a few Secret Sea 2025 – 2027 In-Color Pearls to the card front

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Secret Sea Ink. Stamp the water image from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in secret Sea Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the bird image in Secret Sea Ink by the sentiment. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Secret Sea mat then to the inside of the Cloud Cover card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish the card. Stamp the sailboat image from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set on the envelope front the same as for the card front. Stamp the water image from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Secret Sea Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the bottom of the envelope front. stamp the birds in Secret Sea Ink by the sailboat. Emboss a panel of Cloud Cover using the Sunrise Sailing EF and adhere it to the envelope flap.

Stampin' Up! Sunrise Sailing Fun Fold 7 creativestampingdesigns.com

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card, and you have this bundle on your wish list to purchase on May 6th. Happy Stamping!!

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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

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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My 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog and May 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 2025-2026 Annual CatalogTwo-Tone Cardstock Share along with the upcoming May Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 6th 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 May 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and the upcoming May Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and 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 $250.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $65.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 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 NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 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):

  • 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • 2025-2027 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • Brights Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Neutrals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Regals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Subtles Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Beautiful Gallery (12)
  • Boho Vibes (8)
  • Celebratory Sips (6)
  • Florals in Bloom (6)
  • Floral Impressions (6)
  • Flower Garden Foils Specialty (6)
  • Irresistible Designs Specialty (3)
  • Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (3)

In all, you’ll receive 162 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Two-Tone Cardstock Share – $6 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Have you been wanting to try the Two-Tone Cardstock but didn’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 4 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $6 or purchase them separately for $6 + $9 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Celebrate Together (6)
  • Memories in Bloom (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (6)

In all, you’ll receive 24 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 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 – $20.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Cloud Cover 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Darling Duckling 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Secret Sea 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Timid Tiger 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Basic Beige 3/8″ Classic Ribbon
  • Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2″ Ribbon
  • Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon Online Exclusive

If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices on May 4th.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions, I’m more than happy to help you. Thank you for joining in my Shares this year!!

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New Last Chance Products

Stampin’ Up! has updated the Last Chance Products List today and they have added a few more items to the list!!!

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. 

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

Don’t forget to use MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   Q74RCCMW

Host Code Ends on April 13th

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3 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!

ESSENTIAL OCCASIONS KIT

Always have a card on hand with this oh-so essential kit! With hand-illustrated elements, die cut sentiments, and six card designs, the Essential Occasions Kit comes with everything you need to celebrate birthdays, share well wishes, or send a thank-you message. From graduations to anniversaries—and everything in between—celebrate the most important moments in your life with this kit!

– Makes 6 cards: 1 each of 6 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, kraft, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, and Pumpkin Pie
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 6 printed envelopes
– Precut pieces
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

165635 $13

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PAPER BOUQUET KIT

With the Paper Bouquet Kit, you’ll bring the beauty of fresh flowers into your home. And the best part is, they’ll never wilt! This kit comes with precut leaf and flower pieces, floral wire, and pony beads. You’ll layer and curl the paper pieces, forming a vibrant bouquet with 23 flowers and 11 leaves. Place the paper bouquet in a vase to give your décor a timeless touch or gift it to a loved one as a heartfelt keepsake!

 Makes 1 bouquet (23 flowers and 11 leaves)
– Colors: Basic White, Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, and Timid Tiger
– Hot glue gun required for assembly but not included.

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– Precut paper pieces
– Floral wire
– Pony beads
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

165636 $22

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LOVELIEST WISHES KIT

Elevate your birthday cards with the Loveliest Wishes Kit! Craft cards that speak volumes through sophisticated simplicity. With precut images and gold foil sentiments, you can create nine stunning cards that lend an air of elegance to every, “Happy birthday!”

Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card sizes: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (11.4 x 11.4 cm) and 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, and white
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Embellishments
– Precut paper pieces and vellum
– Textured paper
– Specialty gold foil
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

166284 $14

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The 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog is coming soon. I shipped my catalogs out to all my customers yesterday, 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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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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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3 1/4″ x 4″(artwork), 1 1/2″ x 4″(clouds), 4″ x 4″(inner liner)
  • Cloud Cover Cardstock 4 1/4″ 1 xx”(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″ & 5 1/2″), 4″ x 4″(card front), 1″ x 4″(side panel), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)
  • Secret Sea Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ x 4 1/8″(card front & inner liner mats), 1 1/8″ x 4 1/8″(side panel mat), 1″x 2 1/4″(birds)

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Stampin’ Up! Seaside Wishes for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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 Color 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 colors.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Wishes Bundle along with the Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper (both of these items are on the last chance list) and Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

These are our colors for this week.

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Adhere a panel of Friends of the Ocean DSP to a Melon Mambo card base using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere 2 more panels of Friends of the Ocean DSP to Summer Splash mats using Stampin’ Seal. Using the Seaside Wishes Hybrid Embossing Folder, emboss a panel of Basic Beige.

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Adhere the 2 layered panels of Friends of the Ocean DSP to the card front using Liquid Glue. Adhere the embossed panel to the card front using Liquid Glue.

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Cut a panel of Basic White using the 2nd largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Stamp the large starfish image from the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set in Melon Mambo Ink, stamping off 2 times on scrap paper, on the die cut circle. Stamp the sentiment from the Seaside Wishes stamp set in Summer Splash Ink over the starfish image. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Seaside Wishes stamp set in Summer Splash Ink. Stamp the large starfish image from Seaside Wishes stamp set in Melon Mambo Ink, stamping off 2 times on scrap paper, over the sentiment. Stamp the sand image from Seaside Wishes stamp set in Basic Beige Ink on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the small starfish image from Seaside Wishes stamp set in Summer Splash Ink on top of the sand image. Adhere 2 strips of Friends of the Ocean DSP to the sides of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Summer Splash mat then to the inside of the Melon Mambo card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete the card. Stamp the sand image from Seaside Wishes stamp set in Basic Beige Ink along the bottom front of the envelope. Stamp the large starfish image in Melon Mambo Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper on top of the sand. Stamp the small starfish image in Summer Splash Ink. Adhere a panel of Friends of the Ocean DSP to the envelope flap.

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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. 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

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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

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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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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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic Beige Cardstock 2 1/4″ x 3″(card front panel)
  • Basic White Cardstock 3″ x 3″(sentiment), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Melon Mambo Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Summer Splash Cardstock 3″ x 4 1/2″ & 2″ x 4 1/4″(dsp mats), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Friends of the Ocean Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″(card front), 2 7/8″ x 4 3/8″ & 1 7/8″ x 4 1/4″(card front panels), 2 – 1/4″ x 4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog & Online Exclusive Designer Series Paper & Ribbon Shares Open for Ordering

Good Wednesday afternoon stamping friends. This has been a busy week already and it’s only Wednesday. I’m not sure if I like when the 1st falls on a Tuesday, it seems to make my days more hectic. The good thing is I’m off for a couple days now.

My 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog and May 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 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, Two-Tone Cardstock Share along with the upcoming May Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 6th 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 May 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and the upcoming May Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and 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 $250.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $65.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 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 NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 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):

  • 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • 2025-2027 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • Brights Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Neutrals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Regals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Subtles Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Beautiful Gallery (12)
  • Boho Vibes (8)
  • Celebratory Sips (6)
  • Florals in Bloom (6)
  • Floral Impressions (6)
  • Flower Garden Foils Specialty (6)
  • Irresistible Designs Specialty (3)
  • Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (3)

In all, you’ll receive 162 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Two-Tone Cardstock Share – $6 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Have you been wanting to try the Two-Tone Cardstock but didn’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 4 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $6 or purchase them separately for $6 + $9 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Celebrate Together (6)
  • Memories in Bloom (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (6)

In all, you’ll receive 24 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 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 – $20.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Cloud Cover 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Darling Duckling 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Secret Sea 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Timid Tiger 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Basic Beige 3/8″ Classic Ribbon
  • Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2″ Ribbon
  • Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon Online Exclusive

If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices on May 4th.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions, I’m more than happy to help you. Thank you for joining in my Shares this year!!

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New Last Chance Products

Stampin’ Up! has updated the Last Chance Products List today and they have added a few more items to the list!!!

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. 

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

Don’t forget to use MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   Q74RCCMW

Host Code Ends on April 13th

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3 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!

ESSENTIAL OCCASIONS KIT

Always have a card on hand with this oh-so essential kit! With hand-illustrated elements, die cut sentiments, and six card designs, the Essential Occasions Kit comes with everything you need to celebrate birthdays, share well wishes, or send a thank-you message. From graduations to anniversaries—and everything in between—celebrate the most important moments in your life with this kit!

– Makes 6 cards: 1 each of 6 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, kraft, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, and Pumpkin Pie
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 6 printed envelopes
– Precut pieces
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

165635 $13

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PAPER BOUQUET KIT

With the Paper Bouquet Kit, you’ll bring the beauty of fresh flowers into your home. And the best part is, they’ll never wilt! This kit comes with precut leaf and flower pieces, floral wire, and pony beads. You’ll layer and curl the paper pieces, forming a vibrant bouquet with 23 flowers and 11 leaves. Place the paper bouquet in a vase to give your décor a timeless touch or gift it to a loved one as a heartfelt keepsake!

 Makes 1 bouquet (23 flowers and 11 leaves)
– Colors: Basic White, Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, and Timid Tiger
– Hot glue gun required for assembly but not included.

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– Precut paper pieces
– Floral wire
– Pony beads
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

165636 $22

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LOVELIEST WISHES KIT

Elevate your birthday cards with the Loveliest Wishes Kit! Craft cards that speak volumes through sophisticated simplicity. With precut images and gold foil sentiments, you can create nine stunning cards that lend an air of elegance to every, “Happy birthday!”

Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card sizes: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (11.4 x 11.4 cm) and 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, and white
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Embellishments
– Precut paper pieces and vellum
– Textured paper
– Specialty gold foil
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

166284 $14

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The 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog is coming soon. I shipped my catalogs out to all my customers yesterday, 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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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 Moved!!

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.

Beginning April 11, Paper Pumpkin is increasing its subscription prices to accommodate rising manufacturing costs. All new subscriptions purchased on or after April 11 will be at the new price. 
In addition, starting Tuesday, April 15, Paper Pumpkin subscriptions will qualify for rewards through the new Stampin’ Rewards program.
The first kit at the new price, the May Mountain Majesties Kit, will bill on May 11 at 12:01 a.m. (MT). 

Paper Pumpkin accounts will no longer be managed on a separate website at paperpumpkin.com.  It’s all going to merge with the stampinup.com site!

Starting March 11th at 8 AM MT, you’ll only need to log into your Stampin’ Up! online store account at stampinup.com to start or manage your Paper Pumpkin subscription! 

Initially you will need to “claim” your paperpumpkin.com account in the subscriptions area of your Stampin’ Up! online store account.  So be sure you know and can access the email that your Paper Pumpkin account is currently under (claiming can occur on or after March 11th).  Then you will have full access to all the editing options.

Click here for an informative PDF and click here for a video on managing your account(s).

Prepaid subscriptions are also changing a bit.  The One Month Prepaid subscription is going away since gifting will be so much easier (check out the video for the details!).  There will no longer be a slight discount with the 6 and 12 month subscriptions.  But with the new customer rewards program you will earn when purchasing the new 3, 6 or 12 month prepaid subscriptions!

Yay for an easier way to manage your Paper Pumpkin subscription coming very soon!!

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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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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.

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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

Use this host code when placing an order with me, but only until April 13th. 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