Good Friday morning stamping friends. How was your week? I spent the entire day yesterday house sitting for my son so that repairs could be done and he could go to work. Of course, I didn’t’ bring anything other than older Paper Pumpkin kits to put together, I figured I’d be home in time to make a card for today. I will do almost anything to help both my son and daughter even if it means putting myself to the side.

Sales Tax Holiday Starting Soon

Twelve states and Puerto Rico are having Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays this year and some Stampin’ Up! items qualify for the tax break in those states!

The states with upcoming tax holidays are:  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.  So if you live in one of those states or Puerto Rico, take a second to download the spreadsheet below and mark your calendar!

Here is the list of states having sales tax holidays, what the dates are and what supplies will be tax free during the holiday (click on the image to download a full-size printable page):

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in your state in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday).  Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

For those wondering about Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday this year.

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Today and Tomorrow are the last days for my Fundraiser

Currently I will be donating $180 to Mercury One for the flood victims. I know you all can help to reach my goal of $500.

We’ve all been watching – and crying – as we’ve watched the devastation caused by the flooding of the Guadalupe River in Texas on July 4th.  It’s beyond horrible.  Since there’s really nothing most of us can do that is hands-on – I try to help financially.  I’m coming to you for HELP! So…I’m going to do a fundraiser that’ll start right now.  I’ve selected Mercury One as the recipient of our donation. 

Mercury One is a 501(c)(3) charity that was founded in 2011 by media personality, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author Glenn Beck. It was created to inspire the world in the same way the United States’ space program shaped America’s national destiny by setting a goal and committing to reach it against all odds. The only limitations to achievement are those we place on ourselves, and we believe in the goodness and power of the individual to overcome any obstacle.

How can you help me help them??

Place a Stampin’ Up! Order Thru Me OR Donate Directly!

And – as an added incentive – if we hit our donation goal – $500– I’ll be giving away a new Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine to one winner!

I’m setting a goal of donating a total of $500 – and here’s how you can help me (and be entered to win a new Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine!).

1. – Shop Online:

• For any orders placed through my Online Store between now and Saturday July 19,2025, I’ll be making a targeted donation of 20% of your merchandise total to Mercury One for Texas Hill County Flood Victims.
  • You’ll earn your Creative Stamping Designs Rewards with all order of $50 or more (before tax & shipping).
  • Anyone ordering $50+ (before tax & shipping) will be entered to win a new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine from me to give away on July 20th.

OR…

2. – Make a Donation of $50+ directly to Mercury One at this LINK

• For those in the US, send me a screenshot (to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com) of the receipt for your donation of $50+ to Mercury One and you’ll be entered to win a new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine from me to be give away on July 20th.

OR…

3. – Do Both!!

• If you order $50+ through my Stampin’ Up! Online Store AND donate at least $50 directly to Mercury One, then your name will be entered TWICE to win the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine!

Please note: Per Stampin’ Up! rules, I’m only allowed to ship the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to addresses in the United States or military APO addresses.  Only those with US/APO shipping addresses will be eligible to win the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Anyone outside the US is welcome to donate but will not be eligible to win the machine.

NOTE: Orders and/or Donations must be placed by midnight Eastern Time on Saturday July 19 to be entered to win the machine.  One winner of the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine will be randomly chosen on Sunday July 20th from all of the entries received.

Any questions, please send me an email to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I appreciate your help more than I can express.

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I’ve Updated My Retirement List

I was finally able to update my list with products that have retired. The prices listed are at least 50% off the original prices, so my bundles are the original 10% off then my 50% off on top of that. Visit my Retirement Sale Page and grab some of those Bundles, Stamp Sets, Dies and Embossing Folders you missed out on. Click Here to go directly to the page. The list is long, but it’s in alphabetical order to find things easily. Have fun shopping!!

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Farmhouse Florals

Subscribe July 11 – August 10

Send whimsical cards featuring flowers nestled in delightfully unexpected places.    

•  Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes  
•  Precut paper pieces and linen thread    
•  Sentiment stamps for the outside and inside of the cards    
•  Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

Subscribe to the August Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 July and 10 August by clicking here!

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Circle of Seasons Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Circle of Seasons Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a strawberry with a blossom, a circle, a leaf, or an acorn to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Sweeter with You Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Farmhouse Florals Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Fall for Toile Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options! This exclusive add-on (item 167277) coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning June 11. Add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

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.

#167277 $12

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions.