Good Tuesday morning stamping friends. How did your week start off? After my busy weekend and start of a new week, I’m hoping to play catch up today since I have off.

I played with the Blending Brushes today and an Embossing Folder. Here’s my card for today.

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

Emboss a Basic White panel using the Sunrise Sailing Hybrid Embossing Folder. Using the Blending Brushes, add Summer Splash Ink to the bottom of the panel. On the top portion, add Lemon Lolly, fresh Freesia and Highland Heather Inks with the Blending Brushes. Adhere the colored embossed panel to a Highland Heather card base.

On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sailboat image from the Stampin’ Up! Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer Stamp Set in Secret Sea Ink. cut the sailboat out using the Sunrise Sailing Dies and Hybrid EF. Adhere the sailboat to the card front, over the embossed sailboat, with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Stamp the sentiment from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on a panel of Basic White. Adhere the sentiment to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Riverside Irregular Pearls to the card front.

On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Secret Sea Ink. Stamp the sailboat image from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Secret Sea Ink, stamping off 3 times on scrap paper, over the sentiment. Stamp the water image from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Summer Splash Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, under the sailboat image. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Highland Heather mat then to the inside of the Highland Heather card base.

Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the sailboat image from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on the envelope front. Stamp the water image in Summer Splash Ink below the sailboat. Stamp the seagull image on the envelope flap in Secret Sea.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the 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. 

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Starting Tomorrow, Wednesday July 23 – Friday July 25, 3 DAYS ONLY!!

• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be closed July 25.
• Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD (before tax).
• Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
• The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
• Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($27.00 USD shipping included) + tax.

To sweeten the deal a little better, I’m going to be giving you Double Creative Stamping Designs Rewards for those 3 Days Only. How does this work? For a $50 you’ll earn 2 rewards, $100 you’ll earn 4 rewards, $150 you’ll earn 6 rewards, etc. Head over to my Online Store and get those orders in early. When you are shopping, don’t forget to check out the new Online Exclusive products available in the Online Store. My Double Rewards will end on Friday July 25th when the Free Shipping ends.

Get those orders ready and head over to my Online Store first thing Wednesday morning and place those orders early.

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Sales Tax Holiday

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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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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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″(card front), 3″ x 4″(sailboat), 1/2″ x 3″(sentiment), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
• Highland Heather Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)

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