Good Tuesday morning stamping friends HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE!!! Does anyone have plans for tonight? We’ll be spending the night at home. My husband invited a few of his friends over and they will probably be gaming. My daughter has a list of pick foods she wants to make, a couple which I’ll be making. I always make the pepperoni bread, I think she just doesn’t like making that one. I’m hoping to have some time to craft for a bit in hopes that will keep me awake till midnight. You can tell I’m a real party animal LOL. Unfortunately, before anything else, I’ have to go into’m in the office this morning, which is where I am while you read this. Time to close out for the month and year. I’m hoping to get home early enough to post a card for you later today. If I’m not able to, enjoy your New Years Eve no matter what you will be doing and stay safe.

Final Week to sign up for Karen & Tara’s Terrific Toadstool Online Class

Tara Carpenter and I have teamed up for something fun!! We are offering a fun Online Class to kick off the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog. We’ll be making 6 different cards, 2 which will be fun folds, using the Stampin’ Up! Terrific Toadstool Bundle and the Sale-a-bration Toadstool Gardens DSP.

The class will be held on Zoom on Sunday January 19th from 1pm – 5pm ET.

The class fee includes:

• Terrific Toadstool Bundle
  • Sunny Days Iridescent Dots
  • 6 complete cut up card kits with envelopes
  • A fun Zoom class where we will step you through the process of creating each project. The class will be recorded so that you can watch the replay later if you are not able to join us live or if you want to watch it again!

When you sign up for the class, you will see that you can add additional items needed to make the cards in the class if you do not already have them. These items are optional to add on, but we will be using the items to create the cards.

The class will be held on Zoom and anyone in the United States is welcome to purchase the class and join us! If you are unable to join us for the live event, but would still like to participate in the class, we will be recording the session so you can watch the replay any time and make the cards. We will also be emailing written tutorials with instructions and cardstock cuts so that you will have a reference too.

Class Cost: $55.00 + $8.00 priority shipping (additional products will add the cost for the products and shipping) and invoices will be sent out in early January.

Class Signup Deadline: Saturday January 4 at 5pm ET (this is so we have time to order all the bundles, embellishments and DSP being used on January 7)

Click Here to register for the class now!! Let me know if you have any questions.

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Final Week to sign up for My January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and January Online Exclusive Designer Series Paper and Ribbon Shares.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog along with the upcoming January Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on January 7th 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 January 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and the upcoming Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and the January 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 $130.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $38.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $21.00 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 Name, Item # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $21.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6X6 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):

• Beautiful Bokeh (6)
• Floral Delight (6)
• Floral Gingham Vellum (3)
• Friends of the Ocean (6)
• Storybook Moments (6)
• Timeless Plaid (12)
• Wildflower Birthday (5)
• Everyday Skies (12) Online Exclusive
• Mixed Media Florals (6) Online Exclusive
• Pastel Ombre Glimmer (3) Online Exclusive

In all, you’ll receive 65 – 6” X 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $42.00 + $9.00 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ X 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ X 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 – $11.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product. Please note that ribbons are being divided differently, you will be getting one fourth of a roll of each of the Ribbons.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

• Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Satin Ribbon
• Gold 1 1/2″ Open Weave Trim
• Petal Pink 3/8″ Scalloped Ribbon
• White 1/2″ Woven Ribbon Online Exclusive

Double Ribbon Share – $22.00 + $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

If you would like the Designer Series Paper Share & the Ribbon Share the cost will be:

$32.00 for a single share + $9.00 shipping

$64.00 for a double share + $9.00 shipping.

As a Thank You for joining in with my Shares, I’ll be adding a sampling of the Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper. I’m not sure which ones you’ll be getting yet, but there are 3 different one’s that will be available. Which one(s) you get will be a surprise.

Anyone is welcome to join in my share (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  If you’d like to join, email the following information to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com

• Your first and last name
• Your mailing address for paper to be shipped to.
• The email address that is connected to your PayPal account or let me know if you’d like to use Zelle. I will accept Zelle or PayPal for payment.  ***You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice, you can choose to pay by credit card without having a PayPal account. If you’d like to use Zelle, email me and I’ll give you the number associated with my account.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Sunday January 5th at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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Using Masks in Memory Keeping

Ever thought about using ink blending with masks to create a memory page background? Our Concept Artist did, and we think the results are outstanding!

To CASE this look, start with two sheets of 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) White Willow Cardstock and the Layers of Beauty Bundle—which includes the Layers of Beauty Stamp Set, Layers of Beauty Dies, and Layers of Beauty Decorative Masks. (Cut down one sheet of White Willow Cardstock to about 11″ x 11″ (27.9 x 27.9 cm) and adhere it to the 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) sheet, creating a frame effect.)

First, stamp the floral images in Tuxedo Black Memento ink; then, cover them with a mask and use your favorite inks and a Blending Brush to add color. Easy! Tip: The masks are numbered from 1–5 and include notches to assist in lining up the masks.

Use Highland Heather ink with mask 1; for mask 2, use Gorgeous Grape ink (applied lightly); use Gorgeous Grape ink again with Mask 3, but this time, apply the ink more heavily. For Masks 4 and 5, use light and dark applications of Garden Green ink. Then, die cut the three colored flower clusters and adhere them to the page using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Finish up by die cutting Basic White Cardstock leaves, layer them behind the colored ones, then splatter the arrangement with a dark Highland Heather Stampin’ Blend. Last step: add your favorite photos!

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Last Chance Products Sale Going On!!

The September–December 2024 Mini Catalog is retiring soon! It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to a Stampin’ Up! catalog, but I’m looking forward to all the new products on their way—and I hope you are, too!

From now through January 6, 2025, you can few of your favorite seasonal products on sale for up to 60% off.  Start shopping the Last Chance Products Sale now!  The Last Chance Products will only be available while supplies last!

Stampin’ Up! is changing the way that they’re sharing the last chance products.  The Last Chance section in the online store will replace the Clearance Rack section. Some products will be discounted and you can now filter your shopping experience by using the filter tools specifically for discount, if you’d like.

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.  NOTE: The Last Chance Products category will updated every other month beginning in February 2025.

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

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Special Release – Designer Series Paper – December 3

As a special release, Stampin’ Up! is offering three previously released Designer Series Papers with a twist: they’ve recolored them!!

Here are the details:

• The new Designer Series Papers will be available to order beginning December 3!
• You can shop two ways: they can either shop from the flyer in the Marketing Toolkit or shop the online store in the Online Exclusives category.
• Stampin’ Up! refreshed these previous Designer Series Papers:
  • Serene Love is recolored from True Love.
  • Refreshed Beauty is recolored from Blackberry Beauty.
  • Shades & Hues is recolored from Color Theory.
• Available while supplies last.

Click this image for more details about the papers that will be available to order beginning December 3:

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Hearts for You

Subscribe December 11 – January 10

Create heartfelt cards for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, and beyond!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 envelopes
• Heart-shaped precut pieces and stickers
• Twine and heart gem embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, Real Red (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot, and step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift
packaging. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with the next three months!

Subscribe to the January Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December and 10 January by clicking here!

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Spring is in The Air Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Spring Is in the Air Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a heart frame, flowering chive, honeycomb, or tiny bumblebee to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Hearts for You Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Spring Is in the Air Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Daisy Daydream Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
– 5 dies
– Largest die: 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 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 paperpumpkin.com.

#166237 $12

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

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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:   YUDYEUVM

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, September – December 2024 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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In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well.  I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.

Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater.  And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value.

But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:

1. You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly!  OR….
2. If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.