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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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

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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! 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! 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.

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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.

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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! Thankful Garden Details

Good Tuesday morning stamping friends. I hope your week has started off well. Today’s a big day for demonstrators. We get to preorder products from the new 2025-2026 Annual Catalog along with the catalogs. If you’re a customer of mine, I’ll be sending them out just as soon as I receive them.

I played with one of my favorite Online Exclusive bundles for today’s card. I’ve used this set so much already and it’s still a fairly new one. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Thankful Garden Bundle and Textured Notes Dies along with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper, Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder and Stampin’ Up! Everyday Details Cling Stamp Set for my card today.

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Emboss a Gray Granite card front using the Birch Wood EF. Adhere the embossed panel to a Petal Pink card base using Liquid Glue. Cut a panel of Country Woods DSP using the Textured Notes Dies. Adhere the die cut panel to the card front using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the flower image from the Stampin’ Up! Thankful Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Using the Thankful Garden Decorative Masks and Small Blending Brushes add Petal Pink Ink with masks #1,2 & 3. Using Decorative Masks #4 & 5 add Soft Sea Foam Ink with the Small Blending Brushes. Cut the image out using the Thankful Garden Dies. Cut a panel of Soft Sea Foam using the large leaf die from the Thankful Garden Dies. Using the Small Blending Brush, add Soft Sea Foam Ink on the leaves. Adhere the leaves and flowers to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Everyday Details stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Cut the sentiment out using the narrow die from the Textured Notes Dies. Loop a piece of White 1/4″ Ribbon and adhere it to the flower stem using a Glue Dot. Adhere the sentiment over the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Thankful Garden stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Stamp the flower image from the Thankful Garden stamp set in Petal Pink Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the side of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Gray Granite mat then to the inside of the Petal Pink card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the leaf image form the Thankful Garden stamp set in Soft Sea Foam Ink on the envelope front. Adhere a panel of Country Woods 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:   RSQGVJPH

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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Our Online Zoom Class Registration Ends Today

Tara and I are teaming up to do a Masculine Online Zoom Class on Sunday April 27th featuring the Stampin’ Up! Framed Scenes Bundle. I always seem to struggle with masculine cards, and I know a lot of others do too. We will be making 6 different cards featuring the bundle which is pictured below.

The class will be held on Zoom on Sunday April 27th from 1pm – 5pm ET.

The class fee includes:

  • 6 complete Pre-Cut card kits with envelopes so they are ready to mail when you’re done.
  • Full pack of Natural Matte Dots
  • Full pack of Linen Thread
  • Zoom class with complete step by step instructions to complete each card as we go.
  • PDF with detailed directions and photos
  • A Link to the recorded class after we are done so you can watch it again and make more cards.

When you sign up for the class, 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. We are offering the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Framed Scenes Bundle at an additional 10% discount when you order it through me during sign up.

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: $35.00 + $9.00 priority shipping (additional products will be added to the cost for the products) and invoices will be sent out by March 27th.

Class Sign up Deadline: Tuesday March 25th at 5pm ET

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

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Start Thinking About Stocking Up on the 2023-2025 In-Colors Before They’re Gone

As we all know, the beautiful 2023 – 2025 In Colors will be retiring at the end of this catalog on April 30.  Now is a great time to start stocking up on ink refills, markers and card stock in your favorite colors so that you’re not left scrambling for them when the retiring list is announced.

The retiring list is usually posted in later March or early April and the In Color items on that list become available only while supplies last.  So, order yours now so that you’re guaranteed to get them!! Head over to my ONLINE STORE and shop the In-Colors

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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 1/4′(flower), 1″ X 4″(sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Gray Granite Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mat)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Soft Sea Foam Cardstock 2 3/4″ X 4 1/4″(leaves)

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Stampin’ Up! Mixed Labels Florals

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. I hope you have some fun plans in the works for the weekend. I’ll be at work today and tomorrow Tara and I will be hosting our 2nd Online Zoom class. I’m looking forward to getting together with everyone and stamping.

I have a super simple, quick card for you today where I let the DSP do most of the work for me. I’m using a 2023-2025 In-Color that will be going away the end of April. so if this is one that you really like, grab it before it’s gone. If you’d like to see a quick video of 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! Online Exclusives Mixed Labels Cling Stamp Set, Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper, Textured Notes Dies and Mixed Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set for my card today.

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Adhere a panel of Mixed Media Florals DSP to a Boho Blue card base using Liquid Glue.

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Cut another panel of Mixed Media Florals DSP using the largest Textured Notes Dies. Adhere the die cut panel to the card front using Stampin’ Seal.

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Stamp the sentiment from Mixed Labels stamp set in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Cut the sentiment using the Textured Notes Dies. Adhere a piece of the Gold Twisted Thread to the card front using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the sentiment over the thread using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few of the Low-Profile Dots to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Mixed Labels stamp set in Boho Blue Ink. Stamp the leaf and floral image from the Mixed Florals stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the ladybug images from the Mixed Florals stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink by the sentiment. Color the images using Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Mossy Meadow and Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Mixed Media Florals DSP mat and then to the inside of the Boho Blue card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the leaf, floral and ladybug images from the Mixed Florals stamp set on the envelope front in Tuxedo Black Ink. Color the images using Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Mossy Meadow and Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere a panel of Mixed Media Florals 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:   RSQGVJPH

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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Tuesday is the last day to Register for Our Online Zoom Class

Tara and I are teaming up to do a Masculine Online Zoom Class on Sunday April 27th featuring the Stampin’ Up! Framed Scenes Bundle. I always seem to struggle with masculine cards, and I know a lot of others do too. We will be making 6 different cards featuring the bundle which is pictured below.

The class will be held on Zoom on Sunday April 27th from 1pm – 5pm ET.

The class fee includes:

  • 6 complete Pre-Cut card kits with envelopes so they are ready to mail when you’re done.
  • Full pack of Natural Matte Dots
  • Full pack of Linen Thread
  • Zoom class with complete step by step instructions to complete each card as we go.
  • PDF with detailed directions and photos
  • A Link to the recorded class after we are done so you can watch it again and make more cards.

When you sign up for the class, 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. We are offering the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Framed Scenes Bundle at an additional 10% discount when you order it through me during sign up.

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: $35.00 + $9.00 priority shipping (additional products will be added to the cost for the products) and invoices will be sent out by March 27th.

Class Sign up Deadline: Tuesday March 25th at 5pm ET

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

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Start Thinking About Stocking Up on the 2023-2025 In-Colors Before They’re Gone

As we all know, the beautiful 2023-2025 In Colors will likely be retiring at the end of this catalog on April 30.  Right now is a great time to start stocking up on ink refills, markers and card stock in your favorite colors so that you’re not left scrambling for them when the retiring list is announced.

The retiring list is usually posted in later March or early April and the In Color items on that list become available only while supplies last.  So, order yours now so that you’re guaranteed to get them!! Head over to my ONLINE STORE and shop the In-Colors

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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 3/4″ X 5″(inner liner)
  • Boho Blue Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 1 1/2″ X 2 3/4″(sentiment)
  • Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper 2 – 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front and card front panel), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Impressions Abloom for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my fun fold Friday. I hope you all had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend.

I have a sneak peek for you today of a bundle that will be available starting in May with the other new Online Exclusives. This is such a fun one to play with. If you’d like to see a quick video of 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! Online Exclusives Impressions Abloom Bundle and Spring Corners Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper and Timber 3D Embossing Folder for my card today.

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Emboss a panel of Night of Navy using the Timber EF. Adhere the embossed panel to the front section of the Crumb Cake card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the daisy detailed image from the Stampin’ Up! Impressions Abloom Photopolymer Stamp Set in Pecan Pie, Night of Navy and Peach Pie Inks. Stamp the solid daisy image from the Impressions Abloom stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the Pecan Pie detailed image. Stamp the solid daisy image in Boho Blue Ink (retiring the end of April), stamping off once on scrap paper, over the Night of Navy detailed image. Stamp the solid daisy image in Peach Pie Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed Peach Pie image. Stamp the small flower center from the Impressions Abloom stamp set in Basic Beige Ink inside all the flowers. Using the Impressions Abloom Dies, layering all 3 pieces at the same time, cut the images out. One will cut the outline; one will add details to the petals, and one will add detail to the flower center.

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On a panel of Country Woods DSP, stamp the sentiment from Spring Corners stamp set on the top right corner in Garden Green Ink. Stamp the stem image from the Impressions Abloom stamp set in Garden Green Ink on the panel. Stamp the detailed leaf image from Impressions Abloom stamp set in Garden Green Ink on the stems. Stamp the solid leaf image from Impressions Abloom stamp set in Garden Green Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed images. Adhere the Country Wood DSP to a Night of Navy mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to a Crumb Cake mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the die cut daisy images to the panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the layered panel to the embossed card front panel using Liquid Glue only on the back of the left side. Add a few 2024 – 2026 In-Color Shimmer Gems to the card front.

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Stamp the detailed daisy image from the Impressions Abloom stamp set in Night of Navy Ink randomly around the Night of Navy panel. Adhere the panel to the inside of the Crumb Cake card base using Stampin’ Seal. On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Spring Corners stamp set in Garden Green Ink. Stamp the stem and detailed leaf images from the Impressions Abloom stamp set in Garden Green Ink on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the solid leaf image from Impressions Abloom stamp set in Garden Green Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed images. Stamp the detailed daisy image from Impressions Abloom stamp set in Peach Pie Ink on the stem image. Stamp the solid daisy image in Peach Pie Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed image. Stamp the flower center image from the Impressions Abloom stamp set in Basic Beige Ink. Adhere the Basic White panel to the inside of the Crumb Cake card base, making sure it’s off centered so it’s behind the card front.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the detailed daisy image from Impressions Abloom stamp set in Pecan Pie, Night of Navy and Peach Pie Inks on the envelope front. Stamp the solid daisy image from the Impressions Abloom stamp set in Crumb Cake, Boho Blue and Peach Pie Inks over the detailed images the same as for the card front. Stamp the stems and leaf images in Garden Green Ink. Adhere a panel of Country Woods 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:   RSQGVJPH

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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Our Online Zoom Class Registration Ends Tuesday

Tara and I are teaming up to do a Masculine Online Zoom Class on Sunday April 27th featuring the Stampin’ Up! Framed Scenes Bundle. I always seem to struggle with masculine cards, and I know a lot of others do too. We will be making 6 different cards featuring the bundle which is pictured below.

The class will be held on Zoom on Sunday April 27th from 1pm – 5pm ET.

The class fee includes:

  • 6 complete Pre-Cut card kits with envelopes so they are ready to mail when you’re done.
  • Full pack of Natural Matte Dots
  • Full pack of Linen Thread
  • Zoom class with complete step by step instructions to complete each card as we go.
  • PDF with detailed directions and photos
  • A Link to the recorded class after we are done so you can watch it again and make more cards.

When you sign up for the class, 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. We are offering the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Framed Scenes Bundle at an additional 10% discount when you order it through me during sign up.

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: $35.00 + $9.00 priority shipping (additional products will be added to the cost for the products) and invoices will be sent out by March 27th.

Class Sign up Deadline: Tuesday March 25th at 5pm ET

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

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Start Thinking About Stocking Up on the 2023-2025 In-Colors Before They’re Gone

As we all know, the beautiful 2023-2025 In Colors will likely be retiring at the end of this catalog on April 30.  Right now is a great time to start stocking up on ink refills, markers and card stock in your favorite colors so that you’re not left scrambling for them when the retiring list is announced.

The retiring list is usually posted in later March or early April and the In Color items on that list become available only while supplies last.  So, order yours now so that you’re guaranteed to get them!! Head over to my ONLINE STORE and shop the In-Colors

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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 2″ X 5 1/2″ (flowers), 3″ X 4 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 2 3/4″ & 5 1/2″), 3 1/8″ X 4 1/4″(artwork mat)
  • Night of Navy Cardstock 2 5/8″ X 4 1/8″(card front panel), 3″ X 4 1/8″(artwork mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper 2 7/8″ X 4″(artwork), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Thankful Garden for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. I hope you all had a great week. We arrived in NC yesterday morning and the events started late afternoon. It’s going to be a busy 3 days. I will try to answer my emails as quickly as possible, but I may not always be able to check. I will be sharing what I can with you also as soon as I can.

This is some of the Swag we received yesterday at check in. There’s a tote with many pockets inside, a Notebook, Pen and some Trading Pins.

I can only show you the cover, but here’s the new 2025-2026 Annual Catalog filled with lots of new products. If you are a scrapbooker, there’s a lot of new products for you. I’ll be ordering my catalogs when I get home. If you are a customer of mine and ordered in the last year, you are on my list to send one to you. If you are not yet, and would like to be, you just need to place an order with me through my Online Store and you’ll be on the list.

Today’s card is one that we made at our meeting last Sunday. This card was created b Tara Carpenter. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Thankful Garden Bundle, Stampin’ Up! It’s Okay Cling Stamp Set and Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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Adhere a panel of Lovely Garden DSP to a Granny Apple Green mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to the front of the Daffodil Delight card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the floral image from the Stampin’ Up! Thankful Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Color the image using Daffodil Delight and Garden Green Watercolor Pencils. Use a Blender Pen to blend the pencil lines. Using the Thankful Garden Dies, cut the flower image and the leaf dies from a panel of Granny Apple Green. Adhere the leaves to the card front using Glue Dots. Adhere the flower to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Stamp the sentiment from the It’s Okay stamp set in Garden Green Ink on a panel of Basic White. Adhere the sentiment to a Granny Apple Green mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Iridescent Pearls to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from It’s Okay stamp set in Garden Green Ink. Stamp the flower image from Thankful Garden stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the Basic White panel. Adhere a panel of Lovely Garden DSP to the right side of a Granny Apple Green mat. Adhere the Basic White panel to the left side of the mat. Adhere the layered panel to the inside of the Daffodil Delight card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the flower image from the Thankful Garden stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink on the envelope front. Adhere a panel of Lovely Garden 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:   RSQGVJPH

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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Tara and I are teaming up to do a Masculine Online Zoom Class on Sunday April 27th featuring the Stampin’ Up! Framed Scenes Bundle. I always seem to struggle with masculine cards, and I know a lot of others do too. We will be making 6 different cards featuring the bundle which is pictured below. I will be adding graphics in the next couple days once we are both done designing the cards.

The class will be held on Zoom on Sunday April 27th from 1pm – 5pm ET.

The class fee includes:

  • 6 complete Pre-Cut card kits with envelopes so they are ready to mail when you’re done.
  • Full pack of Natural Matte Dots
  • Full pack of Linen Thread
  • Zoom class with complete step by step instructions to complete each card as we go.
  • PDF with detailed directions and photos
  • A Link to the recorded class after we are done so you can watch it again and make more cards.

When you sign up for the class, 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. We are offering the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Framed Scenes Bundle at an additional 10% discount when you order it through me during sign up.

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: $35.00 + $9.00 priority shipping (additional products will be added to the cost for the products) and invoices will be sent out by March 27th.

Class Sign up Deadline: Tuesday March 25th at 5pm ET

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

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Start Thinking About Stocking Up on the 2023-2025 In-Colors Before They’re Gone

As we all know, the beautiful 2023-2025 In Colors will likely be retiring at the end of this catalog on April 30.  Right now is a great time to start stocking up on ink refills, markers and card stock in your favorite colors so that you’re not left scrambling for them when the retiring list is announced.

The retiring list is usually posted in later March or early April and the In Color items on that list become available only while supplies last.  So, order yours now so that you’re guaranteed to get them!! Head over to my ONLINE STORE and shop the In-Colors

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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″ X 4″ (flower), 3/4″ X 2 3/4″(sentiment), 4″ X 4″(inner liner)
  • Daffodil Delight Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 9 3/4″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Granny Apple Green Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 4 1/8″ (card front mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat), 2″ X 3″(leaves), 7/8″ X 2 7/8″(sentiment mat)
  • Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper 4″ X 4″(card front), 1 1/4″X 4″(inner liner)(, 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Mixed Labels for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning stamping friends and welcome to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. By the time you read this I will have landed in Raleigh, NC for our OnStage event. I’m so excited to be getting together with my team members and all the other demonstrators. I’m even more excited to see the new catalog and I can’t wait to see the NEW 2025 – 2027 In-Colors. 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 Mixed Labels Cling Stamp Set, Stampin’ Up! Thankful Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set, Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper along with the Modern Oval Punch for my card today.

Here’s our sketch for this week.

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Adhere a panel of Lovely Garden DSP to a Fresh Freesia card base using Liquid Glue. Adhere another panel of Lovely Garden DSP to a Fresh Freesia mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to the card front using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Mixed Labels stamp set in Garden Green Ink. Stamp the floral image from the Thankful Garden stamp set in Crushed Curry Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the sentiment. punch the sentiment out using the Modern Oval Punch. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Tie a double bow using the Garden Green Linen Thread from the Natural Tones Linen Thread. Adhere it to the card front using a Glue Dot. Add a few Starburst Sequins to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from Mixed Labels stamp set in Garden Green Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the floral image from Thankful Garden stamp set in Crushed Curry Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the sentiment. Adhere a strip of Lovely Garden DSP to the side of the Basic White panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Garden Green mat then to the inside of the Fresh Freesia card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete the card. Stamp the floral image from Thankful Garden stamp set in Crushed Curry Ink on the envelope front. Adhere a panel of Lovely Garden 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:   RSQGVJPH

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 2 1/2″ X 4″(sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Fresh Freesia Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2 1/8″ X 5″(dsp mat)
  • Garden Green Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front), 2″ X 4 7/8″(card front panel), 1/2″ X 4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Thankful Garden 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 #215 is Floral Heart. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Thankful Garden Bundle along with the Textured Florals Dies for my Clean and Layered card today. I was inspired by the colors in the photo along with the flowers on the heart.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 215.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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Using the Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blend Marker, strike it on something hard like your Bone Folder, to add a splatter on a Basic White card front. Stamp the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Thankful Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set in Cherry Cobbler Ink on the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic White card front to a Cherry Cobbler mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to a Flirty Flamingo card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Stamp the flower image from the Thankful Garden stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. Use the Thankful Garden Decorative Masks and Small Blending Brushes to color the image. Mask 1 – Flirty Flamingo. Mask 2 – Flirty Flamingo. Mask 3 – Cherry Cobbler. Mask 4 – Granny Apple Green. Mask 5 – Granny Apple Green. Cut the floral image out using the Thankful Garden Dies. Using the Thankful Garden Dies, cut the leaves from a panel of Granny Apple Green. Using the Textured Florals Dies, cut the sprigs from a panel of Lemon Lolly.

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Adhere the leaves and sprig to the card front using Glue Dots. Adhere the floral die cut to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Lemon Lolly Tinsel Gems to the card front.

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Using the Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blend Marker, strike it on something hard like your Bone Folder, to add a splatter on a Basic White panel. Stamp the sentiment from the Thankful Garden stamp set on the Basic White panel in Cherry Cobbler Ink. Stamp the leaf image from the Thankful Garden stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink next to the sentiment. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Cherry Cobbler mat then to the inside of the Flirty Flamingo card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish the card. Stamp the flower image from the Thankful Garden stamp set in Flirty Flamingo Ink on the envelope front. Stamp the leaf image from the Thankful Garden stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink on 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:   RSQGVJPH

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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Tara and I are teaming up to do a Masculine Online Zoom Class on Sunday April 27th featuring the Stampin’ Up! Framed Scenes Bundle. I always seem to struggle with masculine cards, and I know a lot of others do too. We will be making 6 different cards featuring the bundle which is pictured below. I will be adding graphics in the next couple days once we are both done designing the cards.

The class will be held on Zoom on Sunday April 27th from 1pm – 5pm ET.

The class fee includes:

  • 6 complete Pre-Cut card kits with envelopes so they are ready to mail when you’re done.
  • Full pack of Natural Matte Dots
  • Full pack of Linen Thread
  • Zoom class with complete step by step instructions to complete each card as we go.
  • PDF with detailed directions and photos
  • A Link to the recorded class after we are done so you can watch it again and make more cards.

When you sign up for the class, 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. We are offering the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Framed Scenes Bundle at an additional 10% discount when you order it through me during sign up.

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: $35.00 + $9.00 priority shipping (additional products will be added to the cost for the products) and invoices will be sent out by March 27th.

Class Sign up Deadline: Tuesday March 25th at 5pm ET

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

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Start Thinking About Stocking Up on the 2023-2025 In-Colors Before They’re Gone

As we all know, the beautiful 2023-2025 In Colors will likely be retiring at the end of this catalog on April 30.  Right now is a great time to start stocking up on ink refills, markers and card stock in your favorite colors so that you’re not left scrambling for them when the retiring list is announced.

The retiring list is usually posted in later March or early April and the In Color items on that list become available only while supplies last.  So, order yours now so that you’re guaranteed to get them!! Head over to my ONLINE STORE and shop the In-Colors

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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 3/4″ X 5″(card front), 3 1/2″ X 4 1/4″(flower), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Cherry Cobbler Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats)
  • Flirty Flamingo Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Granny Apple Green Cardstock 3″ X 5″(leaves)
  • Lemon Lolly Cardstock 3″ X 4″(sprigs)

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