Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Motifs 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 Mary’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! Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Beautiful Gallery 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

These are out colors for this week.

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Adhere the card front panel of Beautiful Gallery DSP to a Crumb Cake mat with Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to the Lost Lagoon card base with Stampin’ Seal.

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Adhere the 2 card front panels of Beautiful Gallery DSP to the Lost Lagoon panel with Liquid Glue, spacing them evenly. Adhere the layered panel to a Crumb Cake mat with Stampin’ seal. Wrap a piece of Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine around the layered panel and tie a bow. Adhere the layered panel to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic Beige, stamp the sentiment from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set in Secret Sea Ink. Adhere the Basic Beige panel to a Lost Lagoon mat and a Crumb Cake mat with Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the sentiment on top of the baker’s twine with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Muted Palette Dots to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from Beautiful Motifs stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on a panel of Basic Beige. Stamp the swish image from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the sentiment. Adhere 2 strips of the Beautiful Gallery DSP to the sides of the panel. Adhere the Basic Beige panel to a Crumb Cake mat then to the inside of the Lost Lagoon card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete your card. Adhere a strip of the Beautiful Gallery DSP to the envelope front and a panel 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 Hoping!!

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 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. 

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Sweeter With You

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Craft sweet handmade cards featuring sun-kissed strawberries and breezy gingham.
• Makes 8 cards: 2 each of 4 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and vellum accents
• Hand-painted card base designs
• Coordinating colors: Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Granny Apple Green,
Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger

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

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

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

DETAILS
– 4 dies
– Largest die: 2-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ (6.4 x 3.2 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit www.stampinup.com/paperpumpkin.

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

#167277 $12

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic Beige Cardstock 1/2″ x 2 1/2″(sentiment), 3 3/4″ x 5″(inner liner)
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″(card front mat), 3 1/8″ x 4 3/8″(card front panel mat), 3/4″ x 2 3/4″(sentiment mat)4″ x 5 1/4″ (inner liner mat)
  • Lost Lagoon Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 3″ x 4 1/4″(card front panel mat), 5/8″ x 2 5/8″(sentiment mat)
  • Beautiful Gallery 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ x 5″(card front), (3) – 1 1/4″ x 2 3/4″(card front panels), (2) – 1/2″ x 3 3/4″(inner liner), 5/8″ x 6″ & 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! Cheers & Sips with Painted Stripes & Last Day To Register for Online Zoom Class

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend!!! It’s Flag Day in the US. Did you know that this day commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag? Be sure to be flying those flags high today. Whatever your plans for today or the weekend are, I hope you all have fun.

Today’s card is another one that we made at our quarterly team meeting last Sunday. We are all having so much fun creating with this Online Exclusive Suite. If you’re liking what you have seen lately, you might want to register for our Online Class at the end of this month, but today’s the last day to do that. Today’s card was designed by one of my amazing team members, Nicole Bloxom. Nicole will actually be joining Tara and me for our August Class as a presenter, which I’m really looking forward to. Here’s my card for today designed by Nicole.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Cheers & Sips Bundle along with the Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! Painted Stripes Cling Stamp Set, Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set and Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

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Add Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger and Strawberry Slush Inks to the Painted Stripes stamp set using Blending Brushes. Starting at the top with Darling Duckling, then Timid Tiger in the center and Strawberry Slush on the bottom. Stamp the image on a Basic White card front. Adhere the stamped panel to a Strawberry Slush card base with Stampin’ Seal. Adhere a panel of Celebratory Sips DSP to a Strawberry Slush mat with Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the 2 glass images and the strawberry and citrus images from the Stampin’ Up! Cheers & Sips Photopolymer Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Using the Blending Brushes add Strawberry Slush Ink to the smaller glass and the strawberry images along with on the bottom of the tall glass image. Add Timid Tiger and Darling Duckling Inks with the Blending Brushes to the tall glass image and Timid Tiger to the citrus image. Cut all the images out with the Cheers & Sips Dies. Cut a slit in the citrus slice and adhere it to the tall glass with a Glue Dot. Adhere the strawberry to the small glass with a Glue Dot. Adhere the glasses to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Cheers & Sips stamp set in Strawberry Slush Ink on a panel of Basic White. Cut the sentiment out using the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere the sentiment to the card front with Stampin’ Seal. Add a Timid Tiger 2025-2027 In-Color Flat Pearl to the citrus slice. Add a few Holographic Resin Dots to the glasses.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set in Strawberry Slush Ink on a panel of Basic White. Using the Blending Brushes, add Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger and Strawberry Slush Inks to the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Timid Tiger mat then to the inside of the Strawberry Slush card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the tall glass image from the Cheers & Sips stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. Add Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger and Strawberry Slush Inks to the glass with the Blending Brushes. Adhere a panel of Celebratory Sips DSP to the envelope flap.

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

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

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LAST DAY to Register for Karen & Tara’s Cheers & Sips Online Zoom Class

Click Here to Register!!!

Tara Carpenter and I are teaming up to offer a fun online class using Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Cheers & Sips Bundle.  We will be creating 6 different cards during the class including 2 fun folds.

The class fee includes:

  • Stampin’ Up! Holographic Resin Dots (full pack)
  • Stampin’ Up! Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon (full pack)
  • Pre-cut card kits to complete each card
  • Zoom class with complete instructions to complete each card
  • PDF with detailed directions

During sign up you will have the option to add additional items to your order that you can take advantage of at no additional shipping cost.  These items are optional, however if you want to recreate the cards you will need them.

The class will be held Sunday June 29th from 1 to 5 pm Eastern Time via Zoom.  This allows anyone in the United States to participate live!  Can’t join us live… no worries, we will record the session so it can be replayed at any time.

We will email written directions that will include directions, cardstock cuts as well as photos to help you create each card.

We are not including the bundle in the price of the class.  You can purchase the bundle through me at an additional 10% discount of the Online Exclusive price (see below).

Class Cost $35 + $9 (Priority Shipping) 

Additional purchased items will be included in the above shipping price.  We will invoice you through PayPal by June 15tth to insure we can get the products delivered, packaged up and out to you with enough time.  

Deadline: Saturday June 14th  (this is so we have time to order all the bundles, embellishments and DSP being used)

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

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All Suite & Bundle Sale June 3rd – 30th

June 3-30, all available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off!  If you’ve had your eye on a new suite from the annual catalog or you really like the look of a stamp set from an Online Exclusives suite, you don’t have to choose—you can get both!

Here are the promotion details:

  • All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
  • When you shop the sale, the 50% off discount will apply to the lower-priced item (for example, if you buy a suite collection and a stamp set from a suite, the suite would be full price, and the stamp set would be 50% off).
  • Suite collections are available if all items are in stock; if all items are not in stock, you can still shop the available suite products.
  • You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
  • The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
  • Products are available only while supplies last.
  • See and shop all qualifying suites in the Online Store
  • The sale begins June 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM MT.
  • The sale ends June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM MT.

Let me know if you have any questions.  YAY for an awesome sale!  Get your lists ready and get your orders placed between June 3-30!! 

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Sweeter With You

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Craft sweet handmade cards featuring sun-kissed strawberries and breezy gingham.
• Makes 8 cards: 2 each of 4 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and vellum accents
• Hand-painted card base designs
• Coordinating colors: Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Granny Apple Green,
Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger

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

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

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

DETAILS
– 4 dies
– Largest die: 2-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ (6.4 x 3.2 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit www.stampinup.com/paperpumpkin.

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

#167277 $12

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3 – 4″ x 5 1/4″ (card front, artwork & inner liner), 1 1/2″ x 3″(sentiment)
  • Strawberry Slush Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″(card front panel mat)
  • Timid Tiger Cardstock 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper 3″ x 4″(card front panel), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! Sunrise Sailing 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. The inspiration photo #218 is Summer Days. 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 Exclusive Sunrise Sailing Bundle along with the Beautiful Gallery 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. I was inspired by the theme ‘Summer Days’ along with the colors for my Clean & Layered card today.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 218.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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Cut the panel of Beautiful Gallery DSP into 1 1/4″ & 2 1/2″ panels with your Paper Trimmer. Adhere the 2 panels to a Secret Sea mat with Stampin’ Seal, leaving a little space in between the panels. Adhere the layered panel to a Cloud Cover card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp the bird image from the Stampin’ Up! Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer Stamp Set in Secret Sea Ink on the card front panel a few times.

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From scraps of Beautiful Gallery DSP, cut the medium and small sailboats using the Sunrise Sailing Dies. Cut each of them 2 times and using Paper Snips, trim the sails off one and adhere them to the other sailboats. Adhere the sailboats to the card front with Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Secret Sea Ink. Cut the small cloud using the Sunrise Sailing Dies from a panel of Basic White. Adhere the cloud to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Color a piece of White Baker’s Twine with the Cloud Cover Stampin’ Blends Marker. Tie a bow with the twine and adhere it next to the cloud with a Glue Dot. Adhere the sentiment over the bow with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a 2025 – 2027 In-Color Flat Pearl to the sentiment.

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Stamp the sentiment and bird image from Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on a panel of Basic White. Adhere 2 strips of Beautiful Gallery DSP to the sides of the panel. 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 for complete your card. Stamp the water image from Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Cloud Cover Ink on the envelope front. Stamp the outlined sailboat image on the water in Secret Sea Ink along with the birds. Stamp the solid sailboat image in Pecan Pie Ink over the outlined image. Stamp the sail stripes in Cloud Cover Ink. Emboss a panel of Cloud Cover using the Sunrise Sailing Hybrid Embossing Folder. Adhere the embossed panel to the envelope flap.

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

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

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Get a Free Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack from me through Friday June 13th with any order of $50+

To kick this amazing Suite Sale off, I’m offering a little bonus to help you with coloring all those pretty stamped images. With any order of 50+ (before tax & shipping and after Stampin’ Rewards) placed through my Online Store between June 3 – Friday June 13th, you’ll get your choice of a FREE Combo Pack of Stampin’ Blends Markers. Once you have placed your order, I will send you an email asking which color combo pack you would like. You must send me your selection by June 14th or I will pick a color pack for you. I’ll be placing my order for the blends on June 14th.

All Suite & Bundle Sale June 3rd – 30th

June 3-30, all available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off!  If you’ve had your eye on a new suite from the annual catalog or you really like the look of a stamp set from an Online Exclusives suite, you don’t have to choose—you can get both!

Here are the promotion details:

  • All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
  • When you shop the sale, the 50% off discount will apply to the lower-priced item (for example, if you buy a suite collection and a stamp set from a suite, the suite would be full price, and the stamp set would be 50% off).
  • Suite collections are available if all items are in stock; if all items are not in stock, you can still shop the available suite products.
  • You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
  • The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
  • Products are available only while supplies last.
  • See and shop all qualifying suites in the Online Store
  • The sale begins June 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM MT.
  • The sale ends June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM MT.

Let me know if you have any questions.  YAY for an awesome sale!  Get your lists ready and get your orders placed between June 3-30!! 

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Karen & Tara’s Cheers & Sips Online Zoom Class Registration Ends Saturday

Tara Carpenter and I are teaming up to offer a fun online class using Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Cheers & Sips Bundle.  We will be creating 6 different cards during the class including 2 fun folds.

The class fee includes:

  • Stampin’ Up! Holographic Resin Dots (full pack)
  • Stampin’ Up! Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon (full pack)
  • Pre-cut card kits to complete each card
  • Zoom class with complete instructions to complete each card
  • PDF with detailed directions

During sign up you will have the option to add additional items to your order that you can take advantage of at no additional shipping cost.  These items are optional, however if you want to recreate the cards you will need them.

The class will be held Sunday June 29th from 1 to 5 pm Eastern Time via Zoom.  This allows anyone in the United States to participate live!  Can’t join us live… no worries, we will record the session so it can be replayed at any time.

We will email written directions that will include directions, cardstock cuts as well as photos to help you create each card.

We are not including the bundle in the price of the class.  You can purchase the bundle through me at an additional 10% discount of the Online Exclusive price (see below).

Class Cost $35 + $9 (Priority Shipping) 

Additional purchased items will be included in the above shipping price.  We will invoice you through PayPal by June 15tth to insure we can get the products delivered, packaged up and out to you with enough time.  

Deadline: Saturday June 14th  (this is so we have time to order all the bundles, embellishments and DSP being used)

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

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Sweeter With You

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Craft sweet handmade cards featuring sun-kissed strawberries and breezy gingham.
• Makes 8 cards: 2 each of 4 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and vellum accents
• Hand-painted card base designs
• Coordinating colors: Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Granny Apple Green,
Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger

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

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

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

DETAILS
– 4 dies
– Largest die: 2-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ (6.4 x 3.2 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit www.stampinup.com/paperpumpkin.

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

#167277 $12

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″ (inner liner), 1 1/2″ x 2″(cloud), 1/2″ x 3″(sentiment)
  • Cloud Cover Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)
  • Secret Sea Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front mat), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ x 5 1/8″(card front), scraps for sailboats & sails), 2 – 3/8″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)

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Stampin’ Up! Cheers & Sips Orange

Good Monday morning stamping friends and welcome to a new week. How was your weekend? Yesterday was our quarterly team meeting where we did some stamping together. The presenters did an amazing job making the cards and demoing how to make them.

My card for today is one that Judi Hartbarger designed and demonstrated for us. Judi is from Tennessee and has become a good friend of mine. After she was done creating this beautiful card with us, she showed us another one she made with different DSP. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Cheers & Sips Bundle along with the Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper and Textured Notes Dies for my card today.

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Adhere a panel of Celebratory Sips DSP to a Peach Pie card base with Stampin’ Seal. On the other panel of Celebratory Sips DSP adhere the panel of Basic White to the back for support. Using the 2nd smallest Textured Notes Die, cut the center out of the DSP.

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Set the die cut panel over the card front panel and stamp the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Cheers & Sips Photopolymer Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the panel. Adhere the die cut panel to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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From the panel of Celebratory Sips DSP that has the glasses, cut one of the orange drink glasses using the Cheers & Sips Dies. On the Watercolor block panel of Celebratory Sips DSP, stamp the citrus image from the Cheers & Sips stamp set in Timid Tiger 2 times. Cut the citrus image out using the Cheers & Sips Dies. Snip one of the orange slices with Paper Snips and adhere it to the top of the drink glass with a Glue Dot. Adhere the glass to the card front with Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the other orange slice by the sentiment. Tie a small bow with the Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon and adhere it to the drink glass with a Glue Dot. Add a couple Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishments to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiments from the Cheers & Sips stamp set on a Basic White panel in Tuxedo Black Ink. Towards the bottom of the panel, stamp the citrus slice image from the Cheers & Sips stamp set in Timid Tiger Ink. Adhere the panels of Celebratory Sips DSP to the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Timid Tiger mat then to the inside of the Peach Pie card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the citrus slice image from the Cheers & Sips stamp set in Timid Tiger Ink across the bottom front of the envelope. Adhere a panel of Celebratory Sips DSP to the envelope flap.

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

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

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Since you are loving this ordering special so much, I thought I would extend it through Friday June 13th.

To kick this amazing Suite Sale off, I’m offering a little bonus to help you with coloring all those pretty stamped images. With any order of 50+ (before tax & shipping and after Stampin’ Rewards) placed through my Online Store between June 3 – Friday June 13th, you’ll get your choice of a FREE Combo Pack of Stampin’ Blends Markers. Once you have placed your order, I will send you an email asking which color combo pack you would like. You must send me your selection by June 14th or I will pick a color pack for you. I’ll be placing my order for the blends on June 14th.

All Suite & Bundle Sale June 3rd – 30th

June 3-30, all available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off!  If you’ve had your eye on a new suite from the annual catalog or you really like the look of a stamp set from an Online Exclusives suite, you don’t have to choose—you can get both!

Here are the promotion details:

  • All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
  • When you shop the sale, the 50% off discount will apply to the lower-priced item (for example, if you buy a suite collection and a stamp set from a suite, the suite would be full price, and the stamp set would be 50% off).
  • Suite collections are available if all items are in stock; if all items are not in stock, you can still shop the available suite products.
  • You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
  • The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
  • Products are available only while supplies last.
  • See and shop all qualifying suites in the Online Store
  • The sale begins June 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM MT.
  • The sale ends June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM MT.

Let me know if you have any questions.  YAY for an awesome sale!  Get your lists ready and get your orders placed between June 3-30!! 

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Karen & Tara’s Cheers & Sips Online Zoom Class Registration Open

Tara Carpenter and I are teaming up to offer a fun online class using Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Cheers & Sips Bundle.  We will be creating 6 different cards during the class including 2 fun folds.

The class fee includes:

  • Stampin’ Up! Holographic Resin Dots (full pack)
  • Stampin’ Up! Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon (full pack)
  • Pre-cut card kits to complete each card
  • Zoom class with complete instructions to complete each card
  • PDF with detailed directions

During sign up you will have the option to add additional items to your order that you can take advantage of at no additional shipping cost.  These items are optional, however if you want to recreate the cards you will need them.

The class will be held Sunday June 29th from 1 to 5 pm Eastern Time via Zoom.  This allows anyone in the United States to participate live!  Can’t join us live… no worries, we will record the session so it can be replayed at any time.

We will email written directions that will include directions, cardstock cuts as well as photos to help you create each card.

We are not including the bundle in the price of the class.  You can purchase the bundle through me at an additional 10% discount of the Online Exclusive price (see below).

Class Cost $35 + $9 (Priority Shipping) 

Additional purchased items will be included in the above shipping price.  We will invoice you through PayPal by June 15tth to insure we can get the products delivered, packaged up and out to you with enough time.  

Deadline: Saturday June 14th  (this is so we have time to order all the bundles, embellishments and DSP being used)

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

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Last Chance Product List Updated

Stampin’ Up! has added a bunch of items to the Last Chance Products list!  Be sure to scroll through all of the pages so that you don’t miss anything.  There are newly added items sprinkled throughout the list.

You can find the Last Chance Products list Here in the online store.

Don’t forget that Last Chance Products are only available while supplies last, so order early for the best selection!

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Full of Charm

Subscribe May 11 – June 10

Send your loved ones elevated cards with heartfelt sentiments!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Envelopes and card bases with decorative gold foil
• Precut paper pieces and unique sentiment labels
• Coordinating colors: Berry Burst, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow,
Pretty Peacock (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Timid Tiger
Coordinates with the Floral Charm Suite Collection (item 166141)

Subscribe to the June Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 May and 10 June by clicking here!

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Hugs Abloom Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Hugs Abloom Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a flower, leaf sprig, sentiment label, or Hugs sentiment to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Inked Occasions Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Full of Charm Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
– 4 dies
– Largest die: 2-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ (6.4 x 3.2 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit www.stampinup.com/paperpumpkin.

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner), 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″(backing panel for DSP)
  • Peach Pie Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Timid Tiger Cardstock 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper 3 1/2″ x 4 1/4″(card front panel), 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″(die cut card front panel), 2 – 1/2″ x 4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Everyday Details Nest

Good Monday morning stamping friends and welcome to a new week. How was everyone’s weekend? I stayed in all weekend trying to get better. Whatever this is, it’s running me down something fierce.

I have a fairly quick card for you today. Friends of my husband just found out they were having a baby boy, so I thought I’d make a quick card for them. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made today’s card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Everyday Details Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Happy Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set and Sale-a-bration Softly Sophisticated 3D Embossing Folder for my card today.

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I started by embossing a Blueberry Bushel card front using the Softly Sophisticated EF. I cut a panel of Balmy Blue using the largest circle from the Everyday Details Dies. I adhered the circle to the card front using Liquid Glue. I wrapped a piece of Balmy Blue 1/2″ Variegated Ribbon around the card front and tied a bow. I adhered the card front to a Blueberry Bushel card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the nest image from the Stampin’ Up! Everyday Details Cling Stamp Set in Pecan Pie Ink. I colored the eggs using Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Markers. I colored the leaves using Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers. I fussy cut the image using Paper Snips. I adhered the nest inside the circle using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a strip of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Everyday Details stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink. I cut the end into a banner using Paper Snips. I adhered the sentiment to the bottom of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Happy Labels stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the nest image from the Everyday Details stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink, stamping off twice on scrap paper, then over the sentiment. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Balmy Blue mat then to the inside of the Blueberry Bushel card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the nest image from the Everyday Details stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image using Balmy Blue and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers. I embossed the envelope flap using the Softly Sophisticated EF.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   D9EX7ZXG

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 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. 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 – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

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.

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New Joining Special Starting January 4 – February 29

JOIN

Joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator offers some fabulous opportunities, including:

  • Becoming part of our wonderful community
  • Attending exclusive demonstrator-only events
  • Having early access to products
  • Receiving a copy of our catalogs early
  • Participating in philanthropic events
  • Getting a 20% discount on our magnificent coordinating products
  • Joining our exclusive demonstrator-only Facebook group
  • Having the opportunity to earn a supplemental income
  • Accessing our demonstrator-only weekly newsletter: Succeed Weekly
  • Receiving training information and accessing resources to help you through your first year and beyond
  • Bonus: Since it’s Sale-A-Bration, now is an excellent time to join and take advantage of the Join offer!

Sale-A-Bration is an excellent time you to join Stampin’ Up!  In addition to the already great value of the Starter Kit, if you sign up as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-a-bration, you can choose from two incredible options:

  • Option 1:  Purchase the $99 Starter Kit during Sale-a-bration, pick $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! merchandise of your choice and get the Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio ($60 value!) for FREE with your Starter Kit!
  • Option 2:  Purchase the $99 Starter Kit during Sale-a-bration, pick $155 worth of Stampin’ Up! merchandise of your choice.  That’s $30 additional merchandise for FREE when you purchase your Starter Kit!

Two joining options so you can pick the one that you like the best!! 

There is never an obligation to sell. You can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself along with all the other Demonstrator benefits. Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! merchandise purchases and you get to order early from the upcoming catalogs!  You will also be able to attend the OnStage Events and any other events Stampin’ Up! has and you get to be a part of our Stampin’ Up! team!  

Unsure about this and want to talk? Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk. You can also find additional information Here at Join My Team. Being a part of the Stampin’ Up! Community is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have made many friends along the way while doing what I love, Paper Crafting. This Joining offer is only good during Sale-a-bration which starts January 4 and ends on February 29.

SHOP

  • Spend $50 or more and pick from 11 new products (4 stamp sets, 5 designer series paper packs, a pack of gems and a spool of ribbon!) that are available as free items!
  • Spend $100 or more and pick from 3 new items (1 die set, 1 stamp and embossing folder bundle and 1 stamp set) that are available as free items!

HOST

  • Get an additional $30 in FREE Stampin’ Rewards with any party or individual order of $300 or greater during Sale-a-bration!  You can spend your Stampin’ Rewards on any items currently available from Stampin’ Up! including (but not limited to) the host exclusive stamp sets!

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Sweet Springtime

Subscribe January 11 – February 10

Celebrate Easter and Spring with adorable cards and treat boxes!
• Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs
• Projects include printed cards, coordinating envelopes, and gift boxes
• Precut paper pieces, baker’s twine, and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green,
Berry Burst, Early Espresso (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake

Don’t miss the coordinating Love of Spring Dies add-on!

The dies will coordinate with the January, February and March Paper Pumpkin Kit.

The Love of Spring Dies Add-On—available only while supplies last!

Item # 164396 $12.00

This exclusive add-on coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 December. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 1/4″ X 3″ (nest), 3/4″ X 2 1/2″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Balmy Blue Cardstock 4″ X 4″ (circle), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Blueberry Bushel Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front)

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Product List

Everyday Details Bundle

$52.00

Everyday Details Cling Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Everyday Details Dies

$34.00

Happy Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Balmy Blue/White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Variegated Ribbon

$9.00

Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots

$9.00

Softly Sophisticated Bundle (English)

$23.75

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Night of Flight for Happy Thursday Inkin’ Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning my stamping friends 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. Here is my card using this week’s sketch.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Flight Of Night Host Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Phrases For All Photopolymer Stamp Set, Stargazing Designer Series Paper and Holographic Specialty Paper for my card today. I did the Emboss Resist Technique for my card.

This is our sketch for this week.

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I started by stamping the moth images from the Night of Flight stamp set in Versamark Ink on a panel of Basic White. I sprinkled the images with White Embossing Powder and set it with the Heat Tool. Using the Blending Brushes, I added Lemon Lime Twist, Tahitian Tide, Orchid Oasis and Berry Burst Ink to the panel. I adhered the embossed panel to a Holographic Specialty Paper mat using Stampin’ Seal.

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I adhered a panel of Stargazing DSP to a Starry Sky card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a strip of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from Phrases For All stamp set in Orchid Oasis Ink. I adhered the sentiment to the artwork using Glue Dots. I tied a small bow using the 1/8″ Sweet Sorbet Metallic Ribbon and adhered it to the sentiment with a Glue Dot. I added a few 2022-2024 In-Color Pearls to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Phrases For All stamp set in Orchid Oasis Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the large moth image from the Night of Flight stamp set in Versamark Ink on the bottom of the panel. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Using the Blending Brushes, I added Berry Burst and Tahitian Tide Ink. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Berry Burst mat then to the inside of the Starry Sky card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the moth image from the Night of Flight stamp set in Versamark Ink on the envelope front. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Using my Blending Brushes, I added Lemon Lime Twist and Orchid Oasis Ink. I adhered a panel of Stargazing DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. Now that you’ve seen my card, take a minute to hop through and see everyone’s projects today. If you click on the Next Blog button, you’ll go to Tara’s page. Or you can just click on the names below to go directly to all their blogs! Happy Hopping!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

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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:   MHTQEVEX

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 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. 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 – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

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.

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Bonus Days Going On NOW!!!

We’re bringing back one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! So, get your ready to earn and redeem coupons!

Ordering Deadlines

Earning Period: July 6th – July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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Blossom Wishes Kit Now Available

Introducing the newest addition to the Stampin’ Up! Kit’s Collection: Blossom Wishes! This kit is special for its trendy, slimline card design, and includes all the precut paper pieces for a fun card for a friend!

This kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
  • 8 coordinating envelopes.
  • Embossed card bases, printed die cuts, vellum blossoms, adhesive, and embellishments.
  • Precut sentiments in Dutch, English, French, and German.
  • Finished card size: 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (21.6 x 8.9 cm), 6-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (15.9 x 8.3 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Lemon Lolly, Orchid Oasis, Petal Pink, Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Wild Wheat

162431 $13.00 USD

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New Online Exclusives Now Available

Stampin’ Up! has some new Online Exclusive items that are available to order now!!  You won’t find these products in any catalog, they’ll only be listed in the online store.

The Online Exclusive product releases will continue throughout the year so there will be new products to shop from, in addition to new catalogs!

We got some new Online Exclusive items on July 6. Click HERE and head over to my Online Store to see the Online Exclusives Now.

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Meaningful Flowers

Subscribe Julu 11 – August 10

Discover messages of friendship and loyalty in the flowers from the August Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs, and 8 coordinating envelopes. The kit is special because of the way it uses the meaning of flowers. On each card, you’ll find a small inscription of what the flowers represent. As you craft with the included vellum and watercolor paper pieces, you’ll know you’re sending a message of encouragement and loyalty to your recipients. The Meaningful Flowers Paper Pumpkin Kit is full of florals that are meant to spread hope, encouragement, and remind you of your favorite memories. The kit focuses specifically on forget-me-nots and lotuses. Their meaning is enscripted on the back of each card. Subscribe by 10 August to send beautiful paper crafts with thoughtful messages to those you love. 

And don’t wait, because anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a FREE stamp set! This Distinktive stamp set is perfect for a variety of occasions! 

This kit includes:

  • 8 cards; 4 each of 2 designs
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Pretty Peacock Ink Spot
  • Linen thread
  • Vellum and precut paper pieces
  • FREE Distinktive stamp set
  • Adhesives
  • Final card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bubble Bath, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight, Orchid Oasis, Pretty Peacock, Tahitian Tide

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 1/4″ X 4 1/4″ (artwork), 1/2″ X 2 1/2″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Berry Burst Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Starry Sky Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card bae scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Stargazing Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front )
  • Holographic Trio Specialty Paper 2 1/2″ X 4 1/4″(artwork mat)

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Stampin’ Up! Fun On Wheels for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. We’re halfway through the week already. I hope everyone is having a good week. I had my card class last night and had a lot of fun with the ladies. I look forward to getting together with them each month. We get to chat while they are making their 4 cards. Some of them bring some ‘show & tell’. Each month some of them bring cards that they have made since our last class, and I let them pick a little gift. One of the ladies brings everyone a homemade paper craft to share.

It’s time for an inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. We have 2 inspiration photos this week and you can choose whichever photo you prefer, or you could create two separate cards, one for each photo! The inspiration photo 197a is Industrial Modern and photo 197b is Nature Calls. Here is my card inspired by the photo.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Fun On Wheels Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Charming Sentiment Photopolymer Stamp Set, Stripes and Splatters 3 D Embossing Folders and Banner Pick A Punch for my Clean and Layered Card today. I was inspired by the colors from photo 197a.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 197a or 197b.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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I started by embossing an Early Espresso card front using the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the embossed panel to a Tahitian Tide card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I embossed a strip of Sweet Sorbet using the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folder and adhered it on the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered a strip of Tahitian Tide on the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the mat image from the Stampin’ Up! Fun On Wheels Cling Stamp Set in Early Espresso Ink. Using the Fun on Wheels Dies, I cut the bike frame from a panel of Tahitian Tide and the wheels and seat from a panel of Basic Black. I adhered the seat and wheels to the bike frame using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a strip of Sweet Sorbet, I stamped the sentiment from the Charming Sentiments stamp set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I cut the end using the Banner Pick A Punch. I adhered the sentiment to the Basic White panel using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the bike to the panel using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Classic Matte Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Fun on Wheels stamp set in Early Espresso Ink on a panel of Basic White. Using Basic Black and Tahitian Tide Stampin’ Write Markers, I colored the bike image from the Fun on Wheels stamp set. I gave it a huff and stamped it on the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to an Early Espresso mat then to the inside of the Tahitian Tide card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the bike image from the Fun on Wheels stamp set on the envelope front. I colored the stamp using Basic Black and Tahitian Tide Stampin’ Write Markers. I embossed a panel of Tahitian Tide using the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folder and adhered it to the envelope flap.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   GVEBWYZ6

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 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. 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 – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

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.

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Boho Beach Kit Now Available

Are you new to stamping and don’t know where to start? Stampin’ Up! has some amazing kits available some with and some without stamping. These are a great way to get your feet wet with card making. Visit my Online store HERE to see what you can choose from. Don’t forget when you are checking out to make sure you are shopping with me and use my Current Host Code GVEBWYZ6.

It’s time to sit back, relax, and take family and friends to the beach from the comfort of your home with our latest kit: Boho Beach Kit! It comes with everything you need to make beach-inspired cards, evoking vacation and relaxation in minutes! Send a friendly note to the people you love and don’t miss the acrylic-poured paint art style used in this kit for a dazzling marbled color effect.

This month’s kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • Boho Beach photopolymer stamp set
  • One Pecan Pie Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pool Party, Wild Wheat

162418 $22.00 USD

Available starting 7 June. Also available in French (item 162420).

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June 1st through June 30th, we have an amazing joining special going on. June is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! You will get even more FREE products in your customizable Starter Kit! If you sign up between 1–30 June, you can get $125 USD | $165 CAD $155 USD worth of products for only $99 USD + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

STARTER KIT+ PROMOTION DETAILS:

  • When you purchase you Starter Kit, you will be able to redeem $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just  $99.
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before June 1 or after June 30 will not  be eligible for this offer.
  • This offer begins June 1, 2023 and ends at 11:50 PM MT on June 30, 2023.

There is Never an Obligation to sell, you do NOT have to use this as a business, you can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself. I would LOVE to have you on my team. Join as a hobby demonstrator and enjoy all the benefits. All your future orders will be eligible for at least a 20% discount on products ordered. PLUS if you are a demonstrator and there is a special, like the upcoming 15% discount on Designer Series Paper, you will get your 20% discount on top of the 15%. Now that’s an awesome deal. This is a great way to get everything you want on your wish list at a discounted price. Enjoy at least a 20% discount on the future products you purchase. Join now and start enjoying that discount right away!!! Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk about you joining. We have people on our team from all over the United States. We get together monthly via Zoom; we have team Facebook pages where we share what we make and ask questions. This was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, I’ve made a lot of new friends from all over.

Joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator offers some fabulous opportunities, including:

  • Becoming part of our wonderful community
  • Attending exclusive demonstrator-only events
  • Having early access to products
  • Receiving a copy of our catalogs early
  • Getting a 20% discount on our magnificent coordinating products
  • Joining our exclusive demonstrator-only Facebook group
  • Having the opportunity to earn a supplemental income if you choose to make it a business.
  • Accessing our demonstrator-only weekly newsletter: Succeed Weekly
  • Receiving training information and accessing resources to help you through your first year and beyond.

I would LOVE to have you on my team. Don’t wait until the last minute, contact me today and we can talk about you joining!

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SAVE 15% ON SELECT DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS!

We all love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper, so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects! Click HERE for a printable PDF flyer.

SALES PERIOD: 1–30 JUNE
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
  • Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion.
  • Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
  • Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
  • Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.
ORDER DEADLINES
  • 30 June 2023; 11:59 PM (MT)

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Spanish Translated Stamp Set Bundle Available In The New Catalog!

Do you speak Spanish? Or know someone who does?  Stampin’ Up! is excited to share that they have the new Texturas Naturales (161785), a Spanish stamp set, bundle and suite collection in their 2023–2024 Annual Catalog!

You can find the Spanish translated items in my online store Here 

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Welcome Inn

Subscribe May 11 – June 10

Show hospitality to all your guests with the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine elegant and detailed cards—three each of three designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, or want to invite someone over, this kit has what you need to create sophisticated and elevated cards!

You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on! (Available while supplies last. Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (item number 161474) from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can use the stamps and paper from both the suite and kit to create cards that are stylish and refined. You can create these elegant hospitality cards using the suite’s Countryside Inn 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper and the kit’s beautiful floral cards. There are endless creative possibilities of this kit and suite coordination!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 9 elegant and sophisticated cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with floral designs and friendly, hospitality-themed sentiments.
  • A Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and beautiful embellishments
  • Lovely floral details and precut vases

Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Old Olive

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (Item number: 161474).

Subscribe to the May Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 May 2023 and 10 June 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Welcome Inn Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 May, while supplies last).

Item number: 163192

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

  • One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
  • One coordinating flower die
  • One beautiful leaf die

Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 1/4″ X 3″ (card front panel), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Basic Black Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 2″ (wheels and seat)
  • Early Espresso Cardstock 3 3/4″ X 5″ (card front), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Sweet Sorbet Cardstock 1″ X 4 1/2″ (card front panel), 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ (sentiment)
  • Tahitian Tide Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card based scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 3/4″ x 4″ (card front panel), 1 1/2″ X 3″ (bike frame), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Balloons for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning my stamping friends 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 Theme Challenge which worked out perfectly for me since I needed a graduation card. Here is my card using this week’s theme.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Balloons Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Charming Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set and Bright & Beautiful 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

Here is out theme for this week.

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I started by adhering 2 panels of Bright & Beautiful DSP to 2 Berry Burst mats. On 2 other panels of Berry Burst I stamped the sentiments from the Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Balloons Photopolymer Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled the sentiments with White Embossing Powder and set them using my Heat Tool. I stamped the streamer image from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set in Berry Burst Ink on the longer sentiment panel.

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I adhered the 2 DSP layered panels and the rectangle sentiment panel to a Lemon Lolly mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the square sentiment using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the layered panel to a Lemon Lime Twist card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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Using the Beautiful Balloons Dies, I cut the streamer from a panel of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock. I adhered the streamer to the square sentiment as a tassel for a cap. I adhered an Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewel to the tassel. I tied a small bow using the 1/8″ Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon from the Ribbon Duo Combo Pack and adhered it to the card front. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trios to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Charming Sentiments stamp set in Berry Burst Ink on a panel of Basic White. I used the Beautiful Balloons Dies to cut out the stars and confetti along each side of the sentiment. I stamped the streamer image from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set in Lemon Lime Twist Ink on either side of the sentiment. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Lemon Lolly mat then to the inside of the Lemon Lime Twist card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the streamer image from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set in Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist and Lemon Lolly Ink along the bottom front of the envelope. I stamped the sentiment from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set in Berry Burst Ink. I adhered a panel of the Bright & Beautiful DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. Now that you’ve seen my card, take a minute to hop through and see everyone’s projects today. If you click on the Next Blog button, you’ll go to Tara’s page. Or you can just click on the names below to go directly to all their blogs! Happy Hopping!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

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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:    BR9XGSTC

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 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. 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 – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

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.

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Welcome Inn

Subscribe May 11 – June 10

Show hospitality to all your guests with the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine elegant and detailed cards—three each of three designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, or want to invite someone over, this kit has what you need to create sophisticated and elevated cards!

You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on! (Available while supplies last. Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (item number 161474) from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can use the stamps and paper from both the suite and kit to create cards that are stylish and refined. You can create these elegant hospitality cards using the suite’s Countryside Inn 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper and the kit’s beautiful floral cards. There are endless creative possibilities of this kit and suite coordination!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 9 elegant and sophisticated cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with floral designs and friendly, hospitality-themed sentiments.
  • A Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and beautiful embellishments
  • Lovely floral details and precut vases

Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Old Olive

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (Item number: 161474).

Subscribe to the May Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 May 2023 and 10 June 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Welcome Inn Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 May, while supplies last).

Item number: 163192

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

  • One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
  • One coordinating flower die
  • One beautiful leaf die

Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.

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CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. Celebrate in style with bright, bold colors, confetti, and birthday greetings full of joy!

This month’s kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
  • One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

#162390 $23.00 USD

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Berry Burst Cardstock 1 1/4″ X 3 3/4, 2 1/2″ X 3 3/4″, 1 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ & 1 1/4″ X 1 1/4″ (card front panels)
  • Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 1″ X 2″ (tassel)
  • Lemon Lolly Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Bright & Beautiful 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 1″ x 2 1/4″ & 2 1/4″ X 3 1/2″ (card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Honeybee Home for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good St. Patrick’s Day morning my stamping friends! Welcome to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. I hope everyone is doing well today. Is anyone making corned beef and cabbage for dinner tonight? Even though I’m 100% Italian, my mom used to make it every year on St. Patrick’s Day. I don’t get it at all anymore unless my neighbor makes it and give me a bowl. My family does NOT like it at all and I’m not going to make it just for myself.

If you are hopping over from Akiko Sudano’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have a Sketch Challenge. Here is my card using this week’s Sketch.

I felt the need to make something using green today since it’s St. Patrick’s Day, so I used the Stampin’ Up! Honeybee Home Bundle along with the Heart & Home Designer Series Paper for my card today.

Here’s our sketch for this week.

I started by adhering a panel of Heart & Home DSP to the front of a Basic White Thick card base. I cut a panel of Garden Green cardstock using the 2nd largest die from the Scalloped Contours Dies. I adhered a panel of Heart & Home DSP to the center of the die. I adhered the layered die to the center of the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

I scored a strip of Basic White cardstock at 1″ & 1 1/4″ on both ends. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Honeybee Home Cling Stamp Set in Smoky Slate Ink in the center section of the strip. Using my Banner Pick A Punch, I cut both ends of the cardstock. I folded the Basic White strip on the score lines to make a raised banner. I adhered the banner to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a strip of Basic Whtie cardstock I stamped the 3 bumblebee images from the Honeybee Home stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the images using my So Saffron Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the bumblebees out using my Honeybee Blooms Dies. From a panel of Garden Green cardstock I cut 5 the leafy dies using my Flowers of Home Dies. I adhered 4 of the leafy dies under the sentiment using Glue Dots. I adhered 2 of the bumblebees to the sentiment banner using Glue Dots. I added a few Basic Gray Classic Matte Dots to the banner.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! All For Baby Photopolymer Stamp Set in Smoky Slate Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the bumblebee image from the Honeybee Home stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on either side of the sentiment and colored them in using my So Saffron Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the leafy die under the sentiment using a tiny amount of Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the bumblebee die on top of the leafy die using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Garden Green mat and then to the inside of the Thick Basic White card base.

To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the bumblebee image from Honeybee Home stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front where I will be writing the address. I colored the bees using my So Saffron Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the floral image from the Honeybee Home stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Heart & Home DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. Now that you’ve seen my card, take a minute to hop through all our projects today. If you click on the Next Blog button, you’ll go to Tara’s page. Or you can just click on the names below to go directly to all their blogs! Happy Hopping!!

Amy Koenders:

Mary Deatherage:

Kristi Gray:

Jaimie Babarczy:

Sue Prather:

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:   R6393VBY

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 2021-2022 Annual Catalog or the January – June 2022 Mini Catalog!   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 months tutorials are.

I’m adding a Tutorial Bonus for the month of March only. I’m offering an additional 6 of my past Online Class Tutorials with a $50 order. These tutorials use some of the bundles that are on sale for the month of March. (3 of the tutorials do use some retired DSP and/or accessories)These tutorials are perfect for getting some ideas and inspiration on how to use those bundles.

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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Savings are in Bloom Going on NOW!!

March 1 – March 31

If you haven’t already, it’s time to meet your mini crafting companion: the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine! If this is your first encounter, allow us to introduce you.

This mini—but mighty—machine is durable, portable, and easy to use. It’s the perfect pick for budding beginners who want to branch out, papercrafting pros who want to craft on the go, or those who are short on storage space! With this trusty tool, any crafter can make precise cuts and embossed designs for their projects with one pass.

During the month of March, you can snag the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine at a 20% discount! This miniature machine is compatible with a large selection of Stampin’ Up! embossing folders and dies. Build your craft collection and combine the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with any (or all!) of the select stamp-and-die bundles that are also available for 20% off during the month of March!

Take your crafting to the next level. 

Savings are in Bloom Promotion Details

  • Promotion Sales Period:  March 1 – March 31, 2022
  • Promotion Ends:  March 31, 2022 at 11:50 PM MT
  • The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine will be available for purchase at a 20% discount.
  • A number of select stamp-and-die bundles that are compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine will also be available for purchase at a 20% discount.
  • For this promotion only, we’ve brought back the previously popular Art Gallery, Celebrate Sunflowers, and Garden Wishes bundles. They will only be available in their bundle form during this promotion, so make sure to snag ‘em while you still can!
  • The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and select compatible bundles can be bought together or separately.
  • There is no limit on the number of Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines you can purchase during this promotion.
  • Products are available in all markets while supplies last. Offer may vary from market to market based on product availability. No backorders or substitutions will be allowed.
  • The stamp-and-die bundles that can be found in a current catalog will be replenished until they retire. When they do retire, the bundles will be added to the Retiring List.
  • Due to supply chain challenges, this promotion may be altered or ended early. I will notify you if we hear that this offer may be changed or ended before March 31. 

You can see the full list of bundles included in the sale on this flyer Click Here for a printable PDF flyer.

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Change is Beautiful

Subscribe March 11 – April 10

Growing through life can also mean growing pains. Whether they’re climbing their career ladder or moving out for the first time—change can be simultaneously thrilling and scary—but isn’t that what makes life beautiful? Because new beginnings, after all, are simply new adventures. Let your loved ones know you’ll be there to support them through all of life’s chapters! 

The Change is Beautiful kit contains enough supplies to create 9 stunning cards with a unique folding technique to commemorate moments of change. The designs are inspired by the natural cycles of change found in nature. 

This kit includes:

  • Change is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Spot®
  • Printed card bases
  • Printed envelopes
  • Printed, shaped die cuts
  • Iridescent sea glass
  • Dimensionals

Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April at paperpumpkin.com!

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

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Now Available – Waves of The Ocean Collection

Each of the world’s wide and open oceans is brimming with beauty and wonder. Marvelous marine animals, miles of submerged mountain ranges, and unique underwater plants lie thousands of feet below Earth’s dry surface, encouraging exploration and awaiting discovery.

Discover the depths of the ocean—and your artistic abilities—with the Waves of the Ocean Collection! This coastal collection includes an inspiring set of stamps and detailed dies, both early-release products from the upcoming 2022–2023 Annual Catalog. Plus, a pack of paper made from images of hand-poured paint, blue-hued foil sheets for a sea of shine, and radiant rhinestones for a splash of sparkle—each an exclusive product you can only purchase during the promotion period!

Explore artistic expression with the Waves of the Ocean Collection. With these seaside supplies, you’ll dive into inspiration and swim in a sea of creativity! Keep reading for promotion and product details, marketing tips and tricks, and shareable resources that’ll blow you out of the water.

Promotion Details:

  • Waves Of The Ocean Product Collection available beginning March 1, 2022.
  • Ordering Deadline:  May 2, 2022; 11:50 PM (MT)
  • The Waves of Inspiration Stamp Set and Waves Dies can be ordered separately, if desired.
  • The following exclusive products are only available while supplies last:
    • Waves of the Ocean 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper
    • Blue Foils 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper
    • Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels
  • Qualifying orders are eligible for Stampin’ Rewards.  The Waves of the Ocean Collection can not be selected as a half price item.

Click Here for a printable PDF Flyer.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 1 1/4″ X 3 1/2″ (bees), 1″ X 5 1/4″ (sentiment banner), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Garden Green Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front panel), 4″ X 4″ (leafy dies), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Heart & Home Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front), 2 5/8″ x 3 7/8″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Sending Hugs

Good Monday morning my stamping friends. How was everyone’s weekend? Hope it was a good one for you.

I played with a bundle from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog for today’s card. I’ve had this set, but just finally put some ink on it. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Sending Hugs Bundle along with the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper for my card today.

My colors are from the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge #575.

I started by adhering a panel of Pansy Petals DSP to a Soft Succulent mat off centering it. I adhered the layered panel to a Basic White Thick card base.

On a panel of Basic White cardstock I stamped the large image from the Stampin’ Up! Sending Hugs Cling Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image in using my Polished Pink and Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends Markers. From a panel of Gold Foil Paper, I adhered a piece of the Foam Adhesive Sheet to the back and cut the ‘HUGS’ sentiment using my Layering Hugs Dies. I also cut from the Gold Foil Paper 3 of the flowers and 3 of the leaves using the Layering Hugs Dies. I adhered the ‘HUGS’ to the card front over the stamped image. I adhered the flowers and leaves to the artwork. I adhered the Basic White panel to the card front.

On a scrap of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from the Sending Hugs stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink and cut it out using my Layering Hugs Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the card front.

On the inside I stamped the sentiments from the Stampin’ Up! Create With Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set in Polished Pink and Soft Succulent Inks. I stamped the flower image from the Sending Hugs stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink next to the sentiment and colored it in using my Polished Pink and Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Soft Succulent mat and then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

To finish my card I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the flower image from the Sending Hugs stamp set twice on the envelope front and colored it in using my Polished Pink and Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of the Pansy Petals DSP to the envelope flap.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   BM9R7DQX

Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and 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 2020-2021 Annual Catalog or the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog!   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 months 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! 

Stampin’ Up! has added more items to their Clearance Rack. All items are **While Supplies Last**. So don’t wait if there is something you’ve been wanting, grab it while you can.

Happy Stamping, Karen!

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Coming Soon!! Eden’s Garden

Click on the image for a flyer of all the items coming November 2nd. Want to get it early??? Demonstrators can preorder the items. Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and I’d be happy to talk to you about joining.

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Gifts Galore

Subscribe October 11 – November 10

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We all love to see piles of presents on Christmas morning. Make that your reality with the Gifts Galore Paper Pumpkin Kit! With classic Christmas sentiments, bright and festive colors, a sweet snowman, a tree with all the trimmings, or a playful pile of presents, you’ll have everything you need to make eye-catching treat packages that are sure to spread Christmas cheer. Each Gifts Galore box contains enough supplies to create nine treat packages—three each of three designs—and nine food-safe bags that are adorably styled for easy Christmas gifting. There’s plenty of joy to share with Gifts Galore!

  • Kit contains enough supplies to create nine treat packages—three each of three designs—and nine food-safe bags. 
  • This all-inclusive kit includes printed die cuts, die-cut boxes, cellophane treat bags, adhesive, and more!
  • Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Coordinating colors: Evening Evergreen, Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

Subscribe to the November 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 October and 10 November at paperpumpkin.com!

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3 1/2″ X 4 3/4″ (artwork), 3 3/4″ X 5″ (inner liner)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Soft Succulent Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front mat), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner mat)
  • Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper 3 1/2″ X 4 3/4″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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