Stampin’ Up! Sunset Coast Lighthouse for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. I hope you are all having a wonderful week. We’re halfway through and on our way to the weekend. We made it home safely from the Incentive trip, now to get back to normal life.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. The inspiration photo #228a is Summer By The Sea. There are 2 Inspiration Photos this month, the other is #228b Christmas in July. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Sunset Coast Bundle and the Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper for my card today. I was inspired by the overall theme along with the lighthouses and colors in the photo for my Clean & Layered Card.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 228a & 228b.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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Adhere a panel of Hydrangea Hue to the Night of Navy card base. Using the Everyday Arches Dies, cut a panel of Night of Navy with the 2nd largest die and a panel of Scenic Coast DSP with the 3rd largest die. Adhere the die cut DSP panel to the Night of Navy die cut panel. Adhere the layered panel to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Using the Sunset Coast Dies, cut the lighthouse from a panel of Night of Navy, the birds from a panel of Smoky Slate and the seashells from a panel of Crumb Cake and scraps of Scenic Coast DSP. Trim the lighthouse from the circle. Adhere the lighthouse to the bottom of the die cut DSP so the bottom edges are even, with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the starfish and shells along the bottom of the die cut arches. Adhere the birds in the sky.

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Stamp the sentiment from Sunset Coast stamp set in Hydrangea Hue 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’ Dimensionals and Glue Dots. Add Sunset Sparkle Sequins to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Hydrangea Hue Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the water images from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy and Hydrangea Hue Inks on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the sailboat images from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Cherry Cobbler Ink on the water. Adhere the birds around the sentiment. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Hydrangea Hue mat then to the inside of the Night of Navy card base

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Decorate a Basic Whtie Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the water image from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy and Hydrangea Hue Inks on the envelope front. Stamp the sailboat in Cherry Cobbler Ink on the water. Adhere a panel of Scenic Coast 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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FREE SHIPPING from Stampin’ Up! June 11-13

Here are the free shipping details:

  • Sales Period:  June 11–13
  • Ordering Deadline: June 13 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for three days only. You must place your orders between June 11 and 13 to qualify.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to the shopper’s cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 (before tax).
  • All orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping. Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower the total amount of an order.
  • Craft Classes do not have shipping charges.  Purchasing a Craft Class will increase the total cart amount but will not contribute to the free shipping qualifying amount.
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is NOT covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits, and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount + tax.
  • Don’t forget that you can add the product of the month to your cart with an order of $75+ too!

YAY for free shipping!!  Get your orders ready and get them placed through my online store between June 11-13!!  Happy shopping!!

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Sign up for our Velvet Meadow Online Class is Open for Registration

Tara and I are teaming up to offer a fun Online Class using most of the Stampin’ Up! Velvet Meadow Suite.  We will be creating 6 different cards during the class including 2 Fun Fold cards. Click Here to register.

The class fee includes:

  • Stampin’ Up! Moody Palette Glossy Dots (full pack)
  • Stampin’ Up! Bubble Bath 1/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon (full pack)
  • Peaceful Pine Simmer Brush
  • Pre-cut card kits to complete each card
  • Zoom class with complete instructions to complete each card

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. If you’ve attended a previous class, you were given a discount code, there is a spot to put that code on the form and the discount only applies to the products that you check off that you wish to purchase, not the class.  Since the Flowering Meadow Bundle is already discounted, the discount does not apply to that.

The class will be held Sunday June 28th from 1 to 4 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.

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

Class Cost $45 + $10 (Shipping) 

Additional purchased items will be included in the above shipping price.  I will invoice you through PayPal and invoices must be paid by June 13th to insure I can get the products delivered, packaged up and out to you with enough time.  Sign up by Clicking Here.

Deadline: Sunday June 13th 

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July Online Exclusive Product Share

I’m offering a small product share from the upcoming July Online Exclusives. I’m offering a Paper Share and/or an Embellishment & Ribbon Share. If you click on the image below you can open the flyer with the products coming in July.

I’m offering a Paper Share and a Ribbon & Embellishment Share from the July 2026 Online Exclusives, and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on July 1st and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of July 6th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous and fun new Papers in the upcoming July 2026 Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Papers from the Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the papers from the Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $90.00 plus shipping.

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ X 6″ pieces (or 6″ X 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $10.50 plus $7.00 for shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Frightfully Fun (6)
  • Frightfully Fun Two-Tone Cardstock (6)
  • Spooktacular (6×6) (4)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Gingham (5)
  • A Stitched Season (6)
  • Violet Dreams Specialty (5)

If you’d like double shares of the paper, I’m offering those too! I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

Double Paper Share – $21.00 Plus $7.00 Shipping

Ribbon/Embellishment Share – $12.50 plus $7.00 Shipping

All ribbons and Embellishments will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Black 3/8″ Iridescent Ribbon
  • Fresh Freesia 1/4″ Satin Ribbon
  • Real Red 1/4″ Stitched Ribbon
  • Adhesive-Backed Bats Ghosts & Dots (30)
  • Adhesive-Backed Blooms (15)
  • Adhesive-Backed Mini Christmas Buttons (10)

Double Ribbon & Embellishment Share – $25.00 Plus $7.00 Shipping and you will be getting 1/2 of the roll of each ribbon.

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices on or around June 27th with a due date by June 30th.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday June 27th at 5:00 PM ET.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2″ x 2″(sentiment), 3 3/4″ x 5″(inner liner)
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″(die cuts)
  • Hydrangea Hue Cardstock 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(card front), 4: x 5 1/4″(mat)
  • Night of Navy Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 3 3/4″ x 5″ (arch), 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″(die cut)
  • Smoky Slate Cardstock 1 12″ x 2″(die cuts)
  • Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ x 5″(die cut), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Sunset Coast for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. I hope you are all having a wonderful week. We’re halfway through and on our way to the weekend. It’s starting to warm up a little bit here. It’s still pretty cool for this time of the year. I’m usually planting my flowers and vegetables by now, but the nights are still a little too cool.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. The inspiration photo #227 is Seaside Adventures. I made a Fun Fold Shadow Box card for you. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Sunset Coast Bundle and the Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper for my Fun Fold Shadow Box card today. I was inspired by the overall theme along with the sailboat in the photo for my Clean & Layered Card.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 227.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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Wrap a piece of Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine around the scored end 2 times. Thread the baker’s twine through a Loose Anchor Trinket and tie a knot. Adhere the scored end to the back of the card base.

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Adhere a pane of Scenic Coast DSP to the front of the card base. Using the Sunset Coast Dies, cut the center of the scored Night of Navy panel. Stamp the bottom of the panel with the water image from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle the image with Clear Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Using the Sunset Coast Dies, cut 2 clouds from a panel of Basic White. Cut one of the clouds in half using paper Snips. Adhere the clouds to the top of the card front.

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Fold the ends of the card front panel and adhere it to the card front with Tear & Tape. Stamp the sentiment from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on a panel of Basic White. Cut the sentiment out using Paper Snips. Adhere the sentiment to the card front with Stampin Dimensionals.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the water image from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the larger sailboat image from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy Ink. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Misty Moonlight mat then to the inside of the Night of Navy card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the water image from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the envelope front. Stamp the larger boat image from the Sunset Coast stamp set in Night of Navy Ink. Adhere a panel of Scenic Coast 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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Join My Team – May 5-31 – Starter Kit Special – FREE In Color Ink Pads OR $35 Additional FREE Products In Your Starter Kit

Have you been thinking about all the beautiful products you want from the new May-August 2026 catalog? How would you like to get them at a discount? I don’t know about you, but I LOVE discounts!!! When you purchase the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit between May 5-31, you’ll get the new 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads FREE (that’s a $63 value) along with your Starter Kit!  Or, if you’d rather have different products instead of ink pads, you can add an extra $35 worth of products to your Starter Kit!

Once you purchase the kit, but wait until May 5, you’ll enjoy all the perks that come with being a demonstrator, like a 20–25% product discount, early access to the latest products and catalogs, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events, and so much more! Did you know that if Stampin’ Up! is having a sale, as a Demonstrator you get the additional discount on top of your 20-25% off? Also, as an extra little bonus for joining my team, you can attend all my Monthly Online Classes for FREE. There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself. Are you unsure and have questions? Contact me and we can talk. I’ll tell you exactly what to expect when you join.

Click the image below to open this flyer in full size.

Details:

  • Promotion Period: May 5–31
  • Promotion Ends:  May 31 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • When you purchase the Starter Kit from May 5–31 you will be able to choose between these two offers:
    • Free 2026–2028 In Color Stampin’ Pads plus the regular Starer Kit products (your choice of $125 in Stampin’ Up! merchandise) for just $99
    • $160 worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 (that’s an extra $35 value!)
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before May 5 or after May 31 will not be eligible for these offers.

2 great joining offers…you can either choose to get the new In Color Ink Pads for free with your Starter Kit OR additional $35 in free merchandise with your Stater Kit!

Click Here to Sign Up!

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New Stampin’ Up! Product of The Month

Every month Stampin’ Up! will release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!

May Product of the Month is Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper!

Add a fresh, artful touch to cards and paper crafts with Berry Botanical Vellum 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. Hand-drawn patterns featuring polka dots, plaids, and berries make it easy to create custom designs with a playful, coordinated look.

This vellum pack is available beginning May 5 for $5 with an order of $75+ while supplies last!

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 1 1/4″ x 3 3/4″ (die cuts), 1 3/4″ x 3″ (sentiment), 4″ x 4″(inner liner)
  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock 4 1/8″ x 4 1/8″ (mat)
  • Night of Navy Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″ & 5 1/2″), 4 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ (shadowbox scored & folded at 1/4″, 1/2″, 4 3/4″ & 5″)
  • Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ x 4 1/8″(card front panel), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! Relaxing Waterside for Fun Fold Friday

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

Today’s card is one that I did on my YouTube Live yesterday and it is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. The inspiration photo #226 is Patriotic Blooms. If you were able to join me for my live, thank you for hopping on. If you’d like to watch the replay and stamp along, the measurements are on the bottom of this post along with the link to my video. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Relaxing Waterside Bundle along with the Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper and Sweet Words & Labels Die for my card today. I was inspired by the colors for my Clean & Layered fun fold card.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 226.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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On the panel of Crumb Cake tap the Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Marker on the Bone Folder to give a splatter to look like sand. Adhere the Crumb Cake panel to the front of the Basic White easel panel.

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Adhere the panel of Scenic Coast DSP to the front of the Basic White easel panel. Adhere the easel panel to the front of the Night of Navy card base. On a panel of Basic White, stamp the 2 grass images from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink, stamp the book image in Tuxedo Black Ink and the sentiment from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Night of Navy Ink. Cut the grass and book images out using the Relaxing Waterside Dies and the sentiment using the Sweet Words & Labels Dies. From a panel of Old Olive, cut the 2 cattail dies from the Relaxing Waterside Dies. Cut the dies to make the Adirondak chairs from panels of Blueberry Bushel and Real Red using the Relaxing Waterside Dies.

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Adhere the grass and cattails die cuts to the card front with Glue Dots. Assemble the Adirondak chairs and adhere them to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the book to the chair with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the sentiment to the top of the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the grass images from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink on the bottom of the panel. Adhere a panel of Scenic Coast DSP to the top of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Real Red mat then to the inside of the night of Navy card base.

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Decorate a Basic Whtie Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the Adirondak chair image from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink on the envelope front. Adhere a panel of Scenic Coast 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. I hope you will CASE this card and please feel free to post it in the comments of my Facebook page under my post. I’d love to see your take it. You can watch my video on my YouTube Channel Here.

If you watch this on my YouTube channel, please remember to subscribe so that you will get notified when a new video goes live. Thank you to those that have subscribed already. 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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Creative Stamping Designs BOGO Sale!!

Starting TODAY Monday April 6 – Monday April 13 you’ll get to pick some of my retired items for FREE with an order on my Online Store. There’s no limit to how much you can order or get for free.

Here’s How it Works:

  • You place your order in my Online Store Here
  • Once your order is placed and you get a confirmation you will need to visit my blog Here and click on Retirement Sale List
  • You can pick Stamp Set Bundles, Stamp Sets, Dies, Embossing Folders or DSP that total the Sub Total or less of your order before tax and after any discounts.
  • Fill out my Google Form with your full name and address and list the products you would like. The forms come to me in time order so it will be first come first serve. I will pull the products that you would like, and I’ll email you if something is gone. I’m going to try to remove them from the list as quickly as possible
  • Once I pull everything, I will send you a PayPal invoice for $8 shipping fee for shipping of the free products. 8 or more products there will be a shipping charge of $13.
  • I will try to get as much as possible shipped out by the weekend.

Feel free to contact me with any questions. Please note that the free items are gently used and may have stains. If you are not sure what the sets are, you can do a Google search or search my blog for cards that I made with them.

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May-August 2026 Catalog & May 2026 Online Exclusive Product Shares Open for Ordering

It’s that time again. The new May -August 2026 Catalog will be arriving in your mailbox real soon and you’re going to want all that beautiful Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and/or Embellishments. My May – August 2026 Catalog and May Online Exclusive Product Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the Two-Tone cardstock share, just the Ribbon share or just the Embellishment share, or you can have it all!! Click Here to order.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper ShareTwo-Tone Cardstock Share, Ribbon Share & Embellishment Share from the May – August 2026 Catalog, along with the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 5th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of May 11th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! May-August 2026 Catalog and the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $300.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ X 6″ pieces (or 6″ X 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $50.00 plus $10.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Artisan Sketched Garden (6)
  • Basics Painted Patterns (6)
  • Beautiful Ordinary Life (6)
  • Bloom Boutique Specialty (6)
  • Brights Painted patterns (20)
  • Everyday Essentials Mix & Match (6)
  • Luxe White Specialty (3)
  • Moonlit Flora (6)
  • Neutrals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Paper Medley Mix Ins (6)
  • Regals Painted Patterns (20)
  • Scenic Coast 6×6 Specialty (8)
  • Subtle Painted Patterns (20)
  • Vally in Bloom (6)
  • Velvet Meadow Specialty (6)
  • Waterside Retreat (6)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Painted Patterns (10)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Pearlized (5)
  • Sunset Shimmer Vellum (3)
  • Velveteen Assortment (3)
  • Silly Old Bear OLE (6)

In all, you’ll receive 178 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double Designer Series Paper Share – $100.00 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

As a gift from me for ordering a Double Share of Designer Series Paper, I will include a Meant To Be Mix & Match Ephemera Pack #167700. This gift is only for ordering a Double DSP Share.

Two-Tone Cardstock Share

Do you likethe Two-Tone Cardstock but don’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 3 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $4.50 or purchase them separately for $4.50 + $10 Priority Shipping

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each color from each of the packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Extraordinary Life (6)
  • Heirloom Boutique (6)
  • Life In Bloom (6)

In all, you’ll receive 18 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

Double Share of the Two-Tone Cardstock – $9.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

Ribbon Share – $11.25 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Barely Blush 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Golden Glow 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Hydrangea Hue 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Peaceful Pine 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon

Double Ribbon Share – $22.50 Plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping and you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Embellishment Share – $14.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

I’m also offering an Embellishment Share. I will divide the embellishments up and package them in a cello bag with the name and number for easy ordering, just like I do with the paper and ribbon.

You will receive (approximate # listed:

  • Array of Dots (24)
  • Dewdrops Embellishments (36)
  • Dreamy Flowers (24)
  • Loose Anchor Trinkets (4)
  • Shimmer Dots (36)
  • Sunset Sparkle Sequins (40)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Butterflies (36)
  • 2026-2028 In-Color Dots (20)

Double Share of the Embellishments – $28.00 plus $10.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices by May 3rd.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

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Virtual Album Retreat – Happiness is Here – Now Available

The Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here is now available to order while supplies last. I’ve got a little special just for you. If you purchase the Album Retreat through me, I’m going to give you the Album of your choice absolutely FREE. *The numbers and a link to my Google Form are at the bottom of this post.

Join Stampin’ Up! this April for their Virtual Album Retreat, a three-day, virtual event where you’ll craft along with Stampin’ Up! staff as they go through the step-by-step process of creating a 10-spread scrapbook album using the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit.  

Mark your calendars now and join in April for this unique event!

You can see the page layouts and more details about the retreat by clicking the image above.

Here are the details for this event:

Who: Crafters who love to scrapbook!

When: April 29–May 1, 2026, from about 2:00–9:00 p.m. (MT)

  • Note: End times may vary.

Where: Private Facebook Group

Registration: There is no registration for this event! When you purchase the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit, you’ll get access to an exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream.

Price of 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit: $250

Language of Event: This event will be presented in English only.

After the Event: You can access the recorded event videos on the exclusive Facebook group. Videos with English, French, German, and Dutch captioning will be available through the Facebook group within two weeks after the live stream.

Here is what’s included in the kit:

Item: 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit (168051)

Includes: Two stamp sets; Designer Series Paper and Two-Tone Cardstock with cut guidelines printed on the back; single-sided Designer Series Paper; printed precut images and stickers; embellishments; Linen Thread; Golden Glow Shimmer Brush; White Gel Pen; Memory Protectors™; Flip Flaps™; and photo placeholders.*

Price: $250 

Language: The stamp set and all kit components are English only. The kit instructions will be translated into English, French, German, and Dutch.

Ordering Begins: March 18, 2026 (Order yours early to get it in time for the event!)

Head over to my Online Store and order yours today!!

*Albums sold separately. Consider purchasing the 1-1/2″ Post 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Album (166515) or the D-Ring 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Album (166516).There are some additional products that you’ll need to create the pages, you can find that list right here (click to open this as a full page, printable document):

Click Here to fill out the Google Form for your Free Album.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4 1/8″ x 10 1/4″ (easel card base scored & folded at 5 1/4″ & b7 3/4″), 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″(die cuts), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Blueberry Bushel Cardstock 3″ x 3 1/2″(die cuts)
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock 2 3/8″ x 4″(card front panel)
  • Night of Navy Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Old Olive Cardstock 1 1/2″ x 2″(die cuts)
  • Real Red Cardstock 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″(die cuts), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner linermat)
  • Scenic Coast 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ x 5 1/8″(card front panel), 7/8″ x 4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! Sunshine & Tulips Springtime Scenes for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. I hope you are all having a wonderful week. We’re halfway through and on our way to the weekend. Tomorrow this time I’ll be flying out to Long Beach CA for OnStage. I’m so excited to get my hands on the new catalog and see the new products coming in May.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. The inspiration photo #225 is April Flowers. I used lots of layered on my card again, since that is one of my favorite kinds of cards to make. 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! Sunshine & Tulips Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Springtime Scenes Stamp Set and Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder for my card today. I was inspired by the tulips in the photo along with the colors for my Clean & Layered card.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 225.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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Emboss a panel of Basic White using the Lovely Stripes EF. Adhere the embossed panel to a Basic White Thick card base.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Springtime Scenes stamp set in Strawberry Slush Ink. Stamp the leaf image from Sunshine & Tulips stamp set above the sentiment in Granny Apple Green Ink. Stamp the outside tulip image from Sunshine & Tulips stamp set in Timid Tiger Ink above the leaf image. Stamp the inside tulip image from the Sunshine & Tulips stamp set in Lemon Lolly Ink over the outside image.

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Adhere the artwork panel to a Basic White mat. Adhere the layered panel to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Springtime Scenes stamp set in Strawberry Slush Ink. Stamp the leaf image from the Sunshine & Tulips stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the outside tulip image from Sunshine & Tulips stamp set in Timid Tiger Ink. Stamp the inside tulip image from the Sunshine & Tulips stamp set in Lemon Lolly Ink over the outside images. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Basic White mat then to the inside of the Basic White thick card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the leaf image from the Sunshine & Tulips stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink on the envelope front. Stamp the outside tulip image from the Sunshine & Tulips stamp set in Timid Tiger Ink and the inside tulip image in Lemon Lolly Ink. Adhere a panel of 2025-2027 In-Color 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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Poetry Garden Online Class Registration Open

Tara Carpenter and I are teaming up to offer a fun online class using Stampin’ Up! March Online Exclusive Poetry Garden Suite.  We will be creating 6 different cards during the class including 2 Fun Fold Cards.  Sign Up now by Clicking Here to reserve your spot.

The class fee includes:

  • Stampin’ Up! Garden Epoxy Dots (full pack)
  • Stampin’ Up! Berry Burst 1/4″ Shiny 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. If you’ve attended a previous class, you were given a discount code, there is a spot to put that code on the form and the discount only applies to the products that you check off that you wish to purchase, not the class.  Since the Bundles are already discounted, the discount does not apply to them either.

The class will be held Sunday April 26th from 1 to 4 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.

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

The bundles are not included 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 $40 + $10 (Shipping) 

Additional purchased items will be included in the above shipping price.  I will invoice you through PayPal and invoices must be paid by April 5th to insure I can get the products delivered, packaged up and out to you with enough time.  

Deadline: Sunday April 5th 

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock (2) – 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats), (2) – 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front & inner liner), 2 7/8″ x 4 1/8″ (artwork), 3″ x 4 1/4″(artwork mat)
  • Basic Whtie Thick Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • 2025-2027 6 x 6 In-Color Designer Series Paper 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Greenery Lane 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. It’s warming up a bit here in NJ. We’ve been in the 30’s finally, still dropping to the teens at night though so everything could freeze up again.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. The inspiration photo #224 is Monochromatic Greens. I used lots of layered on my card again, since that is one of my favorite kinds of cards to make. 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! Greenery Lane Bundle along with the new Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder (available March 3). I was inspired by the theme along with the greenery in the photo for my Clean & Layered card.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 224.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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Emboss a panel of Garden Green Two-Tone Cardstock using the Paradise Garden EF. Use a sanding block and go over the panel to highlight the leaves. Adhere a panel of Wood Textured Paper to the center of the embossed panel. Adhere the embossed panel to the front of a Garden Green card base.

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Stamp the leaf image from the Greenery Lane stamp set in Soft Sea Foam Ink on a panel of Basic White. Adhere the stamped panel to a Garden Green mat and to a Soft Sea Foam mat. Adhere the layered panel to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Using the Greenery Lane Dies, cut the leaf die from a panel of Garden Green. Adhere it to the stamped Basic White panel. Tie a small bow using the Garden Green 1/8″ Chevron Ribbon and adhere it to the stem with a Glue Dot. Add a few Shades of Green Hexagons to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Greenery Lane stamp set in Garden Green Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the leaf image from the Greenery Lane stamp set in Soft Sea Foam Ink, stamping it off once on scrap paper, over the sentiment. Adhere a panel of Garden Green Two-Tone cardstock that was embossed with the Paradise Garden EF and sanded using the sanding block, on the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Garden Green mat and a Soft Sea Foam mat then to the inside of the Garden Green card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete the card. Stamp the leaf image from the Greenery Lane stamp set in Garden Green Ink, stamped off once on scrap paper and Soft Sea Foam Ink, on the bottom front of the envelope. Using the Blending Brush, add sone Soft Sea Foam Ink to a panel of Wood Textured Paper and adhere 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. 

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Stuck on You Ordering Special Ends Saturday February 14

I’m offering a little ordering special for Valentine’s Day again this year!  I call it my “Stuck on You Valentine” ordering special! For all orders of $50 or greater (before shipping and taxes and after coupons) placed through me between now and Saturday, February 14, you’ll get your choice of a free adhesive! 

This can be anything that Stampin’ Up! sells that could be used as an adhesive!  And for the adhesives that are $5 or under, two packs will equal one choice (see the items with the (2) on the list below) so if you select those, you’ll get double!!

Here is a list of the adhesives that you can pick from:

  • Adhesive Sheets – 152334
  • Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 110755
  • Mini Glue Dots – 103683
  • Tear & Tape Adhesive – 154031
  • Stampin’ Seal – 152813
  • Stampin’ Seal Refill – 152814
  • Stampin’ Seal + – 149699
  • Stampin’ Seal + Refill – 152812
  • Fine-Tip Glue Pen – 138309
  • Silicone Craft Sheet (even though it’s not an adhesive…it is an awesome tool for adhesives!) – 127853
  • Foam Adhesive Strips – 141825
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals (2) – 104430
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (2) – 144108
  • Black Stampin’ Dimensionals Combo Pack – 150893
  • Foam Adhesive Sheets – 152815

I’ll be placing the order for the adhesives on February 16th, so please be sure to send your selections right away when you order…otherwise I’ll pick one for you and send it out with your thank you gift!

*With Stampin’ Up!’s backorder policy where numbers are turned off for ordering if they go on backorder, if the adhesive that you pick is turned off for ordering when I place the order on the 16th, I’ll order Stampin’ Dimensionals for you instead.

Visit my Online Store Here and start shopping now!!

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February’s Free Online Fun Fold Class Registration Open

It’s time to cash in those Bonus Coupons (starting February 3), so Tara Carpenter and I are offering a Free Online Zoom Class for February.  We will be creating 6 different Fun Fold cards; we’re hoping to show you how easy some fun folds can be.  This class will be FREE with a $50 purchase from my Online Store.   We will not be sharing the products we are using since the cards we make live will most likely be using new products that will be available in March (a week after the class).

The class requirements:

  • Visit my Online Store and place a $50 or more order before tax and shipping and after coupon codes.
  • Once you have made the purchase, fill out the Google Form HERE and submit.

What you will receive:

  • Zoom class with complete step by step instructions to complete each card as we go.
  • PDF with detailed directions and photos
  • A Link to the recorded class after we are done so you can watch it again and make more cards.

A week before the class I will send you the complete PDF of the cards so you can cut all your cardstock gather your supplies, so you are ready to go.  We will NOT be cutting cardstock or doing any die cutting live since all the cards will be different.  Everyone’s cards will be unique since you will pick which color cardstock and ink you want to use along with the Designer Series Paper, Ribbon & Embellishments for each card.

The class will be held on Sunday February 22nd from 1pm – 4pm Eastern Time via Zoom.  This will allow everyone all over the United States to participate live!  

I will email you the Zoom link to the class a day before the event.

Click Here to Register.

Deadline to sign up is Sunday February 15th at 5pm ET  

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February 3 – March 2 – Stampin’ Up! Joining Special – Free Positioning Tool

Stampin’ Up! announced an amazing new tool that will be available for FREE with the purchase of a Starter Kit between February 3-March 2!!  Anyone that purchases the Starter Kit during the promotion will get the awesome new Stampin’ Positioner with their Starter Kit absolutely FREE!!

Here are the Starter Kit promotion details:

  • Promotion Period: February 3–March 2
  • New team members who purchase their Starter Kit February 3–March 2 will also receive our new Stampin’ Positioner*.
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before February 3 or after March 2 will not be eligible for this offer.
  • Joining deadline:  March 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

*What’s the Stampin’ Positioner?

It’s Stampin’ Up!’s new stamping alignment tool that makes stamping easier and more accurate. It allows you to stamp precisely aligned images, create repeating patterns and Two-Step Stampin’ images easily, and make multiple projects in minutes.

Stampin’ Positioner Grid Paper will also be available for to order but it is not included as part of this exclusive join offer.

A few other things to know:

  • The Stampin’ Positioner WILL be available for purchase by everyone at a later date.  We have not been given any details on when that will be.
  • The Stampin’ Positioner is available for a limited time for current Demonstrators to purchase.

You can read more details about the joining offer on this PDF (click the image to open a full-size printable PDF):

We’d love to have you join our team!!  Once you join, you get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you get to preorder from the upcoming catalogs and promotions!! You can attend the Stampin’ Up! events too. There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself. Contact me if you have any questions and we can talk. I’d love to have you on my team. I’d be more than happy to answer any of your questions, contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com

You can read a bit more information about the benefits of being a Demonstrator and a part of our team here.  When you’re ready to join, you can get started here.  Let me know if you have any questions.

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Redeem Those Bonus Days Coupons February 3 – 28

  • Redemption Period: February 3–28, 2026
    • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If you’re redeeming multiple codes, you must put a space between each code.
    • You may only redeem coupon codes one time. You cannot redeem them after February 28.
    • You can redeem Bonus Days coupon codes for month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and new prepaid subscriptions.
    • Some restrictions apply. Coupons can’t be redeemed towards Starter Kits and you cannot use them on exchanges.
    • Redemption period ends:  February 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2″ x 3 1/4″(artwork), 3 3/4″ x 5″(inner liner)
  • Garden Green Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″(artwork mat), 2 1/4″ x 3″ (die cut), 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Soft Sea Foam Cardstock 2 1/2″ x 3 3/4″(artwork mat), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner mat)
  • Garden Green Two-Tone Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front), 3/4″ x 3 3/4″(inner liner)
  • Wood Textured Specialty Paper 3/4″ x 4″(card front panel), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! Sweet Jar of Love

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. It’s bee COLD here in NJ. Last night we were at -2, that’s about 78 degrees too cold for me. Last I heard we’re expecting a foot of snow this weekend. My husband is never going to finish shoveling at this rate.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. The inspiration photo #223b is Cozy New Year. They’ve added a 2nd inspiration photo for this month, so don’t forget to head over and join in. 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! Sweet Jar Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Simply Said Stamp Set, Perennial Postage Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies and Hearts of Love Embossing Folder for my card today. I was inspired by all the hearts and colors for my Clean & Layered card.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 223b.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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Cut a panel of Real Red Two-Tone cardstock using the largest Perennial Postage Die.

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Using the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies, cut the panel of Real Red Two-Tone cardstock and the Basic Black card base. Emboss the Real Red panel using the Hearts of Love EF. Use a sanding block over the Two-Tone cardstock to highlight the hearts. Adhere the embossed panel to the card front, lining up the die cut areas.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Simply Said stamp set in Real Red Ink. Cut the sentiment out using the smallest Perennial Postage Die. Adhere the sentiment to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a couple Holographic Resin Dots, colored with the Real Red Stampin’ Blend Marker, to the sentiment.

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Stamp the jar image from the Sweet Jar stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on a Basic White panel making sure it will show through the opening on the card front. Stamp the detailed heart image from the Sweet Jar stamp set in Real Red Ink inside the jar. Stamp the solid heart image from the Sweet Jar stamp set in Real Red Ink, stamping off 2 times on scrap paper, over the detailed image. Stamp the small heart images from the Sweet Jar stamp set above the jar. Stamp the sentiments from the Sweet Jar stamp set in Tuxedo Black and Real Red Inks. Using the Sweet Jar Builder Punch, punch the lid out of the scrap of Real Red Two-Tone cardstock and adhere it to the jar. Add a Holographic Resin Dot that was colored with Real Red Stampin’ Blend Marker, to the lid knob.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete the card. Stamp the small heart images from the Sweet Jar stamp set in Real Red Ink across the bottom of the envelope front. emboss a panel of Real Red Two-Tone cardstock using the Hearts of Love EF. Use a sanding block on the embossed panel and adhere 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. 

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Bonus Days Going On!!!

It’s almost time for 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 January 6 and February 2 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 February 3 and 28. And don’t forget—each purchase earns you Stampin’ Rewards, so that’s even more bang for your buck! There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!

Details:

  • 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. You must have a customer account with a valid email address to earn coupons when you shop.
  • If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. 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.

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New Stampin’ Up! Product of The Month

Send thoughtful messages with style using the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set! This versatile stamp set features all-occasion sentiment stamps for birthdays, thank-you notes, love, friendship, and support cards. The mix of a handwritten script with a classic serif font pair beautifully with a wide range of card making and paper crafting styles. The Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for January 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours! This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want.

DETAILS
– January 2026 Product of the Month
– 11 photopolymer stamps
– Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, h
– Two-Step

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
– Is a new exclusive product released each month!
– Can be unlocked for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards).
– Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly!
– Is limited to one per customer (including language versions).

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic Black Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Basic White Cardstock 1 1/4″ x 3″ (sentiment), 4″ x 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Real Red Two-Tone Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper 1 1/4″ x 4″(inner liner)

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Stampin’ Up! Winter Scenes 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. I’ve been busy getting my product shares cut up and packaged. I’m hoping to head over to the post office after work today to get them sent out to everyone.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. The inspiration photo #223 is Cozy New Year. I used lots of layered on my card, since that is one of my favorite kinds of cards to make. 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! Winter Scenes Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Snowflake Kisses Stamp Set, Country Woods Designer Series Paper, Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder, Party Banner Dies and Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today. I was inspired by the colors for my clean and layered card today.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 223.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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Adhere a panel of Country Woods DSP to a Pecan Pie card base. Using the Party Banners Dies, cut the panel of Real Red Two-Tone cardstock. Emboss the banner using the Birch Wood EF, use a sanding block on the banner.

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Wrap a piece of Linen Thread around the top of the banner and tie a bow. Adhere the banner to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Using the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies, cut the panel of Basic White. Stamp the cabin image form the Winter Scenes stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on the die cut circle. Stamp the sentiment from the Snowflake Kisses stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on the top of the die cut circle. Mask the image with a sticky note and add Pool Party Ink using the Small Blending Brush.

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Color the image using Pecan Pie and Real Red Stampin’ Blends Markers. Go over the snowy areas using the Wink of Stella Brush. Adhere the artwork to the banner using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a Streaked Dot to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment form the Snowflake Kisses stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on the panel of Basic White. Stamp the cabin image from the Winter Scenes stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on the bottom of the panel. Mask and color the image the same as for the card front. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Real Red mat then to the inside of the Pecan Pie card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete your card. Stamp the cabin image from the Winter Scenes stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on the envelope front. Mask and color the image the same as for the card front. Adhere a panel of Country Woods DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like 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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Registration Open for January Nature’s Symphony Online Class

Tara Carpenter and I are teaming up to offer a fun Online Zoom Class featuring the new Stampin’ Up! Nature Walk Suite Collection.  We will be creating 6 different cards 2 of which will be fun folds.  This class is free with a $75 purchase from my Online Store.  As an extra bonus if you make your purchase starting on Tuesday January 6, you will earn Bonus Coupons, and you’ll be eligible for the new Product of the Month.

The class requirements and what you will receive:

  • Visit my Online Store and place a $75 or more order before tax and shipping.
  • Once you have made the purchase, fill out this form and submit Click Here For Google Form
  • Zoom class with complete step by step instructions to complete each card as we go.
  • PDF with detailed directions and photos
  • A Link to the recorded class after we are done so you can watch it again and make more cards.

A week before the class I will send you the complete PDF of the cards so you can cut all your cardstock gather your supplies, so you are ready to go.  We will NOT be cutting cardstock live.  Everyone’s cards will be unique since you will pick which color cardstock and ink you want to use for each card.

The class will be held on Sunday January 25th from 1pm – 4pm Eastern Time via Zoom.  This will allow everyone all over the United States to participate live!  

I will email you the Zoom link to the class a few days before the event.

Click Here to Register

Deadline to sign up is Sunday January 18th at 5pm ET  

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Bonus Days Going On!!!

It’s almost time for 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 January 6 and February 2 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 February 3 and 28. And don’t forget—each purchase earns you Stampin’ Rewards, so that’s even more bang for your buck! There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!

Details:

  • 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. You must have a customer account with a valid email address to earn coupons when you shop.
  • If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. 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.

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New Stampin’ Up! Product of The Month

Send thoughtful messages with style using the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set! This versatile stamp set features all-occasion sentiment stamps for birthdays, thank-you notes, love, friendship, and support cards. The mix of a handwritten script with a classic serif font pair beautifully with a wide range of card making and paper crafting styles. The Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for January 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours! This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want.

DETAILS
– January 2026 Product of the Month
– 11 photopolymer stamps
– Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, h
– Two-Step

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
– Is a new exclusive product released each month!
– Can be unlocked for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards).
– Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly!
– Is limited to one per customer (including language versions).

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ (artwork), 3 3/4″ x 5″(inner liner)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Real Red Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner mat)
  • Real Red Two-Tone Cardstock 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″(banner)
  • Country Wood Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″(card front), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! Delicate Pines 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 #222 is Christmas Gathering. I used lots of layered on my card, since that is one of my favorite kinds of cards to make. 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! Delicate Pines Bundle along with the Elegant Pine Snowflakes Designer Series Paper for my card today. I was inspired by the colors along with the snowflake in the photo for my clean and layered card today.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 222.  How are you inspired by the photos?

My design for today’s card was from As You See It Challenge #362

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Adhere a panel of Elegant Pine Snowflakes DSP to a Cherry Cobbler card base. Adhere a smaller panel of Elegant Pine Snowflakes DSP to a Cherry Cobbler mat. Adhere the layered panel to the card front.

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Adhere the 2 panels of Elegant Pine Snowflakes DSP to coordinating Cherry Cobbler mats. Adhere the 2 layered panels to the card front. Using the Delicate Pines Dies, cut 3 of the large pine boughs from a panel of Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper and cut the medium snowflake from a panel of Elegant Pine Snowflakes DSP. Adhere the 3 large pine boughs together. Adhere the die cut snowflake on top of the pine boughs. Adhere the die cut panel to the panel of Cherry Cobbler, off centering it. Adhere the layered panel to the card front.

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On a strip of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Delicate Pines stamp set in Secret Sea Ink. Adhere the sentiment across the center of the snowflake. Add a few Faceted Snowflakes to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Delicate Pines stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the medium and small snowflake images from the Delicate Pines stamp set in Cherry Cobbler and Secret Sea Inks on the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Secret Sea mat then to the inside of the Cherry Cobbler card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish the card. Stamp the snowflake images from the Delicate Pines stamp set in Cherry Cobbler and Secret Sea Inks on the envelope front. Adhere a panel of Elegant Pine Snowflakes 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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Free Shipping for Orders of $75+ before tax – 3 Days Only – Starting Today

Stampin’ Up! announced that they are offering FREE shipping on orders of $75+ from December 10-12!!

Here are the details:

  • Free shipping begins at 12:01 AM MT on December 10.
  • Free shipping ends at 11:59 PM MT on December 12.
  • Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be opened and closed from December 10–12.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 (before tax).
  • Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits, and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($27.00 shipping included) + tax.
  • Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of orders and the Christmas season, the distribution center may fall behind their typical shipping time frames. They will do all we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible.  Any orders placed during this promotion are not guaranteed to arrive before or by December 25.

Get your orders ready and get them placed in the online store between December 10-12!  And as an added bonus, if you haven’t already earned the December Product Of The Month, your $75 order with free shipping will qualify you to earn that item for $5!! 

Let me know if you have any questions.  Have fun shopping!

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Save Up To 50% off on Past Paper Pumpkin Refills December 10-12

Big savings start today!  From December 10–12, Paper Pumpkin subscribers can get up to 50% off on refills, past kits, and add-ons!  Bonus: the sale items also qualify for FREE SHIPPING during the sale!

This sale is only open to active subscribers!  Today, December 9, is the last day to save on prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions with the Cyber Monday Sale!  So if you’re interested in subscribing but haven’t done it yet, subscribe now and get that great deal on the prepaid kits then shop the refills, past kits and add-ons sale starting tomorrow!

Hurry—this sale is only while supplies last!  Click here to see the great products that will be on sale December 10-12!

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My January – April 2026 Mini Catalog and January Online Exclusive Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and Embellishment Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the Two-Tone cardstock share, just the Ribbon share or just the Embellishment share, or you can it all!! For all the information, Click Here.

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices by January 2nd.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday January 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 1/2″ x 3 3/4″(sentiment), 3 3/4″ x 5″(inner liner)
  • Cherry Cobbler Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 3 3/5″ x 5″ panel, 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ panel, 1 3/4″ x 4″ panel, 2 3/4″ x 3″ panel
  • Secret Sea Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″ panel
  • Elegant Pine Snowflakes Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ panel, 3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″ panel, 1 3/8″ x 4 3/8″ panel, 1 5/8″ x 3 7/8″ panel, 2 1/4″ x 6″ panel
  • Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper 4″ x 4 3/4″ panel

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Stampin’ Up! Amber Autumn 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 #220 is Autumn 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! Amber Autumn Bundle along with the Textured Notes Dies and Gathering Together Specialty Designer Series Paper for my card today. I was inspired by the overall theme 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 220.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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Adhere a panel of Gathering Together DSP to a Cajun Craze card base with Stampin’ Seal. Adhere another panel of Gathering Together DSP to the card front with Stampin’ Seal.

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Stamp the pumpkin image from the Stampin’ Up! Amber Autumn Cling Stamp Set in tuxedo Black Ink. Color the image using Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Pecan Pie and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers. Color the other pumpkin using Basic Beige Ink with the Water Painters. Cut the image out using the Amber Autumn Dies.

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On a panel of Cajun Craze, stamp the sentiment from the Amber Autumn stamp set in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle the sentiment with White Embossing Powder and set it with the Heat Tool. Cut the sentiment out using the Textured Notes Dies. Add a piece of Early Espresso Linen Thread to the card front and adhere the sentiment over the linen thread with Stampin’ Dimensionals.. Adhere the die cut pumpkin image to the card front with Stampin Dimensionals. Add a few Low-Profile Dots to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Amber Autumn stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the leaf/acorn image from the Amber Autumn stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the top of the panel. Color the image using Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the basic White panel to an Early Espresso mat then to the inside of the Cajun Craze card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the leaf/acorn image from the Amber Autumn stamp set in tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. Color the image using Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere a panel of Gathering Together 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 of Kits Collections Sale – ALL KITS on Sale for Up To 30% OFF

This three-day sale is the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favorite kits from the Kits Collection.  Stampin’ Up!’s kits come with everything you need for a fun and creative experience.  From season’s greetings to birthday wishes to home decor, you can find almost anything to suit your crafting needs in the Kits Collection.  And with up to 30% off, it’s the perfect time to grab that kit (or two, or three!) that you’ve been eyeing, maybe even add them to a Starter Kit.  Some kits may sell out faster than others, so don’t wait to start shopping on October 6!

Kits Collection Sale Details:

  • Sales Period: October 6–8
  • All kits in the Kits Collection will range from 10–30% off during this three-day sale.
  • Sale excludes Paper Pumpkin Kits, Scrapbooking Workshop Kits, and Starter Kits.
  • Available while supplies last.
  • Salle ends:  October 8, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Head over to the Kits Collection right here to get your list ready for Monday October 6th!  Have fun shopping!

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Last Day to Earn TRIPLE Creative Stamping Designs Rewards from me

How about earning Triple Reward Points during the Kits Sale? I thought that would be a great incentive to get yourself those kits you’ve been debating about getting. THAT’S 3X THE REWARDS FOR YOU FROM ME!!!  Starting October 6-October 8, I’m offering Triple Rewards for all orders over $50 (before tax & shipping)!! How does this work? For a $50 you’ll earn 3 rewards, $100 you’ll earn 6 rewards, $150 you’ll earn 9 rewards, etc. Head over to my Online Store and get those orders in early and earn those Triple Rewards!!

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Join My Team with Stampin’ Up! BEST JOINING SPECIAL EVER – October 1 – 31

What would you say about getting $125 in products of your choice for ONLY $35? Or how about getting $189 in products of your choice for only $99? I don’t know about you, but I’d say YES!!!!! Are you new to stamping or do you know someone that wants to get started but doesn’t know where to start. I’m here to help you. I recommend for someone brand new to stamping to start with our all-inclusive kits. It’s a great place to start and you can add the New Kits along with New preorder Online Exclusive products to your starter kit.

Crafting is even more fun with community, and there’s never been a better time to join. Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that, like a 20–25% product discount, exclusive early access to the latest releases and catalogs, the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events, and so much more! Have you ever thought about joining the Stampin’ Up! community? Are you into scrapbooking and have you seen all the new scrapbook products Stampin’ Up! has? Wouldn’t you love to get all these products at a discount? Why not consider joining the Stampin’ Up! community between October 1-31, and save on everything you buy? Are you new to stamping and don’t know where to start, but would like to join to save? Ask me for help, I’m here to help and assist you anyway that I can. OCTOBER is the best time ever to join!! The best part is you can put November Online Exclusive preorder items in the Starter Kit. Contact me and we can talk about signing you up. There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself. Why not give it a try, you have nothing at all to lose!!

From October 1 to 31, anyone who purchases the Starter Kit can choose between two amazing offers.  In addition to FREE shippingFREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit, you can either get $125 worth of products for just $35, an amazing first time ever offer, OR $189 worth of products for just $99!  

Promotion Period: October 1–31

Ordering Deadlines

  • Online: October 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3″ x 4″(artwork), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Cajun Craze Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 2″ x 3 1/2″(sentiment)
  • Early Espresso Cardstock 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Gathering Together Specialty Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(card front), 2 1/4″ x 5 3/8″(card front panel), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Coneflower Celebrations 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 #219 is Blooms & Butterflies. 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! Coneflower Celebration Bundle for my card today. I was inspired by the Butterfly on the Flowers 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 219.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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Stamp the flower, stem and leaf images from the Stampin Up! Coneflower Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. Color the images using Old Olive, Peach Pie, Petal Pink and Deep Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends Markers. Randomly stamp the splatter image from the Coneflower Celebrations stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink on the Basic White panel.

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Adhere the Basic White panel to a Petal Pink mat with Stampin’ Seal. Wrap a piece of the Old Olive Linen Thread around the layered panel 3 times and tie a bow. Adhere the layered panel to a Cajun Craze card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Stamp the butterfly image from the Coneflower Celebrations stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the sentiment from the Coneflower Celebrations stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink on a panel of Basic White. Color the butterfly using Basic Black, Peach Pie and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. Cut the butterfly and the flower center from a panel of Early Espresso, using the Coneflower Celebrations Dies. Adhere the flower center to the top of the flower using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the sentiment over the Linen Thread using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the butterfly to the flower using Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Cajun Craze & Gold Dots to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Coneflower Celebrations stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the butterfly image from the Coneflower Celebrations stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink next to the sentiment. Color the image using Basic Black, Peach Pie and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Petal Pink mat then to the inside of the Cajun Craze card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish the card. Stamp the butterfly image from the Coneflower Celebrations stamp set on the envelope front in Tuxedo Black Ink and the coneflower image on the envelope flap. Color the images using Basic Black, Old Olive, Peach Pie, Petal Pink and the Deep Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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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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Final Week for our September Online Class

Tara Carpenter and I are teaming up to offer an online Fall card class using Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Gathering Together Suite.  We will be creating 6 different cards during the class including 2 Beginner Stamper cards, 2 Casual Stamper Cards and 2 Advanced Stamper Cards. Sign Up now by Clicking Here to reserve your spot.

The class fee includes:

  • Stampin’ Up! Cajun Craze & Gold Dots (full pack)
  • Stampin’ Up! Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack (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. If you’ve attended a previous class, you were given a discount code, there is a spot to put that code on the form and the discount only applies to the products that you check off that you wish to purchase, not the class.

The class will be held Sunday September 28th 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.

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

I am not including the bundle or stamp set 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 + $10 (Priority Shipping) 

Additional purchased items will be included in the above shipping price.  I will invoice you through PayPal and invoices must be paid by September 14th to insure I can get the products delivered, packaged up and out to you with enough time.  

Deadline: Sunday September 14th (this is so I have time to order all the products being used)

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

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Last Day for Double Creative Stamping Designs Rewards

The new September – December 2025 Mini Catalog and the new September Online Exclusives are now available to order.  Let’s kick off the new catalog and online exclusives with Double Creative Stamping Designs Rewards. THAT’S 2X THE REWARDS FOR YOU FROM ME!!!  Starting September 3 – September 10 I’m offering DOUBLE REWARDS for all orders over $50 (before tax & shipping)!! How does this work? For a $50 you’ll earn 2 rewards, $100 you’ll earn 4 rewards, $150 you’ll earn 6 rewards, etc. Head over to my Online Store and get those orders in early and earn those Double Rewards!!

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock (2) – 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front & inner liner), 2″ x 2″(butterfly), 1/2″ x 3″(sentiment)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock (2) – 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats)
  • Cajun Craze Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Early Espresso Cardstock 1″ x 2″(die cut)

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