Stampin’ Up! Seaside Wishes 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.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts   We are doing month-long challenges now, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #208 is Hello Summer. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Wishes Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Sea turtle Photopolymer Stamp Set, Bright & Beautiful 6X 6 Designer Series Paper, So Swirly Embossing Folder and Deckled Circles Dies for my Clean & Layered Card today. The starfish caught my eye as soon as I saw the inspiration photo, so that is what inspired me, and I worked around that.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 208.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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I started by stamping the bubble image from the Sea Turtle stamp set in Azure Afternoon Ink multiple times, stamping off once on scrap paper, on a panel of Bright & Beautiful DSP. I embossed the DSP panel using the So Swirly EF. I adhered the embossed panel to a Basic Black mat using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to an Azure Afternoon card base using Liquid Glue.

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Using the Deckled Circle Dies, I cut a panel of Basic White. I stamped the sand image from the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set in Basic Beige Ink on the bottom of the circle. On the panel of Basic White, I stamped the large and small starfish images in Basic Beige Ink. I cut the images out using the Seaside Wishes Dies. I adhered a piece of Linen Thread to the card front using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the circle over the thread using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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I adhered the larger starfish to the circle using Stampin’ Dimensionals and the smaller ones using Glue Dots. On a strip of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Seaside Wishes stamp set in Azure Afternoon Ink. I cut the ends on an angle using Paper Snips. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals on the ends and Glue Dots in the center. I added a few Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Seaside Wishes stamp set in Azure Afternoon Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the starfish and sand images from the Seaside Wishes stamp set in Basic Beige Ink around the sentiment. I stamped the bubble image from the Sea Turtle stamp set on a panel of Bright & Beautiful DSP, stamping off once on scrap paper, in Azure Afternoon Ink. I adhered the panel to the bottom of the Basic White panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Basic Black mat then to the inside of the Azure Afternoon card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the starfish and sand images from the Seaside Wishes stamp set in Basic Beige Ink on the envelope front. I stamped the bubble image from the Sea Turtle stamp set in Azure Afternoon Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on a panel of Bright & Beautiful DSP. I adhered the 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. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   PKXMFP73

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2024-2025Annual 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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10% Off Stamp & Die Set Bundles and

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines June 5-30!!

Everyone loves a good deal, which is why Stampin’ Up! is offering an additional 10% off all stamp and die bundles!  Between June 5-30, take advantage of the sale and add some new bundles to your collection!!  Plus, save 10% on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine!!  These machines make the perfect crafting partner for stamp and die bundles!

PROMOTION DETAILS

Sales Period: June 5-30, 2024
Ordering Deadline:  June 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only. This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
  • Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue).
  • The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders including Starter Kit orders placed between June 5-30, 2024.

*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.

YAY for a great sale!!  You can see the stamp and die set bundles in the online store right Here and the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines Here (note that the machines only will be on sale, the accessories are note included).  Get your orders ready and save beginning June 5!

***As an added bonus, Demonstrators get the additional 10% discount on bundles and machines too!  So purchase the Starter Kit in May and get the free In Color items (see the details above) and then get the additional 10% discount on top of your Demonstrator discount on bundles and machines from June 5-30!!

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Painted Petals

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

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


With the July Paper Pumpkin, Painted Petals, you can craft beautiful cards with unique watercolor designs and pretty layers!


• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed cards and coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Gray Granite (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Melon
Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive
Kit comes in a beautiful coordinating box

Don’t miss the coordinating
Every Celebration Dies Add-On!

This exclusive add-on (item 164991) coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 July. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

Subscribe to the July Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 June and 10 July 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:

  • Azure Afternoon Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Basic Black Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front & inner liner mats)
  • Basic White Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (artwork), 3 3/4″ X 5″(inner liner)
  • Bright & Beautiful 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ X 5″ (card front), 1″ X 3 3/4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. How is everyone doing today? We’re halfway through the week and halfway through the month already. I have a wedding reception to go to tonight and tomorrow is a big day for my daughter. She’ll be graduating with a BS degree in Forensic Chemistry. To say I’m proud of her is an understatement. She has worked so hard to get this degree. I can’t wait to see where she goes from here. I know her next step is to get a job and then start working on her PHD.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. We are doing month-long challenges now, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #207 is Red, White and Blue. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set, Country Woods Designer Series Paper and Nesting Essentials Dies for my Clean and Layered card. I was inspired by the flowers and colors from the inspiration photo.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 207.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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I started by adhering a panel of Country Woods DSP to a Real Red mat using Stampin’ Seal.

I cut the largest banner die from the Nested Essentials Dies from a panel of Real Red. I stamped the sentiment from the Layering Leaves stamp set in Versamark Ink on the bottom of the banner. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I adhered the banner to the left top of the card front using Liquid Glue just on the bottom of the banner. I trimmed off the excess using Paper Snips. I adhered the card front to a Basic Whtie Thick card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the flower image from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set in Smoky Slate Ink. I colored the image using Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Real Red and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the image out using the Country Flowers Dies. On a panel of Country Wood DSP, I stamped the stool image from the Country Flowers stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink. I cut the image out using the Country Flowers Dies. From another panel of Country Woods DSP, I cut the flowerpot die using the Country Flowers Dies. I adhered the stool to the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the flowerpot using Glue Dots and the flowers using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels to the card front.

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On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Layering Leaves stamps et in Smoky Slate Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the floral image from the Country Flowers stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on the bottom of the panel. I colored the image using Cherry Cobbler, Real Red and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Real Red mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the floral image from the Country Flowers stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image using Cherry Cobbler, Real Red and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered 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 cards 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:   6C44QBJA

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 Starter Kit Special

If you’re going to be placing an order of $125 or more, you might want to consider this Starter Kit Joining Special.

Exciting News! Between 1–31 May, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE!

In addition to the 2024-2026 In-Color products, new demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice. That’s $207 in products for only $99 and it all ships for FREE. You will also receive free business supplies in case you want to make this a business. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community.

When you join as a new demonstrator, all In Color products will be automatically added to their Starter Kit.  Click Here for a PDF printable flyer of all the products you’ll get.

STARTER KIT SPECIAL DETAILS

  • Promotion Start Date:  May 1, 2024
  • Deadline to Join:  May 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM MT
  • In addition to the regular $125 worth of products of your choice for just $99, new demonstrators will receive the following products (an $82 value!!) in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Card Stock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • All Starter Kits ship for FREE!!

If you’d like to join our team, we’d love to have you!  Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you can preorder from the upcoming catalogs!

We welcome all types of Demonstrators from those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves to those who want to run a business and those anywhere in between!  We’re a relaxed group that loves to stamp with no pressure to sell!

Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions!

There is no commitment and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you.  Why not give it a try?  We have a fun Facebook page where we chat a lot and we do virtual meetings monthly and in-person meetings quarterly.

What a great time to join and get all the new 2024-2026 In-Color products. Contact me @ creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I would love to have you on my team. Contact me today about joining May 1st.

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Stampin’ Up! has 2 New Kits Available to Order

Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! is all about making crafting fun, accessible, and inclusive! We’re always working hard to design a collection full of different product options to allow you oodles of options when it comes to finding that perfect project or gift.  Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!

Hello Hollycock Kit

You’re sure to bright up someone’s day with the Hello Hollyhocks Kit! With colorful hollyhock designs, this kit’s all-occasion cards can help you send a friendly hello or a note of thanks to flower-loving friends and loved ones. Pair the desired sentiment, designed die cuts, and images from the kit to quickly create timeless cards. The printed sentiments are available in English, French, German, and Dutch.

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Make 9 cards
* 9 printed card bases
* 9 printed envelopes
* Folded card: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
* Printed die-cut images and labels
* Adhesive-backed sparkle gems
* Enough adhesive to complete projects

Product colors: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock

164458 $14.00

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City Sights Kit

Make all-occasion cards with the City Sights Kit. Featuring artistic cityscape designs in neutral colors, this kit has a masculine charm, and is great to anyone dreaming of big city skylines. Craft like an artist using the different elements from this kit. It’s easy to wish a happy birthday or send a friendly note to a special someone! The printed sentiments are available in English, French, German, and Dutch.

Kit includes:
* City Sights Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Pebbled Path Stampin’ Spot
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Make 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
* 8 printed card bases
* 8 printed envelopes
* Folded card: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
* Printed shaped die cuts and printed sentiments
* Corrugated cardstock accent pieces
* Copper metallic embellishments
* Enough adhesive to complete projects

Product colors: Basic Beige, Basic Black, Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Misty Moonlight, Pebbled Path

163885 $21.00

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Life Is Sweet

Subscribe May 11 – June 10

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

Celebrate the sweet things in life with textured, artistic cards. Featuring the new 2024–2026 In Colors!

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Iridescent glimmer sentiments and precut paper pieces
  • Vellum accents, iridescent pearls, and linen thread
  • Coordinating colors: Poppy Parade, Peach Pie, Lemon Lolly, Shy Shamrock
    (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pool Party, Pretty In Pink

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

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

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April 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″ (flowers), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Real Red Cardstock 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″ (card front mat), 2 1/4″ X 4″(banner) 4 1/8″X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front), 1 1/4″ X 2″(flowerpot), 2″ X 2 1/4″(stool), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Product List

Country Flowers Bundle (English)

$53.00

Country Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Country Flowers Dies

$35.00

Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$13.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

$11.25

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Versamark Pad

$9.50

Basics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$32.00

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Nested Essentials Dies

$34.00

Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

$7.50

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$130.00

Adhesive Sheets

$11.50

Mini Glue Dots

$7.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$6.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$8.00

Paper Snips

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

$28.00

Stampin’ Up! Layers Of Beauty 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.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts We are doing month-long challenges now, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #206 is April Flowers. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the New Stampin’ Up! Layers of Beauty Bundle and the New Stampin’ Up! Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set (both items will be available starting May 1st), along with the Nested Essentials Dies and Online Exclusive Basics 3D Embossing Folder for today’s card. I was inspired by the flowers in the photo and the colors of the flowers for my Clean and Layered card.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 206.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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I started by embossing a Basic White card front using the Basics 3D EF. I adhered the embossed panel to a Basic White mat using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Basic Whtie Thick card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the large floral image from the Stampin’ Up! Layers of Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set in Pebbled Path Ink. Using Blending Brushes and the Layers of Beauty Decorative Masks, I added Bubble Bath, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lolly and Lost Lagoon Inks. I cut the image out using the Layers of Beauty Dies.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Unbounded Love stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the smallest banner die from the Nested Essentials Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the top of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the floral image to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added Rhinestones Basic Jewels to the small flower centers.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiments from the Unbounded Lover stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink. I stamped the large flower image from the Layers of Beauty stamp set over the sentiment in Bubble Bath Ink. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Basic White mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base,

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic Whtie Medium Envelope. I stamped the large floral image from the Layers of Beauty stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on the envelope front and flap.

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

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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Do you want all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog but can’t afford everything?  I’m doing a Designer Series Paper Share! What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog, it would cost you over $250.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $63.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $65.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share and Ribbon share from the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 1st. 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 13th.

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!  Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $65.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

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

  • 2023-2025 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • Brights Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Neutrals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Regals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Subtles Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Country Lace Designer Series Paper (6)
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper (6)
  • Frames & Flowers (3)
  • Full of Life Designer Series Paper (12)
  • Lily Pond Lane Designer Series Paper (12)
  • Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper (6)
  • Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper (6)
  • Thoughtful Designs Designer Series Paper (5)
  • Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (12)
  • To Market Designer Series Paper (6)
  • Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper (6)
  • Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper (6)
  • 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper (5)
  • Silver Foil Sheet (1)
  • Textured Metallic Specialty Paper (3)
  • Wood Textured Specialty Paper (1)

In all, you’ll receive 196 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $130 + $9.00 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

New Ribbon Share – $20.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

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

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Peach Pie 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Petunia Pop 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Pretty In Pink 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Shy Shamrock 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Summer Splash 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Basic Beigh 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Iridescent 1/2″ Striped Trim
  • Petal Pink & White 1/4″ Diagonal Trim Combo Pack

Double Ribbon Share – $40 + $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

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

$85.00for a single share + $9.00 shipping

$170.00 for a double share + $9.00 shipping.

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

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

Deadline to sign up for my share is Monday, April 29th at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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Delicate Wings

Subscribe March 11 – April 10

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


Send elegant words of encouragement and support to those you love.

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper pieces and butterfly designs
  • Champagne foil images, sentiments, and labels
  • Coordinating colors: Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve, Basic Beige, Basic Gray
    (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Basic Black, champagne foil

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

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

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April 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 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front & inner liner), 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ (flowers), 1 1/2″ X 2″( sentment)
  • Basic Whtie Thick Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

$9.00

Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Blending Brushes

$13.00

Small Blending Brushes

$12.00

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

$30.00

Nested Essentials Dies

$34.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

$6.00

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! Happy Hedgehogs Go To Greetings for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. How is everyone doing today? Less than 24 hours before I leave for out OnStage convention in Houston TX. To say I’m excited doesn’t even begin to describe what I’m feeling. I can’t wait to share what I can with you.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. We are doing month-long challenges now, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #205 is Spring Has Sprung. Believe it or not, my card only uses Stamps, Ink and Paper, no dies or punches. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Happy Hedgehogs Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set and Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper for my card today. I was inspired by the entire photo and 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 205.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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I started by adhering squares of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to a Garden Green card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Bubble Bath card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic white, I stamped the tree image from the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set in Gray Granite Ink. I stamped the bird image from the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on the branch. I colored the image using Balmy Blue, Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Crumb Cake, Old Olive and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the artwork panel to a Bubble Bath mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment form the Go To Greetings stamp set in Gray Granite Ink. I adhered the sentiment to a Bubble Bath mat using Glue Dots. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the tree and bird images from the Happy Hedgehog stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on the panel. I colored the images using Balmy Blue, Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Crumb Cake, Old Olive and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Garden Green mat then to the inside of the Bubble Bath card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the tree image from the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image using Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Crumb Cake and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Delightfully Eclectic 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. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   AHZBFDC4

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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Don’t forget to stop by my Facebook page to share a card or project you recently made for a chance to win the Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 DSP for my Thankful Tuesday Share Day. Share your projects in the comments under the post. You are only eligible to be entered to win if you share on my Facebook page, please do not email them to me. ***Please note, I am unable to ship the items outside the US. If you live outside the US, feel free to share your projects with us. We love seeing what you create!

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Stampin’ Up! has two new kits available to order!! 

Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!

Your Day To Shine Kit

Say hello, happy birthday, or recognize someone with the Your Day to Shine Kit. Everyone will appreciate one of these pretty floral cards and matching envelopes. If you’re new to card making, you’ll love how this kit makes crafting super simple, because all of the pieces are printed, die cut, and ready to use—no stamping or cutting needed! If you’re an experienced crafter, you’ll love the artistic beauty of these card designs. Includes sentiments in English, Dutch, French, and German.

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
* Folded card sizes: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm), 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
* 9 preprinted envelopes
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Adhesive-backed iridescent rhinestones
* Die-cut vellum pieces
* Printed labels and die cut images
* Printed sentiments in four languages: English, Dutch, French, German

Product colors: Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow

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Frog & Friends Game Kit

DIY a classic cup-and-ball game! With the Frog & Friends Kit, you can craft six cup-and-ball games in three designs: a fun frog, a flashy fish, and a silly shark. The kit includes everything you need to complete the toys, even googly eyes! It’s a great kit for crafting with kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, play groups—kids and kids at heart!

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 6 cup-and-ball games: 2 each of 3 designs
* Finished size: 4-1/4″ x 7-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 18.4 x 3.8 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Acrylic shapes
* Stickers
* Twine

Product colors: Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, iridescent, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

You can find all the Kits Here at my Online Store.

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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!  A new set of Online Exclusives are now available for ordering.

Go check out my Online Store for the NEW Online Exclusive products available. Get those orders placed early so you don’t miss out on the pretty new suites and new bundles.

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Delicate Wings

Subscribe March 11 – April 10

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


Send elegant words of encouragement and support to those you love.

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper pieces and butterfly designs
  • Champagne foil images, sentiments, and labels
  • Coordinating colors: Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve, Basic Beige, Basic Gray
    (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Basic Black, champagne foil

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

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

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April 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 3/8″ X 2 3/8″ (artwork), 1/2″ X 2 1/8″ (sentiment), 4″X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Bubble Bath Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2 1/2″ X 2 1/2″ (artwork mat), 1/2″ X 2 1/4″ (sentiment mat)
  • Garden Green Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper 89 – 1 1/4″ X 1 1/4″(card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Happy Hedgehogs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$18.00

Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Delightfully Eclectic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$30.00

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

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! Encircled In Nature for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends and Happy Valentine’s Day. How is everyone doing today? Is anyone doing anything for Valentine’s Day? It’s Wednesday, so I’ll be working.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. We are doing month-long challenges now, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #204 is Winter Warmth. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the new Online Exclusive Stampin’ Up! Encircled In Nature Bundle (available March 5th) along with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder. I was inspired by the pine trees in the photo along with the color scheme for my Clean & Layered card today. 

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 204.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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I started by stamping the branch circle from the Stampin’ Up! Encircled In Nature Photopolymer Stamp Set on a Very Vanilla card front in Early Espresso Ink. I cut the center of the circle out using the Encircled In Nature Dies. I embossed the die cut panel using the Timber EF.

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On another panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the rounded tree image and the tall tree image from the Encircled In Nature stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink. I stamped the moon and stars image from the Encircled In Nature stamp set in Lemon Lolly Ink between the trees. I adhered the embossed card front to the stamped Very Vanilla mat using Stampin’ Dimensionals. From a panel of Mossy Meadow I cut the tree images using the Encircled In Nature Dies. From a panel of Crumb Cake, I cut the foliage image using the Encircled In Natures Dies. I adhered the die cut images to the bottom of the branch circle using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered card front to a Mossy Meadow card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the sentiment from the Encircled In Nature stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink. I cut the ends of the sentiment on an angle using Paper Snips. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I tied a double bow using Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine from the Baker’s Twine Essential Pack. I adhered the bow to the sentiment using a Glue Dot. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Cork Rounds to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Encircled In Nature stamp set in Early Espresso Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. I stamped the tree images from the Encircled In Nature stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink on the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Very Vanilla panel to a Very Vanilla mat then to the inside of the Mossy Meadow card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Very Vanilla Medium Envelope. I stamped the tree image from the Encircled In Nature stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper 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:   T9JKA3XQ

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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Last Day for my “Stuck on You Valentine” Ordering Special!

For all orders of $50 or greater (before shipping and taxes) that have my Current Host Code T9JKA3XQ applied or for individual orders of $150 or greater placed through me between now and Wednesday, February 14, you’ll get your choice of a free adhesive! You MUST remember to add my Host Code to your orders.

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, YAY!!

The adhesive will be in addition to the normal thank you gift that I order for you!!  Plus, since your order will be over $50, you’ll earn Sale-A-Bration item(s) too.  A big double YAY for more free goodies!!

***Please note, if your order is over $150, do not apply a host code.  If you apply a host code to your order, it will take away your host benefits and we don’t want that!  But don’t worry, you’ll still be eligible for the free gift and free adhesive offer!

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

  • Adhesive Sheets
  • Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • Mini Glue Dots
  • Tear & Tape Adhesive
  • Stampin’ Seal
  • Stampin’ Seal Refill
  • Stampin’ Seal +
  • Stampin’ Seal + Refill
  • Fine-Tip Glue Pen
  • Silicone Craft Sheet (even though it’s not an adhesive…it is an awesome tool for adhesives!)
  • Foam Adhesive Strips
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals (2)
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (2)
  • Black Stampin’ Dimensionals Combo Pack
  • Foam Adhesive Sheets
  • Cling Adhesive
  • Heat & Stick Powder

I’ll be placing the order for the adhesives with my host orders 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 new 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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Looking for older stamp sets and bundles that you missed out on? I’ve updated my Retirement Sale List. Click Here to check it out.

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Stampin’ Up! has added more Sale-a-bration items to earn. You can Click Here for a printable PDF flyer to see all the new goodies.

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Online Exclusives From Stampin’ Up! –

Available Now and New Items Coming March 5!

You can see a flyer with some of the new Online Exclusives that will be available to order beginning March 5 Here. If you want to get your hands on the Online Exclusives early, the Demonstrator preorder starts on February 1!  So if you join as a Demonstrator, you can either add the new products to your Starter Kit beginning February 1 or add them to a Demonstrator order in February!

Go check out my Online Store for the NEW Online Exclusive products available. Get those orders placed early so you don’t miss out on the pretty new suite and new bundles.

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Joining Special January 4 – February 29

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.

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Memorable Meadows

Subscribe February 11 – March 10

Share nature’s beauty with lovely all-occasion cards!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut vellum pieces & wood embellishments
• Coordinates with the Meandering Meadows Suite Collection (item 162745)
• Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot),
Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia

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:

  • Crumb Cake Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 3″
  • Mossy Meadow Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 2″ X 4″ (trees)
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front & inner liner), 4 18″ C 5 3/8″ (card front& inner liner mats), 5/8″ X 3″ (sentiment)
  • Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper 2 1/4″ X6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Earthen Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Timber 3 D Embossing Folder

$10.00

Adhesive Backed Cork Rounds

$6.50

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

$11.00

Very Vanilla 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! Fluffiest Friends for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. We are already halfway through the week and on the downhill to the weekend. How is everyone’s week going? It’s been nothing but rain for the last 24 hours. Heavy rain and windy. We were in a State of Emergency starting yesterday because of flooding. I was up half the night listening to the rain, wind and my sump pump gong off every 2 minutes. The good thing is, it’s going off and keeping the water away from my house the best it can. I believe the flood warnings are in effect until 6pm tonight.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. We are doing month-long challenges now, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #203 is New Year Love. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Fluffiest Friends Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set, Tree Rings Hybrid 3D Embossing Folder, Deckled Circles Dies, Bee Mine Designer Series Paper and One Horse Open Sleigh 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 203.  How are you inspired by the photos?

I joined in with Global Design Projects #427.

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I started by embossing a panel of Pecan Pie using the Tree Rings EF. I adhered the embossed panel to a Garden Green mat using Liquid Glue. I adhered 2 panels of Bee Mine DSP to the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Sweet Sorbet card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the adorable beaver image from the Stampin’ Up! Fluffiest Friends Cling Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I stamped the wood pile image from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the same panel. I colored the images in using Ivory, Neutrals #300 & #800, Pecan Pie, Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the images out using the Fluffiest Friends Dies. Using the Deckled Circles Dies, I cut a panel of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP. I adhered the circle to the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the beaver and wood pile to the circle using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Country Bouquet stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink. I adhered a piece of Sweet Sorbet Bakers Twine from the 2022-2024 In-Color Bakers Twine Pack to the top of the card front using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the sentiment over the Bakers Twine using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added an Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers embellishment to the sentiment.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment form the Country Bouquet stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink. I stamped the beaver image from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the top of the wood pile image from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink below the beaver. I colored the images the same as I did for the card front. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pecan Pie mat then to the inside of the Sweet Sorbet card base,

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the beaver image from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image the same as the card front. I adhered a panel of Bee Mine 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. 

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

If you have a long list of products that you are wanting to purchase, you really might want to consider this offer!!!

Starter Kit Special during Sale-A-bration! Shop for up to $125 worth of anything you want, Pay $99 plus tax get FREE Shipping, and A FREE Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio!

The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio is a paper crafter’s dream! The heavy-duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and grid lines for easy measuring, while the large surface space gives ample room for spreading out while paper crafting. The safety-tempered glass has a heat and scratch resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water—no chemicals needed. The reusable cloth also cleans ink off your stamps! The nonslip, heat resistant, waterproof silicone mat features four palette squares for mixing custom ink colors or for holding small ink spots in place while crafting. Each component can be used separately, or you can use all three items together for a multipurpose paper crafting studio that’s both functional and elegant.

Option 2 – Instead of the Glass Mat Studio you can choose $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of your choice when you join for $99. That’s a $155 value! 

There is never an obligation to sell. You can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself along with all the other Demonstrator benefits. You get early access to all the upcoming catalogs along with being able to preorder. You can attend the OnStage Event and any other events Stampin’ Up! has. Unsure about this? Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk. 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.  

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I’m planning on going live today on my YouTube Channel at 4pm ET. I hope you can join me for today’s project.

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2 New Kits Now Available

Rock Ledgen Kit

Create handmade cards for all the rockstars in your life with the Rock Legend Kit! This all-occasion paper crafting kit comes with everything you need to make cards that totally rock. Get crafting with die-cut paper pieces of electric guitars, lightning bolts, stars, and other awesome designs. Make eight cards (four each of two designs) with bold colors and preprinted sentiments to celebrate birthdays and more!

Kit includes:
*Predesigned projects
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Printed sentiment labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
*Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
*Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
*8 preprinted envelopes
*Enough adhesive to complete projects
*Adhesive-Backed Star Embellishments
*A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Real Red

Rock Legend Kit #163272 $14

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Panda Friends Kit

Send adorable cards filled with love with the Panda Friends Kit! These irresistible pandas are perfect for celebrating love and friendship throughout the year. This kit includes cards in two different sizes to keep your crafting versatile and fresh. Use the preprinted sentiments to make quick multiples and send happy hello greetings to those you care about!

Kit includes:
*Predesigned projects
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Printed sentiment labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
*Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
*Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 cm x 14 cm), 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (21.6 cm x 8.9 cm)
*8 preprinted envelopes
*Enough adhesive to complete all projects
*Iridescent Sequin Embellishments
*A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go.

Product colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

Panda Friends Kit #163273 $14

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Lovely Lavender

Subscribe December 11 – January 10

Make love-themed cards for special occasions, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and more!

This kit includes:
• Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes
• 4 bonus tags that punch out from the card front
• Precut paper pieces and linen thread
• Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather,
Gorgeous Grape (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Berry Burst

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 January Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December and 10 January 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 1/2″ X 4″ (beaver & wood), 7/8″ X 1 3/4″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Garden Green Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front mat)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Sweet Sorbet Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Bee Mine Designer Series Paper 1″ X 5 1/4″ & 1 1/4″ X 4″ (card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
  • One Horse Open Sleigh 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3″ X 3″ (card front panel)

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Product List

Fluffiest Friends Bundle

$54.00

Fluffiest Friends Cling Stamp Set (English)

$26.00

Fluffiest Friends Dies

$34.00

Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$23.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Bee Mine 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

One Horse Open Sleigh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends Collection

$45.00

Sweet Sorbet Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Deckled Circles Dies

$37.00

Tree Rings Hybrid Embossing Folder

$37.00

Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers

$8.00

2022–2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack

$15.00

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! Merriest Trees for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. We are already halfway through the week and on the downhill to the weekend. I’ll be starting all my Christmas cookie baking tomorrow bright and early. I’ll be mixing and baking all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I’m hoping to finish up Saturday early afternoon, but we’ll see what happens.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. We are doing month-long challenges now, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #202 is Christmas Cheer. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees Bundle along with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder and Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper for my card today. I was inspired by the overall theme of the photo along with the colors for my Clean and Layered card.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 202.  How are you inspired by the photos?

I started by embossing a Winter Meadow DSP card front using the Snowflake Sky EF. I adhered the card front panel to a Real Red mat using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Pebbled Path card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the detailed tree image from the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I cut the tree out with the 2nd frmo the largest tree from the Merriest Trees Dies. On the same panel of Basic White, I stamped the bow image from the Merriest Trees stamp set multiple times in Real Red Ink. I cut the bows out using the Merriest Trees Dies. I adhered the tree to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added the die cut bows to the tree using Glue Dots.

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I cut the star from the panel of Basic White using the Stars At Night Dies. I adhered the star to the top of the tree using Liquid Glue. I stamped the sentiment from the Merriest Trees stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on the Basic White panel. I fussy cut the sentiment using Paper Snips. I adhered a piece of 1/4″ Real Red Ribbon from the Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack to the card front using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the sentiment on top of the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Rhinestones Basic Jewels to the card front and star.

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On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Merriest Trees stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the bow image from the Merriest Trees stamp set in Real Red Ink on either side of the sentiment. I adhered a strip of Winter Meadow DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Real Red mat then to the inside of the Pebbled path card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the detailed tree image from the Merriest Trees stamp set in Versamark Ink on the envelope front. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I stamped the bow image from the Merriest Trees stamp set on the tree in Real Red Ink. I adhered a panel of Winter Meadow 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. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   SMAQYYMJ

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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I’m planning on going live today on my YouTube Channel at 4pm ET. I’m planning on using some of the new products from the upcoming January-April 2024 Mini Catalog. I hope you can join me for today’s card.

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One day only—get free shipping on all qualifying orders Thursday December 14!

Get ready for a spectacular limited time offer because you can shop and save on all qualifying orders! Have something on your wish list? Thinking about stocking up on crafting essentials? Got the urge to splurge? Shop on 14 December and get all the products you love while saving on shipping costs! This incredible deal only lasts for 24 hours!

Date: 14 December 2023

Ordering Deadlines

  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 14 December 2023.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD (before tax).
  • Coupon codes and product credits are non-commissionable and 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-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 USD 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 our typical shipping timeframes. We 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 25 December.

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Clearance Rack Refresh

Stampin’ Up! has added more items to the Clearance Rack. Items are available only while supplies last, so don’t wait!!! Head over to my Online Store and grab some of your favorite items before they are gone for good.

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January-April 2024 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

Do you want all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers and pretty Ribbon in the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog but can’t afford everything?  I’m doing a Designer Series Paper Share and a Ribbon Share! What is a Paper Share and a Ribbon Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers and the Ribbon from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP and Ribbon in the new Mini Catalog, it would cost you over $141.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on January 4th. I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of January 15th.

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!  Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $15.00 plus $8.50 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):

  • Bee Mine – 6
  • Forever Love – 6
  • Just Kiddin’ -6
  • Light Than Air 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Nature’s Sweetest – 6
  • Perennial Lavender – 6
  • Poetic Expressions – 6
  • Rock & Roll – 6

In all, you’ll receive 50 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $30 + $8.50 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ × 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.

As a Thank you gift for joining in on my paper share, I will be including a sampling of some of the new Sale-a-bration DSP that will be available with qualifying orders. I believe there are 5 different DSPs in the Sale-a-bration catalog. I’m not sure yet which ones I’ll be including, it might be 1, 3 or all 5.

New Ribbon Share – $10.00 plus $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping

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

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • 1/4″ Sweet Sorbet Bordered Ribbon
  • 3/8″ Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon
  • Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack
  • 1/8″ Gold Faux Leather Trim

Double Ribbon Share – $20 + $8.50 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon and baker’s twine.

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

$25 for a single share + $8.50 shipping

$50 for a double share + $8.50 shipping.

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

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

Deadline to sign up for my share is Tuesday, January 2nd at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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January – April 2024 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration Coming Soon

With the Retiring List posted and the Last Chance Sale going on that means a new catalog will be arriving soon. Are you a current customer of mine? If you have placed an order with me in the past year of $50 or more, you will automatically be receiving a copy of the catalogs as soon as I receive them. I’ll be ordering them the beginning of December and will ship them out to you as soon as I get them.

If you are not a customer of mine and would like to be, place an order from my Online Store and a catalog will be on its way to you as soon as I receive them. If you are not sure, please feel free to drop me a line at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and I will be happy to let you know.

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Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 Mini Catalog Retiring List and Last Chance Products Sale Going On

The September -December 2023 Mini Catalog will be coming to an end soon. It’s always a bittersweet time when a catalog ends and we have to say goodbye to items we love. It’s also an exciting time because a new catalog will be starting.

Starting November 21, 2023 through January 3, 2024 some of your favorite Stampin’ Up! products from the mini catalog will be on sale for up to 60% off. Click Here to view the Last Chance Products in a printable PDF.

You can find the items that will be carrying over from the September -December 2023 Mini Catalog by Clicking Here.

Get those shopping lists ready and start shopping early so you don’t miss out on items you’ve been wanting. Don’t forget the retiring items are only available While Supplies Last!!

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Lovely Lavender

Subscribe December 11 – January 10

Make love-themed cards for special occasions, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and more!

This kit includes:
• Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes
• 4 bonus tags that punch out from the card front
• Precut paper pieces and linen thread
• Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather,
Gorgeous Grape (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Berry Burst

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 January Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December and 10 January 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 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (tree, star, sentiment & inner liner)
  • Pebbled Path Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Real Red Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats)
  • Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 1/2″ X 4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Merriest Trees Bundle (English)

$55.75

Merriest Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$25.00

Merriest Trees Dies

$37.00

Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder

$39.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Versamark Pad

$9.50

Basics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$31.00

Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder

$11.00

Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack

$9.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

$6.00

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! Autumn Leaf Fall for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. We are already halfway through the week and on the downhill to the weekend. It’s amazing how quickly you can get back into the routine after being away for a few days.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. We are doing month-long challenges now, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #201 is Fall Leaves. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves Bundle along with the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder and All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper. I was inspired by the overall theme of the photo for my Free Style Collage card today.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 201.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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I started by embossing a Very Vanilla card front using the Leaf Fall EF. I wrapped a piece of Copper Clay 3/8″ Textured Ribbon around the bottom of the panel and adhered it on the back using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the card front to a Very Vanilla Thick card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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I had a whole stack of scraps from the All About Autumn DSP, so I cut the elm, maple and oak leaves using the Autumn Leaves Dies. This is a great way to used up some of those scraps.

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On a panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with Copper Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I adhered the sentiment over the ribbon on the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I randomly adhered the die cut leaves under the sentiment using Multipurpose Liquid Glue and Glue Dots. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Speckled Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiments from the Autumn Leaves stamp set in Copper Clay Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. I adhered 2 strips of the All About Autumn DSP to the top and bottom of the panel. I adhered the Very Vanilla panel to a Copper Clay mat then to the inside of the Very Vanilla Thick card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Very Vanilla Medium Envelope. I adhered a strip of the All About Autumn DSP to the envelope front and a 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. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   BX4UV6HE

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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I’m planning on going live today on my YouTube Channel at 4pm ET. I hope you can join me for today’s card.

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New Online Exclusives Now Available

Go check out my Online Store for the NEW Online Exclusive products available. Get those orders placed early so you don’t miss out on the pretty new suite and new bundles.

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The Best Destination Kit Now Available

Plan a crafting getaway today with the all-inclusive The Best Destination Kit! This kit lets you make nine tri-fold cards with a colorful, nostalgic, travel vibe. Resort-hopping was never so easy!

This month’s kit includes:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • One Gorgeous Grape 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: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, and Shaded Spruce

163186 $20.00 USD

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Warm Wishes

Subscribe October 11 – November 10

Light up the Christmas season with this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit! With traditional Christmas home designs and warm Christmas wishes, spread the light of Christmas with a gift box. Plus, you can get the Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes Add-On to take your Christmas crafting even further (available while supplies last). This month’s kit coordinates with the October Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! If you can’t get enough of this traditional Christmas scene and need more cozy crafts, then make sure to check the October Refill’s availability and spend more time crafting this holiday season!

This month’s kit comes with everything you need to make traditional Christmas treat packaging boxes that you can fill up with all sorts of small goodies, treats, gifts, and more. Subscribe today so you can take part in spreading the light of Christmas around you!

This kit includes:

  • 8 boxes; 4 each of 2 designs
  • 1 Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Spot
  • Iridescent glitter accents on paper
  • Precut paper pieces
  • Linen thread
  • Treat bags
  • Warm Wishes photopolymer stamp set
  • Completed box size: 4-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm) and 4/1/4″ x 3-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 9.5 x 3.8 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

ADD-ON DETAILS

Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes
Available for purchase starting 11 October; only while supplies last.
Item number: 163985
$14.00 USD

This add-on includes:
• 20 Cards & Envelopes 
• Iridescent glitter accents on paper
• Folded card size: 5″ x 7″ (12.7 x 17.8 cm)

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 October and 10 November 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:

  • Copper Clay Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front), 2″ X 3″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper scraps for leaves, 2 – 1/2″ X 4″ (inner liner), 1/4″ X 6″ & 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! In The Moment for The Card Concepts.

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. We are already halfway through the week and on the downhill to the weekend.

We’re back with inspiration challenges from The Card Concepts. We will be doing month-long challenges now, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #200 is Autumn Chill. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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My card today features the Stampin’ Up! In The Moment Cling Stamp Set along with the All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, Stylish Shapes Dies and the Stampin’ Up! Bird’s Eye View Photopolymer Stamp Set (for the envelope). I was inspired by the different elements in the photo, the wood background, the sweater/blanket, the book and coffee cup for my Clean & Layered card.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 200.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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I started by adhering a panel of All About Autumn DSP to a Pebbled Path mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Pebbled Path card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered 2 more panel of All About Autumn DSP to Pebbled path mats using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the 2 layered panels to the card front using Multipurpose Liqiud Glue.

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On a panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the woman reading a book image from In The Moment stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Boho Blue, Copper
Clay, Ivory, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Pecan Pie and Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the image using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I adhered the die cut artwork to a Pebbled Path mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the artwork to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a thin strip of Very Vanilla I stamped the sentiment from In The Moment stamp set in Pebbled path Ink. I cut the 2 ends into a banner using Paper Snips. I adhered the sentiment below the artwork using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I added a few 2023-2025 In-Color Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from In The Moment stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. I adhered a strip of All About Autumn DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Very Vanilla panel to a Pebbled Path mat then to the inside of the Pebbled Path card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Very Vanilla Medium Envelope. I stamped the book image from the Bird’s Eye View stamp set on the envelope front In Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Copper Clay, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path and Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of All About Autumn 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. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   WRAGYZRS

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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I’m planning on going live today on my YouTube Channel at 4pm ET. I hope you can join me for today’s card.

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New Rustic Countdown Kit Available

The Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit has all you need to make a rustic, 25 day paper advent calendar. What a great way to bring a classic, cozy Christmas feeling to your home this season!

This kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 25 individual envelopes
  • Printed die cuts, printed labels, adhesive, embellishments, clothespins, and twine
  • Folded envelope size: 4″ x 3″ (10.2 x 7.6 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

163114 $19.00 USD

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New Joining Special October 3 – October 31

If you’ve been thinking about joining the Stampin’ Up! community October is the perfect time.

We want to celebrate our 35th anniversary in style! From October 3 – October 31, anyone who joins our fun crafting community as a new demonstrator can choose either 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit! What a deal!

Promotion Period: 3–31 October

New demonstrators can choose one of the following options for your Starter Kit:

Option 1: Get 35% OFF the normal cost of a Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $125 USD worth of product for only $64.35 USD!

Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $168.75 USD worth of product by spending $99 USD!

No matter which option you choose for your Starter Kit, both provide free business supplies and free shipping on your Starter Kit—not to mention all the fun that comes with being part of Stampin’ Up!

FREE OnStage@Home Registration

It gets better! Those who sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer will also be automatically registered for FREE* to our virtual OnStage event on 11 November—a $77 USD value!

  • Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; they do not need to register separately.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

*Please note that free registration will not include the gift box.

Stampin’ Up! events are always SO much fun!!  Bonus that you can join and attend your first even for free!!

I’d Love to have you on my team

If you’d like to join my team, I’d love to have you!  Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you can preorder from the upcoming catalogs!

We welcome all types of Demonstrators from those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves to those who want to run a business and anywhere in between!  There’s never any pressure to sell! We’re a group that loves to stamp and share what you create.

If you have been back and forth about joining, drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk about you joining.

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Warm Wishes

Subscribe October 11 – November 10

Light up the Christmas season with this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit! With traditional Christmas home designs and warm Christmas wishes, spread the light of Christmas with a gift box. Plus, you can get the Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes Add-On to take your Christmas crafting even further (available while supplies last). This month’s kit coordinates with the October Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! If you can’t get enough of this traditional Christmas scene and need more cozy crafts, then make sure to check the October Refill’s availability and spend more time crafting this holiday season!

This month’s kit comes with everything you need to make traditional Christmas treat packaging boxes that you can fill up with all sorts of small goodies, treats, gifts, and more. Subscribe today so you can take part in spreading the light of Christmas around you!

This kit includes:

  • 8 boxes; 4 each of 2 designs
  • 1 Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Spot
  • Iridescent glitter accents on paper
  • Precut paper pieces
  • Linen thread
  • Treat bags
  • Warm Wishes photopolymer stamp set
  • Completed box size: 4-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm) and 4/1/4″ x 3-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 9.5 x 3.8 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

ADD-ON DETAILS

Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes
Available for purchase starting 11 October; only while supplies last.
Item number: 163985
$14.00 USD

This add-on includes:
• 20 Cards & Envelopes 
• Iridescent glitter accents on paper
• Folded card size: 5″ x 7″ (12.7 x 17.8 cm)

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 October and 10 November 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:

  • Pebbled Path Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 1 7/8″ X 5 1/4″ & 1 7/8″ X 4″ (card front dsp mats), 2 7/8″ X 2 7/8″ (artwork mat)
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock 3 1/4″ X 3 1/4″ (artwork), 1/4″ X 2 1/8″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 1 3/4″ X 5 1/4″ & 1 3/4″ X 4″ (card front panels), 3/4″ X 4″ (inner liner strip), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Abundant Beauty Hello for The Card Concpets

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. We are already halfway through the week and on the downhill to the weekend.

We’re back with inspiration challenges from The Card Concepts. We will be doing month-long challenges now.  The inspiration photo #199 is Country Style. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the gorgeous new Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks along with the Stampin’ Up! Hope You Know Cling Stamp Set and the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder for my Clean & Layered card today. I was inspired by the sunflowers in the inspiration photo along with the black & white gingham and red ribbons in the photo. I also kept with their colors too.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 199.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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I started by randomly stenciling the sunflowers using the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks on a Basic White card front. I used Daffodil Delight and Crushed Curry Inks on the sunflowers, Crumb Cake and Pecan Pie Inks for the sunflower centers and Garden Green Ink for the leaves.

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I embossed the card front using the Distressed Tile 3D EF. I adhered the embossed panel to a Real Red mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I wrapped a piece of Real Red 3/8″ Ribbon and Black & White 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon around the layered panel and tied a bow. I adhered the layered panel to a Basic Black card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a thin strip of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from Hope You Know stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few of the red Festive Pearls to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Hope You Know stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stenciled the sunflowers and leaves using the Abundant Beauty Masks, coloring them the same as I did for the car front. I adhered the Basic White panel to a real Red mat then to the inside of the Basic Black card base.,

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stenciled the sunflower images from the Abundant Beauty masks on the envelope front and flap the same as I did for the card.

Stampin' Up! Abundant Beauty Hello 7 creativestampingdesigns.com

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:   P6UQN4GZ

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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I’m planning on going live today on my YouTube Channel at 4pm ET. I hope you can join me for today’s card.

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Christmas Everywhere Kit Available

Share the joy of Christmas with everyone, everywhere with the Christmas Everywhere Kit! Featuring trees from around the world, this kit comes with everything you need to quickly create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—so you can send the special people in your life warm Christmas wishes wherever they are! 

This kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Christmas Everywhere photopolymer stamp set
  • One Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, printed die-cut labels and images with red glitter, adhesive, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, Real Red

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Online Exclusive New Designer Series Paper Available

Surprise, surprise! We’re offering a special release of five beautiful new Designer Series Paper options! These papers include fabulous holiday prints, gorgeous seasonal styles, and some spectacular timeless designs. 

We originally created these papers to be part of our second Sale-A-Bration offering. However, since our next release of new Online Exclusive products won’t happen until November (and you won’t be able to find any of these papers in a catalog), we’ve adjusted our strategy and decided to release these paper options starting 6 September! That way, you have the chance to get ahead on Christmas cards, seasonal crafts, and much more. These products are available while supplies last—you don’t want to miss out! 

Sales Period: Starting 6 September

  • The special release paper options will be available in the Online Exclusives category in the online store.
  • Products will only be available while supplies last. Once products run out, they will no longer be visible in the online store.

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Home for the Holidays

Subscribe September 11 – October 10

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. Keep reading to learn more!

One extra fun feature of the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit is the bottle of glitter glue! You can use this glue to add shimmery, shiny details to the Christmas scenes on their cards. You can add some glitter to the trees, houses, snow, and more. There are endless possibilities you will have with this glue and the kit.

Bring some inspiration to your creations with the coordinating box design! This box could help create a cute village Christmas scene with your cards, and more. You could even use the box as a photo op prop! This is a fun way to make the most of the kit. Don’t let the Christmas crafts end once you finish with this kit! Since the Home for the Holidays Kit perfectly coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit, you and you will be able to extend your holiday crafting experience even further. So make sure your subscription is up to date!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards—4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
  • A Real Red Stampin’ Spot
  • A bottle of Glitter Glue
  • Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

Subscribe to the August Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 September and 10 October 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 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front & inner liner), 1/4″ X 1 1/4″ (sentiment)
  • Basic Black Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (crd base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Real Red Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats)

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