Stampin’ Up! Etched Autumn Embossed

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. Do you have some plans in the works yet? I’ll be at work all day today.

Today’s card uses the Emboss Resist Technique. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Etched Autumn Cling Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Branching Out Bundle and Stampin’ Up! Artistic Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set for my card today.

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Stamp the Etched Autumn image on a panel of Basic White in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle image with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool.

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Using the Small Blending Brushes, add Blackberry Bliss, Darling Duckling, Old Olive and Timid Tiger Inks a little at a time. Remember you can always add more ink, but you can’t remove it. Wipe image with a tissue when you are done adding color to remove it from the embossed areas. Cut the image out with the largest Branching Out Dies. Adhere the colored panel to a Blackberry Bliss mat with Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to a Timid Tiger mat with Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to an Old Olive card base with Liquid Glue.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Branching Out Photopolymer Stamp Set in Blackberry Bliss Ink on a panel of Basic White. Cut the ends into a banner using snips. Tie a multi-loop bow with the Old Olive Linen Thread. Adhere the bow to the card front with a Glue Dot. Adhere the sentiment over the bow with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few of the Low-Profile Sparkling Dots to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Branching Out stamp set in Blackberry Bliss Ink on a pane of Basic White. Stamp the smaller leaf image from the Artistic Leaves stamp set in Timid Tiger Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on either side of the sentiment. Stamp the leaf highlight image from the Artistic Leaves stamp set in Old Olive Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the detailed image. Stamp the splatter image from the Artistic Leaves stamp set in Darling Duckling Ink around the leaves. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Blackberry Bliss mat, then to a Timid Tiger mat and to the inside of the Old Olive card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish the card. Stamp the smaller leaf image from the Artistic Leaves stamp set on the envelope front and flap in Blackberry Bliss and Timid Tiger Inks. Stamp the highlight image from the Artistic Leaves stamp set in Old Olive Ink and the splatter image in Darling Duckling Ink.

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

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

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Stampin’ Up! BEST JOINING SPECIAL EVER coming soon – October 1 – 31

Crafting is even more fun with community, and there’s never been a better time to join. Become a demonstrator and enjoy all the perks that come with that, like a 20–25% product discount, exclusive early access to the latest releases and catalogs, the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events, and so much more! Have you ever thought about joining the Stampin’ Up! community? Are you into scrapbooking and have you seen all the new scrapbook products Stampin’ Up! has? Is your wish/want list pretty long and do you order often? Wouldn’t you love to get all these products at a discount? If you answer was yes to any or all of these questions, why not consider joining the Stampin’ Up! community between Octobr 1-31, and save on everything you buy? Are you new to stamping and don’t know where to start, but would like to join to save? Ask me for help, I’m here to help and assist you anyway that I can. OCTOBER is the best time ever to join!! The best part is you can put November Online Exclusive preorder items in the Starter Kit. Contact me and we can talk about signing you up. There’s never an obligation to sell, you can join to enjoy the discount for yourself.

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

Promotion Period: October 1–31

Ordering Deadlines

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front), 3/4″ x 3 1/2″(sentiment), 3 3/4″ x 5″(inner liner)
  • Blackberry Bliss Cardstock (2) – 4″ x 5 1/4″(cad front & inner liner mats)
  • Old Olive Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Timid Tiger Cardstock (2) – 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats)

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Stampin’ Up! Gallery Blooms Birthday

Good Sunday morning stamping friends, Happy June!!! How is your weekend going? I’ll be at work super early today so I can get the bills done and have the rest of the day for myself.

Today’s card I did a little Emboss Resist Technique. I haven’t done this in a while, and I forgot how much I like it.  If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! the Right Words Cling Stamp Set, Irresistible Designs Specialty Designer Series Paper and Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

My design is from Sunday Stamps Challenge #361 In the Corner.

I also played along with the Tic Tac Toe Challenge #271 I went down the left side with Soft Colors, Paid and Flowers.

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Using the Blending Brush, add Pool Party Ink to an Irresistible Designs DSP panel. Adhere the inked panel to a Pool Party card base with Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Petal Pink, stamp the floral image from the Gallery Blooms stamp set in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle the image with White Embossing Powder and set it with the Heat Tool. Cut the image out using the 2nd largest square from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Color the image with Petal Pink and Pool Party Stampin’ Write Markers. Gently wipe over the image with a tissue to remove any ink from the embossing. Adhere the artwork to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from The Right Words stamp set in Pool Party Ink. Cut the sentiment out using the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere the sentiment to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals and Stampin’ Seal. Add a few Antique Pearls to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from The Right Words stamp set in Pool Party Ink. Adhere a strip of the Irresistible Designs DSP that has been inked up with Pool party Ink and the Blending Brush, to the bottom of the Basic White Panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Pool Party mat then to the inside of the Pool Party card base.

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Decorate a Basic white Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the flower image from the Gallery Blooms stamp set in Versamark Ink on the envelope front. Sprinkle the image with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Color the image with Petal Pink and Pool Party Stampin’ Write Markers. Adhere a panel of Irresistible Designs DSP that was inked up with Pool Party Ink, to the envelope flap.

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

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

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

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

The class fee includes:

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

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

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

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

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

Class Cost $35 + $9 (Priority Shipping) 

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

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

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

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All Suite & Bundle Sale starting June 3rd – 30th

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

Here are the promotion details:

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

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

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Full of Charm

Subscribe May 11 – June 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#166238 $12

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 1″ x 3 1/2″(sentiment), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock 3″ x 3″(artwork)
  • Pool Party Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Irresistible Designs Specialty Designer Series Paper 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front), 3/4″ x 4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Feathered Fun

Good Tuesday morning stamping friends and Happy Earth Day!!! I hope your week has started off well. After a cold day here again in NJ yesterday we’re back in the 70’s the rest of the week. Maybe I’ll finally want to go outside to do more gardening.

I played with a new stamp set coming on May 6th for today’s card along with using the new 2025-2027 In-Colors and doing the emboss resist technique. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Feathered Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set (available May 6th) along with the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive It’s Okay Cling Stamp Set and Textured Notes Dies for my card today.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the branch, reverse side of the leaves and reverse side of the bird images from the Feathered Fun stamp set in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle the images with Black Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Starting on the bottom of the panel, add Timid Tiger Ink using a Blending Brush. On the center of the panel, add Strawberry Slush Ink with a Blending Brush, overlapping the Timid Tiger to blend the colors. Add Secret Sea Ink on the top of the panel using a Blending Brush, getting a little darker towards the top. Using a small paintbrush dipped in water, splatter drops of water on the panel and let it dry completely.

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On the top of a panel of Secret Sea, stamp the sentiment from the It’s Okay stamp set in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle the sentiment with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Cut the artwork panel using the 3rd largest Textured Notes Dies. Adhere the artwork panel to the sentiment panel using Stampin’ Seal. Add Wink of Stella to the artwork panel, by tapping it on your finger or a Bone Folder to add splatters.

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Adhere a panel of Wood Textured Spec Paper to a Secret Sea card base using Liquid Glue. Adhere the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Iridescent Faceted Gems by the sentiment.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from It’s Okay stamp set in Secret Sea Ink. Stamp the branch, bird and leaves images from the Feathered Fun stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on the side of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Secret Sea mat then to the inside of the Secret Sea card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the branch, leaves and bird images from Feathered Fun stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on the envelope front. Emboss a panel of Secret Sea using the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder and adhere it to the envelope flap.

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

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FREE SHIPPING Wednesday April 23 – Friday April 25th

Stampin’ Up! just let us know that they are offering everyone FREE SHIPPING for 3 Days, April 23 – April 25 on all orders of $75 or more before tax.

Here are the details.

  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be opened and closed April 23–25.
  • 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 will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($25.00 USD shipping included) + tax.

Get those orders ready and place them early. Stock up on all the cardstock and Last Chance products you’ve been wanting.

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My 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog and May Online Exclusive Designer Series Paper and Ribbon Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the ribbon share or you can order both.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the 2025-2026 Annual CatalogTwo-Tone Cardstock Share along with the upcoming May Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 6th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of May 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and the upcoming May Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $250.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $65.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

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

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

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

  • 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • 2025-2027 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • Brights Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Neutrals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Regals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Subtles Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Beautiful Gallery (12)
  • Boho Vibes (8)
  • Celebratory Sips (6)
  • Florals in Bloom (6)
  • Floral Impressions (6)
  • Flower Garden Foils Specialty (6)
  • Irresistible Designs Specialty (3)
  • Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (3)

In all, you’ll receive 162 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Two-Tone Cardstock Share – $6 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Have you been wanting to try the Two-Tone Cardstock but didn’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 4 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $6 or purchase them separately for $6 + $9 Priority Shipping

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

  • Celebrate Together (6)
  • Memories in Bloom (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (6)

In all, you’ll receive 24 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

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

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

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

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Cloud Cover 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Darling Duckling 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Secret Sea 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Timid Tiger 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Basic Beige 3/8″ Classic Ribbon
  • Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2″ Ribbon
  • Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon Online Exclusive

If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices on May 4th.

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

Let me know if you have any questions, I’m more than happy to help you. Thank you for joining in my Shares this year!!

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Designer Series Paper Online Zoom Class

Tara Carpenter and I are super excited about offering you this Free Online Zoom Class

Do you struggle with different ways to use all your Designer Series Paper? Tara and I are teaming up for a Zoom class to show you 6 different cards using just Designer Series Paper and a Sentiment. Of course, we’ll add embellishments and maybe ribbon or twine, but this class will primarily be using DSP. We have picked a pack of DSP with all the new 2025-2027 In-Colors and that’s what we will be focusing on. You can see the DSP starting on page 40 of the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog. The class will be held on Sunday May 18th from 1pm-5pm ET. The best part is you can earn this class absolutely FREE. You will cut all the cardstock and DSP of your choice prior to the class so you are ready to go. We will NOT be cutting up cardstock or DSP the day of the event. You will choose the color cardstock and your favorite DSP to use from what you purchase. Please remember to order early so that you receive it on time to prep for the class.

The class requirements:

  • Visit my Online Store on or after May 6th and purchase 1 pack of Florals in Bloom 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (165175), 1 pack of the 2025-2027 In-Color Cardstock Assortment Pack (165623) and 1 pack of the 2025-2027 In-Color Flat Pearls (165192)
  • Once you have made your purchase Click Here to sign up

Once you sign up you will receive:

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

When you Sign Up for the class, I will send you the complete PDF the week before the class so that you can cut up the color cardstock of your choice and the Designer Series Paper of your choice. Everyone’s card will be unique since you will pick your favorite designs of DSP and color cardstock.

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

Class Cost: This class is FREE to customers who make the purchase through my Online Store.

If you are a Demonstrator and would like to attend the class and get the PDF, there will be a $20 charge that will be billed through PayPal. I know you would like to purchase the products yourself getting your discount but still would like to attend.

Class Sign up Deadline: Sunday May 11th at 5pm ET

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

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Creative Stamping Designs Retirement List Updated

Did you miss out on retired Bundles, Stamp Sets, Dies or Embossing Folders? I’ve updated my list with products from the Online Exclusives and September – December 2024 Mini Catalog along with a few others. Click Here to go to my retirement list. If you see something you would like, send me an email at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and I will pull the item(s) pack it up and send you a price. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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Mountain Majesties

Subscribe April 11 – May 10

Create Father’s Day cards with layered mountain landscapes!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut vellum and paper pieces
• Watercolor card bases and coordinating envelopes
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight
(Classic Stampin’ Spot), Mossy Meadow, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink

Includes vellum pieces for layering and sentiments tailored to men!

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

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

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

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

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

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

#166238 $12

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4″ x 4 1/2″(artwork), 3 3/4″ x 5″(inner liner)
  • Secret Sea Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 3 5/8″ x 4 3/8″(artwork mat), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner mat), 2 1/4″ x 6″ (envelope flap)
  • Wood textured Specialty Paper 4″ x 5 1/4″ (card front)

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Stampin’ Up! More Than Autumn Tag Card

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. We’re halfway through the week and on our way to the weekend already. I’ve got less than 3 weeks before I leave on a family vacation. I am so looking forward to the vacation and going away with my family.

Who out there likes Hot Apple Cider and Apple Cider Donuts? I always look forward to going apple picking in the fall not only for the fresh apples, but to get some apple cider donuts at the end. Anyone who knows me, knows I do not like donuts, and they don’t like me. There’s something about apple cider donuts that I love, and they like me too. Today’s card really got me in the mood for those donuts. This bundle from the mini catalog caught my eye the day I got to view the catalog and was the first one on my list to get. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! More Than Autumn Bundle along with the Greetings of the Season Dies and Iconic Celebrations 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

My design came from Sunday Stamps Challenge #344 – Put A Bow On It.

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Adhere a panel of Iconic Celebrations DSP to a Real Red mat using Stampin’ Seal. Wrap a piece of the Pecan Pie 3/8″ Center Striped Ribbon around the layered panel and adhere it on the back using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to a Pecan Pie card base using Liquid Glue.

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Using the largest Greetings of the Season Dies, cut a panel of Basic Beige. Stamp the sentiments from the Stampin’ Up! More Than Autumn Photopolymer Stamp Set in Pecan Pie Ink on the bottom of the tag. From a panel of Iconic Celebrations DSP, cut the cup die from the More Than Autumn Dies. Stamp the center of the cup image from the More Than Autumn stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on a scrap of Basic Beige. Stamp the apple image from the More Than Autumn stamp set in Tuxedo black Ink on the cup band. Color the image using Granny Apple Green and Real Red Stampin’ Blends Markers. Cut the band using Paper Snips. Adhere the band to the die cut cup using Glue Dots. Adhere the cup to the tag using Glue Dots. Adhere the tag to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the donut image from the More Than Autumn stamp set in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle the image with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Using the Small Blending Brush, add Pecan Pie Ink to the donut. Wipe with a tissue to remove the excess ink from the embossed areas. Stamp the cinnamon stick image from the More Than Autumn stamp set in Pecan Pie on the panel. Color the image using Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. Cut the donut and cinnamon stick using the More Than Autumn Dies. Adhere the donut to the tag using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the cinnamon stick using a tiny amount of Liquid Glue. Add a few Pecan Pie Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots to the tag. Tie a small bow using the Pecan Pie 3/8″ Center Striped Ribbon and adhere it to the top of the tag using a Glue Dot.

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Stamp the sentiments from More Than Autumn stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on a panel of Basic Beige. Stamp the cup and cinnamon stick images from the More Than Autumn stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the apple from the More Than Autumn stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the cup band. Color the image using Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie and Real Red Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the Basic Beige panel to a Real Red mat then to the inside of the Pecan Pie card base.

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To finish the card, decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the cup and cinnamon stick image from the More Than Autumn stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the envelope front. Stamp the apple on the band in Tuxedo Black Ink. Color the image the same as for the card. Adhere a panel of Iconic Celebrations 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:   EPRVU3FN

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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The Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack has been updated with a few new goodies!!!!

Head over to my Online Store quickly to get your hands on some great deals.  But hurry!!  A lot of items have sold out already. Clearance Rack deals are only while supplies last! Click Here to head over to my Online Store.

Don’t forget to use my Current Host Code EPRVU3FN when checking out.

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Stampin’ Up! World Card Making Day Event – Free Registration Open

It’s time to celebrate one of my favorite days of the year—World Card Making Day!  Join Stampin’ Up! on October 5 as they celebrate this day with a creative virtual event.  They’ll create five simple cards and show you some additional fun projects!  Crafters of all skill levels are invited and welcome to join.  And the event and registration are FREE!  Mark your calendars now and join the event on October 5!

World Card Making Day Event Details:

  • Who: Everyone is invited!
  • When: October 5, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (MT)
  • Where: Online
  • Price of Event: Free
  • Registration Dates: September 3–October 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (MT)
    • You must register for this event in order to receive a link to view it. Also, those who register will receive a gift after the event ends. Register so that you don’t miss out on the event link and a special registration gift!
  • Language of Event: Most of the event will be presented in English with language interpretation voiceover and subtitles available in English, French, German, and Dutch.
  • Video on Demand: We will record our stream of this event. Anyone who has the event link will be able to watch the recorded event starting October 8.
  • Hashtag: You post about the World Card Making Day event on social media using #SUWorldCardMakingDay2024. If you post with the hashtag, you’ll see your post appear on the event webpage as you watch the event!

Registration for this event begins on Tuesday, September 3 so look for the link to register beginning then!!

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New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers – Receive 40% off Your 1st Kit

Santa Claus is comin’ to town a bit early this year—and he’s brought a holiday Paper Pumpkin sale! Starting September 11, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. (MT) until October 10, 2024, at 11:50 p.m. (MT), anyone who signs up for our monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription as a new subscriber will receive 40% off their first kit. That’s right, 40% OFF!

Where This Discount Is Applied
This discount will be applied to one kit in the first kit shipment of the Paper Pumpkin subscription, which means new subscribers will get 40% off the October Nests of Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit. After that, each month’s kit will return to the regular price of $25.00.

Qualifying for This Discount
This offer is only for new month-to-month subscribers and is not valid on purchased or redeemed prepaid subscriptions. So if you have previously used an email address for a Paper Pumpkin subscription, you won’t qualify as a new subscriber to receive this discount. Also, anyone who signs up as a new subscriber to Paper Pumpkin but cancels by October 10 will not receive any kits or discounts.

Nests of Christmas

Subscribe September 11 – October 10

Spread Christmas cheer with this cozy, all-inclusive crafting kit! Coordinates with the Nests of Winter Suite Collection (item 164072)!

About the Kit:
• Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs with 10 coordinating envelopes
• Tri-fold card bases and precut grosgrain ribbon
• Precut labels with specialty green foil
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green, Night
of Navy, Real Red, Shaded Spruce (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

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

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Merry Tags & More Dies Add-On!

Add dimension and detail to your cards, scrapbook pages, and gift tags with the Merry Tags & More Dies! With a leaf and tag shape and Merry sentiment, these dies are a great way to expand your crafting experience. They even coordinate with three Paper Pumpkin Kits: Nests of Christmas, Filled with Joy, and Notes from the Heart. Such easy coordination makes these dies a must-have for any paper craft. Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 September. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early! Please note that the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine is not included and can be purchased separately.

#165639 $12

Subscribe to the September 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 Beige Cardstock 2 3/4″ X 4″ (tag), scrap for cup band, 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Basic White Cardstock 2″ X 2 1/4″ (donut)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Real Red Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Iconic Celebrations 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ X 5″(card front), 1″ X 2″(cup), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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

Good Thursday morning my stamping friends welcome to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. If you are starting with me, thank you, I hope you will stop by everyone’s blog to see what they have created this week. If you are hopping over from Akiko’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Sketch Challenge. Here is my card using this week’s sketch.

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

This is our sketch for this week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

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

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Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

Please remember to use my current Host Code and make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me, and you’ll get my rewards! 

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Bonus Days Going On NOW!!!

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

Ordering Deadlines

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

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

Ordering Deadlines

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

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

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Blossom Wishes Kit Now Available

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

This kit includes: 

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

162431 $13.00 USD

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New Online Exclusives Now Available

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

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

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

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Meaningful Flowers

Subscribe Julu 11 – August 10

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

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

This kit includes:

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

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

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

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

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Stampin’ Up! Soft Seedlings Josephs Coat

Good Sunday morning my stamping friends. I hope everyone’s weekend is going well. I hope you will all take a moment of silence today for all the lives that were lost over 20 years ago. I remember the day like it was yesterday with all our phone going dead and just glued to the tv watching. My children were both in school in lock down until school was over and I could pick them up. I was so scared of what was happening and what could happen. It was a very sad and scary time.

Today’s card is one that we made at our Stamp Camp Class this past Tuesday night. I thought I’d have fun with a couple techniques with the ladies. This one I saw one of my team members make, Mary Deatherage, and I thought it would be perfect with our fall theme. It’s called the Josephs Coat Technique. You can see Mary’s video making this card Here. Here is my card for today.

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Today’s card once again uses the Stampin’ Up! Soft Seedlings Cling Stamp Set. This is such a perfect set for fall cards and all kinds of techniques.

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I started with a panel of Very Vanilla cardstock and using my Blending Brushes I added Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry and Pumpkin Pie Inks completely covering the panel. I set the panel to the side to dry completely. You can also use your Heat Tool on the #1 setting to dry the panel. You want to make sure the ink is completely dry before stamping or the embossing powder will stick to the ink and this technique will not work.

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Once the panel was completely dry, I stamped the large leaf image from the Soft Seedlings stamp set in Versamark Ink randomly around the panel. I sprinkled it with my Clear Embossing Powder and set it using my Heat Tool. Once the panel cooled, I used my Blending Brush again and brushed Early Espresso Ink all over the panel completely covering it again. Once I had the amount of ink I wanted, I took a paper towel and gently rubbed all over the panel wiping the ink off the embossed areas and letting the colors shine through. I adhered the panel to an Early Espresso mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Very Vanilla Thick card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a small panel of Very Vanilla cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from the Soft Seedlings stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink. I cut the sentiment out using my Stylish Shapes Dies. I adhered a piece of Old Olive ribbon from the Old Olive & Sahara Sand Twill Ribbon Combo Pack to the card front. I adhered the sentiment over the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a Textural Element to the card front just under the sentiment using a Glue Dot. I added a few Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Soft Seedlings stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla cardstock. I used my Blending Brushes and added color to the large leaf image from the Soft Seedlings stamp set and stamped the leaves on the panel. I adhered the Very Vanilla panel to an Early Espresso mat and 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 stamped the large leaf image from the Soft Seedlings stamp set on the envelope front and flap in Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie Inks.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   CD74ZSKH

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog or the January – June 2022 Mini Catalog!   For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this 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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September 1 – September 30!!!

Every week in the month of September Stampin’ Up! will be offering a selection of discounted products. Discounts and product selection will vary from week to week.

Head over to my Online Store Here to see the Weekly Deals for this week.

  • New products added each week on 1, 8, 15, and 22 September.
  • Week 1: Sept 1−7, Week 2: Sept 8−14, Week 3: Sept 15−21, Week 4: Sept 22−28
  • Promotion ends 28 September.
  • Product options and discounts vary based on inventory availability.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion
  • Discounted items can be added to a Starter Kit.
  • Get the most up-to-date product information on the online store beginning 1 September.

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Available Now!!

Some things are great on their own but become epic when they are paired with something else: cereal and milk, toast and butter, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. We may be biased, but our favorite combo is our stamp sets and dies—and that’s what the Perfect Partners promotion is all about! 

We created six new dies that coordinate with stamp sets in the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog. These coordinating dies will only be available during this promotion and will not be offered in any catalog.  

These stamp sets and dies are available separately or as a bundle. By buying the bundle, you and your customers will save 10% off the retail price. 

Put these wonderful stamp sets and dies together for more papercrafting fun!

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Ho Ho Ho

Subscribe September 11 – October 10

‘Tis the season to make your own Christmas cards with the Ho Ho Ho Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit contains whimsical designs of Santa and his reindeer in a classic Christmas color palette which is sure to match various styles of holiday décor and look great on mantles everywhere. 
Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 festive cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. These cards are sure to bring the warm holiday spirit. 
And word from the North Pole is that this kit coordinates with next month’s Paper Pumpkin tag kit and the special add-on product! With so much coordination between products, you’ll have a breeze at creating a cohesive look for all your holiday gifting needs. Make this season the most wonderful time of the year for your loved ones—and for yourself!

This kit includes:

  • Ho Ho Ho Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Printed card bases
  • Printed envelopes
  • Printed die cuts
  • Die-cut labels
  • Iridescent foil die-cut snowflakes
  • Vellum
  • Vanilla expoy dots
  • Adhesive dots
  • Mini Dimensionals

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bermuda Bay, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Shaded Spruce, Sweet Sorbet, Very Vanilla

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Early Espresso Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front & inner liner mats)
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock 2 – 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front & inner liner)
  • Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)

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Stampin’ Up! Simply Succulents Thanks Sneak Peek

Good Monday morning my stamping friends. How was everyone’s weekend? Are your decorations up yet? Gifts bought and wrapped? Cards mailed? The holidays are going to be here in a blink of an eye. I’m not ready. I planned on getting my cards done this weekend, that didn’t happen. At least they are made though, so I just have to write my notes and address them.

My card for today was designed by one of my team members Sue Prather. We had our team meeting yesterday and we had 3 presenters with some beautiful cards. I’ll have another to show you later this week. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Simply Succulents Bundle for my card along with many colors.

I started by adhering a panel of the Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (this is a Sale-A-Bration item that will be available January 5th 2021) to a panel of Whisper White cardstock using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I then adhered it to a Blackberry Bliss card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

On panels of Whisper White cardstock I stamped the large succulent image and the 2 single images from the Stampin’ Up! Simply Succulents Cling Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. I immediately sprinkled it with my Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder and set it using my Heat Tool. Using the awesome new Blending Brushes coming in the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog, I added color. I started with Soft Seafoam, Mint Macaron and Pear Pizzazz, then added a little Highland Heather and Rich Razzleberry. Once I had the color the way I wanted, I cut all the images out using my Potted Succulents Dies. I stamped the flowerpot image from the Simply Succulents stamp set in Soft Suede Ink on a panel of Cajun Craze cardstock and cut the image out using my Potted Succulents Dies. I adhered the flowerpot to the bottom of the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the largest succulent to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals and the smaller ones on the top using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I tied a small bow using the new Blackberry Bliss 3/8″ Striped Ribbon (coming January 5, 2021) and adhered it to the flowerpot using a Glue Dot.

On a small panel of Whisper White cardstock I stamped the sentiment from the Simply Succulents stamp set in Soft Suede Ink and cut it out using my Potted Succulents Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the top of the panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Simply Succulents stamp set in Soft Suede Ink in the center of a Whisper White panel. I stamped the succulent images from the Simply Succulents stamp set in Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz and Soft Seafoam Inks on the top and bottom corners of the panel. I adhered the Whisper White panel to a Soft Seafoam mat using Stampin’ Seal and then to the inside of the Blackberry Bliss card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

To finish my card I decorated a Medium Whisper White Envelope. I stamped the succulent images from the Simply Succulents stamp set in Mint Macaron and Pear Pizzazz Inks on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of the Oh So Ombre DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today, I hope you liked my card. All products for my card will be available January 5, 2021 from the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog and the DSP will be a free item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. This is really a beautiful set that you’re going to want. If you are a customer of mine you will be getting you catalogs shortly, I just received them Friday. If you need a demonstrator and would like a catalog, send me an email and I will be sure to get one out to you. Happy Stamping!!

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Stampin’ Up!’s Year End Closeout Sale starts tomorrow, Tuesday December 8th!!! As a bonus, I’m extending my free shipping until tomorrow, Tuesday December 8th, YAY!!

If you love great deals, our Giant Year-End Closeout event is the perfect time to shop. You’ll get deep discounts on your favorite products from the August–December 2020 Mini Catalog. The Year-End Closeout happens only once a year, so get your shopping lists ready for Tuesday, December 8!

Year End Closeout Sale Details:

Sale Dates:  December 8, 2020 through January 4, 2021

  • No minimum purchase required.
  • Retiring items are available while supplies last.
  • Exclusions apply: Carryover items will not be discounted.
  • Due to increased shipping times and possible shipping delays during the month of December, we can’t guarantee delivery before Christmas.
  • Ordering Deadlines:  January 4, 2021 at 11:50 PM (MT)

Click here to download the full list of items that are retiring and which items are on sale starting on Tuesday, December 8!  And get your lists ready to shop early!!  The items that are retiring are only while supplies last!!  And everything on this list is retiring!!

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AS AN EXTRA BONUS FROM ME, I’VE DECIDED TO EXTEND MY FREE SHIPPING UNTIL TUESDAY DECEMBER 8TH @ 11:55PM ET

So get those shopping lists ready and order EARLY!! Retired items are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! You don’t want to miss out on items you’ve been wanting.

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As a big thank you for supporting my business, I’m offering FREE STANDARD SHIPPING until Tuesday December 8th on orders $50 or greater to help you get those crafty friends and family members something special.

To get free shipping, you will need to:

  • Place an order at my Online Store Here between now and Monday December 7th using my Current Host Code YUWDMJMT.
  • Send me an email at creativestampingdesigns@gamil.com of how you would like your shipping charges refunded to you, PayPal or check.
  • Once your order is processed and shipped, I will refund your standard shipping charges.

Your order will also qualify for a free thank you gift from me and for my Creative Stamping Design Reward Points!  Orders of $150+ will also qualify for Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up!! If your order is $150+, do not use my host code so that you don’t miss out on your Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up!.

Place your orders on my Online Store Here by Tuesday December 8th using my Current Host Code to qualify for my FREE STANDARD SHIPPING.

***I’ll refund your standard shipping fees either by PayPal or check, your choice, once your order is placed***

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Holiday Shipping Deadline!

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Stampin’ Up! shared the following information regarding the holiday shipping deadline:

The Christmas season is a busy time of year for sending and receiving packages, so naturally shipping may take longer than normal. If you are placing any orders for Christmas gifts, please submit them by December 9th. We cannot guarantee that orders placed by December 9th will arrive in time for Christmas, but orders submitted after this date are unlikely to arrive before Christmas. 

So get your orders in early to ensure delivery for the holidays! 

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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: YUWDMJMT

Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog!   For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this months tutorials are.

 Click HERE to shop the clearance rack.

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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Beary Comforting

Subscribe November 11-December 10 Only 3 days left to subscribe

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If you haven’t heard already, Paper Pumpkin is our monthly One-Stop Box™ that offers a wide variety of unique papercrafting projects for subscribers of any skill level! These themed, all-inclusive craft kits encourage customers to explore their creativity, try new techniques, and discover their potential in papercrafting.

December’s cute and cuddly Paper Pumpkin kit—called “Beary Comforting”—is designed to uplift your loved ones as this beary tough year finally comes to a close. After a year like 2020, we all could use a big bear hug! With the help of this bear-themed kit, you can create 12 unbearably cute cards featuring warm and fuzzy friends, sweet stamps, and meaningful messages. Near or far, send your friends and family the extra comfort, love, and encouragement they need with this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit!

ABOUT THE DECEMBER KIT

Details

  • Kit contains enough supplies to create 12 cards and coordinating envelopes.
  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sea Foam, Whisper White

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to the December 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 November and 10 December at paperpumpkin.com!

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

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FREE Bonus Quite Curvy and Curvy Christmas Project Tutorials With Videos When You Purchase The Bundle From Me!!

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A group of us worked together to create five awesome tutorials using the Stampin’ Up! Curvy Celebrations special release products with video tutorials!  You can get this set of exclusive tutorials when you purchase either the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle (item 158396) or the Quite Curvy Bundle (item 156228) from me between now and January 4!

If your order is $50 or greater and includes either of these bundles, you will get this set of tutorials in addition to the monthly online class tutorials AND your $10 thank you gift!  And you’ll also earn my Creative Stamping Designs Reward Points!

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Blackberry Bliss Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored and folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Cajun Craze Cardstock 2 1/2″ X 2 3/4″ (flowerpot)
  • Soft Seafoam Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Whisper White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front mat and inner liner), 4″ X 5″, 2 1/4″ X 2 1/4″ & 1 3/4″ X 1 3/4″ (succulent panels), 2″ X 2 1/4″ (sentiment)
  • Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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