Good Friday morning my stamping friends welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. How was everyone’s week? I’m finally going for my MRI today of my shoulder. To say I’m not looking forward to it is an understatement. I DO NOT like being in that tunnel at all, but I need to know what the next step for this shoulder is. Last time I was at the Dr’s they said about a reverse shoulder replacement. We’ll see what the MRI says. Does anyone have plans for the weekend? Will anyone be watching the Super Bowl? Are you Go Team Chiefs or Go Team Eagles? I might watch the commercials and halftime show, but if I miss it, I won’t be upset. I’ll be at work tomorrow all day and Sunday we have out monthly team meeting. I’m also hoping to get in some craft time.

Today’s card I made on my Facebook Live video on Wednesday. If you were able to join me or watched the replay, thank you. If you’d like to watch my video and stamp along, the measurements are below along with the links to my Facebook page and my YouTube channel. Here is my card for today.

I used the new Stampin’ Up! Irresistible Blooms Bundle and the Hello Irresistible 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today. These items will be available to customers starting on March 1, 2023. This is the 1st of Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Products.

I started by scoring and folding an Evening Evergreen card base at 2 3/4″ & 5 1/2″ making a ‘Z’ fold card. I scored the small card base at 1″ and adhered it to the card base on the right side using Stampin’ Seal +.

I cut a panel of Fine Shimmer Paper using the long die from the Irresistible Blooms Dies. I adhered the die cut panel to a panel of Hello Irresistible DSP. I adhered the panel of Hello Irresistible DSP to a Fine Shimmer Paper mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to the Evening Evergreen card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

I adhered another panel of Hello Irresistible DSP to a Fine Shimmer Paper mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to the front of the small Evening Evergreen card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. On panels of Blackberry Bliss and Fresh Freesia cardstock, I stamped the flower images from the Stampin’ Up! Irresistible Blooms Cling Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled the images with Gold Embossing Powder and set them using my Heat Tool. On a panel of Soft Sea Foam cardstock, I stamped the leaf images from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set in Evening Evergreen Ink. I cut all the images out using the Irresistible Blooms Dies. I cut the detailed leaves dies from a panel of Fine Shimmer Paper using the Irresistible Blooms Dies. I arranged the die cut images on the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue and Glue Dots. On a strip of Evening Evergreen cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with my Gold Embossing Powder and set it using my Heat Tool. I made a banner using my Banner Pick A Punch. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Loose Frosted Dots (available March 1) to the card front.

On the inside, I adhered a panel of Hello Irresistible DSP to a Fine Shimmer Paper mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to the inside of the Evening Evergreen card base. On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set in Evening Evergreen Ink. On the bottom of the panel, I stamped the flower image from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set in Fresh Freesia Ink. I masked the image and stamped the leaf images around the flower in Evening Evergreen Ink. I colored the flower image using my Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Markers and the leaves using my Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the flower images from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set on the envelope front in Blackberry Bliss and Fresh Freesia Inks. I stamped the leaf images around the flowers in Evening Evergreen Ink. I colored the flowers using my Blackberry Bliss and Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Markers and the leaves using my Soft Seafoam Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Hello Irresistible DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. I hope you will CASE this card and please feel free to post it in the comments of my Facebook page under my post. I’d love to see your take on the card. The list of measurements are below if you’d like to stamp along while watching the video. You can watch my video on my Facebook page Here.

You can also view the video on my YouTube channel Here. If you watch this on my YouTube channel, please remember to subscribe so that you will get notified when a new video goes live. I’m hoping to start doing YouTube lives soon, thanks to all that have subscribed. 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:    BFQ24SXS

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Stampin’ Up! has some new items to pick from at the $50 level and $100 level during Sale-a-bration!  They are all items from the current catalog and they’re all available in addition to the Sale-a-bration exclusives from the Sale-a-bration 2023 Brochure!

Click Here for a printable PDF or the New Items that have been added. Head over to my Online Store to shop and pick up some of those new Sale-a-bration items that have been added.

Please note that you must use the item numbers included on the linked flyer in order to redeem these items as Sale-A-Bration items.

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I wanted to let you know about something that’s coming on March 1, 2023. Stampin’ Up! is going to be having Online Exclusive Products and the first will be available starting March 1st. Click Here for a printable PDF flyer with the items that will be available. If you like what you see, there is a way you can get them NOW. If you join Stampin’ Up! before the end of February, you can either add the items to your starter kit, or you can pre-order them once you join. This is just one of the perks of being a demonstrator.

Amazing Joining Special during Sale-a-bration January 5 – February 28

Stampin’ Up! has an amazingly awesome joining special. You get to choose what you want. All the options ship for free and include a past Paper Pumpkin Kit along with some business supplies in case you want to make this a business. There is No Obligation to sell, you do NOT have to use this as a business, you can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself. I would LOVE to have you on my team. Join as a hobby demonstrator and enjoy all the benefits of a business demonstrator.

Option #1 This exclusive Boho Blue Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value) + Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.00. The Boho Blue is one of the new In-Colors coming for 2023-2025.

Option #2 The original White Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (a $63 value), + Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.00

Option #3. Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99.00.

If you have a LONG shopping list, this is a great way to get everything you always want at a discount. Enjoy at least a 20% discount on the products you purchase. Why wait, this is such an awesome deal, and it only sticks around until February 28th. Join now and start enjoying that discount right away!!! Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk about you joining. We have people on our team from all over the United States. We get together monthly via Zoom; we have team Facebook pages where we share what we make and ask questions. This was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, I’ve made a lot of new friends from all over.

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I’m offering a little ordering special for Valentine’s Day again this year!  I call it my “Stuck on You Valentine” ordering special!

For all orders of $50 or greater (before shipping and taxes) that have my Current Host Code BFQ24SXS applied or for individual orders of $150 or greater placed through me between now and Tuesday, February 14, you’ll get your choice of a free adhesive!

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

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Wreath of Blooms Kit gives you everything you need to make your own home decor piece. Roll and shape the precut pieces and put your wreath on display!

This month’s kit includes: 

• One 8″ (20.3 cm) diameter chipboard wreath.
• Precut paper pieces that can be rolled and shaped into three-dimensional blossoms.
• Multicolored brads to keep everything together.
• Thick twine to hang your wreath.
• Enough adhesive* to complete the project.
• Coordinating colors: Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, So Saffron, white.

*Please note that you will need a hot glue gun for this project, which is not included in the kit.

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Sunshine & Smiles

Last Day To Subscribe

Make cloudy days a little brighter with the Sunshine & Smiles Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine sweet and sunny cards—three each of three designs. If someone you know is weathering a storm, this kit is just what you’ll need to create cards that are sure to brighten their day!

PEEK THROUGH CARDS

Catch a glimpse of sunshine through those springtime showers with this kit’s playful peek-through cards! Each card includes an open window in the front, perfect for adding a touch of dimension and layering! You and your customers will have fun crafting with these cards—rain or shine!

AND for the first time ever, we’ve got a coordinating die add-on! (Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

This kit includes:

• Everything you need to create 9 radiant cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• A sweet springtime photopolymer stamp set.
• A Mango Melody Stampin’ Spot
• A fun peek-through window scene on each card!
• Cute precut critters and labels, fun raindrop embellishments, and more! 

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Rain or Shine Suite Collection (item number: 160556).

Subscribe to the February Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January 2022 and 10 February 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Sunshine & Smiles Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 January, while supplies last)

Item number: 162486

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

• One coordinating frog-shaped die: 1-1/8″ x 7/8″ (2.9 x 2.2 cm)
• One coordinating flower bouquet die: 1-1/8″ x 7/8″ (2.9 x 2.2 cm)

Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 2 3/4″ X 5″ (inner liner)
• Blackberry Bliss Cardstock 2″ X 3″ (flower)
• Evening Evergreen Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded @ 2 3/4″ & 5 1/2″), 6″ X 3″ (small card base scored & folded at 1″), 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ (sentiment)
• Fresh Freesia Cardstock 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ (flowers)
• Soft Sea Foam Cardstock 4″ X 4″ (leaves)
• Hello Irresistible 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 2 1/4″ X 4″ (card front panel), 2 3/4″ X 4 3/4″ (small card front panel), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner mat), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
• Fine Shimmer Paper 2 5/8″ x 4 1/8″ (card front mat), 1 1/2″ X 4 1/4″ (die cut panel), 2 7/8″ X 4 7/8″ (small card front mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat), 2″ X 2 3/4″ (detailed leaves)

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