Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. Well, we’re at the end of another month, which means we’re at the end of Bonus Days. I hope you have all your bonus codes saved up to use next month. I went outside yesterday to do a little weeding, trimming and looking for inspiration. Sometimes I just need help coming up with ideas for cards. Since it was so hot and humid, all the weeding and trimming got me was sweaty.

While I was outside weeding and trimming, I was looking at all my flowers and came up with an idea for today’s card.  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.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Simply Zinnia Bundle along with the Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper and Berry Burst, Old Olive and White Glimmer Specialty Paper for my card today. My inspiration came from the pictures below. This was the first time I planted zinnias and I’m loving them.

I adhered a panel of Flowering Zinnias DSP to an Old Olive mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Petal Pink card base using Liquid Glue. I adhered a Flowering Zinnias DSP banner to the center of the card front using Stampin’ Seal.

On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the single flower image from the Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia Cling Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink 3 times. I stamped the leaf image from the Simply Zinnia stamp set on the Basic White panel 3 times in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the images using Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the images out using the Simply Zinnia Dies. I cut the branch die from the Simply Zinnia Dies from a panel of Old Olive Glimmer Specialty Paper. I adhered the flowers together using Glue Dots. I adhered the flowers to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the leaves and glimmer branches under the flowers using Glue Dots.

On a strip of Old Olive, I stamped the sentiment from the Simply Zinnia stamp set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I adhered the sentiment to the card front across the flowers using Stampin’ Dimensionals on the ends and Liquid Glue in the center. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins to the card front.

On the inside, I stamped the ‘sentiment from the Simply Zinnia stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the single flower image and leaf image from the Simply Zinnia stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. I colored the images using Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, and Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to an Old Olive mat then to the inside of the Petal Pink card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the single flower image and leaf image from the Simply Zinnia stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the images the same as I did for the card. I adhered a panel of Flowering Zinnias DSP to the envelope flap.

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:   KFUKW3ZY

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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Last Day for Bonus Days – Ends Today July 31

It’s time for one of your favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS!  Because getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy is awesome!  When you shop between July 3-31, for every $50 that you spend in one order, you will earn a $5 coupon!  Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them between August 1-31. 

There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!  And, as an added bonus, you’ll earn Creative Stamping Designs Reward points (my personal customer reward program) from me when you order $50+ too!!

Bonus Days Promotion Details:

Earning Period:  July 3-31, 2024
Ordering Deadline:  July 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT) 

• Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 spent (before shipping and tax). 
• All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.  You must have a valid email address to earn coupons when you shop. 
• If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
• All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
• Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes.  You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
• Starter Kit orders are excluded from this offer.
• For workshop orders, each customer who reaches a qualifying amount will receive a coupon code to their provided email address. 

Redemption Period: August 1-31, 2024
Ordering Deadline:  August 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Get your wish lists ready and earn those coupon codes in July!  Then redeem them on your orders in August!  Let me know if you have any questions.

Here is a printable PDF flyer with dates to remember.

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Designer Series Papew Sale – 15% off August 6th-31st

Between August 6-31, you can shop select Designer Series Paper from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog at 15% off! This is the perfect time to stock up and save on some of your favorite paper.

Designer Series Paper Sale Details:

• Sales Period:  August 6-31, 2024
• Ordering Deadlines:  August 31 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• The fourteen paper packs included in the sale can be found listed in This Flyer
• Only the select packs of papers listed on the flyer are included in the sale. 
• You CAN redeem your Bonus Days coupons when you order the sale papers!
• You must open and close the order during the allotted dates to receive the discount. 
• There are NO limits on ordering. However, product is only available while supplies last. 
• Designer Series Paper purchased with Stampin’ Rewards or as part of a Starter Kit WILL qualify for the discount. 

Head over to my Online Store beginning August 6 and get 15% off your favorite packs of paper!! 

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Sales Tax Holiday

Thirteen states and Puerto Rico are having Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays this year and some Stampin’ Up! items qualify for the tax break in those states!

The states with upcoming tax holidays are:  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.  So if you live in one of those states or Puerto Rico, take a second to download the spreadsheet below and mark your calendar!

Here is the list of states having sales tax holidays, what the dates are and what supplies will be tax free during the holiday (click on the image to download a full-size printable page):

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Time for Cake

Subscribe July 11 – August 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 August Paper Pumpkin, Time for Cake, bring on a birthday bash with elegant birthday cards made with rose gold details!

• Makes 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed card bases, coordinating envelopes, and labels
• Embellishments and rose gold cord
• Coordinating colors: Moody Mauve, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Petal Pink,
Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wheat

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 August Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 Julu 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 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″(flowers & leaves), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
• Old Olive Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front mat), 1/2″ X 4 1/4″(sentiment), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
• Petal Pink Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
• Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″ (card front), 3/4″ X 4 1/2″(banner), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Product List

Simply Zinnia Bundle (English)

[163480]

$52.00

Simply Zinnia Cling Stamp Set (English)

[163472]

$25.00

Simply Zinnia Dies

[163479]

$33.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$11.50

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$11.50

Flowering Zinnias 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163469]

$12.50

Berry Burst, Old Olive & White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Specialty Paper

[163769]

$6.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$8.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$11.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154884]

$11.00

Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161682]

$11.00

Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[153112]

$11.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$11.00

Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163824]

$11.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154897]

$11.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165679]

$21.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$32.00

Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins

[163484]

$7.50

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.50

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00