Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. We’re already halfway through the week. It’s been a rainy one here in NJ so far. I know April showers bring May flowers, but with all the rain we had in March my flowers are drowning.

Stampin’ Up! has a couple new kits. When we were at OnStage last month, one of our prizes was one of the new kits. I’m not a kit person, but I put this one together (giving it a couple of my own touches) and it was a lot of fun. Here’s my cards for today.

This is everything that comes in the kit. It’s an all-inclusive kit. There are 3 of each design card in the kit.

The sentiment was pre-stamped on the balloon. I adhered the balloon to the card front in the center of the other balloons using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a White Baker’s Twine bow and an Adhesive-Backed Solid Gem to the balloon

I adhered the balloon honeycomb to the center of the inside of the card. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! So Sincere Cling Stamp Set in Blueberry Bushel Ink.

The kit comes with coordinating envelopes.

The sentiment was pre-stamped on the banner, I just added the Granny Apple Green banner under the Basic White banner using Glue Dots then added the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added an Adhesive-Backed Solid Gem to the sentiment.

This card said to put the strawberry honeycomb on the front of the card. If I did that, I wouldn’t be able to mail it, so I put it on the inside. for the leafy part of the strawberry, I scored them in half so they would fold easily with the card. I stamped the sentiment from So Sincere stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on the inside.

Another pretty coordinating envelope that came with the kit

The sentiments came pre-stamped on the clouds. I adhered the sunrays to the card front first using Glue Dots then added the clouds in front of the rays using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added an Adhesive-Backed Solid Gem to the larger cloud.

I added the sun honeycomb to the center of the inside of the card. I stamped the sentiment on the inside in Blueberry Bushel Ink.

One more beautiful coordinating envelope that came with the kit.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the cards and might be thinking about getting this kit. These cards are great for the end of the school year, if you have someone graduating or you just want to give that little card of encouragement. I had these 3 cards together in about 15 minutes even with adding my little extras. Happy Stamping!!

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   GVPUUBAZ

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Stampin’ Up1 has 2 New Kits Available to Order

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

By Your Side Kit

Celebrate the special people around you with the By Your Side Kit. Featuring lovely cat and dog designs, use this kit to make uplifting cards you can share with a pet loving friend, a relative, a special someone, and more!

Choose a dog or cat die-cut image depending on which furry friend you or your recipient loves most, and complete your projects with embellishments and the stamped sentiment of your choice to create a card with the right message you want to share. Great for all occasions, you’ll love the possibilities this kit offers! Also available in French.

Kit includes:
* By Your Side Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Clear Stamp Block
* Old Olive Stampin’ Spot
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Make 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
* 8 printed card bases
* 8 printed envelopes
* Folded card: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
* Printed die cuts with peek through cut outs and die-cut labels
* Brushed Gold Adhesive Backed Embellishments
* Enough adhesive to complete projects

Product colors: Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold, Petal Pink, Old Olive

#163876 $22.00

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Hooray For Honeycomb Kit

Ready to celebrate all the happy moments in life? The Hooray for Honeycomb Kit is for celebrating all the special moments, big or small! With colorful, bold designs featuring balloons, fruits, rainbows, suns, and more, there are so many possibilities to explore.

It even includes paper honeycomb shapes and a glossy touch on some of the designs to make your cards even more authentic. Just pair with the die-cut images and the desired printed labels to celebrate the people around you! The printed labels are included in Dutch, English, French, and German.

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Make 9 cards
* 9 printed card bases with gloss finish and 9 envelopes
* Die-cut images and printed labels
* Adhesive Honeycomb images
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* White twine

Product colors: Berry Burst, Blueberry Bushel, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Lemon Lolly, Petal Pink, Pool Party

#163882 $18.00

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Stampin’ Up! Price Increase with the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog

I wanted to let you know about some price increases coming in the new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. As with everything else that we shop for, there are some price increases in the upcoming Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.  Click Here for a printable PDF with the list of items with price changes. The prices for current catalog items that are carrying over will remain the same through April 30, so order now and save!  The new prices will start on May 1.

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

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

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share and Ribbon share from the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 1st. I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of May 13th.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

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

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

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

$85 for a single share + $9.00 shipping

$170 for a double share + $9.00 shipping.

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

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

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

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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Delicate Wings

Subscribe March 11 – April 10

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

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

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

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

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

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

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

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