Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Melon for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday 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 Color Challenge. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card using this week’s colors.

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I used the new Sale-a-bration Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Melon Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Happy Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set, Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, Sale-a-bration Softly Sophisticated 3D Embossing Folder and Modern Oval Punch for my card today. The Sale-a-bration items will be available January4-February 29.

These are out colors for this week.

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I started by adhering a panel of Glorious Gingham DSP to a Poppy Parade card base using Liquid Glue. I embossed a small panel of Crushed Curry using the Softly Sophisticated EF. I adhered the embossed panel to a Poppy Parade mat using Liquid Glue. I adhered a panel of Inked Botanicals 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper to a Poppy Parade mat using Stampin’ Seal.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the whole watermelon image from the Watercolor Melon stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink. I punched the watermelon out using the Modern Oval Punch. On the same panel I stamped the slice of watermelon from the Watercolor Melon stamp set. I stamped the rind in Granny Apple Green Ink, the melon part in Melon Mambo Ink and the seeds in Tuxedo Black Ink. I fussy cut the image using Paper Snips. On another panel of Basic White, I stamped the leaf image from the Watercolor Melon stamp set in Shaded Spruce Ink twice. I stamped the sentiment from the Happy Labels stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on the top of the panel. I adhered the stamped panel to a Poppy Parade mat using Stampin’ Seal.

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I adhered the layered embossed panel to the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered DSP panel over the embossed panel using Liquid Glue. I adhered the stamped layered Basic White panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the watermelon to the stamped panel over the leaves using Glue Dots. I adhered the slice of watermelon using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few of the Glossy Dots Assortment to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Happy Labels stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on a Basic Whtie panel. I adhered a strip of the Glorious Gingham DSP to the bottom of the panel. I stamped the watermelon slice from the Watercolor Melon stamp set on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the rind in Granny Apple Green Ink, the melon in Melon Mambo Ink and the seeds in Tuxedo Black Ink. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Blueberry Bushel mat then to the inside of the Poppy Parade card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the watermelon slice from the Watercolor Melon stamp set on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Glorious Gingham DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope that you like the card and the new products used are on your wish list for January. 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

Nel Thames

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   SMAQYYMJ

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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

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

Date: 14 December 2023

Ordering Deadlines

  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 14 December 2023.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD (before tax).
  • Coupon codes and product credits are non-commissionable and will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 USD shipping included) + tax .
  • Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of orders and the Christmas season, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes. We will do all we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible. Any orders placed during this promotion are not guaranteed to arrive before or by 25 December.

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Painted Wishes Kit Available Now!

Make friendships blossom with floral handmade cards full of kind words. It’s time to spread love and kindness this season!

This kit includes:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, sequins, and gold cord
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Moody Mauve, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

Item #163235 $14.00 USD

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Lovely Lavender

Subscribe December 11 – January 10

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

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

Don’t miss the coordinating Love of Spring Dies add-on!

The dies will coordinate with the January, February and March Paper Pumpkin Kit.

The Love of Spring Dies Add-On—available only while supplies last!

Item # 164396 $12.00

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

Subscribe to the January Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December and 10 January by clicking here!

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 1/2″ X 3 1/2″(artwork), 2 1/4″ X 4″ (watermelon & slice), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Blueberry Bushel Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Crushed Curry Cardstock 2″ X 3 1/2″ (card front panel)
  • Poppy Parade Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2 5/8″ X 3 5/8″, 1 3/8″ X 4″, 2 1/8″ X 3 5/8″ (card front panel mats
  • Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front), 5/8″ X 4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
  • Inked Botanicals 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 1 1/4″ X 4″ (card front panel)

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Product List

Happy Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$10.50

Inked Botanicals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

Modern Oval Punch

$22.00

Glossy Dots Assortment

$8.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Hot Air Balloon for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop

Good Tuesday morning my stamping friends welcome to Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop. It’s the 2nd Tuesday of the month so that means Blog Hop Day!! If you are starting with me, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. If you’ve hopped over from Ann Louise’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “Celebrate”. We can interpret this however we want. 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! Hot Air Balloon Bundle along with the Lighter Than Air 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder for my card today. These items will be available starting on January 4th from the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog.

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I started by adhering a panel of Lighter Than Air DSP to a Sweet Sorbet mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Petal Pink card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the center of the large balloon from the Stampin’ Up! Hot Air Balloon Photopolymer Stamp Set in Parakeet Party Ink. I stamped the top and bottom image of the balloon from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set in Tahitian Tide Ink. I stamped the outside image of the smaller balloon image from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink on the same panel. I stamped the inside image of the smaller balloon from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set in Petal Pink Ink. I stamped the 2 balloon baskets from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink. I cut all the images out using the Hot Air Balloon Dies. I adhered the larger hot air balloon to the card front using Stamin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the smaller balloon, overlapping a bit, to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the balloon baskets to the bottom of the balloons using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Using the new Stampin’ Brayer (available Jan 4th) I applied Tahitian Tide Ink to the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid EF. I set the Thoughtful Moments Dies on the embossing folder and add a panel of Basic Whtie. I ran the folder through my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. I adhered the stamped die cut sentiment to the card front using Stamin’ Dimensionals. I added Parakeet Party and Tahitian Tide 2022-2024 In-Color Pearls to the large balloon and a Sweet Sorbet pearl by the sentiment.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set in Tahitian Tide Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the smaller balloon image from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set on either side of the sentiment in Petal Pink and Sweet Sorbet Inks. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Sweet Sorbet mat then to the inside of the Petal Pink card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the hot air balloon image from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set on the envelope front the same as I did for the card. I adhered a panel of Lighter Than Air DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for visiting by my blog today, I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. Now that you’ve seen my card, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. Hit Previous to hop back to Ann Louise’s blog or hit Next to head over to Carol’s blog. You can also click on each of the names and hop around that way. I hope you enjoy seeing everyone’s projects. Happy Hopping!!

  1. Tara Carpenter
  2. Karen Finkle
  3. Terry Lynn Bright
  4. Akiko Sudano
  5. Nel Thames
  6. Ann Louise Fodgaard
  7. Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here
  8. Carol Buckalew
  9. Mary Deatherage
  10. Shirley Gentry
  11. Amy Koender

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   SMAQYYMJ

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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

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

Date: 14 December 2023

Ordering Deadlines

  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 14 December 2023.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD (before tax).
  • Coupon codes and product credits are non-commissionable and will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 USD shipping included) + tax .
  • Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of orders and the Christmas season, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes. We will do all we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible. Any orders placed during this promotion are not guaranteed to arrive before or by 25 December.

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Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Refresh

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

Head over there speedy quick to get your hands on some great deals.  But hurry!!  Clearance Rack deals are only while supplies last!

Click Here to head over to my Online Store to shop those awesome deals now.

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Painted Wishes Kit Available Now!

Make friendships blossom with floral handmade cards full of kind words. It’s time to spread love and kindness this season!

This kit includes:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, sequins, and gold cord
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Moody Mauve, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

Item #163235 $14.00 USD

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

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

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

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

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

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Lovely Lavender

Subscribe December 11 – January 10

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

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

Don’t miss the coordinating Love of Spring Dies add-on!

The dies will coordinate with the January, February and March Paper Pumpkin Kit.

The Love of Spring Dies Add-On—available only while supplies last!

Item # 164396 $12.00

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

Subscribe to the January Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December and 10 January by clicking here!

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (balloons & inner liner), 1 1/2″ X 3 1/4″ (sentiment)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Sweet Sorbet Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats)
  • Lighter Thank Air 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope)

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

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

$10.00

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

2022–2024 In Color Pearls

$7.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Stippled Roses for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. Is everyone getting ready for the weekend? I’ll be working all day tomorrow and I’m sure it will be another busy day. Everyone will be running in for lights and decorations to get their houses and trees decorated.

Today’s card I made on YouTube Live 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, just above the supply list, along with the link to my YouTube channel. Here is my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Stippled Roses Bundle from the upcoming January-April 2024 Mini Catalog along with the Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper from the upcoming January-February 2024 Sale-a-bration and the Wanted To Say Dies for my card today. The Bundle and DSP will both be available starting January 4, 2024.

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I started by adhering the left side of the card base using Liquid Glue. I adhered 2 panels of Softly Stippled DSP to Real Red mats using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panels to the Pebbled Path card base using Liquid Glue.

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I cut small notches on the top and bottom of the 1 1/4″ side panel using Paper Snips. I wrapped a piece of Pebbled Path Jute Trim from the 2023-2025 Jute Trim pack around the edge and tied a bow.

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Using the Wanted To Say Dies, I cut the sentiment out from a panel of Real Red and the sentiment mat from a panel of Pebbled Path. On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the rose image from the Stampin’ Up! Stippled Roses Cling Stamp Set. I inked the stamp using Real Red and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Write Markers, gave it a little huff and stamped the image. I cut the rose using the Stippled Roses Dies. I cut the leaves out of a panel of Granny Apple Green using the Stippled Roses Dies. I used my Granny Apple Green marker and colored the leaf veins. I adhered the vein pieces back into the leaves using Tear & Tape. I adhered the rose using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the leaves with the Tear & Tape I adhered to hold the veins in place. I added a few Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from Stippled Roses stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the rose image from the Stippled Roses stamp set on the bottom of the panel, inking it up the same way I did for the card front. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Real Red mat then to the inside of the Pebbled Path card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the rose image from the Stippled Roses stamp set on the envelope front, inking it up the same way I did for the card front. I adhered a panel of Softly Stippled 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. 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 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. Thank you to those that have subscribed already. Happy Stamping!!

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   SMAQYYMJ

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Clearance Rack Refresh

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

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January-April 2024 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Double DSP Share – $30 + $8.50 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

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

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

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

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

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

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

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

$25 for a single share + $8.50 shipping

$50 for a double share + $8.50 shipping.

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

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

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

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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New Online Exclusives Now Available

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

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All The Best

Subscribe November 11 – December 10

Send a wish to all your loved ones with the December Paper Pumpkin Kit! It comes with nine card fronts, three each of three designs, and nine coordinating envelopes. It has paper pieces detailed with gold foil, embellishments, an all-occasion stamp set, and an acetate box where you can store your finished cards! You can gift the kit itself or the finished product in the acetate box; either way, it’s the perfect last-minute gift for any occasion. 

The paper pieces in the December Paper Pumpkin kit have gold foil detailing. Whether it’s an elegant boarder, or woven into the floral artwork, it’s a detail that will surely catch your recipient’s eye! It’s the perfect way to take any paper craft to the next level. 

The beauty of the December Paper Pumpkin Kit lies in the hand drawn artwork. The bright blue skies and elegant yellow flowers compliment the different design elements perfectly. It’s a simple yet sophisticated design that will catch any recipient’s eye! 

This kit includes:

  • 9 cards; 3 each of 3 designs.
  • 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • 1 Acetate box to fit cards and envelopes from the kit.
  • 1 Pebbled Path Stampin’ Spot.
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set.
  • Embellishments.
  • Specialty gold foil die cuts.
  • Enough adhesive to finish the project.
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, gold foil, Old Olive, Pebbled Path

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 November and 10 December 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″ X 2″ (rose), 4″ X 4″ (inner liner)
  • Granny Apple Green Cardstock 2 1/2″ X 4″ (leaves)
  • Pebbled Path Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1./4″ & 5 1/2″), 1 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ (sentiment mat)
  • Real Red Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 4 1/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 1 1/8″ x 4 1/8″ (side mat), 1 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ (sentiment)
  • Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper 4″ X 4″ (card front), 1″ X 4″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

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

$10.00

Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

$30.00

Regals Stampin' Write Markers

$30.00

Wanted To Say Dies

$39.00

2023–2025 In Color Jute Trim

$8.00

Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

$7.50

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Painted Lavender for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday 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. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card using this week’s sketch.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Painted Lavender Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Perennial Postage Cling Stamp Set and Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper for my card today. All the items used today will be available starting January 4 from the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog.

Here’s our sketch for this week.

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I started by adhering a Perennial Lavender DSP card front to a Pretty Peacock mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Crumb Cake card base using Liquid Glue. I adhered 2 more pieces of the Perennial Lavender DSP to Pretty Peacock mat using Liquid Glue and set them aside.

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I stamped the floral image from the Stampin’ Up! Painted Lavender Photopolymer Stamp Set in Highland Heather Ink on a panel of Basic White. I cut the image using the Painted Lavender Dies. Using the Painted Lavender Dies, I cut 2 of the leaf images from Pretty Peacock, 2 of the floral images from Blackberry Bliss and 2 of the tiny heart flower images from Crumb Cake. I adhered the die cut stamped image to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered all the other die cut pieces behind the stamped image using Liquid Glue.

On the layered solid DSP panel, I stamped the sentiment from the Perennial Postage stamp set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I adhered the longer layered DSP panel to the left side of the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the sentiment panel to the bottom of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Purple Fine Shimmer Gems to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Perennial Postage stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on a panel of Basie White. I stamped the leaf image from the Painted Lavender stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the bottom of the panel twice. I stamped the lavender image from the Painted Lavender stamp set in Highland Heather Ink, stamping off on scrap paper, over the leaf image. I adhered a strip of Perennial Lavender DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adherd the Basic White panel to a Pretty Peacock mat then to the inside of the Crumb Cake card base.,

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the leaf image from the Painted Lavender stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the envelope front. I stamped the lavender image from the Painted Lavender stamp set in Highland Heather Ink over the leaf image. I adhered a panel of Perennial Lavender DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. 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

Nel Thames

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   SMAQYYMJ

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Refresh

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

Head over there speedy quick to get your hands on some great deals.  But hurry!!  Clearance Rack deals are only while supplies last!

Click Here to head over to my Online Store to shop those awesome deals now.

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Painted Wishes Kit Available Now!

Make friendships blossom with floral handmade cards full of kind words. It’s time to spread love and kindness this season!

This kit includes:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, sequins, and gold cord
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Moody Mauve, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

Item #163235 $14.00 USD

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

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

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

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

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

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New Online Exclusives Now Available

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

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All The Best

Subscribe November 11 – December 10

Send a wish to all your loved ones with the December Paper Pumpkin Kit! It comes with nine card fronts, three each of three designs, and nine coordinating envelopes. It has paper pieces detailed with gold foil, embellishments, an all-occasion stamp set, and an acetate box where you can store your finished cards! You can gift the kit itself or the finished product in the acetate box; either way, it’s the perfect last-minute gift for any occasion. 

The paper pieces in the December Paper Pumpkin kit have gold foil detailing. Whether it’s an elegant boarder, or woven into the floral artwork, it’s a detail that will surely catch your recipient’s eye! It’s the perfect way to take any paper craft to the next level. 

The beauty of the December Paper Pumpkin Kit lies in the hand drawn artwork. The bright blue skies and elegant yellow flowers compliment the different design elements perfectly. It’s a simple yet sophisticated design that will catch any recipient’s eye! 

This kit includes:

  • 9 cards; 3 each of 3 designs.
  • 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • 1 Acetate box to fit cards and envelopes from the kit.
  • 1 Pebbled Path Stampin’ Spot.
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set.
  • Embellishments.
  • Specialty gold foil die cuts.
  • Enough adhesive to finish the project.
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, gold foil, Old Olive, Pebbled Path

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 November and 10 December 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 3″ (floral iamge), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Blackberry Bliss Cardstock 1″ X 4 1/2″ (die cut flowers)
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 1″ X 4 3/4″ (die cut iamge)
  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 1 1/8″ X 4″ & 1 1/8″ x 5 1/4″ (dsp mats), 3″ X 4″ (leaf die cut)
  • Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 1″ X 4″ & 1″ X 5 1/4″ (card front panels), 1/2″ X 4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

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

$10.00

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

$9.00

Versamark Pad

$9.50

Basics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$31.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine Buzz

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. I hope you have some fun plans in the works. I’ll be working today and tomorrow we have out quarterly meeting that I’ll be going to.

I played with a new set from the upcoming January-April 2024 Mini Catalog for today’s card. This is such an adorable suite. I just received my catalog in the mail yesterday. There’s something about having a printed copy in front of me that I just love. I love the idea of being able to flip back and forth between pages to see things. I’ll be ordering my catalogs for my customers on Tuesday and packing them up and shipping them out as soon as I get them. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine Bundle and Bee Mine Designer Series Paper for my card today. These items will be available for purchase starting January 4th.

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I started by adhering the beehive panel of Bee Mine DSP to the top of the Basic White panel using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the plaid panel of Bee Mine DSP to the bottom of the Basic White panel using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the Basic White Thick card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Pool Party, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with Black Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I stamped the dotted image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Pool Party Ink on the top and bottom of the panel. I adhered the sentiment panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a small panel of Basic White, I stamped the bumble bee image from the Bee My
Valentine
stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink. I stamped the bees’ strips and face from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink over the bee image. I cut the image out using the Bee Builder Punch. I stamped the antenna image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the panel and cut them out using the Bee Builder Punch. I stamped the wings image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Pool Party Ink on a panel of Vellum paper. I cut the wings out using the Bee Builder Punch. I adhered the antenna and wings to the back of the bee using Glue Dots. I adhered the bee to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I tied a small bow using the Sweet Sorbet 1/4″ Bordered Ribbon (part of the Bee Mine Suite available in January) and adhered it to the card front using a Glue Dot. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Tuxedo Balck Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the dotted image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Pool Party Ink on either side of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pool Party mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the bumble bee image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set on the envelope front in Daffodil Delight Ink. I stamped the bees’ stripes, wings antenna and face images from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I adhered a panel of Bee Mine DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the card, and this might happen to be a suite that’s on your wish list for the new catalog when it goes live on January 4th. Happy Stamping!!

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   SMAQYYMJ

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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January-April 2024 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

Do you want all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Mini 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! January-April 2024 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Mini Catalog, it would cost you $108.00 plus shipping.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Double DSP Share – $30 + $8.50 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

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

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

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

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

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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New Online Exclusives Now Available

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

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All The Best

Subscribe November 11 – December 10

Send a wish to all your loved ones with the December Paper Pumpkin Kit! It comes with nine card fronts, three each of three designs, and nine coordinating envelopes. It has paper pieces detailed with gold foil, embellishments, an all-occasion stamp set, and an acetate box where you can store your finished cards! You can gift the kit itself or the finished product in the acetate box; either way, it’s the perfect last-minute gift for any occasion. 

The paper pieces in the December Paper Pumpkin kit have gold foil detailing. Whether it’s an elegant boarder, or woven into the floral artwork, it’s a detail that will surely catch your recipient’s eye! It’s the perfect way to take any paper craft to the next level. 

The beauty of the December Paper Pumpkin Kit lies in the hand drawn artwork. The bright blue skies and elegant yellow flowers compliment the different design elements perfectly. It’s a simple yet sophisticated design that will catch any recipient’s eye! 

This kit includes:

  • 9 cards; 3 each of 3 designs.
  • 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • 1 Acetate box to fit cards and envelopes from the kit.
  • 1 Pebbled Path Stampin’ Spot.
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set.
  • Embellishments.
  • Specialty gold foil die cuts.
  • Enough adhesive to finish the project.
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, gold foil, Old Olive, Pebbled Path

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 November and 10 December 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 3 3/4″ x 5″ (card front panel), 2″ X 3″ (bee) 4″ x 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Pool Party Cardstock 1″ X 3 3/4″ (card front panel), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Bee Mine Designer Series Paper 1 3/4″ X 3 3/4″ & 3 x 3 3/4″ (card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
  • Vellum Paper 2″ X 2″ (wings)

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Product List
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$9.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
White 8-1/2" x 11"" Vellum Paper"
101839
$4.95
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.50
Versamark Pad
$9.50
Basics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$31.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes
$8.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$128.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.75
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$5.50
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Bone Folder
$7.00
Paper Snips
$11.00
Paper Trimmer
$26.00
Clear Block Bundle
$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Stippled Rose for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning my stamping friends and Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US. I hope you will be enjoying a nice dinner with friends and family. This year we will be having a very quiet Thanksgiving with just my daughter, husband and me. I hope you will take a moment to remember those that cannot be with their families and friends and those that are not as fortunate as we are.

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. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card using this week’s sketch.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Stippled Rose Bundle which will be available starting January 4th along with the Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper which will be FREE during Sale-A-Bration starting January 4th, Stampin’ Up! So Sincere Cling Stamp Set and the Nested Essentials Dies for my card today.

Here’s our sketch for today.

My colors are from Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #427.

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I started by adhering a panel of the Softly Stippled DSP to a Pebbled Path mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Berry Burst card baes using Liquid Glue.

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I stamped the rose leaf image from the Stampin’ Up! Stippled Rose Cling Stamp Set in Mossy Meadow Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on a panel of Basic White. I cut the panel using the Nested Essentials Dies. On another panel of Basic White, I stamped the small rose image from the Stippled Rose stamp set by inking the stamp using Berry Burst and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Write Markers. I cut the rose out using the Stippled Rose Dies. Using the Stippled Rose Dies, I cut a panel of Mossy Meadow using the rose leaf die. I adhered the rose leaf to the stamped Basic White panel using Glue Dots. I adhered the rose image using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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I cut a panel of berry burst using the same Nested Essentials Dies. I stamped the sentiment from the Stippled Rose stamp set in Versamark Ink on the panel. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I randomly stamped the small rose image from the Stippled Rose stamp set in Berry Burst Ink on the Berry Burst panel. I adhered the sentiment panel to the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the rose panel over the sentiment panel using Liquid Glue. I added a few Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the rose leaf image from the Stippled Rose stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink on the sides of the panel. I stamped the small rose image from the Stippled Rose stamp set in Berry Burst Ink, stamping off twice on scrap paper, over the sentiment. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pebbled Path mat then to the inside of the Berry Burst card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the rose leaf image from the Stippled Rose stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink on the envelope front. I stamped the small rose image from the Stippled Rose stamp set by inking up the stamp using Berry Burst and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Write Markers on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Softly Stippled DSP to the envelope flap and stamped the 2 corners with the small rose image from the Stippled Rose stamp set in Berry Burst Ink.

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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

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   BX4UV6HE

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Tuesday November 21st – Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 Mini Catalog Retiring List and Last Chance Products Sale Starts

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

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

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

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

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New Online Exclusives Now Available

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

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All The Best

Subscribe November 11 – December 10

Send a wish to all your loved ones with the December Paper Pumpkin Kit! It comes with nine card fronts, three each of three designs, and nine coordinating envelopes. It has paper pieces detailed with gold foil, embellishments, an all-occasion stamp set, and an acetate box where you can store your finished cards! You can gift the kit itself or the finished product in the acetate box; either way, it’s the perfect last-minute gift for any occasion. 

The paper pieces in the December Paper Pumpkin kit have gold foil detailing. Whether it’s an elegant boarder, or woven into the floral artwork, it’s a detail that will surely catch your recipient’s eye! It’s the perfect way to take any paper craft to the next level. 

The beauty of the December Paper Pumpkin Kit lies in the hand drawn artwork. The bright blue skies and elegant yellow flowers compliment the different design elements perfectly. It’s a simple yet sophisticated design that will catch any recipient’s eye! 

This kit includes:

  • 9 cards; 3 each of 3 designs.
  • 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • 1 Acetate box to fit cards and envelopes from the kit.
  • 1 Pebbled Path Stampin’ Spot.
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set.
  • Embellishments.
  • Specialty gold foil die cuts.
  • Enough adhesive to finish the project.
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, gold foil, Old Olive, Pebbled Path

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 November and 10 December by clicking here!

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ (card front panel), 2″ X 2″ (rose), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Berry Burst Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2 1/4″ X 3″ (card front panel)
  • Pebbled Path Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats)
  • Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List
So Sincere Cling Stamp Set (English)
$24.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers
$30.00
2023 New Core Colors Stampin' Write Markers
$38.50
Versamark Pad
$9.50
Basics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$31.00
Nested Essentials Dies
$34.00
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
$7.50
Basic White Medium Envelopes
$8.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$128.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.75
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$5.50
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Bone Folder
$7.00
Paper Snips
$11.00
Paper Trimmer
$26.00
Clear Block Bundle
$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine OnStage At Home Card

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. We’re halfway through the week already. Time is just flying by too quickly.

This past Saturday was out Virtual OnStage At Home event. It’s kind of like a convention that Stampin’ Up! has every year. We get to do some make and takes, listen to what’s going on with Stampin’ Up! and BEST OF All we get to see the new upcoming January-April 2024 Mini Catalog. Can I tell you how awesome it is. My list is growing every time I look at it. We also got to see the January-February Sale-A-Bration catalog that’s filled with lots of FREE goodies. Today’s card is one that we made durint the event. I did my own thing as we went along. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine Bundle along with the Bee Mine Designer Series Paper for my card today. These items will be available starting January 4, 2024.

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I started by stamping the honeycomb image from the Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set on a panel of Daffodil Delight in Daffodil Delight Ink. I adhered the 2 panels of Bee Mine DSP to the panel using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Daffodil Delight card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On the panel of Basic Whtie Thick cardstock, I stamped the bee stripes and antenna images from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I I punched the images out using the Bee Builder Punch. I stamped the bees face image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Tuxedo Balck Ink on the punched-out bee. On the panel of Vellum Paper, I stamped the wing image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set 2 times and let it dry. I cut the wings out using the Bee Builder Punch. I adhered the antenna and wings to the back of the bee using Glue Dots. I colored the bees body using the Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the bee to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a strip of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink. I cut the strip on an angle using Paper Snips. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a small heart from the Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from Bee My Valentine stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the honeycomb image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink in the corners. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Sweet Sorbet mat then to the inside of the Daffodil Delight card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the honeycomb image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Bee Mine DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the card, and this bundle might be going on your wish list to order from the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog starting in January. Happy Stamping!!

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   BX4UV6HE

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Sale November 14th – 16th

Stampin’ Up! let us know about the upcoming sale starting Tuesday November 14th through Thursday November 16th. Take advantage of this sale by stocking up on items that you use for every handmade craft!

Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale! Between 14–16 November, you can get select products from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog up to 20% off. Have your eye on something from our new color collection? Don’t miss your opportunity to shop the colors you’ve been craving during this phenomenal sale! 

You can stock up on supplies for all your upcoming handmade projects or embrace the season of giving and buy something for your fellow crafting enthusiasts. Make sure to act quickly on this limited time only deal!

Sales Period: November 14 – 16 2023

  • 10% off ribbons and trims.
  • 15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends. Bundles are not included.
  • 20% off papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper.
  • Shop online to see the full selection of discounted products available. This is a limited time offer.
  • Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.
  • Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of orders, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes. We will do everything we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible.
  • Please note: Some items may sell out due to high demand. The discount will automatically be applied to qualifying items that are in stock. Per our updated policy, backorders are not available. 

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

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New Online Exclusives Now Available

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

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The Best Destination Kit Now Available

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

This month’s kit includes:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • One Gorgeous Grape Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, and Shaded Spruce

163186 $20.00 USD

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All The Best

Subscribe November 11 – December 10

Send a wish to all your loved ones with the December Paper Pumpkin Kit! It comes with nine card fronts, three each of three designs, and nine coordinating envelopes. It has paper pieces detailed with gold foil, embellishments, an all-occasion stamp set, and an acetate box where you can store your finished cards! You can gift the kit itself or the finished product in the acetate box; either way, it’s the perfect last-minute gift for any occasion. 

The paper pieces in the December Paper Pumpkin kit have gold foil detailing. Whether it’s an elegant boarder, or woven into the floral artwork, it’s a detail that will surely catch your recipient’s eye! It’s the perfect way to take any paper craft to the next level. 

The beauty of the December Paper Pumpkin Kit lies in the hand drawn artwork. The bright blue skies and elegant yellow flowers compliment the different design elements perfectly. It’s a simple yet sophisticated design that will catch any recipient’s eye! 

This kit includes:

  • 9 cards; 3 each of 3 designs.
  • 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • 1 Acetate box to fit cards and envelopes from the kit.
  • 1 Pebbled Path Stampin’ Spot.
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set.
  • Embellishments.
  • Specialty gold foil die cuts.
  • Enough adhesive to finish the project.
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, gold foil, Old Olive, Pebbled Path

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 November and 10 December 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 1/2″ X 4″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 2″ X 3″ (bee & antenna)
  • Daffodil Delight Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 14″), 3 3/4″ X 4 3/4″(card front panel)
  • Sweet Sorbet Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Bee Mine Designer Series Paper 2 1/4″ X 3″ & 2 1/4″ X 3 1/4″ (card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
  • Vellum Paper 2″ X 3″ (wings)

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Heartfelt Hexagon Birthday

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. We’re halfway through the week again and this is the final week for the amazing joining special. All the details are below. If you’ve ever thought about joining, now is the time!!! Don’t wait until the last minute. Contact me and we can talk.

I have a super quick card for you today using a set that will be in the next January-April 2024 Mini Catalog. If you’d like to see a quick video how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

Stampin' Up! Heartfelt Hexagon Birthday 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

I used the Stampin’ Up! Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set along with Garden Walk 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Nested Essentials Dies for my card today.

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I started by adhering a Garden Walk DSP card front to a Pretty Peacock card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Garden Walk DSP, I stamped the sentiment from Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I cut the sentiment out using the Nested Essentials Dies.

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From another panel of Garden Walk DSP, I cut another banner, the same one, using the Nested Essentials Dies. For this one, I cut it partially through from the banner end, I moved the die up to make it longer and cut the rest of the way through. I adhered the smaller banner to the longer banner using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the banners to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few 2023-2025 In-Color Dots to the card front. I tied a small bow using the 2023-2025 Jute Trim and adhered it to the banner using a Glue Dot.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on a panel of Basic White. I adhered a strip of Garden Walk DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Wild Wheat mat then to the inside of the Pretty Peacock card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I adhered a strip of Garden Walk DSP to the envelope front and a panel to the envelope flap.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   WRAGYZRS

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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

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Joining Special October 3 – October 31

If you’ve been thinking about joining the Stampin’ Up! community October is the perfect time. You can add new Online Exclusive products to your Starter Kit, and still have more money to spend. This is really an awesome deal and I’d love to have you on my team. The added free registration to OnStage is a great bonus and then you can order the Bee Mine Suite collection for your 1st order.

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

Promotion Period: 3–31 October

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

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

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

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

FREE OnStage @Home Registration

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

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

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

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

Come join my team.

We welcome all types of Demonstrators from those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves to those who want to run a business and anywhere in between!  There’s never any pressure to sell! We’re a group that loves to stamp and share what you create. Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions (like the new Online Exclusives coming in November!!)!  The new Online Exclusive items ARE available to pick as part of your Starter Kit (or you can order them later and get your 20% discount!). 

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Warm Wishes

Subscribe October 11 – November 10

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

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

This kit includes:

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

ADD-ON DETAILS

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

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

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 October and 10 November by clicking here!

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Wild Wheat Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Garden Walk 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front), 2″ X 3″ & 2″ X 3 1/2″ (banners), 1/2″ X 4″ (inner liner), 1/4″ X 6″ & 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! Garden Meadow for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday the 13th morning stamping friends and welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. Do I have any superstitious friends out there? I hope you are ready for the weekend. I’m hoping to get a little outside work done today while I’m home before the rain comes. It’s time to trim back some of my plants that have started to die off for the winter. I need to get my garden in the front of my house cleaned up and figure out what I’m going to do with all the trees that are growing. Last year we had to cut down our huge 40′ Bradford Pear tree because it split. I now have a garden full of new trees growing and I’d like to transplant some in remembrance of my dad and Jasmine (my dog that passed when the tree had to come down). I need to find a tree expert to tell me how to do it properly.

Today’s card I made on YouTube Live 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, just above the supply list, along with the link to my YouTube channel. Here is my card for today.

Stampin' Up! garden Meadow Fun Fold 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

I used the Stampin’ Up! Garden Meadow Bundle along with the Meandering Meadows 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper. Both these items will be available to customers starting November 7th from the Online Exclusive Products. I also used the Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

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I started by cutting a 4″ X 5″ panel of the Meandering Meadows DSP. To get this, I cut 2″ off the top of a 6″ X 6″ panel. I then cut 1″ off the side, depending on what part of the scenery I wanted. I first cut 3/4″ off each side, then 1″ off each side and that left me with a 1 1/2″ panel. I adhered each of the panels to coordinating Bubble Bath mats using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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I folded the Orchid Oasis card base in half at the 5 1/2″ score line and adhered the left side of the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue to make a book fold card. The 1/4″ score line is a valley fold, the 1 1/2″ & 3 1/4″ are mountain folds and the 4 1/2″ is a valley fold, where it’s adhered. I adhered the matted panels of DSP to the card base in order of the scene, except the last 3/4″ matted panel, using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. On a panel of Orchid Oasis, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Garden Meadows Photopolymer Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I cut the sentiment out using the Stylish Shapes Dies.

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I adhered the sentiment to the center panel of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals only on the right half of the circle. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (available November 7th) to the card front. I opened the card base and adhered the last 3/4″ matted DSP panel to the inside right using Stampin’ Dimensionals, making sure not to put them on the left side of the panel so the 1/4″ of the card front could slip under. I stamped the garden tool images from the Garden Meadow stamp set on a panel of Basic White in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the images with Bubble Bath and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered them to the right panel using Multipurpsoe Liquid Glue.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Garden Meadow stamp set in Orchid Oasis Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the flower basket image from the Garden Meadow stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. I colored the image using Bubble Bath, Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist and Melon Mambo Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Bubble Bath mat then to the inside of the Orchid Oasis card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the flower images from the Garden Meadow stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the images using Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Grany Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist and Melon Mambo Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Meandering Meadows 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. 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 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. Thank you to those that have subscribed already. Happy Stamping!!

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   WRAGYZRS

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Joining Special October 3 – October 31

If you’ve been thinking about joining the Stampin’ Up! community October is the perfect time. If you saw my card from World Card Making Day (you can see it Here), I used some new Online Exclusive products and products from the new January-April 2024 Mini Catalog. You can add those Online Exclusive products to your Starter Kit, and still have more money to spend. This is really an awesome deal and I’d love to have you on my team. The added free registration to OnStage is a great bonus and then you can order the Be Mine Suite collection for your 1st order.

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

Promotion Period: 3–31 October

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

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

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

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

FREE OnStage @Home Registration

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

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

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

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

Come join my team.

We welcome all types of Demonstrators from those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves to those who want to run a business and anywhere in between!  There’s never any pressure to sell! We’re a group that loves to stamp and share what you create. Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions (like the new Online Exclusives coming in November!!)!  The new Online Exclusive items ARE available to pick as part of your Starter Kit (or you can order them later and get your 20% discount!). 

I broke it down a little for you. If you choose the 35% off, you get $125 in product for $64.35. If you add the Meandering Meadows Suite for $82.50 you still get to add another $42.50 in product of your choice to pick.

If you choose to get an additional 35% of product, you get $168.75 of product for $99. If you choose the Meandering Meadows Suite for $82.50 and the Fluffiest Friends Bundle for $54, you will still have another $32.50 in product of your choice to pick.

Then Stampin’ Up is adding FREE registration to our OnStage@Home Event in November, a $77 value, you can preorder the Bee Mine Suite Collection in a Demonstrator order and get 20% off the suite!!

What are you waiting for? If you have been back and forth about joining, drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk about you joining. This is an awesome deal that you won’t want to pass up.

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Warm Wishes

Subscribe October 11 – November 10

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

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

This kit includes:

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

ADD-ON DETAILS

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

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

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 October and 10 November by clicking here!

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 1 1/4″ X 1 1/4″ (garden tools), 3 1/8″ X 4″ (inner liner)
  • Bubble Bath Cardstock 2 – 7/8″ X 4 1/8″, 2 – 1 1/8″ X 4 1/8″ & 1 5/8″ X 4 1/8″ (card front panel mats), 3 1/4″ X 4 1/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Orchid Oasis Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 1/4″, 1 1/2″, 3 1/4″, 4 1/2″ & 5 1/2″), 2″ X 2″ (sentiment)
  • Meandering Meadows 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 2 – 3/4″ X 4″, 2 – 1″ X 4″ & 1 1/2″ X 4″ (card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! So Sincere for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday 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. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card using this week’s sketch.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! So Sincere Cling Stamp Set along with the Painted Textures 3D Embossing Folder and the gorgeous Meandering Meadows 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today. This DSP will be available as an Online Exclusive starting on November 7th.

Here is our sketch for this week.

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I started by adhering a Meandering Medows DSP card front to a Highland Heather card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a strip of Fresh Freesia, I stamped the sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with Copper Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I embossed a strip of Petal Pink using the Painted Textures 3D EF.

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I adhered the Fresh Freesia strip to the Petal Pink strip using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered a strip of Melon Mambo to the Fresh Freesia strip using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered strips to the card front using Stampin’; Dimensionals. I added Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set in Highland Heather Ink on a panel of Basic White. I adhered 2 strips of the Meandering Meadows DSP to either side of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Highland Heather mat then to the inside of the Highland Heather card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I adhered a strip of the Meandering Meadows DSP to the envelope front. I embossed a panel of Fresh Freesia using the Painted Textures 3D EF and adhered it 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. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   WRAGYZRS

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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New Joining Special October 3 – October 31

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

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

Promotion Period: 3–31 October

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

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

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

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

FREE OnStage@Home Registration

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

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

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

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

I’d Love to have you on my team

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

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

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

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New Rustic Countdown Kit Available

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

This kit includes: 

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

163114 $19.00 USD

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Warm Wishes

Subscribe October 11 – November 10

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

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

This kit includes:

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

ADD-ON DETAILS

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

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

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 October and 10 November by clicking here!

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Fresh Freesia Cardstock 1/2″ X 2 7/8″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
  • Highland Heather Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 4 18″ X 5 3/8″ (inner lienr mat)
  • Melon Mambo Cardstock 1/4″ x 2 1/8″ (card front panel)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock 3/4″ X 2 3/8″ (card front panel)
  • Meandering Meadows 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front), 2 – 1/2″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner strips), 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope front)

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