Stampin’ Up! Garden Meadow Fancy Fold

Hello stamping friends. I have a sneak peek for you today of some of the Online Exclusive products coming in November. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made my card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the new Online Exclusive Stampin’ Up! Garden Meadow Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Meandering Meadows 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today. These products will be available starting November 7th.

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I started by cutting in 1″ in the center (2 1/2″) of the right side of the Meandering Meadows DSP card front using my Paper Trimmer. I folded the paper back from the center cut line to the corners.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Garden Meadow stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on the center right. I stamped the flower image from the Garden Meadow stamp set on an angle in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the images using Blueberry Bushel, Lemon Lime Twist and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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I adhered the folded panel of Meandering Meadows DSP to the Basic Whtie mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Blueberry Bushel card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added one of the new Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds embellishments (available November 7th) in the corner of the folded DSP. I added a few Tinsel Gems Four Pack to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Garden Meadow stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the flower image from the Garden Meadow stamp set on the bott of the panel in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the images using Blueberry Bushel, Lemon Lime Twist and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Blueberry Bushel mat then to the inside of the Blueberry Bushel card base..

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic Whtie Medium Envelope. I stamped the flower image from the Garden Meadow stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the images using Blueberry Bushel, Lemon Lime Twist and Shaded Spruce 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 the products used are on your wish list. 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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Today through Wednesday Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE Shipping on order of $75 or more before tax. As an EXTRA bonus from me, for the 3 days only during Free Shipping, I am offering an extra little gift to help you out with your holiday cards. You can pick an adhesive of your choice along with your free gift, but you MUST use my Current Host Code WRAGYZRS

You can choose:

  • Stampin’ Dimensionals #104430
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals #144108
  • Mini Glue Dots #103683
  • Tear & Tape Adhesive #154031
  • Stampin’ Seal #152813
  • Stampin’ Seal Refill #152814
  • Multipurpose Liquid Glue #110755
  • Fine Tip Glue Pen #138309

You must send me your selection by Wednesday evening @ 9pm ET when I’m placing my order.

Time to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? From 9–11 October, we are offering FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $75 USD or more. This incredible deal lasts for three days only, so don’t miss out!

Here are the details:

  • Free shipping offer begins:  October 9 at 12:01 AM MT
  • Ordering Deadline:  October 11 at 11:59 PM MT
  • Free shipping applies after the qualifying amount has been met.
  • The minimum qualifying amount to receive free shipping is $75 or more (before tax).
  • Free shipping only applies during the three-day period the promotion is live in each market; this means that the order must be opened and closed between October 9-11.
  • With the exception of a one-time monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription, all Stampin’ Up! products qualify for the promotion. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 shipping included) + tax.
  • Prepaid 3, 6, or 12 month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.
  • The free shipping promotion does not cover the additional cost for expedited shipping.
  • Please keep in mind, that with any product launch, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com

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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. 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. If you want to see some of the items coming, I did a quick unboxing video on my YouTube Channel Here. 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 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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Home for the Holidays

Subscribe September 11 – October 10

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. Keep reading to learn more!

One extra fun feature of the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit is the bottle of glitter glue! You can use this glue to add shimmery, shiny details to the Christmas scenes on their cards. You can add some glitter to the trees, houses, snow, and more. There are endless possibilities you will have with this glue and the kit.

Bring some inspiration to your creations with the coordinating box design! This box could help create a cute village Christmas scene with your cards, and more. You could even use the box as a photo op prop! This is a fun way to make the most of the kit. Don’t let the Christmas crafts end once you finish with this kit! Since the Home for the Holidays Kit perfectly coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit, you and you will be able to extend your holiday crafting experience even further. So make sure your subscription is up to date!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards—4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
  • A Real Red Stampin’ Spot
  • A bottle of Glitter Glue
  • Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front mat), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Blueberry Bushel Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Meandering Meadows 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper) 3 3/4″ X 5″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Fruitful Blessings on Very Vanilla

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. Does anyone have anything planned for the weekend? I’ll be at work all day today and I believe the rest of the weekend is going to be fairly quiet. My husband will probably be trying to catch up on some sleep. He was away on business in Colorado this past week working 12–16-hour days. He’s exhausted and is probably going to be vegging out all weekend and not doing a thing. I’m hoping to try to get some fall cleaning done and maybe get caught up on card making.

I don’t usually CASE cards. I see elements of cards that I like and I’ll work it into my card. My team leader Amy made this card last week and I fell in love with it. I did change a few things on it like DSP and I used cardstock where she used DSP, but it’s her card. Want to see a quick video on how I made this card? You can see it Here on my Instagram reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Fruitful Blessings Bundle along with the All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder and Merriest Trees Dies all available starting Sept 6th. I also used the Stampin’ Up! Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set and Online Exclusive Basics 3D Embossing Folder for my card today.

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I started by adhering a panel of All About Autumn DSP to a Very Vanilla Thick card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I embossed a Very Vanilla card front using the new Distressed Tile 3D EF. I adhered the embossed panel to a copper Clay mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Using the Merriest Trees Dies, I cut Copper Clay and Very Vanilla tags and tag reinforcers. I embossed the Copper Clay tag using the Basics 3D EF. I adhered the Very Vanilla tag reinforcer on the Copper Clay tag and the Copper Clay tag reinforcer on the Very Vanilla tag using Multipurpose Liqiud Glue. I adhered the tags together using Stampin’ Seal, lining up the holes on the tags. I threaded a piece of 3/8″ Copper Clay Textured Ribbon through the holes and tied a knot.

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On a panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the floral image from the Stampin’ Up! Fruitful Blessings Cling Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled the image with Copper Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I cut the image using the Fruitful Blessings Dies. I adhered the cut image to the tags using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I cut the leaf die using the Fruitful Blessings Dies from the panel of Coper Clay. I adhered the leaves under the floral image using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the tags to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On the panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the sentiment from the Go To Greetings stamp set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with Copper Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I cut the sentiment out using the Something Fancy Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few of the new Adhesive-Backed Speckled Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Copper Clay Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. I stamped the floral image from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Copper Clay Ink on the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Very Vanilla panel to a Copper Clay mat then to the inside of the Very Vanilla Thick card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Very Vanilla Medium Envelope. I stamped the floral image from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Copper Clay Ink on the envelope front and flap.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   P6UQN4GZ

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 Designer Series Paper as part of the Online Exclusive Products

Free Gift from Me – A Sample with my Designer Series Paper Shares Below

Surprise, surprise! We’re offering a special release of five beautiful new Designer Series Paper options! These papers include fabulous holiday prints, gorgeous seasonal styles, and some spectacular timeless designs. 

We originally created these papers to be part of our second Sale-A-Bration offering. However, since our next release of new Online Exclusive products won’t happen until November (and you won’t be able to find any of these papers in a catalog), we’ve adjusted our strategy and decided to release these paper options starting 6 September! That way, you have the chance to get ahead on Christmas cards, seasonal crafts, and much more. These products are available while supplies last—you don’t want to miss out! 

Sales Period: Starting 6 September

  • The special release paper options will be available in the Online Exclusives category in the online store.
  • Products will only be available while supplies last. Once products run out, they will no longer be visible in the online store.

Here’s a video showing more about the paper.

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Final DAYS to Sign up for my September-December 2023 Mini Catalog Paper Shares

Do you want all of the gorgeous new designer papers in the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 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! September-December 2023 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Annual Catalog, it would cost you over $170.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $30.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on September 6th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of September 11th.

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!

Here are the Designer Series Paper Shares that I am offering from the new Mini Catalog!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $30.00 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):

  • A Walk In The Forest – 6
  • All About Autumn 6″ X 6″ – 12
  • Beary Christmas – 6
  • Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets – 2
  • Garden Walk 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Glow-In-The Dark 6″ X 6″ Specialty Paper – 1
  • Joy Of Christmas – 6
  • Joyful Specialty Paper – 4
  • Merry Bold & Bright – 6
  • O Holy Night – 6
  • Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper – 2
  • Shining Brightly Specialty Paper – 6
  • Snowflake Magic Specialty Paper – 3
  • Them Bones – 6
  • Winter Meadow – 6

In all, you’ll receive 80 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $60 + $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.

Extra Gift from Me With Your Order of the Paper Share

Stampin’ Up! just told us about some new Designer Series Paper that will be available starting September 6th as an Online Exclusive. As an extra gift from me for being part of my paper share, I am going to add a sample of 1 or maybe even 2 of the new Designer Series Paper. If you’ve already ordered your share you’ll get this with it.

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
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account. I only accept 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.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Monday, September 4th at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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Sales Tax Holiday Going On!!!

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

The last state New Jersey going on August 26th – September 4th. If you live in NJ, take a second to download the spreadsheet Click Here and mark your calendar!

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in your state in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday).  Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

For those wondering about Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday again this year.

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With Love & Gratitude

Subscribe August 11 – September 10

Express your love and gratitude in elegant style with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit inspired by Shelli! This kit includes eight treat packages (you can also use for small gifts) and eight miniature note cards with matching envelopes and specialty gold foil embellishments. Whether you’re needing a hostess gift, a sweet surprise for dinner guests, or have another reason to give love and thanks, this kit has you covered.

The With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit offers the perfect way to give thanks to the special people in your life. The kit design is an elegant representation of the blessings of autumn and the gratitude that comes along with the season. The combination of graceful pumpkin designs and elegant colors, plus specialty gold foil embellishments make this kit a stand-out offering with Shelli written all over it! Subscribe by 10 September to get your kit full of iconic autumn images, love, and gratitude!

What’s better than a box full of crafts you can use to express your love and gratitude? How about the kit packaged in a custom, matching box that’s just as beautiful? The With Love & Gratitude comes with a custom box you can use to store all kinds of things: your finished treat packages and cards, crafting supplies, or you can fill it individual notes with all the reasons you have to be grateful—write each one down and fill up the box, then pull out a note of inspiration whenever you it!

This kit includes:

  • 8 treat packages
  • 8 note cards
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Lost Lagoon Ink Stampin’ Spot
  • Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
  • Adhesives
  • Finished treat packaging: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″ (8.9 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm)
  • Final card size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (8.9 x 8.9 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

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

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

Plus, don’t miss the Thoughts of Thanks Journal! It matches both the design and intent of the kit, giving you an even more personal way to document and express your gratitude. It’s available as an add-on, but only while supplies last!

ADD-ON DETAILS

Thoughts of Thanks Journal
Available starting: 11 August, while supplies last

Price: $15.00 USD | $21.00 CAD

Item number: 163270

This add-on includes:

  • 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) journal
  • 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
  • Gold-clip page marker

Available for purchase separately on the online store starting 11 August, while supplies last.

Paper Pumpkin add-ons are cash-and-carry items, like retired Paper Pumpkin kits. See the Cash-and-Carry Sales Policy in the Policies Document for more information. 

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Copper Clay Cardstock 3 3/4″ X 5″ (card front mat), 3 3/4″ X 4 1/4″ (tag & leaves), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock 3 5/8″ X 4 7/8″ (card front), 3 1/4″ X 4 1/4″ (artwork & sentiment), 2 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ (tag, 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panel)

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Stampin’ Up! Fruitful Blessings 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. Here is my card using this week’s sketch.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Fruitful Blessings Cling Stamp Set along with the Online Exclusive One Horse Open Sleigh 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today. Would you like to see a quick video of how I made this card? You can view it Here on my Instagram reels.

This is our sketch for this week. I decided to make a fun fold card with it.

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I started by adhering a panel of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP to a Basic Gray mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the right side of the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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I stamped the top of the acorn/leaf image from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set on a panel of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP in Basic Gray Ink. I adhered the stamped panel to a Basic Gray mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the left side of the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in basic Gray Ink. I stamped the acorn image from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on either side of the sentiment. I colored the images in using Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers. I tied a double bow using Basic White Baker’s Twine and adhered it to the card front using a Glue Dot. I adhered the sentiment over the bow using Stampin’ Dimensionals, making sure to only put the dimensionals on the right side of the card front. I added a few Basic Gray Classic Matte Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Basic Gray Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the acorn/leaf image from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on either side of the panel. I colored the images using Cajun Craze and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Basic Gray mat then to the inside of the Smoky Slate card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the acorn/leaf image from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image using Cajun Craze and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP to the envelope flap.

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

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

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:   P6UQN4GZ

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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LAST DAY To Redeem Bonus Days Coupons!!!

You can start redeeming your Bonus Days Coupons, August 1 – August 31st. Redeem 1 coupon code or all your codes on an order.

Ordering Deadlines

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

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

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New Designer Series Paper as part of the Online Exclusive Products

Free Gift from Me – A Sample with my Designer Series Paper Shares Below

Surprise, surprise! We’re offering a special release of five beautiful new Designer Series Paper options! These papers include fabulous holiday prints, gorgeous seasonal styles, and some spectacular timeless designs. 

We originally created these papers to be part of our second Sale-A-Bration offering. However, since our next release of new Online Exclusive products won’t happen until November (and you won’t be able to find any of these papers in a catalog), we’ve adjusted our strategy and decided to release these paper options starting 6 September! That way, you have the chance to get ahead on Christmas cards, seasonal crafts, and much more. These products are available while supplies last—you don’t want to miss out! 

Sales Period: Starting 6 September

  • The special release paper options will be available in the Online Exclusives category in the online store.
  • Products will only be available while supplies last. Once products run out, they will no longer be visible in the online store.

Here’s a video showing more about the paper.

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Sales Tax Holiday Going On!!!

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

The last state New Jersey going on August 26th – September 4th. If you live in NJ, take a second to download the spreadsheet Click Here and mark your calendar!

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in your state in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday).  Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

For those wondering about Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday again this year.

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With Love & Gratitude

Subscribe August 11 – September 10

Express your love and gratitude in elegant style with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit inspired by Shelli! This kit includes eight treat packages (you can also use for small gifts) and eight miniature note cards with matching envelopes and specialty gold foil embellishments. Whether you’re needing a hostess gift, a sweet surprise for dinner guests, or have another reason to give love and thanks, this kit has you covered.

The With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit offers the perfect way to give thanks to the special people in your life. The kit design is an elegant representation of the blessings of autumn and the gratitude that comes along with the season. The combination of graceful pumpkin designs and elegant colors, plus specialty gold foil embellishments make this kit a stand-out offering with Shelli written all over it! Subscribe by 10 September to get your kit full of iconic autumn images, love, and gratitude!

What’s better than a box full of crafts you can use to express your love and gratitude? How about the kit packaged in a custom, matching box that’s just as beautiful? The With Love & Gratitude comes with a custom box you can use to store all kinds of things: your finished treat packages and cards, crafting supplies, or you can fill it individual notes with all the reasons you have to be grateful—write each one down and fill up the box, then pull out a note of inspiration whenever you it!

This kit includes:

  • 8 treat packages
  • 8 note cards
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Lost Lagoon Ink Stampin’ Spot
  • Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
  • Adhesives
  • Finished treat packaging: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″ (8.9 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm)
  • Final card size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (8.9 x 8.9 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

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

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

Plus, don’t miss the Thoughts of Thanks Journal! It matches both the design and intent of the kit, giving you an even more personal way to document and express your gratitude. It’s available as an add-on, but only while supplies last!

ADD-ON DETAILS

Thoughts of Thanks Journal
Available starting: 11 August, while supplies last

Price: $15.00 USD | $21.00 CAD

Item number: 163270

This add-on includes:

  • 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) journal
  • 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
  • Gold-clip page marker

Available for purchase separately on the online store starting 11 August, while supplies last.

Paper Pumpkin add-ons are cash-and-carry items, like retired Paper Pumpkin kits. See the Cash-and-Carry Sales Policy in the Policies Document for more information. 

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3/4″ X 2 2/4″ (sentiment), 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″ (inner liner)
  • Basic Gray Cardstock 1 3/8″ X 5 3/8″ & 2 5/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front mats), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner mat)
  • Smoky Slate Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 1 1/2″ & 5 3/4″)
  • One Horse Open Sleigh 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 1 1/4″ X 5 1/4″ & 2 1/2″ X 5 1/4″ (card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves Thankful

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. I hope you have some plans in the works and the weather is going to coordinate with you. I’ll be at work all day today and tomorrow and last I checked it’s supposed to be a beautiful weekend here in NJ. But living in NJ that could change in an instant.

Today’s card I played with the new suite coming in the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog. In case you can’t tell, I’m really loving the new catalog. My next order going in will be more Christmas items. I wasn’t quite ready yet. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves Bundle along with the All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder and the Oxidized Copper Specialty Designer Series Paper for my card today. The only thing I didn’t used from the Suite was the embellishments. This is such an awesome suite; I hope it’s on your shopping list to order in September. Want to see a quick video on how I made this card? Click Here and go to my Instagram reels.

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I started by embossing a Pretty Peacock card front using the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered a panel of All About Autumn DSP to 2 thins strips of All About Autumn DSP using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the DSP to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered card front to a Pretty Peacock card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Pumpkin Pie, I stamped the maple leaf image from the Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set in Pumpkin Pie Ink. I cut the stamped image out using the Autumn Leaves Dies. Using the Autumn Leaves Dies, I cut another maple leaf from the panel of Pumpkin Pie and the leaf veins from each of the panels of Oxidized Copper DSP. I adhered the veins to the leaves. I adhered the leaves to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the sentiments from the Autumn Leaves stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Autumn Leaves Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I tied a small bow using the 1/4″ Metallic Copper Ribbon from the Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo Pack. I adhered the bow to the leaves using a Glue Dot. I added a few Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Autumn Leaves stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. I cut a few of the elm leaves from the Oxidized Copper DSP using the Autumn Leaves Dies. I adhered the leaves to the top of the panel. I adhered the Very Vanilla panel to a Pretty Peacock mat then to the inside of the Pretty Peacock card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Very Vanilla Medium Envelope. I stamped the maple leaf image from the Autumn Leaves stamp set in Pumpkin Pie Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the envelope front and flap. I stamped the vein image from the Autumn Leaves stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   4G2N3MDT

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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Final Week to Redeem Bonus Days Coupons

You can start redeeming your Bonus Days Coupons today, August 1 – August 31st. Redeem 1 coupon code or all your codes on an order.

Ordering Deadlines

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

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

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Sales Tax Holiday Going On!!!

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

The last state New Jersey starting today August 26th – September 4th. If you live in NJ, take a second to download the spreadsheet Click Here and mark your calendar!

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in your state in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday).  Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

For those wondering about Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday again this year.

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Final Week to Order September-December 2023 Mini Catalog Paper Shares

Do you want all of the gorgeous new designer papers in the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 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! September-December 2023 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Annual Catalog, it would cost you over $170.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $30.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on September 6th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of September 11th.

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!

Here are the Designer Series Paper Shares that I am offering from the new Mini Catalog!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $30.00 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):

  • A Walk In The Forest – 6
  • All About Autumn 6″ X 6″ – 12
  • Beary Christmas – 6
  • Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets – 2
  • Garden Walk 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Glow-In-The Dark 6″ X 6″ Specialty Paper – 1
  • Joy Of Christmas – 6
  • Joyful Specialty Paper – 4
  • Merry Bold & Bright – 6
  • O Holy Night – 6
  • Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper – 2
  • Shining Brightly Specialty Paper – 6
  • Snowflake Magic Specialty Paper – 3
  • Them Bones – 6
  • Winter Meadow – 6

In all, you’ll receive 80 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $60 + $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.

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
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account. I only accept 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.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Monday, September 4th at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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With Love & Gratitude

Subscribe August 11 – September 10

Express your love and gratitude in elegant style with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit inspired by Shelli! This kit includes eight treat packages (you can also use for small gifts) and eight miniature note cards with matching envelopes and specialty gold foil embellishments. Whether you’re needing a hostess gift, a sweet surprise for dinner guests, or have another reason to give love and thanks, this kit has you covered.

The With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit offers the perfect way to give thanks to the special people in your life. The kit design is an elegant representation of the blessings of autumn and the gratitude that comes along with the season. The combination of graceful pumpkin designs and elegant colors, plus specialty gold foil embellishments make this kit a stand-out offering with Shelli written all over it! Subscribe by 10 September to get your kit full of iconic autumn images, love, and gratitude!

What’s better than a box full of crafts you can use to express your love and gratitude? How about the kit packaged in a custom, matching box that’s just as beautiful? The With Love & Gratitude comes with a custom box you can use to store all kinds of things: your finished treat packages and cards, crafting supplies, or you can fill it individual notes with all the reasons you have to be grateful—write each one down and fill up the box, then pull out a note of inspiration whenever you it!

This kit includes:

  • 8 treat packages
  • 8 note cards
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Lost Lagoon Ink Stampin’ Spot
  • Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
  • Adhesives
  • Finished treat packaging: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″ (8.9 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm)
  • Final card size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (8.9 x 8.9 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

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

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

Plus, don’t miss the Thoughts of Thanks Journal! It matches both the design and intent of the kit, giving you an even more personal way to document and express your gratitude. It’s available as an add-on, but only while supplies last!

ADD-ON DETAILS

Thoughts of Thanks Journal
Available starting: 11 August, while supplies last

Price: $15.00 USD | $21.00 CAD

Item number: 163270

This add-on includes:

  • 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) journal
  • 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
  • Gold-clip page marker

Available for purchase separately on the online store starting 11 August, while supplies last.

Paper Pumpkin add-ons are cash-and-carry items, like retired Paper Pumpkin kits. See the Cash-and-Carry Sales Policy in the Policies Document for more information. 

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (casrd front), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Pumpkin Pie cardstock 4″ X 5″ (maple leaves)
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 3″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 2 1/4″ X 5 1/;2″ (card front panel), 2 – 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panel mats)
  • Oxidized Copper Specialty Designer Series Paper 2 – 3″ X 3″ (veins & leaves)

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Stampin’ Up! Fruitful Blessings 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 Mary’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “Fall Frenzy”. We can interpret this however we want. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Fruitful Blessings Bundle along with the All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Nested Essentials Dies for my card today. The Fruitful Blessings Bundle and All About Autumn DSP will both be available starting September 6.

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I started by adhering a panel of All About Autumn DSP to a Wild Wheat mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Copper Clay mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. On a panel of Wild Wheat, I stamped the leaves and acorn images from the Stampin’ Up! Fruitful Blessings Cling Stamp Set in Wild Wheat Ink randomly around panel.

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I adhered the layered panel to the matted card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I wrapped a piece of 3/8″ Copper Clay Textured Ribbon around panel and secured it on the back using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the multi-layered panel to a Mossy Meadow card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals. On a panel of Mossy Meadow, I stamped the sentiment from the Fruitful Blessings 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. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the leaf/acorn image from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the image out using the Fruitful Blessings Dies. From a panel of Mossy Meadow, I cut the leaf die from the Fruitful Blessings Dies twice. I adhered the leaf/acorn image to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the leaf dies to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems to the card front.

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On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the leaf/acorn image from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink next to the sentiment. I colored the image the same as I did for the card front using the Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a strip of the All About Autumn DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Copper Clay mat then to the inside of the Mossy Meadow card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the leaf/acorn image from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image the same as for the card. I adhered a panel of All About Autumn 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 Mary’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. Mary Deatherage
  3. Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here
  4. Carol Buckalew
  5. Akiko Sudano
  6. Terry Lynn Bright
  7. Ann Louise Fodgaard
  8. Amy Koenders

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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:   4G2N3MDT

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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You can start redeeming your Bonus Days Coupons today, August 1 – August 31st. Redeem 1 coupon code or all your codes on an order.

Ordering Deadlines

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

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

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Sales Tax Holiday Going On!!!

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

The states with upcoming tax holidays are:  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.  So, if you live in one of those states, take a second to download the spreadsheet Click Here and mark your calendar! New Jersey is the last state for the Sales Tax Holiday starting on August 26th.

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in your state in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday).  Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

For those wondering about Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday again this year.

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With Love & Gratitude

Subscribe August 11 – September 10

Express your love and gratitude in elegant style with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit inspired by Shelli! This kit includes eight treat packages (you can also use for small gifts) and eight miniature note cards with matching envelopes and specialty gold foil embellishments. Whether you’re needing a hostess gift, a sweet surprise for dinner guests, or have another reason to give love and thanks, this kit has you covered.

The With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit offers the perfect way to give thanks to the special people in your life. The kit design is an elegant representation of the blessings of autumn and the gratitude that comes along with the season. The combination of graceful pumpkin designs and elegant colors, plus specialty gold foil embellishments make this kit a stand-out offering with Shelli written all over it! Subscribe by 10 September to get your kit full of iconic autumn images, love, and gratitude!

What’s better than a box full of crafts you can use to express your love and gratitude? How about the kit packaged in a custom, matching box that’s just as beautiful? The With Love & Gratitude comes with a custom box you can use to store all kinds of things: your finished treat packages and cards, crafting supplies, or you can fill it individual notes with all the reasons you have to be grateful—write each one down and fill up the box, then pull out a note of inspiration whenever you it!

This kit includes:

  • 8 treat packages
  • 8 note cards
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Lost Lagoon Ink Stampin’ Spot
  • Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
  • Adhesives
  • Finished treat packaging: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″ (8.9 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm)
  • Final card size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (8.9 x 8.9 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

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

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

Plus, don’t miss the Thoughts of Thanks Journal! It matches both the design and intent of the kit, giving you an even more personal way to document and express your gratitude. It’s available as an add-on, but only while supplies last!

ADD-ON DETAILS

Thoughts of Thanks Journal
Available starting: 11 August, while supplies last

Price: $15.00 USD | $21.00 CAD

Item number: 163270

This add-on includes:

  • 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) journal
  • 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
  • Gold-clip page marker

Available for purchase separately on the online store starting 11 August, while supplies last.

Paper Pumpkin add-ons are cash-and-carry items, like retired Paper Pumpkin kits. See the Cash-and-Carry Sales Policy in the Policies Document for more information. 

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3″ X 3″ (die cut), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner lainer)
  • Copper Clay Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ inner liner mat)
  • Mossy Meadow Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 1 5/8″ X 4 78″ (card front panel mat), 2″ X 3 1/2″ (leaves), 2″ X 2 1/2″ (sentiment)
  • Wild Wheat Cardstock 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″ (card front mat), 1 1/2″ X 4 3/4″ (card front panel)
  • All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ X 5″ (card front),1″ X 3 3/4″ (inner lienr strip), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! So Sincere CAS Sympathy

Good Monday morning stamping friends. How was your weekend? It was a hot and muggy one here in NJ. It was a little difficult to breath outside on Saturday. Saturday night we had such a severe storm, besides waking us up, alerts for a tornado were going off on our phones. My husband and I along with Coraline, headed downstairs at 1am until the warning went off. Storms don’t usually bother me, but with the alerts going off and the non-stop thunder and lightning and we’re in an attic room, I felt it best to be downstairs for a bit.

I have a super quick sympathy card for you today where I let the DSP do most of the work for me. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! So Sincere Cling Stamp Set along with the All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Stampin’ Up! Hope You Know Cling Stamp Set for my card today.

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I started by adhering a panel of All About Autumn DSP to a Very Vanilla Thick card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set in Copper Clay Ink. I fussy cut the sentiment using Paper Snips.

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I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I tied a small bow using the Copper Clay Jute from the 2023-2025 In-Color Jute. I adhered the bow using a Glue Dot.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Hope You Know stamp set in Copper Clay Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. I adhered a strip of All About Autumn DSP to the side of the panel. I adhered the Very Vanilla panel to a Copper Clay mat then to the inside of the Very Vanilla Thick card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Very Vanilla Medium Envelope. I stamped the sentiment from the Hope You Know stamp set in Copper Clay Ink on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of All About Autumn DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the CAS 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:   4G2N3MDT

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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You can start redeeming your Bonus Days Coupons today, August 1 – August 31st. Redeem 1 coupon code or all your codes on an order.

Ordering Deadlines

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

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

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Sales Tax Holiday Going On!!!

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

The states with upcoming tax holidays are:  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.  So, if you live in one of those states, take a second to download the spreadsheet Click Here and mark your calendar! The last one is New Jersey starting on August 26th.

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in your state in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday).  Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

For those wondering about Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday again this year.

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September-December 2023 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

Do you want all of the gorgeous new designer papers in the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 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! September-December 2023 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Annual Catalog, it would cost you over $170.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $30.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on September 6th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of September 11th.

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!

Here are the Designer Series Paper Shares that I am offering from the new Mini Catalog!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $30.00 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):

  • A Walk In The Forest – 6
  • All About Autumn 6″ X 6″ – 12
  • Beary Christmas – 6
  • Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets – 2
  • Garden Walk 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Glow-In-The Dark 6″ X 6″ Specialty Paper – 1
  • Joy Of Christmas – 6
  • Joyful Specialty Paper – 4
  • Merry Bold & Bright – 6
  • O Holy Night – 6
  • Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper – 2
  • Shining Brightly Specialty Paper – 6
  • Snowflake Magic Specialty Paper – 3
  • Them Bones – 6
  • Winter Meadow – 6

In all, you’ll receive 80 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $60 + $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.

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
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account. I only accept 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.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Monday, September 4th at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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With Love & Gratitude

Subscribe August 11 – September 10

Express your love and gratitude in elegant style with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit inspired by Shelli! This kit includes eight treat packages (you can also use for small gifts) and eight miniature note cards with matching envelopes and specialty gold foil embellishments. Whether you’re needing a hostess gift, a sweet surprise for dinner guests, or have another reason to give love and thanks, this kit has you covered.

The With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit offers the perfect way to give thanks to the special people in your life. The kit design is an elegant representation of the blessings of autumn and the gratitude that comes along with the season. The combination of graceful pumpkin designs and elegant colors, plus specialty gold foil embellishments make this kit a stand-out offering with Shelli written all over it! Subscribe by 10 September to get your kit full of iconic autumn images, love, and gratitude!

What’s better than a box full of crafts you can use to express your love and gratitude? How about the kit packaged in a custom, matching box that’s just as beautiful? The With Love & Gratitude comes with a custom box you can use to store all kinds of things: your finished treat packages and cards, crafting supplies, or you can fill it individual notes with all the reasons you have to be grateful—write each one down and fill up the box, then pull out a note of inspiration whenever you it!

This kit includes:

  • 8 treat packages
  • 8 note cards
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Lost Lagoon Ink Stampin’ Spot
  • Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
  • Adhesives
  • Finished treat packaging: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″ (8.9 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm)
  • Final card size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (8.9 x 8.9 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

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

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

Plus, don’t miss the Thoughts of Thanks Journal! It matches both the design and intent of the kit, giving you an even more personal way to document and express your gratitude. It’s available as an add-on, but only while supplies last!

ADD-ON DETAILS

Thoughts of Thanks Journal
Available starting: 11 August, while supplies last

Price: $15.00 USD | $21.00 CAD

Item number: 163270

This add-on includes:

  • 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) journal
  • 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
  • Gold-clip page marker

Available for purchase separately on the online store starting 11 August, while supplies last.

Paper Pumpkin add-ons are cash-and-carry items, like retired Paper Pumpkin kits. See the Cash-and-Carry Sales Policy in the Policies Document for more information. 

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Copper Clay Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner mat)
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 2″ (sentiment), 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″ (inner liner)
  • Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front), 1/2″ X 3 7/8″ (inner liner strip), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Pick of The Patch 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 Karen’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Theme Challenge. Here is my card using this week’s theme.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Pick of The Patch Bundle along with the All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my fun fold card today. These items will be available starting Sept 6 from the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog.

Our theme this week is a Fun Fold.

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I started by scoring and folding the Pumpkin Pie card base as listed below. I adhered the panels of All About Autumn DSP to the coordinating Mossy Meadow Mats using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered 4 of the 5 layered panels to the Pumpkin Pie card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. On panels of Basic White, I stamped the larger pumpkin image from the Pick of The Patch stamp set in Pumpkin Pie Ink. I stamped the smaller pumpkin from Pick of The Patch stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink. I stamped the stem image 4 times in Pecan Pie Ink. I cut all the images out using the Pick of The Patch Builder Punch. I stamped the gourd image from the Pick of The Patch stamp set in Crushed Curry Ink and fussy cut it using Paper Snips.

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I adhered the stems to the pumpkins and gourd using Glue Dots. I adhered the pumpkins on the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the gourd behind the pumpkins using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I stamped the sentiment from Pick of The Patch stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink on a strip of Basic White. I cut the ends on an angle using Paper Snips. I tied a bow using the 1/4″ Metallic copper ribbon from the Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo Pack and adhered it to the card front using a Glue Dot. I adhered the sentiment over the bow using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots and Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card front.

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I adhered the last layered panel of DSP to the right side of the card base using Stampin’ Diemsionals so the 1/4″ section of the card base could slip under it to hold the card.

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Here is a view from the top of how the card looks.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Pick of The Patch stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the dots image from the Pick of The Patch stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink. I adhered a strip of All About Autumn DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Mossy Meadow mat then to the inside of the Pumpkin Pie card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the pumpkin and gourd images from the Pick of The Patch stamp set in Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry and Pumpkin Pie Inks on the envelope front. I stamped the stems in Pecan Pie and the vines and dots in Mossy Meadow Inks. I adhered a panel of All About Autumn DSP to the envelope flap.

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

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

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:   4G2N3MDT

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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Time To Redeem Bonus Days Coupons!!!

You can start redeeming your Bonus Days Coupons, August 1 – August 31st. Redeem 1 coupon code or all your codes on an order.

Ordering Deadlines

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

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

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Kits Collection Up To 30% Off August 1 – 31

You can save up to 30% on amazing kits from the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! This is a limited time offer you won’t want to miss.

Kits Collection Sale Details:

  • Sales Period: August 1-31
  • Ordering Deadline:  August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • The sale only applies to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! (it does not include Paper Pumpkin kits).
  • There is no limit to how many kits may be purchased.
  • The kits will be up to 30% off, sale prices will be reflected in the online store.
  • No discount code necessary—the discount will be applied automatically.

Head over to my online store during August and pick up some of those awesome kits at a great deal!

Click Here to head over to the Kits Collection in the online store to see all of the kits that are available now!  And get your orders placed early in August, the Kits Collection kits are available while supplies last!

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

The states with upcoming tax holidays are:  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.  So, if you live in one of those states, take a second to download the spreadsheet Click Here and mark your calendar! Texas starts on Friday August 11 and Massachusetts starts on Saturday August 12.

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in your state in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday).  Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

For those wondering about Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday again this year.

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Meaningful Flowers

Last Day To Subscribe

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

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

This kit includes:

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

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

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 1″ X 5 1/2″ (pumpkins), 3/4″ X 3″ (stems), 1 1/2″ X 2″ (gourd), 1/2″X 4″ (sentiment), 3 1/8″ X 4″ (inner liner)
  • Mossy Meadow 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 dsp mats), 3 1/4″X 4 1/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Pumpkin Pie 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″)
  • All About Autumn 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 2 – 3/4″ X 4″, 2 – 1″ X 4″, 1 1/2″ X 4″ (card front panels), 1/2″ X 3 1/8″ (inner liner strip), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelo9pe flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Hope You Know Sunflowers

Good Tuesday morning stamping friends. I hope your week has started off great. Today is a special day in my house. 1 year ago, today we went to meet a puppy they called Talia for the first time. We named her Coraline and brought her home that day. It has been a year of training a puppy and her training us. She has more personality and sass in that little body of hers than you could ever image. She loves her toys as much as her treats and she is definitely mom’s sidekick, following me everywhere. When I come home, she jumps up to the top of my head (not kidding about how high she jumps) but she knows to sit if she wants me to acknowledge her. When we got her, she was 7lbs of short hair with a heart outline on her face and belly. She is now 25lbs of fluff and love.

Today I played with something new for my card. I received it in my preorder last week and couldn’t wait to play with it. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Hope You Know Cling Stamp Set along with the new Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks and Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder both coming in the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog, for my card today.

I played along with the As You See It Challenge #304 – Summertime & Livin’ is Easy. One of the things I love most about summer is the flowers, especially Sunflowers.

I also joined in with the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #575 – Add A Bow/Ribbon

Vector illustration

I played along with Stencil Fun Challenge

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I started with a Basic White card front and the new Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks (available Sept 6) specifically the group of 4 to make these sunflowers. With Mask #1 I used my Blending Brush with Lemon Lolly Ink. I then added some Moody Mauve Ink on the inside part of the petals with my Small Blending Brush. I placed down Mask #2, the leaves, and started with Parakeet Party Ink using my Blending Brush. I added some Granny Apple Green Ink with the Small Blending Brush around the edges. I placed down Mask #3, flower center and added Crumb Cake Ink with my Blending Brush. Finally, I place Mask #4 down, detailed flower center, and added Pecan Pie with my Small Blending Brush.

The inspiration for my colors came from this sunflower I saw at the Sunflower Maze we had gone to.

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I embossed the Basic White panel using the new Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (available Sept 6). I adhered the embossed panel to a Moody Mauve mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Lemon Lolly card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Moody Mauve, I stamped the sentiment from the Hope You Know stamp set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with my White Embossing Powder and set it using my Heat Tool. I cut the sentiment out using the Cheerful Daisies Dies. I adhered a piece of Lemon Lolly ribbon from the 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack to the card front using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the sentiment over the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few 2023-2025 In-Color Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Hope You Know stamp se5t in Moody Mauve Ink on a panel of Basic White. Using the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks, I colored 1 of the sunflower images on the bottom of the panel in the same order I did on the card front. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Moody Mauve mat then to the inside of the Lemon Lolly card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. Using the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks, I colored the sunflowers on the envelope front and flap in the same order as I did for the card front.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the card and these Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks are on your wish list for the upcoming September-December 2023 Mini Catalog. If you are one of my customers, the catalogs are in the mail to you. If you are not and would like to be a customer of mine, email me and I’ll get one out to you. 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:   4G2N3MDT

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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You can start redeeming your Bonus Days Coupons today, August 1 – August 31st. Redeem 1 coupon code or all your codes on an order.

Ordering Deadlines

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

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

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Kits Collection Up To 30% Off Now through August 31

If you are new to stamping and don’t know where to start or if you are even going to like it, the Kits Collections is a perfect place to start. These all-inclusive kits are the perfect solution to get your feet wet. What better time to try it than when they are on sale. Click Here to head over to the Kits Collection in the online store to see all of the kits that are available now!  And get your orders placed early in August, the Kits Collection kits are available while supplies last!

You can save up to 30% on amazing kits from the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! This is a limited time offer you won’t want to miss.

Kits Collection Sale Details:

  • Sales Period: August 1-31
  • Ordering Deadline:  August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • The sale only applies to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! (it does not include Paper Pumpkin kits).
  • There is no limit to how many kits may be purchased.
  • The kits will be up to 30% off, sale prices will be reflected in the online store.
  • No discount code necessary—the discount will be applied automatically.

Head over to my online store during August and pick up some of those awesome kits at a great deal!

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Sales Tax Holiday Going On!!!

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

The states with upcoming tax holidays are:  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.  So, if you live in one of those states, take a second to download the spreadsheet Click Here and mark your calendar! Texas starts on Friday August 11 and Massachusetts starts on Saturday August 12.

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in your state in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday).  Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

For those wondering about Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday again this year.

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September-December 2023 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

Do you want all of the gorgeous new designer papers in the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 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! September-December 2023 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Annual Catalog, it would cost you over $170.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $30.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on September 6th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of September 11th.

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!

Here are the Designer Series Paper Shares that I am offering from the new Mini Catalog!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $30.00 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):

  • A Walk In The Forest – 6
  • All About Autumn 6″ X 6″ – 12
  • Beary Christmas – 6
  • Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets – 2
  • Garden Walk 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Glow-In-The Dark 6″ X 6″ Specialty Paper – 1
  • Joy Of Christmas – 6
  • Joyful Specialty Paper – 4
  • Merry Bold & Bright – 6
  • O Holy Night – 6
  • Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper – 2
  • Shining Brightly Specialty Paper – 6
  • Snowflake Magic Specialty Paper – 3
  • Them Bones – 6
  • Winter Meadow – 6

In all, you’ll receive 80 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $60 + $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.

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
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account. I only accept 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.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Monday, September 4th at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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Meaningful Flowers

Subscribe Julu 11 – August 10

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

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

This kit includes:

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

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

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front & inner liner)
  • Lemon Lolly Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Moody Mauve Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 1 1/2″ X 3″ (sentiment)

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Stampin’ Up! CAS Autumn Leaves

Good Sunday morning stamping friends. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I worked all day yesterday and I’m going into work for a few hours today to get a couple things done. Hopefully I’ll get done what I have to and be able to come home to do a little card making. I’m very anxious to play with some new goodies I got last week.

Speaking of new goodies, today’s card is a little sneak peek of a couple new stamp sets I received. I’m not quite ready to use fall colors so I stuck with green leaves. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! So Sincere Cling Stamp Set for my card today. Both of these sets will be available in the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog. They are both sets that Million Dollar Sales achievers were able to design. I especially couldn’t wait to get my hands on the Autumn Leaves stamp set since that is the one our team leader Amy Koenders helped design.

My design is from Freshly Made Sketches # 597.

My colors are from the Color Throwdown Challenge #754.

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I started by stamping the leave vines from the Autumn Leaves stamp set on a Basic White card front in Lost Lagoon Ink. I stamped the solid leaf image from the Autumn Leaves stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the vine images.

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I adhered the Basic White card front to a Lost Lagoon mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Crumb Cake card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered a piece of the 1/2″ burlap ribbon from the Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack, to the bottom of the panel using Stampin’ Seal.

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On a strip of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered a strip of Lost Lagoon to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Speckled Dots to the crd front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the leaf vine image from the Autumn Leaves stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink on the top of the panel. I stamped the solid leaf image from the Autumn Leaves stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the vine image. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Lost Lagoon mat then to the inside of the Crumb Cakd card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the leaf vine image from the Autumn Leaves stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink on the envelope front and flap. I stamped the solid leaf image from the Autumn Leaves stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the vine images.

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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:   4G2N3MDT

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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You can start redeeming your Bonus Days Coupons today, August 1 – August 31st. Redeem 1 coupon code or all your codes on an order.

Ordering Deadlines

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

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

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Festive Tags Kit Now Available

’Tis the season to start your holiday crafting! It’s so simple with this all-inclusive kit. Adhere the die cuts and embellishments, then tie the tag to a gift with a twine bow. You’ll have handmade tags in minutes!

The Festive Tags Kit includes:

  • Predesigned projects
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  • Makes 15 tags: 3 each of 5 designs
  • Size range: 1-1/2″ x 2″–2-1/2″ x 3″
  • Enough adhesive to complete projects
  • Die cut stickers and accents
  • Peel-and-stick gold dots
  • Baker’s twine
  • A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″  printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go
  • Product colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Real Red
  • Item number:  162485
  • Kit Price:  $13.00  $11.70 (on sale!!)

Check out everything comes in the kit!

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Kits Collection Up To 30% Off Now through August 31

If you are new to stamping and don’t know where to start or if you are even going to like it, the Kits Collections is a perfect place to start. These all-inclusive kits are the perfect solution to get your feet wet. What better time to try it than when they are on sale. Click Here to head over to the Kits Collection in the online store to see all of the kits that are available now!  And get your orders placed early in August, the Kits Collection kits are available while supplies last!

You can save up to 30% on amazing kits from the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! This is a limited time offer you won’t want to miss.

Kits Collection Sale Details:

  • Sales Period: August 1-31
  • Ordering Deadline:  August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • The sale only applies to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! (it does not include Paper Pumpkin kits).
  • There is no limit to how many kits may be purchased.
  • The kits will be up to 30% off, sale prices will be reflected in the online store.
  • No discount code necessary—the discount will be applied automatically.

Head over to my online store during August and pick up some of those awesome kits at a great deal!

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Sales Tax Holiday Going On!!!

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

The states with upcoming tax holidays are:  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.  So, if you live in one of those states, take a second to download the spreadsheet Click Here and mark your calendar! Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina end today and West Virginia ends tomorrow. Texas starts on Friday August 11 and Massachusetts starts on Saturday August 12.

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in your state in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday).  Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

For those wondering about Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday again this year.

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September-December 2023 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

Do you want all of the gorgeous new designer papers in the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 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! September-December 2023 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Annual Catalog, it would cost you over $170.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $30.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on September 6th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of September 11th.

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!

Here are the Designer Series Paper Shares that I am offering from the new Mini Catalog!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $30.00 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):

  • A Walk In The Forest – 6
  • All About Autumn 6″ X 6″ – 12
  • Beary Christmas – 6
  • Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets – 2
  • Garden Walk 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Glow-In-The Dark 6″ X 6″ Specialty Paper – 1
  • Joy Of Christmas – 6
  • Joyful Specialty Paper – 4
  • Merry Bold & Bright – 6
  • O Holy Night – 6
  • Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper – 2
  • Shining Brightly Specialty Paper – 6
  • Snowflake Magic Specialty Paper – 3
  • Them Bones – 6
  • Winter Meadow – 6

In all, you’ll receive 80 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $60 + $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.

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
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account. I only accept 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.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Monday, September 4th at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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Meaningful Flowers

Subscribe Julu 11 – August 10

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

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

This kit includes:

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

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

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front & inner liner), 3/8″ x 3 3/4″ (sentiment)
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Lost Lagoon Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 1/4″ X 3 1/2″ (card front strip)

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Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals In Dotted Purple

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. How was everyone’s 4th? I hope you were able to enjoy the day and hopefully end it with a great display of fireworks. It was HOT and humid here in NJ. I made the mistake in the morning and went out to do a little weeding. Between the heat and humidity, I ended up feeling sick for a couple hours. I was able to finish up the last of my craft room. I need to get a couple pictures for the walls still, but I got everything where I think I will like it. I have a class tonight, so I was able to navigate around finding things to get the packets cut up.

Today’s card is the advanced version of yesterday’s, which was the last card we did at the Creativity Now event. I hope after seeing all the cards that have been going around you have this bundle on your want list from the upcoming mini catalog. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Timeless Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set, Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Series Paper, Striped & Splatters 3D Embossing Folder and Deckled Rectangle Dies for my card today.

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I started by embossing a panel of Basic White using the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the embossed panel to the Basic White Thick card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a small panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set in Lost Lagoon Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the 2nd smallest Deckled Rectangle Dies keeping the sentiment to the right of the panel. I adhered the sentiment to the embossed panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels to the sentiment.

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On the leaf panel of Vellum Basics Paper, I colored the backside of the paper using the Dark Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Marker. I cut 2 of the single leaf pieces using the Translucent Florals Dies. On the dot pattern of Vellum Basics Paper, I colored the backside using the Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut 2 of the small flowers and 2 of the larger flowers using the Translucent Florals Dies. On a small panel of Basic White, I stamped the leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink 2 times. I cut the images out using the Translucent Florals Dies. I adhered the flowers together using a Glue Dot. I adhered the leaves to the back of the flowers using Glue Dots. I adhered the flowers to the card front using Glue Dots. I added Classic Matte Dots to the center of the flowers.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the medium flower image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Highland heather Ink on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set by the flower in Lost Lagoon Ink. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Basic White 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 medium Flower image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Highland heather Ink on the envelope front and flap. I stamped the leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink around the flowers.

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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:    MHTQEVEX

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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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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Bonus Days Start Thursday!!!

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

Ordering Deadlines

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

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

Ordering Deadlines

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

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

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Fun In The Sun

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
  • Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

Subscribe to the July Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 June and 10 July 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 1/4″ X 4 1/4″ (card front panel), 2″ X 3 1/4″ (sentiment), 2″ X 4″ (leaves), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Series Paper 2″ X 2″ of leaf pattern(leaves), 3″ X 9″ of dot pattern (flowers)

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