Good Friday afternoon stamping friends and welcome to my fun fold Friday. I hope you are all starting to make plans for the weekend.

Today’s card isn’t really a fun fold, it’s more of a window card. I have a sneak peek for you today of products coming in the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and the Sale-a-bration Brochure. I played with a new bundle that will be available starting January 7th and some Sale-a-bration DSP that you’ll be able to earn with a qualifying order starting January 7th. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card for today.

I used the new Stampin’ Up! Terrific Toadstools Bundle along with the Sale-a-bration Toadstool Garden 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, and the Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

Adhere a panel of Toadstool Garden DSP to a Basic Black mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to a Granny Apple Green card base using Liquid Glue. Using the 2nd largest Stylish Shapes Dies, cut a square through all 3 layers (this may take a couple times through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine).

Using the largest and 2nd largest Stylish Shapes Dies, cut a panel of Basic Black to make a frame. Adhere the frame over the cut-out portion of the card front.

On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! terrific Toadstools Photopolymer Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle the sentiment with Black Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Cut the ends of the sentiment on an angle using Paper Snips. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Sunny Days Iridescent Dots to the card front.

On a panel of Basic White, stamp the hill image from the Terrific Toadstools stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink. Stamp the triple stem image in Tuxedo Black Ink on the image. Stamp the triple mushroom image from the Terrific Toadstools stamp set in Pumpkin Pie Ink on the stems. On a panel of Basic White, stamp the largest mushroom top from the Terrific Toadstools stamp set in Poppy Parade Ink, stamp the medium mushroom top in Fresh Freesia Ink and stamp the stem image in Tuxedo Black Ink 2 times. Punch all the images out using the Terrific Toadstools Builder Punch. Adhere the stems to the mushrooms. Adhere the Poppy Parade mushroom using Glue Dots. Adhere the Fresh Freesia mushroom using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp the sentiment from the Terrific Toadstools stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink below the hill. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Basic Black mat then to the inside of the Granny Apple Green card base.

Finish your card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the mushroom stem images from the Terrific Toadstools stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. Stamp the mushroom images from the Terrific Toadstools stamp set in Poppy Parade and Pumpkin Pie Inks on the stems. Stamp the leaf image in Granny Apple Green Ink. Adhere a panel of Toadstool Garden DSP to the envelope flap.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   VNGF49FJ

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2024 – 2025 Annual Catalog, September – December 2024 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  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.

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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2 New Kits Available

Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!

PERPETUAL BEAUTY CALENDAR KIT

Use the Perpetual Beauty Calendar Kit to create the perfect 12-month calendar. Stamp out the months of the year using the included stamp set, then use the precut paper pieces and stickers to add some final touches and voilà—a calendar that fits your schedule!

Kit includes:
* Perpetual Beauty Calendar Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Clear Stamp Block
* Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Spot
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 1 calendar
* Calendar size: 7″ x 10-1/2″ (17.8 x 26.7 cm)
* Sticker sheets
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* A 11-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 1-3/16″ (29.2 x 19 x 4.6 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Pretty Peacock

#164975 $25

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CHERRY BLOSSOM TREAT BOXES KIT

Create adorable blossoming boxes with the Cherry Blossom Treat Boxes Kit. Use these DIY treat boxes as favors for weddings, baby showers, or birthdays. They’re easy to assemble with beautiful details and unique slotted petals at the top for a perfect close. And the cool tones of this kit make it ideal for any season.

Kit includes:
* Cherry Blossom Treat Boxes Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Clear Stamp Block
* Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Spot
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 12 treat packages
* 2″ x 2″ x 2″ (5.1 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Linen Thread
* A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Moody Mauve, Pretty in Pink

#164978 $20.00

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Special Release – Designer Series Paper – December 3

As a special release, Stampin’ Up! is offering three previously released Designer Series Papers with a twist: they’ve recolored them!!

Here are the details:

• The new Designer Series Papers will be available to order beginning December 3!
• You can shop two ways: they can either shop from the flyer in the Marketing Toolkit or shop the online store in the Online Exclusives category.
• Stampin’ Up! refreshed these previous Designer Series Papers:
  • Serene Love is recolored from True Love.
  • Refreshed Beauty is recolored from Blackberry Beauty.
  • Shades & Hues is recolored from Color Theory.
• Available while supplies last.

Click this image for more details about the papers that will be available to order beginning December 3:

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My January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and January Online Exclusive Designer Series Paper and Ribbon Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the ribbon share or you can order both.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog along with the upcoming January Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on January 7th 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 January 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and the upcoming Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and the January Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $130.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $38.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $21.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

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

New Designer Series Paper Share – $21.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6X6 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):

• Beautiful Bokeh (6)
• Floral Delight (6)
• Floral Gingham Vellum (3)
• Friends of the Ocean (6)
• Storybook Moments (6)
• Timeless Plaid (12)
• Wildflower Birthday (5)
• Everyday Skies (12) Online Exclusive
• Mixed Media Florals (6) Online Exclusive
• Pastel Ombre Glimmer (3) Online Exclusive

In all, you’ll receive 65 – 6” X 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $42.00 + $9.00 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ X 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ X 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ X 6″ since they’re already precut.

New Ribbon Share – $11.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

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

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

• Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Satin Ribbon
• Gold 1 1/2″ Open Weave Trim
• Petal Pink 3/8″ Scalloped Ribbon
• White 1/2″ Woven Ribbon Online Exclusive

Double Ribbon Share – $22.00 + $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

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

$32.00 for a single share + $9.00 shipping

$64.00 for a double share + $9.00 shipping.

As a Thank You for joining in with my Shares, I’ll be adding a sampling of the Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper. I’m not sure which ones you’ll be getting yet, but there are 3 different one’s that will be available. Which one(s) you get will be a surprise.

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

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

Deadline to sign up for my share is Sunday January 5th at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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January – April 2025 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-bration 2025 Brochure Coming Soon!!

WooHoo!!! The new January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration 2025 Brochure arrived! I packed them up and mailed them out to my current customers just as quickly as possible! They will be arriving in your mailboxes very soon!!

If you’ve ordered from me within the last year, you’ll automatically be on my mailing list for the new catalogs.  If you are not a current customer of mine but would like to be and would like to get a copy of the upcoming catalog, simply place an order through my online store and I’ll mail you a copy of the catalog too!

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New Online Exclusive Products Now Available

Don’t forget to check out the Online Exclusive page in my Online Store. A new line of products for Online Exclusives are now available! You won’t find these items in any catalog. This is a great opportunity to spark creativity, expand a crafting collection, and discover new opportunities—all from the convenience of the online store.

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Notes From The Heart

Subscribe November 11 – December 10

Create cards with hand-sketched botanical designs.
• Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs
• Precut vellum pieces and sparkling gems
• Scalloped card bases and coordinating envelopes
• Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo,
Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla

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

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

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Merry Tags & More Dies Add-On!

Add dimension and detail to your cards, scrapbook pages, and gift tags with the Merry Tags & More Dies! With a leaf and tag shape and Merry sentiment, these dies are a great way to expand your crafting experience. They even coordinate with three Paper Pumpkin Kits: Nests of Christmas, Filled with Joy, and Notes from the Heart. Such easy coordination makes these dies a must-have for any paper craft. Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 September. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early! Please note that the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine is not included and can be purchased separately.

#165639 $12

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic Black Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front mat), 3 1/4″ X 3 1/4″(frame), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner mat)
• Basic White Cardstock 3/4″ X 2 1/2″(sentiment), 2″ X 5″(artwork), 3 3/4″ X 5″(inner liner)
• Granny Apple Green Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
• Toadstool Garden 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4 X 5 1/4″(card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope)

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