Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Motifs Spotlight

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Good Sunday morning stamping friends. I hope you weekend is going well. Yesterday was a long day, but a very enjoyable one celebrating my son’s engagement. By the time I got home, I just wanted to crash.

Before I get started with my card, I want to thank all that participated in my fundraiser. Unfortunately, we did not make the goal of $500, but we did donate $235. Thank you so very much for being a part of raising money for the Texas flooding.

I did a fun technique for today’s card called the Spotlight Technique. I love doing this technique, it’s so easy and it brings your eye to one focal point. 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.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set, Beautiful Gallery 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper and the 1 7/8″ & 2″ Circle Punches for my card today.

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Using the 1 7/8″ Circle Punch, punch out a section of the Beautiful Gallery DSP card front. Using the 2″ Circle Punch, punch out a section of the Secret Sea mat. Adhere the Beautiful Gallery DSP card front to the Secret Sea mat. Adhere the layered panel to the Basic Beige card base with Liquid glue.

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Color the punched-out section of the Beautiful Gallery DSP with Cloud Cover, Old Olive and Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the colored panel to the 2″ Secret Sea mat. Adhere the layered panel to the card front where you punched out the panel, lining up the flowers and stems, with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On the pane of Basic Beige, stamp the sentiment from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set in Secret Sea Ink. Adhere a piece of Secret Sea 3/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon to the card front. Adhere the sentiment over the ribbon with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a Pressed Flower Motifs to the sentiment.

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On a panel of Basic Beige, stamp the sentiment from Beautiful Motifs stamp set in Secret Sea Ink. Stamp the swish image from Beautiful Motifs stamp set in Pretty in Pink Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the sentiment. Stamp the small flower image from Gallery Blooms stamp set in Secret Sea In on the bottom of the panel. Color the image with Old Olive and Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere a panel of Beautiful Gallery DSP to the side of the panel, coloring one of the flower images with Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the Basic Beige panel to a Secret Sea mat then to the inside of the Basic Beige card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the large floral image from Gallery Blooms stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on the envelope front. Color one of the flowers with Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers and the leaves with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere a panel of Beautiful Gallery DSP to the envelope flap coloring 1 image on the DSP with Old Olive and Pretty in Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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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.

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Sales Tax Holiday

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

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

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

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, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday this year.

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Farmhouse Florals

Subscribe July 11 – August 10

Send whimsical cards featuring flowers nestled in delightfully unexpected places.

Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
Precut paper pieces and linen thread
Sentiment stamps for the outside and inside of the cards
Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

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

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Circle of Seasons Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Circle of Seasons Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a strawberry with a blossom, a circle, a leaf, or an acorn to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Sweeter with You Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Farmhouse Florals Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Fall for Toile Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options! This exclusive add-on (item 167277) coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning June 11. Add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

DETAILS
– 4 dies
– Largest die: 2-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ (6.4 x 3.2 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit www.stampinup.com/paperpumpkin.

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

#167277 $12

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Card stock cuts for this project:

Basic Beige Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 1/2″ x 2″(sentiment), 3 3/4″ x 5″(inner liner)
Secret Sea Cardstock (2) – 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front & inner liner mat)
Beautiful Gallery 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ x 5″(card front), 3/4″ x 3 3/4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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Product List

Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[165198]

$18.00

Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set

[165211]

$19.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[164511]

$14.00

Secret Sea 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[165624]

$14.00

Beautiful Gallery 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[165196]

$12.50

Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Pad

[165285]

$9.00

Cloud Cover Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[165287]

$11.00

Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$11.00

Pretty In Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[163824]

$11.00

1 7/8″ (4.8 Cm) Circle Punch

[165259]

$25.00

2″ (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

[133782]

$23.00

Pressed Flower Motifs

[165215]

$9.00

Secret Sea 3/8″ (1 Cm) Faux Linen Ribbon

[165273]

$8.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$11.00

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$140.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.50

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[154031]

$7.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$12.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$37.00

Stampin’ Up! Magnolia Mood Double Time

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. We’re halfway through the week already and on our way to the weekend.

I did the Double Time Stamping technique and Spotlight technique for today’s card. I tried to make today’s card using just Stamps, Ink and Paper, but I couldn’t control myself with adding embellishments. 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.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Magnolia Mood Cling Stamp Set for my card today.

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Put a small amount of Stampin’ Seal on the back of the small Basic White panel and press it against your jeans a couple times to reduce the stickiness. Adhere it to the center of the Basic White panel. Stamp the sentient from the Magnolia Mood stamp set in Gray Granite Ink in the center of the panel. Stamp the large flower image from the Magnolia Mood stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on the top and bottom of the panel, making sure to be stamping on both panels.

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Remove the smaller panel and color the flower images using Lemon Lolly and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the colored panel to a Lemon Lolly mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to the larger Basic White panel, lining up the flower images on both panels. Adhere the layered panel to a Lemon Lolly mat using Liquid Glue.

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Adhere the layered panel to a Soft Sea Foam card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Lemon Lolly Tinsel Gems.

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On the inside, stamp the sentiment from the Magnolia Mood stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the small flower image and the leaf image from the Magnolia Mood stamp set on the top and bottom of the panel in Gray Granite Ink. Color the images using Lemon Lolly and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Lemon Lolly mat then to the inside of the Soft Sea Foam Card base.

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To finish the card, decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the small flower image from the Magnolia Mood stamp set on the envelope front in Gray Granite Ink. Stamp the flower bud image and leaf image from the Magnolia Mood stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on the envelope flap. Color the images using Lemon Lolly and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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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: KFUKW3ZY

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2024-2025Annual Catalog, or from the Online Exclusives! Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials. Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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Time to Start Redeeming Those Coupons

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

There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
Coupon codes may be redeemed one time only. They cannot be redeemed after the August 31.
Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits). They cannot be used on exchanges.
Bonus Days coupon codes can be applied to month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and new prepaid subscriptions.

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

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

Designer Series Paper Sale Details:

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

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

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2 New Kits Available

Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! is all about making crafting fun, accessible, and inclusive! We’re always working hard to design a collection full of different product options to allow you oodles of options when it comes to finding that perfect project or gift.

Haunted Home Kit

Get your Halloween crafting on with the Haunted Home Kit! This kit comes with all the paper pieces you need to assemble your very own haunted paper house. You’ll start with cardboard walls, precut vellum, and other paper pieces for accessorizing. Assemble the house following the instructions then add your own ghostly touch to it. It’s the perfect paper crafting activity for any gathering with fellow crafters, friends, and family during the spooky season!

Please note that you will need a glue gun to assemble the home.

Kit includes:
*Cardboard Home Pieces
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut vellum and die cut paper pieces
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
*A 10-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go.

Product colors: Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Gray Granite, Moody Mauve, Pumpkin Pie

#164376 $18.00

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Christmas Wishes Kit

Keep your Christmas card crafting easy AND elegant with the Christmas Wishes Kit! This kit comes with bright red card bases detailed with gold foil and coordinating gold, shimmer envelopes. Create your own Christmas cards using the precut paper pieces, the stamp set, and Stampin’ Spot. Use the included address labels to send your cards to your recipients!

Kit includes:
*Christmas Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set
*Clear Stamp Block
*Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Spot
*Predesigned projects
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
*Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
*8 envelopes and 8 address labels
*Enough adhesive to complete projects
*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: Gold, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Poppy Parade, Pretty Peacock

#164401 $23.00

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Sales Tax Holiday

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

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

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

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Time for Cake

Subscribe July 11 – August 10

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

With the August Paper Pumpkin, Time for Cake, bring on a birthday bash with elegant birthday cards made with rose gold details!

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

Don’t miss the coordinating
Every Celebration Dies Add-On!

This exclusive add-on (item 164991) coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 July. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

Basic White Cardstock 2 5/8″ X 3 7/8″(card front panel), 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front & inner liner)
Lemon Lolly Cardstock 2 3/4″ X 4″ (card front panel mat), 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats)
Soft Sea Foam Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)

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Product List

Magnolia Mood Cling Stamp Set (English)

[163502]

$27.00

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Lemon Lolly 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[161720]

$11.50

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[146988]

$11.50

Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147118]

$9.00

Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161673]

$11.00

Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154902]

$11.00

Tinsel Gems Four Pack

[161623]

$8.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$11.00

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.50

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$8.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$12.00

Stampin’ Up! Berry Harvest Spotlight

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Goos Sunday morning stamping friends. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. It was beautiful here yesterday and it’s supposed to be another beautiful day today.

I got a new stamp in the mail the other day. I ordered it during the 15% off sale and was very anxious to play with it. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Berry Harvest Cling Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Sweet Citrus Photopolymer Stamp Set, Stylish Shapes Die and Stampin’ Up! Sweetest Cherries Photopolymer Stamp Set for my card today.

My colors are from Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge #418.

I also played along with the Tic Tac Toe Challenge #218. I went down the left side for my card.

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I started by stamping the Berry Harvest image on a panel of Basic White. Using the 2nd largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies, I cut a portion out of the image. Using Granny Apple Green and Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Markers, I colored just the image in the die cut circle.

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I adhered the non-colored portion of the image to a Coastal Cabana mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the colored die cut image, matching the images, to the Coastal Cabana mat using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the layered panel to a Poppy Parade card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a strip of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Sweet Citrus stamp set in Coastal Cabana Ink. I cut the ends on an angle using Paper Snips. I tied a small bow using Linen Thread 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 Festive Pearls to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiments from the Sweetest Cherries stamp set in Coastal Cabana and Poppy Parade Inks on a panel of Basic White. I stamped part of the berry image from the Berry Harvest stamp set on the top of the panel in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Granny Apple Green and Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Coastal Cabana mat then to the inside of the Poppy Parade card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped part of the berry image from the Berry Harvest stamp set on the envelope front and flap. I colored the images with Granny Apple Green and Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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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 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.

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:

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….
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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Bonus Days Going On NOW!!!

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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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!

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

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 – 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″ (card front & inner liner), 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ (sentiment)
Coastal Cabana Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front & inner liner mats)
Poppy Parade Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)

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Product List

Berry Harvest Cling Stamp Set

[161272]

$20.00

Sweet Citrus Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160641]

$23.00

Sweetest Cherries Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[158711]

$18.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$10.00

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

[119793]

$8.75

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$9.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$10.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154958]

$10.00

Festive Pearls

[159963]

$7.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.50

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

[118491]

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Celebrate Sunflowers Spotlight

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Good Saturday morning my stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. I hope you have some plans in the works. I’ll be working today and hoping it will be busy to make the day go by quickly.

Today’s card is one we made at our team meeting this past Monday. I was excited to lead mystery stamping and I showed everyone 2 techniques in one card using just Stamps, Ink and Paper. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set and the Stampin’ Up! Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set for my card today.

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I started by lightly adhering the small panel of Basic White cardstock to the larger panel of Basic White cardstock. I stamped the large sunflower image from the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set on the 2 corners of the panels in Soft Suede Ink.

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I took the panels apart and using my Daffodil Delight and Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers, I colored just the images on the small panel. I stamped the sentiment from the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set on the small panel in Soft Suede Ink.

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I adhered the small panel to the Daffodil Delight mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the larger stamped panel using Multipurpose Liquid Glue lining up the flowers. I adhered the layered panel to the Daffodil Delight card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set in Soft Suede Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the sentiment from the Go To Greetings stamp set in Soft Suede Ink below the 1st sentiment. I stamped the large sunflower image from the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set in Soft Suede Ink on the bottom of the panel. I colored the image using my Daffodil Delight and Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Soft Suede mat then to the inside of the Daffodil Delight card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the sunflower image from the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set on the envelope front and flap in Soft Suede Ink. I colored the images using my Daffodil Delight and Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked 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: 7KF3QB4G

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.

Happy Stamping, Karen

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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:

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….
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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All The Little Things

Subscribe March 11 – April 10

Good things take time, but you can start creating them now with the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit! This kit includes nine cards, three each of three designs, with elegant designs and bright colors. The iridescent foil is the shining detail to bring your crafts together. You can make a card for anyone and for any occasion!

And don’t wait, because anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a FREE box organizer! This organizer fits perfectly inside your Paper Pumpkin box and is great for keeping your supplies from past kits organized, so you know right where everything is!

This kit includes:

9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
Unique embellishments and twine.
Adhesives to complete the projects.
Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” (14 x 10.8 cm).
Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
FREE box organizer

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March 2023 and 10 April 2023 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 panel & inner liner), 2 5/8″ X 3 7/8″ (card front panel)
Daffodil Delight Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2 7/8″ X 4 1/8″ (mat)
Soft Suede Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)

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Product List

Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152517]

$24.00

Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set (English)

[158763]

$24.00

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

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

[119683]

$9.25

Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[115318]

$9.25

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147115]

$8.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$9.00

Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154906]

$9.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$7.50

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.25

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Clear Block Bundle

[118491]

$76.00

Stampin’ Up! Daisy Garden

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. We’re halfway through the week and on the downhill to the weekend. Is anyone starting to make plans?

It’s time for another inspiration challenge for The Card Concept. For the next 2 weeks we have a Garden Pleasures challenge. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

I used the new Stampin’ Up! Daisy Garden Cling Stamp Set and the Stampin’ Up! Dragonfly Garden Cling Stamp Set for Spotlight Technique card. I was inspired by the cheerful flowers and colors along with the beehive in the inspiration photo.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concept and join us this week to play along with our challenge #155. How are you inspired by this photo?

I started by stamping the daisy image from the Daisy Garden stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White cardstock. I picked a spot in the center of the photo and cut it out using my Layering Circles Dies. I adhered the Basic White panel (without the center circle) to a Highland Heather card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I colored just the circle I cut our using my Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party and Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the circle to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals making sure to line up the flowers and leaves.

On a small panel of Basic White cardstock I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Dragonfly Garden Cling Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I cut the sentiment out using my Tasteful Labels Dies and adhered it to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I adhered a length of the Gold Simply Elegant Trim to the card front using a Glue Dot and adhered one of the Bumblebee Trinkets to the end of it on a flower using a Glue Dot.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink in the center of a Basic White panel. I stamped the wildflower image from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the side of the panel and colored it in using my Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Basic White mat using Stampin’ Seal and then to the inside of the Highland Heather card base using Stampin’ Seal.

To complete my card I stamped the wildflower image from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set on a Basic White Medium Envelope front and envelope flap. I colored the images in using my Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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

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Join me today at 4pm on my Facebook Live.

I’m planning to go live on my Facebook page with a project today at 4:00pm ET. Please join me to see what card I will be making today.

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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: QH7JDXHB

Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and 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 2020-2021 Annual Catalog or the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog! 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 months tutorials are.

Click HERE to shop the clearance rack.

Happy Stamping, Karen!

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Stampin’ Up! Join + Promotion May 4-31 Going on NOW!!

May is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! because you’ll get even MORE FREE products in your customizable Starter Kit! From May 4–31, you will get ~~$125 USD~~ $155 worth of products for only $99 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!!

PROMOTION DATES: 4–31 MAY 2021

New demonstrators who purchase their Starter Kit between May 4 and May 31 will be able to redeem $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for $99.
New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before May 4 or after May 31 will not be eligible for this offer.
A new demonstrator can select any eligible Stampin’ Up! products up to the stated value.
The Starter Kit also includes business resources like catalogs, brochures, order forms, and postcards at no additional charge.
The Starter Kit also includes a FREE past Paper Pumpkin kit.
The Starter Kit promotion begins May 4.
Deadline to purchase the Starter Kit and receive the extra $30 in free products: May 31, 2021 at 11:50 PM (MT).

In addition to the amazing added value to the Starter Kit, when you join Stampin’ Up! you get to be a part of our amazing community of crafters! Plus, you get to enjoy sharing simple and fun crafting experiences with others, early access to products, and exclusive access to training events! Demonstrators also get at least a 20% discount on all of the products that they purchase and there is no requirement to sell to anyone. There is no risk and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you. With this great deal, there is no reason not to join in May!!

If you have any questions about joining or being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, please drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. If you want to read more about becoming a Demonstrator and the benefits of joining, head over to my Stampin’ Up! page HERE. I’d LOVE to have you on my team!!

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Expressions In Color

Subscribe May11 – June 10

Dream and discover In Color! With the Expressions In Color Paper Pumpkin Kit, you’ll be introduced to our intriguing collection of In Colors for 2021–2023—and, you’ll find a familiar shade from our 2020–2022 In Color selection. This month’s ink-credible kit contains enough elements to create nine cards—and coordinating envelopes—including ink-stained paper pieces, an exclusive stamp set, and not one, but two Classic Stampin’ Spots! And, it all comes in a cute, colorful, and collectible box.

What are In Colors, anyway? In Colors consist of a limited-edition collection of colors. We come up with a new collection every year, and we release it around the same time as the release of our annual catalog! In each In Color collection, we’ll offer ink, paper, markers, and more. The catch? They’re only available to purchase for a period of two years, so stock up on your favorite In Color supplies while you can!

With the Expressions In Color kit, you can explore and experiment with our 2020–2022 and 2021–2023 In Color collections. Make a splash with awe-inspiring, ink-stained artistry!

Details

Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink
As always, this month’s kit features an exclusive stamp set. But, this month’s kit also includes not one, but two Classic Stampin’ Spots!
Comes in a cute, colorful, and collectible box.
Coordinates with products from the Expressions in Ink Suite (US | CA) (item #155459).

Subscribe to the June 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit—Expressions In Color—between 11 May and 10 June at paperpumpkin.com!

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

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Stampin’ Up! Connect, Craft & Collect $25 Stampin’ Rewards Bonus May 4 – June 14!!

From May 4 – June 14, 2021, qualifying Stampin’ Up! orders and parties over $250 will receive $25 in BONUS Stampin’ Rewards! YAY for more free goodies to kick off a new catalog!!

Stampin’ Rewards can be spent on any merchandise in either of the current catalogs, including the host exclusive items on pages 170-171 in the new Annual Catalog and page 88 in the January-June Mini Catalog!

PROMOTION DATES: MAY 4 – JUNE 14, 2021

Workshop orders, customer orders, and online orders all qualify for the extra $25 in Stampin’ Rewards if they reach the $250 level.
The order must reach the qualifying amount of $250 in merchandise prior to shipping and tax.
The extra $25 rewards are only valid once per order no matter how high the order total.
Starter Kit orders do not qualify for this promotion.
Stampin’ Rewards can not be used on a 50% off item.
Deadline to submit an order and receive the extra $25 in free Stampin’ Rewards: June 14, 2021 at 11:50 PM (MT).

If you have any questions or would like me to set up a host code for you to see if you can collect $250 in orders for yourself, please drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I’ll be happy to do that for you!

Looking For The BEST Deal???

Join during May AND then place an order of $250+!! You can “double dip” and get $30 additional free merchandise with your Starter Kit AND $25 extra in host cash to spend when you place orders of $250+ before June 14!!

If you have any questions, drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com.

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I still have a couple openings for my Online Host Club Starting June 1st.

If you are interested in joining in, please send me a note to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com by May 20th

Does your Wish List and 2021-2022 Annual Catalog look like mine that just about every page is marked? Do you want it all and don’t want to spend a lot of money all at once? An Online Host Club might just be the perfect solution for you. This is the perfect way to build up your Stampin’ Up! supplies a little at a time and receive host benefits too. Click Here for details on joining my Online Host Club.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front and inner liner mat), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner), 2″ X 2 1/2″ (sentiment)
Highland Heather Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″(card base scored and folded at 4 1/4″)

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Product List

Daisy Garden Cling Stamp Set

[155079]

$22.00

Dragonfly Garden Cling Stamp Set

[154411]

$23.00

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Highland Heather 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[146986]

$8.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$9.00

Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154906]

$9.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Tasteful Labels Dies

[152886]

$31.00

Bumblebee Trinkets

[155568]

$7.50

Simply Elegant Trim

[155766]

$7.50

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$7.50

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Clear Block Bundle

[118491]

$71.50

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Stampin’ Up! Forever Blossoms for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Good Thursday morning my stamping friends and welcome to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. I hope everyone is doing well today. If you are hopping over from Akiko, thank you for stopping by my blog. This week we have a Sketch Challenge. Be sure to take a moment to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. Here is my card using this weeks sketch.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Forever Blossoms Cling Stamp Set for my Spotlight Technique card today. Here is our sketch for this week.

I started by stamping just the top part of the largest floral die from the Forever Blossoms stamp set in Sahara Sand Ink on a Basic White card front twice.

Using my Layering Oval Dies I cut the center of the panel out. I colored just the flowers and leaves using my Mint Macaron and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers on the oval cut out. I adhered the card front to a Sahara Sand mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the oval back to the center of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the card front to a Petal Pink card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

On a strip of Basic White cardstock I stamped part of the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set in Sahara Sand Ink. I adhered the strip to the card front using a Stampin’ Dimensional and Glue Dot. I added a few Elegant Faceted Gems to the card front.

On the inside I stamped the bottom of the sentiment from the Timeless Tulips stamp set I used for the card front in Sahara Sand Ink in the center of a Basic White panel. I stamped the floral image from the Forever Blossoms stamp set in Sahara Sand Ink on the side of the panel and colored it in using my Mint Macaron and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Sahara Sand mat using Stampin’ Seal and then to the inside of the Petal Pink card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

To complete my card I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the floral image from the Forever Blossoms stamp set in Sahara Sand Ink on the envelope front and colored it in using my Mint Macaron and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Peony Garden Designer Series Paper to the envelope flap.

Thank you for visiting 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 all our projects today. If you click on the Next Blog button, you’ll go to Amy’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:

Sue Prather:

Karen Finkle:

Akiko Sudano:

Karen Ksenzakovic: You Are Here

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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: 2QRN664Q

Click HERE to shop the clearance rack.

Happy Stamping, Karen!

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So Cool

Subscribe March 11 – April 10

The So Cool Paper Pumpkin Kit is a little taste of summer fun, with enough supplies to make 12 colorful, shaped cards with coordinating envelopes. Six card bases are popsicle shaped, the other six are semicircles: three watermelons and three rainbows. All of the cards are splashed with cheerful, vivid watercolor images. The kit also includes two full-size, matching sticker sheets, die-cut accents, fun embellishments, and more.
This kit was designed with kids in mind, as a way to spark their creative imagination and introduce them to papercrafting.
The So Cool Kit makes a great gift! It’s an even better way to enjoy some quality time with those special little ones in life.
Even though the So Cool Kit was designed with kids in mind, these fun-shaped cards, featuring vivid watercolors, are versatile enough to gift to kids of all ages—the young in years and the young at heart. They’re a great way to send some “sunshine in a card!” Who wouldn’t love that?
The kit’s exclusive So Cool Stamp Set is versatile, offering sentiments that can be used for multiple occasions such as birthdays, congrats, cheer, and more! It’s a great addition to any crafter’s collection.

Details

Kit includes enough supplies to make 12 fresh, fun-shaped cards—6 popsicles and 6 blank semicircles to color—and coordinating envelopes. Kit includes card bases, 2 full sticker sheets, decorative die-cut pieces, embellishments, and more.
Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Bermuda Bay, Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Old Olive, Terracotta Tile
Coordinates with the Ice Cream Corner Suite from our January–June 2021 Mini Catalog.

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April at paperpumpkin.com!

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

THERE’S MORE TO LOVE IN THE COORDINATING ICE CREAM CORNER SUITE!

154567
ICE CREAM CORNER DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

Keep the creative fun going by pairing the So Cool Kit with the Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper (154567) featured in our 2021 January–June Mini Catalog. It’s a great way to use the kit’s stamps, ink, stickers, and more to further indulge your craving for summer fun. Plus, the paper is part of the matching Ice Cream Corner Suite, so there’s virtually no end to the possibilities!

Coordinating colors: Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, Cinnamon Cider, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Purple Posy, So Saffron, Soft Sea Foam, Terracotta Tile

Click this link to view the suite and start shopping.

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Available Now!!!

Bring in the beauty of nature with the artistic designs of the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle and coordinating designer series paper, along with textured specialty paper that will put a pop of brilliance on every project. The Butterfly Brilliance Collection will be available March2 — May 3, 2021.

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The 2019-2021 In-Colors will be retiring soon. See the complete list of items in my online store Here.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front and inner liner), 1/4″ X 2 3/4″ (sentiment)
Petal Pink Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored and folded at 4 1/4″)
Sahara Sand Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front and inner liner mats)
Peony Garden Designer Series Paper 2 1/2″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Forever Blossoms Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151457]

$23.00

Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[151534]

$18.00

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Petal Pink 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[146985]

$8.75

Sahara Sand 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[121043]

$8.75

Peony Garden Designer Series Paper

[152483]

$11.50

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147117]

$7.50

Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154889]

$9.00

Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$9.00

Elegant Faceted Gems

[152464]

$7.50

Layering Ovals Dies

[151771]

$35.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$7.50

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Clear Block Bundle

[118491]

$71.50

Stampin’ Up! Joyful Holly CAS

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Good Sunday morning my fellow stampers. How is everyone’s weekend going? We’re having some beautiful fall weather here.

For today’s card I used the Spotlight Technique. My upline Jaimie used it the other day and I just had to try it. You can see her card Here. I have a nice Clean and Simple card for you today. Here’s my card.

My design is from CAS Colours & Sketch Challenge #392. Here is their sketch.

I cut a circle from a panel of Whisper White cardstock using my Layering Circles Dies. I lightly adhered the circle to a Whisper White card front using the tiniest amount of Stampin’ Seal so that I could remove it easily. I stamped the holly image from the Stampin’ Up! Joyful Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. I removed the circle and colored just the image on the circle in using my Cherry Cobbler and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers.

I adhered the circle to a Cherry Cobbler scalloped circle mat, which I cut out using my Layering Circles Dies, using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the circle to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals making sure to have it overhang on the left side about 1/4″. I trimmed the circle even with my card font using my Paper Snips.

I stamped the sentiment from the Joyful Holly stamp set in Cherry Cobbler Ink on the right side of the card front. I adhered the card front to a Cherry Cobbler mat using Stampin’ Seal and then to a Thick Whisper White card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Cherry Cobbler Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the card front.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Joyful Holly stamp set in Cherry Cobbler Ink. I stamped the holly image from the Joyful Holly stamp set on the top and bottom corner using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. I colored the images in using my Cherry Cobbler and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Whisper White panel to a Cherry Cobbler mat using Stampin’ Seal and then to the inside of the Thick Whisper White card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

To complete my card I decorated a Medium Whisper White Envelope. I stamped the holly image from the Joyful Holly stamp set on the envelope front and the envelope flap. I colored the images in using my Cherry Cobbler and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

Cherry Cobbler Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front and inner liner mats), 3″ X 3″ (scallop circle mat)
Whisper White Cardstock 2 – 4″ x 5 1/4″ (card front and inner liner), 3″ X 3″ (circle)
Thick Whisper White Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored and folded at 4 1/4″)

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