Good Sunday morning stamping friends. I hope your weekend is going well. Our town is hopping again today, there is a street fair going on so roads into town are closed again. I’ve lived in this town now for 34 years and I think I’ve been to this street fair once. Today I’ll be heading up to my team leader Amy’s for our in person quarterly meeting. I’m looking forward to seeing other team members in person and via zoom. I’m excited to be stamping with them too. I always look forward to stamping with others, I don’t mind stamping alone, but sometimes it’s fun to be sitting and chatting with others while creating. We’ll be making baby cards which I’ll be sharing through the next week.
My card today could be a sympathy card, a get well or just a card of encouragement. I like to have them on hand, just in case. Also, the ladies where I get my hair cut asked me to bring in cards for them to buy and they specified they needed sympathy. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Gorgeously Made Dies and Petal Patterns Dies for my card today.

My colors are from the TGIF Challenge #423.

I started by adhering a adhesive sheet to the back of a panel of Smoky Slate and cutting the panel with the detail die of Petal Patterns Dies. I adhered the die cut panel to a Smoky Slate card base.

Using the Gorgeously Made Dies, I cut panels of Calypso Coral and Lemon Lime Twist. I adhered the Calypso Coral die cut panel using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the 2 leaf die cut panels using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I trimmed the excess stem using Paper Snips.

On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink. I cut the sentiment using the Gorgeously Made Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Iridescent Pastel Gems to the card front.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on a panel of Basic Whtie. I stamped the branch image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set above the sentiment in Smoky Slate Ink. I stamped the leaf image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Lemon Lime Twist Ink on the branch. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Calypso Coral mat then to the inside of the Smoky Slate card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the branch image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on the envelope front and flap. I stamped the leaf image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Lemon Lime Twist Ink on the branch images.

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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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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June 1st through June 30th, we have an amazing joining special going on. June is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! You will get even more FREE products in your customizable Starter Kit! If you sign up between 1–30 June, you can get $125 USD | $165 CAD $155 USD worth of products for only $99 USD + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

STARTER KIT+ PROMOTION DETAILS:
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- New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before June 1 or after June 30 will not be eligible for this offer.
- This offer begins June 1, 2023 and ends at 11:50 PM MT on June 30, 2023.
There is Never an Obligation to sell, you do NOT have to use this as a business, you can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself. I would LOVE to have you on my team. Join as a hobby demonstrator and enjoy all the benefits. All your future orders will be eligible for at least a 20% discount on products ordered. PLUS if you are a demonstrator and there is a special, like the upcoming 15% discount on Designer Series Paper, you will get your 20% discount on top of the 15%. Now that’s an awesome deal. This is a great way to get everything you want on your wish list at a discounted price. Enjoy at least a 20% discount on the future products you purchase. Join now and start enjoying that discount right away!!! Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk about you joining. We have people on our team from all over the United States. We get together monthly via Zoom; we have team Facebook pages where we share what we make and ask questions. This was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, I’ve made a lot of new friends from all over.
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SAVE 15% ON SELECT DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS!
We all love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper, so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects! Click HERE for a printable PDF flyer.
SALES PERIOD: 1–30 JUNE
- All order types qualify for this promotion.
- There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
- Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion.
- Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
- Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
- Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.
ORDER DEADLINES
- 30 June 2023; 11:59 PM (MT)
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Spanish Translated Stamp Set Bundle Available In The New Catalog!
Do you speak Spanish? Or know someone who does? Stampin’ Up! is excited to share that they have the new Texturas Naturales (161785), a Spanish stamp set, bundle and suite collection in their 2023–2024 Annual Catalog!
You can find the Spanish translated items in my online store Here
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Welcome Inn
Subscribe May 11 – June 10

Show hospitality to all your guests with the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine elegant and detailed cards—three each of three designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, or want to invite someone over, this kit has what you need to create sophisticated and elevated cards!
You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on! (Available while supplies last. Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!
The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (item number 161474) from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can use the stamps and paper from both the suite and kit to create cards that are stylish and refined. You can create these elegant hospitality cards using the suite’s Countryside Inn 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper and the kit’s beautiful floral cards. There are endless creative possibilities of this kit and suite coordination!
This kit includes:
- All the supplies you’ll need to create 9 elegant and sophisticated cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
- A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with floral designs and friendly, hospitality-themed sentiments.
- A Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and beautiful embellishments
- Lovely floral details and precut vases
Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Old Olive
Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (Item number: 161474).
Subscribe to the May Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 May 2023 and 10 June 2023 by clicking here!
Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

ADD-ON
Welcome Inn Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 May, while supplies last).
Item number: 163192
$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD
This add-on includes:
- One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
- One coordinating flower die
- One beautiful leaf die
Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.
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Card stock cuts for this project:
- Basic White Cardstock 1″ X 3″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
- Calypso Coral Cardstock 4 1/2″ X 3″ (die cut), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
- Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock 3 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (die cut pieces)
- Smoky Slate Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 4 1/4″ X 5 1.2″ (die cut)
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