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Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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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 Theme Challenge. Here is my card using this week’s theme.

Stampin' Up! Seasonal Branches Thanks 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

I used the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Bundle along with the Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper for my card today. Would you like to see a quick video on how I made this card? Click Here to go to my Instagram reels.

Here is our theme for this week.

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I started by stamping the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set on the top of a Fresh As A Daisy card front in Tuxedo Black Ink. I adhered the card front to a Pecan Pie mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to an Azure Afternoon card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped 2 of the leaves, the bird and 5 of the apple images from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the images using Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Pebbled Path, Pumpkin Pie and Real Red Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut all the images out using the Seasonal Branches Dies. I cut apart 1 of the leaves die cut using Paper Snips. I cut the branch dies from a panel of Pecan Pie using the Seasonal Branches Dies.

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I adhered the branches on the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the leaves on the tree using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the leaves on the ground and some of the apples using Multipurpose Liquid Glue and the other apples and bird with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added an Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gem to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I stamped the branch image from Seasonal Branches stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink. I stamped the leaves from Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pecan Pie mat then to the inside of the Azure Afternoon card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the leaves, apples and bird images from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the images with Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Pebbled Path, Pumpkin Pie and Real Red Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Fresh As A Daisy 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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Online Exclusive New Designer Series Paper Available

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.

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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 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (artwork & inner liner)
  • Azure Afternoon Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8i” X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 2 1/2″ X 4 1/4″ (branches)
  • Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope)

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Product List

Seasonal Branches Bundle (English)

[161365]
$53.00

Seasonal Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[161358]
$25.00

Seasonal Branches Dies

[161364]
$34.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]
$10.50

Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161719]
$10.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]
$10.00

Fresh As A Daisy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161289]
$12.50

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]
$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]
$6.50

Copper Clay Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161662]
$10.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]
$10.00

Pebbled Path Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161658]
$10.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154897]
$10.00

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154899]
$10.00

Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems

[161288]
$8.50

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]
$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]
$128.00

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! Rustic Crate

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Good Tuesday morning stamping friends. I hope you were able to have the day off yesterday. I had Sunday and yesterday off. I was able to get a little of my fall cleaning done and have time to go in my craft room. I was able to get all my card kits cut up and ready for my class tonight. I’m hoping the ladies like the cards we’re going to make. My husband had some friends over in the afternoon and evening, and we had a little BBQ both days.

I had fun making today’s card. It was like a puzzle, which I love to do. Would you like to see a quick video on how I made today’s 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! Rustic Crate Buncle along with the Stampin’ Up! So Sincere Cling Stamp Set and Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder for my card today.

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I started by embossing 2 panels of Crushed Curry and 2 panels of Pumpkin Pie using the Leaf Fall 3D EF. I adhered the panels to an Old Olive mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Pecan Pie card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Using the Rustic Crate Dies I cut the sentiment and crate from panels of Pecan Pie, the brackets from a scrap of Rose Gold Specialty Paper, the gloves from a panel of Old Olive and the glove tops from a scrap of Very Vanilla.

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I stamped the pumpkin/sunflower image from the Stampin’ Up! Rustic Crate Photopolymer Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. I cut the image our using the Rustic Crate Dies. I colored the image using Old Olive, Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. I colored the sunflower using the Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush and Crushed Curry Ink. I adhered the brackets to the crate using a tiny amount of Multipurpose Liqiud Glue. I adhered the glove tops using a tiny amount of Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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I adhered the colored image to the center of the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the crate over the colored image using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the sentiments and gloves using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Speckled Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from So Sincere stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. I stamped the pumpkin/sunflower image from the Rustic Crate stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. I colored the image the same as I did for the card front. I adhered the Very Vanilla panel to an Old Olive mat then to the inside of the Pecan Pie card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Very Vanilla Medium Envelope. I stamped the pumpkin/sunflower image from the Rustic Crate stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image the same as I did for the card front. I embossed a panel of Old Olive using the Leaf Fall 3D EF and adhered it to the envelope flap.

Stampin' Up! Rustic Crate Hello 7 creativestampingdesigns.com

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:   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 on Online Exclusive Products Starting September 6th

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.

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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:

  • Crushed Curry Cardstock 2 – 1″ x 2 3/4″ (card front panels)
  • Old Olive Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front panel), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat), 1 1/4″ X 2″ (gloves), 2 1/4″ x 6″ (envelope flap)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 1″ X 2″ (sentiment), 1 1/2″ X 3″ (crate)
  • Pumpkin Pie Cardstock 2 – 1″ X 4″ (card front panels)
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock 2″ X 3″ (artwork), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner), scrap for glove tops
  • Rose Gold Specialty Paper scraps for brackets

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Product List

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

[131199]
$10.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]
$10.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]
$10.00

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105117]
$10.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]
$10.50

Rose Gold 12” X 12” (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[159139]
$10.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]
$9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]
$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]
$6.50

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]
$10.00

Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161674]
$10.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154897]
$10.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]
$8.00

Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder

[159847]
$11.00

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

[107300]
$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]
$128.00

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! Gorgeously Made Monochromatic Thank You

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Good Sunday morning stamping friends. I hope your weekend is going as planned. I’m hoping to get all my kits cut up today and ready for my class on Tuesday. We will see how the day goes.

I have a quick monochromatic card for you today. I LOVE using colors on my cards, but I also like a monochromatic one every once in a while. I went out of my comfort zone with today’s card using a shade of yellow. Want to see a quick video of 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! Gorgeously Made Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Happy Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set, Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder and Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder for my card today.

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I started by embossing a Wild Wheat card front using the Distressed Tile EF (available Sept 6). I adhered the embossed panel to a Wild Wheat card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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I cut a panel of Very Vanilla using the Gorgeously Made Dies. I then embossed the panel using the Timeworn Type EF. I adhered the embossed panel to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I cut the leaf die using the Gorgeously Made Dies from a panel of 2023-2025 In-Color Luster Paper. I adhered the die cut piece to the cut & embossed panel using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Gorgeously Made Cling Stamp Set in Wild Wheat Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Gorgeously Made Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I tied a small bow using the Wild Wheat Jute trim from the 2023-2025 In-Color Jute Trim pack. I adhered the bow to the stem of the leaf using a Glue Dot. 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 Happy Labels stamp set in Wild Wheat Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. I stamped the script image from the Gorgeously Made stamp set in Wild Wheat Ink, stamping off twice on scrap paper, on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the leaf image from the Gorgeously Made stamp set in Wild Wheat Ink over the script image once in full strength ink and once stamped off on scrap paper. I adhered the Very Vanilla panel to a Wild Wheat mat then to the inside of the Wild Wheat card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Very Vanilla Medium Envelope. I stamped the script image from the Gorgeously Made stamp set in Wild Wheat Ink, stamping off twice on scrap paper, on the bottom of the envelope front. I stamped the leaf image from the Gorgeously Made stamp set in Wild Wheat Ink over the script image, full strength ink and stamped off once on scrap paper, on the envelope front and flap.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   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 Name, Item # 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:

  • Very Vanilla Cardstock 2 1/2″ X 5 1/8″ (card front panel), 1″ X 3″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Wild Wheat Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • 2023-2025 In-Color Luster Specialty Paper 2 3/4″ X 3 3/4″ (die cut)

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Product List

Gorgeously Made Bundle (English)

[161203]
$50.25

Gorgeously Made Cling Stamp Set (English)

[161193]
$24.00

Gorgeously Made Dies

[161202]
$32.00

Happy Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160856]
$24.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]
$10.50

Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161725]
$10.00

2023–2025 In Color™ 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Luster Specialty Paper

[161746]
$11.00

Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad

[161651]
$9.00

Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder

[156505]
$11.00

2023–2025 In Color™ Dots

[161620]
$8.00

2023–2025 In Color Jute Trim

[161637]
$8.00

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

[107300]
$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]
$128.00

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! Fruitful Blessings on Very Vanilla

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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.

Stampin' Up! Fruitful Blessings Copper 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

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 Name, Item # 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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Product List

Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set (English)

[158763]
$24.00

Copper Clay 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161721]
$10.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]
$10.50

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[144237]
$9.00

Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad

[161647]
$9.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]
$9.50

Metallics Embossing Powders

[155555]
$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]
$31.00

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

[161598]
$30.00

Something Fancy Dies

[160424]
$28.00

Copper Clay 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon

[161629]
$8.00

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

[107300]
$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]
$128.00

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! Fruitful Blessings for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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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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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]
$10.50

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121044]
$10.00

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]
$10.00

One Horse Open Sleigh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162118]
$12.50

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]
$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]
$6.50

Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154879]
$10.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]
$10.00

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]
$11.00

Classic Matte Dots

[158146]
$7.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]
$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]
$128.00

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! Autumn Leaves Thankful

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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 Name, Item # 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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Product List

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

[150880]
$10.00

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105117]
$10.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]
$10.50

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]
$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]
$9.00

Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots

[156506]
$9.00

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

[107300]
$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]
$128.00

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! Pick of The Patch for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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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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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]
$10.50

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]
$10.00

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105117]
$10.00

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]
$9.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]
$9.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]
$9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]
$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]
$9.00

Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots

[156506]
$9.00

Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins

[161627]
$7.50

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]
$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]
$128.00

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! Gorgeously Made Thank You

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Good Monday morning stamping friends. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. It was warm here, but not unbearable. I actually went on multiple walks yesterday, mainly because my puppy wanted to LOL.

I have a quick card for you today which I played along with a challenge with. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Gorgeously Made Bundle along with the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder and the Bright & Beautiful 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

My colors are from Just Add Ink Colour Challenge #664.

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I started by randomly stamping the script image from the Stampin’ Up! Gorgeously Made Cling Stamp Set in Fresh Freesia Ink on a Fresh Freesia card front. I embossed the card front using the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder. I cut a panel of Bright & Beautiful DSP using the torn edge die from the Gorgeously Made Dies. I adhered the panel to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Fresh Freesia card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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Using the Gorgeously Made Dies, I cut a panel of Basic White and the leaf from a panel of Lost Lagoon. On the die cut panel of Basic White, I stamped the floral image from the Gorgeously Made stamp set in Pool Party Ink. I adhered the panel to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the leaf die to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Gorgeously Made stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Gorgeously Made Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Tinsel Gems Three Pack to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Gorgeously Made stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink on a Basic White panel, I stamped the floral image from the Gorgeously Made stamp set in Pool Party Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper. I adhered the scrap piece of Bright & Beautiful DSP, from the card front to the side of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Lost Lagoon mat then to the inside of the Fresh Freesia card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the floral image from the Gorgeously Made stamp set in Pool Party Ink on the envelope front, once full strength and once stamped off on scrap paper. I adhered a panel of Bright & Beautiful DSP to the envelope flap.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   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! West Virginia ends today. 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 Name, Item # 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 3 1/4″ X 4 1/4″ (artwork), 1″ X 3″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Fresh Freesia Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front)
  • Lost Lagoon Cardstock 3″ X 4″ (leaf die), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Bright & Beautiful 6 X 6 Designer Series paper 2″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List
Gorgeously Made Bundle (English)
[161203]
$50.25
Gorgeously Made Cling Stamp Set (English)
[161193]
$24.00
Gorgeously Made Dies
[161202]
$32.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.50
Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[155613]
$10.00
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[133679]
$10.00
Bright & Beautiful 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161449]
$12.50
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad
[155611]
$9.00
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161678]
$9.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
[147107]
$9.00
Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder
[156505]
$11.00
Tinsel Gems Three Pack
[161624]
$7.50
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! Alphabest Thank You

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Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. We’re halfway through the week and heading to the weekend. This month is just flying by. Did anyone else hear Christmas music yesterday? I thought I was imaging it, but it was officially Christmas in July and my radio in the morning was playing Christmas music.

Today I have a super quick card for you. I pulled out a set I haven’t played with in a while and paired it up with some DSP and I was done. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Alphabest Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set and Best Label Punch for today’s card.

I played along with Sunday Stamps Be Bold Challenge #314.

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I started by adhering a Delightfully Eclectic DSP card front to a Copper Clay card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment using the Alphabest stamp set in Copper Clay Ink. I cut all the letters out using the Best Label Punch.

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I adhered the sentiment to the card front 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 Cheerful Daisies stamp set in Copper Clay Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the medium outline daisy image from the Cheerful Daisies stamp set in Petal Pink Ink on either side of the sentiment. I stamped the daisy center in Crushed Curry Ink. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Petal Pink mat then to the inside of the Copper Clay card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the medium outline daisy image from the Cheerful Daisies stamp set in Petal Pink Ink on the envelope front. I stamped the daisy centers in Crushed Curry Ink. I adhered a panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to the envelope flap.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   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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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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Final Week of Bonus Days!!!

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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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!

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

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 1″ X 8 1/2″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Copper Clay Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope)

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Product List

Alphabest Photopolymer Stamp Set

[158884]
$22.00

Cheerful Daisies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[161290]
$25.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]
$10.50

Copper Clay 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161721]
$10.00

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

[146985]
$10.00

Delightfully Eclectic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161640]
$30.00

Copper Clay Classic Stampin' Pad

[161647]
$9.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]
$9.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]
$9.00

2023–2025 In Color™ Dots

[161620]
$8.00

Best Label Punch

[158885]
$17.00

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

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]
$10.50

Stampin’ Up! Petal Park Fun Fold

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Good Tuesday morning stamping friends. How is everyone doing today? I hope your week has started off good. Temps are going back up here in NJ this week, and I’m sure the humidity will be up there too.

My card today was inspired by some flowers in my yard. I have 3 gorgeous Hibiscus plants that are just full of buds waiting to bloom. They have started and it seems like 1 or 2 flowers a day are opening up. Here are 2 of my plants that started blooming, the 3rd one has buds but hasn’t started yet. These flowers are about 10″ in diameter, and I have them in the front yard and backyard of my house.

Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Petal Park Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper and Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Timeless Charm Cling Stamp Set for my card today.

My design is from Just Add Ink Challenge #662.

I also played along with Just Us Girls CAS Week Challenge #689 Three of Something. I have 3 flowers on my card front.

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I started by adhering a panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to a Basic White Thick card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered a small Basic White thick card base to the front of the large card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the outline leaf image from the Petal Park stamp set in Garden Green Ink. I stamped the solid leaf image from the Petal Park stamp set in Garden Green Ink, stamping off on scrap paper once before stamping over the outlined image. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Berry Burst mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the front of the small Basic White Thick card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the outline flower image from the Petal Park stamp set in Berry Burst Ink. I stamped the solid flower image from the Petal Park stamp set in Bubble Bath Ink over the outline image. I cut the flowers out using the Petal Park Builder Punch.

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I adhered the flowers to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. On a panel of Berry Burst, I stamped the top of the sentiment from the Timeless Charm stamp set in Versamark Ink. Using Washi Tape, I covered the bottom part of the sentiment, inked up the stamp and removed the washi tape before stamping. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I adhered the sentiment to a Bubble Bath mat using Glue Dots. I adhered the layered sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the flower centers and card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the bottom part of the sentiment from Timeless Charm stamp set in Berry Burst Ink. Using Washi Tape again, I covered the top part of the sentiment, inked up the stamp and removed the Washi Tape before stamping on a panel of Basic White. I adhered a strip of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Berry Burst mat using Stampin’ Seal then to the inside of the small Basic White Thick card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped a portion of the outline leaf image from the Petal Park stamp set in Garden Green Ink. I stamped the solid leaf image in Garden Green Ink, stamping off on scrap paper once. I stamped the outline flower image from the Petal Park stamp set in Berry burst Ink. I stamped the solid flower image in Bubble Bath Ink over the outline image. I adhered a panel of Delightfully Eclectic 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:   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.

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

*********************************************************************************************************

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 of Bonus Days!!!

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!

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

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 4″ (card front & inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 3″ (flowers)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card base), 4 1/4″ X 8 1/2″ (small card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Berry Burst Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 4 1/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 1/2″ X 2″ (sentiment)
  • Bubble Bath Cardstock 1/2″ X 2″ (sentiment mat)
  • Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (large card front panel), 1/2″ X 4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Petal Park Photopolymer Stamp Set

[160571]
$23.00

Timeless Charm Cling Stamp Set (English)

[162256]
$26.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]
$10.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]
$9.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]
$10.00

Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161718]
$10.00

Delightfully Eclectic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161640]
$30.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[147143]
$9.00

Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad

[161664]
$9.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]
$9.00

Petal Park Builder Punch

[160576]
$22.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]
$7.50

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