Stampin’ Up! Sweet Jar of Love

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. How is everyone doing today? We’re halfway through the week and on our way to the weekend already. It’s bee COLD here in NJ. Last night we were at -2, that’s about 78 degrees too cold for me. Last I heard we’re expecting a foot of snow this weekend. My husband is never going to finish shoveling at this rate.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. The inspiration photo #223b is Cozy New Year. They’ve added a 2nd inspiration photo for this month, so don’t forget to head over and join in. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Sweet Jar Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Simply Said Stamp Set, Perennial Postage Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies and Hearts of Love Embossing Folder for my card today. I was inspired by all the hearts and colors for my Clean & Layered card.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 223b.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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Cut a panel of Real Red Two-Tone cardstock using the largest Perennial Postage Die.

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Using the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies, cut the panel of Real Red Two-Tone cardstock and the Basic Black card base. Emboss the Real Red panel using the Hearts of Love EF. Use a sanding block over the Two-Tone cardstock to highlight the hearts. Adhere the embossed panel to the card front, lining up the die cut areas.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Simply Said stamp set in Real Red Ink. Cut the sentiment out using the smallest Perennial Postage Die. Adhere the sentiment to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a couple Holographic Resin Dots, colored with the Real Red Stampin’ Blend Marker, to the sentiment.

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Stamp the jar image from the Sweet Jar stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on a Basic White panel making sure it will show through the opening on the card front. Stamp the detailed heart image from the Sweet Jar stamp set in Real Red Ink inside the jar. Stamp the solid heart image from the Sweet Jar stamp set in Real Red Ink, stamping off 2 times on scrap paper, over the detailed image. Stamp the small heart images from the Sweet Jar stamp set above the jar. Stamp the sentiments from the Sweet Jar stamp set in Tuxedo Black and Real Red Inks. Using the Sweet Jar Builder Punch, punch the lid out of the scrap of Real Red Two-Tone cardstock and adhere it to the jar. Add a Holographic Resin Dot that was colored with Real Red Stampin’ Blend Marker, to the lid knob.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete the card. Stamp the small heart images from the Sweet Jar stamp set in Real Red Ink across the bottom of the envelope front. emboss a panel of Real Red Two-Tone cardstock using the Hearts of Love EF. Use a sanding block on the embossed panel and adhere it 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. 

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Bonus Days Going On!!!

It’s almost time for 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 January 6 and February 2 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 February 3 and 28. And don’t forget—each purchase earns you Stampin’ Rewards, so that’s even more bang for your buck! There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!

Details:

  • 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. You must have a customer account with a valid email address to earn coupons when you shop.
  • If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. 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.

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New Stampin’ Up! Product of The Month

Send thoughtful messages with style using the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set! This versatile stamp set features all-occasion sentiment stamps for birthdays, thank-you notes, love, friendship, and support cards. The mix of a handwritten script with a classic serif font pair beautifully with a wide range of card making and paper crafting styles. The Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for January 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours! This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want.

DETAILS
– January 2026 Product of the Month
– 11 photopolymer stamps
– Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, h
– Two-Step

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
– Is a new exclusive product released each month!
– Can be unlocked for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards).
– Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly!
– Is limited to one per customer (including language versions).

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic Black Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Basic White Cardstock 1 1/4″ x 3″ (sentiment), 4″ x 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Real Red Two-Tone Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper 1 1/4″ x 4″(inner liner)

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Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop

Good Tuesday morning my stamping friends welcome to Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop. It’s the 2nd Tuesday of the month so that means Blog Hop Day!! If you are starting with me, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. If you’ve hopped over from Karen’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “Love”. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine Stamp Set along with the Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder, Turtle-y Cute Designer Series Paper, Stylish Shapes Dies and Nested Essentials Dies for my card today.

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Emboss a panel of Flirty Flamingo Two-Tone Cardstock using the Hearts of Love EF. Using a sanding block, go over the embossed panel. Adhere the embossed panel to a Flirty Flamingo card base. Adhere a panel of Turtle-y Cute DSP to a Basic Black mat. Adhere the layered panel to the card front.

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Stamp the honeycomb image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Darling Duckling Ink on a panel of Darling Duckling. Cut a panel of Basic White using the 2nd largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Stamp the bumble bee body image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink, the stripes, antenna, face and dashed images in Tuxedo Black Ink. Stamp the wings in Pool Party Ink and the hearts in Flirty Flamingo Ink. Adhere the die cut to the panel of Darling Duckling. Adhere the layered panel to the card front with Stamin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Cut the sentiment out using the banner from the Nested Essentials Dies. Adhere the sentiment using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from Bee My Valentine stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the honeycomb image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Darling Duckling Ink next to the sentiment. Stamp the heart images in Flirty Flamingo Ink. Emboss a strip of Flirty Flamingo Two-Tone CS using the Hearts of Love EF, go over it with a sanding block and adhere it to the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic Whtie panel to a Basic Black mat then to the inside of the Flirty Flamingo card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete your card. Stamp the bee image on the front of the envelope the same as for the card. Adhere an embossed panel of Flirty Flamingo Two-Tone CAS to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  Now that you’ve seen my card, let’s get on with the hop!  Click on the Next Blog button to move on to Charlene’s project. Happy Hopping.

Just in case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the team members involved in the hop today.

  1. Karen Finkle
  2. Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here
  3. Charlene Tackvic
  4. Nicole Bloxom
  5. Tara Carpenter
  6. Christie King
  7. Mary Deatherage
  8. Ann Louise Fodgaard
  9. Amy Koenders

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic Black Cardstock 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ panel, 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner mat)
  • Basic White Cardstock 3″ x 3″ panel, 1 1/2″ x 2″ panel, 3 3/4″ x 5″ (inner linre)
  • Darling Duckling Cardstock 1 1/2″ x 4 3/4″ panel
  • Flirty Flamingo Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Flirty Flamingo Two-Tone Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″(card front), 1/2″ x 3 3/4″ panel, 2 1/4″ x 6″ panel
  • Turtle-y Cute Designer Series Paper 3″ x 4″ panel

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Stampin’ Up! Fluffiest Friends for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. We are already halfway through the week and on the downhill to the weekend. How is everyone’s week going? It’s been nothing but rain for the last 24 hours. Heavy rain and windy. We were in a State of Emergency starting yesterday because of flooding. I was up half the night listening to the rain, wind and my sump pump gong off every 2 minutes. The good thing is, it’s going off and keeping the water away from my house the best it can. I believe the flood warnings are in effect until 6pm tonight.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. We are doing month-long challenges now, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #203 is New Year Love. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Fluffiest Friends Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set, Tree Rings Hybrid 3D Embossing Folder, Deckled Circles Dies, Bee Mine Designer Series Paper and One Horse Open Sleigh 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 203.  How are you inspired by the photos?

I joined in with Global Design Projects #427.

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I started by embossing a panel of Pecan Pie using the Tree Rings EF. I adhered the embossed panel to a Garden Green mat using Liquid Glue. I adhered 2 panels of Bee Mine DSP to the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Sweet Sorbet card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the adorable beaver image from the Stampin’ Up! Fluffiest Friends Cling Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I stamped the wood pile image from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the same panel. I colored the images in using Ivory, Neutrals #300 & #800, Pecan Pie, Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the images out using the Fluffiest Friends Dies. Using the Deckled Circles Dies, I cut a panel of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP. I adhered the circle to the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the beaver and wood pile to the circle using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Country Bouquet stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink. I adhered a piece of Sweet Sorbet Bakers Twine from the 2022-2024 In-Color Bakers Twine Pack to the top of the card front using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the sentiment over the Bakers Twine using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added an Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers embellishment to the sentiment.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment form the Country Bouquet stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink. I stamped the beaver image from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the top of the wood pile image from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink below the beaver. I colored the images the same as I did for the card front. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pecan Pie mat then to the inside of the Sweet Sorbet card base,

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the beaver image from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image the same as the card front. I adhered a panel of Bee Mine 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:   D9EX7ZXG

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, the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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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 Joining Special Starting January 4 – February 29

If you have a long list of products that you are wanting to purchase, you really might want to consider this offer!!!

Starter Kit Special during Sale-A-bration! Shop for up to $125 worth of anything you want, Pay $99 plus tax get FREE Shipping, and A FREE Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio!

The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio is a paper crafter’s dream! The heavy-duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and grid lines for easy measuring, while the large surface space gives ample room for spreading out while paper crafting. The safety-tempered glass has a heat and scratch resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water—no chemicals needed. The reusable cloth also cleans ink off your stamps! The nonslip, heat resistant, waterproof silicone mat features four palette squares for mixing custom ink colors or for holding small ink spots in place while crafting. Each component can be used separately, or you can use all three items together for a multipurpose paper crafting studio that’s both functional and elegant.

Option 2 – Instead of the Glass Mat Studio you can choose $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of your choice when you join for $99. That’s a $155 value! 

There is never an obligation to sell. You can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself along with all the other Demonstrator benefits. You get early access to all the upcoming catalogs along with being able to preorder. You can attend the OnStage Event and any other events Stampin’ Up! has. Unsure about this? Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk. Being a part of the Stampin’ Up! Community is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have made many friends along the way while doing what I love, Paper Crafting. This Joining offer is only good during Sale-a-bration which starts January 4 and ends on February 29.  

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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 project.

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2 New Kits Now Available

Rock Ledgen Kit

Create handmade cards for all the rockstars in your life with the Rock Legend Kit! This all-occasion paper crafting kit comes with everything you need to make cards that totally rock. Get crafting with die-cut paper pieces of electric guitars, lightning bolts, stars, and other awesome designs. Make eight cards (four each of two designs) with bold colors and preprinted sentiments to celebrate birthdays and more!

Kit includes:
*Predesigned projects
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Printed sentiment labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
*Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
*Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
*8 preprinted envelopes
*Enough adhesive to complete projects
*Adhesive-Backed Star Embellishments
*A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Real Red

Rock Legend Kit #163272 $14

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Panda Friends Kit

Send adorable cards filled with love with the Panda Friends Kit! These irresistible pandas are perfect for celebrating love and friendship throughout the year. This kit includes cards in two different sizes to keep your crafting versatile and fresh. Use the preprinted sentiments to make quick multiples and send happy hello greetings to those you care about!

Kit includes:
*Predesigned projects
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Printed sentiment labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
*Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
*Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 cm x 14 cm), 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (21.6 cm x 8.9 cm)
*8 preprinted envelopes
*Enough adhesive to complete all projects
*Iridescent Sequin Embellishments
*A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go.

Product colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

Panda Friends Kit #163273 $14

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Lovely Lavender

Subscribe December 11 – January 10

Make love-themed cards for special occasions, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and more!

This kit includes:
• Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes
• 4 bonus tags that punch out from the card front
• Precut paper pieces and linen thread
• Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather,
Gorgeous Grape (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Berry Burst

Don’t miss the coordinating Love of Spring Dies add-on!

The dies will coordinate with the January, February and March Paper Pumpkin Kit.

The Love of Spring Dies Add-On—available only while supplies last!

Item # 164396 $12.00

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

Subscribe to the January Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December and 10 January 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 1/2″ X 4″ (beaver & wood), 7/8″ X 1 3/4″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Garden Green Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front mat)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Sweet Sorbet Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Bee Mine Designer Series Paper 1″ X 5 1/4″ & 1 1/4″ X 4″ (card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
  • One Horse Open Sleigh 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3″ X 3″ (card front panel)

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Product List

Fluffiest Friends Bundle

$54.00

Fluffiest Friends Cling Stamp Set (English)

$26.00

Fluffiest Friends Dies

$34.00

Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$23.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Bee Mine 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

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

$12.50

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends Collection

$45.00

Sweet Sorbet Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Deckled Circles Dies

$37.00

Tree Rings Hybrid Embossing Folder

$37.00

Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers

$8.00

2022–2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack

$15.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop

Good Tuesday morning my stamping friends welcome to Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop. It’s the 2nd Tuesday of the month so that means Blog Hop Day!! If you are starting with me, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. If you’ve hopped over from Ann Louise’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “Love”. We can interpret this however we want. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine Bundle along with the Bee Mine Designer Series Paper and Countryside Corners Dies for my card today.

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I started by cutting a panel of Basic White using the Countryside Corners Dies. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. I adhered the die cut panel to a Bee Mine DSP card front using Liquid Glue.

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I adhered strips of Petal Pink along all the edges of the die cut up to the sides of the DSP, letting the excess hang over. Once I went all the way around with the strips of Petal Pink, I flipped the panel over and trimmed off the excess with Paper Snips. I adhered the card front to a Petal Pink card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the solid bee image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink. I stamped the bee stripes and face from the Bee My Valentine stamp set on the solid image in Tuxedo Black Ink. I punched the image out using the Bee Builder Punch. I stamped the detailed wings image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Petal Pink Ink on the Basic White panel. I cut the wings out using the Bee Builder Punch. I adhered the wings to the back of the bee body using a Glue Dot. I stamped the dotted image and the antenna from the Bee My Valentine stamp set to the sentiment panel in Tuxedo Black Ink. I adhered the bee to the panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a heart from the Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers to the bottom of the panel.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the solid bee image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink on the top of the panel. I stamped the bees stripes and antenna in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bee body. I stamped the wings image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Petal Pink Ink on top of the bee. I stamped the dotted image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink all around the panel. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Petal Pink mat then to the inside of the Petal Pink card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the bee image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set on the envelope front in Daffodil Delight, Petal Pink and Tuxedo Black Inks. I adhered a panel of Bee Mine DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for visiting by my blog today, I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. Now that you’ve seen my card, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. Hit Previous to hop back to Ann Louise’s blog or hit Next to head over to Tara’s blog. You can also click on each of the names and hop around that way. I hope you enjoy seeing everyone’s projects. Happy Hopping!!

  1. Karen Finkle
  2. Ann Louise Fodgaard
  3. Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here
  4. Tara Carpenter
  5. Terry Lynn Bright
  6. Nel Thames
  7. Carol Buckalew
  8. Mary Deatherage
  9. Akiko Sudano
  10. Amy Koenders

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   D9EX7ZXG

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, the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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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 Joining Special Starting January 4 – February 29

Starter Kit Special during Sale-A-bration! Shop for up to $125 worth of anything you want, Pay $99 plus tax get FREE Shipping, and A FREE Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio!

The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio is a paper crafter’s dream! The heavy-duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and grid lines for easy measuring, while the large surface space gives ample room for spreading out while paper crafting. The safety-tempered glass has a heat and scratch resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water—no chemicals needed. The reusable cloth also cleans ink off your stamps! The nonslip, heat resistant, waterproof silicone mat features four palette squares for mixing custom ink colors or for holding small ink spots in place while crafting. Each component can be used separately, or you can use all three items together for a multipurpose paper crafting studio that’s both functional and elegant.

Option 2 – Instead of the Glass Mat Studio you can choose $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of your choice when you join for $99. That’s a $155 value! 

There is never an obligation to sell. You can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself along with all the other Demonstrator benefits. You get early access to all the upcoming catalogs along with being able to preorder. You can attend the OnStage Event and any other events Stampin’ Up! has. Unsure about this? Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk. Being a part of the Stampin’ Up! Community is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have made many friends along the way while doing what I love, Paper Crafting. This Joining offer is only good during Sale-a-bration which starts January 4 and ends on February 29.  

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2 New Kits added and Available starting January 4

Rock Legend Kit

Create handmade cards for all the rockstars in your life with the Rock Legend Kit! This all-occasion paper crafting kit comes with everything you need to make cards that totally rock. Get crafting with die-cut paper pieces of electric guitars, lightning bolts, stars, and other awesome designs. Make eight cards (four each of two designs) with bold colors and preprinted sentiments to celebrate birthdays and more!

Kit includes:
*Predesigned projects
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Printed sentiment labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
*Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
*Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
*8 preprinted envelopes
*Enough adhesive to complete projects
*Adhesive-Backed Star Embellishments
*A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Real Red

Rock Legend Kit #163272 $14

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Panda Friends Kit

Send adorable cards filled with love with the Panda Friends Kit! These irresistible pandas are perfect for celebrating love and friendship throughout the year. This kit includes cards in two different sizes to keep your crafting versatile and fresh. Use the preprinted sentiments to make quick multiples and send happy hello greetings to those you care about!

Kit includes:
*Predesigned projects
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Printed sentiment labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
*Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
*Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 cm x 14 cm), 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (21.6 cm x 8.9 cm)
*8 preprinted envelopes
*Enough adhesive to complete all projects
*Iridescent Sequin Embellishments
*A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go.

Product colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

Panda Friends Kit #163273 $14

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Lovely Lavender

Subscribe December 11 – January 10

Make love-themed cards for special occasions, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and more!

This kit includes:
• Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes
• 4 bonus tags that punch out from the card front
• Precut paper pieces and linen thread
• Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather,
Gorgeous Grape (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Berry Burst

Don’t miss the coordinating Love of Spring Dies add-on!

The dies will coordinate with the January, February and March Paper Pumpkin Kit.

The Love of Spring Dies Add-On—available only while supplies last!

Item # 164396 $12.00

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

Subscribe to the January Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December and 10 January 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 1/2″ X 4″ (die cut panel), 1 1/2″ X 4″ (bee), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Petal Pinke Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″). 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat), 8 – 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (strips for card fromt)
  • Bee Mine Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Bee My Valentine Bundle (English)

$38.50

Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$21.00

Bee Builder Punch

$22.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

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

$10.00

Bee Mine 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

Countryside Corners Dies

$28.00

Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers

$8.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Flowering Tulips for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends Happy February!!! A new month already. We’re halfway through the week and on our way to the weekend. I’m still trying to wrap my head around it being February already. Winter usually goes very slow for me since I hate the cold. We’ll see tomorrow what the ground hog has to say about winter staying or spring around the corner.

It’s time for an inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. The inspiration photo #188 is Floral Valentine.  Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Flowering Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set, the Stampin’ Up! Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set and the 2021-2023 In-Color 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my Clean and Layered card today. I was inspired by the colors, the tulips in the photo and the overall theme this week.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 188.  How are you inspired by the photo?

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I started by adhering a panel of 2021-2023 In-Color DSP to a Basic Black mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Sweet Sorbet card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the tulip stem from the Flowering Tulips stamp set in Parakeet Party Ink 3 times and the leaf image 3 times. I stamped the smaller tulip image from the Flowering Tulips stamp set in Polished Pink Ink. I stamped the details image full strength and the fill image stamped off once on scrap paper. I stamped the larger tulip image from the Flowering Tulips stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink, stamping it the same as I did for the smaller tulip. I cut the image out using the Stitched Rectangle Dies. I stamped the sentiment from the Country Bouquet stamp set on the top of the die cut panel in Tuxedo Black Ink.

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I adhered the artwork to a Basic Black mat using Stampin’ Seal. I wrapped a piece of Polished Pink 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon around the layered panel and tied a bow. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few 2022-2024 In-Color Matte Decorative Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Country Bouquet stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White cardstock. I stamped the tulip image from the Flowering Tulips stamp set on the bottom of the panel stamping the stem in Parakeet Party Ink and the tulip in Polished Pink Ink. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Polished Pink mat then to the inside of the Sweet Sorbet card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the tulip images from the Flowering Tulips stamp set on the envelope front in Polished Pink, Sweet Sorbet and Parakeet Party. I adhered a panel of 2021-2023 In-Color DSP to the envelope 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:    BFQ24SXS

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Amazing Joining Special during Sale-a-bration January 5 – February 28

Stampin’ Up! has an amazingly awesome joining special. You get to choose what you want. All the options ship for free and include a past Paper Pumpkin Kit along with some business supplies in case you want to make this a business. There is No Obligation to sell, you do NOT have to use this as a business, you can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself. I would LOVE to have you on my team. Join as a hobby demonstrator and enjoy all the benefits of a business demonstrator.

Option #1 This exclusive Boho Blue Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value) + Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.00. The Boho Blue is one of the new In-Colors coming for 2023-2025.

Option #2 The original White Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (a $63 value), + Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.00

Option #3. Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99.00.

If you have a LONG shopping list, this is a great way to get everything you always want at a discount. Enjoy at least a 20% discount on the products you purchase. Why wait, this is such an awesome deal, and it only sticks around until February 28th. Join now and start enjoying that discount right away!!! Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk about you joining. We have people on our team from all over the United States. We get together monthly via Zoom; we have team Facebook pages where we share what we make and ask questions. This was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, I’ve made a lot of new friends from all over.

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Saying Thanks Kit Now Available

We invite you to say thank you to the people who make your day, every day with Saying Thanks all-inclusive card kit! This month’s kit has everything you need to show appreciation to family and friends who light up your life! Make nine bright, colorful cards in no time to say thank you, recognize friends, and share your gratitude with a bright watercolor wash that won’t go unnoticed! You’ll never miss an opportunity to express gratitude with this colorful kit!

This kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • Printed die-cut words, precut pieces, and enough adhesive to complete projects.
  • White baker’s twine and iridescent diamond sequins.
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm).
  • Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Tahitian Tide.

#162361 $13.00 USD | $18.00 CAD

Each kit comes with precut die cuts in Dutch, English, French and German

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The Lucky Clover Punch that is part of the Lucky Clover Bundle has Sold Out and will no longer be available. You can still purchase the Lucky Clover Stamp Set #160610.

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Sunshine & Smiles

Subscribe January 11 – February 10

Make cloudy days a little brighter with the Sunshine & Smiles Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine sweet and sunny cards—three each of three designs. If someone you know is weathering a storm, this kit is just what you’ll need to create cards that are sure to brighten their day!

PEEK THROUGH CARDS

Catch a glimpse of sunshine through those springtime showers with this kit’s playful peek-through cards! Each card includes an open window in the front, perfect for adding a touch of dimension and layering! You and your customers will have fun crafting with these cards—rain or shine!

AND for the first time ever, we’ve got a coordinating die add-on! (Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

This kit includes:

  • Everything you need to create 9 radiant cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A sweet springtime photopolymer stamp set.
  • A Mango Melody Stampin’ Spot
  • A fun peek-through window scene on each card!
  • Cute precut critters and labels, fun raindrop embellishments, and more! 

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Rain or Shine Suite Collection (item number: 160556).

Subscribe to the February Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January 2022 and 10 February 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Sunshine & Smiles Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 January, while supplies last)

Item number: 162486

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

  • One coordinating frog-shaped die: 1-1/8″ x 7/8″ (2.9 x 2.2 cm)
  • One coordinating flower bouquet die: 1-1/8″ x 7/8″ (2.9 x 2.2 cm)

Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 5/8″ X 4 1/4″ (artwork), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Basic Black Cardstock 3 13/16″ X 5 1/16″ (card front mat), 2 11/16″ X 4 1/16″ (artwork mat)
  • Polished Pink Cardstock 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Sweet Sorbet Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • 2021-2023 In-Color 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ x 5″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Friendly Gnomes for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning my stamping friends welcome to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. If you are starting with me, thank you. I hope you will stop by everyone’s blog to see what they have created this week. If you are hopping over from Karen’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Theme Challenge. Here is my card using this week’s theme.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Friendly Gnomes Photopolymer Stamp Set, the Gnomes Dies and the Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper for my card today.

We have a LOVE theme for this week.

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I started by adhering a panel of Country Floral Lane DSP to a Sweet Sorbet card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered a smaller panel of Country Floral Lane DSP to a Basic White mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the 2 gnome images from the Friendly Gnomes stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the images using my Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Pool Party, Sweet Sorbet and Medium/Light Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the images out using my Gnomes Dies. On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the mushroom house image from the Friendly Gnomes stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using my Crumb Cake, Petal Pink and Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the panel using the largest square from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I stamped the grass image on the bottom of the panel in Granny Apple Green Ink. I adhered the panel to a Basic White mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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I adhered the gnomes to the layered panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. On a strip of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from the Friendly Gnomes stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I cut the 2 ends on an angle. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I colored a couple of the Heart Pearls using my Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the colored Heart Pearls and a white Heart Pearl to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Friendly Gnomes stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic Whtie cardstock. I stamped the flower and squirrel images from the Friendly Gnomes stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the grass image in Granny Apple Green Ink. I colored the image using my Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Sweet Sorbet mat then to the inside of the Sweet Sorbet card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the flower and squirrel images from the Friendly Gnomes stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I stamped the grass image in Granny Apple Green Ink on the envelope front. I colored the images using my Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Country Floral Lane 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:   222EBX64

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Amazing Joining Special during Sale-a-bration January 5 – February 28

Stampin’ Up! has an amazingly awesome joining special. You get to choose what you want. All the options ship for free and include a past Paper Pumpkin Kit along with some business supplies in case you want to make this a business. There is No Obligation to sell, you do NOT have to use this as a business, you can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself. I would LOVE to have you on my team. Join as a hobby demonstrator and enjoy all the benefits of a business demonstrator.

Option #1 This exclusive Boho Blue Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value) + Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.00. The Boho Blue is one of the new In-Colors coming for 2023-2025.

Option #2 The original White Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (a $63 value), + Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.00

Option #3. Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99.00.

If you have a LONG shopping list, this is a great way to get everything you always want at a discount. Enjoy at least a 20% discount on the products you purchase. Why wait, this is such an awesome deal, and it only sticks around until February 28th. Join now and start enjoying that discount right away!!! Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk about you joining. We have people on our team from all over the United States. We get together monthly via Zoom; we have team Facebook pages where we share what we make and ask questions. This was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, I’ve made a lot of new friends from all over.

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Saying Thanks Kit Now Available

We invite you to say thank you to the people who make your day, every day with Saying Thanks all-inclusive card kit! This month’s kit has everything you need to show appreciation to family and friends who light up your life! Make nine bright, colorful cards in no time to say thank you, recognize friends, and share your gratitude with a bright watercolor wash that won’t go unnoticed! You’ll never miss an opportunity to express gratitude with this colorful kit!

This kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • Printed die-cut words, precut pieces, and enough adhesive to complete projects.
  • White baker’s twine and iridescent diamond sequins.
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm).
  • Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Tahitian Tide.

#162361 $13.00 USD | $18.00 CAD

Each kit comes with precut die cuts in Dutch, English, French and German

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Sunshine & Smiles

Subscribe January 11 – February 10

Make cloudy days a little brighter with the Sunshine & Smiles Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine sweet and sunny cards—three each of three designs. If someone you know is weathering a storm, this kit is just what you’ll need to create cards that are sure to brighten their day!

PEEK THROUGH CARDS

Catch a glimpse of sunshine through those springtime showers with this kit’s playful peek-through cards! Each card includes an open window in the front, perfect for adding a touch of dimension and layering! You and your customers will have fun crafting with these cards—rain or shine!

AND for the first time ever, we’ve got a coordinating die add-on! (Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

This kit includes:

  • Everything you need to create 9 radiant cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A sweet springtime photopolymer stamp set.
  • A Mango Melody Stampin’ Spot
  • A fun peek-through window scene on each card!
  • Cute precut critters and labels, fun raindrop embellishments, and more! 

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Rain or Shine Suite Collection (item number: 160556).

Subscribe to the February Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January 2022 and 10 February 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Sunshine & Smiles Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 January, while supplies last)

Item number: 162486

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

  • One coordinating frog-shaped die: 1-1/8″ x 7/8″ (2.9 x 2.2 cm)
  • One coordinating flower bouquet die: 1-1/8″ x 7/8″ (2.9 x 2.2 cm)

Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock3 1/4″ X 3 1/4″ (artwork base), 2 7/8″ X 2 7/8″(artwork mat), 3″ X 4″ (gnomes), 3/8″ X 2″ (sentiment), 1 5/8″ x 5 1/2″ (dsp mat), 4″ x 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Sweet Sorbet Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front), 1 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Country Bouquet for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop

Good Tuesday morning my stamping friends. Welcome to Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop. It’s the 2nd Tuesday of the month so that means Blog Hop Day!! If you are starting with me, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. If you’ve hopped over from Mary’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “Love”. We can interpret this however we want. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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I started by adhering a panel of Country Floral Lane DSP to a Petal Pink card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered 2 panels of Country Floral Lane DSP to Mossy Meadow mats using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panels to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the leaf image from the Country Bouquet stamp set in Mint Macaron Ink. I stamped the floral image from the Country Bouquet stamp set over the leaf image in Petal Pink Ink. I adhered the stamped panel to a Mossy Meadow mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few 2022-2024 Matte Decorative Dots to the stamped image.

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On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from the Country Bouquet stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink. I cut the sentiment using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using a Stampin’ Dimensional and Stampin’ Seal. I colored a couple of the Heart Pearls using my dark Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends Marker. I adhered the Heart Pearls to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Country Bouquet stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the small outline heart image from the Country Bouquet stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink on either side of the sentiment. I stamped the small solid heart image from the Country Bouquet stamp set over the outline image in Petal Pink Ink. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Mossy Meadow mat then to the inside of the Petal Pink card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the outline heart image from the Country Bouquet stamp set in Sweet Sorbet Ink twice on the envelope front. I stamped the solid heart image from the Country Bouquet stamp set in Petal Pink Ink over the outline image. I adhered a panel of Country Floral Lane DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for visiting by my blog today, I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. Now that you’ve seen my card, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. Hit Previous to hop back to Mary’s blog or hit Next to head over to Akiko’s blog. You can also click on each of the names and hop around that way. I hope you enjoy seeing everyone’s projects. Happy Hopping!!

  1. Jaimie Babarczy:
  2. Tara Carpenter:
  3. Jillian Good:
  4. Carol Buckalew:
  5. Mary Deatherage:
  6. Karen Ksenzakovic: You are here
  7. Akiko Sudano:
  8. Terry Lynn Bright:
  9. Amy Koenders;

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   222EBX64

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Amazing Joining Special during Sale-a-bration January 5 – February 28

Starting Thursday January 5, 2023, not only does the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog go live, Sale-a-bration begins along with an amazingly awesome joining special. You get to choose what you want. All the options ship for free and include a past Paper Pumpkin Kit along with some business supplies in case you want to make this a business. There is No Obligation to sell, you do NOT have to use this as a business, you can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself. I would LOVE to have you on my team. Join as a hobby demonstrator and enjoy all the benefits of a business demonstrator.

Option #1 This exclusive Boho Blue Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value) + Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.00. The Boho Blue is one of the new In-Colors coming for 2023-2025.

Option #2 The original White Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (a $63 value), + Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.00

Option #3. Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99.00.

If you have a LONG shopping list, this is a great way to get everything you always want at a discount. Enjoy at least a 20% discount on the products you purchase. Why wait, this is such an awesome deal, and it only sticks around until February 28th. Join now and start enjoying that discount right away!!! Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk about you joining. We have people on our team from all over the United States. We get together monthly via Zoom; we have team Facebook pages where we share what we make and ask questions. This was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, I’ve made a lot of new friends from all over.

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Saying Thanks Kit Now Available

We invite you to say thank you to the people who make your day, every day with Saying Thanks all-inclusive card kit! This month’s kit has everything you need to show appreciation to family and friends who light up your life! Make nine bright, colorful cards in no time to say thank you, recognize friends, and share your gratitude with a bright watercolor wash that won’t go unnoticed! You’ll never miss an opportunity to express gratitude with this colorful kit!

This kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • Printed die-cut words, precut pieces, and enough adhesive to complete projects.
  • White baker’s twine and iridescent diamond sequins.
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm).
  • Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Tahitian Tide.

#162361 $13.00 USD | $18.00 CAD

Each kit comes with precut die cuts in Dutch, English, French and German

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Love Treats Kit

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Love Treats Kit comes with everything you need to make sweet, homemade crafts and spread the love this season!

This kit includes: 

  • 20 treat boxes measuring 3″ x 2″ x 15/16″ (7.6 x 5.08 x 2.3 cm)
  • One photopolymer love-themed stamp set
  • One Basic Gray Ink Spot
  • Different die-cut stickers with heart designs
  • Coordinating colors include Petal Pink and Soft Succulent
  • Building the 20 treat boxes takes less than 60 minutes to complete

161127 LOVE TREATS KIT $21 USD | $29 CAD

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Key To My Heart

Subscribe December 11 – January 10

Seal your love this season with the Key to My Heart Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit represents the tradition of locking a padlock on a bridge to symbolize unbreakable love. It comes with everything you need to make 9 darling love-themed cards—3 each of 3 designs. So, no matter who your dance partner or dinner date is, you can make something heartfelt for them this season.  

Plus, this month there is a special add-on! The add-on is a heart-shaped treat box. These Heart Boxes are easy to put together and will take your crafting even further. Add-ons are live during the subscription period but are only available while supplies. Act quick, and don’t miss out on these Heart Boxes filled with love! 

This kit includes:

  • This month’s kit includes everything you need to create 9 love-themed cards—3 each of 3 designs. It has coordinating envelopes, special padlock and key die cuts, adhesives, Vellum, and more!
  • This month’s kit has a unique love-theme photopolymer stamp set! With special sentiments and images that represent the tradition of locking padlocks on a bridge, there are so many ways for you to express your devoted love.
  • The Key to My Heart Paper Pumpkin Kit also comes with a Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Spot.
  • This kit also has a special add-on to take your crafting even further!
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Calypso Coral, Fresh Freesia, Mango Melody, Petal Pink. The designs are accented with gold foil. 

Subscribe to the January Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December 2022 and 10 January 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Heart Boxes Add-On

Add-on number: 162417 Available starting: 11 December Price: $11.00 USD

The add-on includes:

  • 10 treat boxes
  • Key and label stickers
  • Box size: 3″ x 4″ (7.6 x 10.2 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Petal Pink with gold foil

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 5/8″ X 2 5/8″ (artwork), 1 1/4″ X 2 3/4″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Mossy Meadow Cardstock 2 – 1 1/8″ X 4 5/8″ (dsp mats), 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ (artwork mat), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper 2 – 1″ x 4 1/2″ (card front panels), 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Forever Blossoms for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. We’re halfway through the week already and on our way to the weekend. I hope you are starting to make some plans.

It’s time for another inspiration challenge for The Card Concepts. The inspiration photo is Love is in The Air.  Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Forever Blossoms Cling Stamp Set for my clean and layered card. I was inspired by the Heart Wreath and Colors from the photo.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge #168.  How are you inspired by this photo?

I started by embossing a Basic White card front using the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder and adhered it to a Basic White Thick card base.

I cut the heart from a panel of Basic White cardstock using the Bouquet of Love Dies. This heart was used as my template for making the wreath. I cut 4 of the largest leaf dies from the Forever Flourishing Dies from a panel of Garden Green cardstock. I cut the leaves apart from the stem using my Paper Snips. I cut the larger flowers from panels of Flirty Flamingo and Petal Pink using my Cherry Blossoms Dies. I cut the tiny flowers from the panel of Petal Pink using my Bouquet of Love Dies.

I stamped the center of the heart with the sentiment from the Forever Blossoms stamp set in Flirty Flamingo Ink. I arranged the leaf dies around the heart the way I wanted them using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I arranged the larger flowers in a cluster on one side of the heart adhering some of them with Glue Dots and some with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered a few small flowers on the wreath using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the wreath to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the wreath.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Love & Happiness Cling Stamp Set in Flirty Flamingo Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the leaf images from the Forever Blossoms stamp set on the bottom of the panel in Garden Green Ink. I adhered the extra die cut flowers using Glue Dots on top of the leaves. I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the flower images from the Forever Blossoms stamp set on the envelope front and flap in Flirty Flamingo and Petal Pink Inks. I masked the flowers and stamped the leaf images from the Forever Blossoms stamp set around the flowers in Garden Green Ink.

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

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Join me today at 4:00pm on my Facebook Live.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   739EQ2NM

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 2020-2021 Annual Catalog or the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog!   For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this months tutorials are.

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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Join The Stampin’ Up! Community During Sale-a-bration and get 2 FREE Stamp Sets

Now through February 28 you can get 2 FREE STAMP SETS when you join Stampin’ Up! For just $99 you get to choose $125 of product of your choice from any of the current catalogs and you can also choose any 2 Stamp Sets of your choice (cannot be host or Sale-a-bration sets) absolutely FREE!!! You can end up with $175 in product for just $99. There is no obligation to sell, you can join as a Hobby Demonstrator. Interested??? Ask me how. I’d love to have you on my team, drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com I’d be more than happy to talk to you about it.

Here is what $172.00 worth of product looks like and you can get it for just $99 and it ships for FREE. Stampin’ Up! also throws in a past Paper Pumpkin kit, catalogs and other material. We have an awesome team and I’d love to have you join us. Contact me and we can talk.

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Available February 1 – May 2

Loving hands and heartfelt words are the best way to show you care. With hand designs that illustrate coming together in friendship and solidarity, the All Together Collection will help you create cardmaking and paper crafting projects that reflect the people you know and love. 

The All Together Collection includes early-release products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog—an exciting new range of natural Stampin’ Blends—and exclusive products you can’t get anywhere else! Come together to create projects inspired by you.  

  • The Here Together Stamp Set, Here for You Dies, Here Together, and the All Together Collection are available in English and French.
  • Items available during this promotion can be added to demonstrator, customer, workshop, and online orders.
  • No limits apply during the customer sales period.
  • Qualifying orders are eligible for Stampin’ Rewards. (Except for the All Together Collection)
  • All Together items can be added to a starter kit.
  • The following exclusive products are only available while supplies last:
    • Here for You Dies
    • Here Together Bundle
    • All Together Collection

To see a printable PDF flyer Click Here.

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Sale-a-bration January 4 – February 28!!!

Sale-a-bration is going on right now. Click Here for a PDF version of the Sale-a-bration brochure. This is my most favorite time of Stampin’ Up! because you get to earn FREE products. There are 7 wonderful stamp sets and 4 gorgeous packs of Designer Series Paper. You can earn all of these FREE with qualifying orders. Who doesn’t like FREE??????

When you are placing your order, don’t forget to use my Current Host Code 739EQ2NM for all orders under $150.

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Host A Party During Sale-a-bration

If you host a party during Sale-a-bration, both you and your guests can earn FREE Sal-a-bration products! Plus, place any party or personal order of $300 or more and receive the exclusive Stampin’ Up! Calming Camellia Stamp Set for FREE! Interested? I can set up a Host Code for you and your friends/family to order with. Drop me a line at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I’d be happy to talk to you about it.

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Safari Celebration

Subscribe January 11 – February 10

Did you see that? It’s a mischievous monkey swinging from tree to tree! What about that elephant marching through the mud? Can you catch an antelope galloping in the grass? Grab your binoculars, buckle up, and hop into our off-road truck—there’s so much to see on this safari!

Answer the call of the wild—and your creativity—with the Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit. This playful, party-themed kit includes all the goodies and gear you need to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes in safari-inspired shapes and patterns you’ll go wild for! Make every occasion a celebration with this month’s amusing animals, beautiful botanicals, and celebratory sentiments.

Don’t monkey around and miss this amazing adventure! Unleash your creativity with February’s wildly fun kit. To explore what’s inside, keep reading!

Details:

  • This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
  • The Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Spot!
  • This kit’s stamp set is an uplifting one! Make every occasion a celebration with sentiments that say “yay!”, “fantastic!”, and other fun phrases.
  • Explore each of our current In Color collections with this colorful kit! Discover designs and paper pieces in Bumblebee (a 2020–2022 In Color), Fresh Freesia (a 2021–2023 In Color), and Soft Succulent (a 2021–2023 In Color).
  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Fresh Freesia, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede

Subscribe to the February 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January and 10 February at paperpumpkin.com!

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front & inner liner), 3 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ (heart & sentiment)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Flirty Flamingo Cardstock 5 1/4″ X 1″ (flowers)
  • Garden Green Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 6″ (greenery)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock 5 1/4″ x 2″ (flowers)

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Stampin’ Up! Special Moments Sweet Little Box

Good Monday morning my stamping friends. How was everyone’s weekend? I was able to have a fairly relaxing day yesterday, which was nice. I had time to sit at my craft table and get things ready for my next class on Tuesday along with getting a couple cards made.

I don’t have a card for you today. I have something different. I have a project this time that is so easy to make, I was able to get 6 of them done in no time at all. Here’s my project.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Special Moments Sale-a-bration Photopolymer Stamp Set for my sentiment on my little box today.

I adhered 2 panels of the Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper to the front and back of the cute little Sweet Little Boxes.

Once I adhered the DSP, I put the Sweet Little Boxes together. They come with adhesive on the sides so all you have to do is fold all the score lines and put them together.

On a panel of Basic White cardstock I stamped the sentiment from the Special Moments stamp set in Highland Heather Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the heart from the Give It A Whirl Dies. I adhered the heart to the front of the box using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the sentiment.

The box will hold 2 of the Ghirardelli Heart candies without bulging. I closed the box and wrapped a piece of Highland Heather 1/2″ Grosgrain Ribbon around the box and tied a bow on the top.

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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:   6P9HT6GS

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 2020-2021 Annual Catalog or the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog!   For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this months tutorials are.

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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Looking for some past stamp sets or bundles. Check out my Retired List of items. Click Here to go to my Retirement Sale List page.

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Join The Stampin’ Up! Community During Sale-a-bration and get 2 FREE Stamp Sets

Now through February 28 you can get 2 FREE STAMP SETS when you join Stampin’ Up! For just $99 you get to choose $125 of product of your choice from any of the current catalogs and you can also choose any 2 Stamp Sets of your choice (cannot be host or Sale-a-bration sets) absolutely FREE!!! You can end up with $175 in product for just $99. There is no obligation to sell, you can join as a Hobby Demonstrator. Interested??? Ask me how. I’d love to have you on my team, drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com I’d be more than happy to talk to you about it.

Here is what $172.00 worth of product looks like and you can get it for just $99 and it ships for FREE. Stampin’ Up! also throws in a past Paper Pumpkin kit, catalogs and other material. We have an awesome team and I’d love to have you join us. Contact me and we can talk.

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Sale-a-bration January 4 – February 28!!!

Sale-a-bration is going on right now. Click Here for a PDF version of the Sale-a-bration brochure. This is my most favorite time of Stampin’ Up! because you get to earn FREE products. There are 7 wonderful stamp sets and 4 gorgeous packs of Designer Series Paper. You can earn all of these FREE with qualifying orders. Who doesn’t like FREE??????

When you are placing your order, don’t forget to use my Current Host Code 6P9HT6GS for all orders under $150.

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Host A Party During Sale-a-bration

If you host a party during Sale-a-bration, both you and your guests can earn FREE Sal-a-bration products! Plus, place any party or personal order of $300 or more and receive the exclusive Stampin’ Up! Calming Camellia Stamp Set for FREE! Interested? I can set up a Host Code for you and your friends/family to order with. Drop me a line at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I’d be happy to talk to you about it.

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Safari Celebration

Subscribe January 11 – February 10

Did you see that? It’s a mischievous monkey swinging from tree to tree! What about that elephant marching through the mud? Can you catch an antelope galloping in the grass? Grab your binoculars, buckle up, and hop into our off-road truck—there’s so much to see on this safari!

Answer the call of the wild—and your creativity—with the Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit. This playful, party-themed kit includes all the goodies and gear you need to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes in safari-inspired shapes and patterns you’ll go wild for! Make every occasion a celebration with this month’s amusing animals, beautiful botanicals, and celebratory sentiments.

Don’t monkey around and miss this amazing adventure! Unleash your creativity with February’s wildly fun kit. To explore what’s inside, keep reading!

Details:

  • This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
  • The Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Spot!
  • This kit’s stamp set is an uplifting one! Make every occasion a celebration with sentiments that say “yay!”, “fantastic!”, and other fun phrases.
  • Explore each of our current In Color collections with this colorful kit! Discover designs and paper pieces in Bumblebee (a 2020–2022 In Color), Fresh Freesia (a 2021–2023 In Color), and Soft Succulent (a 2021–2023 In Color).
  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Fresh Freesia, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede

Subscribe to the February 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January and 10 February at paperpumpkin.com!

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″ X 2″
  • Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper 2 – 3 7/16″ X 2 7/16″

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Stampin’ Up! Love & Happiness Valentine

Good Sunday morning my stamping friends. How is everyone’s weekend going? I ended up working all day yesterday and it was like watching paint dry. There were customers, but it seemed like 1 would come in and check out then the next one would come in. Everyone buying salt, shovels and things to fix their snow blower. I have off today though YAY!!

I played with one of the DSP’s from the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog for today’s card. I don’t usually make Valentine cards, but I’ve made a few this year. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Love & Happiness Bundle along with the Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper or my card today.

I started by adhering a panel of Sweet Talk DSP to a Gorgeous Grape card base. I adhered 1 long panel of the Sweet Talk DSP to a Gorgeous Grape mat and adhered it to the left side of the card front.

I adhered 2 smaller panel of the Sweet Talk DSP to Gorgeous Grape mats and adhered them to the right side of the card front.

I cut and embossed a panel of Basic White cardstock using the Bouquet of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Love & Happiness Cling Stamp Set on the panel of Basic White cardstock in Gorgeous Grape ink. I cut the sentiment out using my Bouquet of Love Dies and adhered it to the center of the heart. I adhered the heart to the center of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels to the card front.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Encircled In Friendship Cling Stamp Set in Gorgeous Grape ink. I adhered a strip of the Sweet Talk DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Gorgeous Grape mat and then to the inside of the Gorgeous Grape card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I adhered a strip of the Sweet Talk DSP on the envelope front and a panel on the envelope flap.

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

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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:   6P9HT6GS

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 2020-2021 Annual Catalog or the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog!   For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this months tutorials are.

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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Looking for some past stamp sets or bundles. Check out my Retired List of items. Click Here to go to my Retirement Sale List page.

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Join The Stampin’ Up! Community During Sale-a-bration and get 2 FREE Stamp Sets

Now through February 28 you can get 2 FREE STAMP SETS when you join Stampin’ Up! For just $99 you get to choose $125 of product of your choice from any of the current catalogs and you can also choose any 2 Stamp Sets of your choice (cannot be host or Sale-a-bration sets) absolutely FREE!!! You can end up with $175 in product for just $99. There is no obligation to sell, you can join as a Hobby Demonstrator. Interested??? Ask me how. I’d love to have you on my team, drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com I’d be more than happy to talk to you about it.

Here is what $172.00 worth of product looks like and you can get it for just $99 and it ships for FREE. Stampin’ Up! also throws in a past Paper Pumpkin kit, catalogs and other material. We have an awesome team and I’d love to have you join us. Contact me and we can talk.

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Sale-a-bration January 4 – February 28!!!

Sale-a-bration is going on right now. Click Here for a PDF version of the Sale-a-bration brochure. This is my most favorite time of Stampin’ Up! because you get to earn FREE products. There are 7 wonderful stamp sets and 4 gorgeous packs of Designer Series Paper. You can earn all of these FREE with qualifying orders. Who doesn’t like FREE??????

When you are placing your order, don’t forget to use my Current Host Code 6P9HT6GS for all orders under $150.

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Host A Party During Sale-a-bration

If you host a party during Sale-a-bration, both you and your guests can earn FREE Sal-a-bration products! Plus, place any party or personal order of $300 or more and receive the exclusive Stampin’ Up! Calming Camellia Stamp Set for FREE! Interested? I can set up a Host Code for you and your friends/family to order with. Drop me a line at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I’d be happy to talk to you about it.

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Safari Celebration

Subscribe January 11 – February 10

Did you see that? It’s a mischievous monkey swinging from tree to tree! What about that elephant marching through the mud? Can you catch an antelope galloping in the grass? Grab your binoculars, buckle up, and hop into our off-road truck—there’s so much to see on this safari!

Answer the call of the wild—and your creativity—with the Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit. This playful, party-themed kit includes all the goodies and gear you need to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes in safari-inspired shapes and patterns you’ll go wild for! Make every occasion a celebration with this month’s amusing animals, beautiful botanicals, and celebratory sentiments.

Don’t monkey around and miss this amazing adventure! Unleash your creativity with February’s wildly fun kit. To explore what’s inside, keep reading!

Details:

  • This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
  • The Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Spot!
  • This kit’s stamp set is an uplifting one! Make every occasion a celebration with sentiments that say “yay!”, “fantastic!”, and other fun phrases.
  • Explore each of our current In Color collections with this colorful kit! Discover designs and paper pieces in Bumblebee (a 2020–2022 In Color), Fresh Freesia (a 2021–2023 In Color), and Soft Succulent (a 2021–2023 In Color).
  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Fresh Freesia, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede

Subscribe to the February 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January and 10 February at paperpumpkin.com!

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″ X 4″ (heart & sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Gorgeous Grape Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 1 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ & 2 – 1 7/8″ x 2 1/2″ (mats for dsp panels), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front), 1 3/4″ x 5″ & 2 – 1 3/4″ X 2 3/8″ (card front panels), 5/8″ x 4″ (inner liner), 1/2″ X 6″ & 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope)

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