Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. Are you starting to make plans for the weekend yet? I’m off this weekend and my daughter and I are planning a little something.

Today’s card I made on YouTube Live on Wednesday. If you were able to join me or watched the replay, thank you. If you’d like to watch my video and stamp along, the measurements are below, just above the supply list, along with the link to my YouTube channel. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Hot Air Balloon Bundle along with the Lighter Than Air 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Sale-a-bration Sunny Days Designer Series Paper for my card today.

I started by adhering a panel of Lighter Than Air DSP to a Fresh Freesia mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a large Pool Party card base using Liquid Glue. I adhered a panel of Sunny Days DSP to a Fresh Freesia mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the front of a small card base using Liquid Glue.

On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the balloon image from the Stampin’ Up! Hot Air Balloon Photopolymer Stamp Set in Petal Pink and Pool Party Inks. I stamped one part of the balloon full strength ink and the second part I stamped off once on scrap paper. I stamped the balloon basket from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink below the balloons. From a panel of Balmy Blue, I cut the solid heart balloon using the Hot Air Balloon Dies. From a panel of Azure Afternoon, I cut the heart detailed balloon using the Hot Air Balloon Dies. I adhered the detailed heart to the solid heart. I adhered the balloon to the stamped panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. from a scrap of Pecan Pie, I cut the balloon basket using the Hot Air Balloon Dies and adhered it under the balloon using a Stampin’ Dimensional. I cut a few clouds using the Hot Air Balloon Dies from a panel of Basic White. I adhered the clouds using Glue Dots and Liquid Glue to the Basic White panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Fresh Freesia mat then to the left side of the large card bae using Liquid Glue.

I cut 4 of the solid heart balloons using the Hot Air Balloon Dies. I folded them in half and adhered them together. I adhered the open ends to the small card front using Liquid Glue. I cut a balloon basket using the Hot Air Balloon Dies from a scrap of Pecan Pie. I adhered the basket under the balloon using a Glue Dot. On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set in Pool Party Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Hot Air Balloon Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the small card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots to the card front.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set in Pool Party Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the balloon image from the Hot Air Balloon next to the sentiment in Fresh Freesia Ink, part stamped full strength and part stamped off once on scrap paper. I added a few of the die cut clouds to the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Fresh Freesia mat then to the inside of the small card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the balloon image from the Hot Air Balloon stamp set on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Lighter Than Air DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my trifold card and will give it a try. I hope you will CASE this card and please feel free to post it in the comments of my Facebook page under my post. I’d love to see your take it. The list of measurements are below if you’d like to stamp along while watching the video. You can watch my video on my YouTube Channel Here.

If you watch this on my YouTube channel, please remember to subscribe so that you will get notified when a new video goes live. Thank you to those that have subscribed already. 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:   T9JKA3XQ

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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Looking for older stamp sets and bundles that you missed out on? I’ve updated my Retirement Sale List. Click Here to check it out.

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Stampin’ Up! has added more Sale-a-bration items to earn. You can Click Here for a printable PDF flyer to see all the new goodies.

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Stampin’ Up! has added 2 new kits this month. I’m loving these already!!!

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

BIRTHDAY SPARKLE KIT

Create glittering birthday cards and gift tags with the Birthday Sparkle Kit! This kit includes six cards and six gift tags. Create each project with the included stamp set, die-cut paper pieces, and twine. It also includes other elements such as glitter stickers, pressed wood picks, coordinating envelopes, and gold foil paper pieces! It’s easy to create each project for your recipient or get ahead on your crafting for the year by making quick multiples. Either way, you’ve got a special paper craft that your recipients will love! 

Kit includes:
*Birthday Sparkle Photopolymer Stamp Set
*Clear Stamp Block
*Early Espresso Stampin’ Spot
*Predesigned projects
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Make 6 cards and 6 gift tags
*Cards: 3 each of 2 designs; folded card 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
*Gift tags: 3 each of 2 designs; largest tag 2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ (5.7 x 8.9 cm)
* 6 preprinted envelopes
*Enough adhesive to complete projects
*Gold glitter stickers and pressed wood picks.
*Baker’s Twine in Early Espresso and White
*A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, gold glitter

163865  $23.00

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HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS KIT

Calling all plant lovers! The Happy Houseplants Kit is an adorable home decor crafting kit! This kit comes with four 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) white frames and precut paper pieces for you to curl and assemble inside the frame. You’ll end up with four coordinated houseplant decor pieces. They can stand by themselves, or you can hang them on your wall. Either way, your houseguests will be amazed that you created it yourself!

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* 4 white frames
* Frame size: 7-1/8″ x 7-1/8″ x 7/16″ (18.1 x 18.1 x 1.1 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* A 7-3/4″ x 7-1/2″ x 3″ (19.7 x 19 x 7.6 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Calypso Coral, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Pecan Pie

163873 $25.00

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Online Exclusives From Stampin’ Up! –

Available Now And New Items Coming March 5!

You can see a flyer with some of the new Online Exclusives that will be available to order beginning March 5 Here. If you want to get your hands on the Online Exclusives early, the Demonstrator preorder starts on February 1!  So if you join as a Demonstrator, you can either add the new products to your Starter Kit beginning February 1 or add them to a Demonstrator order in February!

Go check out my Online Store for the NEW Online Exclusive products available. Get those orders placed early so you don’t miss out on the pretty new suite and new bundles.

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New Joining Special Starting January 4 – February 29

JOIN

Joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator offers some fabulous opportunities, including:

• Becoming part of our wonderful community
• Attending exclusive demonstrator-only events
• Having early access to products
• Receiving a copy of our catalogs early
• Participating in philanthropic events
• Getting a 20% discount on our magnificent coordinating products
• Joining our exclusive demonstrator-only Facebook group
• Having the opportunity to earn a supplemental income
• Accessing our demonstrator-only weekly newsletter: Succeed Weekly
• Receiving training information and accessing resources to help you through your first year and beyond
• Bonus: Since it’s Sale-A-Bration, now is an excellent time to join and take advantage of the Join offer!

Sale-A-Bration is an excellent time you to join Stampin’ Up!  In addition to the already great value of the Starter Kit, if you sign up as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-a-bration, you can choose from two incredible options:

• Option 1:  Purchase the $99 Starter Kit during Sale-a-bration, pick $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! merchandise of your choice and get the Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio ($60 value!) for FREE with your Starter Kit!
• Option 2:  Purchase the $99 Starter Kit during Sale-a-bration, pick $155 worth of Stampin’ Up! merchandise of your choice.  That’s $30 additional merchandise for FREE when you purchase your Starter Kit!

Two joining options so you can pick the one that you like the best!! 

There is never an obligation to sell. You can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself along with all the other Demonstrator benefits. Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! merchandise purchases and you get to order early from the upcoming catalogs!  You will also be able to attend the OnStage Events and any other events Stampin’ Up! has and you get to be a part of our Stampin’ Up! team!  

Unsure about this and want to talk? Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk. You can also find additional information Here at Join My Team. 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.

SHOP

• Spend $50 or more and pick from 11 new products (4 stamp sets, 5 designer series paper packs, a pack of gems and a spool of ribbon!) that are available as free items!
• Spend $100 or more and pick from 3 new items (1 die set, 1 stamp and embossing folder bundle and 1 stamp set) that are available as free items!

HOST

• Get an additional $30 in FREE Stampin’ Rewards with any party or individual order of $300 or greater during Sale-a-bration!  You can spend your Stampin’ Rewards on any items currently available from Stampin’ Up! including (but not limited to) the host exclusive stamp sets!

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Sweet Springtime

Subscribe January 11 – February 10

Celebrate Easter and Spring with adorable cards and treat boxes!
• Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs
• Projects include printed cards, coordinating envelopes, and gift boxes
• Precut paper pieces, baker’s twine, and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green,
Berry Burst, Early Espresso (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake

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 February Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January and 10 February by clicking here!

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 2 3/4″ X 4″ (card front), 2 3/4″ X 3 3/4″ (small card base inner liner), 2″ X 3 1/2″ (clouds), 1 1/2″ X 3″ (sentiment)
• Azure Afternoon Cardstock 2″ X 2″ (detailed balloon)
• Balmy Blue Cardstock 2″X 2″ (balloon)
• Fresh Freesia Cardstock 2 7/8″ X 4″ (card front mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (large card base inner liner mat), 2 – 2 7/8″ X 3 7/8″ (small card base card front & inner liner mats)
• Pecan Pie Cardstock scraps for baskets
• Petal Pinke Cardstock 4″ X 4 3/4″ (balloon)
• Pool Party Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 8 1/2″ (large card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 3″ X 8″ (small card base scored & folded at 4″)
• Lighter Than Air 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (large card base inner liner), 2 1/4″ x 6″ (envelope flap)
• Sunny Days Designer Series Paper 2 3/4″ X 3 3/4″ (small card base card front)

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