Stampin’ Up! Hope You Know Thank You

Good Sunday morning stamping friends. How is everyone’s weekend going? We had such a great time last night at the baseball game. Lots of socializing, laughter and eating, ending with a great fireworks display. It’s really great how everyone getting together is just like a big family gathering.

Today’s card I played along with a color challenge. I also played with a new set that I just received. I always seem to have a shortage of sentiments when I’m making cards and feel like I use the same ones over and over. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Hope You Know Cling Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Timeless Charm Cling Stamp Set, Bright & Beautiful 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder and Online Exclusive Designer Tags Dies for my card today.

My colors are from the Global Design Project Color Challenge #401.

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I started by randomly stamping the leaf images from the Timeless Charm stamp set on a Lemon Lolly card front in Lemon Lolly Ink. I adhered a panel of Bright & Beautiful DSP to the card front using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered card front to a Basic White Thick card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered a strip of Parakeet Party cardstock on the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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I embossed a panel of Bubble Bath cardstock using the Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the embossed panel to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Hope You Know stamp set in Gray Granite Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Designer Tags Dies.

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I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Using the Designer Tags Dies, I cut 2 of the leafy pieces from a panel of Parakeet Party. I adhered the die cut pieces under the sentiment using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I added a few 2022-2024 In-Color Pearls to the card front.

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On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Hope You Know stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the leaf images from the Timeless Charm stamp set around the sides in Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly and Parakeet Party Inks. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Lemon Lolly mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the leaf images from the Timeless Charm stamp set on the envelope front in Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly and Parakeet Party Inks. I adhered a panel of Bright & Beautiful DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like 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:   MHTQEVEX

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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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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Bonus Days Going On NOW!!!

We’re bringing back one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! So, get your ready to earn and redeem coupons!

Ordering Deadlines

Earning Period: July 6th – July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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Blossom Wishes Kit Now Available

Introducing the newest addition to the Stampin’ Up! Kit’s Collection: Blossom Wishes! This kit is special for its trendy, slimline card design, and includes all the precut paper pieces for a fun card for a friend!

This kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
  • 8 coordinating envelopes.
  • Embossed card bases, printed die cuts, vellum blossoms, adhesive, and embellishments.
  • Precut sentiments in Dutch, English, French, and German.
  • Finished card size: 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (21.6 x 8.9 cm), 6-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (15.9 x 8.3 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Lemon Lolly, Orchid Oasis, Petal Pink, Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Wild Wheat

162431 $13.00 USD

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Stampin’ Up! has updating the Clearance Rack with a few new goodies! 

Head over there quickly and get your hands on some great deals.  But hurry!!  Clearance Rack deals are only while supplies last!

Click Here to head over to my Online Store.

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New Online Exclusives Now Available

Stampin’ Up! has some new Online Exclusive items that are available to order now!!  You won’t find these products in any catalog, they’ll only be listed in the online store.

The Online Exclusive product releases will continue throughout the year so there will be new products to shop from, in addition to new catalogs!

We’ll be getting some new Online Exclusive items beginning July 6 so keep an eye out in the online store for the new items coming soon!

Click HERE and head over to my Online Store to see the Online Exclusives Now.

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Fun In The Sun

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
  • Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3″ X 2″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Bubble Bath Cardstock 2 1/2″ X 3″ (embossed panel)
  • Lemon Lolly Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mat)
  • Parakeet Party Cardstock 2″ X 2 1/2″ (leaf dies), 1/2″ x 4 1/8″ (card front panel)
  • Bright & Beautiful 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 2″ X 5 3/8″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″ x 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! So Refreshing Friendship Card

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. Does anyone have any plans in the works? I’ll be working today, but we will be closing the store early for a staff event. The owner is taking the entire staff and guest to a Somerset Patriots Game tonight, this is our local team that is associated with the New York Yankees. There’s more socializing going on than watching the game LOL. He gets us the picnic area that comes with food and drinks and the night is finished off with a firework show. We went last year, and it was a lot of fun. It’s one of the managers birthdays, so husband daughter and I worked together and made cupcakes to bring. The last count going was 50 people. It really is a lot of fun to get together with everyone outside of the store.

Today’s card is one that we made at our Stamp Camp this past week. I thought I’d have the ladies make a nice refreshing summer card. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! So Refreshing Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Timeless
Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set
, Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper, Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder, Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and 2″ Circle Punch for my card today.

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I started by embossing a Basic White card front using the Sweet Citrus Embossing Folder. I adhered the embossed panel to a Pretty Peacock mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Petal Pink card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered a panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to a Pretty Peacock 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 Whtie, I stamped the pitcher and glass outline images from the Stampin’ Up! So Refreshing Photopolymer Stamp Set in Smoky Slate Ink. I stamped the pitcher and glass solid images from the So Refreshing stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper. I stamped the detail lemon image in Daffodil Delight Ink full strength, and the solid lemon image from the So Refreshing stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on top of the detailed image. I stamped the lemon slice image from the So Refreshing stamp set in the pitcher in Daffodil Delight Ink. I stamped the ice cube image in Smoky Slate Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, in the pitcher. I cut all the images out using the So refreshing Dies. I cut the detailed leaves from the So Refreshing Dies out of a panel of Granny Apple Green. I cut the tablecloth die from the So Refreshing Dies out of a panel of Glorious Gingham DSP. I adhered the blanket to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the pitcher and glasses using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the leaves to the lemons using Glue Dots then to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On the panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the So Refreshing stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the 2″ Circle Punch. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the outline pitcher image from the So Refreshing stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the solid pitcher image from So Refreshing stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper. I stamped the lemon slice image in Daffodil Delight Ink and the ice cubes in Smoky Slate Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper. I adhered a strip of the Delightfully Eclectic DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Pretty Peacock mat then to the inside of the Petal Pink card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the pitcher and lemons on the envelope front the same as I did for the card. I adhered a panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to the envelope flap.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:    MHTQEVEX

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 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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Bonus Days Going On!!!

We’re bringing back one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! So, get your ready to earn and redeem coupons!

Ordering Deadlines

Earning Period: July 6th – July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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New Online Exclusives Now Available

Stampin’ Up! has some new Online Exclusive items that are available to order now!!  You won’t find these products in any catalog, they’ll only be listed in the online store.

The Online Exclusive product releases will continue throughout the year so there will be new products to shop from, in addition to new catalogs!

We’ll be getting some new Online Exclusive items beginning July 6 so keep an eye out in the online store for the new items coming soon!

Click HERE and head over to my Online Store to see the Online Exclusives Now.

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Clearance Rack Refreshed!!!

Stampin’ Up! has updating the Clearance Rack with a few new goodies! 

Head over there quickly and get your hands on some great deals.  But hurry!!  Clearance Rack deals are only while supplies last!

Click Here to head over to my Online Store.

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Fun In The Sun

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
  • Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front, inner liner & artwork)
  • Granny Apple Green Cardstock 1″ X 1 1/4″ (leaves)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats), 2″ x 5 1/4″ (dsp mat)
  • Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper 1 7/8″ X 5 1/4″ (card front panel), 3/4″ X 4″ (inner liner strip), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
  • Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 1 3/4″ X 4 1/4″ (blanket)

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Stampin’ Up! Brightest Glow For fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning my stamping friends welcome to my fun fold Friday. How was everyone’s week? I hope you are ready for the weekend. I’ll be working all day tomorrow, but I have off Sunday again for our virtual team meeting.

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 along with the link to my YouTube channel. Here is my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Brightest Glow Cling Stamp Set along with the Something Fancy Dies and One Horse Open Sleigh 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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I started by scoring and folding a Mossy Meadow card base to make a gate fold card.

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I adhered 2 panels of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP to Lemon Lolly mats using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panels to the Mossy Meadow card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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To make the belly band, I took a strip of Lemon Lolly cardstock and wrapped it around the card base. I trimmed the ends so there wasn’t a huge overlap. I adhered the ends together using Tear & Tape. I adhered 2 strips of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP to the belly band front using Stampin’ Seal. On a panel of Lemon Lolly, I stamped the sentiment from the Brightest Glow stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Something Fancy Dies. I cut out the larger of the same Something Fancy Dies from a panel of Mossy Meadow cardstock. I adhered the sentiment to the mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered sentiment to the belly band using Tear & Tape. I added a few Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels to the sentiment.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Brightest Glow stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink on a panel of Basic White. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Lemon Lolly mat then to the inside of the Mossy Meadow card base.

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To finish my card , I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the sentiment from the Brightest Glow stamp set on the envelope front in Mossy Meadow Ink. I adhered a panel of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. 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 on the card. 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:   MHTQEVEX

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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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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Bonus Days Going On NOW!!!

We’re bringing back one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! So, get your ready to earn and redeem coupons!

Ordering Deadlines

Earning Period: July 6th – July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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Last Day for Paper Pumpkin Past Kits Sale!!

On July 6–7 only, all current Paper Pumpkin subscribers can save up to 50% on Paper Pumpkin Past Kits, Refills and Add Ons! Please note: Past kits don’t include a clear block.

If you’re a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, be sure to swing by the Past Kits, Refills and Add-Ons page before you place your orders beginning July 6 to pick up some of those past kits at a great price!

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Stampin’ Up! has updating the Clearance Rack with a few new goodies! 

Head over there quickly and get your hands on some great deals.  But hurry!!  Clearance Rack deals are only while supplies last!

Click Here to head over to my Online Store.

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New Online Exclusives Now Available

Stampin’ Up! has some new Online Exclusive items that are available to order now!!  You won’t find these products in any catalog, they’ll only be listed in the online store.

The Online Exclusive product releases will continue throughout the year so there will be new products to shop from, in addition to new catalogs!

We’ll be getting some new Online Exclusive items beginning July 6 so keep an eye out in the online store for the new items coming soon!

Click HERE and head over to my Online Store to see the Online Exclusives Now.

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Fun In The Sun

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
  • Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

Subscribe to the July Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 June and 10 July 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 4″ X5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Lemon Lolly Cardstock 2 – 2″ X 5 3/8″ (dsp mats), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat), 1 3/4″ X 3″ (sentiment), 7/8″ X 11″ (belly band)
  • Mossy Meadow Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 2 1/8″ & 6 3/8″), 2″ X 3 1/2″ (sentiment mat)
  • One Horse Open Sleigh 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 2 – 1 7/8″ x 5 1/4″ (card front panels), 2 – 3/4″ x 2″ (belly band panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Earthen Textures Thank You 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 Akiko’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Sketch Challenge. Here is my card using this week’s sketch.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Earthen Textures Bundle along with the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper, Distressed Gold Specialty Paper, Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper, Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder and Banner Pick A Punch for my card today.

This is our sketch for this week.

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I started by adhering a panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to a Pecan Pie mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Misty Moonlight card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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I embossed a panel of Basic White using the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the embossed panel to a Pecan Pie mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Using the Earthen Textures Dies I cut the largest vase from a panel of Earthen Elegance DSP, The feather from a panel of Distressed Gold Paper and the grass from a panel of Misty Moonlight cardstock.

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I adhered the vase to the embossed panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the feather and grass inside the vase using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. On a strip of Pecan Pie cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Earthen Textures Cling Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I cut both ends using the Banner Pick A Punch. I folded the ends to make a raised banner and adhered it to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Earthen Textures stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the tall vase image from the Earthen Textures stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink on the side of the panel. I stamped the branch and small leaf images from the Earthen Textures stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink, masking the vase, one stamping off once on scrap paper and the other full strength. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pecan Pie mat then to the inside of the Misty Moonlight card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the tall vase image from the Earthen Textures stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink on the envelope front. I stamped the branch and small leaf images from the Earthen Textures stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink in the vase. I adhered a panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you 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

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:    MHTQEVEX

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 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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Bonus Days Start Today!!!

We’re bringing back one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! So, get your ready to earn and redeem coupons!

Ordering Deadlines

Earning Period: July 6th – July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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Fun In The Sun

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
  • Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3″ X 4 1/4″ (card front panel), 4″ x 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 1″ X 3″ (grass)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 3 1/8″ X 4 3/8″ (artwork mat), 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (sentiment banner)
  • Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope)
  • Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper 1 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ (vase)
  • Distressed Gold Specialty Paper 1 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ (feather)

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Stampin’ Up! Bonus Days, Clearance Rack Refresh and 50% Off Past Paper Pumpkin Kits Starts TODAY!!!

Good Thursday morning stamping friends. I’ll be back shortly with my card for today. TODAY is a big day!!! Bonus Days starts, they’ve updated the Clearance Rack and Past Paper Pumpkin Kits are on sale for 50% off. Read on for all the information.

Bonus Days Start Today!!!

We’re bringing back one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! So, get your ready to earn and redeem coupons!

Ordering Deadlines

Earning Period: July 6th – July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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Paper Pumpkin Past Kits Sale Today and Tomorrow ONLY!!

On July 6–7 only, all current Paper Pumpkin subscribers can save up to 50% on Paper Pumpkin Past Kits, Refills and Add Ons! Please note: Past kits don’t include a clear block.

If you’re a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, be sure to swing by the Past Kits, Refills and Add-Ons page before you place your orders beginning July 6 to pick up some of those past kits at a great price!

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New Online Exclusives Now Available

Stampin’ Up! has some new Online Exclusive items that are available to order now!!  You won’t find these products in any catalog, they’ll only be listed in the online store.

The Online Exclusive product releases will continue throughout the year so there will be new products to shop from, in addition to new catalogs!

We’ll be getting some new Online Exclusive items beginning July 6 so keep an eye out in the online store for the new items coming soon!

Click HERE and head over to my Online Store to see the Online Exclusives Now.

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Clearance Rack Refresh Today!!!

Stampin’ Up! has updating the Clearance Rack with a few new goodies! 

Head over there quickly and get your hands on some great deals.  But hurry!!  Clearance Rack deals are only while supplies last!

Click Here to head over to my Online Store.

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Boho Beach Kit Available

Are you new to stamping and don’t know where to start? Stampin’ Up! has some amazing kits available some with and some without stamping. These are a great way to get your feet wet with card making. Visit my Online store HERE to see what you can choose from. Don’t forget when you are checking out to make sure you are shopping with me and use my Current Host Code MHTQEVEX.

It’s time to sit back, relax, and take family and friends to the beach from the comfort of your home with our latest kit: Boho Beach Kit! It comes with everything you need to make beach-inspired cards, evoking vacation and relaxation in minutes! Send a friendly note to the people you love and don’t miss the acrylic-poured paint art style used in this kit for a dazzling marbled color effect.

This month’s kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • Boho Beach photopolymer stamp set
  • One Pecan Pie Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pool Party, Wild Wheat

162418 $22.00 USD

Available starting 7 June. Also available in French (item 162420).

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Fun In The Sun

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
  • Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

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

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   MHTQEVEX

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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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.

Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals In Dotted Purple

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. How was everyone’s 4th? I hope you were able to enjoy the day and hopefully end it with a great display of fireworks. It was HOT and humid here in NJ. I made the mistake in the morning and went out to do a little weeding. Between the heat and humidity, I ended up feeling sick for a couple hours. I was able to finish up the last of my craft room. I need to get a couple pictures for the walls still, but I got everything where I think I will like it. I have a class tonight, so I was able to navigate around finding things to get the packets cut up.

Today’s card is the advanced version of yesterday’s, which was the last card we did at the Creativity Now event. I hope after seeing all the cards that have been going around you have this bundle on your want list from the upcoming mini catalog. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Timeless Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set, Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Series Paper, Striped & Splatters 3D Embossing Folder and Deckled Rectangle Dies for my card today.

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I started by embossing a panel of Basic White using the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the embossed panel to the Basic White Thick card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a small panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set in Lost Lagoon Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the 2nd smallest Deckled Rectangle Dies keeping the sentiment to the right of the panel. I adhered the sentiment to the embossed panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels to the sentiment.

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On the leaf panel of Vellum Basics Paper, I colored the backside of the paper using the Dark Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Marker. I cut 2 of the single leaf pieces using the Translucent Florals Dies. On the dot pattern of Vellum Basics Paper, I colored the backside using the Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut 2 of the small flowers and 2 of the larger flowers using the Translucent Florals Dies. On a small panel of Basic White, I stamped the leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink 2 times. I cut the images out using the Translucent Florals Dies. I adhered the flowers together using a Glue Dot. I adhered the leaves to the back of the flowers using Glue Dots. I adhered the flowers to the card front using Glue Dots. I added Classic Matte Dots to the center of the flowers.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the medium flower image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Highland heather Ink on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set by the flower in Lost Lagoon Ink. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Basic White mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the medium Flower image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Highland heather Ink on the envelope front and flap. I stamped the leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink around the flowers.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:    MHTQEVEX

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 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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I’m planning on going live today on my YouTube channel at 4pm ET. I hope you can join me for today’s card.

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Bonus Days Start Thursday!!!

We’re bringing back one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! So, get your ready to earn and redeem coupons!

Ordering Deadlines

Earning Period: July 6th – July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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Fun In The Sun

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
  • Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3 1/4″ X 4 1/4″ (card front panel), 2″ X 3 1/4″ (sentiment), 2″ X 4″ (leaves), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Series Paper 2″ X 2″ of leaf pattern(leaves), 3″ X 9″ of dot pattern (flowers)

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Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals White on White

Good Tuesday morning stamping friends and Happy 4th Of July!!!! I hope you all have some fun activities planned for today. It’ll be a fairly quiet one here since my daughter is recovering from her surgery. I’m planning on putting the finishing touches on my craft room today. I think I have everything where I want it, but I won’t be sure until I start making cards and see where everything is. I’ve already rearranged about 6 times.

Today’s card was one of two of the last set of cards we made at the Creativity Now event a couple weeks ago. I’ll have the advanced version for you tomorrow. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! translucent Florals Bundle which will be available for purchase from the September – December 2023 Mini Catalog. I also used the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folder and the Deckled Rectangle Dies for my card today.

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I started by embossing a panel of Basic White using the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the embossed panel to a Basic White Thick card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On the smaller panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set in Garden Green Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Deckled Rectangle Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On the small panel of Basic White, I stamped the leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Garden Green Ink I cut the image out using the Translucent Florals Dies. On a panel of Vellum Paper, I colored the 3/4 of the back of the paper using the Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers. I colored the rest using Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Markers. Using the Translucent Florals Dies, I cut 2 of the small flowers from the Calypso Coral colored section and the single leaf from the Granny Apple Green colored section. I adhered the flower pieces together using a Glue Dot. I adhered the stamped and vellum leaves behind the flower using Glue Dots. I adhered the flower to the card front using Glue Dots. I added a Matte Black Dot to the flower center.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Garden Green Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the medium floral image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Calypso Coral Ink on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Garden Green Ink by the flower. I adhered the basic White panel to a Basic White mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the medium floral image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Calypso Coral Ink on the envelope front and flap. I stamped the leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Garden Green Ink around the flowers.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:    MHTQEVEX

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 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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Bonus Days Start Thursday!!!

We’re bringing back one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! So, get your ready to earn and redeem coupons!

Ordering Deadlines

Earning Period: July 6th – July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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Fun In The Sun

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
  • Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3 1/4″ X 4 1/4″ (embossed panel), 2″ X 3 1/4″ (sentiment), 2″ X 2″ (leaves), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Vellum Cardstock 2″ X 6″ (flower & leaves)

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Stampin’ Up! Biggest Wish Friend Birthday

Good Monday morning stamping friends. How was everyone’s weekend? Is anyone lucky enough to have today off along with tomorrow for 4th of July? I’m going to have a really short day at work since I was in the office working on Saturday. I probably won’t have to go in on Wednesday either since the store is closed tomorrow and I won’t have any work. I worked in my craft room most of the day yesterday. It’s just about there. I’m sure I’ll be changing things around for the next month or so until I have everything just where I like it. My daughter has been resting on the sofa with her ankle elevated. She wasn’t able to help me at all with the room, which was really sad. I like when she is helping me and giving me suggestions, then when I have my classes and ask her to grab things I forgot, she knows where everything is put. Now she’ll be helping in the blind and will have to learn, LOL.

I have a quick card for you today. Last week I woke up having this dream about making a card. I ran downstairs and pulled out everything I had remembered about the card. I always seem to have these ideas come to me right before I fall asleep, while I’m at work or when I’m out and about doing things. How many of you have the same thing happen? Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Phrases For All Photopolymer Stamp Set, Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Wanted To Say Dies for my card today.

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I started by adhering 3 panels of Glorious Gingham DSP to a Basic White Thick card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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Using the Wanted To Say Dies, I cut the sentiment mat from a panel of Basic White and the sentiment from a panel of Blueberry Bushel. I adhered the Blueberry Bushel sentiment to the Basic Whtie mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from Biggest Wish stamp set in Berry Burst Ink. I fussy cut the sentiment using Paper Snips. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I tied a small bow using the 1/8″ Lemon Lime Twist ribbon from the Ribbon Duo Combo Pack. I adhered the bow using a Glue Dot. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Phrases For All stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on a panel of Basic White. I adhered 2 strips of the Glorious Gingham DSP to the top and bottom of the panel. I cut the bow from a panel of Blueberry Bushel cardstock, the package and hearts from scraps of Glorious Gingham DSP using the Wanted To Say Dies. I adhered them by the sentiment using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Berry Burst mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I adhered a strip of Glorious Gingham DSP to the envelope front and a panel to the envelope flap.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:    MHTQEVEX

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 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

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

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.

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

Bonus Days Coming Soon!!!

We’re bringing back one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! So, get your ready to earn and redeem coupons!

Ordering Deadlines

Earning Period: July 6th – July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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Fun In The Sun

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
  • Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 1 1/4″ X 2 1/4″ (friend), 3 3/4″ X 2″ (sentiment mat), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Berry Burst Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Blueberry Bushel Cardstock 2″ x 3 1/2″ (sentiment & bow)
  • Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3 – 1 3/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front panels), 1/2″ X 4″ & 5/8″ X 4″ (inner liner strips), 3/8″ X 6″ & 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope), scraps for package & hearts

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Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Masculine Birthday

Good Sunday morning stamping friends. How is your weekend going? What kind of plans do you have for today? I’ll be organizing my new craft room most of the day. Luckily, we have water again. There was a big water main break Friday evening here in our town which affected 3 towns. We were without water for a few hours on Friday night, then we got it back with very low pressure (barely enough to wash your face and hands). We were put in the ‘boil all water’ before cooking or drinking conditions. Saturday, we got it back with better pressure, and there was a mandatory outdoor conservation ban issued to reduce water usage due to a loss of pressure caused by a water main break and still boil for at least 1 minute before using it. I’m hoping for that message today that we can go back to normal use. Things always seem to happen on a holiday weekend.

Today’s card was the advanced version of yesterday’s masculine card. I changed the colors up for mine and I had to substitute Embossing Powder for Embossing Paste since I didn’t have any. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Bundle along with the Deckled Rectangle Dies for my card today.

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I started by stamping the thin leaf image from the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set 3 times in Copper Clay Ink on a Copper Clay card front. Using the Translucent Florals Dies, I cut an old, retired panel of cardstock to make a mask cutting 3 leaves from the top and 3 leaves from the bottom. I placed the mask on top of the card front and secured it with Post-It Note Tape. Using my Versamark stamp pad, I patted all around to make sure the ink got on the leaf openings. I removed the mask and sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I adhered the card front to a Copper Clay card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the large leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink twice. I cut the images out using the Translucent Florals Dies. I adhered the 2 leaf dies to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Copper Clay Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Deckled Rectangle Dies lining up the bottom of the sentiment with the die so the bottom and sides are rough edges and the top is straight. I adhered as piece of Copper Clay 3/8″ Textures Ribbon to the bottom back of the sentiment. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots to the card front.

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On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Copper Clay Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the large leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the thin leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Copper Clay Ink around the large leaf image. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pretty Peacock mat then to the inside of the Copper Clay card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the large leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on the envelope front and flap. I stamped the thin leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Copper Clay Ink on the envelope front and flap.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:    MHTQEVEX

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bonus Days Coming Soon!!!

We’re bringing back one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! So, get your ready to earn and redeem coupons!

Ordering Deadlines

Earning Period: July 6th – July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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Fun In The Sun

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
  • Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3 1/2″ X 5″ (leaves), 1 1/4″ X 3″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Copper Clay Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ card front)
  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Old Retired Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (leaves mat)

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Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals CAS Masculine

Good Saturday morning stamping friends HAPPY JULY and welcome to the weekend. Is anyone lucky enough to have an extra-long holiday weekend? Working in retails, not me. I’ll be working in the office all day today since it’s the 1st of the month, I have to get those bills done. The good thing is as soon as I get them done, I just have to drop them off at the post office and I’m done for the day. I’m off Sunday from work, so I’m planning on moving my craft area up to my new craft room, YAY!!! I’ll be moving from a 6′ X 6′ area to about a 10′ X 12′ area, it might take me a bit to get used to being able to spread out a bit. I need to stay home, since my daughter had ankle surgery on Thursday and isn’t allowed to walk. She had to stay in bed with her ankle elevated for 48 hours, which is tough for her. She is allowed to get out of her bed today and move to the sofa. She gets around with crutches, but when you have a house full of stairs it’s hard.

Today’s card is another one from the Creativity Now workshop from last weekend. This one was the 1st of the masculine cards we made and once again I almost followed the directions exactly. I changed up the ink color and used an embossing folder for mine. I’ll have the advanced version for you tomorrow, which again I tweaked to my liking. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Bundle (available in Sept-Dec. 2023 Mini Catalog) along with the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder and Deckled Rectangle Dies for my card today.

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I started by stamping the thin leaf image from the Stampin’ Up! Translucent Florals Cling Stamp Set in Gray Granite Ink on a Gray Granite card front. I embossed the panel using the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the card front to a Gray Granite card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the large leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Shaded Spruce Ink twice. I cut the images out using the Translucent Florals Dies. I adhered the die cut leaves to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a strip of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Gray Granite Ink. I cut the sentiment using the Deckled Rectangle Dies by lining up the bottom of the sentiment with the die. I cut the sentiment, so the bottom and sides are uneven, and the top is straight. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals, over the leaves. I added a few Classic Matte Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the large leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Shaded Spruce Ink on the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Gray Granite mat then to the inside of the Gray Granite card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Shaded Spruce Ink on the envelope front & flap. I stamped the thin leaf image from the Translucent Florals stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on the envelope front and flap.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:    MHTQEVEX

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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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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Bonus Days Coming Soon!!!

We’re bringing back one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 USD you will earn a $5 USD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! So, get your ready to earn and redeem coupons!

Ordering Deadlines

Earning Period: July 6th – July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax).
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
  • If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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Fun In The Sun

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
  • Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3 1/2″ X 5″ (leaf images), 1″ X 4″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Gray Granite Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)

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