Good Monday morning stamping friends and welcome to a new week. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. If you saw my posts over the weekend, you know I did. We ended our retreat with a delicious breakfast. We took some group photos, said our good byes and everyone was on their way. Amy and I were the only ones that flew in, everyone else drove in from Missouri, Tennessee and Georgia. We arrived safely home last night, and my pups were over the moon with excitement to see me.

I thought I would share some pictures of the gifts that everyone brought, it’s just something we all do. I shared my gift on Saturday, and you can find it Here.

Here’s our group from top left. Amy, Karen, Linda, Susan, Judi. Bottom left, Janet, myself and Tara.

We all put on our hats an scarves from Mary’s mom in this one.

We received personalized bags from Mary & Amy filled with a new kit stamping essentials, a candle, chocolate covered cookies, a homemade ornament and hat & scarf hand made by Mary’s mom.

Susan made us all these beautiful, personalized Christmas sacks filled with all kinds of treats she brought from England and an ornament.

We all received a bag full of goodies from Linda with some body butter, a homemade ornament and Legend of a Candy Cane trinket.

Judi, my roommate, gave us all a gift bag with a bowl cozy, liquid glue, glue holder and scissor trinket, so we always know which scissors are ours, with a heart so we think of her.

Tara made us all these adorable boxes that when you pull up there’s a hand sanitizer in it.

Karen made us all these little purses with the Autumn Expressions Dies and it was filled with candy from Missouri.

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January – April 2025 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-bration 2025 Brochure Coming Soon!!

The new January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration 2025 Brochure catalog will be on the way in late November!  I’ll be able to order the January-April 2025 Mini Catalogs and Sale-a-bration 2025 Brochures on November 19 and I’ll be packing them up and mailing them out to my current customers out just as soon as I get them!

If you’ve ordered from me within the last year, you’ll automatically be on my mailing list for the new catalogs.  If you are not a current customer of mine but would like to be and would like to get a copy of the upcoming catalog, simply place an order through my online store and I’ll mail you a copy of the catalog too!

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Hearts Of Elegance Project Ideas

You can’t get much more versatile than hearts, flowers, and greenery, and the Hearts of Elegance Bundle features all three. These elements are perfect for creating collage focal points, so that’s where we started with each of our projects. In addition to the bundle, ink, and cardstock, we also used Country Lace Designer Series Paper, Subtles 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper, and the Gift Bags Combo Pack.

To create the project on the left:  Adhere a panel of Country Woods DSP to the front of a Thick Basic White card base.  Adhere another panel of Country Woods DSP at a slight angle to the card front.  Stamp the images from the Hearts Of Elegance stamp set in Pool Party, Lost Lagoon and Petal Pink inks on a panel of Basic White card stock.  Adhere the stamped panel to the card front and then stamp the sentiment in Calypso Coral ink on a small panel of Basic White card stock.  Adhere the sentiment to the card front to finish it.

To create the card in the middle:  Adhere a panel of Country Woods DSP to the front of a Thick Basic White card base.  Cut hearts from Lost Lagoon, Pool Party and Petal Pink card stocks with the Hearts Of Elegance Dies.  Stamp the flower images from the Hearts Of Elegance stamp set on the Pool Party heart in Lost Lagoon ink. Stamp the leaves from the Hearts Of Elegance stamp set in Lost Lagoon ink on Basic White card stock and die cut them with the coordinating Hearts Of Elegance Dies.  Stamp the sentiment in Calypso Coral ink on Basic White card stock and then layer and adhere the die cuts and sentiment.  Adhere Petal Pink gems from the Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems to finish the card.

To create the project on the right:  Use a Blending Brush to add Petal Pink ink to the front of one of the large gift bags from the Gift Bags Combo Pack.  Cut hearts from Country Woods and Lost Lagoon DSP from the Subtles 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper.  Adhere the die cuts to the gift bag.  Stamp and die-cut flowers and leaves from the Hearts Of Elegance stamp set in Pool Party and Lost Lagoon inks on Basic White card stock.  Adhere the die cut hearts & flowers to the gift bag.  Cut ten smaller hearts from Petal Pink DSP from the Subtles 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, fold them in half, and glue them together at the fold to create a honeycomb heart.  Stamp the sentiment from the Hearts Of Elegance stamp set in Calypso Coral ink on Basic White card stock, snip it apart and adhere it to the gift bag.  Adhere Petal Pink gems from the Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems to finish the gift bag.

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2 New Kits Now Available

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

Nature’s Paintings Kits

Embrace your creative side with the Nature’s Paintings Kit. This unique kit includes everything you need for a fun creative experience: a coloring book, watercolor pencils, and a water painter. All you need is some imagination and water! Create lovely, picturesque images using advanced coloring techniques with this craft kit. Or make something that’s never been seen before—like green flowers with purple leaves. Keep it realistic or color outside the lines—it’s up to you. And once you’re done, you can use your finished artwork to create a one-of-a-kind card front!

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Line art illustrations
* Step-by-step instructions
* 24 watercolor paper pages, 2 each of 12 designs
* 8 Watercolor Pencils
* 1 Water Painter
* Coloring Book: 4-1/2″ x 6″ x 1/2″ (11.4 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm)
* A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Berry Burst, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Red

164982 $25.00

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Layered Landscapes Kit

Do you long for the great outdoors but don’t actually want to go outdoors? Then the Layered Landscapes Kit is perfect for you! DIY lovely home decor with this unique kit that includes four 7-1/8″ x 7-1/8″ x 3/4″ (18.1 x 18.1 x 1.9 cm) frames and precut paper pieces. You can either stand the frames up on their included easels or hang them on your wall. Either way, your houseguests are sure to love your new artwork!

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* 4 white frames
* Frame size: 7-1/8″ x 7-1/8″ x 3/4″ (18.1 x 18.1 x 1.9 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Beige, Basic Gray, Berry Burst, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Gray Granite, Lemon Lime Twist, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Soft Sea Foam

164981 $25

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New Online Exclusive Products Now Available

Don’t forget to check out the Online Exclusive page in my Online Store. A new line of products for Online Exclusives are now available! You won’t find these items in any catalog. This is a great opportunity to spark creativity, expand a crafting collection, and discover new opportunities—all from the convenience of the online store.

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Notes From The Heart

Subscribe November 11 – December 10

Create cards with hand-sketched botanical designs.
• Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs
• Precut vellum pieces and sparkling gems
• Scalloped card bases and coordinating envelopes
• Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo,
Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot, and step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift
packaging. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with the next three months!

Subscribe to the December Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 November and 10 December by clicking here!

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Merry Tags & More Dies Add-On!

Add dimension and detail to your cards, scrapbook pages, and gift tags with the Merry Tags & More Dies! With a leaf and tag shape and Merry sentiment, these dies are a great way to expand your crafting experience. They even coordinate with three Paper Pumpkin Kits: Nests of Christmas, Filled with Joy, and Notes from the Heart. Such easy coordination makes these dies a must-have for any paper craft. Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 September. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early! Please note that the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine is not included and can be purchased separately.

#165639 $12

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:   4RTJCBH2

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 2024 – 2025 Annual Catalog, September – December 2024 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  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