Good Black Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my fun fold Friday. How was everyone’s Thanksgiving? We had the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on in the morning (a tradition for years), while I was making pies. Then we had our turkey dinner later on.

Today’s card was designed by my amazing team member Judi Hartbarger. I just LOVE this bundle and don’t use it as often as I’d like to. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Sophisticated Sled Bundle along with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder, So Swirly Embossing Folder, Bright Skies Dies and Spotlight on Nature Dies for my card today.

Fold the card base according to the measurements below, 3″ is a mountain fold, 6″ is a valley fold and 7″ is a mountain fold. Adhere the 1 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ & 2 15/16″ X 5 1/2″ panels of Basic White using the So Swirly EF. Adhere the 2 15/16″ X 5 1/2″ panel on the center portion of the Basic Black card base using Liquid Glue. Cut the top of the 1 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ panel using the Bright Skies Dies. Adhere the cut & embossed panel to the front section of the Basic Black card base using Liquid Glue

Emboss the 3 7/8″ X 4 1/8″ panel of Basic White using the Snowflake Sky EF. Adhere the embossed panel to the Basic Black step card base using Liquid Glue. Adhere the step card front to the Basic Black card base using Tear & Tape. Using the Sophisticated Sled Dies cut the sled from a panel of Cherry Cobbler, the blades from a panel of Basic Black and the greenery from a panel of Shaded Spruce. Assemble the sled using Liquid Glue. Adhere the greenery to the top of the sled using Glue Dots. Adhere the sled to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. On the panel of Cherry Cobbler, stamp the bird image from the Stampin’ Up! Sophisticated Sled Photopolymer Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Cut the image using the Sophisticated Sled Dies. Adhere the bird on the greenery using a Glue Dot. Tie a bow using the Black & Very Vanilla 3/8″ Large Check Ribbon Adhere the bow below the greenery using a Glue Dot. Stamp the sentiment from the Sophisticated Sled stamp set in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Adhere the sentiment using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Iridescent Faceted Gems to the card front.

On a panel of Basic White stamp the sentiment from Sophisticated Sled stamp set in Cherry Cobbler Ink. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Cherry Cobbler mat and then to the back of the card base. Using the Sophisticated Sled Dies, cut the skates from a panel of Basic White and the laces & blades from a panel of Basic Black. Assemble the skates using Liquid Glue. Using the Spotlight on Nature Dies, cut the circle from a panel of Cherry Cobbler. Fold a piece of Black & Very Vanilla 3/8″ Large Check Ribbon in half and tie a knot with a piece of Black Bakers Twine. Adhere the ribbon to the circle using a Glue Dot. Adhere the skates over the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On another panel of Basic White stamp the sentiment from the Sophisticated Sled stamp set in Cherry Cobbler Ink. Stamp the bird image from the Sophisticated Sled stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink above the sentiment and color the image using Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends Markers. Stamp the snowflake image from the Sophisticated Sled stamp set randomly on the panel in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Cherry Cobbler mat then to the inside of the Basic Black card base.

Finish the card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the sled image from the Sophisticated Sled stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. Color the image using Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends Markers. Emboss a panel of Basic White using the Snowflake Sky EF. Adhere the 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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Happy Stamping, Karen

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Special Release – Designer Series Paper – December 3

As a special release, Stampin’ Up! is offering three previously released Designer Series Papers with a twist: they’ve recolored them!!

Here are the details:

• The new Designer Series Papers will be available to order beginning December 3!
• You can shop two ways: they can either shop from the flyer in the Marketing Toolkit or shop the online store in the Online Exclusives category.
• Stampin’ Up! refreshed these previous Designer Series Papers:
  • Serene Love is recolored from True Love.
  • Refreshed Beauty is recolored from Blackberry Beauty.
  • Shades & Hues is recolored from Color Theory.
• Available while supplies last.

Click this image for more details about the papers that will be available to order beginning December 3:

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

WooHoo!!! The new January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration 2025 Brochure arrived yesterday!  I’ll be packing them up and mailing them out to my current customers just as soon as I can!

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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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
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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.

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic Black Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8″ (card base scored & folded at 3″, 6″ & 7″), 4″ X 6″(step card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 4″ X 5″ (sled, blades & laces)
• Basic White Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (front section of card base), 2 15/16″ X 5 1/2″(middle section of card base), 3 7/8″: X 4 1/8″(front section of step card base), 2 – 2 3/4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner and back panel), 2″ X 2″(skates), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)
• Cherry Cobbler Cardstock 2 – 2 7/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner & back mats), 2 1/4″ X 4″ (sled & bird), 2 1/2″ X 2 1/2″(skates mat), 1/4″ X 2″(sentiment)
• Shaded Spruce Cardstock 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″(greenery die cuts)

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