Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. I hope everyone’s week is going well. We’re halfway through and on our way to the weekend. I’m really looking forward to this weekend coming up. I’ll be heading to Georgia for the weekend for a crafting retreat with some of my team members. There will be lots of crafting, relaxing and eating going on.
It’s time for an inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. The inspiration photos are Harvest Bounty or Christmas Joy. You get to pick which photo you want to work with, 182a or 182b. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Christmas To Remember Cling Stamp Set and the Stampin’ Up! Christmas Season Photopolymer Stamp Set for my Freestyle Collage Card and I was inspired by the pine boughs and colors in the Christmas Joy photo #182b.


I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge #182a or 182b. How are you inspired by the photos?

I started by using the Christmas Pinecone Dies and cutting the larger one from a panel of Evening Evergreen cardstock and the smaller one from a panel of Soft Succulent cardstock. I cut the solid pinecone die from a panel of Early Espresso cardstock and the detailed pinecones from a panel of Crumb Cake cardstock.

I adhered the Soft Succulent pine boughs to the Evening Evergreen pine boughs. I adhered the detailed pinecones to the solid pinecones. I adhered the layered pinecones to the pine boughs die using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the die cut panel to a Cherry Cobbler card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from the Christmas To Remember stamp set in Cherry Cobbler Ink. I stamped the pine bough images from the Christmas Season stamp set in Evening Evergreen Ink around the sentiment. I cut the sentiment out using the Seasonal Labels Dies. I cut the side slits using the Seasonal Labels Dies. I threaded a piece of Gold 3/8″ Shimmer Ribbon through the slits on the die cut sentiment. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the ribbon to the back of the card front using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the card front to an Early Espresso card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I added a few Festive Pearls to the card front.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from Christmas To Remember stamp set in Cherry Cobbler Ink on a panel of Basic White cardstock. I stamped the pine bough images from the Christmas Season stamp set in Evening Evergreen Ink on the top of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Cherry Cobbler mat then to the Early Espresso card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the pine bough images from the Christmas Season stamp set in Evening Evergreen Ink to the envelope front and 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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FITTING FLORETS COLLECTION
There’s a new Suite coming November 1st.
Add just the right touch of elegance to any occasion, including Christmas and seasonal celebrations, with the sweet Fitting Florets Collection. From color schemes to sentiments and embellishments to dies, these unique products blend together so that your cards and crafts fit whatever occasion you might need. Send birthday wishes, express your gratitude, or spread Christmas cheer—with so many options to mix and match you’ll be set no matter the celebration all year!
Starting 1 November 2022, you can order items from the Fitting Florets Collection. All items in the collection can be ordered separately. Click HERE or on the photo for a printable PDF flyer.
The following exclusive products are only available while supplies last:
- Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (item 160888)
- Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (item 161814)
- Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (item 161822)
The following will be available for purchase in the Mini Catalog starting January 2023:
- Framed Florets Bundle (item 162407)
- Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 161815)
- Framed Florets Dies (item 160623)
Would you like to be able to purchase this collection early so you can get ahead with your Christmas cards? You can add it to your Starter Kit when you join Stampin’ Up! You can order the whole collection for $97.50. Then you still get to choose another $57.50 in product of your choice, and it will all only cost you $99. Everything ships for FREE and Stampin’ Up! will even throw in a past Paper Pumpkin Kit and some business supplies in case you want to start your own business. There is never an obligation to sell, you can join as a Hobby Demonstrator just to enjoy the discount for yourself. Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk. I would LOVE to have you on my team.
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Starter Kit + Promotion From Stampin’ Up! October 4-31!!

October is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! You will get even MORE FREE products in your customizable Starter Kit! Between October 4-31, when you join, you will get $155 worth of products in your Starter Kit for only $99!! Plus you’ll get free shipping and all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up! and our Inkin’ Krew Team!
STARTER KIT+ PROMOTION DATES: OCTOBER 4-31, 2022
- When you purchase your Starter Kit, you will be able to redeem $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99!!
- You can select any eligible Stampin’ Up! products up to the stated value of $155.
- Your Starter Kit also includes business resources like catalogs, brochures, order forms, and postcards.
- The Starter Kit also includes a FREE past Paper Pumpkin kit!
- In addition to the amazing added value to your Starter Kit, when you join Stampin’ Up! you get to be a part of our amazing community of crafters. Plus, you get to enjoy sharing simple and fun crafting experiences with others, early access to products, and exclusive access to training events!!
- There is no requirement to hold events, share online or sell in any way to others. You can join and simply get the awesome Starter Kit+ deal and then get a minimum of a 20% discount on anything that you purchase as a Demonstrator!
- New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before October 4 or after October 31 will not be eligible for this offer.
- Starter Kit + Promotion begins: October 4, 2022
- Starter Kit + Promotion ends: October 31, 2022 @ 11:50pm MT
You can check out more information about joining our team Here and more details about the benefits of being a Demonstrator and find the link to join Here.
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BIRTHDAY CARD ORGANIZER KIT NOW AVAILABLE

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Birthday Card Organizer Kit has everything you need to plan ahead and never forget another birthday again!

#161056 / $25 USD
- Kit includes one 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) monthly planner with space to record birthdays each month as well as a pocket sleeve to hold birthday cards.
- Includes 12 full-size birthday cards, 6 of 2 designs, and 12 coordinating envelopes.
- Includes Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive-Backed Embellishments, and Tear & Tape Adhesive
- Includes die-cut florals and pieces ready for you to use—no prep work required!
- Includes sticker sentiments and die-cut labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
- Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Evening Evergreen, Petal Pink, Sahara Sand, and Soft Succulent
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From The North Pole
Subscribe October 11 – November 10

When autumn rolls around, do you start thinking about cozy Christmas crafting projects? This November, Paper Pumpkin delivers this and more with its one-of-a-kind, holiday-themed crafting experience. This festive kit includes 12 fun, sparkly gift tags and (as always!) an exclusive stamp set—plus everything you need for a successful holiday crafting experience.
Need unique Christmas packaging to round out your gifting? We’ve got you covered with our exclusive North Pole Sacks add on.
This kit includes:
- This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 12 tags—4 each of 3 designs. This all-inclusive kit includes printed die-cut paper pieces, twine, adhesive, and more!
- Includes a Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Spot!
- You’ll love decorating your gift tags with snowflake and banner die-cut pieces on our Mint Macaron glitter specialty paper (a Paper Pumpkin exclusive).
- Create festive gift tags for all your packaging needs this holiday season with classic Christmas colors and designs.
Finished gift tag size: 2″ x 3″ (5.1 x 7.6 cm)
Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Sweet Sorbet
Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 October and 10 November at paperpumpkin.com!
Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.
ADD-ON
Available for purchase on stampinup.com starting 11 October 2022:
North Pole Sacks Add-On

Item Number: 162416
Add-on details:
- Includes 12 food-safe paper bags
- Create fun packaging for your seasonal gifts and treats
- Features a festive design in Crumb Cake
- Bag size: 4″ x 6″ (10.2 x 15.2 cm)
Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.
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Card stock cuts for this project:
- Basic White Cardstock 2 1/2″ X 4″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
- Cherry Cobbler Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mat)
- Crumb Cake Cardstock 2 3/4″ X 4 1/4″ (detailed pinecones)
- Early Espresso Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2″ X 6″ (pinecones)
- Evening Evergreen Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (pine boughs)
- Soft Succulent Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (pine boughs)
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