Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning my stamping friends and 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 Color Challenge. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card using this week’s colors.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Spotlight on Nature Dies and Country Woods Designer Series Paper for my card today.

These are our colors for this week.

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I adhered a panel of Country Woods DSP to a Basic Beige card base using Liquid Glue. I cut a panel of Basic Beige using the Spotlight on Nature Dies. Using the Country Birdhouse Dies, I cut the flowers from a panel of Petal Pink and the leaves from a panel of Pool Party.

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Using the Country Birdhouse Dies I cut the feeder try and pedestal from a panel of Country Woods DSP. In Basic Beige Ink, I stamped the spotted image from the Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set on the die cut panel of Basic Beige. I adhered the bird feeder and pedestal to the bottom of the panel using Liquid Glue. I stamped the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the top of the panel. I adhered the flowers and leaves to the pedestal using Liquid Glue, Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the bird image from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. To get the bird facing the opposite way, I stamped the bird image from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a Silicone Craft Sheet. I immediately placed the Basic White panel over the stamped image and gave it a little rub. I colored the images using Misty Moonlight and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the images using the Country Birdhouse Dies. To cut the bird facing the opposite way, I held the Basic White panel up to the light on the back and lined up the die with the bird. I adhered the birds to the feeder using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added Rhinestones Basic Jewels to the flower center and an Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dot next to the sentiment.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on a panel of Basic Beige. I adhered some die cut flowers and leaves to the corners using Liquid Glue. I adhered the Basic Beige panel to a Pecan Pie mat then to the inside of the Basic Beige card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the bird image from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image using Petal Pink and Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the spotted image in Basic Beige Ink. I adhered a panel of Country Woods DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  Now that you’ve seen my card, let’s get on with the hop!  Click the button below to hop over to see what Tara has created today. Happy Hopping!

Just in case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the team members involved in the hop today.

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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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:   PKXMFP73

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 2024-2025Annual Catalog, or from the Online Exclusives!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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Final Days for 10% Off Stamp & Die Set Bundles and

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines June 5-30!!

Everyone loves a good deal, which is why Stampin’ Up! is offering an additional 10% off all Stamp and Die Bundles!  Between June 5-30, take advantage of the sale and add some new bundles to your collection!!  Plus, save 10% on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine!!  These machines make the perfect crafting partner for stamp and die bundles! They have never offered a discount on the machine before this. Now, if you are lucky enough to be a demonstrator, you will get your 20% discount on top of the other discountsthat’s a triple discount on those bundles you’ve been wanting. It’s never too late to join. Contact me if you are interested. AND if you join now you will get to also order the new Online Exclusives that will be coming in July.

PROMOTION DETAILS

Sales Period: June 5-30, 2024
Ordering Deadline:  June 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only. This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
  • Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue).
  • The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders including Starter Kit orders placed between June 5-30, 2024.

*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.

YAY for a great sale!!  You can see the stamp and die set bundles in the online store right Here and the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines Here (note that the machines only will be on sale, the accessories are note included).  Get your orders ready and save beginning June 5!

***As an added bonus, Demonstrators get the additional 10% discount on bundles and machines too!  So purchase the Starter Kit in May and get the free In Color items (see the details above) and then get the additional 10% discount on top of your Demonstrator discount on bundles and machines from June 5-30!!

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Painted Petals

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

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!


With the July Paper Pumpkin, Painted Petals, you can craft beautiful cards with unique watercolor designs and pretty layers!


• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed cards and coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Gray Granite (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Melon
Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive
Kit comes in a beautiful coordinating box

Don’t miss the coordinating
Every Celebration Dies Add-On!

This exclusive add-on (item 164991) coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 July. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

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 Beige Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 4″ X 4″ (die cut circle), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Basic White Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 3 1/2″(birds)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock 2 1/2″ X 2 1/2″ (flowers)
  • Pool Party Cardstock 1 1/4″ X 5″ (leaves)
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front), 3″ X 3″ (bird feeder & pole), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my fun fold Friday. I hope you are all getting ready for the weekend.

Today’s card is one that we made at our quarterly team meeting last Sunday. It was designed by Rosie Kean. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse Bundle along with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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I adhered a small panel of Country Woods DSP to a Pecan Pie mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the bottom front of the Crumb Cake card base using Liquid Glue. I adhered the larger panel of Country Woods DSP to a Pecan Pie mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the inside of the Crumb Cake card base using Liquid Glue. Using the Country Birdhouse Dies, cut out the birdhouse by placing upper portion of roof die against the fold of 8 1/2 x 11 Basic White cardstock, “slipping” the cutting edge to the outside of the fold. You should have a “hinged” birdhouse once cut. From panels of Country Woods DSP cut the birdhouse, the roof and trim, birdhouse hole and flowerbox using the Country Birds Dies. Cut flowers and leaves from scraps of Boho Blue, Garden Green and Lemon Lolly using the Country Birdhouse Dies.

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I adhered the birdhouse pieces together using Liquid Glue and Glue Dots. I colored the center of the hole for the birdhouse using Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker. I stamped the bird image from the Country Birdhouse stamp set on a panel of Basic White in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Crumb Cake and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the image out using the Country Birdhouse Dies. I adhered the bird to the birdhouse using Glue Dots. I adhered the flowers using Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals. I tied a double bow using Linen Thread and adhered it using a Glue Dot. I added Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels to the scalloped edge of the birdhouse. I added Rhinestones Basic Jewels to the flowers.

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For the inside of the birdhouse, I cut a panel of Country Woods DSP using the Country Birdhouse Dies. I stamped the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the die cut birdhouse. I adhered the stamped panel to the inside of the small birdhouse card.

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I adhered a couple of the flowers and leaf to the bottom of the inside panel of the birdhouse. On the inside of the card base, I stamped the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on a panel of Country Woods DSP. I adhered the panel of DSP to a Pecan Pie mat then to the inside bottom of the Crumb Cake card base.

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To finish m card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the bird image from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image using Crumb Cake and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Country Woods 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:   PKXMFP73

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 2024-2025Annual Catalog, or from the Online Exclusives!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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10% Off Stamp & Die Set Bundles and

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines June 5-30!!

Everyone loves a good deal, which is why Stampin’ Up! is offering an additional 10% off all stamp and die bundles!  Between June 5-30, take advantage of the sale and add some new bundles to your collection!!  Plus, save 10% on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine!!  These machines make the perfect crafting partner for stamp and die bundles!

PROMOTION DETAILS

Sales Period: June 5-30, 2024
Ordering Deadline:  June 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only. This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
  • Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue).
  • The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders including Starter Kit orders placed between June 5-30, 2024.

*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.

YAY for a great sale!!  You can see the stamp and die set bundles in the online store right Here and the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines Here (note that the machines only will be on sale, the accessories are note included).  Get your orders ready and save beginning June 5!

***As an added bonus, Demonstrators get the additional 10% discount on bundles and machines too!  So purchase the Starter Kit in May and get the free In Color items (see the details above) and then get the additional 10% discount on top of your Demonstrator discount on bundles and machines from June 5-30!!

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Painted Petals

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

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!


With the July Paper Pumpkin, Painted Petals, you can craft beautiful cards with unique watercolor designs and pretty layers!


• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed cards and coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Gray Granite (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Melon
Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive
Kit comes in a beautiful coordinating box

Don’t miss the coordinating
Every Celebration Dies Add-On!

This exclusive add-on (item 164991) coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 July. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

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 8 1/2″ X 11″ (bird house), 2″ X 3″ (bird)
  • Boho Blue Cardstock scraps for flowers
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Garden Green Cardstock scraps for leaves
  • Lemon Lolly Cardstock scraps for flowers
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 2 – 2 7/8″ X 4 1/8″ & 4 1/8′ X 5 3/8″(mats for dsp), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper 2 – 2 3/4″ X 4″ & 4″ X 5 1/4″(card base panels), 2 – 4″ X 4″(birdhouse panels), panels for birdhouse trim

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Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse

Good Monday morning stamping friends and welcome to a new week. How was everyone’s weekend? Other than a little rain Here in NJ yesterday morning, it was gorgeous.

Yesterday was out quarterly team meeting, which means we did some stamping together. My card today was designed by one of my team members Ann Louise Fodgaard. I loved it so much I made a 2nd one in a different color. I have both cards to show you today. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card for today

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse Bundle along with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder and Country Lace Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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I started by embossing a panel of Basic Beige (or smoky slate) using the Eyelet EF. The Smoky Slate one used the Fun Patterns Online Exclusive EF. I wrapped a piece of Basic Beige 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon around the bottom of the panel, adhering it with Stampin’ Seal on the back. I adhered the embossed panel to a Basic Beige card base (or smoky slate) using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Country Lace DSP, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set in Misty Moonlight Ink (or smoky slate). I cut the scalloped border from a panel of Country Lace DSP using the Country Birdhouse Dies. Adhered the scalloped border to the sentiment using Liquid Glue. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Country Lace DSP, I stamped the bird and flower images from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink (or smoky slate). I cut the images, and the leave dies out using the Country Birdhouse Dies. I adhered the flowers to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the leaves under the flowers using Liquid Glue. On the Basic Beige card I added a few Tinsel Gems Three Pack.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment and flowers from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink on a panel of Basic Beige. I adhered the Basic Beige panel to a Misty Moonlight mat (or smoky slate), then to the inside of the Basic Beige card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the bird and flower images from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Country Lace 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:   PKXMFP73

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 2024-2025Annual Catalog, or from the Online Exclusives!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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10% Off Stamp & Die Set Bundles and

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines June 5-30!!

Everyone loves a good deal, which is why Stampin’ Up! is offering an additional 10% off all stamp and die bundles!  Between June 5-30, take advantage of the sale and add some new bundles to your collection!!  Plus, save 10% on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine!!  These machines make the perfect crafting partner for stamp and die bundles!

PROMOTION DETAILS

Sales Period: June 5-30, 2024
Ordering Deadline:  June 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only. This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
  • Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue).
  • The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders including Starter Kit orders placed between June 5-30, 2024.

*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.

YAY for a great sale!!  You can see the stamp and die set bundles in the online store right Here and the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines Here (note that the machines only will be on sale, the accessories are note included).  Get your orders ready and save beginning June 5!

***As an added bonus, Demonstrators get the additional 10% discount on bundles and machines too!  So purchase the Starter Kit in May and get the free In Color items (see the details above) and then get the additional 10% discount on top of your Demonstrator discount on bundles and machines from June 5-30!!

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Life Is Sweet

Subscribe May 11 – June 10

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!

Celebrate the sweet things in life with textured, artistic cards. Featuring the new 2024–2026 In Colors!

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Iridescent glimmer sentiments and precut paper pieces
  • Vellum accents, iridescent pearls, and linen thread
  • Coordinating colors: Poppy Parade, Peach Pie, Lemon Lolly, Shy Shamrock
    (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pool Party, Pretty In Pink

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

This exclusive add-on coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 March. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April 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 Beige Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/5″), 3 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (embossed panel), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Country Lace Designer Series Paper 1 7/8″ X 1 7/.8″ (sentiment), 2 3/4″ X 2 3/4″ (artwork & leaves), 2 1/8″ X 2 1/8″ (scallop frame pieces), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Product List

Country Birdhouse Bundle (English)

$46.75

Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$20.00

Country Birdhouse Dies

$32.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Country Lace 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Eyelet 3 D Embossing Folder

$10.00

Basic Beige 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

$7.50

Tinsel Gems Three Pack

$7.50

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$130.00

Adhesive Sheets

$11.50

Mini Glue Dots

$7.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$6.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$8.00

Paper Snips

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

$28.00

Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse Birthday

Good Tuesday morning stamping friends. How was your Memorial Day? Did anyone have or go to a picnic? We planned a picnic the last minute and then saw the weather forecast, which was rain and thunderstorms. We decided to cancel unless any of my husband’s friends wanted to come over to hang out and play games. A few came over and we had an extremely small inside picnic. I went into work for a little bit in the morning even though the store was closed. I was able to get my work done in silence without any interruptions of the phone or customers, now I have off until Friday since I did that.

I played with one of my favorite bundles from the new catalog and my favorite DSP and colors. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse Bundle along with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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I adhered a panel of Country Woods DSP to a Petal Pink mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Pool Party card base using Stampin’ Seal.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the birdhouse and bird images from the Stampin’ Up Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set in Smoky Slate Ink. I stamped the tiny flower image from the Country Birdhouse stamp set on the scalloped part of the birdhouse in Misty Moonlight Ink. I colored the images using Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Lemon Lolly, Misty Moonlight, Petal Pink, Pool Party and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink.

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I cut the images out using the Country Birdhouse Dies. I cut the bow die from a panel of Basic Beige. I adhered the bow to the birdhouse using Liquid Glue. I adhered the birdhouse to the card front using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the bird to the bird house using Stampin’ Dimensionals.. I added a few Tinsel Gems Three Pack to the birdhouse.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink on a panel of Basic Whtie. I adhered a strip of the Country Woods DSP to the side of the panel. I stamped the flower image from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on the bottom of the panel. I colored the images using Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lolly, Petal Pink and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Petal Pink mat then to the inside of the Pool Party card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the flower image from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on the front of the envelope. I colored the images using Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lolly, Petal Pink and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Country Woods DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the cards 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:   6C44QBJA

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 2024-2025Annual Catalog, or from the Online Exclusives!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Final Days for the New Starter Kit Special

If you’re going to be placing an order of $125 or more, you might want to consider this Starter Kit Joining Special.

Exciting News! Between 1–31 May, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE!

In addition to the 2024-2026 In-Color products, new demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice. That’s $207 in products for only $99 and it all ships for FREE. You will also receive free business supplies in case you want to make this a business. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community.

When you join as a new demonstrator, all In Color products will be automatically added to their Starter Kit.  Click Here for a PDF printable flyer of all the products you’ll get.

STARTER KIT SPECIAL DETAILS

  • Promotion Start Date:  May 1, 2024
  • Deadline to Join:  May 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM MT
  • In addition to the regular $125 worth of products of your choice for just $99, new demonstrators will receive the following products (an $82 value!!) in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Card Stock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • All Starter Kits ship for FREE!!

If you’d like to join our team, we’d love to have you!  Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you can preorder from the upcoming catalogs!

We welcome all types of Demonstrators from those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves to those who want to run a business and those anywhere in between!  We’re a relaxed group that loves to stamp with no pressure to sell!

Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions!

There is no commitment and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you.  Why not give it a try?  We have a fun Facebook page where we chat a lot and we do virtual meetings monthly and in-person meetings quarterly.

What a great time to join and get all the new 2024-2026 In-Color products. Contact me @ creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I would love to have you on my team. Contact me today about joining May 1st.

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Life Is Sweet

Subscribe May 11 – June 10

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!

Celebrate the sweet things in life with textured, artistic cards. Featuring the new 2024–2026 In Colors!

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Iridescent glimmer sentiments and precut paper pieces
  • Vellum accents, iridescent pearls, and linen thread
  • Coordinating colors: Poppy Parade, Peach Pie, Lemon Lolly, Shy Shamrock
    (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pool Party, Pretty In Pink

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

This exclusive add-on coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 March. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April by clicking here!

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (artwork & inner liner)
  • Basic Beige Cardstock 1 1/4″ X 2 1/4″ (bow)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats)
  • Pool Party Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 1/4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Product List

Country Birdhouse Bundle (English)

$46.75

Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$20.00

Country Birdhouse Dies

$32.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$13.00

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Tinsel Gems Three Pack

$7.50

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$130.00

Adhesive Sheets

$11.50

Mini Glue Dots

$7.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$6.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$8.00

Paper Snips

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

$28.00

Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. Are you ready for the weekend? I sure am. It has taken me all week to get back to my ‘normal’ routine. I think the plane flight last week really threw me off. I have been suffering with migraines all week.

Today’s card I made on YouTube Live on Wednesday and it’s a sneak peek of some new product coming in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. If you were able to join me or watched the replay, thank you. If you’d like to watch my video and stamp along, the measurements are below, just above the supply list, along with the link to my YouTube channel. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the brand new Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse Bundle along with the Country Wood Designer Series Paper and Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder for my card today. These products will be available to purchase starting on May 1st. If you’d like to get your hands on them early, you can join as a demonstrator and put them in your starter kit starting on April 2nd. I also used the Designer Tags Dies, Deckled Circles Dies and Deckled Rectangle Dies.

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I started by cutting all the parts out for the birdhouse using the Country Birdhouse Dies and Country Wood DSP, Basic Beigh, Misty Moonlight and Poo Party cardstock.

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I embossed 2 Misty Moonlight card front panels using the new Eyelet EF. I adhered the embossed panels to a Misty Moonlight card base using Liquid Glue.

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I put the pieces of the birdhouse together using Liquid Glue. I adhered a panel of Country Wood DSP to a Basic Beige mat that I cut using the 3rd largest Deckled Rectangle Dies. I adhered the birdhouse to the layered panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the card front panel to the left side of the card base using Liquid Glue. On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the bird image from the Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set in Gray Granite Ink. I stamped the flower image from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Gray Granite Ink 5 times. I colored the images using Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Gray Granite, Peach Pie and Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Markers. On the panel of Basic Beige, I stamped the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Gray Granite Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Designer Tags Dies. I tied a bow using Linen Thread to the tag. I adhered the sentiment to the bottom of the card front using Stampin Dimensionals. I added a Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearl (available May 1) to the sentiment flower center.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Gray Granite Ink. I stamped the bird and flower images from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Gray granite Ink on the bottom of the panel. I colored the images using Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Gray Granite, Peach Pie and Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic Whit panel to a Basic Beige mat then to the inside of the Misty Moonlight card base.

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To finish mu card, I decorated a Basic Whtie Medium Envelope. I stamped the bird and flower images from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Gray Granite Ink on the envelope front and colored the images the same as I did for the card. I adhered a panel of Country Wood DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my sneak peek of 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 it. The list of measurements are below if you’d like to stamp along while watching the video. You can watch my video on my YouTube Channel Here.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   AHZBFDC4

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

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

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Delicate Wings

Subscribe March 11 – April 10

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!


Send elegant words of encouragement and support to those you love.

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper pieces and butterfly designs
  • Champagne foil images, sentiments, and labels
  • Coordinating colors: Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve, Basic Beige, Basic Gray
    (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Basic Black, champagne foil

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

This exclusive add-on coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 March. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April 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 Beige Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 6 1/2″ panel, 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Basic White Cardstock 2 1/2″ X 4″ (bird & flowers), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Early Espresso Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 1 1/2″ (circle)
  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 2 1/8″ & 6 3/8″), 2 – 2 ” X 5 3/8″ (side panels), 2 1/4″ X 2 1/4″ (birdhouse stand & top piece)
  • Pool Party Cardstock 2″ X 2″ (scalloped edge)
  • Country Wood Designer Series Paper 2 3/4″ X 4 1/8″ (card front panel), 3″ X 3 1/2″ (bird house pieces), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$10.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$10.00
Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$10.00
Deckled Circles Dies
$37.00
Deckled Rectangles Dies
$30.00
Designer Tags Dies
$32.00
Linen Thread
$5.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes
$8.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$128.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.75
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$5.50
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Bone Folder
$7.00
Paper Snips
$11.00
Paper Trimmer
$26.00
Clear Block Bundle
$80.75