Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. How is everyone doing today? We’re halfway through the week and halfway through the month already. I have a wedding reception to go to tonight and tomorrow is a big day for my daughter. She’ll be graduating with a BS degree in Forensic Chemistry. To say I’m proud of her is an understatement. She has worked so hard to get this degree. I can’t wait to see where she goes from here. I know her next step is to get a job and then start working on her PHD.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. We are doing month-long challenges now, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #207 is Red, White and Blue. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here for my Instagram Reels. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set, Country Woods Designer Series Paper and Nesting Essentials Dies for my Clean and Layered card. I was inspired by the flowers and colors from the inspiration photo.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 207.  How are you inspired by the photos?

I started by adhering a panel of Country Woods DSP to a Real Red mat using Stampin’ Seal.

I cut the largest banner die from the Nested Essentials Dies from a panel of Real Red. I stamped the sentiment from the Layering Leaves stamp set in Versamark Ink on the bottom of the banner. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I adhered the banner to the left top of the card front using Liquid Glue just on the bottom of the banner. I trimmed off the excess using Paper Snips. I adhered the card front to a Basic Whtie Thick card base using Liquid Glue.

On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the flower image from the Stampin’ Up! Country Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set in Smoky Slate Ink. I colored the image using Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Real Red and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the image out using the Country Flowers Dies. On a panel of Country Wood DSP, I stamped the stool image from the Country Flowers stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink. I cut the image out using the Country Flowers Dies. From another panel of Country Woods DSP, I cut the flowerpot die using the Country Flowers Dies. I adhered the stool to the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the flowerpot using Glue Dots and the flowers using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels to the card front.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Layering Leaves stamps et in Smoky Slate Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the floral image from the Country Flowers stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on the bottom of the panel. I colored the image using Cherry Cobbler, Real Red and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Real Red mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the floral image from the Country Flowers stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image using Cherry Cobbler, Real Red and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Country Woods DSP to the envelope flap.

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 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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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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Stampin’ Up! has 2 New Kits Available to Order

Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! is all about making crafting fun, accessible, and inclusive! We’re always working hard to design a collection full of different product options to allow you oodles of options when it comes to finding that perfect project or gift.  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!

Hello Hollycock Kit

You’re sure to bright up someone’s day with the Hello Hollyhocks Kit! With colorful hollyhock designs, this kit’s all-occasion cards can help you send a friendly hello or a note of thanks to flower-loving friends and loved ones. Pair the desired sentiment, designed die cuts, and images from the kit to quickly create timeless cards. The printed sentiments are available in English, French, German, and Dutch.

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Make 9 cards
* 9 printed card bases
* 9 printed envelopes
* Folded card: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
* Printed die-cut images and labels
* Adhesive-backed sparkle gems
* Enough adhesive to complete projects

Product colors: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock

164458 $14.00

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City Sights Kit

Make all-occasion cards with the City Sights Kit. Featuring artistic cityscape designs in neutral colors, this kit has a masculine charm, and is great to anyone dreaming of big city skylines. Craft like an artist using the different elements from this kit. It’s easy to wish a happy birthday or send a friendly note to a special someone! The printed sentiments are available in English, French, German, and Dutch.

Kit includes:
* City Sights Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Pebbled Path Stampin’ Spot
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Make 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
* 8 printed card bases
* 8 printed envelopes
* Folded card: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
* Printed shaped die cuts and printed sentiments
* Corrugated cardstock accent pieces
* Copper metallic embellishments
* Enough adhesive to complete projects

Product colors: Basic Beige, Basic Black, Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Misty Moonlight, Pebbled Path

163885 $21.00

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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 1/4″ X 4″ (flowers), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
• Basic White Thick Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
• Real Red Cardstock 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″ (card front mat), 2 1/4″ X 4″(banner) 4 1/8″X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
• Country Woods Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front), 1 1/4″ X 2″(flowerpot), 2″ X 2 1/4″(stool), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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