Stampin’ Up! Decorative Trees

Good Tuesday morning stamping friends. How has everyone’s week started off. I’m trying to get back into a normal routine again after being away. It was nice being away for a few days and not having to do a thing except make cards and socialize.

Today’s card is one that we made at the retreat, it was designed by Amy Koenders our team leader. This is one of those perfect cards to make if you have scraps laying around. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Decorative Trees Bundle along with Merriest Trees Dies, Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder, Take A Bow 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, Festive Glimmer Paper and Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

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Emboss a Crumb Cake card front using the Snowflake Sky EF. Adhere the embossed card front to a Crumb Cake card base using Liquid Glue. Adhere the 6 – 3/4″ X 3 3/4″ strips of Take A Bow DSP to the card front using Liquid Glue.

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From a panel of Basic White, cut the tag die from the Merriest Trees Die. From a panel of Garden Green cut the solid tree using the Decorative Trees Dies. Adhere Adhesive Sheets to panels of the Festive Glimmer Paper and cut the detailed tree and bows using the Decorative Trees Dies. Adhere the glimmer detailed tree to the solid tree. Adhere the bows to the tree. Adhere the tree to the die cut tag using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Thread a piece of Real Red & White Bakers Twine through the tag and tie a bow. Adhere the tag to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Real Red, stamp the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Decorative Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle the sentiment with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Cut the sentiment using the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Transparent Adhesive-Backed Dots to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from Decorative Trees stamp set in Garden Green Ink on a panel of Basic White. Adhere a strip of Take A Bow DSP to the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Real Red mat then to the inside of the Crumb Cake card base.

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Finish the card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the detailed tree from the Decorative Trees stamp set on the envelope front in Garden Green Ink. Adhere a panel of Take A Bow 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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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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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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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

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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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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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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″(tag & inner liner)
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″, 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″(card front)
  • Garden Green Cardstock 3″ X 4″(tree)
  • Real Red Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 3″(sentiment), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Take A Bow 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 6 – 3/4″ X 3 3/4″ (strips for card front), 1/2″ X 4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)
  • Festive Glimmer Paper 3″ X 4″(detailed tree)

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Stampin’ Up! Decorative Trees in Poppy Parade

Good Monday morning stamping friends and welcome to a new week. I hope everyone had a great weekend. It was beautiful here in NJ. My windows are all open letting the cool air in at night. As much as I love summer, I really love fall too. I had to work all day on Saturday, but Sunday I was home keeping an eye on the puppy and making sure she didn’t pull out her staples.

I have a quick Christmas card for 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! Decorative Trees Bundle along with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder and Online Exclusive Glimmer Specialty Paper for my card today.

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Emboss a Basic White card front using the Snowflake Sky EF. Wrap a piece of Iridescent 1/2″ Striped Trim around the embossed panel and tie a bow. Adhere the embossed panel to a Poppy Parade card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Decorative trees Photopolymer Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. Sprinkle the panel with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Poppy Parade mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Using the Decorative Trees Dies, cut the dotted tree from a panel of Basic White and the solid tree from a panel of Poppy Parade. Adhere the Basic White dotted tree to the solid Poppy Parade tree. Adhere the tree to the layered panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. from a panel of Glimmer Specialty Paper cut the star using the Decorative Trees Dies. Adhere the star using a Stampin’ Dimensional. Add a few Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Decorative Trees stamp set in Poppy Parade Ink on a panel of Basic White. Cut one of the detailed trees using the Decorative Trees Dies from a panel of Poppy Parade. Adhere the detailed tree to the bottom of the Basic White panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Poppy Parade mat then to the inside of the Poppy Parade card base.

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Finish the card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the sentiment from the Decorative Trees stamp set in Poppy Parade Ink on the envelope front. Adhere a panel of Snowy Scenes 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:   EPRVU3FN

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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Stampin’ Up! World Card Making Day Event – Free Registration Open

It’s time to celebrate one of my favorite days of the year—World Card Making Day!  Join Stampin’ Up! on October 5 as they celebrate this day with a creative virtual event.  They’ll create five simple cards and show you some additional fun projects!  Crafters of all skill levels are invited and welcome to join.  And the event and registration are FREE!  Mark your calendars now and join the event on October 5!

World Card Making Day Event Details:

  • Who: Everyone is invited!
  • When: October 5, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (MT)
  • Where: Online
  • Price of Event: Free
  • Registration Dates: September 3–October 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (MT)
    • You must register for this event in order to receive a link to view it. Also, those who register will receive a gift after the event ends. Register so that you don’t miss out on the event link and a special registration gift!
  • Language of Event: Most of the event will be presented in English with language interpretation voiceover and subtitles available in English, French, German, and Dutch.
  • Video on Demand: We will record our stream of this event. Anyone who has the event link will be able to watch the recorded event starting October 8.
  • Hashtag: You post about the World Card Making Day event on social media using #SUWorldCardMakingDay2024. If you post with the hashtag, you’ll see your post appear on the event webpage as you watch the event!

Registration for this event begins on Tuesday, September 3 so look for the link to register beginning then!!

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New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers – Receive 40% off Your 1st Kit

Santa Claus is comin’ to town a bit early this year—and he’s brought a holiday Paper Pumpkin sale! Starting September 11, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. (MT) until October 10, 2024, at 11:50 p.m. (MT), anyone who signs up for our monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription as a new subscriber will receive 40% off their first kit. That’s right, 40% OFF!

Where This Discount Is Applied
This discount will be applied to one kit in the first kit shipment of the Paper Pumpkin subscription, which means new subscribers will get 40% off the October Nests of Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit. After that, each month’s kit will return to the regular price of $25.00.

Qualifying for This Discount
This offer is only for new month-to-month subscribers and is not valid on purchased or redeemed prepaid subscriptions. So if you have previously used an email address for a Paper Pumpkin subscription, you won’t qualify as a new subscriber to receive this discount. Also, anyone who signs up as a new subscriber to Paper Pumpkin but cancels by October 10 will not receive any kits or discounts.

Nests of Christmas

Subscribe September 11 – October 10

Spread Christmas cheer with this cozy, all-inclusive crafting kit! Coordinates with the Nests of Winter Suite Collection (item 164072)!

About the Kit:
• Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs with 10 coordinating envelopes
• Tri-fold card bases and precut grosgrain ribbon
• Precut labels with specialty green foil
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green, Night
of Navy, Real Red, Shaded Spruce (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

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!

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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

Subscribe to the September Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 September and 10 October 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 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front), 2 1/2″ X 3 3/4″(card front panel), 3″ X 3″(tree), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Poppy Parade Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 2 5/8″ x 3 7/8″(card front panel mat), 3″ X 4″(trees), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Glimmer Specialty Paper scrap for star
  • Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Decorative Trees for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning 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 Sketch 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 Sketch.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Decorative Trees Bundle along with the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper and Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder for my card today. For each pack of this DSP purchased Stampin’ Up! will donate $3 to support Children’s Literacy.

This is our sketch for this week.

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Adhere a panel of Sentimental Christmas DSP to a Cherry Cobbler mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to a Pretty Peacock card base using Liquid Glue.

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Emboss a panel of Basic White using the Snowflake Sky EF. Adhere 2 strips of Cherry Cobbler to the top and bottom of the panel. Adhere 2 strips of White Glimmer Paper to the Cherry Cobbler strips on the top and bottom. Adhere the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Pretty Peacock stamp the detail pine bough image from the Stampin’ Up! Decorative Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set in Pretty Peacock Ink. Cut the image out using the Decorative Trees Dies. from a panel of White Glimmer Paper, cut the snowflake detail die using the Decorative Trees Dies. Adhere the details die to the top of the stamped tree image. Adhere the tree to the center of the embossed Basic White panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes to the card front.

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On the inside, stamp the outline tree image from the Decorative Trees stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink. Stamp the sentiment from the Decorative Trees stamp set in Cherry Cobbler Ink inside the tree image. Adhere a strip of Sentimental Christmas DSP to the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Cherry Cobbler mat then to the inside of the Pretty Peacock card base.

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To complete your card, decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the outline tree image from the Decorative Trees stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on the envelope front. Stamp the tree pine bough image from the Decorative Trees stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink inside the outlined image. Adhere a panel of Sentimental Christmas 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

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

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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:   KFUKW3ZY

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 Week to Redeem Those Coupons

Redemption Period: August 1-31, 2024
Ordering Deadline:  August 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space. 
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed one time only. They cannot be redeemed after the August 31. 
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits). They cannot be used on exchanges.
  • Bonus Days coupon codes can be applied to month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and new prepaid subscriptions.

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Final Week of Designer Series Paper Sale – 15% off August 6th-31st

Between August 6-31, you can shop select Designer Series Paper from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog at 15% off! This is the perfect time to stock up and save on some of your favorite paper.

Designer Series Paper Sale Details:

  • Sales Period:  August 6-31, 2024
  • Ordering Deadlines:  August 31 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • The fourteen paper packs included in the sale can be found listed in This Flyer
  • Only the select packs of papers listed on the flyer are included in the sale. 
  • You CAN redeem your Bonus Days coupons when you order the sale papers!
  • You must open and close the order during the allotted dates to receive the discount. 
  • There are NO limits on ordering. However, product is only available while supplies last. 
  • Designer Series Paper purchased with Stampin’ Rewards or as part of a Starter Kit WILL qualify for the discount. 

Head over to my Online Store beginning August 6 and get 15% off your favorite packs of paper!! 

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Autumn Abundance

Subscribe August 11 – September 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!


Share your love for all things autumn with this kit! Don’t miss the whimsical, water colored ephemera pack with this month’s Paper Pumpkin!


• Makes 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed cards and coordinating envelopes
• Laser cut card fronts, ephemera pack, and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Cajun Craze (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crushed Curry, Poppy
Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Wild Wheat

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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 September Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 August and 10 September 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 1/2″ X 4″(card front panel), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Cherry Cobbler Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats), 2 – 3/4″ X 2 1/2″(card front panels)
  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2 3/4″ X 4″ (tree)
  • Glimmer Specialty Paper 2 1/2″ X 3 1/4″(detailed die cut), 2 – 1/4″ X 2 1/2″(card front panel)
  • Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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