Stampin’ Up! Sparkling Snowflakes Frosted Forest for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. How is everyone doing today? We’re halfway through the week and on our way to the weekend already.

Today’s card is for the inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. We do a month-long challenge, so you have all month to enter multiple times.  The inspiration photo #213 is Winter Solace. 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.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Sparkling Snowflakes Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper and Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Frosted Forest Bundle for my clean and layered card. I was inspired by the sparkly trees and the deer in the photo.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 213.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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Adhere a panel of Winter Meadow DSP to a Pebbled Path card base using Liquid Glue. Stamp the sentiment from the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on the top of the panel. Stamp the bird image from the Stampin’ Up! Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set in Pebbled Path Ink on the top of the card front.

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From a panel of White Glimmer Paper, cut the tree dies using the Frosted Forest Dies. Using Paper Snips, snip off 2 of the trees from the 3 tree die cut. Adhere the tree with the snow drift to the bottom of the card front. Adhere the 2 snipped trees to either side of the deer image on the card front.

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Adhere the tall tree to the right side of the card front. Add an Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gem to the card front by the sentiment.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Frosted Forest stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink. Adhere 2 strips of the Winter Meadow DSP to either side of the Basic White panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Smoky Slate mat then to the inside of the Pebbled Path card base.

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Complete the card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the smaller tree image from the Frosted Forest stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on the envelope front and flap, some in full strength ink and some stamped off once. Stamp the bird image from the Frosted Forest stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink by the trees.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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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.

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….
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The January – April 2025 Mini Catalog is now live for ordering. What better way to kick off the new catalog than Double Creative Stamping Designs Rewards from me. I’m offering Double Rewards for all orders over $50 starting today through Sunday January 12th. How does this work? For a $50 you’ll earn 2 rewards, $100 you’ll earn 4 rewards, $150 you’ll earn 6 rewards, etc. Plus with all orders of $60 or more you will also earn Sale-a-bration items. Head over to my Online Store and get those orders in early and don’t forget you MUST use my Current Host Code YUDYEUVM to qualify for your rewards and free gift. 

Sale-a-bration 2025 begins today Tuesday, January 7 and runs through Friday, February 28!  There are some awesome new products that you can earn for FREE with orders of $60+ and orders of $120+ placed during Sale-a-bration as well as a great host bonus and a joining special!

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3 New Kits Available

KITS COLLECTION
– Are pre-designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Brightest Birthday

Celebrate every birthday with cards made from the Brightest Birthday Kit. As you craft the perfect birthday card, stamp out a happy sentiment using the included stamp set and add some shine with holographic gold foil elements. With coordinating envelopes and bright embellishments, these cards will surely brighten up any birthday celebration.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
– Colors: Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, and Pool Party

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Brightest Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Pre-designed project
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Adhesive
– Holographic gold foil elements
– Embellishments

A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ printed box for storage or crafting on the go

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Birthday Bash

If it’s time to celebrate a birthday, you’ll want to have the Birthday Bash Kit! This kit includes four gift bags and four gift card holders with special gift tags and coordinates with the Brightest Birthday Kit. The cheerful, bright gift packaging in this kit will make any birthday a celebration! Sentiments come printed in English, French, and German.

DETAILS
– Makes 4 gift bags: 2 each of 2 designs
– Gift bag size: 6-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ x 8″
– Makes 4 gift card holders: 2 each of 2 designs
– Gift card size: 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″
– Colors: Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Predesigned project
– Step-by-step instructions
– Adhesive
– Coral and White Bakers Twine
– Gift Tags
– Pre-cut paper with holographic gold foil
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ printed box for storage or crafting on the go

#165010 $14

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Thank You Kindly

The Thank You Kindly Kit showcases the beauty of simplicity. It includes two elegant card designs with textured layering pieces, which are both perfect for crafters who are just starting out. Use these cards and coordinating envelopes to send gratitude after a big event or to send a friend a simple thank you note. Sentiments come printed in Dutch, English, French, and German.

DETAILS
– Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
– Colors: Basic Black, Whisper White, Gold Foil

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Pre-designed project
– Step-by-step instructions
– 8 printed envelopes
– Adhesive
– Pre-cut paper with gold foil
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ printed box for storage or crafting on the go

#166258 $14

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Hearts for You

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Create heartfelt cards for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, and beyond!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 envelopes
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Subscribe to the January Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December and 10 January by clicking here!

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Spring is in The Air Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Spring Is in the Air Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a heart frame, flowering chive, honeycomb, or tiny bumblebee to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Hearts for You Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Spring Is in the Air Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Daisy Daydream Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
– 5 dies
– Largest die: 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

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#166237 $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 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Pebbled Path Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Smoky Slate Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Berry Burst, Old Olive & White Glimmer Specialty Paper – 3″ X 4 1/2″(trees)
  • Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″(card front), 2 – 1/2″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)

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Stampin’ Up! Frosted Forest for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning stamping friends. To those that live in the US, Happy Thanksgiving!!!! I hope you will be spending some time with friends and family today enjoying a wonderful dinner. 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 Theme 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 theme.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Frosted Forest Bundle along with the Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper and Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder for my card today.

This is our theme for this week.

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Adhere a Winter Meadow DSP card front to a Pretty Peacock card base using Liquid Glue. Cut the 3″ X 3″ panel of Winter Meadow DSP on an angle in half. Cut the 3 1/8″ X 3 1.8″ panel of Pretty Peacock in half on an angle. Adhere the DSP triangles to the Pretty Peacock triangles using Liquid Glue. Adhere the layered triangles to the card front using Liquid Glue.

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Place the Frosted Forest Decorative Mask letter ‘A’ on top of a panel of Basic White. Using a Blending Brush, add Lost Lagoon Ink to both trees. Place the Frosted Forest Decorative Mask letter ‘B’ on top of the Basic White panel and add Pretty Peacock Ink using a Blending Brush. Cut the 2 trees out using the Frosted Forest Dies.

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On the small panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set in Pretty Peacock Ink, on the top of the panel. Emboss the panel using the Snowflake Sky EF. Adhere the embossed panel to a Lost Lagoon mat using Liquid Glue. Adhere the layered panel to the card front using Liquid Glue. Add the 2 die cut trees overlapping them slightly, using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Blooming Pearls to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Frosted Forest stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink. Adhere a strip of Winter Meadow DSP to the bottom of the panel. Stamp the small tree from the Frosted Forest stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink above the DSP. Using the Frosted Forest Decorative Masks, add Lost Lagoon and Pretty peacock Inks with Blending Brushes. Adhere the Basic White Panel to a Lost Lagoon mat then to the inside of the Pretty Peacock card base.

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Complete the card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the small tree image from the Frosted Forest stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on the envelope front. Using the Frosted Forest Decorative Masks add Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock Ink using Blending Brushes. Adhere a panel of Winter Meadow 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. 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

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:   4RTJCBH2

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 – 2025 Annual Catalog, September – December 2024 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  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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Special Release – Designer Series Paper – December 3

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

Here are the details:

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

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

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New Online Exclusive Products Now Available

Don’t forget to check out the Online Exclusive page in my Online Store. A new line of products for Online Exclusives are now available! You won’t find these items in any catalog. This is a great opportunity to spark creativity, expand a crafting collection, and discover new opportunities—all from the convenience of the online store.

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Notes From The Heart

Subscribe November 11 – December 10

Create cards with hand-sketched botanical designs.
• Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs
• Precut vellum pieces and sparkling gems
• Scalloped card bases and coordinating envelopes
• Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo,
Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot, and step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift
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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 3″ X 3″(focal), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Lost Lagoon Cardstock 3 1/8″ X 3 1/8″(focal mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 3 1/8″ X 3 1/8″(card front panel mats)
  • Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front), 3″ X 3″(card front panels), 2 1/4″X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Frosted Forest Fun Fold Video Tutorial

Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my Fun Fold Friday.  Are you ready for the weekend? I can’t believe we’re done with September already. Before you know it, It’ll be Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas. Time just flies by too quickly.

Today’s card I made on YouTube Live on Wednesday. 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 Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Frosted Forest Bundle and the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive So Sincere Cling Stamp Set along with the Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Wanted To Say Dies for my card today.

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Stamp the tree image from the Stampin’ Up! Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set 3 times on a panel of Basic Beige in Pecan Pie Ink. Using the Frosted Forest Decorative Masks and Small Blending Brushes, add Pecan Pie, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry and Old Olive Ink to the trees. Stamp 3 of the bird image from the Frosted Forest stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the panel and color them using Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers. Cut the images out using the Frosted Forest Dies.

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Score and fold a Basic Beige card base at 3″, 6″ & 7″. Adhere panels of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the card base using Liquid Glue. Score and fold the small card base at 4 1/4″. Adhere a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the front of the small card base using Liquid Glue. Adhere the small card base to the larger card base using Tear & Tape Adhesive, by lining up the bottom front, closing the card base and adhering the folded edge on the back using Tear & Tape. Adhere the trees to the small card base using Stampin’ Seal and Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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From the panel of Basic Beige, cut the sentiment mat using the Wanted to Say Dies. from a panel of Cajun Craze, cut the detailed sentiment using the Wanted to Say Dies. Adhere the detailed sentiment to the mat. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the birds using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic Beige, stamp the sentiment from So Sincere stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink. Stamp the bird image from Frosted Forest stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink and color them using Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the Basic Beige panel to a Cajun Craze mat then to the inside of the Basic Beige card base.

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On another panel of Basic Beige, stamp the sentiment from the Frosted Forest stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink. from panels of Pecan Pie and Old Olive, cut the tree die using the Frosted Forest Dies. Snip the trees off the Old Olive die cut and adhere the Old Olive to the bottom of the Pecan Pie die cut. Adhere the die cut panel to the bottom of the Basic Beige panel. Adhere the Basic Beige panel to a Cajun Craze mat then to the back of the Basic Beige card base.

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Finish the card by decorating a Basic white Medium Envelope. Stamp the tree image from the Frosted Forest stamp set on the envelope front in Pecan Pie Ink. Using the Frosted Forest Decorative Masks and the Small Blending Brushes, add Pecan Pie, Cajun Craze and Old Olive Ink to the tree. Adhere a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked 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:   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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The Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack has been updated with a few new goodies!!!!

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Don’t forget to use my Current Host Code EPRVU3FN when checking out.

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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 Beige Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8″(card base scored & folded at 3″, 6″ & 7″), 3″ X 6″(small card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(trees, birds & sentiment mat), 2 – 2 3/4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner & back panel)
  • Cajun Craze Cardstock 2 – 2 7/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner & card back mats), 1 1/4″ X 3 1/2″(detailed sentiment)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 3″ X 5″(die cut trees)
  • Old Olive Cardstock 3″ X 5″(detailed trees)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3″ X 5 1/2″, 1″ X 5 1/2″ & 3″ X 4 1/4″(card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Frosted Forest Birthday

Good Tuesday morning stamping friends. Happy July!! Sorry I didn’t have a post yesterday, I was out the door very early to get to work so I could get all the statements done and mailed. There seemed to be more this month. It was another beautiful day here after a bad storm we had on Sunday. There was flooding all over in my town. It looked like a muddy pool between my backyard and my neighbors. I was watching to make sure the water didn’t come too close to the house. It came down so hard and so fast that the major highway up the road from me was flooded. Everything is good though; all the water is down and where it’s supposed to be.

I used a new Online Exclusive Bundle for today’s card that will be available to purchase starting tomorrow, YAY!!! And it’s a masculine card, which I always struggle with. 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 new Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Frosted Forest Bundle along with the Deckled Rectangle Dies, Timber 3D Embossing Folder and Country Woods Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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I adhered a panel of County Woods DSP to a Basic Beige card base using Liquid Glue. I cut a panel of Basic Beige using the 3rd largest Deckled Rectangle Die. I embossed the die cut panel using the Timber 3D EF.

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On a panel of Basic Beige, I stamped the tall tree image from the Stampin’ Up! Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set in Early Espresso Ink. Using the Frosted Forest Decorative Masks, I added Pecan Pie Ink to the tree trunk using the Small Blending Brush. I used Granny Apple Green Ink for the other 2 Frosted Forest Masks for the treetop using the Small Blending Brush. I cut the tree out using the Frosted Forest Dies. On the same panel of Basic Beige, I stamped the bird image from the Frosted Forest stamp set 2 times in Early Espresso Ink. I colored the birds using Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the birds out using the Frosted Forest Dies. I adhered the tree to the embossed panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I wrapped a piece of Linen Thread around the panel 2 times and tied a bow. I adhered the embossed panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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I adhered the birds to the top of the panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. On a panel of Basic Beige, I stamped the sentiment from the Frosted Forest stamp set in Early Espresso Ink. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals and Glue Dots. I added a few Pecan Pie Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots (available July 3rd) to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Frosted Forest stamp set in Early Espresso Ink on a panel of Basic Beige. I stamped the bird image from the Frosted Forest stamp set in Early Espresso Ink by the sentiment and colored them using Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Country Woods DSP to the bottom of the panel. 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 finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the tall tree image from the Frosted Forest stamp set in Early Espresso Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image the same as I did for the card using the Frosted Forest Masks. 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:   D9NW3RJ3

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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Starting Wednesday July 3rd – Bonus Days Are Back

It’s almost time for one of your favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS!  Because getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy is awesome!  When you shop between July 3-31, for every $50 that you spend in one order, you will earn a $5 coupon!  Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them between August 1-31. 

There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!  And, as an added bonus, you’ll earn Creative Stamping Designs Reward points (my personal customer reward program) from me when you order $50+ too!!

Bonus Days Promotion Details:

Earning Period:  July 3-31, 2024
Ordering Deadline:  July 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT) 

  • Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 spent (before shipping and tax). 
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.  You must have a valid email address to earn coupons when you shop. 
  • If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes.  You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
  • Starter Kit orders are excluded from this offer.
  • For workshop orders, each customer who reaches a qualifying amount will receive a coupon code to their provided email address. 

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.

Get your wish lists ready and earn those coupon codes in July!  Then redeem them on your orders in August!  Let me know if you have any questions.

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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″), 3 1/4″ X 4 1/2″ (card front panel), 3″ X 5 1/2″ (tree & birds), 3/4″ X 2 1/2″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front), 3/4″ X 4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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