Good Monday morning stamping friends and welcome to a new week. How was everyone’s weekend? We had our quarterly team meeting yesterday in person. It’s always so much fun getting together with my team members and stamping together. Everyone is always welcome to attend all the meetings, which are really fun get togethers. Before I get started with my card, I have a quick public service announcements to remind you.

Starting Today – December 9 – Wednesday December 11 Only – FREE SHIPPING

Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE shipping on orders of $75+ from December 9-11!!  Here are the details:

• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be opened and closed during December 9–11.
• Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 .
• Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
• The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
• Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 shipping included) + tax .
• Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of orders and the Christmas season, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes. Stampin’ Up! will do all they can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible.  Any orders placed during this promotion are not guaranteed to arrive before or by December 25.  If you need an order by Christmas, order as early as possible or consider expedited shipping.

Get your wish lists ready and get your orders placed between December 9-11!!  Let me know if you have any questions.

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Today’s card was designed by Dottie Jeffers, one of my team members, and she demonstrated this card at the meeting. I changed up my colors a little from hers. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Happy Hibiscus Bundle along with the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper for my card today.

Emboss a Basic White card front using the Happy Hibiscus Hybrid Embossing Folder. Adhere a panel of Unbounded Beauty DSP to the center of the card front using Liquid Glue. Adhere the layered panel to a Pretty in Pink card base using Liquid Glue.

On a panel of Basic White, stamp the outline of the trio of flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Happy Hibiscus Photopolymer Stamp Set in Pretty in Pink Ink. Stamp the solid flowers over the outlined flowers in Pretty in Pink Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper. Cut the flowers out using the Happy Hibiscus Dies and Hybrid Embossing Folder. Using the Spotlight on Nature Dies, cut the circle from a panel of Pretty in Pink and a smaller circle from a panel of Basic White. Adhere the Basic White circle to the Pretty in Pink circle using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered circle to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the flowers to the circle using Stampin’ Dimensionals. .

Using the Happy Hibiscus Dies, cut 3 leaves from a panel of Soft Sea Foam. Adhere the leaves under the flowers using Glue Dots. On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Happy Hibiscus stamp set in Pretty in Pink Ink. Cut the sentiment out using the Happy Hibiscus Dies. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels to the flower centers.

On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Happy Hibiscus stamp set in Pretty in Pink Ink. Stamp the medium outline flower from the Happy Hibiscus stamp set in Pretty in Pink Ink on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the solid medium flower from the Happy Hibiscus stamp set in Pretty in Pink Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the outlined image. Stamp the detailed and solid leaf images from the Happy Hibiscus stamp set around the flower in Soft Sea Foam Ink. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Soft Sea Foam mat then to the inside of the Pretty in Pink card base.

Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish the card. Stamp the medium outline flower from the Happy Hibiscus stamp set in Pretty in Pink Ink on the envelope front. stamp the solid medium flower from the Happy Hibiscus stamp set in Pretty in Pink Ink, stamping off once over the outlined image. Stamp the leaf images from the Happy Hibiscus stamp set in Soft Sea Foam Ink around the flower. Adhere a panel of Unbounded Beauty DSP to the envelope flap.

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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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:   VNGF49FJ

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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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….
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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My January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and January Online Exclusive Designer Series Paper and Ribbon Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the ribbon share or you can order both.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog along with the upcoming January Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on January 7th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of January 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and the upcoming Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and the January Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $130.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $38.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $21.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ X 6″ pieces (or 6″ X 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the Name, Item # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $21.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6X6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

• Beautiful Bokeh (6)
• Floral Delight (6)
• Floral Gingham Vellum (3)
• Friends of the Ocean (6)
• Storybook Moments (6)
• Timeless Plaid (12)
• Wildflower Birthday (5)
• Everyday Skies (12) Online Exclusive
• Mixed Media Florals (6) Online Exclusive
• Pastel Ombre Glimmer (3) Online Exclusive

In all, you’ll receive 65 – 6” X 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $42.00 + $9.00 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ X 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ X 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ X 6″ since they’re already precut.

New Ribbon Share – $11.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product. Please note that ribbons are being divided differently, you will be getting one fourth of a roll of each of the Ribbons.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

• Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Satin Ribbon
• Gold 1 1/2″ Open Weave Trim
• Petal Pink 3/8″ Scalloped Ribbon
• White 1/2″ Woven Ribbon Online Exclusive

Double Ribbon Share – $22.00 + $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

If you would like the Designer Series Paper Share & the Ribbon Share the cost will be:

$32.00 for a single share + $9.00 shipping

$64.00 for a double share + $9.00 shipping.

As a Thank You for joining in with my Shares, I’ll be adding a sampling of the Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper. I’m not sure which ones you’ll be getting yet, but there are 3 different one’s that will be available. Which one(s) you get will be a surprise.

Anyone is welcome to join in my share (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  If you’d like to join, email the following information to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com

• Your first and last name
• Your mailing address for paper to be shipped to.
• The email address that is connected to your PayPal account or let me know if you’d like to use Zelle. I will accept Zelle or PayPal for payment.  ***You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice, you can choose to pay by credit card without having a PayPal account. If you’d like to use Zelle, email me and I’ll give you the number associated with my account.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Sunday January 5th at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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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
packaging. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with the next three months!

Subscribe to the December Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 November and 10 December by clicking here!

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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″(card front & inner liner), 4″ X 5″(flowers), 1 1/4″ x 3 1/2″(sentiment)
• Pretty In Pink Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″(circle)
• Soft Sea Foam Cardstock 3″ X 4″(leaves). 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
• Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper 1 3/4 X 5 1/4″(card front panel), 1/2″ X 4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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