Stampin’ Up! Christmas Classics for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning my stamping friends 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 Karen’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Sketch Challenge and I decided to make a traditional color Christmas card. If you’d like to see a quick video on 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 Stampin’ Up! Christmas Classics Bundle along with the Joyful Specialty Designer Series Paper and Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

This is our sketch for this week.

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I started by adhering a panel of Joyful DSP to a Shaded Spruce mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Cherry Cobbler card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Christmas Classics Photopolymer Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. I immediately sprinkled it with Gold Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I cut the sentiment out using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I adhered the sentiment to a Shaded Spruce mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Using the Christmas Classics Dies, I cut 4 of the holly leaf dies from a panel of Shaded Spruce, 2 or the sprigs from a panel of Gold Foil Sheet, 2 sets of berries from a panel of Cherry Cobbler and 4 sets of the veins of the holly leaves from a panel of Old Olive. I adhered the Old Olive holy veins to the holly leaves securing it on the back with Tear N’ Tape. I adhered 2 of the holly leaves using Glue Dots and the other 2 with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the Gold Foil sprigs between the holly leaves using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the berries to the center of the holly leaves using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I added a few Festive Pearls to the sentiment .

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiments from the Christmas Classics stamp set in Cherry Cobbler Ink on a panel of Basic White. I adhered 2 strips of the Joyful DSP to the sides of the panel. I stamped the holly image from the Christmas Classics stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the top of the panel. I colored the image using Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the other set of berries to the holy using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Shaded Spruce mat then to the inside of the Cherry Cobbler card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic Whtie Medium Envelope. I stamped the holly leaf image from the Christmas Classics stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the images using Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Joyful 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. Now that you’ve seen my card, take a minute to hop through and see everyone’s projects today. If you click on the Next Blog button, you’ll go to Tara’s page. Or you can just click on the names below to go directly to all their blogs! Happy Hopping!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

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:   WRAGYZRS

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!  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 Joining Special October 3 – October 31

If you’ve been thinking about joining the Stampin’ Up! community October is the perfect time.

We want to celebrate our 35th anniversary in style! From October 3 – October 31, anyone who joins our fun crafting community as a new demonstrator can choose either 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit! What a deal!

Promotion Period: 3–31 October

New demonstrators can choose one of the following options for your Starter Kit:

Option 1: Get 35% OFF the normal cost of a Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $125 USD worth of product for only $64.35 USD!

Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $168.75 USD worth of product by spending $99 USD!

No matter which option you choose for your Starter Kit, both provide free business supplies and free shipping on your Starter Kit—not to mention all the fun that comes with being part of Stampin’ Up!

FREE OnStage@Home Registration

It gets better! Those who sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer will also be automatically registered for FREE* to our virtual OnStage event on 11 November—a $77 USD value!

  • Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; they do not need to register separately.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

*Please note that free registration will not include the gift box.

Stampin’ Up! events are always SO much fun!!  Bonus that you can join and attend your first even for free!!

I’d Love to have you on my team

If you’d like to join my team, I’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 anywhere in between!  There’s never any pressure to sell! We’re a group that loves to stamp and share what you create.

If you have been back and forth about joining, drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk about you joining.

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Warm Wishes

Subscribe October 11 – November 10

Light up the Christmas season with this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit! With traditional Christmas home designs and warm Christmas wishes, spread the light of Christmas with a gift box. Plus, you can get the Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes Add-On to take your Christmas crafting even further (available while supplies last). This month’s kit coordinates with the October Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! If you can’t get enough of this traditional Christmas scene and need more cozy crafts, then make sure to check the October Refill’s availability and spend more time crafting this holiday season!

This month’s kit comes with everything you need to make traditional Christmas treat packaging boxes that you can fill up with all sorts of small goodies, treats, gifts, and more. Subscribe today so you can take part in spreading the light of Christmas around you!

This kit includes:

  • 8 boxes; 4 each of 2 designs
  • 1 Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Spot
  • Iridescent glitter accents on paper
  • Precut paper pieces
  • Linen thread
  • Treat bags
  • Warm Wishes photopolymer stamp set
  • Completed box size: 4-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm) and 4/1/4″ x 3-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 9.5 x 3.8 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

ADD-ON DETAILS

Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes
Available for purchase starting 11 October; only while supplies last.
Item number: 163985
$14.00 USD

This add-on includes:
• 20 Cards & Envelopes 
• Iridescent glitter accents on paper
• Folded card size: 5″ x 7″ (12.7 x 17.8 cm)

Subscribe to the November Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 October and 10 November 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 2 1/4″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Cherry Cobbler Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 1 1/4″ X 1 1/4″ (berries)
  • Old Olive Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 3 3/4″ (holly veins)
  • Shaded Spruce Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 2 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (holly leaves), 2 1 16″ X 2 1/16″ (sentiment mat)
  • Joyful Specialty Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 2 – 3/8″ X 4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
  • Gold Foil Paper 2″ X 2 1/2″ (sprigs)

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Stampin’ Up! Brightest Glow CAS

God Tuesday morning stamping friends. How is everyone doing today? Starting today, Stampin’ Up! has an awesome joining special. All the details are below. I hope if you’ve ever thought about joining, this will be the month you join. Don’t forget as I mentioned yesterday, if you would like to join, there are new Online Exclusives that demonstrators can purchase early, and you can add those to your starter kit.

I have a super quick Christmas card for you today. This is another one of those easy to duplicate multiples of. If you’d like to see how I made today’s card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Brightest Glow Cling Stamp Set along with the Labels Aglow Dies and Joyful Specialty Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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I started by adhering a panel of Joyful Spec. DSP to a Gold Foil mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Cherry Cobbler card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Cherry Cobbler, I stamped the sentiment from Brightest Glow stamp set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with Gold Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I cut the sentiment out using the Labels Aglow Dies.

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I adhered a piece of Simply Elegant Trim to the card front using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the sentiment over the trim using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Festive Pearls to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from Brightest Glow stamp set in Cherry Cobbler Ink on a panel of Basic White. I cut the top of the panel using the Labels Aglow Dies. I added some Loose Holly Gems & Sequins by the sentiment. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Cherry Cobbler mat then to the inside of the Cherry Cobbler card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I adhered a strip of Joyful Spec DSP to the envelope front and a panel to the envelope flap. I stamped the sentiment from Brightest Glow stamp set in Cherry cobbler Ink on the envelope front.

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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:   WRAGYZRS

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!  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 Rustic Countdown Kit Available

The Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit has all you need to make a rustic, 25 day paper advent calendar. What a great way to bring a classic, cozy Christmas feeling to your home this season!

This kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 25 individual envelopes
  • Printed die cuts, printed labels, adhesive, embellishments, clothespins, and twine
  • Folded envelope size: 4″ x 3″ (10.2 x 7.6 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

163114 $19.00 USD

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Inkin’ Krew World Card Making Day Event – Saturday, October 7!

Save the date!!  Our team will be hosting a World Card Making Day event again this year!  We’ll be setting up a Facebook page where we’ll be going live and posting videos showing you card projects all day long!  

The event will be Saturday, September 7 and will start around 9 AM ET that day and run through around 9 PM ET that evening.  Replays will be available for all of the presentations if you aren’t able to watch that day. 

We’ll be posting a link to the event page a few days ahead of the event and opening it for all to attend so keep an eye out for that in early October!

Hope to see you then!

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Stampin’ Up! World Card Making Day Event – Saturday, October 7!

You are invited to craft along with Stampin’ Up! for about three hours, and create three unique cards for World Card Making Day! Everyone is invited and welcome and the event and registration are FREE! 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with others who love crafting as much as you do and to experience all that Stampin’ Up! has to offer.  Mark your calendars now and join us on October 7!


EVENT DETAILS

Who: Anyone!
When: October 7 from 2:00–5:00 p.m. (MT)
Where: Online
Price of Event: Free
Registration Dates: September 6 – October 7, 2023 

You can participate in the event without registering. However, registration is encouraged because it’s the best way to stay up to date regarding event details. The email address provided will only be used for event communication.

Language of Event: Most of the event will be presented in English with language interpretation voiceover and subtitles in English, French, German, and Dutch. 

Help Support : Support will be available on the event platform one hour before the event begins, during the event, and for 30 minutes following the event. 

Video on Demand: The World Card Making Day event will be recorded, and you’ll be able to access it after the live event. It will be available October 8-31. 

Click Here to open a full-size flyer showing you the stamp set bundles that will be used (including the new Heartfelt Hexagon bundle!!) for the projects on World Card Making Day.

Click Here for the measurements and card stock cuts for the three projects that will be shared at the World Card Making Day event.

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Celebrate The Miracle Stamp Set Available Now!!

This just in!  Stampin’ Up!’s Celebrate the Miracle stamp set (item 165131) is now available as an online exclusive!  This beautiful Hanukkah stamp set has 19 stamps and is available to order now in the Online Exclusives section of the online store!

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New Joining Special Starting TODAY October 3 – October 31

If you’ve been thinking about joining the Stampin’ Up! community October is the perfect time.

We want to celebrate our 35th anniversary in style! From October 3 – October 31, anyone who joins our fun crafting community as a new demonstrator can choose either 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit! What a deal!

Promotion Period: 3–31 October

New demonstrators can choose one of the following options for your Starter Kit:

Option 1: Get 35% OFF the normal cost of a Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $125 USD worth of product for only $64.35 USD!

Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $168.75 USD worth of product by spending $99 USD!

No matter which option you choose for your Starter Kit, both provide free business supplies and free shipping on your Starter Kit—not to mention all the fun that comes with being part of Stampin’ Up!

FREE OnStage@Home Registration

It gets better! Those who sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer will also be automatically registered for FREE* to our virtual OnStage event on 11 November—a $77 USD value!

  • Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; they do not need to register separately.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

*Please note that free registration will not include the gift box.

Stampin’ Up! events are always SO much fun!!  Bonus that you can join and attend your first even for free!!

I’d Love to have you on my team

If you’d like to join my team, I’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 anywhere in between!  There’s never any pressure to sell! We’re a group that loves to stamp and share what you create.

If you have been back and forth about joining, drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk about you joining.

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Home for the Holidays

Subscribe September 11 – October 10

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. Keep reading to learn more!

One extra fun feature of the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit is the bottle of glitter glue! You can use this glue to add shimmery, shiny details to the Christmas scenes on their cards. You can add some glitter to the trees, houses, snow, and more. There are endless possibilities you will have with this glue and the kit.

Bring some inspiration to your creations with the coordinating box design! This box could help create a cute village Christmas scene with your cards, and more. You could even use the box as a photo op prop! This is a fun way to make the most of the kit. Don’t let the Christmas crafts end once you finish with this kit! Since the Home for the Holidays Kit perfectly coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit, you and you will be able to extend your holiday crafting experience even further. So make sure your subscription is up to date!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards—4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
  • A Real Red Stampin’ Spot
  • A bottle of Glitter Glue
  • Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces

Finished folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

Subscribe to the October 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 Cardstock4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Cherry Cobbler Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 2″ X 3 1/2″ (sentiment), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Joyful Specialty Designer Series Paper 3 1/2″ X 4 3/4″ (card front), 1/4″ X 6″ & 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope)
  • Gold Foil Sheet 3 3/4″ X 5″ (card front mat)

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