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 Akiko’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Color Challenge. 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 using this week’s colors.

I used the new Sale-a-bration Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Melon Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Happy Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set, Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, Sale-a-bration Softly Sophisticated 3D Embossing Folder and Modern Oval Punch for my card today. The Sale-a-bration items will be available January4-February 29.

These are out colors for this week.

I started by adhering a panel of Glorious Gingham DSP to a Poppy Parade card base using Liquid Glue. I embossed a small panel of Crushed Curry using the Softly Sophisticated EF. I adhered the embossed panel to a Poppy Parade mat using Liquid Glue. I adhered a panel of Inked Botanicals 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper to a Poppy Parade mat using Stampin’ Seal.

On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the whole watermelon image from the Watercolor Melon stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink. I punched the watermelon out using the Modern Oval Punch. On the same panel I stamped the slice of watermelon from the Watercolor Melon stamp set. I stamped the rind in Granny Apple Green Ink, the melon part in Melon Mambo Ink and the seeds in Tuxedo Black Ink. I fussy cut the image using Paper Snips. On another panel of Basic White, I stamped the leaf image from the Watercolor Melon stamp set in Shaded Spruce Ink twice. I stamped the sentiment from the Happy Labels stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on the top of the panel. I adhered the stamped panel to a Poppy Parade mat using Stampin’ Seal.

I adhered the layered embossed panel to the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered DSP panel over the embossed panel using Liquid Glue. I adhered the stamped layered Basic White panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the watermelon to the stamped panel over the leaves using Glue Dots. I adhered the slice of watermelon using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few of the Glossy Dots Assortment to the card front.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Happy Labels stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on a Basic Whtie panel. I adhered a strip of the Glorious Gingham DSP to the bottom of the panel. I stamped the watermelon slice from the Watercolor Melon stamp set on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the rind in Granny Apple Green Ink, the melon in Melon Mambo Ink and the seeds in Tuxedo Black Ink. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Blueberry Bushel mat then to the inside of the Poppy Parade card base.

To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the watermelon slice from the Watercolor Melon stamp set on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Glorious Gingham DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope that you like the card and the new products used are on your wish list for January. 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

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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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:   SMAQYYMJ

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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TODAY only—get free shipping on all qualifying orders Thursday December 14!

Get ready for a spectacular limited time offer because you can shop and save on all qualifying orders! Have something on your wish list? Thinking about stocking up on crafting essentials? Got the urge to splurge? Shop on 14 December and get all the products you love while saving on shipping costs! This incredible deal only lasts for 24 hours!

Date: 14 December 2023

Ordering Deadlines

• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 14 December 2023.
• Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD (before tax).
• Coupon codes and product credits are non-commissionable and will lower your order’s retail amount. 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 USD 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. We will do all we 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 25 December.

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Painted Wishes Kit Available Now!

Make friendships blossom with floral handmade cards full of kind words. It’s time to spread love and kindness this season!

This kit includes:

• Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
• 9 coordinating envelopes
• Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, sequins, and gold cord
• Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Moody Mauve, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

Item #163235 $14.00 USD

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Lovely Lavender

Subscribe December 11 – January 10

Make love-themed cards for special occasions, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and more!

This kit includes:
• Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes
• 4 bonus tags that punch out from the card front
• Precut paper pieces and linen thread
• Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather,
Gorgeous Grape (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Berry Burst

Don’t miss the coordinating Love of Spring Dies add-on!

The dies will coordinate with the January, February and March Paper Pumpkin Kit.

The Love of Spring Dies Add-On—available only while supplies last!

Item # 164396 $12.00

This exclusive add-on coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 December. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

Subscribe to the January Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December and 10 January 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 3 1/2″(artwork), 2 1/4″ X 4″ (watermelon & slice), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
• Blueberry Bushel Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
• Crushed Curry Cardstock 2″ X 3 1/2″ (card front panel)
• Poppy Parade Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2 5/8″ X 3 5/8″, 1 3/8″ X 4″, 2 1/8″ X 3 5/8″ (card front panel mats
• Glorious Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front), 5/8″ X 4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
• Inked Botanicals 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 1 1/4″ X 4″ (card front panel)

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