Stampin’ Up! Nothing’s Better Than Cocktails

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Good Monday morning my stamping friends. How was everyone’s weekend. Did anyone do anything fun or exciting? Looks like we’ll be cooling down a bit her for the next week. Only in the mid to upper 80’s, just in time for me to redo another one of my gardens. I’m planning on digging out a tree tomorrow and prettying up that garden. I bought a few hydrangea bushes a couple months ago and haven’t gotten them in the ground yet. Luckily I’ve kept them very alive and healthy in their pots.

I have a fun card for today using another older set from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. My neighbors birthday is next weekend and she loves her cocktails. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Nothing’s Better Than Photopolymer Stamp Set along with a little of the Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper for my card today.

My colors are from the Color Throwdown Challenge #651.

I started by stamping the cocktail glass image from the Nothing’s Better Than stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped 2 of the glasses with Bermuda Bay and 2 with Magenta Madness Inks. I stamped the limes in Granny Apple Green Ink. I stamped 2 of the umbrellas in Bermuda Bay Ink, stamped off once, and 2 in Magenta Madness Ink, stamped off once. I cut all the images out using my Love You More Than Dies.

On a panel of Night of Navy cardstock I stamped the sentiment from the Nothing’s Better Than stamp set in Versamark Ink. I immediately sprinkled it with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder from the Basic Emboss Powder pack. I set it using my Heat Tool. Using my Love You More Than Dies, I cut a Basic White panel and a Rainbow Glimmer paper panel with the cocktails dies.

I adhered a panel of Bloom Where You’re Planted DSP to the bottom of the Night of Navy card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the cocktail glassed on top of the DSP using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I wrapped a piece of Linen Thread around the panel below the glasses but at the top of the DSP panel and tied a knot in the back. I adhered the die cut sentiments to the top of the panel off setting them a bit, using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the card front to a Night of Navy card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few 2020-2022 In-Color Square Gems to the card front.

On the inside I stamped 2 of the sentiments from the Nothing’s Better Than stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set in Night of Navy Ink below the other 2. I stamped the cocktail glass image from the Nothing’s Better Than stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel and stamped the fill images the same as I did for the card front. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Magenta Madness mat using Stampin’ Seal and then to the inside of the Night of Navy card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

To finish my card I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the cocktail images from the Nothing’s Better Than stamp set on the envelope front the same as I did for the card. I adhered a panel of Bloom Where You’re Planted DSP on the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked 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: CEWAN9UD

Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and 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 2020-2021 Annual Catalog or the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog! 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 months 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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State Sales Tax Holidays

For those of you living in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, Mississippi, New Mexico, Ohio, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia…you’ve got sales tax holidays coming up!!

The good news is that some items in the Stampin’ Up! Catalogs qualify for the sales tax holidays! The list of sales tax holidays by state and items in that state that qualify are listed below (click on the image to open up a full-size printable document):

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday). Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

If you live in one of those states, YAY! Have fun shopping tax free during your holiday!

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July-December 2021 Mini Catalog Designer Series Paper

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! July-December 2021 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!! I’m placing my share order early on August 3 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 August 9.

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 and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can! Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!

Here are the Designer Series Paper Shares that I am offering from the new Mini Catalog!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $25.00 plus $5.00 for 1st Class Mail shipping

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

Gingerbread & Peppermint 6″ x 6″ – 12
Painted Christmas – 6
Whimsy & Wonder Specialty – 6
Sweet Stockings – 6
Peaceful Place Specialty – 6
Blackberry Beauty Specialty – 6
Cute Halloween 6″ x 6″ – 8
Harvest Meadow – 6
Heartwarming Hugs – 6 (returning)
Kraft 6″ x 6″ – 2
Brushed Metallic – 3 (returning)
Red & Green Foil Sheets – 2 (returning)
Silver Foil Specialty Pack – 3 (one of each)
Snowy White Velvet Sheets – 1
Gold Shimmer Vellum – 1
Cork Specialty Paper – 1 ***please note that Cork paper will be approximately 6″ x 6″ as the sizes of the original papers may vary slightly.

In all, you’ll receive 75 – 6” x 6” sheets of new designer or speciality paper!

Double DSP Share – $50 + $7.75 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, that’s fine too. I’ll cut the designer paper sheets into 6×12 so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet (except for the Gingerbread & Peppermint, Cute Halloween and Kraft 6″ × 6″, you’ll get double sheets of those since they’re already precut).

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, either complete the form below or email the following information to creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com

Your first and last name
The email address that is connected to your PayPal account. I only accept 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.

FREE Gift From Me! – As a bonus for joining my share, you’ll also get a sampler of some of the Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper Packs!

Deadline to sign up for my share is Sunday, August 1 at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

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SAVE 15% ON DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JULY 1 – AUGUST 2!

We all love gorgeous Designer Series Paper, and during this incredible sale, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select papers from the 2021–2022 Annual Catalog! July is a great time to stock up and save on some of Stampin’ Up!’s most popular paper designs!

PROMOTION DETAILS:

Sales Period: July 1 – August 2
All order types qualify for this promotion.
There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion.
Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
Order Deadline: August 2, 2021 at 11:59 PM (MT)

Click on image below for a printable PDF of the Sale Designer Series Papers

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Hope Box

Subscribe July 11 – August 10

Empower yourself and others with the Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit! Created from the heart and soul of Stampin’ Up! cofounder, Shelli, the Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit reminds us why life is precious. This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit includes supplies to create nine encouraging cards and coordinating envelopes in an inspiring color palette, and a specially designed Hope Box!

The Hope Box is designed to be a keepsake box—keep mementos of cherished memories or reminders of what’s yet to come. Collect treats and trinkets that represent what hope means to you in your Hope Box and look inside for inspiration or share it with a friends who could use some uplifting!

What will you put in your Hope Box? Letters, song lyrics, inspiring quotes, and photographs are powerful reminders of hope and connection—and great additions to a Hope Box.

Kit contains supplies to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes and comes in a special box!
The box is specially designed to turn into a Hope Box—a keepsake box full of cherished items to add hope to your life or in the lives of others.
Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Classic Stampin’ Spot
Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating colors: Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, Bumblebee, Melon Mambo, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

Subscribe to the August 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 July and 10 August at paperpumpkin.com!

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 5 1/5″ (artwork & sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
Magenta Madness Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
Night of Navy Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored and folded at 4 1/4″), 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front)
Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper 1 1/4″ x 5 1/2″(card front panel), 2 1/2″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
Rainbow Glimmer Paper 3″ X 1″ (sentiment)

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Product List

Nothing’s Better Than Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[152507]

$22.00

Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151595]

$21.00

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Magenta Madness 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[153080]

$8.75

Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100867]

$8.75

Bloom Where You’re Planted 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155696]

$11.50

Rainbow Glimmer Paper

[153056]

$6.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad

[147095]

$7.50

Magenta Madness Classic Stampin’ Pad

[153117]

$7.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147110]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Love You More Than Dies

[152698]

$30.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

2020–2022 In Color Square Gems

[155572]

$8.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$7.50

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Clear Block Bundle

[118491]

$71.50

Stampin’ Up! Seascape Thank You for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Good Thursday morning my stamping friends! Welcome to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. I hope everyone is doing well today. If you are hopping over from Karen Finkle, thank you for stopping by my blog. This week we have a Sketch Challenge. Be sure to take a moment to hop around to see everyone’s amazing projects. Here is my card using this weeks sketch.

I used the new Stampin’ Up! Seascape Bundle along with the Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper for my card.

I started by adhering a panel of the Sand & Sea DSP to a Sahara Sand card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. On another panel of the Sand & Sea DSP I stamped the seaweed image from the Seascape stamp set in Just Jade Ink on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the bubble image from the Seascape stamp set in Pool Party Ink on the panel above the seaweed. I adhered the stamped panel to the card front using Stampin’ Seal.

I cut the sea horse image from the Sea Life Dies from a panel of the Rainbow Glimmer Paper and adhered it to the side of the stamped panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a small panel of Basic White cardstock I stamped the sentiment from the Seascape stamp set in Just Jade Ink. I stamped the fish image from the Seascape stamp set in Calypso Coral Ink above the sentiment. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Seascape stamp set in Just Jade Ink in the center of a Basic White panel. I stamped the seaweed image on either side of the panel in Just Jade Ink. I stamped the fish image in Calypso Coral Ink and the bubble image in Pool Party Ink. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Just Jade mat using Stampin’ Seal and then to the inside of the Sahara Sand card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

To complete my card I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. Using the Seascape stamp set I stamped the seaweed in Just Jade, the fish in Calypso Coral and the bubbles in Pool Party Inks. I adhered a panel of the Sand & Sea DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for visiting 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 all our projects today. If you click on the Next Blog button, you’ll go to Amy’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

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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: QH7JDXHB

Click HERE to shop the clearance rack.

Happy Stamping, Karen!

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Expressions In Color

Subscribe May11 – June 10

Dream and discover In Color! With the Expressions In Color Paper Pumpkin Kit, you’ll be introduced to our intriguing collection of In Colors for 2021–2023—and, you’ll find a familiar shade from our 2020–2022 In Color selection. This month’s ink-credible kit contains enough elements to create nine cards—and coordinating envelopes—including ink-stained paper pieces, an exclusive stamp set, and not one, but two Classic Stampin’ Spots! And, it all comes in a cute, colorful, and collectible box.

What are In Colors, anyway? In Colors consist of a limited-edition collection of colors. We come up with a new collection every year, and we release it around the same time as the release of our annual catalog! In each In Color collection, we’ll offer ink, paper, markers, and more. The catch? They’re only available to purchase for a period of two years, so stock up on your favorite In Color supplies while you can!

With the Expressions In Color kit, you can explore and experiment with our 2020–2022 and 2021–2023 In Color collections. Make a splash with awe-inspiring, ink-stained artistry!

Details

Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink
As always, this month’s kit features an exclusive stamp set. But, this month’s kit also includes not one, but two Classic Stampin’ Spots!
Comes in a cute, colorful, and collectible box.
Coordinates with products from the Expressions in Ink Suite (US | CA) (item #155459).

Subscribe to the June 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit—Expressions In Color—between 11 May and 10 June at paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Stampin’ Up! Join + Promotion May 4-31 Going On Now!!

May is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! because you’ll get even MORE FREE products in your customizable Starter Kit! From May 4–31, you will get ~~$125 USD~~ $155 worth of products for only $99 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!!

PROMOTION DATES: 4–31 MAY 2021

New demonstrators who purchase their Starter Kit between May 4 and May 31 will be able to redeem $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for $99.
New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before May 4 or after May 31 will not be eligible for this offer.
A new demonstrator can select any eligible Stampin’ Up! products up to the stated value.
The Starter Kit also includes business resources like catalogs, brochures, order forms, and postcards at no additional charge.
The Starter Kit also includes a FREE past Paper Pumpkin kit.
The Starter Kit promotion begins May 4.
Deadline to purchase the Starter Kit and receive the extra $30 in free products: May 31, 2021 at 11:50 PM (MT).

In addition to the amazing added value to the Starter Kit, when you join Stampin’ Up! you get to be a part of our amazing community of crafters! Plus, you get to enjoy sharing simple and fun crafting experiences with others, early access to products, and exclusive access to training events! Demonstrators also get at least a 20% discount on all of the products that they purchase and there is no requirement to sell to anyone. There is no risk and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you. With this great deal, there is no reason not to join in May!!

If you have any questions about joining or being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, please drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. If you want to read more about becoming a Demonstrator and the benefits of joining, head over to my Stampin’ Up! page HERE. I’d LOVE to have you on my team!!

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Stampin’ Up! Connect, Craft & Collect $25 Stampin’ Rewards Bonus May 4 – June 14!!

From May 4 – June 14, 2021, qualifying Stampin’ Up! orders and parties over $250 will receive $25 in BONUS Stampin’ Rewards! YAY for more free goodies to kick off a new catalog!!

Stampin’ Rewards can be spent on any merchandise in either of the current catalogs, including the host exclusive items on pages 170-171 in the new Annual Catalog and page 88 in the January-June Mini Catalog!

PROMOTION DATES: MAY 4 – JUNE 14, 2021

Workshop orders, customer orders, and online orders all qualify for the extra $25 in Stampin’ Rewards if they reach the $250 level.
The order must reach the qualifying amount of $250 in merchandise prior to shipping and tax.
The extra $25 rewards are only valid once per order no matter how high the order total.
Starter Kit orders do not qualify for this promotion.
Stampin’ Rewards can not be used on a 50% off item.
Deadline to submit an order and receive the extra $25 in free Stampin’ Rewards: June 14, 2021 at 11:50 PM (MT).

If you have any questions or would like me to set up a host code for you to see if you can collect $250 in orders for yourself, please drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I’ll be happy to do that for you!

Looking For The BEST Deal???

Join during May AND then place an order of $250+!! You can “double dip” and get $30 additional free merchandise with your Starter Kit AND $25 extra in host cash to spend when you place orders of $250+ before June 14!!

If you have any questions, drop me a note at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

Basic White Cardstock 1″ X 2 1/2″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
Just Jade Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
Sahara Sand Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored and folded at 4 1/4″)
Rainbow Glimmer Paper 2″ X 4 1/4″ (seahorse)
Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ (card front), 2 1/2″ X 4 1/4″ (card front panel), 2 1/2″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Seascape Bundle

[158359]

$46.75

Seascape Cling Stamp Set

[155009]

$23.00

Sea Life Dies

[155684]

$29.00

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Just Jade 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[153079]

$8.75

Sahara Sand 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[121043]

$8.75

Rainbow Glimmer Paper

[153056]

$6.00

Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper

[154288]

$11.50

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147101]

$7.50

Just Jade Classic Stampin’ Pad

[153115]

$7.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

$7.50

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Clear Block Bundle

[118491]

$71.50

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Stampin’ Up! Hey Girlfriend Sneak Peek

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Good Monday morning my stamping friends. How was everyone’s weekend? Are you all ready for another short week? I know I am. I’m really looking forward to next week when I can get back to my ‘normal’ routine. I feel like I have been in overdrive for the past 3 weeks. I need some catch up time and re-organizing time. Anyone else with me on that one?

I have another sneak peek for you using a really cute set coming in the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog on January 5th. Here’s my card for today.

I used the new Stampin’ Up! Hey Girlfriend Cling Stamp Set for my card today along with some Rainbow Glimmer Paper.

I started by embossing a Magenta Madness card front using the Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder and adhered it to a Magenta Madness card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered a panel of the Rainbow Glimmer Paper to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

On a panel of Whisper White cardstock I stamped one of the girl images, the dog image and the balloon image from the Hey Girlfriend stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. I colored the images in using my Blackberry Bliss, Bronze, Crumb Cake, Ivory, Magenta Madness and Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends Markers. On a small scrap of Rainbow Glimmer Paper I stamped the girl image from Hey Girlfriend stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink, making sure to get mainly the dress. I colored the belt of the dress in using my Magenta Madness Stampin’ Blends Marker, fussy cut the dress using my Paper Snips and adhered it to the stamped image using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I cut the artwork out using the largest oval from the Layering Ovals Dies and adhered it to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a small panel of Whisper White cardstock I stamped the sentiment from the Hey Girlfriend stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I cut the sentiment into a banner using the Pick A Banner Punch. I made a banner from a thin strip of Mango Melody cardstock and adhered the sentiment to the top using Glue Dots. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card front.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Happiest of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink in the center of a Whisper White panel. I stamped the balloon image from the Hey Girlfriend stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on either side of the sentiment and colored the balloons in using my Magenta Madness and Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Whisper White panel to a Mango Melody mat using Stampin’ Seal and then to the inside of the Magenta Madness card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

To finish my card I decorated a Medium Whisper White Envelope. I stamped one of the girl images from the Hey Girlfriend stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image in using my Bronze, Ivory, Magenta Madness and Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Artistry Blooms DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today, I hope you liked my card. This set will be available in less than 10 days from the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog on January 5, 2021. 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: YUWDMJMT

Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and 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 in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog! 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 months tutorials are.

Click HERE to shop the clearance rack.

Happy Stamping, Karen!

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Sending Hearts

Subscribe December 11-January 10

Love is in the air! Send a little love to someone special with the Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit. From heaps of heart-shaped elements to paper pieces in red and pink, this month’s kit has everything you need to create eight adorable cards—with coordinating envelopes—for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and every celebration of love in between!

With the add-on to January’s sweet and sentimental kit, there’s even more love to share! The add-on—called Little Love Boxes—includes 20 tiny, printed boxes and 24 die-cut, heart-shelled snails and sentiment labels. When combined with the remaining components from the Sending Hearts kit, you can create treat packaging, additional cards, and so much more!

ABOUT THE JANUARY KIT

Details

Kit contains enough supplies to create eight cards—four each of two designs—and coordinating envelopes.
Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating colors: Basic Black, gold, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, white

ABOUT THE ADD-ON

Name Little Love Boxes

Details

Add-on contains 20 printed mini boxes and 24 die-cut decorative pieces and sentiment labels.
Item number: 156842
Price: $8 USD/$11 CAD
Available 1 January, while supplies last!

Subscribe to the January 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December and 10 January at paperpumpkin.com!

ADD-ON ORDERING INFORMATION

Purchase the Little Love Boxes add-on to the Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit on stampinup.com, or by placing an order through my online store. The add-on will be available starting 1 January, while supplies last. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order the add-on.

Little Love Boxes (156842)
$8 USD | $11 CAD

Note: Add-on is not included in January’s Paper Pumpkin subscription. It must be purchased through a separate order.

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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WHISPER WHITE CARDSTOCK PRODUCTS- AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Stampin’ Up! announced this information related to the Whisper White paper products late last evening:

Whisper White has been a Stampin’ Up! staple for so long. We love it and we know you love it, too. We are sad to announce that the supplier’s mill producing our Whisper White cardstock has permanently closed due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, we weren’t given much notice on this closure. This means that the technology unique to this particular supplier is now unavailable to us and we can no longer offer our Whisper White cardstock and related products, such as Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes. Please note that this won’t affect any of our other cardstocks, this only affects Whisper White.

We know Whisper White has a huge fan base; we’re big fans, too! And we are crushed that it’s going away. Even though this decision was out of our hands, rest assured that we jumped right into action to find the best replacement paper possible. We have dedicated many hours to source and test alternative cardstock options from several suppliers to find the perfect fit that still maintains the Stampin’ Up! quality you know and trust. We are happy to share that we have found a winner for our new cardstock, Basic White!

The quality of our new Basic White was thoroughly tested by our quality assurance and product teams. It also tested very well with demonstrators and concept artists who gave it a huge thumbs up. We believe in the quality of the new Basic White cardstock and we know it will become your new crafting staple!

What does this mean for you?

With Whisper White going out of production, this means a number of Whisper White products will be affected. Below is a list of all products that will be replaced with our new Basic White cardstock. These items are now available while supplies last with an order limit of 2 per item per order.

Whisper White 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Cardstock (124302)
Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (149710)
Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes (131527)
Whisper White 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm) Envelopes (145829)
Whisper White 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock (100730)
Whisper White 8-1/2″ x 11″ Thick Cardstock (140272)
Whisper White Medium Envelopes (107301)

Our new Basic White products will become available to purchase as soon as we have them in stock. This means that some Whisper White and Basic White products may be available at the same time. Additionally, due to the nature of sourcing, some Basic White products may not be available before the Whisper White products sell out. Please know that we are working on getting these products available to you as fast as possible.

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Stampin’ Up!’s Year End Closeout Sale going on now

If you love great deals, our Giant Year-End Closeout event is the perfect time to shop. You’ll get deep discounts on your favorite products from the August–December 2020 Mini Catalog. The Year-End Closeout happens only once a year!

Year End Closeout Sale Details:

Sale Dates: December 8, 2020 through January 4, 2021

No minimum purchase required.
Retiring items are available while supplies last.
Exclusions apply: Carryover items will not be discounted.
Due to increased shipping times and possible shipping delays during the month of December, we can’t guarantee delivery before Christmas.
Ordering Deadlines: January 4, 2021 at 11:50 PM (MT)

Click here to download the full list of items that are retiring and which items are on sale starting on Tuesday, December 8! And get your lists ready to shop early!! The items that are retiring are only while supplies last!! And everything on this list is retiring!!

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FREE Bonus Quite Curvy and Curvy Christmas Project Tutorials With Videos When You Purchase The Bundle From Me!!

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A group of us worked together to create five awesome tutorials using the Stampin’ Up! Curvy Celebrations special release products with video tutorials! You can get this set of exclusive tutorials when you purchase either the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle (item 158396) or the Quite Curvy Bundle (item 156228) from me between now and January 4!

If your order is $50 or greater and includes either of these bundles, you will get this set of tutorials in addition to the monthly online class tutorials AND your $10 thank you gift! And you’ll also earn my Creative Stamping Designs Reward Points!

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Card stock cuts for this project:

Magenta Madness Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored and folded at 5 1/2″), 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front)
Mango Melody Cardstock 1/4″ X 2 1/2″ (banner strip), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
Whisper White Cardstock 4 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ (artwork), 1/2″ X 2 1/4″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper 2 1/2″ X 6″ (piece for envelope flap)
Rainbow Glimmer Paper 2 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panel), 1″ X 1 1/2″ (dress)

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Product List

Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152539]

$19.00

Magenta Madness 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[153080]

$8.75

Mango Melody 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[146989]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper

[152495]

$11.50

Rainbow Glimmer Paper

[153056]

$6.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154877]

$9.00

Bronze & Ivory Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154922]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$9.00

Magenta Madness Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[153106]

$9.00

Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154888]

$9.00

Artistry Blooms Sequins

[152477]

$7.00

Banners Pick A Punch

[153608]

$23.00

Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder

[152702]

$9.00

Layering Ovals Dies

[151771]

$35.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes

[107301]

$7.50

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin’ Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Clear Block Bundle

[118491]

$71.50

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Stampin’ Up! Cherish The Season CAS

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Good Wednesday morning my fellow stampers. How is everyone doing today? We’re halfway through the week already and on our way to the weekend. Is anyone starting to make plans?

For today’s card I used Non-Traditional colors, I used pink. I participated in a challenge, Jingle Belles, their challenge is Pink Christmas… For The Cure. For each card linked-up 2 of the design team members will both be donating $2 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. I figured I could make a Pink Christmas card for the cure this year for sure. I also made it very Clean and Simple. Here’s my card for today.

I played along with the Jingle Belles Challenge, ‘I’m Dreaming of a Pink Christmas’.

My design is from CAS(E) This Sketch #394. Here is their sketch.

I started by stamping the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Cherish The Season Cling Stamp Set in Magenta Madness Ink on a Whisper White card front.

I drew 2 lines from the sentiment to the left side of the panel using my Magenta Madness Stampin’ Write Marker.

I stamped the bough image from the Cherish The Season stamp set in Just Jade Ink on the top of the panel. I cut 3 of the smallest bells out of a panel of Rainbow Glimmer Paper using my Sounds of the Season Dies. I drew 3 lines from the boughs down to where I wanted the bells to hang using my Magenta Madness Stampin’ Write Marker. I made 3 tiny bows using the Gold trim from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack and adhered them to the bells using a tiny drop of Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the center bell using Glue Dots and the 2 end bells using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the card front to a Rainbow Glimmer Paper mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue and then to a Thick Whisper White card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added 3 Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the top of the bell strings on the boughs.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Cherish The Season stamp set in Magenta Madness Ink in the center of a Whisper White panel. I stamped the bough image from the Cherish The Season stamp set in Just Jade Ink a few times on the top of the panel. I adhered a strip of Rainbow Glimmer Paper to the bottom of the panel using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the Thick Whisper White card base using Stampin’ Seal.

To finish my card I decorated a Medium Whisper White Envelope. I stamped the large bell image from the Cherish The Season stamp set in Magenta Madness Ink on the envelope front.

I stamped the bough image from the Cherish The Season stamp set in Just Jade Ink on the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked 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: RUW6PQNH

Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and 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 in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog! 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 months tutorials are.

Click HERE to shop the clearance rack.

Happy Stamping, Karen!

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Join me today at 4pm Today on Facebook Live .

I’m planning to go live on my Facebook page with a project today at 4:00pm ET. Stop by my Facebook page at 4pm ET to see what Fun Fold card I will be making this week.

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Going on Now!!!

We all love gorgeous Designer Series Paper, and during this incredible sale, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select papers from our current catalogs!

Stampin’ Up! has such beautiful Designer Series Paper and they’re putting a select list of those papers on sale for 15% off during the month of October!! Now is a great time to stock up and save on some of the most popular paper designs…including papers from the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog!!

SALE DETAILS:

Sales Period: October 1-31
All order types qualify for this promotion.
There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion.
Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount
Sale Ends October 31, 2020 at 11:50 PM MT

The designer papers included in this sale are shown Click on the image below to open up the full-size printable PDF:

Get your lists ready to start shopping now – October 31st!

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Jolly Gingerbread

Subscribe October 11 – November 10

Paper Pumpkin is our monthly subscription service that offers unique papercrafting projects for crafters of any skill level! In these all-inclusive kits, subscribers receive pre-cut paper pieces, embellishments, ink, and an exclusive stamp set designed to encourage them to explore their creativity. As their subscription continues, subscribers will have a collection of cards—and other creations—for a variety of occasions, in addition to a stockpile of supplies!

So, what’s in store for this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit? November’s cute, gingerbread-themed kit contains enough supplies to create one-of-a-kind Christmas crafts! Whether it’s a gift card carrier, traditional card, or tasty-looking tag, this sweet and seasonal kit is the key to heartfelt holiday gifting. With curly cutouts, sugary stickers, and delicious die-cut designs in a special-edition box, a jolly holiday will be on its way with this kit!

Details About The November Kit:

Kit contains enough supplies to create 15 gift card carriers and coordinating envelopes.
Kit contents can also be used to design traditional holiday cards, gift tags, and other paper projects.
Contents arrive in a collectible, special-edition box!
Project size: 2-1/4″ x 4″
Envelope size: 2-3/4″ x 4-3/8″
Coordinating colors: Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Blushing Bride, and Whisper White

Subscribe to the November 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit from 11 October to 10 November at paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Curvy Celebrations will be available for purchase November 3rd. Click Here for a full size printable PDF.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

Whisper White Cardstock2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front and inner liner)
Thick Whisper White Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored and folded at 5 1/2″)
Rainbow Glimmer Paper 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front mat), 1′ X 2″ (bells), 5/8″ X 4″ (strip on inner liner)

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