Stampin’ Up! Ocean Front for The Card Concepts

Good Wednesday morning my stamping friends. We’re halfway through the week already. I hope you are all having a good week.

It’s time for an inspiration challenge from The Card Concepts. We have a new fun challenge this week.  The inspiration photo #198 is Summertime Fun. Here is my card that was inspired from the challenge photo.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Ocean Front Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay Cling Stamp Set and Stampin’ Up! Circle Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set for my Clean and Layered card today. I was inspired by the overall theme, beach and birds in the photo.

I hope you will take a moment to visit The Card Concepts and join us for our challenge 198.  How are you inspired by the photos?

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I started by stamping a Basic White card front using the Oceanfront stamp set. I stamped the center water image first using Tahitian Tide Ink. I then stamped the sky image using Tahitian Tide Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper. Last I stamped the sand image on the bottom in Crumb Cake Ink. I stamped the detailed sand image from the Oceanfront stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink over the already stamped sand image. I stamped the tall grass image from the Oceanfront stamp set in Old Olive Ink on the side. I stamped the cattails image from the Oceanfront stamp set in Wild Wheat Ink next to the tall grass. I adhered the artwork to the center front of a Tahitian Tide card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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I cut a panel of Pecan Pie cardstock using the Online Exclusive Radiating Stitches Dies. I cut the center out of the panel using the 4th largest Deckled Rectangle Dies to make a frame. I adhered the frame over the artwork to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sand piper bird image from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink. I cut the birds out using the Seaside Bay Dies. I adhered one of the birds using Multipurpose Liquid Glue and the other two using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from the Circle Sayings stamp set on a panel of Basic White. I fussy cut the sentiment using Paper Snips. I adhered the sentiment to the top of the panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few 2023-2025 In-Color Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Circle Sayings stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the sand image from the Oceanfront stamp set in Crumb Cake Ink on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the details sand image in Crumb Cake Ink. I stamped the tall grass image from the Oceanfront stamp set on either side of the panel in Old Olive Ink. I stamped the cattails image from the Oceanfront stamp set in Wild Wheat Ink on the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pecan Pie mat then to the inside of the Tahitian Tide card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the sand image from the Oceanfront stamp set on the bottom of the envelope front and flap. I stamped the tall grass image in Old Olive Ink, the cattails image in Wild Wheat Ink and the sand pipers in Pecan Pie Ink.

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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:   GVEBWYZ6

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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FREE SHIPPING TODAY ONLY ON ANY ORDER SUBTOTALING $75 +

Time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? On 21 June 2023 only, we are offering FREE SHIPPING on orders SUBTOTALING $75 USD or more. This incredible deal lasts for 24 HOURS only, so GET THOSE SHOPPING LIST TOGETHER and don’t forget to add some of that Designer Series Paper that’s on SALE!!

FREE SHIPPING DETAILS:

  • Free shipping applies after the qualifying amount has been met.
  • The minimum qualifying amount to receive free shipping is $75 or more (before tax).
  • Free shipping only applies during the 24-hour period the promotion is live; this means that the order must be opened and closed on June 21, 2023.
  • With the exception of a one-time monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription, all Stampin’ Up! products qualify for the promotion.  Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 shipping included) + tax.
  • Prepaid 3, 6, or 12 month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.
  • The free shipping promotion does not cover the additional cost of expedited shipping.
  • Please keep in mind that the distribution center may fall behind their typical shipping timeframes.  In such cases, Stampin’ Up! will do all they can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible.
  • Ordering deadline:  June 21, 2023 at 11:59 PM MT

Head over to the ONLINE STORE TODAY, Wednesday June 21st beginning at 12:01am MT to get free shipping on your order of $75+!  Have fun shopping! Don’t forget to use my CURRENT HOST CODE GVEBWYZ6 on all orders under $150.00.

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SAVE 15% ON SELECT DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS!

We all love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper, so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects! Click HERE for a printable PDF flyer.

Designer Series Paper Sale Details:
  • Sale Dates:  June 1-30, 2023
  • 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.
  • Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.

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Stampin’ Up! Awesome Joining Promotion going on NOW!!

June 1st through June 30th, we have an amazing joining special going on. June is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! You will get even more FREE products in your customizable Starter Kit! If you sign up between 1–30 June, you can get $125 USD | $165 CAD $155 USD worth of products for only $99 USD + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

STARTER KIT+ PROMOTION DETAILS:

  • When you purchase you Starter Kit, you will be able to redeem $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just  $99.
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before June 1 or after June 30 will not  be eligible for this offer.
  • This offer begins June 1, 2023 and ends at 11:50 PM MT on June 30, 2023.

There is Never an Obligation to sell, you do NOT have to use this as a business, you can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself. I would LOVE to have you on my team. Join as a hobby demonstrator and enjoy all the benefits. All your future orders will be eligible for at least a 20% discount on products ordered. PLUS if you are a demonstrator and there is a special, like the upcoming 15% discount on Designer Series Paper, you will get your 20% discount on top of the 15%. Now that’s an awesome deal. This is a great way to get everything you want on your wish list at a discounted price. Enjoy at least a 20% discount on the future products you purchase. Join now and start enjoying that discount right away!!! Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk about you joining. We have people on our team from all over the United States. We get together monthly via Zoom; we have team Facebook pages where we share what we make and ask questions. This was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, I’ve made a lot of new friends from all over.

Joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator offers some fabulous opportunities, including:

  • Becoming part of our wonderful community
  • Attending exclusive demonstrator-only events
  • Having early access to products
  • Receiving a copy of our catalogs early
  • Getting a 20% discount on our magnificent coordinating products
  • Joining our exclusive demonstrator-only Facebook group
  • Having the opportunity to earn a supplemental income if you choose to make it a business.
  • Accessing our demonstrator-only weekly newsletter: Succeed Weekly
  • Receiving training information and accessing resources to help you through your first year and beyond.

I would LOVE to have you on my team!!! Don’t wait until the last minute, contact me today and we can talk about signing you up!

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Fun In The Sun

Subscribe June 11 – July 10

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
  • Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
  • 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
  • Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
  • Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

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 White Cardstock 3 3/4″ X 5″ (artwork), 2″ X 4″ (birds), 1 1/2″ X 1 1/2″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (frame), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Tahitian Tide Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)

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Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning my stamping friends welcome to my fun fold Friday. How was everyone’s week? Does anyone have plans for the weekend yet? I’ll be working all day tomorrow in the office doing my bills. The good thing is I won’t be there till 5pm like a normal Saturday.

Today’s card I made on my Facebook Live video 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 along with the links to my Facebook page and my YouTube channel. Here is my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set and By The Bay 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

Here is my template for the card.

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I started by scoring and folding a Sahara Sand card base as pictured above in the photo of the template.

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I cut a bird, crabs and shells from panels of By The Bay DSP using my Seaside Bay Dies.

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I cut and adhered panels of the By The Bay DSP to the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. The basic measurements of the DSP are listed below. You will have to line them up with your card to measure where to cut them on an angle.

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On the inside, I stamped the shell image from the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay Cling Stamp Set in Sahara Sand Ink, stamped off once on scrap paper, on a panel of Basic White cardstock. I stamped the sentiment from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Sahara Sand Ink on top of the shell, I adhered the Basic White panel to a Sahara Sand mat then to the inside panel using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the bird, seagrass and shells using Multipurpose Liquid Gue and Glue Dots. I adhered the crab using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On the back, I stamped the sentiment from the Go To Greetings in Sahara Sand Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the sand image from the Seaside Bay stamp set on a strip of Sahara Sand cardstock in Sahara Sand Ink. I cut the strip using the Seaside Bay Dies. I adhered it to the bottom of the panel using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the shells along the sand using Glue Dots. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Sahara Sand mat then to the back of the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the sand and bird images from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Sahara Sand Ink on the front of the envelope. I adhered a panel of By The Bay 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 on the card. The list of measurements are below if you’d like to stamp along while watching the video. You can watch my video on my Facebook page Here.

You can also view the 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. I’m hoping to start doing YouTube lives soon, thanks to all that have subscribed. 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:    XMVFTAU4

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 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the January-April 2023 Mini 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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Stampin’ Up! Color Refresh Coming Soon!!!

Stampin’ Up! is all about creativity and sharing what we love with those we love. And that means providing a compelling selection of high-quality craft supplies in coordinating colors and designs. We’re always working to not only meet trends but set them. That means evaluating and even refreshing our current products—This year we’re refreshing our complete color collection!

Stampin’ Up! has announced that, in addition to the new 2023-2025 In Colors, we’ll be getting some new colors in the core color families (Brights, Neutrals, Regals and Subtles) with the new 2023-2024 Annual Catalog! You’ll find some new friends and returning favorites among our Brights, Neutrals, Regals, and Subtles. And you won’t want to miss our new 2023–2025 In Colors. We hope you’re as excited as we are to start crafting with these fresh new colors and to share them with your fellow crafting enthusiasts. 

New Core Family Colors from Stampin’ Up!

Stampin’ Up! has put together a quick video showing you the colors that are leaving and the new colors coming in, including the new In Colors!  You can see it here:

If you want a quick list of the retiring core colors, here they are:

  • Blushing Bride
  • Pear Pizzazz
  • Mint Macaron
  • Rich Razzleberry
  • So Saffron
  • Merry Merlot
  • Pacific Point
  • Mango Melody
  • Soft Suede
  • Sahara Sand
  • Bermuda Bay

2023-2025 In Colors!

Here is a peek at the new 2023-2025 In Colors!

They are really pretty!  Their names are:

  • Copper Clay
  • Wild Wheat
  • Boho Blue
  • Moody Mauve
  • Pebbled Path

The new and returning colors are so pretty!  Can’t wait to get them!!

2023-2024 Annual Catalog Coming Soon!!

The new catalog is awesome!! I’ve already started my list of all the new products I want to get. I will be ordering the New 2023-2024 Annual Catalogs on April 4th for my customers and will be shipping them out as soon as I get them. If you are a current customer of mine and have placed an order in 2022-2023, you will automatically be receiving a new catalog once I receive them. If you haven’t placed an order in the past year, I will not be automatically sending you one. If you have not ordered and/or would like to be a customer of mine and would like a copy of the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, please send me an email at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com requesting a catalog.

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Price Changes Coming With The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog

Stampin’ Up! let us know that some of the items in the new catalog will have higher prices when the catalog is launched on May 2.  The prices for all items that are carrying over will continue to be the current catalog prices through May 1.  So now is a great time to stock up on any favorites before the price increases happen in early May!  We have not been told any specifics on the amount that the prices will increase but we have been given a list of items that will increase in price with the new catalog.

Due to increased costs to produce these items, beginning May 2 new prices will be in effect within the following product categories:

  • Cardstock
  • Designer Series Paper
  • Specialty Paper
  • Notecards and Envelopes
  • Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads and Refills
  • Stampin’ Blends
  • Stampin’ Write Markers
  • Select Specialty Inks
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines and plates
  • Embossing Folders
  • Punches
  • Take Your Pick products
  • Storage
  • Clear Blocks
  • Select tools
  • Select adhesives
  • Select stamp sets
  • Paper Pumpkin

To see the updated pricing, check the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog.  I’ll be mailing out the catalogs in mid-April to my ordering customers so take a peek when it arrives in your mailbox.  So, the good news is that you will have time to order any last-minute items before the new pricing starts once you see the upcoming catalog!  

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All The Little Things

Subscribe March 11 – April 10

Good things take time, but you can start creating them now with the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit! This kit includes nine cards, three each of three designs, with elegant designs and bright colors. The iridescent foil is the shining detail to bring your crafts together. You can make a card for anyone and for any occasion!

And don’t wait, because anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a FREE box organizer! This organizer fits perfectly inside your Paper Pumpkin box and is great for keeping your supplies from past kits organized, so you know right where everything is! 

This kit includes:

  • 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
  • 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
  • Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
  • Unique embellishments and twine.
  • Adhesives to complete the projects.
  • Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” (14 x 10.8 cm). 
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
  • FREE box organizer

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March 2023 and 10 April 2023 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 1/16″ x 1 13/16″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (back panel)
  • Mint Macaron Cardstock 3″ X 2 1/2″ (seagrass)
  • Sahara Sand Cardstock 8 1/4″ x 7″ (scored & folded as in diagram), 2″ X 2 1/4″ (sentiment mat)
  • By The Bay 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 2 – 2 5/8″ X 5 3/8″(horizontal panels), 2 – 2 5/8″ x 4 1/8″(vertical panels), 2 – 2 5/8″ x 2 5/8″(pop up panels), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (inside panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap) bird, crabs and shells cut form other panels

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Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay 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 Color Challenge. Here is my card using this week’s Colors.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay Cling Stamp Set along with the By The Bay Designer Series Paper for my card today.

These are out colors for this week.

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I started by stamping the front of the Balmy Blue card base with the speckled stamp from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Balmy Blue Ink. I adhered the panels of By The Bay DSP to the coordinating Night of Navy mats using Stampin’ Seal.

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I adhered the 2 layered panel to the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the shell image from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Petal Pink Ink. I stamped the sentiment from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on the top of the panel.

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I adhered the stamped panel to a Night of Navy mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearl to the inside of the shell.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from Seaside Bay stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on a panel of Basic White cardstock. I stamped the shell image from the Seaside Bay stamp set on the bottom of the panel in Petal Pink Ink. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Night of Navy mat then to the inside of the Balmy Blue card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the shell & pearl image from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Petal Pink Ink on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of By The Bay 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:    7KF3QB4G

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 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the January-April 2023 Mini 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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Online Exclusives Now Available

Now available Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Products. Click Here for a printable PDF flyer with the items that will be available. There is so much more than what is on the flyer though. You’ll want to go to my Online Store to see it all.

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The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit Now Available

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget! 

This kit includes: 

  • 9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
  • One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
  • 9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
  • Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
  • Gold, pearlized embellishments.
  • The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
  • Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete. 

Item #161804 $23.00 USD

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Ten Years Of Growth

Subscribe February 11 – March 10

It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and we want to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by our in-house artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! 

And as part of our anniversary celebration, the March Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a FREE GIFT featuring a plant and pot builder to make all your projects plant-astic!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to recognize the people in your life who help you grow with greetings and beautiful botanical images.
  • 1 Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Paper pieces and embellishments with digitally-painted designs and images.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • 1 FREE additional stamp set, which includes a plant and pot builder to make plant-astic projects!

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Crumb Cake

Subscribe to the March Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 February 2023 and 10 March 2023 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″ X 2 1/4″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Balmy Blue Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Night of Navy Cardstock 2″ X 5 3/8″, 3 5/8″ X 2″ (dsp mats), 2 1/8″ X 2 3/8″(sentiment mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • By The Bay Designer Series Paper 1 7/8″ X 5 1/4″ & 3 1/2″ x 1 7/8″ (card front panels), 2 1/4″ x 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning my stamping friends welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. How was everyone’s week? What are you all doing this weekend? I’ll be at work tomorrow all day and I’m not sure about Sunday yet. I have the day off again, YAY!!!

Today’s card I made on my Facebook Live video 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 along with the links to my Facebook page and my YouTube channel. Here is my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Seaside Bay Bundle along with the By The Bay 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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I started by cutting 2 3/4″ off the 4 1/4″ X 11″ Sahara Sand Card front using my Paper Trimmer. I adhered a panel of By The Bay DSP to the front of the Sahara Sand card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the Sahara Sand Panel, horizontally, to the card front using Stampin’ Seal only on the left side.

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On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the bird image from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Basic Gray Ink. I stamped the sentiment from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on the top of the panel. On a panel of Sahara Sand cardstock, I stamped the shell/sand image from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Sahara Sand Ink. After letting it dry for a bit, I stamped the sand image from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with my Clear Embossing Powder and set it with my Heat Tool. I cut the panel using the sand border die from the Seaside Bay Dies. I adhered the panel to the bottom of the Basic White panel using Stampin’ Seal. From a panel of Mint Macaron cardstock I cut the sea grass using my Seaside Bay Dies. I added a little Mint Macaron Ink to the grass using my Sponge Dauber. From a panel of Sahara Sand and Pearlescent Specialty Paper I cut the shell image using the Seaside Bay Dies.

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I cut the Pearlescent shell in half and adhered it to the inside of the Sahara Sand die cut shell. I brushed a little Petal Pink Ink on top of the shell using my Small Blending Brush. I adhered the sea grass die cut pieces to the Basic White panel using Glue Dots. I adhered the shell on top of the grass using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the Basic White panel the Sahara Sand card front using Stampin’ Seal. I added a Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearl inside the shell and Iridescent Pearls to the card front.

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On the inside, I adhered a panel of By The Bay DSP to the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Starry Sky Ink. I stamped the shell and sand image from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Sahara Sand Ink on the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside left of the card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the larger shell image from the Seaside Bay stamp set in Sahara Sand Ink on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of By The Bay 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 on the card. The list of measurements are below if you’d like to stamp along while watching the video. You can watch my video on my Facebook page Here.

You can also view the 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. I’m hoping to start doing YouTube lives soon, thanks to all that have subscribed. 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:   222EBX64

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 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the January-April 2023 Mini 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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Amazing Joining Special during Sale-a-bration January 5 – February 28

Starting Thursday January 5, 2023, not only does the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog go live, Sale-a-bration begins along with an amazingly awesome joining special. You get to choose what you want. All the options ship for free and include a past Paper Pumpkin Kit along with some business supplies in case you want to make this a business. There is No Obligation to sell, you do NOT have to use this as a business, you can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself. I would LOVE to have you on my team. Join as a hobby demonstrator and enjoy all the benefits of a business demonstrator.

Option #1 This exclusive Boho Blue Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value) + Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.00. The Boho Blue is one of the new In-Colors coming for 2023-2025.

Option #2 The original White Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (a $63 value), + Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.00

Option #3. Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99.00.

If you have a LONG shopping list, this is a great way to get everything you always want at a discount. Enjoy at least a 20% discount on the products you purchase. Why wait, this is such an awesome deal, and it only sticks around until February 28th. Join now and start enjoying that discount right away!!! Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk about you joining. We have people on our team from all over the United States. We get together monthly via Zoom; we have team Facebook pages where we share what we make and ask questions. This was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, I’ve made a lot of new friends from all over.

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Saying Thanks Kit Now Available

We invite you to say thank you to the people who make your day, every day with Saying Thanks all-inclusive card kit! This month’s kit has everything you need to show appreciation to family and friends who light up your life! Make nine bright, colorful cards in no time to say thank you, recognize friends, and share your gratitude with a bright watercolor wash that won’t go unnoticed! You’ll never miss an opportunity to express gratitude with this colorful kit!

This kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • Printed die-cut words, precut pieces, and enough adhesive to complete projects.
  • White baker’s twine and iridescent diamond sequins.
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm).
  • Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Tahitian Tide.

#162361 $13.00 USD | $18.00 CAD

Each kit comes with precut die cuts in Dutch, English, French and German

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Sunshine & Smiles

Subscribe January 11 – February 10

Make cloudy days a little brighter with the Sunshine & Smiles Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine sweet and sunny cards—three each of three designs. If someone you know is weathering a storm, this kit is just what you’ll need to create cards that are sure to brighten their day!

PEEK THROUGH CARDS

Catch a glimpse of sunshine through those springtime showers with this kit’s playful peek-through cards! Each card includes an open window in the front, perfect for adding a touch of dimension and layering! You and your customers will have fun crafting with these cards—rain or shine!

AND for the first time ever, we’ve got a coordinating die add-on! (Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

This kit includes:

  • Everything you need to create 9 radiant cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A sweet springtime photopolymer stamp set.
  • A Mango Melody Stampin’ Spot
  • A fun peek-through window scene on each card!
  • Cute precut critters and labels, fun raindrop embellishments, and more! 

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Rain or Shine Suite Collection (item number: 160556).

Subscribe to the February Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January 2022 and 10 February 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Sunshine & Smiles Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 January, while supplies last)

Item number: 162486

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

  • One coordinating frog-shaped die: 1-1/8″ x 7/8″ (2.9 x 2.2 cm)
  • One coordinating flower bouquet die: 1-1/8″ x 7/8″ (2.9 x 2.2 cm)

Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4 1/8″ x 2 5/8″ (artwork), 4″ X 2 1/2″ (inner liner)
  • Mint Macaron Cardstock 1″ X 5 1/2″ (sea grass)
  • Sahara Sand Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 5″ X 1 1/2″ (sand), 2″ x 2 1/2″ (shell)
  • By The Bay 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ X 2 5/8″ (card front panel), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (inner liner panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
  • Pearlescent Specialty Paper 2″ X 2 1/2″ (shell)

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