Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches 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 Akiko’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Theme Challenge. Here is my card using this week’s theme.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Bundle along with the Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper for my card today. Would you like to see a quick video on how I made this card? Click Here to go to my Instagram reels.

Here is our theme for this week.

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I started by stamping the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set on the top of a Fresh As A Daisy card front in Tuxedo Black Ink. I adhered the card front to a Pecan Pie mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to an Azure Afternoon card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped 2 of the leaves, the bird and 5 of the apple images from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the images using Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Pebbled Path, Pumpkin Pie and Real Red Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut all the images out using the Seasonal Branches Dies. I cut apart 1 of the leaves die cut using Paper Snips. I cut the branch dies from a panel of Pecan Pie using the Seasonal Branches Dies.

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I adhered the branches on the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the leaves on the tree using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the leaves on the ground and some of the apples using Multipurpose Liquid Glue and the other apples and bird with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added an Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gem to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I stamped the branch image from Seasonal Branches stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink. I stamped the leaves from Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pecan Pie mat then to the inside of the Azure Afternoon card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the leaves, apples and bird images from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the images with Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Pebbled Path, Pumpkin Pie and Real Red Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Fresh As A Daisy 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

Akiko Sudano

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:   P6UQN4GZ

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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Online Exclusive New Designer Series Paper Available

Surprise, surprise! We’re offering a special release of five beautiful new Designer Series Paper options! These papers include fabulous holiday prints, gorgeous seasonal styles, and some spectacular timeless designs. 

We originally created these papers to be part of our second Sale-A-Bration offering. However, since our next release of new Online Exclusive products won’t happen until November (and you won’t be able to find any of these papers in a catalog), we’ve adjusted our strategy and decided to release these paper options starting 6 September! That way, you have the chance to get ahead on Christmas cards, seasonal crafts, and much more. These products are available while supplies last—you don’t want to miss out! 

Sales Period: Starting 6 September

  • The special release paper options will be available in the Online Exclusives category in the online store.
  • Products will only be available while supplies last. Once products run out, they will no longer be visible in the online store.

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With Love & Gratitude

Subscribe August 11 – September 10

Express your love and gratitude in elegant style with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit inspired by Shelli! This kit includes eight treat packages (you can also use for small gifts) and eight miniature note cards with matching envelopes and specialty gold foil embellishments. Whether you’re needing a hostess gift, a sweet surprise for dinner guests, or have another reason to give love and thanks, this kit has you covered.

The With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit offers the perfect way to give thanks to the special people in your life. The kit design is an elegant representation of the blessings of autumn and the gratitude that comes along with the season. The combination of graceful pumpkin designs and elegant colors, plus specialty gold foil embellishments make this kit a stand-out offering with Shelli written all over it! Subscribe by 10 September to get your kit full of iconic autumn images, love, and gratitude!

What’s better than a box full of crafts you can use to express your love and gratitude? How about the kit packaged in a custom, matching box that’s just as beautiful? The With Love & Gratitude comes with a custom box you can use to store all kinds of things: your finished treat packages and cards, crafting supplies, or you can fill it individual notes with all the reasons you have to be grateful—write each one down and fill up the box, then pull out a note of inspiration whenever you it!

This kit includes:

  • 8 treat packages
  • 8 note cards
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Lost Lagoon Ink Stampin’ Spot
  • Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
  • Adhesives
  • Finished treat packaging: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″ (8.9 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm)
  • Final card size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (8.9 x 8.9 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

Subscribe to the September Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 August and 10 September by clicking here!

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

Plus, don’t miss the Thoughts of Thanks Journal! It matches both the design and intent of the kit, giving you an even more personal way to document and express your gratitude. It’s available as an add-on, but only while supplies last!

ADD-ON DETAILS

Thoughts of Thanks Journal
Available starting: 11 August, while supplies last

Price: $15.00 USD | $21.00 CAD

Item number: 163270

This add-on includes:

  • 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) journal
  • 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
  • Gold-clip page marker

Available for purchase separately on the online store starting 11 August, while supplies last.

Paper Pumpkin add-ons are cash-and-carry items, like retired Paper Pumpkin kits. See the Cash-and-Carry Sales Policy in the Policies Document for more information. 

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (artwork & inner liner)
  • Azure Afternoon Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8i” X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 2 1/2″ X 4 1/4″ (branches)
  • Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Birthday Wishes

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. How is everyone’s week going? We’re halfway through the week and on our way to the weekend.

Today’s card I used a bundle that I haven’t played with in a while. Sometimes you just have to pull out some older products to play with to remind yourself how much you like them. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Bundle and the Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper from the Annual Catalog. I also used the Stampin’ Up! So Sincere Cling Stamp Set and Deckled Circles Dies from the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog for my card today.

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I started by using the new Deckled Circles Dies and cut the center of the Fresh As A Daisy DSP card front. I used the next size larger of the Deckled Circles Dies and cut a panel of Night of Navy. I adhered the Fresh As A Daisy DSP card front to a Night of Navy mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the die cut Deckled Circle DSP to the Night of Navy Deckled Circle die cut mat using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to the center of the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered card front to an Azure Afternoon card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White I stamped the branch image from the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set in Pecan Pie Ink. On the same panel I stamped the leaf image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink. I stamped the bird and apple images from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink I colored the images using Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Parakeet Party and Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut all the images out using the Seasonal Branches Dies. I adhered the branch to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the leaves and bird using Stampin’ Dimensionals and the apples using Glue Dots.

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On a strip of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Night of Navy Ink. I scored both ends of the strip at 3/4″ & 1″. I cut both ends using the Banner Pick A Punch. I folded the sentiment strip into a banner and adhered it to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few 2022-2024 I-Color Pearls to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the apple image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink next to the sentiment. I stamped the leaf image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Granny Apple Green Ink on the bottom of the panel and on the apple. I colored the leaves in using Parakeet Party Stampin’ Blends Markers. I colored the apple using Daffodil Delight and Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Night of Navy mat then to the inside of the Azure Afternoon card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped and colored the branch, apple, leaves and bird images from the Seasonal Branches stamp set on the envelope front the same as I did for the card. I adhered a panel of Fresh As A Daisy DSP to the envelope flap.

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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:   4G2N3MDT

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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I’m planning on going live today on my YouTube Channel at 4pm ET. I hope you can join me for today’s card.

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You can start redeeming your Bonus Days Coupons today, August 1 – August 31st. Redeem 1 coupon code or all your codes on an order.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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Sales Tax Holiday Going On!!!

Thirteen states are having Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays this year and some Stampin’ Up! items qualify for the tax break in those states!

The states with upcoming tax holidays are:  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.  So, if you live in one of those states, take a second to download the spreadsheet Click Here and mark your calendar! New Jersey is the last state for the Sales Tax Holiday starting on August 26th.

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in your state 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.

For those wondering about Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday again this year.

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September-December 2023 Mini Catalog Paper Shares Ordering Is Open

Do you want all of the gorgeous new designer papers in the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 Mini Catalog but can’t afford everything?  I’m doing a Designer Series Paper Share! What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 Minil Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Annual Catalog, it would cost you over $170.00 plus shipping.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $30.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2023 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on September 6th 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 September 11th.

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ x 6″ pieces (or 6″ x 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack 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 – $30.00 plus $8.50 for Priority Mail shipping

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

  • A Walk In The Forest – 6
  • All About Autumn 6″ X 6″ – 12
  • Beary Christmas – 6
  • Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets – 2
  • Garden Walk 6″ X 6″ – 8
  • Glow-In-The Dark 6″ X 6″ Specialty Paper – 1
  • Joy Of Christmas – 6
  • Joyful Specialty Paper – 4
  • Merry Bold & Bright – 6
  • O Holy Night – 6
  • Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper – 2
  • Shining Brightly Specialty Paper – 6
  • Snowflake Magic Specialty Paper – 3
  • Them Bones – 6
  • Winter Meadow – 6

In all, you’ll receive 80 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $60 + $8.50 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

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

  • Your first and last name
  • 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.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Monday, September 4th at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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With Love & Gratitude

Subscribe August 11 – September 10

Express your love and gratitude in elegant style with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit inspired by Shelli! This kit includes eight treat packages (you can also use for small gifts) and eight miniature note cards with matching envelopes and specialty gold foil embellishments. Whether you’re needing a hostess gift, a sweet surprise for dinner guests, or have another reason to give love and thanks, this kit has you covered.

The With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit offers the perfect way to give thanks to the special people in your life. The kit design is an elegant representation of the blessings of autumn and the gratitude that comes along with the season. The combination of graceful pumpkin designs and elegant colors, plus specialty gold foil embellishments make this kit a stand-out offering with Shelli written all over it! Subscribe by 10 September to get your kit full of iconic autumn images, love, and gratitude!

What’s better than a box full of crafts you can use to express your love and gratitude? How about the kit packaged in a custom, matching box that’s just as beautiful? The With Love & Gratitude comes with a custom box you can use to store all kinds of things: your finished treat packages and cards, crafting supplies, or you can fill it individual notes with all the reasons you have to be grateful—write each one down and fill up the box, then pull out a note of inspiration whenever you it!

This kit includes:

  • 8 treat packages
  • 8 note cards
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Lost Lagoon Ink Stampin’ Spot
  • Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
  • Adhesives
  • Finished treat packaging: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″ (8.9 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm)
  • Final card size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (8.9 x 8.9 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

Subscribe to the September Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 August and 10 September by clicking here!

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

Plus, don’t miss the Thoughts of Thanks Journal! It matches both the design and intent of the kit, giving you an even more personal way to document and express your gratitude. It’s available as an add-on, but only while supplies last!

ADD-ON DETAILS

Thoughts of Thanks Journal
Available starting: 11 August, while supplies last

Price: $15.00 USD | $21.00 CAD

Item number: 163270

This add-on includes:

  • 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) journal
  • 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
  • Gold-clip page marker

Available for purchase separately on the online store starting 11 August, while supplies last.

Paper Pumpkin add-ons are cash-and-carry items, like retired Paper Pumpkin kits. See the Cash-and-Carry Sales Policy in the Policies Document for more information. 

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3/4″ X 5 1/4″ (sentiment), 3 3/4″ X 4 1/4″ (artwork), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Azure Afternoon Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Night of Navy Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 3 1/12″ X 3 1/2″ (circle mat)
  • Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Inked & Tiled 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 Akiko’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Sketch Challenge. Here is my card using this week’s sketch.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Inked & Tiled Cling Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set, Inked Botanicals 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Nested Essentials Dies for my card today.

This is our sketch for this week.

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I started by adhering 2 strips of Inked Botanicals DSP to a Calypso Coral card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered another panel of Inked Botanicals DSP to a Lost Lagoon mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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I cut a panel of Basic White using the largest die from the Nested Essentials Dies. I stamped the leaf image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Pool Party Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the Basic Whtie panel multiple times. I stamped the larger flower image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Petal Pink Ink over the leaf images. I adhered the stamped panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a strip of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink. I adhered the sentiment to a Lost Lagoon mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added 3 Ombre Matte Decorative Dots to the sentiment. I added a couple Brushed Brass Butterflies to the card front. I tied a small bow with the Lost Lagoon 1/4″ Bordered Ribbon and adhered it to the artwork using a Glue Dot.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the leaf image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Pool Party Ink on the bottom of the panel, stamping off once on scrap paper. I stamped the larger flower image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Petal Pink Ink over the leaf image. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Lost lagoon mat then to the inside of the Calypso Coral card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the leaf image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Pool Party Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the envelope front. I stamped the larger flower image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Petal Pink Ink over the leaf image. I adhered a panel of Inked Botanicals 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

Akiko Sudano

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:   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 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! Joining Promotion Starts Today June 1 – 30

June is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! since you’ll get even more FREE products in your 100% customizable Starter Kit!  Between June 1-30, those who sign up can get $125 $155 worth of products for only $99 (plus applicable taxes) + 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.

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SAVE 15% ON SELECT DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS STARTS TODAY!

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.

SALES PERIOD: 1–30 JUNE
  • 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.
  • Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.
ORDER DEADLINES
  • 30 June 2023; 11:59 PM (MT)

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Boho Beach Kit now Available

Are you new to stamping and don’t know where to start? Stampin’ Up! has some amazing kits available some with and some without stamping. These are a great way to get your feet wet with card making. Visit my Online store HERE to see what you can choose from. Don’t forget when you are checking out to make sure you are shopping with me and use my Current Host Code GVEBWYZ6.

It’s time to sit back, relax, and take family and friends to the beach from the comfort of your home with our latest kit: Boho Beach Kit! It comes with everything you need to make beach-inspired cards, evoking vacation and relaxation in minutes! Send a friendly note to the people you love and don’t miss the acrylic-poured paint art style used in this kit for a dazzling marbled color effect.

This month’s kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • Boho Beach photopolymer stamp set
  • One Pecan Pie Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pool Party, Wild Wheat

162418 $22.00 USD

Available starting 7 June. Also available in French (item 162420).

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Welcome Inn

Subscribe May 11 – June 10

Show hospitality to all your guests with the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine elegant and detailed cards—three each of three designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, or want to invite someone over, this kit has what you need to create sophisticated and elevated cards!

You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on! (Available while supplies last. Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (item number 161474) from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can use the stamps and paper from both the suite and kit to create cards that are stylish and refined. You can create these elegant hospitality cards using the suite’s Countryside Inn 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper and the kit’s beautiful floral cards. There are endless creative possibilities of this kit and suite coordination!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 9 elegant and sophisticated cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with floral designs and friendly, hospitality-themed sentiments.
  • A Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and beautiful embellishments
  • Lovely floral details and precut vases

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Old Olive

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (Item number: 161474).

Subscribe to the May Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 May 2023 and 10 June 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Welcome Inn Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 May, while supplies last).

Item number: 163192

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

  • One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
  • One coordinating flower die
  • One beautiful leaf die

Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (die cut & inner liner), 1/2″ X 2 1/4″ (sentiment)
  • Calypso Coral Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Lost Lagoon Cardstock 2 3/8″ X 5 1/2″(card front mat), 5/8″ X 2 1/4″ (sentiment mat), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Inked Botanicals 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ & 1 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Sympathy

Good Sunday morning stamping friends. I hope your weekend is going well. Our town is hopping again today, there is a street fair going on so roads into town are closed again. I’ve lived in this town now for 34 years and I think I’ve been to this street fair once. Today I’ll be heading up to my team leader Amy’s for our in person quarterly meeting. I’m looking forward to seeing other team members in person and via zoom. I’m excited to be stamping with them too. I always look forward to stamping with others, I don’t mind stamping alone, but sometimes it’s fun to be sitting and chatting with others while creating. We’ll be making baby cards which I’ll be sharing through the next week.

My card today could be a sympathy card, a get well or just a card of encouragement. I like to have them on hand, just in case. Also, the ladies where I get my hair cut asked me to bring in cards for them to buy and they specified they needed sympathy. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Gorgeously Made Dies and Petal Patterns Dies for my card today.

My colors are from the TGIF Challenge #423.

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I started by adhering a adhesive sheet to the back of a panel of Smoky Slate and cutting the panel with the detail die of Petal Patterns Dies. I adhered the die cut panel to a Smoky Slate card base.

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Using the Gorgeously Made Dies, I cut panels of Calypso Coral and Lemon Lime Twist. I adhered the Calypso Coral die cut panel using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the 2 leaf die cut panels using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I trimmed the excess stem using Paper Snips.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink. I cut the sentiment using the Gorgeously Made Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Iridescent Pastel Gems to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on a panel of Basic Whtie. I stamped the branch image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set above the sentiment in Smoky Slate Ink. I stamped the leaf image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Lemon Lime Twist Ink on the branch. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Calypso Coral mat then to the inside of the Smoky Slate card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the branch image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on the envelope front and flap. I stamped the leaf image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Lemon Lime Twist Ink on the branch images.

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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 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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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 you joining!

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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.

SALES PERIOD: 1–30 JUNE
  • 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.
  • Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.
ORDER DEADLINES
  • 30 June 2023; 11:59 PM (MT)

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Spanish Translated Stamp Set Bundle Available In The New Catalog!

Do you speak Spanish? Or know someone who does?  Stampin’ Up! is excited to share that they have the new Texturas Naturales (161785), a Spanish stamp set, bundle and suite collection in their 2023–2024 Annual Catalog!

You can find the Spanish translated items in my online store Here 

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Welcome Inn

Subscribe May 11 – June 10

Show hospitality to all your guests with the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine elegant and detailed cards—three each of three designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, or want to invite someone over, this kit has what you need to create sophisticated and elevated cards!

You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on! (Available while supplies last. Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (item number 161474) from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can use the stamps and paper from both the suite and kit to create cards that are stylish and refined. You can create these elegant hospitality cards using the suite’s Countryside Inn 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper and the kit’s beautiful floral cards. There are endless creative possibilities of this kit and suite coordination!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 9 elegant and sophisticated cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with floral designs and friendly, hospitality-themed sentiments.
  • A Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and beautiful embellishments
  • Lovely floral details and precut vases

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Old Olive

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (Item number: 161474).

Subscribe to the May Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 May 2023 and 10 June 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Welcome Inn Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 May, while supplies last).

Item number: 163192

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

  • One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
  • One coordinating flower die
  • One beautiful leaf die

Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 1″ X 3″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Calypso Coral Cardstock 4 1/2″ X 3″ (die cut), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock 3 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (die cut pieces)
  • Smoky Slate Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 4 1/4″ X 5 1.2″ (die cut)

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Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches

Good Sunday morning my stamping friends and Happy Mother’s Day to all. I hope you are able to spend the day doing something special for yourself. You need to sit back, relax, craft and let others wait on you. My ideal day would be to spend it in my craft room getting lost in creating. I don’t have to work today so that’s a good thing. I won’t be spending it crafting though. Last year I gave my husband an extreme race car driving experience for his birthday. We went in August for him to drive, but unfortunately there were thunderstorms, and he couldn’t drive. He rescheduled for today not realizing it was Mother’s Day. So that’s where I’ll be today. It’s a 2-hour drive there and we’ll be there for at least 3-4 hours and a 2-hour drive home. It’s supposed to be a beautiful day to be outside.

Today’s card I made at our monthly Team Stamping Studio. We do a mystery stamping at the end of the business part. I was asked to lead the mystery stamping this month. I gave everyone the measurements and talked them through creating cards. All the cards are similar, but different. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Bundle along with the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper and Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

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I started by adhering a panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to a Berry Burst mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Bubble Bath card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered a smaller panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to a Berry Burst mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered that layered panel to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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I cut the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies from a panel of Basic White. Using my Blending Brush I added some Balmy Blue Ink to it. I cut the larger branch from the Seasonal Branches Dies from a panel of Pecan Pie and adhered it to the circle using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I stamped the leaves from the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set in Garden Green Ink on the Basic White panel. I stamped the single flower image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Bubble Bath Ink on the Basic White panel. I colored the flowers using Bubble Bath and Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Markers. I colored the leaves with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the leaves and flowers using the Seasonal Branches Dies. I adhered a couple of the flowers to the branch using Glue Dots and the leaves using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added another flower using a Stampin’ Dimensional. I stamped the bird image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the Basic Whtie panel. I colored the bird with Azure Afternoon and Calypso Boral Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the bird with the Seasonal Branches Dies and adhered it to the branch using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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I adhered the artwork to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Berry Burst Ink on a panel of Basic Whtie. I used the Banner Pick A Punch to cut the end of the sentiment. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few of the Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Berry Burst Ink on a panel of Basic Whtie. I stamped the branch image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the side of the panel. I stamped the leaves from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Garden Green Ink on the branch and colored them using Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered 2 of the flowers I had die cut on the branch. I adhered a strip of the Delightfully Eclectic DSP to the top of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Berry Burst mat then to the inside of the Bubble Bath card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic Whtie Medium Envelope. I stamped the branch image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set on the envelope front in Pecan Pie Ink. I stamped the leaves on the branch in Garden Green Ink and colored them with Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the bird image in Tuxedo Black Ink and colored it using Azure Afternoon and Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to the envelope flap.

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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:    BR9XGSTC

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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Welcome Inn

Subscribe May 11 – June 10

Show hospitality to all your guests with the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine elegant and detailed cards—three each of three designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, or want to invite someone over, this kit has what you need to create sophisticated and elevated cards!

You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on! (Available while supplies last. Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (item number 161474) from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can use the stamps and paper from both the suite and kit to create cards that are stylish and refined. You can create these elegant hospitality cards using the suite’s Countryside Inn 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper and the kit’s beautiful floral cards. There are endless creative possibilities of this kit and suite coordination!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 9 elegant and sophisticated cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with floral designs and friendly, hospitality-themed sentiments.
  • A Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and beautiful embellishments
  • Lovely floral details and precut vases

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Old Olive

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (Item number: 161474).

Subscribe to the May Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 May 2023 and 10 June 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Welcome Inn Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 May, while supplies last).

Item number: 163192

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

  • One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
  • One coordinating flower die
  • One beautiful leaf die

Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.

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New Branded Merchandise Available in the Stampin’ Up! Online Store

Stampin’ Up! has some new Branded Merchandise that you can pick up in the online store now!  Check out the pretty new grid paper and the awesome decal!

Stampin' Up! In Color Grid Paper

2023–2025 IN COLOR GRID PAPER

Keep your workspace clean and organized with the 2023–2025 In Color Grid Paper! This paper will protect your workspace when you craft while adding a fun pop of color. It has metric and imperial measurements on it to help you with alignment when crafting. Available while supplies last.

  • Size: 11″ x 17″
  • Includes imperial & metric measurements
  • QTY: 25 Sheets per pack (5 sheets of 5 colors)
  • Product colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Moody Mauve, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat
  • Item number:  162439
  • Price:  $9.00
Stampin' Up! Decal

STAMPIN’ UP! LOGO VINYL DECAL

Show off your Stampin’ Up! spirit with the new Logo Vinyl Decal! Adhere the decal to a variety of clean surfaces. Put it on your water bottle, your computer, or even your car! Available while supplies last.

  • 2 printed vinyl decals
  • Sizes: 4-3/8″ x 6″ and 3-3/8″ x 4-1/2″
  • Product colors: Basic White
  • Item number:  162441
  • Price:  $6.00

You can see all of the branded merchandise in the online store Here.

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CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. Celebrate in style with bright, bold colors, confetti, and birthday greetings full of joy!

This month’s kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
  • One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

#162390 $23.00 USD

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (artwork & inner liner), 3/2″ X 2″ (sentiment)
  • Berry Burst Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 2 1/8″ X 5 1/4″ (dsp mat)
  • Bubble Bath Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 1″ X 3″ (branch)
  • Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 2″ X 5 1/4″ (card front panel), 3/4″ X 4″ (inner liner strip), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Paper Snips

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Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop

Good Tuesday morning my stamping friends welcome to Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop. It’s the 2nd Tuesday of the month so that means Blog Hop Day!! If you are starting with me, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. If you’ve hopped over from Tara’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “For the Girls/Ladies”. We can interpret this however we want. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Bundle, the retiring Stampin’ Up! Marigold Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set, the new Countryside Corners Dies and the retiring Texture Chic Designer Series Paper. Some of the products used today will be available starting May 2nd from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.

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I started by adhering a panel of Texture Chic DSP to a Lost Lagon card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I cut a panel of Pool Party cardstock using the 3rd largest die from the Countryside Corners Dies. I stamped the branch image from the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set in Pecan Pie Ink. I cut the one side of the die cut panel using my Paper Trimmer. I stamped the sentiment from the Marigold Moments stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the bottom of the panel. I embossed the panel using the Basics 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the die cut embossed panel to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the bird image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. On a panel of Petal Pink cardstock, I stamped the cluster of flowers image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Petal Pink Ink. I cut the bird and flowers out using the Seasonal Branches Dies. I colored the bird using my Calypso Coral and Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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I adhered the bird and flowers to the branch using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added some of the retiring Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the flower centers.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the branch image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set on the bottom of the panel in Pecan Pie Ink. I stamped the single flower image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Petal Pink Ink on the branch. I stamped the bird image in Tuxedo Black Ink on the branch. I colored the bird using my Calypso Coral and Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pool Party mat then to the inside of the Lost Lagoon card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the branch image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the envelope front. I stamped the flower image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Petal Pink on the branches. I stamped the bird image from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the branch and colored it using my Calypso Coral and Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Texture Chic DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for visiting by my blog today, I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. Now that you’ve seen my card, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. Hit Previous to hop back to Tara’s blog or hit Next to head over to Terry Lynn’s blog. You can also click on each of the names and hop around that way. I hope you enjoy seeing everyone’s projects. Happy Hopping!!

  1. Tara Carpenter
  2. Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here
  3. Terry Lynn Bright
  4. Mary Deatherage
  5. Akiko Sudano
  6. Karen Finkle
  7. Jaimie Babarczy
  8. Amy Koenders

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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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Forever Friends Kit Available April 12th

This kit includes: 

  • Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • One Forever Friends photopolymer stamp set
  • One Night of Navy Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, printed foil envelopes, foil die cuts, adhesive, twine, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ (13.3 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Petal Pink

162363 $21.00 USD | $29.00 CAD

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Exploring In Color

Subscribe April 11 – May 10

Say hello to mountain landscapes and new In Colors! This month’s kit features nine outdoors-themed cards in our new 2023–2025 In Colors plus exclusive FREE stickers. Want more? Get the cards & envelopes add-on (available 2 May while supplies last) and continue your creative adventure!

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 card, 3 each of 3 designs, plus 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A 7-piece all-occasion stamp set that celebrates good friends and great adventures!
  • 1 Copper Clay (new In Color!) Classic Stampin’ Spot.
  • Twine and die-cut accents
  • FREE stickers to put on your projects or anything you want—water bottles, laptops, coolers, and more!
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm).
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

Subscribe to the May Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 April 2023 and 10 May 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Exploring In Color Cards & Envelopes

Available starting: 2 May, while supplies last

Price: $10.00 USD | $13.75 CAD

This add-on includes

  • 18 cards, 6 each of 3 designs
  • 18 coordinating envelopes
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

Paper Pumpkin add-ons are cash-and-carry items, like retired Paper Pumpkin kits. See the Cash-and-Carry Sales Policy in the Policies Document for more information. 

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 1 3/4″ X 2″ (bird), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Lost Lagoon Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock 2″ X 3″ (flowers)
  • Pool Party Cardstock 2 3/4″ X 4 1/4″ (card front panel), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Texture Chic Specialty Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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