Stampin’ Up! Simply Said for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning stamping friends and 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 Mary’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Color Challenge. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card using this week’s colors

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I used the Stampin’ Up! simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper, Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper, Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder, 1 3/4″ & 1 7/8″ Circle Punches for my card today.

These are out colors for this week

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Adhere a panel of Peaceful Garden DSP to a Secret Sea card base. Emboss a panel of Basic Beige using the Peaceful Greenery EF. Adhere the embossed panel to a Cloud Cover mat.

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Adhere a panel of Peaceful Garden DSP to the left side of the embossed panel. Adhere a panel of Peaceful Garden DSP to a Cloud Cover mat. Adhere the layered panel to the right of the embossed panel. Wrap a piece of Misty Moonlight Silver Edged 1/2″ Ribbon around the layered panel and tie a bow. Adhere the layered panel to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Stamp the sentiment from Simply Said stamp set in Versamark Ink to a panel of Secret Sea. Sprinkle the sentiment with White Embossing Powder and set it with the Heat Tool. Cut the sentiment out with the 1 3/4″ Circle Punch. Cut a panel of Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper using the 1 7/8″ Circle Punch. Adhere the sentiment to the Glimmer mat. Adhere the layered sentiment to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Hues of Blue Flowers to the car front.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set in Secret Sea Ink on a panel of Basic White. Adhere a panel of Peaceful Garden DSP to the bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Cloud Cover mat then to the inside of the Secret Sea card base. Add a couple of the Hues of Blue Flowers by the sentiment.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete the card. Adhere a strip of Peaceful Garden DSP to the envelope front and a panel to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  Now that you’ve seen my card, let’s get on with the hop!  Click the button below to hop over to see what Akiko has created. Happy Hopping!!

Just in case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the team members involved in the hop today.

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Akiko Sudano

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Nicole Bloxom

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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. 

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic Beige Cardstock 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″(embossed panel)
  • Basic White Cardstock 4″ x 5 /4″(inner liner)
  • Cloud Cover Cardstock 3 5/8″ x 4 5/8″(embossed panel mat), 2 1/2″ x 4″(card front panel mat), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Secret Sea Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″(sentiment)
  • Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(card front), 2″ x 5 3/8″ & 2 3/8″ x 3 7/8″(card front panels), 1/2″ x 4″(inner liner), 1/2″ x 6″ & 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)
  • Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″(sentiment mat)

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Stampin’ Up! Lovely Florals

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend!! What are you all doing this weekend? I’ll be working all day today.

Today’s card was made during our mystery stamping at our Tuesday night meeting. Jaimie sent us the measurements and talked us through assembling it. I decided to mix some new and old products together. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Lovely Florals Photopolymer Stamp Set (available Sept 3rd) along with the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper, Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Up! Simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set, Stylish Shapes Dies, Spotlight on Nature Dies and Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Label Me Grateful Cling Stamp Set for my card today.

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Adhere the panel of Perennial Lavender DSP to the Crumb Cake card base. Adhere the smaller panel of Perennial Lavender DSP to the Basic White mat. Emboss the panel of Shaded Spruce using the Exposed Brick EF. Adhere the embossed panel to the Basic White mat.

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Wrap a piece of Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine around the layered panel 2 times and tie a bow. Adhere the layered panel to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. From a panel of Basic White, cut the largest and 4th largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Cut the 2nd smallest Spotlight on Nature Die from the panel of Shaded Spruce. On the small Basic White circle, stamp the sentiment from Simply Said stamp set in Shaded Spruce Ink. Adhere the sentiment to the Shaded Spruce die cut circle.

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On the large die cut circle, stamp the flower image from the Lovely Florals stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Color the image with Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lolly and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the large die cut circle to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the sentiment to the card front, overlapping the large circle, with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Label Me Grateful stamp set in Shaded Spruce Ink. Stamp the floral image from the Lovely Florals stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. Color the image with Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lolly and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Shaded Spruce mat then to the inside of the Crumb Cake card base.

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Finish the card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the floral image from the Lovely Florals stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. color the image the same as for the card. Adhere a panel of Perennial Lavender 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. 

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My September – December 2025 Mini Catalog and September Online Exclusive Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and Embellishment Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the Two-Tone cardstock share, just the Ribbon share or just the Embellishment share, or you can it all!!

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper ShareTwo-Tone Cardstock Share, Ribbon Share & Embellishment Share from the September-December 2025 Mini Catalog, along with the upcoming September Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on September 3rd 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 8th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! September – December 2025 Mini Catalog and the upcoming September Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $165.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $75.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $21.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

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!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $21.00 plus $9.00 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):

  • All Season Velvet (3)
  • Autumn Toil (4)
  • Christmas Tags & More (8)
  • Earthen Toned Metallic (1)
  • Elegant Pine Snowflakes (6)
  • Gathering Together (6)
  • Lights of Aurora (6)
  • Modern Christmas (6)
  • North Pole Delivery (5)
  • Peaceful Garden (6)
  • Peaceful Garden Glimmer (3)
  • Traditions of Christmas (6)
  • Silent Snowflake (1)

In all, you’ll receive 61 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double Designer Series Paper Share – $42.00 Plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

As a gift from me for ordering a Double Share of Designer Series Paper, I will include a Greetings For You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. This gift is only for ordering a Double DSP Share.

Two-Tone Cardstock Share

Have you been wanting to try the Two-Tone Cardstock but didn’t want to buy a whole pack? You can add a share of the 4 different Two-Tone Cardstock packs for an additional $6 or purchase them separately for $6 + $9 Priority Shipping

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

  • Keeping Traditions (6)
  • Peaceful Days (6)
  • Lovely Florals (6)
  • Sweet Halloween (6)

In all, you’ll receive 24 – 6” x 6” sheets of cardstock!

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ 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.

Ribbon Share – $20.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Balmy Blue 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon
  • Black & White & Gold Baker’s Twine
  • Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread
  • Irregular Weave 3/8″ Trim
  • Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged 1/2″ Ribbon
  • Real Red 1/2″ Shiny Ribbon
  • Shaded Spruce 7/8″ Ribbon
  • White 3/8″ Fluffy Trim

Double Ribbon Share – $40.00 Plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping and you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Embellishment Share – $16.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

I’m also offering an Embellishment Share. I will divide the embellishments up and package them in a cello bag with the name and number for easy ordering, just like I do with the paper and ribbon.

You will receive (approximate # listed:

  • Cajun Craze & Gold Dots (30)
  • Dear Dots (40)
  • Delightful Decorative Dots (36)
  • Faceted Snowflakes (42)
  • Frosted Iridescent Dots (40)
  • Hues of Blue Flowers (32)
  • Large Gold Hoops (2)
  • Streaked Dots (32)
  • Traditional Sparkling Sequins (48)

Double Share of the Embellishments – $32.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices by September 1st.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Sunday August 31st at 5:00 PM ET.

I put together a video showing you everything included in my shares Here.

Let me know if you have any questions, I’m more than happy to help you. Thank you for joining in my Shares!!

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Final Days to Register for our August Online Technique Class

Tara Carpenter, Nicole Bloxom and I are teaming up to offer a fun Technique Online Zoom Class.  We will be creating 6 different cards using 6 different techniques.  This class is free with a $50 purchase from my Online Store.  We will supply a list of supplies we are going to be using in the next couple days. We decided to open registration early so you can take advantage of the Free Shipping and my Double Rewards and also earn a free class.

The class requirements and What You Will Receive:

  • Visit my Online Store and place a $50 or more order before tax and shipping.
  • Once you have made the purchase, fill out this form and submit Click Here for Google Form
  • Zoom class with complete step by step instructions to complete each card as we go.
  • PDF with detailed directions and photos
  • A Link to the recorded class after we are done so you can watch it again and make more cards.

Here is a list of just some of the items that Tara, Nicole and I will be using.

  • Charming Day Bundle
  • Elements of Text stamp set
  • Artistic Leaves Stamp Set
  • Two-Tone Cardstock
  • Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper
  • Iridescent Treat Bags
  • Stampin’ Spritzer
  • Wow Basics Embossing Powder
  • Heat Tool
  • Floral Charm DSP
  • Adhesive Sheets
  • Stylish Shapes Dies

A week before the class I will send you the complete PDF of the cards so you can cut all your cardstock and gather your supplies, so you are ready to go.  We will NOT be cutting cardstock live.  Everyone’s cards will be unique since you will pick which color cardstock and ink you want to use for each card.

The class will be held on Sunday August 24th from 1pm – 5pm Eastern Time via Zoom.  This will allow everyone all over the United States to participate live!  

I will email you the Zoom link to the class a few days before the event.

Click Here to Register

Deadline to sign up is Sunday August 17th at 5pm ET

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock  3 5/8″ x 4 7/8″ card front panels mat), (2) – 4″ x 5 1/4″(artwork & inner liner)
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Shaded Spruce Cardstock 1 3/4″ x 4 3/4″(embossed panel), 2″ x 2″(sentiment mat)
  • Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″(card front), 1 3/4″ x 4 3/4″(card front panel), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! Along these Lines Rose

Good Tuesday morning stamping friends. I hope you are all doing well today. I’m still so exhausted from the weekend.

Today’s card I have a little sneak peek for you of something coming in the new 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog. I received this set as my Prize Patrol on Saturday. As soon as I saw the rose in the set, I thought about my daughter’s friend who love Beauty and The Beast. My daughter needed a birthday card for her, so that’s what I used. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! along These Lines Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set, Stampin’ Up! Happiest Day Photopolymer Stamp Set. Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder and Online Exclusive Everyday Arches Dies for my card today.

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Stamp the sentiment from Simply Said stamp set in Cherry Cobbler Ink on a Basic White card front. Emboss the panel using the Layered Florals EF.

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Adhere the embossed panel to a Cherry Cobbler card base using Liquid Glue. On a panel of Basic White, stamp the lined rose image from the Along These Lines stamp set in cherry Cobbler Ink. Sprinkle it with Clear Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool.

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Cut the image out using the 3rd from the smallest Everyday Arches Dies. Using the Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, paint inside the rose image. It will pick up some of the Cherry Cobbler ink to give it some dimension. Adhere the die cut panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Antique Pearls to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Happiest Day stamp set in cherry Cobbler Ink. Stamp the rose image from Along These Lines stamp set in Cherry Cobbler Ink on the bottom of the panel. Adhered the Basic White panel to a Cherry Cobbler mat then to the inside of the Cherry Cobbler card base.

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Finish the card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the rose image from Along These Lines on the bottom front of the envelope. Emboss a panel of Cherry Cobbler using the Layered Florals EF. Adhere the embossed panel to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   RSQGVJPH

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 2024 – 2025 Annual Catalog, January – April 2025 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  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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Final Week to Register for Our Online Zoom Class

Tara and I are teaming up to do a Masculine Online Zoom Class on Sunday April 27th featuring the Stampin’ Up! Framed Scenes Bundle. I always seem to struggle with masculine cards, and I know a lot of others do too. We will be making 6 different cards featuring the bundle which is pictured below.

The class will be held on Zoom on Sunday April 27th from 1pm – 5pm ET.

The class fee includes:

  • 6 complete Pre-Cut card kits with envelopes so they are ready to mail when you’re done.
  • Full pack of Natural Matte Dots
  • Full pack of Linen Thread
  • Zoom class with complete step by step instructions to complete each card as we go.
  • PDF with detailed directions and photos
  • A Link to the recorded class after we are done so you can watch it again and make more cards.

When you sign up for the class, you will see that you can add additional items needed to make the cards in the class if you do not already have them. These items are optional to add on, but we will be using the items to create the cards. We are offering the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Framed Scenes Bundle at an additional 10% discount when you order it through me during sign up.

The class will be held on Zoom and anyone in the United States is welcome to purchase the class and join us! If you are unable to join us for the live event, but would still like to participate in the class, we will be recording the session so you can watch the replay any time and make the cards. We will also be emailing written tutorials with instructions and cardstock cuts so that you will have a reference too.

Class Cost: $35.00 + $9.00 priority shipping (additional products will be added to the cost for the products) and invoices will be sent out by March 27th.

Class Sign up Deadline: Tuesday March 25th at 5pm ET

Click Here to register for the class now!! Let me know if you have any questions.

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Start Thinking About Stocking Up on the 2023-2025 In-Colors Before They’re Gone

As we all know, the beautiful 2023-2025 In Colors will likely be retiring at the end of this catalog on April 30.  Right now is a great time to start stocking up on ink refills, markers and card stock in your favorite colors so that you’re not left scrambling for them when the retiring list is announced.

The retiring list is usually posted in later March or early April and the In Color items on that list become available only while supplies last.  So, order yours now so that you’re guaranteed to get them!! Head over to my ONLINE STORE and shop the In-Colors

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Inked Occasions

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• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Textured gold foil on the card bases and sentiments
• Precut paper pieces and butterfly embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Berry Burst (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo,
Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Peach Pie, Pool Party

Cards come in a beautiful coordinating box!

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

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Hugs Abloom Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Hugs Abloom Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a flower, leaf sprig, sentiment label, or Hugs sentiment to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Inked Occasions Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Full of Charm Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
– 4 dies
– Largest die: 2-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ (6.4 x 3.2 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit www.stampinup.com/paperpumpkin.

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 – 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front & inner liner), 3″ X 4″(artwork)
  • Cherry Cobbler Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Fields in Bloom Hello

Good Saturday morning stamping friends. HAPPY MARCH!!! I hope you are making some fun plans for the weekend or maybe even just planning on staying in and relaxing. Whatever you are planning, enjoy it! I’m at work already doing my first of the month bills. I came in extra early so that I’ll get finished early and can enjoy the rest of my day, since I do have to work tomorrow.

I pulled out a couple stamp sets from the annual catalog for today’s card. I need to start using them more, since some of them will most likely be retiring in April.  If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Fields in Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set and Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper for my card today.

My colors for today’s card come from Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge #457.

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Start by stamping the leaf image from the Fields in Bloom stamp set in Lemon Lime Twist Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the flower image from the Fields in Bloom stamp set in Calypso Coral Ink over the leaf image. Stamp the cloud image from the Fields in Bloom stamp set in Summer Splash Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the panel of Basic White. Stamp the hummingbird image in Tuxedo Black Ink.

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Cut the Basic White panel using the largest Perennial Postage Die. Adhere a panel of Unbounded Beauty DSP to a Summer Splash card base using Liquid Glue. Adhere the die cut artwork to the card front using Stampin’ Seal.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set in Summer Splash Ink. Cut the sentiment out using the smallest Perennial Postage Die. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Tie a small bow using the Summer Splash 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon and adhere it using a Glue Dot. Add a few Ombre Matte Decorative Dots to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from Simply Said stamp set in Summer Splash Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the cloud image from the Fields in Bloom stamp set in Summer Splash Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the top of the Basic White panel. Stamp the single stem image from the Fields in Bloom stamp set in Lemon Lime Twist Ink on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the single flower image from the Fields in Bloom stamp set in Calypso Coral Ink on the stems and the hummingbird in Tuxedo Black Ink. Adhere the basic White panel to a Calypso Coral mat then to the inside of the Summer Splash card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish the card. Stamp the single stem image from the Fields in Bloom stamp set on the bottom front of the envelope in Lemon Lime Twist Ink. Stamp the flowers on the stem in Calypso Coral Ink, the hummingbird in Tuxedo Black and the clouds in Summer Splash Ink on the envelope front. Adhere a panel of Unbounded Beauty DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   RSQGVJPH

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 2024 – 2025 Annual Catalog, January – April 2025 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  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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Stampin’ Up! Online Zoom Class with Karen & Tara

Tara Carpenter and I have teamed up again for another fun Online Zoom Class!! We are offering a fun Online Class using the new Online Exclusive Year of Flowers bundle (which will be available March 4th). We’ll be making 6 different cards, 2 which will be fun folds, using this Bundle.

The class will be held on Zoom on Sunday March 23rd from 1pm – 5pm ET.

The class fee includes:

  • 6 complete Pre-Cut card kits with envelopes so they are ready to mail when you’re done.
  • Full pack of Stampin’ Up! Blooming Pearls
  • Full pack of Baker’s Twine Essential Pack
  • Zoom class with complete step by step instructions to complete each card as we go.
  • PDF with detailed directions and photos
  • A Link to the recorded class after we are done so you can watch it again and make more cards.

When you sign up for the class, you will see that you can add additional items needed to make the cards in the class if you do not already have them. These items are optional to add on, but we will be using the items to create the cards. We are offering the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Year of Flowers Bundle at an additional 10% discount when you order it through me during sign up.

The class will be held on Zoom and anyone in the United States is welcome to purchase the class and join us! If you are unable to join us for the live event, but would still like to participate in the class, we will be recording the session so you can watch the replay any time and make the cards. We will also be emailing written tutorials with instructions and cardstock cuts so that you will have a reference too.

Class Cost: $35.00 + $9.00 priority shipping (additional products will be added to the cost for the products) and invoices will be sent out by March 3rd.

Class Signup Deadline: Sunday March 2nd at 5pm ET (this is so we have time to order all the bundles, embellishments and DSP being used on March 23rd)

Click Here to register for the class now!! Let me know if you have any questions.

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Start Thinking About Stocking Up on the 2023-2025 In-Colors Before They’re Gone

As we all know, the beautiful 2023-2025 In Colors will likely be retiring at the end of this catalog on April 30.  Right now is a great time to start stocking up on ink refills, markers and card stock in your favorite colors so that you’re not left scrambling for them when the retiring list is announced.

The retiring list is usually posted in later March or early April and the In Color items on that list become available only while supplies last.  So, order yours now so that you’re guaranteed to get them!! Head over to my ONLINE STORE and shop the In-Colors

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Daisy Daydream

Subscribe February 11 – March 10

Send sweet greetings with gorgeous cards featuring bees, honeycomb, and daisies.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Specialty gold foil and precut vellum accents
• Unique precut paper pieces
• Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Lemon Lime Twist, Lost Lagoon
(Classic Stampin’ Spot), Mossy Meadow, Very Vanilla

Kit comes in a beautiful box with a FREE additional stamp set!

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

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Spring is in The Air Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Spring Is in the Air Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a heart frame, flowering chive, honeycomb, or tiny bumblebee to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Hearts for You Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Spring Is in the Air Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Daisy Daydream Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
– 5 dies
– Largest die: 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit paperpumpkin.com.

#166237 $12

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 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front & inner liner), 1″ X 2 1/2″ (sentiment)
  • Calypso Coral Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Summer Splash Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″(card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! Framed Scenes 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 Akiko’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “Birthday”. We can interpret this however we want. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Framed Scenes Bundle that will be available starting March 4th, along with the Stampin’ Up! Simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set and Country Woods Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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Adhere a panel of Country Woods DSP to a Basic Beige card base using Liquid Glue. Adhere 2 smaller panels of Country Woods DSP to Basic Beige mats using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the 2 layered panels to the card front, on an angle, using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic Beige, stamp the tree-house image from the Stampin’ Up! Framed Scenes Cling Stamp Set in Early Espresso Ink. Color the top of the tree using Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. Cut the image out using the largest oval from the Framed Scenes Dies. Adhere the image to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic Beige, stamp the sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set in Early Espresso Ink. Using Paper Snips, cut the sentiment into a banner. Adhere the strip of Old Olive to the back top of the sentiment using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic Beige, stamp the sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set in Early Espresso Ink. Stamp the tree-house image from the Framed Scenes stamp set in Early Espresso Ink on the bottom of the panel. Color the tree top using Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere 2 strips of Country Woods DSP to the sides of the panel. Adhere the Basic Beige panel to an Early Espresso mat then to the inside of the Basic Beige card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete the card. Stamp the tree-house image from the Frames Scenes stamp set in Early Espresso Ink on the envelope front. Color the tree top using Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere a panel of Country Woods DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  Now that you’ve seen my card, let’s get on with the hop!  Click on the Next Blog button to move on to Amy’s project or click the Previous Blog button to go back to see the project that Akiko created. Happy Hopping.

Just in case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the team members involved in the hop today.

  1. Tara Carpenter
  2. Karen Finkle
  3. Terry Lynn Bright
  4. Christie King
  5. Mary Deatherage
  6. Ann Louise Fodgaard
  7. Akiko Sudano
  8. Karen Ksenzakovic You’re Here
  9. 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:   ZZDPZRSF

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 2024 – 2025 Annual Catalog, January – April 2025 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  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.

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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Sale-a-bration Going On Now

Sale-a-bration 2025 begins today Tuesday, January 7 and runs through Friday, February 28!  There are some awesome new products that you can earn for FREE with orders of $60+ and orders of $120+ placed during Sale-a-bration as well as a great host bonus and a joining special!

SHOP

  • Spend $60 or more and pick from 12 new products (5 stamp sets,3 designer series paper packs, 1 embossing folder, 1 kit, 1 pack of embellishments and 1 spool of ribbon!) that are available as free items!
  • Spend $120 or more and pick from 2 new items (1 stamp bundle and 1 stamp set) that are available as free items!

HOST

  • Get an additional $30 in FREE Stampin’ Rewards with any party or individual order of $300 or greater during Sale-a-bration!  You can spend your Stampin’ Rewards on any items currently available from Stampin’ Up! including (but not limited to) the host exclusive stamp sets!

JOIN

Sale-A-Bration is an excellent time you to join Stampin’ Up!  In addition to the already great value of the Starter Kit, if you sign up as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-a-bration, you can choose from two incredible options:

Option 1: Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration as a new demonstrator and get $125 worth of products PLUS a choice of 2 Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set, an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers. That’s a $216 value all for just $99!

Option 2: Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration and get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of your choice for just $99. That’s a $155 value!

Two joining options so you can pick the one that you like the best!! 

There is never an obligation to sell. You can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself along with all the other Demonstrator benefits. Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! merchandise purchases and you get to order early from the upcoming catalogs!  You will also be able to attend the OnStage Events and any other events Stampin’ Up! has and you get to be a part of our Stampin’ Up! team!  

Unsure about this and want to talk? Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk. You can also find additional information Here at Join My Team. Being a part of the Stampin’ Up! Community is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have made many friends along the way while doing what I love, Paper Crafting. This Joining offer is only good during Sale-a-bration which starts January 7 and ends on February 28. Why not give it a try? I’d love to have you on my team.

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Daisy Daydream

Subscribe February 11 – March 10

Send sweet greetings with gorgeous cards featuring bees, honeycomb, and daisies.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Specialty gold foil and precut vellum accents
• Unique precut paper pieces
• Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Lemon Lime Twist, Lost Lagoon
(Classic Stampin’ Spot), Mossy Meadow, Very Vanilla

Kit comes in a beautiful box with a FREE additional stamp set!

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

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Spring is in The Air Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Spring Is in the Air Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a heart frame, flowering chive, honeycomb, or tiny bumblebee to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Hearts for You Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Spring Is in the Air Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Daisy Daydream Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
– 5 dies
– Largest die: 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit paperpumpkin.com.

#166237 $12

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic Beige Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″),2 – 2″ X 3 1/4″(card front panel mats), 2 1/2″ X 3 1/2″(artwork), 1/2″ X 3 3/4″(sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Early Espresso Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Old Olive Cardstock 1/4″ x 3 3/4″ (card front panel)
  • Country Woods designer Series paper 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front), 2 – 1 7/8″ X 3 1/8″(card front panels), 2 – 1/4″x X 4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Simply Said Wildflower Birthday

Good Monday morning stamping friends and welcome to a new week. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Our temperatures are dropping here in NJ this week. We did get a bit of snow yesterday, enough that they even came and plowed our road last night. I’m guessing the snow is going to stay for a while since it’s going to be so cold.

My card today is a pretty simple one where I let the DSP do the work for me. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card for today.

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I used the Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper along with the Stampin’ Up! Simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set, Spotlight on Nature Dies and Stampin’ Up! Simple Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set for my card today.

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Adhere a panel of Wildflower Birthday DSP to a Blueberry Bushel mat using Stampin’ Seal. Cut 1 of the streamer die cuts from the Wildflower Birthday DSP into sections using Paper Snips. Adhere the pieces of streamers to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Cut a panel of Blueberry Bushel using the Spotlight on Nature Dies. Adhere the die cut circle to the center of the streamers using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the die cut cake image from the Wildflower Birthday DSP to the center of the Blueberry Bushel circle using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a strip of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink. Adhere the sentiment to the bottom of the panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Simple Birthday stamp set in Blueberry Bushel Ink on a panel of Basic White. Adhere the small flowers from the Wildflower Birthday DSP to the corners of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Blueberry Bushel mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

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Finish the card by decorating a Basic white Medium Envelope. Stamp the sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set on the envelope front in Blueberry Bushel Ink. Adhere a panel of Wildflower Birthday DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   YUDYEUVM

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 2024 – 2025 Annual Catalog, January – April 2025 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  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.

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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Sale-a-bration Going On Now

Sale-a-bration 2025 begins today Tuesday, January 7 and runs through Friday, February 28!  There are some awesome new products that you can earn for FREE with orders of $60+ and orders of $120+ placed during Sale-a-bration as well as a great host bonus and a joining special!

SHOP

  • Spend $60 or more and pick from 12 new products (5 stamp sets,3 designer series paper packs, 1 embossing folder, 1 kit, 1 pack of embellishments and 1 spool of ribbon!) that are available as free items!
  • Spend $120 or more and pick from 2 new items (1 stamp bundle and 1 stamp set) that are available as free items!

HOST

  • Get an additional $30 in FREE Stampin’ Rewards with any party or individual order of $300 or greater during Sale-a-bration!  You can spend your Stampin’ Rewards on any items currently available from Stampin’ Up! including (but not limited to) the host exclusive stamp sets!

JOIN

Sale-A-Bration is an excellent time you to join Stampin’ Up!  In addition to the already great value of the Starter Kit, if you sign up as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-a-bration, you can choose from two incredible options:

Option 1: Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration as a new demonstrator and get $125 worth of products PLUS a choice of 2 Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set, an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers. That’s a $216 value all for just $99!

Option 2: Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration and get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of your choice for just $99. That’s a $155 value!

Two joining options so you can pick the one that you like the best!! 

There is never an obligation to sell. You can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself along with all the other Demonstrator benefits. Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! merchandise purchases and you get to order early from the upcoming catalogs!  You will also be able to attend the OnStage Events and any other events Stampin’ Up! has and you get to be a part of our Stampin’ Up! team!  

Unsure about this and want to talk? Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk. You can also find additional information Here at Join My Team. Being a part of the Stampin’ Up! Community is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have made many friends along the way while doing what I love, Paper Crafting. This Joining offer is only good during Sale-a-bration which starts January 7 and ends on February 28. Why not give it a try? I’d love to have you on my team.

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New Online Exclusives now Available

There are a lot of new Online Exclusives that are available to order from Stampin’ Up! too!! Go check out my Online Store for the NEW Online Exclusive products available. Get those orders placed early so you don’t miss out on the pretty new suite, new bundles and Designer Series Paper.

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Hello Spring

Subscribe January 11 – February 10

Plant the seeds of happiness with these lovely garden-inspired cards.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
• Precut pieces with bronze foil
• Unique spring-themed envelopes
• Coordinating colors: Basic Beige, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist, Lost Lagoon, Old
Olive, Petunia Pop (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

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

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Spring is in The Air Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Spring Is in the Air Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a heart frame, flowering chive, honeycomb, or tiny bumblebee to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Hearts for You Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Spring Is in the Air Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Daisy Daydream Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
– 5 dies
– Largest die: 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit paperpumpkin.com.

#166237 $12

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 3/8″ X 2 5/8″(sentiment), 3 3/4″ X 5″(inner liner)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″
  • Blueberry Bushel Cardstock 2 – 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″(card front & inner liner mats), 3″X 3″(die cut)
  • Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″X 5″(card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope) card front die cut pieces

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Stampin’ Up! Corner In Bloom CAS

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. I hope you have some plans in the works. I’ll be working all day today. My husband’s away for the weekend with his friends so my daughter and I are on our own.

I have another sneak peek for you today, making a super quick and easy CAS card using a Sale-a-bration set that you can earn with a qualifying order of $120.00. Sale-a-bration starts on January 7, 2025. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Corner In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set which is a Sale-a-bration item that you can earn for free with a qualifying order starting January 7th. I also used the Stampin’ Up! Simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set for my card today.

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Start by stamping the largest flower image from the Corner in Bloom stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. Color the image using Petal Pink and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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Stamp the sentiment from Simply Said stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the Basic White card front. Adhere the Basic White card front to a Soft Sea Foam mat using Stampin’ Seal.

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Adhere the layered panel to a Basic White Thick card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a Low-Profile Dot (available Jan 7) to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a Basic White panel. Stamp the flower image from Corner In Bloom stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. Color the image using Petal Pink and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Soft Sea Foam mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

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Finish the card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the flower image from the Corner In Bloom stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. Color the image using Petal Pink and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere a panel of Subtles 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   VNGF49FJ

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 2024 – 2025 Annual Catalog, September – December 2024 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  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.

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 December 9-11 – 3 Days Only

Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE shipping on orders of $75+ from December 9-11!!  Here are the details:

  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be opened and closed during December 9–11.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 .
  • Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 shipping included) + tax .
  • Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of orders and the Christmas season, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes. Stampin’ Up! will do all they can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible.  Any orders placed during this promotion are not guaranteed to arrive before or by December 25.  If you need an order by Christmas, order as early as possible or consider expedited shipping.

Get your wish lists ready and get your orders placed between December 9-11!!  Let me know if you have any questions.

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My January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and January Online Exclusive Designer Series Paper and Ribbon Shares are open for ordering. You can order just the DSP share, just the ribbon share or you can order both.

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog along with the upcoming January Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on January 7th 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 January 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and the upcoming Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog and the January Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $130.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $38.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $21.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

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!  

New Designer Series Paper Share – $21.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail shipping

You will receive one 6X6 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):

  • Beautiful Bokeh (6)
  • Floral Delight (6)
  • Floral Gingham Vellum (3)
  • Friends of the Ocean (6)
  • Storybook Moments (6)
  • Timeless Plaid (12)
  • Wildflower Birthday (5)
  • Everyday Skies (12) Online Exclusive
  • Mixed Media Florals (6) Online Exclusive
  • Pastel Ombre Glimmer (3) Online Exclusive

In all, you’ll receive 65 – 6” X 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $42.00 + $9.00 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″ X 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.

New Ribbon Share – $11.00 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

All ribbons will come individually wrapped and labeled with the name and number of the product. Please note that ribbons are being divided differently, you will be getting one fourth of a roll of each of the Ribbons.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Satin Ribbon
  • Gold 1 1/2″ Open Weave Trim
  • Petal Pink 3/8″ Scalloped Ribbon
  • White 1/2″ Woven Ribbon Online Exclusive

Double Ribbon Share – $22.00 + $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

If you would like the Designer Series Paper Share & the Ribbon Share the cost will be:

$32.00 for a single share + $9.00 shipping

$64.00 for a double share + $9.00 shipping.

As a Thank You for joining in with my Shares, I’ll be adding a sampling of the Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper. I’m not sure which ones you’ll be getting yet, but there are 3 different one’s that will be available. Which one(s) you get will be a surprise.

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
  • Your mailing address for paper to be shipped to.
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account or let me know if you’d like to use Zelle. I will accept Zelle or 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. If you’d like to use Zelle, email me and I’ll give you the number associated with my account.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Sunday January 5th at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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Notes From The Heart

Subscribe November 11 – December 10

Create cards with hand-sketched botanical designs.
• Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs
• Precut vellum pieces and sparkling gems
• Scalloped card bases and coordinating envelopes
• Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo,
Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot, and step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift
packaging. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with the next three months!

Subscribe to the December Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 November and 10 December by clicking here!

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Merry Tags & More Dies Add-On!

Add dimension and detail to your cards, scrapbook pages, and gift tags with the Merry Tags & More Dies! With a leaf and tag shape and Merry sentiment, these dies are a great way to expand your crafting experience. They even coordinate with three Paper Pumpkin Kits: Nests of Christmas, Filled with Joy, and Notes from the Heart. Such easy coordination makes these dies a must-have for any paper craft. Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 September. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early! Please note that the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine is not included and can be purchased separately.

#165639 $12

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 – 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front & inner liner)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Soft Sea Foam Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats)
  • Subtles 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 2 1/4 X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Frosted Forest Fun Fold Video Tutorial

Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my Fun Fold Friday.  Are you ready for the weekend? I can’t believe we’re done with September already. Before you know it, It’ll be Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas. Time just flies by too quickly.

Today’s card I made on YouTube Live 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, just above the supply list, along with the link to my YouTube channel. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Frosted Forest Bundle and the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive So Sincere Cling Stamp Set along with the Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Wanted To Say Dies for my card today.

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Stamp the tree image from the Stampin’ Up! Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set 3 times on a panel of Basic Beige in Pecan Pie Ink. Using the Frosted Forest Decorative Masks and Small Blending Brushes, add Pecan Pie, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry and Old Olive Ink to the trees. Stamp 3 of the bird image from the Frosted Forest stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the panel and color them using Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers. Cut the images out using the Frosted Forest Dies.

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Score and fold a Basic Beige card base at 3″, 6″ & 7″. Adhere panels of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the card base using Liquid Glue. Score and fold the small card base at 4 1/4″. Adhere a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the front of the small card base using Liquid Glue. Adhere the small card base to the larger card base using Tear & Tape Adhesive, by lining up the bottom front, closing the card base and adhering the folded edge on the back using Tear & Tape. Adhere the trees to the small card base using Stampin’ Seal and Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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From the panel of Basic Beige, cut the sentiment mat using the Wanted to Say Dies. from a panel of Cajun Craze, cut the detailed sentiment using the Wanted to Say Dies. Adhere the detailed sentiment to the mat. Adhere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the birds using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic Beige, stamp the sentiment from So Sincere stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink. Stamp the bird image from Frosted Forest stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink and color them using Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers. Adhere the Basic Beige panel to a Cajun Craze mat then to the inside of the Basic Beige card base.

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On another panel of Basic Beige, stamp the sentiment from the Frosted Forest stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink. from panels of Pecan Pie and Old Olive, cut the tree die using the Frosted Forest Dies. Snip the trees off the Old Olive die cut and adhere the Old Olive to the bottom of the Pecan Pie die cut. Adhere the die cut panel to the bottom of the Basic Beige panel. Adhere the Basic Beige panel to a Cajun Craze mat then to the back of the Basic Beige card base.

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Finish the card by decorating a Basic white Medium Envelope. Stamp the tree image from the Frosted Forest stamp set on the envelope front in Pecan Pie Ink. Using the Frosted Forest Decorative Masks and the Small Blending Brushes, add Pecan Pie, Cajun Craze and Old Olive Ink to the tree. Adhere a panel of Thoughtful Journey 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 it. The list of measurements are below if you’d like to stamp along while watching the video. You can watch my 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. Thank you to those that have subscribed already. 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:   EPRVU3FN

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 2024-2025Annual Catalog, or from the Online Exclusives!  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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The Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack has been updated with a few new goodies!!!!

Head over to my Online Store quickly to get your hands on some great deals.  But hurry!!  A lot of items have sold out already. Clearance Rack deals are only while supplies last! Click Here to head over to my Online Store.

Don’t forget to use my Current Host Code EPRVU3FN when checking out.

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Stampin’ Up! World Card Making Day Event – Free Registration Open

It’s time to celebrate one of my favorite days of the year—World Card Making Day!  Join Stampin’ Up! on October 5 as they celebrate this day with a creative virtual event.  They’ll create five simple cards and show you some additional fun projects!  Crafters of all skill levels are invited and welcome to join.  And the event and registration are FREE!  Mark your calendars now and join the event on October 5!

World Card Making Day Event Details:

  • Who: Everyone is invited!
  • When: October 5, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (MT)
  • Where: Online
  • Price of Event: Free
  • Registration Dates: September 3–October 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (MT)
    • You must register for this event in order to receive a link to view it. Also, those who register will receive a gift after the event ends. Register so that you don’t miss out on the event link and a special registration gift!
  • Language of Event: Most of the event will be presented in English with language interpretation voiceover and subtitles available in English, French, German, and Dutch.
  • Video on Demand: We will record our stream of this event. Anyone who has the event link will be able to watch the recorded event starting October 8.
  • Hashtag: You post about the World Card Making Day event on social media using #SUWorldCardMakingDay2024. If you post with the hashtag, you’ll see your post appear on the event webpage as you watch the event!

Registration for this event begins on Tuesday, September 3 so look for the link to register beginning then!!

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New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers – Receive 40% off Your 1st Kit

Santa Claus is comin’ to town a bit early this year—and he’s brought a holiday Paper Pumpkin sale! Starting September 11, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. (MT) until October 10, 2024, at 11:50 p.m. (MT), anyone who signs up for our monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription as a new subscriber will receive 40% off their first kit. That’s right, 40% OFF!

Where This Discount Is Applied
This discount will be applied to one kit in the first kit shipment of the Paper Pumpkin subscription, which means new subscribers will get 40% off the October Nests of Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit. After that, each month’s kit will return to the regular price of $25.00.

Qualifying for This Discount
This offer is only for new month-to-month subscribers and is not valid on purchased or redeemed prepaid subscriptions. So if you have previously used an email address for a Paper Pumpkin subscription, you won’t qualify as a new subscriber to receive this discount. Also, anyone who signs up as a new subscriber to Paper Pumpkin but cancels by October 10 will not receive any kits or discounts.

Nests of Christmas

Subscribe September 11 – October 10

Spread Christmas cheer with this cozy, all-inclusive crafting kit! Coordinates with the Nests of Winter Suite Collection (item 164072)!

About the Kit:
• Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs with 10 coordinating envelopes
• Tri-fold card bases and precut grosgrain ribbon
• Precut labels with specialty green foil
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green, Night
of Navy, Real Red, Shaded Spruce (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot, and step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift
packaging. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with the next three months!

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Merry Tags & More Dies Add-On!

Add dimension and detail to your cards, scrapbook pages, and gift tags with the Merry Tags & More Dies! With a leaf and tag shape and Merry sentiment, these dies are a great way to expand your crafting experience. They even coordinate with three Paper Pumpkin Kits: Nests of Christmas, Filled with Joy, and Notes from the Heart. Such easy coordination makes these dies a must-have for any paper craft. Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 September. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early! Please note that the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine is not included and can be purchased separately.

#165639 $12

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic Beige Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8″(card base scored & folded at 3″, 6″ & 7″), 3″ X 6″(small card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(trees, birds & sentiment mat), 2 – 2 3/4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner & back panel)
  • Cajun Craze Cardstock 2 – 2 7/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner & card back mats), 1 1/4″ X 3 1/2″(detailed sentiment)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 3″ X 5″(die cut trees)
  • Old Olive Cardstock 3″ X 5″(detailed trees)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3″ X 5 1/2″, 1″ X 5 1/2″ & 3″ X 4 1/4″(card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Rustic Crate Birthday

Good Monday morning stamping friends. How was your weekend? Did anyone do anything fun? I spent yesterday in the house all day. I woke up with pink eye and wasn’t able to see very well. I was able to make a couple cards and do some rearranging in my craft studio.

Today’s card I played with an older set and made one of my favorite kinds of cards, layers. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Rustic Crate Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set and Online Exclusive Iconic Celebrations 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

My design is from Sunday Stamps Challenge #340.

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I adhered 3 panels of Iconic Celebrations DSP to Mossy Meadow mats using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the 3 layered panels to an Iconic Celebrations DSP card front using Liquid Glue.

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I colored a piece of Very Vanilla 3/.4″ Satin Ribbon using Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Markers. I wrapped the ribbon around the card front and adhered it to the back using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the card front to a Mossy Meadow card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the image from the Rustic Crate stamp set in Early Espresso Ink. I colored the image using Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie and Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink on the top of the panel. I adhered the artwork to a Mossy Meadow mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Champagne Iridescent Dots using Liquid Glue.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from Rustic Crate stamp set in Cajun Craze Ink on a panel of Basic White. I adhered a panel of Iconic Celebrations DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Cajun Craze mat then to the inside of the Mossy Meadow card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the image from the Rustic Crate stamp set in Early Espresso Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image the same as I did for the card. I adhered a panel of Iconic Celebrations 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:   D9NW3RJ3

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 2024-2025Annual Catalog, or from the Online Exclusives!  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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FREE SHIPPING from Stampin’ Up! Tomorrow, Tuesday July 23rd ONLY

Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE shipping on all orders of $75+ placed on Tuesday, July 23!!  You’ll earn bonus days coupons AND get free shipping when you order $75+…yay for an extra bonus!!

Here are the details:

Ordering Deadline:  July 23, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on July 23, 2024.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 (before tax).
  • Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($25.00 shipping included) + tax.

Don’t forget to use my Current Host Code D9NW3RJ3 for all orders under $150.00, so you get your rewards and free gift from me too!!!

Let me know if you have any questions.  Get your lists ready and shop on the 23rd for FREE SHIPPING!!  You can head over to the online store to start your order Here!!!

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Bonus Days Are Back – July 3 – July 31

It’s time for one of your favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS!  Because getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy is awesome!  When you shop between July 3-31, for every $50 that you spend in one order, you will earn a $5 coupon!  Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them between August 1-31. 

There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!  And, as an added bonus, you’ll earn Creative Stamping Designs Reward points (my personal customer reward program) from me when you order $50+ too!!

Bonus Days Promotion Details:

Earning Period:  July 3-31, 2024
Ordering Deadline:  July 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT) 

  • Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 spent (before shipping and tax). 
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.  You must have a valid email address to earn coupons when you shop. 
  • If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes.  You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
  • Starter Kit orders are excluded from this offer.
  • For workshop orders, each customer who reaches a qualifying amount will receive a coupon code to their provided email address. 

Redemption Period: August 1-31, 2024
Ordering Deadline:  August 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Get your wish lists ready and earn those coupon codes in July!  Then redeem them on your orders in August!  Let me know if you have any questions.

Here is a printable PDF flyer with dates to remember.

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Sales Tax Holiday

Thirteen states and Puerto Rico 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 Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.  So if you live in one of those states or Puerto Rico, take a second to download the spreadsheet below and mark your calendar!

Here is the list of states having sales tax holidays, what the dates are and what supplies will be tax free during the holiday (click on the image to download a full-size printable page):

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Time for Cake

Subscribe July 11 – August 10

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot, and step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift
packaging. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with the next three months!


With the August Paper Pumpkin, Time for Cake, bring on a birthday bash with elegant birthday cards made with rose gold details!


• Makes 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed card bases, coordinating envelopes, and labels
• Embellishments and rose gold cord
• Coordinating colors: Moody Mauve, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Petal Pink,
Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wheat

Don’t miss the coordinating
Every Celebration Dies Add-On!

This exclusive add-on (item 164991) coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 July. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 1/2″ X 3 1/2″(artwork), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Cajun Craze Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Mossy Meadow Cardstock 4 1/4″: X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 2 5/8″ X 3 5/8″(artwork mat), 3 – 1 1/8″ X 4 1/8″(dsp mats)
  • Iconic Celebrations 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front), 3 – 1″ X 4″ (card front panels), 3/4″ X 4″{(inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Simply Said for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. I hope you are starting to make some fun plans for the weekend.

Today’s card I played with a pack of DSP. I fell in love with this DSP the day I received it as prize patrol at our OnStage convention in March. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Simply Said Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Up! Poised Peony Cling Stamp Set and Frames & Flowers Specialty Designer Series Paper for my card today.

My design is from Global Design Project #454

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I embossed a Basic White card front and a panel of Pretty Peacock using the Exposed Brick EF. I adhered the Pretty Peacock panel to the Pretty Peacock card base using Liquid Glue. I adhered the Basic White panel to the Basic White card base using Liquid Glue. I adhered the Basic White card base to the Pretty Peacock card base using Liquid Glue.

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I adhered one of the wreaths die cut panels from the Frames & Flowers DSP to the Basic White card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered 3 of the die cut flowers from the Frames & Flowers DSP to the wreath using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I tied a small bow using the White 1/4″ Diagonal Trim and adhered it under the flowers using a Glue Dot.

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On a thin strip of the Frames & Flowers DSP I stamped the sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals and Glue Dots. I added Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the flower centers.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from Poised Peony stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the medium peony from the Poised Peony stamp set in Early Espresso Ink on the bottom of the panel. I colored the image using Lost Lagoon and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pretty Peacock mat then to the inside of the Basic White card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the medium peony from the Poised Peony stamp set on the envelope front in Early Espresso Ink. I colored the image using Lost Lagoon and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Frames & Flowers 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:   D9NW3RJ3

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 2024-2025Annual Catalog, or from the Online Exclusives!  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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Bonus Days Are Back – July 3 – July 31

It’s time for one of your favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS!  Because getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy is awesome!  When you shop between July 3-31, for every $50 that you spend in one order, you will earn a $5 coupon!  Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them between August 1-31. 

There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!  And, as an added bonus, you’ll earn Creative Stamping Designs Reward points (my personal customer reward program) from me when you order $50+ too!!

Bonus Days Promotion Details:

Earning Period:  July 3-31, 2024
Ordering Deadline:  July 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT) 

  • Earn a $5 coupon for every $50 spent (before shipping and tax). 
  • All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.  You must have a valid email address to earn coupons when you shop. 
  • If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes.  You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
  • Starter Kit orders are excluded from this offer.
  • For workshop orders, each customer who reaches a qualifying amount will receive a coupon code to their provided email address. 

Redemption Period: August 1-31, 2024
Ordering Deadline:  August 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Get your wish lists ready and earn those coupon codes in July!  Then redeem them on your orders in August!  Let me know if you have any questions.

Here is a printable PDF flyer with dates to remember.

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Sales Tax Holiday

Thirteen states and Puerto Rico 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 Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.  So if you live in one of those states or Puerto Rico, take a second to download the spreadsheet below and mark your calendar!

Here is the list of states having sales tax holidays, what the dates are and what supplies will be tax free during the holiday (click on the image to download a full-size printable page):

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Time for Cake

Subscribe July 11 – August 10

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot, and step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift
packaging. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with the next three months!


With the August Paper Pumpkin, Time for Cake, bring on a birthday bash with elegant birthday cards made with rose gold details!


• Makes 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed card bases, coordinating envelopes, and labels
• Embellishments and rose gold cord
• Coordinating colors: Moody Mauve, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Petal Pink,
Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wheat

Don’t miss the coordinating
Every Celebration Dies Add-On!

This exclusive add-on (item 164991) coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 July. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

Subscribe to the August Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 Julu and 10 August 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 3/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 2 3/4″ X 5 1/2″(card front), 2 1/2″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock 2 – 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card base & embossed panel), 2 5/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Frames & Flowers Sp0ecialty Designer Series Paper 3/8″ X 3 1/2″(sentiment), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap), wreath & flowers

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