Stampin’ Up! Sophisticate Sled for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. Did everyone have a nice 4th? It was a very relaxing day here at our house. My niece came over in the morning with her dog and we went out walking for a few miles with the dogs. By the time we got home they were both hot and exhausted. Here’s a picture of what Coraline did after her walk. Smart pup, laid down right in front of the fan.

A few of my husband’s friends came over in the afternoon and we barbequed hamburgers and wings. I was even able to get a little crafting time in for myself. All was good here until the fireworks started going off all around out area. Coraline does not do well with them at all. I even gave her a calming treat, which only helped for a short time. She was a very nervous puppy. Gidget on the other hand had no clue what was going on.

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! Sophisticated Sled Bundle along with the Iconic Celebrations 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, Stylish Shapes Dies and Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder for my card today

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I started by stamping the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Sophisticated Sled Photopolymer Stamp Set in Misty Moonlight Ink on the top of a Basic White panel. I embossed the panel using the Snowflake Sky EF. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Misty Moonlight card base using Liquid Glue. I put the layered panel in my Paper Trimmer and lined up the score lines on the Misty Moonlight panel and scored the Basic White panel. I carefully folded the card base in half on the score lines. Adhere the panel of Iconic Celebrations DSP to the scored panel of Moody Mauve using Liquid Gue. I put the layered panel in my Paper Trimmer and lined up the score lines on the Moody Mauve panel and scored the DSP panel. I carefully folded the panel in half on the score lines. I folded the 2 sides back on the side score lines and adhered it to the card base, lining up the center score line on the layered panel with the score line on the card base, using Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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Take the 2 1″ X 1″ scored pieces and fold them in half. Adhere them to the DSP lining up the folded edged with the score line of the DSP using Tear & Tape. Cut the Misty Moonlight panel using the 3rd largest circle die from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Emboss the circle using the Snowflake Sky EF. Adhere the die cut circle to the 2 folded pieces using Tear & Tape. Using the Sophisticated Sled Dies, cut the skates from a panel of Basic White, laces from a panel of Moody Mauve and the blades from a panel of Silver Foil paper. Adhere the blades to the bottom of the skates using Liquid Glue. Insert the laces to the skates and add a couple Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back to hold them in place. Adhered a piece of 2023-2025 In-Color Jute Trim to the back of the skates using Glue Dots. Tie a bow with another piece on the top. Adhere the skates to the embossed circle. Adhere the panel of Iconic Celebrations DSP to the Basic White panel. Fold the ends on the score lines. Using a Bone Folder, curve the back of the layered panel. Adhered the layered panel to the bottom of the card base using Tear & Tape.

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Here is a top view of how it should look.

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On the back, stamp the sentiment from the Sophisticated Sled stamp set on a panel of Basic White in Misty Moonlight Ink. Stamp the skates’ image from the Sophisticated Sled stamp set on the other panel of Basic White in Pebbled Path Ink. Color the image using Moody Mauve and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers. Stamp the snowflake image from the Sophisticated Sled stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, around the image and sentiment. Adhered the Basic White panels to Moody Mauve mat then to the back of the Misty Moonlight card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the skates’ image form the Sophisticated Sled stamp set in Pebbled path Ink on the envelope front. Color the image using Moody Mauve and Smoky Slate Stampin Blends Markers. Adhere 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 liked my sneak peek of 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:   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 Going On

It’s almost 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.
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  • 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)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space. 
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  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits). They cannot be used on exchanges.
  • Bonus Days coupon codes can be applied to month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and new prepaid subscriptions.

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.

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New Online Exclusive Products Available

Stampin’ Up! has some New Online Exclusive items that are available to order now! You won’t find these products in any catalog. These products are a new opportunity to spark creativity, expand a crafting collection, and discover new opportunities—all from the convenience of the online store. Click HERE to go to my Online Store to see what’s available with the Online Exclusive Products.

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2 New Kits Available

Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! is all about making crafting fun, accessible, and inclusive! We’re always working hard to design a collection full of different product options to allow you oodles of options when it comes to finding that perfect project or gift. 

Garden of Thanks Kit

Make your gratitude gorgeous with the Garden of Thanks Kit! This DIY card making kit is centered around saying thanks in the most beautiful way. You can create three thank you cards each in three purple watercolor floral designs. Whether you want to convey your sincere thanks or love purple and blue flower gardens, this card kit is for you! Available in French.

Kit includes:
* Garden of Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Clear Stamp Block
* Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Spot
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
* Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
* 9 preprinted envelopes
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Misty Moonlight Baker’s Twine
* Specialty gold foil
* Gold sequins
* A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Berry Burst, Boho Blue, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Petunia Pop

Item # 164398 $23.00

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Circus Celebration Kit

Make magical birthday cards with the Circus Celebrations Kit! This DIY card making kit has all the pieces you need to create four birthday cards in two circus-themed designs with adorable animals doing tricks for your audience. The playful designs are perfect to celebrate birthdays for all ages. This is a stamp-free kit making it even easier to craft than most so it’s great for beginners!

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
* Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
* 8 preprinted envelopes
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Printed die cuts
* A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Copper Clay, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy, Poppy Parade

Item # 164374 $14.00

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Painted Petals

Subscribe June 11 – July 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 July Paper Pumpkin, Painted Petals, you can craft beautiful cards with unique watercolor designs and pretty layers!


• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed cards and coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Gray Granite (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Melon
Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive
Kit comes in a beautiful coordinating box

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 July Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 June and 10 July by clicking here!

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front), 1 1/2″ X 6 1/2″(curved mat scored & folded at 1/2″ & 6″), 1 1/2″ X 2 1/2″(skates), 2 – 2 1/2″ X 4″ (back panels)
  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored at 2 3/4″), 2 1/2″ X 2 1/2″(circle), 2 – 1″ x 1″ (pop up mechanisms scored @ 1/2″)
  • Moody Mauve Cardstock 2 1/2″ X 4″ (Card front pop up scored @ 1/2″, 2″ & 3 1/2″), 2 – 2 5/8″ X 4 1/8″ (back panel mats), scrap for laces)
  • Iconic Celebrations 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 1 1/4″X 5 1/4″(curved card front panel), 2 1/4″ X 2 3/4″(card front pop-up panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
  • Silver Foil 1″ X 1 1/2″ (skate blades)

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Stampin’ Up! Charming Duck Pond for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning my 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 Akiko’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Sketch Challenge. 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 using this week’s sketch.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! charming Duck Pond Bundle along with the Stylish Shapes Dies, Lily Pond Lane 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and So Swirly Embossing Folder for my card today.

Here’s our sketch for this week

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I adhered a panel of Lily Pond Lane DSP to a Pretty Peacock card base using Liquid Glue. I adhered a smaller panel of Lily Pond Lane DSP to the side of the card front using Stampin’ Seal.

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I cut a panel of Balmy Blue using the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I embossed the die cut circle using the So Swirly EF. I adhered the die cut circle to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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From a panel of Very Vanilla, I cut the larger duck, wing and beak using the Charming Duck Pond Dies. From a panel of Lemon Lolly, I cut the 5 baby ducks using the Charming Duck Pond Dies. I colored the beak on the large Very Vanilla duck using the Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Markers. Fo the smaller ducklings, I colored the solid duckling body where the wing would be using the Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Markers. I colored the beak using the Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. I made a mark where the eye is on the small duckling using the Basic Black Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the detailed duckling body to the solid duckling body using Liquid Glue. I adhered the larger duck to the Balmy Blue embossed circle using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the ducklings using Stampin’ Dimensionals and Glue Dots. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Charming Duck Pond Photopolymer Stamp Set on a panel of Basic White in Pretty Peacock Ink. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Dappled Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Charming Duck Pond stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the cattail image from the Charming Duck Pond stamp set on the bottom of the panel in Pretty Peacock and Peach Pie Inks. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pretty in Pink mat then to the inside of the Pretty Peacock card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the cattail image from the Charming Duck Pond stamp set in Pretty Peacock and Peach Pie Inks on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Lily Pond Lane 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 the button below to hop over to see what Tara has created today. Happy Hopping!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   PKXMFP73

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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In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well.  I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.

Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater.  And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:

  1. You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly!  OR….
  2. If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.

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10% Off Stamp & Die Set Bundles & Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines June 5-30!!

Everyone loves a good deal, which is why Stampin’ Up! is offering an additional 10% off all Stamp and Die Bundles!  Between June 5-30, take advantage of the sale and add some new bundles to your collection!!  Plus, save 10% on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine!!  These machines make the perfect crafting partner for stamp and die bundles! They have never offered a discount on the machine before this. Now, if you are lucky enough to be a demonstrator, you will get your 20% discount on top of the other discountsthat’s a triple discount on those bundles you’ve been wanting. It’s never too late to join. Contact me if you are interested. AND if you join now you will get to also order the new Online Exclusives that will be coming in July.

PROMOTION DETAILS

Sales Period: June 5-30, 2024
Ordering Deadline:  June 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only. This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
  • Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue).
  • The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders including Starter Kit orders placed between June 5-30, 2024.

*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.

YAY for a great sale!!  You can see the stamp and die set bundles in the online store right Here and the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines Here (note that the machines only will be on sale, the accessories are note included).  Get your orders ready and save beginning June 5!

***As an added bonus, Demonstrators get the additional 10% discount on bundles and machines too!  So purchase the Starter Kit in May and get the free In Color items (see the details above) and then get the additional 10% discount on top of your Demonstrator discount on bundles and machines from June 5-30!!

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Painted Petals

Subscribe June 11 – July 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 July Paper Pumpkin, Painted Petals, you can craft beautiful cards with unique watercolor designs and pretty layers!


• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed cards and coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Gray Granite (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Melon
Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive
Kit comes in a beautiful coordinating box

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 July Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 June and 10 July by clicking here!

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 5/16″ X 3 1/4″(sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Balmy Blue Cardstock 3 1/4″ X 3 1/4″(die cut)
  • Lemon Lolly Cardstock 1 1/2″X 4″ (ducklings)
  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock 5 1/2″X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Pretty In Pink Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock 1 1/4″ x 3″ (duck)
  • Lily Pond Lane 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front), 2 1/4″ X 3 1/4″(card front panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Friendly Fins for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop

Good Tuesday morning my stamping friends welcome to Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop. It’s the 2nd Tuesday of the month so that means Blog Hop Day!! If you are starting with me, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. If you’ve hopped over from Tara’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “For The Men/Boys”. 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 Stampin’ Up! Friendly Fins Bundle along with the Stylish Shapes Dies and So Swirly Embossing Folder for my card.

My colors are from Colours & Sketches Challenge #536

My design is from TGIF Sketch Challenge #472

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I started by embossing a Pool Party card front using the So Swirly EF. I wrapped a piece of Pebbled Path Jute Trim from the 2023-2025 In-Color Jute Trim, around the card front and tied a knot. I adhered the card front to a Lost Lagoon card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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I cut 3 squares from a panel of Hello Irresistible DSP using the Stylish Shapes Dies. Unfortunately, this DSP is no longer available, and I didn’t realize it until after my card was done. There is a pattern in the Winter Meadow DSP that would work perfectly. I adhered the squares to the card front using Liquid Glue. On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the dolphin, stingray, fish and rock outlined images from the Stampin’ Up! Friendly Fins Photopolymer Stamp Set in Pebbled Path Ink. I stamped the solid dolphin image from the Friendly Fins stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink, stamping off 2 times on scrap paper first then over the outlined image. I stamped the stingray and rock, solid images from the Friendly Fins stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink, stamping off on scrap paper 1 time first, over the outlined images. I stamped the solid fish image in Pool Party Ink, stamping off 1 time on scrap paper first, over the outlined image. I stamped the 2 sentiments from the Friendly Fins stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink on the Basic Whtie panel. I cut all the images out using the Friendly Fins Dies. I cut the one sentiment out using the Stylish Shapes Dies and fussy cut the other using Paper Snips.

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I adhered the rocks using Glue Dots and all the other images and sentiments using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a 2023-2025 In-Color Opaque Sparkle Dot to the sentiment.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Friendly Fins stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the dolphin and stingray outlined images from the Friendly Fins stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on either side of the sentiment. I stamped the solid dolphin and stingray images from the Friendly Fins stamp set over the outlined images stamping the dolphin off 2 times and the stingray off 1 time on scrap paper. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Pool Party mat then to the inside of the Lost Lagoon card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the outlined stingray and rock images from the Friendly Fins stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on the envelope front. I stamped the solid stingray and rock images from the Friendly Fins stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink, stamping off on scrap paper first. I adhered a panel of DSP to the envelope flap.

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

  1. Mary Deatherage
  2. Tara Carpenter
  3. Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here
  4. Ann Louise Fodgaard
  5. Akiko Sudano
  6. Carol Buckalew
  7. Terry Lynn Bright
  8. Karen Finkle
  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:   6C44QBJA

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, the January-April 2024 Mini 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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In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well.  I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.

Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater.  And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:

  1. You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly!  OR….
  2. If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.

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New Starter Kit Special May 1st – May 31st

Exciting News! Between 1–31 May, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE!

In addition to the 2024-2026 In-Color products, new demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice. That’s $207 in products for only $99 and it all ships for FREE. You will also receive free business supplies in case you want to make this a business. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community.

When you join as a new demonstrator, all In Color products will be automatically added to their Starter Kit. Click Here for a PDF printable flyer of all the products you’ll get.

STARTER KIT SPECIAL DETAILS

  • Promotion Start Date:  May 1, 2024
  • Deadline to Join:  May 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM MT
  • In addition to the regular $125 worth of products of your choice for just $99, new demonstrators will receive the following products (an $82 value!!) in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Card Stock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • All Starter Kits ship for FREE!!

If you’d like to join our team, we’d love to have you!  Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you can preorder from the upcoming catalogs!

We welcome all types of Demonstrators from those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves to those who want to run a business and those anywhere in between!  We’re a relaxed group that loves to stamp with no pressure to sell!

Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions!

There is no commitment and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you.  Why not give it a try?  We have a fun Facebook page where we chat a lot and we do virtual meetings monthly and in-person meetings quarterly.

What a great time to join and get all the new 2024-2026 In-Color products. Contact me @ creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I would love to have you on my team. Contact me today about joining May 1st.

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The Best There Is

Subscribe April 11 – May 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!

Make cards for Father’s Day and more to express your gratitude and admiration!

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper accent pieces and labels
  • Woodgrain textures and masculine earthy tones
  • Coordinating colors: Wild Wheat, Pool Party, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot),
    Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Basic Beige
    Thanks & Beyond Dies Add-On—available only while supplies last!
    Partial pop-ups to make your cards shine!

    Coordinates with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (item 163393)

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

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

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April 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 – 4″ X 5 1/4″(artwork & inner liner)
  • Lost Lagoon Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Pool Party Cardstock 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Hello Irresistible 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ (squares), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Friendly Fins Bundle (English)

$46.75

Friendly Fins Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Friendly Fins Dies

$28.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$13.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

$30.00

So Swirly Embossing Folder

$10.50

2023–2025 In Color Jute Trim

$8.00

2023–2025 In Color™ Opaque Sparkle Dots

$8.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$130.00

Adhesive Sheets

$11.50

Mini Glue Dots

$7.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$6.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$8.00

Paper Snips

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

$28.00

Stampin’ Up! Fluffiest Friends

Good Monday morning stamping friends and welcome to a new week. Did you do anything fun this weekend? I hope all the mothers out there had an extra special day yesterday.

Today’s card I played with some Online Exclusive products along with some new DSP. 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.

Stampin' Up! fluffiest Friends Cat 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Fluffiest Friends Cling Stamp Set and Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive So Sincere Cling Stamp Set along with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, To Market Designer Series Paper and Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

My colors for today are from the Color Throwdown Countdown Challenge #792

My design is from Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #646

Stampin' Up! fluffiest Friends Cat 2 creativestampingdesigns.com

I started by adhering a panel of To Market DSP to a Boho Blue card base using Liquid Glue. I cut a panel of Basic Beige in half on a diagonal using the Paper Trimmer. I embossed the triangles using the Eyelet EF. I cut the panel of Boho Blue in half on a diagonal using the Paper Trimmer. I adhered the Basic Beige triangles to the Boho Blue triangles using Liquid Glue.

Stampin' Up! fluffiest Friends Cat 3 creativestampingdesigns.com

I adhered the 2 layered triangles to the card front using Liquid Gue. On a panel of Basic Beige, I stamped the cat image from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink. I cut the image out using the 3rd largest square from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I colored the image using Boho Blue, Pecan Pie and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the image to a Boho Blue mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the center of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Stampin' Up! fluffiest Friends Cat 4 creativestampingdesigns.com

On a panel of Basic Beige, I stamped the sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set in Boho Blue Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the 2nd smallest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a 2023-2025 In-Color Opaque Sparkle Dot to the sentiment.

Stampin' Up! fluffiest Friends Cat 5 creativestampingdesigns.com

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set in Boho Blue Ink on a panel of Basic Beige. I stamped the flower image from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink along the bottom of the panel. I colored the flowers using Boho Blue and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic Beige panel to a Pecan Pie mat then to the inside of the Boho Blue card base.

Stampin' Up! fluffiest Friends Cat 6 creativestampingdesigns.com

To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope, I stamped the cat and flower images from the Fluffiest Friends stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the envelope front. I colored the images the same as I did for the card. I adhered a panel of To Market DSP to the envelope flap.

Stampin' Up! fluffiest Friends Cat 7 creativestampingdesigns.com

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the cards 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:   6C44QBJA

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, the January-April 2024 Mini 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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In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well.  I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.

Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater.  And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:

  1. You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly!  OR….
  2. If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.

*********************************************************************************************************

New Starter Kit Special

If you’re going to be placing an order of $125 or more, you might want to consider this Starter Kit Joining Special.

Exciting News! Between 1–31 May, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE!

In addition to the 2024-2026 In-Color products, new demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice. That’s $207 in products for only $99 and it all ships for FREE. You will also receive free business supplies in case you want to make this a business. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community.

When you join as a new demonstrator, all In Color products will be automatically added to their Starter Kit.  Click Here for a PDF printable flyer of all the products you’ll get.

STARTER KIT SPECIAL DETAILS

  • Promotion Start Date:  May 1, 2024
  • Deadline to Join:  May 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM MT
  • In addition to the regular $125 worth of products of your choice for just $99, new demonstrators will receive the following products (an $82 value!!) in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Card Stock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • All Starter Kits ship for FREE!!

If you’d like to join our team, we’d love to have you!  Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you can preorder from the upcoming catalogs!

We welcome all types of Demonstrators from those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves to those who want to run a business and those anywhere in between!  We’re a relaxed group that loves to stamp with no pressure to sell!

Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions!

There is no commitment and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you.  Why not give it a try?  We have a fun Facebook page where we chat a lot and we do virtual meetings monthly and in-person meetings quarterly.

What a great time to join and get all the new 2024-2026 In-Color products. Contact me @ creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I would love to have you on my team. Contact me today about joining May 1st.

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Life Is Sweet

Subscribe May 11 – June 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!

Celebrate the sweet things in life with textured, artistic cards. Featuring the new 2024–2026 In Colors!

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Iridescent glimmer sentiments and precut paper pieces
  • Vellum accents, iridescent pearls, and linen thread
  • Coordinating colors: Poppy Parade, Peach Pie, Lemon Lolly, Shy Shamrock
    (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pool Party, Pretty In Pink

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

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

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April 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 2 1/2″ X 2 1/2″ (cut in half on a diagonal), 2 1/2″ X 2 1/2″(artwork), 1 1/2″ X 1 1/2″(sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Boho Blue Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/.2″), 2 5/8″ X 2 5/8″(cut on diagonal), 2″ X 2″ artwork mat)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • To Market Designer Series Paper 4 1/8″ X 5 3/;8″(card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Fluffiest Friends Cling Stamp Set (English)

$26.00

So Sincere Cling Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

To Market 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Boho Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$11.00

Eyelet 3 D Embossing Folder

$10.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

$30.00

2023–2025 In Color™ Opaque Sparkle Dots

$8.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$130.00

Adhesive Sheets

$11.50

Mini Glue Dots

$7.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$6.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$8.00

Paper Snips

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

$28.00

Stampin’ Up! Citrus Blooms for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning my 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 Akiko’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Sketch Challenge. 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 using this week’s sketch.

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Hello 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

I used the Stampin’ Up! Citrus Blooms Cling Stamp Set along with the Stylish Shapes Dies and Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper for my card today.

This is our sketch for this week.

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Hello 2 creativestampingdesigns.com

I started by adhering a panel of Mediterranean Blooms DSP to a Basic Whtie Thick card base using Liquid Glue.

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Hello 3 creativestampingdesigns.com

On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the single orange image from the Citrus Blooms stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lolly and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the image out using the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I cut a panel of Garden Green using the largest banner die from the Stylish Shapes Dies.

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Hello 4 creativestampingdesigns.com

I cut the banner in half using Paper Snips. On the top of the banner, I stamped the sentiment from the Citrus Blooms stamp set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I adhered the 2 banner pieces to the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the artwork to the center of the card front using Stampin’ Dimemsionals. I added a few Opal Rounds Assortment.

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Hello 5 creativestampingdesigns.com

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Citrus Blooms stamp set in Garden Green Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the flower images from the Citrus Blooms stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on either side of the sentiment. I colored the images using Daffodil Delight and Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a strip of the Mediterranean Blooms DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Lemon Lolly mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Hello 6 creativestampingdesigns.com

To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the single orange image from the Citrus Blooms stamp set on the envelope front in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image the same as I did for the card. I adhered a panel of Mediterranean Blooms DSP to the envelope flap.

Stampin' Up! Citrus Blooms Hello 7 creativestampingdesigns.com

Now that you’ve seen my card, let’s get on with the hop!  Click the button below to hop over to see what Terry Lynn has created today. 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

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   6C44QBJA

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, the January-April 2024 Mini 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

*********************************************************************************************************

In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well.  I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.

Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater.  And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:

  1. You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly!  OR….
  2. If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.

*********************************************************************************************************

New Starter Kit Special May 1st – May 31st

Exciting News! Between 1–31 May, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE!

In addition to the 2024-2026 In-Color products, new demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice. That’s $207 in products for only $99 and it all ships for FREE. You will also receive free business supplies in case you want to make this a business. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community.

When you join as a new demonstrator, all In Color products will be automatically added to their Starter Kit. Click Here for a PDF printable flyer of all the products you’ll get.

STARTER KIT SPECIAL DETAILS

  • Promotion Start Date:  May 1, 2024
  • Deadline to Join:  May 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM MT
  • In addition to the regular $125 worth of products of your choice for just $99, new demonstrators will receive the following products (an $82 value!!) in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Card Stock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • All Starter Kits ship for FREE!!

If you’d like to join our team, we’d love to have you!  Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you can preorder from the upcoming catalogs!

We welcome all types of Demonstrators from those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves to those who want to run a business and those anywhere in between!  We’re a relaxed group that loves to stamp with no pressure to sell!

Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions!

There is no commitment and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you.  Why not give it a try?  We have a fun Facebook page where we chat a lot and we do virtual meetings monthly and in-person meetings quarterly.

What a great time to join and get all the new 2024-2026 In-Color products. Contact me @ creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com. I would love to have you on my team. Contact me today about joining May 1st.

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The Best There Is

Subscribe April 11 – May 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!

Make cards for Father’s Day and more to express your gratitude and admiration!

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper accent pieces and labels
  • Woodgrain textures and masculine earthy tones
  • Coordinating colors: Wild Wheat, Pool Party, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot),
    Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Basic Beige
    Thanks & Beyond Dies Add-On—available only while supplies last!
    Partial pop-ups to make your cards shine!

    Coordinates with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (item 163393)

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

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

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ (artwork), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Basic White Thick Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Garden Green Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 3 3/4″ (banner)
  • Lemon Lolly Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front), 1/2″X 4″*(inner liner strip), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Product List
Citrus Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English)
$26.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$13.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$11.25
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$11.50
Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$11.50
Mediterranean Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$12.50
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$8.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$11.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$11.00
Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
$11.00
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$11.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
$30.00
Opal Rounds Assortment
$8.50
Basic White Medium Envelopes
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$130.00
Mini Glue Dots
$7.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Bone Folder
$8.00
Paper Snips
$12.00
Paper Trimmer
$28.00

Stampin’ Up! Pastel Trucking Along

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. We’re halfway through the week and on our way to the weekend already. AND we’re more than halfway through the month, another month flying by.

Today I played with a lot of different products, some Online Exclusive, Some retiring and some new. 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.

Stampin' Up! Trucking Along Pastel 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Trucking Along Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the retiring Lighter Than Air 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, the Stylish Shapes Dies and the new So Swirly Embossing Folder for my card today.

My colors are from Global Design Projects Color Challenge #441.

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I started by embossing a Basic White card front using the So Swirly EF. I adhered a panel of Lighter Than Air DSP to the center of the card front using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Basic White Thick card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the outline truck image from the Trucking Along stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink. I stamped the solid truck image over the outline image in Fresh Freesia Ink. I stamped the outline flower image from the Trucking Along stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink. I stamped the solid flower image from the Trucking Along stamp set in Lemon Lolly Ink. I colored the wheels on the truck using Basic Black, Fresh Freesia and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers. I colored the leaves on the flowers using Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the image out using the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I stamped the outline cloud image from the Trucking Along stamp set in Balmy Blue Ink. I adhered the artwork to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a strip of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Trucking Along stamp set in Balmy blue Ink. I cut the ends into a banner using Paper Snips. I tied a double bow using Balmy Blue Baker’s Twine from the Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack. I adhered the bow to the sentiment using a Glue Dot. I added a few Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Trucking Along stamp set in Balmy Blue Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the outline flower image from the Trucking Along stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the solid flower image from the Trucking Along stamp set in Lemon Lolly Ink over the outline image. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Balmy Blue mat then to the inside of the Basic Whtie Thick card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the truck image from the Trucking Along stamp set on the envelope front the same as I did for the card. I adhered a panel of Lighter Than Air DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the cards 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:   GVPUUBAZ

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, the January-April 2024 Mini 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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In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well.  I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.

Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater.  And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:

  1. You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly!  OR….
  2. If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.

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Do you want all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog but can’t afford everything?  I’m doing a Designer Series Paper Share! What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog, it would cost you over $250.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $63.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $65.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share and Ribbon share from the Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 1st. 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 May 13th.

How my shares work:  I order full packs of all of the Designer Series Papers listed below, I cut them into 6″ x 6″ pieces (or 6″ x 12″ pieces for double shares) and give you one panel of each design from each pack on the list.  I pack up the paper in a cellophane bag with labels listing the NameItem # and Colors in the pack and mail it back out to you just as quickly as I can!  Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $65.00 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):

  • 2023-2025 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • Brights Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Neutrals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Regals Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Subtles Designer Series Paper (20)
  • Country Lace Designer Series Paper (6)
  • Country Woods Designer Series Paper (6)
  • Frames & Flowers (3)
  • Full of Life Designer Series Paper (12)
  • Lily Pond Lane Designer Series Paper (12)
  • Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper (6)
  • Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper (6)
  • Thoughtful Designs Designer Series Paper (5)
  • Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (12)
  • To Market Designer Series Paper (6)
  • Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper (6)
  • Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper (6)
  • 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper (5)
  • Silver Foil Sheet (1)
  • Textured Metallic Specialty Paper (3)
  • Wood Textured Specialty Paper (1)

In all, you’ll receive 196 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Double DSP Share – $130 + $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″ × 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 – $20.00 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:

  • Peach Pie 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Petunia Pop 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Pretty In Pink 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Shy Shamrock 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Summer Splash 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Basic Beigh 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon
  • Iridescent 1/2″ Striped Trim
  • Petal Pink & White 1/4″ Diagonal Trim Combo Pack

Double Ribbon Share – $40 + $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:

$85.00for a single share + $9.00 shipping

$170.00 for a double share + $9.00 shipping.

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 Monday, April 29th at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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The Best There Is

Subscribe April 11 – May 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!

Make cards for Father’s Day and more to express your gratitude and admiration!

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper accent pieces and labels
  • Woodgrain textures and masculine earthy tones
  • Coordinating colors: Wild Wheat, Pool Party, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot),
    Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Basic Beige
    Thanks & Beyond Dies Add-On—available only while supplies last!
    Partial pop-ups to make your cards shine!

    Coordinates with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (item 163393)

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

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

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April 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 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front), 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ (artwork), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Basic Whtie Thick Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Balmy Blue Cardstock 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
  • Lighter Than Air 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 2″ X 4 1/8″(card front panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List
Trucking Along Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
$24.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$9.00
Lighter Than Air 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$12.50
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$10.00
Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$10.00
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$10.00
Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$10.00
Stitched Shapes Dies
$30.00
Baker's Twine Three Color Pack
$8.00
Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots
$9.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes
$8.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$128.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.75
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$5.50
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Bone Folder
$7.00
Paper Snips
$11.00
Paper Trimmer
$26.00
Clear Block Bundle
$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Unbounded Love Baby Card

Good Monday morning stamping friends and welcome to a new week. How was everyone’s weekend. Yesterday turned out to be a beautiful day, sunny and cool all day. I was out multiple times taking Cora for little walks. For the most part, I was in my craft studio designing cards for an upcoming vendor event. The event is next month and I’ll be holding classes at it. I’ll be doing a beginner class, an intermediate and an advanced. I had to get cards designed for each of the classes so I could send them pictures to advertise with.

Today’s card is one of the cards I designed for one of the classes next month. I’m trying to get a variety of cards. Since the event is at the end of the month, I needed to use products that I know will be available, and this DSP is one that will be carrying over to the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. 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! Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set (available May 1) along with the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper, Countryside Corners Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Basics 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Up! Everyday Details Cling Stamp Set, and Stampin’ Up! Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set for my card today.

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I started by adhering a panel of Countryside Inn DSP to a Night of Navy mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Basic White Thick card base using Liquid Glue.

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I cut a panel of Basic White using the 3rd largest die from the Countryside Corners Dies. I embossed the panel using the Basics 3D Embossing Folder. I cut a panel of the Countryside Inn DSP using the 4th largest die from the Countryside Corners Dies. I adhered the DSP panel to the Basic White embossed panel using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic Whtie, I stamped the sentiments from the Unbounded Love stamp set in Boho Blue Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the top of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I tied a small bow using the Balmy Blue 1/2″ Variegated Ribbon and adhered it to the card front using a Glue Dot. I added an Adhesive-Backed Solid Gem to the sentiment.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Everyday Details stamp set and the Something Fancy stamp set in Boho Blue Ink on a panel of Basic White. I adhered a panel of Countryside Inn DSP to the side of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Night of Navy mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the nest image from the Everyday Details stamp set in Early Espresso Ink on the envelope front. I colored the eggs using a Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Marker. I adhered a panel of Countryside Inn 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:   GVPUUBAZ

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, the January-April 2024 Mini 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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In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well.  I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.

Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater.  And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:

  1. You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly!  OR….
  2. If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.

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Delicate Wings

Subscribe March 11 – April 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!


Send elegant words of encouragement and support to those you love.

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper pieces and butterfly designs
  • Champagne foil images, sentiments, and labels
  • Coordinating colors: Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve, Basic Beige, Basic Gray
    (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Basic Black, champagne foil

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

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

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April 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 4 1/4″ (dsp mat), 1″ X 3″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner lienr)
  • Basic Whtie Thick Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Night of Navy Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats)
  • Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 3″ X 4″ (center panel), 3/4″ X 4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Everyday Details Cling Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English)

$23.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

$9.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

$30.00

Countryside Corners Dies

$28.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

$30.00

Adhesive Backed Solid Gems

$8.00

Balmy Blue/White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Variegated Ribbon

$9.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Expressions Tag Card

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends. I can’t believe we’re already halfway through the week. I think I missed a couple days. I spent all day yesterday reorganizing my craft studio getting ready for all the new products coming. I pulled everything that will be retiring off my shelves to make room.

Today’s cards are ones that we made at our Team Stamp Studio last Tuesday night for mystery stamping. Jaimie had us mad 2 since we were cutting cardstock on a diagonal and didn’t want to waste it. Here’s my cards for today.

Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Expressions Tag Card 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

I used the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Expressions Bundle along with the Forever Love Designer Series Paper and Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

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I started by adhering panels of Forever Love DSP to the Pretty Peacock card bases using Stampin’ Seal. I cut the Very Vanilla panel in half on a diagonal from the top left corner to the bottom right corner using the Paper Trimmer. I cut the panel of Forever Love DSP in half on a diagonal from the top left corner to the bottom right corner using the Paper Trimmer. I adhered the Forever Love DSP to the Very Vanilla panel using Liquid Glue. I adhered the triangle layered panels to the card base using Liquid Glue along the left side and bottom only. On a panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the flower image from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Expressions Cling Stamp Set in Pretty Peacock Ink. I cut the image out using the Thoughtful Expressions Dies. I stamped the flower image again on the panel in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled the image with Gold Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I cut the image using the Thoughtful Expressions Dies. I adhered the floral image to the triangle panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems from the Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems to the Embossed panel and Iridescent Foil Gems to the stamped panel.

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I adhered the smaller panel of Forever Love DSP to the panel of Very Vanilla using Stampin’ Seal. I punched a slit in the center top of the layered panel using the Very Beat Trio Punch. I threaded pieces of Pretty Peacock & Gold 3/8″ Metallic Ribbon through one of the layered panels and Gold & Very Vanilla 3/8″ Satin Edged Ribbon through the other layered panel. On a panel of Very Vanilla, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Expressions Cling Stamp Set in Pretty Peacock Ink. I cut the sentiments out using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I adhered the sentiment to the front of the tags using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On the back of the panels, I stamped the sentiment from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla. I stamped the single flower image from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on the bottom of the panels. I adhered the Very Vanilla panels to the back of the tag using Stampin’ Seal.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Very Vanilla Medium Envelope. I stamped the floral image from the Thoughtful Expressions stamp set in Pretty Peacock Ink on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Forever Love DSP to the envelope flaps.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the cards 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:   AHZBFDC4

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, the January-April 2024 Mini 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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In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well.  I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.

Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater.  And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:

  1. You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly!  OR….
  2. If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.

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

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Delicate Wings

Subscribe March 11 – April 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!


Send elegant words of encouragement and support to those you love.

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper pieces and butterfly designs
  • Champagne foil images, sentiments, and labels
  • Coordinating colors: Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve, Basic Beige, Basic Gray
    (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Basic Black, champagne foil

Thanks and Beyond Add On Dies

Dies #164397 Price $12.00

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

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April 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:

  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (cut in half to 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ for card bases)
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock 3 1/4″ X 4″ (card front panel cut on a diagonal), 2 – 3 3/8″ X 4 5/8″ (tag card bases), 2 – 3 1/4″ X 4 1/4″ (back panels), 3 1/4″ X 4″ (flowers), 1 3/4″ X 4 1/4″ (sentiments)
  • Forever Love Designer Series Paper 2 – 4″ x 5 1/4″ (card base panels), 3 3/4″ X 3″ (card front panels cut on a diagonal), 2 – 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ (tag panels), 2 – 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelopes)

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Product List

Thoughtful Expressions Bundle (English)

$55.75

Thoughtful Expressions Cling Stamp Set (English)

$25.00

Thoughtful Expressions Dies

$37.00

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Forever Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

$16.50

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

$9.00

Versamark Pad

$9.50

Metallics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$31.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

$30.00

Very Best Trio Punch

$24.00

Gold & Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Satin Edged Ribbon

$8.00

Pretty Peacock & Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic Ribbon

$8.50

Iridescent Foil Gems

$8.00

Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems

$8.00

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Latte Love Thank You

Hello stamp0ing friends. How is everyone’s weekend going? We got a lot mor snow than expected yesterday. They said 1″-3″ and we got about 10″-12″. Good thing it was the light and fluffy kind. Now it’s back up to the 40’s today and melting.

I have a quick card for you today using some Online Exclusive products that will be available starting March 5th. If you’d like to get your hands on them early, you can add these to your starter kit. 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.

Stampin' Up! Latte Love Thanks 1 creativestampingdesigns.com

I used the Stampin’ Up! Latte Love Bundle along with A Little Latte Designer Series Paper (both these items will be available starting March 5), Stylish Shapes Dies and Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder for my card today.

My design is from Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #431.

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I started by embossing A Little Latte DSP card front using the Painted Texture EF. I adhered the DSP card front to a Pecan Pie mat using Liquid Glue. I adhered 3 strips of A Little Latte DSP to the card front using Liquid Glue.

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From a panel of A Little Latte DSP, I cut 3 of the cup images using the Latte Love Dies. I adhered 2 of the cups using Glue Dots and the top cup using Stampin’ Dimensionals to the card front.

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On a panel of Calypso Coral, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Latte Love Photopolymer Stamp Set in Versamark Ink. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I cut the sentiment out using the Stylish Shapes Dies. I adhered the sentiment using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few of the Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots (available March 5), to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the large cup image from Latte Love stamp set in Petal Pink Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the sentiment from the Latte Love stamp set in Early Espresso Ink on the cup. I stamped the coffee in the cup and the steam images from the Latte Love stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Pecan Pie mat then to the inside of the Calypso Coral card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the large cup image from Latte Love stamp set in Petal Pink Ink on the envelope front. I stamped the coffee image and the steam image from the Latte Love stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the cup. I adhered a panel of A Little Latte 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:   T9JKA3XQ

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, the January-April 2024 Mini 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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In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well.  I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.

Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater.  And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:

  1. You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly!  OR….
  2. If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.

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Stampin’ Up! has added more Sale-a-bration items to earn. You can Click Here for a printable PDF flyer to see all the new goodies.

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Online Exclusives From Stampin’ Up! –

Available Now and New Items Coming March 5!

You can see a flyer with some of the new Online Exclusives that will be available to order beginning March 5 Here. If you want to get your hands on the Online Exclusives early, the Demonstrator preorder starts on February 1!  So if you join as a Demonstrator, you can either add the new products to your Starter Kit beginning February 1 or add them to a Demonstrator order in February!

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 and new bundles.

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Joining Special January 4 – February 29

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

  • Becoming part of our wonderful community
  • Attending exclusive demonstrator-only events
  • Having early access to products
  • Receiving a copy of our catalogs early
  • Participating in philanthropic events
  • Getting a 20% discount on our magnificent coordinating products
  • Joining our exclusive demonstrator-only Facebook group
  • Having the opportunity to earn a supplemental income
  • Accessing our demonstrator-only weekly newsletter: Succeed Weekly
  • Receiving training information and accessing resources to help you through your first year and beyond
  • Bonus: Since it’s Sale-A-Bration, now is an excellent time to join and take advantage of the Join offer!

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:  Purchase the $99 Starter Kit during Sale-a-bration, pick $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! merchandise of your choice and get the Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio ($60 value!) for FREE with your Starter Kit!
  • Option 2:  Purchase the $99 Starter Kit during Sale-a-bration, pick $155 worth of Stampin’ Up! merchandise of your choice.  That’s $30 additional merchandise for FREE when you purchase your Starter Kit!

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 4 and ends on February 29.

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Memorable Meadows

Subscribe February 11 – March 10

Share nature’s beauty with lovely all-occasion cards!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut vellum pieces & wood embellishments
• Coordinates with the Meandering Meadows Suite Collection (item 162745)
• Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot),
Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia

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

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

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

Item # 164396 $12.00

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

Subscribe to the February Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January and 10 February 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 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
  • Calypso Coral Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 1″ X 4″ (sentiment)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • A Little Latte Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ x 5″ (card front), 3 – 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ (card front panels), 2 1/4″ x 6″ (envelope flap), panel with cups

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Versamark Pad

$9.50

Basics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$31.00

Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder

$10.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

$30.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Up! Cutest Cows for The Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday morning my stamping friends, Happy February 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 Akiko’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Sketch 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 sketch.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Cutest Cows Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Sketched Plaid Cling Stamp and Stylish Shapes Dies for my card today.

Here is our sketch for this week.

My colors are from Sunday Stamps #327 Feeling Earthy

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I started by stamping the Sketched Plaid stamp in Sweet Sorbet Ink on a Basic White card front. I adhered the stamped image to a Petal Pink mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Sweet Sorbet card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sunflower image from the Stampin’ Up! Cutest Cows Photopolymer Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Crumb Cake, Petal Pink & Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the image using the 2nd largest Stylish Shapes Dies. I stamped the grass image from the Cutest Cows stamp set in Shaded Spruce Ink along the bottom of the panel. On another panel of Basic White, I stamped the cows body image from the Cutest Cows stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I cut the image out using the Cutest Cow Builder Punch. I stamped the cows head image from the Cutest Cows stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I cut the cows head out using the Cutest Cow Builder Punch. I colored the cow images using Pebbled path and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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I adhered the die cut square to the card front using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the cow body image to the square using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the cow head to the body using Stampin’ Dimensionals and tilting it just a bit. On a strip of Petal Pink, I stamped the sentiment from the Cutest Cows stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few 2022-2024 In-Color Pearls to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Cutest Cows stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the cows body image from the Cutest Cows stamp set on the bottom of the panel in Tuxedo Black Ink. I stamped the cows head on the body in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Pebbled Path and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the grass image from the Cutest Cows stamp set in Shaded Spruce Ink along the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Petal Pink mat then to the inside of the Sweet Sorbet card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the cow body and head images from the Cutest Cows stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image using Pebbled Path and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the sunflower image from the Cutest Cows stamp set on the envelope flap and colored the images using Crumb Cake, Petal Pink and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. Now that you’ve seen my card, take a minute to hop through and see everyone’s projects today. If you click on the Next Blog button, you’ll go to Tara’s page. Or you can just click on the names below to go directly to all their blogs! Happy Hopping!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   T9JKA3XQ

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, the January-April 2024 Mini 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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In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well.  I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.

Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater.  And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:

  1. You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly!  OR….
  2. If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.

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New Joining Special Starting January 4 – February 29

Starter Kit Special during Sale-A-bration! Shop for up to $125 worth of anything you want, Pay $99 plus tax get FREE Shipping, and A FREE Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio!

The Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio is a paper crafter’s dream! The heavy-duty glass mat comes printed with a ruler and grid lines for easy measuring, while the large surface space gives ample room for spreading out while paper crafting. The safety-tempered glass has a heat and scratch resistant surface that wipes clean with the included cloth and water—no chemicals needed. The reusable cloth also cleans ink off your stamps! The nonslip, heat resistant, waterproof silicone mat features four palette squares for mixing custom ink colors or for holding small ink spots in place while crafting. Each component can be used separately, or you can use all three items together for a multipurpose paper crafting studio that’s both functional and elegant.

Option 2 – Instead of the Glass Mat Studio you can choose $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of your choice when you join for $99. That’s a $155 value! 

There is never an obligation to sell. You can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself along with all the other Demonstrator benefits. You get early access to all the upcoming catalogs along with being able to preorder. You can attend the OnStage Event and any other events Stampin’ Up! has. Unsure about this? Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk. 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 4 and ends on February 29.  

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Sweet Springtime

Subscribe January 11 – February 10

Celebrate Easter and Spring with adorable cards and treat boxes!
• Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs
• Projects include printed cards, coordinating envelopes, and gift boxes
• Precut paper pieces, baker’s twine, and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green,
Berry Burst, Early Espresso (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake

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

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

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

Item # 164396 $12.00

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

Subscribe to the February Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January and 10 February 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 – 4″ x 5 1/4″ (card front & inner liner), 3″ X 3″ (artwork), 2″ X 3 1/2″ (cow)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats), 1/4″ X 2″ (sentiment)
  • Sweet Sorbet Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)

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Product List

Cutest Cows Bundle (English)

$41.25

Cutest Cows Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Cutest Cows Builder Punch

$22.00

Sketched Plaid Cling Stamp Set

$20.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Pebbled Path Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

$30.00

2022–2024 In Color Pearls

$7.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes

$8.50

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75