Stampin’ Up! Layered Thoughts CAS

Good HOT Tuesday morning stamping friends. It’s supposed to hit just about 100 here in NJ today with the real feel of 110. Add the humidity and poor air quality to that and you have an inside crafting day. I did head out for a quick walk early this morning before the heat got too bad.

I have a super quick and easy card for you today for those times when you are heading out the door and realize you forgot the birthday card. I think I put this one together in less than 10 minutes. The stamp set I used along with some of the beautiful DSP makes a perfect quick card that others will think you took much longer to make. It took me longer to take the pictures than to make it. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set and the Thoughtful Journey 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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Stamp the sentiments from the Layered Thoughts stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink on a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP.

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Adhere the stamped panel to a Cajun Craze mat with Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to a Petal Pink card base with Stampin’ Seal.

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Add a Low-Profile Sparkle Dot to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Layered Thoughts stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink. Adhere a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the bottom of the panel Adhere the Basic White panel to a Cajun Craze mat then to the inside of the Petal Pink card base.

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Finish your card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Adhere a strip of the Thoughtful Journey DSP to the envelope front and a panel to the envelope flap.

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

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

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Starting August 5, select products that feature the new 2025–2027 In Colors™ are 15% off! This is a great opportunity to purchase new In Color products at a discount, so grab products you love—like ink, two-tone cardstock, and Designer Series Paper—and get everything you need to create projects that showcase Stampin’ Up!’s amazing color coordination!

Promotion Details:

  • Sales Period: August 5–31
  • Ordering Deadline: August 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • Sale includes select inks, cardstock, Designer Series Paper, embellishments, and other products that include these new In Colors. Only products featured on the 2025–2027 In Colors page are included in this promotion.
  • Products are available only while supplies last.

You can find the 2025-2027 In Color sale items that will be on sale beginning August 5 right here!  Get your list ready and shop early for the best selection!

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Registration Open for our August Online Technique Class

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

The class requirements and What You Will Receive:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Click Here to Register

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

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Sales Tax Holiday

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

The states with upcoming tax holidays are:  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.  So if you live in one of those states or Puerto Rico, take a second to download the spreadsheet below and mark your calendar!

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

For those wondering about Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday this year.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Cajun Craze Cardstock (2) 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats)
  • Petal Pink Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ x 5 1/4″(card front), 3/4″ x 4″(inner liner), 1/4″ x 6″ & 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! Sunrise Sailing for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday afternoon stamping friends and welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. How is your day going? It’s a beautiful warm day here in NJ. They said thunderstorms are coming, but so far, it’s been really nice. I’ve actually gone on a couple walks today already.

I have a sneak peek for you today of a new bundle coming on May 6th, that’s only 4 days away, YAY!! This bundle makes perfect masculine cards, but it’s great for anyone.  If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Sunrise Sailing Bundle (available May 6th), along with the Thoughtful Journey 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper and Beautiful Butterflies Dies for my card today.

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Stamp the water image from the Stampin’ Up! Sunrise Sailing Photopolymer Stamp Set in Misty Moonlight Ink on the small panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP. Emboss the small and larger panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP using the Sunrise Sailing Hybrid Embossing Folder. Adhere the panels to the Misty Moonlight card front using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the outline sailboat image from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Night of Navy Ink. Stamp the detailed sail image from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Pool Party Ink over the outlined sails. Stamp the detailed boat image in Crumb Cake Ink over the outlined sailboat image. Stamp the sentiment from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on the side of the panel. Cut the sentiment out using the Beautiful Butterflies Dies. Cut clouds using the Sunrise Sailing Dies. Cut the sailboat out last using the Sunrise Sailing Dies and Hybrid EF. Adhere the sentiment to the bottom of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few Opal Rounds Assortment.

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Cut the birds and small sailboat from a panel of Night of Navy using the Sunrise Sailing Dies. Cut another small sailboat from a panel of Blackberry Bliss using the Sunrise Sailing Dies. Adhere the large sailboat over the embossed sailboat using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the 2 small sailboats using Glue dots. Adhere the Clouds using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere the birds to the card front.

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Stamp the sentiment from Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the water image from Sunrise Sailing stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the outline sailboat image in Night of Navy Ink on top of the water. Stamp the detailed sail image in Pool Party Ink over the sails. Stamp the detailed boat image over the detailed image in Crumb Cake Ink. Stamp the birds in Night of Navy Ink. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Misty Moonlight mat and a Basic White mat. Adhere the layered panel to the inside of the Night of Navy card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish your card. Stamp the water, sailboat and bird images from the Sunrise Sailing stamp set on the envelope front the same as for the card. Adhere a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like the card, and this is one of the bundles on your shopping list for May 6th. Happy Stamping!!

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National Scrapbooking Day May 2-3

Stampin’ Up! is so excited to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day with the crafting community around the world! For 2 days only (May 2–3) we’re offering 2x rewards on all purchases! What better way to celebrate one of our favorite crafting holidays? And the best part? This offer applies to ALL products, not just scrapbooking items!

Promotion Details:

  • Earn double rewards (2x rewards) for two days only, from May 2–3!
  • This offer begins at 12:00 midnight MT on May 2 and ends at 11:59 PM on May 3.
  • This offer applies to ALL products (excluding existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions).
  • All orders qualify once the rewards threshold of $20 is met.
  • To participate, you must have a Stampin’ Up! account and be opted in to Stampin’ Rewards.

You can shop the online store right here and earn double Stampin’ Rewards points from Stampin’ Up! on orders of $20+ May 2-3!!! Let me know if you have any questions, I’m always here to help

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FINAL Days to sign up for My 2025 – 2026 Annual Catalog and May Online Exclusive Designer Series Paper and Ribbon Shares

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the 2025-2026 Annual CatalogTwo-Tone Cardstock Share along with the upcoming May Online Exclusives and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on May 6th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of May 12th. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalog and the upcoming May Online Exclusives?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the Catalog and Online Exclusives. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog and Online Exclusives, it would cost you over $250.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $65.00.

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 plus $9.00 for Priority Mail Shipping

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

New Designer Series Paper Share – $51.00 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):

  • 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (10)
  • 2025-2027 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)
  • Beautiful Gallery (12)
  • Boho Vibes (8)
  • Celebratory Sips (6)
  • Florals in Bloom (6)
  • Floral Impressions (6)
  • Flower Garden Foils Specialty (6)
  • Irresistible Designs Specialty (3)
  • Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (3)

In all, you’ll receive 162 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper!

Two-Tone Cardstock Share – $6 plus $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping

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

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

  • Celebrate Together (6)
  • Memories in Bloom (6)
  • Turtle-y Cute (6)
  • Weekend Adventures (6)

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

If you’d like double shares of the designer paper or cardstock, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ x 12″ sheets into 6″ × 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ x 6″ since they’re already precut.

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.

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

  • Cloud Cover 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Darling Duckling 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Secret Sea 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Timid Tiger 3/8″ Linen Ribbon
  • Basic Beige 3/8″ Classic Ribbon
  • Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2″ Ribbon
  • Gold Striped 3/8″ Mesh Ribbon Online Exclusive

If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

Anyone is welcome to join in my shares (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  To make ordering the shares a little easier, I have created a form for you to submit, that way you can order any combination of shares you want. Click Here for the form. I will send out PayPal Invoices on May 4th.

Deadline to sign up for my share is Saturday May 3rd at 5:00 PM ET.

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

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Designer Series Paper Online Zoom Class

Tara Carpenter and I are super excited about offering you this Free Online Zoom Class

Do you struggle with different ways to use all your Designer Series Paper? Tara and I are teaming up for a Zoom class to show you 6 different cards using just Designer Series Paper and a Sentiment. Of course, we’ll add embellishments and maybe ribbon or twine, but this class will primarily be using DSP. We have picked a pack of DSP with all the new 2025-2027 In-Colors and that’s what we will be focusing on. You can see the DSP starting on page 40 of the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog. The class will be held on Sunday May 18th from 1pm-5pm ET. The best part is you can earn this class absolutely FREE. You will cut all the cardstock and DSP of your choice prior to the class so you are ready to go. We will NOT be cutting up cardstock or DSP the day of the event. You will choose the color cardstock and your favorite DSP to use from what you purchase. Please remember to order early so that you receive it on time to prep for the class.

The class requirements:

  • Visit my Online Store on or after May 6th and purchase 1 pack of Florals in Bloom 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (165175), 1 pack of the 2025-2027 In-Color Cardstock Assortment Pack (165623) and 1 pack of the 2025-2027 In-Color Flat Pearls (165192)
  • Once you have made your purchase Click Here to sign up

Once you sign up you will receive:

  • Zoom class with complete step by step instructions to complete each card as we go.
  • PDF with detailed directions and photos
  • A Link to the recorded class after we are done so you can watch it again and make more cards.

When you Sign Up for the class, I will send you the complete PDF the week before the class so that you can cut up the color cardstock of your choice and the Designer Series Paper of your choice. Everyone’s card will be unique since you will pick your favorite designs of DSP and color cardstock.

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

Class Cost: This class is FREE to customers who make the purchase through my Online Store.

If you are a Demonstrator and would like to attend the class and get the PDF, there will be a $20 charge that will be billed through PayPal. I know you would like to purchase the products yourself getting your discount but still would like to attend.

Class Sign up Deadline: Sunday May 11th at 5pm ET

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

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

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Mountain Majesties

Subscribe April 11 – May 10

Create Father’s Day cards with layered mountain landscapes!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut vellum and paper pieces
• Watercolor card bases and coordinating envelopes
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight
(Classic Stampin’ Spot), Mossy Meadow, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink

Includes vellum pieces for layering and sentiments tailored to men!

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

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

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

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

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

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

#166238 $12

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats), 4″ x 5 1/4″(artwork), 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″(inner liner)
  • Blackberry Bliss Cardstock 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″(sailboat)
  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock 4″ x 9 1/4″(easel card front scored & folded at 2″ & 4″), 4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner mat)
  • Night of Navy Cardstock 4 1/4″ x 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″), 1 1/2″ x 3 1/4″(sailboat & birds)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper 1 7/8″ x 3 7/8″ & 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″(card front panels), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Unbounded Love Falling Snow

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. I hope you have some plans in the works. I’ll be at work all day and I’m sure the morning will be busy with everyone running to buy salt.

I have a quick winter birthday card for you today.  If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Unbounded Love Bundle along with the Stampin’ Up! Falling Snow Cling Stamp Set and Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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Stamp the Falling Snow image on the Thoughtful Journey DSP card front in Versamerk Ink. Sprinkle the image with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool.

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Adhere the Thoughtful Journey DSP card front to a Fresh Freesia mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to a Boho Blue card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set in Boho Blue Ink. Cut the sentiment out using the Unbounded Love Dies. Tie a double bow using White Baker’s Twine and adhere it to the card front using a Glue Dot. Adhere the sentiment over the bow using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a Tinsel Gem to the sentiment.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiments from the Unbounded Love stamp set in Boho Blue Ink. Adhere 2 strips of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the top and bottom of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Fresh Freesia mat then to the inside of the Boho Blue card base.

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Finish the card by decorating a Basic White Medium Envelope. Adhere a strip of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the envelope front and a panel to the envelope flap.

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

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   VNGF49FJ

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2024 – 2025 Annual Catalog, September – December 2024 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

Please remember to use my current Host Code and make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me, and you’ll get my rewards! 

Happy Stamping, Karen

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

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

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

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

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Tara Carpenter and I have teamed up for something fun!! We are offering a fun Online Class to kick off the January-April 2025 Mini Catalog. We’ll be making 6 different cards, 2 which will be fun folds, using the Stampin’ Up! Terrific Toadstool Bundle and the Sale-a-bration Toadstool Gardens DSP.

The class will be held on Zoom on Sunday January 19th from 1pm – 5pm ET.

The class fee includes:

  • Terrific Toadstool Bundle
    • Sunny Days Iridescent Dots
    • 6 complete cut up card kits with envelopes
    • A fun Zoom class where we will step you through the process of creating each project. The class will be recorded so that you can watch the replay later if you are not able to join us live or if you want to watch it again!

When you sign up for the class, you will see that you can add additional items needed to make the cards in the class if you do not already have them. These items are optional to add on, but we will be using the items to create the cards.

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

Class Cost: $55.00 + $8.00 priority shipping (additional products will add the cost for the products and shipping) and invoices will be sent out in early January.

Class Signup Deadline: Saturday January 4 at 5pm ET (this is so we have time to order all the bundles, embellishments and DSP being used on January 7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

You will receive one 6X6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

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

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

Double DSP Share – $42.00 + $9.00 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ X 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ X 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ X 6″ since they’re already precut.

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

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

One-Fourth of a Roll of each:

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

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

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

$32.00 for a single share + $9.00 shipping

$64.00 for a double share + $9.00 shipping.

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

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

  • Your first and last name
  • Your mailing address for paper to be shipped to.
  • The email address that is connected to your PayPal account or let me know if you’d like to use Zelle. I will accept Zelle or PayPal for payment.  ***You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay the invoice, you can choose to pay by credit card without having a PayPal account. If you’d like to use Zelle, email me and I’ll give you the number associated with my account.

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

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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Hearts for You

Subscribe December 11 – January 10

Create heartfelt cards for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, and beyond!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 envelopes
• Heart-shaped precut pieces and stickers
• Twine and heart gem embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, Real Red (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

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

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

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

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

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

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

#166237 $12

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2″ X 2″ (sentiment), 3 3/4″ X 5″(inner liner)
  • Boho Blue Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Fresh Freesia Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front & inner liner mats)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ X 5″(card front), 5/8″ X 3 3/4″ & 1/4″ X 3 3/4″ (inner liner), 1/4″ x 6″ & 2 1/4″X 6″(envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! Frosted Forest Fun Fold Video Tutorial

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

Today’s card I made on YouTube Live on Wednesday. If you were able to join me or watched the replay, thank you. If you’d like to watch my video and stamp along, the measurements are below, just above the supply list, along with the link to my YouTube channel. Here’s my card for today.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Finish the card by decorating a Basic white Medium Envelope. Stamp the tree image from the Frosted Forest stamp set on the envelope front in Pecan Pie Ink. Using the Frosted Forest Decorative Masks and the Small Blending Brushes, add Pecan Pie, Cajun Craze and Old Olive Ink to the tree. Adhere a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. I hope you will CASE this card and please feel free to post it in the comments of my Facebook page under my post. I’d love to see your take it. The list of measurements are below if you’d like to stamp along while watching the video. You can watch my video on my YouTube Channel Here.

If you watch this on my YouTube channel, please remember to subscribe so that you will get notified when a new video goes live. Thank you to those that have subscribed already. Happy Stamping!!

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

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   EPRVU3FN

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2024-2025Annual Catalog, or from the Online Exclusives!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

Please remember to use my current Host Code and make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me, and you’ll get my rewards! 

Happy Stamping, Karen

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The Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack has been updated with a few new goodies!!!!

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

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

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

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

World Card Making Day Event Details:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nests of Christmas

Subscribe September 11 – October 10

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

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

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

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

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

#165639 $12

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

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

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Stampin’ Up! Layering Leaves on Thoughtful Journey

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. Looks like it’s going to be a beautiful one here in NJ. This past week was absolutely gorgeous. Monday morning, I shut my A/C and opened all the windows, and they have been open all week long. The humidity has been very low, the nights have been cool, and days have been in the 70’s. You can’t ask for anything better.

Today’s card is a really quick one letting the DSP do all the work for me. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Bough Punch, Heartfelt Hexagon Punch and Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

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Adhere a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to a Blackberry Bliss mat using Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to a Boho Blue card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Layering Leaves stamp set in Boho Blue Ink. Stamp the splatter image from the Layering Leaves stamp set in Blackberry Bliss Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, around the sentiment. Punch the sentiment out using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. Ahere the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Using the Boughs Punch, punch out some leaves and flowers from scraps of Thoughtful Journey DSP. Adhere the leaves and flowers under the sentiment using Liquid Glue. Add a few 2023-2025 In-Color Opaque Sparkle Dots to the card front.

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On the inside, stamp the sentiment from Layering Leaves stamp set in Boho Blue Ink on a panel of Basic White. Stamp the outline leaf image from the Layering Leaves stamp set in Boho Blue Ink on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the solid leaf image from the Layering Leaves stamp set in Boho Blue Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, over the outlined image. Stamp the small flower image in Blackberry Bliss Ink full strength and stamping off once on scrap paper. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Blackberry Bliss mat then to the inside of the Boho Blue card base.

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To finish the card, decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope. Stamp the leaf and flowers images from the Layering Leaves stamp set on the envelope front in Boho Blue and Blackberry Bliss Inks the same as on the card. Adhere a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you 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:   KFUKW3ZY

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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CTMH Products are now available to everyone. Go to the Online Store and check out the CTMH Products Category

PLEASE NOTE: All CTMH items are available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.  And – it looks like some of the products are very limited in quantity….so place your order EARLY – starting today – for the best selection!  That’s why I posted early – I wanted you to have the best possible shot at getting the things you want! If you still have Bonus Days coupons – you can use them for CTMH products too.

As a side note, Stampin’ Up has some scrapbook product releases coming soon with items available to ALL customers.  I’ll share more about these scrapbook product releases as details become available.

You can Find CTMH products in the Online Store Here.

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September-December 2024 Mini Catalog Paper and Ribbon Shares Open for Ordering

I’m offering a Designer Series Paper share from the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog and I’d love to have you join!!  I’m placing my share order early on September 4th and I’m going to use the expedited shipping option so I should be able to have the shares cut, bundled and back out to you during the week of September 9. Wouldn’t you love to have all of the gorgeous new Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! September-December 2024 Mini Catalog?  What is a Paper Share you ask? It’s a sample of each of the new Designer Series Papers from the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog. Shares give you a good working sample of all of the papers so that you can decide which ones to order in full packs!  If you were to purchase all of the DSP in the new Catalog, it would cost you over $135.00 plus shipping and if you were to purchase all the ribbon it would cost you over $60.00.

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

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

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

You will receive one 6X6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs (the number after the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

  • Nests of Winter (6)
  • Regal Winter (6)
  • Regal Distressed Patterns (3)
  • Reindeer Days (6)
  • Season of Elegance (6)
  • Sentimental Christmas (6)
  • Snowy Scenes (6)
  • A Little Bit Festive (3)
  • Festive Glimmer (3)
  • Splendid Autumn 6X6 (12)
  • Take A Bow 6X6 (4)

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

Double DSP Share – $42.00 + $9.00 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, I’m offering those too!  I’ll cut the 12″ X 12″ designer paper sheets into 6″ X 12″ so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet and you’ll get double sheets of the 6″ X 6″ since they’re already precut.

New Ribbon Share – $17.00 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:

  • Blackberry Bliss & Gold Textured Ribbon
  • Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon
  • Natural Tones Linen Thread
  • Pool Party Pompom Ribbon
  • Real Red & White Baker’s Twine
  • Shaded Spruce Satin & Sheer Ribbon
  • Wild Wheat Rustic Striped Ribbon

Double Ribbon Share – $34.00 + $9.00 Priority Mail Shipping – If you’d like double shares of the Ribbon, you will be getting 1/2 of the roll or each ribbon.

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

$38.00 for a single share + $9.00 shipping

$76.00 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 Sunday September 1st at 5:00 PM ET.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

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Time to Redeem Those Coupons

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. 
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed one time only. They cannot be redeemed after the August 31. 
  • 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.

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Designer Series Papew Sale – 15% off August 6th-31st

Between August 6-31, you can shop select Designer Series Paper from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog at 15% off! This is the perfect time to stock up and save on some of your favorite paper.

Designer Series Paper Sale Details:

  • Sales Period:  August 6-31, 2024
  • Ordering Deadlines:  August 31 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • The fourteen paper packs included in the sale can be found listed in This Flyer
  • Only the select packs of papers listed on the flyer are included in the sale. 
  • You CAN redeem your Bonus Days coupons when you order the sale papers!
  • You must open and close the order during the allotted dates to receive the discount. 
  • There are NO limits on ordering. However, product is only available while supplies last. 
  • Designer Series Paper purchased with Stampin’ Rewards or as part of a Starter Kit WILL qualify for the discount. 

Head over to my Online Store beginning August 6 and get 15% off your favorite packs of paper!! 

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Autumn Abundance

Subscribe August 11 – September 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!


Share your love for all things autumn with this kit! Don’t miss the whimsical, water colored ephemera pack with this month’s Paper Pumpkin!


• Makes 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed cards and coordinating envelopes
• Laser cut card fronts, ephemera pack, and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Cajun Craze (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crushed Curry, Poppy
Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Wild Wheat

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 1/2″ X 3″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Blackberry Bliss Cardstock 3 7/8″ X 5 1/2″(card front mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(inner liner mat)
  • Boho Blue Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ X 5 1/2″(card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap), scraps for boughs

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Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse Crafting with You 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 Theme 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 theme.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Crafting With You Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse Bundle, Crafting with You Dies and Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today.

This is our theme for this week.

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I started by adhering a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to a Fresh Freesia mat using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to a Boho Blue card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the easel and paintbrush images from the Crafting with You stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink. I stamped the bird image from the Stampin’ Up! Country Birdhouse Photopolymer Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the images using Boho Blue, Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lolly and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I cut the images out using the Crafting with You Dies and Country Birdhouse Dies. I cut the basket from a panel of Pecan Pie using the Crafting with You Dies. I adhered the paintbrushes behind the basket using Glue Dots.

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I adhered the easel, basket and bird to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I cut a panel of the Thoughtful Journey DSP and adhered it to the easel using Stampin’ Seal. I stamped the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Pecan Pie Ink on the top of the card front. I added a few Tinsel Gems to the card front.

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On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Boho Blue Ink on a panel of Basic White. I adhered a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the bottom of the panel. I stamped the bird image from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the bottom of the panel. I colored the image using Boho Blue, Lemon Lolly and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Fresh Freesia mat then to the inside of the Boho Blue card base.

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To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the bird image from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image using Boho Blue, Lemon Lolly and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the sentiment from the Country Birdhouse stamp set in Boho Blue Ink next to the bird. I adhered a panel of Thoughtful Journey 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!

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

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:   D9NW3RJ3

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2024-2025Annual Catalog, or from the Online Exclusives!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

Please remember to use my current Host Code and make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me, and you’ll get my rewards! 

Happy Stamping, Karen

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Bonus Days Are Back – July 3 – July 31

It’s 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.
  • All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  • Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes.  You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
  • Starter Kit orders are excluded from this offer.
  • For workshop orders, each customer who reaches a qualifying amount will receive a coupon code to their provided email address. 

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

  • 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. 
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed one time only. They cannot be redeemed after the August 31. 
  • 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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Time for Cake

Subscribe July 11 – August 10

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


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


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

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

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

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

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

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″(artwork & inner liner)
  • Boho Blue Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Fresh Freesia Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front & inner liner mats)
  • Pecan Pie Cardstock 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″(basket)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 1 1/2″ X 2″ (card front panel), 5/8″ X 4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Under The Moon So Sincere

Good Wednesday morning stamping friends Happy Juneteenth!! Today is a special day, it’s my son’s 29th birthday. It’s hard to believe he’s 29 already, I feel like he was just a baby yesterday. I went to another graduation yesterday which was outside in the wonderful heat wave we’re having. As hot as it was, there was a breeze, so the heat didn’t feel too bad. It was my oldest niece’s son graduating yesterday and her daughter graduated Monday from 8th grade. It was so nice seeing her and the kids who I haven’t seen in a while. Afterwards we were able to catch up and chat for a bit.

I have another super quick card for you today where I let the DSP do most of the work. It’s one of my cashier’s birthday this week and she loves sailing. I always try to make cards for them having to do with something they like. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Under The Moon Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! So Sincere Cling Stamp Set and Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my CAS card today.

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On a Thoughtful Journey DSP card front, I stamped the sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink on the side of the panel.

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I stamped the sailboat image from the Under the Moon stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink 2 times on the card front panel. I stamped the cloud image from the Under the Moon stamp set in Versamark Ink on the top of the panel. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it with the Heat Tool.

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I adhered the Thoughtful Journey DSP card front to a Petunia Pop mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to a Misty Moonlight card base using Stampin Dimensionals. I added a few Online Exclusive, Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies and Birds to the card front.

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On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the sailboat image from the Under the Moon stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink on the bottom of the panel. I stamped the cloud image from the Under the Moon stamp set i Versamark Ink on the top of the panel. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Petunia Pop mat then to the inside of the Misty Moonlight card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I adhered a strip of the Thoughtful Journey DSP to the envelope front. I stamped the sailboat image from Under the Moon stamp set in Misty Moonlight Ink on the bottom of the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the envelope flap.,

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

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!

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 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Petunia Pop Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front), 1/4″ X 6″ & 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope)

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Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Wishes Thanks

Good Monday morning stamping friends. How was everyone’s weekend? It was beautiful here in NJ, sunny and not too hot.

I have a super quick card for you today, that once again, I let the DSP do the work for me. If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Wishes Cling Stamp Set along with the Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, Unbounded Love Dies and Online Exclusive Garden Meadow Dies for my card today.

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I started by adhering a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to a Mossy Meadow card base using Liquid Glue.

I cut a panel of Cajun Craze using the arch from the Garden Meadow Dies. I adhered the die cut card front to the Mossy Meadow card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Unbounded Love Dies. I tied a double bow using Linen Thread and adhered it to the card front using a Glue Dot. I adhered the sentiment over the linen thread using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems and Adhesive Back Dragonflies and Birds to the card front.

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I stamped the sentiment from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink on a panel of Basic White, I stamped the leaf image from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the side of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Cajun Craze mat then to the inside of the Mossy Meadow card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the leaf image from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Mossy Meadow Ink on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you 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:   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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I have updated my Retirement List. If you missed out on something from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog, the January – April 2024 Mini Catalog or maybe even something a little older you might want to check out my list. I’m selling my retired items at 1/2the catalog prices. Click Here to go to my Retirement List.

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Coming in June!! 10% Off Stamp & Die Set Bundles and

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!

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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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 White Cardstock 2″ X 2″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Cajun Craze Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mat)
  • Mossy Meadow Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″(card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6 X6 Designer Series Paper 3 3/4″ X 5″ (card front), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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Product List

Thoughtful Wishes Cling Stamp Set (English)

$25.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$13.00

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Garden Meadow Dies

$36.00

Unbounded Love Dies

$36.00

Linen Thread

$5.00

Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds

$8.50

Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems

$9.00

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! Thoughtful Wishes for Fun Fold Friday

Good Friday morning stamping friends and welcome to my Fun Fold Friday. Are you ready for the weekend? Does anyone have plans for Easter Sunday yet?

Today’s card I made on YouTube Live on Wednesday and it’s a sneak peek of some new product coming in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. 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! Thoughtful Wishes Bundle and Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper for my card today. Both items will be available starting May 1st. If you’d like to get this beautiful DSP and awesome bundle early, you can add it to a starter kit starting on April 2nd. Contact me and I’ll tell you how.

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I started by adhering the 4 smaller panels of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the 4 Petunia Pop mats (available May 1st) using Liquid Glue. I adhered the 4 layered panels to the Pool Party card base using Liquid Glue. I adhered the longer panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP to the longer Petunia Pop mat then to a panel of Pool Party using Liquid Glue and set it aside. 

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On the panel of Basic White, I stamped the tall leaf image from the Stampin’ Up! Thoughtful Wishes Cling Stamp Set in Lost Lagoon Ink on the side of the panel. I stamped the row of flowers image from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink along the bottom of the panel. I colored the images using Lost Lagoon and Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the splotch image from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Pool Party Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, around the leaf image. On a small panel of Thoughtful Journey DSP, I stamped the sentiment from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink. I adhered the sentiment to the top of the Basic White panel using Liquid Glue. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Petunia Pop mat then to the center of the Pool Party card base.

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On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the tall leaf image from the Thoughtful Journey stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink. I colored the image using the Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Marker. I cut the image out using the Thoughtful Wishes Dies. From panels of Lost Lagoon and Petunia Pop, I cut the stand along flower die from the Thoughtful Wishes Dies. I snipped the flowers off the Petunia Pop die using Paper Snips and adhered them to the Lost Lagoon die using Liquid Glue. Using the Thoughtful Wishes Dies, I cut the branch die from a panel of Wild Wheat. I adhered the 3 die cut pieces to the right side of the card front using Glue Dots. I adhered the layered bridge panel to the Pool Party card base using Liquid Glue only on the ends.

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On the back, I stamped the sentiment from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Pebbled Path Ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the thistle image from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set by added ink to the stamp using Lost Lagoon and Petunia Pop Stampin’ Write Markers. I huffed on the stamp to reactivate the ink and stamped it on the side of the Basic White panel. I colored the leaves in using Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the splotch image from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Pool Party Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, around the thistle image. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Petunia Pop mat then to the back of the Pool Party card base. I stamped the splotch image from the Thoughtful Wishes in Pool Party Ink on the back panels of the Pool Party card base.

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To finish my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the tall leaf image from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink on the envelope front and flap. I stamped the row of flowers image from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set on the envelope front in Pebbled Path Ink. I colored the images using Lost Lagoon and Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the thistle image from the Thoughtful Wishes stamp set on the envelope flap, inking the stamp the same as I did for the card back. I stamped the splotch image around the flowers and leaves in Pool Party Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper.

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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:   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 – 2 1/2″ X 4″ (front & back panel), 2 3/4″ X 4″ (leaf)
  • Lost Lagoon Cardstock 2″ X 3 1/2″ (die cut)
  • Petunia Pop Cardstock 4 – 1 1/4″ x 4 1/8″(dsp mats), 1 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (dsp bridge mat), 2 – 2 5/8″ X 4 1/8″ (back & front panel mats), 2″ x 3 1/2″ (die cut)
  • Pool Party Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 8 1/4″ (card base scored & folded at 1 3/8″, 2 3/4″, 5 1/2″ & 6 7/8″), 1 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (bridge)
  • Wild Wheat Cardstock 1 1/2″ X 3 3/4″ (die cut)
  • Thoughtful Journey 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4 – 1″ X 4″ (card front panels), 1″ X 5 1/4″ (bridge panel), 1″ X 2 1/2″ (top front panel)

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

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

$10.00

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

$10.00

Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$10.00

Subtles Stampin' Write Markers

$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