Stampin’ Up! Timeless Tropical Chic

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Good Monday morning my stamping friends and for all my Star Wars friends out there, May the 4th Be With You! How was everyone’s weekend? We had gorgeous weather here. I believe it hit 80 yesterday, but the high is only in the 60’s today. I was able to get some yard work done along with some more spring cleaning and a little crafting.

For today’s card I combine 2 tropical stamp sets, one that is retiring and one that’s carrying over. Here’s my card for today.

My colors were inspired by TGIF Color Challenge #262. Here are their colors.

My design is from Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge #338. Here is their sketch.

I started by adhering a panel of Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper to a Calypso Coral card base using Snail. I embossed a Whisper White card front using the Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder and adhered it to the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

On a small panel of Whisper White cardstock I stamped the hibiscus image from the Stampin’ Up! Timeless Tropical Cling Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. I colored the image in using my Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers. Using my In The Tropics Dies, I cut the image out. This stamp set and dies will be carrying over to the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, but the bundle price will not. If this is a set that you like, grab it now while you can still get 10% off. I stamped the leaf image from the Stampin’ Up! Tropical Chic Cling Stamp Set in Coastal Cabana Ink on a panel of Coastal Cabana cardstock 3 times. I cut the leaves out using my Tropical Dies. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, I adhered the flower to the card front to the right side of the embossed panel. I adhered the leaves under the flower using Glue Dots.

On a thin strip of Daffodil Delight cardstock I stamped the sentiment from the Timeless Tropical stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. I adhered the sentiment strip to the card front using Glue Dots. I added a few Daffodil Delight Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card front.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Tropical Chic stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink in the center of a Whisper White panel. I stamped the leaf image from the Tropical Chic stamp set in Coastal Cabana Ink around the top of the panel, stamping full strength and stamping off. I adhered the Whisper White panel to a Calypso Coral mat using Snail and then to the inside of the Calypso Coral card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

To finish my card I decorated a Medium Whisper White Envelope. I stamped the leaf image from Tropical Chic in Coastal Cabana Ink on the envelope front. I adhered a panel of Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper to the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked 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.

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Use this host code when you order $50 or greater and 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 item valued up to $10.00 in either the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog or the 2020 January-June Mini Catalog! 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 months tutorials are.

The Clearance Rack has been updated. Click HERE to shop the clearance rack.

Happy Stamping, Karen!

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THINGS ARE GOING FAST. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE RETIRING ITEMS, DON’T WALK, RUN OVER TO GRAB THEM WHILE YOU STILL CAN.

2019-2020 Annual Catalog and Mini Catalog Retiring List

Let me know if you have any questions about the retiring lists! You can also download copies of the full retiring lists in PDF Form here:

Click here to get a copy of the full retiring list from the 2019-20 Annual Catalog. The font is super tiny, so you’ll need to zoom out to read it!
Click here to get a copy of the full retiring list from the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog. The font is super tiny, so you’ll need to zoom out to read it!

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The Ornate Garden Suite available NOW. Click HERE or on the image below to see a printable PDF of all the fabulous items available in the suite.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: COVID-19 PRODUCT GIVEBACK

Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of our Making a Difference program we’re offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.

You can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and we will donate 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.

The Share Sunshine PDF Download is a digital stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing–including many ideas that came from you! You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards!

Product: Share Sunshine PDF Download. Buy it here!
Price: $12.00 USD
Dates: April 28 – June 2, 2020 or later; if the offer period extends beyond June 2, we’ll let you know

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Card stock cuts for this project:

Calypso Coral Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored and folded at 5 1/2″), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner mat)
Coastal Cabana Cardstock 1 3/4″ X 7 1/4″ (leaves)
Daffodil Delight Cardstock 1/2″ X 2 3/4″ (sentiment)
Whisper White Cardstock 3 1/4″ X 4 1/2″ (card front), 2 3/4″ X 2 3/4″ (flower), 3 3/4″ X 5″ (inner liner)
Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (piece for envelope flap)

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Product List

Timeless Tropical Bundle (English)

[153811]

$52.00

Timeless Tropical Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151497]

$23.00

In The Tropics Dies

[151495]

$35.00

Tropical Chic Cling-Mount Stamp Set

[148226]

$22.00

Tropical Dies

[146831]

$27.00

Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[122925]

$8.75

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[119683]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper

[151252]

$11.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144045]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

$9.00

Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder

[151503]

$9.00

Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

[148561]

$7.50

Whisper White Medium Envelopes

[107301]

$7.50

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Clear Block Bundle

[118491]

$71.50

Stampin’ Up! Tropical Oasis Chic Thank You Card

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Good Wednesday morning my fellow stampers. How is everyone’s week going? Well it’s back to work for me today. After getting home early Tuesday morning (2am), and spending the day unpacking, doing laundry and running for groceries, it’s time to get back into the normal routine and relax. Vacations are great, but I love my daily routine days.

For today’s card I made you a really quick one featuring the beautiful Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper. I think this paper is absolutely gorgeous. Really makes me want to go to Hawaii. Here’s my card.

I started by adhering a panel of the Tropical Oasis DSP to a Pear Pizzazz mat using Snail. I adhered the matted DSP to a So Saffron card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a small panel of Whisper White cardstock I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Tropical Chic Cling Stamp Set in Early Espresso Ink. I stamped one of the leaf images from the Tropical Chic stamp set in Pear Pizzazz Ink over the sentiment stamping off once. I cut the sentiment out using the Stitched Nested Labels Dies. I adhered a piece of the Whisper White 5/8″ Flax Ribbon across the center of the card front using Snail. I adhered the sentiment over the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a scrap piece of Whisper White cardstock I stamped the hibiscus image from the Tropical Chic stamp set in Lovely Lipstick Ink. I cut the image out using the Tropical Dies. I adhered the hibiscus to the end of the sentiment using a Glue Dot. I added a couple Lovely Lipstick Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots to the sentiment.

On the inside I stamped the sentiment from the Tropical Chic stamp set in Early Espresso Ink in the center of a Whisper White panel. I stamped the leaf image from the Tropical Chic stamp set in Pear Pizzazz Ink on the left side of the panel once in full strength and twice stamped off. I adhered another hibiscus flower that I had stamped from the Tropical Chic stamp set in Lovely Lipstick and cut out using the Tropical Dies using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the Whisper White panel to a Pear Pizzazz mat using Snail and then to the inside of the So Saffron card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

To finish my card I decorated a Medium Whisper White Envelope. I stamped the leaf image from the Tropical Chic stamp set in Pear Pizzazz Ink on the side and bottom of the envelope front, some stamped full strength and some stamped off. I adhered a panel of the Tropical Oasis DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked 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: U7DEP9F9

Click HERE to shop the clearance rack.

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CELEBRATE A LOVELY DAY WITH FEBRUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT

February’s Paper Pumpkin kit is coming, and love is in the air! The Lovely Day kit is versatile, elegant, and the perfect way to help you celebrate birthdays and other grand occasions.

The Lovely Day Paper Pumpkin kit coordinates perfectly with the Happy Birthday to You Stamp Set (item 152308), which is available as part of Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-A-Bration promotion. You can get it for FREE by reaching the qualifying purchase amount of $50 usd/$60 cad by March 31, 2020.

About the February Kit:

Kit details: Makes nine cards and envelopes
Card size: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2” x 5-3/4” (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Petal Pink, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Rich Razzleberry, Rococo Rose, and Old Olive

Subscribe for the February kit at paperpumpkin.com from January 11 to February 10, 2020.
Supplies may be limited toward the end of each subscription period.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

Pear Pizzazz Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front and inner liner mats)
So Saffron Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored and folded at 4 1/4″)
Whisper White Cardstock 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″ (inner liner)
Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″ (card front), 2 1/2″ X 6″ (piece for envelope flap)

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Product List

Tropical Chic Cling-Mount Stamp Set

[148226]

$22.00

Tropical Dies

[146831]

$27.00

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[131201]

$8.75

So Saffron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[105118]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper

[151252]

$11.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147140]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots

[148805]

$7.00

Whisper White 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Flax Ribbon

[148764]

$7.00

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

[149638]

$35.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes

[107301]

$7.50

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Snail Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Clear Block Bundle

[118491]

$71.50

Stampin’ Up Friend Like You Tropical Chic For Fun Fold Friday

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Karen Ksenzakovic

Good Friday morning my fellow stampers and welcome to Fun Fold Friday. I hope you all have had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend.

Today I have a pretty quick fun fold for you. I combined the Stampin’ Up Tropical Chic Cling Stamp Set and the Stampin’ Up Friend Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set. Here’s my card.

My colors for my card were inspired by CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge #330. Here are their colors.

I started with a Night of Navy card base and scored it at 4 1/4″ and 1″. I folded the card base in half and then folded the 1″ side back. I took the 1/2″ strip of Whisper White cardstock and adhered it with Snail under the 1″ folded piece.

I cut out a couple of the leaves from the Tropical Dies in Bermuda Bay cardstock and adhered them on top of the 1″ folded edge. On the small panel of Whisper White cardstock I stamped the sentiment from the Friend Like You stamp set in Night of Navy Ink. I stamped a couple of the Hibiscus flowers from the Tropical Chic stamp set on the side of the sentiment in Mango Melody Ink. I stamped a couple more of the flowers from the Tropical Chic stamp set in Mango Melody Ink on a scrap piece of Whisper White cardstock and cut them out using them Tropical Dies. I adhered the cut flowers to the sentiment using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals hanging off the right side.

I took a piece of the Gold Metallic Edged Ribbon and colored it using my Dark Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends Marker. I wrapped the ribbon around the card front and tied a knot just above the sentiment.

I took the strip of Mango Melody cardstock and embossed it using the Layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the strip to the right side of the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I stamped a couple more of the hibiscus flowers from the Tropical Chic stamp set in Mango Melody Ink on a panel of Whisper White cardstock. I stamped a couple of the leaves from the Tropical Chic stamp set in Bermuda Bay Ink on the Whisper White panel. I stamped the sentiment from the Friend Like You stamp set in Night of Navy Ink in the center of the Whisper White panel. I adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the Night of Navy card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

To finish my card I decorated a Medium Whisper White Envelope. I stamped the hibiscus flowers from the Tropical Chic stamp set in Mango Melody Ink on the card front. I stamped a couple of the leaves from Tropical Chic stamp set behind the flowers on the envelope front in Bermuda Bay Ink. I stamped a couple more of the leaves from the Tropical Chic stamp set in Bermuda Bay Ink on the envelope flap.

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

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ORDERING SPECIAL JULY 8, 2019 – JULY 22, 2019

WITH THE PURCHASE OF THE DAISY LANE BUNDLE #149325

I WILL SEND YOU FREE

A PACK OF THE PERENNIAL ESSENCE FLORAL CENTERS.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy 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: AVHTNTCN

For any orders $50 or more I will send you my monthly class tutorials. Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards to see what this months tutorials are.

STAMPS ON THE CLEARANCE RACK

For the first time ever, Stampin’ Up! is putting stamp sets on the Clearance Rack! This is not something they have done in the past—and they don’t know if they will do again—so pick up those deals while you can!

Click HERE to shop the clearance rack.

Happy Stamping, Karen!

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EXTRA, EXTRA!! JOINING PROMOTION JULY 1, 2019 – AUGUST 31, 2019

From July 1 until August 31, new demonstrators will receive an additional $30 to put toward bonus products in their Starter Kit (for a total of $155 in merchandise for $99)!! THEN, they’ll receive a $10 coupon code the following month. Are you interested? Keep reading to learn more!

Dates: July 1 – August 31 at 11:50 PM MT

Details:

The bonus at initial sign up allows demonstrators to pick $30 more than usual. You will pay $99 to sign up and choose $155 worth of Stampin’ Up! products in your Starter Kit.
Coupon codes will be sent between the fifth and seventh business day of the following month the new demonstrator signs up.
The email address listed in a new demonstrator’s profile will be used to send the $10 coupon code.
Coupon codes may be redeemed only once.
Coupon codes expire October 31, 2019; after this date, they will no longer be valid.
New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before July 1 or after August 31 will not be eligible for this promotion.

If you’ve ever considered purchasing that Starter Kit, now is a great time! We’d love to have you join and get that discount for yourself or start your own business!!

If you are interested in joining my team click here for details or email me. I’d love to have you on my team.

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STAMPIN’ UP BONUS DAYS ARE HERE!!

YAY!!! The awesome Bonus Days promotion from Stampin’ Up! is back!! For every $50 that you spend between July 1 and July 31 (before shipping and tax), you will earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be used August 1–31!

Earning Period Details – July 1-31:

Earning Period Deadline: July 31, 2019, by 11:50 PM (MT)
An email address is required to participate; Bonus Days coupon codes can be delivered only via email.
If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
All order types qualify for this promotion. Fax and email orders still require an email address.
Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not go toward earning coupon codes.
There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the Bonus Days earning period.

Redemption Period Details – August 1-31:

Redemption Period Deadline: August 31, 2019, by 11:50 PM (MT)
There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can use on an order during redemption.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions).
- New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted with Bonus Days coupon codes.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed one time only.

The earning period for this awesome promotion starts on July 1 and the coupons can be redeemed beginning August 1!! Let me know if you have any questions.

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Subscribe for the August kit from July 11–August 10

What’s the old saying? Variety is the spice of life? At Paper Pumpkin, we like to mix things up and keep our customer’s crafting experience fresh and fun. We plan each kit carefully, allowing them to check as many creative boxes as possible while keeping our projects simple—so they can explore the world of paper crafting with confidence. With this in mind, we are bringing an elegant fall gift packaging kit to Paper Pumpkin fans this August.
Now, it’s no secret that our subscribers love cardmaking. So when we offer treat or gift packaging, you generally like to make a few card alternates with the kit. That’s why THIS month we decided to bring you the best of both worlds with the Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle. This coordinating product will allow you to turn your Gift of Fall gift packaging into cards in an easy and inexpensive way.

The August kit includes 6 gift bags and 12 gift tags. To receive this kit you must subscribe by August 10.
The Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle is a separate purchase for those who would like to convert their August Paper Pumpkin kit into cards.
The Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle card designs offer a great sneak of the designs and elements to come in the August kit.
Once you have completed the August kit, you will have extra kit components so you can easily combine them with the add-on without having to purchase additional kits.
Just as you would with any other Stampin’ Up! product, you will need to purchase the add-on bundle via OEX or the online store. You will not be able to add it to a Paper Pumpkin subscription purchase.
The price for the add-on bundle is $10.00 usd/$13.00 cad and is available for Paper Pumpkin subscribers only. This add-on is available beginning August 1, while supplies last!
The add-on bundle is a cash and carry item
Click Here to subscribe. Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

Click HERE for a sneak peek of the August Paper Pumpkin Kit.

August Kit Information

Makes 6 fall-themed gift bags
Makes 12 fall-themed gift tags
Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Merry Merlot, Mint Macaron, Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, and Soft Suede

Add-On Information

Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle (item 152885)
Price: $10.00 usd/$13.00 cad
Includes 24 card bases of 2 different designs with coordinating envelopes (note card size)
Available August 1, while supplies last
Purchase via my online store
Not included with an August Paper Pumpkin subscription
Important note: The Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle is not needed to complete the August kit projects.

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I have gathered up a lot of retired Stamp Sets, Embossing Folders & Dies and put a list together for anyone interested. I have single Stamp Sets along with Stamp Sets bundled with Dies or Punches. Take a look and see if there is anything that you missed out on getting and would still like. Click Here to go to my list.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

Night of Navy Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored and folded at 4 1/4″)
Mango Melody Cardstock 1″ X 5 1/2″
Whisper White Cardstock 1/2″ X 5 3/8″ (strip under flap), 1 1/2″ X 3″ (card front sentiment), 3″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)

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Product List

Tropical Chic Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146753]

$22.00