Stampin’ Up! Highlighting Country Cottage DSP for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good morning, good morning & happy Thursday! We have cooler temps these days on the Jersey Shore and the treews are beginning to turn, some a yellow, some a gorgeous tinge of red and some orange. This time of year always fascinates me. Our hummingbirds have left for the season too – just prior to the Nor’easter that blew through. What’s going on in your part of the world?

On with the hop! Thanks for stopping in. The sketch below indicates Oct 1, but it really is for Oct 8!

I began with a Crumb Cake card base and a Country Cottage DSP cut 4 x 4 1/2 layered on Secret Sea 4 x 5. I wrapped around the white Baker’s Twine (from the Essential pack) & tied a bow, securing this in place with a glue dot. I added the Secret Sea & DSP layer with dimensionals and attached it to the card base. I then added three Natural Mat Dots in Secret Sea.

For the inside… I stamped this beautiful wreath from Cottage Kindness stamp set in Crumb Cake ink (and YES _ this has a coordinating die!!!) The sweet bow is also from Cottage Kindness stamp set & is stamped in Secret Sea ink. The Basic White panel is 4 x 4 1/2 and the Secret Sea layer is 4 x 5 1/4. The Cottage Kindness bundle are part of the November ONLINE EXCLUSIVES that will be available Nov 3. Gorgeous set! Gorgeous Suite of products!

For the envelope… more of the Country Cottage 12 x 12 DSP on the flap & trimmed to fit. I needed a masculine kind of card and this works so well! I stamped the sentiment ‘for you’ on the envelope front in Secret Sea ink and it too is from the Cottage Kindness set. Below is an image of the suite.

There’s more info below in how to be able to order early and get discounts & be part of a very fun group of folks – such as JOIN MY TEAM. See below the list of name for all that info.

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Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright – you are here 😀

Charlene Tackvic

There’s a new joining promotion from Stampin’ Up!

Join as a demonstrator in October for $100 USD | $135 CAD, they’ll get $50 USD | $70 CAD in Stampin’ Rewards along with a $125 USD | $170 CAD coupon code! Let me explain… When you join Stampin’ Up! – anytime– you’ll pay $100 plus tax to get signed up… Then – Stampin’ UP will send you a coupon code for $125 – which you can use toward whatever you want to purchase. There’s no limit and whatever is over and above the $125 will count towards your sales…AND you’ll get your discount on that amount as well Does that sound like a good deal or what???

When you join during this special offer (6 – 31 Oct) – you will ALSO get an EXTRA $50 in Stampin’ Rewards deposited immediately in your Stampin’ Up! account!! You can spend THOSE anytime within the first three months after you sign-up. Even better, right? if this is your first-time as a demonstrator – you’re ALSO going to receive a surprise Welcome Box right from Stampin’ UP!

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The new PRODUCT OF THE MONTH (better known as POTM) is a 23 package set of STAR DIES – they are incredible… your order must be $75 prior to shipping & taxes & this item can be added to your order for just $5 – while supplies last!

So… order from me here to get your stars – in alignment of course 😀

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Make someone happy by sending a handmade card filled with ❤️

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This set is a STAR: 23 nesting star dies, from tiny twinkles to a big 5-1/4″ showstopper — perfect for layered star frames, shaker cards, treat packaging, ornaments, and “you’re a star” cards for every occasion, all year long.

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What great kits these are… and getting you ready for the holidays ahead!

Join as a demonstrator in October for $100 USD | $135 CAD, they’ll get $50 USD | $70 CAD in Stampin’ Rewards along with a $125 USD | $170 CAD coupon code! Let me explain… When you join Stampin’ Up! – anytime– you’ll pay $100 plus tax to get signed up… Then – Stampin’ UP will send you a coupon code for $125 – which you can use toward whatever you want to purchase. There’s no limit and whatever is over and above the $125 will count towards your sales…AND you’ll get your discount on that amount as well Does that sound like a good deal or what???

When you join during this special offer (6 – 31 Oct) – you will ALSO get an EXTRA $50 in Stampin’ Rewards deposited immediately in your Stampin’ Up! account!! You can spend THOSE anytime within the first three months after you sign-up. Even better, right? if this is your first-time as a demonstrator – you’re ALSO going to receive a surprise Welcome Box right from Stampin’ UP!

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Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month

Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6), Stampin’ Up! releases October’s Product of the Month: the Shining Stars Dies (168600) — and you can add all 23 of them to your order for just $5 when your single order reaches $75.

This set is a STAR: 23 nesting star dies, from tiny twinkles to a big 5-1/4″ showstopper — perfect for layered star frames, shaker cards, treat packaging, ornaments, and “you’re a star” cards for every occasion, all year long.

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Stampin’ Up! Santa’s Hat in a Fun Fold for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good morning all you peeps! We have a theme challenge today – Christmas – and I’m using Santa’s Hat in a new for me fun fold (super easy too.) If you’ve come from Tara’s page, thank you for stopping by. If you hopped right in here – it’s good to have you. Be sure you make the rounds to see what everyone has created.

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Stampin' Up! Santa's Hat Box Fun Fold

Dimensions & instructions:

Card base is Thick Basic White – 8 ½ x 5 ½ scored ¼, 1 ¾, 2 ¼, 3 ¾, 4 ¼ Burnish well.

DSP is A Stitched Season – 3 ½ x 5 3/8 then cut in this order – 3/8, 1 3/8, 3/8, 1 3/8

  • Attach DSP to scored areas, then add adhesive to smallest score, fold in  @ 4 ¼ fold & close card. The box is now created. 😀

Add coordinating card stock to right side 4 1/8 x 5 3/8. Here I used Cherry Cobbler.

Decorate card front: For this card I used the largest rectangle in the Nested Essentials Dies w/ a Cherry Cobbler card stock layer behind it. I rounded the corners, stamped the sentiment in Memento ink & attached to the card front with dimensionals just on the left side. I stamped Santa’s hat outline in Memento ink, stamped the hat in Cherry Cobbler, then used Wink of Stella on the ball & brim and sprinkled this with White embossing powder before it dried & heat set. This added a really fun element to the hat! I fussy cut the hat & attached with more dimensionals. I cut a short length of the Christmas Baker’s Twine, tied a half knot and attached this with a glue dot.

Stampin' Up! Rectangular Box Fun Fold w/ Santa's Hat

For the inside… another largest rectangle die cut from Nested Essential Dies in Basic White, stamped the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler, added candy canes from the Christmas Epoxy Shapes & attached this to the inside of the card, making certain it is ‘covered’ by the same die on the card front.

Stampin' Up! Santa's Hat top down

Here’s what the card looks like from the top.

For the envelope… more of the same DSP attached to the flap & trimmed to fit. A very thin strip of the same DSP was added on the left side.

Stampin' Up! Saanta's Hat fun fold card & envelope

An additional card, same layout… just had to share so you can see how easy it is to ‘change things up’!

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See below the list of names how to purchase the products to make Santa’s Hat. If you have questions, please reach out. Beginning Oct. 6 Stampin’ Up! has a joining promotion – I would enjoy having you join my team!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Charlene Tackvic

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Stampin’ Up! Noel Tidings for the ZHappy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday & WELCOME to our hop! It’s definitely fall here on the East Coast & here I have a Christmas card – the time moves on rapidly… If you’ve joined me from the fabulous Tara, I’m glad you linked in. If you jumped right in here first, thank you – be sure you see the other wonderful creations for this hop. We have a sketch challenge today and mine is a bit of a stretch, but here ya go..

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You will notice, this card doesn’t ‘perfectly fit’ the sketch, but I’m claiming it as is! My card base is Crumb Cake with alayer of Peaceful Pine 1/4″ smaller than the A2 card front and Basic. White, embossed with the Softly Woven 3D embossing folder.

Stampin' Up! Noel Tidings card front

I die cut several items from the Noel Tidings Dies: the oval in Basic White, the pine boughs in Peaceful Pine, the acorns stamped in Early Espresso on Pecan Pie and berries in Cherry Cobbler. I stamped the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler then cut apart the pine boughs & adhered just portions of them to the edge of the oval. I tied a bow using the Multipack Christmas Baker’s Twine then untwirled the ends to give it more freedom. I then added the berries with dabs of liquid glue and a trimmed black dimensional on the last berry. The pinecones are donesimilarly – 2 adhered with liquid glue and the center on a black dimensional. The oval was added to the card front with dimensionals. All images are from the Noel Tidings bundle.

Stampin' Up! Noel Tidings card inside

For the inside… I stamped the berry stem in Peaceful Pine ink then the berries in Cherry Cobbler on a Basic White 5 14 x 4 panel. The sentiment is stamped in Early Espresso. Everything comes from the Noel Tidings stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Noel Tidings card & envelope

For the envelope… I recreated the berry stem same as the inside of the card: Peaceful Pine and Cherry Cobbler inks. On the flap is another piece of Basic White run through the Softly Woven 3D embossing folder, attached & trimmed to fit.

I love making cards, especially Christmas Cards. It just makes my heart sing. Maybe it’s the reconnection with folks I haven’t been in contact with for a bit. At any rate – it’s me. If you like what you see, let me know. There’s info below in how to shop with me.

Take a gander at the other creative ideas by teammates – click the link below to get you there. Enjoy the hop!

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Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright – this is me 😀

Charlene Tackvic

The November ONLINE EXCLUSIVES are going to be available pretty soon – and as a demonstrator I was able to order some fun new items. Stay tuned as I’ll be showing them off pretty soon. Want to be a demonstrator? Have you considered it? If so, connect with me & I’ll share information on how to JOIN MY TEAM 👍 See below for the list of products to make this card or SHOP WITH ME HERE to see ALL the items Stampin’ has available – new kits, ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, LOTS!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card filled with ❤️

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Stampin’ Up! Pop-Out Card in a Card Fun Fold

Woopeee – it’s FALL! And you would think I would have a fall card for you today, but I don’t. Instead I have this fun fold that I’m excited to share with you.

Stampin' Up! Pop-Out Card in a Card front view

I used Tile Garden Dies to create the Basic White square and Elegantly Wrapped bundle for the bow. The sentiment is also from Tile Garden stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Pop-Out Card in a Card first open

I’ve used two different DSP packages : Shimmering Stripes SDSP & All Wrapped Up SDSP for the plaid on the right as well as the die cut leaves, die cut straight from the All wrapped Up Paper. The Real Red background behind those die cut leaves uses a die from Life In Bloom Dies (I cut two and adhered them together then attached them to the card.

Stampin' Up! Pop-Out Card in a Card second open

And here’s the card fully open, showing off the card in a card 😀 This image is fussy cut from the All Wrapped Up SDSP adhered to a Basic White panel and the sentiment is stamped in Misty Moonlight ink from the Tile Garden stamp set. The Real Red card is Real Red 7 1/2 x 5 scored at 3 3/4.

DIRECTIONS & MEASUREMENTS TO MAKE THIS CARD

  • CARD BASE – 11 X 5 1/4 SCORED @ 1 3/4, 3 1/2, 5 1/4 & 7 (Misty Moonlight)
  • With short side at top, measure 1 1/4 & cut from 1st score to 3rd score. Turn over with short side at top & do the same, measuring 1 1/4 from bottom & cut from 1st score to 3rd score.
  • Cut 3 DSP strips 1 1/2 x 5 (Shimmering Stripes DSDP) Burnish score lines mountain, valley, mountain, valley – EXCEPT the center section – the ‘floating’ section – that score is a mountain
    • 2 of these will be used as full length strips adhering on the 1st & 4th panels
    • Use the last strip to cut into 4 pieces 1 1/2 x 1. Attach these to the areas above the cut areas at the card top & below the cut areas at the bottom
  • Add the Real Red ‘notecard’ with score on the left to the last section of the card. The ‘notecard’ is 7 x 5 scored at 3 3/4
    • Add DSP to the front of the notecard: 3 1/2 x 4 3/4
  • Die cut a square (Basic White in this case) approximately 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 from the Tile Garden Dies. Add a Real Red square behind it, same size & attach to the ‘floating’ panel & 1st section.
    • Stamp the sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink (Tile Garden stamp set)
    • Stamp the bow in Misty Moonlight ink & die cut ( Elegantly Wrapped stamp set & dies). Attach with dimensionals.
    • Add Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Sequins to the square
  • For the back side of the ‘floating’ panel, I die cut these elements from the All-Wrapped Up SDSP using coordinating dies from Elegantly Wrapped Dies. I was going to add them directly to this panel but they showed outside the border & I didn’t like that. I needed something long enough & wide enough for a nice background and pulled out the Life In Bloom Dies and cut 2 in Real Red, attaching them back to back then adding them to the card panel & attaching the die cuts with dimensionals. Yes, this does make this card a bit ‘fat’ but I intend to hand deliver this card!
  • For the inside of the notecard, I fussy cut the element from the All Wrapped Up SDSP & attached it with liquid glue to the Basic White panel (3 1/2 x 4 3/4) I stamped the sentiment in Misty Moonlight, attached the panel & the card was complete… I love this!!!
Stampin' Up! Pop-Out Card in a Card & Envelope

For the envelope, I found a different paper – Whispering Woods 12 1/4 x 6 – for the flap and trimmed it to fit. On the front… the sentiment is stamped in Misty Moonlight using the Elegantly Wrapped stamp set.

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Stampin’ Up! Front Flap Dun Fold w/Fun for Fall Bundle

Oh this scarecrow is just too cute! And I’ve used it on this front flap fun fold card. We made this card in class on Thursday & the group loved it. My hubby called this a card with a tongue! 😀

Stampin' Up! Fun for Fall Front Flap Fun Fold card front

I’ve used several products to make this card… the Gingham Vellum paper in Golden Glow on the flap (2 3/8 x 5 3/8), the beautiful Sunflower Fields DSP on the card front, inside strip and the envelope, Stitched Circles Dies, Radiant Gems in Secret Sea and all the fun elements in the Fun For Fall bundle, plus Stampin’ Blends to color the circle & the stamped & die cut pieces.

To color the scarecrow: Light Misty Moonlight, Calypso Coral & Golden Glow; the sunflowers are Golden Glow & Pecan Pie center; the crow is light Basic Black & Golden Glow on the beak; and finally the bales of hay are stamped in Pecan Pie ink then colored with Golden Glow & Calypso Coral. The circle die cut was created with a Blending Brush Calypso Coral first then Cajun Craze – the scarecrow is standing out in the field in the hot sun! He looks as though he’s enjoying his job!

Stampin' Up Fun for Fall Front Flap Fun Fold first layer

Here’s the card front with the ‘flap’ up, showing off that beautiful Sunflower Fields DSP. It’s layered on Cajun Craze and the card base is Calypso Coral. The DSP is cut 3 x 5 1/4 with the Cajun Craze 3 1/8 x 5 3/8. The card base is 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 3 1/2. The flap is 2 1/2 x 6 1/4 scored at 5 1/2 and attached to the inside of the card (covered by the sentiment panel (see below)

Stampin' Up! Fun for Fall Front Flap fun fold inside

And here’s the inside of the card with the bail of hay and the sassy crow. The hay bail is stamped in Pecan Pie & colored with Golden Glow & the ‘twine’ is Calypso Coral. The crow is Light Basic Black and Golden Glow on the beak. The DSP on the side is 1 x 5 1/4.

Stampin' Up! Fun for Fall card & envelope

For the envelope… more Sunflower Fields DSP on the flap 2 1/4 x 6 & trimmed to fit. On the front, the same images as on the inside of the card. Such a fun, fun card! This can be masculine or for a woman or for a child… versatility. Say hello, congrats, or feel better soon in whatever you write.

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Stampin’ Up! Radiant Sunflowers & Sunflower Fields DSP for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Welcome to our fabulous hop. There is some serious creativity going on so be sure to check out what everyone has done. We have a color challenge today and so perfect for fall. Let’s take a look see…

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Stampin' Up! Radiant Sunflowers + Sunflower Fields DSP card front

I began by running a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 Vary Vanilla through the Sunflower 3D embossing folder. This folder is just stunning and I love using it. I attached that to a Very Vanilla card base. I then cut a panel of Sunflower Fields DSP 4 x 3 wrapped a 3/8″ Golden Glow Bordered ribbon around it and secured it in place on the back with Stampin’ Seal+I then stamped this wonderful image from the Radiant Sunflowers stamp set with Memento ink & colored it with various Stampin’ Blends: Pool Party for the background, Calypso Coral, Petal Pink & Light Daffodil Delight for one of the flowers, Golden Glow & Pecan Pie for another flower, Cajun Craze & Golden Glow for another flowerOld Olive & Light Lemon Lime Twist for the leaves. I die cut the image with the coordinating Radiant Sunflowers Dies. I stamped & die cut a couple more small leaves, coloring as mentioned. The large image was added to the card front with dimensionals. The small leaves were adhered, slipping them behind the image. I tied a bow and secured it in place with a glue dot. I then stamped the sentiment on a scrap of Very Vanilla in Golden Glow ink, and added a narrow strip of Cajun Craze behind it. This panel was added to the card front with dimensionals off-center. This I also added with dimensionals. Embellishments – all are from the Radiant Gems – in both Golden Glow around the large image and Secret Sea under the sentiment.

Stampin' Up Radiant Sunflower inside card

For the inside… I stamped this gorgeous sunflower in Memento ink on a 4 x 5 1/4 panel of Very Vanilla . It is colored with Stampin’ Blends Golden Glow & Pecan Pie. I then took my Pecan Pie Blends & tapped it against an acrylic block so I could splatter dots over the image. I hope you can see them!! This panel was added to the inside of the card & finis! This could be a Birthday or get well or thinking of you card – very generic without an inside sentiment!

Stampin' Up! Radiant Sunflower & Sunflower Fields DSP card & envelope

For the envelope… I stamped this very cute flower in Memento ink & colored it with Stampin’ Blends – Petal Pink and Light Calypso Coral, Old Olive & Light Lemon Lime Twist. The flap got a piece of the Sunflower Fields DSP that just brings everything together.

Here’s the thing – RIGHT NOW – THIS STAMP SET IS ON A 15% OFF SALE!!! WooHoo! See information below to see ALL the stamps on sale Sep16-18. Grab yours now!

Check out what everyone else has created for this hop – click the next button or click on a name to get you there. Enjoy!

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Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Charlene Tackvic

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Here are the details for the sale:

  • Sales Period: September 16–18
  • Ordering Deadline: September 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
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Stampin’ Up! Winter Dreams SDSP & Festive Cheer Bundle for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday & WELCOME to our hop! We have a sketch challenge today that I’ve taken some liberties to create. I hope you like the result 😀 If you’ve come from the fabulous & creative Tara, I’m glad you stopped by. If you hopped right in here – yay! Enjoy the hop.

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Stampin' Up! Winter Dreams SDSP & Festive Cheer card front

Gosh this is gorgeous flocked paper! I love the feel AND the images AND the flocking. My card base is a standard A2 with the fold on the left in Thick Basic White. The various layers of the SDSP are 4 x 5 1/4, 4 x 2 1/2, & 3 x 4. Thin strips of Basic White are behind the 4 x 2 1/2 panel; 3 1/8 x 4 1/8 Basic White is attached to the 3 x 4 and attached with dimensionals. The ornaments are stamped and WOW! Metallic gold heat embossed on Basic White scraps and also attached with dimensionals. The hangars & bows for the ornaments are die cut from Gold Foil and attached with liquid glue. The sentiment is stamped with Shaded Spruce ink on Basic White 2 x 5/8 and attached with dimensionals. The ornaments are also stamped with ink… stamped off Cherry Cobbler and full strength Golden Glow. Everything is from the phenomenal Festive Cheer stamp set and dies.

Stampin' Up! Festive Cheer inside card

For the inside, I started by stamping the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler on a Basic White 4 x 5 1/4 panel. I then stamped the ornaments with VersaMark and sprinkled them with Wow! Metallic embossing powder, gold, and heat set. I stamped the ‘strings’ in Shaded Spruce and the bows in Cherry Cobbler.

Stampin' Up! Winter Dreams SDSP & Festive Cheer card & envekope

For the envelope, more of the Winter Dream SDSP on the flap & trimmed to fit. On the front I stamped the ornament with VersaMark, sprinkled it with Wow! Metallic embossing powder in gold and heat set. The string & bow are stamped in Shaded Spruce ink. These images are from the Festive Cheer stamp set.

To purchase these items from me, see the images below with a link. Both the SDSP & the bundle are ONLINE EXCLUSIVES and fun products!

To continue on the hop, click the next button or click on a name. Enjoy the all the creativity!

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Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Charlene Tackvic

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day. Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card filled with ❤️

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