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I love to be creative - in the garden, crafting, and in leadership roles. There is something wonderful that happens when we design something new and share it with others. It's fun and makes everyone happy.

Stampin’ Up! Memories & More for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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Good morning, good morning. It’s Thursday and time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday blog hop. We have a sketch challenge today and I’ve chosen to work with Celebrating Expressions Memories & More Card Pack and the very versatile Greetings from All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. I’ve made two cards from these Stamp[in’ Up! items – hope you enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Celebrations Memories & More card front

This card has bold bright colors and I appreciate it’s friendly appearance. It makes me want to know whaat’s inside 😀 I used the Textured Notes Dies tom cut the panels from the card pack- the largest die for the largest image, then the 3rd & 4th largest for the two layered together. For the sentiment panel, the smallest die. The sentiment is from the Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephmera Pack and is on dimensionals. Three Shimmer Faceted Dots in Berry Burst bring your eye to the sentiment – and they are from the Floral Charm Suite of products.

Stampin' Up! Celebration Expressions Memories & More card pack, card inside

For the inside, another panel of the Celebration Expressions Memories & More card pack adhered to the card base. Then I used the 3rd largest die in the Textured Notes Dies for the Basic White panel and the very narrowist die for the Berry Burst background strip. Again, a sdentiment from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephmera Pack.

Stampin' Up! Celebration Expressions card & envelope

For the envelope, another panel of the Celebration Expressions Memories & More card pack adhered to the flap & trimmed to fit. Bam – DONE!

Card #2 is a baby birthday card – could be masculine or feminine and uses the same Celebration Expressions Memories & More card pack. I turned the card to make it a portrait card but still follows the sketch challenge.

Stampin' Up! Celebration Expressions card 2 card front

Here I used my paper trimmer for cutting the card panels: front is 3 x 4, 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (Lemon Lime Twist), and 4 x 5 1/4. The card base is 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 (Balmy Blue. I added a Bordered Ribbon in Petunia Pop and the Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots. Panels are again from the Celebration Expressions Mix & Match card pack and the sentiment is from the Greetings for All Ephmera pack.

Stampin' Up! Celebration Expressions card 2 inside

For the inside… Basic White 4 x 5 1/4, then a Celebration Expressions Mix & Match card layer, followed by the sentiment from Greeting for All Ephmera pack. And on my desk is the cute cupcake with a candle – from an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Birthday Celebrations.

Stampin' Up! Celebration Expressions baby card & envelope

For the envelope, another panel of the Celebrations Expressions Mix & Match card pack adhered to the flap. I then used a Basic Border Die to give it some charm and scallop edges.

So, here are the two card & envelopes – both using the same sketch but turned 90 degrees and a few more additions. Would love to know if you have a favorite. To purchase these products, see the info below the list of those participating in today’s hop.

Be sure to follow the links to see what fun creations were made by those participating in today’s hop. Enjoy!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Nicole Bloxom

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day.

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love. ❤️

Product List

Celebration Expressions Memories & More Card Pack [ 165307 ]

[165307]
$10.00

Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) [ 164862 ]

[164862]
$7.00

Textured Notes Dies [ 165555 ]

[165555]
$31.00

Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots [ 166139 ]

[166139]
$8.50

Petunia Pop 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [ 163785 ]

[163785]
$7.50

Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots [ 162758 ]

[162758]
$9.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 144243 ]

[144243]
$14.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146982 ]

[146982]
$14.00

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 144245 ]

[144245]
$14.00

Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]

[160518]
$14.00

Sponge Daubers [ 133773 ]

[133773]
$7.50

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [ 155475 ]

[155475]
$11.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]

[132708]
$8.00

Journaling Pens [ 145480 ]

[145480]
$6.00

Natural Tones Linen Thread [ 164071 ]

[164071]
$9.00

Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]

[141822]
$10.00

Linen Thread [ 104199 ]

[104199]
$5.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]

[141897]
$9.00

Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]

[165678]
$21.00

Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]

[102283]
$9.50

Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]

[129053]
$32.00

Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]

[159971]
$27.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]

[166780]
$14.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]

[159229]
$17.00

Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]

[159236]
$11.00

Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]

[152392]
$28.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]

[149653]
$140.00

Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]

[104430]
$4.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]

[110755]
$6.00

Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]

[103683]
$7.25

Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]

[152813]
$8.00

Bone Folder [ 102300 ]

[102300]
$8.00

Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]

[144107]
$12.00

Basic

[165213]
$53.00

Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Prairie Grass & Blending Brushes

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Hello Monday! It’s hot here again in NJ – up to 93 today with very high humidity – not a day for being outside much. Guess I’ll just have to play in my stamp room – after doing chores of course 😀

Stampin' Up! Prairie Grass card front

Prairie Grass is a fairly new stamp set for me and I am loving the grasses and the fonts for the sentiments. It’s an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE stamp set. I got out my Blending Brushes and a couple of inks and went to work… Misty Moonlight and a hint of Secret Sea for the sky then Lemon Lime Twist for the lower portion. I stamped the grasses in Secret Sea. I used my color wheel to bring in a contrasting color – Melon Mambo ink for the sentiment – and yes, it comes from the Prairie Grass stamp set. I die cut it with Spotlight On Nature Dies, put it on dimensionals and added it to the card front. I used the Low Profile Sparkle Dots in Secret Sea for a bit of glam. These come from the Perfectly Pear suite of products. This front panel was added to Melon Mambo then adhered to the Secret Sea card base.

Stampin' Up! Prairie Grass card inside

For the inside… I again used the Lemon Lime Twist and a Blending Brush to add color to the bottom of the Basic White. I then stamped one of the grasses in Secret Sea ink. I adhered two triangles in corners for a background border, bringing in the color from the front of the card. I gives a very modern look.

Stampin' Up! Prairie Grass card & envelope

For the envelope… I again added Lemon Lime Twist with my Blending Brush to the front, then stamped full strength the tallest grass, then stamped twice more without reinking – with Secret Sea ink. On the flap I added Misty Moonlight and a bit of Secret Sea with a Blending Brush.

See how to order these products below.

Cards cuts are as follows:

  • Card base – Secret Sea 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
  • Layer Melon Mambo 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 (front), 2 x 2 cut on diagonal (inside)
  • Basic White 4 x 5 12/4 (front, 3 3/4 x 5 (inside), 2″ scrap for circle die cut

Get your FREE card tutorial using Stampin’ UP Charming Days Bundle this month with a $50 purchase at my online store.

Paper Pumpkin for August

Stampin' Up! August 2025 Paper Pumpkin

Kit Name:  Farmhouse Florals

This kit includes:

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper pieces and linen thread
  • Sentiment stamps for the outside and inside of the cards
  • Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon,
  • Pecan Pie, Secret Sea (Classic Stampin’ Spot)
  • Subscribe by August 10 to get this awesome kit!

For more information and to sign up for the monthly or to check out the prepaid subscription options, click here… Paper Pumpkin is now all in one place! And here’s the add-on for June/ July and August that coordinates with the Paper Pumpkin kits for these months.

Circle of Season Dies

Stampin Up! Paper Pumpkin Circle of Season Dies

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

 Product List

Prairie Grass Cling Stamp Set (English) [ 166168 ]
$26.00
Spotlight On Nature Bundle [ 163581 ]
$52.00
Low Profile Sparkle Dots [ 166157 ]
$9.50
Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165624 ]
$14.00
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147051 ]
$9.00
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 115320 ]
$14.00
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
$9.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147145 ]
$9.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 153118 ]
$9.00
Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]
$14.00
Sponge Daubers [ 133773 ]
$7.50
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [ 155475 ]
$11.00
Journaling Pens [ 145480 ]
$6.00
Natural Tones Linen Thread [ 164071 ]
$9.00
Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]
$10.00
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$5.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
$9.00
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]
$21.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
$27.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
$8.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]
$17.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
$11.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
$140.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$8.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
$12.00
Basic
$53.00
Add All to Cart

 

Stampin’ Up! Sneaky Peek: Book fold with Peace on Earth Bundle

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Today’s card highlights the Peace on Earth bundle, which includes an embossing folder. This is part of a suite that will be available in the 2025 Sep-Dec Mini Catalog. This embossing folder makes a stunning leaf imprint with a center area open for a sentiment panel. I made a similar card a while back and my card class students wanted to give it a try. We made one of each – the original card in blues and this in Shaded Spruce. Here is the link to the original card.

Stampin' Up! Sympathy book fold Peace On Earth card front
Stampin' Up! Book Fold Peace on Earth card front

The card base is 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 4 1/2 & 5 1/2. Burnish the score lines well – fold the card in half (that’s the 5 1/2 score), then fold the 4 1/2 score forward. Add glue to that 1″ area and close the card base. This makes it a book fold! Now decorate… I ran a Basic White panel (4 1/8 x 4 3/8) through the Peaceful Garden embossing folder and adhered it to the card front. I cut a piece of Nests of Winter DSP 7/8 x 4 1/8 and adhered that to the 1″ area. With my Cut & emboss machine, I die cut the banner and leaf image from Shaded Spruce, and the dove from Basic White. I used a sponge dauber and Cloud Cover ink to add color around the feathers of the dove, then added an eye with just a dot of the Journaling pen. I set the dove aside. For the sentiment banner, Inused an embossing buddy to remove any finger marks, stamped the sentiment in VersaMark ink and sprinkled it with Wow! Polished Silver embossing powder & heat set with my heat tool. I added this to the card front with dimensionals, then added the dove with dimensionals. With dabs of liquid glue, I added the leaf die cut to the Nests of Winter DSP. I made a tiny bow from Bakers Twine – and the card front was complete!

Stampin' Up! Peace on Earth card inside
Stampin' Up! Book fold top view

For the inside – a Basic White panel 4 1/8 x 4 3/8 stamped in Shaded Spruce ink using the Jolly Holly stamp set – a July ONLINE EXCLUSIVE. Note the photo of the top view of the book fold.

Stampin' Up! Book fold Peace on Earth card & envelope

For the envelope – more of the Nests of Winter DSP adhered to the flap & trimmed to fit. An ‘olive branch’ is stamped on the envelope front from the Jolly Holly stamp set (the same July ONLINE EXCLUSIVE)- in Shaded Spruce ink.

Now… let’s talk about the September-December 2025 Mini Catalog 😀 As a demonstrator, we have the opportunity to view the new catalog early, before it’s released to customers. If you would like that opportunity I encourage you to consider becoming a demonstrator on my team. We have lots of fun, team workshops, team demonstrations and shared team info. At least 20% off every order & other benefits as well. Join my team here!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love. ❤️

Product List

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146981 ]
$14.00
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147088 ]
$9.00
Jolly Holly Bundle (English) [ 166120 ]
$54.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [ 155475 ]
$11.00
Cloud Cover Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 165279 ]
$5.50
Sponge Daubers [ 133773 ]
$7.50
Journaling Pens [ 145480 ]
$6.00
Natural Tones Linen Thread [ 164071 ]
$9.00
Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]
$14.00
Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]
$10.00
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$5.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
$9.00
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]
$21.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
$27.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
$8.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]
$17.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
$11.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
$140.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$8.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
$12.00
Basic
$53.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Sweeter With You Paper Pumpkin Alternates 2, 3

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Hello stampin’ friends – today is Saturday and I am again sharing Paper Pumpkin alternatives with you. And I guess one of the things I want you to consider is that these projects/ alternatives can be applied to other Stampin’ Up products – NOT JUST Paper Pumpkin!

Stampin' Up! July 2025 PP Alternative 2
Stampin' Up! July PP Alt 2, inside

This card uses one of the card bases in the kit & is very similar to what the kit suggests. I used Strawberry Slush ink for the sentiment and added Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems on the card front. On the inside, I stamped the strawberries in Poppy Parade (a coordinating color recommended by the kit) and Granny Apple Green ink for the top on a Basic White panel and adhered it to Strawberry Slush.

Stampin' Up! July 2025 PP Alternate 3
Stampin' Up! July 2025

This card uses an original card base & another which I cut up and is a fun fold. It’s a tucked in offset gatefold. The additional supplies for this card are the red & White Bakers Twine, Poppy Parade and Daffodil Delight inks. In addition, I used more of the strawberry card front to cover the flap of a medium envelope. And look at the last photo to see how the offset gatefold tucks in.

Stampin' Up! July 2025 PP Alternate 3 card front
Stampin' Up!

Hopefully you can see how it fold in, slipping it under the circle.

See here to view the post about Alternate 1 of the July 2025 Paper Pumpkin

Click here to view all Stampin’ Up products and shop with me!

 Product List

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147094 ]
$9.00
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [ 119782 ] (Retired)
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad
[119782]
$5.95
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [ 147095 ]
$9.00
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165286 ]
$9.00
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165625 ]
$14.00
Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems [ 165615 ]
$8.50
Real Red & White Baker's Twine [ 164051 ]
$5.00
Natural Tones Linen Thread [ 164071 ]
$9.00
Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]
$14.00
Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]
$10.00
Sponge Daubers [ 133773 ]
$7.50
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$5.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
$9.00
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]
$21.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
$27.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
$8.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]
$17.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
$11.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
$140.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$8.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
$12.00
Basic
$53.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Sweeter With You Paper Pumpkin Alternate 1

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Good morning! Paper Pumpkin is a monthly box of refreshing goodies, mostly to make cards but sometimes to make gift bags or boxes. Today I am using the Sweeter Than You July PP and creating a fun fold. Here is what comes in your kit for July 2025

Stampin' Up! July 2025 Paper Pumpkin

DETAILS
– Makes 8 cards: 2 each of 4 designs
– Colors: Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger

Refill includes one of each item listed below.
– 8 printed card bases: 2 each of 4 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– 8 printed envelopes
– Precut paper and vellum pieces
– Adhesive

There’s a stamp set in the original kit, just not in the refill! And here’s my first Alternate card.

Stampin' Up! July PP 2025 Fun Fold Alternate
Stampin' Up! July 2025 PP Alternate card inside

I used the card base differently, scoring it at 2 3/4 & 5 1/2 and folding it as shown. I added a Basic White panel behind the vellum & added a Twine double bow, Wink of Stella to flower centers. On the inside, I cut a Garden Green then stamped a Basic White using stamps from the stamp set, Garden Green ink (supplied in the kit) and Daffodil Delight ink from my own stash for the stamped flowers. Everything else is part of the kit.

August Paper Pumpkin info…

Stampin' Up! August 2025 PP

Kit Name:  Farmhouse Florals

This kit includes:

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper pieces and linen thread
  • Sentiment stamps for the outside and inside of the cards
  • Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon,
  • Pecan Pie, Secret Sea (Classic Stampin’ Spot)
  • Subscribe by August 10 to get this awesome kit!

For more information and to sign up for the monthly or to check out the prepaid subscription options, click here… Paper Pumpkin is now all in one place! And here’s the add-on for June/ July and August that coordinates with the Paper Pumpkin kits for these months.

Circle of Season Dies

Stampin’ Up! Fun Turler-y Awesome for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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Welcome to our Thursday group hop! We have a color challenge today and I can’t wait to see what others have chosen to do. But for now, let’s check out my card for today. It’s an off-set gatefold and a birthday card.

Stampin' Up! Turtle-y Awesome Gatefold card front

This offset gatefold is so incredibly easy a I love the versatility of it. And the Turtle-y Cute 12×12 DSP means this could be a birthday card or hello card or thank you – and male or female! I just may change the sentiment since as I’m typing this, I’m thinking of someone who could use a ‘pick-me-up’, lighthearted card. With no sentiment on the inside – this is probably what I will do! But for now – this is it 😀

The card base is Cloud Cover with a layer of Petal Pink, then the Turtle-y Cute DSP. Card cuts will be listed at the bottom of my post. I used the largest Stitched Shapes circle die for the Basic White circle. On that is a fussy cut frog and a couple of bees also fussy cut. I added a Natural Tones double bow and three Shades of Green Hexagon embellishments for texture & fun. The sentiment is from the Turtle-y Awesome stamp set and stamped in Mossy Meadow ink on a Basic White scrap, then fussy cut and added to a Cloud Cover scrap & fussy cut again. The circle was added with dimensionals to just the left front of the gatefold. And you can see I fussy cut the cute frog for the lower left corner of the gatefold as well. Lots of fussy cutting on this card today.

Stampin' Up! Turtle-y Cute Gatefold card inside

For the inside – another layer of Petal Pink then Basic White for writing. I couldn’t help it, these turtles are too cute and I kept finding one after another to fussy cut and add – plus the flower. Each one is added with liquid glue.

Stampin' Up! Turtle-y Cute offset Gatefold card & envelope

For the envelope, I used the Turtle- y Awesome Dies to die cut additional birds from the Turtle-y Cute 12×12 DSP for the envelope front. And – for the flap, more of the same pattern of the Turtle-Y Cute 12×12 DSP adhered & trimmed to fit. Please see below for how to purchase the products to make this card – as well as the measurements.

Time to visit the others on the hop… click the next button to visit Nicole or click on a name. Happy hopping!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Nicole Bloxom

Remember the FREE SHIPPING from Stampin’ Up! is going on now to July 25 – for purchases of $75+ before taxes & shipping.

Stampin' Up! FREE SHIPPING $75+

Sales Period: July 23–25

Ordering Deadlines: Phone: July 25 at 6:59 p.m. (MT); Online: July 25 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be closed July 25.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD | $100 CAD (before tax).
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  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($27.00 USD | $36.75 CAD shipping included) + tax.
  • Get your lists ready and get FREE shipping on your order of $75+ July 23-25!!  You can find the online store here
STAMPIN' UP! SALES TAX HOLIDAY

Woohoo!  Twelve states 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 take a second to download the spreadsheet below and mark your calendar!

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

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.

2025 US Sales TaxDownload

Product List
Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165621 ]
[165621]
$14.00
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146985 ]
[146985]
$14.00
Stitched Shapes Dies [ 152323 ]
[152323]
$30.00
Turtle Y Cute Suite Collection (English) [ 165235 ]
[165235]
$80.50
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147111 ]
[147111]
$9.00
Shades Of Green Hexagons [ 165233 ]
[165233]
$8.00
Natural Tones Linen Thread [ 164071 ]
[164071]
$9.00
Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]
[160518]
$14.00
Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]
[141822]
$10.00
Sponge Daubers [ 133773 ]
[133773]
$7.50
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
[104199]
$5.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
[141897]
$9.00
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]
[165678]
$21.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
[102283]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
[129053]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
[159971]
$27.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
[132708]
$8.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
[166780]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]
[159229]
$17.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
[159236]
$11.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
[152392]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
[149653]
$140.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
[104430]
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
[103683]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
[152813]
$8.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
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$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
[144107]
$12.00
Basic
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$53.00
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Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day.

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card filled with love. ❤️

Card cuts…

  • Cloud Cover 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored @ 1 1/2, 5 3/4, scrap for sentiment
  • Petal Pink 2 1/2 x 5 1/4, 1 1/4 x 5 1/4, 4 x 5 1/4
  • Turtle-y Cute 12×12 DSP 2 1/4 x 5, 1 x 5, 2 1/4 x 6 (flap)
  • Basic White 3 3/4 x 5, 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 (circle) + scrap for sentiment

Stampin’ Up! FREE SHIPPING Jul 23-25 on $75 + orders

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Sales Period: July 23–25

Ordering Deadlines

  • Phone: July 25 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
  • Online: July 25 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be closed July 25.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD | $100 CAD (before tax).
  • Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($27.00 USD | $36.75 CAD shipping included) + tax.

Get your lists ready and get FREE shipping on your order of $75+ July 23-25!!  You can find the online store here

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Woohoo!  Twelve states 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 take a second to download the spreadsheet below and mark your calendar!

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

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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Stampin’ Up! Sunflower 3D and Woven Textures DSP for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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Welcome to our Blog Hop! I want to give a shout out to a new person in our Thursday lineup for the blog hop – Nicole Bloxom. Can’t wait to see what she has created for today’s sketch challenge. Welcome Nicole!

So… this has been a stressful week – I learned I must have a heart catheterization tomorrow (7/18) with the possibility of a stent. I’m not used to this – having a cardiologist & all that, testing & so forth. It took my mojo & I’m having a bit of trouble creating… so bear with me. You may remember, I had a knee replacement back in early May – that has meant PT 3 x/ week since then. Today’s card is for my Physical Therapist as today is my last day for PT. WOOHOO!!! And just so you know, I can bend my knee on my own to 120 degrees and walk without a limp – no one would ever know I had a knee replacement. 😀

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Stampin' Up! Hop Sketch Challenge

Stampin' Up! Sunflower 3D & Woven Textures card front

I used a new embossing folder from the July ONLINE EXCLUSIVES called Sunflower 3D embossing folder. It’s a stand alone item, which is unusual. I embossed the sunflower then colored it with Stampin’ Blends Darling duckling, Pecan Pie & Garden Green then fussy cut this single flower with my paper snips. I put dimensionals on the back and attached it to a Basic White panel 3 1/2″ square then to Pecan Pie card stock 1/8″ larger. I took Woven Textures DSP & cut it 3 1/2″ square and added that to Pecan Pie cardstock 1/8″ larger, then adhered these squares together as shown. For the background I ran a 4 x 5 14 panel of Basic White through the Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder then to another of the same design Woven Textures DSP 1/8″ larger – and attached to the Pecan Pie A2 card base. I used my Early Espresso Marker to ‘flip’ some splatters to the upper portion.The sentiment is from Sunshine Vibes stamp set stamped in Pecan Pie ink on a 1/2″ strip of Basic White adhered to Darling Duckling just 1/8″ wider. This was added to the flower with liquid glue then I added a single mini dimensional under the ‘s’. Myn final touch was three Neutral Matte Dots in Pecan Pie.

Stampin' Up! Sunshine Vibes inside card

For the inside… I wanted something light & positive. Pulling out that same Sending Sunshine stamp set, I stamped the half sun in Darling duckling then the rays (stamped twice) in Crushed Curry, then the sentiment in Pecan Pie – all on a Basic White 4 x 5 1/4. I added this to the same pattern of Woven Textures DSP 4 1/8 x 5 3/8, added them both to the inside of the card – and done! As I mentioned, this card is to my Physical Therapist, but there are two therapists in this office. We joke with one another, share stories, kid around and WORK OUR ROUTINE to get where we need to be. It has been a good experience and I will miss these folks.

Stampin' Up! Sunflower 3D & Woven textures card & envelope

The envelope – keeping it simple, a piece of the same pattern of Woven Textures DSP adhered to the flap & trimmed to fit. That’s it. Want to purchase the products to make this card? See below for all the pertinent information. Also – continue on the hop by clicking the ‘next’ button or clicking on a name. Enjoy the hop!

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Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright – you are here!!!

Nicole Bloxom

For online Exclusive’s click here. Use that same link to see the KITS COLLECTION, LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS and all items in the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog, & Paper Pumpkin info.

Thanks for Stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!

Create for someone else – be a positive influence for others. ❤️

Product List

Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166145 ]

$12.00
Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder [ 161600 ]

$11.00
Sunshine Vibes Bundle (English) [ 165152 ]

$43.00
Small Blending Brushes [ 160518 ]

$14.00
Woven Textures 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 165560 ]

$12.50
Neutral Matte Dots [ 165561 ]

$8.00
Darling Duckling 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 165622 ]

$14.00
Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165277 ]

$9.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 161717 ]

$14.00
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161665 ]

$9.00
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147089 ]

$9.00
Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]

$10.00
Sponge Daubers [ 133773 ]

$7.50
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]

$5.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]

$9.00
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]

$21.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]

$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]

$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]

$27.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]

$8.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]

$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]

$17.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]

$11.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]

$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]

$140.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]

$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]

$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]

$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]

$8.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]

$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]

$12.00
Basic

$53.00
Add All to Cart

Stampin’ Up! Peaceful Garden Suite for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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Welcome to our Thursday hop! If yo have joined me from the fabulous tara, glad you stopped by. If you jumped in right here – love that too! We have a theme challenge today – BIRDS… and I have chosen the new & wonderful Peaceful Garden Suite, available in the Sep-Dec Mini Catalog. Visit this post to learn more about this suite of products. The only item I did not use was the ribbon – I substituted the 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon, Silver & White. Let’s take a look-see.

Stampin' Up! Peaceful Garden Suite for the Happy Inkin' Thursday blog Hop
Stampin' Up! Hopo Theme Challenge
Stampin' Up! Peaceful Gardens Sympathy card front

I began with a Misty Moonlight card base 4 1`/4 x 11 scored at 4 1/2 then 5 1/2 – to create a bookfold card.Next I cut a 7/8 x 4 1/8 piece of the Peaceful Garden 12×12 DSP and attached it tot he area between the two score lines. I then used the Silver & White 1/2″ Sheer ribbon to wrap over the DSP, securing with Tear n’ Tape. I then adhered that section to the card base, creating the bookfold. :O) I then tied a length of the same ribbon with a single knot around the ribbon and secured the knot with a glue dot. Next, I took a piece of Basic White 4 1/8 x 4 3/8 & ran it through the Peaceful Greenery 3D embossing folder. Gorgeousness! I adhered this to the remaining card front. With Secret Sea I cut the sentiment panel using the smaller label die in the Peace On Earth Dies. I used an embossing buddy to remove any specks, stamped the sentiment in VersaMark ink with a stamp from the Peace On Earth Stamp set,, sprinkled it with Metallic WOW! Embossing Powder in Polished Silver & heat set with the heat tool. I mounted this to the card front with dimensionals. This stunning dove is cut from Basic White with the Peace on Earth Dies. I used a dauber & Cloud Cover ink to add just a hint of color to the edges of the wings & tail. Attach with dimesnionals under the right wing & the bird body.

Stampin' Up! Peace On Earth card inside

For the inside… I stamped the sentiments in Misty Moonlight ink on top of a bit of color of Cloud Cover added with the sponge dauber – these on a 4 1/8 x 4 3/8 Basic White panel.

Stampin' Up! Peaceful Garden Sympathy card & envelope.

For the envelope, a different pattern from the Peaceful Garden 12×12 DSP adhered to the flap & trimmed to fit. For information on how to order products to make this card, see below.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Follow along the links below to visit others in this blog hop – click the next button to take you to Amy K or click on a name. Whatever you do – see them all – enjoy the hop!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Remember that the SALE IS ON for Two-Tone cardstock, 20% off Jul 9-11 – while supplies last.

Stampin' Up! Two-Tone cardstock SALE!

All two-tone cardstock is now 20% off! Now is the time to stock up on this versatile crafting essential that’s perfect for both card making and scrapbooking. This sale only lasts three days, so make sure you visit the online store to shop a wide variety of colors before they’re gone! 

106 Color Variations. Our two-tone cardstock offers 53 lighter and darker Stampin’ Up! colors on double-sided sheets. It’s available in single or mixed-color packs for harmonious colorful or monochromatic projects. Encourage your customers to stock up on favorites or try new colors with no regrets!

A Crafting Necessity. Two-tone cardstock has so much to offer! It’s an ideal layering option without adding bulk and its white core means you can tear, crumple, sand, and emboss your way to fun effects whatever your crafting skill level. Its smooth texture is great for stamping, clean cuts, crisp folds, and seamless color applications. And because it’s 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm), you can use it as a scrapbook base, or you can cut it to use as part of your card-making projects.

Sales Period:  July 9–11

– Sale ends:  July 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

– Single-pack and multipack two-tone cardstock is 20% off.

– Some colors might sell out sooner than others.

– Available while supplies last.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day.

Make someone happy sending them a handmade card made with love. ❤️

 Product List

Cloud Cover Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [ 165279 ]
$5.50
Uninked Stampin' Spots [ 141822 ]
$10.00
Sponge Daubers [ 133773 ]
$7.50
Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [ 162149 ]
$9.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [ 155475 ]
$11.00
Journaling Pens [ 145480 ]
$6.00
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$5.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [ 141897 ]
$9.00
Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [ 165678 ]
$21.00
Versamark Pad [ 102283 ]
$9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [ 129053 ]
$32.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
$27.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
$8.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]
$14.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]
$17.00
Basic White Medium Envelopes [ 159236 ]
$11.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$28.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
$140.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$4.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
$7.25
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$8.00
Bone Folder [ 102300 ]
$8.00
Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]
$12.00
Basic
$53.00
Add All to Cart

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Stampin’ Up! NEWS FLASH! ALL TWO-TONE CARDSTOCK 20% OFF

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20% Off Starts Today! JULY 9

Stampin' Up! Two-Tone CS SALE

All two-tone cardstock is now 20% off! Now is the time to stock up on this versatile crafting essential that’s perfect for both card making and scrapbooking. This sale only lasts three days, so make sure you visit the online store to shop a wide variety of colors before they’re gone! 

106 Color Variations. Our two-tone cardstock offers 53 lighter and darker Stampin’ Up! colors on double-sided sheets. It’s available in single or mixed-color packs for harmonious colorful or monochromatic projects. Encourage your customers to stock up on favorites or try new colors with no regrets!

A Crafting Necessity. Two-tone cardstock has so much to offer! It’s an ideal layering option without adding bulk and its white core means you can tear, crumple, sand, and emboss your way to fun effects whatever your crafting skill level. Its smooth texture is great for stamping, clean cuts, crisp folds, and seamless color applications. And because it’s 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm), you can use it as a scrapbook base, or you can cut it to use as part of your card-making projects.

Sales Period:  July 9–11

– Sale ends:  July 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

– Single-pack and multipack two-tone cardstock is 20% off.

– Some colors might sell out sooner than others.

– Available while supplies last.