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Stampin’ Up! Stars At Night Dies Ornaments

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Good Sunday morning! My 4″ metal rings arrived yesterday afternoon and I couldn’t wait to play. Remember I posted the ornaments on 3″ rings the other day – that link is here.

Stampin' Up! Stars At night Dies Ornaments

I used the O Holy Night 12 x 12 DSP to cut a circle with the Deckled Circles Dies. Which one? Beginning with the smallest, count six circles – that’s the one :O) I cut a backing as well, but from Night of Navy card stock. I cut various star shapes using many of the dies in Stars of Night Dies from various papers: Distressed Gold, Shimmer Paper, Gold Foil, and Adhesive-Backed Gold Glimmer Paper. These are wonderful dies!!!

Instructions:

  • Cut a length of ribbon about 20″ in length – possibly Linen Thread. Fold in half and slip the ring into the fold.
  • Secure the Linen Thread at the bottom and top with a glue dot. (I used my grid paper to make certain it was centered.) Tie a double knot at top: left over right, then right over left.
  • Slip the backing circle under both threads, centering the circle. Put a dimensional over the linen thread near the top of the circle.
  • TWIST THE THREAD and secure in place with a dimensional near the bottom of the circle. Add more dimensionals as needed.
  • Add top Designer Series Paper, matching notches in the deckles. I used O Holy Night 12 x 12 DSP.
  • Add layers of die cut stars as desired. On the above ornament, the largest star is on dimensionals as is the smaller Shimmer Paper die cut and the very top star as well. I decorated the center of the star with an Iridescent Pearl.
  • As a finishing touch, I tied a length of the Night of Navy & Gold Glitter Ribbon in a knot at the top of the metal ring.
Stampin' Up! Satrs At Night Dies Ornament.2

In the Stars At Night stamp set is a stamp for the largest star and I stamped it on Basic White card stock in Night of Navy ink, three times, re-inking between each stamp. The key here is to have each paper cut 3 x 4 as the die for this star is attached on either side by another die. You can see in this photo I couldn’t wait for the 4″ metal ring and made this ornament on the 3″ ring. I like it so much better framed on the 4″ ring! True, the ornament is different, but… this larger star needs the larger ring, in my opinion. Here is a side view to better show the three stars adhered together.

Stampin' Up! Stars At Night ornament

And in the case of this ornament, I adhered the deckled circles to the ring, both back and front. This can fold flat for storage if needed.

If you would like to order this or any other items, this is a link to my online store. You will find ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, Clearance Rack, Sep-Dec Mini Catalog, the Annual Catalog, kits, Paper Pumpkin – you name it. Shop at your convenience :O)

When ordering from me please use my HOST CODE 2J2X3YRM so that I receive proper notification and YOU GET THE Benefits of a FREE SU! item valued up to $10 :O) AND the Monthly Card Tutorial. If your order is over $150, please don’t use the host code as SU! has benefits. I’ll still be notified and you can receive that FREE ITEM!

Note: 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! PLUS… the monthly Online Tutorial when your oder is over $50. The October Tutorial features the beautiful Merriest Trees Bundle which can found in the Jul-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog on page 12!

Stampin’ Up! is offering an amazing deal as they are celebrating 35 years in business.

Starting Oct 3 and going through to Oct 31 is a Starter Kit Special you will not want to miss. Celebrating 35 years of Stampin’ Up!, new demonstrators will be able to choose 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit.

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

With option 2 (35% more SU! product) the new demo would pay the usual $99 plus tax of course, and get $168.75 worth of SU! product that you get to choose! And as before – – shipping is FREE!

MORE – MORE – MORE… With either option, those who sign up for the starter kit between Oct 3 and Oct 31 will automatically get signed up for the ONSTAGE@HOME Registration, again FREE! This is a virtual event being held November 11. (Normally the cost of registration would be $77) If you join as demonstrator during the time frame mentioned, you will receive in your email, all the information necessary to attend this virtual event.

Have I intrigued you, inspired you, made you think maybe this is the time to join as a demonstrator? If so, – would love to have you. Remember, hobby demonstrator (for the 20% discount) or a business demo (at least 20% off all demonstrator orders – or more) or somewhere in between. It just doesn’t matter. What does matter is if you like to stamp, color, ink up, create – that’s where it all blends into having fun and doing it with others.

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

BUT WAIT!  There’s MORE!!

You’ll ALSO get FREE OnStage@Home Registration!

Those who sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer will also be automatically registered for FREE* to our virtual OnStage event on 11 November – that’s a $77 value!  And – you don’t even have to travel – just do it from home.  In your jammies, if you like!

  • Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; you won’t even need to register separately.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

Whether you’d like to start a little side business or simply take advantage of the awesome 20% discount, I would very much love for you to join my Krew team! We have a great time together – even though we live all over the country!

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

Stampin’ Up! Off-Set Gatefold with Autumn Leaves Bundle

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Autumn can be such a beautiful time of year – changes colors of trees & shrubs. The main word is change… and flexibility is the key to change. Enough philosophy :O) My card is masculine in nature & one of gratitude. It uses the Autumn Leaves stamp set & coordinating dies PLUS the awesome All About Autumn DSPn – now back in stock!

Stampin' Up! Off-Set Gatefold w/ Autumn Leaves Bundle

I began with Early Espresso card stock and this All About Autumn SDSP. Our daughters are avid readers, as are their husbands, so guess I was thinking of them while making this card. Notice the narrow strip on the right side, that’s the other side of one of the designer papers in this pack, a Copper Clay color & gold- gorgeous! I’ve attached the die cut Deckled Circles to the main front of the card, but it would be so easy to attach instead to the narrow panel at right. Another option would be to have an additional layer of card stock under the DSP – I simply did not do that this time. So, change.

The front leaf was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink on Very Vanilla card stock with the Autumn Leaves stamp set, then die cut with the appropriate Autumn Leaves Dies. I adhered this to the die cut circles with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from Autumn Leaves stamp set in Early Espresso ink and trimmed the edges with paper snips and added it to the leaf with a dimensional cut in half in the middle. I had a length of Copper Ribbon that I attached with a glue dot at the bottom of the leaf. The ribbon comes from the Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo Pack. As a final touch I added three Adhesive-Backed Speckled Dots in Copper Clay.

Stampin' Up! Off-Set Gatefold w/ Autumn Leaves Bundle, inside

For the inside, I had a strip of the All About Autumn SDSP that I attached with liquid glue to the Very Vanilla panel. I then stamped these gorgeous leaves in Copper Clay ink on another piece of Very Vanilla card stock. Of course they are from the Autumn Leaves stamp set. I die cut them with the proper die from the Autumn Leaves Dies. I die cut the veins from a scrap of the All About Autumn SDSP on the copper side and adhered it directly to the leaves then those to the Very Vanilla panel. The Very Vanilla panel was added to the card base.

Stampin' Up Off-Set Gatefold w/ Autumn Leaves Bundle, card & envelope

I kept the envelope very simple… more of the Copper Clay/ gold pattern from the All About Autumn SDSP was added to the flap & trimmed to fit. And that was it!

This Designer Series Paper and the All about Autumn Bundle may be found in the Sep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog. They are a wonderful set. If you would like to order this or any other items, this is a link to my online store. You will find ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, Clearance Rack, Se-Dec Mini Catalog, the Annual Catalog, kits, Paper Pumpkin – you name it. Shop at your convenience :O)

When ordering from me please use my HOST CODE 2J2X3YRM so that I receive proper notification and YOU GET THE Benefits of a FREE SU! item valued up to $10 :O) AND the Monthly Card Tutorial. If your order is over $150, please don’t use the host code as SU! has benefits. I’ll still be notified and you can receive that FREE ITEM!

Note: 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! PLUS… the monthly Online Tutorial when your oder is over $50. The October Tutorial features the beautiful Merriest Trees Bundle which can found in the Jul-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog on page 12!

Stampin’ Up! is offering an amazing deal as they are celebrating 35 years in business.

Stampin' Up! 35 year Joining Promotion

Starting Oct 3 and going through to Oct 31 is a Starter Kit Special you will not want to miss. Celebrating 35 years of Stampin’ Up!, new demonstrators will be able to choose 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit.

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

With option 2 (35% more SU! product) the new demo would pay the usual $99 plus tax of course, and get $168.75 worth of SU! product that you get to choose! And as before – – shipping is FREE!

MORE – MORE – MORE… With either option, those who sign up for the starter kit between Oct 3 and Oct 31 will automatically get signed up for the ONSTAGE@HOME Registration, again FREE! This is a virtual event being held November 11. (Normally the cost of registration would be $77) If you join as demonstrator during the time frame mentioned, you will receive in your email, all the information necessary to attend this virtual event.

Have I intrigued you, inspired you, made you think maybe this is the time to join as a demonstrator? If so, – would love to have you. Remember, hobby demonstrator (for the 20% discount) or a business demo (at least 20% off all demonstrator orders – or more) or somewhere in between. It just doesn’t matter. What does matter is if you like to stamp, color, ink up, create – that’s where it all blends into having fun and doing it with others.

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

BUT WAIT!  There’s MORE!!

You’ll ALSO get FREE OnStage@Home Registration!

Those who sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer will also be automatically registered for FREE* to our virtual OnStage event on 11 November – that’s a $77 value!  And – you don’t even have to travel – just do it from home.  In your jammies, if you like!

  • Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; you won’t even need to register separately.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

Whether you’d like to start a little side business or simply take advantage of the awesome 20% discount, I would very much love for you to join my Krew team! We have a great time together – even though we live all over the country!

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

Card Cuts for today’s card:

Card base: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 1 1/2 & 5 3/4 + enough for front decorative panel

DSP: 1 3/8 x 5 3/8; 2 14 x 6 (flap) + enough for front decorative panel

Inside panel: 4 1/8 x 5 3/8

Stampin’ Up! Heartfelt Hexagons Feminine Card

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Good morning! A special thanks to Amy Koenders and Mary Deatherage for pulling together all the particulars for us to have an Inkin’ Krew World Card Making Day Event! Congratulations ladies – job well done! And thank you Rosie Kean, for being so good at posting links to blogs and answering questions. You are an amazing ‘behind the scenes’ woman! I hope each of crafters had fun as well – attending the card making videos AND participating in all the fun questions that were asked. One of the questions was: What’s your best organizing tip? For me, the answer is put everything back when completing a project. It makes life so much easier (for me). But there were lots of good tips shared, so look at those if you haven’t already.

Stampin' Up! Heartfelt Hexagon Feminine Card

My card for today is the one I made in the video yesterday (watch the video by clicking on the underlined word, video)- with a Moody Mauve card base and an additional embossed panel using the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder. This is a favorite as it can be used on both masculine and feminine cards. I cut a piece of Fresh As A Daisy DSP then added a Basic White scalloped strip to the edge. That scallop die comes from the Zany Zoo Dies. I adhered that to the right edge of the DSP. I wrapped a Bubble Bath Sheer Ribbon around about a third of the distance from the top and secured it in back. I put dimensionals on the Fresh As a Daisy DSP and added it to the card front about 3/8″ from the fold. I pulled out the brand new Heartfelt Hexagons stamp set (available now to demonstrators or in January to customers in the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog.) There are border stamps for the hexagon: one is dots, the other has additional lines. Because the DSP is busy, I chose the simpler dot border stamp and Copper Clay ink to stamp on Basic White card stock. I stamped the sentiment from the same Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set in Moody Mauve ink, then punched this out with the coordinating Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. I put dimensionals in the corners of the hexagon to avoid the ribbon and attached it to the card front. I made a bow with the Bubble Bath Sheer Ribbon and attached it with a glue dot to the left of the hexagon sentiment. As a final touch, I added three Tinsel Gems in Berry Burst from the Tinsel Gems Four Pack.

Stampin' Up! Heartfelt Hexagon Feminine Card inside

For the inside, remember that scallop die cut for the card front? I saved the cut off edge and adhered it to the top of the Basic White panel for the inside of the card. I pulled out a Blending Brush and Bubble Bath ink highlight that die cut, give depth to the piece and a bit of femininity. I stamped the sentiment from Layering Leaves stamp set in Bubble Bath ink, and added this panel to the inside of the card. I will be sending this to a special friend just experiencing a family loss.

Stampin' Up! Heartfelt Hexagon Feminine Sympathe card & envelope

For the envelope… more of the Fresh As A Daisy DSP on the flap, trimmed to fit and this very delicate, wonderful flower from the Heartfelt Hexagons stamp set stamped in Bubble Bath ink on the envelope front.

This is such a versatile bundle, Heartfelt Hexagons. I’m enjoying the opportunity to play :O) If you would like to purchase this set now, it would be a perfect opportunity to join my team as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. No pressure, but … Stampin’ Up! is offering an amazing deal as they are celebrating 35 years in business.

Stampin' Up! 35 year promotion


Please review the details below…

Starting Oct 3 and going through to Oct 31 is a Starter Kit Special you will not want to miss. Celebrating 35 years of Stampin’ Up!, new demonstrators will be able to choose 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit.

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

With option 2 (35% more SU! product) the new demo would pay the usual $99 plus tax of course, and get $168.75 worth of SU! product that you get to choose! And as before – – shipping is FREE!

MORE – MORE – MORE… With either option, those who sign up for the starter kit between Oct 3 and Oct 31 will automatically get signed up for the ONSTAGE@HOME Registration, again FREE! This is a virtual event being held November 11. (Normally the cost of registration would be $77) If you join as demonstrator during the time frame mentioned, you will receive in your email, all the information necessary to attend this virtual event.

Have I intrigued you, inspired you, made you think maybe this is the time to join as a demonstrator? If so, – would love to have you. Remember, hobby demonstrator (for the 20% discount) or a business demo (at least 20% off all demonstrator orders – or more) or somewhere in between. It just doesn’t matter. What does matter is if you like to stamp, color, ink up, create – that’s where it all blends into having fun and doing it with others.

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

Join today, then take even more advantage of FREE SHIPPING Oct 9-11 to order any additional products ands get the 20% discount PLUS the free shipping!

If you decide not to join now but still want to take andvantage of FREE SHIPPING, do that! When ordering from me please use my HOST CODE 2J2X3YRM so that I receive proper notification and YOU GET THE Benefits of a FREE SU! item valued up to $10 :O) AND the Monthly Card Tutorial. If your order is over $150, please don’t use the host code as SU! has benefits. I’ll still be notified and you can receive that FREE ITEM!

Note: 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! PLUS… the monthly Online Tutorial. The October Tutorial features the beautiful Merriest Trees Bundle which can found in the Jul-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog on page 12!  

Stampin' Up! October 2023 ONLINE Class Tutorial

BUT WAIT!  There’s MORE!!

You’ll ALSO get FREE OnStage@Home Registration!

Those who sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer will also be automatically registered for FREE* to our virtual OnStage event on 11 November – that’s a $77 value!  And – you don’t even have to travel – just do it from home.  In your jammies, if you like!

  • Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; you won’t even need to register separately.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

Whether you’d like to start a little side hustle or simply take advantage of the awesome 20-25% discount, I would very much love for you to join my Critters-N-Creatin’ Krew team! We have a great time together – even though we live all over the country!

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

Card Cuts:

  • Moody Mauve: card base – 8 1/2 x 5 12 scored at 4 14; layer – 4 14 x 5 1/2 (for embossing
  • DSP – Fresh As A Daisy – 3 x 5 12
  • Basic White: die cut scallop -3/4 x 5 1/2; hexagon -4 x 4; inside – 4 x 5 1/4

Stampin’ Up! FREE SHIPPING IN 3 DAYS

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WOO HOO! In honor of World Card Making Day, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING for orders of $75 & over October 9-11. Here are all the details…

Stampin' Up! FREE SHIPPING Oct 9-11, 2023

World Card Making Day is on 7 October, and this year we’re offering FREE SHIPPING for THREE DAYS after the event! From 9 to 11 October 2023, you and your customers can get free shipping on qualifying orders of $75 USD | $100 CAD or more.

Ordering Deadlines

Phone: 11 October 2023 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)

Online: 11 October 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

  • All order types qualify for this promotion (customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online). You read that right… demonstrators get the same deal + 20% or more off their order!
  • Free shipping applies after the qualifying amount (per market) has been met.
  • The minimum qualifying amount to receive free shipping is $75 USD | $100 CAD or more (before tax).
  • If you are using a coupon code or product credit, please remember that will lower the order’s retail amount. The order must still meet the qualifying threshold to be eligible for free shipping (at least $75 USD/ $100 CAD before tax).
  • Free shipping only applies during the three-day period the promotion is live in each market; this means that the order must be opened and closed between 9–11 October.
  • With the exception of a one-time monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription, all Stampin’ Up! products qualify for the promotion. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($24.50 USD | $34.00 CAD shipping included) + tax.
  • Prepaid 3, 6, or 12 month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are eligible for FREE shipping under the same rules as all other Stampin’ Up! items during the promotion.
  • The free shipping promotion does not cover the additional cost for expedited shipping.
  • Please keep in mind, that with any product launch, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes. In such cases, we will do all we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible.

And here’s another idea… RIGHT NOW Stampin’ Up! has an awesome joining promotion… so the idea might be join my team NOW and place an additional order on Oct 9 for more of those great stamps/ dies/ designer series papers/ embellishments, etc. and get the additional 20% off + the FREE SHIPPING. Not a bad idea, right?

When ordering from me please use my HOST CODE 2J2X3YRM so that I receive proper notification and YOU GET THE Benefits of a FREE SU! item valued up to $10 :O) If your order is over $150, please don’t use the host code as SU! has benefits. I’ll still be notified and you can receive that FREE ITEM! There are more benefits when ordering from me, but more about that in another post. :O)

Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Promotion

New demonstrators can choose one of the following options for their Starter Kit:

Option 1: Get 35% OFF the normal cost of a Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $125 USD | $165 CAD worth of product for only $64.35 USD | $87.75 CAD!

Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $168.75 USD | $222.75 CAD worth of product by spending $99 USD | $135 CAD!

FREE OnStage@Home Registration

It gets better! Those who sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer will also be automatically registered for FREE* to our virtual OnStage event on 11 November—a $77 USD | $102 CAD value!

  • Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; they do not need to register separately.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

Stampin’ Up! More Beary Christmas Memories & More

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Good Tuesday morning. Ok, true confessions. I cannot believe it is already October 3! Time seems to be slipping through my fingers. Aargh! But here we are… Before I share my cards with you today, Do you know what today is for Stampin’ Up! Today is the beginning of a special for new demonstrators.

Stampin' Up! Celebrating 35 years - new promo

Starting tomorrow Oct 3 and going through to Oct 31 is a Starter Kit Special you will not want to miss. Celebrating 35 years of Stampin’ Up!, new demonstrators will be able to choose 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit.

With option 1 (35% off the normal cost of the starter kit), the new demo would receive $125 worth of products and pay $64.35 + tax. and of course, shipping is FREE.

With option 2 (35% more SU! product) the new demo would pay the usual $99 plus tax of course, and get $168.75 worth of SU! product that you get to choose! And as before – – shipping is FREE!

MORE – MORE – MORE… With either option, those who sign up for the starter kit between Oct 3 and Oct 31 will automatically get signed up for the ONSTAGE@HOME Registration, again FREE! This is a virtual event being held November 11. (Normally the cost of registration would be $77) If you join as demonstrator during the time frame mentioned, you will receive in your email, all the information necessary to attend this virtual event.

Have I intrigued you, inspired you, made you think maybe this is the time to join as a demonstrator? If so, – would love to have you

JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

Now… let me share more of the Beary Christmas Memories & More Card Pack that I put together.

Stampin' Up! Beary C'mas Mem'ries & More card pack.1
Stampin' Up! Beary C'mas Mem'ries & More card pack.2
Stampin' Up! Beary C'mas Mem'ries & More card pack.3

You may have learned that I tend to make different cards and not all the same design. Yep, that’s part of my DNA, don’t duplicate. While the far left card and the far right card are similar, still, they are not the same.

Card 1, far left, uses a red card base in the card pack. Adhered directly to the card base is one of the larger panels from the pack of the very cute bears – or should I say Beary Cute :O) I used a piece of Vellum Basic DSP (polka dots) and adhered it to a Misty Moonlight strip cut the entire width. I added stickers from the Beary Christmas Memories and More card pack to the strip and three Irridescent Pastel Gems in Balmy Blue.

Card 2, middle, also uses a red card base from the Beary Christmas Memories & More Card Pack. I used my paper snips to trim down one of the card images and added it directly to the card base. I then cut a banner with the Nested Essentials Dies from Balmy Blue card stock. With my paper snips I again trimmed one of the smaller cards to use the sentiment banner. I adhered the sentiment banner to the Balmy Blue one, put dimensionals on and attached it to the card. I added three Festive Pearls in Red.

Card 3, far right, is the simplest yet: Balmy Blue card base from the Beary Christmas Mem’ries & More Cards & Envelopes; a Basic White panel then the bear image all adhered one on the other. I trimmed down this sentiment banner from one of the cards in the pack and attached it directly to the card. As a final touch I added an Irridescent Pastel Gem to each end of the sentiment. And done! Three more cards for my Christmas card list :O) This is such a great card pack and of course, I used the coordinating Beary Christmas Memories & More Cards & Envelopes for the card pack. So convenient!!!

Kits are just one of the items Stampin’ Up! does so well. If interested in other kit options, please visit my store here.

Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin Home for the Holidays

Paper Pumper is a monthly Stampin’ Up! kit that is different every month. The next kit is the Home for Holidays kit.

This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards—4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
  • A Real Red Stampin’ Spot
  • A bottle of Glitter Glue
  • Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces

Finished folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

One of the fun things about this particular Paper Pumpkin kit is that the Home for the Holidays Kit perfectly coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit!

You can subscribe to PAPER PUMPKIN from my shop by clicking HERE

Ok what else? World Card Making Day is THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 7! Our group is participating by holding some of our own facebook live creations when SU! is not doing their lives.

Stampin' Up! World Card Making Day

Who: Everyone, including new customers!

When: 7 October 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (MT)

Where: Online

Price of Event: Free

Registration Dates: 6 September–7 October 2023

Connect with me to register for this event!

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Can I watch the event with people that didn’t register?
That’s a big yes! Anyone and everyone are welcome to join in the fun. Registration is the best way to keep up on event details, but it’s not required.

Stampin' Up! WCMD event by the Inkin' Krew

Stampin’ Up! Beary Christmas Memories and More Card Pack

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Good morning! Sometime ago I received a gift from my upline of this very fun Beary Christmas Memories & More Card Pack. It has been sitting on my desk just waiting for me to play. I have three to share today. Before I share, look at pages 22 & 23 in the Sep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog and see all the items that come in the pack. These are larger in size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2, so just be aware of that.

Stampin' Up! Beary C'mas Mem'ries & More cards.1
Stampin' Up! Beary C'mas Mem'ries & More Card Pack.3
Stampin' Up! Beary C'mas Mem'ries & More Card Pack.2

Card 1, far left, uses the card base from the card pack, a layer of Beary Christmas 12×12 DSP, a window sheet (to make the shaker card) and these tiny trees die cut using the Tiny Trees Die found on page 13 in the Sep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog, a sticker from the card pack (Merry Christmas) and a twine (2022-2024 In Color Baker’s Twine Pack found in the 2023 Annual Catalog.) I also used Pearlized Enamel Effects in White and gave a dot on each of the green trees. It really does make the card sparkle! These little tiny trees are left over from another project some time ago :O)

Stampin'n Up! Beary C'mas mem'ries & More card pack.4

Card 2, middle, uses the Card base from the card pack, another panel of the Beary C’mas 12×12 DSP and two ‘cards’ layered together and on dimensionals. I also used Pearlized Enamel Effects in white on the trees.

Stampin' Up! Pearlized Enamel Effects in white
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It is important when using the Pearlized Enamel Effects to LET IT DRY completely. I usually add it at the end of creating a card and set it aside while I work on another project.

Card 3, far right, is another shaker card but without the shakers :O) That’s another story!!! Here I wrapped the gorgeous Silver & White 1/2″ Ribbon (from the Sep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog) around the ‘shaker’ and tied it with Woven Metallic Ribbon in Parakeet Party from the 2023 Annual Catalog. I adhered the ‘shaker’ portion directly to the decorated card base – decorated with Beary C’mas 12×12 DSP.

This is such a cute card pack and I’ve had such fun putting it together. More cards will be shared another time.

Starting tomorrow Oct 3 and going through to Oct 31 is a Starter Kit Special you will not want to miss. Celebrating 35 years of Stampin’ Up!, new demonstrators will be able to choose 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit. Having said all that – would love to have you JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

Stampin' Up! World Card Making Day

Who: Everyone, including new customers!

When: 7 October 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (MT)

Where: Online

Price of Event: Free

Registration Dates: 6 September–7 October 2023

Connect with me to register for this event!

Which specific browsers are supported?

For the optimal viewing experience, we recommend using Chromium based browsers such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. You can also get good results on Mozilla Firefox or Safari; however, there can be times where there may be slight visual differentiation (video controls, website design, etc.). We recommend always using the latest version of your chosen browser.

Can I watch the event with people that didn’t register?
That’s a big yes! Anyone and everyone are welcome to join in the fun. Registration is the best way to keep up on event details, but it’s not required.

Stampin' Up! Amy's Inkin' Krew WCMD event

When ordering from me please use my HOST CODE 2J2X3YRM so that I receive proper notification and YOU GET THE Benefits of a FREE SU! item valued up to $10 :O) If your order is over $150, please don’t use the host code as SU! has benefits. I’ll still be notified and you can receive that FREE ITEM!

Shop CLEARANCE RACK HERE.

Shop September – December 2023 Mini Catalog HERE.

Shop 2023 Annual Catalog HERE.

And oh! There’s a NEW HANUKKAH Stamp Set available in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE SHOP HERE

Stampin' Up! Hanukkah stamp set

Please let me know if I can support you in any way in your creativity, card making, etc. May you have a beautiful Day!

Stampin’ Up! Double Box Fun Fold for Class

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Good morning! Sunshine today – and I mean FULL sunshine. After 5 full days of rain and haze and cloud cover, the shining sun is very welcome… Today’s card was inspired by one of my teammates, Carol Buckelew. I love this fun fold – so very easy and creates a stand up card that’s fun to show off. After I made a couple of them, we made this in my card class Thursday.

Stampin' Up! Double Box Fun Fold w/ One Horse Open Sleigh DSP

I used the One Horse Open Sleigh DSP both for this card and another and in the card class as well. I love how each has a different scene. (You’ll see each of the others in the photos below) I also incorporated the Forever Forest stamp set (used on the card back) and coordinating Forever Forest Dies (for the die cut trees on the front). The circle was made using the Stylish Shapes Dies.

Dimensions / Card Cuts

  • Card Base 1: 4 1/4 x 9 3/8 scored on the long side @ 3/8, 1 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 7/8
    • DSP for this base 1: 4 1/8 x 5 3/8; 4 1/8 x 1 3/8
  • Card Base 2: 3 1/2 x 5 1/8 scored on the long side @ 3/8 & 1 3/8
    • DSP for base 2: 3 3/8 x 3 58; 3 3/8 x 7/8
  • DSP for envelope flap: 2 1/4 x 6

Burnish score lines for Base 1; add DSP to long unscored end of base 1. Add Tear ‘n Tape to 3/8″ end fold under, then lay flat at 2 7/8 score line and adhere to make ‘box’. Adhere 1 3/8 DSP to appropriate panel – refer to photos. Add Tear ‘n Tape to 3/8″ section of base 2.

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Turn Base 2 to wrong side and center on Base 1, top, bottom, left & right. Add Stampin’ Seal as shown; turn over to right side and adhere to Base 1.

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Remove Tear ‘n Tape & adhere to create box 2

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Wow – almost there! Add 3 3/8 x 3 5/8 DSP to Base 2 front, then adhere 7/8 x 3 3/8 panel to panel to right of that.

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Decorate front as desired. On this card I used the Forever Forest Dies to die cut two trees: one in Crumb Cake (smaller) and one in Pebbled Path. I layered them on a circle – die cut using Basic White and the Stylish Shapes Dies. I added Rhinestone Basic Jewels for a bit of glam. See photo.

Stampin' Up! Double Box Fun Fold w/ One Horse Open Sleigh DSP
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For the back of the card I stamped a Basic White panel (4 1/8 x 5 3/8) using the trees from the Forever Forest stamp set and Mossy Meadow ink. The sentiment is from the Night Divine stamp set and stamped in Pebbled Path ink. The envelope was simple: more of the same One Horse Open Sleigh DSP for the flap & trimmed to fit. :O) :O) :O) Such a FUN CARD….

Here’s another and those made in the card class. All use the One Horse Open Sleigh DSP from the NLINE EXCLUSIVES store.

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The students really enjoyed this class – had so much fun and were creative in decorating the card front and the back as well. Unfortunately I didn’t take photos of the back of the card :O( ugh. I look forward to see what YOU do with this fun fold. Please share photos with me of your creations!

As you know, Stampin’ Up! is a company that keeps things alive and moving – so LOTS going on. And I have to say, I love that – lots of inspiration and opportunities. Speaking of which, there are two I want to share that are coming up VERY SOON!

The first – October 3 – 31:

Celebrate 35 Years with Us: Upcoming Starter Kit Special

We’re celebrating our 35th anniversary this year, and what better way to do that than with a special Starter Kit offer? From 3–31 October, new demonstrators will be able to choose either 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit!  I haven’t seen this opportunity before – so jump in! Let me know how I can help you :O)

The second is October 7:

Stampin' Up! World Card Making Day

Who: Everyone, including new customers!

When: 7 October 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (MT)

Where: Online

Price of Event: Free

Registration Dates: 6 September–7 October 2023

Connect with me to register for this event!

Which specific browsers are supported?
For the optimal viewing experience, we recommend using Chromium based browsers such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. You can also get good results on Mozilla Firefox or Safari; however, there can be times where there may be slight visual differentiation (video controls, website design, etc.). We recommend always using the latest version of your chosen browser.

Can I watch the event with people that didn’t register?
That’s a big yes! Anyone and everyone are welcome to join in the fun. Registration is the best way to keep up on event details, but it’s not required.

Thanks for joining me today. May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Simple Fun Fold Note Card

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It isn’t raining this morning! Wheee – maybe a bit of sunshine once we have daylight. It’s still dark here in NJ at 6 AM. This card is elegant due to the Shining Brightly DSP: deep Night of Navy & Gold are just stunning on Very Vanilla. And I’ve chosen to do this on a note card size, which when folded is 3 1/2 x 5. But it could easily be done on a standard A2 size card: just adjust the front score to maybe 1 3/4″ and change up the DSP measurements. I see another post opportunity! :O)

Stampin' Up! Simple Fun Fold Note Card

Isn’t this Shining Brightly DSP just stunning?! I’ve paired it with Something Fancy stamp set and Something Fancy Dies for the sentiment banner. And these Gold Holly Leaves and Loose Holly Gems and Sequins add a delicate and wonderful touch. I began by scoring the notecard front at 1 1/2 then folded that back on itself. I added the Sining Brightly 1 34 x 4 34 to the front left panel and another strip cut 1 14 x 4 34 to the folded back front section. Next I added another piece 1 34 x 4 34 to the inside right so that when it closes it really is noticeable.

The Very Vanilla sentiment banner was first wiped with an Embossing Buddy to remove any static, then I stamped the sentiment with VersaMark ink and sprinkled Gold Embossing Powder then heat set. After die cutting I added the Gold Holly Leaves and the cute red gems from Loose Holly Gems & Sequins. I added dimensionals only on the left side of banner and secured the banner in place. Nearly done!

Stampin' Up! Simple Fun Fold Note Card inside

For the inside I used the Leaf Punch and Distressed Gold SDSP to punch a leaf. I trimmed it into sections and adhered the multi-leaf section in the top left and the single leaf in the lower right. I added more red gems from the Loose Holly Gems and Sequins to pull it all together. This allows plenty of room for my message :O)

Stampin' Up! Simple Fun Fold Note Card & envelope

For the envelope – very simple… I used another panel of the Shining Brightly DSP to adhere to the flap & trimmed it to fit.

Note Cards are available in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog as are the Gold Holly Leaves; the Shining Brightly DSP and the Loose Holly Gems & Sequins are shown in the Sep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog.

Stampin' Up! Sep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog

You may shop the above catalog by clicking on the photo.

Stampin' Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog

You may shop the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog here.

There is always LOTS going on in the Stampin’ Up 1 world – to keep you energized and excited and wanting to create & DO. October 7 is World Card Making DAY and Amy’s Inkin’ Krew is hosting an online event with demonstrators in the group (me too!). We start at 9 AM ET and go until the official start of Stampin’ Up’s event, then come back on again. Note… the times below are listed in MT – so adjust your time line for your area!

Stampin' Up! World Card Making Day event

Who: Everyone, including new customers!

When: 7 October 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (MT)

Where: Online

Price of Event: Free

Registration Dates: 6 September–7 October 2023

Connect with me to register for this event!

Which specific browsers are supported?
For the optimal viewing experience, we recommend using Chromium based browsers such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. You can also get good results on Mozilla Firefox or Safari; however, there can be times where there may be slight visual differentiation (video controls, website design, etc.). We recommend always using the latest version of your chosen browser.

Can I watch the event with people that didn’t register?
That’s a big yes! Anyone and everyone are welcome to join in the fun. Registration is the best way to keep up on event details, but it’s not required.

Celebrate 35 Years with Us: Upcoming Starter Kit Special

We’re celebrating our 35th anniversary this year, and what better way to do that than with a special Starter Kit offer? From 3–31 October, new demonstrators will be able to choose either 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit! Let me know how I can help you :O)

Stampin’ Up! Earthen Textures for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

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Good morning! We have a sketch challenge for today’s hop and it was extra fun.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog hop
Stampin' Up! Blog hop Sketch Challenge
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You can see I did not deviate from the sketch at all… and that’s unusual for me. I usually do something different. This is a great masculine card – and I have trouble making those. But this DSP: Earthen Elegance DSP is perfect for a ‘man card.’ I used the Stylish Shapes Dies to die cut the various patterns from the Earthen Elegance DSP. The card base is Copper Clay card stock (4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2) which coordinates with this designer series paper. I cut another piece of the Copper Clay just slightly smaller than the card front and ran it through a Basic 3D Embossing Folder (flower) from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. There are three embossing folders in this set. I wrapped a Copper Ribbon around it after embossing and secured it in back with Stampin’ Seal. The ribbon comes from the Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo Pack found in the September-December 2023 Mini Catalog. (You will find links both to the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES and to the mini catalog below.) I then attached the die cut circles: the largest with liquid glue, the next size with dimensionals and the smallest with dimensionals and liquid glue where it overlaps. I added three Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots in Copper for a bit of glam. I also tied a knot with more of the Copper Ribbon and secured it in place with a glue dot. And the front was complete!

Stampin' Up! Earthen Elegance card inside
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I stamped the sentiment using Early Espresso ink with the Earthen Textures stamp set on a Basic White panel. I appreciate how clean the words are! I then ran a die through on this same panel from Earthen Textures Dies that does not cut, but leaves an impression instead. The second photo above shows that better.

Stampin' Up! Earthen Elegance card & envelope

For the envelope I used more of the Earthen Elegance DSP for the flap and trimmed it to fit. For the front, I stamped another sentiment from the Earthen Textures stamp set in Early Espresso ink – and one & done! I really like how this card turned out and alrecy know to whom it will be given :O)

Now… time to move on with the hop. Click on the ‘next’ button or click on a name to take you to each of those participating today. Have fun on the hop!

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop next button

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

For links to the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE STORE, click here. Be sure to check out the SPECIAL RELEASE DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS ALSO! They are available only while supplies last.

Stampin' Up! September-December 2023 Mini Catalog

For the Mini Catalog, click the image above to see all the very neat products available! Remember, these items are only available through the end of December!

October 7 is World Card Making DAY and Amy’s Inkin’ Krew is hosting an online event with demonstrators in the group (me too!). We start at 9 AM and go until the official start of Stampin’ Up’s event, then come back on again.

Stampin' Up! World Card Making Day

Who: Anyone!
When: 7 October from 2:00–5:00 p.m. (MT)
Where: Online
Price of Event: Free
Registration Dates: 6 September–7 October 2023

Which specific browsers are supported?
For the optimal viewing experience, we recommend using Chromium based browsers such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. You can also get good results on Mozilla Firefox or Safari; however, there can be times where there may be slight visual differentiation (video controls, website design, etc.). We recommend always using the latest version of your chosen browser.

Can I watch the event with people that didn’t register?
That’s a big yes! Anyone and everyone are welcome to join in the fun. Registration is the best way to keep up on event details, but it’s not required.

Connect with me to register for this event!

Celebrate 35 Years with Us: Upcoming Starter Kit Special

We’re celebrating our 35th anniversary this year, and what better way to do that than with a special Starter Kit offer? From 3–31 October, new demonstrators will be able to choose either 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit! Let me know how I can help you :O)

Stampin’ Up! Gift Bags #2 and 3

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Good morning! We have returned from convention in Pittsburgh and today I am d-r-a-g-g-i-n-g. Yep – ever return and feel rung out or run over by a mack truck? It’s not quite that bad, but … I made a gift bag last night and took pictures then realized I did it sorta wrong. This morning I made another for this post :O) and I’m hoping instructions will be more clear.

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Gift bag made last night after many hours of travel – not decorated yet, but at least has a ribbon! The Designer Series Paper is called Traditions of St. Nick DSP and is found as part of the Special Release on the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. It’s beautiful, isn’t it? Here’s the how to put this together with photos to help you create it.

  • DSP is cut 6 x 12 (please make note… better if DSP is non directional) This is Traditions of St Nick 12 x 12 DSP
    • score on the long side at 1 1/2, 5 3/4, is 7 1/4 and 11 1/2
    • score on the short side at 1 1/2 and 5 1/2. (the 5 1/2 end is the top of the gift bag)
  • Trim along score lines of the long side to the 1 1/2 score line on the short side
  • Remove excess ‘end’ as shown in photo
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Please look at photos to the left for proper cutting lines, Then add Tear n’ Tape at spots indicated in the near photo – there are four places. The area at the bottom of the photo becomes the side of the gift bag while the cut flaps become the bottom of the gift bag. The next photos will show how to fold the gift bag.

  • Fold gift bag as shown in photo below
  • Remove right length of Tear n’ Tape and close
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  • Remove Tear ‘n Tape from short flaps and fold in; remove Tear ‘n Tape from long flap and fold in; then fold in the remaining long flap.
  • Secure by using a bone folder and rub against all flaps from the inside of the gift bag.
  • Pinch in at top and punch holes – see photos
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  • Run Ribbon through holes and tie bow. On the red gift bag I used Burlap Ribbon from the Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack.
  • Heres’ a photo of the bag again completed as a side view and one of the front view.
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The first gift bag I made with this design was made with foil paper and turned out really cute, but I had to be so careful when scoring not to tear through the DSP. This is much stronger and I did not have to be so careful. These bags are not decorated yet. I will share a photo later in the week fully decorated :O) But now – you can make your own gift bag with ease :O) HERE is a link to the foiled bag.

Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper Special Release

Click on the image above to see the rest of the Special Release designer series papers and other ONLINE EXCLUSIVES.

Surprise, surprise! We’re offering a special release of five beautiful new Designer Series Paper options! These papers include fabulous holiday prints, gorgeous seasonal styles, and some spectacular timeless designs. 

We originally created these papers to be part of our second Sale-A-Bration offering. However, since our next release of new Online Exclusive products won’t happen until November (and you won’t be able to find any of these papers in a catalog), we’ve adjusted our strategy and decided to release these paper options starting 6 September! That way, you have the chance to get ahead on Christmas cards, seasonal crafts, and much more. These products are available while supplies last.

Stampin’ Up! has two catalogs right now for shopping: theSep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog has quite a number of holiday stamps/ dies/ and papers & punches as well as some items that are excellent for eveyday use. Click on the catalog image below to shop those products.

Stampin' Up! Sep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog

Regular card stock & LOTS of products are available in the 2023-2024 Annual catalog. Feel free to click on that image below to take you to what’s available there.

Remember when shopping with me, with every purchase of $50 or more you will receive a Stampin’ Up! item of your choice valued up to $10. You get to choose the item! Unfortunately, due to rising costs of shipping, I am not able to send card stock or designer series papers, but there is so much more from which to choose – from either of the Mini catalog or the Annual catalog. Yeah! Just make sure you are shopping with me when you check out.

Stampin' Up! 2023-2024Annual Catalog

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