Welcome… we have a swketch challenge today… and I have chosen to work with some new OINE EXCLUSIVE and Sale-a-bration products for this card.

Notice how the rectangles go from light to dark – and that’s what I tried to do with this new Bloom Impressions 12×12 DSP from the 2025 Sale-a-bration catalog. It goes live Jan 7, 2025.

The stamped images are from the new ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Mixed Labels stamp set. (it’s also a bundle – meaning it has accompanying dies, but I did not use them here) I used Melon Mambo ink. The sequins are also a Sale-a-bration product and are Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins. (this packet has four shades of purple – these look more pink to me and I thought they went well with the DSP) The baker’s twine is from the 2024-2025 Annual catalog and is Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack.

The rectangles are all 3 7/8 x 1 1/4 and adhered to the Basic White panel (4 x 5 1/4). I wrapped the twine around the panel twice and tied a bow, securing it with a glue dot, then attached the panel with dimensionals to the Melon Mambo card base (4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2).

On the inside, I stamped this cute floral image and the ‘thank you’ in Melon Mambo ink on the Basic White panel – both from the Mixed Labels stamp set – and the card was complete. Oh my goodness, so simple. I kept wanting to add ide cuts to the front but was reluctant… wanted to follow the sketch challenge. :O}

Look for more information from me below the list of those participating in the hop today. Click on the ‘next’ button to take you directly to Carol – who always has fabulous creativity – or click on a name to take you elsewhere.

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright ~ this is me!

Carol Buckalew

I am always so sad to see products go away, but what it means is… make room for NEW! If you do not have a demonstrator, I would be happy to send you a copy of the NEW 2025 January-April Mini Catalog and the accompanying Jan/ Feb 2025 Sale-a-Bration catalog.

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS!!!

SALE PERIOD BEGINS DEC 3 – WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

• Last Chance Products include retiring products from both catalogs and online releases, excluding Paper Pumpkin.
• Last Chance Products in this category are available while supplies last and will be discontinued when they sell out. Items will be automatically removed from the category and the online store when they are discontinued.
• Discounts vary and are subject to change. Also, depending on inventory, these products may or may not have discounts.
• We may add individual items from bundles or suite collections to our Last Chance Products category. If one or more products from the suite collection or bundle are in the Last Chance Products category, then the bundle and suite collection will also appear in this category. The bundle or suite will not be orderable if one or more of the items in the bundle or suite collection sell out. Our standard 10% bundle discounts will be available if one or more of the items move to the Last Chance Product category; however, the item in the Last Chance Products category may have a deeper discount.
• CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS

• Stampin’ Up! refreshed these previous Designer Series Papers using some of our best-selling colors!
  • Serene Love is recolored from True Love.
  • Refreshed Beauty is recolored from Blackberry Beauty.
  • Shades & Hues is recolored from Color Theory.
• Available while supplies last.
• Sales begin Dec. 3, 2024 as part of the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES – click to see what’s available right now!

When shopping with me, please use the new host code listed below. This is good 11/20 – 12/11. Use it when your order is $50 to just less than $150 to receive a free gift from me + the monthly tutorial. If your order is over $150, SU! has it’s own rewards so don’t use my code… but I will still send that free SU! item to you valued up to $10. Got that? If not, connect with me to talk you through it. :O) I would love to have you join my team and we can create & have some fun together. Please make certain my name is on as your demonstrator when ordering :O)

HOST CODE Q4Y3MQEU

Thanks so much for joining me today. I hope you enjoyed my card and this hop. May you have a beautiful day!

If you’ve had your eye on a certain stamp set or two (or ten) from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog, then we have some exciting news! From October 7–9, all the stamp sets (excluding bundles) from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog will be 15% off!

Here are the details:

• This stamp sale only happens once a year!
• The sale will run for three days.
• The 15% off discount will apply to all stamp sets (photopolymer and cling) from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog.
• Bundles are not included in this sale.
• Stamp sets are available while supplies last.
• Sales Period: October 7, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to October 9, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• Ordering Deadlines: By Phone – October 9, 2024, at 6:59 p.m. (MT), or Online – October 9, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Click the image above to shop all stamp sets in the 2024 Annual Catalog

I appreciate your business and welcome any questions regarding sales or creating or joining my team. Make sure when shopping with me, that you see my name at the top as your demonstrator. That way I can send you a Stampin’ Up! giftie and you can earn rewards – with a $50 order or more. You also receive the monthly tutorial for that particular month – for October, it is More Than Autumn bundle.

HOST CODE … SEP 26- OCT 15 NDADFHMR

Happy Shopping – thanks for stopping by!

Welcome, welcome to another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. You may have come by way of the fabulous Tara, or just simply started here. However you arrived, I hop you enjoy the creativity you see.

Fun, clear, simple card for the sketch challenge today. I began with a piece of the Sentimental Christmas 12 x 12 DSP cut 4 1/2 x 3 1/4. I ran it through the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder for added texture, then adhered it to Pretty Peacock 4 x 5 1/4. I added the Adhesive-Backed Snowflake Assortments in White, then topped those with Basic Rhinestone Jewels in the smallest size in the center of those snowflakes. On a 1/2 x 4 pice of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from Sophisticated Sled stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink. I added it to the panels with dimensionals, then attached two more of the Adhesive-Backed Snowflake Assortments, this time in Copper and added a Rhinestone Basic Jewel in those as well. This completed 4 x 5 1/4 panel was added to the Pretty Peacock card base (8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored @ 4 1/4).

On a 4 x 5 14 panel of Basic White, I stamped this gorgeous tree in Pretty Peacock ink (2nd generation) using a stamp from Decorative Trees stamp set. Using full strength Pretty Peacock and a sentiment from Decorative Trees stamp set, I stamped inside the tree. I added a single Copper Adhesive-Backed Snowflake to the treetop and a single Rhinestone Basic Jewel in the center of the snowflake. This panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

For the envelope, more of the Sentimental Christmas DSP on the flap adhered & trimmed to fit. On the front I stamped images from Decorative Trees in Pretty Peacock ink. I really like the contrasting c opper of the snowflakes – adds something special…..

Now – time to see what others have created for the sketch challenge today. Click on the ‘next’ button or click on a name. And if you want to purchase the supplies to make a card similar to mine, shop with me below the names listed. On with the hop!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Use this link to take you to the mini catalog and view all the awesome items available.

I appreciate your business and welcome any questions regarding sales or creating or joining my team. Make sure when shopping with me, that you see my name at the top as your demonstrator. That way I can send you a Stampin’ Up! giftie and you can earn rewards – with a $50 order or more. You also receive the monthly tutorial for that particular month – September is Autumn Expressions.

There are new kits available beginning Sep 4 – check by clicking here.

Upcoming Kits Collection Sale

Exciting news! We’re having a huge sale on our Kits Collection beginning October 1! All kits will be available at a discounted price. Save up to 30% off on all your favorite kits October 1–31! Our kits come with everything you need to create a unique paper craft. We have crafting options for card kits, treat packaging, home decor, and so much more! 

There are new scrapbooking supplies available, click here! Also – click on the brochure for other information. This is a digital-only scrapbooking brochure, full of scrapbooking essentials and exciting new products. As a companion brochure to the September–December 2024 Mini Catalog, the products inside coordinate with products from the mini catalog (and some online only products, too!). With Workshop Kits and some new product releases *hint* Two-Tone Cardstock *hint*, we hope this adds variety and inspiration to your and your customers’ holiday crafts this year!

Products will be available like our Online Exclusive releases, meaning that some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last.

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

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

Qualifying for This Discount
This offer is only for new month-to-month subscribers and is not valid on purchased or redeemed prepaid subscriptions.

Now that you’ve read through all the details, it’s time to head to paperpumpkin.com to subscribe and use code HOLIDAY40 to get 40% off your first month!

Click the image above to see that’s available in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES!

Shop the Clearance Rack for Great Products at a Fantastic Discount!

September 24

We’ve added new items to the Clearance Rack in our online store. Reach out to your customers so they can shop and save up to 60% off select products. 

As we evaluated inventory levels from our 2024 Sale-A-Bration offering, we decided to provide you and your customers with a second chance to add different products to your craft supplies.

These items are only available while supplies last, so act quickly to spread the word! Visit the CLEARANCE RACK  store to start shopping.

NEW HOST CODE … SEP 26- OCT 15 NDADFHMR

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

Good Tuesday… it’s that time for another AIK blog hop – and the theme is ‘fall frenzy’. I’ve chosen to use Changing Leaves Bundle which includes the Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder, Changing Leaves Dies and the stamp set. It’s a great bundle! I’m also using Gold Mercury Vellum SDSP – and it creates a totally different look. There is so much gold in this paper! I colored the leaves from the backside of the vellum with Stampin’ Blends: Dark Cajun Craze, Dark Mossy Meadow and Dark Blackberry Bliss. It didn’t turn out quite the way I expected, but against the Basic Beige, I like it. And I like the sentiment embossed in gold as well – ties it all together.

Here’s what I did… I ran a piece of 6×6 Gold Mercury Paper through the Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder with the Changing Leaves in it as well. Remember, these dies fit securely on the side with the Stampin’ Up! name, cut side up and the Designer Series Paper (or card stock, whichever you are using) is next, then close the folder and run it through the machine. It both embosses and die cuts at the same time.

Next I colored each of the leaves on the back side of the vellum with the colors noted as above. This was done randomly, with no precise criteria. I tried making it look similar to a real fall leaf. I don’t think I succeeded as the Cajun Craze appears way too pink to me. But I like the gold and I like the coloring so used it anyway :O)

Here is the back side of the maple leaf colored and ready to adhere: puddle of liquid glue and sponge to dab glue on leaf back, then attach to card. It works great and no adhesive marks showing!

Here is the front side of the leaf after coloring – mottled by the gold and various colors showing through, similar to a REAL leaf :O)..

I ran a 4 x 5 1/4 panel of Basic Beige through the Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder and adhered the leaf frond directly to it, smoothing it to secure the edges. I attached a Blackberry Bless strip 1/2 x 4 near the bottom. With VersaMark ink, I stamped the sentiment from Changing Leaves stamp set on a Basic Beige piece 1 1/4 x 4, sprinkled Gold embossing powder over it and heat set it, first from the back, then to finish it, on the front. Why do this? It secured the powder without blowing it off the paper, then after a few seconds with the heat to the front and it glows miraculously – melting the powder to a shiny gold! I die cut this with the appropriate die from the Changing Leaves Dies and added dimensionals to the back and attached it over the Blackberry Bliss strip. As a final touch, I added three Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins in gold. This panel was added to the Basic Beige card base (4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2) with dimensionals.

I did the same process on the maple leaf as the leaf frond on the card front and adhered it to the Basic White 4 x 5 1/4 insert. This was added to a Blackberry Bliss panel 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 then to the inside of the card. I added three more of the Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins surrounding the maple. And – Finis!!!

I decided not to color these leaves and instead adhered them directly to the flap and envelope front. I like the shiny – and I like them without the coloring. but hey – I HAD to try it and use it as planned :O). This is a great neutral card – for man or woman.

If you would like to visit others on the hop – and please do! – click on the ‘next’ or ‘previous’ buttons or click on a name – just don’t miss anyone. You will see some fun and creative cards here today.

1. Carol Buckalew
2. Terry Lynn Bright – this is me
3. Karen Ksenzakovic
4. Mary Deatherage
5. Shirley Gentry
6. Tara Carpenter
7. Christie King
8. Ann Louise Fodgaard
9. Karen Finkle
10. Amy Koenders

Use my new HOST CODE… KWTJJQZY when you shop with me to earn customer benefits – such as a $10 item for a $50 purchase and a tutorial!

If you earned coupons in July by purchasing SU! products, it’s time to redeem. Redeem those coupons earned in July…

Coupons must be redeemed by August 31. You may add more than one coupon to an order – yay! Don’t let them go to waste!

Questions about redeeming – contact me & I’ll walk you through it!

And please remember, there is a 15% off Designer Series Paper Sale from the Annual Catalog – click here

The Changing Leaves bundle is an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE SU! product. You may find these products in my online store here

For items from the Annual Catalog, click here

The September – December 2024 Catalog will be released September 4. If you have ordered from me in the last six (6) months and have been a customer of mine, you will be receiving your catalog from me SOON! Watch for it in your mail… if you do not have a demonstrator and need a catalog – reach out to me. I’m happy to help.

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

Good morning stamping friends… Stampin’ UP! announced it is extending it’s FREE SHIPPING for orders of $75 & up through today Jul 24. So… if you forgot something that was on your list – today’s the day!

• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 23 July 2024 – EXTENDED THROUGH JULY 24!!!.
• 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 product credits are non-commissionable and 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-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($25.00 USD | $34.75 CAD shipping included) + tax.

Shop with me to earn fringe benefits to my customers: free tutorial of the month and a FREE Stampin’ Up! item valued to $10 – all for a $50 order, before shipping and taxes. Use my current host code to receive those benefits – especially when your order does not exceed $150. Make certain my name is listed as your demonstrator when checking out! :O) Shop here with me!

Here’s another thing… BONUS DAYS… Bonus Days are an exciting time of receiving $5 coupons for every $50 purchase. Below are ALL the details for this Stampin’ Up! promotion. Are you ALL IN? I certainly hope so, ‘cuz I certainly am. So make that order $100n and receive two (2) coupons totalling $10 to be redeemed in August!

PROMOTION DETAILS

Earning Period: 3–31 July 2024
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: 31 July 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT) 
Online: 31 July 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT) 

• All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
• Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 3 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
• Coupon codes can only be earned on commissionable items. Non-commissionable items (such as catalogs) do not count towards coupon earnings. 
• Customers must use a valid email address during checkout in order to receive their coupon code. If a customer places an order over the phone, they must still provide a valid email address to receive their coupon code.
• Starter Kit orders are excluded from this offer. All other order types qualify.
• For workshop orders, each customer who reaches a qualifying amount will receive a coupon code to their provided email address. 
• All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made. Encourage your customers to create an account on our online store. 
• If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
• All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
• Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 3 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
• Coupon codes can only be earned on commissionable items. Non-commissionable items (such as catalogs) do not count towards coupon earnings. 
• Customers must use a valid email address during checkout in order to receive their coupon code. If a customer places an order over the phone, they must still provide a valid email address to receive their coupon code.
• Starter Kit orders are excluded from this offer. All other order types qualify.
• For workshop orders, each customer who reaches a qualifying amount will receive a coupon code to their provided email address.
• All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made. Encourage your customers to create an account on our online store. 
• If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
• All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
• Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 3 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
• Coupon codes can only be earned on commissionable items. Non-commissionable items (such as catalogs) do not count towards coupon earnings. 
• Customers must use a valid email address during checkout in order to receive their coupon code. If a customer places an order over the phone, they must still provide a valid email address to receive their coupon code.
• Starter Kit orders are excluded from this offer. All other order types qualify.
• For workshop orders, each customer who reaches a qualifying amount will receive a coupon code to their provided email address.

• If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
• All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
• Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 3 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
• Coupon codes can only be earned on commissionable items. Non-commissionable items (such as catalogs) do not count towards coupon earnings. 
• Customers must use a valid email address during checkout in order to receive their coupon code. If a customer places an order over the phone, they must still provide a valid email address to receive their coupon code.
• Starter Kit orders are excluded from this offer. All other order types qualify.
• For workshop orders, each customer who reaches a qualifying amount will receive a coupon code to their provided email address. 
• All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made. Encourage your customers to create an account on our online store. 
• If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
• All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
• Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 3 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
• Coupon codes can only be earned on commissionable items. Non-commissionable items (such as catalogs) do not count towards coupon earnings. 
• Customers must use a valid email address during checkout in order to receive their coupon code. If a customer places an order over the phone, they must still provide a valid email address to receive their coupon code.
• Starter Kit orders are excluded from this offer. All other order types qualify.
• For workshop orders, each customer who reaches a qualifying amount will receive a coupon code to their provided email address.
• All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made. Encourage your customers to create an account on our online store. 
• If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
• All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
• Orders started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 3 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period. 
• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
• Coupon codes can only be earned on commissionable items. Non-commissionable items (such as catalogs) do not count towards coupon earnings. 
• Customers must use a valid email address during checkout in order to receive their coupon code. If a customer places an order over the phone, they must still provide a valid email address to receive their coupon code.
• Starter Kit orders are excluded from this offer. All other order types qualify.
• For workshop orders, each customer who reaches a qualifying amount will receive a coupon code to their provided email address

After earning those coupons, it’s important to know how to use/ redeem them :O)

Redemption Period: 1–31 August 2024
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: 30 August 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT) 
Online: 31 August 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)