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

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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
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Phone: 30 August 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT) 
Online: 31 August 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

It’s Thursday – Jun 13 – and time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We have a theme challenge today – fruit – and I’ve chosen the Penciled Pear stamp set using watercolor paper, Water Painters and inks. There are many layers of colors here: Crushed Curry, Peach Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green and Old Olive – oh, and Pool Party.

When using watercolors with a stamped image, it’s important to use Stazon ink – and then of course the Stazon Cleaner to clean the stamp. This image is perfect for watercoloring – and if you look at the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog, this stamp set is shown on page 118 and a bit of color inspiration on page 119. I liked the way it was colored but did my own thing as I went along, adding more color as I felt it needed. I began with Crushed Curry , coloring the left side of the pear and a bit on the single leaf as well. Next was Granny Apple Green, still on the left side. The final touch of green was Old Olive a couple of times, allowing it to dry a bit in between adding color and covering less space and lots of depth. This way it gently darkens. There is more Granny Apple Green on the leaf and just a bit of Old Olive near the stem. On the right side of the pear is Crushed Curry then Peach Pie, then Pumpkin Pie, each time lessening the area covered by the new color. I used the widest of the water painters to add just water outside the pear, then brushed on Pool Party, some heavier in places than others. This creates depth and space. I used my heat tool on the back of the watercolor paper to somewhat dry the paper a bit, then put a large acrylic block on the paper to keep it from wrinkling too much – and let it continue to air dry.

The photo below shows my ink pad where I have squeezed the ink pad when it was closed to get ink on the lid, then used the water painter to pick up the ink for coloring. Cool, right?

While this was drying I worked on the inside image following the same process: stamp the Penciled Pear image with Stazon ink onto the watercolor paper; using a water painter, add ink in layers, darkening and lessening the space covered each time.

While this was drying, I cut my card base and extra layers:

• Card base: Basic Beige 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4; 3 5/8 x 4 5/8 (inside layer)
• Watercolor paper 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 (front); 1 5/8 x 3 5/8 (inside)
• Peach Pie 3 5/8 x 4 5/8 (front); 1 3/4 x 3 5/8 (inside)
• Basic White 3 1/2 x 4 5/8 (inside)
• Basic Black for the sentiment – size depends on the sentiment!

Sentiment… I used a sentiment from the Penciled Pear stamp set, cleaned it of any oils with my embossing buddy, then with VersaMark ink, stamped the sentiment. I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder and heat set it with my heat tool and set it aside to assemble the card layers: Peach Pie with the single Penciled Pear water colored image adhered together, dimensionals added to the back of the Peach Pie and adhered to the Basic Beige card front. I then added the sentiment with dimensionals. I played with adding embellishments, but they were all too much. – for me.

Inside… layer together the Basic Beige panel and the Basic White and add to the inside of the card. Attach the smaller piece of watercolor paper to Peach Pie and adhere to the inside of the card. FINIS!

For the envelope front… stamp the image of four pears from the Penciled Pear stamp set, this time in Memento ink and color with Stampin’ Blends: Crushed Curry, Peach Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green and Old Olive – in the same fashion as with the water painters. Just remember to place a scrap of card stock in the envelope so the blends do not bleed through to the back of the envelope!

Now … hop on around to see what the others on the team created with this theme challenge. Click on the ‘next’ button or click on a name. Happy hopping!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

Today is June 13, and the incredible stamp and die bundle sale with Stampin’ Up! is going on until June 30. ASlso remember the die cut & embossing machines are 10% off as well, which I haven’t seen before!

here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog –

and to shop with me.

STAMPIN’ UP! STAMP & DIE BUNDLE 10% OFF SALE!!

Sales Period: 5–30 June 2024
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: 28 June 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)  
Online: 30 June 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only (that’s a total of 20% discount on stamp and die bundles!). This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.

Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue). 

The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders… including Starter Kit orders.

See and shop all qualifying bundles in the online store.

Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.

Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators get the SAME discounts and sales that CUSTOMERS do – on TOP OF their demonstrator discount

Keeping that information in the forefront of your mind,

NOW is a perfect time to JOIN THE TEAM!

Join with me by following this link...

To view all the available ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, click here.

Clearance items may be found here

While you’re looking around in my store, remember there are some stunning kits available, for all ages and all seasons – even Christmas! And while you’re shopping, I offer 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)

HOST CODE  BAQG9RSE

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

Good morning, good morning! It’s that time of week for a fabulous Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We have a fun sketch challenge today and I’ve used the Round We Go bundle to create my card. This bundle and all of Stampin’ Up! stamp & Die bundles are now selling with a 10% discount. With their already 10% off for bundles – this is really 20% off stamp and die bundles – now though June 30. More at the end of this post!

This is a new bundle for me – in other words, I hadn’t played with it before – and I had such fun! It could be the colors, the light-heartedness of the card, whatever, it was a different kind of creating. Can’t you see these pinwheels in sparkly colors for a Christmas decoration – hanging in a doorway or over a mantle? Anyway – fun to do.

I cut three 1 3/4 strips from 24-26 In Color 6×6 DSP in Summer Splash and die cut them with the appropriate die from Round We Go Dies to create this fun pinwheel. The die actually does all the scoring for you, so all you have to do is fold along the score lines accordion style. There is a tab on one end – use that to adhere to the next strip on the non-tab end – adhering three strips end to end. Then adhere together. I used liquid glue for this although you could use Tear ‘n Tape or Stampin’ Seal. The only thing there is, those are really too wide – so just take a moment to hold the strips ends together until the glue dries. Once the strips are together, bring the two ends together to create the pinwheel. I used the 1 3/4″ circle punch (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE purchase) to create a circle for the back of the pinwheel – to keep it’s shape. I used Seal+ to cover the circle, squished the pinwheel together and set it on the circle, holding it in place with an acrylic block while I kept working on the rest of the card.

I pulled out my Spotlight on Nature Dies and die cut a Basic White circle on which to adhere the pinwheel to the card front. I used the 24-26 In Color Glimmer Paper in Peach Pie to die cut this fun glittery circle for the front of the pinwheel. I’m not sure you can see it, but this die cut creates lines in the circle, similar to score lines – but just for added interest. I added that to the front of the pinwheel with glue dots. Now the pinwheel will not pop open any more!!! While the 24-26 In Color Glimmer paper was out on my desk, I cut a multifaceted circle in Summer Splash for the sentiment backing, using the Round We Go Dies. I used another die from Spotlight On Nature Dies for the sentiment circle, die cut in Basic White. I stamped the sentiment from Round We Go stamp set in Summer Splash ink and the little “splashes” in Peach Pie ink that were stamped off first – this also is from the Round We Go stamp set. I added this to the sparkly circle with dimensionals. At this point I took a length of the Bordered Ribbon in Peach Pie and adhered it in place with glue dots, wrapping it behind the DSP and adhering with Seal +. I adhered the completed faceted glimmer circle in place, then tied a knot with an additional length of the same ribbon. Everything was added to the Basic White card base cut 4 1/4 x 11 and scored at 5 1/2. The final touch – three 24-26 In Color Shimmer Gems :O)

For the inside of the card, I took another panel of Basic White 4 x 5 1/4 and stamped the line image across the bottom: Summer Splash ink and the stamp is from Round We Go stamp set. The sentiment is from the same stamp set and stamped in Summer Splash ink. The other stamp is in Peach Pie ink. This was adhered to the inside of the card and ready to be gifted.

For the envelope… more of the stamped lines across the bottom in summer Splash ink, and more ‘splashes’ in Peach Pie ink. Fun card!

OK… time to see what others on the team have created. Be sure to read below the names how to purchase this stamp & die bundle and other items from me.

Click on the next button or click on a name to take you to specific team members. Enjoy the hop!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright – you are here!

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

STAMPIN’ UP! STAMP & DIE BUNDLE 10% OFF SALE!!

Sales Period: 5–30 June 2024
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: 28 June 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)  
Online: 30 June 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT) 

• Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only (that’s a total of 20% discount on stamp and die bundles!). This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
• Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue). 
• The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders… including Starter Kit orders.
• See and shop all qualifying bundles in the online store.

*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.

And here’s the thing – you should know…

Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators get the SAME discounts and sales that CUSTOMERS do – on TOP OF their demonstrator discount

Keeping that information in the forefront of your mind,

NOW is a perfect time to JOIN THE TEAM – join my team!

Join with me by following this link...

To view all the available ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, click here.

Clearance items may be found here

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is now live… here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog – Happy shopping!

While you’re looking around in my store, remember there are some stunning kits available, for all ages and all seasons – even Christmas! And while you’re shopping, I offer 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)

HOST CODE  BAQG9RSE

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

A very quick reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday May 21, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING with qualified orders of $75 or more. That’s the ONLY restriction… which means all Stampin’ Up! items qualify as long as the order totals $75 before tax & shipping.

Ordering Deadline:  21 May 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 21 May 2024.
• Orders must meet the qualifying amount of $75 USD (before tax) and then the FREE SHIPPING will automatically be applied!
• 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 ($24.50 USD shipping included) + tax.

Start making your Shopping Lists – and checking them 1, 2, or 3 times!  

SALE:  21 May 2024 – ONE DAY ONLY!!

Ordering Deadline:  21 May 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 21 May 2024.
• Orders must meet the qualifying amount of $75 USD (before tax) and then the FREE SHIPPING will automatically be applied!
• 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 ($24.50 USD shipping included) + tax.

Start making your Shopping Lists – and shop, shop, shop!  

The 24-25 Annual Catalog is now live… here’s a link to take you directly to the items available in this catalog – Happy shopping!

Stampin’ Up! has a fabulous joining opportunity from May 1-31.

To join is $99 and what comes with joining, besides your 15-20% discount on every order… FOUR FREE IN COLOR PRODUCTS valued to $82 plus your choice of $125 worth of products. Those FREE items – the IN COLOR products – Classic stampin’ pad bundle – 5 of them, package of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock – 5 of those, 6×6 Designer Series Paper – 5 colors in the pack, and the coordinating Stampin’ Write markers. You will also receive free shipping on these products + free business supplies. What’s not to like about this joining special – remember it begins May 1! Join with me by following this link...

To view all the available ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, click here.

Clearance items may be found here

While you’re looking around in my store, remember there are some stunning kits available, for all ages and all seasons – even Christmas! And while you’re shopping, I offer 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.

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

Welcome! It’s Thursday and we have a sketch challenge for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. I’ve pulled a new stamp from the 24-25 Annual Catalog (goes live to customers May 1) called Leaf Collection and love it! It’s big – a single stamp. I used two colors on this – Pumpkin Pie and Crushed Curry and added Citrus Blooms Dies as well on the card front.

Here’s what I did.. I used the Stampin’ Up! Glass Mat & placed the stamp leaf side up, inked a portion with the Pumpkin Pie ink pad, then right away inked the other portion with Crushed Curry ink pad. I then used the SU! Brayer to roll over it, blending the colors. I did NOT go back & forth, one direction only from light to dark, then placed my Basic White card stock on top of the inked stamp and pressed with a cardboard piece to make certain the ink transferred evenly. I removed the cardboard and lifted the card stock panel straight up, turned it over and left it alone for a bit to make certain it was good and dry. I then cut it down to size (3 7/8 x 5 1/8. I added this to a Pumpkin Pie cut 4 x 5 1/4, added dimensionals and adhered to a Crushed Curry card base 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2. I cut a piece of Basic White 2 3/8x 2 3/8 and adhered it to a Pumpkin Pie 2 1/2 x 2 3/8. I cut a piece of Inked Botanicals DSP (retiring Apr 30) 1 x 2 3/8 and adhered it to Crushed Curry 1 1/8 x 2 3/8. Both were added to the card front with dimensionals. I die cut leaves using the Citrus Blooms Dies as they look similar to the leaves of the stamp :O) – in Pumpkin Pie & Crushed Curry. Two were added with dabs of Liquid glue, the other with trimmed dimensionals. As a final touch I added three Glossy Dots.

For the inside of the card I kept it really simple… I stamped the word happy in Pumpkin Pie ink, then the rest of the sentiment in Crushed Curry ink – both from the Citrus Blooms stamp set. I added this Basic White panel to a Pumpkin Pie piece then both to the inside of the card.

For the envelope, I used another stamp in the Citrus Blooms stamp set and Crushed Curry ink to stamp the envelope front, then added the same Inked Botanicals DSP as on the card front to the envelope flap. This is such a simple, easy card – and could easily be used as a masculine card, which I sometimes struggle making. Such fun working with the Leaf Collection stamp and the Brayer to create this!

Now, time to see what others have created for this hop – I’m always curious as to what other team members create – so don’t miss anyone. Click the next button or click on a name – either way – enjoy the hop!

For more information how to purchase these products – see below the list of names.

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright – you are here :O)

Carol Buckalew

Nel Thames

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS such as the Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP be found here –

and that sale began April 9

Clearance items may be found here

23-24 Annual Catalog products (card stock, Glossy Dots, paper trimmer, Cut & Emboss machine, dimensionals, liquid glue) may be found here

While you’re looking around in my store, remember there are some stunning kits available, for all ages and all seasons – even Christmas! And while you’re shopping, I offer 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.

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