Stampin’ Up! Pop-Up Gift Card Fun Fold

Oh I’ve a fun gift card for you today using both the Spotlight on Nature Dies (one of my favorite die sets!) and the gorgeous Nests of Winter DSP.

Stampin' Up! Pop-Up Gift card

We start with a card base of Pool Party, score, burnish and adhere layers of Basic Black and Nests of Winter DSP to the top section and the lower section. Next I used one of thew gorgeous Spotlight on Nature Dies to die cut the black circle and also this sweet chickadee from the Nest of Winter DSP. I adhered the bird image to the Basic Black circle with dimensionals. I used the Stampin’ Seal+ to the back of this larger circle and added this wonderful Silver 1/8″ Trim then adhered the circle to the upper section of the card. I added three Drusy Adhesive-Backed Dots and the front was complete :O)

Stampin' Up! Pop-up Gift Card inside

For the inside… here you can see that lower front section is folded up for the inner ‘liner’ to slide into – like a pocket. And, that inner liner also has a ‘pocket’ – this time for the gift card. This basic White panel has two score lines, one at the top where it adheres to the upper section of the card and another to create the pocket for the gift card. It is also stamped using the Spotlight on Nature stamp set and Memento Black ink. What’s nice is this card can be used for Christmas or birthday or anything really. The measurements are listed below.

Measurements:

  • Card base: Pool Party – 4 1/4 x 11 scored @ 3 1/2 & 9, burnishing both inward
  • Upper layers: Basic Black 4 1/8 x 3 3/8; DSP 4 x 3 3/4
  • Lower layers: Basic Black 4 1/8 x 1 7/8; DSP 4 x 1 3/4 – – once layers are in place, fold up lower section and secure in place with glue dots in each bottom inside corner. This allows the insert to slide easily.
  • Pop-up insert: Basic White 3 1/2 x 7 1/4, score @ 1/2 & 5 3/8. Burnish score lines so the 1/2″ score goes back and the bottom score is forward. Stamp upper sentiment. Decorate bottom panel of insert.
    • Basic Black: 33/8 x 1 7/8
    • DSP: 3 1/4 x 1 3/4
  • Add glue dots to bottom inside corners and close to create pocket.
  • Insert into card base pocket; add tear ‘n tape to the 1/2″ area at top and with this section open and flat, close the top of the card. Bingo – the card opens with the insert in place and ready for the gift card.

Stampin’ Up! DSP Fun Fold

Good Saturday morning! It is crisp this morning on the East coast, which made for a beautiful walk. For my card this morning, I’m using a retired DSP as the fun fold part and DSP from the Sep-Dec 2024 Mini Catalog. It made for a fun creation.

Stampin' Up! DSP Fun Fold

The retired DSP is Joy of Christmas 12×12 and the birds are directly die cut from the Nests of Winter 12×12 DSP using the Winterly Tree Tops Dies. The birds are dimensionals on a Basic White banner die cut from the Greetings of the Season Dies. The ribbon is Cherry Cobbler Satin Ribbon. Now let’s open the card to see what’s inside.

Stampin' Up! DSP Fun Fold inside

The Basic White panel is stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink and comes from the Greetings of the Season stamp set – so I used the bundle on this card. The pine frond on this panel is a Shaded Spruce die cut from the Golden Greenery Dies. The larger pine branch is a die cut from the Graceful Greenery Vellum using a matched die from the Golden Greenery Dies. And because it’s vellum and see through, I added a Basic White behind it, die cut with the same die. Now let’s open this the other way to see the other side of the DSP.

Stampin' Up! DSP Fun fold, reverse side

I added this beautiful die cut in Basic White – just cuz – the panel needed something more. This also comes from the Golden Greenery Dies. And in this photo, you can see the DSP is adhered to a Cherry Cobbler base. For the measurements and card cuts, see below.

Want to remake this card? The Sep-Dec 2024 Mini Catalog has lots of choices of 12×12 DSP that can be used. See all the items in that catalog here. Remember when shopping with me to use my host code and make sure my name is listed as your demonstrator. If your order is $50 or more, I like to send a little giftie of a stampin’ Up! item valued up to $10 and you will also receive a copy of the monthly tutorial :O). If your order is over $150, don’t use the HOST CODE as Stampin’ Up! has it’s own rewards, but I will still send that valued item & the monthly tutorial. Joining my team will afford you the opportunity to view & play with products before being sold to the public. Join with me here for more fun. Need more information? Let me help.

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Card cuts:

  • DSP: 4 x 12 scored @ 2 1/2 & 6 3/4. Be careful of direction as this opens from the side.
  • Card base: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 – Cherry Cobbler
  • Inside panel: 3 3/4 x 3 3/4, Basic White for sentiment
  • additional pieces: 1 3/4 x 3 (banner); 4 x 4 (large die cut spray & backing for vellum) – all Basic White; Shaded Spruce scrap for the pine frond

Stampin’ Up! Nests of Winter Thinking of You Card

Welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! We have a color challenge today and it put me to the test :O). One of my favorite colors is Pool Party and pairing it with Real Red just made my day. There’s very little of Pecan Pie, but it’s in the branch, as is Early Espresso. And I used Stampin’ blends Granny Apple Green for coloring some leaves on the inside of the card. You will see some fabulous inspiration as you view everyone’s blog. Enjoy! For now, let me tell you how to re=create this beauty.

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Stampin' Up! Nests of Winter Thinking of You

The Nests of Winter 12×12 DSP does most of the work on this card. I used a Stitched Shapes Die to create the circles of DSP and Basic White. I used the Winterly Tree Tops dies to die cut the robin with berries in it’s mouth. T
he two ribbons are Cherry Cobbler & Gold along with Shaded Spruce Satin Ribbon. Other products to create this card were the So Swirly Embossing Folder, Real Red card stock and those fun White Loose Snowflakes.

For the inside of the card… I stamped the garland image using Memento ink and the Winterly Tree Tops stamp set. I colored this with Granny Apple Green , Real Red and Pecan Pie Stampin Blends. The sentiment is from this same stamp set – Winterly Tree Tops and Memento ink. I splattered the Basic White panel with a Real Red Stampin’ Blends.

For the envelope… I added this wonderful Garden Green stripe from the Nests of Winter DSP & trimmed it to fit. On the front I added a fussy cut leaf & berry image from one of the DSP panels.

Stampin' Up! Nests of Winter Thinking of you card & envelope

What’s extra nice about this card is that there’s nothing to indicate this is a holiday card – it could be used for a birthday or a ‘thinking of you’ after surgery, illness or a loss. It is extremely versatile.

If you are interested in purchasing these products from me, please see more information below the list of today’s blog hop recipients.

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Whee – it’s here! From Nov 13, 2024 – Nov 15, 2024, a magical Stampin’ Up! SEASONAL SALE!

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From the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog:

  • 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included. 
  • 10% off cardstock. Close To My Heart cardstock is NOT included.
  • 20% total off all stamp and die bundles and stamp and punch bundles. (Stamp bundles are normally 10% off. With this sale you get an additional 10% off.)
  • 20% off all Designer Series Paper.
  • Products are available while supplies last.
  • Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.

Sales Period: November 13–15

Ordering Deadlines

  • Phone: November 15, 2024, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
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I’m jumping in with DOUBLE REWARDS POINTS… 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 November, it is the Peaceful Season bundle. Make certain when you check out that my name is listed as your demonstrator :O) Shop with me here! Joining my team will afford you the opportunity to view & play with products before being sold to the public. Join with me here for more fun. Need more information? Let me help.

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Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Sale

Stampin' Up! Nov. 2024 Seasonal Sale

Hello fellow stampers! It’s time to wrap up the year and kickstart the next with a steal of a deal on paper crafting products! From November 13–15, 2024, you can save:

  • From the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog:
  • 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included. 
  • 10% off cardstock. Close To My Heart cardstock is NOT included.
  • 20% total off all stamp and die bundles and stamp and punch bundles. (Stamp bundles are normally 10% off. With this sale you get an additional 10% off.)
  • 20% off all Designer Series Paper.% off all stamp bundles and Designer Series Paper

All from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog! This is a great time for you to get those bundles you’ve been eyeing. Or stock up on paper crafting essentials—every cute project starts with cute paper!

Sales Period: November 13–15

Ordering Deadlines

  • Phone: November 15, 2024, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
  • Online: November 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Important Information:

  • Shop online to see the full selection of discounted products available; this is a limited time offer.
  • Products are available while supplies last.
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I’m jumping in with DOUBLE REWARDS POINTS… 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 November, it is the Peaceful Season bundle. Make certain when you check out that my name is listed as your demonstrator :O) SHOP WITH ME HERE!

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Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Sale NOW

Whee – it’s here! From today, Nov 13, 2024 – Nov 15, 2024, a magical Stampin’ Up! SEASONAL SALE!

Stampin' Up! Seasonal Sale

From the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog:

  • 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included. 
  • 10% off cardstock. Close To My Heart cardstock is NOT included.
  • 20% total off all stamp and die bundles and stamp and punch bundles. (Stamp bundles are normally 10% off. With this sale you get an additional 10% off.)
  • 20% off all Designer Series Paper.
  • Products are available while supplies last.
  • Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.

Sales Period: November 13–15

Ordering Deadlines

  • Phone: November 15, 2024, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
  • Online: November 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

I’m jumping in with DOUBLE REWARDS POINTS… 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 November, it is the Peaceful Season bundle. Make certain when you check out that my name is listed as your demonstrator :O) Shop with me here! Joining my team will afford you the opportunity to view & play with products before being sold to the public. Join with me here for more fun. Need more information? Let me help.

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Stampin’ Up! Christmas Friends for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Welcome to our hop! We have a sketch challenge today and it has been fun to play with this. I’ve used the Christmas Friends bundle to make my creation – such cute creatures in this set.

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Stampin' Up! Christmas Friends card front

Ok, this is like two cards in one… as the small square with the green stripe opens. I love this little tree and the stars are die cut with the coordinating Christmas Friends Dies and a bit of Peach Pie. I stamped the tree in Garden Green ink and die cut it for the card front, attaching the die cut with dimensionals to a Basic White strip 1/4 x 3 1/2 – then set it aside. Oh- but I get ahead of myself… the base of the entire card is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4. The layers are Garden Green 4 x 5 14 and Nests of Winter DSP 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, then attached to the Basic White card base with dimensionals.

The small square is 2 3/8 x 4 3/4 folded in half and burnished. Garden Green is adhered both to the square front and the inside cut 2 1/4 x 2 1/4. The Nests of Winter green stripe piece is 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 – both adhered with liquid glue. The mouse is stamped in Memento Black and colored with Stampin’ Blends: Gray granite, Real Red, Shy Shamrock & Petal Pink. I added Wink of Stella to the bell and also to each Peach Pie star. I die cut the mouse and added it to the small square card, also attaching the strip with the tree. For the inside of the square card, I stamped the tree from Christmas Friends stamp set, stampin off first, then stamping on the Basic White panel. This was added to the card front, centering it.

For the inside… a Garden Green panel 4 x 5 1/4 adhered to the inside. A Basic White panel cut to 3 7/8 x 51/8 and stamped with the adorable bear from Christmas Friends stamp set in Memento Black ink and colored with Stampin’ Blends Real Red and Shy shamrock. Wink of Stella was added to the bow and the red dots. I then stamped the sentiment in Garden Green ink – also from Christmas Friends stamp set. I adhered the remaining star and added Wink of Stella to it as well. This was attached to the inside of the card – and all done!

For the envelope… more of the Nests of Winter DSP to the flap and the tree stamped in Garden Green ink on the front. Ta Da! These are the cutest little beasties…

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Terry Lynn Bright

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Stampin' Up! Marbled Elegance Suite

Marbled Elegance Suite – I’ll be sharing some ideas suing this suite of products in the days ahead – they don’t have to be used for valentines :O)

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Stampin’ Up! Glimmer Christmas Card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Thursday – and time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We have a theme challenge today – Christmas. Love it! It could be packaging or a card or decoration. You have jumped here from the fabulous Tara or simply come here first. However you got here – welcome! I chose to use the Festive 12×12 Glimmer Paper to make my card.

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Stampin' Up! Glimmer Christmas Card front

This is full of glimmer and the Take A Bow 6×6 DSP, plus Spotlight on Nature Dies (one of my favorite die sets) and the Sentimental Wishes bundle.

Begin with a card base 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4. Add a panel of Take a Bow DSP on the card front on the bottom 1 1/2 x 3 1/4. Cut strips of Glimmer 12 x 12 Paper 1 x 6, then cutting diagonally to opposite corners. (These are Real Red and Garden Green glimmer papers.) Begin adding strips with the pointy tip at the edge of the card front, attaching just above the bottom panel of DSP. Keep adding until the card front is covered. It will look like the below photo. Notice the extra Glimmer at the top and excess DSP at the bottom?

Now turn over the card front and remove excess DSP so it’s even with the card base. :O) Now create the decorated panel that will cover those pointy tips: Basic White 2 1/2 x 2 1/2, die cut circle using Spotlight on Nature Dies; die cut another circle using same die set and Granny Apple Green card stock & adhere to Basic White circle with dimensionals. Stamp this sweet candle/ greens stamp using Sentimental Wishes stamp set & Memento ink. Color with Stampin Blends – Old Olive, Real Red, Lemon Lolly with Peach Pie at the bottom of the flame. Add Wink of Stella to candle drippings and berries. Die cut with appropriate die from Sentimental Wishes Dies. Add with dimensionals. For embellishment, add Clear Ribbon Adhesive-Backed Dots. Add to card front, making certain it does not extend beyond card when closed.

Stampin' Up! Glimmer Christmas card inside

For the inside… add a 3/4 x 5 1/2 strip of Take a Bow 6×6 DSP to the outside edge of the inside of the card. Add another strip 1/2 x 5 1/2, this time in Granny Apple Green. Stamp the sentiment from Sentimental Wishes stamp set in Garden Green ink – and the card is complete!

Stampin' Up! Glimmer paper Christmas card & envelope

For the envelope – more of the Take A Bow 6×6 DSP to the flap and trimmed to fit. Add the Sentimental Wishes sentiment in Garden Green ink and the card is complete! Time to count my Christmas cards… I’m pretty certain I do not have enough :O(

Please know you can shop with me anytime. See more information below! Time to see what the rest of the team have created. Follow the links to view more fabulous creations.

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Stampin' Up! Joining Promotion

Today is the LAST DAY for the Stampin’ Up! Joining Promotion… take advantage of our Starter Kit Special! Those who sign up to be Stampin’ Up! demonstrators by October 31 will get $125 USD | $165 CAD $155 USD | $206 CAD worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 USD | $135 CAD! This offer also includes FREE business supplies and FREE shipping. Not to mention all the FUN that comes with being part of our fantastic crafting community. Join with me here…

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Stampin’ Up! Sentimental Wishes Fun Fold with Take A Bow 6×6 DSP

Happy Sunday morning – crispy air here today at 48 degrees. I have an easy fun fold today, one I found on Pinterest – hope you like it.

Stampin' Up! Sentimental Wishes Fun Fold card front

Susan Campfield created this card in a video tutorial and I liked the ease of it, then did my own thing.

Card Cuts:

  • 5 1/2 x 5 1/4, score on short side at 4 1/4 (here I used Real Red)
  • 4 x 4 (again, Real Red)
  • DSP panels: 3/4 x 4 (cut 2); 3/4 x 5 1/4; contrasting DSP 3 x 3 3/4 (here I used Take A Bow 6×6)
  • Basic White: 3 x 3 (circle on front) 2 x 3 (stamped holly); 4 x 3 3/4 (inside)

The first step is to burnish the score line on the card base, then add the 4 x 4 panel, centering it left & right & even with the bottom of the card base. This means it does not attach all the way to the score line! Now adhere the DSP panels: the 3/4 x 5 1/4 across the top and the two 3/4 x 4 panels on. the inside – keeping an even border on each – and the 3 x 3 3/4 on the front panel. Wrap a ribbon around the top & tie a bow. Here I used a retired Garden Green ribbon and kept it in place with a glue dot. As an option you could use that top area for a sentiment.

For the front… with Decked Circles Dies (6th from center), die cut a circle in Basic White and stamp with Sentimental Wishes stamp set and Real Red ink. Add it to the card front with dimensionals. Stamp the holly image from Sentimental Wishes in Garden Green ink and with a water painter very slightly damp, pull the color on the holly leaves. Don’t over work this step. With a Real Red Marker, color the berries, then die cut the image with the coordinating Sentimental Wishes Dies. Attach with dimensionals to the circle. Add Cherry Cobbler Adhesive-Backed Berries – and the card front is complete. :O)

Stampin' Up! Sentimental Wishes Fun Fold card inside

On the inside… with Peaceful Season Dies and Festive 12×12 Glimmer paper in Garden Green, die cut the word Christmas and adhere to the inside of the card. Remember to save the dot on the ‘i’ and attach it as well. Now stamp the word ‘merry’ from Peaceful Season stamp set in Real Red ink. Adhere the Basic White panel to the inside of the card & voila – the card is complete.

Stampin' Up! Sentimental Wishes Fun Fold card & envelope

For the envelope … more of the Take A Bow DSP is adhered to the flap & trimmed to fit. AgainI stamped the holly using the Sentimental Wishes stamps in Garden Green ink, used the water painter barely damp to pull the color into the leaves. I used a Real Red marker to color the berries.

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There’s only a few more days to take advantage of our Starter Kit Special! Those who sign up to be Stampin’ Up! demonstrators by October 31 will get $125 USD | $165 CAD $155 USD | $206 CAD worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 USD | $135 CAD! This offer also includes FREE business supplies and FREE shipping. Not to mention all the FUN that comes with being part of our fantastic crafting community. Join with me here…

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Thanks for stopping by… love to hear from you, thank you for comments shared. May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Happiest Day for the Happy Inkin’Thursday Blog Hop

Welcome, welcome. It’s Thursday and time for another Happy Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop! You may have popped in from Tara – or from another Krew member. Enjoy as you make the rounds 😀


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Stampinb' Up! Happiest Day card front

So this sketch was a fun challenge! There are so MAN papers I could have used, but I needed a birthday card and also to play with this stamp set. After adding co0lor to each of the dragonflies, I stamped again with VersaMark ink, sprinkled with clear embossing powder and heat set it for a nice ‘glow, then fussy cut each one with my fabulous Stampin’ Up! Paper Snips. The top left dragonfly is Azure Afternoon for the top wings and Balmy Blue for the bottom wings. The upside down dragonfly is Lemon Lime Twist for the smaller wings and Poppy Parade for the larger wings. The last dragonfly is Misty Moonlight for the larger wings and Poppy Parade for the smaller wings. The top left and bottom dragonflies are added with a single mini dimensional while the remaining dragonfly was adhered with liquid glue. I drew antennae with a Basic Black Marker with the fine tip end.

Card Cuts:

  • Card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 (Misty Moonlight)
  • DSP layer from Country Lace is 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
  • The square is Misty Moonlight 3 x 3 with a layer of Country Lace 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 and adhered directly to the card front
  • The sentiment panel is 1 11/16 x 2 with more Country Lace 1 1/2 x 1 7/8 and attached with dimensionals. The sentiment is from Happiest Day and stamped in Misty Moonlight ink.

As a final touch on the card front, I added 3 Adhesive-Backed Dots

Stampin' Up! Happies Day birthday card inside

For the inside I cut a panel of Basic Beige 4 x 5 1/4, stamped it in the center with memento ink (sentiment is from Happiest Days). I then stamped the dragonfly in Mementop in, added color with additional wing stamps: Misty Moonlight and Balmy Blue inks and drew the antennae with the same Basic Black marker with the fine tip. I did the same as before by stamped over the color with VersaMark ink, sprinkling with Clear embossing Powder and heat set. It gives a nice glowy to the wings.

Stampin' Up! Happies 
Days birthday card & envelope

On the envelope I stamped the same dragonfly as before – Memento ink – colored it with Balmy Blue ink for the top wings and Lemon Lime Twist for the smaller wings. On the flap I added another panel of the Country Lace DSP – and done!

Time to make the rounds and see what everyone else is creating with this sketch challenge. Click the next button to take you to Carol – or click on a name. Whatever you do – don’t miss a single new creation from this Krew!

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Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Starter Kit Special Ending Soon!

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There’s only a few more days to take advantage of our Starter Kit Special! Those who sign up to be Stampin’ Up! demonstrators by October 31 will get $125 USD | $165 CAD $155 USD | $206 CAD worth of products in their Starter Kit for just $99 USD | $135 CAD! This offer also includes FREE business supplies and FREE shipping. Not to mention all the FUN that comes with being part of our fantastic crafting community. Join with me here…

The Kits Collection Sale Ends Soon

Our Kits Collection sale is coming to an end. These are the last few days for you to shop all our kits at up to 30% off. Shop our wide selection of kits before it’s too late! See the Kits Collections here.

OK – so time to order… don’t forget to use a HOST CODE FYAH4HG3 when placing a $50 order or more. This gets you a free item from me valued up to $10 for a Stampin’ Up! item.

Stampin’ Up! Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good morning! We have a fun sketch challenge for our hop today – lots of ideas will be shared from everyone participating. I can’t wait to see what’s been created. I needed a masculine birthday card and this layout worked perfectly.

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Stampin' Up! Full of Life Birthday card front

This Full of Life DSP is perfect for so many kinds of cards – bright & cheerful. And this card I’ve made as a masculine one.

  • Card base is Blueberry Bushel 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
  • Layer Full of Life 6×6 DSP 4 1/8 x 5 3/8
  • Cut panel of Blueberry Bushel 2 1/2 x 2 1/2, set aside
  • Add a length of white ribbon with Stampin’ Seal+
  • Cut Basic White 2 3/8 x 2 3/8: stamp sentiment from Happiest Day stamp set – ink with VersaMark, then Balmy Blue and stamp on panel, sprinkle with Clear Embossing Powder and set with heat tool. Although this does not show in the photo, it adds a nice glimmer to the sentiment :O) Stamp the ‘multi-star’ image from Happiest Day stamp set in Blackberry Bliss ink. Add this square to the set aside 2 1/2″ square on an angle as shown, then add to card front with dimensionals over the ribbon.
  • As a final touch add Glossy Dots Assortment in Gorgeous Grape.
Stampin' Up! Full of Life Birthday card inside

For the inside… on a Basic White 4 x 5 1/4, I stamped the sentiment in Balmy Blue ink using another stamp in the Happiest Day stamp set. Again, I stamped the ‘multi-star’ image, also in Balmy blue. I added a strip of leftover Full of Life 6×6 DSP 5/8 x 4 and added the panel to the inside of the Blueberry Bushel card.

Stampin' Up! Full of Life birthday card & envelope

For the envelope… more of the Full of Life 6×6 DSP on the envelope flap, trimmed to fit. For the front of the envelope, I stamped the multi-star image from Happiest Days stamp set ifirst in Balmy Blue, cleaned the stamp and stamped again in Blackberry Bliss – creating a festive envelope front!

All the items for this card may be found in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. More information is listed below the names on the hop on how to order from me and the benefits of that. Now.. on with the hop! Click on a name or click the next box to take you to Carol. Happy Hopping!

Stampin' Up! hop button

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Carol Buckalew

Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Promotion

Promotion Period: October 1–31

Ordering Deadlines

  • Phone: October 31 2024, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
  • Online: October 31 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Become a demonstrator between October 1–31 can get $125 USD | $165 CAD $155 USD | $206 CAD worth of products for just $99 USD | $135 CAD.

Being a part of Stampin’ Up!’s creative community also comes with several perks, including early access to products, special discounts, a chance to earn product credits, access to exclusive trainings, demonstrator-only events, and so much more.

As a demonstrator, I am here to help you through the join process and beyond. Join with me here.

Kits Collection Sale started Oct 1!

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!  Click here

Stampin' Up! Kits Collection SALE

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!

Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin Promotion

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.

Click the link above to take you to the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES!

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. Make certain when you check out that my name is listed as your demonstrator :O)

HOST CODE … SEP 26- OCT 15 NDADFHMR

Happy Shopping – thanks for stopping by!