Stampin’ Up! Butterflies & Designer Tags Dies for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Hello, hello. Golly, it’s Thursday already and nearing the end of February – yikes! We have a fun theme challenge today… Welcome to the hop… you may have come from the creative Tara Carpenter or simply popped in here. Enjoy the hop!

Stampin' Up Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop Theme Challenge
Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop

I’ve chosen to use butterflies on my card today, using the die from Designer Tags Dies and the 2022-2024 In Color 6×6 Glimmer Paper. I’ve also used Hues of Happiness DSP with lots of wonderful colors to bring it all together. And layers… a piece of Basic White run through the Stripes 3D embossing folder (from Stripes & Splashes 3D set) and a strip of scallops from the Penned Flowers Dies and a leafy spray from the Dainty Delight Dies (trimmed to use a long piece on top and the shorter end at the bottom under the scallop… and lets not forget the Stylish Shapes Dies for the circles. So I pulled from a lot of different places and love the finished look.

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For embellishment I used Opaque Adhesive-Backed Gems in Gorgeous Grape. One of the wonderful things about nature is color – lots of it and lots of shades of one color or another. You can see that in the Hues of Happiness DSP.The front sentiment comes from Happiness Abounds stamp set that coordinates with the DSP. It’s a general greeting and this card could easily be used for birthday, to a sympathy card. I fussy cut the sentiment by the way, after stamping it in Orchid Oasis ink.

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For the inside, really simple… a 1/2″ strip of the same Hues of Happiness DSP adhered near the bottom.

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Goodness, this photo is ever so dark! Again, I kept the envelope quite simple with a strip of Hues of Happiness DSP on the flap trimmed to fit.

And now – time to visit the next person on the hop, Carol Buckelew. Carol always has something fab to share. Click on the ‘next’ button or click on a name to hop around. Whatever you do – make the entire trip around – & enjoy.

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Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright ~ you are here! šŸ‘

Carol Buckalew

Just a quick reminder, these Sale-a-bration items are only available through the end of February – and this is the only Sale-a-bration period for the year. There won’t be a second. So you KNOW what that means – get hot… order before it’s too late! And, by the way, Stampin’ Up! has several joining specials right now that are almost too good to be true. No need to push yourself to sell; be a hobby demo, purchase from yourself, get that 20% discount on all orders, get that ability to see products early and pre-order them, be able to attend conventions, be a part of a fun team – to learn, to appreciate, to meet new friends. You can do that: JOIN MY TEAM here. The three special options are listed below.

When you order… remember to use my current HOST CODE FDBTDY26 to earn credit from me. Here’s how it works… when you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you receive from me a SU! item valued up to $10 + Star-Studded Rewards. If your order exceeds $150, do not use my HOST CODE as SU! has it’s own rewards from which you may choose. You will still receive that FREE ITEM valued up to $10 from me + the Star-Studded Rewards. šŸ˜šŸ‘ Please note… I have had to remove card stock as a free item due to increased cost of mailing – ugh.

For every $50 that you order from my online store (before shipping & taxes) and when you add my current Host Code, you will earn 1 STAR Reward.  Orders of $49.99 or below DO NOT earn any rewards.Example $50 = 1 STAR Reward, $100 = 2 STAR Rewards , $150 = 3 STAR Rewards etc. When you have earned 8 STAR Rewards you will get a FREE product order valued up to $40.00, your choice, and mailed directly to you! Is that a deal or what??? You also earn my monthly Online Class Tutorial of exclusive projects when you place an order. For any order $50 or more you will also receive 1 free gift from me valued up to $10. Remember to use MY current HOST CODEFDBTDY26. Click here to go my store. Note: Make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout so you know you’re ordering from me. šŸ˜€

By now you know Stampin’ Up! has added ten new items available during Sale-a-bration with the appropriate purchase amount. please click here. to see that list. There are some really super deals… just be sure to use number listed and not a number from the catalog – they ARE different numbers! This new number guarantees you will receive it FREE with the appropriate amount of purchase. Got it? If not, contact me and I’ll walk you through it.

Stampin' Up! MORE to Sale-a-brate!
Stampin' Up! TEN new Sale-a-bration items

To see all the TEN NEW items available during Sale-a-bration , please click here. There are some really super deals… just be sure to use number listed and not a number from the catalog – they ARE different numbers! This new number guarantees you will receive it FREE with the appropriate amount of purchase. Got it? If not, contact me and I’ll walk you through it.

Stampin’ Up! has several promotions right now… SHOP, HOST, JOIN.

Stampin' Up! SHOP Promotion
  • Spend $50 or more and pick from 7 new products (4 stamp sets and 3 paper packs!) that are available as free items!
  • Spend $100 or more and pick from 2 new items (1 paper pack and 1 stamp set that are) that are available as free items!
Stampin' Up! HOST Promotion

This is where you can earn the Scenic Garden stamp set! There is a new host exclusive stamp set called Scenic Garden that will be available for FREE with either a personal order of $300+ or a party with sales totaling $300+! Remember yesterday’s card?

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JOIN… here are the three ways to JOIN MY TEAM…

Option #1: The Boho Blue Mini Cut & Emboss machine is a one-time color – and the color is a new color being introduced in 2023-2025. In other words – joining by option #1 – get’s you $175 worth of product for $129.

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Option #2 The original White Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (a $63 value), + Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.00

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Products used in today’s card may be found below. Simply click on an item to go to my store – or to purchase all items used šŸ˜€

CLEARANCE RACK REFRESH!!! Lots of stamp sets in the refresh… remember available only while supplies last!

Stampin’ Up! Dainty Delight Sympathy

Good Tuesday morning.This is Thanksgiving week and I am just so thankful: for family, for fiends, for a warm home, for grocery stores – you name it – lots. My heart is full. There is sadness too, for today is another sympathy card. AND it’s made with another of the new stamp sets in the Jan-April 2023 Mini Catalog. The bundle is Dainty Delight and it’s coordinating Dainty Delight Dies (don’t you love having the dies named the same as the stamp set? They belong together!) Anyway – I didn’t use the dies today, just the stamp set – and I took a photo of the stamp set but not the dies. :O)

Stampin' Up! Dainty Delight Sympathy

Just look at those fabulous fonts – I like the cursive mixed with the straight – and these are delicate too. And the flowers are sweet.

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I’ve used anew DSP called Dainty Flowers DSP- and yep – it coordinates with this stamp set. But guess what? It’s FREE with a $50 purchase beginning Jan 2023. Hate to wait until then to get these sweet items? Join my team and they can be available to order Dec 1. ! You may do that here.

One of the coordinating colors is Blushing Bride, so after cuting the strips I adhered them to Blushing Bride panel, wrapped the Metallic Woven Ribbon in Starry Sky around twice and tied a bow. On a Basic White scrap I stamped the border for the sentiment using Starry Sky ink and Lovely & Lasting stamp set.

I stamped the sentiment itself using the Peaceful Moments stamp set and Starry Sky ink. I then used the Lasting Label Punch to punch it out, put dimensionals on it and adhered it to the card front. I took the completed Blushing Bride panel, put dimensionals on it and attached it to the A2 card base , Mossy Meadow.

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For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment in Starry Sky ink using the Inspired Thoughts stamp set. I then stamped this beautiful bouquet in Memento ink and colored it with Stampin’ Blends: Pale Papaya & Light Mossy Meadow. And the floral comes from… Dainty Delight stamp set, of course! This Basic White panel was added to a Blushing Bride piece then right into the inside of the Mossy Meadow card base. And the card was done.

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For the envelope I used the very delicate grass & flower stamp from Dainty Delight and stamped across the bottom of the envelope, using Mossy Meadow ink. The flap got more of the same Dainty Flowers DSP. Remember – it’s FREE come January šŸ˜€.

If you would like to order from my online store, that’s really easy to do. And remember to use my current HOST CODE 4GWG47JC to earn credit from me. Here’s how it works… when you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping & taxes), you receive from me a SU! item valued up to $10 + Star-Studded Rewards. If your order exceeds $150, do not use my HOST CODE as SU! has it’s own rewards from which you may choose. You will still receive that FREE ITEM valued up to $10 from me + the Star-Studded Rewards. šŸ˜šŸ‘

My Star-Studded Rewards as a THANK YOU

For every $50 that you order from my online store (before shipping & taxes) and when you add my currentĀ Host Code, you will earn 1 STAR Reward. Ā Orders of $49.99 or belowĀ DO NOTĀ earn any rewards.Example $50 = 1 STAR Reward, $100 = 2 STAR Rewards , $150 = 3 STAR Rewards etc. When you have earned 8 STAR Rewards you will get aĀ FREE product order valued up to $40.00, your choice, and mailed directly to you! Is that a deal or what??? You also earn my monthly Online Class Tutorial of exclusive projects when you place an order. For any order $50 or more you will also receiveĀ 1Ā free gift from me valued up to $10. Remember to use MY current HOST CODE: 4GWG47JC Click here to go my store.

Let’s just also say… the Retiring list for the Jul-Dec 2022 Catalog is published as well as the CARRYOVER LIST. Items go fast – so order EARLY! Please see that information below. You may find the Jul-Dec Retiring List by clicking here. You may find the CARRYOVER LIST here.

New item available 15 November is this awesome kit: Timeless Greetings

Stampin' Up! Timeless Greetings kit
Stampin' Up! Timeless Greetings stamps in kit
  • Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and 8 coordinating envelopes.
  • Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block.
  • Available in English and French
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Evening Evergreen, Soft Suede.

Wouldn’t this kit be great for making masculine cards? For me, having a stack of these ready at my fingertips would be a real advantage. And we have several friends who love to travel and I just see this as a perfect justification šŸ‘. We made this kit at conference recently ~ here are real-life photos

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Also now available…

Stampin' Up! Fitting Florets Collection

If you would like to see cards I have made with these new products, look here, here, here and here.

The following exclusive products are only available while supplies last:

  • Framed & Festive Cling Stamp Set (item 160888)*
  • Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (item 161814)
  • Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (item 161822)

The following will be available for purchase in the Mini Catalog starting January 2023:

  • Framed Florets Bundle (item 162407)
  • Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 161815)*
  • Framed Florets Dies (item 160623)

Let me explain just a bit… this collection is available right now. However, only those items listed in the second set will be available in the coming year. Does that clarify for you – a bit? This is a promotion to get you excited about the NEW Jan – Jun 2023 Mini Catalog. šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘ The full collection is available by using this item number 163129.

Opportunities for some gift ideas to friends, family – or yourself!

Stampin' Up! Birthday Card Organizer kit

161056 BIRTHDAY CARD ORGANIZER KIT. $25 USD | $34 CAD

  • Kit includes one 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) monthly planner with space to record birthdays each month as well as a pocket sleeve to hold birthday cards.
  • Includes 12 full-size birthday cards, 6 of 2 designs, and 12 coordinating envelopes.
  • Includes Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive-Backed Embellishments, and Tear & Tape Adhesive
  • Includes die-cut florals and pieces ready for you to use­—no prep work required!
  • Includes sticker sentiments and die-cut labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
  • Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Evening Evergreen, Petal Pink, Sahara Sand, and Soft Succulent

Stampin' Up! Christmas Gifting kit

0342 CHRISTMAS GIFTING KIT $21 USD | $29 CAD

  • Kit includes 9 tags and 9 gift card holders—3 each of 3 designs
  • Includes the exclusive Christmas Gifting Stamp Set and a Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Sized to fit standard gift cards
  • Coordinating colors: Basic Black, black foil, Mint Macaron, Real Red, Shaded Spruce

I think there are lots of ideas for you today:, gift ideas, Retiring list

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

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