Stampin’ Up! Pleated Fun Fold with Botanical Textures DSP

I posted a card last week that was made in this same way. Todays card is simply black & white with the beautiful Botanical Textures DSP (on the last chance list so ON SALE!) I used a new November ONLINE EXCLUSIVE embossing folder – Beautiful Pattern and really like the design it creates.

Stampin' Up! Pleated Fun Fold in Botanical Textures

You will notice I offset the pleated panel and tied the bow on the side. This has a totally different look. Here is the link to the card with this same pleat or accordion type fold.

More photos… card open to the left so all layers show, then card open to right where only the second panel is decorated. You could, of course, decorate the other panels, but they would not show when the card is closed or open.

Stampin' Up! Pleated Fun Fold in Botanical Textures, open to left

Notice the DSP is cut so each design matches the next, starting with the left far panel to even the small strip on right. These were purposely cut sequentially so the pattern would ‘flow.’

Stampin' Up! Pleated Fun Fold in Botanical Textures, open to right
Stampin' Up! Pleated card & envelope in Botanical Textures DSP

Want to make this card – see card cuts below. And links are also listed to place your order to pick up these products: Botanical Textures DSP, Beautiful Pattern embossing folder, The Right Words stamp set, Traditional Labels Dies, Neutral Matte Dots & Faux Linen Ribbon in Cloud Cover + Basic Black and Basic White card stock.

Stampin' Up! Black Friday SALE

NOVEMBER 25 – DECEMBER 1, SU! is having a 40% off sale on select products. It’s a perfect time to pick up these products – and more. And did you know, that when you place a SU! order, you earn 10% of your retail amount on all orders of $20 or greater! And… you’ll be earning Daisy Patch rewards from me – one reward for each $25 you spend thru my Online Store!  When you gather up 16 rewards – you’ll be able to select a $40 gift right from me! And when your order is $50 & up, you also receive the monthly tutorial!

Stampin' Up! November ONLINE class Tutorial

Bonus + bonus + bonus – what a great time to order!

Stampin’ Up! is also offering a Paper Pumpkin deal –

From 1 – 9 December, prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions will be discounted as follows:

– 3-month prepaid: $61.00 (regular price $81.00)

– 6-month prepaid: $122.00 (regular price $162.00)

– 12-month prepaid: $244.00 (regular price $324.00)

Here are the details:– Subscriptions purchased during this promotion start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This kit cannot be skipped.

– Do not purchase multiple subscriptions for the same recipient. The subscriptions will ALL start with the Watercolor in Bloom Kit, so the recipient will end up receiving duplicates of the same kit each month.

– Subscriptions purchased during the promotion will earn reduced rewards compared to full-priced subscriptions due to the discounted price, but they will still qualify for rewards once the threshold is met.

Check out all the info about Paper Pumpkin and how it works – right here and get ready to subscribe on December 1!

Card cuts:

Card base– Basic Black 4 1/4 x 5 1/2; scored front pleated panel – 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 1, 3, 51/2 & 8

Basic White– embossed panel 4 1/8 x 5 3/8; 2 7/8 x 4 1/8; 2 3/8 x 4 1/8 (inner panels stamped or decorated); 3 x 2 (die cut for front sentiment)

DSP – Botanical Textures DSP – cut sequentially… 7/8 x 4 1/8, 1 7/8 x 4 1/8, 2 3/8 x 4 1/8 & 5/8 x 4 1/8; envelope flap 2 1/4 x 6; extra panel 1 7/8 x 4 1/8

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a b eautiful day. Make someone happy by sending them a handmade card filled with ❤️

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Stampin’ Up! Card 2 with Patterned Tags Dies

Hello, hello… I can’t help it… I’ve been nplaying with the Patterned Tags Dies and I just can’t quit! This is my 2nd card using this Patterned Tags Dies as the focal point. Her ua go…

Stampin' Up! Card 2 w/ Patterned Tags Dies

Can you read the sentiment? Cuz – I can’t read it in this photo… which means I have to fix that… In real life with the card in front of me, I have no problem with what it reads, but the photo is another issue… So, I’m going to just move on and tell you how I created this card.

The card base is Thick Basic White with a layer of Basic White embossed with the Basics 3D embossing folder called Hobnail Glass Dots, It’s a pack of three listed as Basics 3D embossing folders in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES. With that done, I set about creating the focal point… Real Red is layered with Cloud Cover, then seven (7) strips of Peaceful Gardens DSP. (Card cuts are listed at the end of this post.) I wrapped Silver 1/8″ Trim around in three places and attached in back with Tear n Tape. I then die cut the tag using the Patterned Tags Dies: Cloud Cover, Basic White and Real Red, and adhered things together. I added the Silver 1/8″ trim to the top of the tag. I then ran a Basic White piece through the Christmas Words Hybrid Embossing Folder w/ Dies to create several sentiments. I backed this particular sentiment with Real Red and attached it to the tag. The tag was attached to the card front w/ dimensionals – and voila…

Stampin' Up! Gift of Joy inside of card

For the inside of the card – really simple… I stamped the Basic White with the Gift of Joy stamp set in Cloud Cover ink and Real Red ink, then attached the panel to the inside of the card.

Stampin' Up! Card 2 w/ Patterned Tags Dies card & envelope

For the envelope… I embossed the flap using the same Basics 3D embossing folder – Hobnail Glass Dots, then stamped the image using the Gift of Joy stamp set on the envelope front: Coud Cover ink & Real Red ink.

These products may be found in the Sep-Dec 2025 Mini Catalog, ONLINE EXCLUSIVES & the Annual Catalog. See below for the images to place an order. You may find those items below, go directly to my store to purchase.

For every order of $50 & above from Sep. 3 to Sep 10, I will send not only the monthly tutorial (for September (it’s the Amber Autumn bundle!), but a package of the Hues of Blue Flowers. Get double daisy patch rewards too. Daisy Patch rewards is my way of thanking my customers for shopping with me. For every single order of $50 or more before shipping & tax, and every full increment of $50 order (before shipping & tax), earn double the daisy patch rewards during this week Sep 3 – Sep 10, 2025. Those rewards add up, and when you have 8 daisy patch rewards you’ll receive $40 worth of Stampin’ Up! product from me. Got it? good!

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

Card cuts:

Thick Basic White: 8 12 x 5 12 scored at 4 14

Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4 (2 – one embossed for front & one for inside); 2 x 3 1/2 (tag die cut), 1 1/2 x 2 1.2 (front sentiment)

Real Red: 3 1/8 x 4 1/8; 1 3/8 x 2 1/2 (sentiment) scrap for bow, etc.

Cloud Cover: 3 x 4 1/4

DSP: Peaceful Gardens 1/2 x 3 (7 strips)

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Stampin’ Up! Cutest Onsie Baby Boy Card

Hello Sunday! We are slated to have a pretty nice day today – after a drenching rain yesterday that we desperately needed. Those fires in South Jersey did not affect us personally, but they weren’t far. Lots of businesses destroyed & 15,000 acres burned. We needed this rain to put out remaining hot spots on the forests floor. Sigh.

Today’s card is about new life – a baby boy – and I’ve used the carrying over Cutest Onsie Bundle to make it, and Balmy Blue.

Stampin' Up! Cutest Onsie Bundle card front

I began with by stamping a Balmy Blue panel (4 x 5 1/4) with these cute ‘clouds’ (think dreamy 🙂 and Balmy Blue ink. I then stamped the ‘onsie’ with Memento ink and with a Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends, colored the neck, sleeves and bottom edges. I also stamped the star in Memento ink. I die cut the onsie and set it aside. Next I stamped the sentiment on two pieces of Lemon Lolly card stock, inking just a portion of the sentiment for each stamping. It was stamped in Azure Afternoon ink I adhered the strips with liquid glue then paced the onsie on dimensionals and overlaid the strips The embellishments are Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems in Lemon Lolly. This panel was adhered to Basic White 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 then attached to a card base of Balmy Blue (8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4) with dimensionals.

Stampin' Up! Cutest Onsie inside card

For the inside of the card, I stamped the onsie with Memento ink on a piece of Subtles 6×6 DSP (Balmy Blue of course) and while die cutting, I also die cut the pocket for the onsie. I adhered it directly to the Basic White inset (4 x 5 1/4) then stamped the sentiment in Azure Afternoon ink and the hearts too. This was attached to the inside of Balmy Blue card base for the completed card.

Stampin' Up! Cutest Onsie card & envelope

For the envelope, more of the Subtles 6×6 DSP in Balmy Blue was added to the flap and trimmed to fit. This added touch just unifies every project – love this! And there ya go… a baby boy card for a new little one.

All the items for today’s card are in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog, which you may find in my store by – Clicking here to go to my store – and be sure to visit the LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS and the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES too. Remember that when your order is $50+ you will receive in your inbox this months tutorial (Memorable Blooms for April) and with the new Stampin’ Up! rewards system, you will have rewards from Stampin’ Up! that can be used for your next order!

On May 6, 2025, the Stampin’ Up! 2025-2026 Annual Catalog will go ‘live’ and you’ll find this bundle in that catalog as well :O) Need a catalog and don’t have a demonstrator? Please let me know & I can quickly send one to you.

Stampin’ Up! LAST DAY FOR FREE SHIPPING!

TODAY, my friends, is the last day for FREE SHIPPING offered by Stampin’ Up! with purchases of $75+ AND up to 75% off some Paper Pumpkin items.

Stampin' Up! FREE SHIPPING
  • All order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be opened and closed April 23–25.
  • 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-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($25.00 USD | $34.75 CAD shipping included) + tax.

What are your favorite items to purchase during FREE SHIPPING? With paper costs going up with the new annual catalog, card stocks are a perfect choice. I also stock up on envelopes which I use a lot, and your adhesives of choice are also a good purchase during free shipping.

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

Stampin’ Up!

Stampin' Up! FREE SHIPPING

What are your favorite items to purchase during FREE SHIPPING? With paper costs going up with the new annual catalog, card stocks are a perfect choice. I also stock up on envelopes which I use a lot, and your adhesives of choice are also a good purchase during free shipping.

Want to shop? Click here to go to my store – and be sure to visit the LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS too n& save even more. Now is also that perfect time to check the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES as well.

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

Stampin’ Up! Faith Collection card

Our family is gathering for a celebratory weekend in a magical place called Mohonk Mountain House. There is a covering of snow that is just beautiful. And it is c-o-l-d. All kinds of activities are offered: ice skating and archery, hiking (guided or unguided), a pool & sauna. As I said, it’s magical.

My card for today is one I made for a minister friend of ours, age 94. He has made such a positive impact on others, a really good man. The card base is Thick Basic White 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4. I added a layer embossed with the Timber 3D embossing folder, 4 x 5 1/4 and set these aside.

On a Basic White panel I stamped the cross image with fronds in Garden Green ink using the Faith Collection stamp set. Then with the Faith Collection Dies and Country Woods 12×12 DSP, die cut the cross and adhered it to a plain cross then attached both with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from the Faith Collection stamp set in Highland heather ink and added two Tinsel Gems Three Pack in Fresh Freesia.

I adhered this panel to a Garden Green piece, then Highland Heather as well. I wrapped these with Natural Tones Linen Thread & tied a bow, adhering in place with a glue dot. I added dimensionals to the back and attached to the card base. :O)

Stampin' Up! Faith Collection card front

For the inside… I pulled another stamp set called Courage & Faith and stamped the sentiment in Memento ink on a Basic White panel, then each of the leafy stamps too. I colored the leaves with Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends, adhered the panel to the inside and the card was complete.

To purchase the supplies to make this card, please use this link to take you to my Stampin’ Up! store – look around a bit: Online Exclusives, Kits Collections, 2024-2025 Annual Catalog – like that. And when you shop with me right now, Stampin’ Up! is in the ending stages of Sale-a-bration (Jan-Feb), but when you order prior to Feb 28, you will receive an opportunity to receive FREE items from Stampin’ Up! via the Sale-a-Bration offerings.

Sale-a-bration ends soon – Feb 28, 2025 and there are some FAB products you receive FREE with qualified purchases.

For purchases of $60 (level 1) – these items are FREE – click here

For purchases of $120 (level 2) – these items are FREE – click here

To view the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, CLICK HERE. To see the items in the Jan-Apr 2025 Mini Catalog – click here And if you do not have a demonstrator and need either of these catalogs, let me know! For all those coloring tools, the basics of card stock and embossing/ die cut machines, more stamps & dies, watercolor pencils, click this link for the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. Remember that when purchasing from me, to use my current host code…and make certain my name is listed as your demonstrator :O)

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS – CLICK HERE!

Use my CURRENT HOST CODE WTGKS9DH

When you shop with me and your purchase is $50 or more – you will receive a free giftie valued up to $10 that is a Stampin’ Up! item. You will also receive the monthly tutorial – February is the Delightful Wishes Bundle and it has some really clever ideas!

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, then there’s no better time than right now during Sale-A-Bration! When you join by February 28, 2025, you can choose between two fabulous offers:

Option 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortment packs AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set (an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers). That’s a $216 value for just $99! I strongly recommend Option 1

Option 2: Get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product when you join Stampin’ Up! That’s a $155 value for just $99!

If you’d like to join the team, we’d love to have you!  Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you can preorder from the upcoming catalogs!

Stampin’ Up! and our particular team welcome all types of Demonstrators – those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves

– those who want to run a business and…

– those anywhere in between!  Let’s stamp and have fun doing it!

Demonstrators get lots of perks including at least a 20% discount on all orders that you place as a Demonstrator, invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events and preordering from upcoming catalogs and promotions. And if joining this Jan-Feb makes sense to you, you will have the opportunity to view the new catalog early and preorder as well. Opportunity knocks! Click the image below to join with me now.

Stampin' Up! Joining Promotion

Thanks for visiting with me today. I’ll try to post a picture or two tomorrow. May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog 3 Day Stamp Sale

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

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 new subscriber SALE

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.

Stampin' Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Click the image 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.

HOST CODE … SEP 26- OCT 15 NDADFHMR

Happy Shopping – thanks for stopping by!

Stampin’ Up! Sympathy Card with Changing Leaves Bundle

It’s funny how things come about…. I needed a sympathy card and on my desk was a 4 x 5 1/4 panel already embossed with the Changing Leaves Hybrid embossing folder – and I said, why not! And here’s how it turned out…

Stampin' Up! Changing Leaves Sympathy Card front

Gosh, this photo is not the best! Yes, the embossed panel is Crushed Curry as are the die cut leaves, and from the Changing Leaves Dies. The panel is set on dimensionals on a Copper Clay card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4. The two outside leaves are attached with dimensionals asa well and the middle leaf simply tucked in and adhered at the stem end, which you cannot see. The sentiment panel is Basic Beige stamped in Crushed Curry ink and die cut with a die from Thoughtful Expressions Dies. The sentiment comes from Something Fancy stamp set. And the Linen Thread is a double bow slipped just under the corner of the sentiment with a glue dot. My final touch was the Gold Textured Adhesive-Backed Dots. I love all the texture and elegance of this card.

Stampin' Up! Changing Leaves Sympathy Card inside

For the inside, I stamped the sentiment in crushed Curry ink but the message is from Hope You Know stamp set – and on a Basic Beige 4 x 5 1/4 panel.

Stampin' Up! Changing Leaves sympathy card & envelope

For the envelope… I embossed a 2 1/4 x 6 panel of Crushed Curry card stock with the Changing Leaves Hybrid embossing folder, adhered it and trimmed to fit the flap. The leaf on the front of the envelope is from Autumn Expressions stamp set, stamped in Crushed Curry ink, then added Wink of Stella to the inside of the leaf. It looks very cool – again a bit of texture and glam too. And even though this is a sympathy card, the glam is not overdone. I’ve already passed this card on to the person for whom it was made – and they loved it.

Stampin' Up! Sep-Dec 2024 Mini Catalog

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! 

Stampin' Up! Kits Collection SALE
Stampin' Up! Christmas Ornament Kit
Christmas Ornament Kit – NEW!
Stampin' Up! Card Keeper Kit
Card Keeper Kit – NEW!

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.

Stampin' Up! Scrapbooking Brochure

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 Subscription Sale

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!

Stampin' Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

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!

Stampin’ Up! Take A Bow 6×6 Stack & Cut C’mas Cards

This is a brand new week – and hard to believe it is September 2 already. The summer went by so darn quickly…. and yes, it isn’t ended until September 22, I get that. But somehow, Labor Day, school starting, other programs picking up again – it seems like summer ‘up & went.’ Bad English, I know. My cards today… I have resisted creating the ever popular ‘stack & cut cards’. And that’s on me. Yesterday I did it and here are the four cards I created.

Stampin' Up! Take a bow 6x6 Stack & cut #1
Take A Bow 6×6 #1
Stampin' Up! Stack & Cut Take a Bow 6x6 #3
Take A Bow 6×6 #3
Stampin' Up! Stack & Cut Take a Bow 6x6 #4
Take A Bow 6×6 #4

One of the reasons I have resisted making stack & cut cards is they are so similar – and I rarely make two of the same card. What I did here is use very different dies for the front sentiment panels. And if you are not familiar with stack & cut cards – here’s the idea… take 4 designer series papers that coordinate, stack them one on top of the other and cut – meaning all four papers are cut exactly the same. What changes is the order of how they appear on the card. And I made my cards as two horizontal and two vertical cards. By switching the cut papers it changes the ‘look’ of each card while using all the same papers. Make sense?

How to create these cards… the DSP is Take A Bow 6×6 DSP available Sep 4 in the new 2024 Sep-Dec Mini Catalog – choose four (4) coordinating patterns, stack them one on top of another and cut 3 3/4 x 5. On the short side cut at 2 1/2″, then cut that strip on the long side at 2 1/4″. And the remaining uncut strip that is now 1 3/4 x 5, cut it at 3 1/4″, leaving two sizes: 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 and 1 1/4 x 3 3/4. Keep papers in appropriate stacks. Cut four different coordinating card stocks 4 x 5 1/4. Begin laying out the DSP patterns by placing all of the top pieces from the same pattern on each of the four cardstock panels – using the cards above as a guide. None of the designer series papers that I chose are directional, so it didn’t matter where they were placed. If any your patterns are directional, that will make a difference. Continue each pattern of DSP until all are distributed. Adhere to cardstock with adhesive of choice, then add to card base with dimensionals.

Besides the Take A Bow 6×6 DSP, here are the various supplies needed for each card:

Card 1 -Something Fancy Dies, Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon in White, Greetings of the Season stamp set, Christmas Friends stamp set on the inside, Real Red ink and Granny Apple Green + Garden Green ink, Adhesive Backed Berries.

Card 2 – Nested Essentials Dies, Greetings of the Season for sentiments, Christmas Friends (mouse) and to color the mouse, Stampin’ Blends Real Red and Granny Apple Green, Adhesive Backed Berries, and inks Real Red and Garden Green.

Card 3 – Greetings of the Season Bundle, Natural Tones Linen Thread in Garden Green, Adhesive Backed Berries and inks Real Red and Granny Apple Green.

Card 4 – Greetings of the Season Bundle, Christmas Friends stamp set, (mouse)and Stampin Blends Real Red and Granny Apple Green for the mouse, Red & White Baker’s Twine, Adhesive Backed Berries.

Here’s the envelope for each card + the inside of each:

Stampin' Up! Stack & Cut card & envelope, #1
Card 1 card & envelope
Stampin' Up Take A Bow DSP, card 1 inside
Card 1, inside
Stampin' Up!, Take A Bow #2 card & envelope
Stampin' Up! Take A Bow, card 2 inside
Card 2, inside

Stampin' Up! Take A Bow, card & envelope #3
Card 3, Card & envelope

Stampin' Up! Take A Bow,#3 inside
Card 3 inside

Stampin' Up! Take A Bow #4 card & envelope
Card 4, card & envelope
Stampin' Up! Take A Bow #4 inside
Card 4, inside

Card bases and cardstock for dies for the various cards: Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Real Red and Thick Basic White. To shop for those items in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog, click here.

To shop the ONLINE Exclusives, click here: The Greetings of the Season Bundle may be found in this section, as well as the Adhesive Backed Berries.

Stampin' Up! Sep - Dec 2024 Mini Catalog

To shop the mini catalog, click on the link in the catalog photo above.

To shop the Kits Collection, click here. New kits will be posted Sep 4.

OK, how else may I help you? Remember that when you shop with me, there are benefits… with a $50 order, receive a SU! item valued up to $10. Use my HOST CODE so that I’m sure to get that item to you. Plus monthly tutorials are sent with a $50 order as well – for September it features the Autumn Expressions Bundle, a new bundle in the Sep-Dec Mini Catalog.

host code ZBAU6PKX

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Stampin’ Up! Iconic Celebrations Suite Holiday Card

Good morning! It’s been hot & steamy this week and yesterday buckets of rain with more due today – all remnants of Hurricane Beryl. So what to do – make a card that reminds us of cool :O) The iconic Imagery bundle has several themes: leaves (fall), snowflakes (winter), stars & hearts & candles, and various sentiments – grateful (Thanksgiving), celebrate (birthday or anniversary or special holiday (Christmas, New Years). And the dies include several banner dies, snowflake, leaves, stars, hearts & trees.

Stampin' Up! Iconic Celebrations Holiday card front

I’ve used one of the Cherry Cobbler papers in the Iconic Celebrations 6×6 DSP pack to create a background for the gorgeous banner die that I used for the word ‘celebrate’ – all from this suite of products.

The card base is Mossy Meadow 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 with the fold at the top. I cut a Basic White panel and layered it with the Iconic Celebrations 6×6 DSP and adhered this to the card front with dimensionals. The sentiment is from the Iconic Imagery stamp set and stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink and die cut with Iconic Imagery Dies. I cut a 3/4″ strip of Mossy Meadow and adhered that directly to the banner, added dimensionals and adhered this in place. From one of the Iconic Celebrations 6×6 DSP papers, I die cut several of these cute trees – yep, directly from the DSP! I added a mini dimensional on the back near the top of the tree and liquid glue at the bottom of the tree and added this to the banner and card front. I colored a Rhinestone Basic Jewel with a Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends and set it aside to dry while adding Pecan Pie & Clear Ribbon Adhesive-Backed Dots to the banner (from the suite!). With the Rhinestone dry, I added it to the top of the tree. I cut three short lengths of White 3/8″ Frayed Grosgrain ribbon, trimmed the ends as you see them and tucked them in behind the banner and beside the tree, then also in the lower left corner adhering in place with glue dots. With Linen Thread I tied three bows and pushed them under the banner, adhering them in place with a glue dot. What’s kinda fun – I used every product from this suite for this card :O) Finis for the front!

Stampin' Up! Iconic Celebrations Holiday card inside

Remember those extra trees I die cut from the Iconic Celebrations 6×6 DSP? Here are three more, adhered directly to a Basic White panel for the inside of the card. :O)

Stampin' Up! Iconic Celebrations Holiday Card & envelope

And here’s the last tree I die cut – on the envelope front! And the Iconic Celebrations 6×6 DSP from which I die cut the tree – a piece adhered to the flap, pulling the whole card together. This would be a card that could be used for a birthday during the winter holidays – or for a Christmas card – just add an appropriate sentiment. And – it could be a masculine card.

This Iconic Celebrations Suite of products is an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE. Check out all the products that are in the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE shop with Stampin’ Up! – here, shopping 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.

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) 

  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • 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. 
Stampin' Up! Bonus Days Earning period

After earning those coupons, it’s important to know how to use/n 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)

  • There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space. 
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed one time only. They cannot be redeemed after the 31 August. 
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits and demonstrator supply items). They cannot be used on exchanges.
  • Bonus Days coupon codes can be applied to new prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.
  • Coupon codes will reduce the commissionable amount of an order

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