Stampin’ Up! Sending Cheer Christmas Card

Good Morning! Today I’m sharing a fun Christmas Card in non-traditional colors made with the fun Stampin’ Up! Sending Cheer bundle and the Merry Bold & Bright designer series paper. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of Merry Bold & Bright designer series paper to the front of a Melon Mambo card base with liquid glue. I used the tag die from the Merriest Trees dies to cut Blueberry Bushel and Granny Apple Green tags. I embossed the Granny Apple Green tag with the fun Christmas Tidings embossing folder and adhered a Basic White die cut tag topper to the top. I looped iridescent white ribbon through both tag holes and tied it off with Starry Sky baker’s twine.

I stamped the stocking from the Stampin’ Up! Sending Cheer photopolymer stamp set in Poppy Parade on Basic White and cut it out with the coordinating die. I cut the toe and heel from Crushed Curry and adhered it to the stocking and I cut the furry stocking cuff from Basic White and popped it on the top with dimensionals.

I adhered the stocking to the tags with glue dots and popped the tags on the card front with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from the Country Wreaths stamp set in Blueberry Bushel and cut it out with the small die from the Stampin’ Up! Sending Cheer dies. I adhered it to the card with glue dots and covered the hole with a Lemon Lime Twist tinsel gem.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Very Best Occasions stamp set in Blueberry Bushel ink on a Basic White panel. I colored the greenery with Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends and trimmed the bottom with a strip of DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

Using non-traditional colors for Christmas cards is not for everyone (a pink Christmas card?), but it works with designs that are fun and festive. And the Stampin’ Up! Sending Cheer bundle is full of bold images and sentiments that capture the fun of Christmas.


Designer Series Paper Special Release Going On Now!

A special selection of Designer Series Papers is available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store. These papers will be available only while supplies last, so shop early to bet yours before they’re gone. Click on the image below to download a PDF with all the details including item numbers and prices.

These papers are perfect for both holiday crafting and all occasion crafting.


World Card Making Day – October 7, 2023!

It’s time to celebrate one of our favorite days of the year—World Card Making Day! Invite your friends to craft along with Stampin’ Up! as we express our creativity and make fabulous cards! In just under three hours, we’ll create three unique cards together. Everyone is invited and welcome. And the event and registration are FREE!

Here are the Details:

  • Who: Anyone!
  • When: October 7, 2023 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm (MT)
  • Where: Online
  • Price of Event: FREE
  • Registration Dates: Sept 6 – Oct 7, 2023
    • You can participate in the event without registering. However, registration is encouraged because it’s the best way to stay up to date regarding event details. The email address provided will only be used for event communication.

Go to the World Card Making Day page in my Online Store to register and get more information. You will also find Supply Lists and Card Stock cuts that you can download to prepare.

Inkin’ Krew World Card Making Day Event

In addition to the World Card Making Day event that Stampin’ Up! is planning, The Inkin’ Krew is planning a Facebook event to celebrate World Card Making Day!! The event will be Saturday, Oct 7 and we’ll be scheduling our lives around the Stampin’ Up! event so that you’ll be able to attend both if you’d like!  We’ll be starting a new Facebook page for the event. We are planning to have as many team members as possible go live with card making presentations throughout the day. We will also have a few giveaways to keep it fun!

More details will follow.


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If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Melon Mambo – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″
  • Blueberry Bushel – 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (die cut tag)
  • Granny Apple Green – 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (die cut tag)
  • Crushed Curry – 1″ x 1″ (stocking heel & toe)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (die cut stocking), 2″ x 2-1/2″ (die cut stocking cuff, label & tag topper)
  • Merry Bold and Bright DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Wonderful Thoughts for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! The Stampin’ Up! Wonderful Thoughts bundle is a sweet set of sentiments with coordinating dies that look like fussy cut sentiments – but so much easier! I paired this bundle with the pretty Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ designer series paper for a Thinking of You card today. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a color challenge this week and I managed to use four of the six colors in our palette:

I adhered a panel of the Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to a Pretty Peacock mat and wrapped it with Calypso Coral ribbon and made a bow. I adhered the panel to the front of a Calypso Coral card base.

I cut a Garden Walk panel with the long label die from the Stampin’ Up! Wonderful Thoughts dies and I used the flower die to cut a panel of Pretty Peacock card stock. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Wonderful Thoughts photopolymer stamp set in Wild Wheat ink on Basic White and cut it out with the coordinating die.

I adhered the die cuts together with glue dots and adhered them to the card front with dimensionals. I finished the card with Pretty Peacock sequins.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the flowers from the Modern Garden stamp set in Calypso Coral ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the leaves in Mossy Meadow and colored the flower centers with the light Wild Wheat Stampin’ blend. I trimmed the bottom with a strip of Garden Walk DSP and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

A simple Fall Thinking of You card made with the Stampin’ Up! Wonderful Thoughts bundle.

On with the Hop! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to see the beautiful project Karen Ksenzakovic has created.

If you get lost along the way, here are the participants for the hop:


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Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions. 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Calypso Coral- 4-1/4″ x 11″” card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Pretty Peacock – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat), 2-1/4″ x 3″ (die cut flower)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1-1/3″ x 3″ (label)
  • Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 1″ x 3-1/4″ (label backing), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Ringed with Nature Hello Card

Good Morning! Here’s a Hello card made with the wonderful Stampin’ Up! Ringed with Nature photopolymer stamp set and the coordinating Tree Rings Hybrid Embossing folder (with dies). I paired them with the One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ designer series paper and did some watercoloring on the die cut greenery! You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

My card design was inspired by the current pretty sketch in Sunday Sketches – SSC318 – A Banner of a Sketch.

I adhered a panel of wood grain One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to the front of a Pebbled Path card base with liquid glue. I used my paper snips to cut the bottom of two more strips of DSP and adhered them to the card with liquid glue.

I cut all the greenery from the Tree Rings dies (plus an extra set of berries) from Basic White and colored them with inks using my water painter. I colored the stems Pecan Pie, the leaves Lost Lagoon and Mossy Meadow and the berries Real Red. The pieces are small so I didn’t use too much water and I worked quickly. I love how they turned out! I arranged the greenery on the card front and adhered them with glue dots.

I stamped the house from the Stampin’ Up! Ringed with Nature photopolymer stamp set in Crumb Cake and Real Red and fussy cut it with my paper snips. I cut and embossed the tree ring using the embossing folder, die and Crumb Cake card stock. I used a sponge dauber to apply Early Espresso ink around the edges and adhered the house to the top with glue dots. I stamped the sentiment from the Go To Greetings stamp set in Pebbled Path ink and cut it out with the smallest banner from the Nested Essentials dies. I adhered the label to the tree ring with glue dots and popped the tree ring on the card with dimensionals. I finished the card front with a Pebbled Path bow and Rustic dots.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the acorns from the Stampin’ Up! Ringed with Nature stamp set in stamped off Pecan Pie ink and stamped the tops in full strength Pecan Pie. I love how these can be mushroom tops if you turn them upside down! I adhered a strip of DSP to the bottom of the panel and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I love how the greenery came out using the watercolor technique and it was so fun and pretty easy too! And aren’t the Hybrid Embossing Folders amazing!


Designer Series Paper Special Release Going On Now!

A special selection of Designer Series Papers is available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store. These papers will be available only while supplies last, so shop early to bet yours before they’re gone. Click on the image below to download a PDF with all the details including item numbers and prices.

These papers are perfect for both holiday crafting and all occasion crafting.


Current Host Code: 4BTBNFDU

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00 .

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Pebbled Path – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Crumb Cake – 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (die cut wood)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1-1/2″ x 2″ (fussy cut house), 2-1/2″ x 5″ (die cut branches), 1″ x 1-1/2″ (label)
  • One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ (front background), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim), 1-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ (Mossy Meadow banner), 3/4″ x 4-1/4″ (Crumb Cake Banner)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Phrases For All Masculine Birthday Card

Good Morning and Happy Monday! Today I have a simple masculine birthday card made with the wonderful Stampin’ Up! Phrases For All photopolymer stamp set. This is a sentiment stamp set with bold fonts that are great for masculine cards. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of Them Bones designer series paper to a Basic Black card base. This is the one with the pretty Fall plaid.

I stamped a panel of Pumpkin Pie Stargazing designer series paper with the background stamp from the Artistically Inked cling stamp set in Pebbled Path ink several times, covering the panel. I embossed it with the Timber 3D embossing folder and adhered it to a Basic Black mat before adhering it to the card front. withh liquid glue.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Phrases For All photopolymer stamp set in Versamark Ink on Cajun Craze and sprinkled it with Black embossing powder. I shook off the excess and heated the pwoder with my heat tool until it was shiny. I adhered it to a Basic Black mat and popped it on the card with dimensionals. I finished with three Brushed Metallic Dots.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Phrases For All stamp set in Cajun Craze ink on a Basic White panel. I adhered a strip of Them Bones DSP to the bottom of the panel and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

Masculine cards are a challenge, and stamp sets with strong, bold fonts like the Stampin’ Up! Phrases For All make it so much easier – just pair it with simple designer series papers and you’re set.


Designer Series Paper Special Release Going On Now!

A special selection of Designer Series Papers is available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store. These papers will be available only while supplies last, so shop early to bet yours before they’re gone. Click on the image below to download a PDF with all the details including item numbers and prices.

These papers are perfect for both holiday crafting and all occasion crafting.


Current Host Code: ATSGGVYD

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00 .

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Basic Black – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″, 1-5/8″ x 5-3/8″ (embossed stripe mat), 1-5/8″ x 3-5/8″ (label mat)
  • Cajun Craze – 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (label)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel)
  • Them Bones DSP – 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)
  • Stargazing DSP – 1-1/2″ x 5-3/8″ (embossed stripe)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! September Specials

Good Morning! I don’t have a card to share today, but I did want to share a post summarizing the current specials going on now. The big news is that the Stampin’ Up! Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog is open for orders!!

A few favorites are currently unavailable and waiting to be restocked, if you have any questions about any particular item, drop me a line and I’ll be happy to check on when it might be back in stock. If you need a catalog I’ll be happy to send you one, just let me know. In the meantime, you can click on the picture above to download a PDF of the new mini catalog to browse. Or you can browse all the new products in my Online Store.


In addition to the new catalog, Stampin’ Up! released a special selection of Designer Series Papers in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store. These papers will be available only while supplies last, so shop early to bet yours before they’re gone. Click on the image below to download a PDF with all the details including item numbers and prices.

These papers are perfect for both holiday crafting and all occasion crafting. Check out the video Stampin’ Up! prepared showing the papers and sample projects:


A new Christmas Card Kit was added to the Stampin’ Up! Kit’s Collection this week – the Christmas Everywhere Kit (item# 162422 – $21)!

Share the joy of Christmas with everyone, everywhere with the Christmas Everywhere Kit! Featuring trees from around the world, this kit comes with everything you need to quickly create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—so you can send the special people in your life warm Christmas wishes wherever they are! 

And here is a short instructional video showing how to put the cards together:

This Kit includes:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Christmas Everywhere photopolymer stamp set
  • One Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, printed die-cut labels and images with red glitter, adhesive, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″

Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, Real Red

The Kits Collection offering changes frequently as new kits are released, and kit availability fluctuates. To check the status of kit availability, visit my Online Store. 


And there are a few more days remaining to sign up for the September Paper Pumpkin Kit – With Love & Gratitude.

Express your love and gratitude in elegant style with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit inspired by Shelli! This kit includes eight treat packages (you can also use for small gifts) and eight miniature note cards with matching envelopes and specialty gold foil embellishments. Whether you’re needing a hostess gift, a sweet surprise for dinner guests, or have another reason to give love and thanks, this kit has you covered.

The September Kit Includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 8 treat packages and note cards
    • 8 treat packages – Finished Size: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″
    • 8 note cards – Card Size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
    • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
  • Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
  • Adhesives

Coordinating Colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

Plus, don’t miss the Thoughts of Thanks Journal! It matches both the design and intent of the kit, giving you an even more personal way to document and express your gratitude. It’s available as an add-on, but only while supplies last!

Thoughts of Thanks Journal

  • 8” x 10” journal
  • 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
  • Item number 163270
  • $15.00

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the September 2023 kit is September 10, 2023. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


Mark your calendars for World Card Making Day, October 7, 2023. Stampin’ Up! will host a virtual card making event to celebrate! You can find all the information HERE, including a link to sign up, brochures with supplies and card stock cuts if you want to craft along.


Current Host Code: ATSGGVYD

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00 .

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves Hello Card

Good Morning! Today is the big day – the Stampin’ Up! September-December Mini Catalog is open for ordering!! To celebrate, I made a card with the beautiful Stampin’ Up Autumn Leaves bundle and the Charming Sentiments photopolymer stamp set. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I embossed a Moody Mauve panel with the Distressed Tile embossing folder and adhered it to the front of a Moody Mauve card base. I adhered a strip of All About Autumn specialty designer series paper to the side and adhered another panel of the DSP to an Early Espresso mat. I popped the DSP on the front of the card with dimensionals.

I stamped the leaves from the Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves stamp set in Moody Mauve and Pecan Pie inks on Very Vanilla and cut them out with the coordinating dies. I adhered them to the card front with glue dots. I stamped the sentiment from the Charming Sentiments in Early Espresso ink on Very Vanilla and cut it out with the label die from the Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves dies.

I folded a short length of Pecan Pie ribbon and adhered it to the back of the label with glue dots. I adhered the layered label to the card front with dimensionals and used a double layer of dimensionals on the right side. I cut four of the little leaf dies from the Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves dies from Oxidized Copper specialty paper and tucked three of them behind the label. I finished the card front with Moody Mauve dots.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Charming Sentiments stamp set in Early Espresso ink on a Very Vanilla panel. I adhered the last leaf next to the sentiment with a glue dot and trimmed the bottom with a strip of All About Autumn DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The Stampin’ Up! Autumn Leaves bundle is a beautiful and versatile set. The sentiments in the stamp set are beautiful, but if you need another greeting, check your stash, because the label dies fit a lot of sentiments well, and the leaves will make beautiful Autumn cards for any occasion!


The Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog is Open for Ordering!!

The time has finally arrived for the Stampin’ Up! Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog to go live. I hope you have enjoyed all the sneak peeks – there are so many beautiful new products for Holiday crafting. If your lists are ready, head over to my Online Store to shop now, or click on the picture above to download a PDF of the new mini catalog to browse. Happy Shopping!


Current Host Code: ATSGGVYD

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00 .

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Moody Mauve – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″, 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ (embossed background)
  • Early Espresso – 2-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ (DSP mat)
  • Oxidized Copper specialty – 1-1/2″ x 3″ (die cut small leaves)
  • Very Vanilla – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2″ x 5″ (stamped leaves), 1-1/2″ x 3″ (label)
  • All About Autumn 6″ x 6″ specialty DSP – 2″ x 4″ (front panel), 3/4″ x 5″ (front stripe), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Hello Ladybug Card

Good Morning and Happy Labor Day! I hope you’re having a wonderful, fun weekend to wind down Summer, although our weather certainly doesn’t feel like Fall. I was inspired by the pretty Masterfully Made designer series paper to make a card with torn edges, layering and texture, and I wanted to use the sweet Stampin’ Up! Hello Ladybug photopolymer stamp set and coordinating Ladybug Builder punch before Summer is gone. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of Delightfully Eclectic designer series paper to the front of a Petal Pink card base with liquid glue. I adhered a strip of Crushed Curry dots from the same DSP pack on top with liquid glue. I embossed an Old Olive panel with the Timber 3D embossing folder and a striped panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP with the Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder. I tore the left edge of each, adhered them together and wrapped it with white baker’s twine, making a bow. I adhered it to the card front with dimensionals.

I stamped leaf from the Stampin’ Up! Hello Ladybug stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink on Basic White and fussy cut it with my paper snips. I adhered it to the card front with glue dots and dimensionals. I stamped the ladybug body in Memento Tuxedo Black and the wings in Poppy Parade and Memento Tuxedo Black on Basic White. I punched them out with the Ladybug Builder punch and adhered them together with glue dots. I popped them on the card with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Hello Ladybug stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink on Petal Pink and cut it out with the small banner from the Nested Essentials dies. I adhered it to the card front with dimensionals and finished the card by adhering yellow dots to the leaf with glue dots.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Hello Ladybug stamp set in Daffodil Delight ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the sentiment in Pretty Peacock and adhered a strip of Delighhtfully Eclectic DSP to the bottom. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The ladybug from the Stampin’ Up! Hello Ladybug stamp set is simple and cute. I hope you like how the torn edges came out and give it a try. And I really like how the different bold graphic designs in the Delightfully Eclectic designer series paper go together so well – it’s a pretty versatile paper pack.


Designer Series Paper Special Release Starts September 6, 2023!

A special selection of Designer Series Papers will be available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store beginning September 6, 2023. These papers will be available only while supplies last, so shop early to bet yours before they’re gone. Click on the image below to download a PDF with all the details including item numbers and prices.

These papers are perfect for both holiday crafting and all occasion crafting.


The September Paper Pumpkin Kit is With Love & Gratitude!

Express your love and gratitude in elegant style with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit inspired by Shelli! This kit includes eight treat packages (you can also use for small gifts) and eight miniature note cards with matching envelopes and specialty gold foil embellishments. Whether you’re needing a hostess gift, a sweet surprise for dinner guests, or have another reason to give love and thanks, this kit has you covered.

The September Kit Includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 8 treat packages and note cards
    • 8 treat packages – Finished Size: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″
    • 8 note cards – Card Size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
    • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
  • Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
  • Adhesives

Coordinating Colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

Plus, don’t miss the Thoughts of Thanks Journal! It matches both the design and intent of the kit, giving you an even more personal way to document and express your gratitude. It’s available as an add-on, but only while supplies last!

Thoughts of Thanks Journal

  • 8” x 10” journal
  • 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
  • Item number 163270
  • $15.00

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the September 2023 kit is September 10, 2023. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


Current Host Code: ATSGGVYD

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00 .

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Petal Pink – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″, 1″ x 1-1/2″ (label)
  • Old Olive – 2-1/8″ x 5″ (embossed panel)
  • Basic White – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (inside panel), 3″ x 5″ (leaf and ladybug stamps)
  • Delightfully Eclectic DSP – 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ (front background), 1-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ (front stripe), 2″ x 3-3/4″ (embossed panel), 1/2″ x 3-3/4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Just My Type Hello Card

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Just My Type photopolymer stamp set is a cute set with lots of fun images and sentiments. I just used the hello stamp on my card front and paired it with the wonderful Delightfully Eclectic designer series paper for a simple card. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

The hello stamp is a single stamp with all the letters connected. I wanted to do each letter in a separate color to pick up the stripes in the Delightfully Eclectic DSP, so I stamped each letter one at a time on Basic White card stock and cut them out with the smallest circle in the Stylish Shapes dies. I stamped them in Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Bubble Bath, Calypso Coral and Misty Moonlight.

But let me start at the beginning… I adhered a panel of Delightfully Eclectic DSP to a Daffodil Delight mat with liquid glue. I embossed a Blueberry Bushed panel with the large dots from the Basics Embossing Folders and adhered it to the DSP panel with liquid glue. I popped each die cut letter on the embossed panel (starting in the middle and working outward) with dimensionals and wrapped a length of white baker’s twine around the panel, making a bow.

I adhered the panel to the front of a Blueberry Bushel card base with dimensionals and finished with three iridescent rhinestones.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Just My Type stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the rainbow at the top of the panel and colored it roughly with Stampin’ Blends – dark Daffodil Delight, light Old Olive, dark Bubble Bath, dark Calypso Coral and light Blueberry Bushel. I adhered a strip of DSP to the bottom and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I love the typewriter font in the Stampin’ Up! Just My Type stamp set and how the sentiment brings in the rainbow stamp and this DSP also reminds me of rainbows. This stamp set is so versatile and perfect for creative expression for lots of occasions.


Tomorrow is the Last Day To Redeem Your Bonus Days Coupons!

Time to redeem those Bonus Days coupons! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between August 1 – August 31, 2023. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!

Promotion Details:

Redemption Period: August 1 – August 31, 2023

  • 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. 
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

Let me know if you have any questions, and have fun shopping!


Kits Collection Sale Ends Tomorrow!

Save big on the Kits Collection for a limited time only! Each paper crafting kit comes with everything you need to create artistically designed handmade projects. From birthday cards to festive tags, cute treat packaging to floral wreaths, you can try something new at a great discount. Craft with friends, buy as gifts, or simply stock up on your favorites—just don’t miss out on this great deal!

Details:

  • Sales period: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
  • The sale only applies to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!
    • It does not include Paper Pumpkin kits
  • There is no limit to how many kits may be purchased.
  • The kits will be up to 30% off as indicated on the website.
  • No discount code necessary—the discount will be applied automatically.

Note: Discounted Kits are only available while supplies last!

Shop the Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection in my Online Store.


Current Host Code: ATSGGVYD

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00 .

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Blueberry Bushel – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″, 1-1/2″ x 4″ (embossed strip)
  • Daffodil Delight – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1″ x 6″ (hello letters)
  • Delightfully Eclectic DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Good Feelings Note Card

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Good Feelings stamp set has bold, upbeat sentiments that are easily combined with other stamp sets, dies and DSP to easily make a card. For today, I combined it with the beautiful Countryside Corners designer series paper and the flowers from the Lasting Joy stamp set. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of Countryside corners designer series paper to the front of a Night of Navy card base with liquid glue.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Good Feelings cling stamp set in Night of Navy ink on Boho Blue card stock. I cut it out with the third largest scalloped rectangle from the Scalloped Contours die and adhered it to the card front with dimensionals.

I finished the card front with a Night of Navy bow and Misty Moonlight tinsel gems.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the flowers and stems from the Lasting Joy photopolymer stamp set in Night of Navy and Boho Blue ink on a Basic White panel. I trimmed the bottom with a strip of Countryside corners DSP and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I love the bold sentiments in the Stampin’ Up! Good Feelings stamp set! They’re perfect for just sending someone a quick note to let them know how you feel.


Redeem Those Bonus Days Coupons!

Time to redeem those Bonus Days coupons! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between August 1 – August 31, 2023. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!

Promotion Details:

Redemption Period: August 1 – August 31, 2023

  • 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. 
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

Let me know if you have any questions, and have fun shopping!


Kits Collection on Sale August 1 – August 31, 2023!

Save big on the Kits Collection for a limited time only! Each paper crafting kit comes with everything you need to create artistically designed handmade projects. From birthday cards to festive tags, cute treat packaging to floral wreaths, you can try something new at a great discount. Craft with friends, buy as gifts, or simply stock up on your favorites—just don’t miss out on this great deal!

Details:

  • Sales period: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
  • The sale only applies to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!
    • It does not include Paper Pumpkin kits
  • There is no limit to how many kits may be purchased.
  • The kits will be up to 30% off as indicated on the website.
  • No discount code necessary—the discount will be applied automatically.

Note: Discounted Kits are only available while supplies last!

Shop the Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection in my Online Store.


Current Host Code: MK3GJ47F

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a Thank You gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00 .

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the Thank You gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Night of Navy – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Boho Blue – 3″ x 4-1/4″ (scalloped rectangle)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/2″ (insidde panel)
  • Countryside Inn DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 1/2″ x 5-1/4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Sending Smiles for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! The Stampin’ Up! Sending Smiles photopolymer stamp set and the coordinating Sending dies are a wonderful set for floral cards for any occasion. I used them to make a love and hugs friendship card with the Bright and Beautiful 6″ x 6″ designer series paper for today. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a color challenge this week:

I used liquid glue to adhere a panel of Bright and Beautiful designer series paper to a Blueberry Bushel mat and popped it on the front of an Azure Afternoon card base. I cut another panel of the DSP with the 5th largest Deckled Rectangles die and adhered it to another Blueberry Bushed mat.

I stamped the flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Sending Smiles stamp set in Bubble Bath ink on Basic White and stamped the centers in Lemon Lime Twist. I stamped the large stem and leaves in Pretty Peacock and cut them all out with the coordinating dies. I adhered them to the small panel with glue dots and dimensionals and popped the panel onto the card front with dimensionals. I stamped the small sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink on Lemon Lime Twist and cut it out with the short label die. I popped it on the card front with dimensionals.

I applied adhesive strips behind a strip of Blueberry Bushel and cut the detailed ‘Sending’ word out with the dies. I used another strip of Bright and Beautiful DSP to cut the background work out and adhered the word to the background. I adhered the die cut sentiment to the card with dimensionals and glue dots and finished the card with a Lemon Lime Twist bow and Bubble Bath sequins.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the flower from the Stampin’ Up! Sending Smiles stamp set in Bubble Bath and Lemon Lime Twist in corner of a Basic White panel. I covered it with a mask and stamped the stem and leaves in Pretty Peacock. I adhered the panel to a Blueberry bushel mat before adhering it to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

There are so many sentiments in the Stampin’ Up! Sending Smiles stamp set and the two label dies in the Sending dies are a perfect fit.

On with the Hop! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to see the beautiful project Karen Ksenzakovic has created.

If you get lost along the way, here are the participants for the hop:


Kits Collection on Sale August 1 – August 31, 2023!

Save big on the Kits Collection for a limited time only! Each paper crafting kit comes with everything you need to create artistically designed handmade projects. From birthday cards to festive tags, cute treat packaging to floral wreaths, you can try something new at a great discount. Craft with friends, buy as gifts, or simply stock up on your favorites—just don’t miss out on this great deal!

Details:

  • Sales period: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
  • The sale only applies to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!
    • It does not include Paper Pumpkin kits
  • There is no limit to how many kits may be purchased.
  • The kits will be up to 30% off as indicated on the website.
  • No discount code necessary—the discount will be applied automatically.

Note: Discounted Kits are only available while supplies last!

Shop the Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection in my Online Store.


Bonus Days Redemption Period Going on Now!

Time to redeem those Bonus Days coupons! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between August 1 – August 31, 2023. There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!

Details:

Redemption Period: August 1 – August 31, 2023

  • 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. 
  • Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
  • Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
  • New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

Let me know if you have any questions, and have fun shopping!


Current Host Code: MK3GJ47F

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item currently available valued up to $10.00!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions. 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Azure Afternoon – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Blueberry Bushel – two 4″ x 5-1/4″ panels (inside and front mats), 2-1/4″ x 3-5/8″ (small front mat), 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (die cut ‘smile’ word)
  • Lemon Lime Twist – 1″ x 3-1/2″ (label)
  • Basic White – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (inside panel), 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (floral die cuts)
  • Bright and Beautiful 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 2-1/2″ x 4″ (floral background), 1-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (die cut word background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project: