Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive with Greetings of the Season Christmas Card and Tags

Good Morning! Here’s a late post with a card and some pretty tags made with the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive specialty designer series paper and the Greetings of the Season bundle.

Here’s a close up of the card using the pretty Christmas Tree from the Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive specialty DSP. I adhered it to a 3-5/8″ x 5-1/8″ gold foil mat before adhering it to the front of a Real Red 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ CARD BASE (scored at 4-1/4″). So simple, yet beautiful, especially with the gold foil touches on the tree.

For the inside, I stamped the sentiments from the Greetings of the Season stamp set using Real Red ink on a 3-3/4″ x 5″ Basic White panel and adhered a Stampin’ Up! A Little Bit Festive DSP swag at the bottom.

I really went to town using the die cut tags from the Greetings of the Season! My thought was to layer the tags, pop the A Little Bit Festive cut outs using dimensionals and stamp the greetings using Real Red ink. I also used some retired ruffled Real Red ribbon, Gold Thread and Real Red Baker’s twine. For some of the tags, I loosely tied the loops so that the tags can be separated and swing loosely.

Here are the last two tags. The DSP patterns from the A Little Bit Festive pack layer nicely with Real Red, Pool Party and Basic White card stock. I love the long strip die cuts from the Greetings of the season dies

Just a quick post to show some pretty ideas for Christmas Tags. I don’t have card stock cuts, but I did include some product links at the bottom.

Oh, and I did hang the Rustic Christmas Countdown packets on my window! I made this last year and it ‘s still in pretty good shape! I’m getting ready for Christmas!!

Last Chance Products Now Available!

Retiring products for the current September-December 2024 Mini Catalog are now available in the Last Chance Products category in the Online Store.

Stampin’ Up! is making some changes to their product retirement process. They are introducing a new Last Chance Products category in the Online Store today that will include retiring products from the current 2024 September-December Mini Catalog and Online Exclusives items that are being discontinued. The Last Chance Products category is replacing the current Clearance Rack and will be updated every two months.

Here are the details:

Last Chance Products include retiring products from both catalogs and online releases, excluding Paper Pumpkin.
Last Chance Products are available while supplies last and will be discontinued when they sell out. Items will be automatically removed from the category and the online store when they are discontinued.
Discounts vary and are subject to change. Also, depending on inventory, these products may or may not have discounts.
The Last Chance Products category will be updated every other month. Updates happen at the beginning of the month and may include additional products in the category and any adjustments to product discounts.

This change aligns with Stampin’ Up!’s product release strategy of new Online Exclusives every two months and unifies the retirement process for Online Exclusive and Catalog products. The goal is to keep product offerings fresh, trendy and exciting for Stampin’ Up! customers.

If you have any questions, let me know.

Designer Series Paper Special Release Available Now!

As a special release, Stampin’ Up! is offering three previously released Designer Series Papers with a twist: they’ve recolored them! Here are the papers:

Serene Love is recolored from True Love.
Refreshed Beauty is recolored from Blackberry Beauty.
Shades & Hues is recolored from Color Theory.

These paper packs will be available in the Online Exclusives category of the Online Store while supplies last. Click on the picture below to download a brochure with the details:

New Kits In Kits Collection

The new Stampin’ Up! kits for December are the fun Perpetual Beauty Calendar Kit and the Cherry Blossoms Treat Kit. The Perpetual Beauty Calendar Kit includes a bound calendar, stamps, ink spot die cuts and stickers that you can use to create a beautiful 12-month calendar to keep your schedule. The Cherry Blossoms Treat Boxes Kit includes everything you need to make tweleve 2″ x 2″ x 2″ treat boxes for weddings, baby showers or birthdays.

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Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

A Little Bit Festive 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper

[164107]

$10.00

Greetings Of The Season Bundle (English)

[164113]

$51.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$11.50

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$11.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$9.00

Real Red & White Baker's Twine

[164051]

$5.00

Gold Twisted Thread

[164603]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Stampin’ Up! Reindeer Fun Christmas Money Holder

Good Morning! One of the things that I need for Christmas are money holders. You know the story, Grandma doesn’t know what the kids are interested in, so she sends money so that they can get something they really want. And I guess I’m kind of old fashioned, because I think of sending money instead of gift cards or Amazon codes, so I decided I would make money holders and use the seriously cute Stampin’ Up! Reindeer Fun die cut reindeer. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I used a 8-1/2″ x 7″ Poppy Parade panel, scored at 2″ and 5-1/4″ on the long side to make the base. I used Tear & Tape along the sides to secure the inside pocket and cut Garden Green mats for the pretty holly pattern in the Snowy Scenes designer series paper. I adhered the DSP to the mats and adhered them to the front and pocket.

I used the cute die cut reindeer from the Stampin’ Up! Reindeer Fun dies as the focal point for my money holder. I used Early Espresso, Basic Beige and Pecan Pie to make the reindeer and Poppy Parade for his nose. I did cut two extra Basic Beige ovals so that his snout and nose would be higher than his face. After assembling the deer, I cut a Garden Green wreath and Poppy Parade bow and adhered it to the deer with glue dots.

I used the Stylish Shapes dies to cut a Pool Party circle and adhered the deer to the circle with glue dots. I used a Spotlight on Nature circle die to cut a Poppy Parade panel and adhered it to the front with liquid glue. I taped a long length of Real Red Baker’s twine to the center and tied a bow at the bottom. I adhered the deer on top with dimensionals.

For the inside of the money holder, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Reindeer Fun stamp set using Poppy Parade ink on a Pool Party strip and cut it out with the Stylish Shapes die. I adhered the label to the pocket with liquid glue. I stamped the longer sentiment using Poppy Parade ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the holly leaves in Garden Green and the berries in Poppy Parade. I adhered the panel to a Garden Green mat and then to the top flap of the money holder.

The little deer is so cute and really looks impressive in person! It’s sure to delight anyone receiving money at Christmas.

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Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Poppy Parade – 7″ x 8-1/2″ base, scored at 2″ and 5-1/4″, 3″ x 3″ (die cut circle), 1″ x 1″ (die cut bow)
Garden Green – two 3″ x 6-3/4″ panels (front and inside mats), 1-3/4″ x 6-3/4″ (pocket DSP mat), 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (die cut wreath)
Early Espresso – 1-3/4″ x 2-1/4″ (die cut deer w/ antlers)
Basic Beige – 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ (die cut deer – middle layer)
Pecan Pie – 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ (die cut deer – top layer)
Pool Party – 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (die cut circle), 1-1/4″ x 3″ (label)
Basic White – 2-3/4″ x 6-1/2″ (inside panel)
Snowy Scenes DSP – 2-3/4″ x 6-1/2″ (front background), 1-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ (pocket background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Reindeer Fun Bundle (English)

[164044]

$54.00

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

$35.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Snowy Scenes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164333]

$12.50

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

$11.50

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

$11.50

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[164511]

$11.50

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$11.50

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$9.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$9.00

Real Red & White Baker's Twine

[164051]

$5.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$130.00

Stampin’ Up! Decorative Trees Christmas Ornament

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Decorative Trees bundle includes dies that make beautiful layered Christmas trees! I’ll make a card with the bundle tomorrow for our blog hop, but I wanted to use the tree die to make a simple Christmas Tree ornament.

I cut three panels of Dry Brushed Metallic specialty paper and three panels of Winter Meadow designer series paper with the solid tree die. The tree die is symmetrical, so it lines up when you adhere the die cuts back to back.

I carefully scored each of the die cuts down the center and gently folded them along the score lines. I applied liquid glue to one half and adhered another tree die cut to the back. I alternated between the metallic specialty paper and DSP until they were all glued together.

I used liquid glue to adhere a gold 1/8″ trim loop to the top and used retired Opal Rounds to add sparkle to the DSP sections. I wasn’t sure if I should use sequins or snowflakes and whether I should use gold or white, so I just settled on the opal rounds since I had so many in my stash!

This was so easy and so pretty with the specialty paper! One of my first Stampin’ Up! project was making Christmas Tree ornaments, so I was excited when this idea came to me. So tune back in tomorrow for the coordinating card.

Starter Kit Special During October!

Become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator between October 1–31 and you’ll get ~~$125~~ $155 worth of product in your Starter Kit for just $99! Your Starter Kit also includes FREE business supplies and FREE shipping. Not to mention all the FUN that comes with being part of our fantastic crafting community. There’s no better time to join than now!

Starter Kit Specia Details:

Promotion Period: October 1–31, 2024
When you purchase your Starter Kit, you will be able to redeem $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99!
New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before October 1 or after October 31 will not be eligible for this offer.
Deadline to join: October 31 2024, at 11:59 PM (MT)

We’d love to have you join our team! 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! Plus, you’ll get invitations to Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator events. We welcome all types of Demonstrators from those only purchasing to get the discount for themselves to those who want to run a business and those anywhere in between! We’re a relaxed group that loves to stamp with no pressure to sell!

There is no commitment and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you. Why not give it a try? We have a fun Facebook page where we chat a lot and we do virtual meetings monthly and in-person meetings quarterly.

As a demonstrator, I am happy to help you through the joining process and beyond. If you’re interested joining my team, please reach out! I am excited to answer your questions and help you get started on your creative journey.

Contact me at apsudano@stampininthemeadows.com if you have any questions.

Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection on Sale During October

Save up to 30% off on all your favorite kits October 1–31! The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! come with everything you need to create a unique paper craft. There are crafting options for card kits, treat packaging, home decor, and so much more! Start shopping today, as kits are only available while supplies last.

Details:

Sales Period: October 1 – 31, 2024
ALL kits from our collection qualify for the discount.
There is no limit on how many kits you can order, as long as product is available.
Orders must be opened and placed during the promotion dates. Orders opened before October 1 will not qualify for the sale.
Kits can be added to a Starter Kit at their discounted rate.
Coupon codes can also be used with discounted kits.
Ordering Deadline: October 31 at 11:59 PM (MT)

New Kits In Kits Collection!

The new kits for October are the sweet A Look Back Kit and the wonderful Alpine Air Kit. The A Look Back kit includes a variety of precut paper pieces, stickers, paper pockets, and other ephemera and a spiral-bound notebook for memory keeping, journaling, and more. The Alpine Air Kit includes everything you need to make 9 all-occasion cards with an elegant mountain theme.

To check the availability of these kits or past kits, visit my Online Store.

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Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees Christmas Cards

Good Morning! Last weekend the Inkin’ Krew had a Quarterly Team meeting and after finishing the Stampin’ Up! Business portion, we made some Christmas cards with the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees bundle! Mary Deatherage, Karen Ksenzakovic and Rosie Kean designed cards and taught us how to make them. Here are the cards I made based on their designs. Since I have barely cracked open my A Walk in the Forest designer series paper, I adapted their designs to using these papers. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

The first card is the one Mary designed – so fun to use the negative die cut space! I cut several strips of A Walk in the Forest DSP and adhered them to a Garden Green mat. I used the largest tree die from the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees dies to cut a Basic White panel and emboss the panel with the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder. Use lots of dimensionals to adhere the embossed layer to the mat and adhere it to the front of a Cherry Cobbler card base with dimensionals. Cut the star and adhere it to the tree top and stamp the sentiment in Garden Green, trim the end and adhere it to the front.

Update: Mary posted her card today and you can see it here.

For the inside stamp the sentiment in Garden Green and the star in Daffodil Delight on a Basic White panel. Trim the bottom with a strip of DSP before adhering it to a Garden Green mat and to the inside of the card.

For my version of Karen’s design, I cut two large Pretty Peacock trees from the A Walk in the Forest DSP and cut them the way Karen did. Karen used the dies, and I had to fussy cut since the DSP tree boughs didn’t line up with the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees dies. But I built the tree like she instructed and adhered them to a panel of holiday greenery DSP matted on Cherry Cobbler. I adhered the panel to a Pretty Peacock card base and made a bow for the top using white iridescent ribbon. Check out Karen’s card HERE because her embossed tree is just gorgeous!

Here’s the inside. The sentiment is stamped in Cherry Cobbler on Basic White and matted on Cherry Cobbler. I love how Karen designed it with the DSP on both sides of the inside panel!

My last card is based on the card that Rosie Kean made during our meeting. Her design used the large tree, but I ran out of large trees that would go with the DSP and she showed an alternative using a die cut shape, so I decided to follow that example. I love the design using both sides of the pretty DSP! my card base is a single Pretty Peacock panel and I used the largest circle die from the Stylish Shapes dies to cut a Balmy Blue circle for the front and Basic White circles for the inside. I cut a Pretty Peacock tree with the middle tree die in the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees dies, adhered it with dimensionals and decorated it with a silver bow and Lost Lagoon Festive Pearls.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment in Pretty Peacock on one of the Basic White circles and stamped some Balmy Blue snowflakes on the second circle (this is where you can sign the card).

I’m so glad that the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees stamp set and dies are NOT retiring because they’re so versatile. And thank you Mary, Karen and Rosie for inspiring us with these pretty designs! I enjoyed playing with the A Walk in the Forest designer series paper so much that I was inspired to use it in making a rustic Christmas Tree ornament! I love that the bear can be cut with the Beary Cute punch!

Thanks to these pretty card designs, my Christmas cards are almost done! And thank goodness because the Demonstrator pre-order for the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog starts today and I’ll be getting my customer catalogs ready to mail out early next week along with my Christmas cards!

Last Chance Products Discounts Going on Now!

The September–December 2023 Mini Catalog is retiring soon! It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to a Stampin’ Up! catalog, but we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too!

The lists of retiring and carryover products has been announcedFrom November 21, 2023 –January 3, 2024, you can stock up on your favorite seasonal products from the September – December 2023 Mini Catalog and save up to 60%! So, what are you waiting for? After all, Last Chance Products will only be available while supplies last.

Click HERE to download a PDF with the list of retiring items from the Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog and the discounts that start Nov 21.

Click HERE to download a PDF with the list of items from the Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog that will be carrying over.

Note that for some Last Chance bundles, the individual items may be carried over, but the items will no longer be bundled with the 10% savings. These items are marked with three asterisks in the Last Chance PDF.

Clearance Rack Has Been Refreshed!

Stampin’ Up! has added new items to the Clearance Rack in the Online store! Shop and save up to 60% off selected products. These items are only available while supplies last, so check it out HERE.

New January-April 2024 Mini and Sale-A-Bration

The Stampin’ Up! January – April 2024 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration 2024 will begin on January 4, 2024! The Demonstrator pre-order period begins today and I will be ordering catalogs for customers who have ordered from me within the last year and sending them out. If you would like a copy, just place an order in my Online Store and I will be happy to send a new catalog to you too!

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Cardstock Cuts for this project:

DSP Strip Tree Card
- Cherry Cobbler – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″
- Garden Green – two 4″ x 5-1/4″ panels (front and inside panel mats)
- Daffodil Delight – 1″ x 2″ (die cut stars)
- Basic White – two 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ panels (front background and inside panel), 5/8″ x 2-7/8″ (label)
- A Walk in the Forest DSP – nine 1/2″ x 3-1/2″ strips (front tree), 1/2″ x 3-7/8″ (inside trim)
Layered Large Tree Card
- Pretty Peacock – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″
- Cherry Cobbler – two 4″ x 5-1/4″ panels (front and inside panel mats)
- Basic White – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (inside panel)
- A Walk in the Forest DSP – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), two 1/2″ x 5-1/8″ strips (inside trim), two large tree die cuts
Snowflake Fun Fold Tree Card
- Pretty Peacock – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ card base
- Balmy Blue – 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (die cut circle)
- Basic White – two 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ panels (inside die cut circles)
- A Walk in the Forest DSP – 6″ x 5-1/4″ mini card base scored at 2″, die cut medium tree

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Merriest Trees Bundle (English)

[162048]

$55.75

Merriest Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[162043]

$25.00

Merriest Trees Dies

[162047]

$37.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Snowflake Sky 3 D Embossing Folder

[162026]

$11.00

A Walk In The Forest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162377]

$12.50

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$10.00

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

$10.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$10.00

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

$10.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$9.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$9.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

$9.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$9.00

White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Iridescent Ribbon

[161955]

$9.00

Gold & Silver 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Trim Combo Pack

[161633]

$9.00

Festive Pearls

[159963]

$7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.75

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$128.00

Stampin’ Up! Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit

Good Morning! Over the holiday weekend, I put together my Stampin’ Up! Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit. It’s so cute and festive and it was pretty easy to put together. I decided to make a garland with my pouches and here’s the beginning showing all the different designs.

Here’s the Stampin’ Up! video showing how to put the kit together:

The first pouch is the poinsettia design. The flowers are pretty and I love the gold foil. I used my bone folder to curve my petals and leaves downward and this really gave them dimension!

Here is an example of the wreath design. I used my bone folder again on the bow and the pretty sequins are so shiny!

The third design has the pretty holly leaves. I scored the center and gently folded it the sides of the leaves upward and then used my bone folder to curl the sides and tips down. This one was so easy!

The last pouch has the pretty boughs. I love the Cherry Cobbler braided twine!

Here’s my finished garland. I spaced the pouches about 5″ on the natural twine included in the kit. The paper pumpkin box was good for holding the finished pouches, but I can’t close the lid. Since I intend to give this as a gift, I needed another solution. Luckily, I found an inexpensive small red photo memory box at Michaels that fit them perfectly!

And of course I filled each pouch of the Stampin’ Up! Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit with chocolates – perfect way to countdown the days to Christmas!

Last Chance Products Discounts Going on Now!

Click HERE to download a PDF with the list of retiring items from the Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog and the discounts that start Nov 21.

Click HERE to download a PDF with the list of items from the Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog that will be carrying over.

The December Paper Pumpkin Kit is All The Best!

Send a wish to all your loved ones with the December Paper Pumpkin Kit! It comes with nine card fronts, three each of three designs, and nine coordinating envelopes. It has paper pieces detailed with gold foil, embellishments, an all-occasion stamp set, and an acetate box where you can store your finished cards! You can gift the kit itself or the finished product in the acetate box; either way, it’s the perfect last minute gift for any occasion.

The December Paper Pumpkin Kit Includes:

9 cards – 3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
1 Acetate box to fit cards and envelopes from the kit
1 Pebbled Path Stampin’ Spot
1 photopolymer stamp set
Embellishments, gold foil die cuts and enough adhesive to finish the project
Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″

Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, gold foil, Old Olive, Pebbled Path

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 December 2023 kit is December 10, 2023. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

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! products used in this project:

163114 Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit – $19.00

Stampin’ Up! Sweet Candy Canes Sleeve

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Sweet Candy Canes bundle is a fun set for Christmas. I made this cute little candy cane sleeve quick and easy! It’s perfect for a sweet gift topper or party favor at Christmastime.

Join me for a Facebook Live this Afternoon!

I’m planning to resume my weekly Sunday afternoon Facebook Live sessions today! Please join me on my Facebook Page at 1:00 ET this afternoon to make another Christmas card with the Stampin’ Up! Sweet Candy Canes bundle. Look forward to seeing you then!

Perfect Partners – Exclusive Dies Available This Month!

Stampin’ Up! created six new die sets that coordinate with stamp sets in the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog. These coordinating dies will only be available during this promotion and will not be offered in any catalog. Click on the picture below to open a flyer with all the details on the dies.

These stamp sets and dies are available separately or as a bundle. By buying the bundle, you will save 10% off the retail price.

Sales Period: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022 (while supplies last)

Save The Date – World Card Making Day is October 1!!

Stampin’ Up! and The Inkin’ Krew have fun events planned to celebrate!

Inkin’ Krew World Card Making Day Event – 9 AM ET Until 9 PM ET, Saturday, October 1!

We’re doing it again!! Our team will be hosting a fun all-day event featuring card making presentations live on the event Facebook page as well as some fun giveaways! All are welcome to join us! We’ll be setting up a Facebook page to host the event and we’ll be sharing the link to the page in late September. Can’t wait to stamp with you all then!!

Stampin’ Up! Free Virtual Craft Along Event

Stampin’ Up! is also hosting a free, virtual card making event on October 1 from 2:00–5:00 pm (MT)! In just under three hours, Stampin’ Up will make three unique cards with the Cottage Rose Bundle, Cottage Wreath Bundle and the Warm Welcome Bundle (an early release from the Jan-Jun 2023 Mini Catalog). Everyone is invited and welcome, and registration is not required, but it is encouraged to stay up to date.

Click HERE to register for the Stampin’ Up! 3 Hour Event.

Click HERE to download the Card Stock cuts for the cards.

As an added bonus, when you order any of the three bundles used for the event, you’ll get a FREE gift of Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels! (Note that even if you order all three bundles, you’ll only receive one Iridescent Pearls gift) Click HERE to download a brochure with ordering details and check out the early release of the Warming Welcome bundle for this event:

Let me know if you have any questions.

September Weekly Deals Going On Now!

Every week in the month of September Stampin’ Up! is offering a selection of discounted products. Discounts and product selection will vary from week to week. New products will be added each week on September 1, 8, 15, and 22.

Check my Online Store to see the this week’s deals!

The October Paper Pumpkin Kit is Ho Ho Ho!

Send merry and bright cards this holiday season with the Ho Ho Ho Paper Pumpkin Kit! With classic Christmas colors and holly jolly sentiments, the cards in this kit are sure to bring the Christmas spirit.

Word from the North Pole is that this kit coordinates with next month’s Paper Pumpkin tag kit and the special add-on product! With so much coordination between products, it will be a breeze to create cohesive holiday crafts for all your gifting needs. Make this season the most wonderful time of the year for your loved ones—and for yourself

The October Kit includes:

Supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes
- Card Size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
Printed card bases, envelopes and die cuts
Iridescent foil die cut snowflakes, vellum and Vanilla epoxy dots
Adhesive dots and mini dimensionals
Exclusive Ho Ho Ho photopolymer stamp set
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Bermuda Bay, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Shaded Spruce, Sweet Sorbet, Very Vanilla

Sign up deadline for the October 2022 kit is October 10, 2022. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

Current Host Code: JSUNSU6D

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 from the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog or the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog!

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. Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

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! November Promotions

Hello! Stampin’ Up! has a couple of exciting going on now and starting soon. Here’s a little summary.

We all love to see piles of presents on Christmas morning. Make that your reality with the Gifts Galore Paper Pumpkin Kit! With classic Christmas sentiments, bright and festive colors, a sweet snowman, a tree with all the trimmings, or a playful pile of presents, you’ll have everything you need to make eye-catching treat packages that are sure to spread Christmas cheer. Each Gifts Galore box contains enough supplies to create nine treat packages—three each of three designs—and nine food-safe bags that are adorably styled for easy Christmas gifting. There’s plenty of joy to share with Gifts Galore!

Here are the Details:

Kit contains enough supplies to create nine treat packages—three each of three designs—and nine food-safe bags.
This all-inclusive kit includes printed die cuts, die-cut boxes, cellophane treat bags, adhesive, and more!
Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Evening Evergreen, Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

Seasonal Sale Coming Next Week!

Fold, snip, layer, and stamp! During the Seasonal Sale, you can stock up and save 10% on cardstock, 15% on ink pads, and 20% on dies. Build up your collection of crafting basics—and prepare for another year of top-tier projects—with a steal of a deal on papercrafting products!

Here are the details:

The sale will run for three days only: November 16, 2021 – November 18, 2021.
The discount includes 10% off cardstock, 15% off ink pads (excluding ink pad bundles and third-party pads), and 20% off dies.
The discount applies to products featured in the 2021–2022 Annual Catalog only. Products from the July–December 2021 Mini Catalog are not included.

Click on the image below to download a flyer with details:

November Joining Special – Starts with Savings!

Jump for join! There’s no better time than November to begin your Stampin’ Up! business. Why? If you sign up to be an Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator before the end of the month, you’ll get the $99 Starter Kit—filled with your pick of products—for only $75! Start your Stampin’ Up! business strong with big savings!

Enjoy early access to our amazing products, exclusive perks, an opportunity to earn additional income, and an incredible community of crafters. Whether you want to make the most of your papercrafting passion or build a business, there’s so much in store for you with Stampin’ Up! Check out my Join My Team Page to see more benefits and to join now or contact me if you have any questions and I’ll be happy to tell you more!

Eden’s Garden Collection is Available Now!

Enter and explore Eden with the Eden’s Garden Collection! This delightful and desirable collection includes early-release products from the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog—a bundle of stamps and dies that’s blooming with beauty and bounty. Plus, exclusive products you can’t uncover anywhere else—a pack of paper patterned with green and gold, a set of specialty sheets for gift-giving and textured touches, and a sparkling set of gleaming gems!

Click on the image below to download a flyer with all the details or click HERE to shop the Eden’s Garden Collection now in my Online Store.

The Eden’s Garden bundle is a beautiful Early Release from the upcoming January-June 2022 Mini Catalog. Other items in the collection are available through January 3, 2022, or while supplies last.

And since I don’t have a card to share today, here are a few projects made by the Stampin’ Up! Design Team using the Sweet Little Stockings bundle that I used for yesterday’s card. Quick instructions are right below.

CASUAL – To make the Very Merry card, stamp the stars in Pool Party ink, making sure to stamp off to create lighter stars. Use Early Espresso to stamp the stocking and hamster on Basic White Cardstock, then color them in with the Polished Pink and Light Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends. Adhere your sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals, and add a beautiful Jolly Felt die-cut ribbon with Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue.

AVID – For the Santa Paws card, use the Mini Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine to die cut tags using Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper and Basic White Cardstock. Then, die cut your furry friend and a stocking, and use Jolly Felt to make a holly bush. Color in the kitty and the stocking and adhere it to your card, along with a sweet sentiment, with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Finish the card off with a Pool Party 3/8″ (1 cm) Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.

ARTFULLY AVID – To make the Christmas Greetings card, die cut leaves from Shaded Spruce Cardstock, presents from Vellum, and stars from Jolly Felt. For the sentiment, try putting masking tape over one word at a time to create two separate stamps, then use the heat embossing tool to make it shine.

Current Host Code: PYA3MMQ6

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 valued up to $10.00 in the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog or the July – December 2021 Mini Catalog!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

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! News

Hello! Stampin’ Up! has a couple of exciting new things starting tomorrow!

Tomorrow morning the Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack will be updated with new items! Yay!! Supplies are limited, and with discounts up to 60%, products will go quickly. So head over there early to get some great deals!

Love, Santa Tag Kit Coming to the Kits Collection!

Santa’s back in a fun and easy tag kit to spruce up your Christmas gifting! The Love, Santa Tag Kit (item 158375) has everything you need to create 12 whimsically designed tags.

That means you’ll find printed die-cut tags and labels, sequin embellishments, pink and white baker’s twine, an exclusive stamp set, a Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot, and more in this all-inclusive kit! You can sleigh ride right in without the prep work. This is the exclusive photopolymer stamp set included in the Love, Santa Kit.

To make Christmas gifting even easier, the Love, Santa Treat Bags (item 158381, available for purchase separately) are food-safe cellophane bags that coordinate with the Love, Santa tags! The treat bags come in a pack of 12—3 each of 4 festive designs.

That’s right—figuring out how to dress up your gifts this year is no longer a “Claus” for concern! But don’t relax too soon as these products are based on availability!

Check out the unboxing and instructional video here:

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Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

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! Penguin Place Sneak Peek Video Tutorial

Hello! I hope you had a great weekend! Yesterday afternoon during my weekly Facebook Live, I made a Christmas card with the cute Stampin’ Up! Penguin Place bundle. This is a really cute bundle that will be available on August 3, 2021 when the new July-December 2021 Mini Catalog goes live. It’s a really cute photopolymer stamp set with Penguins that comes with the new Penguin Builder punch and it will come with a 10% discount when you purchase both as a bundle! And did I tell you that it’s really cute!! You can find the currently available supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

Here is the Facebook Live video showing how I made the card:

I posted a copy of the video in my YouTube channel here so you can view it there if you prefer.

I adhered a panel of the Tidings of Christmas designer series paper to the front of a Cherry Cobbler card base with liquid glue. I adhered a length of silver mesh ribbon to the DSP with Stampin’ Seal. I cut a panel of the striped Cherry Cobbler Tidings of Christmas DSP with the large stitched octagon die from the Hippo and Friends dies and adhered it to the DSP over the mesh ribbon.

I punched the pieces of the penguin using the Penguin Builder punch from the Stampin’ Up! Penguin Place bundle. I punched two center body pieces from Basic White, four feet from Mango Melody, two body pieces from Black Glitter cardstock and two body pieces from Basic Black as backing pieces to stiffen the little guys. I stamped the eyes on the center bodies in Memento Tuxedo Black and the nose in Mango Melody. I adhered the Basic Black to the back of the Black Glitter with liquid glue and adhered the center body to the front with glue dots. I adhered each foot with another glue dot and added a small matte black dot to each eye.

I used the snowflake die from the So Many Snowflakes dies to cut snowflakes from silver foil and adhered them to the card front with liquid glue. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Penguin Place stamp set in Versamark ink on Evening Evergreen. I sprinkled it with white embossing powder and heat set with my heat tool. I cut the sentiment out with the Messages die and adhered it to the card front. I popped the penguins on the card front with dimensionals and finished the front with silver epoxy dots.

I adhered a part of a silver snowflake in the upper corner of a Basic White panel. I stamped the penguin from the Stampin’ Up! Penguin Place stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on the side and stamped his nose and feet in Mango Melody. I stamped the sentiment from the Tidings and Trimmings stamp set in Evening Evergreen ink and adhered a strip of Tidings of Christmas DSP along the bottom. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

Above is the card I made during my video along side my sample card. In my sample, the penguin’s feet are hidden and I used a different sentiment with silver embossing powder. I think they are both cute! The cute Stampin’ Up! Penguin Place stamp set has fun Christmas and winter sentiments and birthday sentiments as well, so it will be perfect for penguin lovers celebrating birthdays. Sale A Bration part two also starts on August 3, and one of the free items at the $50 level is a set of the cutest designer series paper that coordinates with this bundle! Here is a picture of the bundle with my card. And also don’t forget that the Tidings of Christmas DSP that I used is included in the current Designer Series Paper Sale at 15% discount!!

Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper Sale is Going on Now!

We all love gorgeous Designer Series Paper, and during this incredible sale, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select papers from the 2021–2022 Annual Catalog! Now is a great time to stock up and save on some of Stampin’ Up!’s most beautiful paper designs! Get all the details on my Promotions Page or click on the image below for a printable PDF Flyer:

Current Host Code: ZQAFXXXK

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 valued up to $10.00 in the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

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:

Cherry Cobbler – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
Evening Evergreen – 3/4″ x 4″ (label)
Basic Black – 1-1/2″ x 4″ (penguin backing)
Mango Melody – 1/2″ x 2-1/4″ (penguin feet)
Black Glitter – 1-1/2″ x 4″ (penguins)
Silver foil – 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (die cut snowflakes)
Basic White – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (inside panel), 1″ x 3-1/4″ (penguins)
Tidings of Christmas DSP – 3″ x 4-1/4″ (front background), 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (red striped die cut), 1/2″ x 3-3/4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Tidings & Trimmings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[153503]

$18.00

Messages Die

[154422]

$34.00

So Many Snowflakes Dies

[153560]

$36.00

Tidings Of Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155718]

$11.50

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$8.75

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146989]

$8.75

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155574]

$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$5.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

[147093]

$7.50

Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad

[155576]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Matte Black Dots

[154284]

$7.00

Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials

[155567]

$9.50

Metallic Mesh Ribbon

[153550]

$8.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Stampin’ Up! Poinsettia Petals Holiday Gift Box for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! For today’s hop, I used the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Poinsettia Petals bundle with the Wonder of the Season specialty designer series paper and decorated a mini Paper Pumpkin box. You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

We have a theme challenge this week, and here is the theme we are using for our projects:

I covered the top and sides of the mini Paper Pumpkin box with the Wonder of the Season specialty designer series paper matted with Shaded Spruce. I was careful to make sure that the writing was in the correct direction when cutting and adhering to the box. I made a loopy bow with the Shaded Spruce ribbon to tie around the box and it’s loose enough to easily slip on and off.

I made a large red foil poinsettia with the Poinsettia Dies from the Stampin’ Up! Poinsettia Petals bundle. I used the embossing inserts to cut the petals and gently bent the each petal backwards. I adhered the petal clusters together with glue dots and finished the center with the beaded Pearls.

I cut three poinsettia leaves from green foil and two silver foil berry sprigs using the dies from the Stampin’ Up! Poinsettia Petals bundle. I used the tag die from the North Pole Wonder Dies to cut a tag from the Wonder of the Season specialty designer series paper and adhered the leaves, berry sprigs and flower to the tag with glue dots.

I looped the trim from the glitter star through thee tag and tied it to the bow. So as the bow is slipped around the box, the tag goes with it.

And of course the inside of the box needs some festive tissue. I stamped a sheet of white tissue paper with the poinsettia from the Stampin’ Up! Poinsettia Petals photopolymer stamp set in Real Red and one of the outline holly branches from the Joyful Holly stamp set in Shaded Spruce to finish off the festive mood.

On with the Hop! Click the Next button below to visit Karen Ksenzakovic’s blog.

And just in case you get lost along the way, here’s a list of the team members participating in the hop today:

December 1 – 15 Host Code: E7SDCMYW

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me! The gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2019-20 Annual Catalog or in the 2020 January-June Mini Catalog! That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets!

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 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 visiting!

Akiko

Visit my online store here
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Cardstock Cuts for this project:

Shaded Spruce – 3-5/8″ x 5-3/8″ (box top), two 7/8″ x 5-5/8″ (box long sides), two 7/8″ x 3-5/8″ (box short sides)
Red Foil – 4-1/4″ x 6″ (poinsettia petals)
Green Foil – 1-1/2″ x 6″ (poinsettia leaves)
Silver Foil -1-1/2″ x 4″ (berry sprigs)
Wonder of the Season specialty DSP – 3-1/2″ x 5″ (box top), two 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ (box long sides), two 3/4″ x 3-1/2″ (box short sides), 2-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ (tag)