Stampin’ Up! Haunted Home Kit for the Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to the September Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop! The theme for this month’s hop is “Halloween” and one of the coolest Halloween ideas from last year is the Stampin’ Up! Haunted Halloween kit. It sold out quickly last year, but it’s back in stock (YAY!!) and I finally got the chance to put it together – It’s so cute!

Here’s my results and I pretty much followed the instructions that come with the kit and the instructional video on YouTube. I did supply my own hot glue gun which I used to assemble the house and roof.

Here’s the instructional video put together by Stampin’ Up!. I found it VERY beneficial to watch the video before and during assembly, especially since the roof is a bit tricky. It’s been a while since I’ve used a hot glue gun, so I was especially cautious at first. There was a little difference between the instructions and the video, so having both on hand was helpful.

Here’s one of the sides. The house is made of corrugated paper and the bats, trees and fence are made of chipboard. The accent pieces are card stock and vellum. Tear & Tape, glue dots and black dimensionals are included to adhere the accents.

Here’s the other side. When adhering the windows, make sure the shiny side of the vellum shows on the outside, and the center window over the door is shorter than the first floor windows. So it’s perfect for the chandelier and shutters. And the silver skull door knocker is totally awesome!

The house has four sides and is open on the bottom. The side walls have no windows, but there are three more in the back. So, I used multicolor LED tea lights to illuminate the windows (one behind each window).

I think it would also be perfect to add additional spooky touches from die cuts or embellishments you have in your stash. Like we still need a witch, broom, skeleton, graveyard and monsters. So have fun and go all out. It’s a fun project with great results!

On With The Hop! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to Christie King’s project or click the Previous Blog button to move back to see the project that Karen Finkle created.

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

  1. Mary Deatherage 
  2. Karen Ksenzakovic 
  3. Tara Carpenter 
  4. Karen Finkle 
  5. Akiko Sudano <– you are here
  6. Christie King 
  7. Ann Louise Fodgaard 
  8. Nicole Bloxom 
  9. Amy Koenders

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Akiko


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Stampin’ Up! Heirloom Arrangements Kit

Good Morning and Happy March! Hopefully Spring arrives soon. I used the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Heirloom Arrangements kit for today’s cards and it was so much fun and creative relaxation to arrange the die cuts and make the cards!

The kit comes with detailed instructions for two cards and shows examples that are pretty easy to re-create for the rest. There are several die cuts left over, and I just added them to the existing designs so they were all used. I did add baker’s twine and sequins from my stash to each of the cards and used Pretty Peacock ink to stamp the butterfly with the Pecan Pie grid. Here’s a closer look at each of my cards.

Aren’t the vintage die cuts from the Stampin’ Up! Heirloom Arrangements kit so pretty? There are other sentiments in the stamp set, but I decided to only use the ‘for you‘ sentiment on the cards. I love how you can make each card unique and that there are 8 cards. This kit was just added to the Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection last month and is only available in the Online Store. New kits are added each month in a variety of styles to meet different crafting tastes and needs. Be sure to check them out.


Last Month To Earn Wildflower Rewards Points

There are exciting changes coming to the Stampin’ Rewards program in April, so sadly, this means my Wildflower Points Frequent Shopper Program is coming to an end.  March 2025 is the last month to earn Wildflower Points and all Wildflower Rewards earned must be redeemed before December 31, 2025.  If you have any questions about your current Wildflower Points status, please contact me.

Stay tuned for the exciting new Stampin’ Rewards program that will begin April 15, 2025!


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161624 – Tinsel Gems Three-Pack

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Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

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Stampin’ Up! November Paper Pumpkin Kit – Filled With Joy

Good Morning! Last week I got my November Paper Pumpkin kit – Filled With Joy and I really love those little stockings! Here are four of the stockings that I made.

Here’s the November 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the cute stockings. To be honest, I didn’t really follow the instructions. But the instructions had had so many cute designs for stamping the ornaments and tags, that I just looked at the pictured and stamped the designs that I liked best.

The stamp set that is included has so many cute sentiments. The retro ornament theme plays well with both non-traditional colors and the traditional Christmas red and green. The muslin and Poppy Parade ticking design also goes well with rustic designs. So I used the clothes pins and embellishments from the Rustic Christmas Countdown kit to decorate some of the stockings for a different look.

These cute stockings are big enough to hold a gift card and there are enough of them that you could incorporate them into your Christmas decorations as tree ornaments or on a swag. They also coordinate with all the current Stampin’ Up! Holiday themes! I think the sweet birds from the Nests of Winter, the sweet reindeer from the Reindeer Days or the snowman and penguins from the Snowy Scenes suites would be cute substitutes if your Christmas themes don’t coordinate with retro ornaments.

The kit comes with four extra ornaments you can use for other projects. I popped one on a Basic White note card with the Pool Party tag from the kit. I covered the tag hole with a Shaded Spruce ribbon and used the merry die from the current Paper Pumpkin add-on dies to cut a Poppy Parade sentiment.

Here is the Poppy Parade ink spot and the stamp set included in the kit – see all those great sentiments!

I hope you have fun with this kit as there are so many ways to use it and the stockings inside. There’s a refill kit available – item 165641 ($12.00). I need to get back to making Christmas cards. I still have more to make and I am definitely behind this year! Happy Stamping!


The December Paper Pumpkin Kit – Notes From The Heart!

Create Cards with hand-sketched botanical designs!

Details:

  • Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs
  • Precut vellum pieces and sparkling gems
  • Scalloped card bases and coordinating envelopes
  • Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla

And the coordinating add-on is the Merry Tags & More dies – item #165639 for $12 (available while supplies last).

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 2024 kit is December 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


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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 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 stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

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Stampin’ Up! October Paper Pumpkin Kit – Nests of Christmas

Good Morning! It’s a little late, but I finally opened my Nests of Winter Paper Pumpkin kit and put together some of my cards. The kit makes 10 cards, two of each of these designs and they are tri-fold cards with pretty Shaded Spruce foil and beautiful printed envelopes. They coordinate with the Nests of Winter suite with the beautiful birds and greenery. Here are the cards that I made according to the directions:

Here’s the October 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the beautiful cards.

The first card has the two chickadees in the corner of the open arch with the beautiful Shaded Spruce foil border. I love how the sentiment is on the middle fold and pops out through the arch opening.

And here is a close up of the second card with the pretty cardinal.

I used the extra panel from the arch opening and added some die cut birds from the Nests of Winter designer series paper. I also used the die from the add-on set, Merry Tags and More dies, to cut a panel of Shy Shamrock glimmer paper to make a sentiment. The Shy Shamrock glimmer paper goes so well with the Shaded Spruce foil! And I popped it on a Coastal Cabana card base with dimensionals. I also used the tag die from the add-on set to make tags from the opening and decorate them with die cut and fussy cut birds from the Nests of Winter DSP.

Here is the Shaded Spruce ink spot and the stamp set included in the kit.

These were a couple of quick and simple projects that you can make with a the extras from the kit plus a few additions from the Nests of Winter Suite. These will be the perfect Christmas cards and tags for my bird loving friends!


The November Paper Pumpkin Kit – Filled With Joy!

Celebrate Christmas with adorable stockings and gift tags!

  • Makes 8 projects: 8 stockings with 8 gift tags
  • Precut paper pieces
  • Safety pins and specialty gold foil
  • Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, Very Vanilla

And the coordinating add-on is the Merry Tags & More dies – item #165639 for $12 (available while supplies last).

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 November 2024 kit is Novem 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


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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 day!

Akiko

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Stampin’ Up! Sentimental Rose Card Kit

Good Monday Morning! You know that the Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection is on sale this month, and I’ve chosen the Stampin’ Up! Sentimental Rose card kit for today. It is a beautiful kit that has been around for a while with the prettiest flower stamp and simple sentiments for many occasions. I really love the stamp set and the card designs, so I picked it up when it first came out. And as a bonus, it includes an acetate box that you can use to hold the cards.

Here’s a quick YouTube video showing the contents of the kit and instructions for putting the cards together:

I assembled the beautiful cards as designed, just changing up the sentiments and adjusting the length of the baker’s twine. The instructions say to use 12″ lengths, but I used 18″ lengths for this card. I used 14″ for the second and 20″ for the box. I still had enough baker’s twine left to make 12″ bows for the third card (which didn’t have any twine) and a little left over.

And here’s the second card. I love the corrugated accents on the cards. The cards are note card sized (3-1/2″ x 5″) and flat, so they’re perfect for mailing. Even the dots included are fairly flat – and so shiny!

And here’s the last card. The color palette includes the retired So Saffron and Mint Macaroon. But the stamping is done with the included Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot, so no need to worry about trying to get retired colors on the secondary market. And I think the flower will look great stamped using the new In Colors Pretty In Pink and Peach Pie.

Here are the cards with the completed gift box. The kit makes 9 cards, 3 of each design and comes with coordinating printed envelopes.

With the decorated box, the Stampin’ Up! Sentimental Rose card kit is perfect for gift giving. Or you can give the unfinished kit to a crafty friend getting started with card making! With the kits currently on sale (ending on Thursday, Oct 31), now is the perfect time to get this kit or any other of the kits in the Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection. Check off another item on your holiday gift list!


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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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 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.
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Stampin’ Up! September Paper Pumpkin Kit – Autumn Abundance

Good Morning! I received my Autumn Abundance Pumpkin kit last week and this is another beautiful kit! I put a set of cards together, but I used the coordinating add-on die and other embellishments from my stash to change them up! I used 1-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ scraps of colored card stock to cut out each leaf that I added to the cards.

Here’s the July 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the beautiful cards.

Here is my first card. I decided to make it portrait instead of landscape, so I stamped additional sprigs and only used two of the pretty oak leaves. I used the add on die to cut a Cajun Craze leaf and made a loopy bow from Copper Clay Natural Tones Linen Thread. I finished the card with Cajun Craze Faux Glass Dots. My die cut leaf is the same as the pretty Copper foil and Crushed Curry cut out leaves that were included in the kit.

And here is a close up of my second card. I used two Wild Wheat die cut leaves in place of the wood and added a small Copper Clay Linen Thread bow to the label. I finished with Wild Wheat 2024-2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots.

And here is my last card. I stamped lots of Cajun Craze sprigs and cut Night of Navy, Cajun Craze and Wild Wheat leaves to use around the sentiment. I saved the pretty die cut leaves that came in the kit. I made a loopy Night of Navy Linen Thread bow to adhere to the back of the sentiment and finished with Night of Navy Opal Rounds.

Here is the Cajun Craze ink spot and the stamp set included in the kit. I also included the pretty leaf die from the add-on kit.

The coordinating add-on item, the Every Celebration dies (item #164991 for $12) are still available.

It’s a beautiful kit with wonderful elements and designs. And there’s a refill available (item 165077 – $12.00)!

I didn’t make too many changes to the cards, and I’m glad that I got a chance to use the pretty die from the add-on kit. I love all the different designs in this kit and how beautifully it coordinates with other Stampin’ Up! products. This kit really does capture Autumn Abundance!


The October Paper Pumpkin Kit – Nests of Christmas!

Spread Christmas cheer with this cozy, all-inclusive crafting kit that coordinates with the new Nests of Winter Suite Collection

  • Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs with 10 coordinating envelopes
  • Project includes tri-fold printed card bases and precut grosgrain ribbon
  • Precut labels with specialty green foil
  • Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy, Real Red, Shaded Spruce

And the coordinating add-on is the Merry Tags & More dies – item #165639 for $12 (available while supplies last).

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 October 2024 kit is October 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


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Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The gift is your choice of any currently available item 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 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 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.
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Introducing Stampin’ Up! Scrapbooking Products

Good Morning! Stampin’ Up! is so happy to announce their September 2024 Scrapbooking Brochure!  Whether you’re a scrapbooking expert or brand new to the craft, we hope you love making, keeping, and sharing the meaningful moments in your life!

These new scrapbooking products will be available to order beginning September 4, 2024 when the new catalog ordering begins!!  Click on the picture below to see all of the new products that will be available to order in this brochure:

This is a digital-only scrapbooking brochure, full of scrapbooking essentials and exciting new products. As a companion brochure to the September–December 2024 Mini Catalog, the products inside coordinate with items from the mini catalog (and some online only products, too!). You’ll also find some new product lines like Two-Tone Cardstock in Stampin’ Up! colors. We hope this adds variety and inspiration to your holiday crafts this year!

Check out this video to see more:

These scrapbooking products will be available like our Online Exclusive releases, meaning that some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last.

To check the status of product availability, visit the online store.

  • If a product in this brochure appears on the online store and is orderable, then it’s available at that time.
  • If a product in this brochure appears on the online store with a label “currently unavailable,” then it’s currently out of stock but will be restocked and will be available to order again after we have received additional inventory.
  • If a product in this brochure doesn’t appear on the online store, then it’s no longer available and will not be restocked. In this case, the product is discontinued.

Have fun shopping the new scrapbooking products beginning Sept 4. And order early to ensure the best selection!


The September Paper Pumpkin Kit – Autumn Abundance!

Share your love for all things Autumn with the September Paper Pumpkin kit!

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Project includes printed card bases, coordinating envelopes, and labels
  • Laser cut card fronts, a watercolored ephemera pack, and embellishments
  • Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Wild Wheat

And the coordinating add-on is the Every Celebration dies – item #164991 for $12.

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 August 2024 kit is August 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


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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 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.
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Stampin’ Up! July Paper Pumpkin Kit – Painted Petals

Good Morning! I received my Painted Petals Pumpkin kit last week and boy, this is a beautiful kit! I put together all the cards per the instructions because they’re just gorgeous!

Here’s the July 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the cards.

Here is the first card. I love the frames with the watercolor florals! I did cut strips of dimensionals to add extra support behind the frames.

And here is a close up of the second card. The subtle coloring in the background with the spatters really make the flowers pop!

And here is the last card. I love the contoured sentiment labels with the contrasting DSP in the background and I was pleased at how easy these were to line up and stamp in the custom die cuts.

Here is the Gray Granite ink spot and the stamp set included in the kit. The pretty flower can be cut out with the flower die from the Everyday Celebration dies.

The coordinating add-on item, the Every Celebration dies (item #164991 for $12) are still available.

It’s a beautiful kit with wonderful elements and designs.


Today Only – Free Shipping On Orders Of $75 Or More !

Yay!! It’s FREE SHIPPING day on orders of $75 or more!

Details:

  • Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 23 July 2024.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 (before tax).
  • Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($25.00 shipping included) + tax.
  • Ordering Deadline: July 23, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Go to my Online Store to start shopping.


The August Paper Pumpkin Kit – Time For Cake!

Bring on a birthday bash with elegant birthday cards made with rose gold details!

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Project includes printed card bases, coordinating envelopes, and labels
  • Embellishments and rose gold cord
  • Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Free additional stamp set

Coordinating Colors: Moody Mauve, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Petal Pink, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wheat

And the coordinating add-on is the Every Celebration dies – item #164991 for $12.

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 August 2024 kit is August 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


Current Host Code: DWUSFG7T

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

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Stampin’ Up! June Paper Pumpkin Kit – Life Is Sweet

Good Morning! I received my June Paper Pumpkin kit last week and put together some of the beautiful cards. This is such a pretty kit with fun painted fruit images, glitter paper sentiments and vellum die cuts.

Here’s the June 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the cards.

The leafy die cut on the first card is stunning! And there were extra peaches, so I added them to my card.

The second card has vellum leaf sprigs that go with the gorgeous leaf spray. And I love the contrast with the shiny pearls & sentiments and linen thread.

The last card has subtle vellum flowers and I love the scallop theme on this die cut, the envelope flaps and the first card frame.

There’s a refill available!

And here is the Shy Shamrock ink spot and the stamp sets included in the kit.

The coordinating add-on item, the Thanks and Beyond dies are still available:

Here are some alternative designs made by the Paper Pumpkin Team.

It’s a beautiful kit with wonderful elements and designs.


The July Paper Pumpkin Kit – Painted Petals!

Craft beautiful cards with unique watercolor designs and pretty layers!

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Printed cards and coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper pieces and embellishments
  • Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

And the coordinating add-on is the Every Celebration dies.

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 July 2024 kit is July 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.


Current Host Code: XQZKDQU9

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The gift is your choice of any currently available item 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 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 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.
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Stampin’ Up! Frog & Friends Kit

Good Morning! We’ve been in Tucson for the past couple of weeks and last weekend, we had the pleasure of an overnight visit from our grandkids! Since we’re always looking for something to keep them busy, I picked up the Stampin’ Up! Frog & Friends Kit and my 6 year old granddaughter Amelia put it together!

I prepped everything by popping out the arms, legs and fins and cutting the strings. All the pieces are pre-loaded with tape strips, so all you have to do is pull off the coverings and stick the pieces on. The frog is the first one we assembled.

I watched the video (link below) ahead of time so I could understand how they went together. The goldfish was the second piece she put together. I put the instruction pictures in front of her with the pieces and she followed them pretty well. She pulled off the tape tabs and stuck the pieces together – the place where each arm/fin/eye goes is pretty clearly labeled.

The last one she did was the shark. I did line up the side tape since it’s not supposed to be folded the whole way and this was the most difficult part to line up. But I told Amelia to press hard after it was lined up and across the bottom and all the taped sections are still holding.

Here’s a quick video that Stampin’ Up! has put together showing how to put together the game pieces along with the contents of the kit. Playing the game is actually a little harder, but the pieces are bright and colorful and cute.

The Stampin’ Up! Kits Collections has all inclusive paper crafting kits that are easy and quick. The projects range from cards to fun kids projects and home decor items and contain everything you need to complete the project including stamps, stamp pads and stamp blocks. Click on the picture below to shop for the Stampin’ Up! Frog & Friends Kit in my Online Store:


Last Chance Products on Sale Now!

The retiring lists for the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog and the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog have been announced and some products are on sale with discounts up to 60%. These lists detail the products that will no longer be available once the catalogs retire on April 30. Items are only available while supplies last and some items are already sold out. So check it out to see if there is anything you want while it’s still available. And don’t forget the retiring 2022-2024 In Colors!

Click HERE to go to my online store to shop now.


Stampin’ Up! May Joining Special!

Exciting News! Between May 1, 2024 and May 31, 2024, anyone who becomes a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator will receive four 2024–2026 In Color products in their Starter Kit for FREE! This is one of the richest offerings yet!

Promotion Details:

  • Dates: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
  • New Demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:
    • 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
    • 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
    • 2024–2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
    • 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
  • New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit. 
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
  • All orders should be closed by 31 May. 
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Click on the picture below to download a flyer to see more:

In addition to the new In Color products, new Demonstrators will pick $125 USD worth of products of their choice for $99! When you join, the In Color products will be automatically added to your Starter Kit. You will also receive free business supplies with your order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community. Click the button below to Join Now, or get additional details on my Join My Team page


Stampin’ Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog coming May 1, 2024!

It’s sad to see items retiring, but the new Stampin’ Up! 2024-2025 Annual Catalog will be here soon! April 30 is the last day to order from the current 2023-2024 Annual Catalog and May 1 is when ordering from the new Annual Catalog begins!

And with the new Annual Catalog are the new 2024-2026 In Colors! Introducing Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pretty In Pink, Shy Shamrock and Summer Splash:


New Kits In Kits Collection!

The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! provides different options and a range of project types that allow you to choose the crafting experiences that best fits your style and needs. There’s a variety of kits to choose from and these all-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! You can find these kits in the Online Store.

The new kits for April are the By Your Side Kit and the Hooray For Honeycomb Kit. Click on the pictures below to see the details of the kits in the Online Store.


Current Host Code: YEPTJAZ9

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 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.