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! September Paper Pumpkin Kit – With Love and Gratitude!

Good Morning! Have you seen the Stampin’ Up! September Paper Pumpkin kit? The note cards are so beautiful and perfect for fall. And the treat packages are too! I put together all the note cards and one of the bags – and they came together rather quickly! Here they are:

Here’s the September 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the cards and treat packages.

Here’s a close up of the treat bag and one of the note cards. The note cards are 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″. That’s a little larger than the usual ones, but too small to mail. The treat packages are 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″.

The greenery is so pretty and soft! The gold foil die cuts have a beautiful matte finish that is so beautiful. And there’s plenty of room after removing them to die cut small stars or leaves for other projects afterwards.

The stamping on the background turned out prettier than I was expecting, I have to remember this technique! The font in the Thank You is really pretty, so I used it on all the note cards. And I love the print on the inside of the envelope!

Here’s a picture of the kit contents:

This was such a beautiful and elegant kit!


The October Paper Pumpkin Kit is Home for the Holidays!

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. 

The October Paper Pumpkin Kit Includes:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards
    • 4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.
    • Finished folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
  • A Real Red Stampin’ Spot
  • A bottle of Glitter Glue
  • Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces
  • Specially Designed matching Box
  • Coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit

Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

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


The Clearance Rack Has Been Updated!

New items have been added to the Clearance Rack with savings up to 60%! Shop the Clearance Rack now in my Online Store.


Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!

Like Kits? Consider the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! provides a range of projects that allow you to choose the the kit that’s right for you! There is an assortment of options designed in a range of styles and occasions.

The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! makes creativity easy! Each Kit is All-inclusive and has everything you need including:

  • artistically-designed projects
  • step-by-step instructions
  • card stock and envelopes
  • preprinted and precut pieces
  • adhesives and embellishments and more!

The Kits Collection offering changes frequently as new kits are released, and kit availability fluctuates. So check the current offerings in the Kits Collection section of my Online Store.

A new Christmas Card Kit was added to the Stampin’ Up! Kit’s Collection this month – 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


Current Host Code: 4BTBNFDU

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.

Stampin’ Up! Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription Options:


Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees Christmas Card

Good Morning! Today’s card uses the awesome Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees bundle with a Christmas pattern from the Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to make a festive tag Christmas card. And the sentiment is from the cute Merry and Bright 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 Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to the front of a real Red card base with liquid glue. I cut a tag from Basic White using the die from the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees dies. I embossed the tag with the Christmas Tidings embossing folder and cut a hole reinforcer from Pretty Peacock. I adhered the reinforcer to the tag and looped Real Red and white iridescent ribbon through it and tied it with a Gold Twine bow.

I cut the 4 smallest tree sections using the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees dies from a Pretty Peacock panel of Hello, Irresistible 6″ x 6″ designer series paper. I used the detailed tree branch stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees photopolymer stamp set and stamped each section in pretty peacock. I used my bone folder to curl the bottoms of each section up and adhered them together using liquid glue. I cut a tree trunk from Wild Wheat and embossed with with the Timber 3D embossing folder and adhered it to the back.

I cut the two stars from Gold Foil and adhered them together before attaching them to the tree top with a glue dot and decorated the tree with Festive Pearls. I stamped the sentiments from the Merry and Bright stamp set in Poppy Parade and fussy cut it with my paper snips. I adhered the tree and sentiments to the tag with glue dots and popped the tag onto the card front with dimensionals.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink on a Basic White panel. I adhered a strip of Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ DSP to the bottom of the panel and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

I love tree Christmas cards and the Stampin’ Up! Merriest Trees bundle is pretty versatile for making different styles of trees and cards. The rich colors and designs of the Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ DSP make nice rustic cards and the gold trim & foil star with the shiny pearls give it just the right touch of shine!


The October Paper Pumpkin Kit is Home for the Holidays!

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. 

The October Paper Pumpkin Kit Includes:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards
    • 4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.
    • Finished folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
  • A Real Red Stampin’ Spot
  • A bottle of Glitter Glue
  • Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces
  • Specially Designed matching Box
  • Coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit

Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

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


Introducing the newest addition to the Stampin’ Up! Kit’s Collection – Christmas Everywhere Kit!

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:

  • Item# 162422 – $21
  • 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″

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:

  • Real Red – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″
  • Pretty Peacock – 3/4″ x 1-1/4″ (tag reinforcement)
  • Wild Wheat – 3/4″ x 1-1/4″ (tree trunk)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel),
  • Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)
  • Hello, Irresistible 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4-1/2″ x 6″ (tree sections)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Pick Of The Patch Thank You Card

Good Morning and Happy Friday! Today’s card uses the Stampin’ Up! Pick Of The Patch bundle and is CASE’d from the Sept – Dec 2023 Mini Catalog – I loved the layered Countryside Corners dies and stamped top panel, so I wanted to try to make something similar. I did make some changes and you can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to the front of a Crumb Cake card base with liquid glue. I cut a panel of Basic White with the second largest Countryside Corners die and embossed it with the Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder before adhering it to the card front.

I used a Blending Brush to apply Pool Party ink to a Basic White panel and stamped pumpkins and leaves from the Stampin’ Up! Pick Of The Patch photopolymer stamp set all over – kind of like making your own DSP. I used Gray Granite and stamped off Pumpkin Pie for the pumpkins, stamped off Wild Wheat and Crumb Cake for the leaves and Pecan Pie for the vines and stems. I cut it out with the third largest Countryside Corners die and popped it on the card front with dimensionals.

I stamped the large pumpkin from the Stampin’ Up! Pick Of The Patch stamp set in Pumpkin Pie and Petal Pink and punched them out. I stamped the sentiment in Pecan Pie and punched it out. I punched stems from Pecan Pie and leaves from Old Olive and adhered them to the pumpkins before adhering them to the card with dimensionals. I made a linen thread bow and adhered it to the back of the sentiment and popped it on the card front with dimensionals. I finished with Crumb Cake speckled dots.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Pick Of The Patch stamp set in Pecan Pie ink on a Basic White panel. I adhered a strip of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP to the bottom of the panel and adhered a punched pumpkin to the corner. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin Seal.

The projects in the catalogs are great inspiration for using stamp sets and designer series paper. There are so many different styles and techniques that are used and it’s fun to experiment and try different things. I hope you like my version of this thank you card made with the Stampin’ Up! Pick Of The Patch bundle.


The October Paper Pumpkin Kit is Home for the Holidays!

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. 

The October Paper Pumpkin Kit Includes:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards
    • 4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.
    • Finished folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
  • A Real Red Stampin’ Spot
  • A bottle of Glitter Glue
  • Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces
  • Specially Designed matching Box
  • Coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit

Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

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


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:

  • Crumb Cake – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Pecan Pie – 1-1/2″ x 4″ (punched stems)
  • Old Olive – 1″ x 4″ (punched leaves)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1-1/2″ x 5″ (pumpkins), 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (label), 3-1/4″ x 5″ (embossed die cut), 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ (stamped die cut)
  • One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ (front background), 5/8″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Magical Meadow for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! I’m not ready for Winter yet, but I was inspired by this beautiful scene in the One Horse Open Sleigh designer series paper and use the Stampin’ Up! Magical Meadow bundle to make a Winter Wishes card. You can find the supplies I used along with card stock cuts at the bottom of my post.

We have a pretty sketch challenge this week:

I adhered a panel of the One Horse Open Sleigh DSP to the front of a Boho Blue card base with liquid glue and adhered a dark wood grain panel of the DSP over it.

I cut two of the twiggy sprigs from the Stampin’ Up! Magical Meadow dies from dark silver foil and adhered them to the card with glue dots. I trimmed the bottoms with paper snips. I cut an Old Olive panel with the leafy sprig die and used white Pearlized Enamel Effects to apply the berries. After it dried, I adhered it to the card with glue dots and trimmed the bottom.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Magical Meadow cling stamp set in Misty Moonlight ink on a Basic White panel. I used the pretty circle die from the Labels Aglow dies to cut it out. I folded a length of Lemon Lolly ribbon and adhered it to the back of the label before adhering the label to the card with dimensionals. I tucked the trimmed sprigs under the right side of the label and finished the card front with white iridescent sequins.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Magical Meadow stamp set in Misty Moonlight ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the leaf sprig in stamped off Old Olive in the top corner and trimmed the bottom with a strip of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

Another card featuring the beautiful images in the One Horse Open Sleigh designer series paper pack. Doesn’t it go well with the Stampin’ Up! Magical Meadow 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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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:

  • Boho Blue – 4-1/4″ x 11″” card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Old Olive – 1-1/2″ x 4″ (die cut leaf sprig)
  • Silver Foil – 1-1/2″ x 6″ (die branches)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2″ x 2″ (label)
  • One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 1″ x 3-1/2″ (front stripe), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Bag of Bones Halloween Note Cards 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 Fun” and the Stampin’ Up! Bag of Bones bundle fits the bill perfectly with all the skeletons and costumes! And I used the bundle with the fun Them Bones designer series paper and Basic White Note Cards and Envelopes to make a simple set of note cards. You can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post and I included the card stock cuts in the description of each card

One of the designs in the Them Bones DSP pack is a multi panel sheet with cute backgrounds that I cut up and adhered to the front of a Basic White note card. I then decorated it with the wonderful glow in the dark embellishments and designer series paper die cuts – yes the Stampin’ Up! Bag of Bones dies can be used to cut out the DSP! Here are the note cards that I made.

Here is the multiple panel sheet of Them Bones designer series paper. I started by cutting each panel out with my paper trimmer. One of the coolest things about this DSP is that the houndstooth like plaid pattern is actually little bats and they match one of the little bat stamps!

For the first card, I trimmed the ‘Boo‘ panel to 2-3/4″ x 4″ and adhered it to a Starry Sky striped 3″ x 4-1/4″ panel before adhering it to the front of the note card. I decorated it with some glow in the dark bat embellishments and stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Bag of Bones stamp set in Starry Sky ink on the inside.

For this card, I cut the fence panel in half and used the right side with the moon, trimming it to 3″ x 4-3/4″ before adhering it to the note card. I die cut a skeleton dog and cat from another panel of the DSP and adhered to the card. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Bag of Bones stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on a 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ Pumpkin Pie panel and cut it out with the second largest banner from the Nested Essentials dies. I adhered it to the card and finished it with glow in the dark bats and ghosts. I stamped bats in Memento Tuxedo Black the top corner of the inside.

I trimmed the spotlight panel to 3″ x 4-1/2″ and adhered it to the front of a note card. I used the Stampin’ Up! Bag of Bones skeleton die to cut a DSP skeleton and adhered it to the panel. I stamped the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black on Pumpkin Pie and cut it out with the second smallest circle from the Stylish Shapes dies. I ahdered it to the card and finished with glow in the dark ghosts. I stamped bats in the top corner of the inside and found half a skeleton at the bottom of the DSP and cut it out to adhere to the bottom corner.

I fussy cut some gravestones from a pannel of Them Bones DSP and adhered it to the left side of the fence panel that I split. I should have picked up some glow in the dark paper (it’s expected to be back in stock at the beginning of October), but I didn’t. So I used the moon and stars die from the Stampin’ Up! Bag of Bones dies to cut a 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ panel of white Textured Shimmer paper (I remembered to put adhesive sheets behind it first). I adhered the decorated panel to a note card and finished it with glow in the dark ghosts. I stamped the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black on the inside and adhered another fussy cut gravestone to the bottom.

This was the easiest – I trimmed the ‘Trick or Treat‘ panel to 3″ x 4-1/2″, adhered it to the front of a note card and adhered some glow in the dark bats. I stamped some bats on the inside and decided to use the Mini Pocket Envelope dies to make a gift card pocked with a 4-3/4″ x 5-3/4″ DSP panel. This make quick fun gift card holder – definitely a treat!

No, this was the easiest. I trimmed the cat and gravestone panel to 3″ x 4-1/2″ and adhered it to the front of a note card. I adhered glow in the dark bats and a ghost to the front and stamped the sentiment in Pumpkin Pie on the inside. My stamp pad needs re-inking, so the color is uneven, but it goes with the ghostly Halloween theme!

See how great those glow in the dark embellishments work?

These note cards were such a fun project and would be great for quick greetings or gifts for co-workers, friends and family. This would also be a fun project to make with children!

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

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


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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 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.
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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! Timeless Charm Birthday Card

Good Morning and Happy Saturday! I hope you’re having a nice, relaxing weekend! Today I have a Fall birthday card made with the pretty Stampin’ Up! Timeless Charm bundle and the pretty new Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ designer series paper. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I used the pretty sketch in Freshly Made Sketches 602 for today’s card. Isn’t it pretty?

I embossed a Calypso Coral panel with the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder and adhered it to the front of a Calypso Coral card base. I adhered a striped pannel of the Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to the left side of a floral panel and adhered the layered DSP ton the card front with liquid glue.

I cut a panel of Distressed Gold paper with the open leaf branch die from the Stampin’ Up! Timeless Charm dies and adhered it to the card with liquid glue. I cut the large flowers and stems from Mossy Meadow and cut just the flowers from Calypso Coral. I trimmed the stems from the Calypso Coral flowers and adhered them to the Mossy Meadow stems. I adhered the flower to the card front using glue dots behind the leaves and dimensionals to pop the flowers. I made a bow with a single strand of Wild Wheat jute and adhered it with a glue dot.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Timeless Charm stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink on Wild Wheat and cut it out with the skinny long banner from the Stylish Shapes dies. I adhered it to the card front with dimensionals and finished the card with tiny gold metallic pearls.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set in Calypso Coral ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the flower from the Stampin’ Up! Timeless Charm stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink next to the sentiment and colored it with Mossy Meadow, Calypso Coral and Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends. I adhered a strip of Garden Walk DSP to the bottomof the panel and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

The Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ designer series paper is so pretty and perfect for Fall florals. And the flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Timeless Charm stamp set match it pretty well, making a sweet Fall birthday card!


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.


Tomorrow is the Last Day To Sign Up For September Paper Pumpkin!

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:

  • Calypso Coral – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base, scored at 4-1/4″, 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ (embossed background), 1-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ (die cut flowers)
  • Wild Wheat – 1″ x 4″ (label)
  • Mossy Meadow – 1-3/4″ x 3-1/2″ (die cut flowers)
  • Distressed Gold – 1-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ (die cut branch)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel)
  • Garden Walk 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3″ x 3-3/4″ (front background), 1″ x 3″ (front stripe), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project: