Stampin’ Up! Christmas Classics Wreath Card

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Christmas Classics and Joy of Noel bundles have so many designs that work well together. For today’s Christmas card I used the sentiments from the Stampin’ Up! Christmas Classics stamp set with the die from the Joy of Noel dies and the gorgeous Joyful specialty 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 Joyful specialty designer series paper to the front of a Cherry Cobbler card base. I embossed a Cherry Cobbler strip with the Quatrefoil embossing folder and adhered it next to the pretty DSP. I adhered a thin strip of More Dazzle specialty paper, covering the seam.

I cut five pine sprigs from the gold wood print Joyful specialty DSP. I adhered them together with glue dots to make a wreath. I adhered the wreath to the card front with more glue dots.

I made a bow with Real Red ribbon and adhered it to the top of the wreath with a glue dot and used glue dots to adhere red rhinestones around the wreath.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiments from the Stampin’ Up! Christmas Classics stamp set in Cherry Cobbler ink on a Basic White panel. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

This was such a simple card – the only thing that was tricky was to get the wreath right. Using glue dots to assemble the wreath first worked well for me since there was some give in adjusting the sprig angles to get a good circle before adhering it to the card front. And the simple Stampin’ Up! Christmas Classics sentiment on the inside is the perfect finish to the glamorous elegance of this card.


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.


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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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.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Cherry Cobbler – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 1/2″ x 5-1/4″ (embossed strip)
  • More Dazzle specialty – 1/8″ x 5-1/4″ (shiny strip)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel)
  • Joyful specialty DSP – 3-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 2″ x 10″ (die cut pine sprigs)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Joy Of Noel for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! I used the pretty Stampin’ Up! Joy Of Noel bundle with the beautiful Joy of Christmas designer series paper for a gate fold Christmas card. And I also used the pretty holiday greenery frame from the Christmas Classics dies to really make it fancy. 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 thanks to the pretty designer series paper, I managed to get all the colors in my card!

I adhered the floral panels of Joy of Christmas designer series paper to Shaded Spruce mats and adhered them to the two front flaps of a Real Red gatefold card base. I cut a mottled Shaded Spruce panel of the DSP with the pretty square greenery frame from the Christmas Classics dies. I cut a red plaid panel of the DSP with the small square die and adhered them together with liquid glue.

I stamped the NOEL letters from the Stampin’ Up! Joy of Noel stamp set in Cherry Cobbler ink on Basic White. I cut the letters out with the coordinating die and adhered them to the DSP frame with liquid glue. I applied liquid glue to the back left side of the frame and adhered it to the card front, so that it sticks only to the left flap of the card front.

I stamped the Joyous sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Joy of Noel stamp set in Versamark ink and sprinkled it with white embossing powder. I shook off the excess powder and heated it with my heat tool until it was bright and shiny. I fussy cut around the letters with my paper snips and popped it on the card front with dimensionals. I finished the card front with rhinestone gems.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Very Best Occasions stamp set in Real Red ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped part of the small spray from the Stampin’ Up! Joy Of Noel stamp set in the corner using Pebbled Path ink and colored it with Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card. I also adhered red plaid panels of Joy of Christmas DSP to the inside of the front flaps.

The Stampin’ Up! Joy of Noel bundle has beautiful greenery stamps and dies and the NOEL stamp is just gorgeous! It goes so well with the Christmas Classics bundle and is perfect with the Joy of Christmas designer series paper for a beautiful traditional Christmas card.

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:

  • Real Red – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 2-1/8″ and 6-3/8″
  • Shaded Spruce – two 2″ x 5-3/8″ panels (front mats)
  • Basic Black – 1-1/4″ x 2″ (fussy cut Joyous)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (NOEL die cuts)
  • Joy Of Christmas DSP – four 1-7/8″ x 5-1/4″ panels (two floral for the front and two plaid for the inside), 4″ x 4″ (greenery frame), 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ (plaid label)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Brightest Glow and Joy Of Noel Christmas Card

Good Morning! Today’s card is a simple Christmas card made with the pretty sentiments in the Stampin’ Up! Brightest Glow cling stamp set. I paired it with the beautiful Joy of Christmas designer series paper and and I used one of the pretty images from the Joy of Noel stamp set to decorate the inside. You can find the products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of Joy of Christmas designer series paper to the front of a Real Red panel with liquid glue. I wrapped the layered panel with Real Red ribbon and made a bow and adhered the panel to the front of a Garden Green card base with dimensionals.

I stamped the beautiful sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Brightest Glow stamp set in Real red ink on Basic White. I cut it out with the pretty Labels Aglow die and popped it on the card front with dimensionals.

I decorated the label with a rhinestone and holly leaves from the Loose Holly Gems and Sequins, adhered with glue dots.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Brightest Glow stamp set in Real Red ink on a Basic White panel. Rather than DSP, I stamped the image from the Joy Of Noel stamp set in stamped off Pebble Path ink in the bottom corner. I colored the image in Granny Apple Green, Garden Green and Real Red inks using a Blender Pen. I adhered the panel to a Real Red mat before adhering it to the inside of the card.

This was so simple, but the beautiful sentiments from the Stampin’ Up! Brightest Glow stamp set make it a card anyone would love to receive. And I love how well the Joy Of Noel stamped image on the inside coordinates with the pretty DSP!


Celebrate 35 Years Joining Special!

Stampin’ Up!’s is celebrating their 35th anniversary in style! From October 3 – October 31 2023, anyone who joins our fun crafting community as a new demonstrator can choose either 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit!

Promotion Details:

  • Promotion Period: October 3 – October 31, 2023
  • Deadline to Join: October 31, 2023; 11:59 PM (MT)
  • New demonstrators can choose one of the following options for their Starter Kit:
    • Option 1: Get 35% OFF the normal cost of a Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $125 worth of product for only $64.35!
    • Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $168.75 worth of product by spending $99!

No matter which option you choose for your Starter Kit, you will receive free business supplies and free shipping on your Starter Kit—not to mention all the fun that comes with being part of Stampin’ Up!

FREE OnStage@Home Registration

It gets better! Those who sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer will also be automatically registered for FREE to our virtual OnStage event on November 11 – a $77 value!

  • Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; they do not need to register separately.
  • Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

Yay!  Stampin’ Up! events are always SO much fun!!  Bonus that you can join and attend your first even for free!!

Come Join Us!

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

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!

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


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!! We’ll be sharing projects and doing live card making videos all day on Saturday, October 7!

Hop in now so that you’re all ready to go first thing on Saturday! It’s free and open to all who would like to join us! Here is the link to the event page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/worldcardmakingdayinkinkewevent2023/

Here’s the schedule for the videos:

Join our page any time between now and Saturday and you’ll be all set for a fun day of stamping!  I’ve pre-recorded a video that will go live at 3:00 PM ET – I hope you like it!


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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 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:

  • Garden Green – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″
  • Real Red – two 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ panels (insite and front mats)
  • Basic White – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (inside panel), 2″ x 3-3/4″ (label)
  • Joy Of Christmas DSP – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (front background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:


Stampin’ Up! Joy of Noel Sneak Peek

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Joy of Noel bundle has beautiful holiday greenery and sentiments and I used it with the beautiful Joy of Christmas designer series paper for a Christmas card sneak peek. These products are from the new September – December Mini catalog which will open for orders on Wednesday! Yay!! You can find the currently available products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I embossed a Shaded Spruce panel with the star embossing folder from the Basics 3D embossing folders and adhered it to the front of a Shaded Spruce card base with liquid glue. I adhered a musical panel of Joy of Christmas DSP to a Real Red mat and adhered the panel to the card front with liquid glue.

I stamped the large greenery image from the Stampin’ Up! Joy of Noel photopolymer stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on a Basic White panel. I colored the Berries in Real Red Stampin’ Blends and the leaves in Granny Apple Green and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends. I used the Lost Lagoon blend to trace over the pine needles to add some color there and cut the image out with the coordinating die. I popped the die cut onto the card front with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Joy of Noel stamp set in Versamark ink on Real Red and sprinkled it with white embossing powder. I shook off the excess and heated the powder with my heat tool until it was bright and shiny. I cut the label out with the long plain die from the Christmas Classics dies and looped some thin gold ribbon around the back, adhering it with glue dots. I adhered the label to the card front with dimensionals and glue dots and finished the card with gold pearls.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Christmas Classics stamp set in Real Red ink on a Basic White panel. I stamped the greenery from the Stampin’ Up! Joy of Noel stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink in the corner and colored them with Real Red and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

Isn’t the greenery from the Stampin’ Up! Joy of Noel stamp set pretty? It’s so easy to color with blends, but would look great in watercolor too. And I love the sentiments and can’t wait to use the large NOEL stamp! Here’s a picture of the bundle:

And here is the Christmas Classics bundle – they go so well together!

And here is the beautiful Joy of Christmas designer series paper with it’s classic Christmas Colors and patterns.

Remember that all of these new products will be available when the new Mini Catalog goes live for ordering on September 6, 2023.


Designer Series Paper Special Release Starts September 6, 2023!

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

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


The September Paper Pumpkin Kit is With Love & Gratitude!

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

The September Kit Includes:

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

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

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

Thoughts of Thanks Journal

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

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

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


Current Host Code: ATSGGVYD

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

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


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

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Akiko

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

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Shaded Spruce – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base, scored at 5-1/2″, 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (embossed background)
  • Real Red – 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ (DSP mat), 1-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ (label)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3″ x 3-3/4″ (die cut greenery)
  • Joy of Christmas DSP – 3″ x 3-1/2″ (front background)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project: