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Not So Spooky Halloween Card

Happy Halloween!  I thought I would post a cute card we made at my October Stamp Camps that is a fun and not too spooky card.  My grandchildren loved receiving this card in the mail.  Enjoy your day and I hope you get lots of treats!

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold a Note Card (131527) in half.

2. Cut a 4-3/4” x 3-1/4” piece of Basic Black (121045) cardstock and adhere to front of the card.

3. Emboss a piece 4-3/4” x 1” Whisper White (100730) cardstock with the Woodgrain (127821) Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Adhere to front of card.

4. Adhere 3 strips of the Witches Brew Designer Washi Tape (132156) to front of card.

5. Adhere a strip of Pumpkin Pie (105117) and Daffodil Delight (119683) cardstock to a 2-3/4” x 2” piece of Whisper White cardstock.  (Note:  Adhere the Pumpkin Pie piece about 1/4” above the bottom and then the Daffodil Delight piece just above it.)   Punch out with the Petite Pennants Builder Punch (122361) to make the candy corn.  Adhere to front of card.

6. Punch out two Whisper White circles and two smaller Basic Black circles for the eyes.  Adhere to font of card.  Add White Gel Pen to the eyes.

7. On a piece of Whisper White cardstock, stamp Trick or Treat from the Tags 4 You (131820-wood, 131823-clear) stamp set and punch it out with the Label Bracket Punch (132153).  Adhere to the front of the card.

 

 

HAPPY STAMPING,

Karen

 

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Blooming With Kindness WOW Card

Everyone knows I love flowers and cards with flowers, so a stamping class wouldn't be complete without at least one such card!  My stampers love the cards that are quick and easy for them to make when they have to have a card in a hurry.  This one is so easy anyone can make it in just under a minute.  Because it is so fast to make, I am going use several different colors and sentiments to make up sets of all occasion cards to give as Christmas gifts! 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold a 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” piece of Primrose Petals (126841) in half.

2. Stamp a piece of 5-1/4” x 4” Whisper White (100730) cardstock with the flower from the Blooming With Kindness (131961-wood, 126422-clear) stamp set with the Primrose Petals (126858) Classic Ink.  Be sure to also stamp the inside and the envelope with a partial image. 

3. Stamp thinking of you from the Sweet Essentials (132085-wood, 126457-clear) stamp set with a Primrose Petal Stampin’ Write Marker.

4. Add a 3/8” Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon (126844) to the stamped piece.

5.  Adhere to the front of the card.

 

 

 

This stunning six-piece stamp set gives you plenty of options for sending your best regards. The set includes expressions of support, gratitude, and even birthday wishes. Or you can use the floral image as a breathtaking focal point for your next scrapbook page!

HAPPY STAMPING,

Karen

 

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Abstract Maple Leaf Card

Today's featured card is a pretty abstract card using the maple leave from the Gentley Falling stamp set and several sizes of our Stampin' Up! clear blocks.  It's quick a very quick and easy 1-minute WOW card!  If you would like to purchase any of the items used to make this card, visit my Online Store and have everything shipped directly to your home!

 

Instructions

1. Fold a Note Card (131527) in half.

2. Adhere a piece of 4-3/4” x 3-1/4” Midnight Muse (126843) cardstock on the front of the card. 

3. Ink up various size clear blocks with Gumball Green (126861), Melon Mambo (126948), and Summer Starfruit (126991) Classic Ink.   Stamp off on scrap paper, then stamp on a  4-1/2” x 3” piece of Whisper White (100730) cardstock .

4. Ink up the maple leaf from the Gently Falling (128430-wood, 128804-clear) stamp set in  Midnight Muse (126860) Classic Ink.  Stamp 2 times on the cardstock without re-inking.  One leaf will be lighter than the other.

5. Adhere stamped image to the front of the card.

 

 

Ideal for all of your autumn-themed projects, this twelve-piece set features an assortment of leaf and seed images evocative of a crisp autumn day.   It is perfect for two-step stamping.  This set comes in wood-mount and clear-mount.

 

 

HAPPY STAMPING,

Karen

 

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Hurry -- Today is the Last Day for 25% off 25 Stamp Sets!

 

Today is the LAST DAY that SU! is offering 25 GREAT sets at 25% off.  Visit my Online Store to purchase your sets today.  Don't forget to put in the Hostess Code BFZN33EB when prompted. 

 

HAPPY STAMPING,

Karen

 

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Magnificent Maple Card

Magnificent Maple Leaf Stamp (#131868-wood)

Do you like making fast and easy cards?  This one in a one-minute wow for sure!  If you would like to order any of the items used to make this fun card, visit my Online Store and start shopping today!

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold a Note Card (131527) in half.

2. Adhere a piece of 4-3/4” x 1-1/2” Polka Dot Parade (126902) Designer Series Paper  to the left side of card. 

3. Stamp a 2-1/2” x 3-1/2” piece of Whisper White (100730) cardstock with the Magnificent Maple (131868-wood only) stamp set in Rich Razzelberry (126950) Classic Ink.  Layer this onto a 2-3/4” x 3-3/4” piece of Rich Razzelberry (115316) cardstock. 

4. Add a small piece of the Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper to  the bottom of the layered image.  Adhere to the front of the card.

5.  Stamp the lower left side of the envelope with the maple leaf image.

 

HAPPY STAMPING,

Karen

 

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Pumpkin Card

Are you looking for a cute Thanksgiving card or a fun place card for your Thanksgiving tabel setting?  We made this pumpkin card at my stamp camp last weekend and it was super easy!  If you would like to order the items used to make this card, visit my Online Store today!

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold a 4” x 8” piece of Pumpkin Pie (105117) cardstock in half.  Line it up with the 2nd largest circle from the Circle Framelits Collection Framelits (130911) so that it does not cut the top all the way through.  Cut out. 

2. Emboss your pumpkin card with the Houndstooth (123134) Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. 

3. Cut out a smaller Very Vanilla (101650) circle using the Circles Collection Framelits.  Adhere inside of card.

4. With the Autumn Accents Bigz Die (127812),  cut out 3 leaves using Always Artichoke (105119), Cajun Craze (119684) and Summer Starfruit (126839) cardstock.  Cut out a Soft Suede (115318) acorn.  Add a little color around each leaf and the acorn with a Dauber and Soft Suede (126978) Classic Ink.

5. Adhere the leaves and acorn to the front of the card.  Be careful to place them so that the card will fit into a Very Vanilla Medium Envelope (107300).

6. Stamp “Happy Thanksgiving” from the Teeny Tiny Wishes (128748-wood, 128802-clear) stamp set and punch out with the Modern Label Punch (119849).   Adhere to the front of the card.

7.  Tie a piece of Baker’s Twine around the stem of the acorn.

 

HAPPY STAMPING,

Karen

 

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Fall Banner

We had so much fun at my October stamp camps making our fall banner using the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit (133507).  This kit is such a great value.  It includes canvas banners (with metal grommets) in fun shapes, trendy heavy-duty twine, alphabet and design masks, and a Stampin' Spritzer all allowing you to customize and create your own banner in both what it says and in its unique design and color.  Refills of the canvas banner pieces are also available (132699) allowing you to create multiple banners for the seasons, special occasions, or everyday décor.  The refill kit includes 18 5" x 7" blank canvas paper pennants, 6 ea. of 3 designs; 9' of jute twine; alphabet and image stencils; Stampin’ Spritzer. 

If you would like to order any of the items used to make this cute fall banner, visit my Online Store and start shopping today!

 

INSTRUCTIONS

TIP: Before sponging on your color with your stencil, lightly spray the back of the stencil with a removable adhesive.  This will hold your stencil in place.

1. Lay your stencil from the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit (133507) on your canvas pennant.  Sponge   Classic Ink over it.  Remove stencil.

2. With the Typeset Alphabet Bigz (127553), cut out the Soft Suede (115318)  FALL letters and adhere to pennant with Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755).

3. With the Autumn Accents Bigz Die (127812),  cut out 2 leaves using Always Artichoke (105119)  or Old Olive (100702) and Cherry Cobbler (119685) cardstock.  Cut out a Soft Suede (115318) acorn.  Add a little color around each leaf and the acorn with a Dauber and Early Espresso  (126974) Classic Ink.

4. Cut out a rosette using Polka Dot Parade (126902) Designer Series Paper and the Designer Rosette Bigz XL Die (125594).  Shape the rosette and adhere to the pennant with a little piece cut from the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (120805). 

5. Stamp the Happy Thanksgiving from the Tags 4 You (131820-wood, 131823-clear) stamp set on Very Vanilla (101650) cardstock and punch it out with the Label Bracket Punch (132153).  Adhere to the rosette.

6.   Use ribbon or twine to hang your pennant.

 

HAPPY STAMPING,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Holiday Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

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Celebrate with 25 Stamp Sets for only 25% off!

Promotion Dates:  October 22nd through October 28th

Stampin' Up! is celebrating their 25th anniversary all year long, but during the week of the actual date (October 25th to be exact) they are pumping up the party even more.  And what better way than a sale on the very products that started it all: stamps, of course!  CLICK HERE to see all the stamp sets included in this spectacular sale!  Then visit my ONLINE STORE and start shopping.  Be sure to put in the code BFZN33EB when prompted.  But hurry as the sale is for a limited time only!

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HAPPY STAMPING,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Holiday Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

To o rder Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now.

 

Special Announcement -- 1 More Day to Join Stampin' Up! for $25!

Woo hoo!  Stampin’ Up!  has extended the $25 Sign Up offer 1 more day.  That means today, October 22^nd, will be the last day to take advantage of the best Stampin’ Up! deal in Stampin’ Up’s history.  That's right -- you can join Stampin’ Up! right now for the extremely low price of $25.

 

During this offer, only the special $25 starter kit will be available; the regular $99 starter kit will not be available. The $25 Starter Kit includes

• $26.95 worth of Stampin’ Up! product (it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95 before tax)
• Business pack which includes
  • A box of annual catalogs
  • A package of the current seasonal catalog
  • Getting Started DVD
  • Starter Kit Business Brick
  • Customer postcards

Why join Stampin' Up?  Here are some STAMPIN’ UP! demonstrator benefits:

• Receive 30% off your first product order of $150 or more (or keep it as “instant income” from sales). Redeem in the first 45 days.
• Get 20% off Stampin’Up!  products or keep as “instant income.”
• Pre-order new products before the customers sales period. I love this perk!
• Earn free hostess sets and merchandise faster because of your discount.
• Receive Stampin’ Up!’s  demonstrator magazine, Stampin’ Success.
• Be inspired by video tutorials and project ideas on the Stampin’ Up! demonstrator web site.
• Earn free stamps with Stampin' Start, Sale-A-Bration and other promotions.
• Qualify for cash bonuses, product bonuses, incentive trips and other awards.
• Earn additional income (called a volume rebate) based on your monthly product sales.
• Encourage others to join your group (recruit) and receive additional compensation.
• Enjoy 2 free months of a personalized Stampin’ Up! on-line store and blog (optional $12.95/mo. after trial).

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HAPPY STAMPING,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Holiday Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

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A Bouquet of Fall Leaves

 

I wanted to showcase another card my friend Sandy shared with me.   It is such a pretty fall card using pretty autumn colors with the Magnificent Maple (131868-wood) stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  The larger leaves were cut out using the Autumn Accents Bigz Die (127812). If you would like to purchase any of the items used to make this card, just visit my Online Store today!

 

Magnificent Maple Stamp #131868

Autumn Accents Bigz Die #127812

HAPPY STAMPING,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Holiday Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

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