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World Card-Making Day Promotion

Are you like me and enjoy getting cards in the mail?  In a sea of junk mail and bills, a card is such a simple thing that really stands out to the person receiving it.  Sending a card is a small gesture that shows just how much you care about that special person in your life.  With World Card Making Day coming up on October 1^st, celebrate by making and sending a handmade card to someone who could use a little recognition, love, or just a boost (which is anyone, really!). 

In celebration of World Card making Day, from October 1-5, Stampin’ Up!  is offering 25% off on some special card-making essentials which can be used all year long!  Check out the following specials, than visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store to order or contact me at [email protected]!

 

Item	Description	Discount	Retail Price	Sale Price
138339	2015-2017 In Color Card stock	15%	$8.00	$6.80
141413	2016-2018 In Color Card stock	15%	$8.00	$6.80
141697	2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper	25%	$11.00	$8.25
141698	2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper	25%	$11.00	$8.25
133774	Envelope Punch Board	25%	$20.00	$15.00
141651	Designer Tin of Cards Project Kit	25%	$27.00	$20.25
129027	Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill – Buy a Fast Fuse Adhesive (item 129026) and get a Refill for FREE!		$7.50	FREE with purchase of Fast Fuse Adhesive

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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

Mummy Card Tutorial

Before this month is over, I hope to find you as in love with the new Cookie Cutter Builder Punch as I am.  I think it is a must have  because there are so many fun things you can do with it!  Today's card features the Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set which is paired with the punch.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut a piece of Smokey Slate card stock  to measure 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” and fold in half. 

2. Emboss a piece of 5-1/4 x 4” Peek-a-Boo Peach card stock with the Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Adhere to the front of the card. 

3. Adhere a 4-3/4” x 1” piece of Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper to a piece of 5” x 1-1/4” Basic Black card stock.  Tie a piece of  Halloween Night Baker’s Twine around the layered piece and adhere to the front of the card.

4. Layer a 3” x 2” piece of Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper to a piece of 3-1/4 x 2-1/4 Basic Black card stock.  Adhere to the front of the card at an angle.

5. Cut out a Basic Black swirl and a Peek-a-Boo Peach swirl using the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies. Adhere to the front of the card.

6. Stamp the mummy image from the Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set onto a piece of Whisper White card stock in Basic Gray ink. Punch out using the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch  and adhere to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

7. Stamp the mummy image on a piece of 5-1/4” x 4” Whisper White card stock in Basic Gray ink and adhere to the inside of the card.

 

Product List:  Click on the images below for more information or to order any of the items from my Stampin' Up! Online Store used on this card.

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Basic Black 12" X 12" Card Stock [124267] $7.00
Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141417] $8.00	Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper [142022] $13.00	Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138288] $8.50
Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies [141497] $27.00	Cookie Cutter Halloween Wood-Mount Stamp Set [142252] $23.00	Cookie Cutter Halloween Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142255] $17.00
Cookie Cutter Builder Punch [140396] $18.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25
Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932] $7.00

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 Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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

Paper Pumpkin BOGO

I wanted to remind everyone that there are only a couple weeks left to take advantage of Stampin' Up's Paper Pumpkin Promotion.  From now until October 10^th when you sign up for your subscription to PaperPumpkin.com and pay for your first month, you will receive the second month FREE!  So hurry on over to PaperPumpkin.com for more information and to sign up today.  Every month you will be delighted with the kit that is delivered right to your mailbox, complete with stamps, ink pad and instructions!  NOTE: Be sure to use Promo Code BOGO to sign up.

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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

Spooky Skeleton Card

Happy Fall!  Can you believe we are just days from the start of October?  Are you thinking about all those little spooks and goblins who will soon be visiting your doorstep for some treats?  Here is a cute Halloween card that would also make a fun October birthday card! 

 

 

 INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut a piece of Basic Black card stock vertically so it measures 4-1/4” x 11” and fold in half.  Set aside.

2. Emboss a 5-1/4” x 4” piece of Smokey Slate card stock with the Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. 

3. Adhere a 4” strip of the haunted house paper from the Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper to the embossed piece. Add a strip of washi tape across the Smokey Slate card stock.  Tie a piece of Halloween Night Baker’s Twine across the washi tape.  Adhere to the front of the card.

4. Cut out a Tangerine Tango circle using the Layering Circles Framelits. With a Dauber, sponge around the circle with Cajun Craze ink for added dimension.  Adhere to the top of the card.

5. Stamp the skeleton image from the Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set on Whisper White card stock in Basic Gray ink. Punch out using the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch and adhere to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

6. Stamp a piece of 5-1/4” x 4” Whisper White card stock with the “Vampires, witches and ghosts, oh my!” from the Suite Seasons stamp set in Smokey Slate ink. Stamp 2 bats in the corners and adhere to the inside of the card.

 

Product List:  Click on the images for more information or to order items from my Stampin' Up! Online Store used to make this card.

 

Cookie Cutter Builder Punch [140396] $18.00	Cookie Cutter Halloween Wood-Mount Stamp Set [142252] $23.00	Cookie Cutter Halloween Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142255] $17.00
Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper [142022] $13.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202] $8.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111349] $8.00	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $6.50
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [126965] $6.50	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Halloween Night Baker's Twine [142027] $6.00	Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [135817] $7.50

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 Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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

Just A Note Card

I love having a selection of pretty cards when I want to send a quick note to someone.  There is something special about getting a card in the mail rather than just an email or text!  I love this card as it looks very elegant but is actually very easy to make!

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold a 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” piece of Whisper White card stock in half. Set aside.

2. Emboss a 5-1/4” x 4” piece of Soft Sky card stock with the Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Adhere to the front of the card.

3. Cut out two flowered swirls in Dapper Denim card stock, using the Flourish Thinlits Dies. Adhere to the front of the card.

4. Cut out a circle in Whisper White card stock using the Layering Circles Framelits. Stamp “Just a Note” from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set in Dapper Denim ink.  Adhere to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. 

5. Cut out 3 little flowers in Peek-a-boo Peach card stock using the Flourish Thinlits Dies. Adhere to the circle.  Add a tiny Pearl Basic Jewel on each flower.

 

Product List  Click on the images below for more information or to order from my Stampin' Up! Online Store. 

Flourishing Phrases Wood-Mount Bundle [142322] $70.00	Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle [142323] $59.25	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00
Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131203] $8.00	Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414] $8.00	Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141417] $8.00
Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133737] $7.50	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $5.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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

With Sympathy Card

Unfortunately from time to time we all need sympathy cards.  Today's card is a very simple card that is easy and fast to make.  Lately it seems I have had a big need for these cards.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold a 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” piece of Crumb Cake card stock in half. Set aside. Note: Card will be landscape.

2. Stamp a 5-1/2” x 1-3/4” piece of Whisper White card stock with the “With Sympathy” from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set in Night of Navy ink. 

3. Stamp the leaves from the set in both Night of Navy and Sahara Sand ink. Note: Be sure to clean off the stamp before changing colors.

4. Layer the stamped piece to a 5-1/2” x 2” piece of Crumb Cake card stock.

5. Adhere two 5-1/2” x 1-1/4” pieces of Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper onto the  stamped piece.  Add a Night of Navy ribbon around the layers pieces.  Adhere to the front of the card.

6. Stamp a piece of 5-1/4” x 4” Whisper White card stock with the leaves and the verse.  Adhere to the inside of the card.

 

Product List:  Click on the image below for more information or to order from my Stampin' Up! Online Store.

Flourishing Phrases Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141531] $49.00	Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141534] $37.00	Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper [141632] $13.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $6.50
Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [126976] $6.50	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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

Door Prize Winners

This weekend at my September Stamp Camps we had a fun time making holiday cards.  I try to have a special door prize at my classes and this month I made a cute holiday chewing gum holder using the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  I will be teaching everyone how to make these at my October classes.  Congratulations to my winners, Cindy. B and Diane D. 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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

Delicate Ornament Card

Today I have an elegant ornament card for you.  It features the Delicate Ornament Thinlits and Silver Foil Sheets.    This card is easy to make but delivers a big WOW factor to the person receiving it!

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold a piece of 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”  Smokey Slate card stock in half.  Set aside.

2. Stamp the bottom of a 5” x 3-3/4” piece of Whisper White card stock with the “Happy Wonderful Christmas” from the Wondrous Wreath stamp set in Garden Green ink.  Stamp the top of the piece with the floral branches from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set also in Garden Green ink.

3. Adhere the stamped piece onto a piece of 5-1/4” x 4” Real Red cardstock. Adhere the layered pieces onto the front of the card.

4. Open the card and carefully place the circle from the Layering Circles Framelits onto the front. Run through the Big Shot cutting out all 3 layers.

5. Cut out the small ornament and topper in Silver Foil using the Delicate Ornament Thinlits Dies. Tie a piece of Silver Metallic Thread around the topper and add a Silver Metallic bow.  Attach the ornament to the front of the card over the circular opening with a Glue Dot.

6. Stamp the verse inside in Garden Green ink.

 

Product List:  Click on the image below for more information or to order from my Stampin' Up! Online Store.

 

Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies [127816] $24.95	Wondrous Wreath Photopolymer Stamp Set [135047] $26.00	Flourishing Phrases Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141531] $49.00
Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141534] $37.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202] $8.00
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [126973] $6.50
Silver Metallic Thread [138402] $3.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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

New Clearance Rack Items

Drum roll please!  Stampin' Up!  has just posted 5 pages of fantastic items on the Clearance Rack today!  Items are limited in quantity so you will want to hurry and place your order through my Stampin' Up! Online Store today!

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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

Week 2: New Stampin' Up! Special Offers

It is Week 2 of Stampin' Up's  3-week Special Offers and you are going to love all the items offered at a discount!  If you wish to place an order, visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store.  But hurry as these items are only on sale until Sept. 14th!

 

 

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2016-17 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

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