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Introducing the new Stampin’ Rewards 🎉

Starting April 15, every order of $20 or more will earn you 10% in rewards to spend on a future purchase! 

• No Limits: Whether it’s one order or many, the rewards keep adding up!
• Track with Ease: Your rewards dashboard makes it simple to understand, monitor, and redeem your points.
• Flexibility: Rewards are valid for an entire year, so you can save them up for something special!

How to Get Started:

1. Create a Stampin’ Up! Online Store Account (if you don’t already have one)
2. On or after April 15, when you login, you’ll see a pop-up in your account inviting you to opt-in to the new rewards program. It’s quick and easy!  Guests who check out without opting in won’t earn rewards, so make sure you’re signed in and enrolled!

Faker Shaker Card

Shaker cards are always fun and this version of a faker shaker card just as fun and a little easier to make.

A clear envelope is what makes this an easy shaker card. The floral DSP in inserted in the envelope and the embellishments added before the back is folded over and taped closed. 

It’s a bit hard to see the embellishments in the front of the card but there are several small sequins and flat beads enclosed in the clear envelope.

The directions and a video for this template can be found on Rachel Tessman’s blog here.

Have a great week!

As we get closer to the release of the new annual catalog in May Stampin’ Up has updated the Last Chance Products with those things that will be retiring. In years past I always had a retirement list to share with you however changing the way Stampin’ Up is handling the switch there is not an official list. Many of the products that will not be retiring and will not be in the new catalog will move to the Online Exclusives.

The Last Chance Products category will be updated every other month. Updates to this category will happen in February, April, June, August, October, and December.

New additions to the Kits Collection

PAPER BOUQUET KIT

With the Paper Bouquet Kit, you’ll bring the beauty of fresh flowers into your home. And the best part is, they’ll never wilt! This kit comes with pre-cut leaf and flower pieces, floral wire, and pony beads. You’ll layer and curl the paper pieces, forming a vibrant bouquet with 23 flowers and 11 leaves. Place the paper bouquet in a vase to give your décor a timeless touch, or gift it to a loved one as a heartfelt keepsake! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of April 1, 2025 (while supplies last). 

• Cost is $22 USD
• Use item number 165636 when ordering
• DETAILS
  • Makes 1 bouquet (23 flowers and 11 leaves)
  • Colors: Basic White, Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, and Timid Tiger
  • Hot glue gun required for assembly but not included.

ESSENTIAL OCCASIONS KIT

Always have a card on hand with this oh-so essential kit! With hand-illustrated elements, die cut sentiments, and six card designs, the Essential Occasions Kit comes with everything you need to celebrate birthdays, share well wishes, or send a thank-you message. From graduations to anniversaries—and everything in between—celebrate the most important moments in your life with this kit! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of April 1, 2025 (while supplies last).

• Cost is $13 USD
• Use item number 165635 when ordering
• DETAILS
  • Makes 6 cards: 1 each of 6 designs
  • Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Colors: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, kraft, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, and Pumpkin Pie
  • Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

LOVELIEST WISHES KIT

Elevate your birthday cards with the Loveliest Wishes Kit! Craft cards that speak volumes through sophisticated simplicity. With pre-cut images and gold foil sentiments, you can create nine stunning cards that lend an air of elegance to every “Happy birthday!” This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of April 1, 2025 (while supplies last).

• Cost is $14 USD
• Use item number 166284 when ordering
• DETAILS
  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
  • Folded card sizes: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (11.4 x 11.4 cm) and 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Colors: Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, and white
  • Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

New 2025-2027 In Colors

I’m always excited to see the new In Colors. Stampin’ Up brought back an old favorite, Strawberry Slush. My favorite so far is Secret Sea. It’s not quite black but a new very dark color with a hint of green to it. There were some issues with the Cloud Cover ink pads so until that is resolved that will not be available however the cardstock will be. 

Sneak Peaks

One of the best parts of going to On Stage is seeing the new catalog early and seeing demonstrations of new stamp sets. Here are a few photos from the Notes & Totes bundle.

Extraordinary Flora

The stamp set has one large stamp that will stamp all of the flowers and leaves that coordinate with the die. And what I’m excited about is this new washi tape that the die also coordinates with. It is 3-1/4″ wide and 10 yards long. The die is 5-1/2″ long so by my math you may be able to get about 60 cuts from it. That’s a lot of flowers and leaves! 

Thanks for stopping by.

This is one of my favorites from this year’s calendar. I love how the mail has hearts on it with additional hearts falling out of the mailbox. Getting a hand stamped card makes the person receiving it so happy and loved. 

This month’s calendar was made from the DSP. No stamping involved. 

And since we are just a few days away from April … 

Actually I did eat a salad for dinner last night. I like fruit in my salad and had the veggies on the side with a little humus.

Thanks for stopping by. And have a blessed day.

I hope everyone had a joyful Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebration. Today is the start of the new Stampin’ Up mini catalog and Sale-a-bration.  You can access both of these online buy clicking on the links on the right.

Earn FREE Sale-A-Bration product with each $60 in purchases. 

There are several new Kit Collections available beginning today.

Biggest Birthday Kit – 165004  $23.00

• Makes 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs
• Colors: Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, and Pool Party
• Folded card size 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
• Also Included: Photopolymer stamp set, Clear Block, Azure Afternoon ink spot, 9 printed envelopes, Adhesive, Holographic gold foil elements

Birthday Bask Kit – 165010 $14

• Makes 4 gift bags, 2 each of 2 designs and 4 gift card holders, 2 each of 2 designs
• Bag size 6-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ x 8″
• Gift card size 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ 
• Colors: Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party
• Additional Included: Adhesive, Coral & White Baker’s Twine

Thank You Kindly Kit – 166258 $14

• Makes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs
• Card size 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
• Colors: White, Black, Gold Foil
• Also Included: 8 printed Envelopes, Adhesive

As promised in a previous post here is the birthday card I sent to my son who is a painting contractor. He loved it.

CD Calendar Catch-up for 2024

It takes me awhile to edit the photos and then post which is why I am always playing catch-up in posting them so today I took photos and edited all 12 month for this year’s calendar. Now if I just remember to post each month. Here is January:

I believe the DSP was part of a previous free SAB item because I seemed to have a good bit of it and knew these mittens would be a perfect pairing with it. Today is a bit cold here in Florida (54 degrees which is chilly for us) so mittens might feel good if outside. Me? I’m nice and toasty sitting in front of a delightful fire. One of the reasons I bought this house was the fireplace. I love a cozy fire. On the other hand it’s pretty chilly in KY where my son lives. Snow and ice and 25 degrees.  The weather up there is interfering with my recent stamp order. I paid extra shipping on Friday to get it in 2 days. It’s been sitting in Louisville the past 2 days unable to move due to weather conditions. Ugh!

Wishing everyone a healthy and blessed New Year.

August CD Calendar

My thought in using this for August is that owls are wise and school starts again in August. However my owl looks a little cross-eyed. The stamp set is Bird’s Eye View and is just $20.

Designer Series Paper Sale – 15% off

Now through the end of August the DSP below from the annual catalog are 15% off. With Stampin’ Up’s coordination of color I almost always start a card design with the DSP. You don’t even need to think about what color cardstock to use with it because the colors in the DSP are listed on the back. Easy Peasy!

I do remember the phone number we had when I was a child. The prefix was RE2 followed by the phone number (yes, I do remember). RE stood for REgent.  The phone below is like the one we had. Phone have come a long way since then. 

Happy July. I hope your 4th was spectacular. I didn’t see any fireworks last night but did hear some noise from people nearby celebrating. This CD calendar page was done using retired products. 

Bonus Days Are Back

Two New Kits

Mother/Daughter Fun

My daughter and I went on a 4 day cruise last month on MSC. This was my first time going on one of their ships.

The price of the cruise included a drink package and wifi. 

Bacon and egg sliders for breakfast. They are so stinkin’ cute!

We found these two ducks.

Just monkeying around.

One of the indoor pool areas

There are two infinity pools

Up, up and away!

Pretty cool hallway

At their private island.

This ship has a NYC theme. We knew there was a Statue of Liberty onboard but it took awhile to find it. That’s because it was in the casino.

There was some great entertainment on the ship. This ensemble performed music and dance highlighting divas one night including Whitney Houston and Tina Turner. Another night they did rock stars. Queen was my favorite. The last night was a “Journey” through song and dance. The other nights entertainment was a magician.  

Les Miserables

Last week my daughter and I went to see Les Miserables. We have season tickets to broadway in Orlando. I love sharing my love of broadway with her.

This was my 4th time seeing this production. It is a favorite for sure.

I had seen this video several years ago and after seeing the play I looked for it again. This is the finale of the 25th anniversary of Les Mis in London in 2010. The Valjean quartet is four of the lead performers over several years. The first man singing was Jean Valjean in the first broadway production in 1985. This gives me chills. 

From now until the end of June you can get 10% off  stamp and die bundles so in addition to the already 10% discounted price on bundles you are saving 20%.  With a new annual catalog just out and many new stamps and die bundles this is the perfect month to shop. Also included in the 10% off sale are the two Cut and Emboss machines. 

New Kits Just Released 

These kits are available in my online store while supplies last.

I love, love, love the watercolor look and the colors in this kit. #163905  $23

Watch the video

This new kit is perfect for scrapbooking or making a travel journal.  #163904 $22

Watch the video

A Little R&R

Twice a year three friends and I take a 4 day getaway to work on craft projects and play a ridiculous number of mahjong games. At home we play mahjong twice a week so I guess we are a little addicted to the game. We used to drive to Georgia and stay at a state park in a 2 bedroom cabin. There was no wifi (needed for those who do digital scrapbooking) and the cabin was sparse and the chairs very uncomfortable. When you play mahjong for hours at a time you want a comfortable chair. So a couple of years ago I found the perfect vacation rental just about an hour and a half from home. It has 3 bedrooms and fully furnished with comfortable chairs, an extra bathroom, and the best part it sits right on the bank of the St. John river. 

This guy was floating by yesterday morning.

This Limpkin makes an appearance several times a day.

We don’t go anywhere on this trip. Once we are unloaded and inside the most we might do is walk around the yard. We are very casual. No makeup and often wear pj’s during the day. Each of us is responsible for dinner one night. We always have hot dogs one night (cooked on a grill) and a baked potato one night. Our first night here we had yummy chicken salad on crossants and tonight is my night to be the chef so I am making Kentucky hot browns. It’s all very simple, no fuss meals. 

In the past I have made cards during this getaway trip but it takes a lot of supplies to bring with me so the last few trips I have worked on other things. When I was cleaning out a closet recently I discovered a Christmas crewel embroidery I started over 40 years ago. Because it’s nearly finished and because it’s so darn cute that is what I am working on. 

Here it is in its unfinished, wrinkled state. When I do get it done I will post a new photo.

Seen in a library

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

Just a reminder that the last chance sale is now going on with those products that are retiring. Some are on sale up to 60% off. Also know that with the new catalog going live in May there are some price increases. You may want to order before the prices go up.

ANNUAL CATALOG PRICE INCREASES.pdf – Google Drive

I have a few more photos from my trip to Houston for Stampin’ Up’s OnStage convention.

This large display in the product playground started out blank and pieces of cardstock were then added to create this ….

I love this DSP. Such bright colors.

Look who I found walking to one of my classes. It’s always exciting to see and be able to talk to Shelli, the founder of Stampin’ Up. 

He was one of the presenters demonstrating a new stamp set. When he sat down in front of me I couldn’t resist taking this photo. 

This happy couple was in the hotel lobby.