It's Sale-a-Bration Time!

 

It's the biggest promotion of the year!

Earn free products with a qualifying purchase.

Download or view the brochure for all the details:  SALE-A-BRATION

Shop and Earn FREE items now:  SHOP NOW

New January-April 2025 Mini Catalog

 New products are now available!

Download or view the catalog here:  JAN-APR 2025 MINI CATALOG

Shop online here:  SHOP NOW

 

• Free shipping is for three days only.
• Orders must be opened and closed during December 9–11.
• Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 (before tax).
• The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.

Please note, due to the high volume of orders and the Christmas season, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes.  Orders placed during this promotion are not guaranteed to arrive before or by December 25. If you need an order by Christmas, order as early as possible or consider expedited shipping. Thank you!

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Combine free shipping with other offers and save.

• Last Chance Products - Check out the Last Chance Products for discounted items.
• Stampin' Rewards - qualifying orders (min. $150 before tax) earn Stampin' Rewards!
• Don't have a $75 order to qualify for free shipping? Combine orders with friends, family, etc., and take advantage of the savings and/or rewards.

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Last Chance Products

 

Recent changes regarding retiring products

• There's a new category in the online store - "Last Chance Products".
• This new category replaces the "Clearance Rack" category.

About the Last Chance category

• It will include retiring products from Annual and Seasonal Catalogs, as well as Online Exclusives.
• Products are available while supplies last.
• Many items are discounted.
• Items in this category will be updated every other month!
  • Products updated in February, April, June, August, October & December
  • Product discounts may be adjusted at this time as well.

What if a catalog product carries over past the catalog sales period?

• There will not be a "carry over" list.
• Any carryover products (ie. not being retired) will be included in the online store under the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES category after the catalog sales period ends.

About Retiring Bundles

• Always check the price for each individual item in the bundle to get the best price.
  • For example, a stamp set and/or die set may be discounted more than the actual bundle price discount of 10% off.
• Sometimes, it may be cheaper to get the bundle (ie. if you're getting it at 50% off with Stampin' Rewards).

If you're unsure, please reach out to me and I'll help you get the best price!
 

Current Last Chance Products 

• This new category had been updated today.  
• See what products are retiring here:  LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS

Bonus Days Redemption Time is Here!

 

Redemption Period: 1–31 August 2024

Ordering Deadlines

Phone: 30 August 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT) 
Online: 31 August 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Details

• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space. 
  
• Coupon codes may be redeemed one time only. They cannot be redeemed after the 31 August. 
  
• Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits). They cannot be used on exchanges.
  
• Bonus Days coupon codes can be applied to new prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.

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Bonus Days

It’s time for one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! 

Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! 

When you shop between 3–31 July and spend $50 USD you will earn a $5 USD |coupon! 

Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August. 

There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!

Earning Period: 3–31 July 2024

Ordering Deadlines

Phone: 31 July 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT) 
Online: 31 July 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT) 

Details

• Earn a $5 USD coupon for every $50 USD spent (before shipping and tax). 
  
• Create your online account, if you don't already have one, and choose me as your demonstrator! 
• All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made.
• If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you'll receive one email with multiple codes.
• If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you'll receive separate emails for each code earned.
• All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
  
• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period. 
• You must use a valid email address during checkout in order to receive  your coupon code.

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It's Sale-a-bration Time!

Sale-a-bration! Time means you can earn unlimited free product with a qualifying order!  

You can choose from the following:

• Stamp Sets
• Watercolor Melon
• Cradled in Love
• Heartfelt Hellos
• Jungle Pals
• Detailed Dogwood
•  Jungle Pals Dies
• Designer Series Paper (12" x 12")
• Sunny Days
• Flight & Airy
• Softly Stippled
• Most Adored
• Trusty Toolbox
• Opaque Faceted Gems Embellishment
• Softly Sophisticated Bundle - Stamp Set + Embossing Folder

Checkout all the products you can earn free by downloading a copy of the Sale-a-bration! Brochure here:  SAB BROCHURE

For more info. on these items, you can also check them out online here:  SALE-A-BRATION!

Golden Apple Card using Apple Harvest Stamp Set and Apple Dies

It's September!   Time for all things Apple 🍎 !

Here's a quick and easy card from the past that you can recreate using the Apple Blossom Dies -- currently available on the Clearance Rack!

This card features:

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Designer Tags Dies - Online Exclusive

Did you know the Designer Tags Dies are still available?  They are!! 

You can find them in the Online Exclusives section of my online store!

Designer Tags Dies (159165)
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1999-2023

Here's are a couple of  beautiful tags created with the set.

Designer Tags Dies (159165)
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1999-2023

I used this awesome die set in a card class in the past.  Here are the cards from the class.  

Although the Designer Series Paper is from a retired pack, you can substitute any paper and use coordinating cardstock colors to easily recreate these cards.

Colors:  Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape

Colors:  Misty Moonlight, Granny Apple Green, Real Red

To get your Designer Tags Die Set, go here:  DESIGNER TAGS DIES

To see all of the Online Exclusive Products, go here:  ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

 

Stamp Sale - One Day Only!!

Find yourself staring at multiple stamp sets from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and can’t decide which ones to get?  You won’t have to stare for much longer because on 19 July 2023, you can get those stamp sets you’ve been wanting at a 15% discount! 

But you will have to act fast because this lightning deal will only last for one day, so make sure you are ready to shop ‘til you drop! This is definitely a deal you don’t want to miss out on.

• The sale will run for 24 hours - July 19 only!
• There is no limit to how many stamp sets may be purchased.
• The 15% discount will apply to all stamp sets from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (excluding host stamp sets).
• No discount code necessary—the 15% off discount will be applied automatically.

Shop the sale here on Wednesday, July 19:  STAMP SALE

All Bundled Up Fun-Fold Slimline Card

The clearance rack was recently updated, and the adorable All Bundled Up Stamp Set is now available at a discount.  Here's a look at the stamp set.  

All Bundled Up Stamp Set (159834)
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2023

It's on the CLEARANCE RACK for just $16.00!!! 

You can see it here:  ALL BUNDLED UP STAMP SET

A Cute Fun-Fold Card

Here's an adorable slimline card created using the set.  Some of the products used are now retired, but you can easily recreate with other colors, greetings and embellishments!

The front features a fun, fold-out where two more of the adorable animals are hiding!  It's layered on Mint Macaron (retired) and has a Fresh Freesia card base.

It's hard to see behind the bow, but there's a little round tab on the left-hand side (you'll see a 1/2 circle from the front), to pull the card front open to reveal the additional panels.

The images were stamped first, and then the surrounding areas were lightly colored using a Blending Brush to give them a soft, halo effect.  You can see them here:  BLENDING BRUSHES

Blending Brushes (153611)
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2023

The images were colored using Stampin' Blends alcohol markers.  You can see all the colors available here:  STAMPIN' BLENDS

And, don't forget about the inside of the card! 

Measurements

• Fresh Freesia Card Base - 6 1/2" long X 6 1/4" tall - Score long side at 3 1/4"
• Mint Macaron Layer - 3" x 4 1/4"
• Basic White Layer (inside) - 3" x 6"
• Basic White Folded Layer (front) - 8 1/4 long by 4" tall
• Score long side at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
• Ribbon - 16"

Hope you found some inspiration in this project sample -- Happy Stamping!!!

 

Artistically Inked + Color Coach Project Sample Tutorial

In a previous post, I shared how to choose colors using the Color Coach.  In that post, you saw bits and pieces of a card made using the Lost Lagoon Color Coach.  Here's the whole picture -  a cute card that really comes together quickly too!  Check out the free detailed tutorial below.

Here's a look at the Color Coach for Lost Lagoon

Images Copyright Stampin' Up! 1999-2023

This card uses Lost Lagoon, along with Berry Burst and Blackberry Bliss - some of my favorite colors!

Images Copyright Stampin' Up! 1999-2023

This card features the combination of the Artistically Inked Stamp Set (154542), along with the coordinating Artistic Dies (155371).

Artistically Inked Stamp Set (154542)
Images Copyright Stampin' Up! 1999-2023

  

Artistic Dies (155371)
Images Copyright Stampin' Up! 1999-2023

Recreate this Card

Supplies Needed

Stamps

• Artistically Inked

Ink

• Blackberry Bliss

Cardstock & Paper

• Basic White
• Berry Burst
• Blackberry Bliss
• Lost Lagoon
• Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper

Tools

• Artistic Dies
• Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives

• Stampin' Seal
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Embellishments

• Rhinestone Basic Jewels 

Steps

Cut Cardstock and Paper Pieces

• Basic White
• 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" card base; score long side at 4 1/4", fold and crease with bone folder 
• 3" x 1/2" - for greeting
• Berry Burst - 3 1/8" x 3/4" for greeting layer
• Blackberry Bliss
• 1" x 1" for die cutting flower center
• 3 3/8" x 1" for greeting layer
• Lost Lagoon – 3 1/8” x 5/8” for greeting layer
• Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper (DSP)
• Lost Lagoon colored piece - 5" x 3 1/2" for die cutting leaves
• Berry Burst colored piece - 3" x 3" for die cutting flower

Die Cut

• Using Artistic Dies
• Cut leaves from Lost Lagoon colored DSP
• Cut Flower from Berry Burst colored DSP
• Cut Flower center from Blackberry Bliss Cardstock

Stamp

• Using Artistically Inked stamp set + Blackberry Bliss Ink
• Stamp the corners of the card base, as shown in picture
• Stamp greeting on Basic White piece

Color

• Using Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends, color three Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Assemble

• Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Adhere die cut leaves to card front
• Using Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
• Adhere stamped greeting to layers as shown - Lost Lagoon, Berry Burst, then Blackberry Bliss
• Adhere Blackberry Bliss die cut flower center to die cut flower
• Using Stampin' Dimensionals
• Adhere flower to card front
• Adhere assembled greeting to lower portion of card front.

Embellish

• Add Blackberry Bliss colored Rhinestone Basic Jewels to card front

Share

• Sign, insert in envelope and mail (or hand-deliver) to someone special!

Now your done!  Be sure to send it to someone special today!

For a complete list of products used go here:  PRODUCTS USED

Botanical Layers Folder Card using 2023-2025 In Color Collection

With each new Annual Catalog launch, I like to send my customers a special mailing.  

When the new 2023-24 Annual Catalog launched, I sent my customers this special card -- it's a Folder Card, with a pocket inside! 

I loved how it turned out, and wanted to share, with you, how to make one.  Follow the steps outlined below, and you can easily recreate this adorable Folder Card for someone special.

Supplies Needed

Stamps

• Botanical Layers

Ink

• Boho Blue
• Momento Tuxedo Black

Cardstock

• Basic White
• Boho Blue
• Copper Clay
• Moody Mauve
• Pebbled Path,
• Wild Wheat

Tools

• Meadow Dies
• Basic Borders Dies
• Double Oval Punch
• Natural Prints Dies

Embellishments

• Boho Blue Textured Ribbon

Here's a link for all the supplies:  BOTANICAL LAYERS FOLDER CARD

  

Steps

Cut Cardstock and Paper Pieces

• Basic White
• Use a full sheet of 8 ½” x 11” cardstock for card base
•  Score long side at 5 ½”, fold and crease with bone folder to form a 5 ½” x 8 ½” card base
•  5 ½” x 4 ¼” for inside pocket
• Mark the left, short side at 3 ½” and cut a diagonal line from the mark to the top of the opposite side.
• 4 ¼” x 5 ½” for die cut card front layer
• 1 ½” x 3” for die cut greeting label
• Boho Blue
• 1” x 1 ¼” for die cutting butterfly
• 1 ½” x 2 ½” for punching scalloped oval layer for greeting
• Copper Clay– 1 ½” x 5” for die cutting
• Moody Mauve– 2” x 5” for die cutting
• Pebbled Path– 1 ½” x 5 ½” for die cutting
• Wild Wheat– 1” x 5 ½” for die cutting

Die Cut

• Basic White layer using Basic Borders Dies
• Cut on one long edge only.
• Basic White Greeting label using Natural Prints Dies
• Boho Blue (1” x 1 ¼”) piece using Meadow Dies to cut butterfly
• Copper Clay, Moody Mauve, Pebbled Path and Wild Wheat using Meadow Dies

Punch

• Boho Blue (1 ½” x 2 ½”) piece using the scalloped oval from the Double Oval Punch

Stamp

• Using Botanical Layers stamp set + Boho Blue Ink
• TIP:  CREATE A STAMPED BACKGROUND -- Stamp the Basic White card base by stamping around the outside edge, starting on the short edge, in a “U” shape (ie. Start along a short edge and finish on the opposite short edge)
• Stamp another “U” shaped row, along the inside of the previously stamped row.
• Stamp around the outside edge of the Basic White pocket piece (for inside)
• Using Botanical Layers stamp set and Tuxedo Black Ink
• Stamp the Basic White die cut greeting label

Assemble

• Using Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
• Adhere die cut Basic White layer to the right side of card front, centered along the edge
• Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Adhere die cut floral shapes to Basic White die-cut layer on card front
• Using Tear & Tape
• Test fit your pocket to the inside of card to be sure it will close correctly; trim any excess if needed from a short edge
•  Adhere the inside pocket to inside of card along the right and bottom edges only
• For Greeting
• TIP - "EXTEND" THE PUNCHED SHAPE -- Cut the punched Boho Blue scalloped oval in half along the length
• Adhere one half of scalloped oval to top, back, portion of die cut greeting, and the other half to the bottom, back, portion of die cut greeting
• Adhere assembled greeting to card front using dimensionals
• For Butterfly
• TIP - ADD DIMENSION -- Gently curve the wings backwards using a bone folder
• Adhere butterfly to card front with a mini dimensional

Embellish

• Add ribbon
• Adhere a 2” strip of ribbon to the left center of card front, tucking the edge just under the Basic White die cut layer
• Trim any excess ribbon from the left side of card

Share

• Insert whatever goodies you want to send in the pocket
• Sign, insert in envelope and mail (or hand-deliver) to someone special!

Finding colors that go well together Part 3 - Color Coach

In previous posts, I've shared two ways to find a color scheme for your projects.

• Part 1 - DSP discussed letting Designer Series Paper do the hard work for you.
• Part 2 - Color Collections was all about how the pre-defined Color Collections can be a huge help in finding colors that go well together.

Now, let's learn about a third way -- the Color Coach!

Part 3 - Color Coach

There's an awesome tool available called a Color Coach.  It shows suggested color combinations of three colors that work well together, pulling colors from all of the Color Collections.  

Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

To use the coach, choose your starting color, and find that color within the coach.  There you'll find several combinations you can use for your projects.  

Plus, each card indicates, at the bottom, which Color Collection the color comes from.

Examples

Here are some examples using the Lost Lagoon Color Coach with Berry Burst and Blackberry Bliss.

Images Copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

Using all three colors as layers.  

Using one of the colors as a more subtle add, like the center of a flower.

Using the colors to color in a grouping of images.  Note, here, I've used all three colors, but the Lost Lagoon and Berry Burst come directly from a pack of Designer Series Paper (DSP)!  I've die cut the images from papers from the Bright & Beautiful DSP pack (#161449).

Printing and Storing Color Coach

You'll want to print the Color Coach and keep it handy with your crafting supplies.  

Printing

Make sure you're printer settings are set correctly before printing.

1. Print on Basic White Cardstock
2. Print in Color
3. Print with High Quality.
4. Print one-sided.

Storage Ideas

Store as Full 8 1/2" x 11" Pages

Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

1. Print on Basic White Cardstock.
2. Place each printed page in an 8 1/2" x 11" page protector.
3. Store in a binder.

Store as Individual Cards

Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

1. Print on Basic White Cardstock.
2. Cut along the dotted lines using your Stampin' Trimmer.
1. You'll end up with an approx. 3" x 4" card for each color.
3. Sort cards in a way that works best for your personal designing process.
1. Alphabetical by color name.
2. Rainbow fashion like reds, oranges, yellows, etc.
3. By Color Collection, which is easily found at the bottom of each card.
   
4. Store cards in your choice of container 
1. Box
2. Bin
3. Caddy
4. Bag

Prefer a more visual reference?

You can mount each individual card on a piece of cardstock that coordinates with the main color. 

Here, I've adhered the Lost Lagoon Color Coach card, shown above, to a 3.5" x 4.5" piece of Lost Lagoon cardstock.   You'll want to choose the size of your cardstock that best fits your storage solution.

Prefer a handy tool on a ring?

Follow the steps outlined above for individual cards, and create a handy tool with all the cards stored on a round carabiner clip ring.  Here's how:

1. Punch a hole in the upper left corner (or upper-right corner if you prefer).
1. Hole size will be determined by the size of your ring.
2. Place all the cards on the ring.
3. Hang or store in your craft space.

Here I've punched an 1/8" hole in the upper-left corner and inserted the ring.

Get Your Copy of the New Color Coach

Download a copy of the Color Coach to add to your crafting tools.

You can download your free copy here:   2023 COLOR COACH

Summary

Regardless of how you choose to store your color coach, I'm sure you'll find it to be a great addition to your tool set.

Hope you found some designing inspiration in this three-part series!

Happy Crafting!

Finding colors that go well together Part 2 - Color Collections

Stampin' Up! offers multiple, pre-grouped color collections.  Each collection includes colors that go well together.  

When designing a project:

• Pick your favorite collection.
• Choose your colors from within the collection.
• Two to three colors work well for most projects.
• Monochromatic color scheme is also an option.
• Colors from the Basics Collection can be mixed or used as the base color.

Color Collections

Check out the 2023-2024 ANNUAL CATALOG (p122-123) for a full view of the Color Collections.  

In Color 2022-2024 Collection
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

In Color 2023-2025 Collection
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

Brights Collection
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

Regals Collection
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

Subtles Collection
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

Neutrals Collection
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

The Basics Collection includes:  

Basic White
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

Very Vanilla
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

Basic Black
Images copyright Stampin' Up! 2023

Most colors are available in cardstock, ink pads, ink refills, and Stampin' Blends.  And, of course there are lots of coordinating EMBELLISHMENTS  and RIBBONS too making is super easy to have a well-coordinated project.  

Whether you're making cards, scrapbook pages, home decor and other projects, you can find a great palette of colors to choose from in the Color Collections.

Happy Crafting!