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Hi friends! 🎄 Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Never! I've been playing with the new Advent Labels Bundle and some of the prettiest holiday papers, and I made three handmade Christmas gift tags I just have to share. They're quick, they're cheerful, and they'll make every present under your tree look extra special. 🎁 Each tag uses the same pretty label shape from the Advent Labels

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Hi friends! ✂️ I just had to pop in with a quick note, because a little Flash Sale is here and it's all about dies! From October 21–23, 2026, select dies and die-cutting tools are 15% off, while supplies last. If there's a die you've had your eye on to go with a stamp set you love, this is a sweet little chance to pick it up. 😊 The Details 🗓️ What: 15% off select dies and die-cutting tools

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Sneak peek alert! 👀 If you love being first in line for new craft goodies, this post is for you. The November Online Exclusives arrive Nov 3, and I've been peeking at Stampin' Up!'s samples all week. Here are three of my favorites so you can start your wish list. Let's go window shopping together! 🛍️ November Online Exclusives: Coming Nov 3 ✨ Stampin' Up!'s Online Exclusives are special

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Is it just me, or does Christmas sneak up faster every year? 🎄 Whether you're shopping for a crafty friend or your family keeps asking what you want this year, I have something that makes it so much easier: the Stampin' Up! 2026 Gift Guide! 🎁 What Is the Gift Guide? The Gift Guide is a hand-picked collection of gift ideas in one easy shop page. Just so you know, it isn't a sale. It's a

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Hi friends! 🍂 Fall is hands-down my favorite season to stamp. The cozy colors, the crisp mornings, a warm mug next to my craft table... I just love it! So this week I tried a little challenge: I took the very same sentiment, "Nothing's better than Fall", and made two completely different cards with it. THIS one is warm and bold, with big Pumpkin Pie and Crushed Curry blooms, rich Early

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Hi friends! 🍪💕 Happy Sweetest Day! Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of October, and this year that's today, Saturday, October 17. Whether you celebrate it or are just hearing about it now (it's a big deal in parts of the Midwest!), I love any day that's all about doing something sweet for someone. So I baked up some cookies and gave them a little handmade packaging to share. 😊

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 Grab two or more friends and let's make cards together! 💌✂️ I get asked all the time about classes, so today I want to tell you all about my favorite way to craft together: hosting your own class day.How Does It Work?It's so simple:You pick the date. Choose a day that works for you.Bring 2 or more friends. Crafty or not-so-crafty, everyone is welcome!I'll host a class just for your group.

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 Hi friends! This Saturday, October 10, is World Mental Health Day. It’s a day for talking openly about our hearts and minds, the anxious thoughts, the heavy seasons, the hurts we carry quietly. I see it in my classroom, I see it in my own family, and I’ve felt it in my own life. So I wanted to share something close to my heart today: a simple card, a verse I hold onto, and what I truly

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 Hi friends! 🍂 Is it just me, or does card making season sneak up faster every year? One minute it's sunny and warm (who am I kidding, it's always sunny and warm here in southern AZ), and the next I'm making a list of fall cards, Thanksgiving cards, and Christmas cards all at once. So today, let's chat about fall card ideas and how to plan your crafting so it all feels fun instead of

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 Happy October, friends! ☕🍂 There are some really fun specials happening at Stampin' Up! this month, and I wanted to gather them all in one place so you don't miss a thing. Grab your coffee and let's dive in!Product of the Month: Shining Stars Dies ⭐October's Product of the Month is the Shining Stars Dies (item 168600). You can get them for just $5 USD when you place a single order of $75

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 Hi friends! 👋 Can we talk about Paper Pumpkin for a minute? Because the next two kits are so good for anyone who wants a head start on the holidays. October brings elegant Christmas cards, and November is all about gift tags. I'm giving you the scoop on both, plus the dates you need to know so you don't miss a box. 🎄🎁What Is Paper Pumpkin?If you're new here, Paper Pumpkin is Stampin' Up!

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Beautifully Happy is one of the awesome new sets you can get as a gift when you order $100 in product (at one time) and I did some experimenting with watercoloring and stamping combined. Keep scrolling to see all the current happenings surrounding the Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration, including links to the catalogs.On the bottom two, I stamped the image in Saraha Sand then did a light color wash

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 The time has arrived! You can now order from the new Stampin' Up! Mini catalog and earn Sale-A-Bration rewards (along with your Rose Rewards when you use the host codes with your orders).The Mini Catalog is now LIVE!CLICK HERE to ONLINE SHOP the Mini CatalogIt's time to SALE-A-BRATE! with SALE-A-BRATION!!CLICK HERE for more SALE-A-BRATION DETAILSWays to Sale-A-Brate: SHOP, HOST or JOINHere

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 This type of stamping is so rewarding and fun, especially so when I know I can make five completely unique cards from them. The color combo was purposefully chosen so that I could use the coordinating designer series paper, Fancy Flora. I hope to be back soon with the cards I've made from this one sheet wonder stamped background.Please use the Jan. 2023 host code when ordering in Jan. of

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 I needed a card for a VERY special friend who lost her husband a few days before Christmas, this idea came to me a few days after I heard the news and am happy to share the results with you all. I hope you enjoy the video tutorial:Click any of the supplies linked below to purchase 24/7 from my online Stampin' Up! shop:Use the current Host Code at checkout to earn Rose Rewards and FREE STAMP

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 I wanted to share another project I've made with the Gingham Cottage dsp again tonight! Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can help in any way.Your purchase helps me be able to continue making helpful video tutorials. Thank you! Click any of the supplies listed below to purchase from my Stampin' Up! store: Gingham Cottage 12" X 12" (30,5 X 30,5 Cm) Designer Series

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 The Gingham Cottage Designer Series paper is versatile and fun. I hadn't even noticed the Garden green pattern until the other day and new I had to focus on Christmas cards using this delightful paper. I hope you enjoy the results and are inspired to use the Gingham Cottage dsp for your own Christmas cards. Gingham Cottage 12" X 12" (30,5 X 30,5 Cm) Designer Series Paper - 159651Price: $

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I wanted to take a gift of cards to a friend the other night and found that I had very few tags that were not Christmas, so that's the purpose of the video. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making them.Your purchase helps me be able to continue making helpful video tutorials. Thank you! Click any of the supplies listed below to purchase from my Stampin' Up! store: Framed Florets

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 I saw a gorgeous wreath on Pinterest with this awesome color combination for fall with rust and deep blue, so that's what I've tried to recreate on this one sheet wonder background stamping sheet. All of the products used to create this background are available in my online shop 24/7. Just click the product you're interested in purchasing.If you're inspired to create something similar,

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 I had the priviledge once again of doing a tutorial for Splitcoaststampers.com. Here are all my cards a link to the tutorial over at SCS.#1 Lovely You - Multicolor stamping on Designer Series paper Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (En) - 152525Price: $24.00Add to Cart Wonderful World Bundle (English) - 159918Price: $0.00Add to Cart Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad - 159216Price: $8.00Add to

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Here comes the SUN(flower) Paper Pumpkin kit that will make smiles BLOOM!The Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit includes elegant watercolor designs hand-crafted by our in-house artists to take your crafting to the next level! Try out the Twist technique with a sunflower stamp that you can stamp, twist, and stamp again, perfect for a fuller and more detailed floral image. And the coordinating

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We've entered the last half of 2022 - Can you believe it? - and at Stampin' Up! that means Sale-A-Bration AND a new Mini Catalog. Please take a look at everything that's happening below. You can see all the catalogs by clicking the links below. Please let me know if you have any questions, or want to schedule a party.ShopEarn rewards for every $50 spent. Use this host code for even more Rose

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During Saturday's class I introduced the new 2022-24 In Colors with the Uniquely Artistic stamp set and we created this background. Here's my finished card created after the class:Video Tutorial coming soon! Uniquely Artistic Photopolymer Stamp Set - 158935Price: $18.00Add to Cart 2022–2024 In Color Classic Stampin' Pads - 161108Price: $36.00Add to Cart Artistic Mix Decorative Masks -

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 I've been praying for inspiration and boy has God been answering my prayer. I have SO MANY things to share with you! This idea came to me as I fell asleep and I asked God to help me remember it - He did!I hope you enjoy! Here's the YouTube video tutorial.  Hand-Penned Petals Bundle (English) - 155492Price: $46.75Add to Cart Basic White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 159276Price: $

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 Ah! Vintage! My happy place. If you like vintage looking cards, then I think you'll appreciate this card and all the details. Simply click on any of the products below to order from my online store. Please use the HOST CODE 4M76T4ZW at check out if your order is less than $150. Thank you! Happiness Abounds Bundle (English) - 158824Price: $49.50Add to Cart Ranunculus Romance Cling

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