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It's March Madness time!

Basketball is everywhere, but in Card Making March Madness means Masculine Card ideas!

Our March Card Kit in the Mail will use product from the Annual Catalog and the Spring Occasions Mini Catalog.

The card designs will be for All Occasion with a masculine tilt! 

You can use whatever greetings you have on hand so you can change them up for another occasion if you'd like.

You can purchase the kit starting today and until Monday March 20 at 9 pm central time!

The kits will be mailed out by Monday March 27.

Cards shown are from a past kit and are shown as a sample of the quality of the cards.

The kit will contain all the pre-cut supplies, color photo instructions, embellishments, envelopes, specialty adhesives and other fun items you'll need to create the projects.

You just need to stamp and assemble the cards!

Be sure to use the downarrow on the button below to choose the size kit you'd like before clicking Buy NOW

You can choose: Single - 4 cards, Double - 8 cards, Triple - 12 cards, or if you just need the ideas grab the instructions!

Cards shown are from a past kit and are not samples of actual kit.

Card Kit in the Mail is your stamping fun brought right to your door!

Make them when it's convenient for you!

Relax and have fun, all the "hard work" is done for you already!

Invite a friend over to make cards with you! 

Here is the link to order and pay for your kit. Remember, use the downarrow to select the size kit you'd like BEFORE clicking BUY NOW!

Card Kit

Single Kit $14.00 USDDouble Kit $25.00 USDTriple Kit $36.00 USDInstructions only $5.00 USD

The card designs will be masculine cards for All Occasions. 

Make them your own when you use whatever greetings you like.

Kits will be available to order until Monday March 20 at 9 pm central time!

The kits will be mailed out by Monday March 27.

Please join us this month!

Quick and Easy! That is my stamping style! If it's yours, keep reading!

I love using patterned paper for the background in my cards! It allows you to quickly and easily put together a card and get it out into the mail in a snap! I call this technique a Mile a Minute card layout.

I borrowed the name from a crocheting techique that allows you to quickly put together an afghan. 

You'll see how easy it is to switch up to use any paper that you have on hand!

The main paper is from the Country Bouqet Paper Pack in the Mini Catalog

Here are the details for this design:

• 8 ½” x 5 ½” Balmy Blue cardstock. Fold Base in half (shown as left hinge).
• Stamp a greeting inside the cardbase first!
• Center and attach the piece of 4” x 4” Heart paper to top half of cardbase.
• Center and attach a 4” x 1 1/4” piece of bicycle paper to the 4” x 1 ½” Mint Macaron accent strip. Add this combined piece to the bottom of the cardfront.
• Use pearls to accent the center of the wheels.
• Stamp a greeting onto the Basic White heart. Attached it directly to the scalloped heart accent. Attach in location desired using Dimensionals.
• Note: There is a piece of 4” x 1” high floral border paper to use as an accent inside the card. I attach mine centered at either the top or bottom of the card inside.
• Product List

  Heart Punch Pack [151292]	Country Floral Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160375]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]
  Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]
  Stampin' Seal [152813]	Paper Trimmer [152392]

  Add All to Cart

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Sale-a-Bration Sensations!
In February we'll be offering 4 designs that will use items from the Sale-a-Bration flyer!

Cards shown are from a past kit and are not going to be used in the upcoming kit.

The cards in this month's kit can be for any occasion. You choose! You add your favorite greetings from the stamp sets and ink that you have on hand.

You can purchase the kit starting today until Friday Feb 17 at 9 pm.

Kits will be mailed out by Monday Feb 27th.

Cards shown are from a past kit and are shown as a sample of the cards provided in the kits.

The kit will contain all the pre-cut supplies, instructions with color photos, embellishments, envelopes, specialty adhesives and other fun items you'll need to create the projects.

You just need to stamp and assemble the cards!

Be sure to use the downarrow on the button below to choose the size kit you'd like before clicking Buy NOW

You can choose: Single - 4 cards (one of each design), Double - 8 cards (two of each design), Triple - 12 cards (three of each design), or if you just need the ideas grab the instructions!

 

Card Kit in the Mail is stamping fun brought right to your door!

Make them when it's convenient for you!

Relax and have fun, all the "hard work" is done for you already!

Order a double or triple kit and Invite a friend or two over to make cards with you! 

Pretty paper!

I really love when the paper provides the WOW factor on cards!

I'm here to share a few of these types of cards today!

The paper is GORGEOUS! You're going to want more than one pack of it!

But, the paper can't be purchased!

It can only be earned as a Level One Sale-a-bration Freebie and it's called Dainty Flower Paper Packs.

Special Person Special Day

The paper in the Dainty Flower Paper Pack with the oval floral arrangements are some of my favorite pages in the pack.

You get two of these sheets and there are six ovals on each sheet.

So you can easily use them to make a dozen cards!

The paper layer with the oval is cut to be 3 3/4" x 5" and then layered over an accent layer that is 4" x 5 1/4" (Old Olive).

The card above has a Crushed Curry card base that is 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", folded in half along the long side and then turned to be a left hinge card.

The card below was created by my stamping partner Cheryl.

It has the same start, but the cardbase is Blackberry Bliss or you could use Rich Razzleberry, but you'll turn it to be a top hinge fold.

When using a dark cardbase like this you'll want to add a neutral cardstock piece inside: (Basic White) - 5 1/4" x 4"

The differences are in the details!

The two cards shown above are similar, but when the details are added, they look different.

Both are beautiful and would be welcome for any occasion!

The top card uses a greeting tag using the Labels Aglow Dies.

The greeting is from the Framed Florets stamp set and is stamped using Black Memento ink.

Small flowers were stamped with Petal Pink ink from the same stamp set to add subtle accents to the card.

The card is finished up using a Brushed Brass Butterfly and a few Champagne Rhinestone Jewels to add some shine.

The card Cheryl created uses the versatile Double Oval Punch to create a greeting tag.

She finished her card with a lovely bow made using Fresh Freesia sheer ribbon that is attached using a Mini Glue Dot.

Simplicity with beauty rolled in one card!

The card above could NOT be any easier to put together.

It uses a large background paper piece from the Dainty Flowers paper pack.

There are two of these sheets in the pack as well, and when cut as shown above you can create 6 cards from each sheet.

That will allow you to add another dozen cards to your stash!

Make them up and then add the appropriate greetings when you have a need for the card!

Quick and easy!

Cutting & Scoring:

Cardbase - (Crushed Curry) 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" cardstock

Pretty Paper (Dainty Flowers) - Pattern 1: 4" x 5 1/4", Pattern 2: 4" x 1"

Greeting tag (Basic White) 3" x .75" over an accent piece of (Rich Razzleberry) 2.75" x 1"

Assembly Instructions:

• Along the long side of the cardbase score at 4 1/4".
• Fold card in half for left hinge opening.
• Stamp a greeting inside the card first so you could refold the card if you have an issue stamping.
• Center and attach Pattern 1 piece on the front of the card, keep equal spacing on all sides.
• Adhere the Pattern 2 paper as an accent where desired (as shown approximately 1/4" up from the bottom).
• Stamp a greeting onto the white rectangle. Center and attach to the accent piece of cardstock.
• Attach stamped greeting piece over the accent paper using Dimensionals.
• Embellished as shown with Champagne Rhinestone Jewels and Brushed Brass Butterflies as desired.

There are a total of 12 pieces of 12" x 12" paper in the Dainty Flowers Paper Pack, so you'll be able to create several dozens of cards from just one pack!

Using these tips and techniques you'll be able to create beautiful cards quickly and easily using supplies you probably have on hand at home!

THIS KIT IS SOLD OUT! You can get a subscription to Card Kit in the Mail and never miss another kit!

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January! Time to kick off the new year!

Let's start to build up your stash of Birthday cards with our first Birthday Card Bash of 2023!

We all have special people in our lives who deserve special cards!

Let's have fun making cards for them to treasure!

We will have generic, kids, feminine, and masculine style cards!

This Card Kit in the Mail will use items from the Annual Catalog and the new Spring Mini Catalog.

The card designs will perfect for your Birthday card needs!

You can use whatever greetings you have on hand or we can suggest some great current greeting sets!

Card Kit in the Mail! KIT IS SOLD OUT!

Our kits still have four offerings! Unlike everything else prices have stayed the same as last year!

Single kit (1 each of 4 designs) $14

Double kit (2 each of 4 designs) $25

Triple kit ( 3 each of 4 designs) $36 (Best value)

Don't need the kit, but want the instructions? $5 or FREE with your $50 order!

This month you will also receive Free Sale-a-Bration items with your qualifying purchases!

Card making FUN delivered right to your door!

The kit will contain all the pre-cut supplies, color photo instructions, embellishments, envelopes, specialty adhesives and other fun items you'll need to create the projects.

You just need to stamp and assemble the cards!

(past kit - as an example of the quality of the cards).

Choose the CARD KIT SIZE that is JUST RIGHT for your needs!!

You can choose: Single - 4 cards, Double - 8 cards, Triple - 12 cards, or if you just need the ideas grab the instructions!

Remember, the kits include pre-cut project pieces (cardstock and pretty paper), embossed pieces or die cut items, embellishments (such as sparkles and ribbon, etc), and specialty adhesive (such as Mini glue Dots or Dimensionals), envelopes, and full color instructions for assembling the cards.

Card Kit in the Mail is stamping fun brought right to your door!

Make them when it's convenient for you!

Relax and have fun, all the "hard work" is done for you already!

Invite a friend over to make cards with you!

Kit available to order until Friday January 20 at 9 pm central time!

KIT IS SOLD OUT!

Happy New Year! Happy New Catalog!

Happy Sale-a-bration!

The new Spring Mini Catalog started on Thursday January 5! 

Starting the same day is Sale-a-Bration - the once a year offering that lets you add FREE STUFF to your order, extra free stuff in your HOST REWARDS, or added items in our STARTER KIT when you join Stampin' Up!

Free Stuff for placing an order!

For every $50 and $100 you spend, you’ll earn an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item for free!

Depending on the amount you spend, you’ll be able to mix and match the Sale-A-Bration items you earn.

There are a stunning variety of stamp sets and Designer Series Paper for you to choose from—take a look!

Now through 28 February.There are two levels of FREE STUFF! 

LEVEL ONE: When your order reaches $50 (before tax and shipping) you can earn one of 4 stamp sets or 3 packs of pretty paper!

LEVEL TWO: When your order reaches $100 (before tax and shipping) you can earn TWO of the Level One items or One of the Level Two items which includes the Beautifully Happy stamp set or a pack of Dandy Designs 12x12 pretty paper. 

After you've placed your order for the items you'd like to purchase the online store will tell you how many and which level items you qualify for. 

Hosting during Sale-a-Bration 

Hosting is even more rewarding during Sale-A-Bration season!

When you host a party during Sale-a-Bration, whether it's in person or online, and your party sales reaches $300, you earn earn the Scenic Garden Stamp Set for free!

If you place a personal order of $300 or more outside of a party, you can earn the same stamp set for free!

You simply add it to your cart the same way you would with any other Sale-A-Bration product! 

Extras for your very own STARTER KIT!

There are three options for your Starter Kit during Sale-a-Bration!

Two options include $50 in extra product and your choice of Boho Blue or White Mini Cut & Emboss Machine for the low price of $129!

One option keeps the price at the usual $99 for the Starter Kit but lets you add $50 in extra product!

Wow! Such a tough choice!

Need a Catalog?

If you'd like your very own copies of the Mini Catalog and the Sale a Bration catalog just pop on over to fill out this form.

Remember Sale-a-bration will only be TWO MONTHS (January and February) this year so get your goodies while you can!

We were able to gather in person this month for our first Christmas Card Camp!

This is the first in person event we've held since February of 2020!

The first card I presented included some layering fun!

Let's take a look:

Card Basics

Cardbase - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" Real Red cardstock, folded in half for left hinge opening

Background piece - 4" x 5 1/4" Real Red cardstock

Inside piece - 4" x 5 1/4" Basic White cardstock

Pretty Paper - (Festive Foil Specialty paper) Piece one (2" x 5"), Piece two (3"x3")

Accent - Real Red Glimmer Paper 4" x 3/4"

Focal piece - Basic White cardstock 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"

Embellishments - Iridescent Trim (approx 6 " and 4" pieces), Wonderful Snowflakes, and Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewel

 

Assembly instructions

1. Prepare cardbase
2. On background piece, adhere paper layer one (keeping equal border on top, bottom and left side).
3. Attach the square paper towards the top (keeping equal spacing left and right).
4. Attach the red glimmer piece at the bottom edge of the square paper.
5. Wrap a piece of trim along the left side of the background piece. Attaching at the back (I used transparent tape). Tie a shorter piece of trim to create a knot. Trim ends.
6. Attach a Wonderful Snowflake using a Mini Glue Dot to the top corner of the pretty paper layers.
7. Attach the background piece to the cardbase using Dimensionals keeping equal spacing on four sides.
8. Stamp Santa onto the top center of the focal piece and a greeting at the bottom center. Use markers to color in Santa.
9. Attach the focal piece over the snowflake using Dimensionals.
10. Accent the ball of the hat using an Iridescent Rhinestone.
11. Stamp a greeting onto the neutral cardstock piece for the inside and then attach inside, keeping equal spacing on four sides.

The stamp set that I used for this card came from the October 2022 Paper Pumpkin kit.

 

I've said it before and I'll say it again!

 

I'm a BIG FAN of Paper Pumpkin!

I LOVE getting an exclusive stamp set every month.

You can see why Paper Pumpkin is such a great value!

Not only do you get the awesome project that is included in the kit, but you can use the stamp set to create your own projects after.

You should become a monthly Paper Pumpkin subscriber so you never miss out on the exclusive stamp set!

 

Happy Christmas card making season!

Let us help you get started on your cards this year! 

Our November Card Kit in the Mail will use items from the Annual Catalog and the Holiday Mini Catalog.

The card designs will be for Christmas cards!

You can use whatever greetings you have on hand or may we suggest you purchase some great current greeting sets.

 KIT IS SOLD OUT!!!

Christmas card making FUN delivered right to your door!

The kit will contain all the pre-cut supplies, color photo instructions, embellishments, envelopes, specialty adhesives and other fun items you'll need to create the projects.

You just need to stamp and assemble the cards (as shown with last month's kit below = assembled and stamped by Pat Mann).

Choose the CARD KIT SIZE that is JUST RIGHT for your needs!!

You can choose: Single - 4 cards, Double - 8 cards, Triple - 12 cards, or if you just need the ideas grab the instructions!

All the kits include pre-cut project pieces (cardstock and pretty paper), embellishments (such as sparkles and ribbon, etc), and specialty adhesive (such as Mini glue Dots or Dimensionals),

envelopes, and full color instructions for assembling the cards.

Card Kit in the Mail is stamping fun brought right to your door!

Make them when it's convenient for you!

Relax and have fun, all the "hard work" is done for you already!

Invite a friend over to make cards with you!

CARD KIT IS SOLD OUT!