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April always feels like a reset to me.

The days are a little lighter, things start blooming again, and it feels like a good time to come back to the things that bring us a little peace… like creating.

But this April also feels a little more meaningful.

I’m supporting two incredible women—Karen and Diane—who spend this time each year raising money for causes that impact so many lives.

Karen rides to support MS research.

Diane supports Relay for Life and families walking through cancer.

And like many of you, I don’t have to look far to see why this matters.

We’ve all known someone.
We’ve all felt that ripple.

In past years, I’ve been part of their in-person fundraiser—a full day of connection, creativity, and supporting something bigger than ourselves.

But this year, I can’t be there in person.

So instead of stepping away… I decided to show up differently.

For the entire month of April, I’m donating my profits from my online store—split between both organizations.

That means something really simple:

Every time you choose to create this month…
Every time you order supplies or a Kits Collection…

You’re also giving back.

No extra steps. No codes.
Just doing what you already love—with a little more purpose behind it.

If you’ve been feeling like you need a little creative reset, this is a beautiful time to do it.

Here’s how to be part of it:

• Shop anytime April 1–30
• Use my online store like you normally would
• I’ll track everything and donate the profits at the end of the month

And if you know someone who could use a little creative time (or would love to support these causes), feel free to pass this along.

Sometimes the smallest things—like sitting down to make a card—can ripple into something much bigger.

Thank you for being part of that with me.

Lori

It's time for a little MARCH MADNESS - Stamping Style!  THIS KIT IS SOLD OUT!

We will be helping you with card designs for the MEN in your lives - fathers, grandfathers, husbands, brothers, sons, and grandsons!

Photo of past kit - not the cards in this month's kit!

Our March Card Kit in the Mail will use items from the Mini Catalog, Online Exclusives, and the Annual Catalog as it starts to wind down to retirement at the end of April.

The card designs will be for All Occasions! 

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

The kit is available to order until Wednesday March 18 at 9 pm central time.

The kits will be mailed out by Monday March 30!

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

THE KIT IS SOLD OUT!

We hope you'll join us this month for our March Madness!

Photo of past kit - not the cards in this month's kit!

You just need to stamp with your own ink and stamps! Then assemble the cards!

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!

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

This month's kit is available to order until Wednesday March 18 at 9 pm central time.

The kits will be mailed out by Monday March 30! 

Gathered with Stampin' friends from MICHIGAN as well as WISCONSIN when we all travelled to Hobart, IN in 2025.

For me my Stampin' Up! journey is more about the community I'm part of and the friendships I've made along the way.

I didn't grab the Starter Kit offer when I first joined for either of those things!

I have plenty of friends and I'm part of several communities or groups.

No I got the Starter Kit to get a discount on my personal orders. Nothing more.

In fact I wasn't even going to share with anyone that I was a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Gathered with more Stampin' friends for a Demonstrator and customer gathering in Appleton, WI.

But, when you LOVE something so much, you suddenly find yourself TALKING about it and SHARING ideas.

All of a sudden (okay 16 years later) you have people who have also gotten the Starter Kit offer and want to spend time with you!

I adore the connections I have in FIVE Demonstrator only groups that I'm able to be part of!

I get to meet and be inspired by Demonstrators from all over the US and the world (Europe, South Pacific, and Canada).

Maybe the special BONUS product offer this month is the thing that really SPEAKS to you!

This Positioning Tool is available as a FREE BONUS item this month only.

It won't be for sale until sometime in the future. No timeline is known right now.

It is a $49 value and it is added FREE to your Starter Kit when you decide to JOIN THE FUN!

I'd love to see you have the opportunity to meet friends, be part of a crafting community, and get a good discount on your own stamping supplies.

Who knows, maybe you'll decide you want to share your love of stamping with others too?

This Kit is SOLD OUT!

Sample of past cards - not the current month's projects!

All about Love! That's what our February Card Kit in the Mail brings!

Pull out your favorite sentiment stamps and get yourself ready for all new card designs that let you express LOVE to those in your life!

You choose the greetings, so it can be love for a birthday, an anniversary, or just because!

We have a short order window - kits must be ordered by Sunday February 15 at 5 pm central time!

The kits will be mailed out by Monday February 25!

Choose a single kit: 4 cards designs for $15

Get a double kit (2 of 4 designs) for $26

Or really have some fun with a triple kit (3 of 4 designs) for $37!

If you don't need the prepped kit, but want the instructions you can order them for only $5!

Or earn the instructions FREE with your qualifying order from my online store.

Use the downarrow to choose the kit size you'd like before clicking BUY NOW!

At Home card making fun!

The kit will arrive and 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 greetings with your own stamps and ink and assemble the cards!

Sample of past cards - not the current month's projects!

 

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! 

Get this kit while you can! KIT IS SOLD OUT!

All kits will be mailed no later than Monday February 25.

I had prepared this featured card in another way, but I started to second guess myself. So I set off in a slightly different, but i think BETTER direction! That's what happened with this card design. I was creating for a recent Card Kit in the Mail and put the banner pieces at each end of the greeting tag. It looked good, but I decided to try something a little different and layered the banner ends on ONE SIDE of the greeting. I really liked this version so I'm featuring it as my Weekend Card Making Inspiration in my weekly email! Follow along for all the instructions!

SOLD OUT!

Card Kit in the Mail for 2026!

It's TIME! 

We always kick off the new year with Birthday Card Bash!

This year is no exception!

The FIRST Card Kit in the Mail for 2026 is READY for ordering!

We are offering our Card Kit in the Mail that are all Birthday cards!

Time to order your January Kit! 

Sample of past cards - not the current month's projects!

 

Pull out your favorite birthday sentiment stamps and get yourself ready for all new Birthday card designs!

Kit is available to order until Saturday January 17 at 9 pm central time!

The kits will be mailed out by Monday January 26!

There has been a slight price increase this year.

Choose single kit: 4 cards designs for $15, double kit (2 of 4 designs) for $26, or triple kit (3 of 4 designs) for $37!

If you don't need the prepped kit, but want the instructions you can order them for only $5!

Or earn the instructions FREE with your qualifying order from my online store.

Use the downarrow to choose the kit size you'd like before clicking BUY NOW!

 

Birthday Card making fun!

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!

Sample of past cards - not the current month's projects!

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! 

Get this kit while you can! SOLD OUT!

All kits will be mailed no later than Monday January 26.

CYBER MONDAY - 1 week special!

12 months of Card Kit in the Mail in one MEGA PDF package!

You'll get all the instructions and color photos from January through December 2025!

This includes 4 projects per month, with color photos and full instructions of each projects!

It is a $60 value - available Monday Dec 1 to Sunday Dec 7 for only $50!

There is exciting news from Stampin' Up! with online sales that includes their first ever Black Friday Sale! It starts next week- November 25th and runs until December 1st!

You will see discounts - 40% off Stampin’ Blends Paper Trimmer and blades Ink bundles 25% off Select adhesives 15% off Select cardstock   Order early from the sale and you can expect your goodies to arrive before CHRISTMAS!!   What a fun way to fill your crafter's WISH LIST!   Fine print: All products are available while supplies last at the discounted price.   Shop my Online Store on the first day for best selection.

Cyber Monday Sale from Stampin' Up!   There's going to be a BIG SALE starting December 1st at 9am CT for Cyber Monday!   The sale is on Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions!   At this price, a Paper Pumpkin subscription would make an excellent gift!    What is Paper Pumpkin?   It is an all-inclusive crafting kit that is delivered straight to your door every month.   These kits keep getting better and better!   Whether you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas present that sparks creativity or resolving to make time to craft in the new year, a Paper Pumpkin subscription is the gift that keeps on giving.   Here are the key details: From December 1st–9th, Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions will be discounted as follows: 3-month prepaid: $61.00 (regular price $81.00) 6-month prepaid: $122.00 (regular price $162.00) 12-month prepaid: $244.00 (regular price $324.00)   Here’s the fine print. Subscriptions purchased during this promotion start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This kit cannot be skipped. Do not purchase multiple subscriptions for the same recipient. The subscriptions will all start with the Watercolor in Bloom Kit, so the recipient will end up receiving duplicates of the same kit each month. Shipping cost is built into the price of the kit and is not reduced.  Subscriptions purchased during the promotion will earn reduced rewards compared to full-priced subscriptions due to the discounted price, but they will still qualify for rewards once the threshold is met. Take advantage of this Cyber Monday offer for fantastic deals on the 3-month prepaid, and 6-month prepaid, 12-month prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions. Plus your entire order will earn you Stampin' Rewards to be used on your future purchases! TWO INCREDIBLE BONUSES: The NEW PRODUCT of the MONTH offer is starting on Tuesday December 2nd! This is a NEW monthly exclusive offer - with your purchase of $75 or more to purchase the Product of the Month for only $5! Unfortunately the Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not apply toward the qualifying amount for Product of the Month. Refills, past kits, and add-ons do apply toward the qualifying amount, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. BONUS TWO: When you purchase your Paper Pumpkin subscription from me you will receive a BONUS pdf each month that will show at least 12 alternate project ideas for your kit. This is special THANK YOU from me and a 11 of my stamping friends! Start getting savings, and special bonuses! But don't delay, you don't want to miss out on these offers!