Sunday Share - Sunshine & Smiles To Brighten Your Days!

Make cloudy days a little brighter with the Sunshine & Smiles Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine sweet and sunny cards—three each of three designs. If someone you know is weathering a storm, this kit is just what you’ll need to create cards that are sure to brighten their day!

AND for the first time ever, we’ve got a coordinating die add-on!  Keep reading to learn more!!

PROMOTION DETAILS

Name: Sunshine & Smiles

This kit includes:

Everything you need to create 9 radiant cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.

A sweet springtime photopolymer stamp set.

A Mango Melody Stampin’ Spot

A fun peek-through window scene on each card!

Cute precut critters and labels, fun raindrop embellishments, and more!

Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce

Don’t forget! This kit coordinates perfectly with the Rain or Shine Suite Collection on p 50-51 #160556.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to the February Paper Pumpkin Kit between January 11, 2023, and February 10, 2023 by clicking here! 

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

ADD-ON

Sunshine & Smiles Dies (while supplies last for Active Subscribers) #162486 $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

One coordinating frog-shaped die: 1-1/8" x 7/8" and One coordinating flower bouquet die: 1-1/8" x 7/8" - how cute are these dies?? I love them so much that I've ordered a set for each of my current ACTIVE Paper Pumpkin Subscribers as a special treat and thanks for being a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber 💕! I'll pop them in the mail as soon as they arrive!

Check my blog post on January 8th for more information on making the best subscription choice during Sale-a-bration so you can earn FREE gifts! I always get the three or six month prepaid subscription, earn my FREE gifts, enter the prepaid code in my Paper Pumpkin Account and then I can manage my subscriptions each month by suspending if I won't be here to receive it (or I know it's not a kit I can use). 

Order online to have your orders shopped directly to you - if you need help do let me know!! 

Happy stamping

Ginny

Canada Inks Up! Team Blog Hop - Friendly Gnomes Country Gingham Card

It's another fun day today when our Canada Inks Up! team shares some new products from the January - April 2023 Mini (aka Spring Mini)  - I can't wait to see what everyone has done as it's always the best inspiration for new ideas!

I wanted to make a couple of cards with two different colours from the Country Gingham Designer Series Paper as I thought they were bright and spring-like . . .  and I wanted to have my stamping layer have the Stitched With Whimsy Dies on it because I love the effect.  

When I ran the rectangle shaped die through my Basic White Cardstock strip, I realized I could make another card with the square Whimsy Die and that became my favourite card idea to share with you today! Funny how that happens sometimes LOL!

I reached for the new Friendly Gnomes stamps and picked the cute guy holding the heart and then added the Love You sentiment too  - I stamped some of the grass image in Parakeet Party to coordinate with the blends I used for the gnome's shirt . . .  I added some vellum behind the stamped piece for added texture. 

The Thick Basic White card base was a great start and the Sweet Sorbet Country Gingham pattern added the bright contrast I was going for  . . .  I cut the 6" x 6" DSP at 4" then cut that piece at 5 1/4" and used the 2" x 6" piece that was left for my envelope flap, and the 3/4" x 4" piece on the inside of my card - that used every bit of the DSP for the one card - don't you love when that happens??  If you look carefully you can see the bit of Wink of Stella I added to the heart shape and my final embellishments were the smallest size of the In Color Matte Decorative Dots.

Then I went back to my original plan to use the Balmy Blue Gingham Check for a card, and cut it the same as the first card - giving me a 2" strip to add to my envelope, and a 3/4" strip to decorate the inside of my card. 

This time I wanted to share how easy it is to get great results with the Two-Step in the Beautifully Happy Stamp Set - a Sale-a-bration item that you can choose as a Free Gift when your order is $120 - and with so many great new bundles in the Spring Mini it will be easy to reach that amount!! 

The flower and the Balmy Blue cardstock and DSP make for a really pretty birthday card - I know someone is going to enjoy their happy mail from me very soon! I added some Gold Pastel Adhesive-backed Sequins for a bit of bling - what do you think?? Which card do you like best?? I'd love to see what you are making so share with us here😉💕

Here's a link to the new Mini Catalogue and to my online store for you to shop anytime . . . 

5 January - 1 May 2023
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And here's the Sale-a-bration Flyer with the links too  . . .

5 January - 28 February 2023
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Now it's time to go to the next person on the blog hop list below and see what that post is about - 

Until next time - Happy Stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - You Will Love The "Saying Thanks Kit" For Fun Cards!!

 

Say thank you to the people who make your day, every day with our newest product called “Saying Thanks” all-inclusive card kit! This month’s kit has everything you need to show appreciation to family and friends who light up your life! 

Make nine bright, colorful cards in no time to say thank you, recognize friends, and share your gratitude with a bright watercolor wash that won’t go unnoticed! You’ll never miss an opportunity to express gratitude with this colorful kit!

If you don't need to make all "Thank You" cards, then flip over the die cut greetings and choose your own sentiment to stamp instead - great for birthday cards, Thinking of You or most other happy occasions!

SAYING THANKS KIT #162361 $18.00 CAD

Each kit comes with precut die cuts in Dutch, English, French and German (for all our markets but great if you have family in Europe too!) and is available NOW!

DETAILS:

This kit includes: 

• Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• Printed die-cut words, precut pieces, and enough adhesive to complete projects.
• White baker's twine and iridescent diamond sequins.
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm).
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Tahitian Tide.

Want to check out the video on making these cards - click on the image below and enjoy watching how to make the cards . . .  

Check out all the kits in our kit collection online here - you can order anytime and have the kits ship right to you - so easy and no heading out to grab a card last minute as you are always ready to send good wishes to someone special. 

If you are shopping online please use my current Host Code 97AVUSCC if your order is under $200 and you will be in my monthly draws for shared Host Rewards - it's always fun to earn free product just by buying what you need. And with Sale-a-bration going on until February 28th you can earn FREE gifts just for shopping - every time you spend $60 you can pick a FREE Gift from the flyer and there are some great stamps and papers to pick from this spring! 

Shop the Spring Mini here:

5 January - 1 May 2023
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And the Sale-a-bration Flyer here:

5 January - 28 February 2023
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Until next time - Happy Stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - A Fun Sketch For You!

It's time for another Sunday Share and today I'm giving you another sketch to add to your inspiration board. It's an easy one and the centre oval can be any shape you want - it does not have to be the pictured design - sketches are meant to inspire you, not to follow exactly (unless you want to LOL!) 

I had two ideas in mind when I drew this sketch for a Facebook page I'm on and I'm sharing both of my cards with you here so grab your cuppa' and read along with me . . . .

This card features a few new products in our Spring Mini (January - April Mini) including the new Small Blending Brushes and Blending Brushes Storage (p 67) - the smaller size brushes were the perfect size for adding colour to my die cut flowers and will be a great add-on to your regular sized brushes. And the storage box holds all my regular brushes plus the new smaller ones  and sits out ready to use! I took this picture after I used the new brushes and gave them a quick rinse so they are ready for next time 💕😉

I love the effect I got from using one of the Framed Florets Dies (p 65) on the Mossy Meadow layer for my card front - the little hearts in the oval frame are so cute (and if you want to save them for a shaker card there are lots!). 

 

The die cut flowers and leaves are stamped from the coordinating Framed Florets stamp set in the bundle and did you notice that Stampin' Up! has started to name the stamps and dies the same with this new catalogue?? Easy to remember now which stamps and dies go together!!  

The waterclour wash background behind the oval is one of the backside designs in the Sale-a-bration Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper pack (p 6 in SAB flyer) that you can choose as a FREE Gift with each qualifying purchase. It makes pretty cardmaking so easy!! 

My second card takes full advantage of one of the floral patterns in the Dainty Flowers DSP - I cut the strip of ovals off the full sheet and then cut one down to 3 7/8" x 4 3/4" before matting on Crushed Curry and Garden Green cardstock layers. I got my colour choices from the list that Stampin' Up! provides on each pack of DSP - it's always there for you to check!

How perfect is this greeting (stamped in Garden Green ink) for that someone special that you are sending this card to?  All you need to add inside is your happy birthday wishes and you are ready to send! 

The new Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots (p 31) really pick up the colours on the background and are the perfect add to finish off my card . . .  I added a strip of the DSP to my envelope flap too! Can you see the textured look that is right in the design? So cool!

Ready to shop now?  Click here to go to my online store anytime and use my current Host Code 97AVUSCC (if your order is under $200) so I can track your orders and enter you in my monthly draws for shared Host Rewards. And I send you my thank you treats in the mail too!

Watch for my newsletter later this week where I share another sketch for you to use!

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Yes! Paper Pumpkin Is a Great Deal During Sale-a-bration!!

Taking a break for Christmas and New Years kinda messed up my usual schedule to give you the latest on Paper Pumpkin at the end of each month - hoping this will catch you up - there are still two more days to sign up for the January kit called Key To My Heart . . . . and it's got a fun story behind it too! Deadline for January's kit is the 10th so order now before you forget! 

Here's what's in the kit - 

This month’s kit includes everything you need to create 9 love-themed cards—3 each of 3 designs. It has coordinating envelopes, special padlock and key die cuts, adhesives, Vellum, and more!

This month’s kit has a unique love-theme photopolymer stamp set! With special sentiments and images that represent the tradition of locking padlocks on a bridge, there are so many ways for you to express your devoted love. This kit would be great for Anniversary or Wedding cards too - always good to have them on hand when you need one!

The Key to My Heart Paper Pumpkin Kit also comes with a Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Spot.

Finished card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (standard card size)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Calypso Coral, Fresh Freesia, Mango Melody, Petal Pink. The designs are accented with gold foil.

This kit also has a special add-on to take your crafting even further!

Heart Boxes Add-On #162417; Price: $15.00 

The add-on includes:

10 treat boxes; Key and label stickers; Box size: 3" x 4" (Perfect to have on hand for that time when you need to give someone a little treat to say "I'm thinking of you"!!)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Petal Pink with gold foil and you can add this to your order before you check out!! 

Here's the story behind the kit called "Locked In Love": 

This month’s kit is special for its theme and the message it holds. The designs come from the love lock tradition most famously practiced in Paris, France. Couples would take a padlock, inscribe their names on the back, lock it onto the bridge, and throw the key into the river below. It was meant to show they were devoted only to one another and to symbolize their forever love. This season, as you craft with the Key to My Heart Kit, keep in mind this special tradition. While you may not be able to lock a padlock on a bridge, you can definitely share a special paper craft with someone special.

Did you know that buying Prepaid Subscriptions to Paper Pumpkin can earn you FREE Sale-a-bration gifts??  That's right - all 3-6-12 month subscriptions qualify for FREE gifts from the Sale-a-bration flyer - how awesome is that?? I always buy my subscriptions this way, and if I'm not going to be home one month, I can suspend and my subscription is on hold then picks up the following month - such a great way to add to your stamps, ink spots and have cards ready to send for any occasion throughout the year! 

The boxes are the perfect size to store the stamp sets and ink spots once you are done the kit. Use this link to go to my online store and get your subscription going by purchasing the prepaid option of your choice, then using the email code in your Paper Pumpkin Account. (If you don't have one, you will also need to set up a Paper Pumpkin account here to use the prepaid code from your order).  

I mailed the Spring Mini (cover picture above) to all my regular customers but if you didn't get one, I have some here and you can arrange pickup anytime - you can also check out the new Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration Flyer on the sidebar of my blog. 

Ready to shop?  Use my Host Code each month when you shop online if your order is under $200 before shipping/taxes and get in the draws for shared Host Rewards at the end of each month when I close off the workshop! It's super easy and the orders come direct to you. If you get Host Rewards I will be sure to get them to you wherever you may be😉❤. All online orders get my thank you early the following month too so you win all ways!!  January's Host Code is 97AVUSCC

Until next time - Happy stamping!

Ginny

It's Time For Spring - A New Spring Catalogue That Is!!

 

The new January-April Mini Catalogue is live, and there are so many new suites and bundles perfect for crafting for spring events. You'll also want to check out all the new Designer Series Papers, including some new Specialty Papers featuring elegant foiled elements or textures. 

Did you notice that you can choose your preferred type for some stamp sets in this catalogue (either Cling or Photopolymer)?? I think Stampin' Up! was listening to us!! I love the Photopolymer for easy placement on my cardstock especially those two-step stamps!! 

Click to view the catalogue here:
 

5 January - 1 May 2023
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And what better way to shop than by getting FREE products with your orders??  That's right - it's our favorite crafting promotion of the year and you can read all about it here:

Let's start the year off right with Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration! It's the biggest promotion of the year and everyone who shops, hosts a party, or joins as a demonstrator can benefit. Sale-a-Bration ends February 28th, so you only have until then to take advantage of all the special offers available. 

There are five exclusive Stamp Sets plus a Host Stamp set AND four Designer Series Paper Packs all FREE with your qualifying orders . . . . and three of the Designer Papers are made to coordinate with three new bundles in the Spring Mini!! 
 

5 January – 28 February 2023
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Please note that there will not be a second Sale-a-Bration during the Summer of 2023 - Stampin' Up! is changing the dates on all their catalogues this year so there isn't so much overlap - the Holiday one will be September through the end of December. 

How do I get FREE products??

When you place an order, you'll earn a free exclusive Sale-a-Bration item for every $60 you spend. There are also some items you'll earn free with a $120 spend. Free items are available while supplies last, and the more you spend the more you can choose as there's no limit to how many you can earn.

What about Hosting a workshop?? 

Hosts get extra benefits on top of the free Sale-a-Bration items earned with their product order. When your workshop or party order reaches $375, you'll earn the exclusive Scenic Garden Stamp Set. This free set isn't just limited to hosts as any order that reaches $375 also qualifies.

 

What about the fabulous Join Offer??

Sign up as a demonstrator during Sale-a-Bration and you get to choose your Starter Kit deal. There are three exciting options this year!

• Option 1: includes the exclusive Boho Blue Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine ($86 value) + your choice of $225 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $175
• Option 2: includes the original white Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine ($86 value) + your choice of $225 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $175
• Option 3: includes your choice of $225 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $135

Do you want to know what makes the Boho Blue Mini Machine so special? It's a sneak peek of one of the new colours from the upcoming 2023-25 In Color™ Collection!

** All three options include $60 extra in your choice of products compared with the normal Demonstrator Starter Kit**

Want to know more? Read more about joining Stampin' Up!, and join online during Sale-a-Bration to get even more in your Starter Kit.

It's a new year, with a new catalogue and for me, a new way of sharing my ideas with you.  I've been holding my classes since early 2011 and realize while trying to decide what to pack, keep or sell to prepare for our pending move (first we have to sell our townhouse) that I need to focus on my personal projects for the coming year - and that's after we get settled into a new place.  

My plan is to continue with weekly newsletters and corresponding blog posts that will highlight some card making ideas and techniques and feature new products, or special promotions - but I won't be having any classes - either in person or on Zoom. I will have a garage sale for retired products soon so you can come, visit and shop once I give out the dates.  I'm waiting until the weather gets a bit warmer so we don't freeze in the garage!! 

I will still have a monthly Host Code posted on my blog, and included in each newsletter for you to use (January's Host Code is 97AVUSCC). I will close off the code with a workshop order the last day each month and will draw for Host Rewards from all orders submitted that month over $35.00.  I will include any orders that you want me to put in on your behalf on that final day and you can pick up here once they arrive. My hope is that most of you will try online ordering as I'm not sure where "here" will be once we sell and I'm being super positive that will happen for us this spring!

As long as orders come in to keep my business going, I'll keep sharing projects at my end and on my Facebook page too - if you haven't seen it yet then check the link and there will always be something to see from Stampin' Up!.

Happy stamping

Ginny

Sunday Share - Happy New Year 2023!

Happy New Year to each of you and your families too! Hope you are able to get lots of hugs and enjoy some fun times as we gather together to celebrate the holidays and a new year, and more importantly a time to visit and travel again as our comfort zone allows. 

Sending thanks to each of you for supporting my small business - and for those who have been with me since I started my Stampin' Up! journey - did you know it is 12 years this month since I launched my first event and shared my cards with you?  You've been such a huge part of my business and I could not have done it without you!  Check your in box later this week for my newsletter where I'll be sharing how I'm going forward with you! 

The Spring Mini Catalogue (pictured above) and Sale-a-bration flyer launch on January 5th - if you didn't get your catalogue in the mail (sent to all who placed orders with me in the past six months) then I have a few here and you can pick one up anytime - just let me know!!

Still four days left to shop the Last Chance products from the Holiday Mini - if there is something on your wish list then grab it before it's gone for good!! 

You can shop here anytime for Annual Catalogue, Last Chance or Clearance Rack items and use my current host code - I'll close it tomorrow then post a new one for January!

Have a happy stamping new year!

Ginny