Card Art by Helen

Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired:

Floral sets are always a popular choice for a thank you card, and the Textured Floral Bundle is no exception.

The largest flower from the Textured Floral Photopolymer Stamp Set was stamped on Basic White Cardstock using Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Ink, and cut out using the coordinating die from the Textured Floral Dies. The medium and small flowers from the same stamp set were stamped on Basic White using Moody Mauve ink, and cut out with the corresponding dies. The larger foliage image was stamped on Basic White using Smoky Slate ink, and die cut. An additional foliage element was cut from Smoky Slate Cardstock using the small leaf branch die from the same set.

Vellum Cardstock was embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder and then cut to size. The foliage and floral die cut elements were arranged in the center of the panel as shown, with the Smoky Slate and Balmy Blue elements adhered to the embossed vellum using Multipurpose Liquid Glue and the Moody Mauve flowers attached using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The sentiment was stamped on a strip of Basic White Cardstock using Moody Mauve ink, and both ends cut at an angle. The strip was attached to the bottom of the vellum panel using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The finished panel was then adhered to a Moody Mauve folded card base, using Multipurpose Liquid Glue applied behind the stamped images so that the adhesive didn't show through the vellum layer.
 

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Here's this month's sketch:

And here's the project it inspired:

Stylized stamped trees and a simple snowy patterned paper background are combined to create this easy Christmas card.

The solid tree image from the Merriest Trees Photopolymer Stamp Set was stamped on Basic White Cardstock using Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Ink, and cut using the second largest tree die from the coordinating Merriest Trees Dies. The textured tree image from the same stamp set was stamped on Old Olive Cardstock, again using Shaded Spruce ink, and cut using the third largest tree die.

The sentiment was stamped on a strip of Basic White Cardstock using Shaded Spruce ink, and one end cut to a banner shape using the small square die from the Merriest Trees Dies. A narrow strip of Cherry Cobbler Cardstock was adhered to the bottom of the stamped Basic White strip and trimmed to match the angled end.

A panel of the Balmy Blue snow-patterned paper from the A Walk in the Forest 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper was adhered to a Cherry Cobbler folded card base. The Shaded Spruce solid tree die cut was adhered using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, and the Old Olive tree die cut and sentiment strip were added using Stampin' Dimensionals.
 

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The A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper is part of the product giveback program, which supports charitable organizations in our communities. For every paper pack sold, Stampin' Up! will donate $4.00 (CAD) to the Salvation Army.

The all-inclusive Painted Wishes Kit ($20) includes everything you need to spread love and kindness with cards for all occasions featuring colourful watercolour floral designs and heartfelt greetings.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs), measuring 5½" x 4¼" (14 x 10.8 cm), and 9 pre-printed coordinating envelopes. Your kit contains printed card bases and die cut sentiment labels featuring Gold and Pretty Peacock foiling, along with gold cord and Pretty Peacock sequins to embellish your projects. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Garden Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Moody Mauve, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, and Wild Wheat.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

New items have been added to our Clearance Rack, and with some products discounted by up to 60% there are lots of bargains to be had. Clearance items are only available while supplies last and can sell out quickly, so don't delay placing your order if something hops into your cart!

Click here to view what's available and shop.

Shipping may take longer than normal in the coming weeks as the Christmas season is a busy time of year for sending and receiving packages. When placing any online orders you wish to receive in time for Christmas, please submit them by Friday, December 8th. Although Stampin' Up! cannot guarantee that these orders will arrive before Christmas, best efforts will be made to ship orders as quickly as possible.

Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired: 

September might be too early for Christmas for some people, but as crafters we know the earlier we start the more likely it is we'll be done in time! This card uses classic colours to send a simple festive greeting.

A strip of Distressed Gold 12" x 12" Specialty Paper was mounted on a wider Shaded Spruce Cardstock strip, and adhered to a Cherry Cobbler Cardstock layer. The "Noel" image from the Joy of Noel Photopolymer Stamp Set was stamped in Shaded Spruce Classic Ink on Very Vanilla Cardstock and cut out using the largest tag die from the Tailor Made Tags Dies. The tag was added to the Cherry Cobbler Cardstock layer, with the bottom of the tag layered over the Distressed Gold strip and raised up using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Four evergreen branches were die cut from Shaded Spruce Cardstock using the foliage die from the coordinating Joy of Noel Dies. Starting from the left hand side, the four die cut branches were layered to form an arc in the top left corner of the Cherry Cobbler Cardstock layer, arranging it so that the arc overlapped with the top of the tag. The top of the card was trimmed to remove any of the last die cut that was left overhanging. Gold Festive Pearls were added to the branches as a final embellishment, and the whole card front was adhered to a Shaded Spruce card base.
 

Don't forget you can bundle and save! Purchase the Joy of Noel Bundle and save 10%.

Send or share best wishes with all your loved ones with the December's All the Best Paper Pumpkin kit. This month's kit comes with an acetate box to package your finished cards and envelopes, perfect for storing your completed projects or for easy gifting of your set of cards.

Your kit includes everything you need to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) measuring 4¼" x 5½" (10.8 x 14 cm), plus 9 coordinating envelopes and your exclusive photopolymer stamp set. Also in your kit are embellishments, adhesive, and paper pieces featuring gold foil detailing in the elegant borders and hand-drawn floral artwork. You'll be able to use the included belly band to add the perfect finishing touch to your boxed card set. A Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Spot is also provided, and other coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, and Old Olive.

Pick up a prepaid subscription (1, 3, 6, or 12 months) from my online store, or set up a monthly subscription. To receive the December kit, you must subscribe or activate your prepaid code before 10 December.

 here's the project it inspired:

Embossing is the perfect technique to create an elegant Christmas card.

The Snow Crystal Cling Stamp was stamped on Night of Navy Cardstock using VersaMark ink, and embossed with the Silver powder from the Metallics Embossing Powders. A length of White ½" Iridescent Ribbon was wrapped around the bottom of the panel and secured on the reverse side.

The "Making Sprits Bright" sentiment (from the Joy of Noel Photopolymer Stamp Set) was stamped on a strip of Basic White Cardstock using VersaMark Ink and again embossed with Silver powder. Both ends of the cardstock were trimmed at an angle, and the strip adhered to the stamped Night of Navy panel over the top of the ribbon using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The finished panel was then adhered to a Night of Navy folded card base, again using Stampin' Dimensionals.
 

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With the end of the current September-December Mini Catalogue fast approaching, the Last Chance List, telling us which products are retiring and will no longer be available after 3 January, is now available. Some products are discounted by up to 60%!

September-December 2023 Mini Catalogue Last Chance List

September-December 2023 Mini Catalogue Last Chance List (French language products)

Shop for retiring products in my online store.

If there is something on the list of retiring products that you've been waiting to order, please place your order as soon as you can to avoid disappointment as all retiring items are only available while supplies last.

The above list will not be updated as products sell out. The easiest way to see which items are still in stock at any time is to visit my online store.

While it's always sad to see the end of a catalogue with lots of retiring products, you can be sure Stampin' Up! has lots of lovely NEW products ready for us in the next mini catalogue, launching in January!

Here's this month's sketch:

And here's the project it inspired:

This simple Christmas card is a great option if you need to make multiples this festive season.

A thin strip of Real Red Cardstock was adhered to the right-hand long edge of a strip of patterned paper from the Beary Christmas 12&quot x 12" Designer Series Paper pack. This was then adhered to the left-hand side of a Mossy Meadow folded card base.

The block font "Merry" from the More Wishes Photopolymer Stamp set was stamped on a Very Vanilla Cardstock rectangle using Real Red Classic Stampin' Ink, and the script font "Christmas" stamped underneath using Mossy Meadow ink, offset to the right, to complete the sentiment. The rectangle was added to a Red Red Cardstock mat, and the whole panel adhered to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals. Gold Festive Pearls were added to the right-hand section of the card front as a final embellishment.
 

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From 14 November, save up to 20% in our three-day Seasonal Sale. Stock up on supplies for all your upcoming handmade projects and you'll get to create more while spending less!

Between 14 and 16 November, select products from the 2023-24 Annual Catalogue will be on sale with the following discounts:

• 10% off ribbons and trims
• 15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends (excludes bundles)
• 20% off all papers, including cardstock, specialty paper and Designer Series Paper

You're going to need to be quick if you don't want to miss out on these amazing savings. Don't forget that this sale lasts for just three days, and items are only available while supplies last.

I will have an order ready to go on Tuesday morning. Email or text me your order ASAP.

The all-inclusive The Best Destination Kit ($28) has a colourful, vintage, travel vibe.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) measuring 5½" x 4¼" (14 x 10.8 cm), and 9 coordinating pre-printed envelopes. The die-cut printed peek-a-boo card bases have a thin UV coating that give each card a special shine. Your projects are easy to assemble with the kit's preprinted die cut images and banners, twine, and adhesives. Use the included The Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set and clear stamp block to complete your creations with sentiments and decorative imagery to embellish the printed designs. A Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Spot is also in your kit, and other coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Petal Pink, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Granny Apple Green, Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, and Shaded Spruce.

Your kit is packaged in a 9⅞" x 6½" x 2¾" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on-the-go.

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

New products in our Online Exclusives collection are now available! Just a reminder: these products are not available in any of our catalogues and are only listed in my online store.

The Meandering Meadow Suite Collection includes a photopolymer stamp set, coordinating dies, 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Pecan Pie ⅜" Center Stripe Ribbon, and Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds embellishments. The Garden Meadow Photopolymer Stamp Set and coordinating Garden Meadow Dies are available to purchase as a bundle, saving you 10%! Purchase the items separately, or you can buy the whole suite collection containing the bundle plus one each of the other suite products for coordinated crafting.
 

The Fluffiest Friends Bundle comprises a cling stamp set and coordinating dies, which are available separately or as a bundle (saving you 10%). These cute, hand-drawn animal images are perfect for colouring.
 

The Simply Sparkling Bundle, a photopolymer stamp set and coordinating dies (available separately or as a bundle, saving you 10%), is themed around refreshing, sparkling beverage cans. Use the effervescent sentiments and fruit imagery to create your own flavoured greetings to share with friends!
 

This product release also includes three stand-alone stamp sets. The Of Art and Texture Photopolymer Stamp Set contains different artistic textures that will build to form eclectic backgrounds, and enhance your projects with a vintage look. The Feathered Flight Cling Stamp Set contains highly detailed images and sentiments of of optimism and gratitude to add to your creations. The Softly Said Cling Stamp Set features large, bold sentiments with a watercolour texture that will coordinate with so many of our other stamp sets or even stand on their own as the focal point in your projects.

 

If you love adding sparkle to your cards, you'll love the new Three Color Glimmer 12" x 12" Specialty Paper. The three hues, Highland Heather, Petal Pink, and Pretty Peacock, will easily coordinate with a variety of projects.
 

Check out the Online Exclusives section of my online store to see all the new products, along with the rest of the online exclusive collection. Remember that these new items are initially available while supplies last, so don't delay ordering as they may sell out!

It's nearly time for more new products to be added to our Online Exclusives collection! Just a reminder: these products are not available in any of our catalogues and are only listed in my online store. Here are some sneak peeks of some of the items you'll be able to purchase from 7 November.

The Meandering Meadow Suite Collection includes a photopolymer stamp set, coordinating dies, 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Pecan Pie ⅜" Center Stripe Ribbon, and Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds embellishments. The Garden Meadow Photopolymer Stamp Set and coordinating Garden Meadow Dies are available to purchase as a bundle, saving you 10%! The stunning designs of the Meandering Meadows DSP makes creating cards with this suite easy.
 

The Fluffiest Friends Bundle comprises a cling stamp set and coordinating dies, which are available separately or as a bundle (saving you 10%). These cute, hand-drawn animal images are perfect for colouring.
 

If you love adding sparkle to your cards, you'll love the new Three Color Glimmer 12" x 12" Specialty Paper. The three hues, Highland Heather, Petal Pink, and Pretty Peacock, will easily coordinate with a variety of projects.
 

This is only a sample of what will be available. Check out the Online Exclusives section of my online store on 7 November to see all the new products launching as part of this release. Remember that these new items are initially available while supplies last, so place your order quickly to avoid disappointment!

Here's this month's sketch:

And here's the project it inspired:

This elegant Christmas card makes use of stamping tone-on-tone and in white to create interesting layers of background texture.

A Night of Navy Cardstock panel was stamped randomly with the various star images from the Stars at Night Photopolymer Stamp set using Night of Navy Classic Ink. The splatter stamp from the Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set was stamped in White Craft Ink to add additional texture to the background. This panel was adhered to a Crumb Cake Cardstock mat. A strip of Crumb Cake Cardstock was stamped repeatedly with the line of stars image stamp from the Stars at Night set in Crumb Cake Classic Ink. A triangle was cut from one end of the strip to create the banner end, and the strip adhered to the left hand side of the mounted stamped panel.

A banner was cut from Misty Moonlight Cardstock using the die sized just over 2" wide from the Nested Essentials Dies, and stamped with the grouped trio of stars stamp from the Stars at Night set using White Craft ink. The largest sentiment from the Night Divine Cling Stamp Set was stamped on Basic White Cardstock using Crumb Cake ink, and cut out using the stitched square die sized just under 2" from the Stylish Shapes Dies. This square was attached to the stamped Misty Moonlight banner. The "joy and peace" sentiment from the Stars at Night set was stamped on a Night of Navy Cardstock strip using Versamark Ink and embossed in white. The right end was cut at an angle, and the sentiment strip added on top of the Basic White stitched square using Stampin' Dimensionals, and the whole element adhered to the stamped card panel.

Using the dies from the Stars at Night Hybrid Embossing Folder set, star elements were cut from Gold Foil, Basic White Cardstock, and Adhesive-Backed Gold Glimmer Paper. The large layered element was added to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals, and the smaller embellishments added using Glue Dots. Finally, the whole card front was adhered to a folded Night of Navy Cardstock base.
 

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November's Warm Wishes Paper Pumpkin kit is all about spreading the light of Christmas with festively designed traditional gift boxes, and coordinates with last month's kit. Fill up your boxes with small goodies, treats, and more to gift warm Christmas wishes.

Your kit includes everything you need to make 8 gift boxes (4 each of 2 designs), plus 8 clear food safe bags to fill your boxes. The assembled gift boxes measure 4¼" x 4½" x 1½" (10.8 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm) and 4¼" x 3¾" x 1½" (10.8 x 9.5 x 3.8 cm). You'll love the iridescent accents on the precut paper pieces, and the included Warm Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set and Linen Thread will help you add the perfect finishing touches to your gifts. A Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Spot is also provided, and other coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, and Real Red.

Take your crafting even further with the Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes add-on. This coordinating set of 20 Cards & Envelopes features iridescent glitter accented card bases measuring 5" x 7" (12.7 x 17.8 cm) when folded, and festive printed envelopes. It's easy to send warm Christmas wishes with the simple and cozy vibe of the card bases that are easily accented with stamped images and greetings from our current or past seasonal kits. This add-on is only available to current Paper Pumpkin subscribers and is offered while supplies last.
 

Pick up a prepaid subscription (1, 3, 6, or 12 months) from my online store, or set up a monthly subscription. To receive the November kit, you must subscribe or activate your prepaid code before 10 November.

Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired:

Why not reach for a modern colour combination and stamp your snowflakes in shades of purple?

First, Highland Heather Classic Ink was applied directly to a panel of Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper using a Water Painter to create a soft background, and given time to dry completely. The speckle stamp from the Forever Forest Cling Stamp Set was stamped randomly all over the panel in Pool Party Classic Ink. All three sizes of snowflake contained in the Sparkling Snowflakes Photopolymer Stamp Set were used to finish the panel design. For each snowflake, the solid image was stamped first using Highland Heather Classic Ink, and then the corresponding detailed image was stamped over the top of each solid image using Gorgeous Grape Classic Ink.

The "make the season sparkle" sentiment from the Sparkling Snowflakes set was stamped on Basic White Cardstock using Gorgeous Grape, and die cut using the label die from the Cheerful Daisies Dies. Stampin' Dimensionals were added to the back of the label, and a short length of White ½" Iridescent Ribbon folded and adhered to the back. The label element was then added to the stamped panel using Stampin' Seal.

The finished panel was added to a Gorgeous Grape Cardstock mat, which was then adhered to a folded Highland Heather card base.

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