Thursday, April 3, 2025

More Sliding Pop Up Cards!

Last week I shared this sliding pop up card with the Bright Skies Stamp Set and Dies.  I loved that card so much I wanted to use that fun fold and make more pop up cards.  Here's two more fun cards.  To learn more about how to make the mechanism for these cards make sure to go back to the Bright Skies card and watch the video there.  

stamping up, storybook garden

First up is the Storybook Garden card.  This bright fun card uses fun colors and the Beautiful Bokeh DSP.  I love the dreamy look of the DSP. I used the Storybook Garden Dies for all my images.  My greeting is from the Bright Skies Set, works great here too! 

stampin up, storybook garden

Inside, the pop up mechanism I stamped and die cut the carrots in fun heirloom colors.  Why not!?  It's a fun pop of color inside the card.  

stampin up, storybook garden


The next card I have to share is the Friendly Fins Bundle Card.  This under the sea one is stunning!  I love all the stamped and die cut elements on this card.  I used the Soft Waves Embossing Folder to really drive home the water look behind them.  

stampin up, friendly fins

The mix of stamped images and die cut images is so perfect here.  I love all the different colors and textures on this card.  I kept that same feeling going inside too.  I love the dolphins, I think they're my favorite!   

stampin up, friendly fins

I've linked supply lists for both of these cards below. You can shop for these products in my Online Store.  For measurements on the pop up and to see how to make the pop up mechanism check out this post.  

stampin up, friendly fins


 

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

April News and Updates

Featured Classes To Go

This month I am offering two classes to go.  Shop my Online Store between April 1-15, 2025 and earn the Thankful Garden Bundle Class To Go FREE!  Shop my Online Store between April 16-31, 2025 and earn the For The Books Bundle Class To Go FREE! 

There are no more host codes to earn classes for free.  Beginning in April ALL qualifying orders will earn the classes FREE!  Yay! 

SHOP HERE


How do I earn the Class To Go and what products will you use?

  • Featured stamp sets/bundles will be announced every month in my monthly news blog post, posted on the first of every month.  Plus I'll have this post pinned as a featured post on the top of my blog in the right side tool bar.  So you can always refer back to it.  
  • Earning the Class To Go is easy-simply place an order in my Online Store!  There's three options:
  1. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $50. Includes all the supplies you'll need to complete the cards.  You will have to provide ink and stamps.  Kits will NOT come prestamped  If the featured bundle includes dies or punches you'll need those as well.  
  2. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $100 order.  Includes everything from option 1 PLUS you'll get 5 FREE cards from my card basket sent FREE.
  3. Earn the Class To Go Kit FREE with a $150 order.  Includes everything from option 2 PLUS you'll get a full embellishment in your kit!  
You can choose the option that best works for you!  Here's some additional fine print.
  • My basket of cards is full of cards from past classes, cards featured on my blog and more!  Please note that the cards will be chosen randomly and may not coordinate with the featured stamp set/bundle. Envelopes will not be included for these five cards.
  • Your order total must be at $50, $100 or $150 before tax and shipping to earn each level.  
  • Must be a resident of the USA to participate. The blog posts and videos will be available to everyone. 
  • Each class will have specific dates earn the class-check dates above.  Classes should ship the following week. You'll receive an email when they ship.  

Are you excited for these new classes?  Me too!!! I'm so excited to bring you these new classes! 

If you haven't already, this is a great time to subscribe to my YouTube Channel.  You'll never miss one of the class videos. 

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Shop and WIN!

Shop with me in April and be entered into a drawing!  For every $50 (before tax and shipping) you order in my Online Store you will be entered to win.  Two winners, randomly drawn, will win a new In Color Bundle!  


To qualify:

  • Orders must be placed between April 1, 2025-April 30, 2025.  
  • You receive one entry for every $50 you spend before tax and shipping. The more you spend the more chances you have to win! 
  • Winners will be contacted by May 5, 2025.  
  • Winners will have 72 hours to claim their prizes, if they're not claimed I'll draw another winner(s).  
Prizes:
  • Two winners will win a new In Color Bundle featuring the NEW 2025-2027 In Color Assortment 8 1/2" x 11" Cardstock (4 sheets of each of the new colors), a package of the NEW In Color Stampin' Write Markers and a package of the NEW In Color Pearls. 

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Last Chance Products

Shop the Last Chance Products today for retiring Annual Catalog and Mini Catalog Items.  

  • Products on the Last Chance List may be discounted.
  • Products are available while supplies last-once it's gone it's gone!  Don't wait to shop for products you love

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NEW Stampin' Rewards!


There are BIG changes coming to the Stampin' Rewards program.  Currently Stampin' Rewards are available for orders over $150, either individual orders or group orders.  On April 15, 2025 all that is changing and everyone, yes EVERYONE, will get to earn their own Stampin' Rewards!  The new program will allow rewards to be earned on every order over $20.  I don't know about you but I don't think I've ever placed an order under $20.  You'll earn 10% of your order and it will be banked into your rewards.  You can save them-maybe you've been eyeing that beautiful Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine or, you can use them on your next order.  

This is a much simpler program then we currently have.  No more remembering to add a host code.  No more gathering friends orders to earn benefits.  Simply shop and earn! 

Example: You spend $100, you've now banked $10 in your rewards account.  Next time you order you can either use that $10 reward or save it and keep adding to it.  They're there when you're ready to spend them.  

Here's some more bullet points to the program.  
  • You must have a Stampin' Up! Online Store account to opt in.  If you already have one, you can opt in on April 15, 2025.  If you don't have one, creating one is easy.  Having a Stampin' Up! account is similar to having an Amazon Account.  It simply saves your information so you don't have to enter it over and over, plus you can track your orders and see what you've purchased in your order history.  If you need assistance creating an account or opting in to the rewards program (after April 15, 2025) contact me.  
  • You must opt into the program.  Due to federal laws you will have to opt in on or after April 15, 2025 to earn rewards.  Don't worry Stampin' Up! should have a pop up when you log in to ask you to opt in. 
  • Rewards do expire.  Don't worry they have a long lifespan. You'll have 12 months to use any Stampin' Rewards.  If you have rewards expiring at different times you'll be able to see which rewards expire sooner and use those first. 
  • You don't have to use all your rewards at once.  Maybe you have $50 in rewards but only want to use $20 at this time, no problem!  You can specify how much to use when redeeming them.
What do I do now?  To prepare, if you don't already have a Stampin' Up! Online Store account create one.  If you already have an account, you're all set and everything will roll over on April 15, 2025.  After April 15, 2025 you will have to opt in to the program to start earning rewards. Head to my Online Store and make an account today

Contact me with any questions you might have.

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April Paper Pumpkin


APRIL: Inked Occasions 
 Subscribe March 11–April 10, 2025  
Craft stunning cards with hand-painted, alcohol ink designs! 
 • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes 
 • Textured gold foil on the card bases and sentiments 
 • Precut paper pieces and butterfly embellishments 
 • Coordinating colors: Berry Burst (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Peach Pie, Pool Party


Don’t miss the coordinating Spring Is In The Air Dies Add-On!


Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by April 10, 2025 to get this month's kit.  
NEWS for Paper Pumpkin subscribers: After March 10, 2025 you will manage your subscription to the Stampin' Up! website.  This will allow you to shop and manage your subscription all in one place.  For details check out this PDF.
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