Using Recyclables for Masking

I finally found a use for the heavy weight election mailers I have been receiving. I used one to create a mask for stamping.

stamping with a mask

The stamp I was using, Spellbound Cricut Workshop (C1526) from Close To My Heart, has "Happy Halloween" with a cobweb and a frame surrounding it, but I did not want to include the frame inside my cards. Here's what I did to stamp just the sentiment and cobweb:

• I aligned up the stamp with where I wanted it to appear inside the card
• I placed the post card over the open card
• I stamped the image on one of the oversized post cards
• I used my craft knife to cut out the center
• I placed the post card over the open card and stamped the image; I did have to press a little harder due to the thickness of the post card (thankfully I was using a stamp platform)
• I stamped the remaining cards (there were four cards total); I blotted the ink on the post card between uses to reduce the likelihood that the ink might pool and run onto the card

If I only needed the mask one time, I might have used an envelope or sheet of paper. Since I needed to stamp four times, I wanted something that would not absorb the ink too much. I think I am going to cut the post card into a size that will fit into the stamp envelope so I will have it to use in the future.

I am sorry that I do not have photos to the completed cards (and that the photo above is not the best). It was dark outside plus I want the cards to be a surprise to the recipients.

I am fond of the Spellbound Cricut Workshop (C1526) stamp set; it is really too bad that Close To My Heart is now closed. I used the all of the stamps in this set on my Halloween cards last year.

I hope I gave you an idea for how to use your paper recyclables, aka "junk mail", when you are crafting.

Before I sign off, I want to remind you that the sale on Stampin' Up! Kit Collections ends October 31 at midnight MDT.

Enjoy your Halloween!

CTMH Products for 30% Off!

Products in the CTMH category in the Stampin' Up! online store go on sale Wednesday, October 16 at 2am EDT (that's 12am MDT).

30% Off CTMH Products

You will find the CTMH Products available at 30% off under the CTMH category in the Stampin' Up! online store.

Don’t wait too long—products are available only while supplies last.

Please note: this sale does not include the September Scrapbooking Brochure and any future scrapbooking brochures. It also excludes any Stampin’ Up! scrapbooking products outside of the CTMH product category in the online store. 

While the CTMH products are available only while supplies last, Stampin' Up! will continue to carry some similar products rebranded as Stampin’ Up! items in the future. These products include:

12" X 12" Top-Load Value Pack Memory Protectors

12" X 12" Strap Side-Load Memory Protectors

4" X 6" Flip Flaps

4" X 4" Flip Flaps

3" X 4" Flip Flaps

Clearance Rack

Clearance Rack

If you dare take the time to browse, there are still some nice items in the Clearance Section.

 If you are taking advantage of the any of the promotions and your order will total less than $150, please use the October 2024 Host Code JPAHXENC when ordering.

Kits Collection

Don't forget that kits are on sale, while supplies last, through the end of October.

Kits Collection Sale

You will find all of the available Kits here

How To Use A Host Code

How To Use A Host Code

1. Go to the Stampin' Up! online store.
2. To begin shopping, log in or create your own personal account.
3. Add products to the shopping cart.
4. Before checking out, enter and apply the host code [for October 2024 the code is JPAHXENC and you will always find the host code to the right].
5. Don’t forget to click the “APPLY” button once the host code has been entered – the code will not be entered unless APPLY is clicked.
6. Complete shopping then CHECKOUT to enter shipping and payment information

Thank you for visiting with me today.

Stampin' Up! Stamp Sale

For three days only, Stampin' Up! is having a sale on all stamps from the 2024–2024 Annual Catalog.

Stampin' Up! Stamp Sale

From Monday, October 7 through Wednesday, October 9 at 11:59pm MDT you will get 15% off all stamp sets in the 2024–2024 Annual Catalog.

This sale only happens once a year so now is the time to take advantage of the savings.

The 15% off applies to all stamp sets (photopolymer and cling) in the 2024–2024 Annual Catalog.

Bundles are not included in this sale.

Stamp sets are available while supplies last.

If you want to quickly find the stamp sets that are on sale, go to the Specials heading on the Stampin' Up! website:

Stampin' Up! Website featuring Specials Menu Option

If you are taking advantage of the Stamp Sale and your order will total less than $150, please use the October 2024 Host Code JPAHXENC when ordering.

If you are combining orders with friends/family/co-workers and the order total will be $150 or more, do not use the host code, but rather look in the Lost Lagoon area of the shopping cart. If you see "Find a Demonstrator" , please search for me by name, then shop as usual.

When you have what you would like, look for the pink box in the shopping cart,

Stampin' Rewards in Shopping Cart

Then, in the upper right of the pink box click on "Add Items". After clicking "Add Items" your shopping cart will look something like this. In the upper right you will see how much you have to spend on Stampin' Rewards. Put the item number(s) in the box to the left. You can add several items to reach the rewards amount you have available to spend and you are allowed to go over a little (I am unsure if there is a maximum amount you are allowed to go over). If you earn Stampin' Rewards, be sure to use them before finalizing your cart, otherwise they are lost. The Stampin' Rewards can be used on most items and if you happen to select one that is not allowed, you will be alerted in your shopping art.

If you have any questions about using Host Codes, spending Stampin' Rewards or anything Stampin' Up!, please do not hesitate to reach out via the Contact Form to the right (but please be aware that I have a commitment and will be unavailable on Wednesday).

When shopping, please do not forget about the Paper Pumpkin and Kit Collection Sales. I posted the details on October 1. 

Have a great week ahead! If you are in the path of Hurricane Milton, please take care.

Paper Pumpkin – Future Kits

As I mentioned before, new Paper Pumpkin subscribers, when they sign up before 11:50 pm MDT on October 10, will receive 40% off their first kit.

I now have a little more information about the October 2024 Nests of Christmas kit – the kit coordinates with the Nests of Winter Suite Collection (item 164072).

October 2024 Nests of Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit

The Nests of Winter Suite Collection (item 164072) is made up of the Winterly Tree Tops Cling Stamp Set (164184), Winterly Tree Tops Dies (164065), Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder (164069), Nests of Winter 12" × 12" Designer Series Paper (164183), Natural Tones Linen Thread (164071), and Earth Tones Shimmer Gems (164070).

Alternatively, the Winterly Tree Tops Cling Stamp Set (164184) and Die (164065) are available in the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle (164066). The inventory status report shows that all of the above items that are "currently unavailable" should be available to order again later in October.

The product colors featured in the Nests of Winter Suite are: Basic Black, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Shaded Spruce.

In addition, Paper Pumpkin subscribers have the option of purchasing the coordinating add-on.

Merry Tages & More Dies - Q4 2024 Paper Pumpkin Coordinating Add-On

Here is a peek at the upcoming October–December 2024 Paper Pumpkin kits:

Paper Pumpkin Q4 2024 Flyer

Let me remind you of the Paper Pumpkin Sale details.

Paper Pumpkin sale!

Anyone who signs up for the monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription as a new subscriber before October 10, 2024, at 11:50 pm Mountain will receive 40% off their first kit.

The discount will be applied to one kit in the first kit shipment of the Paper Pumpkin subscription, which means new subscribers will get 40% off the October Nests of Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit. After that, each month’s kit will return to the regular price of $25.00.

This offer is only for new month-to-month subscribers and is not valid on purchased or redeemed prepaid subscriptions. If you previously used an email address for a Paper Pumpkin subscription, you won’t qualify as a new subscriber to receive this discount. Also, anyone who signs up as a new subscriber to Paper Pumpkin but cancels by October 10 will not receive any kits or discounts.

This offer is available only in North America, and the price of shipping is included in your subscription.

Now that you’ve read through all the details, it’s time to head to paperpumpkin.com to subscribe and use code HOLIDAY40 to get 40% off your first month!

Please contact me via the form on the right if you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin.

What's New October 2024

Wow! We are starting the final quarter of 2024! How did we get here so fast?! Keeping busy I suppose.

Kit Collection

Kits Collection Sale

During the month of October 2024, save up to 30% off on all kits.

ALL kits qualify for the discount.

All order types qualify for this sale. There is no limit on how many kits you can order, as long as product is available.

Orders must be opened and placed during the promotion dates. Orders opened before October 1 will not qualify for the sale.

Kits on sale will NOT qualify for the Stampin’ Rewards 50% off.

Kits can be added to a Starter Kit (if you made the decision to become a Demonstrator) at their discounted rate.

Coupon codes can also be used with discounted kits.

Paper Pumpkin

The Paper Pumpkin offer I mentioned in mid-September continues for a few more days.

Paper Pumpkin sale!

Anyone who signs up for the monthly Paper Pumpkin subscription as a new subscriber before October 10, 2024, at 11:50 pm Mountain will receive 40% off their first kit.

The discount will be applied to one kit in the first kit shipment of the Paper Pumpkin subscription, which means new subscribers will get 40% off the October Nests of Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit. After that, each month’s kit will return to the regular price of $25.00.

This offer is only for new month-to-month subscribers and is not valid on purchased or redeemed prepaid subscriptions. If you previously used an email address for a Paper Pumpkin subscription, you won’t qualify as a new subscriber to receive this discount. Also, anyone who signs up as a new subscriber to Paper Pumpkin but cancels by October 10 will not receive any kits or discounts.

This offer is available only in North America, and the price of shipping is included in your subscription.

Now that you’ve read through all the details, it’s time to head to paperpumpkin.com to subscribe and use code HOLIDAY40 to get 40% off your first month!

Reach me via the contact form on the right if you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin.

World Card Making Day

There are only a few days left to register for the free World Card Making Day event. Registration is open until 2pm MDT on October 4, 2024 (that's 4pm EDT for those of us on the East Coast). Look for the black register button on this page.

World Card Making Day Stampin' Up!

Yes, at this point in time it is too late to purchase the suggested supplies on the World Card Making Day page, but you can pull some basic cardmaking supplies from your stash and craft along with staff from the Stampin' Up! Office, Stampin' Up! Demonstrators and fellow Customers.

The event takes place online from 2pm to 3pm Mountain (4pm to 5pm Eastern) on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Register to receive a link to the online event. After the event ends, everyone who registered will receive a gift, so if you will be crafting with family or friends on October 4, each of you should sign up with your own email address. If something comes up and you cannot attend live, the event will be recorded and the content will be available beginning October 8, 2024.

As I mentioned, this event is free and no purchase is necessary. 

Stampin' Up! September–December 2024 Mini Catalog

Cover - Stampin' Up! September–December 2024 Mini Catalog

Items in the September–December 2024 Mini Catalog are still available. If you need a copy of the catalog, it is available in PDF format at the Digital Catalog page. The sales period for the September–December 2024 Mini Catalog is September 4, 2024 through 11:59pm MST January 6, 2025 for online orders (6:59pm MST for phone orders).

The Product Giveback program is ongoing. This year SU! is supporting children’s literacy programs throughout our global community. The featured product this year is Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper (item 164209). For every pack of paper sold, SU! will donate $3 to a variety of children’s literacy programs in Europe, North America, and the South Pacific. Because this paper is included in the Sentimental Christmas Suite (item 164225), SU! will make the same donation $3 for each suite sold.

Scrapbooking Brochure September 2024

Scrapbooking Brochure September 2024

This digital-only scrapbooking brochure is a companion brochure to the September–December 2024 Mini Catalog. Products in the brochure coordinate with products in the mini catalog. They also coordinate with some online only products. As with other Online Exclusive releases, some items will be reordered when inventory is low, but other items are only available while supplies last. If you see an item in this brochure and it is online, it is available. If an item is in the brochure and you see a "currently unavailable" label, more inventory is expected, but if you cannot find the item online anymore, the product is discontinued.

Please note the following for the Halloween Memories Scrapbooking Workshop Kit: some of the kits may included extra pieces of cardstock or photo placeholders. Use any extra pieces you might receive on other projects. Also, some errors were spotted on the printed instructions included in the kit. When shopping for the kit, look for the updated instructions on the kit's product page.

I hope to see you at World Card Making Day - don't forget to sign up by 2pm MDT on October 4, 2024 (that's 4pm EDT for those of us on the East Coast).