Kits—the Connection We All Need

When you can’t get together with your your friends or family, just remember . . . you can still kit together. The prep work is done so it’s easy to jump in and craft virtually anywhere.

Here are just some of the perks of kits:

Paper Pumpkin kits are designed for anyone who wants to quickly and easily achieve beautiful, handcrafted projects without planning ahead. All-Inclusive Kits come with everything a crafter needs to make a fun variety of cards and projects. This perk makes these kits the perfect solution for anyone looking for an easy creative outlet. Project Kits provide a more robust experience and typically work best when you can gather in-person to share supplies, but it’s always a good idea to ask your customers if they have the supplies on hand. If they don’t, show them how the supplies and tools will last well beyond the kit experience. Product Medleys give ultimate freedom to design projects your customers will love. Show them everything they can do with beautifully-coordinated tools and supplies.

No matter what kits you choose, you’ll always enjoy on-trend projects and a creative outlet—something we all need right now.

Tip:  Kits are a great gifting option so you can continue connecting with your loved ones.

ALL-INCLUSIVE KITS

All-inclusive kits are perfect for new crafters or for crafters who love having a project planned out for them. Customers can buy one of our all-inclusive card kits, add adhesive, and they’re ready to create one card or multiple cards in a sitting. Every kit includes an exclusive photopolymer stamp set, clear stamp block, ink, paper, and embellishments. All-inclusive kits make perfect gifts, too.

Looking Up Card Kit	149651
Price: $27.00
Create beautiful all-occasion cards in minutes using the Looking Up Card Kit. Perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters on the go. Makes 15 cards; folded card size: 4” x 6” (10.2 x 15.2 cm). Kit includes the Looking Up Stamp Set. Complete using your choice of adhesive. Also available in French.Kit includes: * Set of 7 photopolymer stamps and a clear acrylic block * 15 card bases: 3 each of 5 designs * 15 printed envelopes * Ink spot and embellishments Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Lovely Lipstick, Petal Pink, Pool Party Lots Of Happy Card Kit 146388 Price: $35.00 There’s lots to love in this all-inclusive card kit. Create all-occasion cards, then add your own color using the included Watercolor Pencils.* Makes 20 cards, 4 each of 5 designs, using the included Lots of Happy Stamp Set * Folded card sizes: 2″ x 3-1/2″, 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″, 4″ x 3-1/2″, 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (5.1 x 8.9 cm, 6.4 x 11.4 cm, 10.2 x 8.9 cm, 10.8 x 14 cm) * Includes set of 7 photopolymer stamps * clear stamp block * 20 printed card bases and coordinating envelopes * giftable kraft box * printed, gold foil, white, and vellum die-cut accents * white/gold foil labels * Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Spot * Full-size Watercolor Pencils in Flirty Flamingo, green, Old Olive, and Rich Razzleberry * Stampin’ Dimensionals Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, green, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand Notes Of Kindness Card Kit 148266 Price: $35.00 This kit makes it easy to create and send your heartfelt greetings. * Makes 20 cards: 5 each of 4 designs * Folded card size: 3.5″ x 5″ (8.9 x 12.7 cm) Kit Includes: * Set of 6 photopolymer stamps * Clear stamp block * 20 printed card bases and coordinating printed envelopes * Giftable kraft box * Die-cut stickers and accents * Archival Basic Black Ink Stampin’ Spot * Baker’s Twine * Stampin’ Dimensionals * Adhesive-backed pearls Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Blackberry Bliss, Blushing Bride, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Soft Sea Foam PROJECT KITS Project Kits are designed to make crafting simpler. Stampin’ Up! has done the hard work—designing amazing projects, choosing the colors, pre-cutting the supplies, and putting all the products together in one convenient kit. And we leave the fun stuff—the crafting—for you!  You will love how project kits make crafting easier and more fun! Seriously The Best Project Kit 151307 Price: $30.00     $18.00 I featured this kit not too long ago, because…. look at the price!!  Truly, the name says it all: Seriously the Best Project Kit. Create cards for you to use, or create the cards and package the completed cards in the designer box to give as a gift. This is one of our semi-inclusive project kits. Everything you need comes in semi-inclusive kits except stamps, ink, and adhesive. These kits are great for gatherings like craft nights because you and your friends can each buy a kit and then share stamps, ink, and adhesive. * Makes 16 cards: 4 each of 4 designs * Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) * Includes 6″ x 4-3/4″ x 1-13/16″ (15.2 x 12.1 x 4.6 cm) printed designer box * Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately * Recommended products to complete the kit: Seriously the Best Stamp Set, Pretty Peacock and Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ pads, SNAIL Adhesive, and Stampin’ Dimensionals Product Colors: Balmy Blue, gold, Mango Melody, Mint Macaron, Pretty Peacock, Terracotta Tile For The Love Of Felt Project Kit 149650 Price: $30.00 This is one of my favorite all-time kits! Fun felt flowers and layers add texture and dimension to the cards you can make using the For the Love of Felt Project Kit. Makes 12 cards; folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm). Stamp set and ink sold separately. Complete using your choice of adhesive. Kit includes: * 12 card bases: 4 each of 3 designs * 12 printed envelopes * Embellishments Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lovely Lipstick, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Shaded Spruce, white FD4GWGXY If you place an order of $50 or more with me (before shipping & taxes), you’ll earn this month’s free gift (shipped separately to you: Glitter Enamel Dots If you place an order of $150 or more with me (before shipping & taxes), please do not add the host code, so that you can earn & spend your Stampin’ Rewards for yourself! Don’t worry, you’ll still receive my monthly free gift. Hurry!!  The only one of these kits not retiring is the Looking Up Kit – the rest will disappear shortly when the new Annual Catalog becomes live on June 3!

Who doesn’t love a deal?  Only a few weeks remain to snag retiring products! Today’s “parade of punches” highlights punches that are part of the Stampin’ Up! last chance retiring product list.  Don’t miss the discounts!

SAVE 40%!  The Cake Builder Punch is 40% OFF.  Pair it with the coordinating Piece of Cake Photopolymer Stamp Set (also retiring) for quick and easy cake creations!  AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 2 or WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Cake Builder Punch – 148525

Sale: $10.80

Piece Of Cake Photopolymer Stamp Set – 148610

Price: $17.00

SAVE 40%!  The Elephant Builder Punch is 40% OFF.  Pair it with the coordinating Little Elephant Cling-Mount Stamp Set (also retiring) for charming kid and baby cards!  AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 2 or WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Elephant Builder Punch – 145652

Sale: $10.80

 

Little Elephant Cling-Mount Stamp Set – 151237

Price: $20.00

 

Twinkle Builder Punch – 146321

Sale: $7.20

Little Twinkle Cling-Mount Stamp Set – 151264

Sale: $11.40

 

SAVE 40%!  The Hot Air Balloon Punch is 40% OFF.  Pair it with the coordinating Little Elephant Cling-Mount Stamp Set (also retiring) for a dreamy above the clouds paper craft creation!  AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 2 or WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Hot Air Balloon Punch – 149520

Sale: $10.80

Above The Clouds Photopolymer Stamp Set – 149404

Price: $22.00

SAVE 60%!  BOTH the 1-1/8″ and the 1-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punches are on retiring and marked down for a steal.  These two punches are perfect for cropping sentiments and layering with circles.  AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 2 or WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

1-1/8″ (2.9 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch – 146138

Sale: $6.40

1-3/8″ (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch – 146139

Sale: $6.40

Pretty Label Punch – 143715

Price: $18.00

 

Label Me Pretty Cling-Mount Stamp Set – 151220

Price: $17.00

These products are going fast, and I have to say, when I can use a punch instead of a die, I’ll reach for it!  Get these deals now!

Hello, welcome to the Pals Blog Hop! This month, our theme is “Goodbye to January-June Mini and 2019-2020 Annual Catalogs and Hello to 2020-2021 Annual Catalog,” where the Design Team is showcasing their favorites from the retiring catalogs or products in the new catalog! You’ll find the full line-up below to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

Today I’m featuring the retiring “First Frost Bundle” from Stampin’ Up! This bundle has proven itself to be very versatile, from holiday and winter to romantic and vintage all year round.  If you don’t have it, I strong recommend you make the investment!

The project features an easy Fancy Fold that I picked up from Lynn Dunn at Stamptastic Designs.  The project is built on a panel of Shimmery White cardstock measuring  5 1/2″ by 4 1/4″.  The card panel is not made into a full card, but rather supports the ‘mini’ card that sits on top.  Onto that white back panel, I adhered a wood grained panel of the same size to add some texture and neutral color.  On top of the wood grained panel, I adhered a panel of the laser cut paper from the Botanical Prints Medley in Pretty Peacock. By adhering in the middle of the laser paper, I knew my small card would hide any adhesive.  The laser cut paper is a part of the beautiful Botanical Prints Medley!

The small card that gets adhered to the top starts with a 4 1/2″ by 6″ piece of 2019-21 In-Color Designer Series Paper in Rococo Rose, scored at 3″.  I like using this paper, because, as you see below, the two-sided pattern creates interest on the inside of the card as well!  The white panels on the outside and inside of the small card are 2 3/4″ by 4 1/2″.

On the inside white panel, I stamped a couple of small designs, and adhered it to the inside of the Rococo Rose card.  On the front white panel,  I created a bouquet using Seaside Spray, Pretty Peacock, and Rococo Rose, stamping the rose flowers on a scrap of Whisper White card stock and cutting out with the coordinating dies.

I popped up the top flower with Stampin’ Dimensionals, and then tucked in some leaves made with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Paper. A little sparkle makes my day!  I stamped a sentiment from the First Frost Stamp Set in Pretty peacock, and then I wrapped a piece of ribbon around the front and adhered to the back of the white panel, tied a bow and glued that onto the front of the ribbon with Glue Dots.

Finally, I adhered the ‘mini’ card to the Designer Series Paper card front with the laser paper on it, using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  And that was it! Here was my color combination – I love these tones together!

The First Frost Bundle is a beauty — and now’s your final chance to get the bundle before it retires!  The list of products used in this project is at the bottom of this post.

More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Mark your calendars for June 10th, with our theme “New 2020-2022 In Colors.” We can’t wait to show you the newest In Colors in the Stampin’ Up! color family.  Don’t miss the fun! Until then, please stay safe and have fun in your craft room.

Pals Blog Hop Line-Up

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Debra Simonis at Deb’s Stampin’ Grounds
3. Rosanne Mulhern at Heartfelt Stamping
4. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
5. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
6. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
7. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
8. Leah O’Brien at Ink, Paper, Stamps, Oh My!
9. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
10. Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
11. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
12. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
13. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
14. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
15. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
16. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
17. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
18. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
19. Sara Stuart at Sentiments by Sara
20. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
21. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
22. Jen Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen
23. Ann Murray at Murray Stamps, Ink
24. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
25. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
26. Diana Carr at The Secret Life of Paper
27. Karen Buttery at Karen On The Lake Stamper
28. Dacia Smith at My Creative Days

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A PEEK AT JUNE’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT

The upcoming June 2020 exclusive Sara-inspired Paper Pumpkin kit is here to help you #sharesunshine.  It includes supplies for eight handmade cards and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer. Once you’ve made all the cards, use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it to someone special, and brighten their life with a little sunshine!

Watch the video above to see more!

Here are the Coordinating Stampin’ Up! Colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, White, and Gold.

Here’s the best part:  Each Paper Pumpkin kit contains everything you need to complete the projects inside, and for June, the kit contains supplies for 8 full size cards (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″).  That means a new stamp set, ink, adhesives, paper, envelopes — everything!  I CANNOT Wait!

Per usual, you simply have to subscribe and fun begins. You receive a kit every month with which to find your handcrafting creativity.   Need to skip a month?  Do it!  You have control over your own account, and can suspend or even quit any time!

GO HERE before the 10th of June to start your subscription and receive the #ShareSunshine Paper Pumpkin kit!

I had so much fun with a card design that I saw on a blog by Lisa Curcio.  Even though I used a retired sentiment from the “Incredible Like You” stamp set, you can see how any sentiment would work beautifully.  I love the look of the diagonal papers, and it’s so easy!  Here are three different looks I did:

The card above uses the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Papers.  Start with a card base of 4 1/4″ by 11″, scored at 5 1/2″.  Take a panel of Designer Series Paper of which you want to use BOTH sides.  Cut it at 3 1/2″ by 4 1/4″.  Cut the paper diagonally from corner to corner.  Fit one panel into the bottom corner of the card, making sure the 4 1/4″ side fits right across the bottom.  FLIP the other triangle, and fit it across the other side of the bottom.  Here are a couple of other takes on the card:

This card uses the Best Dressed Designer Series Papers.

Here’s one with the Poppies Papers again.  Once you get the card built, take flowers that coordinate and cascade them down the side of the left diagonal.  Embellish, and you’re done!  Here is the link to Lisa Curcio’s blog where she has a video that explains with visuals.  Below are the products I used to make these cards.

Please remember to apply this month’s host code to any order under $150 (before shipping & taxes):

FD4GWGXY

If you place an order of $50 or more with me (before shipping & taxes), you’ll earn this month’s free gift (shipped separately to you:

Glitter Enamel Dots

If you place an order of $150 or more with me (before shipping & taxes), please do not add the host code, so that you can earn & spend your Stampin’ Rewards for yourself! Don’t worry, you’ll still receive my monthly free gift!

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