Greatest Journey, Greatest Journey

The Greatest Journey

Terry Duncan

I am currently on one of my greatest journeys at this time – I’ve been in Japan since the end of December and am having a fabulous time! I’ve seen and done so many wonderful things! Sadly, I’ll be leaving at the end of this month to go back home and I will miss being here. However, I have missed the rest of my family and making cards while I’ve been away, so I have seeing them to look forward to, as well as getting back into card making.

I didn’t make these cards I’m showing, but do intend to get this bundle and make them when I return because camping has always been one of my greatest joys, too!

These 3 cards are made with the Greatest Journey Bundle from Stampin’ Up! The first one on the left is the easiest one to make and the one on the right is the most involved. None of them are difficult, but some card makers prefer simple and easy to adding more elements on their cards. Which one do you prefer?

Greatest Journey Bundle Step-by-Step
Inspired by Your Courage Card (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″) (10.8 x 14 cm)

Looking for a nature-themed stamp and die set to help you send love to the rugged mountain men in your life? We’ve got you covered with the Greatest Journey Bundle! CASE one (or more) of these fab cards for your next workshop, team meeting, or to frame and hang in your craft space!

BEGINNER
To create the Inspired by Your Courage card, stamp the trees in Garden Green ink on a 4-7/8″ x 3-3/4″ (12.4 x 9.5 cm) piece of Basic White Cardstock. (Tip: Stamp off to get lighter tree images to achieve a sense of depth.) Cut the stamped piece into three 1-5/8″ (4.1 cm) panels and adhere them to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp the grass image with Starry Sky ink on a piece of 5/8″ x 3″ (1.6 x 7.6 cm) Basic White Cardstock. Stamp the sentiment on a 3/4″ x 2-3/4″ (1.9 x 7 cm) piece of Basic White Cardstock and adhere it to the card.

CASUAL
For the Greif nach den Sternen card, use Designer Series Paper for your 4-7/8″ x 3-3/4″ (12.4 x 9.5 cm) piece, cut it into three 1-5/8″ (4.1 cm) panels, and adhere it to the Starry Sky Cardstock card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp three trees and die cut. Die cut the cloud and moon. Use Tuxedo Black Memento ink to stamp the sentiment on the 3/4″ x 2″ (1.9 X 5.1 cm) Basic White Cardstock piece and adhere to the card.

AVID
If you would like to go further and create the Une montagne de mercis card, cut the mountain pattern from Enjoy the Journey Designer Series Paper and adhere it to your card. Die cut the mountain shapes from Shaded Spruce and Garden Green Cardstock, then emboss the Shaded Spruce mountain shape using the Timber 3D Embossing Folder; adhere them to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Cut the hiker in Night of Navy Cardstock and adhere a small piece of Mango Melody Cardstock behind the lantern to make it light up.

Don’t forget to use the monthly Hostess Code when you place your online order between $40.00 and $150.00, before tax and shipping to get your FREE gift from me! If you’re order is over $150.00, before taxes and shipping, don’t use the Hostess Code because you will receive Hostess Dollars to spend, as well as the FREE gift from me when you place your order! You add the Hostess Code to your order right before checking out. Please let me know if you have any questions or problems. This month’s FREE gift is your choice of one of Stampin’ Up’s regular embossing folders in the 2023 Catalog or the 2023 Mini Catalog.

This month’s Hostess Code is: 7TZ6CCCJ

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day!

Terry

Blog: http://www.classycutups.com

On-line Store: https://teresaduncan.stampinup.net/

Email: terry.duncan088@gmail.com

Phone: (727) 225-6006

Paper Pumpkin

Want a New Stamp Set for Free?

Terry Duncan

It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and we want to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by our in-house artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! 

And as part of our anniversary celebration, the March Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a FREE GIFT featuring a plant and pot builder to make all your projects plant-astic! (This stamp set is in addition to the one that comes with the Paper Pumpkin Kit.)

What is Paper Pumpkin?

If you’re looking for a fun and simple creative outlet paper crafting might be your best option! It’s fun, creative, and handmade projects bring joy to you and to others. And nothing makes paper crafting as fun, easy, and creative as Paper Pumpkin!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN A CRAFT BOX

One issue crafters often run into is feeling overwhelmed by their project. Lack of inspiration, proper supplies and crafty know-how might discourage you from even starting a project and unlocking your creative potential!

This never happens with a craft subscription box from Paper Pumpkin. That’s because everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription.

BUILD YOUR STAMP COLLECTION

Among the items in each Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kit is a reusable rubber stamp. So after you’re done creating your monthly craft, you’ll have a valuable stamp to add to your collection. You even get a free clear stamping block with your first craft box. Plus, you get a different color ink pad every month as well.

PRINT & VIDEO INSTRUCTION MAKE CRAFTING EASY

Even the craftiest among us worry that we’ll have trouble understanding how to do a project, or that we’ll make a mistake. You never have to worry about that with Paper Pumpkin! That’s because not only does each monthly arts and crafts box come with clear, easy-to-understand printed instructions, but we also upload a video to YouTube so you can watch a professional guide you through the craft.

KIDS CAN HELP WITH MONTHLY CRAFT KITS

Although Paper Pumpkin makes craft boxes for adults, they can be fun for the whole family! Use your monthly craft box subscription to introduce your kids to a fun and creative outlet. It’s truly a gift to instill a love of crafting and creativity in kids. You’ll be thrilled to see how their skills grow over time. One day your kids might have their own monthly craft subscription box!

GET STARTED WITH YOUR MONTHLY CRAFT BOX NOW

Paper Pumpkin is known for having some of the best art subscription boxes available. Subscribe today and see for yourself!

This month’s kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to recognize the people in your life who help you grow with greetings and beautiful botanical images.
  • 1 Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Paper pieces and embellishments with digitally-painted designs and images.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • 1 FREE additional stamp set, which includes a plant and pot builder to make plant-astic projects!

Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8  cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Crumb Cake

You can order Paper Pumpkin and pay for your kit monthly or you can get a 3, 6, or 12 month pre-paid subscription for added savings.

If you order a pre-paid subscription from now until the end of February, you will be eligible for the Sale-a-bration rewards. For every $50 and $100 you spend, you’ll earn an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item for free! Depending on the amount you spend, you’ll be able to mix and match the Sale-A-Bration items you earn. We have a stunning variety of stamp sets and Designer Series Paper for you to choose from—take a look! Now through 28 February: here and here. Pre-paid subscriptions can be ordered here. Please let me know if you have any questions or problems ordering.

Don’t forget to use the monthly Hostess Code when you place your online order between $40.00 and $150.00, before tax and shipping to get your FREE gift from me! If you’re order is over $150.00, before taxes and shipping, don’t use the Hostess Code because you will receive Hostess Dollars to spend, as well as the FREE gift from me when you place your order! You add the Hostess Code to your order right before checking out. Please let me know if you have any questions or problems. This month’s FREE gift is your choice of one of Stampin’ Up’s regular embossing folders in the 2023 Catalog or the 2023 Mini Catalog.

This month’s Hostess Code is: M2Q67J3N

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day!

Terry

Blog: http://www.classycutups.com

On-line Store: https://teresaduncan.stampinup.net/

Email: terry.duncan088@gmail.com

Phone: (727) 225-6006

Ribbon, Stamping on Ribbon, Tips and Tricks

Did You Know?

Terry Duncan

Hello Friends,

Did you know you can make beautiful, printed ribbon by stamping on solid colors? This is a great tip from Stampin’ Up! this week. I’ve done it before two or three times, but only to stamp a greeting for my cards. Here, one of the artisans from Stampin’ Up! has stamped small, solid hearts on a strip of the 7/8″ Natural Finish Ribbon and “Happy Valentine’s Day” on piece of the 3/8″ Petal Pink Polyester Ribbon in Sweet Sorbet Ink. How cute is this!

I especially like the use of the 7/8″ Natural Finish Ribbon because it’s wider and you can use small stamps to decorate it easier than with the thinner ribbon. I don’t know about you, but this has given me lots of ideas for using all the solid color ribbon I’ve been collecting and hoarding over the years!

To make the box, cut Sweet Sorbet cardstock at 7″ x 7″ (18 x 18 cm), then score all four sides at 1-1/4″ (3.5 cm). Cut slits to create the box corners, then fold the paper and secure it with Stampin’ SEAL+. Then take some 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper and score it at 3/4″ (1.9 cm) on all four sides. Again, cut slits at the corners and secure it together with Stampin’ SEAL+.

Next, take out your Love for You Stamp Set, some Sweet Sorbet ink, a strand of Natural Finish 7/8″ (2.2 cm) Ribbon, and Petal Pink 3/8″ (1 cm) Soft Polyester Ribbon. Stamp the heart image directly on the Natural Finish Ribbon and then stamp a sweet Valentine’s Day sentiment on our Petal Pink Ribbon. In order to keep the ink from smearing, leave both ribbons to dry for a few hours. Once the ink is completely dry, use the ribbons to tie a bow around the box, and add a few Heart Pearls to finish off this special Valentine’s Day giftbox.

Check out these other samples, too. On this card, a Stampin’ Blend was used to color down one side of the Natural Finish Ribbon adding a nice border.

And on this card, the ribbon was stamped with an open design, allowing the ribbon to show through.

Click on the photo below to see the Natural Finish Ribbon used on other projects, as well. Make sure you get yours today and start decorating!

Don’t forget to use the monthly Hostess Code when you place your online order between $40.00 and $150.00, before tax and shipping to get your FREE gift from me! If you’re order is over $150.00, before taxes and shipping, don’t use the Hostess Code because you will receive Hostess Dollars to spend, as well as the FREE gift from me when you place your order! You add the Hostess Code to your order right before checking out. Please let me know if you have any questions or problems. This month’s FREE gift is your choice of one of Stampin’ Up’s regular embossing folders in the 2023 Catalog or the 2023 Mini Catalog.

This month’s Hostess Code is: M2Q67J3N

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day!

Terry

http://www.classycutups.com

terry.duncan088@gamil.com

(727) 225-6006

Kits, Wreath of Blooms Kit

Is It Spring Yet?

Terry Duncan

Hey Friends,

Tired of gloomy, cold and/or snowy days?

Sick of looking at leafless trees and bare bushes?

Anxious for colorful, spring days to get here?

How about getting ready by making a new spring decor piece for your home?

Create a handmade decor piece for your home using the Wreath of Blooms Kit! No experience necessary! This kit is a unique project that allows you to try out several new crafting techniques. Click on the photo for more information.

Each kit comes with an 8″ (20.3 cm) diameter chipboard wreath that you can completely customize. Roll and shape the included precut paper pieces to make three-dimensional flowers. Pin it all together with the brads and decorate the wreath however you want using different adhesives. (You will need a hot glue gun for this project.)

This kit includes all the paper pieces you need to create a beautiful wreath full of paper blossoms and greenery. Whether you make the wreath for yourself or a gift for a friend, you’ll love seeing this paper project proudly on display.

Kit includes:
* Designed projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* 1 chipboard wreath: 8″ diameter (20.3 cm)

This wreath is easily created with little or no experience and I love it the way it’s made. However, don’t feel like it’s just for beginners! Change it to your liking, or use other stamps, punches, and die sets to add even more flowers and leaves if you’re feeling adventurous.

Don’t forget to use the monthly Hostess Code when you place your online order between $40.00 and $150.00, before tax and shipping to get your FREE gift from me! If you’re order is over $150.00, before taxes and shipping, don’t use the Hostess Code because you will receive Hostess Dollars to spend, as well as the FREE gift from me when you place your order! You add the Hostess Code to your order right before checking out. Please let me know if you have any questions or problems. This month’s FREE gift is your choice of one of Stampin’ Up’s regular embossing folders in the 2023 Catalog or the 2023 Mini Catalog.

This month’s Hostess Code is: M2Q67J3N

Daintty Delight, Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Paper

Dainty Delight Cards

Terry Duncan

Hello Friends,

Today I want to share one of my favorite stamp sets and dies from the Stampin’ Up! 2023 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration. It’s the Dainty Delight Bundle, which includes the Dainty Delight Stamp Set and Dainty Delight Dies. Isn’t this card (made by Stampin’ Up!) so pretty?

DAINTY DELIGHT CLING STAMP SET

The little flowers send a big message when you use this set. Sure, they’re dainty, but they’ll send a powerful message of hope, thanks, celebration, and more on all your paper crafting projects. Use these beautiful florals on your handmade cards and watch the smiles bloom! The line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique. Stamp a single stem for a clean, minimalist look, or mix and match the images for a lovely field of dainty delights—no matter how you style them, you can’t go wrong with these delicate beauties!

The stamp set includes 9 cling stamps. Click on the photo above to see more.

DAINTY DELIGHT DIES

You can make quick work of cutting out delicate floral images with these Dainty Delight Dies. Add these die-cut images to your handmade cards and wow everyone as they wonder just how you managed to get such perfect, delicate, and detailed floral cutouts (thank you, dainty dies!). Die cut the images then use your favorite coloring technique to customize and make each flower a unique work of art, just like nature intended! The die set includes 16 dies. (Largest die: 2″ x 4-13/16″ (5.1 x 12.2 cm). Click on the photo below to see more.

Our coordinated craft bundles save you time and money! Buy the bundle and save 10% off the price of buying the stamps and dies separately. Plus, bundles will help you quickly cut out stamped images for a single project or create multiples of the same project with ease.

Here’s another pretty card made with the Dainty Delight Stamps and Dies.

Products Used:

Stamp Set and Dies – 160675 Dainty Delight Bundle

Cardstock

146983 – Gray Granite

155776 – Soft Succulent

159276 – Basic White

Designer Series Paper

160839 -Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Series Paper

INK

102283 Versamark Pad,

147118 Gray Granite

Other

149014-Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

103683- Mini Glue Dots

104430 -Stampin’ Dimensionals

110755 – Multipurpose Liquid Glue

154031 – Tear & Tape Adhesive

159183 – Stylish Shapes Dies

EMBELLISHMENTS

155554 – Basics Embossing Powders

158133 – Soft Succulent 1/2″ Satin Shimmer Ribbon,

159185- 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds

(Watercolor pencils used: Granny apple, Crushed curry and Flirty flamingo.)

An Awesome Addition!

The new Sale-a-bration Catalog is out until the end of February, 2023 and there are some great, FREE products in there. My favorite is the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper!

You can enhance your paper collection with the whimsical and versatile Dainty Flowers 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper. Choose from a variety of elegant floral designs in different sizes and shapes. Or use the opposite side for more pastel background layering pieces. This is a stunning set of papers that you won’t want to miss out on!

Expand the horizons of your delicate designs with the coordinating stamp set and dies in the Dainty Delight Bundle. Use these products to create beautiful, cohesive layered paper craft projects. Your fairytale wishes just came true with these delightfully dainty coordinating products!

Don’t forget to use the monthly Hostess Code when you place your online order between $40.00 and $150.00, before tax and shipping to get your FREE gift from me! If you’re order is over $150.00, before taxes and shipping, don’t use the Hostess Code because you will receive Hostess Dollars to spend, as well as the FREE gift from me when you place your order! You add the Hostess Code to your order right before checking out. Please let me know if you have any questions or problems. This month’s FREE gift is your choice of one of Stampin’ Up’s regular embossing folders in the 2023 Catalog or the 2023 Mini Catalog.

This month’s Hostess Code is: M2Q67J3N

Have a Crafty Day!

Terry

http://www.classycutups.com terry.duncan088@gmail.com (727) 225-6006

Uncategorized

Country Floral Suite Cards

Terry Duncan

Hello Friends! The new Stampin’ Up! 2023 Mini Catalog is now live and I want to share with you a couple of cards made with one of my favorite Suites in it. The Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper, the Country Gingham Designer Series Paper, the Country Bouquet Stamp Set, and coordinating Country Bouquet Punch are not just for Valentine’s Day! They can be used to make cards for many occasions-Friendship cards, birthday cards, Thinking of You cards, and more. I just love these cards made by Stampin’ Up!

Country Floral Lane Friend Card

Take a piece of Thick Basic White Cardstock cut at 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ and fold it in half for the card base. Cut a piece of the Sweet Sorbet diagonal designer series paper to 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ and glue it to the white card base. Cut a piece of the hearts designer series paper to 3″ x 4-1/4″ and a piece of Sweet Sorbet Cardstock to 3-1/8″ x 4-3/8″. Adhere the two pieces together and then to the card front as shown. Stamp an open heart and the greeting in Sweet Sorbet Ink on scraps of Basic White Cardstock. Stamp the twig leaves in Mossy Meadow ink and cut them out. Stamp the leaves in Mint Macaron Ink and punch them out, as well as the stamped heart and a smaller Sweet Sorbet heart with the Country Bouquet Punch. Cut a piece of Balmy Blue Cardstock to 3/4″ x 2-1/2″. Adhere the greeting to the strip of Balmy Blue Cardstock and adhere it to the lower part of the card front. Add the stamped twig leaves and the two Mint Macaron leaves behind the stamped heart with Glue Dots. Add the small heart and the twine to the front of the stamped heart and place this whole piece onto the card front with Stampin’ Diminsionals as shown in the photo. What a sweet card for one of your friends!

Both of the Designer Series Paper Packs, the Country Bouquet Stamp Set and the Country Bouquet Punch are all available in the Stampin’ Up! 2023 Mini Catalog which you can see by clicking on the catalog image in the right column. They can be purchased separately or as a suite with a discount!

Create fun, quirky projects with the Country Floral Suite Collection. This collection features lovely shades of blue, green, and pink that embody springtime but can be used on paper crafting projects throughout the year. They’re also ideal for projects for love and Valentine’s Day. Everything works together beautifully to offer you the best materials for your creations.

The Country Floral Suite Collection includes:

COUNTRY BOUQUET STAMP SET (10% OFF)
* 16 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d, g

COUNTRY BOUQUET PUNCH (10% OFF)
* Largest image: 1-3/8″ x 1-5/8″ (3.5 x 4.1 cm)

COUNTRY FLORAL LANE 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

COUNTRY GINGHAM 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
* 48 sheets of patterned paper: 8 each of 6 double-sided designs in 4 colors
* 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

REAL RED & BURLAP RIBBON COMBO PACK
* Width: 1/4″ (6.4 mm), 1/2″ (1.3 cm)
* Length: 5 yards (4.6 m) each

PASTEL ADHESIVE-BACKED SEQUINS
* 300 sequins
* 4 mm, 5 mm
* Adhesive-backed
* Balmy Blue, gold, Petal Pink

Product colors: Balmy Blue, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink, Sweet Sorbet

Thank you for visiting my blog and have a wonderful day!

Terry

News

Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Sale is Here!

Terry Duncan

Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Sale Between November 15 and 18 2022:

Select products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog will be on sale between November 15 and November 18, 2022 with the following discounts:

  • 10% off all punches
  • 15% of all stamps (Host stamp sets are not included in this sale)
  • 20% off all dies
  • 20% off all embossing folders
  • 20% off all non-specialty Designer Series Paper

NOTE – if there are BUNDLES you want, order the stamps and dies/punch as individual items to get the sale prices, which is better than the 10% discount bundle price.

Remember, all items are only available while supplies last – there will not be any backorders! Order as soon as possible because if something sells out, you will not be able to order at the discounted price!

If your order is less than $150 before shipping and taxes, use this Host Code to receive a free gift from me with your order:  VTCDAPMG

(If your order is more than $150 before taxes and shipping, do not use this host code because you will receive hostess dollars to spend on extra products from Stampin’ Up!  Let me know you placed an order and I will still send you the free gift!)

Just click on the Shop Online tab in the right column to make your purchase. Don’t forget to add the Hostess Code at the end of your order!

VTCDAPMG

Thank you for shopping with me!

Terry Duncan

News, Paper Pumpkin

Fantastic Sale Coming Thursday!

Terry Duncan

Hello Friends,

Have you been eyeing a stamp set (or two, or three) from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog? Well, I have good news for you! On 15 September 2022, the 24-hour Stamp Sale will begin! It will only be here for a limited time, so get ready and act fast! Gear up for this sale–it’s going to be stamp-tacular!

Sales Period: 15 September 2022 12:00am to 11:59 p.m. (MT)

DETAILS:
This stamp sale only happens once a year!
The sale will run for 24 hours.
The 15% discount will apply to select* stamps from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog.
Check out the list of stamps that are included in the sale and be ready to act quickly!
Stamp sets available while supplies last!
*Host stamp sets are not included in this sale. You can see the sale items here: 

Today I’ve been working on my Paper Pumpkin Kit, Sweet Sunflowers, August 2022. I have to say I’ve been receiving Paper Pumpkin Kits by Stampin’ Up! since they began selling them and this kit is the very best one yet! In case you don’t know about Paper Pumpkin, let me give you a little information.

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin’ Up! is a crafting subscription kit that delivers
creativity to your door every month. Each box includes everything you need to make a stunning project. We’ll surprise you with projects like cards, gift packaging, home décor, and more for just $23.50 a month (shipping included). Talk about happy mail!

Every kit includes an exclusive stamp set, ink spot, and embellishments to
create a predesigned project. At least six times a year, we send an all-card
kit with eight or more cards. Sometimes the kit includes cards plus gift bags, banners, treat bags, or boxes. At other times, it may be home décor, gifts, or just treat packaging. No matter what it is—we promise you’ll love it, or we’ll make it right! For more information on Paper Pumpkin, click here. Make sure you scroll all the way down to see a video of this month’s kit.

When you sign up, you’ll be asked to select a demonstrator—someone who runs their own home-based businesses selling creative products that inspire people and give them helpful ways to enhance their lives. A demonstrator is there to help if you have any questions about your Paper Pumpkin subscription and can introduce you to other products and techniques. They can be involved as much or as little as you would like—to help you have the best creative experience
possible. If you decide you’d like to give Paper Pumpkin a try, I would really appreciate it if you would designate me, Terry Duncan, as your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator!

I usually make a set of cards with the instructions given in the kit, but
then I like to make alternative cards just to see what I can come up with on my own.  A lot of times (like with this month’s kit), the card bases are stamped or colored on the front and the back, so I first cut them in half. Then I use a White Cardstock card base and maybe a coordinating color cardstock. Lately, the envelopes have been colored with different designs on the inside and/or outside. I hate using those pretty envelopes just to mail my card in when I can cut them up and used them as matching designer paper!

This kit has cardstock and paper for 9 cards. They are beautiful and have
designs on the front and the back. I cut them in half and now have cardstock for 18 cards. The envelopes have gorgeous flowers printed on the front and the back flap. I cut those on the fold line and now have 18 pieces of designer paper to use with the 18 card fronts and backs or I can use them with other matching cardstock! I’ve made 9 cards today and still haven’t used even half of the cardstock and paper! Of course, you can use the stamps from the stamped set included with the kit to stamp even more cards.

Get Ready for Christmas!

It’s beginning to look like Christmas with these festive cards! Send merry and bright cards this holiday season with the Ho! Ho! Ho! Paper Pumpkin Kit! With classic Christmas colors and holly jolly sentiments, the cards in this kit are sure to bring the Christmas spirit. Word from the North Pole is that this kit coordinates with next month’s Paper Pumpkin tag kit and the special add-on product! With so much coordination between products, it will be a breeze to create cohesive holiday crafts for all your gifting needs. Make this season the most wonderful time of the year for your loved ones—and for yourself! The deadline for ordering this kit is October 10, 2022. The Christmas Card Paper Pumpkin usually sells out toward the end of the month, if not before.  Make sure you order yours’ now!

This kit includes:

  • Ho Ho Ho Photopolymer Stamp Set

  • Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Spot

  • Printed card bases

  • Printed envelopes

  • Printed die cuts

  • Die-cut labels

  • Iridescent foil die-cut snowflakes

  • Vellum

  • Vanilla epoxy dots

  • Adhesive dots

  • Mini Dimensionals

Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bermuda Bay, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Shaded Spruce, Sweet Sorbet, Very Vanilla

Order here. Please list me, Teresa Duncan, as your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator!

As always, thank you for reading my blog posts and for selecting me as your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator!

Stay safe and healthy!

Terry

News, September Specials, Uncategorized

September Specials

Terry Duncan

Hello Friends,

I hope everyone has been well and making lots of cards or working on scrapbooks! I’ve been very busy making cards, scrapbooks, taking classes, working on my online classes, and even spent a day selling my some of my retired product at a rummage sale.

I have several exciting things from Stampin’ Up! to share with you. The company is always full of surprises and here they are! Make sure you read until the end of this post so you get all the news!

Some things are great on their own but become epic when they are paired with something else: cereal and milk, toast and butter, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. We may be biased, but our favorite combo is our stamp sets and dies—and that’s what the Perfect Partners promotion is all about! Stampin’ Up! has created six new dies that coordinate with stamp sets from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog. And they will be available to all starting September 1, 2022, while supplies last. Find out more here.

When you place an order online, make sure you use my monthly Hostess Code to earn a FREE gift form me! If your order is $50 or more before tax and shipping costs, you will receive a package of White or Very Vanilla Envelopes. If your order is $150 or more before tax and shipping, do not use the Hostess Code. You will still receive my Hostess Gift plus you’ll also receive Hostess Dollars of $15 or more to spend for Stampin’ Up! product to add to your order. When you are checking online, you will be asked if you are using a Hostess Code and there is where you’ll add it.

This month’s Hostess Code is X9NDNVZQ

Weekly Deals

Everyone loves Deals!

Every week in the month of September Stampin’ Up! will be offering a selection of discounted products. Discounts and product selection will vary from week to week.

New products added each week on the 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd of September.

Promotion ends on September 28.

Product options and discounts vary based on inventory availability.

Discounted items can be added to a Custom Starter Kit.

Don’t forget to use my monthly Hostess Code to get a FREE gift from me –

X9NDNVZQ

See this week’s deals here.

Join us on October 1, 2022 to celebrate World Card Making Day. During this free virtual event we will come together as a crafting community to do what we all love—make cards! 

During the event, Stampin’ Up! will walk you through several projects, and you’ll create the cards right along with everyone. You’ll end up with new project ideas and some stunning new cards!

To make the most of this experience, you can order the Cottage Rose Bundle from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog, the Cottage Wreaths Bundle from the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog, and/or the Warm Welcome Bundle, which you can get early from the January–June 2023 Mini Catalog! The Warm Welcome Bundle will be available for purchase starting September 1.

When you order any bundle, you’ll get a FREE gift of Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels! Simply add them to your shopping cart using the FREE gift code #158987. (Limit of one gift package of Iridescent Pearls per person.) Don’t forget to use my monthly Hostess Code to get a FREE gift from me, too!

Hostess Code X9NDNVZQ

You can still attend this event without ordering the bundles, but it will be a lot more fun to craft together if you have one or more bundles! Order early to get your products in time for our World Card Making Day Creative Event.

*This date is subject to change. If you are registered for the event, we’ll automatically notify you by email as soon as it becomes available.

Who: Anyone!

When: October 1st from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (MT)

Where: Online

Price of Event: FREE!

Registration Dates*: through October 1st

Language of Event: The event will be in English with language interpretation voiceover and subtitles in English, French, German, and Dutch.

*You don’t have to register for this event but registering will keep you informed of all the fun crafting in store!

Watch a short video and sign-up here.

I’m so excited to be joining thousands of people from all over the world to make cards and have some fun!

Coming Soon!

Do you like using designer series paper on your cards, but don’t want to purchase a whole pack? Do you like to have coordinating cardstock to match your designer series paper, but don’t need 24 sheets? I’ve talked about this with several customers lately who don’t like to purchase whole packages, so I’ve decided to offer enough designer series paper and matching cardstock to make 4 – 6 cards in one package for a much lower cost. I will be adding these on my blog next week, so check here then!

Speaking of blogs, I’ve changed my blog and given it a new name. It’s now just Classy Cut-ups (without the “creations” on the end). It’s kind of bare right now, but I’ll be working on it this week.

Thank you for reading to the end of this post! Sorry it was so long, but there were a lot of specials I wanted to let you know about.

Thank you for choosing me as your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator!

Stay safe and healthy,

Terry Duncan

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Terry Duncan

Hello Friends,

I’ve had to make a new blog with a new name. I hope you like this one even more than the other one!

Today is September 1st. Can you believe it? I can’t! It seems like Christmas was only about 3 months ago-time just flies by so quickly.

I want to share a card I made today using some designer paper that was mailed to me as an RAC (Random Act of Kindness). I belong to several Facebook groups and we send cards to different members. It’s fun and exciting to get cards in the mail all the time! Would you like a card from me? Just send me an email with your name and address at terry.duncan088@gmail.com.

This card was made with the Kindest Gnomes Stamp Set, which I love! I don’t know why because I’ve never liked gnomes-until last year. I saw some Christmas cards online that were made with gnome images and I just loved them. (I still don’t like the ones people have on the lawns though.)

The gnome was stamped with Momento Black Ink and colored with Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, and Ivory Stampin’ Blends. I don’t know why, but I started fussy cutting him out before I realized I have dies for this stamp set! I used Cajun Craze Cardstock for the mat and Crumb Cake for the cards base.

I used Kindest Gnomes Stamp Set and matching dies for last month’s Card Class in the Mail. All 5 cards were for Christmas. Here is a sneak peek:

If you didn’t get to order this Class in the Mail, just let me know at terry.duncan088@gmail.com and I’ll send you one. Here are the options:

Option 1 – $65*

This option is the for those of you that want it all.  It includes the following:

  • Kindest Gnomes (stamp set and coordinating dies – $49.50 value) or another bundle of your choice.
  • Supplies needed to make all 5 cards
  • 5 envelopes
  • Full-color PDF and videos
  • Free gift from me!

Option 2 – $20*

This option DOES NOT include the Kindest Gnomes Bundle. You will receive the supplies to make the 5 cards.  This option includes the following:  

  • Supplies needed to make all 5 cards
  • 5 envelopes
  • Full-color PDF and video

*Option 1 will ship priority for $9.00.  Tracking and insurance are included.

*Option 2 will ship for $4.50 for First Class Mail. If you are local, you will be able to pick up your packages and will not need to pay postage. These 2 options are only available in the United States.

Option 3 – $10

Option #3 is for the full-color PDF and video only. 

Option 4 – FREE to my Entire Team!!

My team members enjoy the benefit of receiving ALL of my PDFs for FREE.  If you would like to join my team, you can do so here!!

To complete these projects, you will need the following products:   

Ink Pads: Momento Black or Black StazOn

Stampin’ Blends or Stampin’ Markers:  Smoky Slate; Petal Pink; Blushing Bride; Soft Succulent; Crumb Cake; Real Red; Balmy Blue You can use what you have, or purchase them here.  

Thanks for reading this post!

Terry