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Fall is prime shopping season for gift giving and crafting. Be sure you are signed up to receive my email newsletter to get first notice of any Stampin’ Up! specials. I’ll be having a couple of my own too!

October Card Class – This month we will have fun in my craft room with the baby wipe technique and some fall leaves on October 19. A right angle fun fold and a sparkly Christmas easy layout will round out the class. Limit of 6 per time slot -10am,12pm or 2pm to ensure distancing. Virtual Class will be the previous day at 1pm in our Say it With Color group. (The Facebook group is for my team and US customers). Contact me if you would like to attend and/or purchase a kit – $15 includes shipping. Suggested add-ons are Gorgeous Leaves or Time Of Giving, For Unto Us, Merriest Moments – see photo thumbnails at the bottom of this post.

For these cards I refreshed my baby wipe with a spritz of water for some more fall leaves. I just love the Welcoming Woods stamp set. It creates a beautiful birch tree forest for any season! For the backgrounds, I used the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper – a perfect match.

The baby wipe technique is so simple. Just fold up a baby wipe and place it on a leak proof surface to make your own rainbow ink pad. Drop 5-6 drops each of several colors of ink in rows or in areas. Stamp off between stamping to keep the pad from getting muddy. I hope you give this technique a try – it’s great for fall leaves.

Happy crafting,
Kim Wilson

Gorgeous Leaves Bundle [158609]	Gorgeous Leaves Cling Stamp Set [153365]	Time Of Giving Bundle (English) [156762]	Time Of Giving Cling Stamp Set (English) [156509]
Merriest Moments Bundle (English) [156783]	Merriest Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [156353]	For Unto Us Cling Stamp Set [153335]	Painted Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [156292]
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131158]	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [105229]	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [119790]	Brushed Metallic Cardstock [153524]
Linen Thread [104199]	Ombre 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [155784]	Starlit Punch [156380]	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690]
Welcoming Woods Photopolymer Stamp Set [156550]	Beauty Of The Earth 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155841]	Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]

There are a few new things in my Stampin’ Up! store for your crafting pleasure.

1. The CLEARANCE RACK was updated this morning. Papers, Punches and ribbons – Oh yes!!!

2. There’s a new Kid on the Block – I mean Kit in the Collection. The long awaited Thanks, Santa Tag kit is here. Grab it soon – I expect it will sell out quickly. There are treat bags to go along with the kit as well!

3. Paper Pumpkin – Peaceful Christmas card kit before Oct 10. Subscribe here, or add a pre-paid subscription to your cart here.

4. Paper Pumpkin refills and past kits. If you are a subscriber, you are eligible to nab some of them here.

5. And you are not going to want to miss this GORGEOUS brand new bundle and coordinating papers. You can wait until November 2. Or you can join Stampin’ Up! and get them right now in your starter kit.

6. Stampin’ Up! is (and will be) dealing with supply chain issues just like everyone else these days. So be sure you are subscribed to my newsletter to keep up on the latest. Like the Time of Giving bundle which is backordered for a couple weeks but can still be ordered at the moment. I used it here with the Harvest Meadow Paper and Label Me Lovely Punch for some thank you cards for some recent online orders.

I can see the yellow honey locust leaves falling as I look out the window of my craft room. I hope you are having a lovely autumn as well. I appreciate you!

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

It’s the last days of Sale-a-bration – ending September 30th. Don’t miss out on your free bundle for joining or free products for your purchases at my store.

I love making cards with Fall Leaves. I had a play with Gorgeous Leaves – one of the free options for joining Stampin’ Up! in September.

These cards were made almost totally from scraps from my last class. I had some pieces left from the Harvest Meadow paper. I die cut my leaves from Brushed metallic paper. I even had some strips of Cork Specialty paper to add.

I hope these cards give you some ideas for your own fall projects. The pictures below show the supplies I used plus the options for your free bundle.

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Cork 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [156393]	Harvest Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [156494]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Brushed Metallic Cardstock [153524]
Gorgeous Leaves Bundle [158609]	Nature's Harvest Bundle (English) [156813]	Frosted Gingerbread Bundle (English) [156807]	Christmas Season Bundle (English) [156801]
Christmas To Remember Bundle (English) [156806]	Whimsical Trees Bundle (English) [156810]	Peaceful Deer Bundle (English) [156391]	Peaceful Cabin Bundle (English) [156816]
Arctic Bears Bundle (English) [156795]	Beauty Of Tomorrow Bundle (English) [156819]	Sweet Little Stockings Bundle (English) [156798]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [144237]

Happy First Day of Fall! My Dahlias are beautifully in bloom for some fall color. You can make them any color you like with the Delicate Dahlias stamp set – and it’s free during Sale – A-Bration (ends 9/30/21).

I had fun making dahlias in lots of colors. It’s a DistINKtive stamp, which means there is variation in shading all in one stamp. Thanks Stampin’ Up! for this cool innovation.

This card was easy to make in multiples. I just added a square doily and a punched greeting to the center of the card.

Or how do you like this layout stamped in Fresh Freesia and Mint Macaron, with some In Color Gems added?

No matter what color, this stamp set is gorgeous, so you might want to add it to your collection this month.

Did I mention, it’s free with a $100 purchase here at my store?

September 30th is also the last day for the Stampin’ Up! join special. I linked all the options for free bundles below. What better time to be part of our fun community than the fall crafting season!

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

2021–2023 In Color Jewels [155571]	Delicate Dahlias Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [156601]	Square Vellum Doilies [152484]	Double Oval Punch [154242]
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin’ Pad [155611]	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147106]	Frosted Gingerbread Bundle (English) [156807]	Christmas Season Bundle (English) [156801]
Christmas To Remember Bundle (English) [156806]	Whimsical Trees Bundle (English) [156810]	Peaceful Deer Bundle (English) [156391]	Peaceful Cabin Bundle (English) [156816]
Arctic Bears Bundle (English) [156795]	Beauty Of Tomorrow Bundle (English) [156819]	Gorgeous Leaves Bundle [158609]	Sweet Little Stockings Bundle (English) [156798]

Tomorrow is the Stampin’ Up! Day of Service. #SUDifferenceMaker I will be packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child tonight for my service project. I love this organization and hope you will check it out. I also want to point out the Strong of Heart stamp set. This stamp set, the product giveback by Stampin’ Up! this year, is perfect to send a card of encouragement to someone who is struggling. A portion of each purchase will go to support heart health. I played with my set this week and have a few card ideas for you.

I still had my Expressions in Ink Designer Series paper out, so I used that for my backgrounds for 3 of the cards, as well as my Stampin’ Blends to color in the flowers and leaves.

For the other card, I made a simple background of the stamped filler heart in Real Red ink. This would make a cute Valentine’s Day card with a different sentiment.

Here’s a closeup of my embellishment. I punched out hearts and ran the Real Red one though the Dotty Hearts embossing folder. A little bow was perfect to finish off the card.

All the supplies I used are below. I hope you check them out, especially the Strong of Heart stamp set, and help contribute to heart health.

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Strong Of Heart Cling Stamp Set (English)	Heart Punch Pack	Dotty Hearts Embossing Folders	Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack
Expressions In Ink 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Polished Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Just Jade Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack	Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock	Pale Papaya 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	2021–2023 In Color Jewels	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Before I start today, I wanted to point out this really cute Christmas Card Kit that just went up in my store today. Christmas Whimsy makes a quick set of cards, fun to make for alone time, or for crafting with the family.

I was looking for an easy layout to use my Be Dazzling Specialty Paper. It is so textured and shiny, that I can maximize the impact by just using a 1″ strip. I also wanted to use the large and lovely sentiment from the Paper Pumpkin Hope Box kit, so this layout was perfect.

By using 3″ strips of Designer Paper to complete the card front, I also maximized my 6×6 paper usage. Here I found some sheets from Tidings of Christmas that are nice for fall or any occasion. (I have really enjoyed playing with that paper – here’s another blog post using it for Christmas cards). For the center rectangle, you just need 3×4″ or, as I used here, the largest die from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.

For the card above, I used the Shaded Summer Stamp set and a few rhinestones. Of course I had to next try out the free Summer Shadows dies (Sale-a-bration Aug-Sept 2021) that go along with that stamp set.

I switched to the Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper since it matches so nicely. Here’s another easy layout with a paper saving tip:

By cutting out another rectangle with the second largest die, I was able to do a 2-fer and get 2 cards from one piece of this gorgeous Designer Paper. I love it when that happens!

I also wanted to try a Christmas card with the first layout, but couldn’t find a large sentiment that would work….until I opened my next box from Stampin’ Up! The Encircled in Warmth stamp set and Encircled in Beauty Dies were perfect!

I just added some ribbon as a quick finish for these lovely Christmas cards.

Why not try these easy layouts yourself? Do you get my weekly newsletter where I share more ideas? The link is in the sidebar. Don’t forget Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the sentiments. Links to all the products are below. I appreciate any purchases you make from my shop and always send a little thank you!

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Be Dazzling 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Paper	Tidings Of Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Expressions In Ink 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	Encircled In Warmth Cling Stamp Set
Shaded Summer Cling Stamp Set	Encircled In Beauty Dies	Summer Shadows Dies	Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/2'' (1.3 Cm) Metallic Ribbon	Evening Evergreen 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad
Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	Stampin' Dimensionals	3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

A couple weeks ago it was Black Cat Appreciation day, so I grabbed my Cat punch and my Clever Cats stamp set. Each year I purchase one Halloween stamp set just to have fun. Clever Cats is a great choice because it can be adapted to other occasions as well. Who knows when you might need a cute cat and clever sentiment?

First I did a little stamping, then found some black & white paper that would match my theme (Pattern Party). The other sides of this paper have colored patterns which also worked well as backgrounds. This is a host item only – a perfect choice during Sale-a-bration.

The Black Glitter Paper punches very nicely (from both sides too) for some sparkly cats.

I added some more glitter paper to this card, my favorite with the peeking cat. He is just so cute! You can probably think of other fun ways to use this sneaky little kitten for other occasions. Have fun!

I celebrated my 23rd Stampiversary this week. Joining Stampin’ Up! was one of the best decisions I have ever made. This fun community gives me joy and crafting keeps me sane. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like, consider yourself invited! You can contact me through my website or just click on the Join button there to learn more.

Happy crafting,
Kim Wilson

Clever Cats Photopolymer Stamp Set

Cat Punch

Black Glitter Paper

Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

Gingerbread & Peppermint is my favorite Stampin’ Up! suite right now. Who can resist a Frosted Gingerbread cookie? And the paper ones have zero calories!

Here’s a look back at one of the cards from my August Class. We used an angle cut on the cute Designer Series Paper. Be sure to join my Facebook group for the complete class instructions in the Guides (customers and team members only please).

Next I went for a very simple layout that would also be easy for multiples.

I used the Gold Shimmer Vellum to die cut for the “frosting” and backed with colored cardstock with a stamped punched piece.

I tried out the ribbon die on the next card and adhered it on top of an inner lining of the Designer Paper. It made a border for the card too, but the star is that intricate ribbon piece.

Next I wanted to add in the Wintry Embossing Folders and the new Silver Foil.

Oh my, so simple, yet elegant. Here’s the inside.

Here’s how I stamped the inside panels to save time. I put each edge together as I stamped!

Little tricks like this are great time savers when you are making multiples.

And finally, my table mate at the Craft Retreat stamped with the Candy Cane background and I had to give it a try.

Take a 5×3-3/4 piece of cardstock and cut into quarters (each is 2-1/2 x 1 7/8). Here I stamped on Basic White, but it also looks good stamped tone on tone with Real Red and Old Olive or Garden Green. Add a cookie in the center, and you are done.

I hope you enjoyed these easy cards. I know some people like to get an early start on Christmas crafting. And easy is good when you are making multiples. So if you are hungry for Christmas cookies and Peppermint candy, check out the Gingerbread and Peppermint Suite at my store.

Tip: In August or September, earn a Sale-a-bration freebie.

Better yet, get the entire bundle (stamps and dies) free when you join my team during Sale-a-bration.

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Frosted Gingerbread Bundle (English)	Gingerbread & Peppermint 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Shimmer Vellum	Candy Canes Cling Stamp Set
Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders	Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad	Everyday Label Punch

Counting Sheep by Stampin’ Up! seems to be a top favorite Sale-a-bration freebie. There are some amazing stand-alone die sets (not bundled) that work perfectly with these stamps, or with any “critter” stamps that you might have.

First, let’s look at the Sheep dies (another SAB freebie). My favorite is the fence die. It embosses as well as cuts.

Next let’s play with the Basic Borders dies. These are a must- have in your crafting arsenal. Here I used just 2 of the dies to make stitched clouds and a stitched hill.

Next I played with the Picture This dies, making circles for the sheep to play. You could easily use the rectangle dies for a peek at the sheep.

And finally, I got up my courage to try the “Give it a Whirl” dies and make a viewmaster card. It looks a little overwhelming because there are so many dies. But it’s easy to break down into the important parts – the large slotted rectangle, the large wheel and one of the window choices. I used the standard triangle to cut a window after cutting the large slotted rectangle. There is also a heart, rectangle and a circle window options and you can place your window in any orientation along the circle. All the window pieces have a tiny circle so everything lines up together.

Stamping is done on the large wheel cutout. Assemble together loosely with a brad. As you can see, I cut an extra circle (inside of the included scallop circle) to add my Stampin’ Dimensionals. That lets the wheel spin more freely. And I added foam strips along the edges and bottom. There are even arrow die cuts you can use to decorate your card. I typed out the sweet dreams sentiment and used the included label die to cut it out.

And now you can see which Designer Paper I used on all of these cards. Yes, it was Penguin Playmates – another SAB freebie. I had this piece out for a previous project and noticed that the reverse side has the nice tree pattern.

So I hope that gives you an appreciation of some of the stand-alone die sets from the annual catalog and how useful they can be for all sorts of projects. As always, I appreciate it when you click on the photos below and sneak things into your cart if something from my store grabs your attention 🙂

If your wish list contains several of the die sets, consider joining Stampin’ Up! to get them at a discount, along with a FREE BUNDLE (through 9/30/21) and FREE SHIPPING. Then on your first demonstrator order, you can rack up the SAB freebies even faster!

Happy Sale-a-bration and Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Give It A Whirl Dies	Basic Borders Dies	Picture This Dies	Sheep Dies
Counting Sheep Cling Stamp Set (English)	Penguin Playmates 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Round & Square Brads	Foam Adhesive Strips
Stampin' Dimensionals	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

This fun bundle by Stampin’ Up! followed me (and a lot of my friends) home. It’s been a favorite freebie of the 12 options for joining Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration. Who wouldn’t adore these darling critters, perfect for the holidays and birthdays. And it has matching Designer Series Paper – Penguin Playmates which is a Sale-a-bration freebie for a $50 purchase.

I’m doing the popular angle cut layout for my August Card Class, and thought it would work well with Penguin Place as well. I used two of the freebies for Sale-a-bration: Penguin Playmates DSP and Be Dazzling Specialty DSP for the angled piece. The ultra sparkly Be Dazzling paper is only available while supplies last. I have a feeling it will be gone quickly!

The Penguin Builder Punch cuts out the body pieces and feet of the penguin. The Penguin Place stamp set has stamps for the eyes and beak. Isn’t he a cutie?

And here’s a peek at my August Card Class. Contact me through my website to sign up for the class or purchase the kit. We will explore Hybrid Embossing, the Angle Cut Layout and a Fun Fold for Fall.

You can fussy cut the critters from the paper to add even more fun. If you would like penguins to follow you home too, there are two options to make that happen.

1. Purchase it at my store (click the photo below). If you grab a few more products, you can choose the paper for free.
2. Join my Stampin’ Up! community and choose it as your free bundle. When you place your first order after joining, you can take advantage of the demonstrator discount when you get your free paper!

Happy crafting,

Kim Wilson

Penguin Place Bundle (English)	Penguin Playmates 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Be Dazzling 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Paper	Wonderful Snowflakes
Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad	Art In Bloom Bundle (English)	Frosted Gingerbread Bundle (English)
Gingerbread & Peppermint 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Beauty Of Friendship Bundle (English)	Beauty Of The Earth 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	3/8" (1 Cm) Fine Art Ribbon