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Stampin’ Up! New Annual Catalog Launched!

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Welcome to my refreshed blog! I've been away from regular blogging for more than a year (maybe almost two? I'm afraid to look) but in spite of that several of you have still been checking on me and ordering from me, and for that I am grateful.

LOTS of stuff, good and bad, has been happening in my life during this time, including my youngest daughter and her family of 9 (she and her hubby, plus 7 kiddos) lived with us for almost a year and a half. The experience was both extremely good, (I loved spending that much time with my grandchildren!) but while not bad, it was stressful at times. I was just too distracted to stamp much, let alone blog.

The family has been moved into their newly-built home since September, and after a busy holiday season and babysitting schedule for some of my additional grandchildren, I am finally ready to get back to stamping more and sharing with you. I had my 19 year-old granddaughter, Ava, create my blog refresh, and I am excited to share it and the 2025/26 New Annual Catalog with you!

By now most of you who have been ordering from me during the past year should have received your copy. Stampin' Up! mails them for me, but they do use Bulk Rate, so I am aware some of you are still looking for yours in your mailbox. If you have not received yours from me, please just comment here on the blog or send me an email: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

You can also comment below or email me with your "MUST HAVES ASAP" from the catalog. I can help you set up your online account in my store if you don't have one already. When you do go to place your order, be sure to click the "Get Started" box that will come up when you first enter your account. Stampin' Up! recently changed their Rewards Program from "Host Rewards" to "Rewards for Everyone". This means anytime your order is at least $20 you will start earning Rewards in the amount of 10%. Your Rewards will be kept safely in your online account until you are ready to use them (each reward expires one year after you place the order) You can use them as you go or save them up for a big order, it's all up to you! So many of my stampers are excited about being able to benefit from their own orders! While I will still be doing workshops and stamping classes, now everyone will get to benefit from their own orders.

Next, I do have a card I created recently with New Annual Catalog goodies:

This card is pretty easy. I used both dry embossing with the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine as well as heat embossing using Versamark, Basics Embossing Powder, and the Heat Tool.

I used the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection found on pages 52-57 of the New Annual Catalog. Have you seen this beautiful suite?

I have included in the Product List below all of the possible supplies you can order to create this card. You will not need to order everything on the list, just what you want. If you want to go the easy route, simply click the "Add All To Cart" button at the bottom of the list, then delete what you don't want to order from the cart in my Online Store:

Product List

Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection (English) [165217] $139.25	Gallery Blooms Bundle [165213] $53.00	Beautiful Motifs Bundle (English) [165206] $45.75
Damask Designs Embossing Folder [165214] $9.50	Pressed Flower Motifs [165215] $9.00	Basic Beige 3/8" (1 Cm) Classic Ribbon [165216] $9.50
Beautiful Gallery 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165196] $12.50	Beautiful Motifs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165198] $18.00	Beautiful Motifs Dies [165205] $33.00
Gallery Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [165211] $19.00	Gallery Blooms Dies [165212] $40.00	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $11.50
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] $9.00	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511] $11.50	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50
Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679] $21.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971] $27.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $32.00
Paper Snips [103579] $12.00	Stampin' Seal+ [149699] $12.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00

Add All to Cart

I will be back tomorrow to give you the details of my May Stamping Class!

Create something beautiful today!

In addition to getting back to blogging, I don't want to forget to post a Bible verse for you! I love my stamping hobby/business, but I love Jesus more!

Stampin’ Up! Framed Florets!

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Over the weekend I attended a Stampin' Up! in-person event, the first in THREE YEARS. I was able to go with three of my team, and we had such a good time!

I have a couple of fun things to share with you today, the first of which is this card created with a Sneak Peek set from the next mini catalog, which begins on January 5th. The second thing is a Seasonal Sale that starts tomorrow. You will find the details farther down in this post.

The stamp set is called Framed Florets, the dies are called Framed Florets Dies, the the paper is limited edition while-supplies-last Fitting Florets Specialty Designer Series Paper. These supplies are available to order now!

After stamping the flowers with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and cutting with the coordinating Framed Florets die, I used sponge daubers to lightly add Pool Party and Soft Succulent ink. I then added Clear Wink of Stella over the blooms to add some sparkle.

I added Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds for little pops of coordinating color.

I created a pocket for a gift card by folding over the front about 1 1/2", added a 1 1/4" strip of Fitting Florets Designer Paper, then punched with a Label Me Lovely Punch.

The inside sentiment is also from Framed Florets.

Click on any of the graphics below to purchase the supplies for today's card

Framed Florets Bundle (English)	Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Framed Florets Dies
Fitting Florets 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad
Evening Evergreen 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack
Sponge Daubers	2021 2023 In Color Opal Rounds	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
Blending Brushes	Label Me Lovely Punch	Basic White Medium Envelopes

Get all of the details and a better view of the stamp sets, including the limited-edition items only available while-supplies-last here:

Download DEMO_MKTL_FLY_US_1122_SEASONAL_SALE_PRODUCT

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Here's the box where you put the Host Code in my online store during check out. Simply click on "ADD HOST CODE", then type in the code I've provided for the current month shown above. Contact me if you have any problems or questions!

Order any amount online in November, receive a Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $40 online in November, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

Order at least $50 online and use the current Host Code (posted above) receive 10 Blue Sox Rewards Point for every $50 increment! Redeem 50 points for $25 in free merchandise. Get all the details and download the form to keep track of your points HERE!

The Seasonal Sale starts tomorrow, Tuesday, November 15, through Friday, November 18th! Great savings for yourself or Christmas gifts!

While SU's sale is on the Annual Catalog, you can get anything on your order!

To download the PDF of sale items, click the link below or the graphic.

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
All from the Annual Catalog
Nov 15-18

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! Polished Pink Elephant Parade!

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today I have another card for you created with the Elephant Parade stamp set, but this time I also used the coordinating Elephant Dies and made my own background with the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks and a Blending Brush!

To create the Polished Pink plaid background, I laid the plaid design from the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks over a 3 3/4" x 5" piece of Basic White. I held it in place with a bit of Post-It tape, then used a Blending Brush to lightly swirl Polished Pink ink over the entire layer. I kept adding more ink until I had the intensity I desired.

This time I stamped all three elephant babies from the Elephant Parade stamp set with Tuxedo Black ink, colored with Stampin' Blends alcohol markers, and then cut with the coordinating Elephant Dies!

I colored each elephant baby with the bullet tip of the Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends marker, then went back over the wrinkles an areas I wanted to highlight with the same marker to darken. I wanted the inner ear to be darker than yesterday's elephant, so I colored first with a Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blend, then I layered a Light Real Red Stampin' Blend over it. I did this because I currently cannot find my Polished Pink Stampin' Blend. lol!

I lightened the center of the ears with the Stampin' Blends Color Lifter.

I used the Stylish Shapes dies to cut the Smoky Slate stitched squares behind each elephant baby, as well as to cut out the greeting.

I tied my loopy bow again with White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon. I wrapped the White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon around the designer paper layer, which I had adhered to a Basic White layer of the same size for stability, tying in a simple knot. I then looped more of the same ribbon around four of my fingers to create three loops and slid the loops off my fingers. I gave the gathered loops a twist before laying them over the first tied ribbon knot and then tied the ends around it all. I trimmed the ends of the ribbon and then added a glue dot under the knot to keep it in place.

I finished off the front with Heart Pearls.

Inside I used a phrase from Charming Sentiments, as well as the butterfly and flower sprig from Elephant Parade.

Click on any of the supply pictures to find that item in my online store:

Elephant Parade Bundle (English)	Elephant Parade Cling Stamp Set (English)	Elephant Dies
Charming Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Stylish Shapes Dies	Artistic Mix Decorative Masks
Blending Brushes	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon	Heart Pearls
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Stampin' Blends Color Lifter	Basic White Medium Envelopes	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Seal Refill	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Order any amount online in October, receive a Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $40 online in October, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

Starting today through October 31st, you get to choose an additional $30 in products when you order the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit, but still only pay $99 plus sales tax and the shipping is free! Go to my online store and click "join": www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Order the Birthday Organizer Kit and get your birthday cards ready for the entire year!

The October Paper Pumpkin subscription will help you get your Christmas cards ready to go!

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! Texture Chic “W” Card!

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today I have another card for you, created with the Texture Chic Collection, this time my Jenna Roby! Jenna created a "w-fold" fun-fold card! I'm excited to try this fold for myself! Jenna used a pretty spring-like pattern from the Texture Chic Specialty paper for her background, cut with a Stitched Rectangle die and layered on a Mango Melody card base. She added a die-cut from the Chic dies out of Distressed Gold Specialty paper. Over that she added the greeting layer and it's mat, cut with Stitched Rectangle dies.

Inside is the "w" magic! While this card looks difficult, the secret is in the folding of the 1" x 11" strip of Petal Pink she used to adhere the squares.

Jenna went with a seasonal theme, cutting the spring, summer, fall, and winter images directly from the Texture Chic Specialty paper. She layered them on squares cut with Stylish Shapes dies.

You could practically make this card without any stamping, but what would be the fun in that?

Click on any of the supplies on this list to find them in my online store!

Season Of Chic Bundle (English)	Season Of Chic Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Texture Chic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Stitched Rectangles Dies
Stylish Shapes Dies	Adhesive Sheets	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Order any amount online in September, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $40 online in September, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this picture shows a sample of what a mini embellishment pack can contain)

Weekly Deals! This is the LAST WEEK of Weekly Deals. Save 10-20% on these fun embellishments and accessories!

Festive Foils 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper	3/16" (4.8 Mm) Iridescent Trim	Stampin' Up! Abigail Rose Poster
Heart Pearls	Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon	Sparkle & Shine Sequins Assortment
Loose Flower Flourishes	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon	Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon
Gilded Leafing Embellishment	Pastel Pearls	Matte Black Dots
Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon	Copper Foil Sheets	Evening Evergreen 3/8'' (1 Cm) Windowpane Check Ribbon

Perfect Partners! These stamps now have dies, but only during September and while-supplies-last!

Download the flyer: Download PROMOTIONAL_FLYER_Q3_OOP_PERFECT_PARTNERS_0822_US

or go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net Click "Shop Now" – "New" – "Perfect Partners"!

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! Soft Seedlings Meets Hello Harvest!

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! The card I'm sharing with you today is probably one of my most favorite I've created in a long time! It's not that I'm not pleased with the cards I create and share with you, I just really love how this one turned out! I used the Soft Seedlings stamp set and the Hello Harvest bundle from the July-December Mini catalog

One of the keys to this card is to stamp everything on the 4" x 5 1/4" Very Vanilla layer BEFORE embossing with the Leaf Fall 3D folder.

I started by inking the leaf/seedling image with Pumpkin Pie ink, then used the edge of the Cajun Craze ink pad to drag color around the edges. I breathed on the stamp to re-moisten the ink before stamping on the Very Vanilla layer. Without re-inking, I then breathed on the stamp again to stamp in the upper right corner of the layer.

I stamped the greeting from Soft Seedlings with Cajun Craze ink, then I put the layer inside the Leaf Fall 3D embossing folder. To make this folder work correctly you need the Specialty Plate to layer on top of the folder without a cutting plate beneath it to crank through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. I have included the gray Specialty Plate in the clickable supply list below.

The thing I love most about this card is the pumpkin! I used the same ink dragging technique on the leaf stamp again, then stamped on a 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" square of Very Vanilla. I then stamped the pumpkin from Hello Harvest over the leaf with Cajun Craze and cut it with the coordinating Rustic Pumpkin Die. I mounted it on the card front with a dimensional in each "corner" of the pumpkin, then stacked two dimensionals on top of each other in the center to give it a bit of a rounded look. The magic really happened for me when I decided to paint some Clear Wink of Stella over the pumpkin! It intensified the colors of the leaf, as well as gave it some shimmer!

I finished the card front with randomly placed Brushed Brass Butterflies and Champagne Rhinestones.

On the inside layer I repeated the ink-dragging technique to ink and stamp the leaves again, and then stamped another Soft Seedlings sentiment. I stamped the leaves on the Very Vanilla envelope too.

Use this list of clickable links to find the products you need in my online store!

Soft Seedlings Cling Stamp Set (English)	Hello Harvest Bundle (English)	Hello Harvest Cling Stamp Set (English)
Rustic Pumpkin Dies	Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush	Brushed Brass Butterflies	Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Specialty Plate

Shop with the Host Code: https://www.stampinup.com?demoid=56932

Order any amount online in September, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Weekly Deals! A new set of Weekly Deals every week during September! Products are discounted 10-20%! Click on any of the graphics to find that product in my online store. Place your order quick before the supply runs out!

Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics	Silver 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic Edge Cotton Ribbon	Rose Gold & White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Striped Ribbon
Stampin' Up! Masking Paper	Lovely Layers 3 3/4" X 5" (9.5 X 12.7 Cm) Vellum	Perfectly Penciled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Layering Designs	Faux Sea Glass Shapes	Eden Dies
Scalloped Kraft Treat Boxes	Evening Evergreen 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

Perfect Partners! These stamps now have dies, but only during September and while-supplies-last!

Download the flyer: Download PROMOTIONAL_FLYER_Q3_OOP_PERFECT_PARTNERS_0822_US

or go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net Click "Shop Now" – "New" – "Perfect Partners"!

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! One Day Flash Sale and New Weekly Deals!

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today Stampin' Up! has a Flash Sale for you! ALL of the stamps in the Annual Catalog (except for Host sets) are discounted 15%!

Click on this graphic to go directly to my online store to shop!

Note: Only stamps from the Annual Catalog will be discounted, not the July-December Mini.

Here are a few of my favorite cards I've created using Annual Catalog stamp sets.

First, Hope & Prayer with Butterfly Kisses Designer Paper:

Lovely You:

Sending Smiles:

Sunny Splash:

Happy Hedgehogs & Celebrating You:

Sweetest Cherries:

Nature's Harvest:

Sweet Songbirds:

Wild & Sweet:

This is just the tip of the iceberg of all of the stamp sets available for you to save 15% when you order TODAY ONLY!!!

If you need help placing your order just call, text, or email me. I will be checking all of my socials regularly throughout the day.

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Order any amount online in September, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Weekly Deals! A new set of Weekly Deals every week during September! Place your order quick before the supply runs out!

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Product List

Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics	Silver 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic Edge Cotton Ribbon	Rose Gold & White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Striped Ribbon
Stampin' Up! Masking Paper	Lovely Layers 3 3/4" X 5" (9.5 X 12.7 Cm) Vellum	Perfectly Penciled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Layering Designs	Faux Sea Glass Shapes	Eden Dies
Scalloped Kraft Treat Boxes	Evening Evergreen 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

Perfect Partners! These stamps now have dies, but only during September and while-supplies-last!

Download the flyer: Download PROMOTIONAL_FLYER_Q3_OOP_PERFECT_PARTNERS_0822_US

or go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Click "Shop Now" – "New" – "Perfect Partners"!

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! Season of Chic Embossed Snowflakes!

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today I have a card to share with you created with the Season of Chic Bundle. This set, found on page 99 of the Annual Catalog, is an all-purpose set, filled with images and phrases to fit multiple occasions. It is a perfect addition to your stamping stash!

I used this bundle to create an icy and sparkly Christmas card!

I started with a layer of Basic White, 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". I stamped it all over randomly with the snowflake found in the Season of Chic stamp set and Versamark ink, sprinkled the layer all over with white embossing powder and then heated with my Heat Tool. Next, I stamped the splatter stamp, also found in Season of Chic, between the snowflakes with Versamark, then repeated the embossing technique with white embossing powder. After the embossing cooled for a few seconds I then applies Balmy Blue ink with a Blending Brush, starting off the layer and swirling on the ink until I achieved the intensity of color I liked. I cut this layer with one of the largest Deckled Rectangle Dies.

I wrapped a length of White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding around the layer, tying in a bow with a piece of Tahitian Tide 1/8" Metallic Ribbon as a second bow before adding to the prepared Balmy Blue card base and Basic White mat layer. I added this top layer with dimensionals.
I also stamped the snowflake with Balmy Blue ink on a scrap of white, cut with the coordinating Chic die, then pressed the Versamark inkpad directly on the snowflake. I then sprinkled with Clear embossing powder to heat and give it a smooth raised finish. I repeated this step a couple more times to build up the embossing and make the embellishment a bit more sturdy. I punched a hole through the top of the snowflake with a retired 1/8" hand-held punch, then threaded the Tahitian Tide ribbon through before tying the final bow.

I stamped the "Merry Christmas" from Hope & Peace with Balmy Blue ink on a white scrap, stamped around it with the splatter stamp with stamped-off-once Balmy Blue ink, then cut with the smallest Deckled Rectangles Die. I added it to the lower card front with dimensionals and added a few random rhinestones for some sparkle.

Inside I stamped a couple more snowflakes with Balmy Blue ink, then added a sentiment from Season of Chic. I thought it was rather appropriate for a Christmas card or even a Christmastime birthday!

Click on any of the graphics below to find that card supply in my online store!

Season Of Chic Bundle (English)	Season Of Chic Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Chic Dies
Hope & Peace Cling Stamp Set (English)	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Deckled Rectangles Dies	Versamark Pad
Basics Embossing Powders	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Blending Brushes
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon	Tahitian Tide 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon	Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Basic White Medium Envelopes	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Seal
Stampin' Dimensionals

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne,stampinup.net

Order any amount online in September, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Weekly Deals! A new set of Weekly Deals every week during September! Place your order quick before the supply runs out!

These Weekly Deals are in effect through September 15th! Click on any picture to find that discounted item in my online store! Discounts range from 10-20%! No limit while supplies last!

Texture Chic Memories & More Cards & Envelopes	Texture Chic Memories & More	Trinkets Adhesive Backed Flowers
Rose Gold 12” X 12” (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper	Soft Succulent 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Satin Shimmer Ribbon	Slimline Envelopes
White 3/4" (1.9 Cm) Frayed Ribbon	Snowy White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Velvet Sheets	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Ruffled Ribbon
Soft Pastels Assortment	Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

Perfect Partners! These stamps now have dies, but only during September and while-supplies-last!

Download the flyer: Download PROMOTIONAL_FLYER_Q3_OOP_PERFECT_PARTNERS_0822_US

or go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.ne Click "Shop Now" – "New" – "Perfect Partners"!

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Soft Seedlings!

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today I have a fall-ish card I created with the Soft Seedlings stamp set! I love fall card making! My favorite colors are the dark rich colors of fall, and I love creating cards with them. The colors I used today are Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, and Very Vanilla.

I used a super-easy technique to combine Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze on the leaves. I stamped the leaf and seeds with Pumpkin Pie, then dragged the Cajun Craze ink pad directly on the inked stamp before stamping on the Very Vanilla layer.

I accented the leaf and the greeting with Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels. I added 1/2" x 5 1/4" strips of Metallic & Shimmer 6 x 6" Specialty paper to the top & bottom of the vanilla strip before adding to the card front with dimensionals.

Inside I breathed on the leaf stamp to re-moisten the leftover ink to stamp in the opposite corners. The Cajun Craze stamped sentiment is also from Soft Seedlings.

I created a second version with a design added to the right side with one of the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks and a Blending Brush with Pumpkin Pie ink.

I think I probably should have used a lighter touch with my Blending Brush so the "hello" would show up a little more. I'll remember that next time I use the masks over a greeting.

It's hard to see in the pictures, but I embossed a 4" x 5 1/4" layer of Soft Suede with the Leaf Fall 3D embossing folder for both cards. One card I left the embossed layer as it came out of the folder . . .

and the other card I used the Blending Brush to add Pumpkin Pie ink to make the raised design show up better. Can you tell which card is which? Which one do you prefer?

Click on any of the links below to order the supplies you need from my online store:

Soft Seedlings Cling Stamp Set (English)	Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder	Metallic & Shimmer 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Paper
Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Blending Brushes	Artistic Mix Decorative Masks	Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Simply Elegant Trim	Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Order any amount online in September, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Weekly Deals! A new set of Weekly Deals every week during September! Place your order quick before the supply runs out!

Texture Chic Memories & More Cards & Envelopes	Texture Chic Memories & More	Trinkets Adhesive Backed Flowers
Rose Gold 12” X 12” (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper	Soft Succulent 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Satin Shimmer Ribbon	Slimline Envelopes
White 3/4" (1.9 Cm) Frayed Ribbon	Snowy White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Velvet Sheets	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Ruffled Ribbon
Soft Pastels Assortment	Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

Perfect Partners! These stamps now have dies, but only during September and while-supplies-last!

Cottage Rose Bundle (English)	Cottage Wreaths Bundle (English)	Warm Welcome Bundle (English)
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

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or go to my online store: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net Click "Shop Now" – "New" – "Perfect Partners"!

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Happy Fourth of July!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Happy Fourth of July! I'm so thankful to be an American and have had the privilege to live in the U.S.A. all my life! We started our church service yesterday morning with the Star Spangled Banner and everyone standing to face the flag. Such a great way to honor God & country!

Today's card was created by one of my customers, Sharon McBride. Sharon has been stamping for many years, even before she discovered Stampin' Up! products. She said in her handwritten note inside the card "this card is a relic! One of the very first I made, probably 35 years ago, at least, when I used only paper, stamps, inks, punches, and a few embellishments! Today – so many amazing products! I know this card is a "plain Jane" card!"

Sharon, I BEG TO DIFFER! This is a lovely card with LOTS of fun "bells & whistles"!

In addition to classic Red, White, Blue, and Silver card stocks and inks, she heat embossed with a sparkly powder the fireworks!

She used a cute small star punch . .

She stamped the wavy red lines, hand-drew the silver lines over each one, then stamped silver stars. She added punched red, blue, and silver stars with dots of glue, then added the white star clip as the finishing touch!

NOT a "plain Jane" card at all!

Although this card was not created with Stampin' Up! products, I love it and see the potential for CASEing with the layout, colors and embellishment ideas!

Thank you, Sharon, for a lovely card!

Click on any of these pictures for the link to the product in my online store:

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack [156457]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]
Stampin' Seal [152813]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]

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Here's the box where you put the Host Code in my online store during check out in my online store. Simply click on "ADD HOST CODE", then type in the code I've provided for the current month shown above. Contact me if you have any problems or questions!

Order any amount online in July, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $40 online in July, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this is a sample of what your mini embellishment pack can look like)

Shop with me and Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration (July-August), choose a free gift from Stampin' Up! for every $50 you order! You can request your own copy of the Sale-a-bration brochure and the July/December Mini Catalog by emailing me at : carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Or go to my online store to view! You can order from the Annual Catalog, July/December Mini Catalog, and/or the Clearance Rack! All orders qualify for Sale-a-bration Rewards when your merchandise total is at least $50 before tax & shipping!

Join Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-bration (July-August) and you will receive $125 worth of Stampin' Up! products of your choice for $99 plus sales tax (shipping is free!) and this exclusive 2022/2023 Planner and stamp set!

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Happy Fourth of July!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Carol Payne

Sharon, I BEG TO DIFFER! This is a lovely card with LOTS of fun "bells & whistles"!

In addition to classic Red, White, Blue, and Silver card stocks and inks, she heat embossed with a sparkly powder the fireworks!

She used a cute small star punch . .

NOT a "plain Jane" card at all!

Although this card was not created with Stampin' Up! products, I love it and see the potential for CASEing with the layout, colors and embellishment ideas!

Thank you, Sharon, for a lovely card!

Click on any of these pictures for the link to the product in my online store:

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack [156457]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]
Stampin' Seal [152813]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]

Shop with the Host Code: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Order any amount online in July, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $40 online in July, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month! (this is a sample of what your mini embellishment pack can look like)

Call me: 618-237-6281
Email me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!