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Stampin’ Up! Full of Love!

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! I've been MIA again for awhile, and to be completely honest, I've kind of gotten out of my "groove" of posting on my blog. After the fiasco of Typepad being down for almost 3 weeks in October it's been really hard to get back in the habit, but I do have some cards lined up to share with you and tons of swaps to share from my monthly swap as well as the swapping I did at the Stampin' Up! OnStage Local I attended in Indianapolis, Indiana earlier this month, so don't give up on me, please!

The card I have to share today I created for the monthly swap I have participated in for many, many years. Most month's have some sort of theme, or at least a direction to go with while we are creating, and this months' theme was to create a card with a tag. I used an Annual Catalog stamp set, Full of Love, and the Very Best Trio Punch from the July-December Mini Catalog:

I started by stamping the floral letter image with Memento ink on the Basic White background layer, then stamping it again on the Basic White layer for the tag. I stamped a greeting from the Full of Love stamp set, then embossed the stamped white layer with the "happy birthday" folder from the Let's Celebrate Embossing Folders.

I punched both the white tag front and the Pool Party layer with the Very Best Trio Punch, flipping the strips over to punch to opposite corner so they curve would match. I punched the top of the tag with the ribbon slit from the same punch before coloring the tag and the background around the flowers with the Stampin' Blends I have listed in below. I then adhered the tag layers together, added the ribbon, and then adhered over the stamped and embossed white layer to achieve a "spotlighted look".

Inside I stamped another phrase from Full of Love, as well as the single bloom in the lower left corner. I added a trio of tiny blossoms with Pool Party ink. I repeated these motifs on the coordinating envelope.

Use these clickable graphic links to find the supplies you need in my online store:

Full Of Love Cling Stamp Set (English)	Let's Celebrate Embossing Folders	Very Best Trio Punch
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad	Old Olive & Sahara Sand Twill Ribbon Combo Pack
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Sweet Sorbet Stampin' Blends Combo Pack	Basic White Medium Envelopes
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Stampin' Seal	Stampin' Dimensionals

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)

NOTE: I am currently behind on sending out the monthly gifts and cards. Please be patient with me as there have been many challenges this fall. I fully intend to get caught up with everything in January. Thank you so much for your understanding!

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!

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! Hope & Prayer!

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today's card is a bright and cheerful "thinking of you" card with the new Hope & Prayer stamp set and Butterfly Kisses 6" x 6" Designer Paper. I let the designer paper prints I chose determine the colors of the card: Basic White, Parakeet Party, Calypso Coral, and Fresh Freesia.

The Basic White Thick card base is 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored & folded at 4 1/4".

The Parakeet Party layer on the front and the inside you will see later is 4" x 5 1/4"

The Butterfly Kisses designer paper sections are:

2 1/4" x 3 1/4"

2 1/4" x 1 3/4"

1 1/2" x 1 3/4"

1 1/2" x 3 1/4"

I cut butterflies (I do not own the coordinating Best Butterflies stamp set yet) from coordinating Butterfly Kisses designer paper using Brilliant Wings dies. I adhered with a glue dot and added a Parakeet Party In Color Matte Decorative Dot.

I stamped a phrase from Hope & Prayer with Calypso Coral ink, punched with the Double Oval Punch, and adhered with dimensionals.

I cut the smaller butterfly from Butterfly Kisses designer paper with another Brilliant Wings die. I added another Parakeet Party In Color Matte Decorative Dot just like I did on the larger butterfly.

Inside I stamped another sentiment from Hope & Prayer with Calypso Coral ink on the 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" Basic White layer. I cut another small butterfly and added with tiny dots of liquid glue.

Click on any of the product graphic links to find it in my online store:

Butterfly Kisses 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159112]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Hope & Prayer Cling Stamp Set (English) [159009]	Double Oval Punch [154242]	Brilliant Wings Dies [155523]
2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots [159186]	Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159259]	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101]
Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]

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 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 June, receive this Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $40 online in June, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month!

Stampin’ Up! Kit Collection is Buy One Get One 50% off during the month of June! You will find all of the available kit choices shown in my online store under the “Kit Collection” tab! Be sure to list the lower value kit first, then the higher value kit second so you can be sure to get the 50% off on the more expensive one!

While you are in my online store, check out the Last Chance Products from the January/June Mini Catalog list too! Some products on the list are discounted from 10-50%!

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! Hope & Prayer!

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Carol Payne

The Basic White Thick card base is 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored & folded at 4 1/4".

The Parakeet Party layer on the front and the inside you will see later is 4" x 5 1/4"

The Butterfly Kisses designer paper sections are:

2 1/4" x 3 1/4"

2 1/4" x 1 3/4"

1 1/2" x 1 3/4"

1 1/2" x 3 1/4"

I stamped a phrase from Hope & Prayer with Calypso Coral ink, punched with the Double Oval Punch, and adhered with dimensionals.

Inside I stamped another sentiment from Hope & Prayer with Calypso Coral ink on the 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" Basic White layer. I cut another small butterfly and added with tiny dots of liquid glue.

Click on any of the product graphic links to find it in my online store:

Butterfly Kisses 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159112]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Hope & Prayer Cling Stamp Set (English) [159009]	Double Oval Punch [154242]	Brilliant Wings Dies [155523]
2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots [159186]	Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159259]	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101]
Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]

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

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

Order at least $40 online in June, receive a “mini” embellishment pack free from me in addition to the Card-of-the-Month!

While you are in my online store, check out the Last Chance Products from the January/June Mini Catalog list too! Some products on the list are discounted from 10-50%!

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! Flowering Rain Boots Simple Card!

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Carol Payne

Hey there! I thought it would be a good idea to show you another card made with the same simple layout as yesterday but with a couple of different stamp sets! Note: I have posted the measurements at the bottom of this post!

Today I'm using the Flowering Rain Boots stamp set from the January/June Mini Catalog and Sunny Sentiments from the Annual Catalog!

I'm using Pear Pizzazz and Polished Stone for my colors. I love the exquisite detail of the stamped tulips and the leaves!

I accented the greeting from Sunny Sentiments, as well as the tulips with a few Pearl Basic Jewels.

Inside I used a Flowering Rain Boots sentiment.

The dimensions for this card (and the one I shared yesterday):

Basic White Thick card base: 4 1/4" x 11", scored and folded at 5 1/2"

Basic White focal image layer (front and inside): 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" -need two

Pear Pizzazz focal image mat layer (front and inside): 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" – need two

Place your order in my online store and you can choose a free item from the Sale-a-bration brochure with a $50 purchase! There are 5 stamp sets, 3 designer series paper packs, and one stampset/designer paper bundle to choose from (one larger stamp set and the bundle are available to choose with a $100 purchase).

Flowering Rain Boots Bundle [157691] $49.50	Flowering Rain Boots Photopolymer Stamp Set [157689] $23.00	Rain Boots Dies [157690] $32.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131201] $8.75
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $7.50	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [155712] $7.50	Sunny Sentiments Cling Stamp Set (English) [155034] $20.00
Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00
Stampin' Seal Refill [152814] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

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

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

Sale-a-bration is here! Click on the Sale-a-bration brochure link on the right side of this blog to view the brochure! Sale-a-bration lasts through February 28th!

You have three chances to participate in Sale-a-bration fun!

Shop! Choose a freebie from the Sale-a-bration brochure for every $50 spent!

Host a Party! In-person or online! I can help you either way! Just contact me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com and we can decide which way you want to party and receive free products!

Purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit! Choose $125 worth of products from any current catalog, pay only $99 plus applicable sales tax! Purchasing your Starter Kit during Sale-a-bration lets you choose TWO MORE FREE STAMP SETS TO ADD TO YOUR KIT FOR FREE!

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! Flowering Rain Boots Simple Card!

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Carol Payne

Today I'm using the Flowering Rain Boots stamp set from the January/June Mini Catalog and Sunny Sentiments from the Annual Catalog!

I'm using Pear Pizzazz and Polished Stone for my colors. I love the exquisite detail of the stamped tulips and the leaves!

I accented the greeting from Sunny Sentiments, as well as the tulips with a few Pearl Basic Jewels.

Inside I used a Flowering Rain Boots sentiment.

The dimensions for this card (and the one I shared yesterday):

Basic White Thick card base: 4 1/4" x 11", scored and folded at 5 1/2"

Basic White focal image layer (front and inside): 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" -need two

Pear Pizzazz focal image mat layer (front and inside): 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" – need two

Flowering Rain Boots Bundle [157691] $49.50	Flowering Rain Boots Photopolymer Stamp Set [157689] $23.00	Rain Boots Dies [157690] $32.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131201] $8.75
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $7.50	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [155712] $7.50	Sunny Sentiments Cling Stamp Set (English) [155034] $20.00
Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00
Stampin' Seal Refill [152814] $5.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

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

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

Sale-a-bration is here! Click on the Sale-a-bration brochure link on the right side of this blog to view the brochure! Sale-a-bration lasts through February 28th!

You have three chances to participate in Sale-a-bration fun!

Shop! Choose a freebie from the Sale-a-bration brochure for every $50 spent!

Host a Party! In-person or online! I can help you either way! Just contact me: carol@carolpaynestamps.com and we can decide which way you want to party and receive free products!

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2022

Stampin’ Up! Hand-Penned!

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Happy Catalog Launch Day! Today is the first day you can order from the NEW 2021-2022 Annual Catalog! If you don't have your own copy and don't have a demonstrator you usually order from, I would be happy to pop one in the mail to you ASAP for FREE! Just message me your name, email, and snail mail address and I will send one to you right away!

Today I have a simple little card for you created with the Hand-Penned Suite. I used the new In Color Soft Succulent for the card base, then added a layer of Basic White that I embossed with the Tasteful Textile 3D folder. I then added three strips (1 1/4" x 3 3/4") of Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper.

I punched the sentiment from Hand-Penned Petals with the Double Oval Punch, then used the scalloped oval part of the punch to make the Soft Succulent mat. I added a bow tied with Pale Papaya 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon.

The inside sentiment and image are from another new catalog set, Color & Contour. I stamped the blooms with Blushing Bride ink.

Happy shopping today from the new catalog in my online store!

Hand Penned Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set [155070] $22.00	Hand Penned 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155499] $11.50	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776] $8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100] $7.50
Double Oval Punch [154242] $18.00	Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder [152718] $9.00	2021–2023 In Color Jewels [155571] $7.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50

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

Order your Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick bundles today! Download the flyer for all of the details!

Download Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick Bundles_Marketing Flyer_US

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

Order at least $50 online in May, receive Star Designer Elements free from me ($9.00 value), PLUS the Card-of-the-Month! Receive another different embellishment with every $50 you order. Larger orders get more goodies!

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All images ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2021

Stampin’ Up! Hand-Penned!

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Carol Payne

The inside sentiment and image are from another new catalog set, Color & Contour. I stamped the blooms with Blushing Bride ink.

Happy shopping today from the new catalog in my online store!

Hand Penned Petals Photopolymer Stamp Set [155070] $22.00	Hand Penned 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155499] $11.50	Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155776] $8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100] $7.50
Double Oval Punch [154242] $18.00	Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder [152718] $9.00	2021–2023 In Color Jewels [155571] $7.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25
Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50

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

Order your Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick bundles today! Download the flyer for all of the details!

Download Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick Bundles_Marketing Flyer_US

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

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! A Touch of Ink!

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today I have a card to share that I created with A Touch of Ink Sale-a-bration stamps!

It's actually much easier than it looks! I stamped the images on one complete strip and then cut it into three equal sections. I started with a 2 1/4" x 5" Basic White Strip, stamped all of the images with Coastal Cabana, Mango Melody, Highland Heather, and Granny Apple Green inks, then cut three sections each 2 1/4" x 1 5/8". The Basic Black mats behind the images are 2 3/8" x 1 3/4". I popped up each section with Stampin' Dimensionals over an Coastal Cabana layer embossed with the Tasteful Textile 3D embossing folder.

The greeting is from Many Messages, cut with the Messages Die. I added Elegant Faceted Gems to each end.

The inside sentiment is also from Many Messages:

A Touch Of Ink Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Many Messages Bundle	Many Messages Cling Stamp Set
Messages Die	Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder	Elegant Faceted Gems
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White Medium Envelopes	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

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

Order your Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick bundles today! Download the flyer for all of the details!

Download Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick Bundles_Marketing Flyer_US

Order any amount online in January, receive the Darling Donkeys Card-of-the-Month!

Order at least $50 in my online store in February, receive Pastel Pearls, PLUS the Card-of-the-Month! Receive another card and another different embellishment with every $50 you order in addition to the Sale-a-bration freebie you get to choose with that same $50 order!

Join my team of Yes Mam! Stampers this month, receive over $50 worth of free Designer Paper with your kit! Choose $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! Products for your kit, then pay $99 (plus sales tax) and get free shipping and five free packs of Designer Series Paper from the upcoming new Annual Catalog!

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! A Touch of Ink!

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today I have a card to share that I created with A Touch of Ink Sale-a-bration stamps!

The greeting is from Many Messages, cut with the Messages Die. I added Elegant Faceted Gems to each end.

The inside sentiment is also from Many Messages:

A Touch Of Ink Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Many Messages Bundle	Many Messages Cling Stamp Set
Messages Die	Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder	Elegant Faceted Gems
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White Medium Envelopes	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

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

Order your Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick bundles today! Download the flyer for all of the details!

Download Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick Bundles_Marketing Flyer_US

Order any amount online in January, receive the Darling Donkeys Card-of-the-Month!

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Positive Thoughts!

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Carol Payne

Hey there! Today I have a card created with Positive Thoughts and coordinating dies, Nature's Thoughts!

I paired these lovely sets with Noble Peacock Foil and the Tailored Tag Punch. The Blueberry Bushel foil cut with the dotted rectangle from Nature's Thoughts really pops!

I love how the dies cut out the detailed images so perfectly! Positive Thoughts will be around till the end of May, but the dies will only be available through the end of this month!

I stamped Old Olive on Old Olive, Lovely Lipstick on Lovely Lipstick, and Mango Melody on Mango Melody.

I added Clear Wink of Stella to the bloom and the butterfly for some shimmer.

I used the same stamps, without re-inking, to stamp the inside and even stamped a third time on the envelope!

If you love this set and especially the Nature's Thoughts dies, you need to order them now!

Here’s the PDF tutorial for you!

Download Positive Thoughts

Supplies to order:

Positive Thoughts Cling Stamp Set	Nature's Thoughts Dies	Noble Peacock Foil Sheets
Tailored Tag Punch	Noble Peacock Rhinestones	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush	Very Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Scalloped Lace Trim
Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder	Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

Remember to choose a free Sale-a-bration item with every $50 you order!

Shop with the Host Code: http://bit.ly/shopwithCarolPayneStamps

Check out the full Sale-a-bration Coordination offering in my online store!

March Online Ordering Gift! Any amount!

Order at least $50, receive Noble Peacock Rhinestones in addition to my ordering gift and the SAB freebie!

Join my team of Yes Mam! Stampers, get extra goodies in your kit! Build your Starter Kit with $125 worth of Stampin' Up! products for $99 plus sales tax (free shipping!) Stampin' Up! adds the 6" paper trimmer, 6"x6" sampler pack of designer papers, then YOU CHOOSE any stamp set of any value from any catalog for free! (Host and Sale-a-bration sets are excluded) Find the "join" link in my online store!

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

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!