Author: patankney

I am currently a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. I am also Retired Dental Hygienist who loves to craft. I was an Independant Close To My Heart Maker until they closed in May 2024 and love to create scrapbook layouts and cards.
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January Product of the Month Program and Bonus Days

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I’m VERY excited to announce the new Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month Program! With this program you can earn an exclusive product each month for just $5 with a qualifying $75 order. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month Stampin’ Up! will release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly. Once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!

Here is how the Product of the Month Program works.

January 2026 Product of the Month-Fabulous Sayings Photopolymer Stamp set

Product detail

Send thoughtful messages with style using the Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set! This versatile stamping set features all-occasion sentiment stamps for birthdays, thank-you notes, love, friendship, and support cards. The mix of a handwritten script with a classic serif font pair beautifully with a wide range of card making and paper crafting styles.

The Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set is the exclusive Product of the Month for January 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours!

This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want.

DETAILS
– January 2026 Product of the Month
– 11 photopolymer stamps
– Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): c, h
– Two-Step
– Also available in French 

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
– Is a new exclusive product released each month!
– Can be unlocked for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards).
– Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly!
– Is limited to one per customer (including language versions).

PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS
– Are clear stamps that make image placement easy.
– Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.
– Cling to clear blocks without slipping.
– Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.
– Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your stamps.
– Are packed in a slim, durable envelope for easy storage and lasting protection.

Order your $75 in Stampin’ Up Products here
Order yourFabulous Sayings product of the month here

Bonus Days

It’s time for one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between January 6 and February 2 and spend $50 USD | $60 CAD, you will earn a $5 USD | $6 CAD coupon! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between February 3 and 28. And don’t forget—each purchase earns you Stampin’ Rewards, so that’s even more bang for your buck!

There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn

Happy Crafting,

Pat

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January 2026 Virtual Cardmaking Retreat

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Save on this kit with FREE SHIPPING Dec 11, 12, 2025. Order link is below.

Introducing the Virtual Card Retreat, a crafting extravaganza for people who love card making and community! During this two-day virtual event, you’ll craft along with Stampin’ Up! staff as they go through the step-by-step process of creating 15 beautiful cards using the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat kit. Craft with customers anddemonstrators who love card making, learn new techniques, and connect on a personal level with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up! staff. We’ll even have some fun giveaways

Below is an image of what you will receive when you purchase the Virtual Cardmaking Retreat Kit.

Item: 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat kit (170023)

Includes: Exclusive stamp sets, a set of dies, Designer Series Paper, cardstock, envelopes, embellishments, and more

Price: $165 USD | $225 CAD

Ordering Begins: December 10, 2025 (Kits are only available while supplies last, so be sure to order ASAP! And you’ll want to order early to make sure you get your products in time for the event!)

Language: The kit is available in English, French, and German.

order your virtual cardmaking retreat kit here

Additional Recommended Supplies below

Samples of the cards below

Happy Crafting,

Pat

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December 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit

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Watercolor in Bloom

DECEMBER: Watercolor in Bloom
Subscribe November 11–December 10
Show your love and appreciation with rich watercolor hues and elegant botanical flourishes.

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Copper foil and copper sequins
• Precut paper and vellum pieces
• Coordinating colors: Copper, Garden Green, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot),

Pretty Peacock, Secret Sea, Shaded Spruce

Personalize your card greetings with customizable sentiment stamps!

Subscribe to paper pumpkin here

And don’t forget to order the dies add-on for Oct-Dec, Abundant Joy. You must have an active Paper Subscription to purchase the add on.

This exclusive add-on (item 167855) coordinates with the three upcoming kits! The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!

PFind the Paper Pumpkin Add on products here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

FREE SHIPPING

FREE SHIPPING!!

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From December 10-12, Stampin’ Up is offering FREE SHIPPING on orders of $75USD or more.Pick up your favorite products or order some gifts to share.

Bonus: Paper Pumpkin Subscribers can get up to 50% off past kits, refills and add ons with Free Shipping from Dec 10-12.

Shop With Me here
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December 2025 Scrapbook Layout Challenge

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Hi, Scrapbookers. I am sharing a 2 page scrapbook layout. Grab some supplies from your stash and recreate this layout.Let’s have some fun sharing our ideas! If you would like to share, you can post a picture of your layout on my business Page: Papercrafting With Pat. You will find the post in the featured section.

Images©Stampin’Up!®

Happy Crafting,

Pat

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December 2025 New Kit Collections

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This month has 2 new kit collections released, Banner Botanicals is a card Kit and As You Grow is a Mini Album

Banner Botanicals

Product detail

Put your love front and center with the Banner Botanicals Kit. Each card design features a unique botanical motif, complete with a heartfelt sentiment displayed across a banner. This all-inclusive kit creates nine thoughtful cards to brighten someone’s day.

DETAILS 
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs 
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm) 
– Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, gold, Secret Sea 
– Also available in French 

Kit includes one of each item listed below. 
– Banner Botanicals Stamp Set 
– Clear stamp block 
– Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Spot 
– Step-by-step instructions 
– 9 printed card bases
– 9 printed envelopes 
– Precut paper pieces
– Adhesive 

KITS COLLECTION 
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types. 
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Purchase Your banner botanicals Kit Here

As You Grow Kit

Product detail

Create an adorable album to capture baby’s first year with the As You Grow Kit. This all-inclusive kit has everything you need to document sweet memories each month. With plenty of letter and number stickers and pockets for holding extra treasures, personalizing the album is a breeze! From baby’s first moments to first birthday, keep track of every unforgettable milestone with this kit!

DETAILS 
– Makes 1 album
– Album size: 5-3/4″ x 9-1/4″ x 7/8″ (14.6 x 23.5 x 2.2 cm)
– Colors: Basic Beige, Cajun Craze, Cloud Cover, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Secret Sea, Soft Sea Foam, Timid Tiger
– Sentiments printed in English, French, and German 

Kit includes one of each item listed below. 
– Hard paper-wrapped album cover with elastics
– 2 fold-out pages 
– 2 pages with pockets
– 3 precut printed journal pieces 
– 12 sticker sheets: 3 sheets of sentiments (1 per language), 9 sheets of images, numbers, letters, and more
– Project suggestions (Feel free to get creative—follow the project suggestions or assemble any way you like)
– Adhesive

KITS COLLECTION 
– Includes designed projects that come in a range of project types. 
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Purchase your as You Grow kit here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

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Papercrafting With Pat Loyalty Rewards Program

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Stampin’ Up started a Rewards Program a few months back. On every order $20USD or more, you will earn 10% rewards. What a great bonus. Now I am offering an additional bonus, Papercrafting With Pat Loyalty Rewards Program. Details are below on both programs.

Below is the form that you will use to track your orders and points for Papercrafting With Pat Loyalty Rewards.

But, wait! There is even more. Now with the Product of the Month program, You can earn Triple Rewards on your Stampin’ Up product purchases. Below is a reminder of how the Product of the Month Program works.

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Product of The Month

New Product of the Month Program

patankney

I’m VERY excited to announce the new Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month Program! With this program you can earn an exclusive product each month for just $5 with a qualifying $75 order. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly. Once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!

Here is how the Product of the Month Program works.

December 2025 Product of the Month

Product detail

Feeling blue never felt so good! With monochromatic colors and beautiful floral patterns, this paper is sure to inspire your next paper craft. 

The True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper is the exclusive Product of the Month for December 2025! Only available until supplies run out—don’t wait to get yours! 

DETAILS 
– December 2025 Product of the Month 
– 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs 
– 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) 
– Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe) 
– Colors: Balmy Blue, Night of Navy 

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER 
– Can be used for card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts! 
– Features exclusive designs by in-house Stampin’ Up! artists. 
– Complements other Stampin’ Up! products and colors. 

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH 
– Is a new exclusive product released each month! 
– Can be unlocked for just $5 with a single order over $75 (after discounts and rewards). 
– Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly! 
– Is limited to one per customer (including language versions).

Order your $75 in Stampin’ Up Products here
Order your true blue florals product of the month here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

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Cyber Monday Sales

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Cyber Monday sales are happening Now thru Dec 9, when the 3, 6 and 12 month pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are on sale. Check all the Paper Pumpkin details below including a peek at the December Paper Pumpkin Kit, Watercolor in Bloom!

Cyber Monday Paper Pumpkin Subscription Sale

Now through Dec 9, Stampin’ Up! is offering big savings on prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions! There’s never been a better time to subscribe to get a new all-inclusive crafting kit delivered to your door each month. Take advantage of this Cyber Monday offer for fantastic deals on 3-, 6-, and 12-month prepaid subscriptions. 

Whether you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas present that sparks creativity or resolving to make time to craft in the new year, a Paper Pumpkin subscription is the gift that keeps on giving.

Now through Dec 9, 2025, prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions will be discounted as follows:

3-month prepaid: $61.00 (regular price $81.00) 
6-month prepaid: $122.00 (regular price $162.00) 
12-month prepaid: $244.00 (regular price $324.00) 

This offer ends on December 9 at 11:59 p.m. (MT).

And now, here’s the fine print. 

  • Subscriptions purchased during this promotion start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This kit cannot be skipped. 
  • Do not purchase multiple subscriptions for the same recipient. The subscriptions will all start with the Watercolor in Bloom Kit, so the recipient will end up receiving duplicates of the same kit each month. 
  • Shipping cost is built into the price of the kit and is not reduced. The promotional discount applies only to the product value of the kit itself, so demonstrator commission will be reduced accordingly. 
  • Subscriptions purchased during the promotion will earn reduced rewards compared to full-priced subscriptions due to the discounted price, but they will still qualify for rewards once the threshold is met. 

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy months of exciting kits at an incredible value!

Shop the Paper Pumpkin subscriptons here

December 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit-Watercolor in Bloom

 DECEMBER: Watercolor in Bloom Subscribe November 11–December 10 

Show your love and appreciation with rich watercolor hues and elegant botanical flourishes. 

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes 

• Copper foil and copper sequins 

• Precut paper and vellum pieces 

• Coordinating colors: Copper, Garden Green, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pretty Peacock, Secret Sea, Shaded Spruce 

Personalize your card greetings with customizable sentiment stamps! 

And don’t forget to order the dies add-on for Oct-Dec, Abundant Joy. You must have an active Paper Subscription to purchase the add on.

Find the Paper Pumpkin add ons here

Happy Crafting,

Pat