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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Stampin’ Up! is hosting their FIRST Virtual Album Retreat

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Whether your a seasoned scrapbooker or new to scrapbooking, this fun event is for YOU! It will be held July 16-18, 2025 from 4pm-12:30am each day in an exclusive Facebook Group. (You will be able to access all the recorded event videos on the Virtual Album Retreat Facebook group page).

You will be creating 12 two page scrapbook layouts with a community that loves memory keeping, learn new techniques and interact with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up! staff.

There is no registration fee, but by purchasing the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit (167338), you will get access to the exclusive Facebook Group where the live event will be held. This kit can be ordered beginning May 28. Kits are limited and available while supplies last.

Cost of the kit is $250 USD and you will earn Stampin’ Rewards on your purchase.

 The kit contains exclusive stamp sets and die cuts; precut pieces of Designer Series Paper and Two-Tone Cardstock; Two-Tone Cardstock sheets; embellishments; Memory Protectors™; Flip Flaps™; and photo placeholders. It does NOT include an album.

Here’s What is included in your Kit

Here is a Preview of the Layouts

Here are some additional supplies you will want to have on hand.

Order your Month to Month virtual album kit here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Kit Collections

May 2025 New Kit Collections

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This Month, Stampin’ Up! has released two new card kit collections, Beautiful Blue Skies and Share A Smile.

Craft timeless handmade cards for sharing messages of friendship, support, and sympathy with the Beautiful Blues Kit. This all-inclusive crafting kit comes with everything you need to create nine lovely cards featuring hand-painted floral designs and a palette of soothing blues.

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: Basic White, Blueberry Bushel, Night of Navy
– Also available in French 

Kit includes one of each item listed below. 
– Beautiful Blues Photopolymer Stamp Set 
– Clear stamp block 
– Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot™ 
– Step-by-step instructions 
– 9 printed card bases
– 9 printed envelopes 
– Precut paper pieces, dot embellishments 
– Adhesive 

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

Order Your Beautiful Blue Skies kit here

Want to make a difference in someone’s day? Have an uplifting card ready to go at a moment’s notice with the Share a Smile Kit! This all-inclusive crafting kit offers fun, no-fuss crafting, with card bases, envelopes, and precut paper pieces for making bright and cheery designs. Store the completed cards in the included notecard box until you’re ready to give them out! 

DETAILS 
– Makes 8 cards: 1 each of 8 designs 
– Folded card size: 3-1/2″ x 5″ (8.9 cm x 12.7 cm) 
– Colors: Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German 

Kit includes one of each item listed below. 
– Step-by-step instructions
– 8 printed note card bases
– 8 printed envelopes
– 1 printed notecard box 
– Precut paper pieces
– Includes printed and UV-coated designs
– Adhesive 

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

Order Your Share A Smile Kit Here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Join My Team

Starter Kit Special

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Crafting is even more fun with community, and there’s never been a better time to join my Stampin’ Up! team.

Between May 6–31, anyone who signs up to be a demonstrator can pack their Starter Kit with $165 USD worth of products (Your Choice of products) for only $99 USD . That’s an extra $66 USD in products to kickstart your business! 

 Crafters who become a demonstrator enjoy all the perks that come with it, like a 20–25% product discount, exclusive early access to products, the opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events, and so much more! 

As a bonus, new demonstrators also score FREE shipping on their Kit, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit!

I Would Love To Have You Join My Papercrafting With Pat Team

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Online Exclusives

New Online Exclusive Stampin’ Up! Products May 2025

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Floral Impressions Suite Celebratory Sips Suite

There are two new suite collections, Floral Impressions and Celebratory Sips. Products can be ordered individually or as a suite collection. There are also 8 additional stamp bundles as well as 3 new stamps, foil specialty paper, loose shaker elements, small circle shaker domes and new in color markers.

Order from the Online Exclusives Here

Download a PDF file of all the new products below.

Online Exclusives May 2025 USDownload

Happy Crafting,

Pat

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May 2025 New Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog

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TODAY, is the day that our new 2025-2026 Stampin’ Up Catalog products are available.

There are 144 pages of crafting goodness in the new annual catalog.  New suites, new bundles, new In Color products, two tone 12 ”x 12” cardstock, flip flaps, 4 new scrapbooking workshop kits MORE!

You Can Purchase Stampin’ Up! Products Here

You Can Download a Digital Copy of the new catalog below.

AC25_en_USDownload

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Paper Pumpkin

May Paper Pumpkin Kit

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Create handmade cards with a masculine touch. These cards are perfect for Father’s Day, birthdays and more. Kit includes Watercolor card bases and coordinating envelopes to make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, precut vellum, stampin’ spot, stamp and adhesives. You can subscribe between April 11-May10.

Subscribe to paper pumpkin here

Don’t Forget to order the Hugs Abloom Add-on Die

Order the Hugs Abloom Die Here

Message me if you have any questions.

Happy Crafting,

Pat

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EARN DOUBLE REWARDS FOR 2 DAYS ONLY!

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For 2 days only, you can earn double rewards on Stampin’ Up! orders over $20. What a great bonus!

PROMOTION DETAILS

  • Earn double rewards (2x rewards) for two days only, from May 2–3!
  • This offer applies to ALL products (excluding non-commissionable products and existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions).
  • All orders qualify once the rewards threshold of $20 USD | $25 CAD is met.
  • To participate, customers must have a Stampin’ Up! account and be opted in to Stampin’ Rewards. Encourage them to complete this before the offer begins!
You Can Shop with me here!
FREE SHIPPING

FREE SHIPPING! from Stampin’ Up!

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For Three Days, April 23-April 25, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $75. Here’s your chance to grab:

Brand New Card Kits

Just Announced “Last Chance” items

Online Exclusive Favorites.

BONUS!  You will earn 10% back in rewards

Perfect time to stock up or treat yourself.

You can click on the button to shop!

SHOP WITH ME HERE

In addition to the FREE SHIPPING offer there is a Flash Sale for all current Paper Pumpkin Subscribers

You can get up to 75% off all past kits, refills and add ons on April 23rd and 24th.  Add it to your $75 order for free shipping too.

Shop the Paper Pumpkin EXTRAS Here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Paper Pumpkin

April Paper Pumpkin

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With the move of Paper Pumpkin from paperpumpkin.com to stampinup.com, I missed posting the April Paper Pumpkin kit. I should be receiving mine in the next couple of days. The watercolor alcohol ink designs look gorgeous. This kit makes 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs and includes textured gold foil on the card bases and sentiments.I don’t know if there will be kits or refills left but you can always check on my website after April 20 to see. I will be posting the May Paper Pumpkin soon.

There is always a add-on die that can be purchased separately. This is the die for April, May and June and is called Hugs Abloom. You must be a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber to purchase the add on die.

You can check out paper pumpkin here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

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New Stampin’ Rewards Program Begins April 15, 2025

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Stampin’ Up is launching their new customer rewards program beginning tomorrow, April 15. Every customer will earn 10% in rewards on qualifying commissionable products that can be used on future orders. The minimum qualifying purchase is $20 USD before tax and shipping. 

The Stampin’ Up Website will be unavailable from approximately 10am-4pm on April 15 while they are performing the conversion.

Here is how it works:

  1. After the site conversion, log in or create an account here.
  2. Opt in to the rewards program via the pop-up the first time you shop on or after April 15th.
  3. After your start earning rewards on your purchases, your rewards will automatically be tracked and display each time you shop. You choose how many rewards to apply to your order!
  4. The system will always use your oldest rewards first.They are valid for one year!
  5. Bonus! Let’s say you have $20 in rewards and place a $50 order. You can apply the full $20—and still earn new rewards on the remaining $30.
Log In or Create an Account here

If you have any questions or need help, please contact me.

Happy Crafting,

Pat