ICS Blog Hop Christmas is Coming November 2025

 

Welcome to our Inspire, Create, and Share Blog Hop for November. Our theme this month is Christmas is Coming and we have all sorts of fun projects!

My first card is a non-traditional color combo of Blackberry Bliss and Fresh Freesia.  My supplies will be included at the end of my post. I loved the starry print on this Everyday Skies Designer Series Paper, it really suites the "merry & bright" sentiment theme.

I used the Sign Design Bundle for my cards. I love the sentiments that fit in a punch!

Below is a more traditional color for Christmas with Poppy Parade and the Country Woods Designer Series Paper. 

Join me to visit the other creative projects for our Christmas is Coming theme:

We have new products this month:

Check out our November Online Exclusives, click here. 

I hope you are enjoying creativity at home and dreaming of magical holiday decor and cheery cards. Now is definitely a great time to send out happy mail to tell others they are thought of and appreciated!

Here is my projects supplies list:

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Product List

Sign Design Bundle (English) [166057]	Fresh Freesia 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Faux Velvet Ribbon [165540]	Starburst Sequins [165539]	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092]
Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]	Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder [161600]	Everyday Skies 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164622]	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [119782]
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793]	Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders [165597]	Linen Thread [104199]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163393]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]
Stampin' Seal+ [149699]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

FREE Shipping December 9 - 11

BIG NEWS!!!
 

Stampin' Up! announced that FREE shipping is coming and it is for three days only. 

Orders must be opened and closed during December 9–11.

Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75.

Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.

The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.  Any orders placed during this promotion are not guaranteed to arrive before or by December 25.

Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify)

Shop the beautiful Season of Elegance suite from my beautiful card below, click here. 

Check out my supplies list for my cute card, click here.

The online store is open 24 hours.

Please use the December 2024 online order host code, V3YT3BJK, click here to shop.

Anyone that orders $35+ of products online, you will receive the

 IDEAS tutorial bundle that is current that day to show my gratitude!

New August Goodies

 Shop our select Designer Series Paper sale from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog* at 15% off! This is the perfect time to stock up and save on some of your favorite papers.  The video below highlights this promotion:

These 14 Designer Series Papers from the Annual Catalog are on sale.

New Kits Collection

Kit includes:

*Cardboard Home Pieces

* Predesigned projects

* Step-by-step instructions

* Precut vellum and die cut paper pieces

* Enough adhesive to complete projects

Please note that you will need a glue gun to assemble the home.

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Video shows unboxing and tips for assembly:

Kit includes:

*Christmas Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set

*Clear Stamp Block

*Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Spot

*Predesigned projects

*Step-by-step instructions

*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)

*Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs

*Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)

*8 envelopes and 8 address labels

*Enough adhesive to complete projects

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Video shows unboxing and tips for assembly:

New Mini Catalog goes live to customers in September!

Demonstrators started our pre-order today from our Sept - Dec Mini Catalog.  You can become a demonstrator with our discounted Starter Kit, select new products in your kit or purchase. I would be so happy to welcome you to my team and our fun gatherings.

Check out our Starter Kit here.

The online store is open 24 hours.

If you shop online and plan to order less than $150 then please use the August 2024 online order host code, 3ERHK6G6, shop here.

Anyone that orders $35+ of products online, you will receive the

 IDEAS tutorial bundle that is current that day to show my gratitude!

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Autumn 2024 Creative Escape

The Autumn 2024 Creative Escape is open for registration.  What is a Creative Escape???  Oh my goodness, first it is so much fun!

Here is a nutshell description:

- 3 days of crafting space that is yours all weekend, secured at night

- a Goodie Bag: unique retreat bag with $50+ of new Stampin' Up! products

- 2 Make & Take morning classes with project kits prepared for you

- Gifts and pampering to spoil and delight you

- "Spinner Game Show & Dessert" Night

- Access to my Stampin' Up! punches and Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machines

- Raffle Prizes

- Display boards of current products to inspire your crafting

- Retreat Store with adhesives, kits, past class packets, retired products

- Optional Stamping Bingo Night

- Optional afternoon classes

- Optional Add-on products offered later in August with free tax/shipping

- Optional block-rate accommodations at the hotel

- Meeting fun & kind people that love crafting!

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Great memories were made at the Summer 2024 Creative Escape in June.  Here are some photos from the weekend.  First is a glimpse of the room during set up. 

These projects are from the Sunday Make & Take class that everyone received with registration.

This fabric bin was a gift that I coordinated with our "Full of Life" suite theme.

Amazing tags made by our volunteer artisan, Vicki, for the Spinner Game Show prizes. 

A room full of fun winners after our game show and moving on to desserts!

A few of the Raffle Table Prizes: stamps, embellishments, designers series paper, a gift bag of assorted items, a Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and so much more.

Our group photo is always my favorite keepsake, these are wonderful people that are kind, considerate, and talented crafters!

The online store is open 24 hours.

If you shop online and plan to order less than $150 then please use the August 2024 online order host code, 3ERHK6G6, shop here.

Anyone that orders $35+ of products online, you will receive the

 IDEAS tutorial bundle that is current that day to show my gratitude!

Subscribe now to never miss a blog post:

Click Here.