DECEMBER HOSTESS CODE 2024

 

Hi everyone! Wow today is the first day of December 2024 and it's officially 24 days until Christmas! How did that happen?

Although I've been busy making Christmas cards for weeks now, it unfortunately looks like I won't be mailing cards to my customers, friends and family due to the current Canada Post Office mail strike. The US and I'm sure other countries have stopped forwarding mail to Canada until the strike is over, so not only will I not be sending cards out but I'll also not be receiving any. Sending Christmas cheer by way of a handmade card, is something I look forward to each holiday season.  It's my time to catch up on all that's new and happening in my circle of friendships.  So I'm feeling Blue!

Okay so I'm sad, but I put on my big girl panties, and decided to look at other options for delivering my Christmas cheer.  Thank God for Messenger and Facebook, as I'm able to send personal messages to those who live overseas and across North America. I'm also planning to hand deliver my cards to those I'm seeing during social occasions this month.  And, if there's a saving grace to this it's that I'll have lots of cards left over for next year.

Just a heads up that things will be winding down with Stampin' Up in terms of getting orders out across the country, so if you're planning on putting in a December order I'd suggest you do it before the 15th of December to ensure it's arrival before the new year.  To help you along with that, Stampin' Up is offering some specials starting December 3rd so you'll want to check those out in my December 3rd post.  

HOW TO USE THE DECEMBER HOSTESS CODE 

If you're planning on placing a December order valued from $60 to $199.00 (before shipping and tax) just add my December Hostess Code BPTFX97A at the end of your order to receive a small token of my appreciation and a thank you card.  The benefits of shopping at my online store and adding my monthly Hostess Code are:

• You never have to go to a workshop or party, you can order from your own home.
• If you need help with your product choices just call or email me, I'm always here to help. 
• You decide when to place your order - daytime or evening my online store is always available 24/7.
• Want exclusive items that aren't available in any of the catalogues, well you can get them in the Online Exclusive Shop on my webpage. New Online Exclusives are released every two months.  
• Delivery is fast and comes directly to your front door.  Orders generally arrive within 5-7 days of placing your online order.
• After you've placed your order and applied the current hostess code you'll receive a free surprise gift from me and thank you card generally within 2-3 weeks.

ADDING THE HOSTESS CODE TO YOUR ORDER:

If you don't already have an online Stampin' Up! account with me, you'll need to set one up.  It's fast and easy.  To add the Hostess Code to your order locate the "shopping cart symbol" in the top right hand menu line on my web page.  It looks like this:

Before you finalize your Shopping Cart order at the checkout you must add my Hostess Code for December into the circled area marked "ADD HOSTESS CODE" (see blue circled area in above snapshot).  Please note:  I'm unable to add the hostess code on behalf of a customer once their order is submitted. So remember, if you haven't added the current month's hostess code to your order before hitting the checkout button, it won't qualify for my free gift.  

Stampin' Rewards:  If your order is over $200 don't worry.  You'll automatically receive Stampin' Rewards at the checkout based on your order total and will be prompted to enter product numbers adding up to the qualifying amount. 

NOTE: My December Hostess Code promo closes at noon on Saturday 

December 21st, 2024. That's two weeks earlier than normal as I'm taking a holiday from Stampin' Up! this year.  Your free gift and thank you card will be sent to you sometime in January depending on when the Postal Strike is over.  Thank you.

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT 

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006 

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NESTS OF CHRISTMAS PAPER PUMPKIN ALTERNATIVES USING #fms#662

 Here's the latest sketch challenge from Freshly Made Sketches #662 and designed by Jen T.  Make sure you check out the Design Team cards as there are so many delightful samples for how to use this sketch.  And, while you're at it why not join in. This challenge is open until 3pm EST Monday November 18th, 2024.  I'd love to see your creations on the board too! 

Here's My Card:

I'm still working on Christmas cards, so for this challenge I just needed to make a decision as to what stamps and paper I wanted to use. Since I had opened but not used the October 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit called Nests of Christmas I felt this would be a good choice, and I'm glad I went with it.  

I began with an 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" base of Whisper White card stock that was  scored at 4 1/4".  I stamped the sentiment "merry CHRISTMAS" from the Nests of Christmas stamp set along the bottom in Shaded Spruce ink.

Next I cut a 3" x 5 1/2" piece of Whisper White cardstock  and embossed it with the Painted Posies (159175) 3D Embossing Folder, and added a 1/2" piece of Shaded Spruce cardstock to the bottom with only a 1/4" showing along the edge. 

To finish the design I chose some greenery and a beautiful cardinal image from the ephemera in the paper pumpkin kit and adhered it to the front panel. I added small red rhinestones to the berries on the greenery for a hint of sparkle and then mounted the front panel to the card front with dimensionals.

I kept the inside of the card fairly plain by adding a 4" x 5 1/4 piece of Whisper White card stock stamped with the "joyful thoughts to you this season" sentiment and the leaf image from the Nests of Christmas stamp set in Shaded Spruce ink.

One of the things I really like about the Paper Pumpkin kits are the envelopes.  They generally include up to 9 decorated envelopes with each kit.  These can be left as envelopes or they can be taken apart and used to further the number of cards that can be made from the kit.  I chose to leave these ones as they were.  

This card came together quickly once I had made the decision of what to make.  Having a sketch really makes cardmaking that much easier, and this card was super easy to assemble.  Hope you liked it and will leave a comment.   

Until next time.... 

HAPPY STAMPING!
PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006 

Click here to check out my 24/7 Online Store 

Click here to see how you can get a free gift and
use the Hostess Code on your next order! 

Sophisticated Sled

 I'm starting the week off with a Freshly Made Sketch #661

Here's My Card: 

This sketch gave me another opportunity to make a Christmas card using one of my favorite die and stamp sets for the holiday season, called Sophisticated Sled by Stampin' Up!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets and Dies:

• Sophisticated Sled (Online Exclusive) #163734 and coordinating dies
• Christmas Gleaming #150464 for sentiment
• Wintery Memories #127937 for inside car

Card Stock and DSP: 

• Whisper White for card base 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", card front layer 5" x 3 3/4",  and mat for inside card 4 x 5 1/4". Scrap for Merry Christmas sentiment
• Lost Lagoon mat for card front 4 x 5 1/4"
• Basic Beige scrap for sled and greenery
• Winter Meadow DSP #162133 for sketch panels and for greenery

Ink: 

• Lost Lagoon
• Basic Beige
• Cherry Cobbler light and dark blends for cardinal

Accessories: 

• Snowflake Sky Embossing Folder #162026 for white panel
• Dimensionals
• Starform Transparent Glitter/Silver stickers

Thanks for dropping by and checking out my card.  I hope you like my take on this sketch.  

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNYTOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006

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Note:  My card was chosen by Kim of the FMS Design Team as a Princess in this week's challenge.  What an honour.  Thanks so much Kim!

SEASONAL STAMPIN' UP! SALE - COMING SOON!

Get Ready!  Stampin' Up!s Seasonal Sale between November 13–15 begins.  Take advantage of the discounts on bundles, designer paper and select ink and cardstock from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog. Make sure to act quickly on this limited-time-only sale!  Click here to see the flyer! 

Here are the discounts: 

• 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included. 
• 10% off cardstock. NOTE: Close To My Heart cardstock is NOT included.
• 20% total off all stamp and die bundles and stamp and punch bundles. (Stamp bundles are normally 10% off. With this sale you get an additional 10% off.)
• 20% off all Designer Series Paper.

Important Information:

• Shop online to see the full selection of discounted products available; 
• This is a limited time offer - products are available only while supplies last.
• Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.
• Sales Period: November 13–15, 2024
• Ordering Deadlines
• By Phone: November 15, 2024, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
• Online: November 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

Happy Stamping!

Penny Tokens Stampin' Spot

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up Demo since 2006 

Click here to shop in my Online 24/7 Shop 

LOOK WHAT I EARNED THIS MONTH! 

NOVEMBER HOSTESS CODE

Happy November everyone!  I've just returned from vacation and here it is already the 6th of November, the leaves have turned, the elections in BC and the States are over and who knows what's to come.  

I plan on spending the rest of this month getting my Christmas cards for far and wide finished, notes written and enveloping done.  Hopefully my post vacation energy lasts!  Here is the hostess Code for November: 

HOW TO USE THE NOVEMBER HOSTESS CODE 

ON YOUR NEXT ORDER: 

Every paper crafter needs stuff, but not everyone can afford to place orders over $200 or host workshops to accumulate sales, so offering my monthly hostess code for smaller orders, is my way of saying "thanks for supporting my business".

If you're planning on placing a November order valued from $60 to $199.00 (before shipping and tax) just add my November Hostess Code BPTFX97A at the end of your order to receive a small token of my appreciation and a thank you card.  The benefits of shopping at my online store and adding my monthly Hostess Code are:

• You never have to go to a workshop or party, you can order from your own home.
• If you need help with your product choices just call or email me, I'm always here to help. 
• You decide when to place your order - daytime or evening my online store is always available 24/7.
• Want exclusive items that aren't available in any of the catalogues, well you can get them in the Online Exclusive Shop on my webpage. New Online Exclusives are released every two months.  
• Delivery is fast and comes directly to your front door.  Orders generally arrive within 5-7 days of placing your online order.
• After you've placed your order and applied the current hostess code you'll receive a free surprise gift from me and thank you card generally within 2-3 weeks.

ADDING THE HOSTESS CODE TO YOUR ORDER:

If you don't already have an online Stampin' Up! account with me, you'll need to set one up.  It's fast and easy.  Locate the "shopping cart symbol" in the top right hand menu line on my web page.  It looks like this:

Before you finalize your Shopping Cart order at the checkout you must add my hostess code for the month into the circled area marked "ADD HOSTESS CODE" (see blue circled area in above snapshot).  Please note:  I can no longer add the hostess code for shoppers after their order has been submitted.  So remember, if you haven't added the current month's hostess code to your order before hitting the checkout button, it won't qualify for my free gift.  

Stampin' Rewards:  If your order is over $200 you'll automatically receive Stampin' Rewards at the checkout based on your order total and will be prompted to enter products adding up to the qualifying amount. 

NOTE: My November Hostess Code promo closes at noon on Saturday November 30th, 2024.   Your free gift and thank you card will be sent to you by the 2nd week in December.  Thank you.

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT 

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006 
 

Click here to visit my 24/7 Online Store

Close To My Heart Sale - Coming Soon!

 

CLOSE TO MY HEART PROMOTION

Starting October 16 at 12:00 a.m. (MT), you can purchase all* CTMH products for 30% off. That’s right—30%!  Thought I'd give you a heads up before this sale starts!  Remember, products are available only while supplies last.  You can access the products  on my Online Store. 

*This sale does not include the September Scrapbooking Brochure and any future scrapbooking brochures. It also excludes any Stampin’ Up! scrapbooking products outside of the CTMH product category in the online store. 

Important Information

CTMH products are available only while supplies last. However, Stampin' Up! will continue to carry some similar products rebranded as Stampin’ Up! items in the future. These products include:

• 12" x 12" TOP-LOAD VALUE PACK MEMORY PROTECTORS
• 12" x 12" STRAP SIDE-LOAD MEMORY PROTECTORS
• 4" x 6" FLIP FLAPS
• 4" x 4" FLIP FLAPS
• 3" x 4" FLIP FLAPS

Happy Stamping!
Penny Tokens Stampin Spot

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006

Click here to visit my 24/7 Online Store 

Click here for information on how to use my Hostess Code 

 

Lost Lagoon Let It Snow for FMS #657

Hi and welcome to my blog for a look at the newest sketch by Freshly Made Sketches design team and hosted by Karren Johnson.  Here's her sketch: 

This is a great sketch! You just have to look at all the great card samples both by the FMS Design team and the participants to see how much variety it invokes. While I'm not a fan of angled panels on cards either, I thought this would be a great chance to coordinate some old and new stamp and dies for this season's cards. 

HERE'S MY CARD: 
I chose to do a monochromatic card with a tag on tag look.  It worked out pretty good starting with the background papers from the Winter Meadow DSP pack. I absolutely love the combination of these two papers.  The solid one looks like a wintery sky and the trees on the lower paper are beautifully blended. 

This sentiment from Stampin' Ups! Greetings of the Season Bundle, seems to be my go to sentiment and tags for this year's cards.  For the sentiment I love the mixture of serif and sans-serif lettering, which gives a more modern look to the sentiments.  I also love the largest of the 9 dies which measures 2-1/2" x 3-3/4".  Now that's a good sized tag! 

Here you can see more of the detail in the tag.  I love how the tag within a tag works.  My only regret with this design is that I didn't stamp off the Let it snow tag before the final stamp in order to reduce the bold Lost Lagoon color on the solid bids of the design.  It's quite a bit darker but it still fits within the monochromatic theme.  

The snowflakes which are beautiful on the larger tag should have been bolder and popped out more, but I'd already embossed my cardstock before die cutting the tag.  The result is a flatter look but it still works.  The nice thing about these dies is they can be cut using either the full size Stamp, Cut & Emboss (Big Shot) or the mini.   

The die cut trees were made using a die from the Encircled in Nature Bundle.  I'm starting to fall in love with all the intricate dies and beautiful stamps in that set as well.  These little trees are all joined and die cut well.   

Supplies:

Stamp Sets and Dies:

• Merry Little Labels (R) 144795 - Let it Snow 
• Greetings of the Season #164325 for the inside sentiment and dies for the large tag
• Encircled in Nature dies - Lost Lagoon tree images
• Lovely Label punch for Let It Snow Label 

Cardstock and Designer Series Paper:

• Lost Lagoon 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" piece scored at 4 1/4" for card base scraps for pine tree die cuts 
• Whisper White 2 pieces 4" x 5 1/4" for inside and outside mats
• Scrap of Whisper White for Let it Snow label and 3" x 5" scrap for tag
• Winter Meadow DSP for background papers in Lost Lagoon

Ink and Accessories:

• Lost Lagoon ink
• Basic Rhinestones on front tag
• Dimensionals 
• Snowflake Sky Embossing Folder for large tag

Tip for Finding Product on my 24/7 Shopping Web Page: 

This year has been a very confusing and sometimes frustrating year for customers and Stampin' Up demos, trying to locate specific products online.  I want to give you a tip to make it easier for you.  If you're searching for a product such as the Encircled in Nature stamp and dies, and you don't have the direct link to the product you can go onto my web  page and do a quick search.   You must be on the "Shopping" page (see menu below my name on main page and you'll find the search box to the far right of the screen.  Here's a snapshot to assist you. 

Thanks for visiting my blog  today.  I hope you'll come back often and when you do leave me a comment as I'd love to get to know who is following me and to hear your card making likes and dislikes.  Until next time......

HAPPY STAMPING! 

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT 

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006 

Click here to visit my 24/7 online store 

Click here to find out how to use my Hostess Code for October