Textured Notes Thank You Card and AHSC#620

Stampin' Up introduced a new suite to the Online Exclusives this month called Botanical Textured Suite Collection. This beautiful suite definitely checked off a lot of boxes for me.  I fell in love at first glance with the Textured Notes 12 x 12 designer paper, then the Textured Notes dies made my heart race, so instead of buying the whole suite, I chose to purchase portions of it.  I got the Textured Notes Bundle, the DSP and Corrugated embossing folder. 

My order arrived this week, and I managed to get a few minutes together to play with the new bundle.  Believe me I wasn't disappointed.  The images are really crisp and clear and the neutral color palette in the papers really struck a chord.  The eight rectangular dies are going to enhance some of my upcoming projects, and I can't wait to use more of them.  For my card I was happy to use the long thin one to showcase the sentiment. 

I based my card design on this week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #620, which is open for participation until Sunday March 16th, 2025.  Have you given any thought to participating in a card or scrapbook challenge.  This is such a great sketch, why not play along and have some fun! 

Here's My Card: 

Supplies  Used:

Stamps and Dies:

• Textured Notes Stamp Set #165548
• Textured Notes Die for sentiment #165555

Card Stock and Designer Series Paper:

• Woven Textures 165560 Strip 1 1/4" x  4 1/2"
• Early Espresso for card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/4" scored at 4 1/4"
• Early Espresso Mat 1 1/2" x 4 3/4"
• Pecan Pie Mat 4" x 5 1/4"
• Basic Beige Mat 5 x 3 3/4" and a scrap strip for sentiment 

Ink:

• Early Espresso
• Pecan Pie

Accessories:

• Basic D Textured Embossing Folder for Basic Beige mat
• Dimensionals
• Gold Faceted Gems
• Scissors for fussy cutting leaves 

This card came together quite easily.  The natural design paper is absolutely stunning, and the designs are very realistic.  Although there wasn't a die for the leaves, they were easy to fussy cut.  

The Textured Notes stamp set has some awesome sentiments written in a wonderful script.  I love all of them, however need to do some critical trimming of the red rubber surrounding the writing as they are large and prone to picking up additional ink and causing halos.  After a few failed attempts while using a block, I switched over and stamped with my Mini Misti and the sentiment images were perfect.  At some point I'll have to trim back the rubber edges but for now I'll make them work.   

Hope you enjoyed my card.  I'd love to hear from you.  See you next time......

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Seagull Anniversary Card - AHSC #619

 Here is this week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge:

Click here to visit the AHSC #619

Here's My Card: 

This sketch gave me a chance to use my Friendly Seagulls Stamp set that I got for free during Sale-A-Bration.  

What a fun stamp set.  This little beachy scene came together so quickly to create this fun anniversary card.  I love the sentiments and all the images! 

Stamps and Dies: 

• Friendly Seagulls #164961 SU
• Love Birds AIC S27 

Cardstock and DSP:

• Boho Blue 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" card base scored at 4 1/4
• Basic White Strip 2 3/8" x 5 1/2" and 5 1/4" x 4" for inside 
• Pecan Pie two strips 5 1/2" x 1/2" 

Ink:

• Momento Black 
• Pecan Pie for sentiments and shells
• Crumb Cake sand 
• Balmy Blue for sky
• Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Gray Granite Light/Dark Stampin' Blends

Accessories: 

• Tom Bow Glue
• Dimensionals 

Thanks for visiting my blog and checking out my card design for this challenge.  I hope you were inspired and if so please leave me a note, I'd love to hear from you. 

March 13th Update:

Just a wee update on last week's card sketch for Atlantic Hearts sketch challenge.  I was thrilled when I found out this morning that the Design Team at Atlantic  Hearts Sketch Challenge site, chosen my card along with ones from Christy Stanford and Deborah Wheeler for the Top 3 at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #619.  A pleasure to join these ladies and to participate.  Awesome!  

HAPPY STAMPING!

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Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006

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Some Changes Are Coming!

It won't be long until the new Annual Stampin’ Up! catalogue launches in May, and they've just announced to demonstrators some of the upcoming price adjustments on select products, including cardstock and sizing changes in the new catalogue year.  While these changes won't take effect until the new annual catalogue launches in May 2025, now's the time to assess your stash.  Here's what's changing: 

Stampin' Up! Cardstock Changes:

Beginning May 1, 2025 the following price changes and amounts will go into effect for Stampin' Up! Cardstock:

Basic White   - price increase and amount!

• Currently: $18 for 40 sheets 
• New Price in May:  $20 for 24 sheets

 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock:

• All single-colour packs will now include 24 sheets (including Basic White & Very Vanilla).
•  Assortments will contain 20 sheets.
• New price in May: $20 CAD per pack.

Thick Basic White 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock:
Retiring and will be gone forever while supplies last! If you can't do without it order some while you still can!  

12" x 12" Cardstock:

• All single-colour packs will include 24 sheets - thats increased from 20 sheets
• Current Price - 20 Sheets for $21.00
• New price in May: $30 CAD for dyed cardstock, $36 CAD for Basic White Thick Cardstock.  
• New Two-Tone Cardstock will be available in single-colour packs to coordinate with DSP & sticker sheets!

Retiring In Colours:

If you love the 2023-2025 In Colours, now is the time to stock up! These beautiful shades will soon be retiring, and some of them are already in short supply.  Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

• Copper Clay
• Wild Wheat
• Boho Blue
• Moody Mauve
• Pebbled Path 

Remember that if an In Colour is included in any of the following products, those items will also be retiring:  Ribbon, Inks (refills, pads, blends, markers) Embellishments, Designer Series Paper.

NEW STAMPING REWARDS PROGRAM - FOR EVERYONE! 

A New Stampin’ Rewards Program is launching April 15th! And, I think you're going to love it!  

On April 15th at 8:00am Mountain Time, Stampin’ Up! will make it easier than ever to earn rewards for the products you order.  

I've already told you in this post, that the Hostess Code program will no longer be available, it's being replaced with Stampin' Rewards.  You'll no longer need to place a $200+ order, because you'll automatically earn 10% back on any order of $20.00 or more. For example: 

THINGS YOU NEED TO DO/KNOW:

More information will be shared with you as the program begins to launch but for now you need to:

• Have your own Stampin’ Up! online store account at stampinup.com to earn and redeem rewards.
• Make sure you can log into your account before April 15th so you’re ready to start earning rewards!
• A $50 order earns you a $5 reward to use on a future order!
• Rewards can be saved and used later—use them little by little or save them up for something special!
• The current 50% off option is ending - so if you have a pending workshop order that qualifies in sales you'll need to place your orders SOON to take advantage of this rewards offer. 
• Because of banking and privacy regulations, I'll no longer be able to manage customer accounts for you.

As your demo I'll still be here to answer your questions and help with placing an order. 

Tariffs:  

I know that all of you have concerns about how the recently announced tariffs will impact the overall cost of Stampin' Up! Products. This week I put in two orders for myself just in case.

Currently Stampin' Up! hasn't released any information on how tariffs will affect their business. So, while I can't answer your questions right at the moment, I will once I get accurate details.  For now just carry on.  

HAPPY STAMPING!

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Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006

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Thinking of You card - Storybook Moments and #FMS675

Sketch challenges can sometimes be pretty intricate, but this one from Freshly Made Sketches couldn't get any easier.  The design is simplistic and the samples from both the design team and from participants in this sketch are truly inspiring.  Talk about plain and simple.  

Click here to visit Freshly Made Sketches 

Here is My Card: 

Stamps and Dies:

• Sending Smiles #158701
• Pansy Patch #154999

Cardstock and DSP:

• Mossy Meadow - card base 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Boho Blue Mat 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"
• Story Book Moments DSP 4" x 5 1/4" and 1/2" x 4" strip for inside, 
• Ephemera Duck for inside and images fussy cut from dsp
• Basic White 4" x 5 1/4" inside Mat  and scraps for sentiments

Ink: 

• Misty Moonlight

Accessories:

• Dimensionals
• Tom Bow glue

I hope you liked my clean and simple card today.  I really think this sketch is timeless, and one of those worth saving in the "make in a hurry" categories. In my opinion, no matter the occasion, this sketch is one of those "one size fits all" "go to" tools you want to keep on hand. 

Okay, that's enough nattering for now.  Thanks for dropping by and checking out my card.  Leave me a comment if you think this is a "worthy" card and/or sketch.    

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006 

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Masculine Birthday Card

What a busy two weeks I've had decluttering and getting ready for our painter to freshen up our living space.  It's amazing how many collectibles and household goods get stashed away in cupboards, never to see the light of day.  I'm proud of myself as I've managed to box up all my copperware for a Spring garage sale and send off at least four boxes of dishes and Tupperware to some local charities.

Oh and I have to shout out about one of my biggest organizing accomplishments in February.  My husband and I have been procrastinating for quite a while about getting rid of our old Sony TV and cloth recliner.  So, when he brought it up last week again, instead of doing nothing I called 1-800-Got Junk and set up an appointment.  They came the next day and hauled these two items plus our old blinds.  What a relief that was!  

Here's this week's sketch at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #618

HERE'S MY CARD: 

Time for another masculine birthday card. I need several in the month of March, so this sketch challenge is perfect for using up scraps.  I decided to use some of the paper from the March Hello Spring Paper Pumpkin kit.  The background paper has a small design that has copper in it so that inspired me to make one of the stripes copper foil.  

This card got off to a funny start, as I was planning to do a standard top fold A2 card, and then somehow grabbed a 4 1/4 x 11 piece of basic beige by mistake. add to the confusion, thought I had laid my stripes on the bottom of the card and they were actually stuck on the side.  Oh well this is my version of the sketch and I'm sticking with it.  

SUPPLIES: 

Stamps and Dies: 

• February Paper Pumpkin Kit - Hello Spring paper 
• Stitched circles and Sizzix Nested dies for circle layers 
• "To A Wonderful Friend" and "for you" sentiments from Hello Spring PP stamp set
• "Happy Birthday" Picture Perfect Birthday #145519 (r)

Cardstock and DSP:

• Card Base 4 1/4" x 11"  Basic Beige scored at 5 1/2"
• Scrap Basic Beige for 1/2" circle  for sentiment
• 2" x 2" scrap Old Olive for circle die cut 
• 3/4" x 5 1/4" strip Copper Foil and 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" scrap for circle 

Ink:

• Copper Clay(r)

Accessories:  

• Dimensionals

I hope you like this card, and will leave me a comment.  I'm interested to know how many masculine cards visitors make during the month.  I always tend to need about four but try to have some extras on hand.  Come back again next week to see the other cards I have made with the March Paper Pumpkin kit.  Cheers!  

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT 

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up Demo since 2006

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March Hostess Code

 

Welcome to March.  It's with some sadness that I post the last Hostess Code for my customers.  Stampin' Up! has some changes coming up in April, so the hostess code rewards will no longer be available through my business site.  They will be replaced with an enhanced "Stampin' Up! Rewards" program instead.  

No worries though I will still send out thank you cards to all of my customers who purchase from me throughout the year.  

MARCH HOSTESS CODE:  

If you're planning on placing an order with me this month valued from $50 to $199.00 (before shipping and tax) just add my March Hostess Code #YMNCZC2W at the end of your order and you'll receive a reward from me value based on the total number of workshop orders received and a personalized thank you card from me.  

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 this month's Hostess Code 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 remember to add my March Hostess Code into the circled area marked "ADD HOSTESS CODE" (see blue circled area in above snapshot).  

Sadly, I'm unable to add the hostess code for you once your order is placed, so if you forget to add it before hitting the checkout button, it won't qualify for my free gift, although you'll still receive a personalized thank you card. 

Stampin' Rewards:  

If you place an order valued at $200 or more after tax and shipping 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 March Hostess Code promo closes at noon Monday March 31st, 2025 and your free gift and thank you card will be sent within 2-3 weeks. 

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT 

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006 

Click here to visit my 24/7 Online Store

Sale-A-Bration - Last Chance Today

 

Sale-a-bration is comes to an end at 10pm Mountain Time today and that means that all the free products and options to join Stampin' Up! also end.  

If you've been procrastinating, and waiting until the eleventh hour before putting in an order, or if you've been thinking about taking advantage of the two "joining Stampin’ Up!" offers, there's still a wee bit of time left. 

The Sale-A-Bration Join Now offer is absolutely amazing and one of the best that will be offered this season, so even if you're just contemplating placing a large order, you should consider it.  You pay just $135 (no taxes or shipping!) and you have two choices for your Starter Kit: 

Option 1: Get $165 worth of products PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortment packs AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set (a $294 value) for just $135!

Option 2: Get $165 worth of product PLUS an additional $41 worth of product of your choice when you join for $135. That’s a $206 value!

No matter which option you choose, you’ll also receive:

• A business supply pack, which includes brochures, catalogues, and other resources to get you started.
• Free shipping for your Starter Kit.
• Plus get a free Paper Pumpkin kit which includes a small stamp set and ink along with kit contents.  

The real benefits of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator beyond Sale-A-Bration are:  

• There’s no obligation to sell. You can join just for the discounts & perks, and save money on the craft supplies you need and love, or you can turn it into something more, it's completely up to you.
• You get 20%–25% off all Stampin' Up! products starting with your first regular order.
• Exclusive early access to new products and regular promotions.
• The opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income based on your sales.
• Support through online training resources, events, and a demonstrator-only online community with thousands of project ideas. 

So, don’t miss out—this deal disappears by 10pm MT tonight February 28th! Click here to see more information on how to join.  

Also if you have any questions about signing up, I'd be happy to help you and happy to have you on my team!  You can contact me at 778-880-1296.  Leave a message if I don't answer and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.  

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT 

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006 

Click here to shop in my 24/7 Online Store