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Painted Illusions

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Have you taken advantage of the PRODUCT OF THE MONTH yet?

The PAINTED ILLUSIONS 12x12 Designer Paper was the P-O-T-M for February 2026.

Such a super fun pack of designer paper & you get 3 of each double sided designs. At the time that I am posting this blog, the Painted Illusions DSP is still available to claim for your P-O-T-M!!

I started with a base of Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

I cut my designer paper to 4" x 5-1/4" and then I spritzed it with a shimmer spray. Years ago, Stampin' Up! sold a shimmer paint that we could make into a spray, but after mine was all gone, I had to grab some from my local craft store. You can also find it on Amazon HERE. It is hard to see in this photo, but in person it really packs a punch's and adds greatly to the finished look of your card.

Once the shimmery DSP was dried I stamped my sentiment using the (retired) BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES stamp set in black ink.

I cut out a large butterfly from Thick White Card Stock using the die from BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES. I dug through my retired elements and found some yellowish/goldish dots. Of course you can use whatever products you have on hand.

The P-O-T-M for March - NOTES OF SPRING is also still available, but you cannot get 2 P-O-T-M on one order. You may place 2 separate $75 orders to get both of these for $5.00 each

But there is a new Product of the Month for April!! It's a really cool DIE called EYELET BLOOMS!!You can get this for $5 when you place an online order of $75 (minimum)

And just remember for every online order you place over $20 you earn 10% rewards to use on a future purchase.

FOR EVERY ORDER PLACED IN APRIL, I WILL PUT YOUR NAME INTO A DRAWING AND THE WINNER WILL SUNSHINE & TULIPS BUNDLE - RIGHT NOW THE SUNSHINE & TULIPS DIE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE BUT DON'T WORRY - I PURCHASED IT FOR YOU SO YOU WILL GET THE FULL BUNDLE, I JSUT DON'T HAVE A PHOTO OF IT, BUT YOU CAN SEE HOW IT WORKS ON THE CARD FEATURED IN THIS PHOTO

Coming up...

Paper Pumpkin April - June kits

April: Lakeside Retreat

Coordinates with the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection (item #167932)

This suite will be available to purchase soon

Subscribe March 11-April 10

Show your appreciation for the men in your life with cards

inspired by tranquil waterside scenes

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

Precut paper pieces and enamel pebble embellishments

Stamp Set tailored to male recipients

Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine (this is a new in color starting in May and you will get a stampin' spot in this color), Pecan Pie, Pool Party

May: Sparkling Celebrations

Subscribe April 11-May 10

Create bold celebratory cads perfect for invitations, congratulations, and special occasions.

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

Precut paper pieces with silver foil

Gem embellishments

Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight (classic stampin' spot), Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie

Silver Foil gives cards an eye-catching finish

June: Bikes & Blooms

Subscribe May 11-June 10

These cheerful cards with standout silver detail are made for feel-good moments

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

Silver foil and precut paper pieces

Silver butterfly embellishments and linen thread

Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral (Classic Stampin' Spot), Crushed Curry, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie

If you are a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber you can also purchase the add-on dies that will coordinate with all three months. You can also you these in your stamping projects for years to come.

(item #168665 $13)

CURRENT CATALOGS

You can also shop online for MANY other products that are not found in the printed copy.

EXAMPLES to check out...

*the scrapbooking options

*the online exclusives (Sometimes I find myself liking these better that what I see in the printed catalog so don't miss out because you don't like to shop on line)

*the LAST CHANCE List

Please click on the links below to shop with me...

Shop the Last Chance List - Save up to 60%

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin HERE

Join Christi's Creative Crew

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Christi Waite, Christi's Creative Crew

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Thanks so very much for letting me be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Have an amazing day!

Christi

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Fun Fold Cross Card

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Today's Easter card features a great fun fold displaying the real reason for Easter, that Jesus came to die for our sins. I am forever grateful!!

I chose to use the LOVELY GARDEN Designer Paper. I didn't realize when I chose this paper that it had retired. It can be so hard to keep on top of what is retired.

Speaking of retired, The little butterfly is from BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES Dies and the "Easter Blessings" is from DAFFODIL DAYDREAMS.

I patterned this card after the directions from Terri Gaines

Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2* score at 4-1/4" & 7-1/4*

Cardstock (same color as card base): 3-3/4* x 1-1/4" Designer Series Paper (for card): 2-3/4" x 5-1/4", 4" x 5-1/4" Designer Series Paper (for cross): 1-1/8* x 5-3/8*, 3-5/8* x 1-1/8*

Inside Sentiment Layer: 2-3/4" x 5-1/4* max size

FOR EVERY ORDER PLACED IN MARCH, I WILL PUT YOUR NAME INTO A DRAWING AND THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE GALLERY IN BLOOMS BUNDLE

New Online Exclusives were released. You can now order the Product of the Month today and two new kits are being released.
Retiring In Colors 2024-2026
The colors that are retiring are: Pretty in Pink, Petunia Pop, Peach Pie, Shy Shamrock, and Summer Splash (I’m going to miss these colors). Some stamp pads and card stock are in low inventory!
March Product of the Month
Each month, a single product of the month will be released. These items won’t be in any catalog or on the Online Exclusives page on the Stampin’ Up! website. Stock is limited, so once a Product of the Month sells out, it’s gone for good. Make sure if you like the Product of the Month, to snag your Product of the Month early!
Product of the Month Details
You must have a Stampin’ Up online account to participate.
Add the Product of the Month after your cart reaches $75. You can purchase the Product of the Month for just $5! The cart must be $75 (after Stampin’ Rewards).
Limit 1 per Stampin’ Up! account.
You must add the The Product of the Month to your cart after you reach $75
Online Exclusives – March 2026
Click HERE to access the March Online Exclusives! Stampin’ Up! has made a printable flyer and they’ve made it much easier to shop the new products! You won’t find Online Exclusives in any catalog, they’ll be listed in the Online Store.
Stampin’ Up! Kits – We Have Two New Kits

Both of these kits are display kits (not cards) and they also have these cool standing clipboards for your display

Paper Pumpkin for March – Subscribe by March 10th!

CURRENT CATALOGS

You can also shop online for MANY other products that are not found in the printed copy.

EXAMPLES to check out...

*the scrapbooking options

*the online exclusives (Sometimes I find myself liking these better that what I see in the printed catalog so don't miss out because you don't like to shop on line)

*the LAST CHANCE List

Please click on the links below to shop with me...

Shop the Last Chance List - Save up to 60%

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin HERE

Join Christi's Creative Crew

Click HERE to shop with me

Christi Waite, Christi's Creative Crew

christiwaite@gmail.com

christicreativecrew.blogspot.com

Thanks so very much for letting me be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Have an amazing day!

Christi

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Beautiful Butterflies

Monday, January 12, 2026

Beautiful Butterflies

I have not pulled out this bundle in a while and thought that it was about time.

The photo doesn't do it justice, but it is super shiny with silver foil embossed with the Hybrid Butterfly embossing folder.

There are several layers -

1. Basic White cut with the die cut and embossing folder together

2. Basic White cut out with the detailed butterfly die

3. Vellum cut out with the detailed butterfly die

3. Silver Foil for the butterfly's body.

The die set has the die and the happy birthday sentiment included and I stamped the sentiment with Cajun Craze

I added some (retired) Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems

FOR EVERY ORDER PLACED IN JANUARY, I WILL PUT YOUR NAME INTO A DRAWING AND THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE A ROLL OF EXTRAORDINARY FLORA WASHI TAPE AND THE COORDINATING DIE

CURRENT CATALOGS

You can also shop online for MANY other products that are not found in the printed copy.

EXAMPLES to check out...

*the scrapbooking options

*the online exclusives (Sometimes I find myself liking these better that what I see in the printed catalog so don't miss out because you don't like to shop on line)

*the LAST CHANCE List

Please click on the links below to shop with me...

Shop the Last Chance List - Save up to 60%

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin HERE

Join Christi's Creative Crew

Click HERE to shop with me

Christi Waite, Christi's Creative Crew

christiwaite@gmail.com

christicreativecrew.blogspot.com

Thanks so very much for letting me be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Have an amazing day!

Christi

Pin It Now!

Beautiful Butterflies

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The cool part about the BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES Bundle is that you can make a shaped card with it.

My stampers love to add some scripture verses to their cards so I pulled out one from my stash

This is a full card on a card - they can add their own words of encouragement or Birthday greetings, etc. on the inside.

I used the TOADSTOOL DSP from SAB for a bright, beautiful, butterfly, but you can use any DSP that you have on hand. Some strips are 1/2" and a couple are 5/8" wide.

The PURPLE SEQUINS was also a free benefit from SAB.

How do you like that embossing folder? It is considered a HYBRID which means that you can emboss and cut at the same time. They are a little pricier, but the impact is a WOW!

Other Product used: STYLISH SHAPES Die set - I used the 2nd from the smallest circle die and MELON MAMBO INK.

The Fresh Freesia Seam Binding Ribbon was also a free benefit of SAB - It really does pay off to get these free items, even when you need to place an order to get it because you will want to place an order anyway - might just as well get something free! Sale A Bration is always January - February

Want in on a good deal from me?

I recently returned from North Carolina where I (plus 3 of my team members) attended the OnStage yearly Stampin' Up! event.

It was encouraging and challenging all at the same time

We learned about some changes that Stampin' Up! is making

The challenge that I came away with for myself is to reach my $300,000 in sales by the end of September.

If I do I will get to walk the stage and be recognized for this accomplishment at the 2026 OnStage event in Long Beach, CA (not that I really like walking the stage, but it really is an accomplishment)

What does this mean for you, and why am I telling you this?

I will need to increase my sales each month and that is where you come in

I am asking you to place your orders with me, and in return I will offer you the listed price of all products.

If you place your order (after April 15th) online you will start receiving a 10% reward on all orders $20 or more, that you can claim on your next order (this all starts April 15th) - therefore, I cannot offer the catalog price. BUT... if you order with me directly I am able to offer you this discount. (I have no control over the online orders)

BUT... I will reward your order according to the amount you order with a product that I will ship to you. (an embellishment, ribbon, etc.) I cannot list what it will be because of the fact that items go on the unorderable list, etc.

For example... If you place an online order of $75.00 I will send you a product valued at $7.50

If you order directly from me I can issue you the discount immediately.

ALL ORDERS will help me achieve this goal

This is how the new rewards program will work:

You can accumulate your rewards for a full 12 months and then you will have some extra "cash" to buy more product!!

Whatever rewards you earn on your purchase can also be redeemed on your next order, you do not need to accumulate!

I still ask that you will please choose me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator as this will still help out my small business

Thank you so very much!

April Paper Pumpkin Kit: Inked Occasions -

just look at that gorgeous box!!

If you are a paper pumpkin subscriber you can also purchase the add-on die set that coordinates with April, May & June Paper Pumpkin kits

These dies are good for so much more than Paper Pumpkin! And only $12.00 Just add item #166238 to your online order - or contact me - I can order it for you.

This flyer shows April - June kits -They all look great! check out the May kit - Everyone needs masculine cards.

Not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet? Did you know that you an order Paper Pumpkin right from the online store now?! Absolutely! we hope you will join in on the fun!

Current Catalogs

You can also take advantage of the on line exclusive products at my online store.

Just click HERE to check out all of the online exclusive items available