It's All About The CROSS

Thursday, April 3, 2025

I made a cool Easter card for a customer that placed an online order (check out my ordering special below)

The size is larger than normal and I used a non-Stampin' Up! embossing folder for the cross. (6-1/4" x 4-3/4)

My stampers love the faith based cards and Easter is ALL ABOUT what JESUS did for us on the cross.

I pulled out some retired leaf "ribbon" and cut out some Gorgeous Grape flowers from FLOWERS OF BEAUTY Dies, and I added some of the LOW PROFILE DOTS (Petal Pink color) for the center of the flowers. I love these dots because they don't add bulk to your card causing more postage.

The dove is from the retired REJOICE IN HIM

How I created the background: On a piece of Very Vanilla Card Stock I first inked up the front of the TIMBER embossing folder with Crumb Cake ink, then ran it through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Next I added some Early Espresso lines using my Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker at 1-1/4" intervals. (your grid paper is perfect for lining this us using a ruler). Then I added a little bit more Crumb Cake ink using a Blending Brush.
The Cross was embossed on a piece of Basic White, sponged with Crumb Cake then cut out. It is popped up on the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.

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

                                          Click HERE to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin

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


Shop the Clearance Rack - Save up to 60%

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin HERE

Join Christi's Creative Crew

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PLEASE USE THIS HOSTESS CODE 

WHEN PLACING YOUR ON LINE ORDER

T72ZBXHN


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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Wild Flower Designs

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

This is a fun fold card that you can make with any of your beautiful designer papers that you have on hand

But this WILDLY FLOWERING Designer Paper is a part of the SUITE and the WILDFLOWER DESIGNS Bundle is also a part of it


The card on the left in the green tones is from a retired stash and the card on the right is from the current WILDLY FLOWERING 

My Tuesday stampers will be able to choose which color that they like best

I decided to emboss the front piece after stamping and I used the TIMBER 3D Embossing Folder. I used the retired 2023-2025 In Color Dots and I added an extra piece of white on the hinge to hide it then pulled out some scripture verse stamps I keep hand for my Tuesday stampers. It's exactly what they like best and so do I.

I was inspired by Michelle Litwiller who was on her last leg of earning her 1 million in sales
Guess what? she sure enough did earn it! I saw her walk the stage at the OnStage event in North Carolina in March.
You can see her video for this card HERE

April Paper Pumpkin Kit: Inked Occasions - jut 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

                                          Click HERE to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin

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


Shop the Clearance Rack - Save up to 60%

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin HERE

Join Christi's Creative Crew

Click HERE to shop with me

 

PLEASE USE THIS HOSTESS CODE 

WHEN PLACING YOUR ON LINE ORDER

T72ZBXHN


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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Wishing You a Happy Birthday

This card features the Floral & Gingham Vellum Specialty Designer Paper and the Delightful Wishes Bundle

I must admit that this suite has been one of my favorites because I just love the color scheme 

In fact, my wedding color theme was yellow, and I am still really drawn to that color.

I saw this card featured on my friend Stephanie Flath's blog post but it was designed and created by Georgianne Everhart. (no blog post to link you to) Therefore I will share that I cut the pieces of the designer vellum at 4" x 1-1/4". 

I stamped the "wishing" onto white card stock using Black ink, then die cut out.

The second sentiment is stamped in Balmy Blue, leaves in Mossy Meadow, and the flowers in Daffodil Delight & Crushed Curry.

I hope my Tuesday Stampers enjoy this card as much as I do! Actually this is a great layout - and I can't wait to use it with some of our other great designer papers.

April Paper Pumpkin Kit: Inked Occasions - jut 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

                                          Click HERE to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin

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


Shop the Clearance Rack - Save up to 60%

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin HERE

Join Christi's Creative Crew

Click HERE to shop with me

 

PLEASE USE THIS HOSTESS CODE 

WHEN PLACING YOUR ON LINE ORDER

T72ZBXHN


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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So Much News

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

SO MUCH NEWS - PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY THROUGH - YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON ALL THE DETAILS.

The Last Chance List has been updated! Stampin’ Up! has updated their on-line store with nearly 200 LAST CHANCE products! Shopping early is key, because once these products are gone, they are gone for good. With discounts of up to 60%, many items will not last long. Don’t be disappointed…Order today!

What’s included on the List? The LAST CHANCE LIST includes retiring items from the 2024-2025 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog, 2025 Spring Mini Catalog and current Online Exclusives! Be sure to check out the goodies HERE

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS include retiring products from both catalogs and online releases, excluding Paper Pumpkin.

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS in this category are available while supplies last and will be discontinued when they sell out. Items will be automatically removed from the category and the online store when they are discontinued.

  • Discounts vary and are subject to change. Also, depending on inventory, these products may or may not have discounts.
  • All the items on the LAST CHANCE LIST can also be found in the LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS CATEGORY in the online store. Once an item is sold out, it will move to the Discontinued Products List.
  • Don't Forget - I am on a quest to reach my $300,000 in sales by the end of September so am extending an offer to you.

    Here are the details:

    The challenge that I came away with for myself from our OnStage trip to NC 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 online (after April 15th) 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 after April 15th) 

    BUT... 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 (or more).

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

    ALL ORDERS will help me achieve this goal

    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 online purchases (after April 15th) 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! 

    THREE NEW ADDITIONS TO THE KITS COLLECTION!

    PAPER BOUQUET KIT
    With the PAPER BOUQUET KIT you’ll bring the beauty of fresh flowers into your home. And the best part is, they’ll never wilt! This kit comes with pre-cut leaf and flower pieces, floral wire, and pony beads. You’ll layer and curl the paper pieces, forming a vibrant bouquet with 23 flowers and 11 leaves. Place the paper bouquet in a vase to give your décor a timeless touch, or gift it to a loved one as a heartfelt keepsake! This new kit is part of the KITS COLLECTION and is now available as of April 1, 2025 (while supplies last). 

    • Cost is $22 
    • Use item number 165636 when ordering
    • Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
    • Click here for the instructional PDF
    • DETAILS
      • Makes 1 bouquet (23 flowers and 11 leaves)
      • Colors: Basic White, Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, and Timid Tiger
      • Hot glue gun required for assembly but not included.
    • Kit includes.
      • Step-by-step instructions
      • Pre-cut paper pieces
      • Floral wire
      • Pony beads
      • A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ printed box for storage or crafting on the go

    ESSENTIAL OCCASIONS KIT
    Always have a card on hand with this oh-so essential kit! With hand-illustrated elements, die cut sentiments, and six card designs, the ESSENTIAL OCCASIONS KIT comes with everything you need to celebrate birthdays, share well wishes, or send a thank-you message. From graduations to anniversaries—and everything in between—celebrate the most important moments in your life with this kit! This new kit is part of the KITS COLLECTION and is now available as of April 1, 2025 (while supplies last). 

    • Cost is $13 
    • Use item number 165635 when ordering
    • Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
    • Click here for the instructional PDF
    • DETAILS
      • Makes 6 cards: 1 each of 6 designs
      • Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ 
      • Colors: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, kraft, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, and Pumpkin Pie
      • Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German
    • Kit includes
      • Step-by-step instructions
      • 6 printed envelopes
      • Pre-cut pieces 
      • Adhesive
      • A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ printed box for storage or crafting on the go

    LOVELIEST WISHES KIT
    Elevate your birthday cards with the LOVELIEST WISHES KIT! Craft cards that speak volumes through sophisticated simplicity. With pre-cut images and gold foil sentiments, you can create nine stunning cards that lend an air of elegance to every “Happy birthday!” This new kit is part of the KITS COLLECTION and is now available as of April 1, 2025 (while supplies last). 

    • Cost is $14 
    • Use item number 166284 when ordering
    • Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
    • Click here for the instructional PDF
    • DETAILS
      • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
      • Folded card sizes: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ and 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ 
      • Colors: Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, and white
      • Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German
    • Kit includes
      • Step-by-step instructions
      • 9 printed envelopes
      • Embellishments
      • Pre-cut paper pieces and vellum
      • Textured paper
      • Specialty gold foil
      • Adhesive
      • A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ printed box for storage or crafting on the go

                            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

                    April Paper Pumpkin Kit: Inked Occasions - just look at that gorgeous box!!
    You have until April 10 to order this kit
    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!
    The price of Paper Pumpkin is increasing (everything does) but only by $2.00 
    The GOOD NEWS is that you will earn $2.00 in rewards for every Pay-as-you-go/Monthly subscription. If you accumulate your rewards over the next 12 months you will have $24 to spend on any product that you would like (from whatever catalog/online option is current). In the meantime you can start accumulating rewards for every order that you place to increase this reward (The new reward system starts April 15th, 2025)

                                             Click HERE to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin Pay-as-you-go/Monthly

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


    Join Christi's Creative Crew

    Click HERE to shop with me

     

    PLEASE USE THIS HOSTESS CODE 

    WHEN PLACING YOUR ON LINE ORDER

    Before April 15th, 2025


    T72ZBXHN


    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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