Peaceful Deer Gift Card Holder ~ Stampin’ Up!

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Check out my video on how to make this great gift card holder using Stampin’ Up’s “Peaceful Deer” Stamp and Punch, along with the FREE Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper! You can watch the video HERE.
You can make this with or without a ‘belly-band’ (the card on the right has the belly-band, watch video for explanation)

Gift Card Holder Supply List and Cutting Instructions:
Black Cardstock 5½ x 4¼
Peaceful Prints DSP #156628 FREE Sale-A-Bration Item: 8 x 10½
Scrap of DSP for Reindeer Punch Shape
Basic White 2½ x 3¾
Basic White 2” circle
Basic White Scallop Rectangle from the Scalloped Contours Dies (#155560 $35)
10” of White Glittered Organdy Ribbon #156408 $8.50
Peaceful Deer Bundle (stamp & punch) #156391 $36
Memento Ink #132708 $7
Rhinestones #144220 $5
Seal Adhesive #152813 $8
Dimensionals #104430 $4
Wink of Stella #141897 $8

Instructions: (follow along with video for best results!)
Score on 8” side of DSP at 4, Score on 10½” side at 5¼, crease score lines with bone folder.
With ‘inside’ facing you, you’ll want to cut off the top left quadrant.
Fold bottom section closed and top section down, crease with bone folder.
Open and fold inside bottom piece diagonally by lining up left edges. Adhere in place.
Open flapped side and apply adhesive to short side and bottom side, seal shut.
Fold top down, and adhere folded DSP to 5½ x 4¼ cardstock base.
Adhere scalloped rectangle to card front using seal adhesive.
Stamp sentiment on bottom of 2½ x 3¾ piece of White using Memento ink.
Adhere to scalloped rectangle using dimensionals.
Punch deer shape from coordinating DSP or cardstock and adhere above sentiment using dimensionals.
Add a few Rhinestones above deer.
Stamp small deer and snow on 2″ circle using Memento ink. Add Wink of Stells if desired.

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My September Card Class TO GO kit #2 “Sparkle of the Season“

Kit contains supplies to make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), use your stamps, ink, adhesive, & embellishments!
Kit contains all pre-cut, pre-punched, die cuts, ribbon, twine (bows already made!),
envelopes, printed instructions and a path to a private video showing how to put the cards together!!
earn this kit for FREE when you shop with me Sept 17th-30thth,
place a minimum order of $35, and use this host code: 76BKNF3M

Shop My Online Store!

Do you have a long wish list? You should consider joining my Sage Stampers Team and purchase the starter kit from Stampin’ Up! You don’t have to run it as a business, you can just enjoy discount shopping on your Stampin’ Up! purchases! It’s always a great deal when you purchase the starter kit, select $125 in product and pay only $99 plus tax, shipping is FREE! But, what’s even better, right now it’s Sale-A-Bration time, through September, and Stampin’ Up! is also letting you choose a FREE bundle!! Such a great deal! Head on over to my online store and click on Join to get more info… or just click HERE! Please let me know if you have any questions!

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New Kit “Christmas Whimsy” from Stampin’ Up added to their Kit Collections!

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Christmas Whimsy is an adorably festive card kit with a modern design! Santa’s elves might be hard at work in the North Pole but with this all-inclusive kit, the hard work is done for you! All pieces are printed, die cut, and ready for you to craft. The simple steps of this kit are perfect for beginner crafters and kids, too! Grab a kit or two and gather around for a simple Christmas activity that everyone will enjoy. The kit contains everything you need to create eight elf-centric Christmas cards including printed card bases, die cuts, embellishments, an exclusive stamp set, a Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot, and more!

DETAILS

  • Kit contains enough supplies to create eight cards—4 each of 2 designs.
  • Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, gold foil die cuts, gold twine, and coordinating envelopes with gold foil accents. 
  • Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot.
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Evening Evergreen, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight, Poppy Parade, Real Red, So Saffron, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede

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My September Card Class TO GO kit “Sweet Symmetry“
Kit contains supplies to make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), use your stamps, ink, adhesive, & embellishments!
Kit contains all pre-cut, pre-punched, die cuts, ribbon, twine (bows already made!),
envelopes, printed instructions and a path to a private video showing how to put the cards together!!
earn this kit for FREE when you shop with me Sept 1st-10th,
place a minimum order of $35, and use this host code: 326CN6SX

September Card Class TO GO – FREE with an online order of $35 or more between Sept 1st-10th!!
Shop My Online Store!

Do you have a long wish list? You should consider joining my Sage Stampers Team and purchase the starter kit from Stampin’ Up! You don’t have to run it as a business, you can just enjoy discount shopping on your Stampin’ Up! purchases! It’s always a great deal when you purchase the starter kit, select $125 in product and pay only $99 plus tax, shipping is FREE! But, what’s even better, right now it’s Sale-A-Bration time, through September, and Stampin’ Up! is also letting you choose a FREE bundle!! Such a great deal! Head on over to my online store and click on Join to get more info… or just click HERE! Please let me know if you have any questions!

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New Video: In Symmetry Card Tutorial!

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In case you missed my Facebook Live on Friday, I uploaded the video to my YouTube channel Donnas Creative Space so you can check it out there along with all my other videos! But just in case, I’ve also added a link to the video below!
I used the “In Symmetry” stamp set during the FB Live, but it is also the stamp set I’m using for my new Card Class TO GO that you can earn for FREE when you shop with me through September 10th (details below)!! You can check out the stamp set In Symmetry in my online store www.donnsingleton.stampinup.net! Its a wonderful set with large bold florals and great sentiments in a pretty almost hand-written font! The Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper is beautiful too! Check out my video below from Friday’s FB Live, and you’ll have a 5th design to make using this stamp set, plus you’ll get a sneak peek of the Card Class TO GO cards!!

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My September Card Class TO GO kit “Sweet Symmetry“
Kit contains supplies to make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), use your stamps, ink, adhesive, & embellishments!
Kit contains all pre-cut, pre-punched, die cuts, ribbon, twine (bows already made!),
envelopes, printed instructions and a path to a private video showing how to put the cards together!!
earn this kit for FREE when you shop with me Sept 1st-10th,
place a minimum order of $35, and use this host code: 326CN6SX

September Card Class TO GO – FREE with an online order of $35 or more between Sept 1st-10th!!
Shop My Online Store!

Do you have a long wish list? You should consider joining my Sage Stampers Team and purchase the starter kit from Stampin’ Up! You don’t have to run it as a business, you can just enjoy discount shopping on your Stampin’ Up! purchases! It’s always a great deal when you purchase the starter kit, select $125 in product and pay only $99 plus tax, shipping is FREE! But, what’s even better, right now it’s Sale-A-Bration time, through September, and Stampin’ Up! is also letting you choose a FREE bundle!! Such a great deal! Head on over to my online store and click on Join to get more info… or just click HERE! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Join My Sage Stampers Team!

So excited for the BackStage@Home Leadership Event!!

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I’m so excited!! I’ll be attending the Stampin’ Up! BackStage Leadership Summit starting today through Saturday!!
Originally this was supposed to be held in Las Vegas, but sadly SU had to shift gears and make it a virtual event this year! No worries though, I know I’ll still learn a ton, network with demonstrators all over the world, and enjoy every minute!

“Hope Box” Paper Pumpkin Kit – Available for purchase to everyone!

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Hello! Stampin’ Up! has announced that the Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit will be available to purchase through the end of August even if you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber!! You can get this beautiful kit that includes supplies to make 9 cards and a decorative gift box!! I’ve added a link to the video from Stampin’ Up below, and I’ve also done a video showing you how to put the cards together! Click on either of the videos below to watch! Please visit my online store www.donnsingleton.stampinup.net to shop!
If you’d like to go directly to the Hope Box Paper Pumpkin in my store click HERE!

The Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit was inspired by Stampin’ Up! cofounder, Shelli Gardner, whose vision was to add more hope into the world—a goal that needs the help of our global Stampin’ Up! community to complete. So, get ready to empower yourself and others with the Hope Box Paper Pumpkin Kit!
This one-of-a-kind Paper Pumpkin kit includes enough supplies to create nine encouraging cards and coordinating envelopes in an inspiring color palette and a specially designed Hope Box! The Hope Box is designed to be a keepsake box—keep mementos of cherished memories or reminders of what’s yet to come. Collect treats and trinkets that represent what hope means to you and look inside for inspiration or share it with a friend who could use some uplifting! What will you put in your Hope Box? Letters, song lyrics, inspiring quotes, and photographs are powerful reminders of hope and connection—and great additions to a Hope Box.

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My 2nd Half of August Card Class TO GO kit “Sunny Sentiments“
Kit contains supplies to make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), use your stamps, ink, & adhesive!
earn this kit for FREE when you shop with me August 17th-31st,
place a minimum order of $35, and use this host code: R2GFX374

Shop My Online Store!

Do you have a long wish list? You should consider joining my Sage Stampers Team and purchase the starter kit from Stampin’ Up! You don’t have to run it as a business, you can just enjoy discount shopping on your Stampin’ Up! purchases! It’s always a great deal when you purchase the starter kit, select $125 in product and pay only $99 plus tax, shipping is FREE! But, what’s even better, right now it’s Sale-A-Bration time, through September, and Stampin’ Up! is also letting you choose a FREE bundle!! Such a great deal! Head on over to my online store and click on Join to get more info… or just click HERE! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Join My Sage Stampers Team!

Been tying bows and cutting up a storm here at Donna’s Creative Space… prepping for my Card Card Class TO GO Kits!

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Just a quick behind the scenes photo of what’s been going on here at Donna’s Creative Space!! Lots of bow tying, punching, and cutting going on to get August’s “Sunny Sentiment” card class TO GO kits ready! If you shop with me before the end of August, you’ll get my August Card Class TO GO kit for FREE, details below!!

The only stamps you’ll need are sentiments! For this kit, I used the “Sunny Sentiments” stamp set (#155034, $20):
You can earn this kit for FREE when you shop with me August 17th-31st, place a minimum order of $35, and use this host code: R2GFX374. 
The Kit will contain supplies to complete 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), pre-cut Cardstock and Designer Paper, pre-die cut shapes, pre-punched shapes, ribbon, bows, twine, envelopes, written instructions, and a private video to show you how to complete the cards! 
I used the “Sunny Sentiments” stamp set, but you could always use any sentiment stamps that you have on hand to fit into the punched and die cut shapes that are in the kit!! No coloring this time, I used Memento Ink to stamp the sentiments, and embellished the cards with Rhinestone Basic Jewels!!
***When you shop, remember for every $50 in product, you’ll earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item, so don’t check out without hitting those $50 increments!! Check your total before you submit  your order, you don’t want to leave FREE product on the table accidentally!!!  If you are new to SAB, and don’t quite understand it, please reach out to me, I’m happy to help you!

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My 2nd Half of August Card Class TO GO kit “Sunny Sentiments“
Kit contains supplies to make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), use your stamps, ink, & adhesive!
earn this kit for FREE when you shop with me August 17th-31st,
place a minimum order of $35, and use this host code: R2GFX374

Shop My Online Store!

Do you have a long wish list? You should consider joining my Sage Stampers Team and purchase the starter kit from Stampin’ Up! You don’t have to run it as a business, you can just enjoy discount shopping on your Stampin’ Up! purchases! It’s always a great deal when you purchase the starter kit, select $125 in product and pay only $99 plus tax, shipping is FREE! But, what’s even better, right now it’s Sale-A-Bration time, through September, and Stampin’ Up! is also letting you choose a FREE bundle!! Such a great deal! Head on over to my online store and click on Join to get more info… or just click HERE! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Join My Sage Stampers Team!

August Paper Pumpkin Kit “Hope Box” by Stampin’ Up!

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In case you missed it yesterday, I did an unboxing of the August Paper Pumpkin kit “Hope Box“. This project kit is absolutely gorgeous! I changed around one of the designs (I like mine better…shhh don’t tell!) I hope you enjoy watching the video below. If you haven’t subscribed to my YouTube Channel Donna’s Creative Space, please do so!!

If you’re not familiar with what Paper Pumpkin is, it is a monthly crafting kit! You can sign up for 1 month or a subscription! It’s always a surprise and everything you need to complete the kit is in the box, aside from scissors! They are a great gift idea too! To read more about it click on the Paper Pumpkin heading in my blog menu above!

Please reach out to me if you have any questions or would like help ordering your Stampin’ Up! products!
My Online Store is open round the clock for you to shop! Plus you can earn FREE stuff from me when you shop like my monthly card kits to go (see details below!)

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My 2nd Half of August Card Class TO GO kit “Sunny Sentiments“
Kit contains supplies to make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), use your stamps, ink, & adhesive!
earn this kit for FREE when you shop with me August 17th-31st,
place a minimum order of $35, and use this host code: R2GFX374

Shop My Online Store!

Do you have a long wish list? You should consider joining my Sage Stampers Team and purchase the starter kit from Stampin’ Up! You don’t have to run it as a business, you can just enjoy discount shopping on your Stampin’ Up! purchases! It’s always a great deal when you purchase the starter kit, select $125 in product and pay only $99 plus tax, shipping is FREE! But, what’s even better, right now it’s Sale-A-Bration time, through September, and Stampin’ Up! is also letting you choose a FREE bundle!! Such a great deal! Head on over to my online store and click on Join to get more info… or just click HERE! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Join My Sage Stampers Team!

Fall and Autumn Inspiration using Quiet Meadow Bundle by Stampin’ Up!

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I’m finding it hard to start using Holiday stamps! What about you? I did a Christmas in July card class to go, but we’re in August now and I want to see Fall and Autumn cards before Christmas and Holiday cards!! Maybe in September I’ll be ready for Holiday cards?? lol
If you need some inspiration, check out these two videos below featuring the Quiet Meadow Bundle! The first video is from Stampin’ Up has no sound, don’t worry it’s not your device! But it’s a great video even without sound! The Second video is a replay of a FB Live that I did last week. I hope you enjoy both of these videos and they give you some ideas for creating beautiful Fall and Autumn cards!! Please reach out to me if you have any questions or would like help ordering Stampin’ Up! products! My Online Store is open round the clock for you to shop (plus you can earn FREE stuff from me when you shop)!!

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My 2nd Half of August Card Class TO GO kit “Sunny Sentiments“
Kit contains supplies to make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), use your stamps, ink, & adhesive!
earn this kit for FREE when you shop with me August 17th-31st,
place a minimum order of $35, and use this host code: R2GFX374

Shop My Online Store!

Do you have a long wish list? You should consider joining my Sage Stampers Team and purchase the starter kit from Stampin’ Up! You don’t have to run it as a business, you can just enjoy discount shopping on your Stampin’ Up! purchases! It’s always a great deal when you purchase the starter kit, select $125 in product and pay only $99 plus tax, shipping is FREE! But, what’s even better, right now it’s Sale-A-Bration time, through September, and Stampin’ Up! is also letting you choose a FREE bundle!! Such a great deal! Head on over to my online store and click on Join to get more info… or just click HERE! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Join My Sage Stampers Team!

Harvest Meadow ~ Nature’s Harvest by Stampin’ Up!

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Need some inspiration today? Check out this Stampin’ Up! video on the Harvest Meadow Suite! I used the Nature’s Harvest Bundle in my Facebook Live last Friday! Check out the video below from SU for more ideas!

Harvest Meadow Suite from Stampin’ Up!

My 2nd Half of August Card Class TO GO kit, is a set of cards that are bright and cheery, and go together so quickly!
The only stamps you’ll need are sentiments! For this kit, I used the “Sunny Sentiments” stamp set (#155034, $20):

Here is a sneak peek of the cards! Don’t they just make you smile! There’s even a great one for a masculine birthday!
I love how fast they go together and I hope you will too!

You can earn this kit for FREE when you shop with me August 17th-31st,
place a minimum order of $35, and use this host code: R2GFX374. 

The Kit will contain supplies to complete 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), pre-cut Cardstock and Designer Paper, pre-die cut shapes, pre-punched shapes, ribbon, twine, envelopes, written instructions, and a private video to show you how to complete the cards!  I used the “Sunny Sentiments” stamp set, but you could always use any sentiment stamps that you have on hand to fit into the punched and die cut shapes that are in the kit!! No coloring this time, but I did use Rhinestone Basic Jewels on each card!!

When you shop, remember for every $50 in product, you’ll earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item, so don’t check out without hitting those $50 increments!! Check your total before you submit  your order, you don’t want to leave FREE product on the table accidentally!!!  If you are new to SAB, and don’t quite understand it, please reach out to me, I’m happy to help you!

Shop My Online Store!

Do you have a long wish list? You should consider joining my Sage Stampers Team and purchase the starter kit from Stampin’ Up! You don’t have to run it as a business, you can just enjoy discount shopping on your Stampin’ Up! purchases! It’s always a great deal when you purchase the starter kit, select $125 in product and pay only $99 plus tax, shipping is FREE! But, what’s even better, right now it’s Sale-A-Bration time, through September, and Stampin’ Up! is also letting you choose a FREE bundle!! Such a great deal! Head on over to my online store and click on Join to get more info… or just click HERE! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Join My Sage Stampers Team!

Sunny Sentiments from Stampin’ Up! New Card Class TO GO kit!

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As you may have noticed, I try to offer 2 promotions each month! Usually its a Card Class TO GO (CCTG) and something different. For instance in July, I had my CCTG and also my ‘Retirement Party/BOGO Sale’. I’ve done months where I offered 2 CCTG kits, and that’s what I’m doing this month!! You can earn my CCTG kits for FREE when you shop with Me!! Details below!

My 2nd Half of August Card Class TO GO kit is a set of cards that are bright and cheery, and go together so quickly!
The only stamps you’ll need are sentiments! For this kit, I used the “Sunny Sentiments” stamp set (#155034, $20):

Here is a sneak peek of the cards! Don’t they just make you smile! There’s even a great one for a masculine birthday!
I love how fast they go together and I hope you will too!

You can earn this kit for FREE when you shop with me August 17th-31st,
place a minimum order of $35, and use this host code: R2GFX374. 

The Kit will contain supplies to complete 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs), pre-cut Cardstock and Designer Paper, pre-die cut shapes, pre-punched shapes, ribbon, twine, envelopes, written instructions, and a private video to show you how to complete the cards! 

I used the “Sunny Sentiments” stamp set, but you could always use any sentiment stamps that you have on hand to fit into the punched and die cut shapes that are in the kit!! No coloring this time, but I did use Rhinestone Basic Jewels on each card!!

When you shop, remember for every $50 in product, you’ll earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item, so don’t check out without hitting those $50 increments!! Check your total before you submit  your order, you don’t want to leave FREE product on the table accidentally!!!  If you are new to SAB, and don’t quite understand it, please reach out to me, I’m happy to help you!

Shop My Online Store!

Do you have a long wish list? You should consider joining my Sage Stampers Team and purchase the starter kit from Stampin’ Up! You don’t have to run it as a business, you can just enjoy discount shopping on your Stampin’ Up! purchases! It’s always a great deal when you purchase the starter kit, select $125 in product and pay only $99 plus tax, shipping is FREE! But, what’s even better, right now it’s Sale-A-Bration time, through September, and Stampin’ Up! is also letting you choose a FREE bundle!! Such a great deal! Head on over to my online store and click on Join to get more info… or just click HERE! Please let me know if you have any questions!