Hello   Hello stamping friends, and happy Saturday! 😊
There’s so much creative fun happening this month! Stampin’ Up! has not
one, not two, but three fantastic kits for October — including the brand-new Remembering Christmas Kit, perfect for heartfelt holiday crafting. And just in time for November, the Paper Pumpkin Kit: Wrapped in Cheer is here to make your treat-giving extra special with adorable little boxes for gift cards or goodies. Which one will be your favourite?
 Our colour combo this
month—Basic White, Secret Sea, and Shaded Spruce—is all about balance and contrast. Sometimes a pop of white is just what’s needed to coordinate with rich, dark colours like Shaded Spruce or Secret Sea. That brightness can come from a patterned paper layer or a few crisp white accents. Try a rectangle of the dark foliage patterned paper from the Elegant Pine Snowflakes to really make those lighter tones shine!  Be sure to add your cards to my Share
It Saturday post on Facebook.  Which kit is speaking to your crafty heart this month — the Paper Pumpkin treat boxes, Remembering Christmas, or something else? I’d love to hear your favourite picks!  It’s also the best-ever time to join Stampin’ Up! and be part of a wonderful community of creative friends. The joining special ends October 31,
so don’t wait too long—if you have any questions, please reach out, I’m happy to help!  Until then,
Happy Stamping! 💌 Glenda  BEST EVER Time to JoinIt is the BEST EVER time to join Stampin' Up! and my team, as you get to choose between two amazing options. The Starter Kit is always a good deal, but it's better than ever this month! - Option 1: get $165 worth of products for just $48, a saving of $87 on our standard Starter Kit
- Option
2: get $252 worth of products for just $135, which is $87 MORE product than with our standard Starter Kit, and a total of $117 worth of product FREE
No matter whether you choose to save $$ with a discounted kit, or get even more product FREE when you join, your kit also includes FREE shipping, additional business supplies, plus all the fun that comes with being a part of my team and the Stampin' Up! creative
community.
You get to build your own custom starter kit, which can include ANY currently available products from our catalogues or online product ranges. That also means you can add products from the demonstrator preorder for November's new Online Exclusives to your kit, or even the new 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar (while supplies last).
There are so many perks of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, including a 20-25% product discount, exclusive early access to new products,
and the chance to attend demonstrator-only training and crafting events.
If you've earned Stampin' Rewards that are waiting to be spent, don't worry! You'll see the same rewards in your account once you've signed up as a demonstrator, and can spend them on your next order or choose to save them up just the same.
Sign up online, or EMAIL ME if you have any questions. Don't forget that these two amazing Starter Kit options will not be available after October 31st!  Advent Calendar Available Now The NEW Stampin' Up! 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar is packed with surprises behind each door. There are 12 never-before-seen products including papers, embellishments, ephemera, tools, and more,
which all coordinate with one another! You'll also get an exclusive coordinating 24-piece stamp set. You won't find these items in any of our catalogues or the online store.
The 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar is available now, but only while supplies last! Don't miss this creative
Christmas countdown, full of tools and supplies that you will be able to use all year, for any occasion.  New Remembering Christmas KitThe Remembering Christmas Kit ($30) includes everything you need to
create a cherished keepsake recording all of your festive memories.
Your kit includes a custom-designed album with lots of space for photos and journaling, along with Christmas-patterned paper and printed page inserts, fun ephemera and stickers, and die-cut letters and sentiments to embellish your pages. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Pretty Peacock, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Shaded
Spruce.
 Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.  New Nutcracker Tags KitThe Nutcracker Tags Kit ($20) includes everything you need to make fun and festive
nutcracker shaped tags, guaranteed to make your gifts stand out under the tree this year!
You'll get all the supplies needed to make 12 cards, 3 each of 4 designs. Use the precut printed elements to build your tags that feature different nutcracker designs, gold glittery sentiments, and additional decorative elements, all in a bright colour scheme that's full of the joys of the season. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Black, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Pecan Pie, Poppy
Parade, and Shy Shamrock. Â These kits are currently out of stock but due back soon!
 Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.  New Calm & Bright KitThe Calm & Bright Kit ($36) includes everything you need to create elegant
and timeless cards to share handmade festive wishes.
You'll get all the supplies needed to make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs with coordinating printed envelopes, measuring 5½" x 4¼" (14 x 10.8 cm). The sophisticated designs feature a a soft and serene colour palette, and layer intricate die cuts of tiny houses, evergreens, and banners. A Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Spot™ is also included, along with the exclusive Calm & Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set that features classic festive
sentiments and icons to add to your designs. Additional coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Beige, Gray Granite, Pecan Pie, Pool Party, and Pretty in Pink.
The instructions and images for this kit may indicate that the Stampin' Spot included is Gray Granite; the correct colour is Lost Lagoon, and that is what will be included in all kits.
 Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any
time in my online store. November's Paper Pumpkinâ„¢Create treat boxes,
perfect for holding gift cards or small treats, and coordinating tags with November's kit
Your kit includes everything you need to make 8 gift box projects (8 boxes with 4 each of 2 coordinating tag designs). The precut and scored boxes are quick to assemble, and you'll decorate your boxes and tags with precut paper pieces, linen thread, and red dot embellishments. A Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Spot is also provided, and other coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Basic Beige, Cherry
Cobbler, and Old Olive.
 Don't forget that you can purchase the Abundant Joy Dies add-on will help you take your crafting with your Paper Pumpkin kits even further. These dies coordinate with all three of this quarter's kits (October, November, and December 2025). This set
of dies lets you cut a tag, a stitched "Joy" element, and small floral and foliage accent pieces. Don't delay ordering as this add-on is offered while supplies last, and is only available to current Paper Pumpkin subscribers.
To subscribe, you can choose the pay-as-you-go option to pay monthly, or select a prepay plan to pay in advance for 3, 6, or 12 months from my online store. The cut-off date to subscribe and receive each month's kit is the 10th of the month, so to receive the November kit, you must purchase your subscription before November 10th.
Creative Inspiration with a Colour CombinationHere's this month's colour combination: And here's the project it inspired: Sometimes a pop of white is what's needed to coordinate with rich, dark
colours such as Shaded Spruce or Secret Sea. That can come from a patterned paper layer, as well as additional white elements.
 A rectangle of the dark foliage patterned paper from the Elegant Pine Snowflakes 12" x 12" Designer Series paper measuring 5¼" x 1¾" was adhered to the left-hand side of a folded Shaded Spruce card base. A rectangle of the snowflake patterned paper from the same DSP measuring 5½" x 1⅛" was added to the right side of
the first rectangle. A second rectangle of the first DSP pattern measuring 5¼" x ¾" was added to the remaining space on the card front to complete the triple panel layout.
The sentiment, from the Ornamental Christmas Cling Stamp Set, was stamped on Basic White Cardstock using Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Inkâ„¢ and cut out using the circle die from the coordinating Ornamental Christmas Dies (a different circle die or punch could be substituted). Shaded Spruce ink was added with a Sponge
Dauber to add depth to the sentiment. Glitter splatters were added with Wink of Stellaâ„¢.
The sentiment element was added to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals. A short length of Secret Sea ⅜" (1 cm) Faux Linen Ribbon was folded and adhered tucked under the raised circle. A length of White & Gold Baker's Twine was tied in a bow and added above the ribbon using a Mini Glue Dot™. Shaded Spruce Delightful Decorative Dots were added as additional embellishments.
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With so many gorgeous kits and colour combos to explore, October is the perfect time to cosy
up at your craft table and create something truly special. Whether you’re making festive cards, gift boxes, or just playing with pretty paper, remember—it’s not just about the finished project, it’s about the joy of creating along the way.  Until next time, happy stamping and keep those creative sparks flying!  Stampin' Smiles
Glenda  P.S. Don’t forget to share your favourite kit or colour combo this month—I’d love to see what’s inspiring you! |
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