I used the Stampin’ Up! Merry Patterns stamp set, which is a free bonus exclusive for orders/parties over $300 in September and October, to create another clean and simple Christmas card to share with you today.

The colors for my card were inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments #273.

I started by embossing a panel of Night of Navy card stock with the Winter Wonder Embossing Folder.  I adhered the embossed panel to a panel of Whisper White card stock with SNAIL.  I wrapped a strand of Linen Thread around the panel twice and tied a bow, then adhered the layered panel to an Always Artichoke card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I stamped the outline image of the candles from the Merry Patterns photopolymer stamp set (bonus host exclusive set only available through Oct 31) in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on a panel of Whisper White card stock.  I stamped one set of candle bases in Night of Navy ink and the second in Night of Navy ink stamped on scrap paper once.  Then I stamped the flames in So Saffron ink.

I stamped the sentiment and pine branches from the Merry Patterns stamp set in Always Artichoke ink above and below the candle images and then cut it out with a Stitched Shapes Framelits die.  I adhered the die cut to the card front with Stampn’ Dimensionals and then added a Rhinestone Basic Jewel to the die cut to finish the card front.

I stamped the sentiment from the Christmas Pines stamp set in Night of Navy ink on and the pine branch from the Merry Patterns stamp set in Always Artichoke ink on a Whisper White card stock panel inside the card.

You can see a list of supplies, including card stock cuts, used to create this card at the ver bottom of this blog post.

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Using a Sponge Dauber and Blender Pen Directly on a Stamp Technique Video

I did a quick Facebook Live video yesterday showing you the Sponge Dauber and Blender Pen technique that I used to create my Pick a Pumpkin card that I posted yesterday (you can see the blog post here).  I’ve uploaded the video to my YouTube Channel and you can see it here:

Or you can head over to my Facebook page and watch it here.  Hope that you find the technique tips helpful!

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September 16-31 Host Code: ABMDXJMM

Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me!  If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift.  The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2017-18 Annual Catalog OR 2017 Holiday Catalog!  That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets!  See my Rewards page for full details.

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Merry Patterns Stamp Set – Host Exclusive Available Sept 1-Oct 31!

Stampin’ Up! has an awesome host exclusive stamp set that will be available to for free for anyone who places an order or hosts a party totaling $300 or greater between September 1 and October 31!  This beautiful stamp set is called Merry Patterns and it’s a two-step stamp set!  You can see a PDF flyer with the details here.

Here are the details:

• Promotion period: September 1–October 31
• The Merry Patterns Stamp Set is exclusive to the host promotion and will not be available after October 31
• In order to qualify, the event merchandise total must reach $300 (before shipping and handling)
• There is no limit to the number of times the Merry Patterns Stamp Set may be earned, but only one set can be redeemed per qualifying order
• Customer, workshop, and online orders all qualify for this great stamp set!
• Orders must be closed by 11:50 PM (MT) on October 31
• The Merry Patterns Stamp Set is in addition to the regular Stampin’ Rewards that you earn with an order or party totaling $300+!
• The Merry Patterns Stamp Set may not be exchanged for another stamp set

So get your orders ready!  Any order or party totaling $300+ between September 1 and October 31 will get this great set for free!  Drop me a note at stampwithamyk@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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• Visit my online store here.
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Card stock cuts for this project: