Modern Christmas Suite for Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

October Specials from Stampin’ Up!

Amazing Join Offer!

Have you been thinking about joining Stampin’ Up? Would you like a community or team to support you and inspire you in your creativity? Are you interested in being able to purchase Stampin’ Up products at a discount? Or being able to pre-order the new items before customers can order? Are you deaf and would like a demonstrator that can sign with you? If any of these sound like you, consider joining my team! Stampin’ Up has announced their best join offer to date that will be available October 1-31! It’s the best offer they have ever had, so if you’re thinking about it, this would be a great time. Reach out to me and I will be happy to answer any questions you have.

If you would like to join my team, click HERE

Free World Card Making Day Event – October 4!! 

Stampin’ Up! is hosting a World Card Making Day event on Saturday, October 4 from 2:00-3:00 PM MT!  Everyone is welcome to attend the event!  Be sure to register before October 3 so that you get the link to join the event and the gift after the event! 

Register HERE

Here are the event details:

Who: Everyone!

When: October 4, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (MT)

Where: Online

Price of Event: Free

Deadline to Register is October 3, 2025 at 2:00 MT.

• Registration for this event is free. You must register to receive a link to view the event. Also, those who register will receive a gift after the event ends. So everyone should register so they don’t miss out on the event link and a special registration gift.

Language of Event: Most of the event will be presented in English with language interpretation voiceover and subtitles in English, French, German, and Dutch.

Video on Demand: Stampin’ Up! will record this live event. Anyone who has the event link will be able to watch the recorded event after it’s over.

World Card Making Day Event Kit – Optional Craft Along!
One of the best parts about this event is the opportunity to craft together!  This year Stampin’ Up! is going to create cards using the Handmade & Heartfelt Kit, an all-inclusive product that comes with everything you need to make 10 lovely, all-occasion cards.

Don’t worry that you may not have the kit in time for the live event, you can always purchase the kit and then watch the recorded event at your convenience.

Here are the kit details:
Item: Handmade & Heartfelt Kit (166213)

Includes: A stamp set, 10 cards and envelopes, a card organizer, shaped labels, twine, glitter adhesive, embellishments, a mini ink pad

Kit Price: $32

NOTE: There is no requirement to purchase the kit in order to attend the event.  However, if you’d like to create the card projects shown at the event, you will want to purchase the kit ahead of time so that you’ll be able to join in the fun!  Again, don’t worry that you won’t have it in time if you have not yet purchased it as you can watch the recorded event later when your kit arrives.

Purchase the kit HERE

Advent Calendar

Introducing the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar, a brand-new calendar full of products you can craft with all year long!  Every day of this calendar contains never-before-seen dies, paper, embellishments, and even more items you won’t find in any of our catalogs or in the online store, so make sure to buy one before they’re all gone!

Stampin’ Up! only has a limited number of calendars in store, so don’t wait!

Advent Calendar Details:
Item: 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar (167335)
Price: $99
Includes: Exclusive dies, paper, embellishments, and more
Ordering Begins: September 23, 2025
Available only while supplies last.

Purchase the Advent Calendar HERE

Three New Kits Available to Order!

Calm & Bright Kit

Celebrate the warmth of home and the quiet magic of the festive season with the Calm & Bright Kit.  A clean and simple design style paired with a soft color palette sets the tone for creating serene, sophisticated cards.  Neutral bases and intricate die-cuts—tiny houses, holly leaves, and banners—layer beautifully to form peaceful focal points, while stamped sentiments like From Our House to Yours and All is Calm, All is Bright add a heartfelt and timeless touch

Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
Colors: Basic Beige, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pool Party, Pretty in Pink, white Kit includes:
Calm & Bright Stamp Set
Clear stamp block
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Spot
Step-by-step instructions
Shimmer vellum paper, textured paper, twine
Adhesive

Purchase the Calm & Bright Kit HERE

Nutcracker Tags Kit

Don’t crack under the Christmas gift-wrapping pressure.  Make your gifts stand out under the tree with the Nutcracker Tags Kit.  Featuring festive nutcrackers and glittery sentiments about the magic of Christmas and welcoming the new year, this kit makes it easy to create handmade tags bursting with festive spirit.  It’s a fun and merry way to add extra magic to every gift. Now let’s get cracking!

Makes 12 tags: 3 each of 4 designs
Colors: Basic Black, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, gold, Pecan Pie, Poppy Parade, Shy Shamrock
Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German
Kit includes:
Step-by-step instructions
Stripe tags, precut pieces, labels, baker’s twine
Adhesive

Purchase the Nutcracker Tags Kit HERE

Remembering Christmas Kit

Turn your festive moments into a cherished keepsake with the Remembering Christmas Kit!  With plenty of space for photos and journaling, you can easily create a festive album filled with your favorite highlights.  Combine die-cut letters, Christmas-patterned paper, and fun ephemera like bows, stars, and stockings to craft a merry album full of Christmas cheer.  Display it proudly each season and relive those joyful memories year after year!

Colors: Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Pretty Peacock, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Shaded Spruce
Sentiments printed in English, French, and German
Step-by-step instructions
Includes an album, pre-cut paper pieces, ephemera, stickers, letters, adhesive-backed pre-cut sentiments

Purchase The Remembering Christmas Kit HERE

Stampin’ Up! Traditions of Christmas Online Class

During the virtual classes, you’ll:
-Make unique projects using detailed instructions as you craft along with experienced instructors.
-Learn exciting tips and techniques to further your crafting experience.
-Be inspired to continue crafting long after the class is over!
-The first class will stream live on October 23, and will feature projects made with the Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection. 
-The class will be available for purchase before and after the live stream.

Here are the class details:
-Available for Purchase: October 1
-Price: $30 (Suite not included)
-Live Stream: October 23 at 2:00 p.m. (MT)
-Where: An exclusive Facebook page
-Class: Traditions of Christmas Craft Class (170073)
-You can watch live or view the on-demand recording at your convenience.
-Product: Traditions of Christmas Suite (165877) 
-Language: The class will be presented in English.
-Video on Demand: Stampin’ Up! will record this live class, which will be available as a video on demand right after the live stream. Videos with English, French, German, and Dutch captioning will be available through the Facebook page one week after the live stream.
-As a little bonus, the class will be considered a regular store item so you’ll earn Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up! (if you’ve opted in to the program) 

Purchase the class HERE

Purchase the Traditions of Christmas Suite HERE

October Paper Pumpkin

OCTOBER: Cozy Christmas
Subscribe September 11–October 10
Create heartfelt Christmas cards with classic charm and flocked accents.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces with soft, stitched-look flocking
• Shiny red sequin embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Basic Beige, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Pecan Pie

Purchase Paper Pumpkin Subscription HERE

Choose a pay-as-you-go plan with auto shipping so you never miss a month. Or choose a prepay plan for 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months of Paper Pumpkin kits. Shipping Included. You can also skip a month at anytime too (except for your first one).