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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Christmas Cards & Tags

Hi friends! 🎄 Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Never! I've been playing with the new Advent Labels Bundle and some of the prettiest holiday papers, and I made three handmade Christmas gift tags I just have to share. They're quick, they're cheerful, and they'll make every present under your tree look extra special. 🎁



Each tag uses the same pretty label shape from the Advent Labels Stamp Set and its coordinating punch, so once you stamp and punch a few labels, you can mix and match them on all kinds of tags. Grab a cup of something warm and let's make some tags! ☕

Tag 1: Plaid & Poinsettia 🌺

This tall tag is all classic Christmas: plaid, green stripes, and a big poinsettia.

  1. Build the base. Cut a tall tag from Real Red cardstock, then layer a slightly smaller tag of plaid designer paper and a panel of the green-stripe paper on top.
  2. Stamp the label. Stamp the textured label frame in Peaceful Pine, then "MERRY Christmas" and the holly sprig in Real Red and Peaceful Pine. Punch it out with the Advent Labels Punch.
  3. Add the poinsettia. Tuck a poinsettia piece from the Mix & Match ephemera under the bottom of the label.
  4. Finish. Add a few red gems and tie on white textured ribbon. 🎀

Tag 2: Ho Ho Ho! 🎅

This one makes me smile every time. It's the perfect "to and from" tag!

  1. Make the tag. Cut a green cardstock tag with notched corners.
  2. Emboss TO: and FROM: Stamp them with VersaMark, cover with white embossing powder and heat set. That crisp white pops on the green!
  3. Layer the label. Add a periwinkle polka-dot panel, then a punched label stamped with the "ho ho ho" sentiment and frame in Real Red, plus a little holly.
  4. Finish. Add a few silver gems and tie Hydrangea Hue 1/4" Bordered Ribbon (or Hydrangea Hue twine from your stash) through the hole.

Tag 3: Merry Christmas Forest 🌲

A snowy little forest on a wide kraft tag. This is my favorite of the three! 💚

  1. Build the base. Cut a wide tag from Crumb Cake cardstock and layer the red grid paper on top.
  2. Plant the trees. Die-cut pine trees from green cardstock with the Holly Jolly Branches Dies and arrange them across the tag.
  3. Add the snow. Glue a white scalloped strip along the bottom for a snowy ground.
  4. Label it. Pop up a stamped and punched "MERRY Christmas" label in the center, add a few clear sequins, and tie on white ribbon. ❄️





Tip: Stamp and punch a whole stack of labels at once. Then you can grab one any time you need a quick tag for a gift, a treat bag or a card front. 😉

Christmas Cards 💌

[CARDS PLACEHOLDER: COMING SOON] Kelly's matching Christmas card(s) go here: photo + a few lines on how it was made.

Supplies I Used

Click any of the supplies below to shop 24/7 in my online Stampin’ Up! store: kellyrose.stampinup.net

Advent Labels Punch, Stampin’ Up! item 168398
Item #168398
VersaMark Pad, Stampin’ Up! item 102283
Item #102283
Heat Tool, Stampin’ Up! item 129053
Item #129053
Radiant Gems, Stampin’ Up! item 168363
Item #168363

💡 Bundle and save: The Advent Labels Bundle (stamp set + punch) is $45 USD, 10% less than buying them separately ($50 USD).

Current Reminders 📅

  • Paper Pumpkin: Tags of Joy 🎁 Love making gift tags? November's Paper Pumpkin kit, "Tags of Joy," is all about festive handmade gift tags, with everything you need in one box. Subscribe by November 10 to get this kit. 👉 Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here
  • Product of the Month: Shining Stars Dies ⭐ October's Product of the Month, the Shining Stars Dies (item 168600), is just $5 USD with a single order of $75 USD or more. Once per customer, while supplies last, through October 31.
  • Join Stampin' Up! and get $50 in Stampin' Rewards 🎉 Become a demonstrator in October and get $50 in Stampin' Rewards. The offer ends October 31. Questions? Message me, no pressure at all!
  • November Online Exclusives ✨ Preorders are open now. Peek at them in my store!
  • Last Chance Products ⏰ Favorites that won't be around forever. If something's on your wish list, now's the time. 🛒 Shop my Stampin' Up! store here
  • Host a Holiday Card & Tag Day 💌 You pick the date, bring 2 or more friends, and I'll bring the supplies and ideas. We'll make Christmas cards or gift tags while we chat and laugh. No experience needed! Send me a message on my Facebook Page, Stampin with Kelly, to grab your date before my calendar fills up.

The Best Gift of All ✨

Every tag I make reminds me of the very first Christmas gift: "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11, KJV). However you wrap your presents this year, I pray your season is full of His peace and joy.

Which tag is your favorite? Tell me in the comments! 💬

Happy stamping, friends! 💛

Kelly
Stampin with Kelly | Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

November Online Exclusives: Coming Nov 3

Sneak peek alert! 👀 If you love being first in line for new craft goodies, this post is for you. The November Online Exclusives arrive Nov 3, and I've been peeking at Stampin' Up!'s samples all week. Here are three of my favorites so you can start your wish list. Let's go window shopping together! 🛍️

November Online Exclusives: Coming Nov 3 ✨

Stampin' Up!'s Online Exclusives are special products you'll only find online. The November collection goes live Nov 3, and these samples have me counting down the days!

We Are Family: A Scrapbook Page Full of Love 💚


Sample from Stampin' Up!

Images © 1990–2026 Stampin' Up!®

Oh, my heart! 🥰 This page uses the We Are Family Online Exclusive, with ornate frames and family sentiments made for treasured photos. Look how those green and pink frames make the kids' Easter smiles pop, and that "love knows no end" strip says it all. If you've got a stack of family photos waiting for a home, this one's for you!

Time to Unwind: For My Knitting and Crafting Friends 🧶

Sample from Stampin' Up!

Images © 1990–2026 Stampin' Up!®

Isn't this the cutest? The Time to Unwind stamp set has yarn balls, knitting needles and scissors, perfect for the knitters, crocheters and crafters in your life. And "You can do hard things" is such a sweet pick-me-up for a friend who needs a little encouragement. 💛

Friend Like You: Sunflower Friendship Card 🌻



Sample from Stampin' Up!
Images © 1990–2026 Stampin' Up!®

This sunny card makes me smile! "Friendship like ours is hard to find" is the perfect thing to send a dear friend, and those die-cut sunflowers and soft white blooms are so cheerful. The sentiment looks like the November Friend Like You stamp set, and the sunflowers look like the Radiant Sunflowers Dies from the current catalog, which you can grab right now. 🌼

Supplies in These Samples

The Online Exclusives go live in my online Stampin’ Up! store on Nov 3: kellyrose.stampinup.net

💡 Bundle and save: The Radiant Sunflowers Bundle (stamp set + dies) is $48.50 USD, 10% less than buying them separately ($54 USD). Every November Online Exclusive stamp-and-die pair will come as a bundle with 10% savings too!

Take a look and let me know what catches your eye! I always love hearing what everyone's excited about. 💬

🛒 Shop the November Online Exclusives here starting Nov 3

Shop the September–December 2026 Catalog 🍁🎄

The September–December 2026 catalog is full of goodies for fall and holiday crafting. Whether you're making fall cards, Thanksgiving thank-you cards, or getting started on Christmas cards, it's a great place to find inspiration.

Link to Kelly's Store


Peek at Last Chance Products ⏰

Don't forget to check the Last Chance Products category! These are favorites that won't be around forever, so if there's something you've had your eye on, now's the time to grab it before it's gone.

October Extras While You Shop 🎁

A few October specials to keep in mind:

  • Product of the Month: Shining Stars Dies (item 168600) for $5 with a single order of $75 or more, once per customer while supplies last
  • Join offer: $50 in Stampin' Rewards when you become a demonstrator, ends Oct 31
  • October Sales Incentive: choose Seasonal Assortment Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls or $15 in Stampin' Rewards, ends Oct 31 (ask me for details!)

Don't Miss Paper Pumpkin: Tags of Joy 🎁

If you're thinking about holiday gifts, November's Paper Pumpkin kit, "Tags of Joy," is all about festive handmade gift tags. Sign up by November 10 to get this kit. Everything you need comes in one box!

👉 Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here

Join My Team: $50 in Stampin' Rewards 🎉

Have you been dreaming about these new goodies? When you join Stampin' Up! for $100, you get a $125 coupon code to spend on products you love, plus $50 in Stampin' Rewards when you join by October 31. Demonstrators also enjoy a product discount and early access to new products and catalogs. I'd love to have you on my team! No pressure at all, just message me with any questions. 💛 Learn more in my store here

Want Help Choosing? 💌

Not sure where to start? Message me! I'm happy to help you pick products for your projects. And if you'd rather try things out in person, host your own class day: pick a date, bring 2 or more friends, and I'll host a class just for your group. Find me on Facebook at Stampin with Kelly.

🛒 Shop my Stampin' Up! store here

Happy stamping, friends! 💛

Kelly
Stampin with Kelly | Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Monday, October 19, 2026

The 2026 Stampin' Up! Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Every Crafter + a Printable Wish List

Is it just me, or does Christmas sneak up faster every year? 🎄 Whether you're shopping for a crafty friend or your family keeps asking what you want this year, I have something that makes it so much easier: the Stampin' Up! 2026 Gift Guide! 🎁



What Is the Gift Guide?

The Gift Guide is a hand-picked collection of gift ideas in one easy shop page. Just so you know, it isn't a sale. It's a handy way to find the perfect gift without digging through the whole catalog. (Some items may be discounted through other promotions.)

  • When: Oct 13 through Dec 15, 2026, while supplies last
  • What: gift ideas sorted into five categories, so you can shop by the kind of crafter you're buying for

The Five Gift Guide Categories

For the Creative Enthusiast

For the crafter who loves to dive deep and try new tools and techniques. Think die-cutting and embossing machines, Hot Foil dies, and layered projects that make her say "ooh, let's try that!"



For the Simple Crafters

For the friend who loves stress-free crafting with beautiful results. Easy kits, pretty patterned paper, ephemera, and stamp sets that come together quickly without a lot of fuss.



For Family Fun

Crafting is better together! Playful projects to share with kids, grandkids, and friends of all ages around the kitchen table.



For the Memory Keepers

For the storytellers who love scrapbook layouts and albums. Papers, embellishments, and memory-keeping goodies that turn photos into treasures.



Stocking Stuffers

Little gifts crafters will actually use: tried-and-true favorites like ink, adhesives, and tools, all under $30.



Make a Wish List with the Gift Map for a Friend 📝

This is my favorite part! Stampin' Up! made a fun little Gift Map for a Friend. It asks a few easy questions (Card making or memory keeping? Quick and easy or a fun challenge? Crafting alone or with family?) and points you to the category that fits.

  1. Print the gift map below.
  2. Follow the arrows and circle the answers that sound like you (or your crafty friend).
  3. Hand it to your family with a smile. 😊 Hint, hint!

Download the Printable Gift Map (PDF)

Download note: the gift map is a one-page PDF that prints on regular letter-size paper (landscape works best).

A Gift That Arrives Every Month: Paper Pumpkin 🎃

Looking for something extra special? A Paper Pumpkin subscription is a gift that keeps on giving: a fun crafting kit delivered right to the door, month after month. It's perfect for a crafty friend, or for your own wish list! Subscribe by the 10th to get the next month's kit.

👉 Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here

Craft Your Gifts Together: Host a Class 💌

Would you rather make your gifts? Bring 2 or more friends and I'll host a cozy class just for your group. We can make Christmas cards, gift tags, and little handmade gifts together. No experience needed! Send me a message on my Facebook Page, Stampin with Kelly, to pick your date.

Shop the Gift Guide

Shop the Gift Guide

You can also browse everything in my store anytime:

🛒 Shop my Stampin' Up! store here

Which category sounds most like you? Tell me in the comments! 💬

Happy stamping (and happy wishing), friends! 💛

Kelly
Stampin with Kelly | Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Friday, October 16, 2026

Sweetest Day Treat Bags: Easy Handmade Cookie Packaging

Hi friends! 🍪💕 Happy Sweetest Day! Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of October, and this year that's today, Saturday, October 17. Whether you celebrate it or are just hearing about it now (it's a big deal in parts of the Midwest!), I love any day that's all about doing something sweet for someone. So I baked up some cookies and gave them a little handmade packaging to share. 😊



Sweet Little Cookie Treat Bags 🍪

Fresh cookies, a doily topper, and a little stamped "SWEET" tag. That's it! I tucked each cookie into a clear cello bag, folded a white die-cut doily over the top, and added a tiny tag stamped with a pink floral sprig. Simple packaging makes any treat feel extra special. ✨

These are perfect for a neighbor, a coworker, your mail carrier, a teacher, or that friend who could use a "just because" smile. A handmade card, a little treat, a "thinking of you" note... it all counts!

How I Made Them

These come together quickly, so you can make a whole batch in one sitting:

  1. Bag the cookie. Slip one cookie into a 4" x 6" cello bag.
  2. Close the bag. Fold the top of the bag over twice and staple it closed.
  3. Make the doily topper. Die-cut a doily circle from Basic White cardstock with the Spotlight on Nature Dies. Fold it in half over the top of the bag and attach it with Stampin' Seal.
  4. Stamp the tag. Die-cut a small tag from Basic White cardstock with the Bordered in Beauty Dies. Stamp the sprig from Beautifully Celebrated in Barely Blush ink, then stamp "SWEET" from Words of Beauty in Pecan Pie ink.
  5. Attach the tag. Pop the tag onto the doily topper with Stampin' Dimensionals, and your treat is ready to share! 💕


Tip: Once you have one finished, set up a little assembly line: bag all the cookies, fold all the toppers, then stamp all the tags. Future you will thank you! 😉

Supplies I Used

Click any of the supplies below to shop 24/7 in my online Stampin’ Up! store: kellyrose.stampinup.net

Beautifully Celebrated Photopolymer Stamp Set (English), Stampin’ Up! item 166968
Beautifully Celebrated Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Item #166968
Retired: no longer sold
Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Up! item 152813
Item #152813

Also used: 4" x 6" cello bags and a stapler.

Current Reminders 📅

A few things happening right now that you won't want to miss:

  • Paper Pumpkin: Tags of Joy 🎁 Want some sweet happy mail for yourself? November's Paper Pumpkin kit, "Tags of Joy," is all about festive handmade gift tags, with everything you need in one box. Sign up October 11 to November 10 to get this kit. 👉 Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here
  • Product of the Month: Shining Stars Dies ⭐ October's Product of the Month, the Shining Stars Dies (item 168600), is just $5 USD with a single order of $75 USD or more. Once per customer, while supplies last. Stars would be so cute on treat packaging too!
  • Join Stampin' Up! and get $50 in Stampin' Rewards 🎉 Become a demonstrator in October and get $50 in Stampin' Rewards. Craft for fun, get a discount on your supplies, or turn it into a business. The offer ends October 31. Questions? Message me, no pressure at all!
  • October Sales Incentive 🎁 Choose either Seasonal Assortment Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls or $15 in Stampin' Rewards. It ends October 31. Message me and I'll walk you through how it works.
  • Coming soon: November Online Exclusives ✨ The November Online Exclusives are coming up for preorder. I'll share all the details here on the blog on Tuesday, October 20.
  • September–December 2026 catalog + Last Chance Products 🍁🎄 The catalog is full of goodies for fall and holiday crafting, and the Last Chance Products category has favorites that won't be around forever. 🛒 Shop my Stampin' Up! store here
  • Host your own class day 💌 You pick the date, bring 2 or more friends, and I'll host a class just for your group. It's a perfect chance to make Christmas cards (or treat bags!) together. Send me a message on my Facebook Page, Stampin with Kelly, to grab your date.

Sharing a Little Sweetness 💕

One of my favorite verses fits today perfectly: “Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones” (Proverbs 16:24, KJV). A kind word and a little treat can brighten someone's whole day.

Who are you sweetening up today? Tell me in the comments! 💬

Happy stamping, friends! 💛

Kelly
Stampin with Kelly | Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

October 2026 Stampin' Up! Specials

 Happy October, friends! ☕🍂 There are some really fun specials happening at Stampin' Up! this month, and I wanted to gather them all in one place so you don't miss a thing. Grab your coffee and let's dive in!

Product of the Month: Shining Stars Dies ⭐

October's Product of the Month is the Shining Stars Dies (item 168600). You can get them for just $5 USD when you place a single order of $75 USD or more.



A few things to know:

  • It's once per customer
  • It's available while supplies last, so don't wait too long! 🏃‍♀️
  • Stars are such a fun shape for the season ahead, think holiday cards, home decor, or treat packaging

If you're already planning a holiday card order, this is the perfect excuse to stock up and add a little sparkle to your stash. ✨

Join Stampin' Up! and Get $50 in Stampin' Rewards 🎉

Ever thought about becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? 💭 This month only, when you join you'll get $50 in Stampin' Rewards. The offer ends October 31.



And here's the best part: joining looks different for everyone. You can:

  • Craft for fun and enjoy being part of a creative community
  • Get a discount on your own crafting supplies
  • Turn it into a business, if that's your dream

It's totally up to you! If you have questions, send me a message. I'm always happy to chat, no pressure at all. 💬

October Sales Incentive 🎁

There's one more treat this month! Stampin' Up!'s October Sales Incentive lets you choose either Seasonal Assortment Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls or $15 in Stampin' Rewards. It ends October 31. Message me and I'll walk you through how it works.

Don't Forget Paper Pumpkin! 📦

While you're shopping, take a peek at Paper Pumpkin, Stampin' Up!'s subscription kit with everything you need in one box:

  • Noel Greetings (elegant Christmas cards with gold foil accents): subscribe by October 10
  • Tags of Joy (festive handmade gift tags): sign up October 11 to November 10

👉 Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here

Quick Recap of October Dates 📅

  • Oct 10: Last day to subscribe for Noel Greetings
  • Oct 11 to Nov 10: Sign up for Tags of Joy
  • Oct 31: Join offer and Sales Incentive end
  • All month, while supplies last: Shining Stars Dies for $5 with a $75+ order

Ready to Shop? 🛒

🛒 Shop my Stampin' Up! store here

And if you'd love some one-on-one crafting time, host your own class day! Pick a date, bring 2 friends, and I'll host a class just for your group. Message me on Facebook at Stampin with Kelly to grab your date.

Happy stamping, friends! 💛

Kelly
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