It’s a big week for our family. Our 18 year old son, Luke is moving out to California with his friend Tyler to pursue jobs in the movie industry. I haven’t gotten too emotional yet. But I suppose that’s coming after they take off on Tuesday afternoon. For now we are doing laundry and packing, gathering up some starter groceries, getting in those final appointments (visiting the doctor, getting a haircut, etc.), and checking things off on our lists.

The boys will thankfully be staying with family at their three stops along the way before they get to their apartment. That gives us all peace of mind for sure. But we still welcome any well wishes for their safe travels.

Now I invite you to continue reading today’s post for this week’s creative ideas.

🦋 Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar is a fun and unique product (available for the first time) through Stampin’ Up! I invite you to check out my Live video from October 4th. Shortly after the 44 minute mark is where I introduced and shared the products within each little door of the calendar. Then four days later during my October 8th Online Paper Crafting Class I shared projects that I created with some of these products along with measurements and instructions.

Be sure to watch my instructional video by clicking here* for measurements, tips and directions (or you can just click on this image below if you are already here in my blog post and can view it), scroll through the photos that follow, check out the products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.

I hope you enjoyed what I shared in this video. Below are photos of my projects, and at the bottom of my post is a visual list of products (each linked to where you can find and purchase them in my online store).

Click here to access and download a printable “measurements & supplies” sheet for the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar projects.

Here are photos of what I made.

I didn’t even tap into half the products! There are so many creative possibilities with this collection of products.

🦋 Friday, October 10, 2025

On Friday evening I shared several more alternate project ideas that I created with the contents of the September 2025 Fall for Toile kit including boxes, a scrapbook page layout, and a variation on one of the cards I initially shared on September 20th,

Be sure to watch my video by clicking here* for measurements, tips and directions (or you can just click on this image below if you are already here in my blog post and can view it), scroll through the photos that follow, check out the products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.

I hope you enjoyed what I shared in this video. Below are photos of my projects, and at the bottom of my post is a visual list of products (each linked to where you can find and purchase them in my online store).

A variation from a card I shared earlier…

Bringing in coloring with Blends markers…

A fun fold based on the instructions from my 10/4/25 post and video.

2″ x 2″ x 1-1/2″ boxes (so cute!)…

My 12×12 scrabpook page layout…

I was asked the other day if I’m still making scrapbook pages with Paper Pumpkin kit. And I am! In fact I’ve made a layout (or at least one page) with 99% of all the Paper Pumpkin kits. Click here or here (my archive) to visit past kit creations I’ve shared.

If you did not get this kit, I hope you can apply these ideas to products you already own. OR…become an active subscriber and get in on the refill kit (as of today it’s still available). The refill kit doesn’t contain the ink and stamp images. But you will at least gain the main pieces and can hopefully replace most of the stamp images I used with some of your own.

If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more about Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity. CLICK HERE to sign up!

🦋 Halloween Treat Container Inspiration

And for my last part of today’s post, I decided to photograph and share a bunch of Halloween treat packaging ideas! The first photo shows super simple ways to use the Spooky Sweet Suite of products (the stamps, dies, paper and bags) and the Fright Night Bundle to “fancy up” Reese’s treats and Hershey bars. I put these together in just a matter of minutes!

The topper for the bag is 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ scored at 1-3/8.” The wrap for the candy bar is 5-1/4″ x 6.” At the bottom of my post is a visual list of products (each linked to where you can find and purchase them in my online store).

The rest of these photos share the talents of fellow demonstrator, Rose Kerry. She gifted ALLLLLL these boxes, pouches and goodies to me! And I’m so excited to show them off to you in photos!! By the way I also shared these at the end of my October 4th video (fast forward to the 1:28:20 minute mark).

I don’t have measurements and a list of supplies for these. I’m simply sharing them to show off Rose’s talents and give you a bit more creative inspiration!

Thanks for checking out what I had to share from this week. I hope I inspired your creativity! 🦋

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Product List for Advent Calendar kit projects shared on YouTube Wednesday, October 8, 2025…

• EK Tools Cutter Bee Craft Scissors
• Herma Repositionable Adhesive
• Xyron Adhesive Eraser
• Precision Needle Tip Glue Bottle
• The Country Hive Glue Holders & Hex Tray
• Tape

12 Days Of Crafting Advent Calendar (English)

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

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Basic White Medium Envelopes

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Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad

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Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

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Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[147143]

Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad

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Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

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Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

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Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

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Clear Medium Envelopes

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Petunia Pop 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Iridescent Ribbon

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Hole Punch Assortment

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Paper Trimmer

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Bone Folder

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Take Your Pick

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Small Blending Brushes

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Blending Brushes

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Stampin' Seal

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

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Mini Glue Dots

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Tear & Tape Adhesive

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Grid Paper

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Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Stampin' Scrub

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Stampin' Mist

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Stampin' Seal Refill

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Product List for Fall for Toile PP Kit projects shared on YouTube Friday, October 10, 2025.…

• EK Tools Cutter Bee Craft Scissors
• The Sept 2025 Fall for Toile Refill Kit
• Precision tip bottle for glue
• Herma Repositionable Adhesive
• Victor Clear Ruler
• Ranger Ink Storage Tin
• 3/8″ Circle Punch
• Post It® Notes
• Glue Holders
• Long-bladed scissors
• pencil
• Printer that can print onto cardstock (or nice penmanship) 😁
• Basic Black 6″ X 8″ Album

Paper Trimmer

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Bone Folder

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Take Your Pick

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Stampin' Seal

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

Mossy Meadow & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm)

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Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

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Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

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Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Everyday Happiness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

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2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls

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White Willow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

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Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Mini Alphabet Dies

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Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

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Clear Block D

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Clear Block C

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Clear Block B

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Grid Paper

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Basic product List for my Halloween treats I shared today in my post.…

• Stapler
• Candy to fill the bags and candy bars (I used Reese’s and Hershey’s)

Spooky Sweet Suite Collection (English)

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Spooky Halloween Bundle (English)

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Spooky Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Spooky Halloween Dies

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

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Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

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2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls

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Purple Fine Shimmer Gems

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Fright Night Bundle (English)

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Fright Night Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Fright Night Dies

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Spooky Sweet 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[166191]

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Take Your Pick

[144107]

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s December 2025 POM:TRUE BLUE FLORALS 12″ x 12″ DESIGNER PAPER. Add this to your shopping cart for just $5 when you place a $75+ order during this month of December 2025! Click here for details. Click HERE to shop my online store and place your order online. Because the POM items are some of the best Stampin’ Up! has to offer and because there will be a limited quantity, they are likely to sell out quickly. Once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! 

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS
Every two months retiring products get added to the Last Chance Products List in the Online Store. Some are not discounted, but some are and can be up to 60% off. I encourage you to shop today to see what is leaving, because once an item from this section is sold out, it is gone for good. Items were added on December 2nd!

JANUARY-APRIL 2026 MINI CATALOG PRODUCTS ARE COMING!
Out next publication filled with fantastic products will kick off January 6. Request your copy here.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES NEWS
So MANY fantastic products are only available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store! You won’t find Online Exclusives products in any catalog. New products release every two months. Click here to view the PDF of upcoming new products. The next set of products will debut January 6.

NEW KITS FROM THE KITS COLLECTION!
New kits are added to the Kits Collection at the start of each month. Visit the Kits Collection to see the most recent additions.

A PEEK AT JANUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Special Delivery: Send heartfelt valentines featuring sweet postage stamp designs and sentiments for love and friendship. Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes. The kit also includes pre-cut paper & gold foil accents. And it arrives in a lovely coordinating box! Coordinating Colors: Blueberry Bushel, Bubble Bath, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Poppy Parade (Classic Stampin’ Spot). Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the January – March kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Beautiful Blooms Dies (#168666) — made available December 11th and only while supplies last! If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more about Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity. CLICK HERE to sign up by January 10th for this next kit.

PAPER PUMPKIN CREATIVES TUTORIAL BUNDLES
Our Paper Pumpkin Creatives Design Team is excited to share that our November 2025 Wrapped In Cheer Bundle of Tutorials is now available. Visit HERE for more information. Visit HERE to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to purchase and to see others offered. (The next one featuring the Watercolor In Bloom kit will be available January 1st.)

ALL STAR VIDEO CLASS BUNDLES
Our All Star Design Team is excited to share that our December 2025 Hobby Haven Video Class Bundle is now available. Visit HERE for more information. Visit HERE to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to purchase and to see others offered. (The next one featuring the Lovely & Beautiful Suite will be available January 1st.)

PRODUCT CHANGES ARE HERE
The cling stamp line (red rubber stamp line) is being phased out. Stampin’ Up! will is transitioning into sleeker, slimmer packaging for stamps and dies. More details about these changes can be found here. And a video where I share tips/ideas for the new stamp & die packaging can be found here.

Stampin’ Up!® Products Available to Even More Crafters Throughout the World
Stampin’ Up! products are now available to “Non-Open Stampin’ Up! Countries.” Effective immediately, and under specific conditions, current Stampin’ Up! products can now be purchased by crafters in most countries where we do not currently conduct business. It’s so exciting that we can now make a positive difference in the lives of even more people around the world through creativity and connection.
You can find the full details and conditions here.