Happy October! There is a lot happening in the Stampin’ Up! world this month. If you are not already receiving my monthly newsletters, be sure to subscribe so I can get that information to you in a timely manner. To read the October 2025 Newsletter that I sent out late Thursday evening, click HERE or on the image below.

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

🦋 Wednesday, October 1, 2025

I was inspired by a Tent Fold birthday card I received from fellow paper crafter, Joanne Ryder. (Thanks Joanne!) So I created six other versions…three cards using products from the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite (featured in the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog) and three with products from the Traditions of Christmas Suite (featured in the September-December 2025 Mini Catalog). I sent sets of the consumable supplies for these cards out to my team members so they could create along with me for one of our creative projects during our 9/28/25 virtual/online team event. And then three days later I shared the instructions for these during this Wednesday’s Online Paper Crafting Class.

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 cards, 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 Kintsugi Inspirations Tent Fold cards.

Click here to access and download a printable “measurements & supplies” sheet for the Traditions of Christmas cards.

Here are photos of my finished cards. These first three feature the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite of products…

And these cards feature the Traditions of Christmas Suite of products…

So many possibilities, right?

🦋 Saturday, October 4, 2025

Oh wow! What a fun day of sharing during my Live broadcast on YouTube today. I started by leading my viewers in a Mystery Stamping Project. (If you want to play along and haven’t yet, then you don’t want to see the finished card samples yet. So don’t scroll down too far, and be sure to watch the recording first!) After the Mystery Stamping portion, I then shared several new products many of which debut on November 4th. And I ended the broadcast by sharing cards & gifts I’ve received recently (including my mass-load of Happy Birth-o-ween gifts from Rose Kerry) and the September 11th swap cards from those in my Stampers With ART community.

Be sure to watch my video by clicking here* (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 of the sample mystery stamping cards, 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 you’ll find my “clues” that I shared in the video, photos of two of my Mystery Stamping sample cards, and at the bottom of my post is a visual list of many of the products (each linked to where you can find and purchase them in my online store).

10/1/25 Mystery Stamping

Materials to gather:

• Designer Paper (we will use two coordinating patterns and any possibly some accent images)
• Basic White or Very Vanilla Cardstock
• Coordinating Cardstock (two colors)
  • Card base color
  • Accent color
• Stamp images/sentiments
• Dies &/or punches (optional)
• Embossing folder (optional)
• Embellishments and/or ribbon (optional)
• Adhesives
• Trimmer & other basic tools

Cut and prep initial pieces…

• Designer Paper
  • 4″ x 9″ or 10.2 cm x 22.8 cm (pattern should work in portrait)
  • 4″ x 5″ or 9.9 cm x 14 cm (pattern should work in landscape)
• Basic White or Very Vanilla Cardstock
  • 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ or 7 cm x 9.5 cm
• Coordinating Colored Cardstock (for card base)
  • 4-1/4″ x 11″ or 10.5 cm x 29.7 cm
• Another Coordinating Colored Cardstock
  • 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ or 8.3 cm x 10.9 cm

(Not needed right away, but to finish your card…accent layers from cardstocks/paper and accent images from paper/stamps/dies)

Clue #1: This will be a landscape style card with the opening in the middle.

Clue #2: Score 4-1/4″ x 11″ or 10.5 cm x 29.7 cm card base cardstock 2-3/4” or 7.4 cm in from each end (scores should be parallel to the short side). Fold in on each score line to form the base of the card. Position horizontally in front of you with the opening in the middle.

Clue #3: Cut the 4″ x 5″ or 9.9 cm x 14 cm piece of designer paper into two 2-1/2” x 4” or two 7 cm x 9.9 cm pieces. Adhere these each to the front panels or “doors” of the card base.

Clue #4: Open the “doors” of your card and adhere the 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ or 8.3 cm x 10.9  accent color of cardstock horizontally centered in the middle.

Clue #5: Score the 4″ x 9″ or 10.2 cm x 22.8 cm designer paper parallel to the short edge at 3” or 7.6 cm and at 6” or 15.2 cm. Then with your pattern facing you, hold the top of this designer paper strip with one hand while (with the other hand) folding back at the 3” or 7.6 cm score line and then forward at the 6” or 15.2 cm score line. This will create a zig-zag fold (or z-fold). Keep it folded and adhere the back of it to the 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ or 8.3 cm x 10.9 accent cardstock layer on the inside of your card.

Clue #6: Open this 4″ x 9″ or 10.2 cm x 22.8 cm designer paper once more and adhere the 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ or 7 cm x 9.5 cm Basic White (or Very Vanilla) cardstock in the lower third.

Clue #7: Close your card. Then take some time to cut, punch, die-cut, stamp, embellish to create a front layer for your card. Attach this only to the left “door.”

Clue #8: Open your card and cut, punch, die-cut, stamp, etc. to decorate the top of the folded designer paper strip. Stamp a sentiment on the 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ or 7 cm x 9.5 cm Basic White (or Very Vanilla) layer.

A big thank you to fellow demonstrator, Toni Shaw. Her gifted card to me inspired this Mystery Stamping project!

This is the one featuring the Gathering Together Suite of products…

And this is the one featuring the new Brushed With Beauty Suite of products debuting November 4th (which is why you don’t see links for these below)…

If you created along with me, I’d absolutely LOVE it if you shared what you made by posting in my Stamp Your Art Out Group on Facebook! If you are not a part of that group yet, please request to join. And don’t forget to answer the membership questions when requesting to join! I can’t approve you until you do.

🦋 3-Day Kits Collection Sale

Hooray! You can get up to 30% off all kits from the Kits Collection this Monday-Wednesday!! This three-day sale is the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favorites. Our kits come with everything you need for a fun and creative experience. From season’s greetings to birthday wishes to home decor, you can find almost anything to suit your crafting needs in our Kits Collection. And with up to 30% off, now’s the perfect time to grab that kit (or two, or three!) that you’ve been eyeing. Some kits may sell out faster than others, so don’t wait.

• Sales Period: October 6–8
• Ordering deadline Online: October 8, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• All kits in the Kits Collection will range from 10–30% off during this three-day sale.
• Sale excludes Paper Pumpkin Kits, Scrapbooking Workshop Kits, and Starter Kits.
• Available while supplies last.

Click here to see what’s available. Then on October 6th, place your order!

🦋 A Bit of Personal News

Wowza! It’s so true what they say…time flies! Our oldest son Nick is now 20 years. His birthday was Wednesday and we celebrated with dinner at his favorite restaurant, Crave in Maple Grove, MN on Thursday evening. Pictured left to right: Tim, Nick, Luke and me.

In my first year of blogging, he was just 7 years old. At that time I was making cakes, decorating the house, and creating and sending hand-crafted invitations for themed parties. I posted this 8 year old baseball-themed birthday party photo of him with his baseball cupcakes (that I made!) on October 5, 2013. Oh how much fun we had with the birthday celebrations back then AND how little he was!

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 Tent Fold Cards shared on YouTube Wednesday, October 1, 2025…

• EK Tools Cutter Bee Craft Scissors
• Sanding Blocks

Kintsugi Inspirations Suite Collection (English)

[165172]

Inspiring Imperfections Bundle (English)

[165167]

Inspiring Imperfections Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[165161]

Inspiring Imperfections Dies

[165166]

Joined Together 3 D Embossing Folder

[165170]

Kintsugi Inspirations 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[165159]

Misty Moonlight 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166686]

Petal Pink 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166689]

Basic Beige 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166681]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

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

[159229]

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

Flower Accents

[165171]

Traditions Of Christmas Suite Collection (English)

[165877]

Traditional Labels Bundle (English)

[165865]

Traditional Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[165854]

Traditional Labels Dies

[165864]

Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder

[164049]

Traditions Of Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[165853]

Secret Sea 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166709]

Cherry Cobbler 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166673]

Pool Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166691]

Real Red 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Shiny Ribbon

[165876]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Take Your Pick

[144107]

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Product List for Mystery Stamping cards shared on YouTube Saturday, October 4, 2025.…

• EK Tools Cutter Bee Craft Scissors

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! 

CYBER MONDAY PAPER PUMPKIN PREPAID SALE!
From December 1–9, Stampin’ Up!® is offering 25% OFF! on prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions to celebrate Cyber Monday! From 8 AM* on 12/1/25 to 11:59 PM* on 12/9/25 you can click this link to purchase your discounted prepaids. Click here for details. And click here for my informative walk-through video.
Subscriptions start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This cannot be skipped. (If you currently have a subscription and do not want to get more than one kit each month, you can purchase one of these prepaids. But you’ll want to cancel or skip your current subscription. My video explains the process.)
* mountain time

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 DECEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Watercolor in Bloom: Show your love and appreciation with rich watercolor hues and elegant botanical flourishes. Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes. The kit also includes pre-cut paper & vellum pieces, copper foil and copper sequins, and customizable sentiment stamps to personalize your card greetings. Coordinating Colors: Copper, Garden Green, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pretty Peacock, Secret Sea, Shaded Spruce. Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the October – December kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Abundant Joy Dies (#167855) — made available September 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 December 10th for this next kit. And if you want to save 25% be sure you purchase a 3, 6 or 12 month prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscription between Dec 1-9. Click here for my informative video about this Cyber Monday sale.

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.