September Paper Pumpkin

The September Paper Pumpkin is beautiful!!!  I love that I can do the Paper Pumpkin anywhere.  I did this kit while hanging with my Dad while my Mom was out.  He has dementia so he can't be by himself.  I brought my Paper Pumpkin kit and sat at the kitchen table and crafted away while Dad slept. 

I'll take you through the steps I followed. First is to open the kit. It has everything you need except paper snips. I did use a few of my clear blocks and my snail to move things along a little faster.

Look at all the goodness in the kit! The supplies give you everything you need to make 8 packages and 8 cards.

First I punched out all the die cuts from the sheets. They were easy to just pull apart from the sheets.

Next I did my stamping. I stamped the leaf image on the punched out leaves. 

I stamped all the tags for the cards. Don't you love the gold accent on the bottom. I had a few clear blocks so I was able to mount each stamp on a separate block. This is not necessary if you don't have additional blocks. 

I stamped the tags for the packages. I realized that it was easier to stamp and then punch them out :)

Stamping completed, now time to assemble.

Here's the final product.  Aren't they beautiful???

Take a look at the video below from Stampin' Up!

To give you more of what you love, during October and November Stampin' Up! is offering two straight months of perfectly coordinated Christmas cardmaking and gifting projects.  October and November will be coordinating kits that will have everything you need to complete unique holiday cards and gifts.  You can get that handmade holiday touch without the fuss. Why not give it a try?

If you're interested, click on the Paper Pumpkin icon on the right and it will bring you to the subscription page.  Let me know if you do this so I can track it.  This is a great way to try out paper crafting or if you already are a crafter, you can have some easy projects that don't need a lot of thought.  Its a win-win!!!

Here's a quick video with some details.

Fall Is In The Air.....

Check out this Beautiful Autumn Sunflower Card.  I love Autumn, I love Sunflowers and I love everything about this Painted Harvest Bundle. 

I used Daffodil Delight and Peekaboo Peach to stamp the petals and then Chocolate Chip for the center.  The Burlap ribbon adds just the right touch to finish off this autumn card. 

Watch the video below to see how I made this card.

This stamp set is from the new Holiday Catalog.  Need a catalog, just leave a comment or email me and I'll send you one.

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the September Host Code QTE6FMYU 

Pick a Pumpkin Autumn Card

Today's beautiful autumn card features the Pick a Pumpkin bundle from the new Holiday Catalog.  I love the fall colors! The Painted Autumn DSP along with the Peekaboo Peach and Calypso Coral colors really bring Autumn to life.

Aren't the pumpkins so cute, I love the one with the star cutouts.  I even used some on the inside of the card.

Watch the video below to see how easy it was to pull this card together.  I used the Sentiment from the Paisleys & Posies stamp set.

Leave me a message or email me if you need a Holiday or Annual catalog and I would be happy to send you one.

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the September Host Code QTE6FMYU 

2017 Holiday Catalog Release

I'm so excited!!!  The 2017 Holiday Catalog has been released by Stampin' Up! and you can start ordering from it today. 

You can click on the catalog icon on the right to view the online catalog.  If you want me to mail you one, just leave me a comment or email me. 

Check out these videos from Stampin' Up! showing some of the new products from the Holiday Release.

Are you smitten with mittens? Then you'll love Stampin' Up!'s Smitten Mittens Bundle! Buy the Smittens Mittens Stamp Set and the Many Mittens Framelits Dies together and save 10%. Use these adorable mittens for cards, gift packaging, tags, and more--and bring the warm of the holiday season to the people you love!

Create beautiful Christmas cards without all the stress using Stampin' Up!'s Carols of Christmas Bundle. The bundle contains the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set and Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies--all at a 10% discount! 

Give your holiday creations a homey, handmade feel with the products in the Quilted Christmas suite. Stampin' Up! trainer shows the products contained in the suite, as well as a project made using the suite. 

Check out the newest Designer Series Paper being offered in the 2017 holiday (autumn/winter) catalog. 

Add a little spook to your Halloween celebrations with the Graveyard Gate Bundle; it contains the Graveyard Gate Stamp Set and the Detailed Gate Thinlits Dies--all at 10% discount! Open if you dare! Create invites, goody bags, and more with this creepily fun stamp set and die.

Watercolor Butterfly Birthday Card

Using the new Embossing Paste was so much fun and the Watercolor Wings triple stamp makes gorgeous butterflies!

I used Daffodil Delight for the card base on this one and used the Emerald Envy ink pad to color the embossing paste.  The butterflies are Emerald Envy, Daffodil Delight and Wisteria Wonder. 

On this card, I used Bermuda Bay for the card base and also to color the embossing paste.  The butterflies were made with Bermuda Bay, Peekaboo Peach and Flirty Flamingo.

Watch the video below to see how I colored the embossing paste and stamped those beautiful butterflies.

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the August Host Code WDJ6EDEY

Cute Feathery Friends Card

Today's card is so sweet, I just love these birds!  This is one of the free hostess sets you can earn.  I really enjoyed coloring using the blender brushes.

The colors I used were Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist and Peekaboo Peach.  

Watch my video below to see how I did the coloring.  Give it a try.

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the August Host Code WDJ6EDEY 

Beautiful Peace on Earth Christmas Card

I know its early for Christmas but I couldn't wait to use some of the products from the new Holiday Catalog. Check out these beautiful cards!

The Card Front Builder Thinlits punches out the stars and the moon on the Night of Navy cardstock so the white background layer pops through.  Then heat embossing the sentiment and snowflakes with white, really gives it a starry night look.

Using three different colors for the trees adds great dimension and looks so natural.  

Watch the video below to see how I put this card together.

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the August Host Code WDJ6EDEY 

Fun Gift Card Holders with Foil Frenzy Specialty DSP

Today's project is a great gift card holder.  The Foil Frenzy Specialty DSP is so fun.  These are very easy to make and you can use any DSP or cardstock for any occasion. The Mini Gift Bow just adds the final shiny touch.

For this one I used the dots and the belly band is the same pattern.

This one has the chevron pattern and the belly band is the reverse side of the DSP.

Check out the video below to see step by step instructions on how to make one.

Here are the dimensions for your reference:
-- 6x6 piece of DSP or cardstock
-- Cut 3/4 off for belly band
-- On the 5 1/4" side, score 3/4" then flip and score 3/4" on opposite side
--  Rotate to score the 6" side at 1 1/4" then slide and score at 3 3/4"

This is what it should look like when cut & scored:

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the August Host Code WDJ6EDEY 

Beautiful Card for Encouragement

I made today's card to send to a friend that needs some encouragement.  I think it turned out beautifully and I know she'll like it.  

I used the Ribbon of Courage Bundle which was created by Patty Bennett when she hit her million dollar sales. WOW!! Its really a great bundle.  The color combination is Fresh Fig and Powder Pink.

Watch the video below to see how I made this card.  Its simple but the layers make it so pretty.

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the August Host Code WDJ6EDEY

Rustic Thank You Card Using Daisy Delight

One of my favorite color combinations is Crumb Cake and Night of Navy. Don't you just love it?  The embossed white daisies just pop off the card.  I embossed the center of the daisies with Peekaboo Peach and embossed them with clear embossing powder.

I stamped a daisy with Crumb Cake on Whisper White cardstock and punched it with the Daisy punch.  Then I wrapped the card layer with the Burlap Ribbon and tied some Navy Bakers Twine in a bow.   

This card has the Daisy punch with Peekaboo Peach stamped in the center.

I added a Gold Faceted Gem to the center of this daisy.  I think I like this one better.  

Watch my video to see all the steps to make these cards.  I'm so happy with the way they came out. 

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the August Host Code WDJ6EDEY 

Look Who's Turning 2 - Cute Birthday Card

Today I made a card for my sweet Grandson's 2nd birthday. The color combo of Dapper Denim and Lemon Lime Twist is so bright and cheery, so fun!!!!

I added some Dapper Denim Grossgrain ribbon to finish it off and layered it on the a Lemon Lime Twist card base that was embossed with the Oh My Stars embossing folder just to add some pizzaz.

Check out my video to see how I made it.

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the August Host Code WDJ6EDEY

Color Challenge - Pocketful of Sunshine

Today's card is a result of a color challenge that my team is doing.  The challenge is to use Night of Navy, Lemon Lime Twist and Flirty Flamingo. Aren't these are great summer colors.  Soooo, here's my card!

I used the Pocketful of Sunshine bundle to make the pocket and sunglasses.  The sentiment and sun are also from that bundle. The Delightful Daisy DSP was used for the pocket, isn't is cute

Watch my video to see how I made this card.

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the August Host Code WDJ6EDEY

Hogs & Kisses from the Little Piggies!!!

Today's card is so much fun!  I just love these little piggy stamps.  They are ADORABLE!!!

I used the Aqua Painters and Watercolor Paper for the piggies.  It was very soothing to color them.  I fussy cut them out and stuck them in a Wood Crate.  

The Color Theory DSP was used for the crate and the pretty background layer.  I love this DSP.  I used Powder Pink for the piggies and Berry Burst for the sentiment and the heart to coordinate with the DSP.  

Watch the video below and let me know if you have any questions.  

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the August Host Code WDJ6EDEY 

Beautiful Bouquet Cards

Today's cards feature the Beautiful Bouquet Bundle.  I made a birthday card for my Mom's 86th birthday.  She loves flowers.  I made the card in the video as a Thank You card just to change it up a little. 

After I completed the video, I decided that the lilies needed something so I found there was a stamp with the stamen (I think that's what they are) image.  It really makes the flowers complete. 

Check out the video below to see how I made these cards.

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the August Host Code WDJ6EDEY

July's Paper Pumpkin Is Here

I'm loving this month's Paper Pumpkin and I can't wait to get some time to sit down and make the cards.  Its great getting this little orange box in my mailbox each month.  

Take a look at the video from Stampin' Up! with the details on this month's Paper Pumpkin.

Not Familiar with Paper Pumpkin? It's a surprise your mailbox every month.  Because who doesn't love happy mail?  Here are some highlights: 

• Every kit comes with an exclusive stamp set to use over and over!
• You'll also get at least one Classic Stampin’ Spot with every kit. The colors don’t repeat in a 12-month period, so it’s easy to build a collection of colorful ink.
• Every new subscriber receives a clear block (size D) with their first kit to help them get started and to use throughout their subscription. 
• It’s an incredible value! In addition to a stamp set an ink spot(s), the kits are packed with supplies many to make awesome projects like cards, home décor, gift packaging, and more. For example, our card kits (6+ per year) always include 8 cards—at least!
• It’s flexible! You can suspend (for a month) or cancel at anytime.
• Since all the prep work is done, the projects take a shorter time to complete, making it the perfect on-the-go craft. Headed out of town? Grab a kit to create during some downtime. It’s all contained in one little box, so it’s easy to take anywhere!

You can click on the Paper Pumpkin image on the right to subscribe or leave me a comment and I'll help you get started. 

Happy 95th Birthday Dad!!!

This week is my Dad's 95th birthday and I made this card especially for him.  I love the sentiment inside.  Is says "the number of years the world has been a better place because of you".  That's exactly how I feel about him, the world has been a better place because of him.  I hope he enjoys his big birthday!!!!

I used the Number of Years Bundle and the Happy Birthday Thinlits to make this card.  The Early Espresso and Pear Pizzaz go well together with the Coffee Break DSP to make a masculine card. 

Watch the video below to see how I made this card.

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the July Host Code ZVXHHH2P

Zesty Lemons at the Farmer's Market

Today's card features the Lemon Zest and the Wood Words bundles to make this Farmer's Market card.  I think they go together very well. 

I used the Wood Textures DSP to cut the crate with the Wood Crate Framelits. The lemons and leaves were stamped with the Lemon Zest stamps and then cut out with the Lemon Builder Punch.  Linen Thread wrapped around and tied in a bow put the finishing touches on.

Watch the video below to see how I made this card.

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the July Host Code ZVXHHH2P

Lemons, Limes & Oranges....How Refreshing!!!!

Today I'm featuring the Lemon Zest Stamp set.  Isn't this a great card!  Its so refreshing to see all that delicious citrus fruit. 

I stamped the orange, lemon and lime slices and then cut them out with the Layering Circles Framelits. Then I cut the lemons and limes in half.  The Daffodil Delight ribbon and Glimmering Enamel Dots finished off the card just perfectly. 

Check out the video below to see how I made this card!

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the July Host Code ZVXHHH2P

 

If Life Gives You Lemons.....

This week I'm featuring the Lemon Zest Bundle.  
Today's card has a fresh look with the bright lemons hanging off a branch.  

I love the sentiment: If life gives you lemons....Squeeze it for all its worth?  

I used Garden Green for the leaves and stamped directly on one leaf and then stamped again on the next leaf without re-inking.  This gives you two different shades of the same color. 

Here's the inside of the card.

Watch the video below to see how I used this bundle to make the card.  I love having a punch to quickly cut out the images.  I used the Seasonal Layers Thinlits to get the branch but you can just cut a branch yourself pretty easily if you don't have those thinlits. 

Below is the supply list used for this card.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the July Host Code ZVXHHH2P

 

Beautiful Tranquil Tulips, so many options

Today I want to show you how to use the Tranquil Tulips Host set.  You can make some gorgeous tulips that have a watercolor look using this two-step stamp set.  

Here are some sample cards that I made.  Check out the video to see the other colors I tried.  Its great to play with your stamps using different colors. 

The tulips in this card were made with Calypso Coral and the stems are in Old Olive.  I used the Layered Leaves embossing folder to emboss one layer and adhered it to an Old Olive card base.

These tulips were stamped in Real Red and Old Olive for the stems and leaves.  It was adhered to a Real Red card base.

Last but not least, this tulip was stamped in Berry Burst and the leaves and stamp are in Lemon Lime Twist.  I used some In-Color Berry Burst DSP to ad a strip behind the Layering Ovals with the stamped image.  This was all adhered to a Whisper White layer and a Berry Burst card base. 

Watch the video below to see the other colors I used to play around with the stamp set.  What fun!!!!

Below are the products I used to make these cards.  You can order these products by shopping clicking the Order Now button and using the July Host Code ZVXHHH2P