Gratitude Card to Observe National Gratitude Month

By | October 30, 2017
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Stampin' Up! Count My Blessings

Here’s What I Made

Today’s project can be a holiday card OR it can be the Go-To card for the other 364 days of the year. This is my first gratitude card to observe National Gratitude Month that begins in two days and of course culminates the third Thursday of the month with the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.

Messages to express gratitude and kind thoughts plus pretty elements of nature make Count My Blessings from Stampin Up!’s Holiday Catalog the perfect set for November. 

The elegant Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate as a screen between gold embossed/watercolored foliage and the graceful sentiment make this simple design fancy.

Here’s What I Used

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Coffee, Tea and Crafts

If you are in the Inland Empire area of SoCal, I invite you to join me this Saturday, November 4 between 11 am and 1 pm. We will be crafting this project during my Saturday Morning Coffee, Tea and Crafts. Stampers of all skill levels are invited and welcomed to bring a friend. The fee is only $5. Supplies are limited so it’s best to reserve your spot to avoid disappointment. Call or text 951.782.8979 to get the details.
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Home for Halloween Card with Hometown Greeting Edgelit Dies

By | October 15, 2017
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Just Stamp | Home for Halloween

Here’s What I Made

The Hearts Come Home Bundle from Stampin Up!’s Holiday Catalog brings home hearts for Halloween, too! Of course, it was designed for festive winter scenes but the set can also create scenes for the October 31 holiday, and other upcoming special days.

By choosing a Halloween color palette and pairing die cuts from other framelit sets, the Hometown Greetings Edgelits  create a spooky, haunted village with eery bats and bare trees.

What?! You don’t send Halloween cards? Think of Halloween as another opportunity to contact friends and family with a thoughtful greeting.

Click here for the Home for Halloween Card Project Sheet that includes project supplies and measurements.

Here’s What I Used

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Just Stamp | Stampin Up! Home for Halloween Zoom

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Stampin’ Up! Ultimate Pink Blog Hop

By | October 8, 2017
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Hello and welcome to the Second Annual Ultimate Pink Blog Hop.

For many of us, breast cancer has touched our lives in some shape or form. I’ve witnessed my mother successfully battle breast cancer, and I witness my dear friend at the American Cancer Society persistently working to bring people together to fund research, and make sure free information and support is available for those enduring the challenge.

Here’s What I Made

 

Stampin Up! Ribbon of Courage Close-up

 

The simple pink ribbon speaks volumes to express support for individuals with breast cancer. Stampin Up!’s 9-piece Ribbon of Courage stamp set includes the widely recognized ribbon in two sizes, hearts and flowers with pretty details, and encouraging words. It’s all I needed to create a simple and pretty greeting card to convey warm thoughts.

Repeatedly stamping the Sending Love and Hugs sentiment in Blushing Bride created a clean background for a Blushing Bride Stitched Circle. Mini and jumbo detailed hearts were heat embossed with gold powder and colored using Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Powder Pink and Lemon Lime Twist Stampin Write Markers.

A Foil Snowflake, Gold Metallic Thread, and Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape add finishing touches to the simple layout.

Click here for Ribbon of Courage Card Project Sheet that includes measurements and step-by-step instructions.

 

Stampin Up! Ribbon of Courage Detail

 

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Here’s What I Used

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A Quilted Background for Smitten Mittens Christmas Card

By | October 3, 2017
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Stampin Up! Smitten Mittens On Quilt

Here’s What I Made

Smitten Mittens on their own would make an adorbs Christmas card with a heartfelt holiday greeting. By adding a beautiful quilted background crafted with the new Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the red striped patterned paper in the Quilted Christmas 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper, the charm swells. To achieve the puffy, padded effect a quilt takes on after washing, I gently sanded the embossed patterned paper to reveal and enhance the stitching. This technique is featured on page 4 of the Holiday Catalog. Take a look at the Christmas Peace card on the spool caddy. So simply. So festive.

 

Stampin Up! Holiday Catalog Page 4

 

Here’s What I Used

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It’s Here! September Paper Pumpkin Kit Reveal

By | September 19, 2017
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Layered Leaves Pillow Boxes and Cards Welcome My Favorite Season

The September kit includes everything you need to make eight embossed pillow boxes and eight 3 x 3 thank you cards with envelopes. I love the gold foil, watercolored leafs and elegant accents — they’ll be perfect for fall gift-giving and holiday tablescaping. Paper Pumpkin is thinking of everything to make crafting super easy — check out the handy measuring tool right on the directions. LOVE!

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Get ready for back-to-back, coordinating October and November Paper Pumpkin kits, perfect for Christmas giving! Now is the perfect time to subscribe.

Listen as Stampin Up!’s expert fills you in on the Made-to-Match projects coming the next two months.

Don’t Miss Out on the Paper Pumpkin Holiday Fun!

Paper Pumpkin Coordinating_Kits

Fine Details

  • Remember, the October and November kits coordinate but they also stand alone. You DO NOT need both kits to create a complete project.
  • To receive October’s kit, you must subscribe at paperpumpkin.com by 11:50 PM (MT) on October 10.
  • To receive November’s kit, you must subscribe at paperpumpkin.com by 11:50 PM (MT) on November 10.

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Paper Pumpkin subscriptions make a special gift. Plus, subscriptions are eligible for the Just Stamp Reward program.

How To Video Tutorial: Center Step Fancy Fold Hello Fall Card With Coffee Cafe

By | September 11, 2017
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Center Step Fancy Fold Hello Fall Card with Coffee Cafe

Here’s What I Made

The Center Step Fancy Fold template is a unique presentation for a greeting card. The tall center panel creates a splendid stage for the star of a card—in this case the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte drink. The Pinewood Planks 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder gives the card base a lovely rustic feel that’s perfect for the season.

Good news! The Center Step Fancy Fold template is easy. Watch the video tutorial for a demonstration on how to score and cut the card base, plus a quick tip on how to add rich color to the deep pinewood plank impressions. Grab the project sheet for measurement details and complete project supplies.

Check out the video.

Here’s What I Used

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Coffee Café Photopolymer Bundle
$45.75
Merry Café Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00
Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.00
Crushed Curry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.00
Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.00
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.00
Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.00
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$9.00
Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper
$11.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50
Regals Stampin’ Write Markers
$29.00
Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies
$33.00
Stampin’ Trimmer
$30.00
Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$10.00
Big Shot
$110.00
Corrugated Elements
$3.50
Linen Thread
$4.50
Sponge Brayers
$8.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.25
Stampin’ Dimensionals
$4.00

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“How To” Pumpkin Spice Latte Birthday Card with Embossing Paste Whipped Cream Tutorial

By | September 5, 2017
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Birthday Card with 3D Whipped Cream

Nothing says Hello Fall like a Pumpkin Spice latte with whipped cream. Here’s a paperlicious version to send birthday greetings featuring Stampin’ Up!’s new Embossing Paste to recreate fluffy whipped cream. It’s the perfect topping for the Pumpkin Spice Latte made using the Coffee Cafe stamp set and Coffee Cups Framelits bundle featured in the main catalog. Save money; buy the bundle. Plus, there’s a coordinating holiday set called Merry Cafe in the Holiday catalog. You will want it all!

Here’s What I Made

My sweet birthday greetings for a coffee-fiend friend features a dollop of sweet whipped cream created with Embossing Paste and Dazzling Diamonds. I’ve selected the Early Espresso zigzag pattern from the Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper as the backdrop to the Pumpkin Spice latte mug.

I’ve created both a handy resource project PDF sheet and a quick how to video tutorial to show you how simple it is to use Embossing Paste to create 3-D whipped cream on a handmade card. I also share how to craft the mug.

Check out the video.

Here’s What I Used

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Coffee Café Photopolymer Bundle
$45.75
Merry Café Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00
Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper
$11.00
Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.00
Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$8.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
$9.00
Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50
Versamark Pad
$8.50
White Stampin’ Emboss Powder
$5.00
Embossing Paste
$8.00
Palette Knives
$5.00
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter
$5.00
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad
$6.50
Letters For You Photopolymer Stamp Set
$49.00
Large Letters Framelits Dies
$99.00
5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon
$7.00
Happy Birthday Thinlits Die
$20.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00
Big Shot
$110.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Stampin’ Dimensionals
$4.00

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Stampin Up! Merry Cafe Birthday Card w/Embossing Paste Whipped Cream

Stampin' Up! Merry Cafe Birthday Card Inside

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Side Step Fancy Fold Birthday Card Tutorial Featuring Grown with Love

By | September 2, 2017
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Side Step Fancy Fold Birthday Card Featuring Grown With Love

This side step fancy fold card is loaded with fun. After sharing a side step card using the Birthday Memories Suite (see it here) in one of my card classes, I received requests for the step-by-step instructions and details. Today I’m not only sharing the PDF project sheet, I also have my first-ever video tutorial for you.

Today’s side step card features the Grown with Love Bundle that includes the stamp set and the Garden Grown Framelits Dies. This bundle was one of the first new products that landed on my wish list when the new Stampin’ Up! catalog was launched. It’s adorable. I also used Stylized Birthday, which is a must-have stamp for your stamp closet. You’ll grab it often when creating birthday cards.

Creating the side step card is simple. Once you give it a try, you’ll want to create lots of scenes.

Here’s What I Made

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Here’s What I Used

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