Basket of Blooms

 I hemmed and hawed about getting the Basket of Blooms stamp set.  It works with the Small Bloom punch, so I decided to go for it.  I have made two cards so far and I LOVE this set!!  I'm so happy I purchased it. 

I colored both in with Stampin' Blends and masked on both.  I used sentiments from Blossoms in Bloom and Playing with Patterns dsp (on SALE until Oct. 31!!!).   The dotted paper in the first card was made by stamping dots on the Playing with Patterns watercolor striped dsp.  The background was made by using a make up brush on the panel, then I fussy cut pieces and placed them on the Coastal Cabana background. On the second card, I stamped the vase and fussy cut the other pieces. Let me know what you think, or if you have a favorite!  

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Joy to the World!

There are only two days left to order this holiday Paper Pumpkin!  It's one you don't want to miss.  It contains everything you need to make eight full-sized holiday cards.  I can't wait to see what is in the kit!    The coordinating colors are Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Just Jade, Soft Seafoam.  Sign up by clicking the link below by October 10.

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Celebrate Sunflowers

When I saw this sunflower stamp set, I knew I had to have the bundle!  It's called Celebrate Sunflowers.  I decided to pair it with the Plaid Tidings dsp.  This black and white pattern is one of my favorite, but there are some gorgeous colors in this pack!  And guess what?  The dsp is on sale right now (through Oct. 31)!  Click the image below to get yourself a pack of this beautiful and versatile paper!  Spend $50 during October using the host code of:  PUAWEX9U and you will receive the tutorial and a package of Gilded Gems!  Buy this bundle and receive the tutorial, a card kit, and a pack of Gilded Gems free!  

You can make this card by cutting a Basic Black base of 4-1/4 x 11, scored at 5-1/2, cut at 7-3/4.  Then cut another Basic Black panel at 2 x 4-1/4.  The Daffodil Delight layers are:  2x4 (top), 1-3/4 x 4 (bottom). Plaid Tidings dsp:  1-3/4 x 3-3/4 (top), 1-1/2 x 3-3/4 (bottom).  Cut a panel of Whisper White at 2-1/4 x 3-3/4 and a scrap of white for the flowers.  Adhere the Daffodil Delight and Plaid Tidings papers on top, stamp and design your flower panel and adhere at the top only.  While it is folded, place your bottom piece (after adhering Daffodil and Plaid papers) along the bottom of the card and adhere.  Cut inside panel at 4 x 5-1/4 and stamp sentiment with the card closed.  Let me know if you have questions!

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World of Good

I hope you are all well and safe!  We all need a World of Good right now.  This was one of my first purchases from the new Stampin' Up! 2020-21 Annual catalog.  I love a good masculine card.  I know I'm one of the few.  This designer series paper is gorgeous!  I used that with the Memories & More pack from this suite and created this card.  The sentiment is from the Tasteful Labels dies.  The Old World embossing folder is amazing too!!

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Pumpkins and Whales

Thought I'd share -- I made these cards below with pieces from the July Paper Pumpkin kit.  The background is a postcard from the kit.  I decided to pair the whale from Whale of a Time Suite.  I cut the larger whales out with the punch and dsp, and the smaller one was fussy cut.  The sentiment was heat embossed with Versamark and Stampin' White Embossing Powder.  I finished it off by adding some of the Elegant Faceted Gems.  I thought this would make a cute baby card!  

A tip for you -- when cutting the whales out from the dsp, keep the ones on the edge.  They can be tucked behind another whale (the dark gray one in the back was missing a fin!).  Below, the snout is cut off, but I tucked it behind the other whale in the second picture.

Then I decided the turtle would look cute on the background too.  I stamped some seaweed, fish and the turtle.  The sentiment was stamped in Versamark with white embossing powder on Just Jade cardstock, and cut with a die from Hippo and Friends.

Let me know what you think.  I love reading your comments!

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New Stampin' Up! Catalog!

I'm so excited!  The Stampin' Up! 2020-21 Annual Catalog is live!!!  Check out the beautiful new products.  I don't think you will be disappointed!  If you don't have a demonstrator, I'd be happy to send you a free catalog.

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By using HOST CODE: F96Z3KMG  with an order of $50 or more in product, you will receive a surprise gift from me, and you will be entered for a chance to win a stamp set.  If your order is $150 or more, please don't use the host code.  Stampin' Up! will give you Stampin' Rewards and I will send you a surprise as well.

If your shopping list is pretty big (mine was), you should sign up to become a demonstrator!  The cost is $99.  You choose up to $125 in product and you will get FREE shipping.  You are also eligible for a FREE bundle of your choice. This offer ends on June 30, so don't wait!  Message me for further information.  There is no further obligation.  You can simply be a discount shopper, or you can make it into a business, your choice!  I would love to have you on my team! 

Paper Pumpkin April

The upcoming Paper Pumpkin kit for April looks amazing!  It is a FULL-size card kit.  I can't wait to see it.  The coordinating colors are: Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Early Espresso, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Shaded Spruce, Soft Seafoam.  Sounds like a great combination to me.  Don't miss out on this one.  You can sign up for a monthly subscription on the link below.  You can cancel or skip at any time.  Your first kit comes with a clear block, and every kit contains an ink spot or two and all of the supplies you need to make the kit. 

Click here to order April's kit, but be sure to sign up before April 10!

PAPER PUMPKIN MONTHLY

If you'd rather purchase a prepaid kit, you can go to my store and order 24/7 along with any other supplies you'd like to add to the kits.  They come in 1-month, 3-months, 6 and 12-months.  The more you order, the more you save!  When you place the order, you will receive an email with a code to enter on the Paper Pumpkin site. Let me know if you have questions!

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Coordination Products

Stampin' Up! came out with some amazing coordination products.  These items work with products from the Sale-a-bration Catalog.   When you spend $50 in any catalog, you will earn a Level 1 product for every $50 in product from the Sale-a-bration catalog.  They both end on March 31.  Don't miss out!  Also, use my Host Code by March 31 and receive a free package of embellishments from me!   Host Code:  7B24TGGS

Here are a few cards I made with the adorable Pleased As Punch dsp in the coordination release.  This paper coordinates with the Tulip Builder, Umbrella Builder, Small Bloom and Heart Punch Pack punches.  You simply punch the dsp with the coordinating punch!  Don't throw out the partial umbrellas!  They are just as cute cut off! The stamp set is Under My Umbrella (see below).  Order the stamp set and punch bundle and save 10%!

You have to cut around the umbrellas a bit to be able to punch them all.  When you do, do not get rid of the ones on the edge.  I've used them in the second and third samples below.

I hope that you are healthy and safe!  Let me know if I can answer any questions.

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Second Release for Sale-a-Bration!!

The second release for Sale-a-Bration is coming up on March 3!  A few from the first release have sold out (Kerchief note cards, Twine and Sequins pack).  There are several amazing new options.  I can hardly wait to place my order!  My first freebie will be the mug set called Rise and Shine.  This coordinates with the mug dies that carried over from the holiday catalog.

Here is a video showing the adorable set!

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Lily Pads and pretty paper

Have you seen the amazing Lily Pad stamps, dies and dsp?  The stamp set and dsp are free with a $50 purchase (each) in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  The dies are a level 2 item (free with $100 purchase).  The dsp is so gorgeous, you could stamp a sentiment, pop it on the dsp and be done!  

Here are two cards I made with the bundle.  On the first, I used Lovely Lipstick card stock and Stampin' Blends (I combined Lovely Lipstick light and dark and added Flirty Flamingo to the edges).  The piece below the sentiment is Flirty Flamingo.  I used a sentiment and die from the So Sentimental Bundle.

The card below was using Petal Pink.  The sentiment was from Peaceful Moments and the die is from the Stitched Label dies.  I stamped the lilies in Petal Pink and then colored in lightly with Petal Pink Stampin' Blends.  I know you're not supposed to be able to color with Stampin' Up! Ink, but it works!  Please let me know if I can answer any questions.

Here is a video using the products:




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