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Use this code at checkout: HALFOFF0917 to get your discount! Psst: I have heard a rumor that this all inclusive kit has some cool embellishments and is designed to help you think fall.

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So don’t wait! Get September’s kit at an outstanding introductory rate. And shhhh . . . you won’t want to miss out on October and November’s kits, either! Think: supercute and VERY festive!

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5 easy steps to say a simple thank you

I don't think we say thank you enough and we certainly don't send enough thank you cards to those who deserve it. Today's card shows you how to create a beautiful thank you card in 5 easy steps. Read on to see my card idea, a list of supplies and cutting measurements and step-by-stpe instructions!

Here's what I used to create my Thankful Thoughts card - click on any of these photos to place an order my online store. I send a thank you card to everyone who orders from me! 

Thankful Thoughts Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$19.00

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies
$33.00

 

Thankful Thoughts card

 

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Supplies

Stamp sets: Thankful Thoughts (clear: 141522; wood: 141519) 

Ink: Crumb Cake (120953)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Delightful Daisy designer series paper (144137), Crushed Curry (131199), Cajun Craze (119684), Old Olive (100702)

Accessories: SNAIL adhesive (104332), Seasonal Layers thinlits (143751), Classic Label punch (141491) 

 

Measurements

•   Delightful Daisy: two pieces: 1/2” x 5 1/2”
•   Crumb Cake: 8 1/2” x  5 1/2” (card base)
•   Cajun Craze: 2” x 2 1/4”
•   Crushed Curry: 2” x 2 1/4”
•   Old Olive: 2” x 2 1/4”
•   Whisper White: 3” x 5 1/2”; scrap for phrase

 

Instructions

1. Fold Crumb Cake card stock in half to create card base. 
2. Die-cut three leaves using Whisper White layer. Adhere Old Olive, Cajun Craze and Crushed Curry layers underneath to cover up each leaf opening. 
3. Ink phrase using Crumb Cake ink and stamp onto Whisper White scrap. Punch. 
4. Using Snail adhesive, adhere Whisper White layer to card front. Adhere two Delightful Daisy strips across card front slightly overlapping Whisper White layer. 
5. Adhere punched phrase to card front to complete.  

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- exclusive card samples with photos and step-by-step instructions
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How to create simple and personalized phrases

There are time when you simply cannot find the appropriate phrase for the front or inside of your card. Or perhaps you want to personalize a project for someone special. Today's card and video tutorial introduces Labeler Alphabet and demonstrates how to using this fun set to make a birthday card idea. 

Here's what I used to make my card - click on any of these photos to place an order at my online store:

Labeler Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

Up & Away Thinlits Dies
$30.00

Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets
$10.00

 

 

Labeler Alphabet birthday card 

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Stamp set: Labeler Alphabet (141936)

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Lemon Lime Twist: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (card base)
          Whisper White: 4" x 5 1/4"; 2 1/2" x 1"; 3 1/4" x 3" (balloon); 1 1/2" x 1"; 1/2" x 3 3/8" (phrase)
          Naturally Eclectic (144185): 2" x 4"

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Up & Away thinlits (142748), Lemon Lime Twist 5/8" ribbon (5" strip), Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape adhesive, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sheets (144106)

Here's my video tutorial: thanks for watching! 

A colorful way to say happy birthday gorgeous

I am so excited to share this birthday card idea with your today - from the colors, the layout, the embellishments, and the stamps - wow! What a fun card idea! Under the card photo below I have a set of step-by-step instructions so you can make this card at home. 

The Happy Birthday Gorgeous set has so many fun images and corresponds with two punches: Balloon Bouquet and Classic Label - which makes for quick and easy to create images. If you can only get one product, consider the Happy Birthday thinlits dies - there are so many uses for this product!

Here's what you need to make this fun card - click on any of these three images to place an order for them at my online store: 

Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Happy Birthday Thinlits Die
$20.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen
$7.00

 

 Happy Birthday Gorgeous

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Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Happy Birthday Gorgeous (143662)
• Card Stock – Thick Whisper White (140490); Lemon Lime Twist (144250); Perfect Plum (108615); Smoky Slate (131291)
• Stamp Pads – Perfect Plum (126963); Lemon Lime Twist (144086)
• Misc. – Whisper White Solid Baker’s Twine (124262); Happy Birthday Thinlits (143700); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Fine Tip Glue Pen (138309)

 

Measurements:  

• Thick Whisper White: 8½” x 5½” scored at 4¼” (21cm x 14.8cm scored at 10.5cm)
• Perfect Plum: 3¾” x 3½” (9.5cm x 9cm)
• Smoky Slate: 3¾” x 3½” (9.5cm x 9cm)
• Lemon Lime Twist: 4½” x 2¼” (14cm x 5.5cm)

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp the bunch of gum nuts image in Perfect Plum ink along right hand edge of the card base.
2. Cut banner shape at one end of Lemon Lime Twist. Stamp some of the single gum nuts along the base of the cut banner with Lemon Lime Twist ink. Attach to card front – centre it between the gum nuts and the left hand side of the card base with the top in line with the top of the card base.
3. Die cut the Happy Birthday Thinlit with both the Perfect Plum and Smoky Slate card stocks.
4. Attach the Smoky Slate die cut slightly offset behind the Perfect Plum die cut to create a shadow effect. Adhere to Lemon Lime Twist layer towards the top.
5. Add some ‘dots’ on the lower part of the Lemon Lime Twist banner with the Fine Tip Glue Pen. Allow to dry.
6. Tie a bow with the Baker’s Twine and attach with a glue dot

 

 

How to say congratulations with a beautiful bouquet

There are so many reasons to say congratulations. If you need a congratulations card I have the perfect (and easy!) idea to share with you, using the Beautiful Bouquet stamp set. Under the card photo below I have a full set of instructions!

Here's what was used to make today's card - click on any of these items to place an order at my online store:

Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set
$27.00

Powder Pink 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon
$7.00

 

Beautiful Bouquet Congratulations 

 

 

Supplies: 

• STAMPS – Beautiful Bouquet (143666 photopolymer)
• PAPER – Powder Pink (144244), Whisper White (100730), Sweet Sugarplum (141418)
• INK – Powder Pink (144084), Peekaboo Peach (141398) Sweet Stugarplum (141395), Basic Gray Archival (140932)
• OTHER – Fast Fuse (129026) Dimensionals (104430) Powder Pink Finely Woven Ribbon (144134), Clear Wink of Stella (141897)

 

Cutting & Scoring:  

• Powder Pink 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Scored at 4 1/4”, 4 x 5 ¼”
• Whisper White 3 5/8 x 4 7/8” plus scrap for die cutting medallions
• Sweet Sugarplum 3 ¾ x 5”

 

Instructions:

• Stamp Floral image 3 times in each color on Whisper White Panel in Powder Pink, Peekaboo Peach (leave a gap for sentiment) and then Sweet Sugarplum ink. 
• Stamp Sentiment in Gray ink.
• Adhere to Sweet Sugarplum Layer
• Tie with Pink ribbon at top.
• Pop up and adhere to Powder Pink Card.
• Embellish each flower with Wink of Stella.

Are you in the mood for fall?

Then you need to consider the September Paper Pumpkin kit!

Psst: I have heard a rumor that this all inclusive kit has some cool embellishments and is designed to help you think fall.

Here's the best part: as a new Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you will get the September Kit at 50% off! 

Use this code at checkout: HALFOFF0917 to get your discount!

There are two ways to subscribe:

1. Pay as you go - a monthly charge to your credit card
   
   
2. Pre-payment option - choose the 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 12 month options! 

 

 

Again: Stampin' Up! has an amazing deal for those of you who have considered our fun monthly kits: subscribe from August 11–September 10, and we will deliver September’s (gorgeous!) Paper Pumpkin kit straight to your door, complete with everything you need to make adorable, shareable projects—all for 50% off! Sign up using promo code HALFOFF0917,  by September 10.

So don’t wait! Get September’s kit at an outstanding introductory rate. And shhhh . . . you won’t want to miss out on October and November’s kits, either! Think: supercute and VERY festive!

Go here to learn more and to see a monthly kit video!

Craft this delightful card for an amazing teacher

Today's Paper Craft Crew challenge was .... well.... a challenge for me! I loved the Back to School theme because of the timing, but I struggled to find a stamp set that would work. 

 

 

Then I came up with an idea using these products:

Bike Ride Photopolymer Bundle
$43.00

Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
$13.00

Basket Of Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

The Bike Ride bundle (page 20) and the Basket of Wishes (page 125) stamp set has the perfect phrase!

 Here's my card map challenge card: back to school with your books!

 

 

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Don't forget to use the same products of this inside of your card as well - doing this pulls it all together. I used the same paper as a strip inside the card to match the two outside strips. 

Now it's your turn - create a back to school project and we'd love to see what you create over on the Paper Craft Crew site! Pop over there to see what everyone created!

See the sensational folder that adds unbelievable appeal

At my Sunday Crafternoon class yesterday I chose embossing folders as the main focus - something none of the crafters attending had used before. They were absolutely delighted over the three cards they created.

One card in particular included a crafting technique, using the Woodland embossing folder.

Here's what I used to make this Cool Treats card - click on any of these images to place an order at my online store:

Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$8.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Cool Treats Photopolymer Stamp Set
$27.00

1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch
$13.00

Did you know that the Cool Treats stamp set (page 82, Annual catalog) includes 36 stamps? There are 7 phrases and 11 images, and coordinates with the Frozen Treats framelits? But don't think this set is just for ice cream projects!

 Here's the card I created:

If you want to learn the special technique used to create this card, add a comment below and I will create a special video to post on my Facebook Business page!

 

Craft a stunning sympathy card for someone special

Inspired by the theme of my August Sunday Crafternoon class today I decided to create a card using an embossing folder. Unfortunately I need a sympathy card to mail to a friend but don't let my need stop you from creating a card like mine; the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set has stamps for many other occasions too!

Here's what I used to create my Flower Shop sympathy card - don't miss the list of supplies and video tutorial underneath my card photo:

Flower Shop Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$18.00

Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$8.50

2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch
$18.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$27.00

Silver Metallic Thread
$3.00

 

This card was so easy to create!

 

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Flower Shop sympathy card

Stamp sets: Flower Shop (130942), Teeny Tiny Wishes (127802

Ink: Sweet Sugarplum

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 11" x 4 1/4"; 4" x 5 1/4"; 3" square; 2" square, scrap for phrase

Accessories: Big Shot, Seaside embossing folder (141481), Snail adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Silver Metallic thread (138402), Fast Fuse adhesive, Pansy punch (130698), Classic Label punch (141491)

Here's my video - thanks for watching!
 

 

Here's how to add a little zest to your crafting

It is time to take a break from creating card and have a little fun crafting a 3D item today. This fun Lemon Zest project will teach you how to make a cute treat holder for a variety of special little treats! You can use any designer series paper and coordinating colors for a variety of seasons too!

Here's what you will use to make this holder - click on any of the small photos to head over to my online store!

Lemon Zest Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Whole Lot Of Lovely Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

 Here's the treat holder - cute, eh? 

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Lemon Zest (w)143805, (c) 143808; Eastern Beauty (p) 143675

Paper: Whisper White #100730, Daffodil Delight #119683

Ink Pads: Daffodil Delight #126944, Old Olive #126953, Memento Pad #132708

Ribbon: 1/4” Stitched Edge ribbon-Old Olive #144123

Misc: Dimensionals #104430, Mini Glue Dots #103683 

Adhesives: Snail #104332

Punches: 1” # 119868 and 1 1/4” 119861

 

Measurements:

Whole Lot of Lovely designer series paper #144110: base 6” X 6”

 

Instructions: 

Score DSP at 1/2” and fold in half.

• Then fold one “wing” over to the right and then fold other “wing” side toward the left.
• Take the front triangle and fold over “wings”. Press down to secure. Add glue dot to hold in place.
• Stamp your lemon and leaves on White scrap CS. Make sure to line up your lemon end with punch. The fat end is at the top. 
• Stamp greeting onto White CS with Black ink and then punch out with the 1” punch.
• Punch out larger circle 1 1/4” from the yellow CS
• Add snail to back of the greeting and place onto yellow circle.
• Add a dimensional to back of circle and place onto treat holder.
• Now, cut a long strip of ribbon-probably 20”. Fold in half. Now tie a bow like you normally tie a shoe lace. You will get a fun easy double bow. 
• Place two glue dots onto back of bow and attach. This ribbon is just stiff enough that it should stay in place well.
• Enjoy putting treats of your choice. It’s so easy to make, make plenty. You could even make a really large one 8”x8” or even 12”x12”. Have fun with this idea.

Light up someone's life with this outstanding card

I love this Jar of Love card! It is fun, colorful and easy to create! The next time you want to create a friendship card, try this idea. Read on for a list of supplies and don't miss the instructions underneath the card photo below. 

Here's a list of the products used to make this card - click on any of these small photos to place an order at my Online Store:

Jar Of Love Photopolymer Stamp Set
$27.00

Hardwood Wood-Mount Stamp
$20.00

Pick A Pattern Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Delicate White Doilies
$3.00

Everyday Jars Framelits Dies
$33.00

 

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets -  Jar of Love (141587); Hardwood (133032)
• Card Stock – Thick Whisper White (140272); Crumb Cake (120953); Whisper White (100730); Crushed Curry (131199)
• Stamp Pads – Black Archival Stampin’ Ink (140931); Crumb Cake (126975); Crushed Curry (131173)
• Misc. –Everyday Jars Framelits (141490); Big Shot (143263); Magnetic Platform (130658); Pick A Pattern Designer Series Paper (144163); Linen Thread ( 104199); Delicate White Doilies (141701); Classic Label Punch (141491); Dimensionals (104430); Snail adhesive (104332)

 

Measurements:  

• Card Stock: 
• Thick Whisper White Card Stock: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, folded in half 
• Crumb Cake:  4 x 5 1/4”
• DSP strip:  1 x 4”
• Whisper White: 4 x 2 1/2”
• Crushed Curry scraps

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp crumb cake card stock with crumb cake ink, using the Hardwood stamp.
2. Cut doily in half and adhere to crumb cake card stock.
3. Adhere DSP strip to crumb cake, overlapping the doily.  Wrap two times with linen thread and tie in a bow.
4. Stamp the Mason Jar and handle with black archival ink.  Using coordinating framelits, cut out. 
5. Stamp “glow” in crushed curry, and stamp fireflies in black archival ink.  
6. Adhere handle to Mason Jar image using snail adhesive.
7. Adhere Mason Jar to card front using dimensionals. 
8. Stamp sentiment on crushed curry scrap.  Punch out using the Classic Label Punch.  Adhere to card front using dimensionals.
9. Adhere card front to Thick Whisper White card base.
10. Mail to someone special!

Who needs a remarkable birthday card idea?

Next week is my nephew's birthday and so of course I wanted to make him a special birthday card! I immediately thought of my Cool Treats stamp set for its youthful appeal and fun images. 

I got the idea for the background cone images from a card I spotted on Pinterest. Once that was created using Sahara Sand, the rest of the card was quick and easy to make!

Here's what I used for my card - click on any of the images to head to my online store and place an order:

Cool Treats Photopolymer Stamp Set
$27.00

Frozen Treats Framelits Dies
$27.00

Linen Thread
$4.50 

 

Here's how I stamped the inside - it's fun to add a bit of interest to the inside of my cards and to the envelopes:

The next time you need a card for a child, or a child at heart, try Cool Treats - for a yummy result!

How a simple card map makes a stunning card

It's time for another Paper Craft Crew card map challenge and this week we have a simple card map for you to try:

I wanted to use a set I haven't used in a while so decided on Lovely as a Tree. It is the longest lasting stamp in all of the Stampin' Up! catalogs, did you know that? 

Once I chose my set, the rest fell into place very easily - especially using a strip of left over Delightful Daisy paper!

Here's what I used to create my card - you can click on any of these small photos to hop over to my online store: I really appreciate your business!

Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies
$35.00

Tabs For Everything Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

1/4" Copper Trim
$6.00

Classic Label Punch
$18.00

 

 

Lovely as a Tree Greeting card 

Did you see how I frayed the end of the Copper Trim ribbon? This new ribbon is awesome!

Now it's your turn - try our card map and considering entering a photo of it over on the Paper Craft Crew site - we'd love to see what you create!

Join a group of remarkably creative friends!

Sunday afternoon I held a team meeting and was so excited that many of my team members were able to attend, in person and virtually!

We spent the afternoon together, sharing crafting ideas, business tips and developing new friendships with each other! My team is remarkably creative and I love the ideas they shared with each other. We all learned how to use a new app so we can have monthly virtual team meetings moving forward!

As a special treat I placed my preorder for the new Holiday Catalog products so they could also have some free crafting time using these new products!

 

I love my team. They are all over the country and one even lives in Spain. No matter - we are here to support each other and to have fun together!

Are you looking for monthly crafting fun and a permanent discount of all of your crafting supplies? This is the month to join my group of remarkably creative friends so that you can choose the Holiday catalog products for your starter kit. Click here to learn more!