Monthly Archives: December 2021

More Artistically Inked

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Today’s cards are once again using the very popular Expressions In Ink Suite Collection (155459). Bright, cheerful and free flowing this set is a lot of fun to work with.

The suite has a fun watercolor look and uses a watercolor wash look to create a fun and unique look. Check out these cards using the Suite. This first card uses simple stamping along with our  Metallics Stampin’ Emboss Powders Collection (155555) to create a bit of shine.

And this next card uses the  Gold Foil Sheets (132622)  & Gilded Gems (152478) to create this lovely 4 1/4″ square thank you card.

And if you like texture check out this card using the Brick & Mortar 3d Embossing Folder (149643).

And this final card uses the lovely  Specialty Designer Series Paper (155465) as a back drop for the die cut floral image.

Isn’t this color combination gorgeous? You can see more cards made with the Suite in my earlier blog post HERE.

As we head into a new year I wanted to wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 20221.

Happy New Year!

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Blessings of Home Note Card Tutorial

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Note Cards quick and easy when you need to send a little something to someone needed a little pick me up. Today’s note card is just that and it uses the blessings of Home Bundle (157939) from the upcoming January – June 2022 Mini Catalog that goes live January 4th, 2022!

Check out this little card we made together during OnStage@Home recently.

This card uses a quick and simple coloring technique with our Blender Pens (102845). While Blender Pens are great for all kinds of things, today’s project shows you how to use the line art you’ve stamped itself to pull color into your project.

Blessing of Home Adding Color Technique #2 Video Tutorial

Blessing of Home Adding Color Technique #2 printable PDF

So what do you think? Like this quick and easy color option? I really think you’ll enjoy the Heart & Home Suite (157959) of products it’s jam packed with wonderful items and the Heart & Home Designer Series Paper (157928) is filled with lovely patterns and colors to create with.

Speaking of Designer Series Paper – did you know that I sell Designer Series Paper Swatch Books to help with your creating?

This tool is wonderful to keep on your desk as you stamp and refer back to easily without having to pull everything out. You’ll reach for it again and again. I’m also offering a Paper Share so you have a little of everything in our 2022 Mini & Sale-a-bration brochures. CLICK HERE to learn more about these fun crafting options and get order yours. The deadline to reserve yours is just a couple of days away!

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Blessings of Home Card Tutorial

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As promised today I’m going to share another video with you using the Blessing of Home Bundle (157939) from the 2022 January – June Mini Catalog that we made during our OnStage@Home event.

This card adds color to the image using a quick and easy technique with our Sponge Daubers that is sooo easy to do! Check out my video tutorial on how I made this card.

Blessings of Home Adding Color Technique Card #1 Video Tutorial

Blessings of Home Adding Color Technique Card #1 printable PDF

Easy peasy right? And if you are making multiple cards the quick and easy die cut tip I shared with you makes stamping multiples so quick and fun too.

Enjoy and then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing my last project with you from OnStage@home and quick and simple note card using a second coloring technique, this time with your Blender Pens!

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Blessings of Home

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Want a sneak peek of what is coming soon from our NEW Mini? The Blessings of Home Bundle is part of the Heart & Home Suite (157959) which is in our NEW 2022 January – June Mini Catalog.

The card I’m sharing with you today highlights some of the suites accessories and was one of our Make n Takes from our recent #OnStage@home event.

I think you’ll really going to love the Suite and so I thought you’d enjoy seeing this card and how it was made. The colors for this card were pulled right from the Heart & Home Designers Series Paper (157928) which is filled with wonderful patterns on one side and soft wood prints on the other making it a perfect back drop for the sentiment. And the little Classic Mat Dots (158146) add some fun texture to the project.

Blessing of Home Card Video Tutorial


Blessing of Home Card Video Tutorial PDF – including a complete supply list and measurements so you can recreate this project too.

Enjoy!

These items are not available in my Online Store to order until the catalog goes live on January 4th. But if you are a current stamper of mine I’ve already dropped your Catalogs in the mail and you should be receiving it soon if you haven’t already done so.

If you haven’t shopped with me before and don’t already have a demonstrator and would like a New 2022 January – June Mini Catalog & Sale-a-bration brochure why not email me at [email protected] and give me your name, address and phone number. I’d be happy to mail you one so you can see all the wonderful new products coming soon.

One of the many things I enjoy about being a demonstrator besides getting a discount of course, is the opportunity to attend these events and order products early. So if you don’t want to wait for these new products and want to order them now and if this is something that might appeal to you, why not join my team? Click HERE for more information about my team the Blue Mountain Stampers and some of the perks you’ll enjoy when you do.

Enjoy today’s project and stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another tutorial using the Blessings of Home Bundle (157939), this time using a quick and easy coloring technique.

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Great Tidings of Joy

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Sending you wishes for a Merry Christmas this evening. I hope that you have been able to gather with your family and friends this year to celebrate the birth of baby Jesus.

Enjoy these lovely cards from our July – December Mini Catalog as we end the year I’ll list the stamp set names for you.

Great Tidings was used for these first two cards and Knit Together for this fun sweater look.

For Unto Us and Candy Cane Background stamp.

A simple wreath with Sparkle of the Season

and Deliverying Cheer

This next one is Classic Cloche and

of course the whimsical Be Jolly. And last but not least a couple of cards using Annual Catalog sets, first the Snowflake Wishes

And this final card uses the Inspired Thoughts

Enjoy! I hope you’ve enjoyed these lovely cards that I’ve received in swaps. And know that I’m wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe holiday season this year!

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More Color & Contour

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Soft & lovely, that is what the Color & Contour stamp set (154994) makes me think of when I see it. So the Hand Penned Designer Series Paper with it’s lovely watercolor floral prints is a perfect backdrop for the images.

This Bundle has some great images, sentiments and dies that coordinate too.

Why not check out these lovely cards made using the Color & Contour Bundle (158356).These first two use the Hand Penned Designer Series Paper (155499) that I mentioned above.

Did you know the die showed here to show case the floral image has these a slit detail that is perfect for running a ribbon through? This first card shows off this slit using the Pale Papaya 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon (155672). And this next card adds a bit of pastel shimmer with our Pastel Pearls (154571).

And this last card that I’m sharing with you today uses our Subtles Designer Series Paper stack (155229). This pack of paper has all 10 colors from our Subtles Family giving you 4 great patterns to choose from in each color. The lovely scallop edge die was used to create this lovely stitched edge to highlight each of the Rhinestone Jewels (144220).

Monochromatic cards like this are perfect for quick and easy cards or for the newer stamper who is building their color collection. So what do you think? If you like this Bundle you can find it in our Annual Catalog on page 98 or in my Online Store.

If you don’t already have a demonstrator and would like a copy of the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog I’m happy to mail you one. Simply email me at [email protected] to request your copy today.

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Artistically Inked

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A little change in pace today with a lovely suite from the Annual Catalog the Expressions In Ink Suite Collection (155459). This collection is filled with wonderful images, foiling and absolutely gorgeous pack of Specialty Designer Series Paper (155465).

You can’t help but fall in love with the lovely images and the Artistically Inked stamp set (154542) has some great all occasion sentiments using some lovely fonts. Check out these lovely cards using the Suite Collection.

this first card highlights the lovely die image from the Artistic Dies (155371) that is part of the Artistically Inked Bundle (155456). A bit of our Gold Foil Sheets (132622) brings out the lovely foiling in the Specialty Designer Series Paper. Notice the Rhinestones? They are colored with our Basic Black Stampin’ Blends (154843) a quick and simple technique you can use for any color Rhinestones (144220). And this next card is done in Pale Papaya.

Gold Foil Paper is used once again, but this time it’s been die cut using the coordinating Dies. And this final card adds some texture with the Bark 3D Embossing Folder (155431) after it has been stamped and the panel assembled.

The sentiment has been heat embossed with the Metallics Stampin’ Emboss Powders Collection (155555) and a little bow has been added with our Simply Elegant Trim (155766). I just love the coordination of products that Stampin’ Up! gives us!

So what do you think? Want to check out this Suite of products? Did you know when you purchase the Suite it includes the 10% off on the Bundle? A great way to get it all and save to!

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January’s Hugs & Kisses Paper Pumpkin Kit

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We all know that roses are red and violets are blue—it’s time that love-themed cards got an upgrade! The Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit will help you express that forever kind of love with heart-shaped cards that would make Cupid jealous. 

The Kisses & Hugs kit is not bound to just Valentine’s Day, it works for all love occasions year-round like anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, or those “just because” days. Check out the video from Paper Pumpkin below to get a taste of what’s included.

About the Kit

Name: Kisses & Hugs

Details:

  • Kit contains enough supplies to create 10 cards—5 each of 2 designs—and 10 coordinating envelopes
  • Kit features an exclusive Two-Step photopolymer stamp set
  • Kit includes a Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Card size: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ heart-shaped cards; folded
  • Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Very Vanilla

And great news – the January Paper Pumpkin kit has a coordinating ADD ON KIT coming in January after the

Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes 

Item number: 160147 $10

Details:

  • Contains 20 mini treat boxes and 20 heart tags
  • Gold cord: 10-1/2″ yards (9.6 m)
  • Finished size: 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″ (4.4 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm)
  • Printed with gold foil

The Fine Print: These coordinated treat boxes are not included in this month’s kit and are only available for purchase separately as an add-on online starting January 2th, 2022. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase and they are only available while supplies last.

Subscription Information

Subscribe to the January Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 December 2021 and 10 January 2022 at paperpumpkin.com!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

Need a Quick & Easy Gift this Holiday Season with out leaving home or paying extra in shipping? These kits are great for all ages and are all inclusive, with the first kit you’ll even receive a clear block! So why not buy a Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription that you can gift to anyone and give the gift of creativity?

It’s simple stop by my Online Store and choose a Prepaid Subscription of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months. You’ll receive a Subscription Code that you can gift someone. Simply create an account and add the code. Yep, it’s that simple!

Then craft with me during my Paper Pumpkin Craft Time each month, it’s free when you’re a Paper Pumpkin subscriber!

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Penguin Place

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Penguins & Punches! What could be better? I began collecting penguins years ago and so this little guy in the Penguin Place stamp set (156410) holds a special place on my shelf for stamping.

With it’s little accessories for 2 step stamping it is a lot of fun to work with. And the Penguin Builder Punch (156452) makes these little guys quick and easy to make too! Check out these fun projects using the Bundle (Retiring 156789). This first card uses the traditional holiday colors and our Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper (Retiring 153492) to create this friendship card

And this next card uses a fun fold along with the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder (156392) along with a soft pastel color palette.

For a little more fun a “wobble” has been added behind the penguin to add movement. I really like the way this set also contains all occasions sentiments that can be used all winter long. Check out this a fun winter themed card done in Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, and Polished Pink.

And how about sharing a little love with a friend or someone special?

This card has been created using Pale Papaya and Cherry Cobbler and uses a fun fold

That gives you a lovely surprise when you open it

How cute is that? And if you are in need of a winter birthday card, check out this next project.

Bright and cheerful with it’s Pumpkin Pie and Highland Heather color combination and the background has been embossed with the Animal Print Embossing Folder (155429) for some fun texture.

Like I said a great little bundle for your stamping needs. The creating options are endless with these fun sentiments too! So why not stop by my Online Store and check out this Bundle along with other fun items for your crafting needs today?

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Here is the last of our Cards using the One Sheet Wonder

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Today’s project is the last and final card for the One Sheet Wonder Template #1 and it uses that fantastic Ever Eden Cotton Paper.

Whew! that makes 4 quick and easy card all using one 6×6 piece of Ever Eden Designer Series Paper! If you missed the Template for this project CLICK HERE to check it out. Want to see the tutorial? I won’t make you wait any longer.

One Sheet Wonder Eden’s Garden Lay Out #4 Card Video Tutorial

One Sheet Wonder Eden’s Garden Lay Out #4 Card Tutorial PDF

Are you liking the One Sheet Wonder Template that I’ve shared with you this week? It’s a great way to make multiple cards using your Designer Series Papers. I especially like the Eden’s Garden stamp set for it’s sentiments. This makes a great set of cards to gift too since it has a variety of sentiments we need year round. What do you think? Why not leave me a comment and let me know? And of course if you’d like this Collection of products why not stop by my Online Store? The Eden’s Garden Collection is available until January 3rd or while supplies last. It’s a beautiful collection with special products that are only available during the promotion since it is a sneak peek into the January – June Mini Catalog. While you can get the Bundle later, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with the exclusive products.

Want to see a lovely Home Decor project I made using this Collection too? CLICK HERE to see my tutorial.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eden’s Garden (*157823)

Inks: Evening Evergreen (155576/155577) and Soft Succulent Classic Ink (155778/155779)

Paper: Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series paper (*159996), Ever Eden 12×12 Cotton Paper (*159997),Gold Shimmer Paper (Retiring 156471), Evening Evergreen (155574), Soft Succulent (155776), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Eden Dies (157831), Tailored Tag (145667) and Label Me Lovely Punches (151296), Layering Circle Dies (151770), Metallic Pearls (14622), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107)

*Eden’s Garden Collection (160849)

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