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Country Home Kit Kat Holder

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This past weekend was my team Peak Princess event and so I wanted to make something special for my team members that earned this special event during the first quarter. Naturally the Country Home stamp set came to mind with it’s lovely sentiments and images. The fact that I could use the fun new Snowfall Accents Puff Paint on the cotton pods from the Holiday Catalog was an added bonus and a ton of fun!

Check out these elegantly wrapped treats

And since this holder fits a full size Kit Kat Bar there is plenty to share if you want too!

They are simple to make, use a sheet of card stock and I really like how the back opens to show your sentiment.

See how I made it and the magic of the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint here in my video tutorial.

COUNTRY HOME KIT KAT HOLDER VIDEO TUTORIAL

And here’s the a complete supply list and printable tutorial for you too. Speaking of which do you find these PDFs helpful? Do you like the PDFs? Why not leave me a comment and let me know.

Country Home Kit Kat Holder Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Country Home (147678)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708/133456), Pretty Peacock (149560), Cajun Craze (147931), Old Olive (144597), and Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (147283), and the Color Lifter (144608)

Paper: Pretty Peacock (150880), Mint Macaron (138337), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: 3/8″ Scalloped Lace Trim (149593), Stitched Shapes Dies (145372), Snowfall Accents Puff Paint (150691), Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder (150665) and Heat Tool (129053)

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#simplestamping with Bon Appetit

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If you sometimes find the options over whelming when you sit down to create a card, simple stamping just might the thing to recharge your creativity. Today’s project was created using card stock, ink, and a couple of punches. It also uses the stamp set from our September Paper Pumpkin Kit. Which is perfect for simple stamping. Check out this cute little note card for Halloween. Perfect for mailing or tucking in with a little treat.

These little skeletons are simply stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and I used the Gorgeous Grape spot that came in the kit for the sentiment and sponging. Want to see how I made it? I’ve got a video today for you. (I know it’s a day later than planned, but I wanted to share my big news with you yesterday – a perfect way to start the new year!)

Paper Pumpkin September 2019 Bon Appetit Halloween Note Card Tutorial

And here is a printable PDF tutorial for you with a complete supply list and step by step directions too.

Paper Pumpkin September 2019 Bon Appetit Halloween Note Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

And did you know that the Stampin’ Up! is giving us kits that will coordinate in October & November. While they are stand alone kits they can also be used together to make our holiday crafting even easier! So it’s a super time to join in the Paper Pumpkin fun.

These two kits will contain the following:

October Kit

Kit details: Makes 10 cards and envelopes

Card size: 4 1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

November Kit

Kit details: Makes 24 holiday-themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs.

Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

The October and November kits coordinate; however, each kit is all-inclusive and can stand alone.

Subscription Information

  • Subscribe for the October kit at paperpumpkin from September 11–October 10.
  • Subscribe for the November kit at paperpumpkin from October 11–November 10.
  • Supplies may be limited toward the end of each subscription period.

Paper Pumpkin kits are great for all ages and contain everything you need to assemble the kit, just add a scissors and you are ready to go!

Got questions? Want to see what Paper Pumpkin is all about? I hold a Paper Pumpkin Craft Time each month where you can try it out. Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events to learn more.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Bon Appetit (Paper Pumpkin September Kit & Refills 152877/152818)

Inks: Gorgeous Grape Classic Ink (147099/147164) and Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (132708/133456)

Paper: Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes (144236), Gorgeous Grape (146987) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: 1″ Circle (119868) and 1 1/2″ Circle Punch (141337), and Stampin’ Sponges (141337)

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Perfectly Plaid Card Tutorial

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Yesterday I shared with you our first Make n Take from my Holiday Catalog last weekend and today’s card is the second project everyone made that afternoon. The Wrapped in Plaid Suite of products has a lot of wonderful products both for card making and gifts. So it was a natural choice for the event and I love the fact that the Wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper comes in a 6×6 size so it is perfect for card making. You are going to love the gold foil that is in the patterns too.

Here is the card – It’s quick ad easy so it is great for making a ton of them for sending this Christmas.

Like it? This tree is so realistic with just one try since the stamp itself has wonderful shading to it. While I chose this tree for my project the plaid tree was also used and looked wonderful too. Don’t you love that? Lot’s of choices from just one set – and with the coordinating punch the choices are endless!

Here is a quick video tutorial for you showing you how I put this card together.

Perfectly Plaid Card Video Tutorial

And here is a complete supply list and step by step tutorial to go with it for you.

Perfectly Plaid Holiday Catalog Kick Off Card Tutorial PDF

And here are a few more pictures from the event too. Everyone seemed to enjoy the stamping.

You can see more pictures from the event on my face book page HERE

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Perfectly Plaid (149418)

Inks: Shaded Spruce (147088/147165) and Soft Suede Classic Ink (147115/115663)

Paper: Wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper (149596), Shaded Spruce (146981), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Crumb Cake (120953), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Winter Knit 3D Embossing Folder (150645), Shaded Spruce/Gold 3/8″ Striped Ribbon (149597), Stitched Shapes Dies (145372), and 3D Embossing Folder Plate (149658)

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Holiday Catalog Kick Off Gather Together Make n Take

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It finally feels a little bit like fall here in North Georgia with some cooler temperatures, while it is still in the 80s there’s a hint of cooler weather coming our way. And after spending the evening last night with my daughter and her band, watching them and the other county’s High School bands perform their half time shows it feels more like fall to me too.

Check out this fun fall card that we make using the Come to Gather Suite of products found in the Holiday Catalog.

This suite is filled with those colors that make us think of fall and I’m loving the Come to Gather Ribbon Combo Pack with it’s rich satin edge ribbon and linen thread – perfect for a range of products.

Today’s card uses the Brick & Motar 3d Embossing Folder to create some texture and interest in the background. Our embossing folders are perfect for this and make it quick and easy too.

Want to see how this card comes together? Check out my video tutorial and of course a printable PDF too.

Gather Together Card Video Tutorial

Come Together Holiday Catalog Kick Off Card Tutorial PDF

And today I thought I’d also share some photos from before the event and my classroom. You can see more photos on face book HERE – why not stop by, check them out and like my page?

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Gather Together (150589)

Inks: Crushed Curry (147087/131158) and Early Espresso Classic Ink (1147114/119789)

Paper: Come to Gather Designer Series Paper (150454), Early Espresso (119686), Cajun Craze (119684), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Brick & Motar 3D Embossing Folder (149643), Come to Gather Ribbon Combo Pack (150456), Stitched Nested Label Dies (148551), and 3D Embossing Folder Plate (149658)

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Gather Together Mini Shipping Treat Box

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Today’s treat box was created special for my Holiday Catalog Kick Off last Saturday and it will filled with some chocolate goodies. I had a lot of fun making them for my guests.

Any how here is the treat – a made with one of our Mini Shipping Boxes, so it will hold quite a bit.

Clearly I had a thing for caramel when I was shopping since when I started filling the boxes I realized I’d picked up 4 different kinds. Or maybe it was because I was looking at the color coordinating packaging! LOL! Do you ever do that?

I really love how these treat boxes turned out and I can’t wait to share the fun technique for creating these wonderful little leaves and stamping on the wood element pieces that I used to decorate the box. No inky fingers! Ahh….. the magic of stamping.

Why not check out my video tutorial? Not only will you see just how easy these treats were to make but I’ll share a couple of tips and tricks with you too.

Gather Together Mini Shipping Box Video Tutorial

So what do you think? If you’d like to make some fall treats like this I’ve got a PDF with step by step instructions that goes with my video and it contains the complete supply list for you too.

Gather Together Mini Shipping Box Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! And then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing one of the cards we made, along with tutorials too!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Gather Together (*150589)

Inks: Soft Suede (147115/115663) and Pretty Peacock Classic Ink (150083/150090)

Paper: Mini Shipping Boxes (149492), Come to Gather Designer Series Paper (150454), Cajun Craze (119684), and Crumb Cake Card stock (120953)

Accessories: Gathered leaves Dies (*150662), Come to Gather Ribbon Combo Pack (150456), and Tags & Feathers Elements (150455)

*Gather Together Bundle (153036)

**Suite of Products Bundle (153484)

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Good Morning Magnolia Tutorial

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Today’s card packs a wow with it’s wonderful magnolia image – and Stampin’ Up! has made it so easy with this bundle of products to create all kinds of great projects.

Here is my September Thank You Card – done in brown natural tones of Crumb Cake and Early Espresso with a bit of shimmer added.

Like it? I’ve whipped up a quick tutorial for you today so you can see how quick & easy this card is.

Good Morning Magnolia Thank You Card Video Tutorial

And as always I like to include a step by step PDF for you also – so here you go

Good Morning Magnolia September Thank You Card PDF

Enjoy! And then stop back by next week when I’ll be sharing some projects that we made during my Holiday Catalog Kick Off with you.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Good Morning Magnolia (*149298)

Inks: Early Espresso Classic Ink (147112/147170)

Paper: Crumb Cake (120953), Early Espresso (119686), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Clear Wink of Stella (141897)

*Good Morning Magnolia Bundle (151087)

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#imbringingbirthdaysback in September with Gather Together

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Ahh… the nip is in the air. Not – at least not for a while yet here in North Georgia. We’re having the hottest September in years. So it is kind of odd to watch all the leaves blowing across my yard when it’s in the 90s. I think mother nature is a bit confused this year.

The start of the school year and football season always makes me think of the fall color and cooler days, so I reached for the Gather Together Bundle to create this month’s birthday card.

What do you think? I used the Woven Threads Designer Series Paper for this card since I thought the texture was a great fit AND I love the fact it is part of our Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Designer Series Promotion this month.

While this set has some lovely sentiments and images,

it didn’t contain a birthday sentiment which I wanted for this project so I reached for the Seaside Notions set since I thought the font was perfect for this card. What do you think? Of course you could use the “Wishing you well” sentiment also.

Check out my video tutorial to see how I made this card.

Want to make some too? Here is a PDF tutorial for you.

#imbringingbirthdaysback September Gather Together Birthday Card PDF

Enjoy! And then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some swaps with you that I received last week.

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Online update: please be aware there are some updates being done that will take a day or so to finish. So you may notice some issues on my calendar and Online Store. Please know if you have any problems you can contact me directly for RSVPs and of course ordering. I don’t want you to miss out on my Catalog Kick Off or something you needed because of the technology issues . You can simply email me at [email protected] or call 706 754-7124. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. And thanks for understanding

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Gather Together (*150589) and Seaside Notions (149278)

Inks: Merry Merlot Classic Ink (147112/147170), Cherry Cobbler (144575), and Cajun Craze Dark Stampin’ Blends (147908)

Paper: Woven Threads Designer Series Paper (149497), Merry Merlot (146979), Terracotta Tile (150884), Sahara Sand (121043), Mint Macaron (138337), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Gathered Leaves Dies (*150662), Layering Ovals Dies (141706), Linen Thread (104199), and Rhinestones Basic Jewels (144220)

*Gather Together Bundle (153036)

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Paper Pumpkin Gift of Fall

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This month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit comes with a great stamp set and Merry Merlot Ink Spot – perfect for coloring with. And since I think monochromatic cards are always striking that’s where I started. So today’s card is one that I created simply by adding our Very Vanilla Note Cards, some card stock, and our Blender Pens! It is definitely what I consider #simplestamping which is always a great thing!

This card highlights one of our simple coloring techniques – and Blender Pens are a great tool to add to your supplies. Not only is it versatile it also gives you a lot of bang for your buck, since you’ll get 3 of them in your package. The options are endless, simply reach for your favorite color ink pad! This makes them great for a newer stamper just building their supplies or even a seasoned stamper like me.

Want to see how I created this card? I have shared this easy coloring technique in my video.

Paper Pumpkin August 2019 Gift of Fall Note Card Video Tutorial

And of course here is a complete supply list and measurements all in a handy PDF just for you!

Paper Pumpkin August 2019 Gift of Fall Note Card Tutorial PDF

Want A Splash of Color?

Love color? Here are some more cards I made using the same layout idea. They play with a bit of color from past Paper Pumpkin Ink Spots.

This first card still stamps the branches and sentiment in Merry Merlot but uses the Pretty Peacock and Merry Merlot ink spots to color the berries. And how about this one? This time I used Early Espresso to stamp the branches and added Crushed Curry to the mix along.

What do you think? Monochromatic or color? Why not leave me a comment and let me know which one you like?

Then stop back by when I’ll be sharing what I made with the left over pieces and the Paper Pumpkin Gift of Fall Add On Bundle.

Can you believe I’ve got all of this left over to create with?

Just a few Days Left to Sign Up for Your September Paper Pumpkin Kit

You’ll want to hurry and subscribe since sign up ends on September 10th and you won’t want to miss out on this fun kit. Got questions? Contact me today

September Kit Information :

  • The September kit makes 20 Halloween-themed, food-safe treat boxes
  • Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Gorgeous Grape, Pumpkin Pie, and Whisper White
  • Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

When you subscribe you can come to my monthly Paper Pumpkin Craft Time. Not sure? Join us and see what it is all about. We meet the 4th Tuesday of the month. You can find this and other events on Calendar of Events.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Gift of Fall (August Paper Pumpkin)

Inks: Merry Merlot Classic Ink (150083/150090)

Paper: Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes (144236), Merry Merlot (146979), and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Blender Pens (102845)

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Toile Christmas Card Tutorial

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Today’s card is one that I designed for my Team Retreat Shoe Box Swap and it was inspired by the card in the Holiday Catalog. Just goes to show, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel, you can just change it up a bit. This is what we call a CASE, or copy and share everything! lol

Inspiration can come from all places it doesn’t have to be just another card – color and patterns are all around us in our everyday lives. My daughter is always rolling her eyes at me when we are out shopping and I say “look there are flowers done in Terracotta Tile or like her dress years ago Calypso Coral! I love the fact that Stampin’ Up! keeps up with our color trends.

Here is the card – I just love cardinals so this was a set I just HAD to have!

I wanted a bold cardinal so for this project I used our Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends after paying around with the Watercolor Pencils and the Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink. The Disinktive stamp make this so easy to color since the shading is already there for you. You can see just how fast this card was to color with the Blends in my video.

Toile Christmas Shoe Box Card Video Tutorial

And here is a step by step PDF for you with everything you need to make this card.

Toile Christmas Shoe Box Card Tutorial PDF

While Christmas is a ways off – it never hurts to start thinking about your Holiday Cards – it always sneaks up on me! So let me make it easy for you to get ready for the holidays.

Watch for my Holiday Christmas Card Stamp A Stack and other classes to be posted soon to help you get ready. Stampin’ Up! will be making some changes and improvements to our website on September 10th and so I’ll be sharing everything after that.

Enjoy! And if you’d like to see the Holiday Catalog products in person, don’t forget I’ll be holding my 2019 Holiday Kick Off, September 14th – Drop in and play with some of the new goodies.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Toile Christmas (*150469)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708/133456), Cajun Craze (147931), Cherry Cobbler (144598), Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (144597) and Crumb Cake Light Stampin’ Blend (144582), and Color Lifter (144608)

Paper: Toile Tidings Gift Wrap (150436), Vellum Card stock (101856), Garden Green (102584) and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Christmas Cardinal Dies (*150640)

*Toile Christmas Bundle (152367)

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Free as a Bird Thank You

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I’ve become quite the bird watcher over the years here in Clarkesville, enjoying the hunt for just the right bird in my book as I learned about them. My son built some bluebird boxes years ago and they now dot our fence line around our house – we’ve been lucky enough to have at least a couple of them being used each season that I can watch as I sip coffee in the morning through out the nesting season.

So today’s card was created using the Bird Ballard Suite of products found on pages 90-92 of the 2019 Annual Catalog. The suite is filled with wonderful water colored images and soft colors which is right up my alley.

And since this set is perfect for coloring I reached for my Stampin’ Blends and started to create my own little bluebird.

While I was at it I figured I’d whip up a tutorial for you – so I’ve made a quick video and PDF so you can make some too if you want.

Free as Bird Thank You Card Video Tutorial

Free as Bird Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

Why not give it a try and make one yourself? What type of bird are you planning to color?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Free as a Bird (*149468)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708/133456), Calypso Coral (144045), Pool Party (144605) and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (144601)

Paper: Bird Ballard Designer Series Paper (149592), Whisper White Thick (140272), Calypso Coral (122925) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Triple Banner Punch (138292) and Layering Circles Dies (141705)

*Free as a Bird Bundle (151123)

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