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Team Fun & the Gilded Autumn Pumpkin Home Décor Project

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This past weekend I gathered with my Team, The Blue Mountain Stampers for a special biannual event. This event allows us to gather and celebrate everyone’s accomplishments over the last 6 months. We have a special project, along with prizes, and appetizers. So today I thought I’d share our project that we made.

This project was a lot of fun to make and everyone’s turned out differently since they could decide on which patterns they wanted to use. Here is mine.

I really love the colors and patterns of the Gilded Autumn Suite of Products and so I couldn’t resist making a home décor item with them. I also really love the way the little swirls of copper ribbon finish off this project. They are so easy to make – I bet you are wondering how I made them too!

You’ll need a wooden skewer or dowel along with your heat tool and Heavy Spray Starch. Yep, that’s it! You’ll also need a bit of patience as you make them since it does require some dry time tho. I’m not sure how they would hold up outside, but since I’m planning on using this project inside my home I wasn’t worried about our heavy Georgia humidity of late.

Want to see how we made them? Here is a video for you.

Gilded Autumn Pumpkin Home Decor Project Video Tutorial


Gilded Autumn Pumpkin Home Decor Project Tutorial PDF

I’ve also included a link for the pumpkins and PDF pattern on this Tutorial for you.

Want to make some of these too? Here is the information on the wooded pumpkins for you that I found on Amazon along with a PDF pattern for this pumpkin.

12″ Wooden Pumpkin Cutouts

Wooden Pumpkin Pattern PDF

I really love these gatherings we have a lot of fun together and it’s a great time to share what’s been happening in our lives, and relax too. Here are a couple of pictures for you of some of the finished projects.

Have you ever thought about getting a discount on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products? Or join a group of crafters who enjoy crafting together? Then the Blue Mountain Stampers might be right for you!

What are the Blue Mountain Stampers?

That’s the name of our stamping community. I enjoy welcoming new members to our group. We’re from all over. If you’re considering joining Stampin’ Up!, you may have questions about how I would support you as part of my team. I do offer a variety of ways to learn, grow and to have FUN as a Blue Mountain Stamper!

  • Exclusive Team Resource Page – videos, PDFs and more
  • Exclusive Face book Group – A great way to share and connect with other team members and share
  • Monthly Creative Challenges
  • Swapping Opportunities
  • Team Retreats
  • Meetings – both local and online/virtual
  • Monthly Crafting Day
  • Monthly Lunch & Learn
  • Recognition & Incentives
  • Training available for workshops, clubs, classes and more!
  • Additional support and business coaching available

We have a very active group that share and answer each other’s questions on our Exclusive face book group.  If you’re looking for fun, a place to grow and share with others…You’ll fit right in!

Hobbyists are welcome!

  • Did you know?  90% of my Blue Mountain Stampers’ are Happy Shoppers – purchasing for themselves, (along with their family and friends.)  That’s right…you can just get a discount on products you love!
  • We welcome the crafter who’s looking to be a “happy shopper” (and save money), as well as those of you that want to build a business (and make money).
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Beautiful Autumn

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This Suite of products has been particularly popular with it’s set of 3 punches – it’s great for quick and easy projects too.

Check out these lovely cards made using the Beautiful Autumn Bundle (155189). This first card is sweet and simple perfect for #simplestamping and beginners as it uses a limited number of products.

Beautiful Autumn

Our Classic Ink Mint Macaron, Early Espresso and Cajun Craze were used for the stamping along with the Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper for a bit of gold foil.

This next card uses the punches to punch the images from the Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper. Soo easy!

Beautiful Autumn

The strip of Early Espresso down the center was embossed using the Tasteful Texture 3D Embossing Folder (152718) to add a bit of texture along with the stitched die to cut out the sentiment. Lovely.

And this final card is strikingly elegant in it’s simplicity. Once again texture was added to the Very Vanilla panel using the Tasteful Textured 3D Embossing Folder. The beautiful foil panel is then layered with some stitched squares and topped with the stamped images that have been colored with our Stampin’ Blends and punched out with the Autumn Punch Pack (153609).

Beautiful Autumn

A bit of the Metallic Ribbon (153553) and Acorn Trinkets (153552) make this card extra special.

What do you think? Like this Suite of products? Why not check it out ? And remember if the Suite item number is unavailable due to a back order, you can still order the individual items.

Enjoy!

On a personal note.

While I was originally suppose to fly out yesterday for this event I guess things worked out for the best since since it’s now being streamed. I’m really excited about this event and look forward to it starting this afternoon.

While I was disappointed not to be able to gather together with my fellow demonstrators and friends and see New Orleans for the first time, Stampin’ Up! has already started this event with a bang! I received a surprise package in the mail earlier this month – This lovely box and it’s from Tiffany & Co.!

What a treat! I never dreamed I’d receive a gift from Tiffany & Co.! So I sat it on my shelf for a few days just enjoying the special box and wondering what was in it before I opened it.

We’ll be using these special flutes during our Welcome session later today. I’ve already got my sparkling cider chilling! It’s going to be a full 3 days streaming together!!!

Did I mention I was excited? This is a going to be another fantastic Stampin’ Up! event I can already tell just from the pre-event information we’ve received. LOL!!!

Well I’m off to set up my classroom with all the creature comforts for streaming.

Stop back by next week for more inspiration and my September Class information and my first Christmas Card Stamp a Stack this fall.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Beautiful Autumn (*153450)

Paper: Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (153520)

Accessories: Autumn Punch Pack (*153609), Acorn Trinkets (153552) and Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack (153553)

*Beautiful Autumn Bundle (155189)

Gilded Autumn Suite of Products 155123)

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Autumn Goodness

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Familiar images of autumn and some wonderful sentiments are what is included in this bundle found in our Mini Catalog.

You’ll have lots of choices when you purchase this bundle and save 10% too. Here are a couple of cards made using this bundle. This first one uses color to bring the images to life along with our Subtle 3D Embossing Folder (151775).

The Stampin’ Blends give you lots of color options and make coloring easy too. If you haven’t given them a try yet, why not choose a color that works with your favorite set and give it a whirl? I don’t think you’ll be disapointed.

And how about this card using the dies and some simple stamping?

I love the way the fence die has wood grain embossed into it while it cuts!

That’s it for the day, it’s been a crazy week. But stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some projects from the Beautiful Autumn Suite of products.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Autumn Goodness (*153454)

Paper: Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (153520)

Accessories: Autumn Wheelbarrow Dies (*153568)

*Autumn Goodness Bundle (153568)

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Gather Together

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As crazy as it sounds the last rain showers brought yellow leaves fluttering down along the roadsides and in my front yard. It seems way too early with our 90 degree days but these little leaves are always the first sign of fall for me. And for some reason they always catch me by surprise every year the first time I see them. Then I have to remind myself that it is mid August and the hot days won’t last much longer. So that got me thinking about leaves and the Gather Together Bundle that has some wonderful images and dies for our fall crafting needs. Check out these lovely cards done with this Bundle.

This first card uses our new In Color Cinnamon Cider and the maple leaf has been colored with our Stampin’ Blends – love, love, love this coloring option for bold colors!

The Gilded Autumn Designer Series Paper (153520) was used along with the Timeless Label Punch (149516).

This next card uses our Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper (153527) and the embossing dies that are part of the bundle. They cut and emboss texture at the same time which is pretty cool.

Gather Together

open it and you have a fun little surprise – the sentiment panel is attached to the card front only giving you a different look that allows the card to stand on it’s own.

Gather Together

Some simple stamping and die cutting creates this lovely card.

Gather Together

And how about this final card? It uses the wonderful Faux Suede Trim (152472) and the lovely wood print from the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (152494)

Gather Together

Don’t these cards make you think of crisp autumn nights? I always love the rich color combos for fall and this years’ In Color, Cinnamon Cider and the new Designer Series Papers are a lot of fun.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Gather Together (150589)

Accessories: Gathered Leaves Dies (150662)

Save 10% with the Gathered Together Bundle (153036)

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Autumn Greetings

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Today’s cards all use the Autumn Greetings Bundle and the lovely Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper. The Autumn Greetings stamp set uses a lovely swirly font and also includes a friendship sentiment making it more versatile for those fall cards.

This first card uses the dies along with the Timeless Label Punch (149516) and check out the Gold Edged Metallic Ribbon (144146) teamed up with the foil in the Designer Series Paper for a bit of elegance.

This next card uses the Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690) to create a wonderful frame for the sentiment.

And this final card uses the lovely line image as it’s focal point. The card was created using a gable fold that has been dry embossed with the Wrapped in Texture Embossing Folder (153574).

I love the way that our Designer Series Paper give us a color pallet that makes creating easier and ties all kind of our products together. The coordination that Stampin’ Up! provides has always been one of the things that has drawn me to their products. How about you?

Why not stop by my Online Store and check out all the wonderful fall products that are available for your crafting needs. And of course if you’d like to learn more about my fall classes, why not sign up for my Newsletter? I’m getting ready to send out information soon about all my fall and holiday crafting options. It’s the box with the big arrow pointing the way on my sidebar or at the bottom depending on your device. (Sorry having technology issues today or I would link you direct)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Autumn Greetings (153368)

Paper: Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (153520)

Accessories: Autumn Essentials Dies (153569)

Save 10% with the Autumn Greetings Bundle (155198)

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Team Time fun with the Come to Gather Suite

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Last week I held my monthly Team Meeting, it is one of my favorite days of the month. We gather, share, stamp, and enjoy time with each other. I’m blessed with a wonderful team that is also a great group of stampers. Because we all have been stamping for different lengths of time and have different styles, I always look forward to seeing what they have been creating.

Want to see? The theme for our swap this month was fall and none of the projects disappoint!

Here is a great treat box with a drawer that slides out

filled with a banana Twinkie, yum.

And a cute little sticky note holder using our Stitched Nested Label Dies.

And here is a quick and easy wrap for some mini chocolate bars – the sentiment is from the Painted Harvest stamp set found in our Annual Catalog.

And a few more cards

Pat created this next project using our Copper Embossing Powder and the trifold card measurements I shared with you earlier

And this final card uses our Gift of Fall Add On Note Card, the coordinating Paper Pumpkin stamp set, along with the Seasonal Layers Dies and Rectangle Stitched Dies.

I love the way that our Paper Pumpkin Kits coordinating with our products, allowing us to have even more options.

And of course every team meeting includes celebrating accomplishments, stamping, and learning new things too.

We’ll be heading off to our Stampin’ Up! #OnStage event this weekend, a first for many on the team, so you’ll want to stop back by to see what that’s all about. Stampin’ Up! events are always a lot of fun, a chance to meet others who love to stamp, and learn new things, and of course prize patrol is always a hit with everyone! Stampin’ Up! is always generous with its demonstrators.

Does this sound like something you would enjoy? If you love to stamp and would like to get a discount on your supplies, why not consider joining my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers?

What are the Blue Mountain Stampers?

That’s the name of our stamping community. We enjoy welcoming new members to our group. We’re from all over. If you’re considering joining Stampin’ Up!, you may have questions about how I would support you as part of my team. I do offer a variety of ways to learn, grow and to have FUN as a Blue Mountain Stamper!

  • Exclusive Team Resource Page – videos, PDFs and more
  • Exclusive Face book Group – A great way to share and connect with other team members and share
  • Monthly Creative Challenges
  • Swapping Opportunities
  • Team Retreats
  • Meetings – both local and online/virtual
  • Monthly Crafting Day
  • Monthly Lunch & Learn
  • Recognition & Incentives
  • Training available for private parties, clubs, classes, and more!
  • Additional support and business coaching available

We have a very active group that share and answer each other’s questions on our Exclusive face book group.  If you’re looking for fun, a place to grow and share with others…You’ll fit right in!

Hobbyists are welcome!

  • Did you know?  90% of my Blue Mountain Stampers’ are Happy Shoppers – purchasing for themselves, (along with their family and friends.)  That’s right…you can just get a discount on products you love!
  • We welcome the hobbyist who’s looking to be a “happy shopper” (and save money), as well as those of you that want to build a business (and make money).
  • Everyone is welcome after all there’s room for both and everyone in between.

And there is NO Obligation when you purchase your starter kit – Join the Blue Mountain Stampers and see what it’s all about!

If you still have questions please feel free to contact me. I’m always happy to answer any questions you have. You can either contact me by email [email protected] or call 706 754-7124 and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can

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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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Harvest Takeout Treat Video Tutorial

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Do you love making treats for family and friends? If so you are going to LOVE this adorable little box made with the Takeout Treat Thinlits Dies. It makes treats sooooo quick and easy.

Check out these little Harvest Takeout Treats I made recently for my Stamp A Stack class last week. Wouldn’t they be cute adorning your Thanksgiving table?

They are small but they hold just the right amount of chocolate – I filed mine with these Lindor Truffles. Yum and the wrappers matched my color choice which was a nice coincidence too. LOL!

Here is my final tutorial for you this week

HARVEST TAKEOUT TREAT VIDEO TUTORIAL

And of course my PDF too.

Harvest Takeout Treat Tutorial PDF

enjoy!

Tomorrow is the final day of OnStage here in Orlando and it’s been a blast so far. I hope I’ll be able to share some pictures when I post next week so you can see what I’ve been up too.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Tree Rings (143961/143964), Itty Bitty Greetings (146664/146667), and Painted Harvest (144783)

Inks: Soft Suede (147087), Crushed Curry (147115) and Shaded Spruce Classic Ink (147088)

Paper: Joyous Noel glimmer Paper (147817), Soft Suede (115318), Crushed Curry (131199), and  Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Takeout Treat Thinlits Dies (147927), Leaf Punch (144667), and Sprig Punch (148012)

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#imbringingbirthdaysback with the Rooted in Nature Stamp Set

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Today’s card is the one I designed for my November Birthday cards that I’ll be sending out today. This birthday card uses a fun technique that is one of my favorites to create fall colored leaves. It is called the Baby Wipe Technique.

This card layout is also one of my favorites since it is clean and simple but still packs a wow. And with the Baby Wipe Technique everyone will wonder how you created leaves with fall color too.

I’ve whipped up a quick tutorial so you can recreate the Baby Wipe Technique for your projects!

Baby Wipe Technique Video Tutorial

And if you want to make some of these cards here is my video showing you how the card is put together too.

Rooted in Nature Card Video Tutorial

Prefer a document? Here is a PDF containing all the measurements and step by step directions for putting your card together.

Rooted in Nature Birthday Card Tutorial (printable) PDF

I’ve got lots of tutorials coming up for you next week so make sure to stop on by and check them out.

Enjoy!

#imbringingbirthdaysback in 2019

And if you would like a birthday card too – I’m compiling my list now for 2019! So why not email me your name, address, and date of birth? No need for the year since we’re all 29!!!

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Rooted in Nature (*146479/146482)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink & Reinker (147083/119788), Cajun Craze (119790) and Pumpkin Pie Classic Reinkers (105229)

Paper: Pumpkin Pie (105117), Cherry Cobbler (119685)  and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Clear Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220)

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Country Home Folding Box & Tutorial

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Today’s project was one that I made for my Holiday Catalog Kick Off this past Saturday. It’s a great little box and it folds flat which makes it a lot of fun and super when you need to travel with something.

It uses the Country Home stamp set a fast becoming a favorite of mine and who can resist the Tile Tin Dynamic Embossing Folder – so perfect for a vintage feel.

I found these yummy little Russell Stover Pecan Delights as treats to go inside. I think the wrapper looks like Cajun Craze, how about you?

I’ve made a video tutorial for you so you can make some too. Why not take a few minutes and check it out?

Country Home Folding Box Tutorial –

And how about a printable version? It includes a complete supply list and instructions to go with the video.

Country Home Folding Box Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! And why not stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another tutorial with you using the Falling for Leaves stamp set.

NEW Items Added to the Clearance Rack

New items have been added to the Clearance Rack today – so why not check them out?  If you love Fast Fuse you’ll be excited to know that there is a limited supply available too!

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Country Home (147678)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708)

Paper: Blackberry Bliss (133675), Mint Macaron (138337), Cajun Craze (119684), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Tin Tile Dynamic Embossing Folder (147906), Metallic Brads (146929), Cajun Craze (147931), Blackberry Bliss Light (147909), Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (147283)

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