Poppin’ Birthday Card Tutorial

I loved the projects that came in the March Paper Box AND the additional stamp set too. What a great value and all the cutting and work was done for me all I had to do was assemble. Of course after that what do you do with all those goodies that are left over? Make something with them of course.

So today’s project uses the stamp set from the kit.

The kit came with the Poppy Parade ink spot so I started there – I added a couple of our great punch shapes and some Poppy Parade and Blueberry Bushel card stock.

So quick and easy to create a bunch of these cards. Check out my quick video tutorial

Paper Pumpkin March Poppin’ Birthday Card Video Tutorial

And of course, a PDF so you can make one too.

Paper Pumpkin Poppin’ Birthday Card Tutorial PDF

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#imbringingbirthdaysback & it’s a Piece of Cake

Today’s card is one that I made for this month’s birthday cards. I enjoy sending happy mail to my friends and family each month. I know that it’s a great feeling to go to the mail box and get something besides circulars and bills. How about you?

The Piece of Cake stamp set also has a coordinating Cake Builder Punch, but I didn’t use it for this card. Instead I chose to use my Stamparatus since it made stamping this project soooo easy.

Here is a quick video tutorial for you

#imbringingbirthdaysback Piece of Cake Birthday Card Video Tutorial

And of course a PDF that you can print too.

#imbringingbirthdaysback Piece of Cake Birthday Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Piece of Cake (148610)

Inks: Soft Suede Classic Ink (147115/115663), Powder Pink Stampin’ Write Marker (144033) and Garden Green Stampin’ Write Marker (147155)

Paper: 2017 In Color Designer Series Paper (146962), Soft Suede (115318), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Stamparatus (146276), Bitty Blooms Punch Pack (148532), Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack (146329), Clear Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220), Uninked Stampin’ Spots (141822), Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), Take Your Pick Tool (144107/150006)

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Well Said Thank You

Today’s project is a thank you card that I designed to to go with a small gift as a little thank you for those customers that helped me reach my $100,000 in sales.

I whipped up a quick tutorial so that you can make some too. I used the Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper for this project since it coordinated with the note books. I just love the bright, bold, and cheerful colors used in this pack of paper.

Well Said Thank You Card Video Tutorial

Well Said Thank You Card tutorial PDF

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Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Well Said (*148796)

Inks: Night of Navy Classic Ink (147110/103033)

Paper: Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper (148795), Calypso Coral (122925), Night of Navy (100867), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Well Written Framelits Dies (*148534), Layering Circles Framelits Dies (141705), Calypso Coral 3/8″ Satin Ribbon (148804)

*Well Said Bundle (150609)

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Sale-a-bration Counts down with a new Hello Cupcake Tutorial

Wow, can you believe it is almost the end of March? And that means there are just 4 days left to earn FREE Sale-a-bration items. So don’t miss out and place your order before the end of the day Sunday, March 31st.

The Hello Cupcake stamp set (Sale-a-bration 149714) is one of my favorites – big, bold and fun, it makes cards easy to create with endless options. For this card I used the colors that were in the How Sweet It Is Designer Series Paper to inspire me.

Here is a quick Video and PDF Tutorial for you. You can find the complete supply list below.

Hello Cupcake Sweet Treats Card Video Tutorial

Hello Cupcake Sweet Treats Card Tutorial PDF

And don’t forget right now is a great time to get those 2017-2019 In Color products and complete your collections before the retirement list posts next month. Don’t get caught without your favorite reinkers and other accessories.

It’s also a great time to stock up on those adhesives (before it gets hot) and basic supplies while you can get FREE Sale-a-bration items.

And of course if you haven’t tried Paper Pumpkin yet, April is going to be great. Purchase a Prepaid Subscription and you can earn Sale-a-bration items too!

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hello Cupcake (Sale-a-bration 149714)

Inks: Melon Mambo (147051/115662), Early Espresso (147114/119789), Gorgeous Grape (147099/147164) and Coast Cabana Classic Ink (147097/131164)

Paper: How Sweet It Is Designer Series Paper (148568), Gorgeous Grape (146987), Blushing Bride (131198), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Layering Ovals Framelits Dies (141706), Detailed Trio Punch (146320) and Banner Triple Punch (138292)

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Beauty Abounds Never Ending Card Tutorial

Today’s card is a fancy fold. This past month one of my team mates, Sue shared the way you can make this card with the rest of us. I couldn’t resist giving it a try with the Beauty Abounds stamp set and our lovely Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper that you can earn for FREE this month.

Here is what I came up with. There are 4 sides to this card so you have Never Ending options. LOL!

You can earn this Sale-a-bration product when you place a minimum purchase for the supplies I used to make this card, or for that matter and purchases. How great is that?

Here we go

Side one:


two:

three:

and four – which contains the final sentiment piece.

This card is sure to impress!

Want to see how I made it now? I’ve tweaked a few things that Sue showed us since I found it easier for me to put it together this way. So here is my video tutorial for you.

So why not give it a try?

Beauty Abounds Never Ending Card Video Tutorial

Beauty Abounds Never Ending Card Tutorial PDF

This card can seem pretty complex until you break it down one side at a time – and of course the more you “work it” by opening all four sides in order the easier it gets, since the card will kind of have a “memory” of its movement.

And it’s a special sized card, so it won’t fit in a standard envelope; so you can make your own envelope for it using the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper and the Envelope Punch Board (133774). Making it extra special for that special person who receives it!

Just a tip: For a more complicated card like this I like to keep a “pattern” that I’ve made with scratch paper or card stock with the directions – so the next time I want to make one I have a reference to look at too.

Enjoy!

And stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some of the wonderful projects my team members brought to the March meeting to share.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Beauty Abounds (148726)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (132708/133456), Lemon Lime Twist (147145/144092), and Grapefruit Grove Classic Ink (147142/147181), Daffodil Delight Light (144586), Highland Heather Light (146881), Calypso Coral Light (144042), and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (147274), and Color Lifter (144608)

Paper: Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 149622), Lemon Lime Twist (144245), Basic Black (100082), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)

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Needle & Thread Mini Gable Box

Today’s project is a quick and easy 3d treat item that you can whip up for your next event. It uses our Lustrous White Mini Gable Boxes and since they come in packs of 12 it’s easy to whip some up for a large group.

After all who doesn’t love butterflies and these dies that go with the Needle & Thread stamp set are a lot of fun to work with.

Here is a quick video tutorial for you.

Needle & Thread Mini Gable Box Video Tutorial

And of course a quick PDF Tutorial to go along with the video.

Needle & Thread Mini Gable Box Tutorial PDF

This is part of our Needlepoint Nook Suite of Products – so it’s got more coordinating products! You can find these products on page 38 & 39 of your Occasions Catalog.

AND did you know that during Sale-a-bration when you purchase the supplies to make this little treat you can get your choice of FREE Sale-a-bration items too? Why not check out all the fun FREE items you can earn by clicking HERE?

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Needle & Thread (*148724)

Inks: Night of Navy (14710/103033) and Balmy Blue Classic Ink (147105/147168)

Paper: Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper (148807) and Balmy Blue Card stock (146982)

Accessories: Lustrous White Mini Gable Boxes (146961)

*Needle & Thread Bundle (150626)

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#simplestamping with Paper Pumpkin

Today’s project is one that I created using the February Paper Pumpkin stamp set, Blooming with Kindness. I LOVE these kits it makes stamping so quick and easy since everything is in the kit it’s definitely #onestopstamping and perfect for taking with you or giving as a gift because everything you need is included including adhesive. It’s great for all ages too.

After putting my kit projects together I was itching to get started on this little note card.

I wanted to the cup to look delicate like china so I reached for my Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends since I like teaming this color up with Mint Macaron which I knew I wanted to use for the succulent. Petal Pink is soft and feminine too which was the look I was going for.

So what do you think? I really like the way this note card turned out and knew I could make a bunch more since the Note Cards come in sets of 20 AND the note cards include the envelopes too! A great budget friendly option at just $6.50.

If you haven’t already used them Stampin’ Blends are sooooo easy to work with check out my video to see just how easy they are! And I love building my collection of Blends by choosing my colors to work with the stamp set I’ve already have. I know that I’ll use them right away that way too.

Paper Pumpkin February 2019 Grown with Kindness Thank You Note Card Video Tutorial

And of course if you are lucky enough to have this kit you’ll want this PDF so you can make some note cards for your family and friends too

Paper Pumpkin Grown with Love Thank You Note Card Tutorial PDF

So what do you think? Do you love the fact that the Paper Pumpkin Kit is a great value? If you have never tried the Paper Pumpkin Subscription before or have in the past and want to try it again the March Kit is a great choice for you!

Not only will you receive a great card kit so that you can make 8 great birthday themed cards that will “pop” you’ll get an additional stamp set included in the box! Woohoo!! now that is a great value.

About the March Kit and the additional FREE stamp set

Stampin’ Up! won’t give away too much, but because it’s Paper Pumpkin’s birthday, they have decided to create a kit that is perfect for making birthday cards!

  • The March kit features eight full-sized, mailable cards
  • Coordinating colors are Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, and Poppy Parade
  • This kit has an element that is sure to “pop”!
  • The FREE stamp set is even bigger and better than your typical Paper Pumpkin stamp set and can be used on a variety of crafting projects.

You have two options – but you’ll want to hurry since there are just 3 days left to get the March Kit and you won’t want to miss out!

You can CLICK HERE to subscribe and do your subscription on a month to month basis

And even better, there is no obligation – try the kit and if you like it continue on a month to month basis. Paper Pumpkin makes it easy!

or

You can CLICK HERE and purchase a Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription in 1, 3, 6 or 12 month options AND EARN FREE Sale-a-bration projects!!! Yep, get even more for free!

You’ll just want to make sure that you get your subscription started by the end of the day March 10th so you’ll get the March Kit.

And if you live locally come join me for my Paper Pumpkin Craft Time, it’s the 4th Tuesday of every month. We gather, craft together and have fun. Check out my Calendar of Events to learn more about our Paper Pumpkin Craft Time.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Grown with Kindness (February Paper Pumpkin Kit)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708), Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (147283), Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (147272), Crumb Cake Light Stampin’ Blends (144582), Color Lifter (144608)

Paper: Note Cards & Envelopes/ ( 131527), Mint Macaron (138337), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

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Home to Roost – March Thank You Card

Today’s card uses another FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set that you can earn when placing a qualifying order. Home to roost has this image of a wonderful rooster – I couldn’t resist reaching for my Stampin’ Blends to create a bold image for today’s project.

If you haven’t tried our Stampin’ Blends yet, you’ll want to be sure to do so. They are so easy to use, weather doing some blending with the two shades or just coloring with the one tone you’ll end up feeling accomplished – and it is so easy. Check out my quick video tutorial for this card and you’ll see just how easy they are to use!

And make sure you have our Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad – you’ll need this pad when you uses our Stampin’ Blends since the StazOn won’t work with the Alcohol markers.

Home to Roost Card Video Tutorial

A funny story I had some help on this card during my last team craft time – it took 3 of us putting our heads together for the perfect rooster colors. LOL I’d was having so much fun making the roosters a bit different. Sue’s suggestion of the Subtle Embossing Folder background added just the right touch. She’s right it is a great folder. I love to craft with friends and share ideas, how about you?

Here is a PDF tutorial so you can have a printed version to go along with the video in case you’d like to make some of thee cards which will be mailed out today kicking off my March Thank You cards.

Home to Roost Card Tutorial PDF

Don’t forget during Sale-a-bration it is easy to get this set for FREE. Simply place a qualifying order or an order for the products to create this card and you’ll be able to get yours too! There are lots of great Sale-a-bration products – if you’d like a brochure contact me with your name, address and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail you one. But don’t delay, because this special ends soon on March 31st!

Happy Stamping!

And don’t forget to stop by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another card project with you highlighting our Stampin’ Blends.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Home to Roost (Sale-a-bration 149736)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708), Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (147931), Real Red Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (147935), Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (147938), Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (147273), Mango Melody Dark Stampin’ Blends (147944), Ivory Stampin’ Blends (144606) and Color Lifter (144608)

Paper: Regals 6×6 Designer Series Paper (146965), Cajun Craze (119684), Crushed Curry (131199), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Layering Circles Framelits Dies (141705) and Subtle Embossing Folder (143706)

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#imbringingbirthdaysback with Painted Seasons

I love sending birthday cards to family and friends and today’s card is my March birthday card that I’ve created using the NEW Sale-a-bration option, Painted Seasons. While this stamp set is bundled with a fantastic Designer Series Paper I wanted to create something with just the stamps for this project and here is what I came up with.

Bright and cheerful – it uses a favorite color of mine Berry Burst that has been teamed up with Granny Apple Green. And I used Basic Gray instead of black for the sentiment to give this card a “softer” feel.

This card uses our Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies a must have if you love the stitch look that so on trend and it makes creating this card so easy. I’ve whipped up a quick video for you, so why not check it out?

And of course I love a printable PDF so I’ve got that for you too with all the measurements and supplies.

Double Stitched Painted Seasons Card Tutorial PDF

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Quick Sale-a-bration update from Stampin’ Up!:

We’re happy to announce that our Sale-A-Bration Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack (item 149623) has arrived and is now available for redemption—while supplies last! Thanks for your patience and understanding.

This has been an extremely popular Sale-a-bration item – So order today and get yours before they’re gone!

Happy Stamping! And why not stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another tutorial with you for a card using another Sale-a-bration set.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Life is Grand (148744) and Painted Seasons Bundle (*Sale-a-bration 150349)

Inks: Berry Burst (147143/144089), Granny Apple Green (147095/147163), and Basic Gray Classic Ink (149165/149166)

Paper: Granny Apple Green (146990) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies (148551)

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Share What You Love Perpetual Calendar Card Book & More

Today’s project is one that we did as last Weekend’s Peak Princess event. What is that you ask? This event is a special one for those on my team who qualify for it. It’s an afternoon of pampering – filled with games, prizes, and a special project and best of all time together.

Want to see some photos? This first one is of the class room, ready to go – the little skinny notepads that I shared with you yesterday are at everyone’s seats.

And of course there has to be some goodies, right?

One of the dishes I served was a delicious Black Bean Salsa that Sara Douglas shared with us on her face book page, sorry I can’t find it again to link it for you. She gave approximate measurements since she doesn’t measure the chopped ingredients – so I’m giving you what I did below. You can tweak it to fit your tastes.

Black Bean Salsa

Sara Douglass, Stampin’ Up! CEO

2 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed

2 cans of corn, drained and rinsed

1 bunch green onion, chopped

½ purple onion, chopped

1-2 cups red, orange, yellow and green peppers, chopped

Cilantro, leaves pulled and chopped

2 tsp olive oil

2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar

2 tsp. Lime juice

¼ tsp. Garlic powder, salt and pepper (to taste)

Mix and serve. This makes a big bowl, the picture below is just half of what it made. So if you want the recipe can be cut in half.

Serve with corn chips – I used blue ones.


We played bingo – my daughter was home on break so she called Bingo for us (She thought it would be great practice for her upcoming band fundraiser too. Yes, believe it or not she is a Band Director. This is her second year of teaching now!)

Here are just a couple of the prize winners – we played 5 games

And of course we crafted together

And this February’s project was such a hit I thought I’d share it with you today in case you’d like to make some too. It’s a book that holds your cards – it includes a perpetual calendar for you too. It’s a great item that I’ve been using myself for years!

I really love the Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper and it’s beautiful pearl finish that some of the sheets have so I started there. I think the fact that this Designer Series Paper is a bit heavier will help it hold up for years to come.

Here is the video I did for you.

Share What You Love Perpetual Calendar Card Book Video Tutorial

I’ve also created a pdf for you with the step by step directions and supply list.

Share What You Love Perpetual Calendar Card Book PDF

And here is the link for the Calendar pages for you. I simply printed them off onto Whisper White card stock.

Perpetual Calendar Pages PDF

I think these are going to make great gifts, so I’ll be getting a few more packages of this DSP so I can start my holiday gifts now and earn FREE Sale-a-bration items too! This pack of Designer Series Paper has 24 sheets in it so you can make several per pack of DSP and then use the extra sheets to create cards to go with the book!

Love the project but don’t have a binding machine? That’s not a problem – check with your local Office Supply Store. They normally can bind things for you or allow you to use their machine when you purchase the combs from them.

Enjoy!

And if you think this might be something you may enjoy – why not consider joining my team? It’s a great time to join with the fantastic kit option and right now you have the ability to get the NEW coordinating products for Sale-a-bration (March promotion) in your starter kit too! Click HERE to learn more about the Blue Mountain Stampers and joining today!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Letters for You (141968)

Inks: Tranquil Tide Classic Ink (147146/144091)

Paper: Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (146926), Basic Black (121045), Pear Pizzazz (131201), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Share What You Love Artisan Pearls (146927), Bitty Blooms Punch Pack (148532), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Take Your Pick Tool (144107/150006), and Bone Folder (102300)

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