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I’m on a roll with Country Home and loving the images colored with our Stampin’ Blends. Today’s card is one that I made to send out this week for my October birthdays. I wanted the feeling of autumn when I created this card so I reached for the Terracotta Tile and Pretty Peacock. Two of my favorite 2019-2020 In Colors, and here is what I came up with.
Of course, I can’t resist the new Snowfall Accents Puff Paint to create the 3d feel of the cotton pods either.
Here is a quick video tutorial sharing how I colored and used the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint along with a couple of tips for success. I’ve also done a PDF to go along with the video for you.
COUNTRY HOME CARD VIDEO TUTORIAL
#imbringingbirthdaysback October 2019 – Country Home Card Tutorial PDF
Would you like to receive a birthday card from me in 2020? I’m starting a new list now for 2020 and will be collecting birthdays to add to it starting now through the end of the year for 2020.
So if you want to be one of those who receive a hand stamped birthday card from me, it’s simple just send an email to me at StampwithJini@gmail.com and give me the following information.
Name
Address
Date of birth
(I just need the month and day since we’re all 29. LOL! But you can include the year if you want to. US only)
(fine print: All info will be kept private and be used only for the purposes of sending you a birthday card)
I’m asking for yours – so here’s mine March 20th and my address is 2320 Dooley Road Clarkesville GA 30523 – just in case you wanted to know. ?
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Last weekend was my Peak Princess event. What’s that? Well it is a special afternoon of pampering for those Team members who have earned it. We enjoy the time together, food, played a game, and of course create a project.
This event was extra special since it was our largest group yet due to everyone’s hard work – and I added a bit of a luau theme to the snack table to celebrate.
The hit of the snack table was the Artichoke & Mushroom Toast – not really Hawaiian fair, but since the Hawaiian pizza rolls I was planning on were a flop when I tried them, this worked out well since everyone seem to enjoy them.
Here is the recipe if you want to try them yourself. I found them really easy to do and prepped everything the day before and then assembled before the event.
Artichoke &
Mushroom Toast
Taste of Home
36
slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
3
T. Olive Oil, divided
½
lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
½
lb. sliced baby portobello mushrooms
½
tsp. Italian seasoning
2
T. butter
6
garlic cloves, minced
1
jar (7.5 oz) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/3
c. mayonnaise
1
T. Parmesan cheese, shredded
2
c. Swiss cheese, shredded
Place bread on
baking sheets; brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 1-2
minutes or until lightly toasted.
In a large
skillet, sauté mushrooms with Italian seasoning in butter and remaining oil
until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and set aside.
Place
artichokes in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add
mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese; cover and process until blended. Spread over
toast slices; top with mushrooms and sprinkle with Swiss cheese.
Bake at 350
degrees for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
And here is the classroom waiting for everyone to arrive.
I shared the little Country Home Kit Kat Holders which were everyone’s “pillow gifts” on the table with you yesterday – I thought the thankful greeting was perfect to express my thanks to my team.
We enjoyed a game after everyone settled in –
Have you ever played the Right, Left Game? It’s so simple…. everyone starts with a package and then we passed our packages to the right or left depending on the Ink Pad story I read.
Lot’s of fun and laughter to go around!
After we did a Make n Take and created these lovely Folding Albums. My friend, Marni gave me one of these little albums last spring in a swap and I loved it so much. I saved it since I knew it was the perfect project for the day. I simply put my own spin on it.
It wasn’t hard to choose the paper I wanted to use. The Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper is so striking and you’ve got a ton of pattern choices in the package. Here is what the album looks like opened.
I’m looking forward to filling it with some photos!
Here is the gang working on theirs
Want to see how I made this album? The Team enjoyed making them so much I thought you would too!
Amazing Magnolia Lane Folding Album Video Tutorial
Oh, I almost forgot the tag or chip board is simply the extra piece in our Specialty Designer Series Paper packs – How great is that? You can up cycle it!
So what do you think? Want to make one for yourself? I think they make great gifts and of course you could stamp on the inside diamonds if you prefer rather than use it as an photo album. I think there are endless ways to use this amazing album!
Here is a printable version with the complete supply list I used.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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 TutorialPDF
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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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.
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.
RSVP today to hold your spot! Click HERE for more information
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