October 2016 Paper Pumpkin Samples - Season of Gratitude

Today I'm sharing the projects I created with the October Paper Pumpkin kit, Season of Gratitude.  I love that every October we get a gratitude based stamp set and I created all these samples while the election results were pouring in.  I try not to think that I was paying attention the maple leaf (i.e contemplating a move to Canada) but I will say that it helped me stay calm in the face of uncertainty.  If there is one thing that I've learned this week, it's that the world needs kindness and cards help unite us by showing we are thinking of each other, regardless of whatever else is happening in the world.

Anyhow, here are the two gorgeous cards from this kit.  The kit included a 7 piece photopolymer stamp set, supplies for 8 cards and envelopes, and a Chocolate Chip ink spot.  There were lots of possibilities to play with.

Here are the projects I made with the leftovers in the kits, some twine from the September kit, my  new STITCHED SHAPES Framelits (see below) and my Fine Tip Glue Pen.

Gift Card and Insert - the base of this is one of the sealed envelopes cut in half.  The insert is one of the cards cut in half.

Another half card idea...

And here are my full card ideas. 

My subscribers get step by step instructions and dimensions for these projects.  Sign up below to receive any past project sheets as well!

This month's kit is our HOLIDAY kit, which helps you make holiday themed cards while also checking a to do item off your list.  Sign up today as you only have until November 10th to sign up and get this great kit!

You can sign up here: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380

WHAT IS PAPER PUMPKIN?

Paper Pumpkin is $19.95 plus tax and ships to your mailbox once a month.  It contains everything you need for your own creative escape.  Besides the instructions and pieces for the cards or project, it also contains ink and photopolymer stamps and usually the adhesive you need as well.  My subscribers will also get a project sheet with tips and additional ideas and instructions that they can make with the supplies in the kits and sometimes some supplemental supplies.  They also are invited to participate in a free Paper Pumpkin Playdate to make their kits using any of my additional supplies like framelits and punches!  It's a wonderful program and I'd love for you to try it out!  Sign up by the 10th of the month!

You can sign up here: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380

ORDER ONLINE

To order supplies for these cards, please visit my online store here.  Please use this hostess code when checking out when you find something to order if ordering by December 1st. 

• December Code:  The code through November is R2MX9SFC.

JOIN MY TEAM

If you are interested in joining out team and participating in monthly meetings with free make-n-take projects and outstanding company, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  The new holiday catalog is a great time to sign up.  Contact me today for more information!

CURRENT PROMOTIONS

While the Stitched Shapes Framelits will be in next year's catalog, do not miss an opportunity to get them today or request them for a great gift!  They bring a special something to your projects, not just for the holidays but all year long!  Buy them here!

Through November 30th, you can get select stamp sets for 25% off!  While there are many great sets to choose from, do not miss this opportunity to buy the Tin of Tags set!!!  See all available stamp sets here.

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy

Inspired by Nature

At events like Onstage, they do a lot of giveaways.  This year we were each given a button in our bag with a letter on it.  My mom is one of those people who can figure out the end of a movie or book in the first 15 minutes so she figured out fast that the letters were spelling STAMP!  As the event headed towards the finish line, we realized our M button was the last giveaway.  We won a set called Swan Lake. 

Never to look a gift horse in the mouth, I was excited about winning a stamp set but wasn't sure what exactly I would do with it.  I don't really go for nature stamp sets.  However, I loved the sayings in the set and decided to start there. After all, thinking of someone is an important part of HUMAN nature. 

When I got home, I sat down to play with it and landed on this card which I adore. I think getting this one in the mail would make a person's heart happy and bring a smile to their face.  It's also a card that any level of stamper can do, which I forget to do sometimes!  The swan is stamped on the square of Serene Scenery DSP using Archival Black (dries before it smears!)  Then I stamped the swan on a scrap of Whisper White and cut it out. It's up on dimensionals to give the card extra depth.  Love how that shadow shows under it!

The inside of the card has my favorite part - the three little ducklings with the rest of the saying.  So cute.....

Then I wanted to see if I could use the stamp on the envelope to add a little extra special touch.  The address of the recipient would go in the middle there and I'd color the flowers with my markers or pencils.

Supplies:

• Cardstock: Whisper White (8 1/2 x 5 1/2, 4 1/4 x 2 3/4), Serene Scenery DSP (3 x 3), Crumb Cake (5 1/4 x 4)
• Stamp Set: Swan Lake
• Ink: Archival Black
• Accessories: Black Twine, Thick White Twine, Adhesive, Scissors, and Dimensionals

You cannot purchase the bold item quite yet but you can order the rest of the items via my online store here.  Please use hostess code R2MX9SFC when checking out.  This code is good until 12/1/16.

JOIN MY TEAM

If you are interested in joining out team and participating in monthly meetings with free make-n-take projects and outstanding company, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  The new holiday catalog is a great time to sign up.  Contact me today for more information!

CURRENT PROMOTIONS

While the Stitched Shapes Framelits will be in next year's catalog, do not miss an opportunity to get them today or request them for a great gift!  They bring a special something to your projects, not just for the holidays but all year long!  Buy them here!

Through November 30th, you can get select stamp sets for 25% off!  While there are many great sets to choose from, do not miss this opportunity to buy the Tin of Tags set!!!  See all available stamp sets here.

Come back tomorrow for peeks at our make-n-takes from the events!

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy

Onstage Sneak Peek

This past weekend was Onstage, where demonstrators from around the world have an opportunity to meet up in several locations and share ideas and learn about the status of the company.  These events are exclusive to demonstrators and such a motivating and insightful experience.  We also got to find out who the top 100 demonstrators in the world were and it was a pleasure to see so many friends and role models in that list.

I was recognized this weekend for annual sales, annual recruiting, and also was able to walk across the stage for achieving my 100K career sales milestone.  It was exhilarating.  I look like a kid in a candy store in this photo because I'm that excited to be at this event!  And, as an added bonus, I got to experience all of this with my wonderful mother and fellow demonstrator in attendance which made it even more special.  I am so fortunate to have the best creative role model in the world for a mom!

We also got a lot of swag at this event which was cool.  We received a great notebook, canvas bag, set of pens, the Tasty Treats photopolymer stamp set, and what I think is a passport holder.  How's that for inspiration to hit my goal of the incentive trip - even if Alaska doesn't require a passport! 

We did four make-n-take projects using several product suites that we were able to also purchase as part of the Product Premiere.  I was able to pay for the event registration using my Flex points gathered from my sales last year so that left me even more dinero to spend on fun new products from the Occasions catalog.  Good thing too because there is a lot I love!

It was a great experience.  This Thursday I will be sharing all the information with my downline and doing two make-n-takes using items received at Onstage.  Even though you aren't part of my downline, I wanted to share these projects with you to give you a great peek at what is to come in this new catalog. 

Today I will share this first project which features the Sending Love DSP and the All Things Thanks stamp set.  We received a set of the Regals Enamel Dots as well so I used the Cherry Cobbler heart.  This project also features our new Stitched Shapes Framelits which really do add a special something to every card they are used on!

Supplies:

• Cardstock: Whisper White (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 4 1/4 x 2 3/4), Sending Love DSP (3 x 1), Real Red (5 1/4 x 4)
• Stamp Set: All Things Thanks
• Ink: Real Red
• Accessories: Big Shot & Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform and Multi-Purpose Platform, Triple Banner Punch, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Happy Hearts TIEF, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Regals Enamel Dots, Adhesive, Scissors, and Dimensionals

You cannot purchase the bold items quite yet but you can order the rest of the items via my online store here.  Please use hostess code R2MX9SFC when checking out.  This code is good until 12/1/16.

JOIN MY TEAM

If you are interested in joining out team and participating in monthly meetings with free make-n-take projects and outstanding company, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  The new holiday catalog is a great time to sign up.  Contact me today for more information!

CURRENT PROMOTIONS

While the Stitched Shapes Framelits will be in next year's catalog, do not miss an opportunity to get them today or request them for a great gift!  They bring a special something to your projects, not just for the holidays but all year long!  Buy them here!

Through November 30th, you can get select stamp sets for 25% off!  While there are many great sets to choose from, do not miss this opportunity to buy the Tin of Tags set!!!  See all available stamp sets here.

Come back tomorrow for more sneak peeks!

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy