Layout of the Month - February 2022

 This week my son is working on a market day presentation.  They are learning about goods and services and consumers and producers. While he rarely wants to talk about anything other than Roblox, the iPad, or what he's reading, he did take a lot of moments to talk about this project.  He made origami sumo wrestlers out of origami paper and then a box out of our retired River Rock cardstock with the Scoring Tool.  He's 7.  It was awesome.  When I told him that I ran my own business, he asked me what my slogan was.  I told him that it's "To share what we love and love what we do." He told me that was cool but wordy.  "You should say 'to make people feel good.'" I like that too.

So here I am with this month's Layout of the Month which is easy and hopefully makes you "feel good" when you make cards and makes others "feel good" when they receive them in the mail.

As usual, I kicked this month's layout off with Mystery Monday.  I've included my stamping friends' samples below.  Some of their materials may not be available any longer for purchase as I encourage them to raid their stash to do our event.  If you want to participate in next month's kickoff, just let me know.  I will send you the measurements and supply lists and you gather everything before we do the Zoom call.

Theme:

Tickle Me Pink – card must contain at least one shade of pink

Supplies to Gather:

Stamps:

• Sentiment
• Images to make a background paper

Cardstock:

• Card base (any color): 8 ½ x 5 ½  
• White or Vanilla cardstock: 3 ½ x 4 ¾ and 2 ½ x 1 ¼
• Coordinating Cardstock 1: 5 ¼ x 4 and 2 ½ x ½
• Coordinating Cardstock 2: 5 ½ x 2 and 2 ¾ x 1 ½

Inks: 

• 1+ colors to coordinate with your chosen stamp set

Accessories: 

• Dimensionals
• Adhesive of Choice
• Embellishment of Choice 

Instructions:

1. Attach the 5 ¼ x 4 card stock to your card base with adhesive.
2. Attach the 5 ½ x 2 strip of coordinating card stock to your card with adhesive.
3. Stamp your sentiment on the 1 ¼ x 2 ½ piece of white or vanilla and set aside.
4. Stamp your chosen image all over the 3 ½ x 4 ¾ piece of white or vanilla.
5. Attach this stamped background to the card front using adhesive.
6. Add the smallest strip of card stock to the card using adhesive.
7. Add the 2 ¾ x 1 ½ piece of card stock to the card with adhesive.
8. Add your stamped sentiment to the card with dimensional.
9. Add your embellishments.

Here is the card that inspired the layout. 

Supplies: 

• Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent
• Ink: Polished Pink, Poppy Parade, Soft Succulent
• Stamp Set: Flowering Tulips
• Tools & More: Butterflies and Flowers Layering Decorative Masks, Blending Brushes, Daubers, Cut & Emboss Machine, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels, Dimensionals, and Adhesive

Now, since my customers don't all have the rectangle dies, I also made this sample just out of stamped pieces following the exact steps above.

Supplies:

• Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Real Red, Very Vanilla
• Ink; Flirty Flamingo, Real Red
• Stamp Set: Always in my Heart
• Tools & More: Dimensionals, Adhesive, Sequins from January 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit - Kisses & Hugs

Finally, to show the same card using DSP, I showed this sample.

Supplies:

• Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Real Red, Whisper White
• DSP: Sweet Talk DSP
• Ink: Real Red
• Stamp Set: Always in my Heart
• Tools & More: Dimensionals & Adhesive

Here are the wonderful creations that my stamping group created.

Cris's Cards

Terri's Card

Tammi's Card

Heidi's Card

And the random recipient of the $5 coupon off a future in person class is.....

New Kit - Celebrate Today

We have a new kit available to purchase while supplies last.  I'm so excited to make this one and then hang different pictures on it throughout the year.  A fun way to make a decorative piece or something functional to help you stay organized and relaxed.  Read more about this kit and order HERE.

Order Online

When ordering in January, please use hostess code NSW73V77 if placing an order under $150.  When ordering, please make sure that my name is showing at the upper left in the online store if you are my customer.  

• Visit my Online Store here! 

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin

If you would like to get creativity in the mail, sign up to receive the Safari Celebration kit by February 10th. With this kit, you will receive enough supplies to make 9 celebration cards (3 each of 3 designs) with standard size coordinating envelopes.  Also included is a Rich Razzleberry ink spot, exclusive stamp set with multiple celebratory sentiments, die cut pieces, adhesives, and instructions.  First time subscribers also receive a free clear block in their first kit.  Paper Pumpkin kits can be easy or combined with other supplies to make more intricate projects.  Plus, all subscribers can join me on the on the last Monday of every month to see my alternatives with the kit and to talk through tips!

• Sign up HERE to try it out for a month!

If you want to purchase a pre-paid subscription for 3 or more months, you can earn free Sale-a-Bration offerings through February 28th!

It's Time to Sale-a-Brate!!!

From January 4th - February 28th, you can earn exclusive products with purchases of $50 (level 1) and $100 (level 2).  Click HERE to view all the offerings for this year's Sale-a-Bration event.

If you host a party or place an individual order of $300, you can earn this Calming Camillia (#158117) stamp set for free.

If you join during Sale-a-Bration, not only do you get $125 in merchandise for $99 (plus tax) but you also get to pick out two stamp sets from the Annual Catalog and the January-June Mini Catalog to add to your kit for FREE.  If you have a wishlist over $99, this is the way to go!  Contact me today for more information!

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy