Friendly Wishes - Sturdy as a Brick



Spending time with the family this week so this is a sample is from the Creative Convention Online I attended a few months back.  This card was designed by Ronda Wade.

Supplies:

• Cardstock: Delightful Dijon, Whisper White, Basic Black, Color Me Irresistible DSP
• Ink: Delightful Dijon
• Stamp Set: Friendly Wishes
• Accessories: Triple Banner Punch, Star Punch, Sequins, Big Shot & Cutting Mats, Brick TIEF, Dimensionals, and Adhesive

 

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So much great stuff to play with!  You can color those buttons with a black sharpie to make them great for Halloween!

Have you been considering signing up for Paper Pumpkin?  Now is the time.  For only $9.98 plus tax, you will get a kit sent to your door for the next two months that contains stamps, ink, instructions, and supplies to make great cards and projects.  The kit comes in your mailbox and is designed for beginner or experienced stampers.  I maintain a Paper Pumpkin board on Pinterest full of ideas using the stamps from the kit so you have easy access to a plethora of amazing ideas from other incredible ink artists. While we usually don't know what is in the kits, we were able to see this one at Convention.   The deadline for the August kit has passed, but you can still sign up to get September and October at a discount.  To sign up, visit: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Friendly Wishes - Best Layout

Spending time with the family this week so this is a sample is from the Creative Convention Online I attended a few months back.  This card was designed by Ronda Wade.

 

 

Supplies:

• Cardstock: Soft Sky, Tip Top Taupe, Color Me Irresistible DSP
• Ink: Tip Top Taupe
• Stamp Set: Friendly Wishes
• Accessories: 2 Circle, 2 3/8 Circle Punch, White Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, Adhesive, and Scissors

 

 

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So much great stuff to play with!  Use the Tag Topper Punch to make fun bookmarks for teachers and your kids as they start school!



 

Have you been considering signing up for Paper Pumpkin?  Now is the time.  For only $9.98 plus tax, you will get a kit sent to your door for the next two months that contains stamps, ink, instructions, and supplies to make great cards and projects.  The kit comes in your mailbox and is designed for beginner or experienced stampers.  I maintain a Paper Pumpkin board on Pinterest full of ideas using the stamps from the kit so you have easy access to a plethora of amazing ideas from other incredible ink artists. While we usually don't know what is in the kits, we were able to see this one at Convention.   The deadline for the August kit has passed, but you can still sign up to get September and October at a discount.  To sign up, visit: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Sweet Treats - Stars and Stripes

Spending time with the family this week so this is a sample is from the Creative Convention Online I attended a few months back.  This card was designed by Erica Cerwin.

 

 

Supplies:

• Cardstock: Whisper White, Cucumber Crush, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay
• Ink:Cucumber Crush, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay
• Stamp Set: Sweet Treats
• Accessories: Stars Framelits, Washi Tape Punch, Dimensionals, Adhesive

 

Check out this week's great deals via my online store and use V3JMFJWP upon checkout!

So much great stuff to play with!  Use the great File Tabs edgelits to create custom inserts for your card boxes or for your mini books!

Have you been considering signing up for Paper Pumpkin?  Now is the time.  For only $9.98 plus tax, you will get a kit sent to your door for the next two months that contains stamps, ink, instructions, and supplies to make great cards and projects.  The kit comes in your mailbox and is designed for beginner or experienced stampers.  I maintain a Paper Pumpkin board on Pinterest full of ideas using the stamps from the kit so you have easy access to a plethora of amazing ideas from other incredible ink artists. While we usually don't know what is in the kits, we were able to see this one at Convention.   The deadline for the August kit has passed, but you can still sign up to get September and October at a discount.  To sign up, visit: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Sweet Treats - Good Times Bag



Spending time with the family this week so this is a sample is from the Creative Convention Online I attended a few months back.  This little bag was designed by Ronda Wade and would work great for a gift card or flat present!

 

Supplies:

• Cardstock: Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
• Ink: Cucumber Crush, Crushed Curry, Watermelon Wonder
• Stamp Set: Sweet Treats
• Accessories: Sketched Dots Tag a Bag Bag, White Satin Ribbon, Washi Tape Punch, Cherry on Top Washi Tape, Adhesive and Scissors

 

Check out this week's great deals via my online store and use V3JMFJWP upon checkout!

So much great stuff to play with!  Use that In Color Washi tape on those clothespins to create great gift bag closures for Halloween and Thanksgiving!

Have you been considering signing up for Paper Pumpkin?  Now is the time.  For only $9.98 plus tax, you will get a kit sent to your door for the next two months that contains stamps, ink, instructions, and supplies to make great cards and projects.  The kit comes in your mailbox and is designed for beginner or experienced stampers.  I maintain a Paper Pumpkin board on Pinterest full of ideas using the stamps from the kit so you have easy access to a plethora of amazing ideas from other incredible ink artists. While we usually don't know what is in the kits, we were able to see this one at Convention.   The deadline for the August kit has passed, but you can still sign up to get September and October at a discount.  To sign up, visit: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Sweet Treats - Childhood Favorites

Spending time with the family this week so this is a sample is from the Creative Convention Online I attended a few months back.  This card was designed by Erica Cerwin and reminds me of the Ice Cream Trucks that we used to chase as children by my grandma's house!

Supplies:

• Cardstock: Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, & Bermuda Bay
• Ink: Daffodil Delight, Watermelon Wonder, Bermuda Bay
• Stamp Set: Sweet Treats
• Accessories: Tags and Labels Framelits, Big Shot & Cutting Mats, Dauber, White Satin Ribbon, popcicle stick, dimensionals, bone folder, and scissors.

Have you been considering signing up for Paper Pumpkin?  Now is the time.  For only $9.98 plus tax, you will get a kit sent to your door for the next two months that contains stamps, ink, instructions, and supplies to make great cards and projects.  The kit comes in your mailbox and is designed for beginner or experienced stampers.  I maintain a Paper Pumpkin board on Pinterest full of ideas using the stamps from the kit so you have easy access to a plethora of amazing ideas from other incredible ink artists. While we usually don't know what is in the kits, we were able to see this one at Convention.   The deadline for the August kit has passed, but you can still sign up to get September and October at a discount.  To sign up, visit: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Thanks a Latte Gift Card Holder

As I mentioned yesterday, I use Paper Pumpkin when I need a jump start to my own creativity or when I have a specific need I'm trying to fill.  This week I was thinking of all my teacher friends getting ready to go back to school and how much coffee it must take to handle so many young minds (and their energy) for so many hours each week.  I have my hands full usually with my two kids so I cannot even IMAGINE how they keep their sanity.  I decided it must take a lot of love and a lot of caffeine.

Callie starts Kindergarten in just a few weeks and we will be doing teacher appreciation gifts.  But whether you need inspiration for one of those or for the holidays, this is a fun way to use Paper Pumpkin to make a gift card holder.

You will need the July 2015 Thanks a Latte Paper Pumpkin kit, a dauber, scissors, a Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bag, and one Crumb Cake Notecard and Envelope.  Oh, and a White Chalk Marker.

First, you will take the Tag a Bag and fold it so that there is about 1/4" at the top.  Then you will cut off the top fringe from the bag.  Cut 1/2" off the long side of the Basic Gray paper and attach it to the bag using your stapler.  Insert the clip to the top of the first flap as shown.

 

 

Next you will need to make the card.  I took the notecard and cut it in half.  On one card, I stamped the cup in Early Espresso and then cut it out.  I used the dauber to shade the cup and then heavily shaded the one side to give it dimension.  I'm so proud.  Then I added the two die cut sticker strips to the other half of the card and added the strip I cut off the Basic Gray DSP to the bottom.  The cup is up on dimensionals but the rest of the stamping is directly on the card.

 

 

 

Now you slip the card in the front pocket and a coffee card or gift card in the other pocket.

 



 

Best thing for me is that it's mailable. Just slip it into the envelope that comes with the Crumb Cake notecards and you can mail it off to your favorite out of state teacher, friend, or loved ones.

 

 

You can see more great ideas with this kit on My Pumpkin Challenge.  Check out these great designers!

 

 

If you want to see what I come up with for next months kit, you should join us and get the exclusive stamps and ink only available to subscribers!

Have you been considering signing up for Paper Pumpkin?  Now is the time.  For only $9.98 plus tax, you will get a kit sent to your door for the next two months that contains stamps, ink, instructions, and supplies to make great cards and projects.  The kit comes in your mailbox and is designed for beginner or experienced stampers.  I maintain a Paper Pumpkin board on Pinterest full of ideas using the stamps from the kit so you have easy access to a plethora of amazing ideas from other incredible ink artists. While we usually don't know what is in the kits, we were able to see this one at Convention.   The August kit is a great kit with both cards and boxes and a very useful set to have on hand.  To sign up, visit: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Thanks a Latte for being my daughter

My darling little daughter turns FIVE on Thursday and I needed to make her a quick card before we jumped in the car for her birthday roadtrip.  I love Paper Pumpkin because the kits come with so many great supplies and stamp sets.  Sometimes I forget that you can combine them with other stamps and get great creations with hardly any effort.

I recently purchased the Talented Trio stamp set because Callie is an artist and a ballerina and she loves to play in the snow.  I took the components from the July Thanks a Latte Paper Pumpkin kit and combined them with this set and with my retired Blendabilities.  The result: A wonderful card perfect for my little wonderful girl.

I really love the tiny bow in her hair, made by taking the ribbon off the clip and pulling the ends until it was the right size for her little head.  I would have stamped her on the gray and cut out the dress so it had a pattern but it was time to get everyone in the car!

You can see more great ideas with this kit on My Pumpkin Challenge.  Check out these great designers!

 

Paper Pumpkin keeps me creative in a pinch and there is currently a great deal if you want to join up!

Have you been considering signing up for Paper Pumpkin?  Now is the time.  For only $9.98 plus tax, you will get a kit sent to your door for the next two months that contains stamps, ink, instructions, and supplies to make great cards and projects.  The kit comes in your mailbox and is designed for beginner or experienced stampers.  I maintain a Paper Pumpkin board on Pinterest full of ideas using the stamps from the kit so you have easy access to a plethora of amazing ideas from other incredible ink artists. While we usually don't know what is in the kits, we were able to see this one at Convention.   The August kit is a great kit with both cards and boxes and a very useful set to have on hand.  To sign up, visit: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy