I’m a huge fan of kits produced by Stampin’ Up!® All the consumables you need to complete a fun paper crafting project or set of projects are included. And often times the non-consumables (stamps and ink) are included, too. When those items are included, the kits are called all-inclusive kits. Stampin’ Up! also offers kits where stamp sets and other tools are sold separately. This is a perk for those who want to make several more sets of kit projects. You can find the current kits in my online store by clicking here.
(And then there are Paper Pumpkin kits that come month-to-month as a subscription. These are all-inclusive. I blog about them quite often since they are amazing!)
I recently purchased the Simply Citrus kit realizing that if I could show how to get more than just 15 cards from it, that would increase its value. Since it’s an all-inclusive kit, most crafters wouldn’t purchase more than one kit simply because it would be difficult to justify a purchase where you’d be getting another stamp set you already own. So with just a few basic supplies (Whisper White cardstock & envelopes, Artistry Blooms Sequins, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, and 2” Circle Punch) I came up with new layouts and tripled the cards in this Simply Citrus Card Kit! Yes…so instead of making just 15 cards with this kit, I made 45!
Then I shared these cards during my latest Online Paper Crafting Class on Facebook on Wednesday. I uploaded the recording of this class onto my YouTube channel (since I know not everyone is ON Facebook) and shared it here in my blog post. Be sure to watch the video by clicking here (or you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog), scroll through the close-up photos that follow, check out the products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared in this video. Below are measurements, close-up photos, and a product list for these cards I demonstrated.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements for 45 cards…
- Whisper White Cardstock
- 27 pieces that are 4-1/4” x 11” scored parallel to short end at 5-1/2”
- 18 pieces that are 5-1/2”x 8-1/2” scored parallel to short end at 4-1/4”
- Twine from kit
- Three pieces that are 27”
- Twelve pieces that are 16”
- Night of Navy card base from kit
- Six printed pieces that are 2-3/4” x 4-1/4”
- Six solid pieces that are 2-3/4” x 4-1/4”
- Just Jade card base from kit
- Three printed pieces that are 4-1/8” x 5-3/8”
- Six solid pieces that are 2-3/4” x 4-1/4”
- Calypso Coral card base from kit
- Three printed pieces that are 4-1/8” x 5-3/8”
- Six solid pieces that are 2-3/4” x 4-1/4”
- Mango Melody card base from kit
- Three printed pieces that are 3” x 5-1/2”
- Six printed/solid pieces that are 2-3/4” x 5-1/2”
- Garden Green card base from kit
- Three printed pieces that are 3” x 5-1/2”
- Six printed/solid pieces that are 2-3/4” x 5-1/2”
- Mango Melody lined envelope from kit
- Three printed pieces that are 4” x 5-1/4”
- Three white scraps for punching and stamping 2” circles
- Fruit lined envelope from kit
- Six printed pieces that are 4” x 5-1/4”
- Three printed and trimmed envelope flaps
- Six white scraps for punching and stamping 2” circles
Here are close-up photos of the 15 cards I demonstrated. You would make 3 of each of these to get your 45 total cards…
I hope you enjoyed what I shared today!
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Supplies…
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STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINES
You’ll see the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines on pages 170-172 in the new 20-21 Annual Catalog. They weren’t quite ready with the launch of this publication. There are still some COVID-19-related delays with the mini machine. But we just got word that the larger machine will become available September 1st!
PICK A FREE BUNDLE WITH YOUR STARTER KIT IN JUNE!
June 3-30 is a great time to get the Stampin’ Up!® Starter Kit. During those dates select any stamp/tool bundle from the new 2020–2021 Annual Catalog as a FREE add-on! Pick from ONE stamp and punch bundle (p. 168–169) or ONE stamp and die bundle (p. 173-179) from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog. The starter kit price still remains the same – $99 + tax for up to $125 worth of products (your choice). But during this promotion, you can also get a free bundle. How awesome!
EXTRA STAMPIN’ REWARDS IN JUNE!
June 3-30 is a great time to have a $250+ order! Anyone who hosts a party or shops during the month of June will receive $25 extra in Stampin’ Rewards with a qualifying order* of $250+! This extra rewards promotion runs June 3-30, 2020.
- The qualifying amount must be reached with commissionable merchandise prior to shipping and tax.
- Additional Stampin’ Rewards for this promotion will only be awarded once per order.
- The order can be a workshop, customer, online or demonstrator order.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS
I’m a designer with the All Stars, a group of globally recognized Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. And we are excited to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members our bundle of twelve June 2020 World of Good Suite Tutorials which are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the new Peony Garden Suite will be available July 1st! AND these next 6 tutorial bundles (June-December) will include links to instructional videos!
A PEEK AT JULY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
The upcoming July 2020 Summer Nights Paper Pumpkin kit is filled with fireworks, fireflies, and fun! It includes supplies for nine postcard-style cards, coordinating envelopes, and die-cut tealight bags. Plus starting July 1st you’ll have the option to purchase the Summer Nights Add-On (from the online store) which includes 24 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ card bases and envelopes in coordinating designs so you can use the leftover kit supplies and expand the creative experience. Click here for the flyer, to see the Add-On cards/envelopes, and to see more hints for what’s inside this kit! Coordinating Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Costal Cabana and Night of Navy. Kit postcards measure 4″ x 5-1/4″.
MY ONLINE PAPER CRAFTERS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
We are looking for more to join our online Paper Crafters club. The commitment is to order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product in each of 6 consecutive months. In one of those months, you would reap the hosting rewards (free merchandise based on the club orders). And then you’d also be able to get in on monthly product perks that would be sent to you along with your monthly club cards.
ORNATE GARDEN MEGA TUTORIAL BUNDLE
I took part in a mega tutorial bundle group where everyone involved contributed a project tutorial using products in the newly released Ornate Garden Suite. Each project includes instructions, photos, imperial and metric measurements, and complete product lists.
Click here to learn how you can get this entire bundle of 90 great ideas.