I’ve been playing around with another new kit that debuted on June 4th in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog – the Gorgeous Posies Project Kit. This kit is not all-inclusive which means it doesn’t include the recommended stamps, inks and adhesives. Those are all sold separately. But that sometimes is a good thing especially for those who already have adhesives and inks. It’s also a good thing for those that love the project (in this case 16 gorgeous cards). Because without including the stamp set in the cost of the kit, it’s easier to buy multiple kits to make more! (No one wants multiples of the same stamp set.)

Here is the kit.

And here are the cards the kit instructs how to make.

Well…I altered these cards slightly, added some extra cardstock and envelopes, threw in a few embellishments and doubled the cards that this kit can make. So (not counting the stamps, inks, adhesives, and shipping & tax) instead of the cost of the consumables being $2 US per card, it turns out to be only $1.18 US per card.

I just shared live on YouTube how to make twice as many cards from the Gorgeous Posies kit by adding Whisper White Cardstock, Gold Glitter Enamel Dots, and a few extra Whisper White Envelopes to the suggested additional supplies. And then I shared that video 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 measurements & 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. (Please subscribe to my YouTube channel so you can get updates when I share and go live).

Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.

Measurements for 32 cards…

• Whisper White Cardstock
  • Eight pieces that are 4-1/4” x 11” scored parallel to the short end at 5-1/2”
  • Eight pieces that are 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored parallel to the short end at 4-1/4”
• Twine from the kit
  • Four pieces that are 8”
  • Four pieces that are 10” (or more)
• Ribbon from the kit
  • Four pieces that are 12”

Here are close-up photos of the 8 cards I demonstrated. You would make 4 of each of these to get your 32 total cards. And don’t forget (as I shared in the video) you’ll probably be able to make a few more with the left over pieces.

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 hope you enjoyed what I shared today!

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“BONUS DAYS” IS BACK!
For every $50 you spend July 1st through August 3rd (before shipping and tax), you earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed August 4-31, 2020. Click here for more details.

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″. If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by July 10th for the next kit.

SUMMER NIGHTS ADD-ON AVAILABLE!
If you are an active Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you now have the option to purchase the Summer Nights Add-On card and envelope pack that will coordinate with the contents of the upcoming July Summer Nights kit. The Add-On can be purchased through the online store. It is NOT something you “add on” to your subscription.

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 July 2020 Peony Garden 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 In Good Taste Suite will be available August 1st! AND these tutorial bundles (July-December) will include links to instructional videos!

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!

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.