I was scrolling through my photos and realized yesterday that I forgot to share the fabulous make-n-takes we got to make at OnStage. Here are the 4 cards I put together at OnStage Local in Hartford, CT on the April 7th.
We were able to play with so many wonderful products. But this one I saved to finish at home because I wanted to use extra Blends Markers to complete it. You are going to love all the new papers coming including this Graceful Glass Designer Vellum which coordinates with the Painted Glass Stamp Set (also used on the card).
This last one we made with the Nature’s Poem Designer Paper and what will probably be my very favorite stamp set, Rooted In Nature. I didn’t change the the make-n-take design at all for this card.
The kids are home today because Mother Nature dumped a couple feet of snow on us over the entire weekend, and the school district decided that there was just too much of it. The snow started falling Saturday morning and didn’t stop until early this morning…almost 48 hours of it. I took this photo of my husband in our driveway early Sunday morning when it was a foot high. This was only about half of what we got!
He had gone out for groceries (bless his heart) at the start of the storm on Saturday. We are pretty thankful to have food, shelter… and a snowblower! And the boys are loving that they have one less day of school this week.
CLICK HERE for more detailed information about retiring products from the 2017-18 Annual Catalog and the 2018 Occasions Catalog, to access the lists and links, for dates about transitioning into the new 2018-19 Annual Catalog, AND to find out how you can get your hands on your personal copy.
Be sure to take a good look at the retiring products list so that you don’t miss out on getting items that you have wanted. Favorites are already selling out!
New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers get 50% Off! NEW subscribers who join Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10 will get 50% off their first 2 months. Enter this promotion code to get in on the special: SAVEFIFTY0418 (Click here if you wish to see a sneak peek image showing the April kit AND a little peek of the May kit.)
The new 2018-19 Annual Catalog will be introducing us to new colors! That means that several colors are retiring though. CLICK HERE for more detailed information about retiring products.CLICK HERE for my post and a video regarding the Color Revamp. And CLICK HERE for a printable Color Revamp Summary.
I am very honored once again to be the special guest for the Crazy Crafters Blog Hop! Each person participating in this hop found a project from my blog and used it for inspiration to create something of their own. In the paper crafters’ world we call this CASEing. In this hop CASE stands for “Copy And Selectively Edit.” Although you may have also heard it defined as “Copy And Share Everything/Everywhere.” I am also participating by CASEing a couple of my own past projects!
I wanted to show a couple fun ideas that could be created with our soon-to-be-retiring Tutti Frutti 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper. I first decided to CASE these cards that were featured in my February 21, 2017 post,…
…because I really think the designer paper patterns in this pack are fun and can take over a whole card.
I really wanted to make the sentiment piece pop, so I added Mini Dimensionals under the Whisper White circle and under the fruit. And because I cut my paper from a 6″ x 6″ piece, I had a 1-3/4″ wide strip left. So I added that to the inside of the card.
Measurements…
Whisper White Thick cardstock:
11” x 4-1/4” scored and folded in half at 5-1/2” and a scraps for stamping and punching out the sentiment piece and the fruit.
Designer Paper:
4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ for the outside 1-3/4″ x 5-1/2″ for the inside.
Products: See below for a full list of supplies linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Tips/Directions:
Attach the designer paper to the card front.
Stamp the sentiment image/s on the Whisper White scrap. (I “stamped off” to get lighter shades of ink for my fruit. Some call this “second generation” stamping.)
Punch the sentiment image with the 2-1/4″ Circle Punch.
Stamp the extra fruit. Punch the extra fruit with the coordinating punch from the Itty Bitty Fruit Punch Pack. (The stamp images are larger than what will punch. This is so that you will have no white edges on your punched out pieces.)
Adhere the extra fruit with a Mini Dimensional. Adhere the Whisper White circle to the Metallic Foil Doily using Dimensionals. Then attach this to the front of the card along the right edge, and trim the excess doily away.
Attach the designer paper to the inside. And stamp any additional sentiments or images inside.
Here are three other cards.
The inside paper is the same designer piece but it’s flipped over.
6″ x 6″ Designer Paper is perfect for making origami pouches, too. For my second project idea I’m CASEing the pouches that were featured in my May 11, 2017 post. (The directions for the fold can be found there.)
These are much simpler to make than they look. And what a great way to share a fun treat.
Measurements…
Whisper White Thick cardstock:
scrap for stamping and punching out the sentiment piece.
Coordinating colored cardstock:
scrap for punching out the layer under the sentiment piece.
Designer Paper:
6″ x 6″
A big thank you to Kylie and all the demonstrators that CASEd me in this hop! I am looking forward to seeing which projects of mine inspired all of them AND what they created. Be sure to visit each of these blogs by clicking on the names below. Have fun and let me know what you think!
CLICK HERE for more detailed information about retiring products from the 2017-18 Annual Catalog and the 2018 Occasions Catalog, to access the lists and links, for dates about transitioning into the new 2018-19 Annual Catalog, AND to find out how you can get your hands on your personal copy.
Be sure to take a good look at the retiring products list so that you don’t miss out on getting items that you have wanted. Favorites are already selling out!
New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers get 50% Off! NEW subscribers who join Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10 will get 50% off their first 2 months. Enter this promotion code to get in on the special: SAVEFIFTY0418 (Click here if you wish to see a sneak peek image showing the April kit AND a little peek of the May kit.)
The new 2018-19 Annual Catalog will be introducing us to new colors! That means that several colors are retiring though. CLICK HERE for more detailed information about retiring products.CLICK HERE for my post and a video regarding the Color Revamp. And CLICK HERE for a printable Color Revamp Summary.
We are now approaching our last hours of Sale-a-Bration. Did you get the freebies you wanted?
CLICK HERE to access the flyers/brochures OR CLICK HERE to get to my online store and see what you can get for free when you order Stampin’ Up! products before March 31st ends. Here are a few more cards that show off a few of the Sale-a-Bration products.
Sweet Sugarplum or Peekaboo Peach cardstock: 7″ x 5″ scored at 3-1/2″ and folded in half for the card base
Springtime Foils Designer Paper: 2″ x 3-1/2″
Whisper White cardstock: 3-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ for the inside and scraps for punching two 1″ circles
Basic Black cardstock: scraps for punching two 1-3/8″ circles and two 3/4″ circles
Rich Razzleberry or Pumpkin Pie cardstock: scraps for punching beak and feet
Directions:
Punch 2-1/4″ circle punch half-way into the top edge of the card. (I don’t recommend punching through both layers at once. Punch through one, and then fold the card shut and punch through the other.)
Emboss the front of the card base for texture.
Sponge color onto the Springtime Foils Designer Paper. Then punch into the designer paper with the 2-1/4″ circle punch.
Punch the beak, feet and circles for the eyes.
Assemble the card. Accent with rhinestone buttons or a bow.
On this one I even added a little shine to the eyes using the white pencil and the Watercolor Pencils.
Sahara Sand cardstock: scrap for stamping and punching 1″ circle
Mixed Medallions kit: one Berry Burst card base, large Calypso Coral flower (flipped over), 2 smaller Calypso Coral flowers, 1 small white flower and “thank you” circle piece
Directions:
Fold up the Berry Burst card base.
Stamp “For You” onto Sahara Sand cardstock. Punch with 1″ Circle Punch. Adhere to the back of the large Calypso Coral flower, and add to the front of the card with a Dimensional.
Open up side flaps and add two flowers with rhinestones.
Open up top flap and add one more flower, a rhinestone and the thank you sentiment piece.
Whisper White Thick cardstock: 2″ x 5-1/2″ and scrap for stamping and die-cutting 2-3/8″ circle
Basic Black cardstock: 2-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ and scrap for die-cutting 2-1/2″ scallop circle
Directions:
Die-cut black scallop circle.
Stamp flower image on the inside of the card and on the white scrap. Color the one on the scrap with Stampin’ Blends Markers. Die-cut and adhere this circle to black scallop circle.
NEW subscribers who join Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10 will get 50% off their first 2 months. Enter this promotion code to get in on the special: SAVEFIFTY0418
January 3 through March 31 is THE BEST time of the Stampin’ Up! year for everyone! Click here to learn about this spectacular promotion and how you can benefit by earning free products and more.
Get up to $226 worth of product for $99! Plus…
It’s the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up! During Sale-A-Bration, you can become a demonstrator for just $99 and choose two FREE stamp sets of your choice for your Starter Kit. Plus, the kit ships for free! Click here for more information about joining my community of stampers (becoming a demonstrator), and click here for more information about the other bonuses for getting the Starter Kit.
Today I am excited to share several fun Flip Fold cards AND a few extra projects I created with the same products!
I was inspired by a card that my upline, Susan Campfield had as a make-n-take for one of our team events.
And I just HAD to share that card and my variations so that you could see how fabulous these Tutti-Frutti Cards & Envelopes (one of the free Sale-a-Bration picks) are.
I wanted to share these cards with my Facebook friends too, so I recorded this Facebook Live how-to video this past Wednesday and then uploaded it to my YouTube channel (since I know not everyone is ON Facebook). Be sure to watch the video, check out the measurements below so that you can recreate this amazing card, and then let me know if you have any questions. If you ARE on Facebook, I invite you to “like” then “follow” my page so you can get updates when I share and when I go live every Wednesday afternoon at 2 PM Central Time.
Here are the measurements you’ll need if you plan to recreate this fun-fold card.
Measurements…
Tutti-Frutti card (from pack) FREE SAB ITEM available only through the end of March:
8-1/2” x 5-1/2” scored and folded in half at 4-1/4”
Coordinating cardstock:
Scrap for punching the 2-1/4” circle
Basic Black cardstock:
7” x 1-1/2” scored and folded at 4-1/4”
4-1/4” x 3”
Whisper White cardstock:
Scraps for stamping and punching two 2” circles
Petal Passion designer paper:
4” x 2-3/4”
Basic Gray ¼” Shimmer ribbon FREE SAB ITEM available only through the end of March:
About 4”
About 3”
Products: See below for a full list of supplies linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Here are a few more close-up photos of the cards. But keep scrolling, because further down are a couple other fun ideas you can make with the Tutti-Frutti Cards & Envelopes.
These are some extra ones that my Vicki Spicer recreated for me this weekend so I could send out a few thank you cards.
Then I just couldn’t stop creating with these Tutti-Frutti Cards & Envelopes. Here are a few more things I made with them just in case you are looking for some treat container ideas for Easter, May Day, weddings, showers, or just simple thinking of you gifts.
I recently demonstrated how to convert a card into this type of basket in one of my February Paper Pumpkin videos. Click here to access that video, then advance to the 4:55 spot for directions.
And this is just an envelope filled with a couple cookies that are wrapped up in a cellophane bag. The gift card was made with the large scrap piece from the basket above.
I hope you enjoyed what I had to share today. Thanks for stopping by!
Looking for One More Club Member
One of my Online Paper Crafters’ Club just started, but a member had to drop due to medical reasons. SO I am looking for just ONE more member to join us and take her spot. The commitment is to place a minimum $25 order each month for 6 months in row. In one of those months you would get the Stampin’ Rewards (the free goodies) based on the collective orders from those in the club. The other perks would be free catalogs shipped to you, a set of 6 free hand-stamped cards at the end of the 6-month commitment, and exclusive club-only project ideas emailed to you each month. I’m hoping to start this club at the beginning of April. You do not need to live near me. Anyone in the US can join. Let me know if you are interested!
NEW subscribers who join Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10 will get 50% off their first 2 months. Enter this promotion code to get in on the special: SAVEFIFTY0418
January 3 through March 31 is THE BEST time of the Stampin’ Up! year for everyone! Click here to learn about this spectacular promotion and how you can benefit by earning free products and more.
Get up to $226 worth of product for $99! Plus…
It’s the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up! During Sale-A-Bration, you can become a demonstrator for just $99 and choose two FREE stamp sets of your choice for your Starter Kit. Plus, the kit ships for free! Click here for more information about joining my community of stampers (becoming a demonstrator), and click here for more information about the other bonuses for getting the Starter Kit.
Look at the pretty supplies that came in the March 2018 5th Anniversary Paper Pumpkin kit!
I’ve been playing with the contents of my kit. And today I’d love to share just a few of the alternate project ideas I came up with. (More to come on the 28th and 29th! And then of course my personal subscribers will get several more emailed to them on April 2nd!)
Watch my video first to get measurements, directions, and tips for the intended kit cards/envelopes and the alternate projects I created…
turn 8 cards into 28!
a fun flower seed container with a pretty tag
and two 12×12 scrapbook pages
Then scroll down to see close-up photos, links for more information shared in the video, and a list of extra supplies (linked to my online store) mentioned or used to make my creations.
Here are the cards that the kit instructs how to make.
And here are my “outside-the-box” ideas I created and shared in my video.
TO GET 28 CARDS, MAKE 4 OF THIS PATTERN…
…4 OF EACH OF THESE…
…4 OF EACH OF THESE…
…4 OF THIS DESIGN…
…AND 4 OF THIS ONE (7 DESIGNS X 4 = 28)
And as you can see your cards could have a vanilla or a white base, because the pieces in the kit go with either. (Flip the labels over for the white side.)
The wooden elements came as a free bonus gift to all subscribers this month.
They make for a thicker card. So if you are mailing a card like this, you may want to put it in a bubble mailer.
A PRETTY TAG
The wooden embellishments have both a white side and a natural side.
“SOUR CREAM” SHAPED CONTAINER (WITH TAG)…
I added a clip to keep the opening shut.
TWO SIMPLE 12X12 SCRAPBOOK PAGES
My thinking is that these would be great for displaying a certain special photo in a 12×12 frame on the wall.
Not a subscriber yet? Want to know more about Paper Pumpkin kits and how to get in on the fun? Click here for more information. If you are ready to start your own subscription, click here to get signed up. NEW subscribers who join Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10 will get 50% off their first 2 months. Enter this promotion code to get in on the special: SAVEFIFTY0418
For those who are current or returning subscribers, you can still reap some rewards. In fact everyone that purchases a 3, 6 or 12 month pre-paid subscriptions by the end of March will get to choose free Sale-a-Bration products! Do you miss Paper Pumpkin and want to renew your subscription? Click here, login, reactivate, and then choose me as your demonstrator if you wish.
One of my Online Paper Crafters’ Club just started, but a member had to drop due to medical reasons. SO I am looking for just ONE more member to join us and take her spot. The commitment is to place a minimum $25 order each month for 6 months in row. In one of those months you would get the Stampin’ Rewards (the free goodies) based on the collective orders from those in the club. The other perks would be free catalogs shipped to you, a set of 6 free hand-stamped cards at the end of the 6-month commitment, and exclusive club-only project ideas emailed to you each month. I’m hoping to start this club at the beginning of April. You do not need to live near me. Anyone in the US can join. Let me know if you are interested!
Sale-A-Bration 2018
January 3 through March 31 is THE BEST time of the Stampin’ Up! year for everyone! Click here to learn about this spectacular promotion and how you can benefit by earning free products and more.
Get up to $226 worth of product for $99! Plus…
It’s the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up! During Sale-A-Bration, you can become a demonstrator for just $99 and choose two FREE stamp sets of your choice for your Starter Kit. Plus, the kit ships for free! Click here for more information about joining my community of stampers (becoming a demonstrator), and click here for more information about the other bonuses for getting the Starter Kit.
I’m now sharing my fourth and final set of cards that my stampers made at my February Stamp-a-Stack event. These were my favorite!
I got the inspiration for the design from a swap card I received from the talented Ms. Brenda Sprenger. Here is her card.
I felt that doing the ring of black was going to be a little tedious at this event, though.
So I had my stampers just cut out a solid circle for each of their three cards. And I also wanted to cut down on even more time at the Big Shot, so I substituted the embossed panel for a pretty piece of designer paper.
Here are the measurements and a few tips if you wish to recreate my version of this card.
Measurements:
Basic Black cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ for the card base and scrap for die-cutting the largest Stitched Shapes Framelit circle
Whisper White cardstock: 6-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ scored and folded at 4″ and scrap for stamping and die-cutting the 2-3/8″ circle (for the card above)
Petal Passion designer paper: 2″ x 5″ for outside left edge of card and scrap for die-cutting the 2-3/8″ circle (for the two other cards)
Ribbon: about 4-5″ for a knot or about 8-9″ for a bow
Products: See below for a full list of supplies linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Helpful Tips:
Die-cut a 2-3/8″ diameter circle from the Petal Passion Designer Paper scrap or the Whisper White cardstock scrap. (Stamp the Whisper White with the Petal Palette stamp images.) Color with the Stampin’ Blends markers.
Adhere this circle to the die-cut Basic Black circle.
Stamp the sentiment/s on the inside of the folded Whisper White piece.
Adhere the 2″ x 5″ designer paper to the front of the white, then adhere the layered circular piece on top of that making sure that the adhesive isn’t going to be exposed on the back side where the circle isn’t attached the card.
Adhere all of this onto the Basic Black card base piece.
NEW subscribers who join Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10 will get 50% off their first 2 months. Enter this promotion code to get in on the special: SAVEFIFTY0418
January 3 through March 31 is THE BEST time of the Stampin’ Up! year for everyone! Click here to learn about this spectacular promotion and how you can benefit by earning free products and more.
Get up to $226 worth of product for $99! Plus…
It’s the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up! During Sale-A-Bration, you can become a demonstrator for just $99 and choose two FREE stamp sets of your choice for your Starter Kit. Plus, the kit ships for free! Click here for more information about joining my community of stampers (becoming a demonstrator), and click here for more information about the other bonuses for getting the Starter Kit.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I am an affiliate with Stamp-n-Storage which means I may get commissions if you click on links I provide and decide to purchase anything from this company. I love their products and recommend them because I own several myself and believe my readers will benefit from them.
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