Oh! I’m in love with the December 2023 All The Best Paper Pumpkin kit! The imagery is beautiful. And I’ve been creating up a storm! I finished seven alternate card ideas…one is exclusive for my personal paper pumpkin subscribers, three I am sharing today, and the others (plus whatever else I create) will have to wait because I couldn’t fit them all into my how-to video.
This kit contained the supplies shown below to make nine pretty “dandelion wish” cards (three of 3 styles) and a box for gifting the cards to another.
But I never assemble my kits as is, because I like to show subscribers other ways to use those supplies. I like to think outside the box…see what else I can come up with, and create alternate cards, scrapbook pages and more. So today I’m sharing with you…
A Hidden Scenery Z-Fold Card
A “Fractured” Card (two versions)
And a Pop Up Floating Frame Card.
Watch my video first by clicking here to get to get measurements, directions, and tips (or you can just click on this image below if you are already in my blog post). Scroll down to see close-up photos, access the links that I mentioned in my video, and see a list of extra supplies (linked to my online store) that I used to make my creations. Then be sure to visit my blog again soon, because I have more alternate projects for you!
Here are the cards the kit instructs how to make. (Click here for a link to Stampin’ Up!’s how-to video to help you assemble these as intended.)
And here are close-up photos of the alternate cards I made and shared in my video. (Remember to watch my video first to get measurements, tips and directions.)
A Hidden Scenery Z-Fold Card
Visit my 9/13/23 post to see the Hidden Scenery Z-Fold Cards I was referring to in the video.
I hope I inspired your creativity with what I shared today! If you did not get this kit, I hope you can apply these ideas to products you already own.
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 January 10th for this next kit…
A PEEK AT JANUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Lovely Lavender Kit: Make love-themed cards for special occasions, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and more! Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes, includes 4 bonus tags that punch out from the card front, precut paper pieces, and linen thread. Coordinates with the Perennial Lavender Suite Collection (item 162613) debuting January 4. Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape (Classic Stampin’ Spot) & Berry Burst. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Love of Spring Dies Add-On (item 164396) —available beginning 11 December and only while supplies last! Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the Jan-March kits.
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to shop My Favorite Extras. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
Products…things you might need/want in addition to the Dec 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit
JAN-APR 2024 MINI CATALOG (& SALE-A-BRATION) BEGIN 1/4/24! The Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog will be live on January 4th. On that date you can shop the products in my online store. And you’ll be able to view the catalog online. Sale-a-Bration also begins that day!
LAST CHANCE AND CARRYOVER PRODUCTS The Sept–Dec 2023 Mini Catalog is retiring soon. Now – January 3, 2024, you can stock up on your favorite seasonal products and save up to 60% on essential craft supplies! Click here for more information and the downloadable lists. Click here for the online store. But hurry! Items are selling out.
KITS COLLECTION: PAINTED WISHES KIT ADDED Make friendships blossoms with the Painted Wishes Kit! This kit lets you make 9 all-occasion cards in 3 floral designs featuring a beautiful watercolor style. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT JANUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Lovely Lavender Kit: Make love-themed cards for special occasions, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and more! Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes, includes 4 bonus tags that punch out from the card front, precut paper pieces, and linen thread. Coordinates with the Perennial Lavender Suite Collection (item 162613) debuting January 4. Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape (Classic Stampin’ Spot) & Berry Burst. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Love of Spring Dies Add-On (item 164396) —available beginning 11 December and only while supplies last! Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the Jan-March kits.
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 January 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES 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 December 2023 Garden Walk Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Lighter Than Air Suite from the upcoming Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog will be available January 1st.
Stampin’ Up!® is releasing more new products in the Online store this November 7th. So I wanted to show a few of them off today. One of my favorites is a pack of 6×6 designer paper called Meandering Meadows which features many beautiful hand-painted meadow scenes.
I just showed live on YouTube and on Facebook about three hours ago step-by-step directions for creating a new fun fold card which uses an entire sheet of this beautiful scenery 6×6 designer paper. I also use the new Three Color Glimmer Paper and Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies & Birds (both also debuting 11/7/23) along with the Layering Leaves Stamp Set and & other coordinating Stampin’ Up!® product. And now I’m sharing 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 post), 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.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Click here to access and download a printable “measurements & supplies” sheet.
Measurements …
Basic Black Cardstock
5-1/2” x 6-1/4” scored in on each side at 1”
Basic White Cardstock
1-5/8” x 4-1/8”
2-7/8” x 4-1/8”
1” x 2-3/4” or 1-1/8″ x 2-3/4″ or 1″ x 3-1/4″
Three Color Glimmer Paper
¼” x 5-1/2”
¼” x 4-1/8”
(2) ¼” x < 1”
Meandering Meadows Designer Paper
4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
1-3/4” x 5-1/2”
½” x 4-1/8”
(2) ½” x < 1”
Here are photos of the finished card I demonstrated.
Here are photos of the card I featured in my PDF.
And here are photos of the third card I shared at the end. Do you have a favorite?
I hope you enjoyed what I shared today!
Winners: After live winner from last week’s live…Debra Clark This week’s live winners… Peggy Kulik & Patricia
Congratulations to these individuals!! If your name is above, be sure to reach out to me at stampyourartout@comcast.net to claim your prize.
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THE BEST DESTINATION KIT ADDED
Plan a crafting getaway today with the all-inclusive The Best Destination Kit! This kit lets you make nine tri-fold cards with a colorful, nostalgic, travel vibe. Resort-hopping was never so easy! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of November 1, 2023 (while supplies last).
Cost is $20 USD
Use item number 163187 when ordering
Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to shop My Favorite Extras. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
Product List…
Meandering Meadows Designer Paper (available 11/7/23)
MORE ONLINE EXCLUSIVES COMING IN NOVEMBER New products are coming to the online store* November 7, 2023! You won’t find these products in any catalog, but you can download this flyer which gives you a peek at a few of the new ones. *this link will reveal all the newer products on 11/7/23. Click here for more details.
KITS COLLECTION: THE BEST DESTINATIONS KIT ADDED Plan a crafting getaway today with the all-inclusive The Best Destination Kit! This kit lets you make nine tri-fold cards with a colorful, nostalgic, travel vibe. Resort-hopping was never so easy! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT NOVEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Light up the Christmas season with this month’s Warm Wishes Paper Pumpkin kit! With traditional Christmas home designs, spread the light of Christmas with gift boxes that you can fill up with all sorts of small goodies, treats, gifts, and more (8 boxes; 4 each of 2 designs). Plus, you can get the Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes Add-On (20 cards/env) to take your Christmas crafting even further (#163985… available 10/11 while supplies last). FYI..this kit coordinates with the October Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit. Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow (ink color), Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red
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 November 10th for this next kit.
CRAFT FOR A CAUSE & SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES This year Stampin’ Up!’s product giveback program is featuring A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (item 162377). For every paper sold, SU will donate $3 to Toys for Tots. Let’s make a difference together!
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES 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 October 2023 Les Shoppes Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the All About Autumn Suite from the Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog will be available November 1st.
I love creating multi-layered cards…I love creating fun fold and interactive cards…I love creating cards that show off artsy techniques. But I also love putting together easy cards when I need quick turnaround. Our Memories & More Card Packs and coordinating cards & envelopes are great products for producing these types of cards.
The stamped sentiments come from the coordinating Beautiful Balloons Stamp Set and Blueberry Bushel & Pretty Peacock Ink Pads. And the accent stickers come from the card pack.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Most of the 20 base cards from the coordinating Bright & Beautiful Memories & More cards & envelopes are folded so the color appears on the inside. I guess I wanted the layers on the fronts of my cards to be the focus. And I loved the idea of a bit of color inside.
Below are the 2 sets of 10 different designs and the tips for each. Let me know if you have any questions.
Card Layout #1
Cut two 3/4″ x 3/4″ squares of Granny Apple Green or Silver Foil diagonally to get the four triangles for the corners.
Add one embellishment on the “i” in Birthday.
Add the front layer up on Dimensionals.
Card Layout #2
Cut two 3/4″ x 3/4″ squares of Melon Mambo or Mirrored Charcoal Foil diagonally to get the four triangles for the corners.
Add six embellishments on the randomly on the front.
Add the front layer up on Dimensionals.
Card Layout #3
Cut two 3/4″ x 3/4″ squares of Melon Mambo or Mirrored Charcoal Foil diagonally to get the four triangles for the corners.
Add one embellishment on the “i” in times.
Add the front layer up on Dimensionals.
Card Layout #4
Add a 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ layer of Granny Apple Green or Silver Foil under the main layer.
Add the front layer up on Dimensionals.
Add 3 embellishments.
Stamp the inside sentiment.
Card Layout #5
Add a 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ layer of Granny Apple Green or Silver Foil under the main layer.
Add the front layer up on Dimensionals.
Add 3 embellishments.
Stamp a string hanging from the inside balloon.
Card Layout #6
Add a 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ layer of Melon Mambo or Mirrored Charcoal Foil under the main layer.
Add the front layer up on Dimensionals.
Add 5 embellishments on the front and 4 on the inside.
Card Layout #7
Add a 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ layer of Melon Mambo or Mirrored Charcoal Foil under the main layer.
Add the front layer with Dimensionals.
Stamp the inside sentiment.
Card Layout #8
Add a 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ layer of Granny Apple Green or Silver Foil under the main layer.
Add the front layer with Dimensionals. And add the front balloons with Dimensionals.
Add 3-4 embellishments on the front.
(Nothing was added to the inside, so I took no photo.)
Card Layout #9
Add a 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ layer of Melon Mambo or Mirrored Charcoal Foil under the main layer.
Fold back the front half of the card base to create a z-fold. Then add the front layer with Dimensionals (just behind the top half).
Add the front balloons with Dimensionals.
Stamp the inside sentiment. Stamp the balloon image with less ink (stamp onto scrap paper 2 times first to lighten).
Add 3 embellishments on the front.
Card Layout #10
Add a 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ layer of Melon Mambo or Mirrored Charcoal Foil under the main layer.
Fold back the front half of the card base to create a z-fold. Then add the front layer with Dimensionals (just behind the left half).
Stamp the inside sentiment.
Add 2 embellishments on the inside.
If you are interested in purchasing the supplies to make these cards, scroll down and click on the links to start shopping.
Thanks for stopping by to see what I had to share today.
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to shop My Favorite Extras. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
TEXTURED FLORAL CLASS-TO-GO My Layering Leaves Class-To-Go offered in May and again in June was a success with over 500 participants! Amazing!! Thank you. Afterwards I had many asking if I would do more like this in the future. After months of planning and preparing, I’m ready to offer this type of event on a regular basis… Registration is now open thru 10/28 for my Textured Floral Class-To-Go!Visit here for details on the class.
STAMP OUT BREAST CANCER 💕 I am proud to say that I am participating in this year’s Stamp Out Breast Cancer event! I was made aware of the event this past May and invited to take part. And I was honored to discover my million achiever stamp set, Layering Leaves is the featured product in this year’s in-person event AND the bundled tutorial gift! Besides donating to the event in various ways, I’m sharing one of my card designs in the bundled free Layering Leaves card tutorial gift that will be sent to all those donating $25+. If you would like to make a donation, click on this link: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/SOBC If you live near Dracut, MA, donated $25+, and have the afternoon open on October 28th, you may also attend the in-person event.
35% OFF OR 35% MORE! Between October 3rd and October 31st anyone purchasing the Stampin” Up! starter kit will get to choose either a 35% savings on their starter kit cost OR an additional 35% in product! AND…they will get free registration to the OnStage@Home event this November 11th! Click here for more details. Visit to learn more about the perks of being a demonstrator!
MORE ONLINE EXCLUSIVES COMING IN NOVEMBER New products are coming to the online store* November 7, 2023! You won’t find these products in any catalog, but you can download this flyer which gives you a peek at a few of the new ones. *this link will reveal all the newer products on 11/7/23. Click here for more details.
KITS COLLECTION: RUSTICCHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN KIT ADDED The Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit has all you need to make a rustic, 25-day paper advent calendar. What a great way to bring a classic, cozy Christmas feeling to your home this season! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT NOVEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Light up the Christmas season with this month’s Warm Wishes Paper Pumpkin kit! With traditional Christmas home designs, spread the light of Christmas with gift boxes that you can fill up with all sorts of small goodies, treats, gifts, and more (8 boxes; 4 each of 2 designs). Plus, you can get the Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes Add-On (20 cards/env) to take your Christmas crafting even further (#163985… available 10/11 while supplies last). FYI..this kit coordinates with the October Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit. Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow (ink color), Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red
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 November 10th for this next kit.
CRAFT FOR A CAUSE & SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES This year Stampin’ Up!’s product giveback program is featuring A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (item 162377). For every paper sold, SU will donate $3 to Toys for Tots. Let’s make a difference together!
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES 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 October 2023 Les Shoppes Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the All About Autumn Suite from the Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog will be available November 1st.
Last week I demonstrated how to make a Square Column Fold Card. In that video I shared a peek at this card that I’m going to give you details on today.
Be sure to watch the instructional video in that September 20th blog post first to get an idea of how this type of card comes together. And then read through the measurements supplies and tips below so that you can recreate this version that I put together with the Translucent Florals Stamps and Dies and the beautiful coordinating Delightful Floral Designer Paper.
Wouldn’t this make a fantastic wedding card?! And it’s fairly easy to make.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements …
Delightful Floral Designer Paper
(2) 1-3/8” x 5-3/8”
>1-1/8” x 5-3/8”
Basic White Thick Cardstock
5-1/2” x 10-1/8” scored parallel to the short side at 4-1/4”, 5-3/4”, 7-1/4”, and 8-3/4”
1/2” x 2-3/4”
Scraps for stamping and die-cutting flowers, leaves, and branches
Here are photos of the finished card from above…
…and close up.
The large flower is stamped with Calypso Coral ink and added with Dimensionals in the middle just above the sentiment strip. The one behind and above it is stamped with Berry Burst ink and added with Seal Adhesive. It has the look of being a bit lifted because the end was curled up a bit with a Bone Folder
The leaves are inked in three colors… first with Lemon Lolly ink directly from the ink pad, then with Parakeet Party ink and pretty peacock ink using Daubers to apply the ink. The ends were curled up a bit and then added with Seal Adhesive. And the smallest flowers are stamped with Fresh Freesia and added with Dimensionals.
The branches are then added with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and tucked under the top and under the bottom of the bundle of flowers.
The card folds flat in this direction to fit into an envelope.
And it opens up flat in this direction for ease at writing and signing.
Thanks for stopping by to see what I had to share today. I hope I inspired your creativity!
35% OFF OR 35% MORE! Stampin’ Up!® wants to celebrate its 35th anniversary in style!…
Between October 3rd and October 31st anyone who joins our fun crafting community as a new demonstrator/discount shopper by purchasing the Stampin’ Up! starter kit will get to choose either 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit OR 35% MORE product in their kit! Plus as an extra perk, these new demonstrators will also be automatically registered for FREE* to the virtual OnStage@Home event this November 11th!
In the US…
35% OFF the cost of the Starter Kit would be a cost of $64.35 for $125 in product.
35% MORE product in the Starter Kit would be a cost of $99 for $168.75 in product.
OnStage@Home is a $77 value.
What a fantastic time to join!
No matter which option new demonstrators choose, both provide them with free business supplies and free shipping on their Starter Kit—not to mention all the fun that comes with being part of Stampin’ Up!
Additional Details…
Orders that include one of these Starter Kit options must be closed by the ordering deadline on 31 October.
New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit.
New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user.
New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 3 October or after 31 October (anytime outside of this Starter Kit promotion period) will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.
*Please note that this free registration will not include the gift box.
Visit to learn more about the perks of being a demonstrator!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to shop My Favorite Extras. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
35% OFF OR 35% MORE! Between October 3rd and October 31st anyone purchasing the Stampin” Up! starter kit will get to choose either a 35% savings on their starter kit cost OR an additional 35% in product! AND…they will get free registration to the OnStage@Home event this November 11th! Click here for more details. Visit to learn more about the perks of being a demonstrator!
SNS FALL SALE Stamp-n-Storage is having their popular Fall Sale featuring 15% OFF storewide* and Free Shipping on purchases of $150+ in the U.S. Domestic now until October 2nd! Visit to shop!
SPECIAL RELEASE DESIGNER PAPER On September 6th new exclusive designer paper packs were made available for purchase. These are special release products that were added to the Online Exclusives and are only available while supplies last. Once products run out, they will no longer be visible in the online store. Click here for the flyer.
CRAFT FOR A CAUSE & SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES This year Stampin’ Up!’s product giveback program is featuring A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (item 162377). For every paper sold, SU will donate $3 to Toys for Tots. Let’s make a difference together!
WORLD CARD MAKING DAY Mark your calendars and join Stampin’ Up!® on October 7th for a FREE virtual crafting party in honor of World Card Making Day! Gather your friends & fellow crafting enthusiasts and join us as we connect with one another and make three fun cards. Registration is FREE and the best way to stay up to date on all event details. Click here for details.
KITS COLLECTION: CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE KIT ADDED Share the joy of Christmas with everyone, everywhere with the Christmas Everywhere Kit featuring trees from around the world so you can send the special people in your life warm Christmas wishes wherever they are! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT OCTOBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes supplies to make eight beautiful 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards including beautiful Christmas-themed precut pieces and a bottle of Glitter Glue. AND the coordinating box design can help create a cute village Christmas scene! (FYI…this kit coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit. So you’ll want to stay subscribed.) Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red (ink color) 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 October 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES 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 September 2023 Zoo Crew Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Les Shoppes Suite from the 2023-24 Annual Catalog will be available October 1st.
US BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAY Thirteen states and Puerto Rico are offering a sales tax holiday for school supplies during the months of July, August, or September. Products that are eligible according to the statute include “items normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes.” To see the names of participating states, products exempted from tax, and sales tax holiday dates 2023 Tax Holiday spreadsheet here. If you want to get in on the tax holiday, you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday). Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.
This is a fun card that I wanted to demonstrate in video format for you all today, but it was too hard to fit that into my day. It’s the first day of a new catalog, and those first days are usually pretty busy for me helping my team and my customers. Plus it was the first day of school for my boys and our exchange student. We had things to prepare for last night, and coordinating everyone this morning was a bit of a challenge. But they all made it out the door in time! Yay.
Here is my Pop Out Standing Step Card that I made with the Zoo Crew Suite. This is what it looks like from the front.
And here it is standing. The two “step” sections in the front act as a base for the card.
Because this designer paper has a ton of critters, the variations of this card that you could make with this suite are endless!
Products I used… a complete list of products I used is shown below, and everything is linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements …
Basic Black Cardstock
4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
1-1/4″ x 4-1/4″
1″ x 4″ scrap for die-cutting the scallop “top curtain”
Scraps for die-cutting the two side curtains
Basic White Cardstock
3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″
5/16″ tall strip
Distressed Gold Specialty Paper
3-1/2″ x 4″
Scrap for stamping and fussy-cutting tutu
Zoo Crew Designer Paper (black with white scallops)
4″ x 4-1/4″ scored parallel to the short side at 1/2″ (starting at the top of the design), 1-1/4″, 2-1/4″, 3″
6″ x 4-1/4″ scored parallel to the short side at 3/4″ (starting at the top of the design), 2-3/4″, 3-1/2″, 5-1/2″
Zoo Crew Designer Paper (dancing critters)
Scraps for fussy-cutting or die-cutting all six critters
Directions…
Prepare the pieces above. Add the gold paper to the top of the black base piece as shown. Connect the b&w designer paper pieces (with adhesive along the 1/2″ wide ends) to form steps. And add them at the bottom so they touch the bottom edge of the black base. Add the die-cut side curtains as shown. Then add the top scallop curtain with Dimensionals.
Attach the front black panel to complete the stage. Then add the critters. I added the back one with glue on the back of the legs and a Dimensional behind the head. I added the small front one with a Dimensional. The rest of the dancers are just glued in place with glue under the feet.
Embellish the card with the stars and pearls.
You can see here how the steps are connected.
So of course flattening the steps in an upward position will allow the card to fit into an envelope.
Next stamp the skirt of the leopard onto the scrap gold piece. And fussy-cut.
Stamp the leopard and the “You’re TOO wonderful” on the white layer.
Glue on the gold skirt.
Then hand-write “TUTU” on the white strip. Trim the excess and glue on over the “TOO”
Attach this layer to the back of the card.
Here is that photo of the front again. It’s such a fun card to make! I hope you enjoyed my idea.
By the way, the embellishments are new ones that just debuted today in the Sept-December 2023 Mini Catalog! Scroll down further and to the promotions section of this post to read about other new September 6th product releases.
Did you get your hands on this month’s bundle of video classes featuring products in the Zoo Crew Suite? Each month’s Video Class Bundle includes photos, imperial and metric measurements, complete product lists, and links to instructional videos for twelve projects designed by our team of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world. And they are exclusive to those who earn them or purchase them.
Here are peeks of the amazing projects in this September 2023 bundle. Click here and scroll down to find information for how to get your hands on this month’s bundle.
Now be sure to click on the names of other hop participants in our team to follow the hop and see other creative project ideas featuring the Zoo Crew Suite. (If you are receiving this blog post by email, click HERE to see links and follow the hop.) I hope our ideas in this hop inspire your creativity!
WORLD CARD MAKING DAY
Mark your calendars and join Stampin’ Up!® on October 7th for a FREE virtual crafting party in honor of World Card Making Day! Gather your friends & fellow crafting enthusiasts and join us as we connect with one another and make three fun cards. Registration is FREE and the best way to stay up to date on all event details. Click here for details.
CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE KIT ADDED
Share the joy of Christmas with everyone, everywhere with the Christmas Everywhere Kit! Featuring trees from around the world, this kit comes with everything you need to quickly create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—so you can send the special people in your life warm Christmas wishes wherever they are! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of September 6, 2023 (while supplies last).
Cost is $21 USD
Use item number 162422 when ordering
Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Christmas Everywhere photopolymer stamp set
One Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
Printed card bases, printed die-cut labels and images with red glitter, adhesive, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, Real Red
We are sad to see summer go. Our family had a wonderful time at the lake with family for Labor Day weekend. Here are the boys enjoying their Belgium waffle breakfast on Monday before we had to say good-bye to everyone and drive home.
Wishing you a happy September!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to shop My Favorite Extras. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
SPECIAL RELEASE DESIGNER PAPER AVAILABLE NOW On September 6th new exclusive designer paper packs were made available for purchase. These are special release products that were added to the Online Exclusives and are only available while supplies last. Once products run out, they will no longer be visible in the online store. Click here for the flyer.
CRAFT FOR A CAUSE & SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES This year Stampin’ Up!’s product giveback program is featuring A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (item 162377). For every paper sold, SU will donate $3 to Toys for Tots. Let’s make a difference together!
WORLD CARD MAKING DAY Mark your calendars and join Stampin’ Up!® on October 7th for a FREE virtual crafting party in honor of World Card Making Day! Gather your friends & fellow crafting enthusiasts and join us as we connect with one another and make three fun cards. Registration is FREE and the best way to stay up to date on all event details. Click here for details.
KITS COLLECTION: CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE KIT ADDED Share the joy of Christmas with everyone, everywhere with the Christmas Everywhere Kit featuring trees from around the world so you can send the special people in your life warm Christmas wishes wherever they are! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT SEPTEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit offers the perfect way to give thanks to the special people in your life. The kit design is an elegant representation of the blessings of autumn and the gratitude that comes along with the season. Inspired by Shelli Gardner, the combination of graceful pumpkin designs and elegant colors, plus specialty gold foil embellishments make this kit a stand-out offering! The kit includes eight treat packages (3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″) and eight miniature note cards (3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″) with matching envelopes. Whether you’re needing a hostess gift, a sweet surprise for dinner guests, or have another reason to give love and thanks, this kit has you covered. Plus, don’t miss the Thoughts of Thanks Journal sold separately (item #163270 available 8/11/23 while supplies last)! It matches both the design and intent of the kit, giving you an even more personal way to document and express your gratitude. Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon (ink color), Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path 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 September 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES 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 September 2023 Zoo Crew Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Les Shoppes Suite from the 2023-24 Annual Catalog will be available October 1st.
US BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAY Thirteen states and Puerto Rico are offering a sales tax holiday for school supplies during the months of July, August, or September. Products that are eligible according to the statute include “items normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes.” To see the names of participating states, products exempted from tax, and sales tax holiday dates 2023 Tax Holiday spreadsheet here. If you want to get in on the tax holiday, you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday). Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.
Today I have some Frameless Clear Front Shaker Cards to share with you!
I big thank you to Lisa Marshall for this card she gifted me which inspired the creating that I did for my cards.
I just showed live on YouTube and on Facebook about an hour ago step-by-step directions for creating these cards using Clear Envelopes, sequins, the Winter Meadow Suite of products (Magical Meadow Stamps & Dies, Silver & White Sheer Ribbon, Winter Meadow Designer Paper), and other coordinating Stampin’ Up!® product. And now I’m sharing 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 post), 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.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Click here to access and download a printable “measurements & supplies” sheet.
Measurements …
Clear Envelope
Early Espresso Cardstock
5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored parallel to the short side at 4-1/4”
Basic White Cardstock
Scraps for die-cutting two deckled circles
Scraps for stamping & die-cutting front foliage piece (for top card)
Vellum Cardstock
4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
Winter Meadow Designer Paper
4” x 5-1/4”
Scrap for die-cutting berries (for bottom card)
Silver & White Sheer Ribbon
5”
Early Espresso and Shaded Spruce Cardstocks (for bottom card)
Scraps for die-cutting foliage
Here are photos of the finished cards… The first one is the one I demonstrated from start to finish.
I shared how to make the front accent piece on this card. Otherwise this second is made the same way as the first.
This is a simpler card to make with a different look using pretty much the same products. The first supply list below includes supplies needed for these first three cards.
And this is the last card I created with the contents of the August 2023 Meaningful Flowers Paper Pumpkin kit. The second supply list below includes supplies needed for this one.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared today!
Winners: After live winners from last week’s live… Tim N Jean Steiner & Diane Moore This week’s live winners… Nancy Wong & Lynda Blankfeld
Congratulations to these individuals!! If your name is above, be sure to reach out to me at stampyourartout@comcast.net to claim your prize.
Tune into my events on my Facebook Page to see notices of my upcoming Lives. Or subscribe to my YouTube channel. And then click on the bell next to the subscribe button and set notifications to “all” so you can get updates when I share and when I go live. My next Live will be on Wednesday, September 6 at 11 AM Central Time. I hope you can join me!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to shop My Favorite Extras. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
Product List for Winter Wishes Cards…
Winter Meadow Suite (#162150) – available 9/6/03
Magical Meadow Bundle (#162144) to save 10% on stamps and dies or…
Magical Meadow Stamps (#162134) – available 9/6/03
Magical Meadow Dies (#162143) – available 9/6/03
Winter Meadow Designer Paper (#162133) – available 9/6/03
Silver & White 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon (#162149) – available 9/6/03
TIME TO REDEEM BONUS DAYS COUPONS! August is almost over. It’s time to redeem those Bonus Days coupons you earned in July. Be sure to redeem them on an order between August 1 – 31! Click here for more details. Click here to shop online.
SPECIAL RELEASE DESIGNER PAPER AVAILABLE SOON On September 6th, new designer paper packs will be available for purchase. These are special release products are being added to the Online Exclusives and are only available while supplies last. Once products run out, they will no longer be visible in the online store. Click here for the flyer.
KITS COLLECTION: FESTIVE TAGS KIT ADDED ’Tis the season to start your holiday crafting! It’s so simple with this all-inclusive kit. Adhere the die cuts and embellishments, then tie the tag to a gift with a twine bow. You’ll have handmade tags in minutes! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT SEPTEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit offers the perfect way to give thanks to the special people in your life. The kit design is an elegant representation of the blessings of autumn and the gratitude that comes along with the season. Inspired by Shelli Gardner, the combination of graceful pumpkin designs and elegant colors, plus specialty gold foil embellishments make this kit a stand-out offering! The kit includes eight treat packages (3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″) and eight miniature note cards (3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″) with matching envelopes. Whether you’re needing a hostess gift, a sweet surprise for dinner guests, or have another reason to give love and thanks, this kit has you covered. Plus, don’t miss the Thoughts of Thanks Journal sold separately (item #163270 available 8/11/23 while supplies last)! It matches both the design and intent of the kit, giving you an even more personal way to document and express your gratitude. Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon (ink color), Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path 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 September 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES 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 August 2023 Bright & Beautiful Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Zoo Crew Suite from the 2023-24 Annual Catalog will be available September 1st.
US BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAY Thirteen states and Puerto Rico are offering a sales tax holiday for school supplies during the months of July, August, or September. Products that are eligible according to the statute include “items normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes.” To see the names of participating states, products exempted from tax, and sales tax holiday dates 2023 Tax Holiday spreadsheet here. If you want to get in on the tax holiday, you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday). Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.
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