Today I have three more alternate projects to share that I made with the Beary Comforting Paper Pumpkin kit. And today is the last day to sign up for (or have an active subscription for) Paper Pumpkin so you get in on this month’s January kit. And if your subscription is through me, you’ll be able to enjoy exclusive ideas shared in video tutorials from the PPX Crew of six talented Stampin’ Up! demonstrators.
Here are a few more that I created with this past month’s kit, December 2020 Beary Comforting Kit: a baby-themed scrapbook page layout and cute dresser drawer gift box AND an adorable “get well soon” fun fold card. I’ll start with the page layout which would make a great new baby announcement page. All the stats (weight, height, sex, name…) could be written on the sentiment strips below the bear.
Extra products I used… See below for a complete list of extra products I used linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements…
Calypso Coral 12×12 Cardstock (from the Subtles pack)
Two pieces that are 12″ x 12″
Basic Gray 12×12 Cardstock (from the Neutrals pack)
Two pieces that are 11-1/4″ x 11-1/4″
Artistry Blooms Designer Paper
Two pieces that are 11-1/8″ x 11-1/8″
Gold Foil Sheets
3-1/2″ x 3-5/8″
Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon
13″
7″
Directions…
Prepare all the pieces according the measurements above. Since only the edge of the Basic Gray shows, feel free to remove the inner portion of the cardstock layers. This generous amount of cardstock could be used on another project later AND it lessens the weight of the pages a bit.
Attach the designer paper to the Basic Gray. Then position all the closed and sealed envelopes (photo mats). Adhere these photo mat being careful not to put adhesive near the outer edges.
Trim the koalas, add them to the photo mats, and add Gold Gilded Gems.
Add the 13″ strand of ribbon by attaching the ends on the back side of the page layer.
Add the striped cardstock layer to the Gold Foil layer. Stamp the “Hooray” and attach to the bear (tucked under the arm) with Dimensionals. Add the bear with Dimensionals.
Position the bear layer and the sentiment strips. Then adhere them to the page. (I didn’t do this, but I recommend journaling on the strips before adding them to the page.)
Attach the heart with a Dimensional, the 7″ of ribbon tied in a bow with a Glue Dot or two, and the Gold Gilded Gems.
Add these to the Calypso Coral 12×12 pieces.
Add photos and any more journaling to finish off the pages.
The pages above were inspired by this adorable dresser drawer gift box. I could totally see this box filled with some soft little baby gifts and given (along with the prepared scrapbook pages) to the parents of a newborn.
Extra products I used… See below for a complete list of extra products I used linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements…
Striped card base
Two pieces that are 4″ x 5-1/2″ (from two cards)
Soft Sea Foam card base
4″ x 5-1/2″
Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon
24″
Three pieces cut to 10″ each
Directions…
Prepare all the pieces according the measurements above.
Assemble three matchbox Love You Always Treat Boxes. Use a hole punching tool such as a Crop-o-Dile to punch a hole in the front of each drawer.
Fold each of the three 10″ ribbon strands. Tie an overhand knot onto each to create a loop about 1″ long. Use a Q-tip to push each loop from the inside to the outside of each drawer. Make sure the knots are tight and trim the ends.
Using Tear & Tape stack and secure the treat boxes to form a set of drawers.
Connect the card base pieces as shown using Tear & Tape Adhesive. Make sure the pieces are perfectly lined up…edges are straight.
Then starting at the top, secure the middle section of the striped section. Fold and bring the sides down – again double checking the alignment each and every time. Use a Bone Folder to help form the strong creases. Wrap the bottom around and connect the ends to the box. The tighter you wrap, the better it will all look.
Trim up the koalas and attach them to the two other bears as shown. Score two of the larger sentiment label strips from the kit at 3/4″, 1-1/4″, 2″ and 2-1/2″. Fold into support pieces and secure with a bit of Tear & Tape.
Attach the supports and bears to the top of the box with even more Tear & Tape.
Wrap and tie the 24″ strand of ribbon into a tight bow and maneuver into place.
Fill the drawers with gifts and give to the expecting parents as a gift.
This last alternate project idea is an easel “get well” card. What a fun way to let that friend know you are thinking about them.
Extra products I used… See below for a complete list of extra products I used linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements…
Soft Sea Foam Cardstock
4″ x 5-1/4″
Basic Black Cardstock
4-1/4″ x 11″ scored parallel to the short side at 2-3/4″ and 5-1/2″
Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon
7″
14″
Tips or Directions…
Prepare all the pieces according the measurements above. Add the Soft Sea Foam layer to the inside of the card. Wrap the 14″ ribbon around the front, tie in a knot, and trim the ends.
Stamp the sentiment pieces and tie the 7″ ribbon into a bow. Set aside.
With the striped “square” piece in front of you (lines going horizontally), mark one inch down on the left side and one inch down on the right using a pencil so you can erase if you need to later. Mark 1/4″ in on the left top and right top. Cut to connect the marks and remove the corners. This will give you the look of a 3-D box. Put a score line through where the 1″ marks are too if you wish. Then bend slightly. This will help with the 3-D look.
Use your trimmer or an X-Acto knife to cut a slit in the top of the box. Insert a tiny piece of tissue.
Use an X-Acto knife to cut around the left arm of the bear. Position the bear as shown, then add Dimensionals to the back bottom area (from the score line down). Adhere to the front of the card, and bend the Basic Black cardstock at the 2-3/4″ score line just to make sure everything is working and the adhesives are where they should be.
Add the rectangular sentiment piece with Dimensionals to the inside of the card about half-way up. This will act as a ledge for when the card opens and forms an easel. So be sure it it straight and parallel to the bottom edge of the card.
Add the circular sentiment and Gold Gilded Gems to finish off the card.
Send to an ill friend to brighten their day.
I made a few and gifted them to some of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers.
Looking for more ideas? Be sure to check out my fun alternate projects that I shared on December 24th. I hope I inspired your creativity with what I shared today!
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 (today!) for this next kit…
A PEEK AT JANUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Love is in the air! Send a little love to someone special with the January 2021 Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit. From heaps of heart-shaped elements to paper pieces in red and pink, this month’s kit has everything you need to create eight adorable cards (4 of 2 designs) —with coordinating envelopes—for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and every celebration of love in between! Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)…Coordinating colors: Basic Black, gold, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, white AND…with the add-on to January’s sweet and sentimental kit, there’s even more love to share! The add-on — called Little Love Boxes (#156842 available January 1, 2020 $8 USD/$11 CAD) —includes 20 tiny, printed boxes and 24 die-cut, heart-shelled snails and sentiment labels. When combined with the remaining components from the Sending Hearts kit, you can create treat packaging, additional cards, and so much more!
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Product List…things you might need/want in addition to the December 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit to make these projects (I listed the kit refill below because at the time I created this post, the kit was still available….just an option for anyone who missed out on getting the full kit with the ink and stamps)
gifts to fill the drawers (maybe baby socks or onesies)
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SHOP THE NEW MINI CATALOG Lots of fabulous new product has arrived! CLICK HERE to access the PDF of the new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog. CLICK HERE to access these new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog items in my online store.
INTRODUCING BASIC WHITE Due to unforeseen circumstances, the previous Stampin’ Up! Whisper White has been replaced with the new Basic White. Click here for a downloadable flyer. Click here for an informational video.
PPX CREW EXCLUSIVE TUTORIALS If your Paper Pumpkin subscription is through me, you’ll now be able to enjoy exclusive ideas shared in video tutorials from the creative Stampin’ Up! demonstrators on the PPX Crew!
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MINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE AVAILABLE If you recall the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines on pages 170-172 in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog weren’t quite ready with the launch of this publication in June. The larger one debuted on September 1st, but there were further COVID-19-related delays with the mini machine. Well…good news! The mini machine is now available! For product information and tips on both machines, click here: http://www.stampinup.com/cut&emboss
A PEEK AT JANUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Love is in the air! Send a little love to someone special with the January 2021 Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit. From heaps of heart-shaped elements to paper pieces in red and pink, this month’s kit has everything you need to create eight adorable cards (4 of 2 designs) —with coordinating envelopes—for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and every celebration of love in between! Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)…Coordinating colors: Basic Black, gold, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, white AND…with the add-on to January’s sweet and sentimental kit, there’s even more love to share! The add-on — called Little Love Boxes (#156842 available January 1, 2020 $8 USD/$11 CAD) —includes 20 tiny, printed boxes and 24 die-cut, heart-shelled snails and sentiment labels. When combined with the remaining components from the Sending Hearts kit, you can create treat packaging, additional cards, and so much more! 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 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 January 2021 Fine Art Floral 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 Love You Always Suite will be available February 1st! AND these tutorial bundles (Jan-June) include links to instructional videos!
On Wednesday, September 16, I shared in my YouTube Live how to take the same folded piece of 5-1/4″ x 12″ designer paper and create five different card folds.
I didn’t have finished samples of four of those five cards at the time. But I’ve completed them now, and I’m excited to show them to you!
Here is the one that opens like a traditional card. I used the Healing Hugs Stamp Set like I had for one of the cards I shared Wednesday. Refer to that post if you wish to shop for products I used so you can recreate this card. The only extra product I added was the pack of Gold Foil Sheets. And that product is listed and linked to my online store at the bottom of this post.
The outside sentiment piece measures 1-7/8″ x 2-1/2″ with a 2-1/8″ x 2-3/4″ Gold Foil Layer underneath. The inside sentiment piece measures 2-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ with a 2-3/4″ x 4″ Gold Foil Layer underneath. The ribbon measures 19″.
These other three are created using the supplies listed at the bottom of this post. They are all Christmas cards featuring the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set.
This one is the double-pocket card. I actually DID end up using Tear & Tape Adhesive to secure the sides even though in my video I mention that you can just use the ribbon to hold it shut. Nah…I changed my mind. I wanted a little more stability.
The larger insert measures 3-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ with a 3-3/8″ x 4-1/8″ Whisper White layer on top. The smaller insert is 2-5/8″ x 3-3/4″ with a 2-1/2″ x 3-5/8″ Whisper White layer on top. The ribbon measures 19″ and as I shared in the video is colored with the Dark Cherry Cobbler Blends Marker.
This one is the is the card that has a first and then a second opening (sort of like a 1-page book ?).
The front has a 1/4″ x 5-1/4″ strip of Gold Foil.
The 1-7/8″ x 4-1/4″ Whisper White piece has a floral image from the designer paper cut out and added to it.
The second white layer is 2-7/8″ x 4-1/4″.
And this last card is the z-fold card.
The wider ribbon is colored with a Dark Soft Suede Blends Marker. The vertical piece measures 6″ and the ends are tucked in between the folded designer paper. The bow is from a 8″ piece of ribbon. The smaller two bows are each made from 4″ pieces of ribbon.
The largest die-cut white layer is 2-5/8″ wide, the second largest is just under 2-3/8″ wide, and the smallest is 2″ wide. These are all die-cut with the Stitched Nested Labels Dies.
FYI…This Christmastime is Here Designer Paper is hard to find in the online store. And it’s not in any of the catalogs. It was offered last year as an online “while supplies last” only special offer item. So be sure to click on the link below which will bring you right to it. Or do a search for “Christmastime” with a capital C or for 152154 which is its order number. But yes, currently it is not under the category of Patterned Paper or Specialty Paper.
My boys keep growing! What? LOL When I first started blogging in 2013, they seemed like babies. They won’t let me call them my babies anymore. My goodness, yes. They are young men. Nick is now in 9th grade – a freshman in high school and just days away from turning 15. Luke is an 8th grader and now 13-1/2. They are ready for this pandemic to be done (as are all of us). But they let me take a first week of school photo before they had to head back inside to start their distant learning.
I had so much fun finishing up these fun fold cards. I hope they gave you some creative inspiration! Which one was your favorite of all the folds?
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STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE NEWS Click here to see these offerings in the online store. You can also find them on pages 170-172 in the 20-21 Annual Catalog. This machine and other related products weren’t quite ready with the launch of this publication. In fact there are still some COVID-19-related delays with the mini machine. But the larger Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and its replacement plates are now available! Click here to learn more.
(In fact why not get this new machine for less along with other bonus items by purchasing it in the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit!)
SEPTEMBER’S GET & GO STARTER KIT PROMOTION The Starter Kit is a fantastic way for new demonstrators to get loads of products at a huge value (for $99, choose $125-worth of products). During the Get & Go Starter Kit Promotion (September 1-30), you can get even MORE products—and at the same great price! These additional products were specifically chosen to help new demonstrators hold an event right from the get-go and get their business off to a running start. Click hereto learn the details of this promotion. Click here to access the flyer. And click here to learn more about the benefits of joining my community by purchasing the Starter Kit. A side note…Did you see that the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is now available!? So here’s a thought… you could get this $120 machine, another $5 item (like Rhinestones), and this Get & Go bonus (along with the free business supplies and a bonus Paper Pumpkin kit) in your Starter kit order in September and pay only $99!
A PEEK AT OCTOBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The “Joy to the World” Paper Pumpkin Kit is an exclusive holiday kit that provides a specially-designed box, enough supplies to create eight elegant cards (four each of two designs), and an opportunity to connect with the Stampin’ Up! global community. Not only will you get a head start on your holiday crafting, you’ll get to create Christmas cards, share project ideas, and spread holiday cheer with Stampin’ Up! customers and demonstrators around the world! After you receive their kits, join the Joy of Paper Pumpkin Facebook group to make the most of this month’s kit. Coordinating Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Just Jade, Soft Sea Foam
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 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 September 2020 Playing With Patterns 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 Flowers for Every Season Suite will be available October 1st! AND these tutorial bundles (July-December) now include links to instructional videos!
AUTUMN 2020 MEGA TUTORIAL BUNDLE! I took part in another mega tutorial bundle group where everyone involved contributed a project tutorial using Autumn-themed products from the Aug-Dec 2020 Mini Catalog. 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 82 great ideas.
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.
I was looking around on Pinterest for inspiration and came across a card by Patty Bennett. She used a long piece of Ornate Garden Designer Paper folded in 3 places to make an accordion style fun fold card. So I clicked on the pinned idea and it took me to her blog post where she shared how versatile this basic fold can be. I was reminded with one of her variations that I HAD indeed used this same fold in past cards I’ve made, too.
Patty showed that you can get four card variations from that folded designer paper, but I thought of one more. And I just showed these variations live on YouTube about an hour ago. (I used the Christmastime is Here Designer Paper, the Butterfly Wishes Stamp Set, the Sweetest Borders Dies, and All The Trimmings Ribbon, and the Wonderful Gems for the first card. And I used the Healing Hugs Stamp Set and Ornate Borders Dies for the second one.) 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.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared in this video. Below are measurements, close-up photos, and a product list for what 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…
Christmastime is Here Designer Paper
5-1/4″ x 12″ scored parallel to the short side at 2″, 5″, and 8″
Mossy Meadow Cardstock
4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
2-1/8″ x 5-1/2″
2-3/4″ x 4″
Whisper White Cardstock
2-1/2″ x 3-3/4″
1-7/8″ x 2-1/2″
2-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
All the Trimmings Ribbon (Poppy Parade)
7″
All the Trimmings Ribbon (Old Olive)
7″
3″
Here are close-up photos.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared today!
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Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. 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 for more information about joining my Online Paper Crafters’ Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! 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, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE NEWS Click here to see these offerings in the online store. You can also find them on pages 170-172 in the 20-21 Annual Catalog. This machine and other related products weren’t quite ready with the launch of this publication. In fact there are still some COVID-19-related delays with the mini machine. But the larger Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and its replacement plates are now available! Click here to learn more.
(In fact why not get this new machine for less along with other bonus items by purchasing it in the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit!)
SEPTEMBER’S GET & GO STARTER KIT PROMOTION The Starter Kit is a fantastic way for new demonstrators to get loads of products at a huge value (for $99, choose $125-worth of products). During the Get & Go Starter Kit Promotion (September 1-30), you can get even MORE products—and at the same great price! These additional products were specifically chosen to help new demonstrators hold an event right from the get-go and get their business off to a running start. Click hereto learn the details of this promotion. Click here to access the flyer. And click here to learn more about the benefits of joining my community by purchasing the Starter Kit. A side note…Did you see that the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is now available!? So here’s a thought… you could get this $120 machine, another $5 item (like Rhinestones), and this Get & Go bonus (along with the free business supplies and a bonus Paper Pumpkin kit) in your Starter kit order in September and pay only $99!
A PEEK AT OCTOBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The “Joy to the World” Paper Pumpkin Kit is an exclusive holiday kit that provides a specially-designed box, enough supplies to create eight elegant cards (four each of two designs), and an opportunity to connect with the Stampin’ Up! global community. Not only will you get a head start on your holiday crafting, you’ll get to create Christmas cards, share project ideas, and spread holiday cheer with Stampin’ Up! customers and demonstrators around the world! After you receive their kits, join the Joy of Paper Pumpkin Facebook group to make the most of this month’s kit. Coordinating Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Just Jade, Soft Sea Foam
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 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 September 2020 Playing With Patterns 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 Flowers for Every Season Suite will be available October 1st! AND these tutorial bundles (July-December) now include links to instructional videos!
AUTUMN 2020 MEGA TUTORIAL BUNDLE! I took part in another mega tutorial bundle group where everyone involved contributed a project tutorial using Autumn-themed products from the Aug-Dec 2020 Mini Catalog. 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 82 great ideas.
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.
Welcome to our All Star Tutorial group blog hop! Did you get your hands on this month’s set of tutorials featuring the Peony Garden Suite?! These tutorials are designed by twelve Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world. They are exclusive to those who earn them or purchase them. And they are complete with photos, video directions, supply lists and measurements in both imperial and metric.
Here are peeks of the fantastic projects in our July bundle focusing on the Peony Garden Suite. (Click here to find information for how to get your hands on this month’s compilation.)
And here is a larger peek of the project tutorial I contributed. It’s a fun fold card.
Our hop today will give you MORE ideas than what we are offering in our bundle. See what I have to share. Then to follow the hop and see other creative project ideas featuring the Peony Garden Suite, simply scroll down and click on the names of other hop participants in our tutorial team. (If you are receiving this blog post by email, click HERE to see links and follow the hop.)
My project idea that I’m sharing today is a Center Step fun-fold card. I shared how to make a vertical/portrait version of this fold with my Box of Sunshine Paper Pumpkin kit on June 20th. And today I’m sharing how to make a horizontal/landscape version with several products from this beautiful Peony Garden Suite: Prized Peony Stamp Set, Dainty Diamonds Embossing Folder, Elegant Faceted Gems, and Square Vellum Doilies.
The directions are best explained in a video. So I shared the details during my latest Online Paper Crafting Class on Facebook this past Wednesday (yesterday). 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 the cards I demonstrated and shared.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements…
Night of Navy Cardstock
5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored according to the directions in the video
Whisper White Cardstock
3-1/8” x 3-5/8” (two pieces)
Granny Apple Green Cardstock
3-1/4” x 3-3/4” (two pieces)
Scrap for punching 1-1/2” Circle
Silver Foil Sheets
¾” x 3” (two pieces)
Here is the one I demonstrated. This embossing folder is so amazing! Right? And I love the look of the Elegant Faceted Gems on these cards. This first one includes the clear gems.
This second one includes the pink gems with a flower colored in with the Petal Pink and Calypso Coral Blends Markers.
Isn’t the Champagne Foil amazing?
And then I used the Flirty Flamingo Blends and white gems on this last one.
I’l love to hear which color combo is YOUR favorite.
I hope you enjoyed this fun fold card idea and are now inspired to give it a go!
We are so excited to share our tutorial with you! And we thank you for visiting our blog hop!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. 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 for more information about joining my Online Paper Crafters’ Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! 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, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
“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 2020Peony Garden SuiteTutorials 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.
After my box opening broadcast to my Facebook Group last weekend, I decided the new Peony Dies needed some attention right away. They can be intimidating to look at! But once you watch someone put the die-cut pieces of the 3D flower together, it all makes sense. So I created a card using the new Peony Dies and gave them an even more realistic 3D appearance with sponges and ink. Then I shared this card 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 this card I demonstrated and the other two I shared at the end of the video. And if you enjoyed my mugs, here is a link to my friend Stacey’s etsy store, SNEW: https://www.etsy.com/shop/snew/
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Imperial Measurements…
Purple Posy Cardstock
4-1/4” x 11” scored parallel to short end at 5-1/2”
Scraps for die-cutting peony pieces
Highland Heather Cardstock
3-7/8” x 5-1/8”
2” x 4-1/2”
Whisper White Cardstock
Two pieces that are 3-3/4” x 5”
Granny Apple Green Cardstock
Scraps for die-cutting leaf pieces
Garden Green Cardstock
Scraps for die-cutting leaf pieces
Silver Foil Sheets
3-3/4” x 2-7/8”
Metric Measurements…
Purple Posy Cardstock
10.5cm x 29.7cm scored parallel to short end at 14.8cm
Scraps for die-cutting peony pieces
Highland Heather Cardstock
9.6cm x 13.9cm
5cm x 12cm
Whisper White Cardstock
Two pieces that are 9.3cm x 13.6cm
Granny Apple Green Cardstock
Scraps for die-cutting leaf pieces
Garden Green Cardstock
Scraps for die-cutting leaf pieces
Silver Foil Sheets
9.3cm x 7cm
Here are close-up photos of the card I demonstrated…
…and the two others I shared in the FB Live broadcast.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared today!
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. My next FB Live will be on Wednesday, June 17 at 11 AM Central Time. Hope you can join me!
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 2020World of Good SuiteTutorials 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!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. 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 for more information about joining my Online Paper Crafters’ Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! 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, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
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 are not available quite yet. But they are coming soon! I’ll let you know when I have more details.
PICK A FREE BUNDLE WITH YOUR STARTER KIT IN JUNE! June 3-30 is a great time toget 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.
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 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. Coordinating Colors: BBlackberry 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.
When the new Ornate Garden Suite became available, I created quite a few cards. One of my favorites was this one.
I wanted the raised flowers in the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder to really stand out. So I inked up the background side of the folder before inserting the Mango Melody cardstock and embossing. And I loved the results!
I created a few more versions of this card using other colors, and then I demonstrated this card in my latest Online Paper Crafting Class on Facebook this past Wednesday. Then 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 (you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog), scroll through the close-up photos, check out the products list below (keeping in mind that some of these products will be leaving soon), 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 this Impressed Color card I demonstrated.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store. (Some of these products are retiring soon: Painted Glass Stamp Set, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, and 3D Embossing Folder Plate.)
Measurements…
Basic Black Cardstock
4-1/4” x 11” scored parallel to short end at 5-1/2”
Whisper White Cardstock
Scraps for die-cutting three flowers
Mango Melody Cardstock
2” Circle
Two pieces that are 4” x 5-1/4”
Granny Apple Green Cardstock
Scraps for die-cutting three branches (one border)
Here are close-up photos of the card I demonstrated and the other ones I shared in my video.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared today! Which one is your favorite?
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. My next FB Live will be on Wednesday, May 6 at 11 AM Central Time. Hope you can join me!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. 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 for more information about joining my Online Paper Crafters’ Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! 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, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
Product List
Towel & water for cleaning embossing folder
Die-cutting/embossing machine – New one coming soon!
THE NEW 2020-21 ANNUAL CATALOG DEBUTS JUNE 3rd by Noon Mountain Time! Click here for dates about transitioning into the new catalog AND to find out how you can get your hands on the new 2020-21 Annual Catalog.
THE 2019-20 RETIRING PRODUCTS CLICK HERE for more detailed information and to access the lists and links about products that are discontinuing. 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. Some things sell out quickly! (There are already a few that are gone for good.)
A PEEK AT MAY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The upcoming May 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit includes supplies to make 8 full-size cards and 4 note cards and will feature the new 2020–2022 In Colors! This means that Paper Pumpkin subscribers will be among the first to get their hands on new In Color products. And that’s just the beginning of things to love about this kit! Coordinating Colors: Bumblebee, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight, Pumpkin Pie, and Purple Posy.Kit contains supplies for 8 full size cards (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″) and 4 note cards (3-1/2″ x 5″). April 27th update…The May kit was so popular that it is already sold out!
Product Giveback Stampin’ Up! is offering an opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic. Click here to purchase the Share Sunshine Product Giveback PDF Download packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing. Stampin’ Up! is donating 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.
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 in a series of five fabulous months! Our bundle of twelve May 2020 Best Dressed Suite Tutorials 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 a suite from the new 2020-21 Annual Catalog will be available June 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.
ORNATE GARDEN SUITE RELEASED EARLY A beautiful new suite of products from the upcoming 2020-21 Annual Catalog was released early! You can get your hands on these products now. Click here for the informational flyer. Click here to shop these products online.
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.
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