I know that we shouldn’t fill our flower vases with carbonated water. But I couldn’t resist putting these Effervescent Elements into this Vintage Bottle flower vase. Hahaha! So here is today’s creative inspiration in the form of an interactive mini shaker card.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements
Pool Party Cardstock
5-1/2” x 8-1/2″ scored parallel to short side at 4-1/4”
Coastal Cabana Cardstock
3-5/8″ x 4-7/8″
Basic White Cardstock
(2) 3-1/2” x 4-3/4”
2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
1/2″ x 3″
2022-24 In Color Designer Paper (Sweet Sorbet)
1/2″ x 3″
Directions
Punch one of the 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ white pieces with the Vintage Bottle Punch (inserted from the bottom). Adhere the designer paper strip across the bottom. Line up the punch and punch again to give the look of the bottle sitting on a tablecloth covered table. Stamp the leaves and flowers images above the vase.
Place the 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ white piece vertically behind the punched bottle – do not adhere. Put a few small dots from the marker towards the bottom center to indicate where to start drawing stems. Pull the papers apart and use a ruler or other straight-edge and draw stems that go up and narrow to about 1/8″ at about 2″ from the beginning dots. But extend the lines further as they only need to be narrow at around the 2″ spot.
Add the Vintage Bottle Shaker Dome so it’s coming up and through the main layer. Connect the smaller white layer (with the stems) to the main white layer so the stems line up when looking into the bottle. Only adhere one side though. Now remove the back “release paper” from the shaker dome. Spoon in a bunch of Effervescent Elements. (Be careful that they don’t spill. They roll away easily!) Connect the two white layers together.
Add this to the Coastal Cabana layer, then add all this to the front of the card.
Stamp the inside white layer and add to the card.
Then punch the white strip, stamp the sentiment, curl it with a Bone Folder, and attach it with Glue Dots to the card so it looks like it’s wrapping from the back of the bottle around and across the front.
Thanks for stopping by to see what I had to share today. And a big happy birthday to those of you who are celebrating around this time!
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THE NEW 2022 JULY-DEC MINI CATALOG IS HERE! Click here to request your copy. CLICK HERE to access the PDF of the new July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. CLICK HERE to access these new July-December 2022 Mini Catalog items in my online store.
HAPPY SALE-A-BRATION — JULY-AUG 2022! Every $50 (or $100) order earns a free SAB product pick. $300+ orders earn the exclusive Host set: the Perfect Pomegranates Stamp Set. And those that purchase the Starter Kit during these two months earn a bonus free gift: a beautiful planner, stamp set, and set of notebooks…the Making Plans Collection (a value of $45). Click here for details. Click here to access the online version of the 2022 Sale-A-Bration brochure. CLICK HERE to access these new 2022 Sale-A-Bration brochure items in my online store.
A PEEK AT AUGUST’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The August 2022 Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit is an all-occasion card kit with elegant watercolor designs and the all-new twist technique to make your floral designs come alive with depth and detail! It includes supplies to make 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs, TWO Classic Stampin’ Spots (Crushed Curry and Soft Suede) for a Two-Step stamping experience, and eight Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets as a FREE gift that will add the perfect golden accent to any card or project. Coordinating kit colors:Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede 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 August 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 July 2022 Awash In Beauty Suite Tutorials which are now available. CLICK HEREfor 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 He’s the Man Suite will be available August 1st! AND all these tutorial bundles include links to instructional videos!
Do you recall the simple Texture Chic cards I shared last month on June 4th? Well today I’m going to show you two stepped up version of one of those simple cards to share with you card-making ideas perfect for any level crafter.
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Measurements…
Basic White Cardstock
4-1/4” x 11″ scored parallel to short side at 5-1/2”
1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
In this card I stamped the sentiment in Early Espresso, the splatters in Petal Pink, and the flowers in Flirty Flamingo. To get that lighter pink in the inside solid flower images, I stamped onto scrap paper 3 times first to lighten the intensity of the color before stamping onto the cardstock. I stamped onto scrap paper 2 times for the slightly darker pink outline image.
For the banner I snipped into the middle on the right edge about 1/4″ then cut from the upper corner to the end of the middle cut and from the lower corner to the end of the middle cut to make the “flag.” I used Dimensionals to add this sentiment layer and adhered the sequins with the Fine Tip Glue.
This second one is a casual level card. I used stamps, inks, 2 colors of cardstock, designer paper, and embellishments.
Measurements…
Basic White Cardstock
4-1/4” x 11″ scored parallel to short side at 5-1/2”
1-1/2″ x 2-1/4″
2″ x 4-1/4″
Early Espresso Cardstock
1-5/8″ x 2-3/8″
Texture Chic Designer Paper
4″ x 5-1/4″
I stamped this card with the same colors and color intensity as the first card. And the banners are formed the same way as the first card, but I cut the white layer first, layered it onto the brown cardstock, and then cut the brown. I added the designer paper, then the white stamped strip, then used Dimensionals to add the sentiment layer. All those embellishment pieces come in the Fancy for Everything sequin pack. And yes, I added them all with the Fine Tip Glue.
This third one is an avid level card. I used the same supplies as the second card, but added the dies from the Texture Chic Suite, the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper, and a Clear Envelope to create the faker shaker part of the card.
Measurements…
Basic White Cardstock
4-1/4” x 11″ scored parallel to short side at 5-1/2”
1-1/2″ x 2-1/4″
2″ x 4-1/4″
Early Espresso Cardstock
1-5/8″ x 2-3/8″
Texture Chic Designer Paper
4″ x 5-1/4″
Distressed Gold Specialty Paper
Scraps for die-cutting the three flowers
The directions for making this one are the same as those for the second card, but the designer paper layer and a bunch of extra sequins are within a Clear Envelope – the faker shaker part of the card. If you’ve not made a faker shaker before, click here to watch the process (starting at the 12 minute mark).
And click here if you want to visit the post where I shared even more for this Fish Under Water Faker Shaker Card.
The only other tips I have are to make sure the embellishments are flipped the right way in the Clear Envelope (esp. the half pearls) AND to add the die-cut gold flowers with Fine Tip Glue.
No matter what your level of paper crafting, I hope you feel that you can dive in and try one or more of these cards. Thanks for stopping by today! Enjoy your weekend.
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THE NEW 2022 JULY-DEC MINI CATALOG IS HERE! Click here to request your copy. CLICK HERE to access the PDF of the new July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. CLICK HERE to access these new July-December 2022 Mini Catalog items in my online store.
HAPPY SALE-A-BRATION — JULY-AUG 2022! Every $50 (or $100) order earns a free SAB product pick. $300+ orders earn the exclusive Host set: the Perfect Pomegranates Stamp Set. And those that purchase the Starter Kit during these two months earn a bonus free gift: a beautiful planner, stamp set, and set of notebooks…the Making Plans Collection (a value of $45). Click here for details. CLICK HERE to access the online version of the 2022 Sale-A-Bration brochure. CLICK HERE to access these new 2022 Sale-A-Bration brochure items in my online store.
A PEEK AT JULY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
“Seas” the day and set sail across the ocean with the Sending Good Thoughts Paper Pumpkin Kit! With beautifully designed nautical imagery, a fun message in a bottle motif, and sentiments that are “shore” to please, this month’s kit is full of warmth and fun. Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) that will have your loved ones feeling sand-tastic! Take the Sea if You Know Paper Pumpkin quiz to learn more about Paper Pumpkin, this month’s kit, and to be entered to win a 1-month prepaid Paper Pumpkin code! Coordinating kit colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Fresh Freesia, Pacific Point, Poppy Parade (Ink spot color: Bermuda Bay) 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 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 July 2022 Awash In Beauty Suite Tutorials which are now available. CLICK HEREfor 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 He’s the Man Suite will be available August 1st! AND all these tutorial bundles include links to instructional videos!
I know I had promised a live on YouTube and Facebook today. But once again my schedule made it difficult to do so. So again I’ve prerecorded my Online Paper Crafting Class and have another fun idea to share with you.
Today I’m going to show you how make to a Faker Shaker Card with the Botanical Layers & Friends Are Like Seashells Stamp Sets, Sun Prints Designer Paper, Blending Brushes, For Everything Fancy Sequins, and the Fish Builder Punch.
I just posted on YouTube and on Facebook step-by-step directions for creating this card. And you can find 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
Pacific Point Cardstock
5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored parallel to the short side at 4-1/4”
Basic White Cardstock
Two pieces that are 4” x 5-1/4”
Scrap for stamping and die-cutting sentiment circle
Parakeet Party Cardstock
Scrap for die-cutting sentiment circle layer
Sun Prints Designer Paper
2” x 4”
2022-24 In Color Glimmer Paper (Parakeet Party)
Scrap for punching fish
Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon
24”
Here are photos of the finished card.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared!
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KITS COLLECTION BOGO SALE! Do you have kits from the Kits Collection on your wish list? Save this month with the Buy One, Get One 50% off sale that runs June 1-30, 2022. Click here for details. Click here to shop the Kits Collection.
LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS The 2022 Jan-June Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! Stock up on your favorite retiring/last chance products before they’re gone for good! AND…save up to 50% on some of them as well. Click here for more details. Click here to shop these products in my online store.
THE NEW 2022 JULY-DEC MINI CATALOG DEBUTS JULY 1ST! Click here to request your copy.
THE NEXT SALE-A-BRATION HAPPENS THIS JULY-AUG 2022! Every $50 order earns a free SAB product pick. And you can even earn level two product picks with a $100 order. $300+ orders earn the exclusive Host set: the Perfect Pomegranate Stamp Set. And those that purchase the Starter Kit during these two months earn a bonus free gift: a beautiful planner, stamp set, and set of notebooks…the Making Plans Collection (a value of $45). Stay tuned for all the details that will post on July 1st.
THE NEW 2022-23 ANNUAL CATALOG! Click here to view the online PDF of the catalog. Click here to shop the online store.
VIRTUAL TOUR Our Virtual Tour of the Catalog Crew has put together ten videos that highlight bundles and suites from the 2022-23 Annual Catalog. Join my Facebook Group to see all 10 videos (1 released each day for 10 days – June 1-10) or add one of my host codes to your June 2022 order to receive the PDF that contains links to all 10 videos. Click here for more details.
NEW BRANDED MERCHANDISE Stampin’ Up! has added some new branded merchandise sporting the SU Logo, images and colors. Click here to see and shop all the offerings.
A PEEK AT JULY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
“Seas” the day and set sail across the ocean with the Sending Good Thoughts Paper Pumpkin Kit! With beautifully designed nautical imagery, a fun message in a bottle motif, and sentiments that are “shore” to please, this month’s kit is full of warmth and fun. Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) that will have your loved ones feeling sand-tastic! Take the Sea if You Know Paper Pumpkin quiz to learn more about Paper Pumpkin, this month’s kit, and to be entered to win a 1-month prepaid Paper Pumpkin code! Coordinating kit colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Fresh Freesia, Pacific Point, Poppy Parade (Ink spot color: Bermuda Bay) 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 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 June 2022 Heart & Home Suite Tutorials which are now available. CLICK HEREfor 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 Awash With Beauty Suite will be available July 1st! AND all these tutorial bundles include links to instructional videos!
MY FAVORITE EXTRAS I’ve added a new section to my website titled My Favorite Extras. This is where you can find direct links to other products (from Amazon, Stamp-n-Storage, The Country Hive, etc.) that I love, use, and share about.
Oh my goodness… The February 2022 Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin kit is so fun! I’ve just finished my first set of alternate projects, and I’m excited to share them with you today!
This kit contained the supplies shown below to make nine animal/safari-themed cards.
As many of you know, I never assemble my kits as is, because I like to show kit 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…
Two Diagonal Joy Fold cards
An adorable and simple bookmark
Two uniquely folded cards with fun vellum ideas
Two cards featuring the Alcohol Ink Technique
And an interactive “pull” card two other uniquely folded cards with fun vellum ideas
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 that I’ll be sharing.
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 projects I made and shared in my video. (Remember to watch my video first to get measurements, tips and directions.)
Two Diagonal Joy Fold cards
An adorable and simple bookmark
Two uniquely folded cards with fun vellum ideas
Two cards featuring the Alcohol Ink Technique
And an interactive “pull” card two other uniquely folded cards with fun vellum ideas
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 March 10th for this next kit…
A PEEK AT MARCH’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT From the hands and hearts of our in-house artisans comes this month’s breathtaking kit. The Beyond the Horizon Paper Pumpkin Kit includes watercolor prints and designs inspired by the beautiful nature around us and creates 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs. AND the paper pieces coordinate perfectly with the New Horizons Suite Collection in our January–June 2022 Mini Catalog. Celebrating 9 years of Paper Pumpkin & to thank subscribers, this kit also includes an extra FREE stamp set! Coordinating kit colors: Bumblebee, Calypso Coral, Evening Evergreen, Misty Moonlight (ink color included), Night of Navy, Old Olive, and Pale Papaya
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 February 2022 Paper Pumpkin kit
needle threader
sticky notes
99% isopropyl alcohol
skewer or clothes pin to hold vellum while heating
Discover the depths of the ocean—and your artistic abilities—with the Waves of the Ocean Collection! This coastal collection includes an inspiring set of stamps and detailed dies, both early-release products from the upcoming 2022–2023 Annual Catalog. Plus, a pack of paper made from images of hand-poured paint, blue-hued foil sheets for a sea of shine, and radiant rhinestones for a splash of sparkle—each an exclusive product you can only purchase during the promotion period! Click here for the informational flyer.
ALL TOGETHER COLLECTION With hand designs that illustrate coming together in friendship and solidarity, the All Together Collection will help you create cardmaking and paper crafting projects that reflect the people you know and love. Click here for the informational flyer. Click here to shop these products online. Click here to learn more.
EARN FREE PRODUCTS DURING SALE-A-BRATION Earn free products by ordering, hosting, becoming a demonstrator or discount shopper, and more! Click here for the details.
WOULD YOU LIKE A TOUR? Click here to learn how you can get your hands on a virtual tour of the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog! You can earn or purchase the tour within a downloadable PDF containing photos, supply lists, and measurements for 11 featured projects, along with links to corresponding videos showing the awesomeness of several of the new products, details for the featured creative projects, and many other creative samples.
A PEEK AT MARCH’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT From the hands and hearts of our in-house artisans comes this month’s breathtaking kit. The Beyond the Horizon Paper Pumpkin Kit includes watercolor prints and designs inspired by the beautiful nature around us and creates 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs. AND the paper pieces coordinate perfectly with the New Horizons Suite Collection in our January–June 2022 Mini Catalog. Celebrating 9 years of Paper Pumpkin & to thank subscribers, this kit also includes an extra FREE stamp set! Coordinating kit colors: Bumblebee, Calypso Coral, Evening Evergreen, Misty Moonlight (ink color included), Night of Navy, Old Olive, and Pale Papaya 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 March 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 February 2022 Artfully Composed Suite Tutorials which are now available! CLICK HEREfor 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 upcoming new Abstract Beauty Suite will be available March 1st! AND all these tutorial bundles include links to instructional videos!
KITS COLLECTION BY STAMPIN’ UP!® Creativity made easy! A line of affordably priced, versatile all-inclusive kits. Click here for a short promotional video. Click here for more details. Click here to shop.
Today is the last day to sign up (or have an active subscription) for Paper Pumpkin so you get in on the next kit titled Kisses & Hugs (scroll down to the promo area to learn more about this kit).
So I thought I’d share a few more projects that I put together with some of my leftovers from last month’s Lots of Pun kit. And today I have my blog post linked to posts from those in my PPX exclusives video crew. See what I have to share. Then scroll down and click on the names of other hop participants to see additional creative alternate paper crafting project ideas with this Paper Pumpkin kit. (If you are receiving this blog post by email, click HERE to see the hop.)
A huge thank you to this group too!…I had surgery on December 30th (healing well already). And they stepped in to take care of my subscribers with their creative exclusive alternates. It’s nice to be in this team. ❤️
Because I only created and posted one other time (on December 24th), I had LOTS of ideas to share today. So I shared tips and measurements and explained details in a short video. 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 products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.
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. If you did not get this December kit, then you’ll want to become a subscriber so you don’t miss out on future kits.
Here are photos of the finished projects…
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.
A reminder… today is the last day to sign up (or have an active subscription) for Paper Pumpkin so you get in on this month’s kit titled Kisses & Hugs. To renew your subscription, click here and login to reactivate. If your subscription is through me, you’ll be able to enjoy exclusive ideas shared in video tutorials from myself and other creative Stampin’ Up! demonstrators on the PPX Crew.
Thanks for visiting! Now click on the names of the other PPX Crew hop participants to see additional creative alternate paper crafting project ideas.
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…things you might need/want in addition to the December 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit to make these projects
A BUNCH OF NEW PRODUCTS! A new catalog filled with new products is here! Click here to view the online version of this new publication. Click here to shop these new products online. Click here to learn how you can get your hands on this new catalog.
EARN FREE PRODUCTS DURING SALE-A-BRATION Earn free products by ordering, hosting, becoming a demonstrator or discount shopper, and more! Click here for the details.
WOULD YOU LIKE A TOUR? Click here to learn how you can get your hands on a virtual tour of the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog! You can earn or purchase the tour within a downloadable PDF containing photos, supply lists, and measurements for 11 featured projects, along with links to corresponding videos showing the awesomeness of several of the new products, details for the featured creative projects, and many other creative samples.
A PEEK AT JANUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT The Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit will help you express that forever kind of love with 10 heart-shaped cards (5 each of 2 designs) that would make Cupid jealous. But this kit is not bound to just Valentine’s Day, it works for all love occasions year-round like anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, or those “just because” days. Check out the teaser video to get a taste of what’s included. Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Very Vanilla. 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.
The Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes (item 160147) are an exciting add-on to this month’s kit! This is a chance to create stylish treat boxes to match the heart-shaped cards in the kit. The Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes are sold separately starting 25 January and only available to active Paper Pumpkin subscribers while supplies last.
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 2022 Sweet Talk Suite Tutorials which are now available! CLICK HEREfor 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 upcoming new Artfully Composed Suite will be available February 1st! AND all these tutorial bundles include links to instructional videos!
KITS COLLECTION BY STAMPIN’ UP!® Creativity made easy! A line of affordably priced, versatile all-inclusive kits. Click here for a short promotional video. Click here for more details. Click here to shop.
Oh my goodness! I love the elements and the colors of this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit – the August 2021 Hope Box kit! In fact I was so inspired when I got the kit that I think I created my first set of alternates, recorded my how to video, and created this blog post in record time.
This pretty kit (inspired by Stampin’ Up!’s co-founder, Shelli Gardner) contained the supplies shown below to make nine colorful hope-themed cards along with some extra elements for decorating the box this kit arrived in.
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…
How I doubled the kit by turning the envelopes into more cards
A simple card (stunning on black)
A double slider card
A book binding card
And a hope jar (mini 3-D gift)
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 many more alternate projects that I’ll be sharing on September 2nd and again on September 10th.
Here are the cards the kit instructs how to make. (Click here for a link to Stampin’ Up!’s how-to video featuring Shelli to help you assemble these as intended.)
And here are close-up photos of the alternate projects I made and shared in my video. (Remember to watch my video first to get measurements, tips and directions.)
How I doubled the kit by turning the envelopes into more cards
A simple card (stunning on black)
A double slider card
A book binding card
And a hope jar (mini 3-D gift)
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 September 10th for this next kit…
A PEEK AT SEPTEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Hay, there! Experience everything the autumn season has to offer with the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit includes enough supplies to create 12 treat boxes—4 each of 3 designs. That means you can take your pick of apple, pumpkins, or jack-o-lantern treat boxes! Plus, the Paper Pumpkin box is designed to easily transform into a vintage wheelbarrow for you to display your harvest! Whether you’re thinking about crisp red apples or you’re ready to carve some spooky jack-o-lanterns (or both!), the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit—designed in a vivid fall palette—is a hands-on crafting experience for all autumn lovers! Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Pale Papaya, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Succulent.
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Products…things you might need/want in addition to the August 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit
NEW PRODUCTS ARE HERE! CLICK HERE to access the PDF of the new July-December 2021 Mini Catalog. CLICK HERE to access these new July-December 2021 Mini Catalog items in my online store. Enjoy shopping and seeing all the new ideas!
SALE-A-BRATION 2021 IS BACK – ROUND TWO This year Stampin’ Up! has split the annual Sale-A-Bration event in TWO seasons! The first season took place in January & February. And the second one is happening now… August 3 – September 30, 2021! Sale-A-Bration is one of the BEST times of the Stampin’ Up! Year. There are perks for those that purchase product, those that host parties (or purchase a lot of product), those that join the Stampin’ Up! family (purchase the Starter Kit), and those who are already demonstrators (including those that join early on during SAB). Click here for all the details.
A PEEK AT SEPTEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Hay, there! Experience everything the autumn season has to offer with the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit includes enough supplies to create 12 treat boxes—4 each of 3 designs. That means you can take your pick of apple, pumpkins, or jack-o-lantern treat boxes! Plus, the Paper Pumpkin box is designed to easily transform into a vintage wheelbarrow for you to display your harvest! Whether you’re thinking about crisp red apples or you’re ready to carve some spooky jack-o-lanterns (or both!), the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit—designed in a vivid fall palette—is a hands-on crafting experience for all autumn lovers! Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Pale Papaya, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Succulent. 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 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 August 2021 Hand-Penned 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 You’re a Peach Suite will be available September 1st! AND these tutorial bundles include links to instructional videos!
KITS COLLECTION BY STAMPIN’ UP!® A new line of affordably priced, versatile all-inclusive kits is here! Creativity made easy!Click here for more details.
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