August Paper Crafting Blog Hop

Hello my crafty friends. Welcome to the August Paper Crafting Blog Hop! I am participating in this blog hop with fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators from across the globe! You might be starting the blog hop right now, or you may be coming from Sandra Roberts' blog. Fantastic project, Sandra! Welcome one and all.

This month our projects will center around punches which was a great choice for me since I have been featuring punches in my weekly cards throughout the pandemic. Here's my card using three (3) punches: Flowers & Leaves punch, Label Me Fancy punch and Banners Pick a Punch. Shhhh, there is also a wee bit of fussy cutting - I hope you don't mind.

The card base is a side fold, portrait A2 (8 1/2" x 11" sheet, scored at 4 1/4" and cut in half at 5 1/2") in Mint Macaron cardstock. The next layer is Basic White cardstock, cut 3 3/4" x 5" and stamped with the large flower cluster image from Flowers of Friendship inked in Soft Succulent. The Designer Series Paper is from the Hand-Penned 12" x 12" DSP cut 4" x 1 1/4". 

Punch #1 - Flowers & Leaves Punch

On a scrap of Pale Papaya cardstock, I stamped the flowers, twice, using Cinnamon Cider ink. I fussy cut one set of three flowers and the second set I punched the center petal of the flower using the small flower on the Flowers & Leaves punch. Just a small amount of trimming to get the petal to look just right and centered on those fussy cut flowers.

On a scrap of Mint Macaron cardstock, I stamped the leaves using Soft Succulent ink. A 1" x 4 1/4" strip is long enough to punch all four leaves following the pattern in this picture.

Tip for punching out the leaves: With the back side of the punch facing you, bring the strip of the small leaves into the punch from the left side, and then the larger leaf into the punch from the right side. Perfect!!

*The second strip in the image shows how the Just Jade looks on the Mint Macaron cardstock. I liked the Soft Succulent better.

Punch #2 - Label Me Fancy Punch

I believe that this is my...Favorite. Punch. Ever. And, I just don't use it enough. It is great for sentiments. This time I am using the punch vertically. The teeny, tiny hole is also part of this punch. For depth, I added two more punches of Vellum Cardstock and a short 1/2" strip of Pale Papaya in the back. String all of these together using the White 1/4" (6.4 MM) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (with a hint of Pale Papaya ink from my fingers - so I just went with it!) and Linen Thread tied at the base of the ribbon to secure it.

Punch #3 - Banners Pick a Punch

The 1/2" strip of Pale Papaya cardstock peeks out of the bottom of the sentiment build and is flagged using the Banners Pick a Punch.

Whew. That is all there is to it! So, now it is time to check out the great project by our next blog hopper, Joy Nelson.

This is a full list of our bloggers this month and their links in case you find yourself off track:

Shirley Merker

Tracy Held

Annette McMillan

Julia Quinn

Sue Boerner

Terri Stewart

Sandra Roberts

Sandy Ward  [YOU ARE HERE] 

Joy Nelson 

Krissi Hannahs

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!  I hope my project has inspired your creativity. Feel free to leave a positive comment below with a trail to find you so I can find your creations out on the "www" - I look forward to it.

Also, be sure to check out the Business News section below - there is lots of information and updates to share.

Stamp On!!

Sandy

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SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

All the supplies used to create this card can be ordered through my online store.

Stamps:

Flowers of Friendship Stamp Set • Item# 154510 | Bundle Item# 155590* includes the Flowers & Leaves Punch 

Ink:

2021-23 In Color Collection Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Succulent • Item# 155778

2021-23 In Color Collection Classic Stampin' Pad Pale Papaya • Item# 155670 (tiny flower on sentiment tag + to color the ribbon!!)

2020-22 In Color Collection Classic Stampin' Pad Cinnamon Cider • Item# 153114

Paper:

Hand-Penned 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper • Item# 155499

Subtles Collection Mint Macaron Cardstock • Item# 138337

Basic White Cardstock • Item# 159276

2021-23 In Color Collection Cardstock Assortment • Item# 155643 (Pale Papaya)

Vellum Cardstock • Item# 101856 

Accessories/Tools:

Flowers & Leaves Punch • Item# 155373 | Bundle Item# 155590* includes Flowers of Friendship Stamp Set

Label Me Fancy Punch • Item# 151297

Banners Pick a Punch • Item# 153608

White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon • Item# 151326 

Linen Thread • Item# 104199

Don't forget your favorite adhesive. I recommend Stampin' Seal • Item# 152813 and Multipurpose Liquid Glue • Item# 110755 for this project. Hard to see, but I did use Stampin' Dimensionals on this project behind the embellishment build • Item104430.

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BUSINESS NEWS

MONTHLY WORKSHOP REMINDER

(Date: August 28, 2021 @ 11:00 A.M. ET via Facebook Live)

This month we will be creating a quick and easy card with the Sweet Strawberry Stamp Set and Strawberry Builder Punch. If you do not have the stamp set or punch, the card design will be simple to transfer to images and papers from your personal collection

Keep motivated and crafting this month - I am so looking forward to seeing your creations. Take a picture of the cards you make and share with us all in the comments during my Facebook Live. For everyone that places an order of $25 or more using the monthly host code (see the sidebar), I will send you the next month's (September) workshop card kits in advance of the workshop.

PAPER PUMPKIN

Hope you were able to subscribe in time for the August Paper Pumpkin kit. Be sure to Like and Follow my Facebook page for discussions with other Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Not a subscriber already? No problem. Contact me and let's get you signed up by September 10 in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

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2021 MINI CATALOG - NOW LIVE!!

(August 3, 2021 - January 3, 2022)

If you have placed an order from me over the past year, should have received a copy of the new July-December 2021 Mini Catalog (formerly called the Holiday Mini Catalog) in the mail recently. Message me for a copy. (Click the link on the sidebar for a virtual copy.)

SALE-A-BRATION CATALOG - NOW LIVE!!

(August 3, 2021 - September 30, 2021)

I am sure you all know about Stampin' Up!'s premier promotion -- Sale-A-Bration! Well, this is the Second Sale-A-Bration of the year. Isn't that exciting. If you received the July-December Mini Catalog, you were also on the list to receive the SAB catalog. Of course, if you did not receive these, please message me for your very own copy!

Sale-A-Bration ("SAB") is Stampin' Up!'s way to thank its customers and demonstrators.

  o  SHOP - For every $50 spent on any Stampin’ Up! products (before tax and shipping), choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. There’s no limit! Choose something amazing for free with every $50 purchase, or spend $100 for access to the fabulous Delicate Dahlias Stamp Set!

  o  HOST - Place a party order or personal order of $300 or more to earn the exclusive In Your Words Hostess Stamp Set for FREE. These sentiments are excellent and the fonts are beautiful as always!!

  o  JOIN - In addition to enjoying discounts and the creativity of many Stampin' Up! demonstrators, build your own Starter Kit by picking $125 worth of products for just $99, and you will also receive for FREE your choice from 12 select Bundles. I would love for you to join my team! Click "JOIN" or message me for complete details.

2021-22 ANNUAL CATALOG

(May 4, 2021 - May 2, 2022)

If you do not already have a copy of the 2021-22 Annual Catalog, and do not already have a  demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean demonstrator) and send you a copy of your very own! (Click the link on the sidebar for a virtual copy.)

As always, if you have any questions, or need any assistance, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :)