Quick Gift Idea using the November Paper Pumpkin Kit

Hello my crafty friends. Hope you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and are loving the November Paper Pumpkin kit! I decided to keep it simple and put the stockings and tags together as intended, but have you seen how others have gone all out with their creations. Love them all. I cannot wait to see your stockings! Merry Christmas!!

RANDOM THOUGHTS:  I have seen some pretty elaborate creations by others over the last month using the November Paper Pumpkin, but I followed the instructions and kept it simple this time.

I (HEART):  These retro ornaments are super cute. I will definitely be using the stamp for my gift tags. Adorable! 😊

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I hope this project has inspired your creativity. I would love to see what you have created. 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.

Stamp On!!

Sandy

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SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

All of the supplies used to create this project were from the November Paper Pumpkin. If you don’t already, you should subscribe to Paper Pumpkin so that you don’t miss a thing. Message me for more details, or visit my online store.

Placing an Order? Awesome! Thank you so much. If your product purchase is less than $150, I would appreciate it if you would use this month’s host code (found on the side bar of my blog or on my Facebook page). This code will help me with supply costs for workshops and classes. Don’t use the host code if your order is $150 or more so that you may enjoy the perks of Stampin’ Rewards!

If your order is over $100, you might want to consider becoming a demonstrator and take advantage of all the opportunities provided by Stampin’ Up!  Click here or private message me in your favorite method of communication so I can relay all the details for you to make an informed decision!

ACTIVE CATALOGS

2024-25 ANNUAL CATALOG

(May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025)

If you 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! Message me to make arrangements for your own copy. (Click the link on the sidebar for access to a virtual copy of the catalog.)

MINI CATALOG

(Sept. 4, 2024 - Jan. 6, 2025)

There are only a few days remaining to order from this catalog. (Click the link on the sidebar for access to a virtual copy of the catalog.) So excited for Sale-A-Bration and the new mini catalog beginning January 7, 2025. Message me for more details or visit my online store.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES + SPECIALS

New online exclusives and specials are happening all the time now so I highly recommend making it a habit to check online on a weekly basis. Tuesday seems to be the best day to check in.

Paper Pumpkin Party

Hello my crafty friends. Paper Pumpkin kits seem to be piling up. So, when my sister was coming here for a visit last weekend, I asked her bring along some of her kits, I invited another demonstrator friend over, and the three of us spent the afternoon putting together our Paper Pumpkin kits. Great cards. Great fun.

RANDOM THOUGHTS:  And you know we can’t just put them together as planned! Swapping parts around and pulling in sentiments/dies from our stash, made it even more fun.

I (HEART):  Don’t you love the window effect on the July cards -- adorable! 😊

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I hope this project has inspired your creativity. I would love to see what you have created. 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.

Stamp On!!

Sandy

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SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

Tools/Accessories:

June Paper Pumpkin – Life is Sweet

July Paper Pumpkin – Painted Petals

Placing an Order? Awesome! Thank you so much. If your product purchase is less than $150, I would appreciate it if you would use this month’s host code (found on the side bar of my blog or on my Facebook page). This code will help me with supply costs for workshops and classes. Don’t use the host code if your order is $150 or more so that you may enjoy the perks of Stampin’ Rewards!

If your order is over $100, you might want to consider becoming a demonstrator and take advantage of all the opportunities provided by Stampin’ Up! Click here or private message me in your favorite method of communication so I can relay all the details for you to make an informed decision!

ACTIVE CATALOGS

2024-25 ANNUAL CATALOG

(May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025)

If you 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! Message me to make arrangements for your own copy. (Click the link on the sidebar for access to a virtual copy of the catalog.)

MINI CATALOG

(Sept. 4, 2024 - Jan. 6, 2025)

If you are a regular customer of mine, you should have already received your own copy in the U.S. Mail. If you do not already have a demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your demonstrator and send you a copy of your very own! Message me to make arrangements for your own copy. (Click the link on the sidebar for access to a virtual copy of the catalog.)

Holiday Card 2022 Wrap Up

Hello my crafty friends!! It was truly crunch time for finishing up my holiday cards this year. Finished in the ‘Nick’ of time!! I took a break from blogging over the holidays so I wanted to share a couple of my favorites.

You may remember that I chose the Cottage Wreaths stamp set/bundle for my holiday cards. After much debate, I finally settled on traditional red and green colors. For bling, I created the bows from the Red and White Glitter Paper and the holly from the Gold Holly Leaves and red rhinestones.

This fun and whimsy card features one of the gnomes from the retired Kindest Gnomes stamp set. The candy cane is from the November Paper Pumpkin Kit, From the North Pole, and the base sentiment is from the October Paper Pumpkin Kit, Ho Ho Ho.

RANDOM THOUGHTS:  To speed up the card-making process, I stamped and die cut or punched the elements and created small stacks for putting the cards together in a piece work fashion. The only coloring was the gnomes - after I stamped and die cut them, I colored them using SU Blends while watching TV!!

I (HEART):  Although a bit of a ‘project,’ I love the gnomes. I hope you do not miss out on the gnomes. 😊 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I hope my project has inspired your creativity. I would love to see what you have created. 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.

Stamp On!!

Sandy

✂️✂️✂️ #ilovepapercrafts ✂️✂️✂️

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SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

With the exception of the following items I will mention next, all the supplies used to create these cards can be ordered through my online store. No longer available: Elements from the October and November Paper Pumpkin Kits as those subscription periods have expired; also the Kindest Gnome stamp set will retire after today, January 4, however, the Gnomes Dies are on the carry-over list!!

Stamps:

Cottage Wreaths • Item# 159652 | Coordinates with the Country Wreaths Dies • Bundle Pricing Item# 159659

Kindest Gnomes Stamp Set • Item# 159616 | Coordinates with Gnomes Dies • Bundle Pricing Item# 159626

Ink:

Regals Collection Classic Stampin’ Pad Real Red • Item# 147084

Regals Collection Classic Stampin’ Pad Garden Green • Item# 147089

Paper:

Real Red & White 6” x 6” Glimmer Paper (15.2 x 15.2 cm) • Item# 159578

Regals Collection Cardstock Pad Real Red • Item# 102482

Regals Collection Cardstock Pad Garden Green • Item# 102584

Tools/Accessories:

Gold Holly Leaves • Item# 156311

Country Wreaths Dies • Item# 160238

Gnomes Dies • Item# 159625

If your order is over $100, you might want to consider becoming a demonstrator and taking advantage of all the opportunities provided by Stampin’ Up! Click here or private message me in your favorite method of communication so I can relay all the details for you to make an informed decision!

Placing an Order? Awesome! Thank you so much. If your product purchase is less than $150, I would appreciate it if you would use this month’s host code (found on the side bar of my blog or on my Facebook page). This code will help me with supply costs for our workshops and classes. Don’t use the host code if your order is $150 or more so that you may enjoy the Stampin’ Rewards perks!

ACTIVE CATALOGS

2022-23 ANNUAL CATALOG

(May 3, 2022 - May 1, 2023)

If you 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! Message me to make arrangements for your own copy. (Click the link on the sidebar for access to the virtual copy.)

2022 JULY-DECEMBER MINI CATALOG – RETIRING TODAY!!

(July 1, 2022 - January 4, 2023)

If you have placed an order from me over the past year, you should have received your own copy of the latest mini catalog in the mail. If you did not receive one, please message me to make arrangements for your own copy. (Click the link on the sidebar for a virtual copy). The Last Chance Sale runs December 1 through January 4, while supplies last. Message me for a copy of the carryover list or the retiring list to make your plan.

November Paper Pumpkin Alternate Holiday Card - From The North Pole

 Hello my crafty friends!! Time to start working on those holiday cards if you have not started yet. Today’s card is quick and simple featuring the November Paper Pumpkin Stamp Set, From the North Pole. For inspiration, I chose the Freshly Made Card Sketch 557 from October 14.

The card base is in color Sweet Sorbet Cardstock (full sheet of 8 1/2 x 11, cut in half at 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"), fold and burnish the edge for a crisp, side fold A2 card. The background layer is a piece of the Sweet Christmas Designer Series Paper, 4" x 4 1/4". The embellishment build is the deer stamp in a circle, die cut using the Layering Circles Dies, layered on a larger scallop circle in Garden Green.

RANDOM THOUGHTS:  At this point, it is crunch time and using the card sketch, plus keeping it simple, will allow you to speed through your holiday card list. Happy Stampin’!!

I (HEART):  The tiny candy cane print from the Sweet Christmas DSP. Super cute holiday paper. 😊

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I hope my project has inspired your creativity. I would love to see what you have created. 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.

Stamp On!!

Sandy
✂️✂️✂️ #ilovepapercrafts ✂️✂️✂️

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SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS

All the supplies used to create this card can be ordered through my online store. Here is a list of the main products. 

Stamps:
From the North Pole Stamp Set
 • Of course, the subscription period for the November Paper Pumpkin kit has already concluded, but I am sure that you will be able to find similar stamps in your personal collection!

Spruced Up Stamp Set (for the Merry Christmas sentiment!) • Item# 159694 | Coordinates with the Spruced Up Outline Dies • Bundle Pricing Item# 159701

Ink:
2022-24 In Color Collection Classic Stampin’ Pad Sweet Sorbet • Item# 159216

Paper:
2022-24 In Color Collection Cardstock Sweet Sorbet • Item# 159268
Sweet Christmas 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (30.5 x 30.5 cm) • Item# 159559 

Tools/Accessories:
Layering Circles Dies • Item# 151770

If your order is over $100, you might want to consider becoming a demonstrator and taking advantage of all the opportunities provided by Stampin’ Up! Click here or private message me in your favorite method of communication so I can relay all the details for you to make an informed decision!

Placing an Order? Awesome! Thank you so much. If your product purchase is less than $150, I would appreciate it if you would use this month’s host code (found on the side bar of my blog or on my Facebook page). This code will help me with supply costs for our workshops and classes. Don’t use the host code if your order is $150 or more so that you may enjoy the Stampin’ Rewards perks!

ACTIVE CATALOGS

2022-23 ANNUAL CATALOG
(May 3, 2022 - May 1, 2023)
If you 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! Message me to make arrangements for your own copy. (Click the link on the sidebar for access to the virtual copy.)

2022 JULY-DECEMBER MINI CATALOG – RETIRING SOON
(July 1, 2022 - January 4, 2023)

If you have placed an order from me over the past year, you should have received your own copy of the latest mini catalog in the mail. If you did not receive one, please message me to make arrangements for your own copy. (Click the link on the sidebar for a virtual copy). The Last Chance Sale runs December 1 through January 4, while supplies last. Message me for a copy of the carryover list or the retiring list to make your plan.

Quick and Easy Halloween Card

Hello my crafty friends! Eek!! This Halloween card features an element from the September Paper Pumpkin, Spooky Treats, and includes some leftover pieces from last year’s Cute Halloween DSP.

The card base is Highland Heather Cardstock (full sheet of 8 1/2 x 11, cut in half lengthwise at 4 1/4," scored at 5 1/2"), fold and burnish the edge for a crisp, top fold A2 card. Behind the spiderweb element from the Paper Pumpkin kit is a solid piece of Pumpkin Pink Cardstock. The spider in the circle is hanging to the web using a small piece of the current Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack.

RANDOM THOUGHTS:  It appears that I am stuck in this 3-layer card design. Here’s hoping I can find another card design that I love just as much for my holiday cards!!

I (HEART):  Besides the spiderweb element from the Paper Pumpkin kit, I am loving this tiny spider stamp! 🕷🕷🕷 😊

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I hope my project has inspired your creativity. I would love to see what you have created. 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.

Stamp On!!

Sandy
✂️✂️✂️ #ilovepapercrafts ✂️✂️✂️
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SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS
Most of the supplies I used to create this card today are no longer available for purchase. As you are a fellow crafter, I am positive that you will be able to find same/similar pieces to create your own version of today’s card! I am encouraging all of my crafty friends to sign up for the monthly Paper Pumpkin kit so that we can enjoy crafting together. Click here to subscribe or message me for assistance in subscribing.

Placing an Order? Awesome! Thank you so much. If your order is $150 or less, I would appreciate it if you would use this month’s host code (found on the side bar of my blog or on my Facebook page). This code will help me with supply costs for our workshops and classes. Don’t use the host code if your order is $150 or more so that you may enjoy the Stampin’ Rewards perks! And, you might want to consider taking advantage of the opportunity to become a demonstrator if you are regularly ordering to take advantage of all the opportunities provided by Stampin’ Up! Click here or private message me in your favorite method of communication so I can relay all the details for you to make an informed decision!

ACTIVE CATALOGS

2022-23 ANNUAL CATALOG
(May 3, 2022 - May 1, 2023)
If you 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! Message me to make arrangements for your own copy. (Click the link on the sidebar for access to the virtual copy.)

2022 JULY-DECEMBER MINI CATALOG – NOW LIVE!!
(July 1, 2022 - January 4, 2023)
If you have placed an order from me over the past year, you should have received your own copy of the new mini catalog in the mail. If you did not receive one, please message me to make arrangements for your own copy. (Click the link on the sidebar for a virtual copy).

Daisy Delight Handmade Card for PCC346 Color Challenge

Hello, my crafty friends. This week I thought I would go outside my comfort zone and give a color challenge a try. If you follow my Facebook page with any regulatory, you know that I follow the weekly sketch challenges by Paper Craft Crew, and this week's challenge (PCC346) is a color challenge to use 3 of 4 colors: a bright yellow (Pineapple Punch), a bright green (Granny Apple Green), a blue (Blueberry Bushel) and a reddish orange (Poppy Parade).

As soon as I saw these colors, I knew that this was the card that I would create, and that I would use all 4 colors!

This card features the large daisy from the Daisy Delight stamp set (AC p. 96) in Pineapple Punch and a splash of Poppy Parade for the center and punched using the coordinating Daisy Punch (AC p. 187). The Stitched Oval (#1, largest of the 4 dies) embellishment is framed with the Oval Scallop (#1, largest of the 7 dies) in Blueberry Bushel. I stamped the small trio of flowers in Pineapple Punch, layered on a strip of Granny Apple Green, topping a strip of the Buffalo Check background stamp (AC p. 156) in Blueberry Bushel to create the bottom border.

I opted to use the Scripty 3D embossing folder (AC p. 199) for the background instead of flowers or leaves, and I decided to leave off the sentiment on the front to allow for an any-occasion sentiment on the inside.

This is really a simple card and I hope my paper crafty friends will give it a try! I would love to see your creations. Thanks to the Paper Craft Crew for the opportunity to go outside my comfort zone in creating a card from a color scheme before selecting the stamp set!


Stamp On!!

Sandy

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BUSINESS:

All the supplies used in this project can be ordered through my online store. If you do not already have a demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean  Stampin' Up! demonstrator).  Please use the August Host Code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store. If you are interested in the detailed instruction sheet with measurements, please send me an email or contact me on Facebook after placing your $20 or more order through my online store. Do NOT use this Hostess Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD)  -- you are still eligible to receive the detailed instruction sheet if your order was placed through my online store.

Time to use those Bonus Days coupons you earned last month. The coupon codes can be used on any type order from August 1–31.

Extra, Extra! The promotion so nice, we named it twice. From July 1 until August 31, join my team - members will receive an additional $30 to put toward products in their Starter Kit. Then you will receive an EXTRA BONUS, a $10 coupon code the following month.

How about that July Paper Pumpkin kit. Wowzer right! Hope you subscribed in time for the August Paper Pumpkin kit. Do not forget the add on packet to create full size cards. 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 (If You Dare) in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

If you placed an order from me last year, you are all set to receive a copy of the upcoming 2019 Holiday Catalog in the mail.  If you do not receive one by the go live date of September 4, please contact me immediately and let's fix that. Chock full of inspiration and ideas. As always, if you have any questions, or need any assistance whatsoever, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :) 

July Paper Pumpkin Kit

Good morning crafters?  Are you already a Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If you are, last month's kit was a super cute treat basket and 3x3 card. I just love it. Here's a quick picture of one of the cards I made.

There are just days left (thru August 10) for new subscribers to Paper Pumpkin to try out this amazing kit at half price. If you need more details or help setting up your account, give me a call. Use Promo Code BLOOM0818.

Don't Forget the Ink!

Just a quick reminder to use this month's host code for your orders under $150 (orders of $150 or more already earn Stamping Rewards).  For all online orders between $50 to $149 using my workshop hostess code, I will send you a product share as my bonus gift to you.  (I will send it to you separately via U. S. mail. The host code is 92Z9KZWD.

Color Your Season

This amazing bundle of stamps and framelits is available for a limited time (thru 8/31 or while supplies last), as well as the Watercolor Pencils. The assortment pencil set features all new colors and the Stitched season and the Stitched Season Framelits have a fun new trick with stitching elements on both the inside and outside.

These products are not available in a catalog. Stampin' Up! has an awesome video out with inspiration from Shannon West from the home office. I have a detailed flyer too so message me if you are interested.

Bonus days!! Just like last year, for every $50 (excluding shipping/handling/taxes) spent during August, Stampin' Up! is re warding you with a bonus coupon worth $5 towards purchases in September. Isn't Stampin' Up! wonderful!! (Save that email with the bonus codes as I do not have access to them.)

I think that covers everything for now. Enjoy the rest of your week and weekend.

Stamp on!

Sandy
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Daisy Delight Bundle for Mother's Day

Today I thought I would share a Mother's Day card with you.  And, I thought that we should use my favorite stamp set -- Daisy Delight -- and my favorite DSP (Designer Series Paper) -- Painted with Love Speciality DSP from the Occasions Catalog. Sometimes I struggle with collage-type cards because I prefer simple and clean, but I think this one card turned out pretty good.  What do you think?  What would you do differently? Please share your ideas.

Also, I have a challenge for you.  Can you name the 3 retiring products I used on my card? Every year with the release of the new annual catalog, as you may know, not everything carries over. Sad to see so many things go, but it is necessary to make room for the new, amazing products. I know you are going to love everything.  Message me if you need a catalog.

Time for some business...

Customer Appreciation:  You have to go online to see the fabulous bundles put together for you by Stampin' Up! Please go to my online store at sandee904.stampinup.net. I have a new Hostess Code for the month of May (G7BUUGKM). Every order of $75 or more will receive a product share (sampling of several new, current product). The share will be mailed out the first week of June. Reminders:  1) If you are a new customer, be sure that you do not check "no contact" or I will not be able to send out a product share to you and 2) if your order is $150 or more be sure to place your own order and take advantage of the Stampin' Rewards of your choice. Make sense? Of course, if you have any questions, please message me.

The Paper Pumpkin deadline is coming up soon, May 10. If you do not subscribe already to Paper Pumpkin, there is special pricing for signing up for Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10. Creativity Starts with Paper Pumpkin -- get 50% off for two straight months.  You have to sign up by May 10. Use the code SAVEFIFTY0418. I would love to see what you have done with your kits.

Last call for retiring products from the Annual Catalog and Occasions Catalog.  Available through May 31 or while supplies last. Normally all stamp sets are available until very close to May 31, but all ribbon and accessories are first come, first serve and will not be replenished once the supplies are depleted. If you need a retiring list, message me.

As always, it would be my pleasure to be your demonstrator if you do not already have one. Message me if you have any questions or need any assistance.

May's Hostess Code is G7BUUGKM. The order will close on May 31st. Please use this code unless your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards.

Stamp On!!

Sandy
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Share What You Love Suite

Life got in the way this week so I do not have a card or project prepared to share today. My apologies. Now that I have your attention, I just wanted to let you know that you have an opportunity to purchase the Share What You Love bundle.

You have to go online to see the fabulous bundles put together for you by Stampin' Up! Please go to my online store at sandee904.stampinup.net. I have a new Hostess Code for the month of May. Every order of $75 or more will receive a product share (sampling of several new, current product). The share will be mailed out the first week of June. Reminders:  1) If you are a new customer, be sure that you do not check "no contact" or I will not be able to send out a product share to you and 2) if your order is $150 or more be sure to place your own order and take advantage of the Stampin' Rewards of your choice. Make sense? Of course, if you have any questions, please message me.

Real business...

The Paper Pumpkin deadline is coming up soon, May 10. If you do not subscribe already to Paper Pumpkin, there is special pricing for signing up for Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10. Creativity Starts with Paper Pumpkin -- get 50% off for two straight months.  You have to sign up by May 10. Use the code SAVEFIFTY0418. I would love to see what you have done with your kits.

Last call for retiring products from the Annual Catalog and Occasions Catalog.  Available through May 31 or while supplies last. Normally all stamp sets are available until very close to May 31, but all ribbon and accessories are first come, first serve and will not be replenished once the supplies are depleted. If you need a retiring list, message me.

As always, it would be my pleasure to be your demonstrator if you do not already have one. Message me if you have any questions or need any assistance.

May's Hostess Code is G7BUUGKM. The order will close on May 31st. Please use this code unless your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards.


Stamp On!!

Sandy
#StampinUp30

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Sneak Peek Animal Outing

I want to introduce you to one of the goodies from my goodie bag I received at Onstage 2018 in Atlanta -- Animal Outing. This stamp set is from the Animal Expedition Suite that will become available when the 2018-19 Annual Catalog goes live on June 1.

The recipients of my card recently became parents of their first child, a baby boy! I am so happy for the lucky parents. I decided to make a 3x3 card to accompany my gift. It is a relatively simple watercolor card. I used the smooth coloring Watercolor Pencils (Early Espresso, Old Olive, Pacific Point) and a Blender Pen. I used my favorite Dapper Denim card stock and ink. I will really miss this in-color when it retires on May 31.

Now for some business.

The Paper Pumpkin deadline is May 10. Hope you decide to subscribe to this awesome kit program. If you don't subscribe already, there is special pricing for signing up for Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10. Creativity Starts with Paper Pumpkin -- get 50% off for two straight months.  You have to sign up by May 10. Use the code SAVEFIFTY0418. I would love to see what you have done with your kits.

Last call for retiring products from the Annual Catalog and Occasions Catalog.  Available through May 31 or while supplies last. Normally all stamp sets are available until very close to May 31, but all ribbon and accessories are first come, first serve and will not be replenished once the supplies are depleted. If you need a retiring list, message me.

As always, it would be my pleasure to be your demonstrator if you do not already have one. Message me if you have any questions or need any assistance.

April's hostess code is NE24A473. The order will close on Monday, April 30th. Please use this code unless your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards.


Stamp On!!

Sandy
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Coffee Break Designer Series Paper Follow Up

Just a quick follow up to my post on Wednesday. In yesterday's blog hop, I shared my Coffee Cafe' Card version 2.0 where I mixed up the Coffee Break Designer Series Paper (DSP) to make a new card out of leftover packets from a previous card. I hope you enjoyed the blog hop. What a fabulous group of demonstrators I have found that love to share everything Stampin' Up!

As promised, today I am sharing my template and instructions for cutting the DSP to make this card.

The Crumb Cake card stock base is a standard A2, 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4 1/4" (envelope size - 4-3/8” x 5-3/4”). The next layer is Soft Sky card stock, 4" x 5 1/4". This will be the base for layering our cut pieces and the new background for our cute, cute coffee cup embellishment.

Instructions for cutting DSP:

The original size of the DSP from the previous pack was 3 7/8" x 5". The first step is to cut 1/8" off both the short and long sides (Cuts #1, #2 grayed out with a Tranquil Tide Stampin' Write Marker, of course!). The new measurement of the DSP is 3 3/4" x 4 7/8". (Pardon my rudimentary drawings, but cute balloons, right?)

Next cut a 1" strip from the long side (Cut #3). You can chose either long side. I picked the left side to take advantage of the numbers along the edge for this picture.  Place both pieces together and cut at 3" (Cut #4) so that there is the nice, big piece of your "favorite" side of the DSP for the bottom left of your card front.

That is really all there is to it. However, if you are starting from all scraps, the sizes are (top left, clockwise, from the photo of the card, not the template.):

1. 1" x1 7/8'
2. 2 5/8" x 1 7/8"
3. 1" x 3"
4. 2 5/8" x 3"

Shameless plugs:

Last Chance for Retiring Products:
Select products from the 2018 occasions catalog and 2017-2018 annual catalog are retiring—and this is your last chance to get them before they are gone. IMPORTANT NOTE: A lot of the bundle products will carry over to the new 2018-2019 annual catalog, however they will no longer have the bundle pricing (10% discount). You can find more details in my online store. Use the shop now button, and be sure to use the April Hostess Code NE24A473. Do not use the hostess code if your order will exceed $150 so you will earn the Stampin' Rewards!

Paper Pumpkin:
If you don't subscribe already, here's a great incentive. Special pricing for signing up for Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10. Creativity Starts with Paper Pumpkin -- get 50% off for two straight months.  You have to sign up by May 10. Use the code SAVEFIFTY0418 Let me know if you have any questions. 

Join My Stampin' Up! Team
I would love it if you would consider joining my team as a demonstrator for Stampin' Up! There are so many advantages, but the best is joining all of us in November for Stampin' Up! 30-year anniversary celebration in Orlando.  Message me for details.


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Sandy
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OnStage 2018 Atlanta Recap

It was so exciting to go to OnStage 2018 in Atlanta this weekend. Stampin' Up! held convention in multiple locations on Saturday. Good times were had by all. I cannot wait to share everything with you.

Everyone puts their best efforts into creating awesome swaps. I will post some of them on my Facebook page this week.  Here is my swap using Beautiful Bouquet.

Now for some business.

The Paper Pumpkin deadline was yesterday. Hope you have decided to subscribe to this awesome kit program. If you don't subscribe already, there is special pricing for signing up for Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10. Creativity Starts with Paper Pumpkin -- get 50% off for two straight months.  You have to sign up by May 10. Use the code SAVEFIFTY0418. I would love to see what you have done with your kits.

Last call for retiring products from the Annual Catalog and Occasions Catalog.  Available through May 31 or while supplies last. Normally all stamp sets are available until very close to May 31, but all ribbon and accessories are first come, first serve and will not be replenished once the supplies are depleted.

As always, it would be my pleasure to be your demonstrator if you do not already have one. Message me if you have any questions or need any assistance.

This month's hostess code is NE24A473. Please use this code unless your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards.

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Sandy
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Creativity Starts with Paper Pumpkin

Hello my crafty friends -- have you heard of Paper Pumpkin? I am sure you have, but for those that have not, it is a Stampin' Up! monthly project kit. It is by subscription only. The best part is that it is a total surprise kit!! The kits include complete instructions, however, if you are like me you don't usually like to follow instructions -- you want to see what else you can do with the selection of goodies. Kind of like those television shows where the chefs are given a group of ingredients to come up with something more fantastic than the other chef contestants.

This is the card I made from last month's kit. March was the 5 year anniversary of Paper Pumpkin. It is a beautiful kit with a flower theme, rose and sentiment stamps with plenty of embellishments and ribbon, and these very cute long, skinny envelopes. I took the envelope, opened it up to cut it down to 5 1/2 × 4 for this cute card front on a crumb cake base. Add the pretty ribbon and embellishments. The lovely Rich Razzleberry scallop piece on the right is the envelope flap! What a cute card. Love it!!

I would love to see what you have done with your kits. If you don't subscribe already, here's a great incentive. Special pricing for signing up for Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10. Creativity Starts with Paper Pumpkin -- get 50% off for two straight months.  You have to sign up by May 10. Use the code SAVEFIFTY0418. Let me know if you have any questions. 

Stamp On!!

Sandy
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Season of Style - October and November Paper Pumpkin

Honestly, I have blinked and it is October already! Not much to show for the year on my blog, but believe me it has been a busy year. Shall we just skip right to the Season of Style promotion?

Paper Pumpkin kits for October and November are coordinated Christmas cardmaking and gifting projects. Just in time for our holiday crafting needs. Go to paperpumpkin.com to sign up today, but hurry. You must subscribe before October 10 to get the October kit. I would love to be your demonstrator so be sure to select me as your demonstrator. Yay!

If you are already a subscriber, I would love to see your creations using the September Paper Pumpkin kit. I had time to play this past weekend. What do you think?

Stamp on!

Sandy

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World Card Making Day and Alternate Idea for Paper Pumpkin - September 2016 Kit

Had a full day of card making on Saturday to participate in World Card Making Day. Get your cards in the mail. Someone is really looking forward to receiving a handmade card from you! The World Card Making Day discount on select Stampin' Up! products ends at the close of business tomorrow. The Designer Tin of Cards Project Kit for $20.25 (25% discount) is my favorite.  Here's a snapshot of all 7 products on sale.

I also set aside some time on Saturday to make treats for Halloween using the September 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit. You may recall that I joined a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators that stretch our imaginations to create alternate ideas for utilizing all the product in the monthly kits. These Halloween treat tags were my contribution. The Halloween Cookie Cutter stamp set is adorable and adds just the right touch for these treat tubes.

While on the subject of Paper Pumpkin, do not forget that you can try out this awesome craft resource for yourself at a special price. Place an order for the October kit at www.paperpumpkin.com before October 10 and use the promo code "BOGO" to receive next month's kit for free. Post your photos on Twitter with the tag #paperpumpkinbogo.

During the month of October, several packets of Designer Series Paper were selected for the Buy 3 Get 1 Free promotion. My favorites are Blooms & Bliss DSP and Candy Cane Lane DSP. 

Stamp on!

Sandy

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