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The Gorgeous Leaves of Holly bundle is not just for Christmas!

The Leaves of Holly bundle is back!  It was unavailable for awhile but it's back in stock now.  

I made this pretty card for last month's Flowerbug's Team swap.  The theme was Fall or Halloween.  I wanted to show that this bundle isn't just for Christmas.  What do you think? 

I used Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss and a bit of Old Olive here.  The greeting is from the Charming Sentiments set seen here.  

After I stamped the card panel I felt it was a bit busy so I added a layer of Vellum card stock over it.  I love the soft feel that the vellum gives!  

Here's a peek at the Leaves of Holly bundle. It's full of pretty images and wonderful dies.  The greeting die-cut with the leaves attached is my very favorite; see it on the bottom left below. See it in my store here. 

For added texture I added sponging around the edge and on the die-cut leaves.  

You can see another group of cards I did on a video I just shared.  It features my 5 at a time templates.

Click here or on the image below to see it: 

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Quick & Easy treats box with measurements & video!

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I shared this cute & easy box on Tuesday's FB Live.  It's quite simple to make and fits a bunch of treats too!  

I decided to feature this month's Paper Pumpkin kit I just received.  It's called Spooky Treats.  I used the ghost and greeting images from the stamp set plus the greeting element and the bats paper from the kit.  I chose the Black & White designs paper for the designer paper.

The finished box measures 3" X 5" in size.

Here are the measurements: 

• Box card stock 7” X 9” – Score at 1” on all sides.
• Place CS with long side at the top, score at 4” & 5”
• DSP - sides 2 at ¾” X 2 ¾”, front & back 2 at ¾” X 4 ¾”. Top is 2 ¾” X 4 ¾”

For the second box I chose to use Gorgeous Grape for my box instead of Pumpkin Pie.  The designer paper is also the Black & White designs.  

 

This Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin kit is still available while supplies last!  You can choose between the full kit here for $20.50 or the refill here (without the stamp set & ink) for $11.  

You have a few choices when purchasing Paper Pumpkin.  You can subscribe to get one kit each month here.  Or purchase a pre-paid subscription here.  You can choose from a 1, 3, 6 or 12 month pre-paid subscription. 

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Spooky Treats alternative card with Aspen Tree dies

Here's one of the projects I shared on Tuesday's FB Live video this week.  I focused on the Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin kit.  

Good news!  This kit is still available - you can get the full kit here.  Or if you're a subscriber you can get the refill here.  

 In the video seen here, I share a bunch of alternative projects with both my Paper Pumpkin subscribers AND my Flowerbug's Team. 

Here's the stamp set that is included in the kit; it's so cute!

Here's what the Spooky Treats kit makes if you follow the kit directions as directed. It includes 18 nice size treat boxes; perfect to add your candy or Halloween treats in.  

I look forward to getting these kits in the mail each month.  I know that October's kit is Christmas cards.  We always get a hint on what it will be. That way you can opt out or even choose to get more than one kit!

You have a few choices when purchasing Paper Pumpkin.  You can subscribe to get one kit each month here.  Or purchase a pre-paid subscription here.  You can choose from a 1, 3, 6 or 12 month pre-paid subscription.  

You can see how I stamped the inside below.  The card base is Orchid Oasis. 

I used three inks and our blending brushes to create the smooth background under the Aspen Tree dies. I share a few tips on getting smooth results in the video.  

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Apple Harvest with the exclusive Apple Blossom dies!

We're making this pretty card at a class on October 1st.  It features the Apple Harvest bundle - only available in September!  

The Apple Harvest stamp set is in the 2022 Holiday catalog.  The new Apple Blossom dies that coordinate with it are available in September with our Perfect Partners promotion.  See them here.  They're so pretty!  You can see more projects featuring this bundle here in a recent video. 

It's a special & unique fun fold card you will want to try.  I shared another version in this video here.  

Measurements: 

• Pear Pizzazz 4” X 11” scored at 2” X 3 ¾” from each end, plus 4 ¼” X 5 ½”
• White 3 ½” X 3 ¼”, inside is 3 1/8” X 3 ¾” plus die-cut

Below is the video sharing a card fold like this one. 

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A new fun fold card with This Birthday Piggy; join me Live tonight!

We're making this cool fun fold card tonight on my Stamp with Me live here on Facebook. It's called a 'pillar' fold card.  Join in and watch or prep your pieces and stamp along with me Live. 

I'm featuring the This Birthday Piggy bundle seen here.  You can get them separately also, but you won't save the 10% then.

The stamp set is in the 2022-23 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog seen here.   These coordinating dies are available in September with our Perfect Partners promotion.  See them here.   

The side pillars fold in toward the middle so it fits in a standard A2 size envelope.  

My colors include Polished Pink, Parakeet Party, White & Black.  The designer paper on the sides is our Black & White designs seen here. 

I used our Blends markers to color the images - Polished Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Basic Gray & Parakeet Party.  

See those neat confetti pieces?  Those are actually 'windows' die-cut in the White CS so the Pink CS shows through.  They're part of the Playful Piggy dies. Same with the grass, banner and pennants.  The stars are punched with the Witch Hat punch. 

Join me here tonight at 7:30 pm CT. 

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The Christmas Scottie bundle isn't just for Christmas! Check out this HAPPY birthday card & video!

We made this adorable birthday card at my September card club classes.  I wanted to showcase this stamp & punch bundle but I wasn't ready to make a Christmas card yet. I came up with this fun birthday card:

Isn't it fun!  It truly is a 'Happy' card perfect for anyone; male, female, kids or adults!  I shared the step by step 'how to' in a recent FB Live video seen here. 

My favorite part of this card is the fun ribbon & star border.  And it's super easy too.

Measurements:

• Pacific Point 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
• White front 3 1/2" X 5", inside 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
• White scraps for the dog, bow & greeting
• Polished Pink & Real Red scraps for stars
• Celebrate Everything host DSP 1/2" X 5"

Supplies include:  

• Inks - Black, Pacific Point, Granny Apple Green, Real Red & Polished Pink
• Card stock - Pacific Point, White, Polished Pink & Real Red.  Celebrate Everything host DSP
• Other - Witch Hat Builder punch for stars, Scottie dog punch, paper snips, Basic rhinestone jewels, punched stars are done with the Witch Hat punch
• Greetings are from the Christmas Scottie & the Grand Kid set.

Besides this card I shared another CUTE Waterfall card in the video.  I just love this bundle!! See it here.

Click on the photo below to see the video.  Or click here. 

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A WOW Waterfall card with the Christmas Scottie stamp set; with video & measurements!

I LOVE this waterfall card I made on this week's FB live!  It's filled with bright primary colors and is interactive too!  

Isn't it cute!  Eye catching and super fun to play with.  This stamp set is not just for Christmas as you can see.

Check out the video here or below to see how it's done.  I even made a mistake YOU can learn from.  You just never know what will happen on a Live video!  

Supplies:

• Colors - Real Red, Black, Tahitian Tide, Granny Apple Green & Crushed Curry.  
• Designer paper is Celebrate Everything host DSP in the Holiday Catalog
• Brads, Best Trio punch & 2" circles. 
• Greetings are from the Peaceful Moments set

Measurements:

• Red card 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2", strip 4 1/4" X 1"
• Celebrate Everything DSP is 4" X 5 1/4"
• Black waterfall strip is 2 1/2" X 10" scored at 5 1/4", 6", 6 3/4" & 7 1/2"
• Colored squares are 2 1/2", White circles are 2”

Here's the inside view.  I had to use the fun ribbon image; it's my favorite stamp in this set! 

Besides this card I shared another fun birthday card featuring this bundle.  I just love this bundle!! See it here.

Click on the photo below to see the video.  Or click here. 

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CUTE Pillowbox 'box' you'll love! Video tutorial too!

I made this cute box using the Pretty Pillow Box dies.  Does it look like a pumpkin to you?  

It does use the Pretty Pillow box dies for the flat shape of the front of this box, but the box itself is made from a piece of card stock (see measurements below or in the video here). I found this idea from fellow demonstrator Lynda Emerson.  As usual I changed it up a bit from hers. 

Products used:

Crumb Cake card stock, He’s the Man DSP, strips of Mossy Meadow for apple die trim & for the leaves die-cuts, Pretty Pillow Box dies seen here, Stylish Shapes (for the circle die-cut), Penned Flower & Apple Blossom dies, Stripes & Spatters EF, Linen Thread for the bow, Simply Scored Scoring tool

The inside of the box would hold quite a few treats; it's a good size!  

Measurements:

• Crumb Cake 5 ¼” X 7 ¼” scored at 2" on all 4 sides, plus two die-cut pillow box pieces
• He’s the Man DSP 2 ¼” X 4 ½”

Here is what the Pretty Pillow box dies look like: 

Here are all of the projects I made in the video. The other two cards feature the Hello Harvest bundle seen here.  

Click on the photo below to watch the video: 

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Use the stamp in a new way on this card! Hello Harvest projects & video.

Here's a pretty card I shared on last week's FB live video; it features the Hello Harvest bundle. 

I cased the idea from my friend Dawn Olchefske; changing it up a bit.  The main floral image is stamped twice (once upside down) and the greeting covers where they meet.  You can see this image in the stamp set below. 

It might look like there's an entire strip of designer paper under the main card layers.  But it's just a few small pieces of the Rustic Harvest DSP at the top & bottom of the Vanilla card. Check out the Hello Harvest bundle here.  

I colored the floral image in with Blends markers in Daffodil, Fresh Freesia, Light Old Olive and Calypso Coral.  I also added a bit of color to the pretty greeting banner.  

Measurements are: 

• Vanilla 5 ½” X 8 ½”, 3 ½” X 4 ½” & scrap for greeting
• Espresso 3 5/8” X 4 5/8”
• DSP is 1” X 2 ¼”

Click on the photo below to watch the video: 

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