Monday, March 29, 2021

March 2021 Paper Pumpkin

March 2021 Paper Pumpkin



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This month's Paper Pumpkin reminded me of the Mountain Air bundle from last Spring.  I love mountains and trees and sky and all of outdoors, so I especially liked this set/

The kit makes 4 each of 2 designs and comes with everything you need including envelopes and envelope inserts.  However, you can mix and match pieces and parts and make any number of beautiful projects.  

For this month, I made each card as was indicated in the kit, then I made another similar card using the sponge and masks also included in the kit.


I have really enjoyed my first 2 Paper Pumpkin kits.  Next month, the Paper Pumpkin kit is called So Cool.  It appears to make ice cream treat type projects and would appeal to kids.  However, it does not appeal to me.  Just to demonstrate to you that you are not just stuck with whatever is scheduled to come, I am going to suspend my Paper Pumpkin kit for April and resume in May.  

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If this kit does appeal to you, you can definitely subscribe for 1 month or multiple months if you want an all-inclusive kit coming to your door each month.  I didn't previously realize that was an option, and I like that about Paper Pumpkin.  

To get your Paper Pumpkin kit, subscribe here

Coming up:  Hydrangea Haven Cards to Go for April - available after April 5 and also an overview of some retiring items.  See the retiring items here

Do something fun!

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Last Chance Retiring Goodies

 Last Chance Retiring Stampin’ Up Goodies


The 2021-2022 Stampin’ Up catalog will be available in May.  If you have purchased $50 or more from my store in the last year, you will receive it in your mailboxes in April. But before we get too excited about the new goodies, take a look at the retiring items.  The list of retiring items definitely includes some of my favorites. 

https://www.stampinup.com/categories/sales-specials/last-chance-products-sale?dbwsdemoid=2166795


Take a look at the list of retiring goodies.  These items will no longer be available beginning May 4.


Please note that although all the current bundles are on the list, the individual items of the bundle may continue to be available individually (without the 10% savings of the bundle). If you need to know if the bundled items themselves are retiring, you can look to see if the bundled items are listed individually.  For example, Jar of Flowers bundle is retiring, but the Jar of Flowers stamp set and punch will remain available to be purchased separately rather than in a bundle.


If you have questions, please let me know.  


Next week - be on the lookout for the March Paper Pumpkin projects!


April Cards To Go featuring Hydrangea Haven will be available April 5.  I’ll be giving you a peak at those next week also.


Have a great day!

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Friday, March 19, 2021

Springtime Joy 2

 More Springtime Joy 

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Yet another cute and adorable card using the Springtime Joy stamp set.  It’s pretty obvious that I’m looking forward to Spring!  It will be here in just a few days, and I want to be sure it feels welcome. 


Cutting & Scoring:  

• Poppy Parade – 5 ½“ x 8 ½“, score and fold at 4 ¼”

• Basic White – 4” x 5 ¼“

• Blushing Bride – 4” x 5 ¼“

• DSP – 3” x 4”

• Poppy Parade – 2 ¾” x 2 ¾”

• Basic White – 2 ¾” x 2 ¾”

• Ribbon – 5” + bow

 

Instructions:

• Stamp the sentiment on the Blushing Bride mat as shown using Early Espresso ink

• Adhere the DSP mat to the Blushing Bride mat using liquid glue

• Adhere the ends of the ribbon behind this mat using Tear & Tape

• Add this mat to the card front using liquid glue

• Stamp the lamb in Early Espresso on the piece of Basic White

• Die-cut this piece with the Stitched circle and the scalloped circle in Poppy Parade

• Adhere these two pieces together with liquid glue

• Color in the lamb with Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight (flower centers),Smoky Slate, and Mossy Meadow blends

• Add rhinestones to her flower crown

• Add Wink Of Stella as desired

• Secure the circles on the left side using dimensionals

• Add the baby bow using mini glue dots

• Stamp a sentiment and bunny on the inside Basic White inside mat using Early Espresso ink

• Adhere the inside mat to the inside of the card using liquid glue

 


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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Springtime Joy

 Springtime Joy

 


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Another cute, adorable card today while I explore unfamiliar creative options.  I hope you like this little celebration of Springtime with the stamp set Springtime Joy.


Cutting & Scoring:  

• So Saffron – 5 ½” x 8 ½”; scrap

• Peony Garden DSP – 5 1/4” x 4”

• Petal Pink – 1 1/4” x 3”

• Basic White – 5 1/4” x 4”


Instructions:

• Die cut scrap of So Saffron with largest frame from Stitched So Sweetly Dies.

• Stamp baby chick repeatedly on die cut layer from above in So Saffron ink. Wrap white twine around twice and tie in a bow

• Punch end of Petal Pink banner using Triple banner punch. Stamp sentiment in Petal Pink ink.

• Fold card base layer in half. Adhere DSP layer to card front.

• Attached stamped baby chick layer to card front using dimensionals.

• Attach sentiment banner to card front as shown above using dimensionals.

• Embellish with Opal Rounds.

• Stamp inside chick in So Saffron and sentiment in Petal Pnk on Basic White layer.


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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Hey Chick

 Hey Chick


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In keeping with the cute and adorable card theme, today’s card uses the Hey Chick bundle.  I have to admit that I really do need to expand my card making habits to include cute and adorable cards. I hope you like it.  See instructions and products below:

Cutting & Scoring:

• Sahara Sand Card Base – 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” scored in half

• Early Espresso – 5-1/4” x 4”

• In Good Taste Designer Paper – 5” x 3-3/4”

• Early Espresso – 3-3/4” x 2-1/2”

• Basic White – 3-1/2” x 2-1/4”

• Scraps for die cuts: Basic White & Champagne Foil

 

Instructions:

• Stamp the chick image on Basic White scrap paper and color with the Stampin’ Blends Markers.

• Stamp the words on the top left of the Basic White panel.

• Cut the image out with the Chick Dies and Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.

• Attach Adhesive Sheet to the back of the Champagne Foil Scrap and cut out the fence die. Use the die brush to remove cut outs.

• Using Seal Adhesive attach the Basic White to the Early Espresso frame and the In Good Taste DSP to it’s Early Espresso frame.

• Remove Adhesive Sheet backing from fence and attach.

• Attach chick with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

• Attach Faux Suede ribbon with Seal Adhesive.

• Attach panels to the card with Seal Adhesive.


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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Friendly Flamingo


 Friendly Flamingo 


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Today I picked a cute and adorable card to share with you.  I don’t tend to do cards like this, but I’m trying to enhance my creativity and work outside my normal zone.  I hope you like this.



Cutting & Scoring:

• Cardstock Base in Thick Basic White - 8 ½” x 5 ½”, score and fold at 4 ¼”

• Layer One in Basic White – 5 ¼” x 4”

• Scrap piece of Basic White large enough for layering rectangle die

• Scrap piece of Sand and Sea Designer Series Paper large enough for layer rectangle die

 

Instructions:

• Cut and score card base making sure to burnish the fold line

• On Layer One stamp the bundle of leaves and flowers in Seaside Spray on the left and right of layer

• Stamp the sentiment in Melon Mambo on the bottom right corner of Layer One

• Using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss cut out two rectangles (5th one in from the smallest one) one in Basic White and one in Sand in Sea Designer Series Paper to die cut two of rectangle dies

• Wrap the Linen Thread three times around the middle of Layer one before adhering to card base

• Tilt the designer series paper on the so that the bundle of leaves and flowers are showing before adhering down

• Stamp the flamingo in Melon Mambo on the Basic White rectangle

• Using a Blender Pen pick up Seaside Spray ink and add shadowing under the flamingo’s feet before adhering onto the card making sure to center onto the card.

• Tie a bow with the Linen Thread and adhere to the card using Mini Glue Dots

• Embellish with Opal Rounds


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Thursday, March 11, 2021

March Cards to Go 3

March Cards to Go 3 

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This is the second card for the March 2021 Cards to Go featuring the Quite Curvy bundle and using paper from the Ornate Garden suite.  Today's card is very simple to cut, create and assemble, but it has just enough interesting features to make it an awesome card.  The designer paper cut with the Quite Curvy dies and the gold foil circle really appealed to me.  I hope you like it too.

You can get your Cards To Go kit by calling me or emailing me at ca_tennant@yahoo.com

The kits are $15 to make 2 each of 3 designs plus $3 postage if the kit needs mailed.

The last card for the March Cards to Go is here.  All 3 cards for this month's Cards to Go feature  the Quite Curvy bundle and use paper from the Ornate Garden suite. This card is actually my favorite of the 3 cards for this month.  I like the open edge of the front flap of the card that lets you peek through to the pretty sponged paper inside.  And those blending brushes are just fabulous for adding color to the designer paper with the gold foil images.  I hope you enjoy it too.

You can get your Cards To Go kit by calling me or emailing me at ca_tennant@yahoo.com

The kits are $15 to make 2 each of 3 designs plus $3 postage if the kit needs mailed.

NEXT MONTH we will have Cards to Go featuring the Hydrangea Haven suite.  A favorite of many of us.

Coming at the end of this month - my adventure into Paper Pumpkin continues. The opportunity to obtain the March kit is over, however, there is a kit every month so ordering for the April kit can begin now and is available through April 10.  I will also feature cards from the April Paper Pumpkin.  I will be featuring at least the March, April, and May kit and look forward to your feedback on wheter or not you like Paper Pumpkin.

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin’ Up! is a crafting subscription kit that delivers creativity to your door every month. Each box includes everything you need to make a stunning project.

We’ll surprise you with projects like cards, gift packaging, home décor, and more for just $22.00 a month (shipping included). Talk about happy mail!

Subscribe by the 10th of any month to receive that month's kit.  Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

If you want to join me on my Paper Pumpkin adventure, you can get your kit at the link below.  You can subcribe for only 1 month if you just want to give it a try.

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2166795


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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

March Cards To Go 2

 March Cards To Go - Card 2


This is the second card for the March 2021 Cards to Go featuring the Quite Curvy bundle and using paper from the Ornate Garden suite.  Today's card is very simple to cut, create and assemble, but it has just enough interesting features to make it an awesome card.  The designer paper cut with the Quite Curvy dies and the gold foil circle really appealed to me.  I hope you like it too.

You can get your Cards To Go kit by calling me or emailing me at ca_tennant@yahoo.com

The kits are $15 to make 2 each of 3 designs plus $3 postage if the kit needs mailed.

In other news:

March 10 is the last day to get the March Paper Pumpkin

Get Your Paper Pumpkin

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2166795

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Saturday, March 6, 2021

Introducing Butterfly Brilliance

 Introducing Butterfly Brilliance


NEW ITEM !  The Butterfly Brilliance stamp set and dies were just made available to customers this month.  The stamp set is one stamp that stamps 6 different butterflys.  There is a die that will cut out all 6 at once and several other dies of butterflies and accents as well.  Check it out.  I've just started to play with it.

Happy Creating!

Carol

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