IDEAS Blog Hop: Christmas Crafting

 

Hello friends! I'm so excited to share our October IDEAS Blog Hop with you today. We are featuring Christmas Crafting projects. Our tutorial is full of amazing creative ideas from demonstrators from all over the world!  

This graphic is a sneak peek at the some of the projects in our October Bundle.

This bundle has over 50 pages of inspiring ideas from 13 demonstrators. It includes color photo, complete instructions and imperial & metric measurements. The variety of projects make this bundle perfect for any crafting level. 

My projects are exclusive to the bundle, but I have a bonus card for you. It uses the same bundle and Designer Series Paper that I used for my bundle projects. I love the Winter Adventure bundle. It can be used for Christmas or just winter, giving it more versatility.

I love these little button embellishments!! 

 You can use these projects personally or in your classes, just don't share the actual tutorial. But to see the bundle projects, you will have to get the bundle. Are you interested? Here are 3 ways to get the bundle: 

1. Place a $35 order on my website, shop here.

2. It is free for all of my team members, join here.

3. Purchase it for $15 USD.

 Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. 

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Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop: Aspens of Gratitude

 

Welcome to the monthly Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop. We love Paper Pumpkin and love to share our enthusiasm for this monthly box of fun and creativity with you. The Paper Pumpkin kit is designed so you can follow the instructions provided in the kit to make the projects or use the supplies as a starting point to let your creativity run wild (as we have!) Hop along with us, as we will share alternate ideas on how we used the September Paper Pumpkin Kit: Aspens of Gratitude.

 

This month's kit made 10 cards, 5 each of 2 designs. Here are the cards as designed:

I like to use the stamps and ink on my alternatives, so you can see what can be done with the leftovers once the consumables are used up. My card uses the stamps and the Early Espresso ink, along with Mossy Meadow & Golden Glow cardstock, and Daffodil Delight, Golden Glow, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze and Pecan Pie inks. I used watercolor paper for the top layer. I also used the leaf die from the July-September 2026 Add on dies, Detailed Flora Dies (#168664):

Glad you could join us and hope you have been inspired to get your kit out and create.  Click on the links in the list below to hop along with me!

 

It would be awesome if you leave a comment on our projects along the way!! 

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Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

Stamping with Friends: Glow of Harvest Designer Series Paper

 

Hi friends!! I am here to showcase one of the Products of the Month. This is the August one, Glow of Harvest Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP). I love this DSP and am quite surprised that it is still available, but you should get it before it goes away! 

The colors in this paper are so soft and pretty. It may only be one sided, but the shimmeryness (is that a word?!) makes up for it! You get 6 different patterns, and it is perfect for fall projects!  

Here is a cute and very simple treat box. It is pretty large, the inside is 2" x 3 3/4" x 3 3/4", so holds lots of stuff! 

I filled it with one of my favorite fall treats, candy corn and peanuts! Have you tried this? It is like a Payday candy bar. Yum!!

Thanks for hanging out for a bit!! Hope you like the August Product of the month as much as I do! You can get it for only $5 with a $75 purchase. 

Until next time...

Happy craftin'!

Inspire Create Share Blog Hop - New Catalog!!

 

Hi friends! Hopefully you all are aware we have a new catalog release!! The September-December 2026 catalog is available to view. If you don't have a paper copy, check with your demonstrator, or see it here! 

We are showcasing some of the new products available in the catalog. I chose the Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephemera (#168495) from page 69 of the catalog. 

I thought this would make such a cute fall sampler paired with the August Product of the month, Glow of Harvest (#168598). Get it for only $5 with a $75 purchase. 

And I was right!! Look how cute this is!!

Without the frame, so no glare:

Grab your ephemera pack and be creative with it!! 

And don't forget to follow the list below to see what other treasures you can find in this catalog! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

IDEAS Blog Hop: Inspiration

 

 Hello friends! Welcome to another IDEAS Blog Hop! This month we are showing a little behind the scenes stuff. We are showing you some of the ways we are inspired in our creations. So, sit back and enjoy...

Here is a collage showing some sneak peeks of some of our projects: 

September's bundle includes projects from 12 international demonstrators. It is over 50 pages long and includes color photos, step by step instructions with both imperial & metric measurements for at least 20 projects. 

My project is exclusive to the bundle, but I will share another card with you. Consider it a bonus project. This card uses the same stamp sets, dies and colors that my bundle project uses.

 However, to see the bundle project or my inspiration, you will have to get the bundle. Are you interested? Here are 3 ways to get the bundle: 

1. Place a $35 order on my website, shop here.

2. It is free for all of my team members, join here.

3. Purchase it for $15 USD.

 Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. 

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Until next time...

Happy Craftin! 

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities: Kindred Greetings

 

Hello friends!! Time for another Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop where we show you alternative ways to use your Paper Pumpkin!  Hope to inspire you to make yours up, whether it be the way it was designed, or think outside the box and make it your own!!

I love the surprise element of the box each month, and hardly ever look at sneak peeks. Is this you, or do you like to know what you are getting? 

I normally show you the cards as designed, but have not had time to make the kit, so here is a photo of the instruction sheet:

These cards are so pretty! I love the watercolored images and how soft they are. Perfect for a friend who needs a little paper hug. 

With my alternate project, I try to mostly use the non-consumables, what is left after the kit is made up, like the stamps and ink spots. I want to show what can be done with the leftovers, so they are not just sitting in a box somewhere. 

Here is my card, doing just that: 

It is a locking gatefold card. The edges just slip under the circle cut out to close. It is a fun and easy fun fold I first saw on Simply Simple Stamping's YouTube channel. 

I used the circle die from the 7/26-9/26 add-on dies, Detailed Flora Dies (#168664). I used Gray Granite, Petal Pink and Basic White cardstock and Country Woods Designer Series Paper. I almost cut up one of the envelopes to use but decided against it. I still might go back and make another one doing that. 

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the hop! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

Stamping with Friends Blog Hop: Begonia Belle

 

Hi stamping friends!! This is my first time joining the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop Group and I am excited to share with you! We are showcasing the Products of the Month. I chose the Begonia Belle Stamp set. It is a beautiful 2-step stamp set and perfect for this card technique.

I love all the detail in these stamps. I especially love the leaf stamp.  

Your closed card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". You cut one piece of cardstock to 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" and a 2nd one to 2 1/4" x 3 1/2". Layer them on top of each other leaving equal spacing all around. You can adhere with a removable adhesive to ensure they don't slip. Then stamp your images. If you have tried stamping on layered cardstock, you know the part around the edges doesn't stamp well. The next step takes care of that. 

Lift the stamped images and back each piece with a coordinating cardstock. These should measure 3 3/8 " x 4 5/8" and 2 3/8" x 3 5/8". Stamp a sentiment and layer them to the card base. Add some embellishments, and you have an easy but oh sooo pretty card! 

I used Daffodil Delight and Crushed Curry inks for the flowers. And Garden Green ink for the leaves; first layer stamped off, then full strength for the 2nd step. I used Daffodil Delight for the layering pieces. 

And don't forget the inside. The little buds are a perfect addition. I did not add an inside sentiment yet because I am not sure who this card will go to. The outside sentiment is so generic, this could be used as a birthday, or wedding or even a thinking of you!  

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Happy Craftin'!