Manic Monday

Manic Monday

CASE the Catty!

Our catalog is more than just that. It is also an idea book, and it is ok to CASE (Copy and Share Everything) the Catalog!! See page 23, and then check out my picture! Our son and youngest granddaughter set this frame art off beautifully!

Hope our catalog inspires you!

Until next time...Happy Craftin'!

ICS BloG Hop: Special Someone

I am so happy that you could join us on the March Inspire, Create, & Share Blog Hop! 

This month, we are focusing on "One Stamp Set So Many Uses." We are taking a stamp set and making 3 different cards, showing a beginner card, a casual card and an avid card. 

I used the stamp set Special Someone. I love this stamp set and then, when Stampin' Up! released the coordinating dies, I knew I had to have them both! These cute little creatures and accessories are easy to create with. The hardest part was deciding which little guy to feature.

My first card, for the Beginner stamper, who may not have many supplies for papercrafting yet, features only stamps, ink and paper. I used Stampin' Up! note cards and envelopes, a layer of Pineapple Punch cardstock, Memento Black Ink, and Smoky Slate and Pineapple Punch inks for color. That is all! 

Can you believe how simple this card is, but also, how adorable this little guy is?!

The card for the Casual stamper, who may have purchased some items beyond stamps, ink and paper, adds some additional elements. I added the 2018-2020 In Color Designers Series Paper, the Classic Label punch and a small dot from the Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots. Here he is again, stepped up a little. Still cute as can be!

For the Avid crafter, who has everything in their arsenal to use in papercrafting, here is the final stepped up version. I used my die cutting machine, so was able to add several dies to this version. I used the Stitched Rectangles, the All Dressed Up and the Special Days dies, while still including all the other elements. He is just waiting to be sent to a special someone to say thank you!! 

I know I cannot wait to see what stamp sets the other bloggers have chosen, and what they have done with their one stamp set! So, grab a cuppa' and hop along with me to check them out. If you are inspired and see some cards you love, please leave a comment. We love getting feedback, and a little love doesn't hurt! 

I hope you enjoy the cards as you hop along. Thanks for your support! Click on the next button to see what Deb has created for you!!

IDEAS Blog Hop: Country Club Designer Series Paper

Welcome! So glad you could join us for the monthly IDEAS Blog Hop. We are a group of international demonstrators who create a monthly bundle of tutorials for our customers and team members. The March bundle theme is a fun or fancy fold card, or cards that move, pop, shake, wiggle!!

I focused on a guy card fun fold using the Country Club Designer Series Paper (DSP). I won't show you my actual project, you have to get the bundle to see those, but here is an alternate simpler fun fold card using the DSP:

The only stamping is the sentiments, and I colored those with the Stampin' Write markers so I could have multiple colors. I like how sensational pops!  What golfer wouldn't like to receive this card on their special day?!

The tutorials include current Stampin' Up! products, have color photos, supply lists, step by step instructions, and feature both imperial and metric measurements! There are over 12 fun or fancy folds projects included in this month's bundle. Would you like a copy of the instructions of all the projects to use for your personal use, or even to use in your classes? Contact me, or your participating demonstrator, to find out how to get your tutorial bundle! They are available for a very low cost or even better, for FREE! 

The tutorials include current Stampin' Up! products, have color photos, supply lists, step by step instructions, and feature both imperial and metric measurements! There are 12 fun or fancy fold projects included in this bundle. Would you like a copy of the instructions of all the projects to use for your personal use, or even to use in your classes? Contact me, or your participating demonstrator, to find out how to get your tutorial bundle! They are available for a very low cost or even better, for FREE! 

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, or their participating demonstrator, to obtain their copy. Thanks for your support.

Leave me a comment before you hop on over to Janey's blog to see what fancy creation she has to share with us! 

Manic Monday

PPP Blog Hop: Lovely Day

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 February Paper Pumpkin Kit: Lovely Day.

This month's kit made 9 lovely cards, 3 each of 3 designs. Here are the cards as designed:

I knew you all thought I would make a box, since you know I love making boxes from the printed card bases, so...I didn't! Instead, I decided to make a fun fold card using some of the leftover pieces that would normally be thrown away. I used the inside "burst" pieces that came from the blue colored card. I used two of them, so I could put one on the inside, and one on the outside covering the inside one, making it a surprise when the card opens.

I used Stampin' Blends to color the cake frosting and candle, but did use the provided stamp to color the cake itself. I stamped Celebrate in Rococo Rose and Rich Razzleberry, 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation colors, randomly on the background before adhering the cake piece. 

Thanks so much for taking the time to hop with us!  Click on the pumpkin below and hop on over to Deb's blog to see what fun alternate project she has to share with you!

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

Next month Paper Pumpkin turns 7, and we get the present!!! Everyone will get an extra stamp set in their kit!! Make sure your account is active by March 10th, to get this deal! If you aren't a subscriber and don't have a demonstrator, I would love to have you sign up with me! Click here: http://bit.ly/2pnIV5R

About the March Kit

Kit contains supplies for 12 cards and envelopes (4 cards of 3 designs)

Notecard size: 5" x 3-1/2" (12.7 x 8.9 cm)

Envelope size: 5-1/8" x 3-5/8" (13 x 9.2 cm)

Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Grapefruit Grove, Gray Granite, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, Shaded Spruce, and So Saffron

About the FREE Stamp Set

 The additional stamp set is a great value and coordinates with the March kit design; however, you do not need it to complete the March cards.

• The additional stamp set is a 4x6 footprint, which is larger than most Paper Pumpkin sets and is designed for use on a variety of crafting projects.