Friday at last! Sheesh – these “long” weeks are a booger, aren’t they?? 😉
I’ve got a quick and easy card for you today – just in time for Valentine’s Day or…a friend’s anniversary! I made it with the Heart Happiness and Petal Palette stamp sets, a little Petal Passion DSP and the Labeler Alphabet stamp set from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog. Take a look-see:
I need this card in a couple of weeks, but the challenge from The Paper Players this week spurred me to make it now! Continue reading
Happy Thursday, y’all – and welcome to another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop!! We’ve got a color sketch today – and it’s a great one! – so be sure to check out all the ladies’ projects when you’re done here, won’t you?
I love black and white together and being able to pick the third color is especially fun! I decided to use Bermuda Bay (with maybe a little Pool Party thrown in – it’s hard to tell!) and pulled out the wonderful Myths & Magic Specialty DSP. Then I threw in a few Large Letters and some Petal Passion DSP. Take a look-see:
Here’s the Blog Hop badge – just so you know it’s for real! 🙂 Thanks, Amy, for the fun challenge! Continue reading
It’s Monday, y’all! I’ve got but one thing to say about that. Bleh.
I repeat. Bleh.
And that’s all on that subject.
If you were able to join me last night for my Facebook Live video, thanks so much for spending part of your weekend with me! If not, but would like to see how to make this card, here’s the YouTube replay!
I needed a sympathy card this week – my husband’s Granny died last Monday. She pretty much raised him, so it was a blow. She was 98 – so it wasn’t a shock. She was ready to go home. I thought that the beautiful Hold On To Hope stamp set and the bundled Cross of Hope Framelits were a perfect choice, especially when combined with a sentiment from the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set. Take a look-see:
Most of the “how” to do this one is in the video, so be sure to check it out! 🙂 Continue reading
Mornin’, y’all! Having a good weekend so far? I’m pretty excited – did the horses yesterday without covers on!! Whoo-hoo!!!
It’s the little things, my peeps!
So – we’ll be back on our “normal” schedule tonight – I’ll be live at 8pm Eastern on my Stamps-N-Lingers FB page. We’re going to be using the beautiful Hold On To Hope stamp set and matching Cross of Hope Framelits. Take a sneaky-peek:
I hope you’ll be able to join me – I think you’ll like this card! Continue reading
Hey, y’all! Welcome to Tuesday and the first Stamp Ink Paper challenge of 2018! I hope you’ll come and play along with us!
Our Stamp Ink Paper Challenge #131 this week involves a technique! We’re Embossing!.
I ended up doing a couple of embossing techniques – Heat embossing and dry embossing with a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. And I used the fun new Petal Passion suite of products – including the Petal Passion Memories and More Card Pack – and the Celebrate You Thinlits from the Sale-A-Bration flyer. Take a look-see:
Coincidently – or…is it?!? 🙂 … you can buy all these Petal Passion goodies in one of my special 2018 Occasions Catalog Bundles – and, if you do, you’ll be able to get the Celebrate You Thinlits as your SAB goody! Add a little card stock and ink and you’re ready to make this card! 🙂
Just sayin’….
So – I started with one of the larger cards in the Petal Passions Memories and More Card Pack and Fast Fuse’d it to a Basic Black mat for the card front. The two middle panels are also from the Memories and More Card Pack – the bottom black one, I embossed in one of the Petal Pair TIEFs (you get two in the set) and then I adhered it on an angle to the card front with Liquid Glue.
Using the Sale-A-Bration Celebrate You Thinlits (available with a $100 purchase starting 3 Jan – that’s tomorrow!), I cut one sentiment from Silver Foil and the second from one of the chalkboard-y papers in the Memories and More Card Pack. Then I adhered them to the Powder Pink card panel and popped that over the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
On yet another Powder Pink card in the Card Pack, I heat embossed the beautiful flower image from the Petal Palette stamp set in Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Then I fussy cut it.
Don’t be scared.
Juuuuuuussssttttt breeeeaaaatttthhhhe….you’ll be done in no time!
I used some Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals and Liquid Glue to adhere my fussy cut flowers to the card front.
For the embellishment, I made a Billie Moan bow with the new Silver Baker’s Twine and adhered it with a Glue Dot. Then I added two little branch embellishments from the Petal Passion Embellishments – sticking them into the Glue Dot. Finally, over that, I stuck a little bow from the Whisper White 1/4″ Organza Ribbon with another Glue Dot. And that was it for the card front!
On the inside, I stamped the dots image from Petal Palette in Powder Pink ink across the bottom of a Whisper White panel. In the corner, I heat embossed three small flower images in Silver. I colored a few Pearl Basic Jewels with my Dark Pink Pirouette Stampin’ Blend and added one to the center of each flower. Then I used my Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to add a second Petal Palette sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.
I Fast Fuse’d the panel to a Basic Black mat and into my Powder Pink card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the card was done!
My Whisper White Medium Envelope got some more Petal Palette dots in Powder Pink across the front…
…and on the envelope flap, I added some paper from the Petal Passion DSP and colored the flowers with my Light and Dark Pink Pirouette Stampin’ Blends.
Et Voila! In the past, I’d always sort of relegated the Memories and More Card Packs to “scrapbooking” – but no more! They’re filled with die cuts and printed acetates and gorgeous patterned cards that can really add a lot to all your card making. Which is why I added it to my Petal Passion Special Bundle! There’s method to my madness, y’all!! This is such a beautiful suite of products – and the possibilities are….huge! Hope you like!
TTFN
Mary
P.S. I’ve got THREE Blog Candy packages up for grabs this week! You’ve got until next Monday to get entered to win. Here’s the link…head over to see what’s up for grabs and what you need to do to be eligible!
P.S The 2018 Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration go LIVE tomorrow!! Hope you’re ready!! 🙂
HOST CODE FOR 16 DEC – 15 JAN: QGAJHYYU
Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me! But, if your order is over $150, please don’t use this code (you’ll miss out on your own Stampin’ Rewards if you use it) but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog or the 2017 Holiday Catalog! And – you can even select one of the Host-exclusive sets! See my Rewards page for more details.
As has become my tradition, I’ve gathered up some goodies from the new Suites in the 2018 Occasions Catalog that coordinate perfectly with each other and will get you well on the way to making great cards and projects!
Consider me your own Personal Shopper – but… I’m giving you about a 15% savings on each bundle over the price you’d pay if you bought the goodies on your own. All the bundles include FREE Shipping and will come directly to you.
As a bonus – you’ll get a free gift from me when you order!! Or two free gifts…read on to see what I mean… and I’m also letting you cash in on Sale-a-Bration FREEBIES!
Check out the bundles I’ve put together for you this time!
Picture Perfect Birthday Suite Bundle (Photopolymer)
Sweet Soiree – You can select Wood or Clear
Painted With Love – Wood or Clear
Petal Passion – Wood or Clear
Brusho Starter Kit – Wood or Clear
Tutti-Frutti (Photopolymer)
Myths & Magic – Wood or Clear
True Gentleman – Wood or Clear
BONUS TIME!!
I’ll also add in a pack of the new Whisper White Narrow Note Cards and Envelopes (they’re on page 19 of the Occasions Catalog) when you place an order for one of these bundles.
Order multiple bundles at the same time…and I’ll throw in a pack of the new Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes (page 33)! 🙂
So – if these look good to you, head over to my Stamps-N-Lingers 2018 Occasions Catalog Bundles page and fill out the form you’ll find there. There are also pictures of the bundles!
And – since it’s Sale-A-Bration time – I’m going to let you reap those benefits, too! After each bundle you’ll see noted the number of SAB items that will come with that bundle (Level 1 and/or Level 2) – so please type which ones you’d like into the box in the order form! If I have any questions, I’ll drop you an e-mail!
I’ll send you a PayPal invoice as soon as you order. Then, on 3 Jan, I’ll get them ordered and right on the way to you! Please note: these offers are available to anyone – but I can only ship to addresses in the United States. 🙂
Happy New Year, everyone! The Paper Pumpkin team is especially excited for 2018, and we have two great reasons: (1) This year’s kits are amazing and (2) We’ve decided to kick off 2018 with a superfun giveaway!
We’re calling it the Red Box Challenge, and it’s easy to get in on the fun!
Simply put together a WOW project using an unused, past kit—or buy a past kit that you’ve had your eye on. Then share an image of your project on Facebook or Instagram with #redboxchallenge and you will be entered into a random drawing to win a Paper Pumpkin kit.
Now, we think all of our kits are wonderful and amazing–but our random drawing winners will receive the upcoming Paper Pumpkin fifth anniversary March kit. Think: Gorgeous and collectible. Everyone is going to want one. AND the winners will get it in their mailbox before anyone else.
Sound fun? Check out the terms and conditions here, then start crafting your Red Box Challenge project today!
Note: Some project ideas will be selected from the entries and featured in Paper Pumpkin’s monthly newsletter and on our Facebook and Pinterest pages. Past alternative Paper Pumpkin projects you’ve created and posted on social media are not eligible for this contest.
STAMPIN’ UP! PRODUCTS USED IN TODAY’S PROJECT
Only one more day – tomorrow you can get all the 2018 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration goodies!! 🙂
CARD CUTS USED IN TODAY’S PROJECT:
Powder Pink Card Stock: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ (card base, scored and folded at 4 1/4″)
Basic Black Card Stock: 3 3/4″ x 5″ (mat for card front); 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mat for inner liner)
Whisper White Card Stock: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (inner liner)
Silver Foil: Celebrate You Thinlits die cut
Petal Passion DSP: envelope flap
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!
Shop the Clearance Rack here. Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Punkin Head Peppermint Rewards – My online customer thank you program!
Finn Fan Fix
Monday – the very first day of 2018 – was well-digger-lunch-bucket cold here in GA.
Not as cold as it is in Iowa. Or…Michigan. Or…New York. But – check my Zip Code – I don’t live there! 😉
The result of it being well-digger-lunch-bucket cold is that I tend to spend the day inside. I “suit up” – hoody/covers/insulated hoody/ear warmer/watch cap/ear-warmer-as-balaclava/gloves/mittens-over-gloves – to go out and feed. That happens twice per feeding, so four times a day.
The rest of the day – I pretty much want to be in the house.
Not so the Man.
HE apparently likes 20. Degrees!
Also – he wants ME to come out into the deep-freeze and play.
I don’t. So…he’s bored bored bored.
Mom. Mom. Mom. Mom. Hug, Mom. I need to tell you something, Mom!!! MOM!!
Let’s do do do do DO something, Mom!!
Maybe we could go…outside?? It’s that way!
Let’s stop making cards and…go…out…side!!
Poor little ‘bused dog. 😉
TTFN
M
Happy Friday, y’all! And – as I write this on Thursday night, we’re waiting for snow!
At the grocery today – it was jammed. I’m surprised there was any bread or milk left! People get a little goofy here in the south when we think snow might show up.
Guess we’ll know tomorrow. Uh – today! 🙂
Now, I swore to myself that I was going to do a card with current products today. And I seriously meant to, y’all – really I did! And then I saw a color challenge and…I saw Pandas! Party Pandas from the 2018 Sale-A-Bration flyer, to be exact. And…paper from the Petal Passion DSP. So I ran with it, and…take a look-see:
And here’s the color challenge from the Color Throwdown that led me to the panda epiphany.
And, since I’m always looking for a little design help, I borrowed the sketch from this weeks MFT Wednesday Sketch challenge.
I started with a piece of the black and white paper from the Petal Passion DSP (avail 3 Jan in the 2018 Occasions Catalog) and colored some of the dots with my Light and Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends and my Smoky Slate Stampin’ Write Marker. Then I matted it on Cherry Cobbler card stock.
I cut two small Whisper White circles with my Stitched Shapes Framelits dies and matted them on scalloped circles of Cherry Cobbler card stock, cut with the Circles Layering Framelits. I adhered them to the card front with Liquid Glue.
I stamped two of the Party Pandas (avail 3 Jan for FREE in the SAB Flyer) in Basic Black Archival Ink on Whisper White and fussy cut them. The little guy on the bottom was holding a stamped balloon. With no regard for “rules” I flagrantly cut it off! I colored the top guy’s party hat with my Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write Marker. Then I used a bunch of Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop them onto the circles.
I colored the balloon with my Light and Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends and added a little “light” with a non-SU! White Gel Pen. I popped it onto the card front with a Stampin’ Dimensional.
The sentiment, from Party Pandas, is stamped in Cherry Cobbler on Whisper White and cut with a die from the Bunch of Banners Framelits. I edged it with my Cherry Cobbler Marker and added it to the panda with some Liquid Glue and a couple of Mini Dimensionals on the ends.
To finish off, I added a length of Basic Black Baker’s Twine, adhering it here and there with Liquid Glue, and a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
On the inside, I stamped the balloons in Basic Black Archival Ink up the side of a Whisper White panel. How’d I do that? Well…I cut the balloon and string right smack off of the rubber stamp!
gasp….
You can always stamp it by sticking it on a block all by its lonesome!
I did some paper piecing and stamped the balloon on more of the Petal Passion DSP, colored the dots with my Stampin’ Blends and snipped them out. I adhered them with Liquid Glue and added some Party Panda “confetti” in Cherry Cobbler.
I Fast Fuse’d the panel to a Cherry Cobbler mat and into my Smoky Slate card base, popped the card front on with Stampin’ Dimensionals – and the card was done!
My Whisper White Medium Envelope got more Party Panda balloons and “confetti” up the side – this time all colored with Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends…
…and a little more Petal Passion DSP – colored – on the envelope flap!
Et Voila! I’m sorry to keep showing you cute stuff you can’t have yet – really I am! But – seriously?!? How cute is this Party Panda stamp set? And…it sure sweetens the deal that it’ll be a FREE-with-a-$50-purchase goody in the Sale-A-Bration Flyer! Petals Passion DSP is in the Occasions Catalog, as part of a beautiful Suite of goodies! Hope you like – and that your wish list just got a little longer! 🙂
TTFN
Mary
P.S. My Ordering Special is a crazy good deal, y’all!! Do this math: Order $150 worth of goodies. You’ll earn your 16 peppermints (plus 2 more for that next gift) and get a free $40 gift. You’ll get a free $10 ordering thank you gift. AND – you’ll earn another $15 in Stampin’ Rewards. So… pay $150…get $200 worth of SU! goodness! Just sayin’….
HOST CODE FOR 1 DEC – 15 DEC: 43XZQJ9P
Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me! But, if your order is over $150, please don’t use this code (you’ll miss out on your own Stampin’ Rewards if you use it) but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 from the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog or the 2017 Holiday Catalog! And – you can even select one of the Host-exclusive sets! See my Rewards page for more details.
Level One….
I’m offering TRIPLE Peppermint Reward Points for orders of $50 or more (before shipping and taxes) between today and the end of the day on 11 Dec 17! Don’t miss your chance to earn extra points towards a FREE $40 gift of your choice! When you gather up 16 peppermints, you’ll be able to select any product (or products!) valued at $40 and I’ll ship it directly to you for free! Normally, you earn one peppermint for each $25 you spend (before shipping and taxes). During this special – you’ll get THREE for each $25 when you spend $50 or more. 🙂
For more information about my Peppermint Reward points (my buyer reward program) and to learn why TRIPLE PEPPERMINTS is so good, click here.
And – Level Two…
Bump up the goodness with FREE SHIPPING when your order (before taxes and shipping) is over $100!! I’m offering free shipping on orders over $100 placed through me between today (4 Dec) and 11 Dec. And – of course, you’ll also get those TRIPLE PEPPERMINTS!!
Here are the details:
For all orders of $100 or greater (before taxes and shipping) placed through me from now through Monday, 11 Dec, I’m offering free shipping. Here are the two ways you can order and receive your free shipping rebate:
If you place your order online, don’t forget to add the host code (if your order is under $150) to get your free gift! If your order is over $150, please don’t use this code (you’ll miss out on your own Stampin’ Rewards if you use it) but you’ll still get a free gift.
I hope you’ll take advantage of this super offer, y’all! It’s not going to last long – only a few days remain!
My catalogs are here and they’ve headed out the door to my customers. If you’re not a current customer of mine but would like to be, you can request your copies of the catalogs on my Contact page right here. And – of course, when you place an order over $50, you’ll get one, too!
Hey, folks! Grab these goodies – before they’re gone!
Check out the Retiring and Surplus Items List….
Get all the details on my Stampin’ Up! Promotions page – or go right to the Year End Sale goodies in my Online Store!
We can’t wait for you to get your hands on your very own Stamparatus and look forward to seeing the projects you’ll make with this incredible stamping tool.
I’ve got all the information over on my Promotions page – including a super little video with lots of information on this wonderful new stamp placement tool. Be sure to check it out – peruse the how-to-reserve-your-Stamparatus tutorial you’ll find there, and then get your reservation in before the 30th!!
STAMPIN’ UP! PRODUCTS USED IN TODAY’S PROJECT
Petal Passion DSP and the Party Panda stamp set will be available on 3 Jan!
CARD CUTS USED IN TODAY’S PROJECT:
Smoky Slate Card Stock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ (card base, scored and folded at 5 1/2″)
Cherry Cobbler Card Stock: 4″ x 5 1/4″ (mats for card front and for inner liner); 2″ scalloped circles (x2 – mats for white circles)
Whisper White Card Stock: 1 7/8″ Stitched Shapes circles (x2 – under pandas); 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (inner liner);
Petal Passion DSP: 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ (card front); fussy cut balloons on inner liner; envelope flap
If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!
Shop the Clearance Rack here. Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Punkin Head Peppermint Rewards – My online customer thank you program!
Finn Fan Fix
Remember this picture?
That was Finn wearing his red light ’em up collar.
But – that was pretty hard to see – cuz it’s in webbing and it buries itself in all his fur!
So…I got him a new one!
Check it!
We can see him from…like…Low Earth Orbit!!
Not that he ever gets that far!
Little four-legged-furry nightlite!! 🙂
TTFN
M
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