Forever Friends Kit Alternate Cards

Forever Friends Kit – Alternate Cards

The Forever Friends kit is part of the Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection and is on sale this month – August 2023.  Below I’m going to share some cards that I made using the stamp set and additional supplies from the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.

After you complete the cards in the kit you still have the stamp set left – and the ink spot.  I decided to make some alternate cards using the Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper and other supplies from the annual catalog.  I copied one card design from the kit and then create two more. In the video I’ll share with you how I split the Bordered Ribbon into 3 sections – and then used one on each card.

This was originally my Facebook Live from 7/17/2023 on my At Monika’s Place page. I’ve also uploaded it to YouTube for you to view there – see the link below.

Supply List

These are supplies that I used to complete this project – click HERE to add these to your shopping cart:

  • Forever Friends Kit
  • Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper
  • Card stock: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Lost Lagoon
  • Ink: Black Memento Ink, Crushed Curry, Lost Lagoon
  • Stampin’ Blends: Lost Lagoon, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Petal Pink
  • Lost Lagoon Bordered Ribbon
  • Happy Labels Pick a Punch
  • 2” Circle Punch

And here is the video.  If you are reading this in an email you may need to click through to my blog or YouTube to see the video.  And while you are there be sure to sign up for my YouTube channel so you know when I post a new one.

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Day at the Farm 3 Cute Cards

The Day at Farm Designer Series Paper from our Sale-a-bration offering is so darn cute. You can earn it for free with a qualifying order through Feb 28, 2023.
I have three cute cards to share with you today. I shared these on my FB Live on Feb 20, 2023.  And we made these in my Cocktails & Cards class for February 2023.  I love this paper, the bundle and these fun cards.  

Supply List

The supplies that I used to complete these cards:

  • On the Farm stamp set
  • Happy Labels stamp set
  • Artistically Inked stamp set
     
  • Day at the Farm Designer Series Paper (SAB)
  • On the Farm Dies
  • Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
  • Card stock: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black
  • Ink: Garden Green, Balmy Blue, jet Black Memento
  • Three Twine Combo pack
  • Linen Thread
  • Black & White Gingham Ribbon
  • Small Blending Brush
  • Brick 3D Embossing Folder
  • Cloud Punch
  • Happy Labels punch

And here is the video.  If you are reading this in an email you may need to click through to my blog or YouTube to see the video.  And while you are there be sure to sign up for my YouTube channel so you know when I post a new one.

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Sentimental Park Class

 
 
Join me for a class using the beautiful Sentimental Park Bundle from the Jan-Apr 2023 Stampin’ Up! mini catalog.
This class will be offered in person and by mail.
Payment for class is due by Feb. 12th so that I have time to order materials and prep your supplies for the class.
As part of the class you will receive the supplies to make 8 cards – 2 each of 4 designs. You will receive a pack of Designers Series Paper, roll of ribbon and pack of embellishments plus the card pieces for the 8 cards. That’s $30 in new product that you’ll have extras of to create more projects on your own.
 
In person attendees can use my stamp set and ink in class or add on the bundle.
By mail attendees can add on the Sentimental Park Bundle for catalog price of $52 or use your own from your supplies.
You will also need ink in the following colors: Night of Navy, Shaded Spruce, Mango Melody, Balmy Blue.
In Person class is $40 (limited seats available)
Class by mail is $48
Add on of Sentimental Park Bundle is $52 (plus choose a SAB item from the $50 category)
Register and pay at https://atmonikasplace.com/event-registration/
Class by mail packets will be mail on Feb. 27th.
Class participants will receive PDF tutorials for the 4 cards.
If you have questions please let me know. If you need to order additional items please let me know and I can add them to the order.
Note: this class is only available in the US

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Paper Pumpkin Blog Hop Kisses & Hugs

Hello!  It’s time for our monthly A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop.  A blog hop filled with alternate ideas using contents from the monthly kit. This month our kit is the Kisses & Hugs kit from January 2022.  A group of us get together to create alternate ideas throughout the year and bring them to you in a blog hop. 

The Kisses & Hugs kit is not bound to just Valentine’s Day, it works for all love occasions year-round like anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, or those “just because” days.  You’ll see below that I used it for a very special occasion that just happened in our family.

Love You Scrapbook Page

When I saw this month’s kit I knew I wanted to make a scrapbook page.  When all my boys were home for the holidays I had some family photos made.  And we had Ryan and his girlfriend, Emily, and their two dogs take some photos as well.  I was secretly thinking they were practice engagement photos.  And then on New Year’s Eve at midnight Ryan did propose!  So once I had my kit I knew I could use one of the photos and make a scrapbook layout.  The photo I used is one of my favorites of them. 

Supply List

The additional supplies that I added to complete this project were:

  • Card stock – Gray Granite Card stock, Neutrals 12×12 Card stock Pack
  • Simply Marbelous Designer Series Paper – free with a $50 order during Sale-A-Bration
  • Kisses & Hugs Add-on

A few notes about my page.

  • Cut apart one of the cards so that I could use the three individual hearts on my page.
  • Use a piece of the gray Simply Marbelous Designer Series paper and cut it in half.  Cover the seam in the center with the large heart.
  • Stamp “love you” multiple times on the vellum heart
  • Stamp “love you” on the heart tag from the Add-on Kit and tie a piece of the gold twine through the hole.

The Kisses & Hugs Kit was designed as a card kit but you can also buy the Kisses & Hugs Add-on which are treat boxes.  I used the heart tag and the gold twine from the add-on as part of my scrapbook page.  And plan to use the boxes for some treats this month.  This is what the add on looks like.  I found some Strawberries & Cream Chocolate Truffles which should fit nicely inside these little treat boxes. You can still order the Kisses & Hugs Add-on – just add it to any of your regular Stampin’ Up! product orders

I hope you liked this alternate idea for the monthly Paper Pumpkin kit. Leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.

The Blog Hop Continues

To continue through go and click on the next blog in the list below.  If you are reading this in an email you may need to click on the title and visit the actual blog post on my blog to see the list below.

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Three Cute Otter Cards

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Facebook Live 1/3/2022

Today otter be fun with three cute cards featuring the Awesome Otters stamp set and Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper from the Sale-A-Bration brochure that started – January 4th. You can earn them free with a qualifying order.
You can see all 3 cards on my FBLive from Jan 3, 2022 either on my FB page or on my YouTube channel – the video is linked below.
 
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What I used today:

  • Simply Marbelous Designer Series Paper
  • Awesome Otters stamp set
  • Cloud Punch
  • Fan Bakers Twine
  • Eden’s Garden stamp set
  • Stampin’ Blends: Soft Suede, Smoky Slate, Night of Navy, Pool Party, So Saffron, Misty Moonlight, Balmy Blue, Basic Black
  • Pool Party Sheer Ribbon
  • Blue Gems
  • Black Memento Ink
  • Paper Snips scissors
  • Stampin Dimensionals
  • Cardstock: Basic White, Night of Navy, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight, Balmy Blue, Pool Party, Basic Black

And here is the video.  If you are reading this in an email you may need to click through to my blog or YouTube to see the video.  And while you are there be sure to sign up for my YouTube channel so you know when I post a new one.

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