Jul 20, 2015 | Paper Pumpkin |
I used one of the old Paper Pumpkin kits to create table decorations for the Family Reunion the other weekend. This was Greg’s mother’s side of the family – lots of cousins. We were a total of 49 people.
Remember this Red, White and Blue Pinwheel kit? I still had a bunch left so I made them all up one night and stamped the little banners. I bought a box of jars and a bag of sand. I put sand in all the jars and tied some red ribbon around them – I pulled some retired ribbon from my stash, added the little banners with the twine from the kit. Stuck the pinwheels in each of the jars and we set them out on all the tables for the family reunion.
They came together fast and add a nice touch to all of our covered tables. Here is a look at the whole gang.
There are a few people missing from this picture – I think they left right after we ate and missed it.
If you are a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber you can still get this kit – but it is retiring soon! It is available as a refill and a full kit. It’s perfect for treats or decorating for all different holidays and events.
I’m heading off to convention in the morning and will hopefully post while I’m there. But if I don’t its either because I didn’t have time or ran into technical difficulties. Check my Facebook pages too – personal and business – for quick posts throughout the week.
Jul 16, 2015 | Cards |
Many Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators are now in crunch mode working on swaps to take to convention next week. Finally yesterday my id badge, bag voucher and ribbons arrived in the mail. It seems where I live it comes later that almost everyone else!
I am signed up for two organized swaps – I have 21 cards made for one of those and I need to work on 20 for the other one. Plus I want to make some more swap cards to exchange with other people that I see. I have some roommate gifts to make and then I’d like to create some little treats for my friends. We shall see how much I can get done over the next few days!!
I made this card a couple of weeks ago –
I used the new Thick Whisper White card stock for the card base. I really love it. I didn’t care much to use our regular smooth Whisper White for the card base – I usually use the colored card stock because it is sturdier but this new thick card stock is NICE! I can see myself creating more white on white cards.
Have a great day – I need to get back to my convention swaps…..
Jul 15, 2015 | Cards |
Be sure to look at the hostess stamp sets in the back of the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog. One of the most popular hostess sets in this new catalog is the set called Best Thoughts.
I used Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla and Early Espresso for the colors on this card. I wanted to keep it soft and neutral.
To create the butterfly stamp the large flower image on a scrap of Very Vanilla card stock and punch out a butterfly using the Elegant Butterfly punch. To create some definition around the edges use the Crumb Cake Stampin’ Write Marker to go around the edge of the punch out. Add some Linen Thread to the butterfly.
Here is the supply list:
Product List
Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com
Thanks for visiting today.
Jul 13, 2015 | Big Shot, Punch Board |
One of my favorite sets in the new Stampin’ Up! catalog is the Watercolor Wings set with the coordinating Butterfly Framelits. I decided to pair that set with the new Gift Bag Punch Board and this was the result.
The Striped Designer Paper is the Gold print from the Neutrals Collection Paper Stack. Instead of Whisper White and Very Vanilla Stampin’ Up! included Gold and Silver paper in the Neutrals collection. I like the gold with Soft Suede – which is what I used to make the bag with the Gift Bag Punch Board.
The butterfly is stamped in layers with Pool Party, Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede. I found that it was easier for me if I first stamped the layers for the wings, then cut it out with the framelit and then come back and stamp the body on the cut out image. I can’t seem to stamp the body in the right place if I do it before I cut – maybe I just need practice.
We made this project for my June Downline meeting and I used it also for my July Stamper’s Club – but for that one we added the holes and tied the bag shut with some of the Gold Baker’s Twine. I didn’t however have a photo of that one so I’ll need to take one.
Here is a full list of supplies:
Product List
Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com
Thanks for stopping by today. I have lots to do to get ready for convention next week.
Jul 6, 2015 | Birthday, Cards |
Every month I have a Card Maker’s Class. I usually have it near the end of the month so that everyone can come and make the cards they need for the following month. There are a variety of cards to choose from usually 12 or more. The class fee includes 6 cards and the envelopes. And you get to choose – make 6 of the same card, pick 3 and make 2 of each, make 6 different ones, what ever combination you want. If you still have time you can make extra’s for a flat per card charge.
I add several new cards each month and the designs usually stay around for 2 or 3 months at a time. So if you don’t get to make one you want chances are it will be available for you to make the next month. Here is one of the card choices that I had in June.
I used the Dots Decorative mask and a sponge dauber to create the background of polka dots. Stamped and cut the balloon from Celebrate Today and layered with a variety of banners. When you want to punch a banner that is thinner than the 1″ guide on the Triple Banner Punch – turn the punch over when you insert the strip and position it in the right spot by eye-balling it. You can change up the colors or use one of the other words in the set to make this card work for other occasions.
Here is the supply list.
Print Recipe
Product List
Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com
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