More Dec 2024 Paper Pumpkin Fun! An Alternative!

If you are still playing with Stampin' Up!'s Dec 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit ... then I have some fun alternatives to share with you that you can make with just a few extra supplies!  Today I am sharing one using just some extra paper and dies.  

How fun is this?!  I used some cardstock (Basic White for the card base & Old Olive for the greeting), some Designer Series Paper (Perennial Lavender ... the gingham paper 😍), Gold Foil Sheets for the flowers, the Sentimental Park Dies for the flowers, & some Linen Thread.  

The scalloped background piece is actually the sticky label from the kit that is supposed to go on the envelope.  I LOVE LOVE this piece!  😁. And then that big gorgeous floral image is from the kit.  

This card was quick & easy to put together.  I hope it inspires you to play along & get crafting!  It is so good for my soul! 😃

Thank you so much for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions!  And if you aren't a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet, and live in the United States, I am happy to help you become one!  You will love it!  They are so much fun to play with! 😍

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Dec 2024 Paper Pumpkin Alternate - Notes From the Heart Kit!

Have you seen or played with the Dec 2024 Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit, called Notes From the Heart?!  I hope so ... because it is such a fun & gorgeous kit!  But today I am sharing something I made with the stamp set from the kit!  Because don't forget ... after the kit is made ... you still have a fun stamp set to play with! 😍

The stamp set that came with this set is so fabulous.  It is one I am sure I will reach for time and time again.  Sorry I forgot to grab a picture of it, but it is a bunch of greetings in a really fun font.  Something for every occasion!  So here ... I let the greeting be the star of the show!  😃  Also, I used one of the vellum pieces that came in the kit.  

I did, however, add a little interest to the vellum.  I took the white from the Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics and painted it over the vellum.  It adds a really pretty shimmer in real life.  And even curls the petals a bit as it dried.  💖 I love how it turned out!  

I actually made this card for the ladies at the Stampin' Up! Home Office that do the Paper Pumpkin videos each month.  I so appreciate all the hard work they put into those!  So it now sits at the home office.  Hee. 

One last view of the card!  

And in case you are wondering ... here is what the cards in the kit look like!  I do have some alternatives to show you, but if you want to make them as is ... here you go! 

Thank you so much for visiting!  If you have any questions ... I would love to help!  Don't hesitate to reach out! 

If you aren't a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet, and live in the United States, I can help with that also!  

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First Technique Share of Artisan 2025 Year! With Ocean Friends!

I got to share a fun technique this past week for the first technique share of the 2025 Artisan Year!  How exciting, right?! 😊  And I LOVE this fun way to make a shaker card! It is so quick & easy and you don't need much to do it!  I choose to make it with the FABULOUS Ocean Friends Bundle that is part of the Friends of the Ocean Suite! In the NEW Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog!  (This suite is MY FAVORITE!  Instant purchase the second that I could.  Hee.) But you can use whatever you have ... with one "secret" ingredient.  Hee.  A CLEAR ENVELOPE!  Yes ... a clear envelope!  Here we go!  Let me show you how to make this fun card!

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lime Twist, Peach Pie, Basic Black, Basic Beige

Inks: Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Basic Beige, Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lime Twist, Peach Pie, Basic White, Basic Black

Stamps: Ocean Friends

Tools:  Heat Tool, Ocean Friends Dies, Soft Waves Embossing Folder

Accessories: Clear Envelopes, Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Itty Bitty Bokeh Mix

Cute, huh?!  I am a little obsessed ... what can I say?!  Hee.  But let's get started!

So easy, huh?!  Believe me when I say ... this project was SO MUCH FUN to make!  I loved making it and have plans to make many more.  Hee.  

Here are a few more pics of the details:

And a pic of the whole card one last time ... 

What do you think?!  Do you want to try making one?!  I think you should!  Hee.  They are so much fun! 

Thank you so much for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions!  Or if you need help with anything!  Would love to help you with all your papercrafting needs!  And am happy to help you get your hands on this Friends of the Ocean Suite - or any other Stampin' Up! supplies you need!  (If you live in the United States.)

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A New Hop Is Beginning! Using My Stash With Magical Mermaid!

Today a ☆ NEW ☆ Blog Hop is beginning!  Come "USE YOUR STASH" with us!  Each month we will have a new theme to get us using our stash that we have!  I love this concept and so excited to be apart of this!  Come play along with us!  The official hop is over on Instagram, so I will add the full list of participants below! 

I am SO EXCITED to share this card with you!  The theme this month is "Never Gonna Give You Up" and it was a no brainer for me.  Hee.  I grabbed a retired stamp set called Magical Mermaid - from Stampin' Up! - because I am never giving my soul sister up!  😍

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo, Coastal Cabana, Lost Lagoon, Gold

Inks: Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo, Coastal Cabana, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Basic White, Thick Basic White, Coastal Cabana, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper, Gold Foil Sheets

Stamps: Magical Mermaid! (retired)

Tools:  Heat Tool, Blending Brush, Perennial Postage Dies, Countryside Corners Dies, Plaster Painting Embossing Folder, Water Painter

Accessories: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Iridescent Faceted Gems

Isn't she perfect & perfect to use for this fabulous theme?! 😊🩷

I wanted to live up to the "magical" name of the stamp set ... so I created a magical ocean scene with gold embossing & watercoloring.  I watercolored over the gold embossing with Lost Lagoon, Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, & Pretty In Pink.  Make sure you use quite a bit of water when watercoloring so the colors bleed and blend together ... creating that magical ocean!  😍

Unfortunately I am dealing with bad winter weather lighting.  She's more stunning in real life.  😍 Hee.  But hopefully you can get a good idea of how pretty she is!  

I love this little silhouette mermaid stamp also.  All in all ... still very enamoured with this stamp set! 

Now ... what are you going to make?!  Go USE YOUR STASH! and play along with us! Can't wait to see what you make!  

Now it is time to go check out the next hopper!  It is the fabulous Charlet over at the Painted Orange! - @i.heart.stamps.  You will love what she made! 

 

Full list of hoppers: 

Charlet: http://www.painted-orange.com  IG: @i.heart.stamps

Verena: IG: @simple_stamper

Ann: https://www.bellestampinwithann.com IG: @bellestampinwithann

Monique: https://www.moniquedekok.com IG: @stampin_met_monique

Melody: IG: @hammondandpenny

Nicole: https://nickmalolles-handmade.de IG: @kreative_papierwunder

Kim: https://simplyfairies.co.uk IG: @simplefairies_kimfee

Vicki: https://vickiboucher.blogspot.com IG: @vickiboucher

Cindy: IG: @cindy_schuster

Ashley: http://designwithink.blogspot.com IG: @designwithink  ☆ YOU ARE HERE! ☆

Thank you for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions on anything!  Would love to help you with any of your papercrafting needs.  If you need any Stampin' Up! supplies ... and live in the United States ... let me know!  Would love to help you get what you need! 

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☆ NEW ☆ Terrific Toadstools For TGIF Challenge #507!

Let's get into a fun sketch challenge this week for TGIF Challenge #507! I LOVE a sketch challenge because it truly just takes out so much overthinking that I am a little prone too.  Hee.  Before I show you the card I made though, I have to tell you that Stampin' Up! just released a ☆ NEW ☆ Catalog AND it is Sale-A-Bration time!!!  So click on the links before to check those out!  I am using some new products from these! 

January - April 2025 Mini Catalog

Sale-A-Bration Brochure   

(Earn FREE exclusive items with your orders!)

And now on to the card & challenge! The stamp set is from the Mini Catalog & the paper is from the SAB Brochure.  

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Melon Mambo, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green

Inks: Melon Mambo, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Early Espresso (stamped off), VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Basic White, Toadstool Gardens 6"x6" Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Terrific Toadstools

Tools:  Heat Tool

Accessories: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Linen Thread, Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems

So cute, huh?! It was so much fun to play with all of these new items! 

And now ... here is the sketch!  Don't forget to play along with us!  You can head to the TGIF Challenge Blog to see what the other designers have made and then submit your own!  

Is this not such a fun sketch?!  I LOVE it!  I plan on using this in more ways for sure!

Now do you want to see some more photos of the card?!  Keep on scrolling if you do!

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This card cheers me up in dreary winter & I hope it cheers you up in any way you need!  

Thank you so much for visiting!  Now head on over to the TGIF Challenge Blog to see what the other designers made & play along with us!  And let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!  Would love to help you with all your paper crafting needs.  Would be happy to get you the ☆ NEW ☆ Stampin' Up! Catalogs if you need a copy! 

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Grateful For Textured Floral!

I love the Textured Floral Stamp Set & coordinating dies from Stampin' Up!  They are so gorgeous and so versatile.  So sharing a fun thank you card I made with these today! 

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Pretty In Pink, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Petunia Pop, Coastal Cabana, Basic Beige

Inks: Pretty In Pink, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Petunia Pop, Coastal Cabana, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Basic Beige, Coastal Cabana, Basic White

Stamps: Textured Floral 

Tools:  Textured Floral Dies, Exposed Brick Embossing Folder, Blending Brush, Heat Tool

Accessories: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Iridescent Faceted Gems

This card was actually quite easy to make ... even with all the layers.  Just some stamping, some die cutting, and layering! 

Before I embossed the background cardstock piece with the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder, I stamped on it then added some ink with a Blending Brush.  Love the easy way this adds interest and texture. 

All in all ... I love how this card turned out and love being able to share my gratitude in a cute & heartfelt way.  💗

Thanks for visiting!  I hope you are glad you did.  😁  Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!  Would be happy to help you with your paper crafting needs!  If you would like to order any Stampin' Up! supplies ... and live in the United States ... I would be happy to help there also!  

Hope you are having a fabulous start to the new year! 

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Welcome 2025 Artisan Team!

Today we have a fabulously fun hop for you!  With enthusiasm and great honor we, the 2024 Artisan Design Team, introduce you all to the incoming 2025 Artisan Design Team!  Today I am sharing a card that I cased from Bree Renwick - @craftsomnia! 

I actually combined two cards because I just couldn't decide. 😂  When you look at all of her cards, you will understand!  😃 Couldn't choose just one!  So I took the layout from one of Bree's amazing cards & then colors from another!  I love Bree's cheery, clean & bright style.  I especially always love the color combo she uses!  She is on the current 2024 Artisan Design Team, but she is returning also as a member of the 2025 Artisan Design Team!  And it is no wonder!  Everything she creates is so gorgeous and inspiring! 

So without further ado ... here is the card I made inspired by two of Bree's cards!  

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Petunia Pop, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic White, Basic Black, Gold

Inks: Petunia Pop, Lemon Lime Twist, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Petunia Pop, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic White, Basic Black, Textured Metallic Specialty Paper, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Stamps: Lifetime of Love, Saying Hey

Tools:  Lifetime of Love Dies, Exposed Brick Embossing Folder, Water Painter, Heat Tool

Accessories: Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder, Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

And here are the two cards of Bree's that I CASE'd! 

Aren't they both so cute?!  I really loved the striking black/white/Petunia Pop/gold color combo.  Couldn't get it out of my head.  But when I saw her clever layout with the birds - I instantly wanted to make something with that layout.  Haha.  So that's why I had to use both!  Hee.  

Here are a few more photos/details of my card: 

I love the gold embossing on the black.  I will definitely be doing this more.  So classy and stunning.  I also embossed the flowers from the Lifetime of Love Stamp Set onto Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper and then watercolored them.  Paired with the coordinating Lifetime of Love Dies ... I think it all came together quite well.  I LOVE the embossed layer also and how it is just the one side of the card.  Adds such a fun textured detail.  

I hope you enjoy these cards!  Please let me know if you have any questions! 

Next up in our Meet the 2025 Artisan Design Team Hop is actually Bree herself! Yes ... we are both on the 2024 team AND the 2025 team!  Bree - @ craftsomnia!

Full list of today's hoppers: 

Alanna - @sleeplessstamper
Ashley - @designwithink  ☆ THIS IS ME! ☆
Bree - @craftsomnia
Dani - @danisthoughtfulcorner
Daniela - @edelpappe
Elizabeth - @seeinginkspots
Isabelle - @barbier_isabelle_demo_su
Jacque - @stamphappycards
Jenni - @paulinespapier
Kim - @simplyfairies_kimfee
Laurence - @laurence_desnos

Maheswari - @maheswarirajaguru
Mikaela - @thecraftyoinkpen
Monique - @stampin_met_monique
Narelle - @narellefarrugia
Su - @aromasandart
Teri - @alaskastamper
Verena @simple_stamper
Yvonne - @thecreativeteacup

Zsuzsanna - @zsuzsanna_balazs

Please let me know if you have any questions! I would love to help you with all your papercrafting needs! 

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SNEAK PEEK Bundle - Memorable Blooms - for TGIF Challenge #505!

Are holidays still in full swing at your house?!  Maybe it is time to get some thank you cards out?!  Well if so - yay!  Cause we have a FUN challenge for you this week with our TGIF Challenge!  It is a theme challenge that is all about the thank you!!!

All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!

Colors:  Melon Mambo, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Crumb Cake, Basic Black

Inks: Melon Mambo, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Crumb Cake, VersaMark

Cardstock/Papers: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Stamps: Memorable Blooms

Tools:  Memorable Blooms Dies, Perennial Postage Dies, Exposed Brick Embossing Folder, Heat Tool, Water Painter

Accessories: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Purple Self-Adhesive Sequins

And I have some sneak peek products for you on this card I made!  The stamps & dies I used are from the Memorable Blooms Bundle that will be released in Jan in Stampin' Up!'s  ☆ NEW ☆  Jan - April 2025 Mini Catalog! And the sequins are from the coordinating Sale-A-Bration Brochure - the Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins.  

Here are some additional photos to show some of the details: 

I stamped this gorgeous floral image on Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper and then watercolored it with Melon Mambo, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, & Granny Apple Green inks. 

Added the gold detail with Gold Foil Sheets die-cut with the Perennial Postage Dies.  The Crumb Cake panel was stamped with some of the stamps, splattered, & then embossed with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder.  

Would be a fun card to receive after the holidays, huh?!  I think so too!  Hee.  Now ... head on over to the TGIF Challenge Blog to play along!  And see what the other TGIF Challenge Design Team members made to inspire you!  Can't wait to see what you make! 

Thank you so much for visiting!  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Would love to help you with all your paper crafting needs!  And if you need the NEW Stampin' Up! Catalogs ... please let me know!  Would be happy to get you a copy of them!  

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Artisan Fun With The Cake Celebrations Bundle! Blog Hop!

Woot!  WOOT!  Another Artisan Design Team Mini Blog Hop!  Today we are sharing our projects that we made with the Cake Celebrations Bundle from Stampin' Up!  This was such a fun bundle to play with - and is so versatile!  Yes .. it is called Cake Celebrations.  But also yes ... here are the two cards I made that don't have any cakes on them! 💕

So much fun, right?!  I had a lo a lot of fun playing with these products.  And I want to share a few fun details, so I am going to start by sharing more of this card first: 

It is a bit hard to photograph this card, but when I show you some other angles of it, I think you will see how cool this card is.  😁

I mean ... just look at how cool that window is!  I first cut out a frame using two of the dies nested together from the Countryside Corners Dies.  Then I cut out the full shape from a Window Sheet.  Then the fun begins! 

I add some of the White Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics to a Silicone Craft Sheet.  (Not pictured - sorry!)  Then I just took a paint brush and kinda pounced/swiped down a bit to get this texture.  (I probably should do a video on this!) And just covered the window sheet!  Then just let it dry!  It was so much fun and I LOVE how it turned out! 

Then brick background was really fun to make too!  

I just used the stamp circled below ...

... to stamp repeatedly.  Sometimes not inking before stamping to get the variation of color.

Then I just added some splatter and stamped over it to add some texture.  😍

This card was a total blast to make!  Now on to this next one ...

How fun are those candles?  I showed in the main photo a tip on how I made these, but here is the photo again where I highlight that bit ... 

I used a cake layer die for the candles and cut from one of the floral images to get my candle flames.  Pretty fun, if you ask me.  Hee.  

I hope you enjoyed these cards!  Now you get to keep hippity hopping because there is SO MUCH more beauty to see as you hop along! SOOOOO ... 

NEXT IN OUR HOP IS ...

Daniela: @edelpappe  https://www.edelpappe.de/blog/

Her projects are gorgeous!!  You better follow along to see! 😀 Over on Instagram is the best place to see them!

Full list of hoppers: 

‣Monique:  @stampin_met_monique  
‣Ashley: @designwithink  ☆  This is me!  ☆
‣Daniela: @edelpappe
‣Maheswari: @maheswarirajaguru
‣Su: @aromasandart

Thank you so much for visiting!  I hope you enjoy this hop!  Please let me know if you have any questions or need any help ordering any Stampin' Up! products! (If you live in the United States ... I can help you with that too!)  I would be happy to help you with your papercrafting needs! 

Contact: designwithink@gmail.com

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