Quick and easy cards today featuring Designer Series Paper! The stamp set is from a previous Paper Pumpkin Kit, and it fit perfectly with the 1″ banner strip.
Standard Card Base 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 (folded in half with scoring tool/bone folder)
Card Stock Mat: 5-1/4 x 4
Designer Series Paper: 5 x 3-3/4
greeting banner strip: 1″ strip, use scissors to trim edges
Stamp set: A Little Smile (June 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit)
Grab your Designer Series Paper and have fun with all of the designs and patterns! A variety of 6-10 cards would be a wonderful gift for teachers, wedding/baby shower, holiday gifts, etc!
Yep! Here’s another post featuring a Paper Pumpkin Kit!
Let me tell you why…
Life got a little busy this fall, and stamping/crafting got moved to the back burner. I thought about making cards, but I was really overwhelmed and didn’t feel like I wouldn’t have enough time to complete a card from start to finish.
So when this Paper Pumpkin kit arrived in January, I decided it was a great place to start.
It was fun and exactly what I needed!
I made a few changes (cutting the pattern paper, mounted on white cardstock base, placement of the ribbon, etc) and all 8 cards were finished in about 35 minutes.
This also gave me a reason to send some happy mail 🙂
Who doesn’t love to receive mail that isn’t a bill?!?
Despite a craft room full of stamping supplies, I REALLY enjoy the convenience of these kits each month! Already looking forward to this month’s kit (which should arrive any day now!!!)
I knew it was a while ago, but didn’t realize I had let it go THAT long!?!?
So today’s the day to start again! It’s snowing, the temperature is below zero outside, and it’s the perfect day to make a cup of coffee and a few cards!
Let’s talk about Paper Pumpkin Kits from Stampin’ Up! I’ve been a subscriber since the beginning and I LOVE receiving a kit in my mailbox each month. The best part is that everything is designed, pre-cut, ready to stamp and assemble! It makes it fun, and easy to create hand-stamped cards without all the fuss.
Here’s a kit I worked on this weekend. Yes, it’s from 2018 — moving twice in the past 3 years, I packed up A LOT of supplies and I’m finally working my way through the boxes!!! 🙂
Each kits come with a coordinating stamp set, ink spot, adhesives, embellishments, and envelopes. It really is that simple! For this kit, the card stock was already pre-printed with this gorgeous floral design. I simply stamped the greeting, arranged the vellum leaves, and added a few dimensionals to the back of label to make it pop.
This kit contained supplies for 10 cards and envelopes, and took me less than 30 minutes to complete! I love having extra cards on hand, ready to go for any occasion.
What types of cards do you send the most??? Birthday, thank you, thinking of you, etc?
Yep, that’s right! Card Class is always the last Tuesday of the month at McAlister’s Deli. So if you’re in Jefferson City on July 25th, stop on by between 6:00-7:30 and create 3 cards with us 🙂
Here are the cards we made LAST month for June’s Card Class:
Pieces & Patterns Stamp Set with coordinating Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper, Emerald Envy and Basic Black ink pads, Whisper White, Emerald Envy, Crushed Curry, Basic Black Cardstock.
Eastern Beauty Stamp Set with Lemon Lime Twist, Bermuda Bay, Soft Sky Ink and Cardstock
Tranquil Tulips Hostess Stamp Set with Fresh Fig, Berry Burst, and Tranquil Tide Ink, Very Vanilla and Fresh Fig Cardstock
I’m excited to announce my NEW Stamp class for February! You’ll Fall in LOVE with this product suite from the New Stampin’ Up! Occasions Catalog!
In this class, you’ll create 5 all-occasions cards and 2 treat items (pictured above) featuring the “Falling in Love” Designer Series Paper and the “So in Love” stamp set. The sentiments/greetings on the cards can be changed to fit your needs.
Can’t make it on either of those dates??? Gather 4 or more friends and select a date for your own private class. BONUS – you’ll earn Hostess Benefits, too! Contact me for available dates.
Looking forward to stamping with you at this month class!
Stamps: So In Love Bundle (So in Love stamp set & So Detailed thinlit dies)
Ink: Sahara Sand
Paper:Â Soft Sky, Very Vanilla, Falling in Love DSP
Etc:Â Big Shot, Very Vanilla 1/4″ Satin Ribbon, Falling in Love Embellishments, snail adhesive, mini glue dots
Stamps: Sealed with Love Bundle (Sealed with Love stamp set & Love Notes thinlit dies)
Ink:Â Real Red, Mint Macaron,Â
Paper: Sending Love DSP, Whisper White, Emerald Envy, Mint Macaron,Â
Etc:Â Big Shot, Sending Love Glassine Sheets, Emerald Envy Bakers Twine, Sending Love Embellishments, snail adhesive, mini glue dots, fine tip glue pen
This current Stamp Club is full, but the next round of Club will run from April-September, and there are still spots available! Click here for more info!
When I saw this kit in the NEW Occasions Catalog, I knew it would be one of my first purchases. Here are my cards (modified a bit from the pictures in the kit), and I LOVE how they turned out!
The Birthday Bright Project Kit came with all the supplies to create 12 cards (with envelopes) and 12 gift tags. I don’t use gift tags too often, so I decided to make them into cards instead 🙂
I created the tags as pictured in the kit, then added 2 layers of cardstock and card base. The black cardstock layer measures 5″x 3-3/4″ and the white/green layer measures 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″. Embossing folders were used to add interest.
The candle card is 3×3. I snailed the silver tag onto a scrap of Emerald Envy cardstock and fussy-cut around the tag to create the outline. The candle (which is left-over pieces from the shaker card) is stamped in Emerald Envy and So Saffron.
The card on the left matches the one in the kit, except I added some texture with the Big Shot and Embossing Folder. And don’t throw away the birthday cake punch-out! It can easily be used to create another quick and easy card!
Once again, I used my Big Shot and embossing folder to add texture to this shaker card. I cut the black cardstock base in half, and trimmed it to make a mat. Then I used a piece of Emerald Envy cardstock to create a new, more colorful, card base.
I used the other half of the black cardstock base (from the shaker card) and trimmed it to make a mat for this fun pennant card, and used an embossing folder for texture. It’s hard to see in the picture, but I added a little Wink of Stella to the “wish big” greeting to make it sparkle.
*Tip – Use your paper trimmer to cut the pennants in half, using the score mark as your guide. Then stick the triangles directly onto the bakers twine/string and whisper white cardstock. This is much faster (and easier) than trying to wrap the pennants around the string.
This Pretty Pocket Card Kit (#143832) is a great Sale-A-Bration option for a quick and easy way to create these 8 cards. You won’t need any ink, stamps, or additional supplies! Watch the video below to see how quickly these cards come together 🙂
I would LOVE to know which card was your favorite! Please leave a comment below 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!
Have a Fabulous Day and Happy Stamping!
~Lauren
Don’t forget about these Opportunities to Stamp:
Sale-A-Bration is a FANTASTIC time to join our Stampin’ Up! Family. My Crafty Crew downline consists of hobby-demonstrators (who enjoy a 20-25% discount on all of their orders) and business-builders (who earn income by hosting one or more events per month).
For only $99, you’ll select up to $125 worth of products from ANY of the catalogs. BONUS: select 2 FREE stamp sets of your choice! (offer ends March 31st!!!)
You have absolutely NOTHING to lose! Click HEREto learn more.
Start the New Year with a Stash of Birthday Cards!
I’m hosting a Birthday Bright Kit Class on Saturday, January 21st from 2-4pm and I would LOVE for you to stamp with me 🙂 TODAY is the last day to register (and there are only 3 spots left!!!)  Click HERE for details
Kit comes with all supplies to create 12 full cards and envelopes (4 each of 3 designs) and 12 gift tags (4 each of 3 designs). Please bring your own snail adhesive.
I’ll provide the coordinating Birthday Bright stamp set for you to use in class, or you can add it to your kit and earn a FREE Sale-a-Bration item!Â
The bright storage box keeps your cards organized so you can easily find then when you need it.
GIFT IDEA: Place the completed cards and tags in the box and give it as a gift to someone who would LOVE to send hand-stamped birthday cards!
BONUS: Receive a printout with additional sample ideas to turn those gift tags into cards!
Here are 3 of my cards that I “stepped-up” by using the Big Shot and Embossing Folders to add some texture and design to the white cardstock 🙂
Sale-A-Bration is a FANTASTIC time to join our Stampin’ Up! Family. My Crafty Crew downline consists of hobby-demonstrators (who enjoy a 20-25% discount on all of their orders) and business-builders (who earn income by hosting one or more events per month).
For only $99, you’ll select up to $125 worth of products from ANY of the catalogs. BONUS: select 2 FREE stamp sets of your choice! (offer ends March 31st!!!)
You have absolutely NOTHING to lose! Click HEREto learn more.
Do you want the fun surprise of seeing that pretty red box in your mailbox each month-filled with 30 minutes worth of crafting goodness? (Did I mention everything is designed, pre-cut, and ready to assemble? AND that it comes with a coordinating ink pad and an exclusive stamp set that you can’t buy anywhere else!!!)
If you answered YES to at least ONE of the questions above, now is the perfect time to try Paper Pumpkin—you can get a discount, grab a free Sale-A-Bration item, and get three months of papercrafting bliss! What are you waiting for???
***Please Note: TODAY is the DEADLINE to receive a kit in January!!! If you wait until tomorrow, your first kit won’t ship until February (which is OK, but you’ll have to wait that much longer and you’ll be jealous of all the cool cards and projects people are creating with this month’s kit!!!)
Sale-A-Bration is a FANTASTIC time to join our Stampin’ Up! Family. My Crafty Crew downline consists of hobby-demonstrators (who enjoy a 20-25% discount on all of their orders) and business-builders (who earn income by hosting one or more events per month).
For only $99, you’ll select up to $125 worth of products from ANY of the catalogs. BONUS: select 2 FREE stamp sets of your choice! (offer ends March 31st!!!)
You have absolutely NOTHING to lose! Click HEREto learn more.
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