Today's project is another one I started, but didn't finish. Using my envelope punch board, I created these cute pouches. These are great for grown ups placing their favorite candy bar or gift card inside. I will wait to put Halloween sentiments on these until our new Holiday Catalog comes out in September, to see what ghoulish creatures are coming!
Enjoy your day and as I get to feeling better, hopefully I will have something new to post tomorrow.
In the meantime, Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
What would you fill your cup with? I love drinking herbal tea, BlackBerry Cinnamon is my favorite. I've been out of pocket since Wednesday and am just starting to feel better. I don't have much to share this week, so bear with me.
So you have this nice cup, what would you put inside as a gift? So many ideas, I can't wait to see what yours are. These are not finished, but here's what I was working on before I got sick.
Are you a paper crafter local to Branson, MO, area? I love to craft with paper and have so much to offer to those who love to craft.
Today I'm sharing some of the kits I've prepared for sale. I'm going to have a Christmas in July sale and am stocking up on items to post. All of these kits come with tutorials. You have to provide the glue, ink and stamps (and candy!)
If you prefer not to have to make them yourself, I can make them for you to gift to someone. Here's just a sampling of what I have!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
I did get the design for one of these cards from the Paper Pumpkin Fan Club. There are lots of ideas on this Facebook page if you don't care for the designs of a particular kit. Here are my other alternatives of Ten Years of Growth!
Today's share is using Ten Years of Growth, March 2023 Paper Pumpkin. I tried to make one set like the directions but decided to mix it up! How colorful are these? I felt the cards needed a little more color so added a solid color base using coordinating colors of the kit. I'll be posting more of these cards tomorrow!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today I'm sharing post it notes with pens. I crafted these a few years ago and really liked them so decided I'd get my scraps out and make some more! These will be available for sale either here on my blog, or at the Kimberling Area Senior Center Craft fair, Cool Yule Bazaar, August 11-12th.
I have been sharing many of the "crafts" that I create with paper. I love playing with paper and it helps keeps my hands busy and my mind relaxed. I'd love to create with you, so please contact me to schedule some crafting time together!
These are some Stand Up Post It Note holders that I'm creating for a craft fair. These sold well when I had them in my store. I love to put inspirational sentiments on these so when I give them as a gift, that person will have their spirits lifted.
What phrases/sentiments motivate you or inspire you? I'm going to put sentiments on these later as I want to see what everyone responds with!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Here is another new craft for me! I saw these and thought, I can do something with them. Here's what I've made so far. Let me know what you think because I don't know how many to make! They are addictive to make.
I covered the front and backs of these books using Stampin' Up! designer papers. On some of them, I covered the black binding with Very Vanilla card stock to blend with the paper.
I will have these available both here and at craft shows. Christmas is just over 6 months away. It's time to think about stocking stuffers!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
I have refillable notepads in different sizes available for purchase here on my blog. I use PayPal for any order and customer pays shipping if I need to ship. Or, I will be at the Kimberling Area Senior Center Bazaar, in August. Here are different styles of 3 X 5 notepads that I've created so far.
The two styles I show here are one opens from the top and the other opens from the side. They are both refillable using 3 X 5 notepads from your favorite store. These are all made using Stampin' Up! card stock and designer series papers. When making items for craft fairs, I always use up retired papers.
The picture shows $3 but I will also be selling two of these for $5. If you're in the area of Kimberling City, MO, in August, be sure to stop in!
Desiree'
As I shared earlier, I'm looking for crafts that people will use. I found these nail files on Amazon and decided to make a nice gift package with them. These are all made using Stampin' Up! designer series papers. These were placed in cellophane pretzel bags. I got this idea from the Craft Fairs Facebook group. Thank you, Ladies!
Happy Crafting!
Desiree'
Today's share are a new craft for me. I've made the Two Tea Bag Holders and like those for things other than tea bags. You find them here.
These are called Friendship Tea Packets. They are made with cardstock and designer papers. Add a sentiment and ribbon for closure and you're done! These make great "pick me up", "just because" and even stocking stuffers!
These are the last of the cards I made using the Exploring In Color Paper Pumpkin kit.
The mostly white one is made from one of the envelopes. The paper tore easily so I decided to only use one of these for a card. The stickers were included in the kit.
Enjoy your day and I hope you get some crafting in.
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Today I'm sharing two cards I made with a fold, really it's a new opening, for me. I saw this on Facebook and thought, I can do that! I hope you enjoy how these two came out.
Once again, I'm using the Exploring In Colors Paper Pumpkin. this style of card took two pieces of 4 X 5-1/4 card fronts so I picked two that complimented each other.
When you open the card at first, you're opening the two outer panels. The center panel remains. Then you open the center panel (I did put a piece of white cardstock on this piece).
If you would like to attend a card class, we make three cards and my classes are $10. I supply everything you need so just bring yourself and let's play!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
I decided to try to make some different crafts that didn't include chocolates since we're in the hotter season in Branson. I know kids like animals so I purchased some really cute erasers at Dollar Tree to dress up the pencils.
The boxes are made using some retired papers from Stampin' Up! The paper is sturdy so won't ruin so easily.
Here are some more alternatives for the Exploring In Colors Paper Pumpkin kit. I used a variety of layouts I've used before like cutting the single 4 X 5-1/4 into 4 pieces to create a window look. I hope you enjoy these and will come back on Monday to see more crafts!
I hope you have a great weekend and enjoy the great outdoors!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
Stampin' Up! just did a color refresh. What does that mean? They retired some colors, returned some retired in colors as primary colors, and added new colors. Today's share is the May 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit, Exploring In Colors. This one a great outdoors kit to play with. I'll be sharing this kit in different posts since I have so many cards to share.
First up are the cards I made following the kit. Well, almost. I did change out the card base (cut it in two to make more cards!) for one of the new In Colors.
Paper Pumpkin is a monthly kit that once you sign up, will come every month, unless you choose to skip a month. Everything you need to put these together are in the box. You will need your snips (scissors), but the dimensionals, twine, glue dots (or use your own glue/adhesive), and ink spot are in the box! And you also get envelopes.
To sign up, click here. You will create your own account and provide way of payment. Your first kit will contain a stamping block. Decide by the 10th of each month whether to receive the kit or skip. You will get a teaser from me on what the monthly kit will contain to help you decide. Contact me with any questions!
Happy Crafting,
Desiree'
I love to try to expand my Paper Pumpkin kits. This one is April's kit, All the Little Things. To stretch this kit, I cut some of the greenery in half and used on two cards.
I used my blending brush and colored the white piece of cardstock because I ran out of the ones the kit provided.
