Amazing YOU

Today's share is another card I made using the February 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit. This card was designed so it could be used for any celebration -- graduation, job promotion, etc.

I used Whisper White cardstock as the base and pulled in some Night of Navy cardstock for the side trim.  This particular piece of DSP had the hole already cut out so I turned my paper over, stamped my "celebrate" and then applied it to the card base.  I used the DSP as a template to make sure I stamped in the correct place.  I turned it over just in case I dropped my stamp.

I then pulled out the Celebrate You thinlet dies and die cut the "amazing" and "YOU" in the Night of Navy cardstock.  I popped the YOU up with stampin' dimensionals.

I love how this all fell together, don't you?

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Another Birthday Card

Here's one more card I made using the February 2017 Paper Pumpkin Kit.  Here's what the kit looked like:

I used retired Summer Sun cardstock (yeah--that's a way old color!) for the card base.  I cut up and pieced together the card pieces from the original kit.  

I layered Pool Party on Night of Navy and then onto a whisper white layer.  I really like how this card turned out.  I again went to Pinterest for inspiration on this card.  For the inside, I put a couple of stamps together that were included in the kit to stamp the sentiment.  

This is now ready to give to a special person!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Happy Birthday Card

This is a card that came together with a variety of scraps and Whisper White cardstock.  Pulling some colors from the paper in the February 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit, I used Night of Navy for the base.  I also pulled in some Flirty Flamingo ribbon to top off the front.

Using the stamps provided in the kit, I stamped Happy Birthday and popped it up on dimensionals..  For the inside, I stamped in Night of Navy onto whisper white cardstock.  

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Thank You for Caring

Today's share is another card I made with the February 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit.  I didn't want them all to be birthday, so chose a "Thank You" phrase from a retired stamp set.  

I had a piece of scrap card from another card, but there was this hole in the center!  I decided to cover it with another piece of scrap from this kit.  I used Island Indigo to the window framing the phrase.  I also added a cute little butterfly so the card wasn't too plain.  

Let me know what you think of this card!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

It's A Party!

Today's share is a card I CASEd (Copy and share everything) from Pinterest.  Kris S. made this look so easy!  I used Pool Party for the base and added a layer of Night of Navy.  I then cut down the piece that was in the February 2017 Paper Pumpkin Kit to fit the blue.  I used my balloon punch to punch out the balloons from the glimmer paper and scraps of DSP that were in the kit.  

I wasn't fond of the tall, skinny cards so I decided I would pull this kit out and start making alternatives.  This WAS a fun card to do.

Here's the inside, using the stamp set that was included in the kit.  I used Night of Navy ink.  The kit came with Flirty Flamingo and Island Indigo ink spots.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Sympathy Card

Sympathy cards are never "fun" to make, but we know we will always use them.  This card is a kit that was left over from one of my classes.  I used a retired stamp set, Field Flowers, and the retired stamp set, Brighter Tomorrow.  

I used the outgoing In-Color, Sweet Sugarplum, as a layer on this card as well as for the flowers and words.  I used Garden Green for the stem.  I used Wink of Stella on the flowers.  Here's a close-up.

Simple, but elegant.  The inside I left blank so I can stamp words appropriate for the person who receives this.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Any Occasion Celebrate!

I was trying for a more masculine card; not sure I quite pulled it off.  I know some guys like flowers, but not all of them.  This card is for any occasion, like a job promotion!

I used the card base and top layer that was provided in the Paper Pumpkin Kit.  I wrapped the supplied twine around the top layer before tying the bow.  I used one of the patterned pieces of DSP provided in the kit to cut my solid Early Expresso panel.  I then layered the Crumb Cake letters from the kit on the Expresso panel.  I popped this up on dimensionals and put flowers on the top panel.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Friend

We all love getting hand made cards in the mail.  I have a friend that is going through a difficult time here in Branson and wanted to let her know I was thinking of her.  Kathy, you and Glen are both in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.

For this card, I used a Crumb Cake base and the retiring In-Color, Sweet Sugarplum which is embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.  I used the negative of the word "Friend" and put a piece of scrap cardstock behind it.  I believe this is the retired In-Color Blackberry Bliss.  

I used one of the flowers in the stamp set that is included in this Paper Pumpkin kit and Sweet Sugarplum ink to stamp the flowers.  I then popped this up on dimensionals.

I hope you're enjoying these cards as much as I did making them.  I still have about 16 boxes of Paper Pumpkin kits to make, so if you want to come play with me, stop in and see me!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Another Generic Celebrate Card

If these pieces are starting to look familiar, good!  I thought this card needed a little punch, so I pulled Garden Green to go over my letters not only because it was the ink spot included in the Paper Pumpkin Kit, but also because of all the green in the papers.  I love that Stampin' Up! has the best color coordinated papers, card stock, and ink!  

I used the retired Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder for this project.  I popped the floral paper,  which came in the kit,  up on dimensionals.  To give the card a little more color, I added a couple of the flower stickers to pop out of the Celebrate box.  

Again, this card can be used for any occasion.  What occasion would you send this card?

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Celebrate on Pink Pirouette

Today's share is another card I made with the February 2018 Paper Pumpkin kit.  Since I'm away, I'm posting these cards so you can see the many different ways to change up your kit.

For this card, I used Pink Pirouette cardstock for the base.  I then added another layer of Pink Pirouette and embossed it with the Falling Petals embossing folder.  I popped the floral piece from the kit up on dimensionals.  I then added the letters and added a piece of the retired Tip Top Taupe lace trim.  

This card is great for a wedding, birthday, etc.  What other occasions would you send this card?

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'