September Paper Pumpkin

Can you believe September is right around the corner already? I'm ready for the cooler weather since it has been so hot here in Missouri. I wanted to share with you a hint of what September's Paper Pumpkin is about -- Halloween!

Next Month's Paper Pumpkin are Halloween Treat Packaging! I can't wait, can you? I'm always looking for new ways for packaging treats for little ones. 

If you're already a subscriber and don't want this cute kit, then log into your Paper Pumpkin account and skip the month.

If you want to try Paper Pumpkin, all First month subscriptions receive a D acrylic block. $19.95...sign up by September 10th to receive this "ghoulish" surprise :)https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2073333

Happy Crafting, 

Desiree'

Z Fold Card

I had a customer come in and wanted to know about the Z-Fold cards.  Here is a card I made so I can show her the technique.  

The stamp set I used is High Tide, and Tranquil Textures Designer Series Papers on this card.

I used Mint Macaron and Tranquil Tide for the lighthouse and Crumb Cake for the sand and birds.  I hope you enjoy today's card!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

My See Through Creation

Today's card is one I made after a couple of days went by from my play date with Julie.  I wanted to use up some of the supplies we had leftover from our play date; of course, I had to stamp more!  But I love this card.

Again, I used Rooted in Nature Stamp Set, Soft Suede and Pear Pizzazz inks.  To complement the Pear Pizzazz leaves (what we had stamped earlier), I used Shaded Spruce for the inside and for my trees.  The front sentiment is from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set.  

The sentiment inside is from Healing Hugs.  Because the front covers the sentiment, I didn't add a circle to this card.

Be sure to let me know which of these three See Through cards are your favorite!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Rooted In Nature See Through

Today's card is another one that Julie and I played with, trying to get this technique down AND find a set that I can use to teach with.  Lots of coloring in yesterday's card, so we were trying for something a little less time consuming.  With 10-14 ladies all wanting the same blends, it can be time consuming!  Unless, of course, you have more than one set of blends!!

This card uses Rooted in Nature.  The words are from the same set, and I used the Stitched Framelits to frame and layer the sentiment.  I also die cut some leaves out to add to this card where the ink turned red from the glue.  

One thing we did discover is the Soft Suede ink does bleed red when we use the Tombow Liquid glue to adhere the pieces.  If you look closely, you can see red on the backside.

For the inside, I used Beautiful Promenade for the sentiment, using Soft Suede ink.  

Come back tomorrow for the last See Through card I made.  Let me know which of the three is your favorite!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Julie's Play Date

So Julie came to play on a different day, but we were able to still share ideas.  This is a See Through card inspired by a video from Jennifer McGuire.  Once Julie showed this to me, we had to make it.  But first we had to wait for Julie's order to come in as I didn't have any current sets that I could do this with, or so I thought.  

But first, here is our first card.  We used Petal Palette and dies to create this card.  We used Stampin' Blends, an old die to cut out the Hello, and Wink of Stella.

On the inside, we placed a 3" circle to hide our words and leave room for signing the card.

If this is a technique you want to learn, be sure to contact me to set up a class!  Look for Rooted in Nature tomorrow!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Blended Seasons Christmas Card

Today's share is the third card we will be making on August 17th, from 1-3 pm.  Be sure to let me know if you plan on attending so I have enough supplies cut and ready for you!

I've been playing a lot with this set and I really like how this turned out.  We are using Merry Merlot cardstock embossed with the Softly Falling embossing folder.  I layered this on the Shaded Spruce card base.

I thought you can decide whether to fully color in the holly or leave them half colored, as I did. This needs a little pizzazz so we may want to add some Wink of Stella or Dazzling Diamonds to the center berries -- what do you think?  

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Another Blended Seasons Card

This is the second of three cards we will be making in card class on August 17th, from 1-3 pm.  We are using the limited stamp set, Blended Seasons.  This set is so versatile for year round cards.

I started with the Thick Whisper White card base.  I then added a piece of the Tea Room Specialty Designer Series paper to the back of the negative piece that I made yesterday's card from.  I then layered this on my card base.  I used Flirty Flamingo ink and stamped the lovely flowers on the top and bottom of my sentiment.  Both the flowers and the sentiment is from this stamp set.

You can see details for purchasing this set here.

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Blended Seasons

Today's share is a card that we will be making in our August 17th Card Class.  We are using the Limited Time Available stamp set, Blended Seasons, 149019 - $53 (wood) OR  clear block -149016 - $39.  We will also use the framelits, Stitched Seasons, 149013 - $33.  HOWEVER, if you purchase the bundle, Wood-mount • 149893 $77.25 | Clear-mount • 149894 $64.75 you save 10%. AND you earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon to spend next month!  

You know that phrase, "Wait, there's more!"  Well, there is.  We've also brought in a new set of ten watercolor pencils, 149014 - $12.50.  

This card is using Thick Whisper White cardstock, Pear Pizzazz (we'll be using Basic Black), and Flirty Flamingo.

I used the Quilt Top Embossing Folder, Blended Seasons Stamp set, Stitched Seasons Framelits, and Pear Pizzazz marker for the leaves.

Come back tomorrow to see the card we'll be using the reverse of this card!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

August Host Code

Oops, my bad.  I forgot to include the new Host Code for August.  If you're new to shopping with me, only use this if your order is less than $150.

Don't know what to do with the Host Code?  Here's a snapshot:

As always, contact me with questions!  Don't struggle!!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

BONUS Days in August

Stampin' Up! has brought back Bonus Days!  For every $50 you spend August 1–31 (before shipping and tax), you earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed September 1–30. The code will be email to YOU right after you place the qualified order. Make sure to save the code to redeem in September ONLY. It is NO limits on how many bonus coupon codes you can earn.  When September comes, so does our new Holiday Catalog.  You can use these coupon codes when you place your holiday order!  Nice thing is, there is no limit on how many you can redeem at one time!  

Our Holiday Catalog comes out September 5th; if you've placed an order with me in the last 6 months, you will get a Holiday catalog FREE from me. 

Don't forget that our new bundle, Color Your Season -149894, is only available during the month of August.  Yes, you can buy only the stamps or only the framelits, but remember, you save 10% when buying the bundle.  I've posted a few cards with this bundle and I'm in love!  

When you use the double stitched framelits, you can make use of both the cut piece (which is stitched)(see my purple flowers?) and the outer piece. 

Stampin' Up! also released a new set of 10 watercolor pencils adding Cherry Cobbler, Flirty Flamingo, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, and Gorgeous Grape.  These watercolor pencils are sold separately and MAY be carried over into our Holiday Catalog. 

Don't wait!  Order your Color Your Season bundle and watercolor pencils today and yourself a BONUS COUPON!

Contact me with any questions!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'