Merry Monday with Paper Pumpkin Kit Ho Ho Ho from October!
This may be one of my favorite Christmas Kits from Paper Pumpkin yet!!! If you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber you can even order the refills of this kit by clicking here.
This card is amazing as it created a night scene and uses the die cuts with the stamps for the saying.
I loved the die cut background piece for this card. It adds so much to the card and has perfect layering.
This Santa Joy just makes me smile! How clever is that! You could also use the negative from the die to create more "joyful" cards!
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With only 2 months until Christmas, I'm sharing each Monday a "Merry Monday" card and giving Miss Monday a break (no worries she will be back in January).
My first Merry Monday card was made for a recent swap using the Very Best Occasions stamp set and Spruced Up Outline Dies.
The Very Best Occasion Stamp set is only $25 and comes with 12 great sayings! Grab it now and use it all year round!
However, I couldn't decide which bow I liked better. Baker's Twine or Paper Bow??
For the swap I went with the Paper Bow A) because I already had them punched out from Stamp Camp leftovers and B) they were super fast and easy!
Be sure to stamp the inside of your Christmas cards. This just may be my favorite saying from this set "With a little more Sparkle and a little less stress, let's make this Christmas the very best."
Supplies
Very Best Occasions Stamp Set
Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper
Wintry 3D Embossing Folder
Spruced Up Outline Dies
Paper- Shaded Spruce, Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade
As part of my Stamp Camps we have a Theme Swapped. For my Holiday Fun Fold Stamp Camp the theme was anything Holiday! These stampers did not disappoint! Below each creation you will see the name of the stamper and a link to the stamp set they used.
This one was one of the hardest to make. Just because you have to get the score lines just right in order from it to match up. But this one forms a pocket that is perfect for a gift card or other embellishments.
I do love the shapes that are formed from this card and love the use of DSP for it.
In the kit comes so much more than just supplies to make the cards but with gifts.
They got a 2 of each DSP design from the Celebrate Everything, the Fine Sparkle Gems, and Snowfall Accent Puff Paint.
Each card design is put into it's own clear bag with all the pieces you need to put that card together.
Then I wrap it all up and send it in the mail.
Gifts
I made this cute Tag Topper by measuring the length of the bag and cutting that by 3 inches. Score in the middle and staple over the bag. Cover the staple mark with the cute Oval label.
This was a Tic Tac wrapper with the rainbow paper and cloud punch.
I used the Hearts Punch for this one and everyone got a "stress" ball to squeeze because the Holidays can be stressful at times.
We played games, had card swaps, even door prizes and Grand Prize winners! My next Stamp Camp will be in January and I would LOVE for you to come! To get more details for that event and get my 12 Days of Christmas Tutorials for FREE just sign up for my newsletter.
Halloween is just around the corner! Have you made your cards yet? This is my last Halloween card I'll make for the season and hope you just love all of the extra details on it that make it great!!! This card was 100% inspired by Tarabeth Stamps. I just changed up the colors I used and added some more embellishments.
I used the Scary Cute Bundle (stamp set and dies) to make this card. I just love how the image on the bottom is like the peek-a-boo to the inside of the card as well. You can make this layout of a fun fold with almost any set. I just measured the stamped image I wanted to use and subtracted that from the front of the cardbase. For this one it was 1 1/4 off the cardbase.
Be sure to stamp the inside center for a bonus message!
You can make this card too when you order all your supplies from my online store!
Supplies
Scary Cute Stamp Set Scary Silhouettes Dies Stylish Shapes Dies
Lights A Glow Designer Series Paper Paper- Starry Sky, Basic Black, Basic White, Mango Melody Ink- Starry Sky Lovey Layers (vellum) Black & White Gingham Ribbon
Adhesives- Black Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Liquid Glue, Seal
Measurements
Basic Black Cardbase: 4 1/4 x 9 3/4 scored @ 5 1/2
Basic Black: 3 x 4
scrap for Bats
Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4
Starry Sky: 4 1/8 x 4 1/8
4 1/8 x 5 3/8
DSP: 4 x 4
Mango Melody: 2 x 2
3/4 x 3/4
Steps
Measure, score, and cut your paper.
Die cut your Basic Black framed branches, haunted house and bats.
Die cut your vellum in the scalloped edge rectangle.
Die cut the Mango Melody in the second smallest circle from the Stylish Shapes. Stamp on it with Starry Sky the saying.
Stamp on the bottom of the Basic White the 3 silhouettes image in Starry Sky. Stamp the boo right beside it. In the middle stamp another greeting and the bats.
Glue your DSP to the Starry Sky and your Basic White to the Starry Sky and attach to the cardbase.
Put the 3/4 x 3/4 Mango Melody behind the haunted house and trim so that you can only see the color through the windows.
Attach the branch frame to the vellum with mini dimensionals (may need to cut some of those in half). Attach to the card front with a glue dot in each corner.
Attach the haunted house with dimensionals and the Mango Melody circle.
·Soft Suede Card Stock: 8-1/2”
x 5-1/2”, scrap for “thanks”
·Pumpkin Pie Card Stock: 4”
x 5-1/4”, scrap for leaves
·Very Vanilla Card Stock: 3-13/16”
x 5-1/16”, 4” x 5-1/4”, scrap for “thanks” shadow.
·Old Olive Card Stock: Scrap
for leaves
·Crumb Cake Card Stock:
1-3/4” x 4”, scrap for leaves
·Daffodil Delight Card Stock:
Scrap for leaves
·Ribbon: 12”
Instructions:
1.Fold a 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” piece
of Soft Suede CS in half to create a card base.
Glue a 4” x 5-1/4” piece of Very Vanilla CS to the back inside of the
card base.
2.Die-cut and punch a variety
of leaf shapes using Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, and Pumpkin Pie
CS. Randomly glue the leaf shapes to
a 3-13/16” x 5-1/16”
piece of Very Vanilla CS with Multipurpose Liquid Glue; allow to dry
completely. Using the large fern die-cut,
add texture to the front of the card stock piece by dry embossing in several
locations. The “sandwich” for dry
embossing using a die-cut is: Plate #1, plate #2, card stock piece facing
upwards, die-cut facing down, Silicone Craft Sheet, and plate #4. Glue the embossed card to the center of the
4” x 5-1/4” piece of Pumpkin Pie CS.
Mount to the center front of the card base.
3.Die-cut “thanks” from a
piece of Soft Suede CS and a shadow “thanks from a piece of Very Vanilla
CS. Glue the die-cuts together with
Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Mount to the
center top of a 1-3/4” x 4” piece of Crumb Cake CS. Wrap a piece of ribbon around the card stock
below the thanks die-cuts and tie a knot; trim ribbon ends. Glue the card stock piece to the card front
slightly above center.
4.Randomly add Gold sequins to
the card front.
5.Add a couple of die-cut
leaves to the bottom right corner of the Very Vanilla CS piece on the inside of
the card.
My Stamp Set of the month is the Bewitching Halloween set.
This set is perfect for any witch or wizard lover and isn't just for Halloween! It was part of a Punch Bundle, but sadly that punch has sold out (completely).
For these cards I made a one hat, two hat, three hat, and boots! Each hat card shows a different way to use the stamp set. When you order the Bewitching Stamp Set from me this month I will send you this kit for FREE!!! Just click here and don't forget to use the Hostess Code UY6R3FPT
Supplies
Bewitching Stamp Set
Scary Cute Stamp Set
September Paper Pumpkin-
Stylish Shapes Dies
Brick 3D Embossing Folder
Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper
Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper
Ink- Blackberry Bliss, Starry Sky, Crushed Curry
Paper- Granny Apple Green, Blackberry Bliss, Basic Black, Basic White, Starry Sky, Parakeet Party, Pumpkin Pie
Stampin' Blends- Parakeet Party, Mango Melody, Pumpkin Pie
Rhinestones
Classic Matte Dots
Festive Pearls
Wink of Stella
Boots Fun Fold
This card was inspired from a swap but I didn't have the same Designer Series Paper that she used and used an non-traditional paper for this Halloween card.
Fun Folds are my favorite and this one is super easy!
I used the Starry Sky to stamp the boots and my Stampin' Blends to color in the socks and buckles.
Die cut the Basic White square and stamp in Starry Sky the boots unto it. Color in the boots with Stamp Blends.
Die cut the largest square in Starry Sky.
Glue the DSP to the Basic White mattes and attach to the cardbase.
Stamp the little spider onto the Basic White 4 x 5 1/4 and glue to the inside of the cardbase.
Use your paper snips to rough up the edges of the Parakeet Party square and glue to the Starry Sky Square. Put glue on the half of the back of the Starry Sky and attach to the cardfront.
Attach the boots with dimensionals.
Embellish with 3 Rhinestones.
One Hat
Measurements
Blackberrry Bliss: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored @ 4 1/4
Granny Apple Green: 4 x 5 1/4
DSP: 5 1/4 x 2 1/2
Basic White: 3 x 3 (die cut)
Basic Black: 3 x 3
Scrap of Blackberry Bliss & DSP
Steps
Measure, score and cut your paper.
Punch out a Basic Black hat, Blackberry Bliss stars, and a DSP hat trim. Glue the trim and stars to the hat.
Die cut out of the center of the Granny Apple Green the banner and stamp in Blackberry Bliss your greeting (Halloween Happiness is from Scary Cute stamp set).
Glue the DSP over the cut out hole from the Granny Apple Green and attach to to front of the cardbase.
Die cut a Basic White circle and sponge or brush on the Crushed Curry ink on half. Stamp some Blackberry Bliss stars as well.
Attach the circle, hat, and banner with dimensionals over the DSP.
Embellish with the Classic Matte Dots.
Two Hats
Measurements
Thick Basic White Cardbase: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored @ 4 1/4
Pumpkin Pie: 4 x 5 1/4
Starry Sky:3 7/8 x 5 1/8
Basic White 5 1/2 x 2 1/2
3 x 3 (die cut circle)
3 x 1
Parakeet Party: 3 x 1
Steps
Measure, score and cut your paper.
Die cut the Basic White circle and stamp in Starry Sky the stars.
Die cut the Basic White and Parakeet Party banner. Stamp in Starry Sky your greeting. Cut the Parakeet Party in half and glue behind the Basic White Banner.
Stamp your hats onto the Basic White in Starry Sky and punch them out. Color them with your Stampin' Blends.
Punch out a Pumpkin Pie and Parakeet Party hat trim. Glue to the hats. Punch out a couple of Starry Sky stars too. Glue to the circle and hat. Use your wink of stella to add some glitter.
Stamp in Starry Sky on the Starry Sky the boots all over to create a background. Glue to the Pumpkin Pie matte and glue that to the cardbase.
Glue the Basic White circle to the top center and add the hats and banner with dimensionals.
Embellish with the Festive Gold Pearls.
Measurements
Basic Black Cardbase: 4 1/4 x 11 scored @ 5 1/2
Basic Black: 4 x 5 1/4
Parakeet Party: 2 x 3
Starry Sky: 2 x 3
Pumpkin Pie: 2 x 3
Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4
Steps
Measure, score, and cut your paper.
Die cut the small square and banners in Pumpkin Pie, Parakeet Party, and Starry Sky.
Emboss with the Brick 3D Folder the Basic Black and glue to the card front.
Stamp in Starry Sky the witch hats onto the squares. Stamp in Starry Sky the "boo" onto the banners.
Attach the hats with dimensionals (start with the outside squares first and attach the center one last). Glue on the banners under the hats at all different angles.
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