Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Autumn Birch Trees
We visited Maine last month, and I love to see the beautiful birch trees in Acadia National Park. That is why I had to order the new Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder right away!
The trees were just starting to change color when we were in Acadia National Park, and I can only imagine how beautiful they must be at peak leaf-peeping season. The beauty of nature inspired me to make this card:
Here is a close-up of the background:
I used the Sheltering Tree stamp set to stamp different colors of leaves on the inside of the embossing folder. Open the embossing folder, and stamp on the inside of the half that has the Sizzix logo printed on it (the "flat" side). I inked the leaf stamp in Dafffodil Delight, then stamped directly on the embossing folder in a few different places.
Clean off the stamp, then ink with Tangelo Twist and stamp on the embossing folder in a few different places -- be sure to clean the stamp each time so you don't transfer ink from the folder back into your ink pad. Do the same with Rich Razzleberry ink, then finally with Crumb Cake ink. Place the Whisper White cardstock in the embossing folder, put it between two clear plates, and run it through the Big Shop machine on tab 2 of the multipurpose platform. The ink will be transferred to the paper as the trees are embossed on the paper.
The Whisper White layers on the inside and outside of the card measure 3 3/4" by 5" which leaves you the perfect size "scrap" for the greeting. I used a stamp from the Watercolor Wishes Card Kit to stamp the 1" x 5" scrap with Momento ink.
Here is the inside of the card:
The greeting is from the Petite Pairs stamp set, and I added a Rich Razzleberry leaf from the Vintage Leaves stamp set to the bottom corner.
I hope you (and my friend!) like this card. Remember, the RemARKable Stampers Blog Tour begins tomorrow night at 8 PM ET. Be sure to stop back and see lots of great ideas!
Happy Stamping,
Here is a supply list for this project:
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| We ate lunch one day next to these beautiful birch trees. I love Acadia National Park! |
Here is a close-up of the background:
I used the Sheltering Tree stamp set to stamp different colors of leaves on the inside of the embossing folder. Open the embossing folder, and stamp on the inside of the half that has the Sizzix logo printed on it (the "flat" side). I inked the leaf stamp in Dafffodil Delight, then stamped directly on the embossing folder in a few different places.
Clean off the stamp, then ink with Tangelo Twist and stamp on the embossing folder in a few different places -- be sure to clean the stamp each time so you don't transfer ink from the folder back into your ink pad. Do the same with Rich Razzleberry ink, then finally with Crumb Cake ink. Place the Whisper White cardstock in the embossing folder, put it between two clear plates, and run it through the Big Shop machine on tab 2 of the multipurpose platform. The ink will be transferred to the paper as the trees are embossed on the paper.
The Whisper White layers on the inside and outside of the card measure 3 3/4" by 5" which leaves you the perfect size "scrap" for the greeting. I used a stamp from the Watercolor Wishes Card Kit to stamp the 1" x 5" scrap with Momento ink.
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| Watercolor Wishes Card Kit #140406 $35.00 |
Here is the inside of the card:
The greeting is from the Petite Pairs stamp set, and I added a Rich Razzleberry leaf from the Vintage Leaves stamp set to the bottom corner.
I hope you (and my friend!) like this card. Remember, the RemARKable Stampers Blog Tour begins tomorrow night at 8 PM ET. Be sure to stop back and see lots of great ideas!
Happy Stamping,
Here is a supply list for this project:
Sneak Peek!
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Weekly Deals: October 6 - 12
It is Tuesday, so it is time for a new group of Weekly Deals! Here you go:
I have received several requests for a tutorial about how to make the Christmas Kitty card I posted last week. So, that is in the works for later this week! Also, Thursday will be another RemARKable Stampers Blog Tour. I can't wait!
Happy Stamping,
I have received several requests for a tutorial about how to make the Christmas Kitty card I posted last week. So, that is in the works for later this week! Also, Thursday will be another RemARKable Stampers Blog Tour. I can't wait!
Happy Stamping,
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Stamp Out Breast Cancer!
Far too many families are affected by breast cancer, and mine is no exception. This is why I am so proud of Stampin' Up! for helping raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
To show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're going PINK . . . or at least our October boxes are! And because we know our subscribers want to share the love too, we will be making a donation on their behalf to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
Stampin' Up! will donate
Here's how you can help:
Be sure to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by October 10, 2015! I love receiving my Paper Pumpkin Kit in the mail each month! It is a great creative escape, and each kit contains stamps and an ink spot you can use for other projects, too! Let me know if you have any questions.
More About BCRF
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) advances the world's most promising research to eradicate breast cancer. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF has raised more than $550 million to fuel discoveries in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, survivorship and metastasis, making it one of the largest non-governmental funders of breast cancer research in the world. This year BCRF has invested $58.6 million in research, to support over 235 researchers at leading medical institutions across six continents, including $11.6 million to the international Evelyn H. Lauder Founder's Fund focused on metastasis. By spending 91 cents of every dollar on research and public awareness programs, BCRF remains one of the nation's most fiscally responsible nonprofits. BCRF is the only breast cancer organization with an "A+" from CharityWatch, and has been awarded Charity Navigator's highest rating of four stars 13 times since 2002. For more information, please visit: www.bcrfcure.org.
Stampin' Up! will donate
- $1 for every active Paper Pumpkin subscriber.
- Plus, an additional $1 for every new subscriber.
Here's how you can help:
- Subscribe! If you're new to Paper Pumpkin, click here to get started. Your first kit will arrive in a limited-edition pink box that you'll want to hold onto forever-and we'll donate $2 because you're new!
- Stay active if you're a subscriber so we can donate $1 for you. Only those who receive the October shipment will be counted for the donation.
- Spread the word! Help us get as many new subscribers as possible. Every current subscriber adds $1 and for new subscribers it's doubled, so let's get the word out and raise as much as possible.
Be sure to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by October 10, 2015! I love receiving my Paper Pumpkin Kit in the mail each month! It is a great creative escape, and each kit contains stamps and an ink spot you can use for other projects, too! Let me know if you have any questions.
More About BCRF
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) advances the world's most promising research to eradicate breast cancer. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF has raised more than $550 million to fuel discoveries in tumor biology, genetics, prevention, treatment, survivorship and metastasis, making it one of the largest non-governmental funders of breast cancer research in the world. This year BCRF has invested $58.6 million in research, to support over 235 researchers at leading medical institutions across six continents, including $11.6 million to the international Evelyn H. Lauder Founder's Fund focused on metastasis. By spending 91 cents of every dollar on research and public awareness programs, BCRF remains one of the nation's most fiscally responsible nonprofits. BCRF is the only breast cancer organization with an "A+" from CharityWatch, and has been awarded Charity Navigator's highest rating of four stars 13 times since 2002. For more information, please visit: www.bcrfcure.org.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Weekly Deals: September 29 - October 5
Here are the Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! You can order 24/7 on my website. Please use Hostess Code B2463G3Y when you are checking out.
The Envelope Punch Board and the Gift Box Punch Board are great tools to have and this is a fabulous price! The holidays are right around the corner, consider buying them as a gift for a crafty friend (or yourself!).
Happy Stamping,
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The Envelope Punch Board and the Gift Box Punch Board are great tools to have and this is a fabulous price! The holidays are right around the corner, consider buying them as a gift for a crafty friend (or yourself!).
Happy Stamping,
Friday, September 25, 2015
Christmas is 3 Months Away...
I was looking at my calendar today, and it hit me -- Christmas is 3 months away! How did that happen? (smile)
Last week, we returned from a great vacation in Maine. I had 2 events, so I had to prep materials for the cards quickly since I did not take any stamping with me. And, yes -- my room has exploded once again. Oh, well! Creative minds are seldom tidy, right?
Here are the projects my Saturday Stampers and Stamp Club Ladies made this week. Card #1 is the "Christmas Kitty Window card."
The second card uses Tempting Turquoise, Island Indigo, and Blackberry Bliss ink to sponge a beautiful night sky.
The final card was featured in my September 10 blog post here. That penguin is just so stinkin' cute!
I hope these cards inspire you to start thinking about your Christmas cards this year. My goal is to actually mail them before Christmas...
Happy Stamping,
Last week, we returned from a great vacation in Maine. I had 2 events, so I had to prep materials for the cards quickly since I did not take any stamping with me. And, yes -- my room has exploded once again. Oh, well! Creative minds are seldom tidy, right?
Here are the projects my Saturday Stampers and Stamp Club Ladies made this week. Card #1 is the "Christmas Kitty Window card."
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| Christmas Kitty Window card |
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| Detail of the Dazzling Diamond "snow" on the window sheet. |
The final card was featured in my September 10 blog post here. That penguin is just so stinkin' cute!
I hope these cards inspire you to start thinking about your Christmas cards this year. My goal is to actually mail them before Christmas...
Happy Stamping,
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