Share It Sunday!! Pretty Pumpkins Stamp Set Giving Thanks - Free tutorial!

 

 It's Sunday and time for another great tutorial to share with you.  Just wanted to share one more Pretty Pumpkins card - especially at this time of Thankfulness - hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  This would be a perfect card to send to whomever hostessed your gathering.  So today I'm sharing this FREE tutorial - love the gilding on it. 

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Pretty Pumpkins

All images © 1990-2021 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Pretty Pumpkins (156472)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic Black (121045);

Soft Succulent (155776); Old Olive (100702);                              

Basic White (159276)

·       Stamp Pads: Memento Ink (132708);

Soft Succulent (155778)

·       Tools:  Painted Texture 3D (154317); Paper Snips Scissors (103579)

·       Miscellaneous: Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends (155521); Old Olive Stampin’ Blends (154892): Simply Elegant Trim (155766); Gilded Leafing (154560); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Sponge Daubers (133773); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

·       Basic Black: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, 2 1/4” X 3 1/4”

·       Soft Succulent: 5 1/4” x 4”

·       Old Olive: 2” x 3”

·       Basic White: 2 1/2 ” x 3 1/2” for stamping Pumpkins and a scrap for Sentiment

·       Trim: 3”

 Instructions:

 1.    Score and fold at 4 1/4” on the long side.

2.    Emboss the Soft Succulent piece with the Painted Texture 3D folder.

3.    With a dauber, daub lightly it into a small pool of Multipurpose Liquid Glue then tap onto the Soft Succulent (CS). Take Gilded Leafing and tap onto the tacky Multipurpose Liquid Glue. And remove excess with your fingers. Adhere to the Basic Black card base.

4.    Stamp the pumpkin images using Memento. Colour the Pumpkins with the Soft Succulent Blends and the leaves with the Old Olive Blends. Fussy cut using your Paper Snips Scissors.

5.    Stamp the sentiment in Soft Succulent onto a scrap piece of Basic White and fussy cut out.

6.    Adhere the Old Olive piece onto the small Basic Black piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Then place onto card base using Multipurpose liquid glue.

7.  Place Stampin’ Dimensionals onto the backside of Pumpkins and Sentiment and adhere onto the Old Olive piece.

8.    Tie a bow with the Simply Elegant Trim and add to the Pumpkin with a Mini Glue Dot to finish off your card.

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SF 2021 November - Celebrate the Season Blog Hop

 

Be sure to hop through all the blogs on the list near the bottom for tons of wonderful inspiration as we Celebrate the Season!

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If you've come from Jean's post - her projects are awesome! So, if you did not, be sure you swing back to see what she did - you won't want to miss it.  

This month is all about Celebrating the Season.   Can you believe we are only a month out from Christmas?  I still have so many sets I haven't used and the July - Dec 2021 catalog is almost gone.  So I could not let that happen without pulling out my Christmas to Remember Stamp set and Painted Christmas DSP -

These products are simply beautiful - so I went with a card - and a Christmas list notebook.  So, believe it or not I started with this little Dracula notebook I picked up after Halloween for only .25 - how great is that.  I loved the size of it, and that it had a pretty sturdy cover - so got it not knowing what I'd do with it.  A bargain too good to pass up :)

I decided I'd alter it - and loved that it had black along the spiral - so I was just able to cut two pieces of basic black to cover the front and back easily.

Next I decided to add Real Red layers to coordinate with the DSP I was using.  I cut out one of the labels using a die from the Seasonal Labels Dies - right out of the center of the Real Red layer - as I knew it was going to be covered up.

Then used the DSP - that layer - a sentiment and a die cut layer of Vanilla - as well as holly leaves and berries to finish it off - 

Here's the first page with my hubbies Christmas wish list (just in case any of you want to get him a gift lol).  This fits right in the front pocket of my purse - so that is great.

Then I made this front fold back card to match - scoring the front at 1 1/4" and folding it back on itself, then layering the Real Read, DSP, Label, Holly and berries to match. I added some Wink of Stella to the berries for a little shimmer.

Hope you like my projects and find a little creative inspiration from some great Stampin' Up! products.

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Once again, thank you for stopping by my blog.   Maybe you got some inspiration for creating something wonderful of your own.  I would love it if you would leave me a comment below and stop back soon.  Don't forget to click through on each name below to see even more awesome ideas.

See you soon with more creative inspiration!  

November 2021 SF Hoppers - check them all out by clicking on their links for some more great ideas - and please leave comments if you can, to show appreciation for their work :)

1. Teri Pocock - UK
2. Barb Pfeffer - Canada
3. Jean Beaulieu - US
4. Maureen Rauchfuss - US - YOU ARE HERE!
5. Steph Jandrow - US
6. Melissa Thomas - US
7. Katja Ettig - GER
8. Jo Blackman - UK
9. Tiziana Milano - US

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*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

Stop back soon for some more creative fun and inspiration.     ~Maureen

Share It Sunday!! Words of Cheer Stamp Set - Free tutorial!

 

 It's Sunday and time for another great tutorial to share with you today!  

Time to finish up those holiday cards, as the time is almost here :)  That is what inspired this beautiful card choice.  Today I'm sharing this FREE tutorial - so lovely - hope you like it too!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet!

 

Words of Cheer 

All images © 1990-2021 Stampin’ Up!®

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Words of Cheer (156357) 

• Card Stock and Paper: Basic White (159276); Soft Succulent (155776); Polished Pink (155710); Evening Evergreen (155574)

• Stamp Pads: Polished Pink (155715); Smokey Slate (147113)

• Tools: Christmas Cheer Dies (156388); Scalloped Contour Dies (155560), Bone Folder (102300), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Paper Snips (103579)

• Miscellaneous: In Color Jewels (155571); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin Blends Combo packs in Soft Succulent (155521); Granny Apple Green (154885); Real Red (154899);Old Olive (154892); Blending Brushes (153611);Open Weave Ribbon in Soft Succulent (155780)

Measurements:

• Basic White: 5” X 7” scored at 3 ½” and burnished with the Bone Folder, remainder of sheet for stamping and diecutting

• Soft Succulent: 5 ½” X 4”

• Evening Evergreen 3” X 3”

• Polished Pink 5” X 5”

• Ribbon: 10 inches

Instructions:

1. Die cut 4 ½ inch scalloped edge frame from Scalloped Contour Dies, From the Christmas Cheer dies, die cut branches in Evening Evergreen, die cut holly leaves in Basic White, die cut small ball branches and color in light Granny Apple Green, die cut the small flowers in Basic White and shade with a Blending Brush using Polished Pink. 

2. Die cut “happy” background from Christmas Cheer dies in Basic White, color stems in Soft Succulent, Granny Apple Green, and light Olive

3. Die cut “happy” from Christmas Cheer dies 3 times in Polished Pink, glue three layers together and adhere to the background happy die cut in Basic White

4. Stamp Floral arrangement from Words of Cheer using Smokey Slate; die cut image; using a blending brush color in flowers with Polished Pink; color stems with soft succulent light and dark, light old olive, light Granny Apple Green; color ball sprays with light real red

5. Stamp “HOLIDAYS” on Basic White using Polished Pink and cut 

6. Adhere scalloped contour panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals; fold ribbon and cross and adhere to the soft succulent panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere main floral image over the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue white holly, Evening Evergreen branches, and light Granny Apple Green branches around the floral image. Adhere the die cut small flower on top of the smallest stamped flower for extra dimension. Adhere In Color Jewels in Evening Evergreen to the center of the flowers

7. Adhere “happy” stack over the image using Stampin’ Dimensionals

8. Adhere HOLIDAYS using Stampin’ Dimensionals

9. Trim ribbon to your liking

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  *NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

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October Paper Pumpkin - Alternative Project #4

 

So my Paper Pumpkin class for the October kit is over and I can continue to share what we did as our alternatives - here is the fourth and final project we did for this kit -

It is a Cocoa holder - though I have done these for tea, candy bars, pkgs of microwave popcorn etc.

Tips

So for this card start with another of the snowy tree bases from the kit.   Using the tear and tape, seal the open side of the card together, leave the bottom open.

Stamp your sentiment on Basic White and layer on Real Red and then onto the front of the base.  We punched out a string of the pine trees with the Evergreen Border punch - using Evening Evergreen cardstock; and popped that up on some dimensionals.  

  Next you want to punch a hole through both layers of the base, centered about 1/2" below the top.  Then thread 24" of Real Red Satin ribbon through these holes pulling so ends are even.  Push the package of cocoa mix down between the two layers of card, pushing the ribbon down evenly with it.  Once the package of cocoa mix is all the way inside - tie a bow at the top.  To reveal the package again - just pull up on the ribbon.

Such a fun little gift or stocking stuffer.  You do not need a cardbase to make this - you can just attach decorated layer of cardstock together and complete as above.

Let me know if you have any questions and stop back soon to see the next of my alternative projects for this kit.  Not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet?  Follow this LINK to explore your options!

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store -www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code below to get full benefits from me - 9MVQD9GQ*

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

Stop back soon for some more creative fun and inspiration.     ~Maureen

Paper Crafting Blog Hop November 2021 - December Holidays!

 

Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop for November 2021 featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators. Fellow demonstrators from all over the globe including the USA, United Kingdom and Australia are participating. We have a wide array of fun projects and design styles to share with you this month - all spotlighting projects that represent - December Holidays!

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Hard to believe - but we are focusing on December projects - how can that be? I'm currently making some little gift card holders for my grandkids - and for the girls decided to go with these little purses -

They come together so quick and easy with the "All Dressed Up Dies" - and I'll add some tissue - a few of their favorite candies and their gift card. Plan to have a little love note sticking out of the pocket for each of them. I think they'll love them under the tree.

Other Products Used: Heartwarming Hugs DSP, Goil Foil Paper, Real Read Cardstock; Tear and Tape; and Glue Dots. This is really a must have die set!!

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Now click on through to the rest of those hopping this month to see all of their wonderful creations! ~Maureen

Shirley Merker

Tracy Held

Annette McMillan

Julia Quinn

Terri Stewart

Joy Nelson  

Sandy Ward

Maureen Rauchfuss

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code 9MVQD9GQ to get full benefits from me -

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  *NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

October Paper Pumpkin - Alternative Project #3

So my Paper Pumpkin class for the October kit is over and I can continue to share what we did as our alternatives - here is the third project we did -

Tips

So for this card start with another green base from the kit (note: these bases could also be cut down to make two layers for the fronts of two cards to extend the kit).

You'll need that center piece that you cut out of the plaid layer in the last card. (see that sample HERE). In addition you'll need a layer of Smoky Slate cardstock cut to 3 1/8" x 4 1/4", the woodprint rectangle layer from kit, vellum trees from kit, silver NOEL from kit and three of the kit gems.  Also a piece of Gray Granite shimmer ribbon 3 3/4" and a bow tied with the same ribbon.

Layer the plaid piece onto the Gray rectangle and wrap the gray ribbon around securing on back with glue dots.  Using Seal just being the vellum trees that the gray woodprint layer will cover (see image), layer the trees over the ribbon, then add the gray woodprint and the Noel (I attached with Tombow glue).  Add the bow with a glue dot and a few scattered gems.  Finish inside of card as desired.

Let me know if you have any questions and stop back soon to see the next of my alternative projects for this kit.  Not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet?  Follow this LINK to explore your options!

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store -www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code below to get full benefits from me - 9MVQD9GQ*

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.   

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator, and would like a catalog or to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

Stop back soon for some more creative fun and inspiration.     ~Maureen