Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - Time for Cake August 2024

 

Welcome to our Paper Pumpkin Possibilities blog hop!  I am so excited to have joined this team of hoppers sharing alternative designs for each month's Paper Pumpkin kit.  This month's kit is perfect for building your stash of birthday cards!!  Hopefully what we show will inspire you.  Be sure to hop all the way through to see what this amazing team has come up with!

 Here is the unboxing video - so you can see all that is included and how the kit can come together.

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AUGUST: Time for Cake
Info on Kit Contents:
Bring on a birthday bash with elegant birthday cards made with rose gold details!
• Makes 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed card bases, coordinating envelopes, and labels
• Embellishments and rose gold cord
• Coordinating colors: Moody Mauve, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Petal Pink,
Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wheat

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Yes, this kit is just as fun as advertised - again I love the projects just as shown!  

But I still had so much fun coming up with some alternates -  My first one is just so simple - but I love it!

I used a Night of Navy base from my stash - Added a 2 1/2" strip of Wild Wheat down the middle; and a 2" strip of the light pink card base from the kit.  On that I popped up a 1 1/2" x 3 3/4" strip of the candle piece from the kit and added the Happy Birthday and a bow with the Rose Gold cording.  Then I used the Iridescent Foil Gems to add a little sparkle to the flames.  Here's the inside -

You could make several of these by cutting the kit elements apart.

Here's a tip for the candles - I just placed both the candle stamp and the sparkle together on the block and had to stamp each once instead of twice - then added a dot with a yellow marker.

Here's my second alternative - Again easy peasey - 

For this card I started with a base of Basic White - a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Night of Navy and then a 3 3/4" x 5" piece of one of the envelope linings - you can just open them and cut what your need - it extends the kit further - and the patterns are all beautiful.

Loved this design and it worked perfect on my card.

Then I took the three layers from the cake image and made them into candles (these were actually extra even if I had made all three cards of this pattern) - I adhered them to a Basic White piece 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" popping up the middle one on dimensionals.  This was layered onto a piece of Night of Navy 2 3/4" x 4" and that entire piece popped up on dimensionsals.

My sentiment banner was stamped with the bonus stamped - I used Moody Mauve and stamped it off once to make it a bit lighter - so my Happy Birthday sentiment would show up better.  I then fussy cut it and adhered it to the middle candle.

For the candle sparkles on this card I used the Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems - gold ones.

Then finally - here are how I finished the envelopes - using my own Basic White ones - though you could use ones in the kit -

And my third alternative (this kit could just go on and on with ideas) -

This card is for my great-nephew's 6th birthday.  I love how the bonus number set allows us to make our cards more personal. I started with a Night of Navy base and added a Basic White layer that was embossed with our Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder - I just love the festive look of this.  Then added 1" x 3 5/8" strips to the front - that were cut from other parts of the kit, including the envelopes.

Then added the banner and number - and of course finished the inside.

I hope you've enjoyed these alternative ideas.  Now be sure to hop through the rest to get some great inspiration.  Don't forget to leave a comment, as we'd love to hear what you think.

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

Here is this quarter's add-on die set that can be purchased by anyone with an active Paper Pumpkin subscription.

#164991  Every Celebration Dies  $12.00

You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

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 KFG43ABS through August 30, 2024 to get full benefits from me-

*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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 Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for August 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

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

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Changing Leaves

 

It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!  I love this card - the contrast of the colors and the black/white - it is stunning.  This bundle offers so much creative fun.   I hope you like it as much as I do!

#164139 Changing Leaves Hybrid Bundle $53.00*

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Changing Leaves Bundle

All images © 1990-2024 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Changing Leaves* (164351) or Changing Leaves Bundle Savings (164139); Layering Leaves (161277)

·       Card Stock (CS) and Designer Series Paper (DSP): Thick White (159229); Basic Black (121045); Full of Life 6” x 6” (163357)

·       Stamp Pad: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (132708)

·       Tools: Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579); Paper Trimmer (152392); Stylish Shapes Die-cuts (159183); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder and Dies* (164138)

·       Miscellaneous: 2024-2026 In Color™ Resin Dots (163389); Shy Shamrock 3/8” Bordered Ribbon (163787); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

*Included in Bundle

 Measurements:

 ·       Thick White: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” card base, 4” x 5-1/4”, and scrap for 1-11/16” die-cut circle

·       Basic Black: 2-1/4” x 5-1/4”, 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” for die-cut leaves and 2-1/8” circle

·       Rainbow Pattern DSP: 2” x 5-1/4”

  Instructions:

 1.    Score the 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” piece of Thick White CS at 4-1/4” along the 8-1/2” edge; fold and burnish score line well to create a card base.

2.    Stamp the right center side of the 4” x 5-1/4” piece of Thick White CS with Memento Tuxedo black ink cluster dot images. Use the embossing folder to add texture to the piece. Mount to the center front of the card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3.    Stamp the DSP strip with leaf images in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Glue the DSP strip vertically to the 2-1/4” x 5-1/4” piece of Basic Black CS, leaving a 1/8” border of black showing on the left and right sides. Mount the strip vertically to the left front side of the card base, 3/8” from the folded edge.

4.    Stamp the center of a Thick White CS circle die-cut with sentiment of choice in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Glue the circle to the center of the Basic Black CS circle die-cut. Mount the circles in the center of the DSP strip on the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals, 1-3/8” from the bottom DSP edge.

5.    Glue Basic Black die-cut leaves around the top and bottom right edges of the Basic Black CS die-cut circle using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, tucking the bottom ends of the stems under the Basic Black CS circle die-cut.

6.    Tie a 5” piece of ribbon into a knot. Mount to the right center edge of the Basic Black die-cut circle on the front of the card with Mini Glue Dots.

7.    Randomly add large and small Shy Shamrock Resin Dots around the leaf die-cuts on the card front.

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

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 KFG43ABS through August 30, 2024 to get full benefits from me-

*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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 Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for August 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

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

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

 

Simple Sketch #17 Challenge - August 2024

 

Join me for some FUN! Each month (almost) I will be doing a new sketch challenge around the last week to 10 days of the month.

A Monthly Sketch Challenge!

Here is the sketch! Use it as your inspiration - your card should contain all the layers, but you can take some liberty with them. Add any embellishments you wish.

You might recognize this from my FB Live Video 8/23/2024 - here is the card I created -

 Just use the sketch and have fun.  The rest is up to you - just try and have similar layers!  Feel free to even change the size of the card or the orientation.  The coloring on the sketch, is just to show the layers - use any colors you wish!!  Here's the sketch with the measurements I used -

Post the card(s) you make in the comments of my Facebook Business page HERE, find the pinned Sketch challenge post at the top of my page and be sure to post by 8/31/2024, so they can be entered in my drawing on 9/1/2024. All card pictures must be posted by midnight 8/31/2024. Each unique card pic is an entry - and I will give away a fun prize. Have fun with this - can't wait to see what you make!

I hope you play along - have fun with it - take some creative license - just use the sketch as your inspiration!!

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

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 KFG43ABS through August 30, 2024 to get full benefits from me-

*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 would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for August 2024.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Paper Crafting Blog Hop - August 2024 - Masculine

 

Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop for August 2024 - featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from all over the globe including the USA, United Kingdom and Australia. We have a wide array of projects and design styles to share with you this month - and every one of them is spotlighting projects made with a Masculine theme!

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I always need masculine cards - as there are many men in my life. They are still very difficult for me - I can never decide how to make them nice, quality - without ribbon etc. So I decided to really go with simple lines - and I used the Perennial Lavender DSP in a different way.

I wanted some simple plaid - but there was nothing in my current stash - so I pulled the simple Crumb Cake herringbone design from the paper pack - and using a ruler, a Basic Black Stampin' Write marker and a Poppy Parade Stampin' Writer maker to add some lines and color. You can see in the picture - just what a difference that makes.

I layered my pieces of DSP onto Poppy Parade and Basic Black to make the POP against the Crumb Cake background layer - which was added to my Basic Black card base.  I really love the black/tan combo.  My sentiments are from the Online Exclusive set - Frosted Forest.

#164344 Frosted Forest $21.00*

And I added a bit of linen thread around each end - I like this look for a guy - a bit of added texture to the card - but not ribbon.

The embellishments are the Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems from the current annual catalog.  I finished the inside with a little strip of the DSP.

And of course another strip on my envelope, as I can't leave any envelope "naked."  Lol!

I hope you like it and that I showed you to think outside the box with your DSP. Thank you so much for stopping by and I would love to hear your thoughts and comments!

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Now, please click on through to the rest of those hopping with me this month to see all of their wonderful creations and inspirations! ~Maureen

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

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 KFG43ABS through August 30, 2024 to get full benefits from me-

*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 would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for August 2024.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Friends for Life

It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!  Isn't this card great - did you catch my video on facebook.com/crazystampinglady this using this set?  It is fast becoming a favorite.   I hope you like it as much as I do!

#163365 Friends for Life bundle $53.00

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Friends For Life Card

All images © 1990-2024 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Set: Friends For Life Bundle (163365)

·       Card Stock and Paper:

Basic Black (121045), Basic White (159276),

Full of Life DSP (163357), Pumpkin Pie (105117)

·       Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)

·       Tools:  Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579), Paper Trimmer (152392), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

·       Miscellaneous: Adhesive Sheets (152334), Iridescent Faceted Gems (163368), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813)

 Measurements:

·       Pumpkin Pie Cardstock:  5 ½” x 8 ½”; score at 4 ¼” and fold to form card base.

·       Basic Black Cardstock:  4” x 5 ¼”, 2 ¾” x 5 ½” for die cut heart and “friend”

·       Adhesive Sheets:  2 ¾” x 5 ½”

·       Full of Life DSP:  3 ¾” x 5” and 2 ¾” x 3” for die cut heart

·       Basic White Cardstock:  ½” x 2 ½” for sentiment, and 4” x 5 ¼” (for inside)

 Instructions:

 1.    Cut each piece listed in the measurements above.

2.    Fold Pumpkin Pie Cardstock in half to form card base.

3.    Adhere Basic Black cardstock layer to the card front.

4.    Adhere Full of Life DSP layer to the card front.

5.    Die cut solid heart from Full of Life DSP and adhere to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

6.    Apply Adhesive Sheet to the back of the Basic Black cardstock piece then die cut the detailed heart and friend.

7.    Remove adhesive backing from the die cut detailed heart and friend, and adhere them to the card front.

8.    Stamp sentiment on a ½” strip of Basic White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink; snip paper to size then adhere to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

9.    Embellish card front with Iridescent Faceted Gems.

10. Adhere Basic White cardstock layer to the inside of the card.

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

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 KFG43ABS through August 30, 2024 to get full benefits from me-

*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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 Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for August 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

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

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!