Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - Filled With Joy - November 2024

 

Welcome to our Paper Pumpkin Possibilities blog hop!  I am so excited to be a part of this team of hoppers sharing alternative designs for each month's Paper Pumpkin kit.  This month's kit is all about vintage Christmas stockings and more!!  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.

VIDEO

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November: Filled with Joy
Info on Kit Contents:

Celebrate Christmas with adorable stockings and gift tags!
• Makes 8 projects: 8 stockings with 8 gift tags
• Precut paper pieces
• Safety pins and specialty gold foil
• Coordinating colors: Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Poppy Parade
(Classic Stampin’ Spot), Shaded Spruce, Very Vanilla

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This is just such a fun kit - I love the vintage feel of everything in the kit - brings me right back to my childhood (that was a long time ago - lol).

My first project uses the stocking.  I decided not to use the precut images for mine, and instead decorated a fun tag with products outside the kit - I used the tag from the Merriest Trees dies - as I needed something long enough for names.

I then use different elements from the Textured Florals dies for the elements as I added as well as circle punched from a regular office punch.  Tied on Pool Party PomPom ribbon tied with some Real Red/White Bakers Twine.  I love how these looked filled with some treats and there are 8 in the pack - one for each of my 8 grandkids!

To make the name I used our Mini Alphabet dies.  I run a bunch of them through in different colors and this is how I store them - in a small container from the Dollar Store.

I do really love all the vintage elements that came in the kit, so since I didn't use on my stocking - I decided to use on Christmas cards.  This one is a base of Shaded Spruce with an embossed layer (using the Forever Plaid 3D EF) in Moody Mauve and the elements die cut in Shaded Spruce.  Then added some of the tags and ornament elements.  Final touch were some of my Neutrals sequins.  How fun and retro is this.  

I love how everything turned out, and will used every element of this kit!  

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

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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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 Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for November 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 - Greetings of the Season

 

It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!  Just look at this lovely Christmas Card - the fact that is used different DSP pieces I love - because you can change them up using what you have.  Super quick and easy.  I hope you like it as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Greetings of the Season

All images © 1990-2024 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Greetings of the Season (164325); Golden Greenery (164331)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic Beige (164511); Very Vanilla (101650); Old Olive (100702); Seasons of Green & Gold 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (164324); Graceful Greenery Vellum 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (164118)

·       Stamp Pads: Cherry Cobbler (147083); Old Olive (147090)

·       Tools: Golden Greenery Dies (164116)

·       Miscellaneous: Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (155475); Iridescent Foil Gems (162842); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430);  Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

 Measurements:

 ·       Basic Beige:  8 ½” x 5 ½”, 3 ½” x ¾”, 5” x 3 ¾”

·       Old Olive:  5 ¼” x 4”

·       Seasons of Green & Gold DSP:  4” x 1” (green), 4” x 2” (gold)

·       Vanilla Twine:  12”

 Instructions:

 1.     Score Basic Beige cardstock to create card base.

2.     Adhere the green 4” x 1” piece of DSP to the front.  Adhere the gold 4” x 2” piece slightly to the right over the edge of the green piece.

3.     Die cut the two sets of leaves from the Graceful Greenery Vellum.  Adhere together and to the card front using Mini Glue Dots.

4.     Tie a bow with the twine and attach with a Mini Glue Dot.

5.     Stamp greeting of your choice with Cherry Cobbler ink.  Trim and add to the front of the card using Dimensionals.

6.     Add three foil gems.

7.     Stamp the leaves from the Golden Greenery stamp set with Old Olive ink for the inside Basic Beige cardstock.  Layer with the Old Olive cardstock for the inside.  Stamp the envelope to match. 

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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 XPXQGRQG through November 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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 Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for November 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 #20 Challenge - November 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 11/22/2024 - 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.    Here are the measurements I used -

My measurements –

Base 5 ½ x 8 ½ scored at 4 ¼” vertical

5 of Layer 1 – 1” x 4”

Layer 2 – 2 ¼” x 3 ¼”

Layer 3 – 2” x 3”

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 (might be under featured) and be sure to post by 11/30/2024, so they can be entered in my drawing on 12/1/2024. All card pictures must be posted by midnight 11/30/2024. 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 XPXQGRQG through November 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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 Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for November 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!

Paper Crafting Blog Hop November 2024 - December Holidays!

 

Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop for November 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 for December holidays!

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I so love this time of year - November for Thanksgiving and December for Christmas.  Lately I've been working on a few Home Decor Items for the holidays and today, I'll share one with you.  I love covering wood elements with our awesome Designer Series Paper (DSP) - so here is one of my recent creations -

It's really so easy - but I'm including a step by step tutorial for this incase you have not tried before.

Step 1 - the first thing is to purchase (or create if you do woodworking) your wood piece.  These are available at most hobby stores in many shapes - so for this project I chose stars.  Lay the wood piece onto the DSP you plan to use and trace around it with a pencil.  I used our "Take A Bow" DSP - which has a ton of coordinating designs.

Step 2 - Using your paper snips - cut out the image - cut just inside of your pencils lines to have the best fit.

Step 3 - adhere the DSP to the wood piece - Tombow liquid multi-purpose glue works great for this.  It's very strong, and it gives you some wiggle room to make sure the DSP and wood line up.

Step 4 - You can then trim off any extra DSP hang-over pieces and use a sanding block to smooth out all the edges.  It's best to hold your wood piece level and sand down from the front to the back of the wood piece.  This causes any excess DSP to be sanded off.

Step 5 - Then to camoflauge any imperfections in the edges, I used a dauber and added some Real Red Ink to all of the edges.  This also makes the DSP pop.  Then I cut out letters with the Mini Alphabet die to make my words to add on cardstock layers.

Step 6 - Next I took a piece of SU White Frayed Ribbon (#158138) on the Clearance Rack, and cut a long piece of it to become the base for my stars. (any coordinating substantial ribbon will do).  I added Tear and Tape to the ribbon to adhere a jump ring at the top for hanging.

Step 7 - 

Step 8 - Finally I used the Tear and Tape again to adhere each of the three stars I made to the ribbon.  

My Finished project - I love how it turned out and will be displaying it with pride this holiday season.

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 XPXQGRQG through November 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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 Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for November 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 - Light the Year

It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!  Just look at this beautiful Christmas Card - I love latern images and this one really delivers, all the warmth of the season.  I hope you like it as much as I do!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Light the Year

All images © 1990-2024 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Light the Year (164284); Reindeer Fun (164167); Golden Greenery (164331)

·       Card Stock and Paper: (CS) Very Vanilla (101650); (CS) Mossy Meadow (133676); (DSP) Season of Green & Gold (164324)

·       Stamp Pads: Cherry Cobbler (147083); Gray Granite (147118); Mossy Meadow (147111); Old Olive (147090); Lemon Lolly (161666); Pecan Pie (161665); Early Espresso (147114)

·       Tools: Light the Year Dies (164091); Golden Greenery Dies (164116); Deckled Circles Dies (162286); Blending Brushes (153611); Paper Trimmer (152392); Stampin’ Blends Daffodil Delight (154883) and Poppy Parade (154958)

·       Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

 Measurements:

 ·       Card Stock 1: Very Vanilla 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”

·       Card Stock 2: Mossy Meadow 5 ¼” x 4 1/8”; Mossy Meadow 3 1/8” x 58”

·       Card Stock 3: Very Vanilla 15/16” x ½”

·       DSP: 5 ½” x 4”

 Instructions:

 1.    Cut out the Very Vanilla base card then fold it in half making a 5 ½” x 4 ¼” card.

2.    Cut Mossy Meadow CS layer, and Seasons of Green & Gold DSP layer.

3.    Die cut the ¾” Deckled Circle. Adhere all of the pieces in previous steps as shown in photo with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

4.    Stamp the candle from Light the Year in Gray Granite. Then color with Stampin’ Blends (Poppy Parade & Daffodil Delight).

5.    Stamp the remaining pieces from Light the Year and Golden Greenery as shown in photo, then die cut.  Cut the loop off of the lantern.

6.    Using Blending Brush and Lemon Lolly ink, to color in the lantern.

7.    Layer and glue pieces as pictured starting with the candle

8.    Using the Paper Trimmer, cut out the Mossy Meadow and Very Vanilla scraps for the sentiment from Reindeer Fun.

9.    Stamp the sentiment, then glue two pieces together adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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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 XPXQGRQG through November 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.  

 ~*~*~*~*~

 Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for November 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

   ~*~*~*~*~

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!