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

October Paper Pumpkin - Alternative Project #2

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 second project -

Tips

So for this card start with a green base from the kit – then you'll need a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Real Red, one of the green plaid layers from the kit, and the other half of the card base from my 1st alternative, cut to 3 1/4" x 4 1/2".   You'll also need some red gems, a soft succulent blend and 6" of the silver mesh ribbon.

To start - color one of the trees with the blend.  Cut the center out of the plaid layer

using the largest die from the Stitched So Sweetly dies.  

Keep the center for our next card.  Then adhere the colored tree layer to the plaid border and that to the red layer.  Tie a knot in the center of the ribbon and adhere around these layers; before adhering all to the base.  Stamp your sentiment on one of the labels and pop-up on dimensionals, then add several gems.  Finish inside of card as you like using stamps from the kit set.

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 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

Share It Sunday!! Festive & Bright Stamp Set - Free tutorial!

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

It's November the month of thankfulness for all of our blessings.  That is what inspired this beautiful card choice.  Today I'm sharing this FREE tutorial - it's a quick and easy layout - sure to inspire!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet!

Festive & Bright

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 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Festive & Bright (158536)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Petal Pink (146985); Rich Razzelberry (115316); Cinnamon Cider (153078); Blackberry Beauty Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) (156458); Gold Metallic Specialty Paper (156844)

·       Stamp Pads: Versa Mark (102283)

·       Tools: Intricate Leaves Dies (153566); Layering Circle Dies (151770); Heat Tool (129053)

·       Miscellaneous: Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (156505); Petal Pink Organdy Striped Ribbon (149441); Wonderful Gems (153536); Gold Embossing Powder (155555); Paper Snips (103579); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813)

Measurements:

 ·       Petal Pink: 4 ¼” x 11, 1 1/3” x 4 ¼”, ¾” x 4 ¼”

·       Rich Razzelberry: 2 ½” x 3 ½” for leaves, 5/8” x 3” for sentiment

·       Cinnamon Cider: 2 ¼” x 4”

·       DSP: 4 ¼” x 3”

·       Gold Metallic Paper: 1 ½” x 1 ½” 

·       Ribbon: 12”

 Instructions:

 1.    Score and fold card base at 5 ½” on the long side.

2.    Emboss the two strips of Petal Pink cardstock with the Timeworn Type Embossing Folder. Then, adhere them to the card front placing the smaller strip at the top and the bigger strip at the bottom leaving a smooth center for your designer paper.

3.    Cut a hole in the center of the Blackberry Beauty DSP using the Layering Circle Dies. Attach it to your card front in between the two embossed pieces.

4.    Die cut two branches with Cinnamon Cider, two large leaves with Rich Razzelberry, and two small leaves with the Gold Metallic Paper.

5.    Arrange your branches and leaves on the left side of the circle opening as you like. I used Mini Glue Dots and Multipurpose Liquid Glue to attach everything.

6.    Stamp the sentiment in the center of the Rich Razzelberry strip using Vera Mark ink. Then, sprinkle with Gold Embossing Powder, tap off excess, and heat emboss. When it’s cool snip the ends of the cardstock at an angle like shown.

7.    Attach the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

8.    Take a 12” piece of ribbon and cut it the whole length right down the center so you have two 12” strips. Hold them together and tie a bow. Attach the bow to the card front using Mini Glue Dots.

9.    Add 3 Wonderful Gems to your card to finish it off. 

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October Paper Pumpkin - Alternative Project #1

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

Tips to duplicate - we took one card base and cut it to be able to make two beautiful cards - this really extends the kit.

Here is the base before it was cut - 

and the kit flyer that shows how they would look if you did not change it up - 

This kit was so beautiful as it came, that it was hard to improve on it - so all we did for this one was cut a tree base down into two sections - the one for this card was the right side and we cut it to 4" x 5 1/4" layered it on the a Real Red base (5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4") and completed as shown in the picture.  To make double the cards - you could just duplicate those instructions with the left section; but we chose to make that side a little different, so watch for that tomorrow.

Here is the inside -

Just cut a layer of Basic White 4" x 5 1/4" for the inside and stamped our sentiment and snowflakes - easy, peasy - and I love it!

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

November First Monday (or Second Monday) Challenge - Tic/Tac/Toe Challenge

 

It's that time again - time for my November First Monday (or this month Second Monday) Challenge - this month is a Tic/Tac/Toe Challenge. So here you go -

Make your best card using the Tic/Tac/Toe grid - choose three items horizontal in a row; three items vertical in a row or three items diagonal in a row and use your imagination to figure out what they mean and incorporate them into your creation.

Post your cards in the comments on my FB business page under the logo above by Sunday, November 28, 2021 midnight for a chance to win a fun prize - I'll draw Monday, November 29, 2021! Let's get creative and have some fun with this!! You can go to the FB page HERE then scroll down till you find the link with the First Monday logo above!

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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!! Nuts About Squirrels Stamp Set - Free tutorial!

 

It's Sunday and time for another great tutorial to share with you today!  It's November - so hard to believe.  All the trees are so beautiful and inspired this card.  Today I'm sharing this FREE tutorial of an adorable little squirrel card sure to make you smile - enjoy!!

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Nuts about Squirrels

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Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Nuts about Squirrels (156475); Banner Year (158239)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Cajun Craze Card Stock or (CS) (119684); Early Espresso Card Stock (119686); Pumpkin Pie Card Stock (105117); Bumblebee Card Stock (153077); Basic White Card Stock (159276); Beauty of Earth Designer Series Paper (DSP) (155841)

·       Stamp Pads: Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad (147114); Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad (147086); Bumblebee Classic Stampin’ Pad (153116); Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad (147085); Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad (147115); Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad (147117); Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin’ Pad (153114)

·       Tools: Seasonal Labels Dies (156299); Scalloped Contour Dies (155560); Tailored Tag Punch (145667)

·       Miscellaneous: Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim (152472); Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots (156506); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

 Measurements:

·       Cajun Craze Card Stock: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”,

·       Early Espresso Card Stock: 5 ¼” x 4”, scraps (2x label dies)

·       Bumblebee Card Stock: ½” x 2 ½”

·       Pumpkin Pie Card Stock: 4” x 2”

·       Basic White Card Stock: scraps (label die)

·       Beauty of Earth DSP: 5 1/8” x 3 7/8” (background pattern), 4” x ¾” (woodgrain pattern)

·       Ribbon: 10”

Instructions:

1.    Sore and fold card base at 4 ¼” on the long side  

2.    Glue the background DSP onto the Early Espresso card stock and glue this piece to the card front

3.    Die cut tree of the largest labels from the Seasonal Labels dies, 2 in Early Espresso card stock and 1 in Basic White card stock

4.    Stamp the Squirrel outline with Early Espresso ink and then the filler image with Cinnamon Cider ink. For the nut top, use the Soft Suede ink and stamp on a scratch paper and then on to the stamped image. This will give you a lighter color. For the nut bottom, do exactly the same but with Sahara Sand ink.

5.    Stamp the leaves randomly in Pumpkin Pie, Bumblebee, and Cajun Craze inks and then add the line image onto the leaves in Early Espresso ink.

6.    Glue the white label onto one of the Early Espresso labels leaved a small edge on one side and then add this piece to the second Early Espresso label leaven a smaller edge on the opposite side.

7.    Glue this label onto the front of the card using Stampin’ Seal

8.    Cut out the edge of the Pumpkin Pie card stock using the Scalloped Contour dies, glue the DSP (woodgrain pattern) in the middle of the Pumpkin Pie card stock. Glue this piece onto the card front.

9.    Stamp the sentiment in Early Espresso ink onto the Bumblebee card stock and cut the ends using the Tailored Tag Punch.

10. Glue the sentiment using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

11.  Make a bow with the ribbon and glue it to the card front using mini glue dots.

12. Add 2 of the Brushed Metallic adhesive backed dots to the card front. 

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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