Happy Birthday Card and Gift Bag

Sharing a Happy Birthday card and gift bag I made for a friend's birthday.  I used the Dressed to Impress Stamp Set for the card... who doesn't love perfume and flowers.  I didn't have a gift bag handy so I made this bag using a large white envelope.

Details:

• Pool Party Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2"
• Pool Party Cardstock layer:  5" x 3 3/4", embossed with Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder
• Happy Birthday sentiment is from the Art Gallery Stamp Set

Details:

• I started with a 9" x 12" Large White Envelope from Staples (this will work with any manila mailing envelope)
• Score 1 1/2" on each side and 2" from the bottom
• Cut up the score lines on the bottom flaps - cut up to the score line as shown
• Trim off the top flap of your envelope (the part you would seal)
• Trim off 1/4" off the bottom - makes it easier to assemble bag bottom
• Open up the envelope and fold the flaps on the bottom and glue
• Cover the front with Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper or any Stampin' Up! DSP
• Add ribbon for handles - I added cardstock to the top to make it sturdy when adding ribbon

 

 

The NEW 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Catalog goes Live Today!!

The new Stampin' Up! Catalog goes live today for customers to place their orders.  This paper strip card shows the new 2021-2023 In Colors... Fresh Freesia, Soft Succulent, Pale Papaya, Evening Evergreen and Polished Pink.  I used my paper scraps that measure 1/2" wide to creat this in color rainbow. I ran the paper strips through the Parisian Flourish 3D Folder to add some dimension.  

The "happy birthday to you" sentiment is from the Best Year Stamp Set.

 

Saying Farewell to Stampin' Up! Healing Hugs Stamp Set

What can I say... I will definitely miss Stampin' Up! Healing Hugs Stamp Set when it officially retires this June.  Let's take a stroll down memory lane...  you can still get this stamp set on the "Last Chance" list.

April Paper Pumpkin Alternate Ideas: So Cool!

Sharing some fun alternate ideas for the Stampin' Up! "So Cool" Paper Pumpkin Kit (April 2021).  The April Paper Pumpkin Kit comes with supplies for 12 cards and 12 envelopes.  I like to think outside the box and make my own alternate projects.

Subscribe now and become a member of my Paper Pumpkin Club! You will be creatively inspired every month!  Paper Pumpkin makes a perfect gift.  Learn more on how to purchase Paper Pumpkin Kits by going to the Paper Pumpkin Tab on my website or contacting me directly.  You can sign up month-to-month or prepaid 1, 3, 6 or 12-month subscriptions.

Ice Cream Box Details:

• Old Olive Cardstock 12 x 12:  cut a piece measuring 6 1/4" x 12"
• Score on the 12" side at 2 3/4", 5 1/2", 8 1/4" and 11"
• Score on the 6 1/4" side at 2 1/2" (this is the bottom part that folds in)

MAY 2021 SNEAK PEEK: BATTER UP! BY PAPER PUMPKIN

Step up to the plate, take a swing, and knock it out of the park! With the Batter Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit, it’s your turn to go to bat for all the people who’ve gone to bat for you. This month’s timeless kit with a “throwback” theme contains enough grand slam supplies to create nine cards—and coordinating envelopes—featuring classic colors, pinwheel and pinstripe patterns, and vintage-washed paper pieces. There’s no “batter” way to root, root, root for your home team and honor the all-stars in your life!

Fun Fold Gift Card Holder: Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper

Today's card is a fun fold gift card holder.  I used the beautiful Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper with coordinating Seaside Spray Cardstock and Highland Heather Cardstock.  The "just wanted to send some happy thoughts your way" sentiment if from the Happy Thoughts Stamp Set.

Details:

• First cut a piece of White Cardstock measuring 5" x 11" and score at 3 3/4" and 7 1/2" - this will be your inside folded piece
• Cut two pieces of Highland Heather Cardstock measuring 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"- these are for the front and back panels
• Cut a piece of Seaside Spray Cardstock measuring 5" x 3 3/4" - this is for layering on the front of the card 
• Hydrangea Hill DSP:  4 3/4" x 3 1/2" - this is for the front of  your card
• Hydrangea Hill DSP:  2 3/8" x 3 1/2" - this is for the inside gift card holder pocket - you need to make sure you only adhere on 3 sides to create a pocket for your gift card