May 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit: THE BEST THERE IS

Sunday, April 14, 2024


Create Father's Day Cards and more with the "The Best There Is" May 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit.

This kit allows you to craft heartfelt messages of thanks and admiration. Included in the kit:

  • Components to create 9 cards, featuring 3 unique designs, accompanied by 9 matching envelopes
  • A variety of precut paper accents and labels for easy customization
  • Rich woodgrain textures and robust, masculine colors for a natural feel
  • A complementary color palette that includes Wild Wheat, Pool Party, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, and Basic Beige
  • Perfect compatibility with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper, a highlight of the upcoming Annual Catalog.

Special Feature: Exclusive Add-On Die: Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your crafting experience with a special add-on die that coordinates seamlessly with projects from all three months!






Stampin' Up! Swap Day: Sketch Cards

Saturday, April 13, 2024

I am excited to share some fun sketch cards made by some talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators. We all used the same sketch for these cards, but as you can see, they are creatively different.


Mena Green

Laura Davis

Vicki Wu

Lilly Ruiz

Elaine Considine

Debbie Modrowsky

Carol Barbati

Amy Cumings





NEW! Paper Pumpkin Coordinating Dies + Sneak Peeks!

 Friday, April 12, 2024

COORDINATING PAPER PUMPKIN DIES FOR ALL THREE KITS! I love this bold THANKS word die and the butterfly and hexagon dies! This is an exclusive Paper Pumpkin subscriber die collection (item 164397) for just $12. It coordinates with the three upcoming Paper Pumpkin kits (April , May and June sneak peeks shown below)! The Get the Thanks and Beyond Dies are available NOW and only while supplies last. It’s best to shop early!

ONLY Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase these dies! You’ll need to be an active Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order the dies. You will be required to enter an email address associated with an active Paper Pumpkin account before adding it to your cart. Simply reactivate your account if you were a Paper Pumpkin subscriber in the past. Never had a subscription?  Subscribe now.



MAY SNEAK PEEK: The Best There Is  | Subscribe April 11 – May 10, 2024 

 Make cards for Father’s Day and more to express your gratitude and admiration! 

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes 
  • Precut paper accent pieces and labels 
  • Woodgrain textures and masculine earthy tones 
  • Coordinating colors:  Wild Wheat, Pool Party, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Basic Beige 
  • Coordinates with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (item 163393). (COMING MAY 1, 2024!)


Stampin' Up! Last Chance SALE!

Thursday, April 11, 2024

DISCOUNTS END AND PRODUCTS OFFICIALLY RETIRE MONDAY, MAY 1!  


It's time for the Stampin' Up! Last Chance Products Sale. There are over 300 products for sale from the retiring Annual & Spring Mini catalogs. These last chance and discounted products are only available while supplies last (or will retire May 1, 2024).


Got to the SHOP NOW tab to shop with me.


Stampin' Up! Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 DSP - Friend Card

Monday, April 8, 2024


I made today's fun card using the Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. This DSP coordinates very nicely with Fresh Freesia and Black Cardstock.

Card Details:
  • Fresh Freesia Cardstock: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", folded in half
  • Delightfully Eclectic DSP: 5" x 2 3/4"
  • Black Cardstock: 5 1/2" x 3"
  • The "friend" sentiment from the Biggest Wish Stamp Set is stamped in Black Ink on White Cardstock. Both pieces were die-cut with Stitched Shapes Dies












 

Stampin' Up! Fresh As A Daisy DSP - A Card to Say Hello..

Wednesday, April 3, 2024


As the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog is about to roll out, I am having fun playing with my stock of Designer Series Paper before it's retired. I used Fresh As A Daisy DSP for this card.  You can still get some before it goes away for good.

Card Details:
  • Pebbled Path Cardstock card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", folded in half
  • Daffodil Delight Cardstock: 5 1/4" x 4"
  • Fresh As A Daisy DSP: 5" x 3 3/4"
  • Daisy is die-cut with Cheerful Daisies Dies 
  • I used Sponge Daubers to color in the center of the daisies with Daffodil Delight Ink and the leaves with Garden Green Ink
  • The "A Card To Say Hello" sentiment from the Sending Smiles Stamp Set is stamped in Pebbled Path Ink and hand-trimmed






 


 



















 

Clean & Simple Card Using Memorable Meadows Paper Pumpkin Kit

Tuesday, April 2, 2024


Today's card is simple & clean using pieces from the March 2024 Memorable Meadows Paper Pumpkin Kit.

Card Details:
  • Boho Blue Cardstock card base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", folded in half
  • Memorable Meadows Card: cut in half and trimmed to 5 1/4" x 4"
  • The "you've been on my mind" sentiment is part of the Paper Pumpkin Kit










Heartfelt Goodbye For Now...

Thursday, December 5 Dear Stampin Friends & Customers, It’s been a pleasure sharing my crafty ideas with you over the last 20+ years. ...