Weekend Color Challenge: Pop of Petals

This weekend, I am attending our annual demonstrator stamping retreat. We each bring our own projects to work on.  I have been spending the day making up extra card packets from kits since our retreat last fall. I've already made up over 60 cards!

I thought it would be fun to host a couple challenges this weekend with my stamping friends. The first challenge is to make a project using at least three of these four colors: Here are the colors for this challenge: Bermuda Bay, Old Olive, So Saffron, and Basic Gray. Here's the card that I created for the challenge.

  I used the Pop of Petals bundle! I love the variety of flowers and leaves in this set, but my favorite thing is that it has a coordinating punch! I am a sucker for coordinating punches! This bundle is a must-have from the Annual Catalog!

Want to play along? Post your card by Noon on Sunday in my Share & Connect Facebook Group for a chance to win a stamping prize! Here are the colors for this challenge: Bermuda Bay, Old Olive, So Saffron, and Basic Gray. I will be sharing the cards that my stamping friends make, so even if you don't make a card, be sure to check the group for more inspiration!

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Pop of Petals stamp set, All Things Thanks stamp set, Bermuda Bay ink & cardstock, Old Olive ink, So Saffron ink, Basic Gray ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Love What You Do Designer Paper, Four Petal Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Pop Of Petals Clear-Mount Bundle [148385]

All Things Thanks Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143097]

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper [146926]

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This or That? Painted Glass Butterfly Cards

When I am designing a card, I often second guess myself and get hung up on small details. Sometimes I snap a photo of the card two different ways and post to my team for their input. Here's what I shared with them earlier this week while I was working on a card featuring the Painted Glass suite from the annual catalog. Sometimes I make up my mind after just taking the photos. That was the case for this card. I won't tell you which one I liked best (although it's probably the one you'll pick too)! Leave me a comment and let me know which you prefer: this or that? One butterfly or three?

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Painted Glass stamp set, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Petal Pink ink & cardstock, Calpyso Coral cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Basic Black cardstock, Graceful Glass Designer Vellum, Stained Glass Thinlit Dies, Big Shot, Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Duo, Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Duo, Stampin' Dimensionals

Painted Glass Clear-Mount Bundle [148362]	Painted Glass Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147461]	Stained Glass Thinlits Dies [146347]
Graceful Glass 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.X Cm) Designer Vellum [146344]	Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045]	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147272]

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First Frost: Frosted Floral Panel Card

I love to play with card layouts. They are great jumping off point as I am designing a card. This card that I designed with the First Frost stamp set was inspired by a layout I found on Pinterest. I love this skinny panel of designer paper and the label that bridges the two sections. I felt like the card needed something and I played around either different elements before I settled on adding twine behind the label. Leave a comment and let me know what you think of this card and layout! Is it one that you would try?

This card is one of three designs in my September Stamp of the Month Club card kit. There is no commitment when you join my Stamp of the Month Club! I'll add you to my club mailing list and you'll receive one email each month revealing the stamp set and card designs. You can choose when you want to participate by simply replying to that email.

Each month, I feature a different stamp set. Those who participate in September will receive the First Frost Mount Rubber stamp set (or substitute a different set), pre-cut materials to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs), printed instructions with a color photo of each card, and Priority Mail shipping. Click here to learn more about Stamp of the Month Club.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: First Frost stamp set, Blackberry Bliss ink & cardstock, Old Olive ink, Gray Granite cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Vellum cardstock, Frosted Floral Designer Paper, Frosted Bouquet Framelit Dies, Big Shot, Tailored Tag Punch, Nature's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

First Frost Clear-Mount Bundle [149943]

First Frost Clear-Mount Stamp Set [148420]

Frosted Bouquet Framelits Dies [147895]

Silver Baker’S Twine [145569]

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9 Halloween Sweet Treat Ideas

October is only a week away and it's not too early to think about Halloween! These sweet treat ideas from Stampin' Up! would be perfect to make up for party favors, teach gifts, or grandkids! Which one is your favorite? Leave a comment and let me know!

 

Wish there was a kit to make Halloween treats a breeze? The Frights & Delights Paper Pumpkin kit is now available in my Online Store! Get the Full Kit (which includes the mini stamp set and ink spot) or just the refill! Everything is pre-cut and expertly designed so you can skip to the fun part and craft!

Note: You must be a subscriber to order these kits! (Not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet? Subscribe now at https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up?demoid=50776. You can cancel anytime!)

Stampin' Up! Shopping List

Spooky Sweets Clear-Mount Bundle [149973]	Trick Or Tweet Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147722]	Takeout Thinlits Dies [147927]	Toil & Trouble 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147531]
Spider Trinkets [147896]	Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [147897]	Gorgeous Grape 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon [146940]	Santa's Bags [147812]
Gusseted Cellophane Bags [141704]	2" X 8" (5.1 X 20.3 Cm) Cellophane Bags [141703]	Frights & Delights FULL Kit [149671]	Frights & Delights Paper Pumpkin Full Kit [149540]

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Stamp of the Month Club: First Frost Congratulations Card

You would not believe me if I told you how long I spend designing card kits. It takes me HOURS -- sometimes over several days! I am meticulous about using a small set of ink colors to minimize the products that you'll need to do the projects at home. Then I keep coming back and tweak the design until it's just right. 

That is one of the perks of being part of my Stamp of the Month Club -- you don't have to struggle for hours to get the design just right. Everything will come pre-cut and ready for you to sit down and create right away. The printed instruction sheets and photos will guide you and you'll have all the measurements you need to recreate the projects later on. 

I took a few months off from Stamp of the Month Club because it was a busy summer and I just didn't get the extra hours to labor over designing a cohesive collection of cards. I'm back now and ready to jump right into the amazing Holiday Catalog! The stamp set I am featuring in September is First Frost.  This set includes beautiful watercolor florals and sentiments that you'll reach for all year long.

The first card in this month's kit was inspired by a card I saw displayed on Alaska incentive trip in July. It uses two pieces of the Frosted Floral Designer paper. Photos do not do this paper justice. It has a pretty frosted shimmer to the entire sheet. You'll love it!

This card is one of three designs in my September Stamp of the Month Club card kit. There is no commitment when you join my Stamp of the Month Club! I'll add you to my club mailing list and you'll receive one email each month revealing the stamp set and card designs. You can choose when you want to participate by simply replying to that email.
Each month, I feature a different stamp set. Those who participate in September will receive the First Frost Mount Rubber stamp set (or substitute a different set), pre-cut materials to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs), printed instructions with a color photo of each card, and Priority Mail shipping. Click here to learn more about Stamp of the Month Club.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: First Frost stamp set, Blackberry Bliss ink & cardstock, Old Olive ink, Gray Granite cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Vellum cardstock, Frosted Floral Designer Paper, Frosted Bouquet Framelit Dies, Big Shot, Tailored Tag Punch, Nature's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

First Frost Clear-Mount Bundle [149943]

First Frost Clear-Mount Stamp Set [148420]

Frosted Floral 12" X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper [147800]

Tailored Tag Punch [145667]

Nature's Twine [146342]

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NEW! 2018 Holiday Catalog

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Use Hostess Code B4DZJBTK to get a FREE Make and Take Kit and FREE GIFT when you order $40 or more. Free kits are mailed at the end of the month. Limit one per person. Learn More