Nutz about Stamping

Here's how to take your projects to the next level!

Do you want a playful way to take your projects to the next level? I will show you how using the new Foam Adhesive Sheets!

Foam Adhesive Sheets
$8.00

 

 

 

 

You can take these foam adhesive sheets and die-cut them to make a colorful and striking card idea. 

For my card, I also used the Forever Greenery designer paper and the Forever Flourishing dies. I have made a lot of projects using this product suite to scroll back through my blog to see more ideas. 

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper
$11.50

Forever Flourishing Dies
$36.00

 

A lot of crafters feel you can only use the stamp set that goes with a pack of dies (bundled) but that's not so. I encourage you to use your dies without the stamp set and use your stamp sets without your dies. This will help broaden your crafting experience. 

Last week I created a video introduced the Playful Alphabet dies and used these to make a gorgeous scrapbook page. (Click here to see the post and video) On that video I promised that I would show you a card idea - which is what I did today. 

First, let's have a second look at the Playful Alphabet dies:

Playful Alphabet Dies
$34.00

There are so many uses for these fun dies and I think today's card will blow your mind!

 

Stamp set: none

Ink: none

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Pear Pizzazz: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" 
        Forever Greenery paper: 4" x 5 1/4"; scrap approx. 3 3/4" x 1"
        Pretty Peacock: 1 1/4" x 4"
        Whisper White: 1 1/2" x 4"

Other: Foam Adhesive Sheets (152815); Forever Flourishing dies (152714); Playful Alphabet dies (152706); Whale of a Time sequins (152461); Multipurpose Liquid Glue, die-cutting machine

Here's my video - watch for my bonus tips along the way! 

You need to learn this cool style of card

I love learning new things, don't you? And after all these years of crafting I recently discovered Slimline cards and this whole new cool crafting movement. 

I am sure this style of card has been around for a while but somehow I forgot about it until I stumbled across a Facebook group that focuses on slimline cards. Many of these use dies to create the effect but I thought I would give it a go without these extra accessories. 

I have been so excited about slimline cards that I even made a video tutorial showing my first card idea, using the World of Good product suite - click here to see it and a different layout idea. 

Today I want to show you my second slimline card, using Flourishing Phrases. I love the this bundle and all the fun products that will help you make any card style look amazing. 

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper
$11.50

Forever Flourishing Dies
$36.00

 

I chose only two of the products in the suite for my card. What I think is cool is the I didn't use stamps or ink. 

Here's my card:

And here's how to make it:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – none
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Pretty Peacock (150880)
• Stamp Pads – none
• Misc. – Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper (DSP) (152492); Forever Flourishing dies (152714); Well Written dies (151816); Pearl Basic Jewels (144219); Multipurpose Liquid Glue; Stampin’ Seal (152813); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine (149653)

Measurements:  

• Whisper White:     8 1/2” x 7:                  3 ½” x 1”
• Pretty Peacock:     three pieces 2 ¾” square; three pieces 3 ½” x 2 ¾”
• DSP:                    three pieces 2 ½” square   

Instructions:

1. Fold Whisper White cardstock in half and crease to create ‘slimline’ card base.
2. Adhere DSP to Pretty Peacock squares using Stampin’ Seal.
3. Adhere DSP squares to card front using Stampin’ Seal.
4. Die-cut three Pretty Peacock branches. Adhere to card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
5. Die-cut ‘miss’ and ‘you’ using Whisper White. Adhere to card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
6. Add one Pearl Basic Jewel to dot the ‘i’ in miss.

 

Do you want to learn to make your own greeting cards?

Have you stumbled across my blog because I love to make cards and you want to learn how to do it too? You have come to the right place!

I have been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for over 15 years and have definitely found my passion in life! I never thought of myself as an artist, but have come to realize that being an artist doesn't just mean art hanging in a gallery or store or on the walls of people's homes. 

Art is expressing yourself. However you choose to do so. And I chose card making as a way to express my inner creativity and love doing it too.

So what do I do as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? I share my love of card making with others, through this blog, my Facebook page, my Pinterest page, and on Instagram. My favorite, though is on YouTube. I post a video each week sharing a card idea that you can copy and make at home. Of course I hope that you will purchase these products through me but even if you have another demonstrator I hope that I can still provide you with inspiration. 

Stampin' Up! has a brand new brochure to help you get started.

They feature five products that are perfect for beginners. Some of the products are from our current catalog, but others are exclusively found only in this brochure. Click on the brochure image above to download a copy to your desktop. 

One of the products in the brochure is Simply Citrus. Have a look at the video below to learn more about this fun product:

This stunning kit is an easy way to get started making your own cards. The kit makes 15 cards (3 each of 5 designs). 16 printed envelopes (8 each of 2 designs). A few of the other things this kit contains is 10 yards of Calypso Coral and white Baker's Twine, 60 vellum die cut flowers and it is all contained in a super cute printed cardboard box. The colors used in this kit are Calypso Coral, Mango Melody, Just Jade, Garden Green, Night of Navy and white.

If you like what you see and want to get started I am happy to help. I am happy to consult with you as you decide:

• what you need to get started
• your favorite colors
• what kinds of cards you might like to make
• any other questions you may have

Feel free to email me (anytime!) at: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com and let me know when you are free to chat. 

You don't want to miss this sweet card

Do you know someone who is a dog or a cat lover? If you do then I have such a sweet card to share with you today. It is simple to create and keep in mind that you can change the phrase to match the occasion you need. 

In the Annual Catalog that was released on 3 June, there is a cute bundle for those who are pet lovers, called Pampered Pets, (page 42).

Pampered Pets Bundle
$39.50

 

 

The images are super fun and the first time I spotted the set I smiled and thought to myself: now that is going to be one popular set! The bundle is part of a larger suite, called Playful Pets. 

 

 

The paper in the suite is also super cute and even better - you can die-cut some of the images instead of stamping on cardstock!

Playful Pets Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

 

 

So now that you have an introduction to this suite and all it's fun bits and pieces, here's the card. See below to see how it's made:

Supplies:

• Stamp sets: Pampered Pets Bundle (154069)
• Cardstock & Paper: Basic Black (121045), Smoky Slate (131202), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730), Playful Pets Designer Series Paper (152490)
• Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
• Miscellaneous: Subtle 3D Embossing Folder (151775), Playful Pets Trinkets (152465), Paper Trimmer (152392), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Bone Folder (102300), Paper Snips (103579), Die-Cut and Embossing machine.
  
  

Measurements:

• Basic Black card base: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4” then folded on the crease with the Bone Folder
• Smoky Slate: 2-1/2” x 5-1/4”
• Real Red: 1-1/2” x 5-1/2” plus scrap
• Whisper White: 4” x 5-1/4” plus 1” x 3”

 

Instructions:

1. Run the Smoky Slate cardstock through your embossing machine using the Subtle 3-D folder. Adhere to the base card, lining up on the right side, leaving ¼” on the right.
2. Run the Real Red Strip through your die-cut machine several times, cutting out the paws die at different angles. Adhere to left side of base card, making sure it covers the Smoky Slate piece.
3. Stamp the sentiment onto the 1” x 3” piece of Whisper White cardstock using the Black ink. Flag notch left side using your Paper Snips and adhere to the base card with Dimensionals.
4. Using your die-cut machine, cut out the dog image using the appropriate Pets die.
5. Stamp the dog bowl onto the scrap of Real Red cardstock and cut out using your Paper Snips.
6. Adhere dog & bowl to the base card as desired using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Add one of the Playful Pet trinkets to the dogs color using a small amount of Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
7. If desired, adhere the Whisper White mat to inside of card.

Join the fun with our easy pick five challenge

By now you will likely know that I love a good card challenge, whether it be a card map, a color challenge or recently a 'Pick Five' challenge. 

I think I love these challenges because they stretch my creativity, I learn new things and I become super motivated to craft. 

This weekend another Pick Five challenge was posted. Here are the five items we were to use:

• something gold
• 1 star (minimum)
• blue paper
• ribbon/twine
• torn paper

I had no problem with any of these items this week. I immediately thought of the Stitched Stars dies:

Stitched Stars Dies
$38.00

 

 

 

I love the faux stitched edges on may of these dies - they add a touch of elegance to your projects. 

So, that covers the star requirement. Next: blue. That was a no-brainer for me. I know I wanted to use Night of Navy for my card base. And...this week I got a new embossing folder. It's called: Dainty Diamonds - I love how pretty the design is! I used it for the card base because I wanted some additional visual interest. (not a requirement for the Pick Five challenge though)

Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder
$9.00

 

 

 

 

Next I dug through my designer paper stash and found a sheet of World Of Good paper that was Night of Navy and has copper elements in the design. I chose a strip for my card front and tore it, which checked off another requirement. 

World Of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper
$15.00

 

 

 

 

That choice, then, helped me decide that my stars would be die-cut using the Copper Foils sheets. (I have used Copper Foil a ton lately - two sheets in a pack go a very long way) 

My last requirement was ribbon/twine. I recently purchased a pack of ribbon called Playing with Patterns and it has a bolt of Night of Navy in it - see how things fell into place so nicely? (the other two colors are Purple Posy and Coastal Cabana)

 

Playing With Patterns Ribbon Combo Pack
$10.50

 

 

 

Here's my Pick Five challenge card:

Why not join our Pick Five challenge and see what you can create this week. You may be pleasantly surprised at what you will end up with. I know I was!

See the perfect project for a world traveler

Do you like adventures? Are you a world traveler? Do you have lots of photos and memories to preserve? Then today's project is perfect for you! 

This week I got the new Playful Alphabet dies in the mail and I am so excited to introduce them to you and show you just one way you can use them:

Playful Alphabet Dies
$34.00

 

 

 

 

There are many things I love about these dies:

• the size (3/4" x 3/4") - not too big, not too small, just right
• duplicate letters: A, E, I, L, N, O, P, R, S, T - so clever Stampin' Up!
• numbers! 
• punctuation

I am excited because this means personalization. Think card making and creating someone's name on the front: for birthdays, baby cards, graduation, and more. I will admit that I have many scrapbook pages without titles because I wanted to use dies instead of trying to hand print a title on them. I can now go back and add titles or fun phrases to these pages using Playful Alphabet. 

I also used the Beautiful World bundle on today's project. I have certainly got my money's worth from this bundle in one short month. Scroll back through my blog to see the projects. Two of my recent faves this clean and simple card here and this card technique here. 

Beautiful World Bundle
$48.50

 

 

 

 

Here's a photo of my semi-finished page - I will add journaling boxes later. For the page itself I used a sheet of the World of Good designer paper - perfect for this project, don't you think?

Playful Alphabet Scrapbook page

Stamp set: Beautiful World bundle (154091)

Ink: none

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        World of Good: 12" x 12" sheet
        Cinnamon Cider: varying sizes to mat your photos
        Copper Foil: 2" square
        Misty Moonlight: 3" x 2 1/4"

Other: Playful Alphabet dies (152706); Copper Foil Sheets (142020); World of Good Memories & More card pack (153600); SNAIL adhesive, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

I also created a video showing you how to make this page along with some bonus tips:

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrate a special holiday with a colorful card

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! I hope that you and your loved ones have plans for a safe and healthy celebration today. I know how hard it must be to curtail all the festivities but it is better to be safe today and not sorry tomorrow (or in two week's time)

So if you are staying indoors, I have a really fun and colorful card idea to share with you, using the Celebrate Sunflowers bundle:

Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English)
$51.25

 

 

 

 

 

Honor and celebrate friendship with heartfelt sentiments and a stunning set of sunflower images in this bundle.

Tip: each of these items stands alone - I know of Stampin' Up! demonstrators that just bought the stamp set or just bought the dies - and both groups are very happy with their decisions.

Second Tip: did you know that you can purchase a designer paper pack for the new In Colors? You can see two of the patterns in today's card. 

2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

 

 

 

Here's the colorful Celebrate Sunflowers card I promised, including a photo below that show what the inside will look like. 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set (152517)
• Card Stock – Just Jade (153079); Bumblebee (153077); Cinnamon Cider (153078), Early Espresso (119686) Whisper White (100730),
• Stamp Pads – Misty Moonlight (153118)
• Misc. – Holiday Rhinestones (150457); Faux Suede Trim (152472); White Polka Dot Tulle (146912); Dimensionals (104430); Glue Dots (103683), Sunflower Dies (152704); 2020-2022 In-Color Designer Series Paper (153070); Lovely Label Pick a Punch (152883); Stampin’ Seal+ (149699)

Measurements:  

• Just Jade Card Base:             6 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored at 4 1/4”
• Whisper White Cardstock:             4” x 5 1/4”  &  3” x 1/2"       
• Bumblebee Cardstock: 6 3/4” x 4 1/2” scored at 3 1/2"
• Bumblebee Cardstock: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" (for sunflower)
• Cinnamon Cider Cardstock: 1 3/4" x 1 3/4” (for sunflower center)
• Just Jade Cardstock: 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” (2 for leaf outline and solid)
• Early Espresso cardstock scrap: for sunflower center
• Just Jade DSP:                         2” x 5 1/4"
• Bumblebee DSP:                         3" x 4 1/4"
• Magenta Madness DSP: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
• Faux Suede Trim: 13”
• Polka Dot Tulle: 2”

Instructions:

1. Score and fold the Just Jade cardstock base
2. Adhere the Whisper White layering piece to the Just Jade card base
3. Adhere the Just Jade DSP to the front panel of the Just Jade card base
4. Score and fold the Bumblebee card layer
5. Adhere the Bumblebee DSP to the front panel of the Bumblebee card stock with dimensionals
6. Die cut all the pieces of the sunflower, using the Magenta Madness DSP for the solid sunflower base, the Bumblebee cardstock for the sunflower outline, the Cinnamon Cider for the sunflower center, the Early Espresso for the center of the sunflower, and the Just Jade for the leaves.
7. Punch the Whisper White strip in the Lovely Labels Pick a punch on both ends
8. Stamp the label with the sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink
9. Adhere the stamped label to the front of the Bumblebee DSP with dimensionals
10. Assemble the sunflower using Seal+ and a dimensional for the Early Espresso center
11. Attach the leaves with Glue Dots
12. Attach the assembled sunflower to the Bumblebee DSP with dimensionals
13. Place the 2 rhinestones on the front layer of the card
14. Tie a knot with the Faux Suede trim, incorporating the White Polka Dot Tulle in before tying the second knot.

 

Here's a peek at the inside - there are so many possibilities for the inside, aren't there? 

How to earn our exciting bonus days promotion

It's back!

 

Stampin' Up! Bonus Days is an annual event to help you get started with our new Catalog with a little bonus for next month!

If you are unfamiliar with this promotion, here's how it works.

For every $50 you spend by 3 August 2020 (before shipping and tax) you will earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be used 4–31 August 2020.

Amazing right? You are already going to place your first order in the brand new Annual Catalog. And this is the cherry on the icing on that catalog cake! Think about how much you can save in August by placing an order for some of our fantastic product suites!

Have questions? Please ask! Email me at terri@nutzaboutstamping.com 

See that simple can also be beautiful

This week's Paper Craft Crew challenge is a testament that simple can also be beautiful or even elegant:

 

You may have seen that I have been using my Beautiful World bundle a lot in the past couple of weeks and again I turned to this fab bundle for today's challenge:

Beautiful World Bundle
$48.50

 

 

 

 

 

There is a stamp in this set that I have not used yet so I decided to try it on my Cinnamon Cider card base. I wanted the image to be more subtle so stamped 'off' onto a scrap piece of grid paper before stampin 'on' the card base. That way the image would be noticeable but not compete with the phrase on the card. 

I love the Rectangle Stitched dies and thought it would be fun to layer two of them to frame the phrase. 

Next was to consider what to use for the 'flower' and the 'banner' on the card map. I decided that rather than a flower I would use the quill and ink. Love it! And for the banner I used one of the banner stickers in Beautiful World Memories & More card pack. I chose to put my banner sticker behind the phrase instead of on top - I prefer the subtle look this time. 

World Of Good Memories & More Card Pack
$11.00

 

 

 

 

 

When thinking about card map challenges, consider combining products from a suite like I did for my Beautiful World card below:

If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's challenge, click here. And why not try the map yourself and share your creation over on the Paper Craft Crew site? We'd love to see what you made too. 

This new catalog offer ends today - don't miss out

Today is the final day for our Annual Catalog June launch!

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It's Stampin' Up!s New Catalog Kickoff Celebration and you need to know all about it:

The brand new 2020–2021 Annual Catalog is live as of 3 June 2020, and we’re having a celebration! Anyone who holds a party or shops during the month of June will receive extra Stampin’ Rewards with a qualifying purchase. So don’t wait! 

Promotion Dates: 3–30 June 2020

Details: Spend $250 and you get an EXTRA $25 in rewards!

So grab your catalog, meet with your crafty friends on Zoom and create one combined order to earn the extra $25 in rewards. 

Don't have a catalog yet? Look on the right side of this blog post and click on the catalog cover to download a copy to your device today!

Then click the SHOP NOW cart to place your qualifying order. 

Last chance for this tempting offer

It’s a bundle bash! If you have been thinking about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, now’s the perfect time to join using this very tempting offer:

Not only will you get a Starter Kit—already a great value at $99 USD for $125 worth of products—but for a limited time, you can select any stamp/tool bundle from the new 2020–2021 Annual Catalog for FREE. 

And what can you put into your Starter Kit? You get to choose $99 in whatever products you want, and then the bonus bundle too!

Did you know that there are twenty-six die bundles?

Here are my top 3:

1. Best Year bundle: because it is really odd. And odd is good in so many ways. 

Best Year Bundle (English)
$57.50

2. Pattern Play bundle: because alphabet letters have soooo many uses. 

Pattern Play Bundle
$45.00

3. Tasteful Touches bundle: because I love label dies; they are so versatile.

Tasteful Touches Bundle (English)
$48.50

Did you know there are ASLO eight punch bundles? Here are my top 3:

1. Jar of Flowers - it is soooo darn cute! Check out Pinterest if you don't believe me. 

Jar Of Flowers Bundle
$36.75

 

 

 

2. Lovely Labels bundle - two punches and 6 possibilities! 

Lovely You Bundle (English)
$42.25

 

 

 

3. Whale Done bundle - because, again, it is really odd. And I do love odd. 

Whale Done Bundle (English)
$31.50

 

 

 

No matter which bundle you choose you can happily know that it will not retire for a year - maybe longer!

Are you ready to join? Click here to learn more! Have questions? Email me at: terri@nutzaboustamping.com

 

But don't wait! This offer ends 30 June.

Learn a fun card technique that will wow your friends

In today's video and blog post I am going to teach you a new card technique called: Peek Though the Middle. Fun name, right? 

I learned the 'Peek through the Middle' technique on a private Facebook group that is only for Stampin' Up! demonstrators. This group usually meets three times a year to share ideas and have a day full of fun but now that we are social distancing, they decided to try a Facebook group event instead. I was looking through the presentations and saw a demonstrator showing this technique. I knew I wanted to try it so thought I would share my first attempt with you too!

For my card I decided to use the World of Good product suite again. I have shown you so many ideas using this suite. Check back to this blog post and this one for two of my favorite ideas. You don't need the entire suite to make today's card but just in case here's a photo to tempt you:

World Of Good Suite Collection
$104.50

 

 

 

 

What makes this card unique are the cutting dimensions and the way to attach all the pieces together. Watch my video below so you can learn how to make this card too. Tip: once you learn the layout you can apply it to so many other occasions using the products you have on hand. 

If I were to do this card over, I would change the color of the circle underneath the brass globe to be Very Vanilla instead of Misty Moonlight. Ah well, a good lesson learned. 

Here's my card:

Stamp set: Beautiful World bundle (154091)

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Misty Moonlight: 5 1/4" x 5 3/4"; 2 1/4" square; 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"; 2" x 3 3/8"
        Very Vanilla: 2 3/4" x 4"; 5" x 4"; 1 1/2" square
        Brass Foil Sheets: 2 1/4" square
        World of Good paper: 

Other: Stampin' Seal; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Rectangle Stitched dies (151820), World of Good Specialty designer series paper(152491)

Here's a step-by-step video for this card, including bonus tips along the way. 

If you decide to try the Peek Through the Middle technique I would love to see what you create. Feel free to add your photo in the comments section under this blog post. 
        

What you get when you combine juicy fruit and happy faces

Combine juicy fruit and happy smiley faces for bright and fresh projects. The Cute Fruit Cards & Tags Collection includes enough supplies to create as many cards and tags as you can imagine.

Cute Fruit Collection
$58.25

 

 

 

 

No guesswork is needed - we've done it for you! Mix and match the images and greetings to create projects for any sweet friends. The Two-Step Stampin' allows you layer images in multiple colors. You'll have so much fun combining the images to create a variety of fruit! The name certainly suits the feeling you'll get when creating fun project ideas that are oh, so cute!

Here's just one card that you can make with this amazing kit. 

 

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets & Dies – Cute Fruit (153301); Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690); Tasteful Labels Dies (144671);
• CardStock – Granny Apple Green Cardstock (146991)); Whisper White Cardstock (100730); Whisper White Thick Cardstock (140272); 2020-2022 In Color 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper (153070)
• Stamp Pads – Daffodil Delight Ink (147050); Granny Apple Green Ink (147095);
• Misc. – Paper Snips (103579); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ & Seal (152813)

Measurements: 

• Card Base: Whisper White Thick – 4 1/4” x 11” scored at 5 1/2”
• Card Front: Granny Apple Green – 3 3/4” x 5”
• Bumblebee In Color Strip - 1 3/8” x 4 1/4”
• Stitched Scalloped Rectangle: Whisper White - 3 1/8” x 4 3/8”
• Pineapple: Whisper White - 1 5/8” x 3 1/4”
• Sentiment Strip: Whisper White - 1” x 3 1/8”
• Inside Layer: Whisper White – 3 3/4” x 5”
• Bumblebee In Color Strip - 11/16” x 3 1/2”

Instructions:

• Stamp the Sentiment with Granny Apple Green Ink.
• Die cut Sentiment with Stitched Banner Die from Tasteful Labels Dies.
• Stamp the Pineapples with Daffodil Delight Ink (full strength on the one you will fussy cut, stamping off once for the Stitched Scalloped Rectangle)
• Stamp the Pineapple Leaves with Granny Apple Green Ink (full strength  on the one you will fussy cut, stamping off once for the Stitched Scalloped Rectangle)
• Fussy Cut the Single Pineapple with your Paper Snips.
• Die cut the Stitched Scalloped Rectangle with the largest Die from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.

Assemble the card:

• Fold and burnish the Card Base with a bone folder.
• Adhere the Card Front to the Card base with Stampin’ Seal or Liquid Glue.
• Adhere the Bumblebee Strip with Stampin’ Seal or Liquid Glue.
• Adhere the Stitched Scalloped Rectangle to the Card Front with Stampin’ Seal or Liquid Glue.
• Adhere the Single Pineapple with Dimensionals.
• Adhere the Sentiment Strip with Mini Dimensionals and a Mini Glue dot.
• Adhere the Bumblebee Strip to the Inside Layer with Stampin’ Seal or Liquid Glue.
• Adhere the Inside Layer to the inside of the Card Base with Stampin’ Seal or Liquid Glue.

The exciting paper pumpkin box of sunshine has arrived!

And you don't want to miss seeing this super fun crafting kit! Sara Douglas, CEO of Stampin' Up! made a video to share her excitement with us: 

Want to know more about Paper Pumpkin?

• There’s no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want by logging onto the website and putting that month's kit on hold.
• Each month Stampin’ Up will send you a unique, surprise kit with a project – cards, journals, décor, and more! (They’ve even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you! How great is that!)
• Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories – everything but scissors.
• Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape – who doesn’t need that?
• Stampin’ Up will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.
• You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month’s kit. If you sign up after the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the following month. 
• A Paper Pumpkin membership is $21.95 per month (and shipping is included!)

You don't want to miss the next Paper Pumpkin kit, but you have to subscribe now: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=57759

Although the June kit is not longer available, you have now seen what a kit looks like - keep in mind that each month is completely different. Here's a sneak peek at the July kit - only available to order until 10 July. Want to learn more about this kit? Click here. 

It's time for a color challenge

This week's Paper Craft Crew challenge is a color challenge! I love being playful with colors and so really looked forward to giving this one a try. 

I will admit right off though: pink is not my favorite color to craft with. So I decided to go with:

• Night of Navy
• Pear Pizzazz
• Daffodil Delight

I knew right away that I wanted to use the Forever Fern bundle and combine it with the Tasteful Touches bundle. I think these two bundles pair very well - Tasteful Touches adds an eclectic tone to the more conservative Forever Fern - which adds interest to your creation. 

Tasteful Touches Bundle (English)
$48.50

Forever Fern Bundle (English)
$54.00

I decided to stamp two flowers from Tasteful Touches using Night of Navy and add a touch of Daffodil Delight using my Stampin' Blends to the center of each flower. After I fussy cut them out I added two die-cut Pear Pizzazz branches behind. The layer of Forever Greenery paper pulled it all together - even though one of the colors is Pretty Peacock, you can't tell when against Night of Navy. 

After I had everything laid out on the card front I saw too much white so stamped two decorative Night of Navy images to block out some of the white. 

Here's my card:

Why not join our color challenge? Which three colors would you choose - perhaps you will challenge my dislike of pink?

Why not try combining our new In Colors:

• Misty Moonlight
• Magenta Madness
• Bumble Bee

If you want to see what the other design crew members created for this week's color challenge, click here.