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Spoiler alert: announcing a 24-hour sales event!

Our anniversary celebration continues with an exciting sale! Stampin' Up! is celebrating their birthday with a 15% off Flash sale- 24 hours ONLY! 

  

 

Date: October 23, 2018

12am Mountain time - 11:50 Mountain Time

Click here to see all the sets on sale! 

BUT wait... a party isn't a party without a present and party favors, right? 

How about giving a Present to yourself - because today demonstrators get to shop at 20-25% less than the sale price. What a perk!

Join my team today and you can really stretch $99 - customize your starter kit with $125 in product of your choice:

• You can add any of the sale stamp sets to your starter kit
• You can add the limited while supplies Last Snowflake Showcase stamps, framelits, paper and embellishments to your starter kit (contact  me for images/details) 
• You will be on board to hear news from On Stage (our annual convention) before the public 
• You will get a sneak peek of the Spring Catalog 
• You can shop the spring catalog at 20% discount in December 
• Your first 'sales' quarter is January-March and all personal purchases & sales from the day you join through December 31 count for that quarter

What are you waiting for? It's a great time to be a demonstrator. I would love to have you join my team - join today HERE!

Party Favors Fun!

Love party favors? Then let's add to your ordering fun! The following customers will receive a party favor from me!

 1. For the first to order

 2. For the last to order 

 3. For the most sale sets ordered

 4. For the largest order

 5. By referring two friends who order for the first time with me

Come on - join the fun and save $$ too! 

 

Get your One-Stop Box for holiday papercrafting fun

The Paper Pumpkin team at Stampin' Up! has designed November’s kit to give YOU the perfect solution for your holiday crafting needs!

Subscribe by November 10th to get cozy this Christmas season with Paper Pumpkin, your One-Stop Box™ for holiday papercrafting fun. We’ll send you our specially-designed box filled with everything you need for a holly-jolly, handmade holiday.

Making the Most of the Holiday Season

We all know that the holidays are a big time for crafting, and you can be sure that you have me for Christmas paper crafting advice and/or supplies. 

The November kit makes the perfect gift for your crafty friends this holiday season. You can gift it in a number of ways:

• Increase your kit quantity in November as part of your normal November subscriptions. Give away the extras as gifts.
• Know someone who would love a crafting subscription? Sign them up here by November 10 so they can get our special Christmas box!
• Purchase a prepaid code(s) and give them to your friends/family members as gifts. Tell them to redeem their prepaid codes here by November 10 to get the special holiday edition kit!

Paper Pumpkin - the perfect gift for you too:

 

Imagine this: 

• every month a box of amazing craft supplies arrives at your door
• each box contains a crafting kit with ALL the supplies and instructions needed to make super cute project
• each month is unique and won't appear in Stampin' Up!s catalog for at least a year (and quite possibly never!)

Have questions? Please email me at: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com - I am always here to help. 

 

Want to see a past kit? See below for our October 2018 kit: Birds of a Feather

Do you know the awesome generational stamping technique?

The generational stamping technique is one of the first techniques I learned but after 15 years as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I still use it often! I realized recently that I haven't shared it with you, so today is the day. 

The best part of this technique is that all you need is: a stamp, one ink pad color, and some card stock. That's it! 

The gorgeous Colorful Seasons fall card below was created using the Seasonal Layers thinlits and very popular Tin Tile embossing folder, the perfect way to create a delicate tin-tile look! My original card idea (the one in my head) was not going to use the Tin Tile folder, or any folder. But after I looked at the layers I had cut, I decided the card base would be too plain - almost stark and so I decided to create the embossed layer to add interest and to soften the look.

In the accompanying video, I teach you the generational technique so watch closely and give it a try the next time you stamp. I chose Rich Razzleberry for my card's main color because it is the perfect color for fall cards and for my leaves. After the video taping ended I decided to add one final detail to my card - see a second photo under the video below. Which card do you like best? Add a comment to let us know. 

Funny, but I also just realized that my card is also monochromatic - a second technique. What does monochromatic mean? Using one color only, but often variations of that color, perhaps lighter or darker or both. 

Colorful Seasons friendship card

Stamp sets: Colorful Seasons (143726); Itty Bitty Greetings (146667

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Very Vanilla: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Country Lane (147804): 2 pieces - 1/2" x 5 1/2"
          Rich Razzleberry Velvet Ribbon (147016) - 8" strip
          Rich Razzleberry: 2 1/4" square

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Seasonal Layers thinlits (143751), Tear & Tape adhesive (138995), Multipurpose Adhesive sheets (144106), SNAIL adhesive, Tin Tile embossing folder (147906)

Here's my video - thanks for watching! 

 

If you have a special technique that you are not sure how to do, add a comment under this blog post and I will be happy to make a video showing you how! That's what I do and I love it too. 

Here's a second card idea with one more detail added. Can you spot the difference? 

 

How to celebrate nature and everything beautiful in it

When was the last time you sent a lovely thank you to someone special if your life? If it has been a while, then I will give you a tip: it feels so good to say thanks!

Two years ago I made a promise to myself: I would hand stamp a thank you card and mail it to every single person who placed an order at my online store. It is the least I can do to show my gratitude to a fellow crafter who is willing to support my home based business. I also tuck some special little product bits inside the envelope as well and then imagine how good it would feel to open a card (instead of a bill, ugh) and see a little extra inside. 

I challenge you to make a mail 5 thank you cards to send to friends and family - just to let them know how grateful you are to know them. To help you with this challenge I have a beautiful and easy Rooted in Nature card idea to share with you today.

Read on after the photo for a complete list of supplies and instructions for making the card. And if you want to place an order for any of these products, click here to link over to my online store. 

Rooted in Nature Thank You card

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets and Dies – Rooted in Nature (146482); A Big Thank You (147377); Nature’s Roots Framelit Dies (146361)
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Whisper White Thick (140272); Soft Suede (115318)
• Stamp Pads – Soft Suede (147115); Versamark (102283)
• Misc. – Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (146338); White Embossing Powder (109132); Embossing Buddy (103083); 5/8” Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon (146912); Stamping Sponges (141337); Dimensionals (104430); Banner Triple Punch (138292) ; Heat Tool (129053); Big Shot (143263)

 

Measurements:  

• Whisper White Thick:  8 1/2” x 5 1/2”
• Whisper White:  5 1/2” x 1”  (banner—can use scraps)
• Whisper White scraps for leaves
• Soft Suede: 5 1/4” x 4”   Scraps for leaves
• DSP:  3 3/4" x 5”

 

Instructions:

1. Score your large piece of Whisper White thick at 4 1/4” for the card base.
2. Using Soft Suede ink, stamp leaves using the triple leaf stamp on whisper white.  Use your embossing buddy on the soft suede scraps (for leaves) and then stamp leaves using Versamark on Soft Suede cardstock.  Cover the versamark leaves with white embossing powder; shake off any stray bits of embossing powder (can use a small paintbrush to remove any stray bits) and heat emboss
3. Die cut the leaves using your Big Shot.
4. Sponge Soft Suede ink on both sides of ribbon (about 8 inches).
5. Banner cut the banner piece of Whisper White.
6. Stamp the sentiment on the banner piece of Whisper White using Soft Suede ink  near the “v” of the banner.  Trim the banner to 3 1/8”.
7. Attach the white leaves to the ends of the banner underneath with snail or glue dots.  Attach the soft suede embossed leaves to the top of the banner.
8. Tie the sponged ribbon into a bow and attach to the banner over the leaf stem.
9. Using dimensionals, attach the banner to the card front.

What to do when you have a long wish list

Do you have a wish list as long as your arm? Me too!

Here's what I do:

1. Prioritize.
   Am I running low on my favorite colors?
   Are there occasions coming soon that I need to craft for: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc?
   
   
2. Select.
   Thinking ahead I reorganize my wish list according to my priorities and then select what I will order first. 
   
   
3. Check with my friends. 
   Sometimes combining orders can earn me extra free goodies - with hostess awards we can share free packs of card stock, accessories and so on. 
   
   
4. Another consideration.
   Join my team and choose those products at the top of you list for your Starter Kit - only $99! Learn more here. 

If you have not placed an order with me yet, here's how you do it: 

1.  Order online directly through Stampin Up choosing me, Terri Walker, as your demonstrator. My online store is open 24 hours / 7 days a week so you can shop when it is convenient for you! 

2. How to place an order:

• Click the page photo above to access my online store. Or click here! 
• Once there, either create an account OR sign in.
• Enter your choices by order number or searching by product name. As it comes up, click add to shopping bag. You can also add more than one of each item by changing that option. 
• Finalize payment online using a credit card (Visa, MC or Discover). Note: check your mailing address to ensure it is correct!
• After completing the order online, check your email. Stampin' Up! sends you an order confirmation by email!
• During the ordering process, if you select “No Contact”, I will still get credit  for your order, but I won't know who the order was from. This means I have no way of thanking you for the order.

3. The Result:

• Within 24 to 48 hours Stampin Up will send you email shipment confirmation that contains a tracking # for your order.
• All orders are shipped via UPS
• Your order will be shipped directly to your home.
• If you are not at home at time of delivery, UPS will leave the package at your door.

4. Thank You!

• I also get a notice by email that you have placed an order so will send you a thank you email
• Stampin' Up! notifies me when your order has shipped. I will check the arrival date and advise you by email. 
• Watch your mailbox a few weeks after you placed your order as I always send a thank you card with a little product goodie inside!

5. Super Service

• Not comfortable with the ordering system? I am happy to help you out by placing your order for you. I will need your list of products, payment information, mailing address and contact phone number to complete your order. Email me these details at: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com. I will call you for your credit card number. 
• I am always here to give advice and tips for ordering, such as color selection, coordinating product choices and product quality advice

6. Final Thoughts

• If you want a permanent discount on all your stamping products, join my team and all the fun! Learn more here.  
• Combine your order with a friend's order and earn additional hostess dollars which means more products to share and craft with!

The best ever products for holiday crafts

I love asking my customers which products they love the most when a new catalog comes out! Stampin' Up! takes great care to provide not only the latest and greatest in art, colors and embellishments but also stamp styles and fonts that will appeal to everyone! 

The Holiday Catalog (see below) launched in September and here are the top 5 catalog items ordered so far from my online store: 

1. Tin Tile embossing folder (page 43)
2. Winter Woods (page 27)
3. Signs of Santa (page 19)
4. Galvanized Metallic Paper (page 43)
5. Santa's Workshop specialty designer paper (page 19)

Here's what was on my first order:

• Merry Christmas to All bundle (page 5)
• ALL the new Stampin' Blends (throughout)
• Festive Farmhouse paper (page 13)
• Country Lane paper (page 43)
• Galvanized Metallic Paper (page 43)
• Tin Tile Dynamic embossing folder (page 43)

What will be on YOUR first order? So hard to choose, isn't it: 

Ready to download your FREE copy? Click on the cover below for a downloadable PDF! And then click below to link over to my online store!

2018 HOLIDAY CATALOG

Don't just take my word about how awesome this new catalog is - here's a fun video created by Stampin' Up!:

What would you create with this color challenge?

This color challenge stopped me cold. I love the bright colors - these three are some of my faves out of all the new colors Stampin' Up! introduced in this year's Annual Catalog. 

But. 

I didn't have any designer paper that uses these colors so that stumped me for a while. So I did what you like do when you are wondering what to create - I searched on Pinterest and found a card idea that I decided to copy for the stamp set and then change it up to make a card that matched this week's Paper Craft Crew challenge:

 

I diecut a phrase to put on the front of my Healing Hugs card and then changed my mind. My card front was already really full and the phrase that I wanted to use just wouldn't fit. So it will go inside. And I don't have to decide right now whether this will be a birthday, a friendship, a get well or some other kind of card - bonus!

Here are some of the products I chose for my card - click on any of them to link over to my online store:

Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$9.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies
$35.00

Healing Hugs Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$21.00

Flourish Thinlits Dies
$29.00

 

 I think what makes the card so great is the embossing folder background and the diecut leaves. These add texture and interest to the card, don't they? And the color layers pull the card together to look like it was planned! Well, it was but you get what I mean - I normally wouldn't use these three together but I sure might now:

Now it's your turn: what would you create using Gorgeous Grape, Mango Melody, and Granny Apple Green? What theme would you choose? Let us know by adding a comment under this blog post - I'd love to hear what you would use. 

If you want to see what the other design team members created using this week's color challenge, click here to head over the Paper Craft Crew website.

Do you know the clear block stamping technique?

I love teaching you fun stamping techniques and today's card features the clear block stamping technique. Have you tried this technique before? If you have, add a comment under the card to tell me: Yes! And if you love this technique too, add a second YES! to your comment. 

This technique is an oldie but a goodie as it adds a subtle and interesting background feature on a card. The key is to use a light ink color - like the subtles collection or lighter tones in the neutrals collection. 

Another thing you need to be aware of, is that you shouldn't worry about precise inking and stamping - this technique is supposed to look imprecise so roll with the look!

The card below uses the Country Home stamp set: a set inspired by a beautiful fall in the countryside. Dried flowers, rustic jugs—just the setting to sit still for a moment and be grateful. I love the phrases and images in this set; there are so many possible uses which makes it a great value for your dollar. 

Notice the simplicity of this card - only one section colored, coordinating designer paper, the subtle Crumb Cake layer, and the perfect embellishment as a final touch - one that adds sophistication without drawing your eyes away from the main image. 

Don't miss a full set of instructions and supplies list under the card. Instruction #4 will show you how to do the clear block stamping technique. My advice is to try this a few times on scrap paper until you are happy with how it looks.

Leave a comment under this post to tell me if you are going to give this card a try. If you don't have the supplies to make it and want to add them to your collection, click here to link over to my online store!

Country Home thank you card

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Country Home (147678)
• Card Stock – Crushed Curry (131199); Crumb Cake (120953); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Crumb Cake (147116)
• Misc. – Country Lane Designer Paper (147804); Clear Block D (118485); Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker (100082); 3/16” Braided Linen Thread (147808); Galvanized Buttons (147891); Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends (144585); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Glue Dots (103683)

 

Measurements:  

• Crushed Curry (base): 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”
• Crumb Cake: 4” x 5 ¼”
• Whisper White: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”
• Whisper White: 4” x 4”
• Designer Paper: 2” x 3 7/8”
• Braided Linen Thread: 4 ½” and 7” 

 

Instructions:

1. Ink the word “thankful” as part of the greeting stamp using the Basic Black marker. Stamp the word in the lower right corner of the designer paper. 
2. Adhere the designer paper to the lower portion of the Whisper White 3 7/8” x 5 1/8” cardstock. Adhere this layer to the Crumb Cake layer.
3. Place a Glue Dot on each end of the 4 ½” piece of Braided Linen Thread. Adhere the thread along the top edge of the designer paper, securing the raw ends to the backside.
4. Ink the Clear Block D using the Crumb Cake ink. Stamp off one layer of ink on scratch paper to reduce the shade. Stamp the block on the 4” x 4” piece of Whisper White cardstock. 
5. Stamp the cattail image using Memento ink in the center of the Crumb Cake block. Trim around the stamped image using your scissors. 
6. Color in the two cattails using the Stampin’ Blends. 
7. Adhere the stamped image to the upper portion of the Whisper White layer using Dimensionals. 
8. Adhere the Galvanized Button using Glue Dots to the right side of the horizontal Braided Linen Trim. Create a single loop bow using the 7” piece of Braided Linen Trim. Adhere it over the button holes using a Glue Dot.

How to use the chicken wire elements in a subtle way

A great go-to stamp set for fall cards is Sheltering Tree. Yesterday I showed you a fun and unusual Halloween card idea using this set and today I have a second idea for you to try. 

What takes the tree image from spring to summer to fall to winter is the leaf image. These Two-Step stamps (a technique!) give you so many creative options--combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want. Depending on the color(s) you choose you can end up with three of the four seasons and leave the tree with no leaves for winter. 

In the photo below the leaves were inked using the Regals markers set and in particular: Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry and Old Olive. Simply dab the markers onto the image and don't worry if your colors overlap - that's what fall looks like in real life. 

The Chicken Wire Elements add a subtle background layer that take this fall card from beautiful to gorgeous. Give them a try - either as a full sheet, half sheet or 1/4 sheet depending on how you want to draw the eye at your projects. 

Click here to place an order for the products used to make this card! And don't miss the full set of instructions underneath the card photo. 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets –  Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set [137163]
• Card Stock – Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]; Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
• Stamp Pads – Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]; Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116; Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]; Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]
• Misc.- SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]; Glue Dots [103683]; Aqua Painters [103954]; Big Shot [143263]; Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies [143751]; Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143708]; Silver Foil Sheets [132178]; Regals Stampin' Write Markers [147155]; Chicken Wire Elements [147807]; 3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim [147808]; Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Mixed Satin Ribbon [147894]; Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]

 

Measurements:  

• Crumb Cake: 11” x 4 1/4”
• Whisper White: 3 1/4” x 4 1/2”, plus scrap for banner

 

Instructions:

1. Fold Crumb Cake card stock in half for card base.
2. Stamp tree with Early Espresso ink onto Whisper White card stock.
3. Use markers on 'foliage' image, tapping the colours onto the stamp until fully inked (real red, crushed curry, garden green, pumpkin pie and cajun craze). Stamp over tree.
4. Ink 'grass/ground' image with Old Olive and stamp at base of tree. Repeat a couple of times, as desired.
5. Wrap a piece of Real Red Mixed Satin Ribbon around Whisper White card stock, securing on the back.
6. Glue Chicken Wire element behind the Whisper White layer and adhere to front of card.
7. Stamp sentiment in Real Red ink onto scrap piece of Whisper White and cut into banner. Use Glue Dot to position on card.
8. Run a piece of Silver Foil card stock through the Big Shot with small maple leaf die from Seasonal Layers Thinlits. Place cut die inside Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder and run through the Big Shot. Use Mini Dimensionals to add maple leaf to card. Tie a small knot with Braided Linen Trim, fraying the edges, and use glue dot to place on centre of maple leaf die cut.
9. Use aqua painter with Crumb Cake and Early Espresso ink pads to splatter card.

How to create a Halloween card with no Halloween stamps

Would you like to create a Halloween card this year but don't have any Halloween stamp sets? No worries - help is on the way! I am going to show you how to combine your stamp sets to create a Halloween theme card idea. (I was inspired by a card design by another Stampin' Up! demonstrator - I liked his idea but wanted to add my own details and technique to the design) 

The way to begin is to think colors - what colors do you feel are Halloween related? Start with these colors in mind and then have a look at your designer paper - do you spot a pattern that uses your color ideas and might have a design that could work for Halloween? Don't be confined to one pack either. I look through my catalog for the colors I have in mind and discover ways to combine paper packs! 

Next, have a look at your stamp set collection for phrases that might work for a Halloween theme. I remembered that I had the Itty Bitty Greetings set, and it had the perfect phrase for my card. Things are taking shape!

I created the perfect Sheltering Tree Halloween card idea for you to try; it also features a stamping technique that you can learn on my video tutorial underneath. 

Here are some of the products I used - click on any of these small photos to link over to my online store:

Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set
$25.00

Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$36.00

Country Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Classic Label Punch
$18.00

 

 

Sheltering Tree Halloween card

 

 

Stamp sets: Sheltering Tree (137163); Itty Bitty Greetings (146667)

Ink: Basic Gray, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Basic Gray: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; two pieces 1/4" x 6"
          Crushed Curry: 1/4" x 6"; scrap for phrase
          Country Lane (147804): 5 1/4" x 4"
          Whisper White: 3" x 4 1/4"

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles framelits (141705), Stampin' Sponges (141337), Silicone Craft Sheets (127853), SNAIL adhesive, Paper snips

Here's my video tutorial - listen closely to my tips along the way!

Now is a great time to join Stampin up

Now is a great time to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!

1. Add to your crafting knowledge. You will get tons of ideas for handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and home decor projects, from the monthly Stampin' Success magazine, demonstrator-only art gallery, and traveling to Stampin' Up! events. You will learn new artistic stamping tip, tricks and techniques and be the first to play with new product lines!

2. Be your own boss and work hours that make sense for you and your family. You can choose how many (or how few) hours you want to work each week and change these hours according to your family's needs. You can also take advantage of many tax deductions while you add income to help with your family budget every month.

3. Make new friends - more than you could ever dream of having! I have said over and over that I have never met a stamper I don't instantly have a connection with and my business has brought me so many friends I feel very blessed.

4. You can choose Holiday Catalog products in your Starter Kit. You choose $125 worth of products from our catalogs for only $99 and that includes your shipping costs! And you get a box to catalogs to give to your friends (at no extra cost). Once you join my team you are under no obligation to sell products to others - that is completely up to you. Read about my promise to you here. 

5. Travel the world. Stampin' Up! has events all over the globe and you are welcome to attend them as a demonstrator. I have seen so many cool places and met so many cool new friends that I stay in touch with simply because I wanted to share with others my love (addiction?) of paper crafting.

 

As an added bonus, first-time demonstrators can get two free months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) when they sign up during their first 21 days as a demonstrator. Subscribing to DBWS means having your own online store, blog, hostess portal, and much more!

Have questions? Please email me to ask: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com. I am a no pressure demonstrator who is always here to help you out with any questions you have!

The perfect product guaranteed for perfect paper cuts

New crafters often reach out to me to ask what they should consider for their first purchase at my online store. I have to admit that I often disappoint. I think they expect me to point out amazing stamp sets, ink colors and super accessories - those sexy and fun products. But instead I point them to the tools they don't even think they need - but tools that will make crafting a breeze!

Introducing my #1 recommendation: the Stampin' Trimmer

 

 

This is the paper trimmer that all other paper trimmers want to be! It is lightweight and portable and is specially designed to make stable and straight cuts.

Here's why I love this trimmer!

• The extendable ruler - 14 1/2" for larger projects - perfect for memory keeping
• A cutting blade and a scoring blade included with each trimmer
• Full 12" cut or score
• Extra-wide, 6-1/4" cutting base for most projects
• Ruler and grid protected by durable plastic cover
• Points on cutting and scoring blades for precise measuring
• The right-side grid for cutting thin strip
• Look underneath for storage compartments perfect for Bone Folders and more
• You can purchase replacement accessories and a coordinating scoring tool!

 I love the Stampin' Trimmer so much that I created a Facebook Live video featuring it. Click here to see my video!  

Which unique line challenge would you choose?

This week's Paper Craft Crew challenge is a tic-tac-toe map. Which unique line challenge would you choose?

I had to do some serious thinking about my line. I don't have any spooky sets or elements, so that eliminated three possibilities. I am not a big fan of fancy folds, especially when I wouldn't be making a video to show you how I did it. So that eliminated three more possibilities. I do love embossing paste but just wasn't in the mood - do you also get like that when you craft? 

In the end I chose:

• animals
• leaves
• add a little sparkle

 

I decided right away to use my Best Birds set and Birds & Blooms thinlits. I originally diecut both birds from this set but due to room restrictions on the card front I ended up using only one bird. 

I colored all the elements using my Stampin' Blends (I am so in love with these markers!): Mango Melody, Crumb Cake, Old Olive and Highland Heather. 

I added the background stamp to add a bit of texture and interest to the Crumb Cake layer. 

And after my card was assembled I added three yellow Share What You Love Artisan Pearls (146927). I love embellishments - they take a card to the next level of look and feel, don't they?

Here's my challenge card:

Now it's your turn - which line will you choose: vertically, horizontal or diagonal? And what theme will you choose: fall; Halloween; Christmas?

Have some fun crafting and see what you create then share it with me or over not the Paper Craft Crew website. 

 

How to get an amazing box of craft supplies each month

I know your life is super busy and I know you'd love to have the time to craft but maybe the thought of choosing what to make and how to make it is overwhelming right now. Don't let that thought stop you! 

Introducing Paper Pumpkin!

Imagine this: 

• every month a box of amazing craft supplies arrives at your door
• each box contains a crafting kit with ALL the supplies and instructions needed to make super cute project
• each month is unique and won't appear in Stampin' Up!s catalog for at least a year (and quite possibly never!)

Paper Pumpkin Flash Sale Begins today!

Autumn is here, and to celebrate, Paper Pumpkin is running an exciting flash sale! Beginning today, October 8, we will make a limited number of $5 USD kits available to new subscribers. The sale ends when the supply runs out or on October 10 (the end of the subscription period), whichever comes first. 

Enter the code FLASH1018 before the sale ends to receive this special introductory price. Click here to subscribe! 

And we have more great news! When the flash sale ends, we’ll roll directly into November’s holiday-themed kit which features a specially designed box. S0 stick around for November’s exclusive holiday kit! More information to come!

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*** Don't forget that this holiday season is great time to consider Paper Pumpkin as a gift idea for someone special - what about for grandma so she can have some special crafting time each month with your children while you have a special date night out? Or get your crafty friends together, each of you subscribe and then have a 'girls night in' crafting time together each month!

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How to make an outstanding Christmas card the easy way

If you want to create outstanding Christmas cards this year I highly recommend the Dashing Deer bundle. Get this bundle along with the Festive Farmhouse designer paper, two ink colors and one pack of Multipurpose Adhesive sheets and you are set for the holiday season!

The card and video tutorial below does exactly that. The Dashing Deer bundle just arrived last week and this is the first card I created - brave me to create it on video for you!

Here are some of the products I used - click on any of these small photos to link over to my online store:

Dashing Deer Clear-Mount Bundle
$50.25

Festive Farmhouse 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets
$10.00

 

I love the Festive Farmhouse paper because it has Whisper White AND Very Vanilla in the designs - if you love vintage card ideas use the Very Vanilla designs, if you love traditional use Whisper White and if you are like me, use both for a mix this year!

Here's my Dashing Deer card - don't miss the video underneath the supplies list at the bottom of this post: 

 

 

Stamp set: Dashing Deer bundle (149935)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Mossy Meadow: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"' 3 1/2" square (for deer)
          Cherry Cobbler: two strips 1/4" x 4 1/4"
          Very Vanilla: 5" x 4 1/4"; 2 3/4" x 3/4"
          Festive Farmhouse (147820): 3 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, SNAIL adhesive, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (144106), Twinkle Sequins (146287)

Here's my video - thanks for watching!