I'm back today with another card using the Floral Squares dies again. This time I added lots of color and I'm using one of the pattern papers that is on sale this month. I found a similar design for this card online, but I added the layer of pattern paper to add a bright punch of color to the card. Plus I changed the design slightly. I colored my Opal Rounds with my light Flirty Flamingo Blend marker to give them a hint of pink. We … [Read more...] about Floral Squares In Color
Floral Squares
Sometimes all you need is a great set of dies to make an awesome card. Today's card uses the Floral Square dies which coordinates with the All Squared Away stamp set. It's kind of funny, but I wasn't wowed by this stamp set so I purchased only the dies. I knew the dies would be great on their own. I love the simplicity of this card... just a few colors, some pattern paper, and the rhinestones. Yet, it's still a striking card. The … [Read more...] about Floral Squares
Paper Sale
It's Sale time! Stampin Up is having a sale on pattern paper starting July 1st through August 2nd. Now is your chance to get a great deal on our beautiful paper. These are the nine packs of paper that are on sale this month. I've used the Peach paper suite a bit and the Hand-Penned. Both of those are great options if you're looking for lovely florals. I may have to pick up some of the other packs while they are on sale. All of these … [Read more...] about Paper Sale
This Is It
This is your very Last Chance to get soon-to-be retiring products from the January-June Mini Catalog. Today is the final day. This Catalog ends tonight. Click on my Shop button and it will take you directly to my online store. Check back on Friday for details on a new special for July. … [Read more...] about This Is It
May Thank You
Today I'm sharing another project using the Turtle Friends bundle. This is the card that was sent out to customers that placed an order or subscribed to Paper Pumpkin during the month of May. I'm sure there's no such thing as pink turtles, and definitely not pink turtles with cheetah-print shells. But, I still think she's pretty cute. The shell is from our pattern paper and glued right on top of the stamped shell. Paper piecing is a fun idea … [Read more...] about May Thank You
June Paper Pumpkin-Expressions in Color
Well, I have to say, Stampin Up released another fabulous Paper Pumpkin kit. June's kit, Expressions in Color, is so very pretty. Plus June's kit came with two different ink colors! This kit makes nine cards, three of each design. I purchased a couple extra June kits so if you missed out getting this one, just let me know and I'll set one aside for you. If you'd like to have the kits sent directly to you, you can sign up for a … [Read more...] about June Paper Pumpkin-Expressions in Color
Do You Die Cut?
I love the way our stamped images look cut out, but I don't always love to cut them out with scissors. Hand cutting it with scissors can take so much time. One of my favorite tools that I use ALL the time is our die cut machine. And even better, we have two different machines to choose from. We have our full size machine, perfect for die cutting, embossing, etc. And, we have a brand new Mini machine. The Mini machine looks just like the … [Read more...] about Do You Die Cut?
Treat Yourself!
Yesterday was the first day of Summer! I love warm Summer days. Here in SoCal, our June is usually pretty mild since we're within ten miles of the coast. Then it gets progressively hotter July through October. Still, there's something just so free-ing about Summer. I can't wait to sit out on my patio and relax on a warm Summer evening. Plus Summer is the perfect excuse for cold treats like ice cream and popsicles. How many popsicles are too … [Read more...] about Treat Yourself!