Sometimes your paper is so pretty it really doesn't need much to enhance it. I added the stamped sentiment to the top right corner and a couple embellishments. The sentiment almost looks printed onto the paper. Many of our pattern papers are hand painted by Stampin Up's art team and then reprinted for our use. The pattern papers are so pretty, I have a hard time using them. But, I've decided it's better to use and share the beautiful … [Read more...] about Crisp Autumn Days
September to December Mini Catalog
New at SU-Sweetest Star
Welcome to our NEW AT SU! Blog hop! We are a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world who are Hoppin’ with creative paper crafting ideas to share with you. Today we are showcasing bundles from the September-December Stampin’ Up! Catalog. I choose Sweetest Star for my bundle today. This is a stamp and punch combo. I love punches for their quick work. I don't have to get out my die cut machine and get it set up. Just stamp, … [Read more...] about New at SU-Sweetest Star
Hocus Pocus Part 2
In playing with the cauldron die, I thought it would be fun to make it into a 3D treat holder. I die cut two of the cauldrons, and then made a long strip that would fit between the two. This is what it looks like. Here is a view from the side showing the black band between the two. Basically, you made a long strip and score it .25" inches from each side so you have an area that you can glue to the front and the back. The box area in … [Read more...] about Hocus Pocus Part 2
One More For The Road
Today I'm sharing my last card for now with the Trucking Along Bundle. This is also one I used for recent customer thank you cards. This stamp set has several different options for things to go in the bed of the truck, like the flowers, a stack of gifts, and a tree. I used the pretty flowers for todays card. The flowers are two different stamps - the outline and then the fill color. This allows for easy stamping without having to do everything in … [Read more...] about One More For The Road
It’s The Great Pumpkin!
I'm back today with a card using that mini truck from the Trucking Along bundle. I added one of the smallest pumpkins from the Pick of the Patch set and it barely fits in the truck bed. The Pick of the Patch bundle has a coordinating punch, but this particular pumpkin doesn't fit the punch so I had to hand cut it out. This is one of the cards I used for my September thank you cards. Every customer who places an order or subscribes to Paper … [Read more...] about It’s The Great Pumpkin!
Thanks So Much
I'm a little behind in getting out my August Customer Thank You cards, but they are in the mail! This is August's card. This is one of my favorite tasks, even if it keeps getting delayed for other projects. If you place an order online or in person with me or subscribe to Paper Pumpkin. with me, you're automatically on the list to receive a thank you card.I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support. It means the world to me that you … [Read more...] about Thanks So Much
Matchbook M&Ms
One of my all time favorite treat holders is this matchbook M&M holder. So simple, yet so cute. You staple the M&M bag inside and then decorate the matchbook. This is what it looks like open. I used the Happy Halloween strip to hide the staple. I had fun decorating the front with the pumpkin jack-o-laterns. The matchbook is so small it doesn't need a lot. What do you do for Halloween? Do you pass out … [Read more...] about Matchbook M&Ms
Free Shipping!
In honor of World Card Making Day this past Saturday, Stampin Up just announced a Free Shipping sale starting today through Wednesday. The free shipping special is good on any order of $75 or more (pre-tax/shipping). This is the perfect opportunity to get a few items that are on your shopping list and save some money. I was holding off purchasing a couple things until I had a bigger order ready to go. But guess what? I will definitely be … [Read more...] about Free Shipping!