Sweater Weather Faux Iris Twist Card

First we'll make this faux iris twist card.  I used the Sweater Weather designer Series paper instead, but the technique was designed by Julie Davison...You get nearly the same look without all the "joy" of an exacto knife.  I used both Daffodil Delight and Soft Sky ribbon just to see which I preferred...sadly I can't decide. :)

Stampin' Up! Gently Falling Gold Encore highlighted card

For this card, I used the gently falling set to create a Thanksgiving card in the colors I typically use for fall...I hope it isn't too predictable...at least we have the Baked Brown Sugar in color added in this year. :)  The Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding adds a rich contrast to the Pumpkin Pie card base.

I really like using the gold encore ink (Holiday catalog p 28 $9.95) pad to stamp the filler part of the leaves...The Tags 4 You set is an easy Thanksgiving sentiment for it.  I used a sponge dauber to add some gold edging for extra shine.



MOJO311 sort of Calm Christmas Stampin' Up! card

So I liked the Mojo Sketch on Monday, but I wanted to change it, so it almost doesn't qualify now...Anyway, the sketch helped me. :)

I love Soft Sky with the Calm Christmas dove...If you like this set too, be sure to check back on October 4th....This is the set I'll be using in the Stampin' Addicts' Winter Holiday blog hop too, so I'll have slightly more elaborate ideas for you.

boo Halloween Banner upcoming class

I wanted a small Halloween banner for my door on Halloween night especially, so I used just these letters for my banner.  I like the punch art sillies that make the banner lean toward the funny side rather than scary.

This will be a class option if anyone is interested. We'll make the banner in an evening (Thursday, September 26), and it will be $15...You could also choose to make a "spooky" lettered banner instead for $25 that uses the Halloween Banner Accessory Kit on page 31 of the holiday catalog.

Here's a picture of my friend Paula Wright's adorable Spooky banner as shown on her blog here: http://paulastamps.blogspot.com/2013/08/build-banner-tips-and-tricks.html Yours can be this style if you choose the $25 option.

Just let me know if either one appeals...

Birthday Circle Thinlit Flip Card

One more flip card using the Birthday cupcake punch and the circle framelit template...The Birthday Basics designer series paper is a given for birthday cards, but I also added the straight banner from the Label Card Thinlits to give a little lift to the happy birthday image from Teeny Tiny Wishes.  Red Velvet is my favorite cupcake, and it matches nicely with this dsp. You all will be surprised at how quickly these cards come together at class this week. :)  Hope to see you all!

New Christmas Single Stamps

Stampin' Up! released a new batch of single stamps this morning.  A great variety of Christmas offerings that are available in clear mount...Most of them coordinate with one of the framelits sets, so they'll be easy to cut out with your Big Shot.

I think the one below is my favorite, but you can see all eight of them on this flyer: http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Flyer_SingleStamps5_Aug1213_NA.pdf

September Bunny Buy Halloween Hello and Washi Tape

You're invited to join my new online Stamp Set of the month/Bunny Buy program.  I'll pick a stamp set each month, and you'll get the CLEAR stamp set and 3 completed cards or projects made with the set plus all the instructions (all measurements and a supply list)  for $30.  I will ship the set and cards in a flat rate USPS Priority Mail envelope, so you can join no matter where you live in the U.S.

You sign up for each month separately, so if you don't love one month's offering, you can simply skip that month.  (You may also substitute another set if you have that month's choice.) There is no obligation to continue. However, if you purchase the Bunny Buy for 3 months straight/in a row/consecutively, you will receive $5 off your next month's Bunny Buy.

Payment is due by Paypal no later than the first Friday of the month.  Just email me if you'd like for me to invoice you from my Paypal account. 

(If you'd like to see how I'll write the instructions, click on the Bunny Buy Page at the top and you can see the example I made for August 2013.)

September Bunny Buy...Halloween Hello (and the Witches' Brew Designer Washi Tape)

I did 3 projects and just one card for this month since giving treats is the main focus of Halloween.

Set images:

Bats Bag ready for you to add a treat and ribbon

Luminary....battery operated tealight not included

 

 

Inside of witch spinner, flip flop card...



Reese's holder...Reese's not included:

Stampin' Addicts 2013 Fall Holiday Blog Hop Halloween Hello & Halloween Happiness

Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts Fall Holiday Blog Hop in which we've highlighted the FALL products from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. (Be sure and join us on October 4 for the Winter Holiday Blog Hop too!) 

You've probably arrived from Tanya's Tinkerin' in Ink blog where she showed us just how gorgeous the Truly Grateful set can be.  Should you get lost or want to chat about the Hop, visit this thread on the Stampin' Addicts website for a complete list...

After seeing the Flip Flop card Shelli made at Convention in July with the Halloween Hello set (page 21) and new Circle Card Thinlits, I felt that I had to show something similar but different. I used the Label Card Thinlits with the Toil & Trouble stamp (page 20) for the front with the Witch and the Halloween Hello inside. For both the witches and the main image, I embossed with Black Craft Ink and Clear Embossing powder. I hope you like the simplified spinner card.

 

Next, I thought a small electric tealight cover/mini luminary would be cute....the skeleton is a little scary though...

Then I wanted to show a quick bagged treat for Halloween Night or maybe to take to a teacher. Oh, the potential sugary goodness!  I just colored our Black Chevron ribbon using a bit of water and drops of Pumpkin Pie reinker for a more seasonal look.

I also made this card for the MOJO Monday sketch...MOJO305...It uses the Halloween Hello single stamp...I cut it out and removed a few of the tendrils...I placed the Jack O' Lantern definition from the designer series paper in the top left corner too, but that's sort of hard to see.

Continue the Haunting fun on Kathleen's blog, FA Stamper, as she shares her sparkling designs with the Halloween Bash stamp set...

 

Help signing up for Paper Pumpkin...

My sweet demonstrator friend, Stacy McCain made a helpful write up of "how tos" for the Paper Pumpkin subscription service....It makes it clear as a bell, I think, but I'm always happy to help with any questions you may have.

Joining Paper Pumpkin

Joining up is easy - just follow the steps below!

• Go to https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=2007455
• Click Join from the upper right on the screen

• Enter a quantity of 1

• Click Add Promo Code to open a text box in the lower right.  Enter PUMPKINDEAL.

• Click Continue.  You will see this message on the top of your screen.

 

• Fill out your contact information

 

• Click Continue.  Fill out your credit card information - this is a secure site.  Click Continue and you will get a confirmation screen.

• Leave me a comment or email me if you have any questions!

Deferring for the Month

If you want to defer or cancel your subscription, you need to do so by the 10th of the month to avoid the automatic charges.  Here's how.

• Go to https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380
• Click Sign in

• Click My Account

• Click Manage my Pumpkin

  

    
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New Thinlits Flip Flop Card Dies and Holiday Catalog available today!

NEW THINLITS CARD DIES

Our amazing new Thinlits Card Dies cut and score to create a card that flips in just one step.

Item	Description	Price
133479	Label Card Thinlits Die	$32.95 us
133480	Circle Card Thinlits Die	$32.95 us

These new card dies come with extra die pieces that have versatile designs, so you can use them on other projects, not just for flip cards. (The Circle Card Thinlits Die comes with 10 total pieces; the Label Card Thinlits Die comes with nine total pieces.)

With the number of dies you’re getting, plus the die that creates the card itself, the price is a great value—especially to create an interactive card!

• The main shape in the cards (circle and label) can work with a lot of our stamp images so you can create tons of different kinds of cards using many different stamp sets. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started:

Label Card Thinlits Die (item 133479):

• Happy Day Stamp Set (item 130294 W item 130297 C)

Circle Card Thinlits Die (item 133480):

• Worth the Wait Stamp (item 131094 W)
• Five-Way Flower Stamp (item 131088 W)

Both card dies pair well with:

• Oh, Hello Stamp Set (item 131931 W item 130733 C)
• Yippee-Skippee! Stamp Set (item 131341 W item 131344 C)
• Really Good Greetings Stamp Set (item 130330 W item 130333 C)
• Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set (item 130324 W item 130327 C)

• These dies also work well with our new magnetic platform (item 130658) so you can place dies exactly where you want them.

Paper Pumpkin Subscription Sale...2 months at only $10 each....

Stampin' Up! gave us a free Paper Pumpkin kit at Convention as a promotion...They are also offering 2 months of Paper Pumpkin at a reduced price...only $10...After that, the price is only $19.95.

I made this super quick memento of my convention trip with the kit. It was fun and easy to do...it would be great for scrapping a day trip...and look....I used Summer Starfruit designer series paper. :)

I loved this sign they wrote for demonstrators at Red Rock....it reminds me of the Chalk Talk Stamp set in the new catalog too. :)

Paper Pumpkin Promotion

Offer Dates: July 18, 2013 -August 31, 2013
Offer Details: Use the promotion code PUMPKINDEAL to join Paper Pumpkin before August 31, 2013, and pay only $10 a month* for the first two months.
*plus tax, where applicable. Shipping included!
The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Promotion applies only to the first two months of a new subscription. After receiving two month's worth, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
• You and your customers need to visit mypaperpumpkin.com to join.
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• You must join by Saturday, August 31, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT).