This month’s kit-to go features the Hello Harvest Bundle and the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper from the Stampin’ Up! July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. One of the cards is this Hello Harvest Fun Fold card. The fun fold is the book binding fold variation has been rotated so that it opens from bottom to top. Since I choose one of the black and white designer series papers as my base layer, I decided to keep the pumpkin white and bring in additional color by coloring the floral spray for the top of the pumpkin. I think it was a great choice! What do you think?
Project Materials for the Hello Harvest Fun Fold Card:
Hello Harvest Bundle
Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper: 4″ x 4-1/4″
Daffodil Delight Cardstock 4-1/4″ x 11″, score at 4-1/2″ and 5-1/2″
Basic White Cardstock: 2 1/2″ x 11″ for stamping images
Basic Black Cardstock: 3/4″ x 4″
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
Stampin’ Blends:
Daffodil Delight – Light & Dark
Pumpkin Pie – Light
Soft Suede -Dark
Balmy Blue – Light
Mossy Meadow -Light
Real Red – Light
Versamark Pad
White Embossing Powder
Linen Thread
Amber Gems
ASSEMBLY VIDEO
REMINDERS
The Starter Kit promotion is ongoing through October 31. Now is a great time to join Stampin’ Up!
When autumn rolls around, do you start thinking about cozy Christmas crafting projects? This November, Paper Pumpkin delivers this and more with its one-of-a-kind, holiday-themed crafting experience. This festive kit includes 12 fun, sparkly gift tags and (as always!) an exclusive stamp set—plus everything you need for a successful holiday crafting experience.
ABOUT THE KIT – “From the North Pole”
This kit includes:
This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 12 tags—4 each of 3 designs. This all-inclusive kit includes printed die-cut paper pieces, twine, adhesive, and more!
Includes a Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Spot!
You’ll love decorating your gift tags with snowflake and banner die-cut pieces on our Mint Macaron glitter specialty paper (a Paper Pumpkin exclusive).
Create festive gift tags for all your packaging needs this holiday season with classic Christmas colors and designs.
Create fun packaging for your seasonal gifts and treats
Features a festive design in Crumb Cake
Bag size: 4″ x 6″
Be sure to register no later than November 10, 2022 to receive the Paper Pumpkin “From the North Pole” tag kit. Click here to register.
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Thank you for shopping with me. Be sure to track your orders on my Customer Loyalty form.
Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Again, thank you for placing your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
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“It’s a Tea Party” was the theme of the June card class and the Tea Boutique Suite was perfect for creating cards to fit the theme. One of the cards, stacked teacups, is cut using the Teacup Dies from the Cup of Tea bundle. The Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper inspired the color selection for the card base and layering panel. The combination of the 2022-2024 In Colors, Parakeet Party and Starry Sky, makes a stunning card. To add additional textural interest, the Starry Sky layering panel is texture embossed using the Gingham Embossing Folder. You can find a list of materials and an assembly video below.
Materials:
Parakeet Party Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 11″, score/fold at 4-1/4″ for card base; 2-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ for decorative cup
Starry Sky Cardstock: 5″ x 3-3/4″
Gingham Embossing Folder Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper: 3″ x 4-1/4″; Parakeet Party Print for die cutting cup 2″ x 3-1/4″
2022-2024 In Color Designer Series Paper: Parakeet Party design for die cutting cup (2″ x 3-1/4″)
Basic White Cardstock: 2-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ for cup base & scraps for sentiments
Parakeet Party Classic Ink Pad
Double Oval Punch
On the Horizon Stamp Set (note, retiring June 30, 2022 today is last day to order!)
Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
Assembly Video:
REMINDERS
Today is the last day to order from the January – June 2022 Mini Catalog! Be sure to check the Last Chance products and order your favorites before it’s too late.
The new July-December 2022 Mini Catalog launches tomorrow. In addition, the Sale-a-Bration promotion starts. During Sale-A-Bration, you earn FREE product with orders of $50 or more (excluding shipping). Sale-a-bration ends on August 31 or while supplies last. Tomorrow, you’ll be able to shop the new mini catalog and the Sale-a-bration brochure via My Shop.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
At the last quarterly Playtime with Paper meeting, team members were able to practice the no line watercolor technique. It’s a fun technique and during the meeting, I shared helpful tips to remember when using the technique and am sharing them below. For the meeting project, the Nature’s Harvest Stamp Set was used. It has the perfect image to use with this technique. After coloring, the coordinating Harvest Dies are used to die cut the image. Additional die cuts provide layers to showcase the colored image. Hope you’ll give this fun technique a try!
Tips for the no line watercolor technique:
Select an image with clean, defined lines (especially when beginning to do this technique).
Use a light color for stamping the image – such as Sahara Sand or Crumb Cake (for the project above, Sahara Sand was used)
Be sure to stamp off onto a scrap of paper before stamping onto the paper for watercoloring.
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper or Shimmery White Cardstock should be used.
The Stamparatus is extremely helpful for stamping the image especially onto watercolor paper.
Before adding ink color to section, first dampen the area with your watercolor brush. BE CAREFUL – do not saturate the paper, just dampen it.
Work small sections at a time and when moving to a new section, leave an unfinished area between the sections. EX: for this project, 2-3 side by side petals were watercolored, then the adjoining 2-3 petals were skipped. The next section was then colored. As the areas with the watercolor added started to dry, the skip areas were then colored. By doing this, the area doesn’t become over saturated which can cause the ink to bleed.
Remember – less is more! Start with a small amount of watered down ink and as the image dries, you can add more ink.
Most important tip: Allow the watercolor image to dry before passing judgement on it. As the image dries, you’ll be able to view your success!!!
REMINDERS
Time is running out and many favorites have sold out. You can view the remaining retiring products here.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
Thanks for stopping by today. Happy crafting!
Project Materials:
The current host code is: BQ2376WH (good until May 2, 2022). Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
Today I am using the Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Pencils for coloring the gorgeous large camellia in the Calming Camellia Stamp Set. With this exclusive stamp set, you can use just one ink color and create a simple but beautiful card. However, it’s easy to add multiple colors using the Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Pencils. Even though I am using the watercolor pencils, no water is necessary. Be sure to watch to the video below showing how simple and quick it is to color the stamped image. Warning though – once you start coloring, you’ll not want to stop!
Do you have the gorgeous Calming Camellia Stamp Set? If not, hurry as it’s only available during Sale-A-Bration. Place a personal or a party order of $300 or more and receive the exclusive Calming Camellia Stamp Set for FREE! Check under PROJECT MATERIALS at the bottom of this post for links to materials used.
Materials & Dimensions:
Calming Camellia Stamp Set
Basic White Cardstock (5-1/2″ x 11″, score & fold at 4-1/4″) scrap of Basic White (thick or regular for sentiment tag)
Polished Pink Cardstock: 5″ x 3-3/4″ texture emboss using the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder
Crumb Cake Cardstock: 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad
Watercolor Pencils Assortment and Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2: colors used were White, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo & Garden Green
Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad (to stamp sentiment)
Best Year Stamp Set (for sentiment or select your desired sentiment stamp)
Ornate Frames Dies (for sentiment tag)
Linen Thread Stamparatus (optional but recommended)
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Adhesive
ASSEMBLY VIDEO
REMINDERS
Sale-A-Bration ends on February 28, 2022. Don’t miss out on earning FREE exclusive products when you place your qualifying order of $50 or more. Other perks happening during Sale-A-Bration includes earning more FREE product when you host a party or place an order in excess of $300. The FREE product is in addition to the rewards you normally earn. And if you decide to join and become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator during Sale-a-Bration, you will receive two FREE stamp sets in addition to the products you select for your Starter Kit.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
Thanks for stopping by today. Happy crafting!
Project Materials:
The current host code is: AXEDRJUG (good until March 5, 2022). Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
Merry Christmas! Best wishes being sent for a wonderful holiday. Whether with family, friends or in solitude, I hope that this day is special for you. As we remember the true meaning of Christmas, may you experience peace and joy.
I am taking time to relax and recharge. New blog posts will resume the first week of January.
Looking for a quick but elegant holiday card? This warm Christmas wishes holiday card is the one to make. Using the Encircled in Beauty die to cut a frame for the embossed sentiment turns a simple card into an elegant card. Note the background designer series paper – it’s not from a holiday theme package but from the Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper pack. It provides the perfect background for the Cherry Cobbler die cut frame. TIP: To ensure the sentiment stands out on the card, first stamp in desired ink color. Then, stamp over the image with Versamark and emboss with clear embossing powder. Using the Stamparatus ensures perfect stamping!
Warm Christmas Wishes Holiday Card Materials:
Encircled In Warmth Stamp Set
Encircled In Beauty Dies
Basic Gray Cardstock for base (5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored and fold at 4-1/4”)
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock (4-1/4” x 4-1/4” for die cut; layering piece: 4” x 5-1/4”)
Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper (3-3/4” x 5” for layering)
Basic White Cardstock: 3” x 3” for stamping sentiment; 4” x 5-1/4” for interior
Adhesives of your choice (recommend Adhesive Sheet for detailed Encircled in Beauty Die)
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Glue Dots
Stamparatus
Heat Tool
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
Doesn’t the Encircled in Beauty die cut provide a gorgeous background for the sentiment? And be sure to look at your stash of designer series papers for different backgrounds to use on your holiday cards.
Thanks for stopping by today! Happy crafting,
REMINDERS
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Remember for orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
Project Materials:
The current host code is: ZWWEXW79 (good until December 3, 2021). Please use this code if your order is $150 or less (before shipping & taxes). Remember, if your order is over $150, you will receive the host rewards.
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