It’s a Zany Zoo Birthday

Can you believe it’s August! I know time seems to be flying by. Even though it’s August, I’m still sharing cards from the July card class featuring the Zany Zoo Bundle. This week’s card is a Zany Zoo Birthday Card. The whimsical card is appropriate for all ages but would be especially good for those hard to create preteen/teen cards. At least, for me those are the ages that challenge me when cardmaking. As in my last post featuring the Zany Zoo Bundle, the coordinating Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper is used for the characters. And since the turtle has the microphone (singing Happy Birthday), the Merry Melody 3D embossing folder creates a perfect base for the singer and his dancers. Below you’ll find cut dimensions and a video to help you recreate this fun card.

It’s A Zany Zoo Birthday Card Cut Dimensions:
  • Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (score/fold at 4-1/4″ for card base)
  • Basic Black Cardstock: 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8″ (layering panel); scrap (die cut)
  • Basic White Cardstock: (2) 5-1/4″ x 4″ (embossing & card interior); scrap (sentiment)
  • Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper: fussy cutting & die cutting
Assembly Video

The fun characters on this card make me smile!

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August Card Class: Kit To-Go Option Available

The August class is featuring Fun Folds and will use the following stamp bundles:

  • Little Monkey
  • Seaside Bay
  • Trucking Along
  • Inked & Tiled

In addition to being offered in person, a “to-go” kit is available to craft at home.  Details & registration can be found here. Register soon – deadline is August 7!

Speaking of kits – during the month of August, Stampin’ Up! is offering all kits in the Kits Collection (does not include Paper Pumpkin) at a discount of up to 30%. 

This is a great time to order kits for yourself or to give as gifts. Everything needed to create the kit is included in the box. You can see all the kits in the Kits Collection by following this link.

Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program

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.

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy crafting and enjoy the weekend!

Project Materials

Regency Park Framed Floral

Last month the card class featured the Regency Park Product Suite. Today’s card is a framed floral card from the class. In addition to the Regency Park products, the Framed Florets Bundle created the frame around the sentiment from the bundle. Embellishing with flowers creates the card’s focal point. Both combine to create a beautiful card. The Regency Park Designer Series Paper has a beautiful array of floral papers so you can create a variety of cards using this design. Be sure to check out the assembly video for creating a Regency Park Framed Floral card.

Project Materials for Regency Park Framed Floral Card:
  • Sentimental Park Bundle
  • Framed Florets Bundle
  • Mango Melody Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/4″; score/fold at 4-1/4″ for card base; 3″ x 4″ (frame die cut)
  • Night of Navy Cardstock layer(or cardstock to coordinate with DSP selected): 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8″
  • Basic White Cardstock: 4-1/2″ x 4″ (die cut); 2-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ (flower clusters); 4″ x 5-1/4″ (interior)
  • Regency Park Designer Series Paper (DSP): 5-1/4″ x 4″
  • Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Rhinestones Basic Jewels
  • Crinkled White Ribbon (optional)
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
  • Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Mini Glue Dots
ASSEMBLY VIDEO
Now for a few Reminders…
Check out the new Online Exclusive Products…

just click on the image below

 

New Kit recently added:

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget! 

To view the products in this beautiful kit, just click on the photo below.

Regency Park Floral Card
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program 

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.

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Crafting!

Project Materials:

 

Regency Park Fun Fold Card

This month’s card class features products from the Regency Park Suite Collection in the Stampin’ Up! Jan-Apr 2023 Mini Catalog. Participants were able to create this fun fold card. The card design highlights the Regency Park Designer Series Paper and the embellishment uses the Sentimental Park Bundle. When opened the card showcases more of the designer series paper and has the center panel to add a sentiment. Information is below the assembly video on how you can order the March class kit!

Project Materials:
  • Sentimental Park Bundle
  • Petal Pink Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 11″ (score at 1-1/4″, 3-3/8″, 7-5/8″, 9-3/4″ for card base); 1″ x 11″ (belly band); 4-1/4″ x 3″ (die cut)

  • Regency Park Designer Series Paper: 1-3/4″ x 5-1/4″ (4 pcs of same design); 1″ x 5-1/4″ (2 pcs)

  • Basic White Cardstock: 4″ x 5-1/4″ (interior); 2″ x 3-1/2″ (for sentiment; die cut)

  • Night of Navy Cardstock: scrap (die cut flowers)

  • Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots

  • Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive or Stampin’ Seal

  • Stamping Dimensionals

  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Assembly Video

Class information: The March class is featuring the Playing in the Rain Bundle. Class to-go kits are available. Details and kit registration can be found here. The last day to register is March 13, 2023.

Now for a few Reminders…
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!! Sale-A-Bration ends in a few days…

Sale-a-bration ends February 28 so don’t delay placing your orders. You can check out all the products available here.  Note – the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper has sold out and no longer available.  Be sure to select your favorite items soon as products are available only while supplies last.

Now is also a great time to JOIN my Playtime with Paper team! Watch the video below to see the Starter Kit options available for you to select – including the limited edition Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine in Boho Blue!  The joining options are fantastic! Don’t you want to save on your paper crafting supplies? That’s one of the perks of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. Contact me with any questions you have.

Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program 

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.

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Crafting!

Project Materials:

Box Making with Favored Flowers

Earlier this week, the Playtime with Paper team had our quarterly Stampin’ Up! meeting. The meetings are lots of fun and include learning new techniques or projects. Box making using the Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper was one of the technique projects from this week’s meeting. The Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper is a Sale-a-Bration brochure product and can be selected for FREE with a $50 Stampin’ Up! purchase. The designer series paper is gorgeous and coordinates with the Fragrant Flowers Bundle in the Jan-Apr Mini Catalog. Even better, some of the Fragrant Flowers Dies coordinate with the paper so no fussy cutting!

If you want to save on your paper crafting products and become a member of my Playtime with Paper team, now is a great time to join Stampin’ Up! Contact me for more details on becoming an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Or check out the Sale-a-bration promotion video below for information on the exclusive deals being offered through February 28th. I would love to have you join my Playtime with Paper team!

A box with Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper.
Side View of Box
Box and Embellishment Project Materials:
  • Box:
    • Basic Black Cardstock (discontinued): 12″ x 12″; cut a sliver of cardstock (approx. 1/16″) from two adjoining sides of the cardstock.  Next score at 2-1/2″ on all sides. NOTE: Since the Basic Black Cardstock is no longer available in a 12″ x 12″ size,  I recommend substituting with colors from the 2021-2023 In Color 12″ x 12″ pack (either the Fresh Freesia or Evening Evergreen) or Regals 12″ x 12″ Cardstock (Old Olive). 
    • Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper: 10-1/2″ x 10-1/2″; score at 1-3/4″ on all sides
    • Strong Adhesive – Tear & Tape, Seal + or Multipurpose Liquid Glue
    • Paper Trimmer
    • Scissors
  • Embellishment:
    • Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper 
    • Fragrant Flowers Dies 
    • Basic Black Cardstock or Cardstock that coordinates with box base: 
    • Basic White Cardstock: 4-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ 
    • Scalloped Contours Dies (use the 2 largest rectangles)
    • Ringed With Nature Stamp Set
    • Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
    • Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon
    • Stampin’ Dimensionals
    • Mini Glue Dots
Assembly Video

If you are interested in creating custom square and rectangle boxes, I recommend the following video from the Stampin’ Up! Training Team: https://youtu.be/_zi95NGr850 (Fast forward through the first two minutes to get to the box instructions.) After watching the steps for making a box, two formulas for calculating cardstock/designer series paper and box sizes are provided.

Now for a few Reminders…
It’s Sale-a-Bration Time!

The biggest Stampin’ Up! promotion of the year, Sale-A-Bration has begun and is ongoing through February 28, 2023. During this period, you are able to enjoy all the benefits of Sale-a-Bration.  Check out the videos below to see the benefits available: 

You’ll want to take advantage of all these wonderful offers!
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program 

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.

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Crafting!

Project Materials

Windmill Side Panel Step Card

This week, I am sharing another card from the recent All About Tulips Class.  It’s a Windmill Side Panel Step card.  This is a fun card to make and though it looks complicated, it’s not.  The only stamping is the sentiment.  The remainder of design elements include the Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper and die cuts!  You’ll find all the components for the windmill in the Windmill Fields Dies. After prepping the materials, the assembly only takes a few minutes so it’s one of those projects where you can plan to make card multiples.  Just cut the extra pieces and have everything ready to assemble at once.  You’ll find the assembly video for the Windmill Side Panel Step Card and the project material dimensions below.  

Side Panel Step Card

Project Materials & Dimensions:
  • Windmill Fields Dies (#157683)
  • Tulips Dies – optional (#157677)
  • Evening Evergreen (#155574) 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score at 3″, 6″ & 7-1/4″ for card base; for the cross panel: 3″ x 8-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″
  • Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper (#157670): 5″ x 2-3/4″, 1″ x 5-1/4″, coordinating piece 4″ x 2-3/4″
  • Basic White Cardstock (#159276) 5-1/4″ x 2-3/4″ and a scrap piece for cutting sentiment circle
  • Mango Melody Cardstock – optional (#146989) 6″ x 1-1/4″ (cut 2)
  • Early Espresso Cardstock (#119686): 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″
  • Soft Suede Cardstock (#115318): 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock (#120953): 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″
  • Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin’ Pad (#155576)
  • Biggest Wish Stamp Set (#155052)
  • Round & Square Brads (#155570)
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Die Cutting Machine (#149653) or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Die Machine (#150673 – a 20% savings during March, 2022)
  • Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755)
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430)
  • Bone Folder (#102300)
ASSEMBLY VIDEO

I hope you have fun creating this windmill and tulip inspired card.  The Simple Suite Stampers are featuring Heart & Home Product Suite this month so in my next post, I’ll be sharing a project using the suite.  Plus, I’ll have details on how you can get this month’s tutorials.  Be sure to subscribe to receive my posts so you won’t miss out on the latest project ideas!

REMINDERS

The Savings in Bloom Promotion offers 20% savings on the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and select compatible bundles.  Click here to see items in the promotion.

Additional Promotions:

The Waves of the Ocean promotion is ongoing until May 2, 2022.

This coastal collection includes an inspiring set of stamps and detailed dies, both early-release products from the upcoming 2022–2023 Annual Catalog. Plus, a pack of paper made from images of hand-poured paint, blue-hued foil sheets for a sea of shine, and radiant rhinestones for a splash of sparkle—each an exclusive product you can only purchase during the promotion period!

Explore artistic expression with the Waves of the Ocean Collection

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: YGBNKCVM (good until April 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.

 

Fun with Decorative Masks

Let’s have some fun with the Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks.  You’ll find the decorative masks on page 65 in the Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalog from Stampin’ Up! It’s easy to overlook them but don’t!  There’s lots you can do with the masks to create a variety of card fronts.  I have created samples using two different Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative masks. Plus, you’ll see two different options for using the masks.  One option uses a large floral mask to create a focal point for a card front and the other option uses the repeating small flower design to create a background.  A list of materials for creating the cards is below, as well as, an assembly video.  You’ll see how easy it is to create beautiful cards with the decorative masks. 

Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks

Happy Birthday Card Materials & Supplies:
  • Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks
  • Basic White Cardstock (5-1/4″ x 4″ to cut using the large Scalloped Contours Dies)
  • Basic Black Cardstock (5-1/4″ x 4″)
  • Highland Heather and/or Polished Pink 
  • Highland Heather and/or Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad
  • Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
  • Sweet Ice Cream Stamp Set (for Happy Birthday sentiment)
  • In Symmetry Stamp Set (for leaves)
  • Embossing Paste – matte finish
  • Brushed Brass Butterflies 
  • Palette Knives
  • Blending Brushes
  • Optional: Glitter (non-Stampin’ Up!)
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Die Cutting Machine
  • Foam Adhesive Sheet
  • Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive
Thank You Card Materials:
  • Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks
  • Amazing Thanks Dies
  • Basic White Cardstock (5-1/4″ x 4″ – note you will trim this to 5″ x 3-3/4″ after adding colors)
  • Basic Black Cardstock (5-1/4″ x 4″ for card layer & scrap pieces to cut background for die cut words)
  • Pale Papaya Cardstock and/or Daffodil Delight Cardstock (5-1/2″ x 11″, score at 4-1/2″ and fold to create card base & scrap cardstock pieces to die cut words)
  • Ink Pads:
    • Thank you card: Bermuda Bay, Pale Papaya & Melon Mambo
    • Thanks card: Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather & Balmy Blue
  • 2021-2023 In-Color Jewels
  • Blender Brushes
  • Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
ASSEMBLY VIDEO

 

REMINDERS

Three reasons to Sale-a-Brate!!! Contact me for details!

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: 7AKTABVS (good until February 1, 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.