Ruffled Leaves

I originally designed this card for a demonstrator shoebox swap in September, then decided I loved it so much I'd use it for October Stamp Club, too! Stamp Club members received complete instructions so they can  use the technique over and over again.

If you're interested in joining my next round of Stamp Club, let me know!
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Square Pillowbox for October Club

We made this cute version of the Square Pillowbox for the October Stamp Club meeting. The die set includes the "window" thinlit, which makes it easy to show what's inside!

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Weekly Deals Oct 27

Weekly Deals are here! The Venetian Lace is one of my favorite trims.

Use Venetian Lace Trim to give fine detail to a layer:

How about a little pumpkin?

Paper Pumpkin, that is. These are the projects from the October kit, made pretty much as instructed. I'll have a few other ideas coming soon.

I think these cards are just lovely. 

I really love getting my Paper Pumpkin every month. You can subscribe month to month here, or buy a prepaid subscription (to keep or give away) here.

Subscribers can get refills for the kits here, as they are available.  

Last Day to get 15% off

Today is the last day! What is left on your wish list?

Acorny Thank You is a great option, as is Cottage Greetings! (The sentiment here is from Cottage Greetings.)

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Lighthearted Maple

I'm so in love with Lighthearted Leaves. It's my favorite leaf set in a LONG time. It's so intricate and textured, and so on trend right now with all the Zentangling art!

This was a simple card to make. I stamped the maple leaf from Lighthearted Leaves in Versamark on Early Espresso cardstock, then added gold embossing powder and heated it to set. The dies in the Leaflets Framelits set cut it out perfectly for me.

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So grateful

There are several things I love on this card.

First, the Softly Falling embossing folder. It works any time of year, even though it's in the Holiday Catalog. I love the texture. You can choose to have the "heavy" texture anywhere on the card, because this is a 6x6 folder. So many options!

Second, the gold candy dots. Are you wondering where they are in the catalog? They are actually the White Perfect Accents colored with a gold Sharpie. You're welcome.

Third, the "grateful," in Gold Glimmer Paper. The word come from the Seasonal Frame Thinlits Dies in the Holiday Catalog (page 40). I love the script-y font and the bit of shine the word brings to the card.

Fourth, the circle of flowers from Into the Woods Designer Series Paper. I just used the 2 1/2 inch circle punch to isolate the flower set I wanted. You could also easily use circle framelits.

I hope you're making something you love this week! If you are, share it here!

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Weekly Deals October 20

Weekly Deals are here!

That Fancy Foil Silver Vellum would be lovely on Christmas cards!

Stamp Sale--15% off!

Don't miss this limited-time deal. All stamp sets are 15% off Oct 19-23. (Does not include bundles.)

What's on your wishlist for the holidays??

Details: 

• Host stamp sets, rotary stamps, and supply list stamp sets are not eligible for the 15 percent promotional discount on stamps.
• Bundles are not eligible for this promotional discount, but they will retain their current 15 percent Bundle & Save discount. The stamp set from the bundle may still be purchased ala carte with the 15 percent promotional discount.

New idea with Mini Treat Bag Thinlits

I love the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits. I have made *lots* of them, and I use them all the time. They cut cardstock or Designer Series Paper. Here's a new way to use the Thinlits to make something different!







Look at all the great pieces that come in this set:

Some projects I've shown on my blog before:

Friendly Pillowbox

The Square Pillowbox Thinlits are fast becoming my favorites! It's so simple to make a pretty package for gift giving!

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Weekly Deals October 13

Weekly Deals are up! You really need the Hearts & Stars Masks and the Metal Rimmed Pearls! Add them to your order before you forget!


Special prices are while supplies last.

Cotton Paper Flowers

I thought I had posted this project on my blog back when we made it at our August Stamp Club, but apparently not!

We used the Cotton Paper Assortment (Watermelon Wonder and Crushed Curry) to make this simple but flashy flower.

Now Stampin Up has a quick video showing another fun flower with the Cotton Paper!

Just Be Happy

Sometimes a square card is fun to design around--something different is refreshing. We can make envelopes in any size using the Envelope Punch Board, so the sky is the limit!
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Paper Pumpkin Thankful

Another extra project from my September Paper Pumpkin kit! I love this stamp set SO much. The sentiments are the perfect size for tags.

Don't forget to sign up for Paper Pumpkin before Saturday, October 10. Stampin Up will donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for every subscription! Click over to my Paper Pumpkin page or add a 1-month (or more) subscription to your next order.

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Weekly Deals Oct 6

It's Tuesday, and here are your Weekly Deals!

I love those gusseted bags for giving out treats at Christmas time, and the White Perfect Accents can be colored with Sharpies (including gold and silver) to match any project! 

It's a pumpkin time of year!

Autumn is my favorite season--I love the colors and textures and the leaves and the pumpkin-based food.

These stamps came from the September Paper Pumpkin--Wickedly Sweet! The little glittered leaves are cut with a die from the Square Pillowbox set. The card uses the FMS206 sketch:

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Spooky Shaker Card

Just in time for October, it's a Spooky Shaker! We made it at last month's Stamp Club.

We used the darling seasonal Frame Thinlits and matching Sparkly Seasons set. You can get them in a bundle and save 15%!

Shaker cards don't have to be intimidating. You can do it! The trick is to not add TOO much fun stuff to your shaker window.

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Pillowbox Boo!

Not "boooooo" for the pillowbox, because I LOVE the pillowbox! "Boo" as in, I die cut the word "spooky from the Seasonal Frame Thinlits and turned it backwards (and upside down!) to make the word "boo"! The googly eyes helped. {smile}

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