August Paper Pumpkin with Doodles

I have a doodling problem--can't leave anything alone! This month's Paper Pumpkin provided me with so many opportunities to add layers and texture, not only with doodling, but with all the lovely die cut pieces and stamped images.

Most of the cards are already made up, because they will all get USED! Do you have a stockpile like I do? Today is a great day to send a card to someone you've had on your mind.

Here's the video for this month's Paper Pumpkin, and don't forget there is a special going on for new Paper Pumpkin subscribers! Click here to learn the details--offer good till Sept 10.

Daisy Delight Designer Series Paper

Do you have a pile of Designer Series Paper sitting in your craft spot? It's time to use some up! With just a few simple supplies, you can make beautiful cards to spread a little joy.

The easiest way is to cut a width of 5 inches, then one of 4 inches, leaving 3 inches leftover. The 5 inch pieces you'll need to trim to 3 3/4 inches tall, then add a solid layer of 5 1/4 inches by 4 inches. A simple greeting will change that printed paper into a lovely card! If you use a "just because," "thinking of you," or "just a note," you can make that card work for any occasion!

The 4 inch wide set can be cut to 5 1/4 inch height and layered right onto a card base with a sentiment. The 3 inch wide set can be cut to 4 inches height and used either vertically (as in the above picture) or horizontally, with a "layer" of ribbon between it and the white space below.

Those pretty papers deserve some love! You can always use birthday cards, thank you cards, sympathy cards, or the more generic kids listed above. Go forth and CARD!


Product List

Vertical Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141876] $19.00	Vertical Greetings Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141873] $27.00	Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141534] $37.00	Flourishing Phrases Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141531] $49.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702] $8.00	Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper [144137] $11.00	Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144091] $3.75
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [115663] $3.75	Uninked Stampin' Spots [141822] $9.00

July Paper Pumpkin Circles

It's not often that I just make up a kit the way the instructions say, but the July Paper Pumpkin was fabulous! All I added was a bit of twine and some spatters. I loved the wood elements in this kit, as well as the washi tape! It's all so tactile, which is my favorite kind of project!

The last several Paper Pumpkin kits have really knocked it out of the park. There's a great special on right now, if you've never tried Paper Pumpkin before. A self-contained kit arrives every month, and you'll love having the projects prepared for you!

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With Paper Pumpkin, you'll save time and money while you build a collection of crafting supplies. Every month you'll receive a unique stamp set with an ink spot (that won't repeat a color in a 12-month period). In no time at all, you'll have a variety of stamps and ink to use on other projects. In addition, your first kit includes a free clear stamping block that you'll use every month.

Watercolor Soft Sayings Mask

You may already know that the Soft Sayings kit is one of my favorite things from the Stampin Up Catalog! One of the main things I loved was one of the card overlays. I wanted to use it as a mask. [For those of you like me who hate the idea of using one up that way, remember that you can order a kit refill with more overlays for just $21!]

First I coated it with gloss gel (you could use Mod Podge) to make it a bit more durable. When that dried, I placed the mask over watercolor paper and used a makeup sponge to add Berry Burst and Lemon-Lime Twist inks.

For the card on the left, I removed the mask and spritzed the card front with water--just a little, till the ink started to blend a bit. After it dried, I added a sentiment from Rose Wonder (stamped with the MISTI, so I could re-stamp on the bumpy watercolor paper) in black. Then matted it with Berry Burst cardstock and mounted it on Thick Very Vanilla cardstock. Which reminds me that I need to order more of that!

For the card on the right, I left the mask on the watercolor paper when I spritzed the water. This gave the image clearer lines and made it more defined. When it dried, I mounted it on Gold Glimmer Paper and a Thick Very Vanilla base.

I love both these cards. I can't decide which one I like better! But I'll probably be making more just like this, in different color combinations.


Product List

Soft Sayings Card Kit [145466] $35.00	Soft Sayings Card Kit Refill [145387] $21.00	Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set [140697] $27.00	Watercolor Paper [122959] $5.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [144237] $7.00	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243] $8.00	Gold Glimmer Paper [133719] $5.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144092] $3.75	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144089] $3.75	Uninked Stampin' Spots [141822] $9.00	Gold 1/8" Ribbon [134583] $5.00

Ink Spot Designs

Ever since I bought my MISTI, I've been using my ink spots more than my full-size ink pads. They are so handy. Some I make with the Uninked Stampin Spots (p 201), and others have come from Paper Pumpkin kits or other card kits from Stampin Up. Several ink spots were sitting out on my desk recently as I played with my July Paper Pumpkin and color combinations, and these cards were the results.

I stamped each color two or three times, to give it a very imperfect look. I didn't want anything too symmetrical. Then black ink--either for stamping or doodling--was really all that was needed. The color combinations are: Soft Sky, Crushed Curry, Lemon-Lime Twist; and Soft Sky, Lemon-Lime Twist, Tranquil Tide, Powder Pink, and Berry Burst.

Stamps for the first card are from my go to stamp set lately: Soft Sayings!


Product List

Uninked Stampin' Spots [141822] $9.00	Soft Sayings Card Kit [145466] $35.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Journaling Pens [145480] $5.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144092] $3.75	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131158] $3.25	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131161] $3.25
Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144090] $3.75	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144089] $3.75	Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144091] $3.75	Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine [141682] $3.00

Lavender for friends

Daisy Delight was one of the first sets I ordered from the new catalog. Focused on the daisy images, I didn't realize there are several other florals, stems, and sayings.

 After seeing a project using the lavender stems and blossoms, I couldn't resist making these cards!


Product List

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set [143669] $17.00	Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Stamp Set [142924] $21.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105126] $8.00
Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $10.00	Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad [126969] $6.50	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [144086] $6.50	Elegant Eggplant Solid Baker's Twine [141685] $3.00