Butterfly Swing Card

We'll make this card tonite at our club meeting. It features this month's special--15% off the Bitty Butterfly Punch and Papillon Potpourri bundle--and the fabulous Thinlit Label Flip Card!

Here's the inside:

I think these Thinlit Flip Cards are my favorite new thing in quite awhile! So much "show" for just a little work with the Big Shot. I made the "extended version" of this card by putting the right side of the cardstock on top of the die--it even makes the score line for you!

Stamps: Chalk Talk, Papillon Potpourri   
Paper: Whisper White, Soft Sky, Sweater Weather DSP   
Ink: Soft Sky
Accessories: Big Shot, Thinlit Label Card die set, Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder, Soft Sky Taffeta Ribbon, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Large Oval Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, sponge, dimensionals

Curry butterfly

I have an elderly lady from church whom I visit every month. She is very lonely, and so I like to send her cards between visits. This is one I have in my stash for Fern! You know I love yellows, and the revamped Crushed Curry is *lovely*! It didn't show in the picture very well, but I paper pierced around the butterfly to add a little something extra. Another simple card, but one I think she'll enjoy.

Stamps: Express Yourself (hostess), Best of Butterflies
Paper: Crushed Curry, Quatrefancy Specialty DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Crushed Curry
Accessories: Simply Pressed Clay and Blossoms Mold, Paper Piercer, Occasions Paper Piercing Pack, Curry Chevron Ribbon, White Baker's Twine, Elegant Butterfly Punch

Black and White Wedding

When I saw the printed window sheets that came with the Quatrefancy Specialty DSP, I immediately thought of weddings! This clear acetate is printed with a Whisper White quatrefoil design. I cut the cards at 4x8, so I could get 4 of them from one sheet. The labels are cut from the Deco Labels Collection framelits--the outer one is from Modern Medley DSP, the inner one has the sentiment and a doodled border. The flower is made of tissue paper punched with the Scalloped Circle punches, with an Antique Brad for the center.

I think it makes a great wedding or anniversary card! You could use it as a thank you or bridal shower card, too!

Stamps: Loving Thoughts (inside sentiment)
Paper: Quatrefancy Specialty DSP, Whisper White, Modern Medley DSP, tissue paper
Ink: Black
Accessories: White 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain, Antique Brads, Deco Labels Framelits, Big Shot

Strawberry Birthday

We have a large family and I send a LOT of birthday cards! So that'swhat I usually make. This is a simple card that I just love! It's all about the Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the cute ruffle ribbon! Handmade cards are always a special gift, whether they're complicated or simple!



Stamps: Label Love
Paper: In Color 2013 Stack (Strawberry Slush), Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White
Ink: Strawberry Slush, Baked Brown Sugar
Accessories: Artisan Label punch, Baked Brown Sugar Ruffle Ribbon

My Paper Pumpkin Projects

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Use the promo code PUMPKINDEAL and get the first two months for only $10 each. These kits make great gifts for friends who don't have much time for stamping but still want to create, for students of all ages, or anyone you know who deserves a little treat in the mail!

To see what's in the first kit, check this post.

After the first month, the kits are a surprise! I can't wait to see what September's kit will be.

Here is the sample card for the introductory kit. It's made just by following the directions that come with the supplies. The only extra I used was adhesive.

But I wanted to experiment a little to see what else I could make, so I did this:

I used just the kit elements--I only added the white baker's twine to the button. And then, I decided to try something more.

I added a piece of Basic Gray cardstock and a piece of Whisper White cardstock. That's it! The rest is straight from the kit!

So make the cards the way the kit tells you to, or be a little rebellious like me and make something different! It's *YOUR* Paper Pumpkin!

Celebrate with a little burlap

Another card from August's Club meeting--this one featuring the Mosaic Madness suite of products. I'm a sucker for stamp sets with matching punches or framelits--they get me every time! This card is detailed, but it goes together quickly. See that fun burlap layer??? It's the Burlap Ribbon from the Holiday Catalog! I love it--burlap usually makes me sneeze, but this one hasn't given me any trouble at all. You can stamp on it, and the cut ends frayed just the way I wanted them to. Of course, it doesn't hurt that it goes so well with my current favorite color--Baked Brown Sugar!

My oldest son's birthday is next week--he'll be 12!  What do you have to celebrate this month?

Stamps: Mosaic Madness, Express Yourself   
Paper: Quatrefancy Specialty DSP, Baked Brown Sugar, Island Indigo, Whisper White   
Ink: island Indigo, baked Brown Sugar, pumpkin Pie, Strawberry Slush, Pool Party       
Accessories: Big Shot, Modern Mosaic emb folder, Itty Bitty Banner framelits, Mosaic punch, rhinestones, Burlap

Birthday Shaker

We made this card at Club meeting this week. It's a Dutch fold  card (see tutorial here) with a shaker feature. Shaker cards are very easy to make! I got the idea from Pam Morgan's presentation at the Stampin' Up! Convention.

Just cut matching sized pieces of Window Sheet and Designer Series Paper (here, 3x4), seal up 3 sides with Washi tape, and then fill with small punchies. Seal up the 4th side and you're done!

Here's a photo of the inside:

I am entering this card in the Just Us Girls Technique Challenge #201.

All products Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Label Love, Sweet Essentials (sentiment)   
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Birthday Basics DSP, Very Vanilla, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green, Silver Glimmer Paper   
Ink: Bermuda Bay   
Accessories: Window Sheet, Epic Day Washi Tape, Basic Gray 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain,
Simply Scored, Artisan Label Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, small star punch (retired), embossing buddy

Paper Pumpkin Palooza!

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Use the promotion code PUMPKINDEAL to join Paper Pumpkin before August 31, 2013, and pay only $10 a month* for the first two months.
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Your first month's kit will look like this:

Then each month after that is a surprise! You can cancel at any time. These kits make wonderful gifts! Everything you need (except adhesive) is included. So if Paper Pumpkin isn't for you, I know you can think of someone who would love it! Especially for $10. Teachers, college students, teens, that sister-in-law who is hard to buy for. You know you just thought of someone. Please choose me as your demonstrator, and I'll send you ideas for your kit!


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 must click "Add Promo Code" and then enter the promo code PUMPKINDEAL in the "Promo Code" field when you sign up on the mypaperpumpkin.com website to take advantage of this promotion.
You must join by Saturday, August 31, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT).

Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family every month!

 
Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)
Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.
Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape.We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.
You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10, we'll send your kit around May 15. If you sign up on May 11, we'll send your first kit around the June 15.)
 A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!) There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.