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Yep it's that time of the month, Paper Pumpkin Time 💖🎉(pumpkin emoji's aren't that great) Click the link to find out all about paper pumpkin.
My Challenge to myself each time it comes is to create the actual cards, In this case 2, then with the rest of the kit see what else I can create, by not adding too many more products, in this particular instance I used Wink of Stella (gotta have extra bling), green ink pad initially I used Peaceful Pine then realised that actually Mossy Meadow is the right colour!, also blending brushes to go with the Early Espresso that comes with the kit and my green colour, plus some extra glues and thick white cardstock for card bases.
First up the "official" 2 cards (of which if you just make these up there's 5 of each)
I don't really like to overcomplicate the cards, so clockwise the first card just has the leaves stamped around the image, then coloured in with Wink of Stella. Second card, has the trees masked off first to add green to the frame, then the frame masked to add brown to the trees. One of the brown banners is halved, as is the circle, and wink of stella'd in various places. Next up (bottom right) I've taken one of the tree frames and cut the trees out, added them to the "middle" of the card then added the trees frame over top, and then the saying at the bottom. Last card in this photo, I've just cut the tree frame and added the trees individually over top, with the other 1/2 of the circle for the saying and the other 1/2 of the brown banner.
Next photo (again clockwise) like before I've masked the inside trees of the frame to create the green outside, and vice versa to add brown to the trees. Also I cut one of the main cards up so I could use the pine trees and yellow trees separately, so the yellow trees are up on dimensionals on this card (more obvious in the flesh as it were) next card, I cut one of the frames down to just the trees (kept the side piece, cut the ends on an angle, scrunched it up and brushed green onto it) the extra trees got stuck down to the base card, and the next frame added over top (on Foam Adhesive strips) then the green scrunched bit added over the right side of the frame, I've dipped the other side of the frame (trees side) into my ink pad just to even out the colour difference and added the saying over top of the trees. Bottom right I've turned over one of the trees frames, dragged the brown ink pad over it (that came with the kit) then stamped the saying on one of the pieces that get punched out, popped it back in place, and obviously stamped and "stella'd" the main card base. Last card I cut the card up and used the back of the card, with the ink pad pressed onto it multiple times for the "mat" then cut up the main image into sections, and fussy cut a couple of the leaves for the corners.
Then lastly the 4 somewhat more random cards🤣, The first one is made using the negative of the punched out circles, oh and I made up a bow using some of the cardstock that was between the punched out banners, hence the white and brown stripes. Next very random looking card uses the trees frame (before you use them on one of the other cards!) as a mask to create the background, I actually think it's kind of cool! (but maybe that's just me) also added Stella, although you can't really see it in the photo) Bottom right has green brushed onto the base card first, just in the middle so it shows nicely behind the pine trees. then uses the pine trees cut from one of the base cards, and layered up so they sit nicely, then a couple of strips of cardstock coloured with the brown ink and softened by curling it to create what looks like ribbon. And last but not least..... I've used the negative piece from the long saying tags as a mask to create the stripey background, then stamped the leaves, cut forks in the end of one of those long saying pieces, and an extra fork in the end of the brown banner, with the saying on top.
And that's it! If you don't already subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, why not give it a whirl?, there's so much you can create with these kits and you do end up with a variety of mini ink pads and different stamp sets in each kit, to build up your basic collection of colours. Check out the info on Paper Pumpkin (click on the link)
Just in case you're new to this Chain Swap (and have missed the other hops I've done) I joined in from April to August in something called a "Chain Swap".
The best way I can describe it is Chinese Whispers for cards. We took turns starting the chain off with our card, whoever starts it sends it to the next person on the list who CASE's it (Copy And Selectively Edit), they then send their card onto the next person and so it continues. I'm fascinated to see how the beginning and end results turn out, each of these blog posts have links on them at the bottom to the others in the chain, so let me know what you think, and make sure you check out the whole round!
If you have come from the previous blogs you'll have seen the progression so far! Make sure you tap below to see the next one!
My Card in this chain is this one: I decided to focus on the background in the swap I received, and hence built up this card, using the Stitched Stocking Bundle (click on the photo for a page showing you all the goodies I've used)
So now go and check out the others in the chain, I love the variety and inspiration that everyone has gathered from the card that was mailed to them.
Today I thought I'd CASE some of the layouts from the catalogue, if you, are wondering what "CASE" ing is, it's where you take (in this case a layout) and make it your own, so potentially you look at the layout and decide to keep it the same, but use different papers/stamps etc, or you might look at the layout and move things around, or cut things on different angles - you get the idea?
In the video I make this card, which I think was a scrapbook layout that showed lots of pieces of Designer Paper cut in straight lengths and laid under the focal photos, I changed it to a card layout and cut the ends of the designer paper to an angle. My aim was to use the same gorgeous designer paper in all the cards and it's called Whispering Woods (click on the name to see it) It's actually the "give back" product for this catalogue, for every pack sold Stampin' Up! donate $4.25 to a charity (different ones for different countries) So why not buy a pack? You benefit and a charity benefits! (win, win) I also broke into my new Adhesive Backed Sparkle Sequins - ooooo just so bling'y💖
Then I couldn't resist playing around with some more of the layouts, and here's what I created, I picked out some matching papers to go with it, Pretty Peacock, Misty Moonlight and Shaded Spruce, I happened to have a couple of pre-foiled sayings so I've used those plus a couple of sayings from Chrismassy sets: Pretty Poinsettia and Stitched Stocking.
I do like that it's multi-purpose not just Christmas Designer Paper (and seeing as greens & turquoises are my fav colours, it probably stands to reason that I'd love it! 🤣)
By the way if you don't have a catalogue and would like one, if you place an order with me, I'll happily send you a free catalogue, just let me know you want one! You can shop my store here: Heather's Stampin' Up! Store
Well as we're 1/2 way through September already 😱I thought I'd better get underway with October class cards!
October classes are a week later than normal on Friday 9th at 1pm in my classroom and Saturday 10th 10.30am in Maryborough,
due to the Loddon Arts Trail happening and I'm displaying/teaching and selling at that in the Laanecoorie Hall. (hopefully it's a nice warm few days from Friday to Sunday)
If you plan to come to one of my classes just let me know in advance so I can have enough paper prepped with me!
Click on each of the cards to see the Supplies used in each one, and to purchase any that you "need"😉
This first one uses uses the fabulous new Box of Joy Bundle, I have to admit I bought this set because of the "Spoiler Alert" plus actually the box is kind of handy too🤣 and in fact the rest of the dies are growing on me too.
Next card - oh my goodness every self-respecting Australian Cardmaker needs this stamp set! Joyful Friends I reckon they must have doubled the order for Australia!
3rd Card uses the absolutely stunning Luxe Foliage Specialty Designer Series Paper, which is the Product of the month for September (available while stocks last) If you place an order for $125+ then you get the option to pick it for $9😱
and the scored lines don't show up well on the first photo I took (but the foiling does!) so hence this photo too.....
Last but not least, we're back to Christmas and my plan is (she says taking a deep breath) to have my foiling machine ready for people to use and try out (again 😱) How amazing is this Buffalo Check background? Everyone's cards will be a little different as there are a few sayings to pick from, but the ribbon and background will be the same, the ribbon is soooo pretty! 💝
And that is it, the 4 cards we'll be creating!
If you plan to come let me know and you can make payment to my account or Pay ID, just ask me if you don't have it 😊
I plan to do a video at the Maryborough class again, so if you can't make it to the class come back a week or so after and I should have it uploaded.
I joined in from April to August in something called a "Chain Card Swap". And now we get to share the end results.
The best way I can describe it is Chinese Whispers for cards. We took turns starting the chain off with our card, whoever starts it sends it to the next person on the list who CASE's it (Copy And Selectively Edit), they then send their card onto the next person and so it continues. I'm fascinated to see how the beginning and end results turn out, each of these blog posts have links on them at the bottom to the others in the chain, so let me know what you think, and make sure you check out the whole round!
If you have come from the previous blogs you'll have seen the progression so far! Make sure you tap below to see the next one!
Yep I managed to get "Card" in the title twice! Go Me!🤣
I had seen a clip online ages ago, forgot to write down instructions, and lost it (of course) but the pull out bit kind of stuck in my head, so I figured I'd play around with it, and this is the result.
I think it's really effective, but actually remarkably simple to do. Then after having got 1/2 way through the video I thought Oooo this would make a great gift card - card! so it kind of morphed.......
However I promised the measurements so they are below the photos
Here's the first card I made before the video, Click on the photos to open a link that will show you all the "ingredients" (you can then pick and choose which you need!)
The outside:
Then you open it up
and finally you pull the flap......
then the card I made in the video, where it gets changed to a gift card holder: (same sequence) how amazing is this All Wrapped Up Specialty Designer Series paper?
And now onto the measurements....
You will need:
A4 cardstock sheet cut to full length (27.7cm) x 14.8cm, then scored at 10.5cm, 21cm and 26cm
Matching Cardstock cut to 10.5cm x 14.8cm, scored at 4cm
Cardstock piece for the mechanism 11.5cm x 10cm score at 2cm (so you're left with 8cm flat bit)
and if you're turning it into a gift card holder you'll need another piece 6cm x 11.5cm
Then Designer Paper:
10cm x 14.3cm for front
two of 3.5cm x 14.3cm
two of 4.5cm x 14.3cm
3cm x 14.3cm
one more piece 14.3cm x ? to put on the inside flap, or something else decorative (like my pumpkins cut out)
Yep I'm back at it, I figure I really would like to scrapbook the photos I've had sitting on my desk since last November, which is from my trip to the US. And I'm proud to say that the 2 pages I did were only supposed to hold 5 photos total and I've managed to squeeze in 11🤣
I have a feeling it's a little like space in the house, Tom (hubby) always accuses me of needing to fill up every available space (I don't consciously do it, it just seems to happen!)
Anyway back to the scrapbooking I've used a kit that has now retired (yes it took me that long to get round to using it) But I figure that there are a heap of the kits all different designs, so you pick something that matches what you're going to be scrapbooking about, check them out here: Scrapbook Workshop Kits (plus there are some bargain kits in the retiring goodies down the bottom of this page)
However let me show you how my pages turned out.....
I'm starting up a scrapbooking evening once a month at the Kangaroo Flat Library, the first session will be on Thursday 24th September at 7pm, and my aim is that everyone will complete 2 pages. I didn't add anything except photos (and obviously glue) to this kit to create these 2 pages, and I was able to use some of the left over bits to mount the extra photos onto. My fav glue to use is the Stampin' Seal, it does take a bit of getting used to, but once you're there I do find it was worth the perseverance!
If you'd like to check out the video, here it is:
I hope this inspires you to create, and if you're thinking I'd love to have a go at this and get some of my photos off my phone and onto paper, it's really rewarding. Do check out the page above to see what Stampin' Up! has available currently (and I'd love you to purchase through me if you don't already) or why not join my team and get a discount on your purchases? If you're in the Bendigo area why not book in to come and join us on 24th at Kangaroo Flat Library? Check out this blog post about it: Simplistic Scrapbooking, and make sure you sign up for my emails to get more details on a regular basis.
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