Paper Pumpkin Follow Up

Wow!  So the kit I photographed in my last post became available for sale yesterday, outside the normal parameters of the "paper pumpkin rules".  Unfortunately for many interested in getting ahold of this kit it sold out in less than 30 minutes. 

On the upside of that info, there is still time to get in on the excitement with the next kit, which promises to be as exciting as this one.  Can't wait to see it!

Just head over to Paper Pumpkin and get started with your subscription so you don't miss out on the excitement!

Pumpkins Are Not Just for Halloween...Check This Out!

Oh my gosh, I just spent the last couple of hours putting together this kit from Paper Pumpkin.  Have you heard of Paper Pumpkin?  It's a monthly kit that comes in the mail and everything you need to make the projects is included in the box.  The stamps are photopolymer/clear and when you order your first kit you'll get the clear block in your box that you'll mount your stamps onto.

When I say you get everthing in your kit, I mean EVERYTHING!!!  All your inks, embellishments, stamps, cardstock, EVERYTHING!

Watch the video below and see for yourself the fun you could be having!  Then head to Paper Pumpkin and get started 😊

Carols of Christmas in Navy

When I think of Christmas colors, the automatic for me is to conjure up something in red and green, but it gets so redundant...and to an extent, boring.

Not that I don't appreciate tradition.  I really do and on any given day when I see red and green at Christmas time, I'm absolutely fine with that combination.

However, there is way more to Christmas decorating than those 2 colors.  I do love the navy and white combination, too.  Navy is such a peaceful and calm addition to the whole holiday theme.  What do you think?

This bundle that I'm using in my post today is so versatile.  If you look further back on my blog to some previous posts, you'll see a similar card and some totally different ideas using this same bundle.

I'll list below the ingredients to this card if you'd like to CASE it.  If you'd like to comment on what you think I'd appreciate it! Have a great day:)

Stamps: Carols of Christmas (146037-CM Bundle, 146036-WM Bundle), Star of Light (142110)

Cardstock: Night of Navy (100867) cut 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" and scored at 4 1/4", Whisper White Thick (140272) cut 4" X 5  1/4"

Ink: Night of Navy (126970)

Adhesive: Fast Fuse (129026) and Dimensionals (104430)

Need More Bling? Just Add Diamonds!

As promised last night, Laurie Trent, here is the answer to your question...Can you add Dazzling Diamonds directly to the Embossing Paste?  YOU ABSOLUTELY CAN!!  And it's beautiful.  It gives your project a whole new level of "WOW"!

Here are the ingredients for this card:

Stampset: Merry PatternsCLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Cardstock: Real Red (102482) cut 4 1/8" X 5 3/8": Whisper White (100730) cut 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" and scored at 4 1/4" and cut 2 3/4" X 1 1/8" for greeting

Specialty Paper: Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper (135315) cut 1/2" X 5"

Ink: Tranquil Tide (144085)

Other: Embossing Paste (141979); Pattern Party Decorative Masks (144103); Palette Knives (142808); Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (133751)

Adhesives: Fast Fuse (129026); Foam Adhesive Strips (141825)

Merry Patterns Host Set by Stampin' Up!

When I initially saw the promotion for this stamp set I wanted it really bad because there's so much about it to love.  The deer, the patterns, the layering, and oh...the possibilities...

I was able to earn it at the end of September and sat down to play with it yesterday.  I wanted to do something outside of my comfort zone and then, today, I reeled it back in. Let me know what you think in the 'comment' area below.

Ingredients:

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz (131201) cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" and a scrap for the greeting; Berry Blast (144243) cut 5 3/8" X 4 1/8"  ; Whisper White (100730) cut 2" square

Designer Series Paper: Foil Frenzy Specialty Designer Series Paper (144125) cut 2" X 4"

Stamp Sets: Lovely As A Tree (128655-Woodmount 127793-Clearmount); (Merry Patterns (earn free for qualifying party during October) CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Inks: Soft Suede (126978); Crumbcake (126975); Berry Burst (144083); Versamark (102283)

Framelits: Bunch of Banners (141488)

Embossing Powder: Clear (109130)

Heat Tool (129053)

Paper Snips (103579)

I stamped the trees in the background and then covered the cardstock with versamark ink and embossed with clear embossing powder.  I fussy cut the deer.

Ingredients:

Cardstock: Very Vanilla (101650) cut 8 1/2" X 5 1/2"; Thick Very Vanilla (144237) cut 4 1/8" X 5 3/8" and 2" X 2 1/2" 

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper (135315) cut 2 1/2" X 7" to cut swirls

Stampset: Merry Patterns CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Inks: Basic Black Archival (140931); Tranquil Tide (144085)

Marker: So Saffron

Embossing Folder: Softly Falling (139672)

Thinlits: Swirly Scribbles (141497)

Other: Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897)

#makeacardsendacard

Be sure to check out my video below and to embellish on that, I wanted to let you know that on the Whisper White piece that I've stamped my greeting on, I took my stampin' sponge and using the soft suede ink, I sponged all around the edges to give something plain a little bit of lift and interest.






Here are the ingredients for this card:

Cardstock: Old Olive (100702) cut at 4 1/8" X 5 3/8" and 3" square; Glossy White (144240) cut at 4" square and scraps to cut your leaves---To get the printed look on my card check out an earlier video here, on my blog showcasing the baby wipe technique using the ink refills; Whisper White (100730) cut at 4" X 1 1/4"; Vellum cut at 2 1/2" square

Inks: Soft Suede (126978); Versamark (102283)

Stamp Sets: Lovely As A Tree (128655-woodmount and 127793-clearmount); Flourishing Phrases (141531-woodmount and 151534 clearmount)

Framelits: Stitched Shapes (145372)
Thinlits: Seasonal Layers ( 143751)

Adhesives: Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (144106); Dimensionals (104430); Foam Adhesive Strips (141825); Fast Fuse (129026)

Embossing Tools: Heat Tool (129053); Copper Embossing Powder (141636); Embossing Buddy (103083)

Other: Stamping Sponges (141337)

Embossing Paste and Christmas

This card, although detailed with the embossing paste, is really quite easy and quick to make.  I can see making several to send to my family and friends this Christmas.  Now is the time to get started so when the holidays actually do come around, we can enjoy and not stress so much.

Here's a list of ingredients I used to make this card:

Stamp Set- Hearts Come Home (145416- Clear Mount) in Holiday Catalog

Cardstock- Whisper White  cut 4 1/4" X 11" and scored at 5 1/2" (100730).  Another scrap of WW that is large enough to accommodate the Stitched Shapes Oval Framelit (145372).  

Ink: Real Red (126949)

Embellishments: 1/4" Double Stitched Ribbon-Cherry Cobbler (144117)- cut at 5 1/2" and then angle trim after it's adhered, Embossing Paste (141979), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (133751)

Tools: Pattern Party Decorative Masks (144103), and Palette Knives (142808)

Adhesive: Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Foam Adhesive Strips (141825), Dimensionals (104430)

Embossing Paste Has Become One of My Faves

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Contemplation Equals Kindness and Understanding

I was contemplating my next project and decided upon something to send to someone I love so dearly.  She's really struggling right now with a health issue and along with her in her struggle are her son and daughter and their families. 

This card is for her, specifically.  In addition to her, this card is for all those struggling with health issues, be they physical, emotional, both. And most importantly, this card is for everyone.  Because you see, we're all in this together.  When one human being is suffering we are all suffering.  Whether we know this person or not.  In knowing this we must all strive to make our lives better with regard to this. 

What we do does not have to be BIG.  What we need to do is something that is intended to improve the life of another.  A smile, a helping hand, an acknowledgement of others. 

With that said, I'm sharing this card with YOU.  You are special, you are cared about and you are important.

Let's build on #SaraDouglass's plea to #makeacardsendacard.  I'll list below the ingredients for this card, if you would like to replicate it.

Sincerely,

Tammie

Stamp Set: High Tide (143006)
Cardstock: Whisper White cut 4 1/4" X 11" and scored at 5 1/2" and cut 4" X 5 1/4" (100730); Crumbcake cut 4 1/8" X 5 3/8" (120953)
Inks: Crumbcake (126975), Tranquil Tide (144085) and Soft Sky (131181)
Tools: Stampin' Sponges (141337)
Adhesive: Fast Fuse (129026)

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