Unconventional Dashing Deer

If you’re like me, you see ideas in our catalogs, on Pinterest, and on any number of other social media sites.  Sometimes I CASE projects so I have a nearly identical rendition of what I’ve found. Most of the time I want to make my projects “my own”. And then something else takes over and what I saw in my mind’s eye is nowhere close to what I end up making. Years ago I would become upset and throw my hands up and toss my “failure”.  

Then I had my aha moment. Instead of getting rid of my seemingly unsuccessful project I would take a deep breath and walk away.  After a few minutes, a few hours or days later I would return to my project and to my surprise, it wasn’t that bad. In fact, usually it was really good. I realized that just because my mind’s eye and my project didn’t match up I just needed to change my vision and, wa-la, creativity continued and I’ve had so much joy making things I never thought I was capable of. 

These cards are an example of all of what I just said. The deer above was my initial attempt at at my vision using the Dashing Deer Stamp Set.  As you guessed it, things ended up evolving and as it turns out, apparently there was so much in my mind that I was able to make not just one, but three cards.  Score!  I love the Dashing Deer stamps and their coordinating framelits and I had a lot of fun working with these non traditional Christmas colors, Gorgeous Grape and Granny Apple Green.

If you're interested in any or all of my cards and would like more information regarding the supplies I used I would be happy to have a conversation with you.  You can comment below or you can email me at periopnurse.trun@gmail.com

Delightful Birthday, Happy Halloween and Thanksgiving at our Club Party Last Night

I've been in the Christmas cardmaking mood of late, but when I was considering my projects for our monthly club I really didn't want to do Christmas just yet.  After all, it's still SUMMER!  These are the projects I came up with and with full disclosure, the little pumpkins are my take from an amazing demonstrator, #RachelTessman.  I love her ability to think outside the box.  Thank you, Rachel!

In keeping with the thought of "it's still summer",  I wanted to choose a color that really represents bright, exciting and happy.  I think Gorgeous Grape fits that bill.  I also wanted to do several layers, while keeping this project simple, so the Scalloped Tag Topper and the Banner Triple Punches worked perfectly.  Initially I thought I would keep a monotone color theme, but I wanted just a little more visual texture so I added the new 'In Color' DSP Purple Posy and the Sparkle Glimmer Paper.

In accordance with visual texture/interest I used the Tulle Ribbon and the White Bakers Twine.  As I considered the coloring with the tag ribbon ties I decided white on white was a bit boring, so I used my Gorgeous Grape Ink Refill mixed with a little water in a bowl and dyed my twine purple.  YES!  Much better!
Then using the Butterfly Duet Punch I punched the three small butterflies and applied each of them with half of a mini dimensional to pop them up.
The stamp set, Delightful Day, is from the Annual Catalog.

Transitioning from my summer project and to move my ladies from one season to the next, I decided to move into Fall with these next projects...

These two pumpkins are so fun to make using the new Mini Curvy Keepsake box dies and as I mentioned previously I got my idea from Rachel Tessman.  Her pumpkins are a bit different, but her idea of the leaf, the tendril and the texture using the Subtles Embossing Folder are completely hers.  With my pumpkins I added the Rhinestones that I colored using the Old Olive Dark Stampin' Blend and the stamps, as well as the die "Happy" are from the 'A Wish for Everything' Bundle.  I am absolutely in love with this bundle.  The dies are the perfect size for every project and there is a die for pretty much every occasion!  I love the fonts of the dies, too.  

I cut "Happy" from our new Black Foil in the Holiday Catalog and then stamped "Happy Thanksgiving" and "Halloween" using our Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

I really enjoy sharing my projects with you and would love to hear your thoughts about my creations.

Paper Pumpkin for the Holidays

I love Paper Pumpkin with all of the current projects that are offered.  Once again, it's time to make those holiday cards and tags.  Here's the update for the kits coming in October and November.

About the Holiday Kits

October Kit

Kit details: Makes 10 cards and envelopes

Card size: 4 1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)

Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

November Kit

Kit details: Makes 24 holiday-themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs.

Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

The October and November kits coordinate; however, each kit is all-inclusive and can stand alone.

Subscription Information

• Subscribe for the October kit at paperpumpkin.com from September 11–October 10.
• Subscribe for the October kit at paperpumpkin.com from October 11–November 10.
• Supplies may be limited toward the end of each subscription period.

Designer Series Paper---Buy 3 Get 1 FREE

BUY THREE GET ONE FREE---CLICK HERE

The DSP this year is BEAUTIFUL!  Well, it's beautiful every year, but this year it's extraordinary!  For a limited time it's on special so get it while you can!  Buy 3 packs and get your 4th one #FREE

Today's the Day!

Get your holiday projects started.  Contact me to get your own copy of this spectacular catalog.  Click on the image of the Holiday Catalog to your right and see what you can have.

#Elfie stamp set is available NOW

When It's Personal...Custom Cards

My mother's sister passed away this last week and in preparation for her funeral and showing our support for her family I was asked to  make a card.  I'm very grateful I have this craft because in the past, before I began making my own cards, it was just very difficult to find a card that was "just right".  

Being able to pick out the images and the messages helps to make something so personal mean so much more.  How do you feel about this?

Another thing I love having is the ability to make custom envelopes.   I'm sad this designer series paper is no longer available, but I'm very happy I still had this piece.  Highlighting the butterflies with a little Balmy Blue Ink and a Sponge Dauber to match my card brings the pieces together.