Bright Summer Nights

My July Paper Pumpkin kit came this week and I've been having oh, so much fun with it!

These are some of the cards I've made so far from my kit.  I changed them up a little from the suggested instructions that came with the kit, see below -

I mounted all of the cards on a Night of Navy card base, added some extra sentiments (I always need thank you cards!), and found some sequins in my stash to add an extra pop of color.

I think this card is my favorite of them all - these are the perfect summer night colors!

The August Paper Pumpkin kit was designed for celebrating the everyday heroes in our lives - teachers, nurses, hairdressers, delivery persons, cashiers, friends & family!  Click HERE to order this kit by August 10.

Spreading Sunshine

Today I'm sharing some of the cards I've been sending out this week -

These are my happy cards!  I made them from my June Paper Pumpkin kit.  June's theme was "box of sunshine".  I filled my box with a dear friend in mind - that friend I love to share a cup of tea with and talk about anything and everything.

I used the kit to make a four-pack of cards to add to the other goodies in my box.

I can't wait for her to get this in the mail.  I had so much fun filling this box & making the cards!  I like designing my own cards, but I love Paper Pumpkin when I need a quick, cute card and time is short.  I made all eight cards from the kit in about 2 hours!

The August kit is geared toward celebrating everyday heroes - teachers, doctors, hairdressers, nurses, delivery workers, cashiers, and everyone else who goes above and beyond.  What a great way to show your appreciation - with a handmade card and handwritten, heartfelt sentiment.  Plus, this kit has Distinktive stamps - photo-realistic stamps that create an impressive detailed image with a single stamp.  This cards in this kit have a masculine feel, but they can be used to show appreciation for anyone!


This is a great time to try Paper Pumpkin!  Click HERE to sign up for the August kit.  Don't wait - the last day to sign up is August 10!

Birds & Branches - Color Makes All the Difference

Hi Friends,

I love stamp sets that are versatile enough to be used for multiple occasions, and Birds & Branches is one of those stamp sets.  By simply changing colors, it becomes a completely different card!

This friendship card uses Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake & Early Espresso cardstocks.  Inks are Soft Suede and Crumb Cake.  

Just by switching out the colors, it becomes a lovely holiday card!  For this card I used traditional holiday colors - Whisper White, Real Red and Shaded Spruce cardstocks.  Inks are Real Red, Tuxedo Black and Smoky Slate.

I'm sharing this card at the Festive Friday #FF0063 - the challenge is for the International Day of Friendship on July 30.  I've incorporated 5 elements from the inspiration list for my card - friendship sentiment, pink, sparkle, die cuts and embossing.

The Birds & More dies have some fun "extra" pieces like this circle with entwined vines.  The red berries and the smaller sprigs of greenery are in the Forever Fern bundle.  The gold leaves are already cut for you - they're included in the Forever Gold Laser Cut Specialty Paper.


Product List

Birds & Branches Bundle

[154107]

Forever Fern Bundle (English)

[154094]

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143706]

Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper

[152493]

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115318]

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[147100]

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

[147113]

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[146924]

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Pretty Pocket Card

Pocket cards are fun to make and receive.  You can even tuck a little gift inside with your message!
This one is super simple to change up just by altering the embellishments, and a great way to use your beautiful designer papers.

These are the measurements for creating the pocket.  After you fold and assemble it, use any symmetrical punch or die-cut to make an opening at the top for easy access to the inside.

The inside section is a piece of 4" x 5-1/4" Garden Green cardstock.  I added a second layer of Soft Sea Foam cardstock 3-3/4" x 5".

The belly band is 9" x 1-1/4".  I adhered it using Stampin' Seal with the seam hidden under the embellishments.


Product List

Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper

[152492]

Forever Fern Bundle (English)

[154094]

Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper

[152493]

Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148580]

Tasteful Labels Dies

[152886]

Label Me Lovely Punch

[151296]

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146988]

Stampin' Seal

[152813]