And the winner of the Second Sunday Sketches Challenge is...

Pat Arnold! Congratulations, Pat! She is the winner of the 3rd Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, the Flower Faceted Gems and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail tomorrow!

The color combination is stunning! I am glad to see that everyone is starting to make these card sketches their own! All of the card entries are gorgeous and well done!

Check out the other entries for the 2nd Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. Well done, everyone! I can't wait to see how you interpret August's sketch!

Missed this Second Sunday Sketches? Not to worry. The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on August 11th. Come back on August 11th for the next Second Sunday Sketches!

Thanks for stopping by!Beth

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Paper Pumpkin is giving us a sneak peek into August's Project Kit! Fall will soon be here! Let Paper Pumpkin help you get ready for the fall with August's Gift of Fall project kit! It gives you everything you need for autumnal paper crafting bliss. Each kit comes with the supplies to make 6 gift bags and 12 gift tags. The coordinating colors are Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Merry Merlot, Mint Macaron, Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, Soft Suede, and Whisper White. If you want to convert your gift bags and tags to cards or want to make it all, starting August 1st, 2019, Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase an Add On Card Bundle (Item #152885) for $10 USD! This add-on card bundle includes 24 note card bases with coordinating envelopes that you can use with your Gift of Fall Paper Pumpkin project kit. The Add On Card Bundle will be available starting August 1st while supplies last. Sign up for Paper Pumpkin by August 10th to receive August's Kit! Shop starting August 1st to purchase the Add On Card Bundle.

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P.S. If you are a Magnolia Lane Product Suite Fan, there is a companion stamp set Magnolia Blooms (Item #152729) in the Beginner Brochure!

Happy Birthday, USA!

Happy Fourth of July! I hope you are having a wonderful and safe holiday!

This patriotic birthday card uses the same layout as the Daisy Lane friendship card I designed for my June Sweet and Simple Card Class.

You can find a supply list for this project at the end of the post. I hope you enjoyed this project! Please leave a comment below (click on the pencil icon)! I would love to hear from you!

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Beth

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Extra! Extra! There is a new promotion for demonstrators who join Stampin' Up! from July 1st through August 31st, 2019! New demonstrators receive $30 additional USD in their Starter Kit and then another $10 USD Coupon Code the following month to redeem on their first order! That means, for $99 USD plus tax, demonstrators who join during this promotion receive $155 USD in product towards their Starter Kit, a FREE Paper Pumpkin Kit, FREE business supplies, FREE shipping, and a $10 USD Coupon Code (the following month)! WOW! That's an incredible way to start your Stampin' Up! demonstratorship! I would love to have you join my demonstrator team Purrfect Stampers! Check out the promotion flyer here and more details and exclusions here.

Stampin' Up! is launching a NEW line of storage solutions called Storage by Stampin' Up! for ink pads, Stampin' Write Markers, Stampin' Blends, and accessories! Each of the modular cubes, trays, and bins are stackable and can be configured in hundreds of ways! Check out the new storage solution on my online store. Check out the product flyer here and the configuration idea flyer here.

Paper Pumpkin is giving us a sneak peek into July's Project Kit! Summer is the perfect time to kick back, relax, and enjoy yourself. You may even be planning some time for creativity. Paper Pumpkin's got you covered. Our July kit gives you everything you need for summertime paper crafting bliss. Each kit comes with 9 cards in 3 designs. Plus, it coordinates with 3 Product Suites in the new 2019-2020 Annual Catalog. Mix and match with Come Sail Away, Garden Lane, and Woven Threads Product Suites, and you will have projects for days! Long summer days, that is! July's project kit's coordinating colors are gold, kraft, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Pretty Peacock, Sahara Sand, Seaside Spray, Terracotta Tile, and Whisper White. I can't wait to see what is in store for July's kit! Sign up for Paper Pumpkin by July 10th to receive July's Kit!

June 4th, 2019 - June 2nd, 2020 - Shop from the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog for all of your stamping needs! This catalog is bursting with must have stamp sets, dies, embossing folders, ribbons, rhinestones, and more! I love the entire catalog! I think you will too! Check out all of the new products today!

Are you new to stamping? The Beginner Brochure may be the right place to start! The Beginner Brochure features a collection of stamp sets, kits, and bundles that are specifically designed to help you build your stamping skills! Check out our Beginner Brochure today! View the Beginner Brochure products in my online store. Download the Beginner Brochure here.

P.S. If you are a Magnolia Lane Product Suite Fan, there is a companion stamp set Magnolia Blooms (Item #152729) in the Beginner Brochure!

Daisy Lane Friendship Card Supply List
Stamps	#151118 Daisy Lane Bundle (Cling-Mount) #147464 Around the Corner (Photopolymer) #152729 Magnolia Blooms (Cling-Mount)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #146982 Balmy Blue Cardstock #148554 Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper or #149615 Subtles Designer Series Paper
Ink	#147110 Night of Navy Ink Pad #147140 Lovely Lipstick Ink Pad
Embellishments	#144108 Mini Dimensionals
Tools	#126889 Stampin’ Trimmer #143263 Big Shot Machine #102300 Bone Folder #145372 Stitched Shapes Dies

Fourth of July Daisy Flower Pot Card

Today's card highlights the Medium Daisy Punch and Daisy Lane Bundle (Item #151118). This card is made with patriotic colors perfect for the Fourth of July! I really am pleased out how the flower pot and daisies turned out! I may even use it as a home decor piece instead of a card!

To make the flower pot, start by cutting a 3" by 4" piece of Sahara Sand cardstock. With the 4" side along the bottom of the trimmer or the Simply Scored, score at 1". Fold and burnish the score line. This will be the top or rim of the flower pot.

Lay the Sahara Sand cardstock flat with the flower pot top opened. Mark 1/2" in from the right on the bottom 3" side with a pencil. Mark 1/2" in from the left on the bottom 3" side with a pencil.

Next make the angled cuts to form the flower pot shape. Line up the pencil mark on the right side of the cardstock in the middle of the paper trimmer's track. Keeping the bottom of the cardstock in place, rotate the cardstock so that the right side of the score line is also lined up in the middle of the paper trimmer's track and cut.

Slide the cardstock over and line up the left side of the cardstock in the middle of the paper trimmer's track. Keeping the bottom of the cardstock in place, rotate the cardstock so that the left side score line is also lined up in the middle of the paper trimmer's track and cut.

Then I adhered the flower pot rim down. Next I sponged Sahara Sand ink around the edges of the pot to give it more depth.

I recommend using a liquid glue to adhere the Pinewood Planks embossed cardstock as well as the daisies and the flower pot because the Pinewood Planks embossing folder it not a flat surface but has grooves and bumps. The liquid glue can fill in the spaces for better adhesion and wear.

For the inside of the card, I used the fireworks stamp from Birthday Backgrounds. I used a Real Red and a Blueberry Bushel Stampin' Write Marker to color each firework to get a two-toned look.

I love how the Daisy Lane Bundle is so versatile! This bright and cheery card can be made for the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, fall, spring, or tailored to your recipient's favorite colors. I hope you give this patriotic card a try! I look forward to seeing your Daisy Lane Bundle creations!

You can find the measurements and a supply list for this project at the end of the post. I hope you enjoyed this project! Please leave a comment below (click on the pencil icon)! I would love to hear from you!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

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Stampin' Up! is launching a NEW line of storage solutions called Storage by Stampin' Up! for ink pads, Stampin' Write Markers, Stampin' Blends, and accessories! Each of the modular cubes, trays, and bins are stackable and can be configured in hundreds of ways! Check out the new storage solution on my online store. Check out the product flyer here and the configuration idea flyer here.

Paper Pumpkin is giving us a sneak peek into July's Project Kit! Summer is the perfect time to kick back, relax, and enjoy yourself. You may even be planning some time for creativity. Paper Pumpkin's got you covered. Our July kit gives you everything you need for summertime paper crafting bliss. Each kit comes with 9 cards in 3 designs. Plus, it coordinates with 3 Product Suites in the new 2019-2020 Annual Catalog. Mix and match with Come Sail Away, Garden Lane, and Woven Threads Product Suites, and you will have projects for days! Long summer days, that is! July's project kit's coordinating colors are gold, kraft, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Pretty Peacock, Sahara Sand, Seaside Spray, Terracotta Tile, and Whisper White. I can't wait to see what is in store for July's kit! Sign up for Paper Pumpkin by July 10th to receive July's Kit!

June 4th, 2019 - June 2nd, 2020 - Shop from the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog for all of your stamping needs! This catalog is bursting with must have stamp sets, dies, embossing folders, ribbons, rhinestones, and more! I love the entire catalog! I think you will too! Check out all of the new products today!

Are you new to stamping? The Beginner Brochure may be the right place to start! The Beginner Brochure features a collection of stamp sets, kits, and bundles that are specifically designed to help you build your stamping skills! Check out our Beginner Brochure today! View the Beginner Brochure products in my online store. Download the Beginner Brochure here.

P.S. If you are a Magnolia Lane Product Suite Fan, there is a companion stamp set Magnolia Blooms (Item #152729) in the Beginner Brochure!

Do you love Stampin' Up! products? Do you enjoy sharing the joy of stamping with others? Have you considered joining Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator even for the discount? I would love to have you be a part of my Purrfect Stampers Demonstrator Team! You can build your own Starter Kit (valued at $125 USD) for $99 +tax! Join Stampin' Up! and build your own Starter Kit today!

Fourth of July Daisy Lane Flower Pot Card Supply List
Stamps	#151118 Daisy Lane Bundle (Cling-Mount) #151260 Birthday Backgrounds (Cling-Mount)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #121043 Sahara Sand Cardstock #146968 Blueberry Bushel Cardstock
Ink	#147084 Real Red Ink Pad #147138 Blueberry Bushel Ink Pad #147117 Sahara Sand Ink Pad #147155 Regals Stampin' Write Markers #147159 2018-2020 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
Embellishments	#104430 Dimensionals #144220 Rhinestones #146925 Real Red3/8” Cotton Ribbon #144142 Clear Faceted Gems
Tools	#126889 Stampin’ Trimmer #143263 Big Shot Machine #102300 Bone Folder #145372 Stitched Shapes Dies #141706 Layering Ovals Dies #152320 Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder #149658 3D Embossing Folder Plate #141337 Sponges #110755 Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue

Fourth of July Daisy Lane Flower Pot Card Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Card Base	Blueberry Bushel Cardstock	4-1/4” x 11”; scored at 5-1/2”
1st Mat	Whisper White Cardstock	4” x 5-1/4”
Flower Pot	Sahara Sand Cardstock	3” x 4”
Daisies	Whisper White Cardstock	11” x 4”
Stitched Oval	Whisper White Cardstock	2-1/4” x 1-1/4” (die cut smallest stitched oval)
Scalloped Oval	Blueberry Bushel Cardstock	2-1/2” x 1-3/4” (die cut smallest scalloped oval)
Red Ribbon	Real Red 3/8” Cotton Ribbon	3” long
Inside Mat	Whisper White Cardstock	4” x 5-1/4”