CASEing the Catty: Sweet Cupcake

There are so many amazing new products in the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog that it has been hard to devote time to all of them! I am slowly working my way through all of my new stamps sets! They are so cute, I want to use them all right now!

The next stamp set in my stack is the adorable, delectable Sweet Cupcake. For my first project I CASED the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog's Sweet Cupcake birthday card on page 23. I just wanted to play with the frosting stamp! Ha!

I stamped all over my grid paper testing the order and ink strength of each of the three frosting stamps. I found that it does not make much of a difference if you stamp the first, the second, and then the third image or if you stamp the third, the second, and then the first image.

However, I recommend playing with the ink strength before committing the ink to your project. Stamping all of the images with the same color ink at full strength did not make a well defined finished image for me. I suggest testing each ink with full ink strength, stamped off once, and stamped off twice to see which finished cupcake you like best.

Start with one color of ink. Then try multiple colors together.

Have fun and be sure to take notes so you can recreate your delicious looking treats!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

CASE the Catty Sweet Cupcake Card Project Supply List
Stamps	Sweet Cupcake
Paper	Whisper White It’s My Party DSP
Ink	Melon Mambo Mint Macaron Sahara Sand Crushed Curry
Embellishments	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat Paper Snips SNAIL Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Acrylic Blocks C and G Big Shot Machine Cupcake Cutouts Framelits
Click here to start shopping!

2016-2017 Holiday Catalog Information

The 2016-2017 Holiday Catalog will go live Thursday, September 1st. The Holiday Catalog contains new stamp sets, tools, Design Series Paper, and bundles related to Halloween, Autumn, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Winter Holidays.

If you have ordered from me in the past year, you will automatically receive a 2016-2017 Holiday Catalog in the mail in August.
 
As a demonstrator I am able to preview and order from the Holiday Catalog before it is released to customers. I have to say this catalog is darling, amazing, and very festive! The color palettes are sure to put you in the holiday spirit! There are new great bundles too! You know I love coordinating products!

I'm placing my order this week! It's a good one! I cannot wait to share all of the wonderful products with you.

Once I am able to share, I will announce an Open Crafting Day/Catalog Launch Party to come try the new products! We will have Make and Takes, games, and prizes!

I will keep you updated! Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Thoughtful Branches Exclusive Bundle Now Available!

From August 2nd to August 31st (or while supplies last), purchase the exclusive Thoughtful Branches Bundle!

This bundle includes 23 photopolymer stamps and 9 thinlit dies to build your own seasonal creations and scenes! This limited time bundle is available for a short time, so don't wait too long to order yours!

Item #	Product Name	Retail
144328	Thoughtful Branches Bundle (ENG)	$52.00 USD/$66.50 CAD
144329	Thoughtful Branches Bundle (FR)	$52.00 USD/$66.50 CAD
143539	Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (ENG)	$27.00 USD/$33.00 CAD
144264	Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (FR)	$27.00 USD/$33.00 CAD
143538	Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies	$31.00 USD/$41.00 CAD

 

Download the flyer to see the complete stamp set and thinlit bundle!

You can use your Bonus Day coupons that you received in July for the Thoughtful Branches Bundle too! This limited time bundle is available for a short time, so don't wait too long to order yours!

I would love to see what you make with this gorgeous stamp set and coordinating dies!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Even More Paper Pumpkin July 2016 What a Gem Alternative Projects

Here are a few more alternative projects that my mom and I came up with during our Paper Pumpkin Club. My mom created a sparkling birthday card using the diamond stamp image and one of the larger tags. I really love the layout and colors on this card! The layout is truly dynamic. I like the angle of the Basic Black cardstock strip across the middle and the scatter of diamonds.

The inside of the stamp has the birthday sentiment and more diamonds. My mom thinks she is still a starting stamper, but I think she is advancing and doing a terrific job creating her own cards!! Go Mom!!

I couldn't resist making a small banner! I cut five triangles from the smaller box to make this party banner. I used the solid triangles and punched my own 1/8" holes.

Here is a close up of one of the pennants. I used the Back to Basics Alphabet, however you could substitute Labeler Alphabet.

The last project I made was a planner clip with a tassel. I was trying to think of a way to use up the last bits of the thick baker's twine. I wasn't completely happy with the pre-made planner bookmarks, so I made my own.

I wrapped thick baker's twine around one end of a jumbo paper clip and tied the top with the pre-cut piece of twine. I can see making more of these planner clips with regular baker's twine and even washi tape. I purchased the jumbo paper clips at my local office supply store.

I am all about my planner! But, you could also use these tassel clips for saving pages in magazines, books, and catalogs.

What other alternative projects have you created with your Paper Pumpkin Kits? I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

More What a Gem July 2016 Paper Pumpkin Alternative Projects Project Supply List
Stamps	What a Gem
Paper	Whisper White Basic Black Emerald Envy Flirty Flamingo Pink Pirouette
Ink	Peekaboo Peach Flirty Flamingo Pear Pizzazz Emerald Envy Basic Black Archival
Embellishments	Stampin’ Dimensionals Jumbo Gold Paper Clips What a Gem July 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat Paper Snips SNAIL Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Acrylic Blocks A and B
Click here to start shopping!