Paper Pumpkin: June 2016 Banner Surprise

My mom called me late afternoon yesterday to tell me she received her June 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit. She was so excited that she ripped open the box and the kit contents! My mom was thrilled with this month's kit: Banner Surprise. We love banners!!

This month's kit is a card and a banner all in one! The banners are wrapped around the card and act as the primary embellishment. How clever and cute! I can't wait to give these cards to my family and friends!

The banner is made with clear plastic triangular pouches instead of cardstock. My mom and I both agree that this is awesome! There are so many alternative possibilities! We can see this banner for birthdays, graduation, anniversaries, Fourth of July, babies, and more!

Since the Fourth of July is near, I thought this kit would make a great patriotic banner. Here is a Fourth of July Banner that I came up with as an alternative project.

 
I used the negative space of the letter stickers to create a stencil. I sponged HAPPY in Real Red and Night of Navy ink. I then stamped the lined circle image that came with the kit around each circle in Versamark and embossed them with silver embossing powder.

On each end, I stamped the starburst image from Perpetual Birthday Calendar in Real Red and in Night of Navy. I filled each pouch with red, blue, and silver sequins.

This is a great banner to kick off our nation's birthday!

I would love to see what other ideas you have for June's Paper Pumpkin Kit.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Fourth of July Banner Paper Pumpkin June 2016 Kit Alternative Project Supply List
Stamps	Paper Pumpkin June 2016 Perpetual Birthday Calendar
Paper	Paper Pumpkin June 2016 Kit Contents
Ink	Versamark ink pad Real Red ink Pad Night of Navy ink pad
Embellishments	Silver Embossing Powder Brights Sequins Metallic Sequins
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Clear Acrylic Blocks B and D Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat Foam Adhesive Strips Paper Snips Heat Tool Embossing Buddy
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Sending Smiles Your Way Shaker Card

Tuesday's technique class focused on making shaker cards using the new foam adhesive strips. We made two beautiful cards - one for birthdays and one for Christmas. I also shared more samples to show other shaker shapes and fillings. Here is one of the samples using the new Love and Affection stamp set.

The filling comes from the Tree Builder Punch's little flower. I punched flowers in Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach, Daffodil Delight, and Sweet Sugarplum. I love the fresh, summery look of the new In Colors! Yesterday I thought Emerald Envy was my favorite In Color. Now, I think it is Flirty Flamingo! What's your favorite new In Color?

Brushstrokes background stamp is a beautiful way to show off the gorgeous, new copper embossing powder! Look at that shine!

For added interest, I stamped the tiny flower around the greeting in Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach, and Daffodil Delight ink.

On the inside of the card, I stamped the larger flower and some leaves in the lower right corner. To make the leaves peek out from underneath the flower, I used a sticky note mask.

Don't miss next month's Technique Tuesday class! The next technique is so bright you may need your sunglasses! Reserve your spot today!

Have you tried the new foam adhesive strips or made shaker cards? I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Sending Smiles Your Way Shaker Card Project Supply List
Stamps	Love & Affection Brushstroke
Paper	Whisper White cardstock Flirty Flamingo cardstock Daffodil Delight cardstock Peekaboo Peach cardstock Sweet Sugarplum cardstock Cucumber Crush cardstock Window Sheets
Ink	Versamark ink pad Archival Basic Black ink pad Flirty Flamingo ink pad Cucumber Crush ink pad Daffodil Delight ink pad Peekaboo Peach ink pad
Embellishments	Stampin’ Dimensionals Copper Embossing Powder
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Clear Acrylic Blocks B, C, D, E, and H Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat SNAIL Adhesive Foam Adhesive Strips Paper Snips Tree Builder Punch Heat Tool Layering Circles Framelits Big Shot
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One Day $5 Sale for Paper Pumpkin!

Stampin' Up! has a MEGA deal you! For ONE DAY ONLY, new Paper Pumpkin subscribers can get their first kit for just $5 USD/$7 CAD! Starting at 5:00 PM (MT) on Thursday, June 9th, 2016 get your first Paper Pumpkin kit for only $5 USD. This deal ends Friday, June 10th, 2016 at 11:50 PM (MT).

If you have been putting off subscribing, now is the perfect time! Don’t miss this one! Click here to subscribe now!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Bloom' Love

Sometimes I sneak a little note or card into my husband's lunch box. It is a small token of affection to let him know that I am thinking of him and appreciate him. I made this card using the Bloom' Love stamp set and dies.

I left the inside of the card blank. I often leave these types of cards blank or have only a simple stamped image like the flower in the background, so, a more personalized message can be written.

The color scheme is neutral with pops of Tempting Turquoise and Calypso Coral. Tempting Turquoise is my husband's favorite Stampin' Up! color. I think he will like this card!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Bloomin’ Love Card Project Supply List
Stamps	Bloomin’ Love
Paper	Whisper White cardstock Tempting Turquoise cardstock Calypso Coral cardstock
Ink	Sahara Sand ink pad Archival Basic Black ink pad
Embellishments	rhinestones
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Clear Acrylic Blocks A, G, and H Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat SNAIL Adhesive Paper Snips Fine Tipped Glue Pen Bloomin’ Heart Thinlits Dies Large Numbers Framelit Dies Triple Banner Punch Big Shot Big Shot Die Brush Precision Base Plate
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Let's Celebrate!

The Catalog Kick Off Party was a great success! Thanks everyone for a wonderful afternoon of good friends, stamping, games, and food! I am so glad everyone had a great time!

 
The 2016-2017 Annual Catalog is awesome! The In Colors remind me of summertime and drinks by the pool! The llama is too stinking cute!

We had tons of amazing food! The cannoli dip was so delicious, it disappeared almost instantly! Yum!

The scavenger hunt was a big hit! We liked it so much that I am adding a game night to my events calendar. Congratulations again to Tracy for winning the big prize - the Wild About Flowers stamp set!

Our Make and Takes came out so nicely! This is a quick birthday card for girls or boys.

I got my inspiration for this birthday balloon card from a social media group. The balloon grouping is the same. However, I changed the background color, the matting, and the greeting. Each person had a different In Color card base. I made up the inside of the card.

Our In Color bookmarks turned out awesomely as well! I love how each one is different! It was great to see how much everyone liked the new In Colors. I saw this cutey on the same social media group.

I can't wait for the Holiday Catalog to come out, so we can have another Catalog Kick Off Party!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Woohoo!! The Catalog is Live!!

The wait is over! The 2016-2017 Annual Catalog is now live and ready for you to shop! Check out all of its wonderfulness now!

Even though, I ordered during the demonstrator pre-order, I placed another order today. I ordered the Jar of Love Bundle, the Seaside Shore Stamp Set, the Sweet Cupcake Bundle, and a few other goodies. I am really excited to share the technique Sarah showed us at On Stage with the Sweet Cupcake Bundle. Once this bundle arrives, I will put it on the Technique Tuesday calendar to teach this delectable technique.

The Stamp of the Month Class will be held on Tuesday, June 21st. Choose either the morning session 10:30am - 12:30pm or the evening session 6:30pm - 8:30pm. This month's featured stamp set is Love & Affection. We will make four projects using this sweet, floral stamp set. Sign up by phone, text, or email. Order Love & Affection by the end of this week to have your stamp set before class.

This Saturday is the Catalog Kick Off Party at my house from 10am until 3pm. There will be door prizes, samples, Make & Takes, and delicious treats! There is no fee for this event. I hope to see you there!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Get Ready for the New Catalog!

To help get ready for the new Annual Catalog, I have updated and added a few reference sheets and printables.

The Wish List Template is ready to print and record all of your favorite items! I know you are going to love the new catalog, so make sure you print extra copies! I printed mine! Yep, I want everything!

I updated the Designer Series Paper (DSP) Color Coordination Charts to include the new catalog goodies. This chart lists the colors that are featured in each DSP pack, making it easier to select matching or similar colors for your projects. 

The Current Stampin' Up! Color Chart now includes the 2016-2018 In Colors.

The Current RGB & Hex Codes Chart also now includes the 2016-2018 In Colors.

To keep track of past In Colors, I created a separate RGB & Hex Codes for In Colors chart. The In Colors Chart includes all of the In Colors since I became a demonstrator. I am going to really miss Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss, and Mossy Meadow!

There are only a few more days left to shop from the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog and the 2016 Occasions Catalog! Don't miss out on your favorite items!

My Catalog Kick Off Party is Saturday, June 4th from 10am to 3pm. There will be prizes, games, make and takes,and food! I have some amazing samples to share with you too!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Woodland Baby Banner

My mom and I made a woodland banner awhile ago to welcome my younger brother's newborn son. The nursery theme was woodland and moose.

My younger brother and his wife kept the baby's name a secret until he was born. They were very cryptic! So, we stamped baby instead of his name.

The banner is strung with sisal twine from the hardware store. The pennants are crest-shaped. Each pennant is 4-1/4" wide by 5" long. The crest shape is formed by cutting 45 degree angles on the bottom of the pennant with the paper trimmer.

The first pennant features the Perfect Pines dies and the Woodland TIEF. I was so sad when the Woodland TIEF retired. It is great not just for embossing but for water coloring and sponging techniques. However, Stampin' Up! has announced that it will be back in the 2016-2017 Annual Catalog! You will see more examples using this TIEF in a Technique Tuesday Class!

Each letter pennant is stamped with the Hardwood stamp in Soft Suede. The letter stamps are from the retired Sophisticated Serifs stamp set and are also stamped in Soft Suede. You can substitute Larger than Life or Layered Letters.

My mom and I made this little moose using the Owl Builder Punch and circle punches. We free-handed the antlers.

I made more pennants today to update the name. I will try to get a few photographs of the updated banner.

What kinds of banners do you like? What kinds of banners have you made? I would love to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Paper Pumpkin Kit: Many Manly Occasions

I often struggle with creating the perfect masculine card. I could spend an afternoon arranging and rearranging different ideas and colors trying to get the layout just right. So, I'm thrilled that this month's Paper Pumpkin Kit is all about the men in our lives!

The stamp set includes sentiments for occasions throughout the year and for dad, grandpa, son, brother, uncle, and friend. The die cut triangular and rectangular pieces are fantastic! I love the Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party, and Night of Navy together.

I really like this kit! There are so many opportunities for alternative projects! You could use the die cut background as a stencil or the negative space for the happy sentiment die cut for a great ombre effect! If you are not as big a fan of the orange as I am, you could change the background color.

My Paper Pumpkin Kit Club will meet on Saturday, May 28th from 1pm to 4pm to assemble our kits and try some alternative projects.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth