You Soar Above the Rest!

The focus of May's Technique Tuesday was marbleizing paper using ink refills and shaving cream. This technique is also called the Shaving Cream Technique. This is a fabulously fun way to create gorgeous and unique papers! It takes very little time and just a few supplies.

You'll need shaving cream (cream not gel), a chopstick or stir stick, a glass baking dish or plastic container big enough to hold your paper, ink refills in colors of your choosing, cardstock, and lots of paper towels or a bath towel you don't mind getting ink on.

This technique can be messy, so protect your work surface before you start.

You can choose all kinds of color combinations! Use a rainbow of colors, try opposite colors like blue  and orange, or stick to shades of one color. Marbleizing paper can be addictive! The results are so unique and pretty that it is difficulty not to try them all!

For class we used varying shades of blue to mimic a cloud-filled sky - Pacific Point, Soft Sky, Tempting Turquoise, and Marina Mist.

We used the marbled paper we made to create this fun, congratulatory spinner card featuring the Lift Me Up Bundle from the 2017 Occasions Catalog. What a great card for the graduate or to celebrate a promotion.

I try to layer a few additional techniques into class time. For the bonus techniques, we learned how to make spinner cards and to change the shape and size of punches. Can you guess which punch we used for the greeting?

Technique Tuesday is held on the first Tuesday of the month. I offer one class in the morning 10am to 12:20pm and one class in the evening 6pm to 8:30pm. We learn all sorts of techniques including embossing, resists, masking, fun folds, reflection, and more! Join the fun! Contact me today to sign up for June 6th's class!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

You Soar Above the Rest Card Supply List
Stamps	#142748 Lift Me Up Bundle
Paper	#100730 Whisper White #111350 Pacific Point
Ink	#126951 Pacific Point #102067 Tempting Turquoise #111840 Pacific Point Ink Refill #131161 Soft Sky Ink Refill #101041 Tempting Turquoise Ink Refill #119787 Marina Mist Ink Refill #131259 Brights Stampin’ Write Markers #131261 Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers
Embellishments	#104430 Stampin' Dimensionals #124262 Whisper White Baker’s Twine
Tools	#120907 Decorative Label Punch #143263 Big Shot #141705 Layering Circles Framelits Shaving Cream Chopstick or Stir Stick Glass baking dish

Paper Pumpkin has done it again!

If you have thought about subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, now is the time! From May 11th, 2017 to June 10th, 2017, first-time subscribers will enjoy a 3-month Paper Pumpkin subscription at 25% off! That means you could get 3 months of Paper Pumpkin Project Kits - June, July, and August - for a savings of $14.75! Woohoo!

Each expertly-designed project kit comes pre-cut and ready to go, saving you valuable time and effort! The supplies (minus scissors) are gathered and wrapped in one box, saving you even more time and effort! No scrambling to find a glue dot or fussy cut intricate designs.

There are written and photographed instructions as well as a video to help you assemble your kit.

But, you don't have to stick to the instructions. Go where your creativity leads you! I love creating alternative projects with the kit supplies too! I think of it as my own crafty version of Chopped!

Plus. there is something new and different each month, keeping your creativity fresh and bright!

Did I mention that an ink spot comes with each kit? That's right! Even the ink spots come in the kit! And, ink colors do not repeat for an entire year. What a great way to sample new inks!

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This offer is only available to first-tine subscribers and is only available for month-to-month subscriptions and not prepaid subscriptions. You must sign up by Saturday, June 10th, 2017 at 11:50 PM (MT) to take advantage of this offer. After the 3-month promotion, each kit will go back to the regular price $19.95 USD.

Don't forget to join us for the fourth Saturday of each month (except December) for my Paper Pumpkin Party. We assemble our kits while visiting with friends and munching on pumpkin themed treats!

I can't wait to see you are the next Paper Pumpkin Party! Please let me know if you have questions about Paper Pumpkin or how to start your Paper Pumpkin subscription. I am happy to help!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

The Cutest Baby Shower Favors!

My mom's friend's daughter is having a baby! Her friend asked her if she would make the favors for the baby shower. My Mom made the cutest baby shower favors using the Curvy Keepsake Thinlits and the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp and punch set.

My mom created a multitude of favors in all different colors - Sweet Sugarplum, Mint Macaron, Peekaboo Peach, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Emerald Envy, Soft Sky, Flirty Flamingo, and Melon Mambo! Gorgeous!

 
The ladies at the baby shower raved over these darling favors! Way to go, Mom! I enjoy sharing the projects that my mom creates! She is a fantastic stamper and papercrafter! I am so grateful to spend time with and share stamping with my mom!

Sadly, the Curvy Keepsake Thinlits are retiring at the end of May. I think these may the perfect sized favors and gifts! Be sure to purchase the Curvy Keepsake Thinlits before they are gone!

The Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set and the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch are still available and are carrying over to the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog. This set also includes four additional fun, festive stamps, such as a Santa, a reindeer, an Eskimo, and a gingerbread man. Perfect for getting a head start on Christmas!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Baby Bear Baby Shower Favor Supply List
Stamps	#142043 Cookie Cutter Christmas
Paper	#100730 Whisper White #141418 Sweet Sugarplum #142778 Succulent Garden #105118 So Saffron #102067 Tempting Turquoise #141417 Peekaboo Peach #141415 Emerald Envy #131203 Soft Sky #138337 Mint Macaron #141416 Flirty Flamingo #115320 Melon Mambo #143831 6” x 6” Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack (retired)
Ink	#141395 Sweet Sugarplum #115318 Soft Suede #140931 Basic Black Archival
Embellishments	#134549 Whisper White Satin Ribbon (retired)
Tools	#118074 Owl Builder Punch #140396 Cookie Cutter Builder Punch #143263 Big Shot #126199 Stampin’ Pierce Mat #138287 Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #135853 Curvy Keepsake Thinlits