And the winner of the Second Sunday Sketches #05 is...

Linda Lassiter! Congratulations, Linda! She is the winner of the 5th Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, the Come to Gather Ribbon Combo Pack and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on Wednesday.

The Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper is one of many people's all-time favorite Designer Series Paper packs, me included! Look at how beautifully the basket of flowers from the Basket of Wishes stamp set is colored in! Another all-time favorite of many of my customers and me too!

Check out the other entries for the 5th Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. How cute are those frogs!?! Great use of the Toil and Trouble Designer Series Paper too! This Halloween-themed patterned paper can extend to more occasions. The Birthday Bash Designer Series Paper pack is another favorite Designer Series Paper pack of my customers and myself! Well done, everyone!

Missed this Second Sunday Sketches? Not to worry. The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on October 13th. The prize will be a package of the Holiday Rhinestones (Item #150457).

Come back on October 13th for the next Second Sunday Sketches! I look forward to your card entry for October!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

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From September 4th, 2019 through January 2nd, 2020 shop the 2019 Holiday Catalog! The 2019 Holiday Catalog is filled with Autumn, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, News Years, and a sprinkling of Valentine's Day stamps, Designer Series Paper, embellishments, and more to spark your creativity! Check out all of the new products today!

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.

For the months of October and November, Paper Pumpkin is making back-to-back coordinating Christmastime themed project kits! October's kit will make 10 Christmastime cards and coordinating envelopes. November's kit will make 24 holiday-themed gift tags in various sizes of 4 designs. The coordinating colors are Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce. Sign up for Paper Pumpkin by October 10th to receive October's Kit! Be sure to sign up by or to keep your subscription active by November 10th to receive November's Paper Pumpkin Kit! Click here for more information about October's and November's Paper Pumpkin kits!

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!

Paper Pumpkin Sneak Peek: Winter Wonders!

The holiday season will be here before we know it. I feel like my holiday to-do list is a mile long! I rush around trying to get everything done! I never feel like I have enough time! Does this sound familiar? Is your holiday to-do list stressing you out? Why not let Paper Pumpkin help you cross off a few things on your holiday to-do list!?

Paper Pumpkin's monthly subscription project kits come with all of the supplies (minus scissors) to create beautiful seasonally-themed projects! Paper Pumpkin does all the work for you designing the projects, cutting the cardstock and embellishments, supplying an ink spot, and creating an exclusive stamp set.

For the months of October and November, Paper Pumpkin will feature back-to-back coordinating Christmastime kits - one with Christmas cards and one with holiday-themed gift tags! October's and November's kit will coordinate with each other but each kit can stand alone.

October's Paper Pumpkin Kit

• Kit Details: 10 Christmastime cards
• Card Size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"
• Envelope Size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4"
• Coordinating Colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce 
• Subscribe by October 10th, 2019

November's Paper Pumpkin Kit

• Kit Details: 24 holiday-themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs
• Coordinating Colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce  
• Subscribe by November 10th, 2019

The color palette of both kits is a traditional Christmastime red and green with a few newer Christmastime selections.

When to Subscribe

To receive the October Paper Pumpkin Kit, sign up or renew your Paper Pumpkin subscription by October 10th.

To receive the November Paper Pumpkin Kit, sign up or renew your Paper Pumpkin subscription by November 10th.

To receive both October's and November's Paper Pumpkin Kits, sign up or renew your Paper Pumpkin subscription by October 10th and make sure you subscription is ACTIVE by November 10th.

Both kits will make adding a handmade, personal touch to your holiday giving easy and without a lot of fuss! It's Christmas preparation made easy with Paper Pumpkin! Plus, that is 2 items that you can cross off your to-do list!

Why wait? Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin today!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

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When placing an order, please use host code XQANHP6H for orders under $150 USD. Please don't use the host code if your order is more than $150. Use Host Code XQANHP6H if you are attending the Stamp of the Month Class long distance to have your Stamp of the Month Bundle mailed directly to you.

The Designer Series Paper Sale is BACK! From September 4th through September 30th, 2019, when you purchase 3 select Designer Series Paper packs, you get 1 select Designer Series Paper pack for FREE! Click here to see the list of participating Designer Series Paper packs. Click here for the blog post with more details, restrictions, photos, and project samples.

From September 4th, 2019 through January 2nd, 2020 shop the 2019 Holiday Catalog! The 2019 Holiday Catalog is filled with Autumn, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, News Years, and a sprinkling of Valentine's Day stamps, Designer Series Paper, embellishments, and more to spark your creativity! Check out all of the new products today!

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.

For the months of October and November, Paper Pumpkin is making back-to-back coordinating Christmastime themed project kits! October's kit will make 10 Christmastime cards and coordinating envelopes. November's kit will make 24 holiday-themed gift tags in various sizes of 4 designs. The coordinating colors are Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce. Sign up for Paper Pumpkin by October 10th to receive October's Kit! Be sure to sign up by or to keep your subscription active by November 10th to receive November's Paper Pumpkin Kit! Click here for more information about October's and November's Paper Pumpkin kits!

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!

Second Sunday Sketches #05

It is time for another Second Sunday Sketches challenge! If you are new to Second Sunday Sketches, please review the rules here or below. Each second Sunday of the month, I will post a card sketch. A sketch is graphic or drawing of how the elements of a card are layed out.

You will then use the sketch as a guide to create your own card. Your card must be a new creation and reflect the challenge guidelines. Your card must include the major elements of the card sketch, such as the number of layers and the general position of the embellishments and/or die cuts. You can rotate the sketch for a top-folding card or for a side-folding card.

You choose the occasion and the color palette as well as the stamp set(s) and the embellishments. I do ask that you use Stampin' Up! products (current or retired).

The measurements will also be included in the blog post for each Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge. You can use the measurements as given or increase them or decrease them. For example, if a greeting is stamped on a 1" circle on the sketch, but the greeting you choose is 1-3/4", then increase the size of the circle to 1-3/4". You can also change the shape. Instead of a circle, you can use an oval, a square, a daisy punch, etc.

The challenge will run from the second Sunday of the month until the last day of that month.

Below is September's card sketch.

September's challenge will run from September 8th, 2019 until September 30th, 2019 at 5pm EST.

If you would like to participate in the Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge, please create a new card using the sketch above and email me a photo of your card by September 30th at 5pm EST with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.

The day after the last day of the month (October 1st), I will place all of the names of the participants in a hat and randomly draw a winner. The winner will receive a prize! The prize each month will change and will be announced at the start of each challenge. September's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is Come to Gather Ribbon Combo Pack (Item #150456) and three hand-made cards from me.

If you are the winner, I will notify you by email. Please respond to my email with your complete mailing address, and I will mail you your prize! If the winner does not respond to my email within 7 days, I will draw another winner.

I will also post all of the entries on my blog (with your names attached to the photos) and the name of the winner.

Here is a sample of how I interpreted this card sketch using the Snowman Season Stamp Set (Item #150458).

There are many ways to change this card to make it your own! You can rotate the card 90 degrees, increase or decrease the circle and rectangle sizes, move the circle, and more while still keeping the major elements of the card sketch. This month's card sketch is fantastic for using scraps and bits of Designer Series Paper too!  Check out the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Select Designer Series Paper Sale going on now through September 30th.

Below are the measurements I used to create this card sketch.

Layers	Dimensions
Card Base	4-1/4” x 11”; scored at 5-1/2”
1st Mat	3-3/4” x 5”
DSP Panel #1	3” x 2-1/2”
DSP Panel #2	1-3/4” x 2-1/2”
DSP Panel #3	1” x 4-7/8”
Circle #1	About 2-1/2” diameter
Circle #2	About 2-3/4” diameter

I am looking forward to seeing your personal take on the second Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge! If you have any questions about this card sketch challenge, please let me know! I am happy to assist!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

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When placing an order, please use host code XQANHP6H for orders under $150 USD. Please don't use the host code if your order is more than $150. Use Host Code XQANHP6H if you are attending the Stamp of the Month Class long distance to have your Stamp of the Month Bundle mailed directly to you.

The Designer Series Paper Sale is BACK! From September 4th through September 30th, 2019, when you purchase 3 select Designer Series Paper packs, you get 1 select Designer Series Paper pack for FREE! Click here to see the list of participating Designer Series Paper packs. Click here for the blog post with more details, restrictions, photos, and project samples.

From September 4th, 2019 through January 2nd, 2020 shop the 2019 Holiday Catalog! The 2019 Holiday Catalog is filled with Autumn, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, News Years, and a sprinkling of Valentine's Day stamps, Designer Series Paper, embellishments, and more to spark your creativity! Check out all of the new products today!

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 September's Project Kit! Need a "hand" with Halloween treat packaging? September's kit features 20 food-safe treat boxes perfect for trick-or-treaters, your child's classroom, family members, friends, community members, and more! The coordinating colors are Basic Black, Gorgeous Grape, Pumpkin Pie, and Whisper White. Sign up for Paper Pumpkin by September 10th to receive September'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!