Saint Patrick’s Day using DSP, stamps and punches

Welcome to my blog. Saint Patrick’s Day will be here soon.  I made some cards using scraps of DSP.
Card 1.

Card base is Whisper White 4-1/4 x 5-1/2.  For the strip on the edge I used a piece from Peaceful Poppies DSP.  The image is from Painted Poppies stamp set. I used Pear Pizzazz and Granny Apple Green stampin pads. The sentiment came from the Heartfelt stamp set.
Card 2.

I used scraps from Bright 6x6 DSP, Country Club DSP and Peaceful Poppies DSP. I used the heart punches from the Heartfelt bundle to punch out the hearts. I then made a shamrock from the hearts. The stem I made from scraps as well. I used the dog punch for the dog image. The sentiment came from Itty Bity Greetings..
Happy Crafting!

National Craft Month Stampin Up

Welcome to my blog! March is National Craft Month. You can celebrate with Stampin Up.
For starters new product has been added to the Sale a Bration catalog!:
1. Flowering Foils DSP

2. So Very Vellum DSP

3. Rise and Shine stamp set

4Well Dressed stamp set

5. Tags in Bloom stamp set

You can earn these free with qualifying orders of $50/$100 dollars. Items are selling out so if there is a celebration item you’ve wanted now is the time to get them.
You can place an order on my website (button on the right)and if it’s $50 or more you can select a free item.

Paper Pumpkin 
Ordering the March kit is another way to celebrate Craft Month.

The March kit is the 7th anniversary of Paper Pumpkin. To celebrate they are including an extra full size stamp set! This kit makes 9 cards.
Also if you subscribe you can earn free sale a Bration items.

You can subscribe here https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2185667

Happy Crafting!

Sale a Bration second release/cards from the weekend

Welcome to my blog. Hope you had a good time. I worked on some cards using Stampin Up cardstock , DSP , inks and dies from my stash. Stampin Up has cardstock in beautiful colors you can’t find elsewhere. They also have quality beautiful DSP. All these products work well with what you already have. You can order your paper on my website. Take a look.

Sale a Bration 
 The second release of free product starts tomorrow. More free stuff you can earn for every $50 you spend. You can see the catalog on my website.

Happy Crafting!

Lovely Day Paper Pumpkin alternate

Welcome to my blog.  Yesterday I showed what you get in a Paper Pumpkin Kit and samples of the cards from the kit. Today I’ll show you some alternates you can make with the kit to expand its use.
Card 1.

This card is an example of simple stamping. I made a card base from Whisper White cardstock. I used the flower stamp from Paper Pumpkin Kit to decorate the front. I also used the sentiment from this kit too.
Card 2.

For this card I used the card base from the kit. I then used the coordinating Stamp Set Happy Birthday To You I got free ( with $50 purchase). I stamped the cake on scrap Whisper White cardstock. I colored using Stampin Blends. I cut out using the coordinating die I bought when available.
Card 3

I used the card base and layer from the kit. I then added stamps from my stash to make a pet sympathy card.
Sale a Bration second release begins March 3rd

Happy Crafting!

Lovely Day Paper Pumpkin/ Sale a Bration

Welcome to my blog.  Today I’d like to talk about Paper Pumpkin for those that aren’t sure what it is.
What is Paper Pumpkin? It is a crafting kit in a box. It contains everything that you need to complete your projects. This is great for those that want to craft but do not want a lot of materials to store.
Let’s look at February Lovely Day Kit. What’s in the box:
1.The first thing you see when you open the box is the ink spot and stamp set.

2. Then there is a packet that contains the rest of the materials and directions.

3. This month is a card making kit. It contains card bases and envelopes for 9 cards. 3 of each kind.

4. There are also card layers, glue and embellishments for your cards

5. Here are the 3 cards I made using the directions. If you want to use other sentiment you have go ahead. Tomorrow’s I’ll show alternates to the kit.

6. When finished you have 9 cards ready to go. You also have the stamp set and ink spot you can use to make more cards.

Paper Pumpkin and Sale a Bration 
Buying Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can earn you free stuff from the Sale a Bration catalog.

March Paper Pumpkin  is a great time to start a subscription. It’s the 7 th anniversary of Paper Pumpkin and there will be an extra stamp set that’s full size. You get 2 stamp sets for this card making kit. You’ll need to subscribe by March 10 th .

If you want to subscribe you can go here

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2185667

Happy Crafting!

Flip it cards using Lily Impression DSP and Golden Honey DSP

Welcome to my blog. I’m at an Agility trial. It’s a very nice day and the dogs and I are having fun. I meant to publish this Sunday but got home late from the trial. After feeding dogs and hubby I fell asleep.
I love Stampin Up but I also love other crafting items in my stash and like to use them together.
These 2 cards are examples of how Stampin Up is so versatile with other vendors products.
Card 1:

I used Basic Black cardstock and cut the base out using my die(not Stampin Up). I then cut the layering pieces from the Golden Honey DSP using dies from the die set. The circle piece I also cut from the DSP I also cut one out of Whisper White cardstock.You notice the flowers are colored. I used Gold Wink of Stella from my craft stash.
Using the a Honey Bee bundle I stamped and die cut the bee. Again I used Gold Wink of Stella to color. I stamped the set on the white circle. I then assembled everything. I popped up the Bee using dimensionals.

Card2:

I did the same except I used Rococo Rose cardstock for the base and Lily Impressions DSP for layering. I stamped the flower from the Lovely Lily stamp set and colored using Calypso Coral Stampin Blends. I used the die to cut it out. I also die cut a couple more flowers out of the Rococo Rose cardstock. The sentiment came from Peaceful Moments stamp set.

The Lovely Lily stamp set , Lily Impressions DSP and Golden Honey DSP are from the Sale a Bration catalog. Each are free with each $50 purchase. The Lily Pad dies are also in the catalog and are free with $100 purchase.
The Honey Bee Bundle and Peaceful Moments stamp set are in the Mini Catalog. Purchase of these will allow you to choose freebies from the Sale a Bration catalog.
If there are things you want from the Sale a Bration catalog you need to get your orders in . Items are selling out and won’t be restocked.
Host Code 
Remember to use the host code A4CWHHXR for order less than $150.

Happy Crafting!

Tea Together throwback Thursday

Welcome to my blog. I can’t believe it’s been a week since I posted! I had a 2 day dog trial last weekend and afterwards felt under the weather. We’re half way through Sale a Bration. Have you got everything you had on your list? Things are beginning to sell out and won’t be restocked.

There is still wonderful products in the Annual Catalog. The card above I used The Tea Together stamp set along with the coordinating dies. This is a great set for Spring cards.
Materials and Directions:
1. Card base is Whisper White cardstock 4-1/4 x 5-1/2
Layer piece is Balmy Blue 4 x 5-1/4
2. Stamp the images on Whisper White cardstock and color. I water colored the teapot image using Gray Granite and Balmy Blue . I used Stampin blends Poppy Parade, Rococo Rose and Purple Posy to color the flowers.. I then cut them out using the coordinating dies.
3. I glued the doily to the Balmy Blue cardstock then glued the teapot on the doily. I glued the small flower on the teapot. The others I adhered to the front using dimensionals. I then glued the Balmy Blue cardstock to the card front. I haven’t put a sentiment inside yet. I haven’t decided on one yet.
Host Code 
Be sure to use the host code A4CWHHXR for orders less than $150.
Card of the Month
For orders $25 or more I will send materials to make these 4 cards. If you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin you will get the kit too.

Happy Crafting!