I want to tell you about something very exciting that is happening a week from today. Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription kit that is currently only available in North America. I have been hoping that Paper Pumpkin would also be introduced in the European markets. My wish has come true, and on 15th May 2019 a special Paper Pumpkin kit is being offered in all the Stampin' Up! markets.
Shelli Gardner, board chair and
co-founder of Stampin’ Up!, has partnered with Paper Pumpkin to create a
limited edition, nature-focused, Shelli-inspired kit. At the recent Demonstrator only event I was lucky to see a sneak preview of one of the cards - let's just say I can't wait to get my kit!
The kit will cost £20 but is only available while stocks last. The Shelli kit from Paper Pumpkin includes the following:
An exclusive stamp set not available anywhere else
One Classic Stampin’ Spot® from our Classic ink collection
Paper and crafting materials to create 12 cards (3 cards of 4 unique designs)
12 exclusive, coordinating envelopes
Adhesives and embellishments for all 12 cards
Here is a preview of one of the cards.
Remember that the kit is available from 15th May, but only while supplies last. To purchase the kit, or any other
supplies, please take a look in my online Stampin' Up! shop. As always, happy crafting,
If
you would like to order any supplies, and you live in the UK, I would
love to be your demonstrator. Use the hostess code RCYWB6QN to get some
free product (it will follow in the post after the end of the month). If
your order is over £150 do not use the code as you become the hostess
and get rewards. To place an order please visit my online shop HERE.
If you would like to join my team, you can choose your starter kit HERE and if you have any questions, please contact me at furrycatdesigns@gmail.com
Welcome to my blog on this Bank Holiday Monday. I am happy to be participating in Kylie's International Highlights for May. The theme is Encouragement. Making and sending a card is a fabulous way to tell someone that you are thinking about them, whether it is to say thank you or to wish them a speedy recovery following an illness or Good Luck for an exam or test. Today I am thinking of someone who needs a get well message. Sending a cheery message in a card really can make someone's day.
The best bit about this Highlight is that you can vote for your favourite five projects in the gallery. At the end of the voting, the top ten winners will get the chance to be part of an international blog hop later this month. I would love to take part in the hop so I would really appreciate it if you would visit the gallery and VOTE for my card. To visit the gallery click on the VOTE HERE.
I made this card with someone in mind who needs a little TLC and I hope that opening this will raise their spirits. I came across a card that I made when I first purchased the Beautiful You stamp set and as I have neglected it recently I decided to give it some attention. You can see the original card HERE.
I've used different papers and different colours, but paper piecing is still the main feature! The images in this set are fabulous and lend themselves to all types of colouring. Also, the sentiments are suitable for a variety of occasions. I can't believe that I have neglected it!
This is a simple z-fold card with a feature oval accent for the paper pieced image. The lady with the umbrella is stamped twice in Melon Mambo ink: firstly on Powder Pink card and then again on the patterned Garden Impressions paper. I used the colours within the paper pack to help me choose the combination for my card. Using my snips I fussy cut out the lady's dress and her umbrella and stuck them to the image on the Powder Pink card. Then, cut it out using the Stitched Shapes dies. Add a Melon Mambo scalloped oval and the oval accent is complete. It's no secret that the Stitched Shapes dies are one of my favourite tools.
I've also used another of my go to tools on the background to this card: the Subtle embossing folder! Perfect for so many finishing touches, and in this case I stamped the little sentiment before embossing. The only additional decoration is a trio of Powder Pink pearls from the Share What You Love Artisan pearl collection. (Note: Powder Pink is one of our retiring In Colours and I will be sad to say goodbye to it and the Artisan Pearls!)
I have really enjoyed making this paper pieced card - I hope you like it too. Please, would you vote for my card HERE?
If
you want to purchase the items used for this card, or any other
supplies, please take a look in my online Stampin' Up! shop. You can
follow the link or click on the pictures below of the products I have
used today.
As always, happy crafting,
If
you would like to order any supplies, and you live in the UK, I would
love to be your demonstrator. Use the hostess code RCYWB6QN to get some
free product (it will follow in the post after the end of the month). If
your order is over £150 do not use the code as you become the hostess
and get rewards. To place an order please visit my online shop HERE.
If you would like to join my team, you can choose your starter kit HERE and if you have any questions, please contact me at furrycatdesigns@gmail.com
Alternatively, you can click on one of the images below showing the supplies used:
Hello and welcome to my blog. I am thrilled to be taking part in Kylie's International Highlights Blog Hop today. A
huge THANK YOU goes to everyone who voted for my card in the gallery
earlier this month - your votes have enabled me to take part in today's
hop!
If you missed it, you can see the project that I shared in the gallery HERE.
The theme for this hop is Encouragement and I have chosen to use the High Tide stamp set, which is probably feeling neglected because I haven't used it for quite a while. Looking at the sentiments in this set reminded me of my old school moto, which was 'Let Your Light Shine!' In our house we are entering the dreaded exam season. The fridge is covered with a colour coded exam timetable - the first ones are next week and they go on until mid-June, so it seemed appropriate to use this set today.
The lighthouse is bold and striking in Night of Navy and Real Red. I used my Stamparatus to stamp the two step image, the gravel and the sentiment. While the Stamparatus was all set up I stamped a few more to use on future cards.
I used the Stitched Rectangle dies to crop out the image, a Night of Navy frame and a large background piece from some Happiness Blooms patterened paper. I love the stitched edge finish to the layers. To complete the look I've tied a reef knot in some Bakers Twine (which will be available in the new catalogue) and wrapped it around the frame. Dimensionals lift the layer proud of the patterened paper, which sits on the Real Red card base.
Thank you so much for joining me today - don't forget to encourage yourself and to let your light shine! You
are currently at my blog, Karen Henderson - have a look below at
the list of the other winners to see who else to visit. Enjoy hopping round each of the blogs to find more inspiration.
Hop List:
If
you want to purchase the items used for this card, or any other
supplies, please take a look in my online Stampin' Up! shop. You can
follow the link or click on the pictures below of the products I have
used today.
As always, happy crafting,
If
you would like to order any supplies, and you live in the UK, I would
love to be your demonstrator. Use the hostess code 6KWVEVUQ to get some
free product (it will follow in the post after the end of the month). If
your order is over £150 do not use the code as you become the hostess
and get rewards. To place an order please visit my online shop HERE.
If you would like to join my team, you can choose your starter kit HERE and if you have any questions, please contact me at furrycatdesigns@gmail.com
Alternatively, you can click on one of the images below showing the supplies used:
Hello and welcome to my blog. Happy Bank Holiday Monday! The long weekend has been sunny and bright, which makes a pleasant change for a bank holiday. I am sharing a card I made for The Paper Players Clean-and-Simple paper piecing challenge.
The message on my card is something I am going to pin up on the fridge along side the very long list of exams that are ahead of us this summer...I will keep reminding my children that a positive attitude really helps...and for them to repeat 'I believe I can...' I've used the simply gorgeous Twinkle, Twinkle papers. Yes, they are cute and perfect for baby cards, but they are described in the catalogue as 'Stars for babies and other VIP's in your life' which covers plenty of occasions and recipients. I love the simple designs, and the pastel colours on these papers work perfectly for the flying pig!
I have used the Stitched Rectangle dies to create a frame in Bermuda Bay card. I have used a frame on quite a few of the cards I have made recently; I must be addicted to this look! To make the frame lay two nesting dies on top of a quarter sheet of card and make sure the gap between the dies is even. Anchor them in place by sticking small pieces of washi tape to the dies and card, before passing them through your die cutting machine. The star background paper is attached behind the frame before sticking it to the whisper White base. The piggy is stamped twice. Once, onto spotty Petal Pink paper and again onto Vellum. The images are fussy cut out and combined to make the image for the card. The fluffy white clouds are fussy cut too. I couldn't resist using my Wink of Stella pen to add a touch of sparkle to the clouds and the wings.
The sentiments are stamped and die cut with the Stitched rectangle dies. The die cut for the smaller sentiment is custom made by die-cutting twice! The smile on the piggy's face is quite infectious and has a real sense of achievement about it. So, this card is for all those people (hes as well as shes!) getting ready for exams this summer. Believe in yourself!
If
you want to purchase the items used for this card, or any other
supplies, please take a look in my online Stampin' Up! shop. You can
follow the link or click on the pictures below of the products I have
used today.
As always, happy crafting,
If
you would like to order any supplies, and you live in the UK, I would
love to be your demonstrator. Use the hostess code 6KWVEVUQ to get some
free product (it will follow in the post after the end of the month). If
your order is over £150 do not use the code as you become the hostess
and get rewards. To place an order please visit my online shop HERE.
If you would like to join my team, you can choose your starter kit HERE and if you have any questions, please contact me at furrycatdesigns@gmail.com
Alternatively, you can click on one of the images below showing the supplies used:
