Great News From Paper Pumpkin!

Do you make your own Christmas cards or other Christmas paper crafting? 

The holiday season will be here before we know it. And along with putting up the Christmas tree and spending snowy nights by the fire, many of our Paper Pumpkin subscribers will be looking forward to opening their holiday kit. Christmastime papercrafting with Paper Pumpkin has become an annual tradition!

So to deliver more of what our subscribers love this holiday season, in October and November, Paper Pumpkin is offering back-to-back coordinating kits, one with Christmas cards, the other with Christmas tags. Both kits make it easy for your customers to add a handmade, personal touch to their holiday giving—without a lot of fuss. It’s Christmas made easy with Paper Pumpkin!

So don’t wait. This is a great way to “simplify the season” with Paper Pumpkin. Remember, the first subscription period ends on October 10, so start go to my store (listed below) and sign up for these great kits today!!

October Kit
Kit details: Makes 10 cards and envelopes
Card size: 4 1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

November Kit
Kit details: Makes 24 holiday-themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs.
Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

Please use this link to sign up for Paper Pumpkin: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2067398

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Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to look at my cards. I would be honored if you would allow me to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Just go to my On Line Store:  https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/default.aspx

Look for my September Hostess Code for orders under $150, its located on the right hand side of this blog

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If you have any questions, please send comment or send me a message at budy98@yahoo.com.  Please consider Subscribing to my Blog, you can find the link on the Right Hand side half down and also,  "Following" my Facebook Business Page - Cindys Stamping Studio, you won't miss any of my posts!

Cindy

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What's happening:   

Monday, September 9  - Technique Class, Apple Valley Bar & Grill, Neillsville

Thursday, September 12 - Sign up for the Stamp of the Month; Purchase includes Stamp 4 Cards that I have designed just for you to use with your new Stamp Set!
Wednesday, September 18 - CHRISTMAS CARD CLASS, Schmittys on Main, Neillsville

Tuesday,  September 24 - Kit Class, Schmittys on Main, Neillsville     (SIGN UP TODAY!!) 

Don't forget to sign up for the September 18 Christmas Card Class, ask me for details!!

When in Rome!

Isn't that how the saying goes?  We have a camper on a local lake that we go to in the summer. I always like to be prepared with something to do if the weather is not the greatest. Also, this time of year seems to be my busy time in the paper crafting world.

I have found one Stampin' Up! tool that I just love and one that has made my life so much easier. That one tool is the Stamparatus!

Stamparatus	146276
Price: $49.00
A must-have tool for all stampers, the Stamparatus helps you perfectly align stamp images, stamp multiples of the same project quickly and precisely, and get complete ink coverage. It was created by stampers for stampers, so it has all the features you want: * Compatible with red rubber and photopolymer stamps * 2 magnets to hold the paper in place * Rulers on 2 sides for quick measuring * 2 open sides so you can use larger paper * Multiple hinges for more placement options * 2 reversible plates for 4 sides to work with * 1 foam mat for use with photopolymer * 1 base with grid * Magnet storage areas  Are you wondering what I was working on?  Why it was MY Christmas Cards!  I am so busy cutting cardstock for all of my classes, that sometimes I just don't have the time. ***************************************************************************************************** Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to look at my cards. I would be honored if you would allow me to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Just go to my On Line Store:  https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/default.aspx Look for my September Hostess Code for orders under $150, its located on the right hand side of this blog  ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* If you have any questions, please send comment or send me a message at budy98@yahoo.com.  Please consider Subscribing to my Blog, you can find the link on the Right Hand side half down and also,  "Following" my Facebook Business Page - Cindys Stamping Studio, you won't miss any of my posts! Cindy ****************************************************************************** What's happening:    Monday, September 9  - Technique Class, Apple Valley Bar & Grill, Neillsville Thursday, September 12 - Sign up for the Stamp of the Month; Purchase includes Stamp 4 Cards that I have designed just for you to use with your new Stamp Set! Wednesday, September 18 - CHRISTMAS CARD CLASS, Schmittys on Main, Neillsville Tuesday,  September 24 - Kit Class, Schmittys on Main, Neillsville     (SIGN UP TODAY!!)  Don't forget to sign up for the September 18 Christmas Card Class, ask me for details!!

Thursday Spotlight Stamper - Cory Hand & Deb Vine

Today's Spotlight Stamper is not only Cory Hand but also Deb Vine!  Both Cory and Deb sent me a beautiful card in August.  So it was only fitting to share both of them with you! 

Remember, you can also be a Spotlight Stamper, just make a card and send me a picture or come to a class and bring your cards!!  I love to see what you have been creating and I will take pictures to post. You can used retired Stampin' Up! products, but I just ask that the cards be mostly Stampin' Up!

Here is Cory's card:

 Cory combined an Embossing Folder with Paper and Punches.  Isn't great?!  The Pansy Punch is a great addition to this card and adds so much dimension. I love how a simple White Card Base was not only the right choice for this card but it also adds so much contrast.  Thanks for sharing Cory!!

Here is Deb's card:

I always loved this stamp set called Oh So Eclectic Stamp set and the coordinating dies called Eclectic Layers Thinlits. There was some beautiful Designer Paper that also matched this perfectly.  This is a gorgeous card and I thank you for sharing it with us!

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Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to look at my cards. I would be honored if you would allow me to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Just go to my On Line Store:  https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/default.aspx

Look for my September Hostess Code for orders under $150, its located on the right hand side of this blog

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If you have any questions, please send comment or send me a message at budy98@yahoo.com.  Please consider Subscribing to my Blog, you can find the link on the Right Hand side half down and also,  "Following" my Facebook Business Page - Cindys Stamping Studio, you won't miss any of my posts!

Cindy

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What's happening:   

Monday, September 9  - Technique Class, Apple Valley Bar & Grill, Neillsville

Thursday, September 12 - Sign up for the Stamp of the Month; Purchase includes Stamp 4 Cards that I have designed just for you to use with your new Stamp Set!

Wednesday, September 18 - CHRISTMAS CARD CLASS, Schmittys on Main, Neillsville

Tuesday,  September 24 - Kit Class, Schmittys on Main, Neillsville     (SIGN UP TODAY!!) 

Don't forget to sign up for the September 18 Christmas Card Class, ask me for details!!

Wednesday Wow! - Inspiring Iris

Inspiring Iris Thanks

All images © Stampin’ Up!^®

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

• STAMPS – Inspiring Iris (149268)
• PAPER – Whisper White Thick (140272), Gorgeous Grape (146987), Whisper White (100730), Noble Peacock Specialty Designer Series Paper (149493), Noble Peacock Foil Sheets (149495)
• INK – Old Olive (147090), Gorgeous Grape (147099)
• OTHER – Heirloom Frames Dies and 3D Embossing Folders (152325), Noble Peacock Rhinestones (149494), Take Your Pick Tool (144107), Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), scotch tape

Cutting & Scoring:

• Whisper White Thick 11” x 4-1/4” scored at 5-1/2”
• Noble Peacock Specialty DSP (Old Olive) 4” x 5-1/4”
• Gorgeous Grape 3-1/4” x 4-1/4”
• Whisper White 3” x 4”
• Noble Peacock Foil Sheet (Old Olive) 3-1/4” x 4-1/4”

Instructions:

• Fold Thick Whisper White in half to make card base.
• Run the Old Olive Noble Peacock Foil Sheet through the rectangle frame die of the Heirloom Frames and then run it through again to emboss it with the 3D embossing folder.
• Stamp the stems and leaves in Old Olive Ink near the bottom of the Whisper White layer and then add the iris flowers with Gorgeous Grape ink and the greeting in Old Olive ink. HINT: you may want to set your frame over the Whisper White layer to gauge where to stamp so it fits in the frame.
• Attach the Noble Peacock Specialty DSP to the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
• Attach the stamp image to the foil frame by using some scotch tape in the back of the frame.
• Adhere the framed image to the Gorgeous Grape layer using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
• Attach this layer to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• Add some of the purple and green rhinestones using the Take Your Pick Tool.
• Add Wink of Stella glitter to the floral images.
• Stamp a flower and greeting on the inside using the Old Olive ink for the stems, and greetings and Gorgeous Grape ink for the flower.
• Enjoy!

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Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to look at my cards. I would be honored if you would allow me to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Just go to my On Line Store:  https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/default.aspx

Look for my September Hostess Code for orders under $150, its located on the right hand side of this blog

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If you have any questions, please send comment or send me a message at budy98@yahoo.com.  Please consider Subscribing to my Blog, you can find the link on the Right Hand side half down and also,  "Following" my Facebook Business Page - Cindys Stamping Studio, you won't miss any of my posts!

Cindy

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What's happening:   

Monday, September 9  - Technique Class, Apple Valley Bar & Grill, Neillsville

Thursday, September 12 - Sign up for the Stamp of the Month; Purchase includes Stamp 4 Cards that I have designed just for you to use with your new Stamp Set!

Wednesday, September 18 - Christmas Card Class (Have you Signed Up?!!)

Tuesday,  September 24 - Kit Class, Schmittys on Main, Neillsville  

Class to Go!  - Make 1 card each of the Kit Class Cards using your stamps, assemble and have 5 cards of your own.

August Kit Class Cards

I am so happy to show off the August Kit Class Cards, the Kit Class Cards also double as the Class to Go!  If you would like to participate, just contact me.  The Class to Go comes with everything that you need to make 5 beautiful cards. I supply all the card supplies and instructions with color photos of the cards. You supply the ink and the stamps.  If you don't have the same stamps that I have, no problem!  These are your cards, just use the pictures as a guide to the stamps and ink that I used. I always supply the ink colors and stamps as a reference guide.

As we lean towards fall and away from summer, these cards are great to help us make that transition.

Card #1 - Oh Hey!

 

STAMP SET: Sweetly Swirled

CARDSTOCK: Blueberry Bushel Base, Whisper White Layer & Stitched Circle, Noble Peacock Designer Series Paper

INK: Blueberry Bushel, Pretty Peacock

ACCESSORIES: Noble Peacock Rhinestones, Stitched Shapes (Large Circle), Dimensionals, Sprig Punch

Card #2 - Here for You

 

STAMP SET: Itty Bitty Greetings, Kindness & Compassion (Inside)

CARDSTOCK: Sahara Sand Base, Sahara Sand Layer, Free as a Bird DSP Scallop Circle, Whisper White

INK USED: Memento Black, Sahara Sand

Card #3 - Happy Anniversary

 

STAMP SET: Parcels & Petals, Beautiful Bouquet (Words)

CARDSTOCK: Rococo Rose Base, Merry Merlot Layer, Whisper White (2)

INK USED: Rococo Rose, Old Olive, Memento Black

ACCESSORIES: Rose Rhinestones

Card #4 - Happy Birthday

 

STAMPSET: Rustic Retreat, Birch Background stamp

CARDSTOCK: Mossy Meadow Card Base & Arrow, Whisper White Layer & Arrow & Inside

INK USED: Early Espresso, Memento Black, Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede

ACCESSORIES: Stitched Nested Dies, Stampin' Markers (Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede, Gray Granite, Sahara Sand), Dimensionals 

Card #5 - Thanks a Bunch Sunflower

STAMP SETS: Painted Harvest, Beautiful Bouquet (Words)

PAPER: Sahara Sand Base and 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ Layer, Neutral DSP Layers, See a Silhouette Banner, Whisper White 3 ¾ x 5 (Inside) and 2 ½ x 2 ½

INK USED: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Crumb Cake

ACCESSORIES: Banner Triple Punch, Dimensionals

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Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to look at my cards. I would be honored if you would allow me to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Just go to my On Line Store:  https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/default.aspx

Look for my September Hostess Code for orders under $150, its located on the right hand side of this blog

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If you have any questions, please send comment or send me a message at budy98@yahoo.com.  Please consider Subscribing to my Blog, you can find the link on the Right Hand side half down and also,  "Following" my Facebook Business Page - Cindys Stamping Studio, you won't miss any of my posts!

Cindy

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What's happening:   

Monday, September 9  - Technique Class, Apple Valley Bar & Grill, Neillsville

Thursday, September 12 - Sign up for the Stamp of the Month; Purchase includes Stamp 4 Cards that I have designed just for you to use with your new Stamp Set!

Wednesday, September 18 - Christmas Card Class (Have you Signed Up?!!)

Tuesday,  September 24 - Kit Class, Schmittys on Main, Neillsville  

Class to Go!  - Make 1 card each of the Kit Class Cards using your stamps, assemble and have 5 cards of your own.

My Special Visitors!

Last week I had some special visitors that came to visit. I always smile because when I ask them would you like to play with the toys that I have or do you have something else in mind. They usually will tell me, "Grandma we want to stamp!" 

How about you?  Would you like to get into stamping?  It is a great hobby that you can do any time of the year, regardless of the weather. It is not only a great way to get away from the stress and a great way to create.  So contact me, I have a number of classes and I just bet we could come up with a way to get you creating!!  As Stampin' Up! says, "Creativity is Calling!"

Here are the pictures that I took of my sweethearts creating cards using the techniques that we will be doing tonight at the September Technique Class.

Here is our little Easton, he is 5 and just started Kindergarten. As you can see, he is a very careful stamper. He just started school and told me that it is just great and wishes he could go to school everyday. He is using the Sprinkles & Mask Technique to make his card.

 Here is our little Andi, she is 8 and is in 3rd Grade. She loves to dance, cheer at football games, loves animals (any kind) and loves her brother. (Even though she doesn't want to admit it) Here she has finished her Sprinkles & Mask Technique, she is waiting for the card to dry.

 Easton just realized that I was taking his picture so I got this big smile from him!  His card is taking shape!

 Easton isn't the only one who is a careful stamper, Andi is also and even took a card to the fair!

Here are their finished cards, I would say that they did an excellent job. What do you think?

Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to look at my cards. I would be honored if you would allow me to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Just go to my On Line Store:  https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/default.aspx

Look for my September Hostess Code for orders under $150, its located on the right hand side of this blog

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If you have any questions, please send comment or send me a message at budy98@yahoo.com.  Please consider Subscribing to my Blog, you can find the link on the Right Hand side half down and also,  "Following" my Facebook Business Page - Cindys Stamping Studio, you won't miss any of my posts!

Cindy

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What's happening:   

Monday, September 9  - Technique Class, Apple Valley Bar & Grill, Neillsville

Thursday, September 12 - Sign up for the Stamp of the Month; Purchase includes Stamp 4 Cards that I have designed just for you to use with your new Stamp Set!

Wednesday, September 18 - Christmas Card Class (Have you Signed Up?!!)

Tuesday,  September 24 - Kit Class, Schmittys on Main, Neillsville  

Class to Go!  - Make 1 card each of the Kit Class Cards using your stamps, assemble and have 5 cards of your own.