Susan Blog

Paper Pumpkin, a gift of fall

Details

Now is the time to try something new and exciting. The August Paper Pumpkin is an all inclusive kit that comes with everything you need to make 6 gift bags and 12 gift tags which is a perfect way to personalize your christmas gifts. I cannot believe I am saying that in July but time has a way of creeping up on you.

This wonderful kit coordinates beautifully with the Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle. This is a separate purchase of just $13.00 CAD and is not part of the August Paper Pumpkin kit and it is only only available to Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Important note: The Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle is not needed to complete the August kit projects.

Once you have completed the August kit, you will have extra kit components so you can easily combine them with the add-on bundle to make some beautiful cards.

This add-on is available beginning August 1, while supplies last so take advantage while you can. It includes 24 card bases of 2 different designs with coordinating envelopes.

Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Merry Merlot, Mint Macaron, Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, and Soft Suede

To take advantage of this wonderful kit and register before August 10, just click on the link below

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-ca/sign-up/?demoid=2197642

Susan Blog

Extra Extra – Don’t miss out

If you are based in the Canada, then now is the perfect time to become a demonstrator. Buying the starter kit is a wonderful chance to join my team and become part of the Stampin’ Up! community. You can choose to be your own best customer and enjoy discounts with each purchase you make, or you can earn an income if you choose to demonstrate the products at classes and parties. The choice is yours.

From July 1 until August 31, new demonstrators will receive an additional $40 CAD to put toward bonus products in your Starter Kit. You pay just $135 CAD and then choose $205 CAD worth of Stampin’ Up! products to put together a customized Starter Kit that suits you. Not only will you receive all those amazing products, you will also receive a $14 CAD coupon code which you can use the following month for additional product.

Just click on the link below and in the top right hand corner, click join now to become part of my team.

https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?culture=en-us&dbwsdemoid=2197642
Susan Blog

Wedding gift

Wedding or anniversaries are to be celebrated and remembered. I made up this 12 x 12 picture frame using the beautiful Magnolia designer series paper from the Stampin’ Up! annual catalogue. I left the green squares blank so special pictures can be added later. A perfect keepsake to commemorate the special occasion.

With Bonus Days going on during the month of July, now is the perfect time to stock up on crafting supplies.  If you are unfamiliar with this promotion, for every $60 cad you spend before July 31 (before shipping and tax) earns a $6 cad Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed during August 1–31. There is no limit to how many coupons you can earn in July and then you get to cash them in in August for even more products. So how great is that?

Just click on my shop now button to start earning coupons. Don’t forget to use the July Host code to earn hostess gifts.

Susan Blog

Keeping cool in the heat wave

Hi everyone, well we are certainly experiencing some hot weather this week. Given the Canadian winters, I have no problem with this. I was golfing last night with my ladies golf league in 38C humidity, and drinking lots of water. I even won the 50/50 draw so all in all, it was a good day.

At home I am staying inside in the air conditioning and doing what I love, crafting. I have a card class next week so was finishing up some of the prep work required. Below are the three cards we will be making. Each one is unique and requires different techniques which I like to demonstrate. If you have an interest in learning new techniques or would like to get together just to socialize while we make cards, please register on my blog. Next Class is Aug 14th and spots are limited.

Susan Blog

BONUS DAYS ARE COMING

Now is the perfect time to stock up on Stampin’Up! products and build your crafting supplies. Bonus Days is coming back next week, and that means it’s almost time for you to start earning coupon codes which you can redeem in August for additional products. So how cool is that?

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

]For every $50 usd/$60 cad you spend between July 1–31 (before shipping and tax), you will earn a $5 usd/$6 cad Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed anytime between August 1–31. There is no limit to how many coupon codes you can earn.

So start making your list now so you will be all ready to order next month and earn those coupon codes. I know I will, in fact my list has already been started.

Please contact me if you have any questions

Susan Blog, Paper Pumpkin

Isn’t it nice when everything coordinates?

Don’t you just love when you put together an outfit and it all coordinates perfectly? No need to go through your wardrobe trying to find that perfect accessory to bring your outfit together. Well crafting is exactly like that, we want to create something that coordinates perfectly.

Providing an easy path to creativity is what Paper Pumpkin does best. And we’re always thinking about ways to improve.

Sometimes we kick things up a notch to maximize a kit’s potential. After all, everyone wants to make as many cute things as possible with their super-fun Paper Pumpkin kit. Right? That goes without saying! 

This month, Paper Pumpkin is providing unprecedented catalog coordination, giving you THREE new suites that mix and match with July’s kit. How easy it that?

Sign up by July 10th to receive this incredible kit. You will receive an all inclusive kit with everything you need to make 9 beautiful cards and envelopes. The kit will include 3 each of 3 designs and new subscribers will also receive an acrylic block to use for stamping that you can use over and over again.

Coordinating colours; Gold, Kraft, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Pretty Peacock, Sahara Sand, Seaside Spray, and Terracotta Tile

To sign up now, just click on the link below;

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-ca/sign-up/?demoid=2197642

Susan Blog

Do you have a happy place?

I created this sampler to highlight the Crafting Forever stamp set. It just makes me happy to look at this. I will hang it over my crafting table to showcase my happy place.

Should you wish to create a sample to highlight your happy place, the instructions are as follows;

Paper cutting 
Bird Ballad DSP – 9 x 9″ 
Balmy Blue card stock at 7 x 7″ 
Whisper White – Scrap paper 
Balmy blue – scrap paper

Squares 
Whisper White – cut 2 x 2 ” 
Terracotta Tile – cut 2 1/8″ x 2 1/8″

Rectangle 
Whisper White – cut 1 3/4 x 6 1/4″ 
Terracotta Tile – cut at 2 x 6 1/2″

Stamp – Crafting Forever 
Ribbon – Scalloped Linen Ribbon

Leaving a 1″ border around, I glued the Blue card stock to the centre of the DSP

Each square and Rectangle were then stamped from the Crafting Forever stamp set. The working “My Happy Place” was printed off on the computer then glued & matted using Tom bow liquid glue. I love the colour combination 

I stamped the Whisper White scrap with the pens, scissors, flowers etc and then fussy cut them out. Some are glued and some were adhered with mini dimmensionals. I also punched out the bow, assembled and applied to the front. 
The ribbon was glued down as well.

Supplies required;

  • Crafting Forever Stamp – 143958
  • Bird Ballad DSP – 149592
  • Balmy Blue cardstock – 146592
  • Whisper White cardstock – 100730
  • Terracotta Tile cardstock – 150884
  • Terracotta Tile Scalloped Linen Ribbon – 149705
  • Tuxedo black Memento Ink – 132708
  • Multipurpose liquid glue – 110755
  • Mini Dimmensionals – 144108

Until next time 
Sue

Susan Blog

It’s a glass half full kind of day

Sometimes you just need to get together with your best friend, have a girls night in, and share a bottle of wine and some chit chat. Here is the perfect card to go along with that bottle of wine.

Ok, maybe some chocolate could be added for good measure.

Cut paper as follows; 
Purple Posy – 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 (card base) 
Whisper white – 4 x 5 1/4 (inside card)Punch out as follows; 
Starburst – Highland Heather 
2″ Circle punch – Whisper White

On outside of card, stamp sentiment in the bottom right hand cornerEmboss front of card only with embossing folder using your Big Shot, leaving approx. 2 inches from the bottomGlue ribbon to front of card where the embossing ends and the flat card stock begins, to separate the two.Stamp the wine glass onto the whisper white circle and colour with blender pens, Glue to the starburst punched card stock. Adhere with four mini dimensionals. Decorate with In Colour faceted dots if desired

Stamp sentiment to white card stock and adhere to inside of card. I also used the stamp with several glasses and stamped it under the sentimentGive card (and a bottle of wine) to a friend for a girls night in and enjoy.

Supplies required

  • Purple Posy card stock
  • Whisper White card stock
  • Highland Heather card stock
  • Matching ribbon
  • Starburst punch
  • Circle Punch
  • Layered leave Dynamic embossing folder
  • Highland Heather classic Stampin’ pad
  • Tuxedo Black Memento Ink pad
  • Blackberry Bliss Blender pens Light/dark
  • Mini Dimensional’s
  • Snail Adhesive
  • In Colour faceted dots
Susan Blog

New to Crafting? Start with a kit

Create beautiful all-occasion cards in minutes using the “Looking Up Card Kit” You will never be caught without a card again. This is a perfect kit for beginners, and the cards are beautiful. Each kit includes everything you need to make 15 cards in either French or English using your personal choice of adhesive. So how easy it that?

Kit includes:
* Set of 7 photopolymer stamps and a clear acrylic block
* 15 card bases: 3 each of 5 designs 
* 15 printed envelopes
* Ink spot and embellishments

Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Lovely Lipstick, Petal Pink, Pool Party

Just click on the new annual catalog on the right hand side to shop now.

Item number – 149651 Cost is just $37.00 (plus S/H) which is less that $2.50 per card and a lot less than retail cards.

Don’t forget to use the host code for any orders under $150.00 and I will send you a unique gift.

Susan Blog

Don’t delay, get yours today

Get inspired by Paper Pumpkin and set aside some crafting “me time.” Reward yourself with a ready-to-go project. You’ll feel like it’s your birthday every time your Paper Pumpkin kit arrives! 

When you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, you’re always prepared with perfectly put-together projects for every sharing occasion.  This is the last day to take advantage of the existing pricing.  Cost goes up tomorrow so don’t delay.  Click on the link below;

Monthly:  https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-ca/sign-up/?demoid=2197642

Prepay:  https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-ca/sign-up/?demoid=2197642