Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop The Gift of Fall

August 27, 2019August 24, 201918 Comments

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Welcome to the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop! We are fans of this monthly crafting kit. Follow the directions provided in the kit to make the projects as designed, or use the supplies as a starting point to let your creativity run wild.

On this hop we will be sharing lots of ideas on how to use the August Paper Pumpkin kit, The Gift of Fall, in alternate projects. You may have arrived from Debbi Green’s blog. She had a great project!

I decided to use a Bird Ballad laser cut card for the base. Added a 4×5.5 inch piece of the Come to Gather designer series paper behind the laser cut top so the intricate designs are spotlighted.

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Glue dots are hidden behind the gold sequins and are used to attach the designer series paper to the laser cut front. All supplies came from the Paper Pumpkin kit except for the laser cut card and designer series paper.

I assembled the bags replicating the included, in-color, sample design. The bags are roomy and sturdy. An afternoon tea could be packed inside and gifted to family or friends.

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in case you want to see the Stampin’ Up! fast motion video using the original kit contents…

Thank you for joining us as we share the possibilities of Paper Pumpkin. Now hop over to Charmane Hopkins’ blog to see what she designed.

Paper Crafting Blog Hop Happy Birthday

August 21, 2019August 20, 201913 Comments

I hope you are enjoying our Happy Birthday themed Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators Blog Hop. Fellow demonstrators from all over the globe are participating so we have a wide array of fun projects to share with you! You may have arrived from Sandra Robert’s blog. She had a fabulous project!

I decided to showcase the Dino Days suite. Pink is my least favorite color but flirty flamingo slips under the door as a super awesome color. Pair it with Pool Party ink and cardstock accents to make the flirty flamingo color pop.

Our glitter enamel dots add some sparkle without adding much thickness. This card can still be mailed with one USA Forever stamps. The Gathered Ribbon in Rococo Rose adds some texture, dino style.

Use our Stampin’ Up! markers to add a Happy Birthday sentiment in your own handwriting…

all the supplies used to create this card…

Thanks for hopping with us each month. Now click on the next image to zoom to Tracy Held’s blog in Australia and see what fun project she designed.

Here is a list of hoppers in case you get off the trail…

Sandra Roberts

Shirley Merker YOU ARE HERE!

All the supplies to create this hand stamped greeting card can be ordered through my online store here. Please use the host code found on the right side of my blog when ordering through my online store if your order is under $150. If it is over $150, don’t use the code so you can redeem all the host rewards.

If you do not already have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, I would be happy to be yours. Ready to enjoy the demonstrator discount? Join my Super Awesome Stampers Team for the best benefits! Click the Contact button above to get the conversation started.

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley

August Scrapbook with Me!

August 11, 20191 Comment

Scrapbook with Me! Each month will feature 3, 2 page 12×12 inch layouts. I provide all the supplies to create the layouts in kits according to the samples.

You provide your favorite adhesives. I recommend a tape runner, glue dots, tear n tape and dimensionals. I’ll have new packages of adhesives available if you forget yours or need to replenish your supply.

Below is a design from the July session using Magnolia Lane dsp to give you an idea of what a typical layout looks like.

Scrapbook with Me! session dates are Monday, August 19th, 6:30-8:30pm and Wednesday, July 21th, 9:30-11:30am. Please RSVP by August 16th so I can have supplies ready for you. Prepay $25 or bring your fee with you to the session.

If you prefer a different time, just ask! I might be able to accommodate your request. Carol is hosting us for the Monday session at her apartment’s community room. She lives about a mile from me. The Wednesday session is at my house.

Scrapbook Days through the end of 2019 are September 18th, October 16th, November 20th, December 18th. Commit to 6 consecutive days and receive a thank you scrapbook layout at the December 18th Scrapbook Day.

To RSVP or ask questions, click the Contact button above. Hope to scrapbook with you soon!

Super Awesome Scrapbooker Shirley

ICS Blog Hop Dino Days Bundle

August 7, 2019August 4, 201916 Comments

Thank you for hopping around with us as we showcase bundles. New bundles are a great way to save with bundle pricing. You may have arrived from Anastasia Radloff’s blog and her fabulous project. My project is below.

Close up of the fun glitter enamel dots. The fan detail on the whisper white strip was created using the paper snips.

An extra die cut dino is peeking on the card inside.

All the supplies used…

Please leave a comment and let me know if you like the bright colored patterned paper.

Thank you for hopping with us. Now click on the next image below to travel to Joni Metra’s blog to see her fabulous project.

Holiday Catalog Demonstrator Perk

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019Leave a comment

Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Perk priority #1 today was placing a preorder of holiday catalog products! Lots of super fun products made it on my order including a fall leaf suite and snow things. I am sure my list will be longer once I get a copy of the catalog in my hands. I skipped adding Halloween products but I see we have premade coffin boxes!

My preorder product box will contain 16 copies of the holiday catalog. Would you like a copy? Plan on attending the August Card Buffet and go home with your personal copy. Click on Card Buffet on the right side of my blog for the August session details and RSVP today!

Pssttt…demonstrators receive 1 free copy of the catalog. Demonstrators who sign up to be a member of my team will received a copy in their starter kit. Plus, you may pick holiday catalog products to be included in your starter kit. As an additional bonus through the month of August, Stampin’ Up! is adding $30 to your starter kit dollars. THEN, you’ll receive a $10 coupon code the following month. Know someone who may be interested? You or that crafty friend of yours? Click the Contact button above if you have questions about how to sign up to be a member of my team.

So my holiday catalog pre-order is still being picked. I am sure that the picking line was fully staffed today. It’s fun to receive notification that UPS has picked up my product box and it’s headed my way! Call that Demonstrator Perk #2 and it’s almost better than a choco taco on a hot, summer day.

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley