How to Make a Patterned Paper Scene: Les Shoppes Slimline Card. Plus, So...

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Today I have a cute slimline scene card using the Les Shoppes Suite but the star is the Designer Series Paper which is also on sale starting June 1, 2023!

Before we get into the measurements there is lots happening in June! 

First, there is a JOIN SPECIAL! Fantastic savings you can hop on if you've been thinking about being a hobby demonstrator or starting a Stampin' Up! business!

In the month of June you can join for only $99 but you get to pick out $155 in product! So that's a $56.00 product savings! Plus, you would be able to put preorder items in your starter kit and online exclusives preorder just started June 1st as well! 

Join here: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2212777

Here are just a few other perks to purchasing the Starter Kit:

• 20% discount
• First Access to NEW Catalog and Product Launches (like Online Exclusives)
• First opportunity to order that we call "preorder" before products launch to customers
• Online Crafting Community
• So much crafty inspiration
• Stampin' Up! Resources if you are interested in a hobby business

Most join for the hobby discount and perks! If you've been thinking about joining and have questions, email me: stampingwithhart@gmail.com

Now, what do I mean by Online Exclusives?

Christmas in July anyone? I'm team CIJ! Christmas in July... yes, yes and YES!
You can get some of these items in the preorder right now when you join!

Last update, here is the June Host Code Shop Link: https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=MBRBPNUS

Now, let's talk about the card:

CARD MEASUREMENTS:

• Card Base: 8 x 9" Score: 4" (Calypso Coral Cardstock)
• Layer 1: DSP (Cobblestone Pattern): 3-3/4 x 8-3/4"
• 3 Shops Fussy Cut from DSP
• 2 Fussy Cut Potted Plants from DSP
• 2 Die Cut Street Lamps
• 1 Die Cut Nested Essentials 1-1/2 x 2-1/8" Stitched Rectangle with Rounded Edges (Basic Black Cardstock)
• 1 Die Cut Nested Essentials 1 x 1-3/4" Stitched Rectangle with Rounded Edges (Basic White Cardstock)
• 2 Wild Wheat Dots (from 2023-2025 In Color Dots)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Fussy cut the desired shops from Les Shoppes Designer Series Paper. Fussy cut a couple of potted plants. Die cut lamp posts. Die cut sentiment and layering piece from Nested Essentials dies.

Stamp "Wish you were here" in Calypso Coral ink onto the sentiment die cut in white.

Create a light shadow behind your shops on the cobblestone pattern DSP with a Small Blending Brush and a gray or black ink. Tap off ink from blending brush before swirling onto the DSP to soften the look. Place your shadow at top or side of each shop.

Glue the DSP to card base. Assemble your scene of shops and lamps. Once you have your layout, add dimensionals to shops. I used glue dots to adhere lamp posts.

Place sentiment above one of the shops where it fits depending on your scene.

Add Wild Wheat dots to create the look of a glowing bulb inside the lamp posts.

NOTE: I recommend adding an insert in Basic White to the inside of the card as well. 3-3/4 x 8-3/4"

I hope you enjoyed today's card project!

Happy Crafting!

Melinda

 

May 2023 Paper Pumpkin ALTERNATE CARD IDEAS: Faux Window Technique, Tags...

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Coordinating Colors for the May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit

Card 1 of the May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit
Faux Window Technique 

Card 2 of the May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit
Faux Window Technique 

Card 3 of the May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit
Faux Window Technique 

FAUX WINDOW CARD 

Note: All three cards featuring this technique have the same exact measurements.

CARD MEASUREMENTS 

• Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)

• Layer (cut from Paper Pumpkin Card Front) 3-3/4 x 4-1/2" 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Cut the Paper Pumpkin card base in half. 

Trim panel down to 3-3/4 x 4-1/2" Cut (5) 3/4" strips length wise with paper trimmer. 

Take each 3/4" strip and cut into (3) 1-1/2" pieces.

I recommend keeping your pieces in order as you cut (so you don't mix up where the pieces go). Keep your Basic White card base nearby and start to build your scene as you cut your strips into 1-1/2" pieces that will start to look like window panels. 

My goal was about an 1/8" in-between each panel but I admit I wasn't perfectly precise. For myself, I waited until all of the pieces were laid out before I started gluing the pieces so I could eyeball the layout. If you want to glue as you go you can do that too. I used multipurpose glue for this. 

Stamp your greeting at the bottom of the card.

May Paper Pumpkin Card + Gone Fishing Bundle
2023-2025 Gift Bags (Boho Blue) & Jute Trim

INTERACTIVE FISHING/ RETIRMENT CARD

CARD MEASUREMENTS

• Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)

• Layer (cut from Paper Pumpkin Card Front) 4 x 5-1/4" 

• Die Cut (from Paper Pumpkin Kit) 

• Piece of twine (from Paper Pumpkin Kit) about 4 or 5 inches 

• Fish (fussy cut from Let's Go Fishing DSP) 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Trim the card front (with water scene) down to 4 x 5-1/4" Use the die from Gone Fishing Bundle that makes a ripple water effect (there is a large and small die of this - I used the larger die) place it in the center near the darker part of the water and die cut with your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. 

Fussy cut (or stamp) a fish. I used the Let's Go Fishing DSP and fussy cut a larger fish.

Using a small piece of Tear & Tape, glue the twine to the back of the fish and DO NOT remove the backing of tear and tape. Place it in the die cut ripple water about half in the water. Or, wait until you add dimensionals to back of layer and then add your fish. 

I recommend foam strips but I was out of them so you can also use regular Stampin' dimensionals. 

Once you tuck the fish into the water, you should be able to interactively pull the fish out with the twine! If you do not want the fish to move, just glue it instead.

May Paper Pumpkin Card + Nested Essentials Dies
2023-2025 Gift Bags (Moody Mauve) & Jute Trim

CARD MEASUREMENTS

• Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score: 4-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock) 

• Layer 1 (Moody Mauve Panel from Exploring In Color Add-On Card ) 4-1/8 x 5-3/8" 

• Layer 2 (Forest Scene from Paper Pumpkin Kit Card - Back Panel) 4 x 5-1/4" 

• Layer 3 Die Cut (Moody Mauve Panel from Exploring In Color Add-On Card ) Nested Essentials (Largest Die) 

• Layer 4 Die Cut (Tent Scene from Paper Pumpkin Kit Card) 2nd Largest Nested Essential Die Cut  

• Layer 5 Sentiment Banner Die Cut from Kit - Trim to 1-3/4" 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Emboss the two pieces of Moody Mauve (from the back panel of add-on cards) with the Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder using the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. 

Glue the Moody Mauve panel first. Then glue the Paper Pumpkin Forest Scene Card layer next. Glue the Moody Mauve Nested Essential die to the right side of the card. Pop the tent die cut on dimensionals and nest it inside the larger piece of same shape.

Stamp Congrats in Wild Wheat ink and trim the banner down to 1-3/4" Add to bottom left of card with dimensionals.

CREATING GIFT TAGS FROM ENVELOPES & SCENE CARDS 

This is optional but a fun way to re-purpose the scenes and patterns on the envelopes. Because June is such a huge month for weddings, anniversaries, graduations, birthdays, FATHER'S DAY... 

I wanted to touch on gift packaging and tags with this kit. 

I am using the Tailor Made Tags Dies here along with the Gone Fishing stamp set, 2023-2025 In Color Jute Twine and Gift Bags. 

Place tags on the scenes or envelope borders and cut where desired. Stamp desired greetings in the white space. 

If you would like to cut some of the scenes into tag size, I recommend the largest tag and then don't cover it. Just pair with a smaller tag and place the sentiment on the smaller tag or hand write your note or message or gift tag "To" "From" on the back of the big tag! 

Thread with twine from the kit or Jute Twine in coordinating color. I hope you enjoyed today's alternate card projects with the May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit! 

Are you subscribed to the June Paper Pumpkin kit? Subscription period is open until 6/10/2023

Subscribe here:  https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2212777

There are add-on dies for the June kit! Order the Add-On dies here:  https://www.stampinup.com/products/welcome-inndies?hostcode=2XMBUUZ6

NOTE: Must be an ACTIVE Paper Pumpkin Subscriber to purchase add-ons, refills and past kits.

The June kit will also coordinate with the Countryside Inn Suite!

You can find the full list of products used to create the alternate cards here. 

Thank you and happy crafting!

Melinda

May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit Unboxing & Assembling Cards

 

Hello! The May 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit is here! It just arrived today so this video will be an unboxing and assembly of the kit. I will do alternate cards in a future video!

I do have some important links for you regarding the May and June Paper Pumpkin Add-Ons...

The May Kit has an add-on still available for active Paper Pumpkin customers. I will include that link below.

Exploring In Color Cards & Envelopes Add-On: https://www.stampinup.com/products/exploring-in-color-cards-envelopes?hostcode=2XMBUUZ6

The June Paper Pumpkin Kit subscription period is open, meaning you have until 6/10/23 to subscribe to the June kit which is great news! It is called "Welcome Inn."

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2212777

This June kit will also have an add-on! They are a set of 3 dies that will coordinate with the June stamp set. A set of dies has only been available with one prior kit and they sold out quickly so my advice is not to wait on the add-on. Add-ons, refills and past kits are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. You also have to be an active subscriber to purchase those. 

Welcome Inn Dies Add-On: https://www.stampinup.com/products/welcome-inn-dies?hostcode=2XMBUUZ6

June 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit Teaser Campaign!

Did you know the June kit will coordinate with the Countryside Inn Suite?
Fabulous!

Don't miss out on the add-on Welcome Inn Dies for the June 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit!

Don't Miss Out on the May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Add-On: Exploring In Color ...

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GET THE ADD-ON CARDS "Exploring In Color" here: https://www.stampinup.com/products/exploring-in-color-cards-envelopes?hostcode=2XMBUUZ6

Subscribe to May 2023 Paper Pumpkin by 5/10/23 here: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2212777

CARD 1 - Features Grassy Grove Stamps and Grove Dies

CARD MEASUREMENTS

• Card Base:5-1/2 x 8-1/2" Score at 4-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Layer: Exploring In Color Cards & Envelopes (Scene Card with Moody Mauve Back) trimmed down to 3-3/4 x 5-1/8"
• 2023-2025 In Color Treat Bag (Boho Blue) Trimmed Down to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2"
• Die Cut Tree Scene in Basic White Cardstock (Grove Dies and largest Deckled Rectangle Die) Size: 3-3/4 x 5-1/8"
• Die Cut Banner from Nested Essentials Dies (Second to Smallest Banner - 1-1/8 x 1-3/4")
• 2023-2025 In Color Dots (3 in Boho Blue)

INSTRUCTIONS

First, create your forest scene by stamping the trio of trees from the Grassy Grove Stamp Set repeatedly on the top and sides of the die cut tree scene. Start with Mossy Meadow, then stamp again in Old Olive and then finish with a few of the same pattern from the tree stamp in Parakeet Party. The concept here is to create realistic texture of trees with the tree stamp. Stamp in any direction. It's ok to stamp in layers and colors to create that scene. See video for instruction as well, if needed. You should end up with lush looking trees!

There is also a grassy mound stamp and use this to create a "grassy" look on that bottom strip. You can also remove the bottom piece if you want to show the water on the pre-printed card. I chose to cover it and stamp the bottom of the tree scene. Repeat in the same colors and repeat stamp pattern to create grassy texture. 

Take the "Deep" combo from the Natural Tones Stampin' Blends, use the lighter of the two colors in this combo pack (or a dark brown shade) and color in the tree trunks and branches. My personal opinion: it's ok to be messy here and color over any green that may have been stamped while creating the leafy tree look. It's ok to be messy and imperfect here.

Place the foam adhesive strips around the frame and set aside.

Trim down that scene to the size of the die. Add the Grassy Grove die cut over the scene.

Glue the treat bag plaid layer to the card front. I do not recommend multipurpose glue here. I recommend Seal or Tear and Tape because this layer is very thin and "wet" glue might show through or wrinkle the paper.

Place dimensionals on the back of the scene now and add to card.

Stamp "See the good" from Grassy Grove in Boho Blue ink on the banner die cut. Add a 1/4" strip (same pattern from treat bag) to the top of the banner with Seal. Add 3 Boho Blue Dots, if desired.

CARDS 2 & 3 - Same Card Base, Different Stamp Sets

The card with the girl: Coffee with Friends Stamp Set/ The Bear is from Wildlife Wonder Stamp Set (same card background)

CARD MEASUREMENTS (with the girl)

• Card Base:4-1/4 x 11" Score at 5-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Layer: Exploring In Color Cards & Envelopes (Vertical Scene w/ Copper Clay Back) trimmed down to 4 x 5-3/8"
• 2023-2025 In Color Treat Bag (Wild Wheat) Trimmed Down to 4-1/4 x 5-1/2"
• Piece of Basic White Cardstock large enough to stamp the girl with coffee (same with the bear card)
• Die Cut Banner from Nested Essentials Dies (Second to Smallest Banner - 1-1/8 x 1-3/4")
• 2023-2025 In Color Dots (3 in Boho Blue)

INSTRUCTIONS

Stamp girl holding coffee in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink from the Coffee with Friends Stamp Set.

Color girl with Stampin' Blends in the Following Colors:

• Shirt - Daffodil Delight Dark
• Pants/ Flip Flop Shoes - Night of Navy Combo
• Skintone - Light - Natural Tone Stampin' Blends
• Hair - Deep - Natural Tone Stampin' Blends
• Coffee Mug - Gray Granite

Fussy cut image. Add Stampin' Dimensionals and position her so she looks like she's sitting on the rock on the path.

Glue the treat bag layer to card front (same recommendation as prior card instructions here concerning treat bag). Then add the scene layer.

Stamp sentiment in Wild Wheat ink "Thinking of You" from the Coffee with Friends Stamp Set onto the banner die cut (banner is sideways here) Add dimensionals and place top left on card. Add 3 dots in Boho Blue if desired.

THE BEAR VERSION OF THE CARD

NOTE: The bear on the other card and sentiment are from Wildlife Wonder. The bear is also colored with the Deep and Medium Deep Stampin' Blends tones. On the bear card, there is no layer. It's just the card base from the Exploring In Color set. Sentiment is stamped in Copper Clay ink.

CARD 4

This card pairs the add-on card with Coffee with Friends Stamp Set

CARD MEASUREMENTS

• Card Base: Exploring In Color Card Base with Scene and Boho Blue Back) 
• Piece of Basic White Cardstock large enough to stamp the girls on the bench with coffee 

INSTRUCTIONS

Stamp the girls holding coffees on the bench in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink from the Coffee with Friends Stamp Set onto Basic White cardstock.

Color the girls and bench with Stampin' Blends in the following colors and/ or color combinations:

• BENCH - Bronze/ Ivory Combo with a third medium brown shade (like a latte or crumb cake shade)/ Gray Granite and Smoky Slate for Metal on Bench
• GIRL #1 - Deep Natural Tone, Basic Black Hair, Flirty Flamingo and Crumb Cake for Clothes/ Shoes
• GIRL #2 - Medium Light Tone, Cajun Craze Hair, Old Olive and Night of Navy for Shirt and Pants
• Coffees - Touch of Gray Granite Light on lids, Touch of Crumb Cake light on cup

Fussy cut image. Use a craft knife (if you have one) to cut the details inbetween the slats on the bench. Not necessary but really adds to the final card when you can see background through the bench! Very realistic.

Add dimensionals when you are finished coloring and add to the card base! Lower right corner.

Stamp sentiment in Copper Clay directly on the card. I chose "You mean so much to me" from Wildlife Wonder Stamp Set.

I hope you enjoyed today's card project! Yes, I know it's unusual to work with the add-on before the Paper Pumpkin kit coordinating with it even ships but hopefully this shows how fabulous they are on their own and with a few different stamp sets.

We will create more alternates when the Paper Pumpkin kit arrives! So stay tuned! In the meantime, here is what the May Paper Pumpkin Kit looks like: 

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DEADLINE TO SUBSCRIBE: May 10, 2023

Subscribe to the May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit (by 5/10/23) here:https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2212777

Thank you and happy crafting!

The Wait is Over: Check Out My 1st Unboxing Video for the 2023-2024 Stam...

Hello! Yesterday I did an unboxing of new catalog papers, a few specialty papers and dies. While I'm still waiting for a couple boxes I did get one stamp set: Coffee with Friends I hope to work with this weekend! 

Enjoy the unboxing! I have a full list of the products shown below. 

Have a great weekend and happy crafting!

Melinda

What's Inside the Brand New 2023-2024 Annual Catalog from Stampin' Up! -...

UPDATE on the May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Add-On Cards & Envelopes NOW AVAILABLE

 

Hello and Happy Catalog Launch day! Our new 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is finally here and you can now shop all of the brand new suites, bundles, accessories and more!

Along with the catalog launch comes a FANTASTIC PAPER PUMPKIN UPDATE!

The Exploring In Color Cards & Envelopes are now available to purchase as well and this month's kit will feature all 5 brand new 2023-2025 In Colors! 

Add-On Shop Link: https://www.stampinup.com/products/exploring-in-color-cards-envelopes?hostcode=2XMBUUZ6

Speaking of Paper Pumpkin, did you subscribe to May's Kit yet? You can do that here: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2212777

Deadline to Subscribe: 5/10/2023 for the May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit

When you shop with me in the online store you can earn a free embellishment with a $50 or more purchase (before tax). MUST use this Host Code to get the free gift. Expires 5/31/2023

May Host Code Shop Link: https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=2XMBUUZ6

I will be live today, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 with a catalog walkthrough if you'd like to join me! Noon on my Facebook Page at Stamping with Hart. Replay will be posted to YouTube.

Any questions? Email me! stampingwithhart@gmail.com

Last Day to Register for In Color Club #1: Moody Mauve! Plus, May 2023 H...

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LAST DAY FOR THE MONTH 1 IN COLOR CLUB (MOODY MAUVE)

If you would like more information please email me: stampingwithhart@gmail.com

So excited for tomorrow's catalog launch! HAPPY MAY 1st!

I'll be back tomorrow at 12PM on Facebook with a Catalog Walkthrough!