Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop - No Matter the Weather

Hello There!  Welcome to this evenings Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop and THANK YOU for hopping along with us!  The March kit is TERRIFIC and you're gonna LOVE all of the inspiration!

 

I have two project to share with you tonight!  One is a simple card and the other is a SUPER FUN 3-dimensional creation!  I had a lot of fun creating with this set!  This just might be a FAVORITE kit!

My FAVORITE project is my 3D creation!  I used the enclosed acrylic block to make this cute framed art.  First I cut one of the cards in half, put the block on top of it and traced around it with a pencil.  I cut it out and stamped the sentiment with Memento Black ink.  Next, I attached it to the back of the acrylic block attaching it with glue dots, placing them strategically behind the rain boots and grass.  Next I attached the rain boots with dimensionals.  I colored a piece of Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding with a Dark So Saffron Stampin' Blend Marker.  I also colored a couple of threads of White Flax Ribbon with the same marker.  I slipped both ribbons and a piece of the twine that is in the kit underneath the boots, wrapping them around the block and tying them into bows.  Last, I added a few raindrops just above the boots!  I gave it as a gift to my husband today and he LOVED it!

My second project was created with the left over piece of card that I cut for the background of my block.  I stamped the grass with Garden Green ink, mounted it onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock then onto a piece of Coastal Cabana.  I attached it to a Whisper White Note Card with dimensionals.  Last, I attached the rain boots (these cute boots are in the kit!), with dimensionals and tied a bow on one boot with Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding.  SUPER CUTE and SIMPLE!!

I hope you enjoyed my creations and that you'll be inspired by those to follow! Click below to hop along with us! Next up is

Now is a GREAT time to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin.  

Next month's kit has a GREAT theme!

For Those You Love the MOST  -  My WONDERFUL Family!

If you don't already subscribe, don't have a demonstrator and want to start receiving these fabulous kits, click on the photo below, subscribe and choose me (Darla Hutt-Watson) as your demonstrator!! Today, March 31st, is the last day to get SAB rewards...get them with a Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription!

SALE-A-BRATION ENDS TODAY!!!  

For EVERY $50 you spend (before tax and shipping) you can choose a FREE item from the SALE-A-BRATION Brochure!!  

Y!! I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!

Here's what you'll get only from me, with a $50 order 

(before tax & shipping)

and

Use the March Hostess Code!

You'll receive the following...

• One Darla Daisy for every $50 spent (before tax& shipping).  When you have 10 Darla Daisies you can choose $40.00 of Stampin' Up! product(s) of your choice from me! Just email me your choice!
• The projects we make in my March classes!  Here's what were making this month!

You'll also receive this months gift when you spend a minimum of $50  

(before tax & shipping)!

3 x 6 Gusseted Cellophane Bag
(A $5.00 Value)

REMEMBER...use the March hostess code JAD9JGZY and place a minimum order of $50 (before tax and shipping) and you'll get goodies from me!! These will be mailed separately the first week of April.



~Today's Thought~

Tuesday's Tip - Faux Mother of Pearl

Good morning everyone!  I hope this day finds you all well!  A quick reminder...today is the LAST day of Sale-A-Bration!  Now a good time to stock up on things!  I'm gonna place my last SAB order tonight!

This is a really fun technique...I just know you'll love it!  I can't wait to experiment with some different colors!  I hope you'll give it a try!

Here's the actual card!  I used the Beautifully Braided stamp set to stamp the floral image in VersaMark and heat emboss it with white embossing powder.  The band at the bottom is punched with the Braided Border Punch.  The sentiment is stamped with the same stamp set in StazOn ink and is punched out with the Timeless Label Punch. It is attached with dimensionals.  I added a few Pearl Basic Jewels and a bow tied with Flax Ribbon to finish it off.

Here are a couple of other examples using this technique.  I think using grays would give it a great metallic look!  OH...I need to play some more! 

HEY...THANKS BUNCHES for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful day.  Stay WELL!  Hoping creating is as calming for you as it is for me!  LOTS OF LOVE!

SALE-A-BRATION ENDS TODAY!!!  

For EVERY $50 you spend (before tax and shipping) you can choose a FREE item from the SALE-A-BRATION Brochure!!  

Y!! I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!

Here's what you'll get only from me, with a $50 order 

(before tax & shipping)

and

Use the March Hostess Code!

You'll receive the following...

• One Darla Daisy for every $50 spent (before tax& shipping).  When you have 10 Darla Daisies you can choose $40.00 of Stampin' Up! product(s) of your choice from me! Just email me your choice!
• The projects we make in my March classes!  Here's what were making this month!

You'll also receive this months gift when you spend a minimum of $50  

(before tax & shipping)!

3 x 6 Gusseted Cellophane Bag
(A $5.00 Value)

REMEMBER...use the March hostess code JAD9JGZY and place a minimum order of $50 (before tax and shipping) and you'll get goodies from me!! These will be mailed separately the first week of April.



~Today's Thought~

"Make-It Monday" - Grace's Garden

Hello Everyone!  I hope you all are well and finding things to keep you busy during our Shelter In Place time!  Have you discovered anything about yourself during this time?  I hope you're staying strong and enjoying time with family! If you live alone...a SPECIAL HELLO to you all!  I'm sure you're missing your time with others. Praying you are all SAFE and WELL!!

It's Monday and I have THREE fun "Make-It Monday Tutorials to share with you today!  Each one uses the Graces Garden Bundle!  I hope they give you INSPIRATION to create today!

"Make-It Monday" - Grace’s Garden

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Supplies:

·         Stamp Sets: Grace’s Garden (15113), Bundle (153789)

·         Cardstock: Pool Party (122924), Whisper White (100730), Garden Green (102584)

·         Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708), Poppy Parade Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker (146879), Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker (144585), Granny Apple Green Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker (146877), Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Makers Combo Pack (145058), Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack (147273)

·         Tools & Accessories: Garden Gateway Dies (151512), Stampin’ Dimensionals (100430), Paper Snips 103579)

·         Designer Paper: Botanical Prints Product Medley (151301)

           

Measurements: 

·         Card Base: Pool Party 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”. Score and fold at 4-1/4”.

·         Designer Paper #1: Botanical Prints Designer Paper 5-1/4” x 4”.

           

Instructions:

·         Gate Hole: Using the designer paper layer, cut the gate hole using the die about 1-1/4” from the left side and ¼” from the bottom. Glue to card front centered.

·         Gate: Cut Whisper White Cardstock using the gate die. Using Paper Snips, cut in the center of both gates to free them so they swing open. Glue gate over the gate hole.

·         Sentiment: Stamp the sentiment on the Pool Party Cardstock layer, inside the gate using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

·         Flowers: Stamp all of the flower images with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and color with the Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped (1) vine, (2) of the large flower and (3) of the smaller flower. I also used the branch die and cut (3) using Garden Green Cardstock.

·         Cut one of the largest flower in half vertically to glue inside each side of the gate. Glue the vine to the gate frame. Glue all other flowers to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Glue the Garden Green Cardstock branches tucked under the flowers.

·         Animals: Stamp the cat and bird images using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and color both with Stampin’ Blends. Glue both animals to each gate as shown in the photo.

"Make-It Monday" - Grace’s Garden

All images © 1990-2020 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

·         Stamp Sets: Grace’s Garden (151513)

·         Cardstock: Very Vanilla Thick (144237), Very Vanilla (101650), Balmy Blue (146982)

·         Ink: Memento (132708), Sahara Sand (147117), Smoky Slate (147113), Gray Granite (147118)

·         Markers: Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers (147156) –Balmy Blue, 2018-2020 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers (147159) –Call Me Clover

·         Tools & Accessories: Garden Gateway Dies (151512), Rectangle Stitched Framelits (148551), Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder (152320), Noble Peacock Rhinestones (149494), Stamping Sponges (141337),Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL (104332), Bone Folder (102300)

·         Designer Paper: Perennial Essence (149100)

·         Tape for masking stamp

           

Measurements: 

·         Card Base: Very Vanilla Thick 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”. Score and fold at 4-1/4”

·         Cardstock #2: Balmy Blue 4” x 5-1/4”

·         Cardstock #3: Very Vanilla 3-3/4” x 5”, scrap

·         Designer Paper: 3-3/4” x 5”           

           

Instructions:

·         Glue Balmy Blue to card base, then glue DSP to Balmy Blue.

·         Stamp vine in Memento two times on each side of Very Vanilla CS

·         Using sponges, sponge and pounce the following inks to create a stucco effect:  Sahara Sand, Smoky Slate, and Gray Granite

·         Die cut opening

·         Color leaves and flowers with markers, then adhere to DSP with Stampin’ Dimensionals

·         Using piece from die cut out from sponged Very Vanilla, stamp part of saying for “sign” using the masking technique. Then trim to measure 1-3/4” x 1-1/4 and emboss with Pinewood Planks folder, sponge edges and adhere to top of card

·         On scrap Very Vanilla CS stamp rest of saying with Memento ink using the same masking technique.

·         Die cut saying with Rectangle Stitched Framelits and glue to DSP with SNAIL

·         Add Noble Rhinestones

Masking Technique:  Use Scotch tape or Washi tape to cover the part of the stamp that you do not want to ink. Remember to remove tape before stamping on cardstock.

"Make-It Monday" - Grace’s Garden

All images © 1990-2020 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

·         Stamp Sets: Grace's Garden stamp set (151513) or Bundle [153789]

·         Cardstock: Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150882]

·         Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper  [149500]

·         Tools & Accessories: Garden Gateway Dies (151512)

·         Inks: Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad  [147114], Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad [150080], Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111]

           

Measurements: 

• Rococo Rose Card Base:  4-1/4”x 5-1/2”

·         Pressed Petals Designer Series Paper 4”x 5-1/4”

           

Instructions:

·         Stamp the flowers on the Rococo Rose card stock with the Early Espresso ink pad.

·         Die-Cut with the Garden Gateway Dies.

·         Die-Cut the gate in the Pressed Petals Designer Series Paper.

·         Turn the inner ‘door’ piece around and adhere to the inside of the ‘gate’ with SNAIL adhesive.

·         Adhesive the Scripted Pressed Petals paper with SNAIL adhesive.

·         Adhere the Door and gate with the Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

·         Color in the flowers with the Wink of Stella glimmer brush and the Rococo Rose ink pad and Mossy Meadow ink pad.

·         Stamp the inside of the card with Early Espresso ink and the Grace’s Garden greeting.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!

SALE-A-BRATION is ENDING TOMORROW!!  For EVERY $50 you spend (before tax and shipping) you can choose a FREE item from the SALE-A-BRATION Brochure!!  

Y!! I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!

Here's what you'll get only from me, with a $50 order 

(before tax & shipping)

and

Use the March Hostess Code!

You'll receive the following...

• One Darla Daisy for every $50 spent (before tax& shipping).  When you have 10 Darla Daisies you can choose $40.00 of Stampin' Up! product(s) of your choice from me! Just email me your choice!
• The projects we make in my March classes!  Here's what were making this month!

You'll also receive this months gift when you spend a minimum of $50  

(before tax & shipping)!

3 x 6 Gusseted Cellophane Bag
(A $5.00 Value)

REMEMBER...use the March hostess code JAD9JGZY and place a minimum order of $50 (before tax and shipping) and you'll get goodies from me!! These will be mailed separately the first week of April.



~Today's Thought~

Lovely Lily Pad Tutorials

Hey there and HAPPY Friday!  We should be getting back to Weaverville tonight! What a whirlwind trip!  I'm thrilled to have Erik and his girlfriend Robin close to home again.  It's been FIVE YEARS!

Here are a couple of tutorials for you to using the FREE Lovely Lily Pad SAB items!  ENJOY!!

Lovely Lily Pad

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Supplies:

·         Stamp Sets:  Lovely Lily Pad (152288), Peaceful Moments (151595)

·         Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Whisper White

·         Ink:  Blackberry Bliss, Pretty Peacock, Melon Mambo

·         Tools & Accessories:  Lily Pad dies (152315)

·         Designer Paper:  Lily Impressions (152284)

·         Misc: Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220), Wink of Stella (141897), Paper Piecing Technique used in upper right-hand corner

           

Measurements: 

·         Card Base: Melon Mambo  4-1/4”  x  8-3/4”  scored at 5-1/2”

·         Cardstock:  Melon Mambo strip  1-1/4”  x  5”  scored at 1/8” on long side

·         Cardstock:  Whisper White  4”  x  5-1/4” (inside card)  and  3-1/8”  x  4-1/8” (mat)

·         Designer Paper:  Lily Impressions 3”  x  4”   and   1”  x  3”                   

           

Instructions:

·         Fold card base on score line as shown in picture

·         On 3” x 4” Designer Paper stamp closed lily in a random pattern using Melon Mambo ink

·         Adhere to Whisper White mat and then adhere both to panel on left front of card

·         Stamp large lily and medium lily on designer paper using Blackberry Bliss ink and then die cut images using outline/frame dies

·         Die cut medium lily from designer paper using the detailed die and remove all inner pieces

·         Adhere this to larger lily

·         Die cut medium lily using detailed die from Melon Mambo (discard small pieces) and again from the designer paper (save small pieces).

·         Insert and adhere small pieces inside the Melon Mambo die cut using Paper Piecing Technique

·         Adhere this completed lily to top right corner of Whisper White

·         Stamp sentiment at bottom right corner of Whisper White

·         Fold Melon Mambo strip on score line and adhere to back of Whisper White to create the swing fold

·         Adhere Designer Paper strip to right end of Melon Mambo strip

·         Adhere Whisper White to inside of card

·         Adhere 2 lilies to left end of swing fold strip so they are centered on front panel

·         Crease all folds with bone folder to assure they will lay flat

·         Adhere rhinestones randomly on card front and inside small lily

·         Enjoy!

Lovely Lily Pad

All images © 1990-2020 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

·         Stamp Sets: Lovely Lily Pad (152288), So Sentimental (151691)

·         Cardstock: Melon Mambo (115320), Coastal Cabana (131297), Blackberry Bliss (133675), Old Olive (100702) Pretty Peacock (150880), Whisper White (100730), Vellum (101856)

·         Ink: Melon Mambo (147051), Old Olive (147090), Blackberry Bliss (147092)

·         Tools & Accessories:Lily Pad Dies (152315), Stitched Shapes Dies (145372), Beads & Baubles Embossing Folder (149713), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220), Whisper White Baker’s Twine (124262), Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

·         Designer Paper: Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper (152284)

           

Measurements: 

·         Card Base: 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” 

·         Cardstock #2: Whisper White 4” x 5-1/4” 

·         Cardstock #3: Coastal Cabana 3-7/8” x 5-1/8” 

·         Designer Paper: Lily Impressions 2-1/2” x 4-3/4” 

·         Scraps of Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Blackberry Bliss, Pretty Peacock, Whisper White and Vellum for stamping and die cutting                     

Instructions:

·         Emboss Coastal Cabana Cardstock using Beads & Baubles Embossing Folder.

·         Stamp one lily image on Melon Mambo Cardstock in Melon Mambo Ink, then die cut using Lily Pad Dies. (if desired, add Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to parts of the stamped image for added sparkle)

·         Stamp one lily pad image on Old Olive Cardstock in Old Olive Ink, then die cut using Lily Pad Dies

·         Stamp “for you” sentiment from So Sentimental Stamp Set on a piece of Whisper White Cardstock, approximately 2” x 1/2”,  in Blackberry Bliss ink and trim left edge at an angle

·         Using Vellum, die cut one of the largest circles (3”) from the Stitched Shapes Dies.

·         Using Pretty Peacock Cardstock, die cut the decorative border using Lily Pad Dies. (if desired, add Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to die cut image for added sparkle.)

·         Using Blackberry Bliss Cardstock, die cut one lily using Lily Pad Dies

·         Adhere the Lily Impressions DSP to the embossed Coastal Cabana Cardstock layer using glue (or SNAIL).

·         Adhere the vellum stitched circle to the Coastal Cabana Cardstock layer using a small amount of glue (or SNAIL) to the center of the circle 

·         Adhere the Pretty Peacock decorative border image to the Coastal Cabana Cardstock layer using a thin line of glue down the center strip of the die. Snip off the excess die cut on either side of the Coastal Cabana Cardstock.

·         Adhere the Coastal Cabana Cardstock layer to the Whisper White Cardstock using glue (or SNAIL).

·         Adhere the Whisper White Cardstock Layer to the Melon Mambo card base using glue (or SNAIL).

·         Adhere the Blackberry Bliss lily, Melon Mambo lily, Old Olive lily Pad and Whisper White sentiment to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

·         Using Whisper White Baker’s Twine, tie a bow and adhere to lily using a Mini Glue Dot

·         Add three Rhinestone Basic Jewels to card front

·         Card Complete! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  

Have  FUN Friday and a WONDERFUL Weekend!

Stay SAFE and WELL!!

SALE-A-BRATION is ENDING SOON!!  For EVERY $50 you spend (before tax and shipping) you can choose a FREE item from the SALE-A-BRATION Brochure!!  

Y!! I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!

Here's what you'll get only from me, with a $50 order 

(before tax & shipping)

and

Use the March Hostess Code!

You'll receive the following...

• One Darla Daisy for every $50 spent (before tax& shipping).  When you have 10 Darla Daisies you can choose $40.00 of Stampin' Up! product(s) of your choice from me! Just email me your choice!
• The projects we make in my March classes!  Here's what were making this month!

You'll also receive this months gift when you spend a minimum of $50  

(before tax & shipping)!

3 x 6 Gusseted Cellophane Bag
(A $5.00 Value)

REMEMBER...use the March hostess code JAD9JGZY and place a minimum order of $50 (before tax and shipping) and you'll get goodies from me!! These will be mailed separately the first week of April.



~Today's Thought~