Just dropping by today to say Happy 4th of July! It's the birthday of the United States of America. I am so glad I was born in the USA where we are free to worship and gather without fear of retribution. This country may have its flaws but it is home to so many people who chose to come and become a citizen. The land of the free because of the brave.
Enough of that, let's talk cardmaking and crafting. Did you know it is World Watercolor month? No? Me either but Stampin' Up! does and we are making it a big deal. We have what you need to color: Pencils, paper, stamps, and more. You’ll need the basics: Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper, Water Painters, and Watercolor Pencils. You can also use Classic Stampin’ Pads and Refills.
Remember practice makes perfect-that particularly applies to watercoloring. The nice thing about it, you can't mess it up. If you do, it's only paper, just start over.
Happy Fourth of July Weekend! Hope you and yours enjoy time together as we celebrate this great county-The United States of America!
I have another pretty card for you today. It features the Hues of Happiness Suite on pages 108-109 of the Annual catalog.
The card base is Night of Navy cardstock cut 4 1/4" x 11 and scored at 5 1/2", making this a top fold card. The Parakeet Party layer is cut 3 3/4" x 5" and the Hues of Happiness DSP is 3 1/2" x 4 3/4". The pretty ribbon is 1/8" Metallic Woven Ribbon in Parakeet Party. It is tied around the top layers.
I used the Happiness Abound stamps for the sentiment on the Daffodil Delight circle that was die cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies.
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My card class for June was this week. Have you ever attended a card class? I love holding them and would love for you to come. My next class is Tuesday, July 26. Have you signed up for my email list? That is the best way to stay in the know. Email me HERE to get signed up.
Here is the first card I want to share with you
I love the combination of products on this card. The Symbols of Fortune Specialty Designer Series Paper retires on June 30 but I wanted to feature it one more time. Blessings of Home bundle remains current. The Heart & Home doilies also retire. Notice the vellum overlay on the DSP? It gives the card such soft look.
Here are the cutting sizes:
Basic White Cardstock is cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and scored at 4 1/4"
Symbols of Fortune DSP is cut 5 1/4" x 4"
Vellum is cut 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
The great thing about this card: you could use any paper you have! I would love to see your adaptations. For your shopping convenience, the products I used are listed below.
I have a You Tube Channel and have done a video showing this card. I would love for you to subscribe to my channel!! Share and let your friends know.
Thanks for stopping by!! I can't wait to share more stampin' inspiration with you.
Hope you are doing well. I am busy with learning new things for my customers. What are you learning, you ask? I am learning to use my You Tube channel to show you how to make pretty cards, new techniques, tips and tricks, and anything else that comes along. Here is where to check it out: Bright Star You Tube Channel. Be sure and subscribe so you will get notifications when I go live. I have been uploading my monthly card class videos for a while but I am going to be doing more videos this summer using all the new goodies coming out tomorrow.
What's happening tomorrow? THE NEW JULY_DECEMBER MINI CATALOG will be available for you to shop from! Plus Sale-a-bration Round 2. Here's the front of the catalog:
Have you seen it in person yet? If you are regular customer, you should have gotten one in the mail. If you haven't ordered from me in more than a year, I didn't automatically send one but I am more than happy to send one to you.
Do you want one? Email me and I will drop one off or mail it.
The new Annual Catalog is now available for you to shop! Get out your shopping list and order away. Need a catalog? Please email me and I will be happy to send one to you.
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The Change is Beautiful kit contains enough supplies to create 9 stunning cards with a unique folding technique to commemorate moments of change. The designs are inspired by the natural cycles of change found in nature.
This kit includes:
Change is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Spot®
Printed card bases
Printed envelopes
Printed, shaped die cuts
Iridescent sea glass
Dimensionals
Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo
Everything you need is included, even adhesive of some kind. All for $23.50 each month. Sign up today at My Paper Pumpkin.
So glad you have stopped by to see what I'm doing. Today I thought I'd remind you that I do a video each month after my card class to show the cards my friends made. I provide the card kits and supplies for 5 cards. All levels of stampers can make my cards. If it's your first time to my class, your class is free. If you haven't stamped before, I start you off on what I think is a simple card and help you get started. I try to make it fun, low stress and easy.
My next card class is Thursday, September 23. 2 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. RSVP now!
