Paper Pumpkin Alternative #4 August 2021

Here is my final Paper Pumpkin Alternative for August 2021 unless I come up with another one next week. I hope you have enjoyed the variety of cards that I made using this month's kit. 

I used an embossing folder and a die on this card just to make it a little more interesting. This kit has some beautiful colors and was so much fun to work with. Please let me know if you are enjoying creating with this kit. Have fun stamping and have a blessed day!

YouTube Video Link

Supplies List:

• Basic White Card Base - 11"x 4-1/4" scored at 4-1/4" and 5-1/2"
• Blackberry Bliss CS - 4"x 4"
• Variegated CS element from the kit
• Encircled in Beauty Dies
• Banner from the kit cut in half
• (3) Butterflies from the kit
• Circle from the kit
• Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder
• Ribbon from the kit (about 6")
• Sequins from the kit
• White Crinkled Seam Binding
• Dimensionals
• Glue Dots from the kit
• Blackberry Bliss Ink Pad
• Melon Mambo Ink Pad
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Stampin Write Markers (Bumblebee, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay)

 

Paper Pumpkin Alternative #3 - August 2021

To create this alternative, I cut one of the card bases in half. I used my blending brushes on the back half of the card (I got this idea from Chelsea Christensen), stamped the butterflies and flowers with Versa Mark ink, and then heat embossed them with white embossing powder. I cut that piece in half and then cut the pink card front in half. The end result gave me two cards instead of just one. 

I also utilized the backs of the labels that were not in English. The sentiments fit perfectly on some of them. The Double Oval Punch worked great on the larger labels that were in the kit!

Have fun stamping and have a blessed day!

YouTube Video Link

Supplies List:

• Pink card front cut down to 4"x 2-5/8"
• White card back cut down to 4"x 2-5/8"
• Thick Basic White Card base - 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
• Bumble Bee Ink Pad
• Melon Mambo Ink Pad
• Bermuda Bay Ink Pad
• Blackberry Bliss Ink Pad
• Versa Mark Ink Pad
• Stamp Set from Kit
• White Embossing Powder
• Ribbon from kit (about 6" long)
• Butterfly from kit
• Labels from kit
• Double Oval Punch
• Sequins from kit
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Glue dots from Kit
• Dimensionals

 

Paper Pumpkin Alternative #2 - August 2021

This alternative card was very simple and easy to make. You will need to cut apart your Brilliant Wings Dies in order to create this card. My husband cut mine apart using a pair of tin snips (he used to work in the sheet metal industry). I also cut apart my Butterfly Brilliance cling stamp set. I decided they were more useful to me as individual stamps and dies. 

I cut apart one of the envelopes in the kit and used it as the background color behind the butterflies. If you cut a thin strip off of each end of the envelope and then open it up, you can use it like designer series paper. You could also just use the blending brushes and color a piece of basic white card stock.

Follow the link below to see a tutorial showing how I created this card. Also, there is a list of supplies and sizes below of the products I used. Have a blessed day and have fun stamping!

YouTube Video Link
 

Supplies List:

• Envelope from August 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit cut into the the following sizes:
• 5-1/8"x 3-7/8"
• 2"x 1-3/8"
• Night of Navy CS - 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
• Basic White CS - Cut (2) 5-1/4"x 4"
• Brilliant Wings Dies (They need to be cut apart)
• Night of Navy Ink Pad
• Sequins from the kit
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue

August 2021 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

August's paper pumpkin kit is absolutely beautiful! I am having fun creating alternative cards with it. I am incorporating other products that I have on hand, but you can use whatever you have  in your craft room to create similar cards. The possibilities are only limited by your creativity.

I have included a link to my YouTube video showing you how I put this card together. Listed below are all the products and sizes for this card so you can create your own. Have fun stamping and have a blessed day!

YouTube Video Link

Supply List:

• August 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit
• Bermuda Bay Card Stock - 8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
• Basic Black Card Stock - (2) 5-3/8"x 4-1/8"
• Envelope included kit - (1) 5-1/4"x 4" , (1) 4"x 2-3/4"
• 1/2 of Butterfly/Flower Die Cut included in kit
• Sequins included in kit
• Glue Dots included in kit
• Black 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon
• Blackberry Bliss Ink Pad
• Melon Mambo Ink Pad
• Stampin' Write Markers
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Hand-Penned Window Card

I finally have time to create cards again. My granddaughter, Jessica, married her best friend, Jeremy, on Saturday. What a beautiful wedding! We were busy all day with wedding preparations and then the outdoor reception. 

I got this card layout idea from my upline, Brandy Cox. I loved the idea of using the window sheet to create this card. I love the Hand-Penned stamp set, dies, and designer series paper from Stampin' Up. Combining them with the Encircled in Friendship stamps and dies made this card so beautiful. Try changing the card using other Stampin' Up products and see what you can create. Have a blessed day and have fun stamping!

YouTube Video

Following is the list of supplies and cutting dimensions:

• 155492 Hand-Penned Petals Bundle
• 155541 Encircled in Friendship Bundle
• 141709 Watercolor Pencils assortment 1 (Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie)
• 149014 Watercolor Pencils assortment 2  (Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape)
• 151298 Water Painters
• 104199 Linen Thread
• 155571 2021-2023 In Color Jewels
• 141897 Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush
• 132708 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
• 147103 Highland Heather Ink Pad
• 147095 Granny Apple Green Ink Pad
• 154031 Tear & Tape Adhesive
• 103683 Mini Glue Dots
• 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• 155499 Hand-Penned DSP (5-1/4"x 4")
• 159236 Basic White Envelope
• 142314 Window Sheet (5-1/4"x 4-5/8". Score at 1/2" on long edge)
• 149612 Watercolor Paper (3-5/8"x 3")
• 159276 Basic White CS (8"x 5-1/4". Score at 4")(3-5/8"x 3")(4"x 4")
• 159229 Thick Basic White (5-1/2"x 4-1/4")

 

Batik Boutique Thank You Card

I thought it would be fun to try to make a mirror image card using the Batik Boutique Stamp Set and my Stamparatus. I decided it was much easier to create the card off camera, but I attempted to film it anyway. You will have to forgive me for not getting it lined up perfectly, but I think it will just take a bit more practice.

You can use any combination of colors and change the look by using some of the other flowers in the set. I will try to make some different cards using this set and post them here on my blog for you. Have fun stamping!

YouTube Video Link

Following is the list of supplies and sizes for this card:

• 146276 Stamparatus
• 155077 Batik Boutique Stamp Set
• 149275 Versailles Stamp Set
• 158210 Hydrangea Haven Stamp Set
• 147101 Calypso Coral Ink Pad
• 147094 Daffodil Delight Ink Pad
• 153118 Misty Moonlight Ink Pad
• 147090 Old Olive Ink Pad
• 147111 Mossy Meadow Ink Pad
• 153081 Misty Moonlight CS - (5-1/4"x 3-7/8")
• 159229 Thick Basic White CS - (8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4")
• 159276 Basic White CS (5-1/2"x 4-1/4")
• 151820 Stitched Rectangles (Largest Rectangle)
• 144220 Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• 159236 Basic White Envelopes
• 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Stampin' Write Markers
• Daffodil Delight
• Calypso Coral
• Old Olive
• Mossy Meadow

 

Designer Series Paper Birthday Cards

I decided to make these three birthday cards so you would have examples of three different styles of designer series paper. All of the basic pieces for each card are the same size, but using different papers and card stock.

I used various stamp sets, dies, embossing folders, and ribbons. My idea was to show you that you don't have to use the products I used to make this card. You can use whatever you have in your stash. I listed the instructions for the Pattern Party DSP card below. I have also included a link to my YouTube video explaining the other two cards. Have a blessed day and have fun stamping!

YouTube Video Link

Pattern Party Birthday Card products used:

• 158224 Sweet Ice Cream Stamp Set
• 151595 Peaceful Moments Stamp Set
• 151599 Painted Poppies Stamp Set
• 155428 Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder
• 155571 2021-2023 In Color Jewels
• 155610 Flirty Flamingo/Gold Ribbon
• 155568 Bumble Bee Trinkets
• 147050 Poppy Parade Ink Pad
• 153118 Misty Moonlight Ink Pad
• 153125 2020-2022 Markers (I used Bumblebee)
• 159236 Basic White Envelope
• 155426 Pattern Party DSP
• Flower pattern (3-1/2"x 2-3/4")
• (2) Stripes (3-1/2"x 3/8")
• 159229 Thick Basic White CS
• (8-1/2"x 5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4")
• 159276 Basic White CS
• (3-3/4"x 1")
• 146990 Granny Apple Green CS
• (5-1/4"x 4")