Sep 25, 2021 | 2021-2022 Annual Catalog, Annual Catalog, Baby Cards, Gallery, Kim's Creations |
From the moment I saw the Hats Off Bundle in Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog, I knew I needed it in my collection. I figured I would use it a lot for my husband’s family — a family of avid baseball fans. It’s been rewarding to create hats for everyone’s favorite team using the Playful Alphabet Dies.
See this blog post for a sampling of other cards created with the fun bundle.
And, this bundle came to the rescue again as I needed a baby boy card. I was happy to create a fresh and fun looking, handmade greeting card with supplies I actually have on hand.
Playful Alphabet Baby Card
I used the following products for today’s card:
- Hats Off Bundle (#158361). Includes the Hats Off stamp set and Hat Builder Dies. Buy them as a bundle and save 10 percent.
- Stitched with Whimsy Dies (#155314)
- Playful Alphabet Dies (#152806)
- Subtles 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Stack (#155229) — Balmy Blue pattern
- Foam Adhesive Sheets (#141825) — these are used to “pop” up the letters and give them some depth.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I’m a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona, where I teach classes and host special events. I’d love to have you join me in class or on my team or even for my weekly Facebook live held each Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Arizona time.
Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other paper crafting projects. I’d love to help. Looking for more inspiration? Subscribe to my free, email newsletter by clicking here. I send two to three emails each month that include a tutorial, video, updates on Stampin’ Up! sales and promotions, and special subscriber offers.
Kim
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Jul 20, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Gallery, Kim's Creations, Punches |
Welcome to the Maui Achievers July Blog Hop!
We’re a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around the world who have achieved the Stampin’ Up! bonus of the Maui incentive trip. We celebrate this achievement by organizing a monthly hop which helps us to continue to inspire you creatively.
You may be starting here or have come from someone else’s blog – either way, there’s a list at the end of this post to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas. We all have our country listed – so if you’re looking for a demonstrator, these are top demonstrators in their country who would love to help you with your Stampin’ Up! shopping or if you’d like to join our Stampin’ Up! teams. Be sure to visit all of the blogs and leave a comment.
Painted Poppies Congratulations Card
The products I used include:
I punched Whisper White card stock with the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch, stamped the poppy with Memento Black ink on each panel, and colored the flowers with Petal Pink and Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends.
This combination of products makes a beautiful congratulations card perfect for a wedding or anniversary or other special event.
Earn in July, Spend in August
Remember, Stampin’ Up!’s Bonus Days promotion runs through August 3. For each $50 purchase before tax and shipping receive a $5 coupon code to redeem on product August 4 – August 31. Earn as many codes as you like, and redeem as many codes as you like. Codes are delivered via email, so be sure to have a valid email and record your codes for future redemption.
Thanks for visiting my blog today. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the Maui Achievers July Blog Hop and leave a comment on each.
Kim
Jul 18, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Gallery, Kim's Creations |
Here’s a Beautiful World card I created for a swap.
I love when a new catalog debuts, like Stampin’ Up!’s 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.
But, often, I don’t have enough time to play with all of the goodies. I arranged a card swap with members of my team, Kim’s Paper Krafters. Fifteen people signed up, and each created a design using products available in the new catalog. This is the card I made using Stampin’ Up!’s World of Good Suite. (Throughout the month, I’ll share samples from my team.)
Beautiful World Card Swap
I used the following products:
- Beautiful World stamp set
- World Map Dies
- World of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper
- Brass Foil
- Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder
- Night of Navy and Crumb Cake card stock
Look for a complete list of products at the end of the post, including direct links to my online store.
Bonus Days is Ongoing
Now through August 3, receive a $5 bonus coupon with each purchase of $50 or more before tax and shipping. Earn and redeem as many coupons as you like! (You’ll be ready to spend in August when Stampin’ Up!”s August-December Mini Catalog goes live August 4.) Stampin’ Up! delivers the codes via email. Be sure to save the code in a safe spot or print the email. Codes redeemable through August 31.
World’s Greatest by Paper Pumpkin
As we navigate a “new normal” in today’s world, there’s plenty of opportunity to papercraft! And, more importantly, there’s no better time than now to create something that’ll show the essential people in your life just how awesome you think they are.
Lately, it’s become especially clear who the everyday heroes are—they’ve always surrounded us! Teachers, doctors, hairdressers, nurses, delivery workers, cashiers, and even our friends, kids, and family members go above and beyond to enrich our lives. These people are truly the world’s greatest at what they do!
Celebrate and appreciate the everyday heroes in your life with the August Paper Pumpkin Kit. The cards included in this kit are specifically designed for celebrating life’s champions!
Remember: Paper Pumpkin is a monthly crafting kit, delivered to your mailbox, that includes everything you need to create that month’s project. Kits comes with a stamp set, mini ink pad, and kit ingredients. Subscribe for just $22 a month + tax (shipping is included).
Click on this link to start. Deadline is August 10.
https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2078804
Thanks for stopping by today. Please let me know if you have questions on how this card came together. I’m happy to help with any of your crafting needs or questions.
Kim
Jul 11, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, 3D Projects, Kim's Creations, Pampered Pets |
Had a lot of fun with the Playful Pets suite and Mini Paper Pumpkin Box.
I love, love, love all of the elements in Stampin’ Up!’s Playful Pets Suite. We didn’t have a dog or cat growing up. (We kept rabbits as pets!) But as soon as my sisters and I moved out of the house, my parents purchased a dog, a Brittany Spaniel named Dirk. Then, slowly, my sisters and I became dog owners.
We had a Basset Hound called Max, and my sister, Kara, owns a Boston Terrior named Reggie. My son’s girlfriend has Stan, a Yorkie. So, the dog-themed stamp set (Pampered Pets), the coordinating dies (Pets Dies), and the Playful Pets Designer Series Paper spoke to me.
Playful Pets Mini Paper Pumpkin Box
And, what fun to combine it with Stampin’ Up!’s Mini Paper Pumpkin Boxes and the Playful Alphabet to create fun treat packing. I started with Stan, the Yorkie. The Designer Series Paper includes an image of a Yorkie. I cut that out with the small oval from the Stitched Shapes and layered it with selections from the layered ovals. So cute!
Here’s a picture of Stan!
I didn’t want Reggie to feel left out. So I used the Playful Alphabet to die cut the letters to spell “woof.” Super cute, isn’t it? I’ve put little dog treats and poop bags inside.
Now, here’s a picture of Reggie when he was a puppy. Who can resist that cute little face?
I appreciate being able to create fun and whimsical cards and treats for friends and family. These Mini Paper Pumpkin Boxes are perfect for lots of ideas. Each package contains 10 boxes for $7.50. See this post for the box of sunshine I recently created. (Be sure to check it out. There’s also a quick Facebook Live replay.)
Find the Playful Pets Suite beginning on page 40 of Stampin’ Up!’s 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. And, no worries, if you’re a cat lover, this suite has images for you, too.
Leave a comment about your favorite pet — yours or someone else’s — and I’ll draw for one winner to receive one of these fun handmade boxes. Deadline to comment is July 27.
Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed these projects and the pups that inspired them.
Click on the photo graphics below to purchase the items to create these at home. I’m always happy to answer any questions you have about projects for product.
Kim
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Jul 9, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Annual Catalog, Christmas, Gallery, Kim's Creations, Punches |
It’s the second week of Christmas in July with Winter Woods on my blog today! Thanks for stopping by.
Each Thursday in July, I committed to creating a holiday, winter-, or Christmas-themed card with the products in Stampin’ Up!’s 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. This week, I feature Stampin’ Up!’s Winter Woods stamp set, Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set, and Woodland Embossing Folder.
Christmas in July: Winter Woods Card
Highlights of this Christmas card:
- Winter Woods stamp set
- Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set
- Woodland Embossing Folder
- White Heat Embossing
- Real Red and Smoky Slate Card Stock
- Red Rhinestones
- Real Red 3/8″ Double-Stitched Ribbon
- Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Classic Label Punch
I admire clean and simple greeting cards and ideas that can be easily reproduced. You could make a pile of these quickly and be ready to send at holiday time.
Check back next week for another card and a gift card holder. I’m participating in the Stampin’ Friends Blog Hop.
Bonus Days are Here
Earn in August, Redeem in July. For each $50 purchase (before tax and shipping) receive a $5 Bonus Code to apply to orders in August. Earn as many coupons as you like and be ready to redeem them August 4. (Hint: Stampin’ Up!’s August-December 2020 Mini Catalog debuts that day. The catalog contains an array of on-trend, fun new products for crafting from fall to Thanksgiving, to winter to Christmas, and even Valentine’s Day.)
Remember, the coupons arrive via email, so be sure you have a valid email on file with Stampin’ Up! Save the email and the codes in a safe place. Or print them out. You’ll want them accessible when it’s time to redeem them.
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s Christmas in July! Click on the product photos below to shop for the ingredients to create this card at home.
Kim
