Pretty Fitting Florets Christmas Card

I’m so excited to show you a new collection of products that is available for purchase starting today. It’s called the Fitting Florets Collection and it is beautiful.

I made this card using the Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper. The sentiment is from the Framed & Festive Stamp Set.

Watch this video to get a good overview of the new products. I love them, they are definitely my style.

Tips & Instructions for today’s card

• Evening Evergreen Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Soft Succulent Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

• Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper - 5 x 3 3/4, adhere to Soft Succulent Layer.

• Wrap Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon around layers and adhere to card base.

• Stamp sentiment on Basic White Cardstock using Versamark Ink and heat emboss with Gold Embossing Powder. Punch using the Decorative Circle Punch and adhere using Dimensionals.

• Tie bow with ribbon and adhere with a Glue Dot.

• Punch two branches from a piece of Gold Foil Sheet and two from a piece of Vellum Cardstock. Adhere to card behind the label.

• Add a Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirl to the label.

On the inside stamp sentiment with Versamark Ink and heat emboss with Gold Embossing Powder. Adhere a 4 x 3/4 piece of Designer Series Paper.

I’m featuring the Fitting Florets products in my November Card Class. These are the cards that you’ll get kits for if you purchase the class.

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November Card Class - Fitting Florets

This month’s Card Class features the new Fitting Florets Collection.

Here’s a sneak peak of the projects you’ll make. You'll receive kits to make 8 cards, 4 designs, 2 of each.

Email patti@pspapercrafts.com to sign up!!!

Deadline November 8, 2022

Here's what you get:

• 8 card kits, including layers, envelopes and die cuts

• Product goody bag of over $25 (you'll use to make the cards)

• PDF & videos with complete measurements & instructions

Class Fee Options:

• November Card Class To Go - $40

• Add on the Framed Florets Stamp Set - $63.00

• Add on the Framed Florets Bundle (includes stamp set & dies) - $94
  
  I didn't use the Framed & Festive Stamp Set on these cards but you can add it on as well as it coordinates with the dies. This Stamp Set is $23 so just add that to one of the options if you want. It's great for Christmas Cards.

Other Info:

• Email me and I will send you a PayPal Invoice.

• Payment due by November 8, 2022.

• I will pick up the shipping and tax for any Add-Ons.

• You will require stamps, ink and adhesive to complete the cards.

• If there is a product availability issue, I may have to substitute products or there may be a delay in getting the kits to you.

Invite a friend and I will include a free gift with your kits.

Note: Some of the products are available only while supplies last and if they become unavailable, I will try to substitute. The Designer Series Paper is no longer available, I will not be able to provide the kits for the class.

Email patti@pspapercrafts.com to sign up!!!
Deadline November 8, 2022

Sketch Saturday - Hello Harvest

I love cards with wreaths so when I saw this week’s sketch I was so happy. I’m making this card for my Mom. We lived next door to each other for year’s and I recently moved away. I do miss her!

The sketch is from this week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. They do such a great job with these challenges.

Tips & Instructions

• Blackberry Bliss Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Sahara Sand Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Very Vanilla Strip - 4 x 1, emboss using the Stripes 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to card.

• Blackberry Bliss Layer - 4 1/4 x 2 3/4

• Very Vanilla Layer - 4 x 2 1/2, adhere to Blackberry Bliss Layer and adhere to card.

• Sahara Sand Cardstock - cut wreath using the Painted Labels Dies.

• Very Vanilla Cardstock - cut 3rd from largest circle using the Stylish Shapes Dies.

• Stamp sentiment with Blackberry Bliss Ink on the circle and adhere to wreath.

• Adhere wreath to card using Dimensionals.

• Punch 3 sprigs from the green pattern of the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper using the Bough Punch. Adhere behind the wreath.

• Punch 2 small flowers from the Crushed Curry pattern and 2 large & 1 small flower from Blackberry Bliss Cardstock using the Flowers & Leaves Punch. Punch some small leaves from Pear Pizzazz Cardstock.

• Arrange and adhere the flowers and leaves around the wreath.

• Add some Opal Rounds to the center of the flowers.

The colors are perfect for a fall look and punching images from patterned paper adds interest to the card.

On the inside layer stamp the leaf using Blackberry Bliss Ink and stamp a second and third time without re-inking to get different shades.

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YouTube Replay - Scottie Card Class

I made these cute cards using the Christmas Scottie Bundle on my YouTube Live. Get the kit and pdf instructions with a qualifying order.

Watch the replay to see all 3 cards. This bundle has the cutest images and sentiments with a coordinating Scottie Dog Punch.

Here’s how it works:

• Place a $35 order (before shipping & tax) and I'll send you 6 card kits (3 designs 2 of each) with instructions for free as a thank you.

• Orders of $50 or more order will get you the kits, instructions and a pack of Classic Matte Dots.

• Orders must be placed from my Online Store by November 2, 2022 and you must use Host Code 3YBQTQEE
  
  Note: If you place an order of $150 or more, don't use the Host Code, enjoy the Stampin' Rewards but let me know if you want the kits and free embellishments.

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Cute Cheerful Basket Card

Isn’t this card sweet with those shiny, green apples? I made it using the Cheerful Basket Stamp Set. In my instructions, I have a tip to get those apples to look like they are in the basket.

The basket can hold apples, hearts, craft supplies or a cute kitty.

Tips & Instructions

• Soft Suede Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Cardstock - cut using the largest rectangle from the Scalloped Contours Dies.

• Sahara Sand Cardstock - cut using the 2nd largest rectangle from the Scalloped Contours Dies.

• Stamp basket and apples with Black Memento Ink on the Sahara Sand rectangle.

  TIP: To make the apples look like they are in the basket, cover the top of the basket with Post-It Tape or a Post-It Note, stamp the apples. When you remove the tape or note, you’ll see that the apples look like they are inside the basket. See pictures below.

• Stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink.

• Color basket and apples with Stampin’ Blends. I used Dark & Light Crumb Cake for the basket. The apples were colored with Dark Parakeet Party and the leaves with Dark Old Olive. Add some Wink Of Stella to the apples.

• Adhere the stamped layer to the white layer and adhere to card base using a piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size. You can use Dimensionals instead.

On the inside stamp that cute little kitty with Black Memento Ink. Color it with Dark & Light Stampin’ Blends. Add a touch of green to the eyes using the Dark Parakeet Party Stampin’ Blend.

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Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Promotion

We're in the final week of the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit Promotion where you can get $56 USD of free product! 

How does that work, you ask?  You pay $99 and shop for $155 in Stampin' Up! product.  This can be anything that is currently available from the Annual Catalog, Mini Catalog or Clearance Rack.  You get free shipping on this order as well.  After this order you will enjoy a 20% discount on future orders. 

For me, the best thing is that you become part of an amazing crafting community. You would become a member of my team, the P.S. Paper Crew and a member of a large community of demonstrators.

Yes, you become a demonstrator but don't let that scare you. You don't have to run a business, host parties, have a blog, etc. You can if you want to but the large majority of demonstrators are what we call hobbyists. They love our products and want the discount.

So although I love the products and the discount, the best part is the sharing, caring and friendships I've made along the way.

This promotion ends October 31, 2022 so if you want to learn more or have any questions, please email me and we can set up a time to talk. I can even help you place your Starter Kit order.

patti@pspapercrafts.com

Sketch Saturday - Cottage Wreaths

Here’s my card for this week’s sketch challenge. I used the Cottage Wreaths Bundle and the Glimmer Specialty Paper, so sparkly!

The sketch is from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Evening Evergreen Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Gold Glimmer Specialty Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base

  Tip - cut the middle out to save it for another project. I used the Rectangle Stitched Dies.

• Basic White Cardstock - 5 x 3 3/4, emboss using the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder. You’ll have to run it through your Embossing Machine twice to get the full layer embossed. Adhere to card.

• Cut wreaths using the Country Wreaths Dies. I cut the background wreath from Soft Succulent and the smaller wreath from Evening Evergreen Glimmer Specialty Paper. Adhere together and adhere to card.

• Cut bow from Gold Glimmer Specialty Paper using the Country Wreaths Dies and adhere to wreath.

• Stamp sentiment on 1/2” strip of Basic White Cardstock with Evening Evergreen Ink. Punch one end with the Banners Pick A Punch and adhere to card.

• Add some Festive Pearls.

Here’s a close up. I love that pine embossed layer and all that shimmery gold.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment and trees with Evening Evergreen Ink. I used the Peaceful Deer Stamp Set.

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Rustic Christmas Card using Storybook Gnomes Designer Series Paper

Here’s the card I made for this month’s Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial Bundle. We featured the Storybook Gnomes Suite.

Each month I work with Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators to create a tutorial bundle that I send to customers who purchase from my Online Store. The tutorial has 12 projects with pictures, measurements and instructions.

You can also purchase the tutorial right here on my website. Just click the Tutorials Button at the top banner.

This is my favorite pattern from the Storybook Gnomes Designer Series Paper. There are lots of great ideas in the tutorial, some with gnomes but I wanted to do something a little different.

Here’s the inside layer, pretty simple but I like those trees.

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October 2022 Paper Pumpkin Cards

This month’s Paper Pumpkin has the cutest Christmas Cards. It’s called HoHoHo which is just perfect for these cards.

Watch the video to see all that you get in the kit and how to make these cards. You get the supplies to make 9 cards, 3 designs, 3 of each.

I love the background layer for this card. The Merry is so bright and cheery, isn’t it?

The sky on this one is beautiful in Bermuda Bay with Santa and the reindeer flying across it.

I think this is my favorite. I love the Cherry Cobbler stripes at the top and bottom with that pretty cutout piece in the center. You can keep the Santa in the middle or replace it with an “O”.

You’ll make 9 cards that all have beautiful matching envelopes.

You can subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and have it delivered to your door monthly.

You can also purchase pre-paid subscriptions by going to my Online Store and choosing Paper Pumpkin.

Four Fun and Cheesy Cards

Before I tell you about these four cards, I want to let you know that Stampin’ Up! has refreshed their Clearance Rack. You can save up to 60% on some items. Don’t miss out, they are only available while supplies last.

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Now to the cards! The sentiments in the A Little Cheesy Stamp Set are definitely cheesy but so fun, I had to use them all!

What do you think? Are any of them perfect for a friend you know?

Instructions - Card 1

• Basic Black Card Base - 5 1/4 x 4, score at 4 1/4

• Festive Foils Specialty Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Stamp two wine glasses with Black Memento Ink on scrap of Basic White. Color the wine with a Dark Blackberry Stampin’ Blends Marker. Add Wink Of Stella to the entire wine glass and wine. Fussy cut.

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 3, stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink. Adhere the wine glasses and adhere layer to card using Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size (or Dimensionals).

• Add a gold Brushed Metallic Dot.

I added a 4 x 3/4 strip of the Festive Foils Specialty Paper to the inside layer.

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Instructions - Card 2

• Sweet Sorbet Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• In Color Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Cut rectangle from Basic White Cardstock using the Rectangle Stitched Dies. Stamp sentiment with Sweet Sorbet Ink and bowl of pudding with Black Memento Ink.

• Color the bowl with Light & Dark Sweet Sorbet, spoon with Light Smoky Slate and pudding with Light Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers. Add some Wink Of Stella to the pudding.

• Color piece of White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon with a Dark Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends Marker. Tie Bow and adhere using a Glue Dot.

• Adhere the rectangle to card using a piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size (or Dimensionals).

On the inside layer adhere a 5 1/4 x 3/4 strip of Designer Series Paper.

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Instructions - Card 3

• Basic Black Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• So Saffron Cardstock - 5 1/4 x 4

• Basic White Cardstock - 5 x 3 3/4, cut using the Dots & Spots Die

• Stamp cheese on piece of Basic White Cardstock with Black Memento Ink. Color with Light & Dark Stampin’ Blends Markers. Cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies.

• Adhere stamped square to 2x2 So Saffron square. Adhere using Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size (or Dimensionals).

• Stamp sentiment with Black Memento Ink on Basic White Cardstock and cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies. Adhere using Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size (or Dimensionals).

On the inside layer adhere a 4 x 1 strip of So Saffron Cardstock that was cut using the Dots & Spots Dies.

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Instructions - Card 4

• Early Espresso Cardstock - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Cardstock - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Sahara Sand Cardstock - 5 x 3 3/4, stamp cookies randomly using Early Espresso Ink and adhere to card.

• Basic White Cardstock - 4 x 2 1/4, stamp sentiment with Early Espresso Ink. Stamp cookies with Early Espresso Ink, stamping off first to get a lighter shade. Adhere to card using Foam Adhesive Sheet cut to size (or Dimensionals).

On inside layer, stamp cookie with Early Espresso Ink.

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Sketch Saturday - Joyful Flurry

Here’s my card for this week’s sketch challenge. I used the Joyful Flurry Bundle to make the snowflakes.

The sketch is from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Starry Sky Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Starry Sky Glimmer Paper - 2 strips 5 1/4 x 1/2, adhere to top and middle of white layer.

• Stamp snowflakes with Versamark Ink and heat emboss with White Embossing Powder. Stamp the largest on Pacific Point the medium on Starry Sky and the smallest on Balmy Blue Cardstock. Cut using the coordinating dies.

• Adhere snowflakes to card. I used Dimensionals on the medium and small one.

• Stamp sentiment with Starry Sky Ink on scrap of Basic White and cut with small label die from the Frosted Flurry Dies. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• Cut 3 strips of cardstock for banner - Pacific Point at 3/4”, Starry Sky at 1/2” and Balmy Blue at 3/8” Using the Banners Pick A Punch, punch each strip and adhere to the card, trim off top if needed.

• Add an Iridescent Rhinestone to the center of each snowflake.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment and 3 small snowflakes with Starry Sky Ink.

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Three Autumn Cards using the Baby Wipe Technique

The Baby Wipe Technique is so fun and I usually use it this time of year to create beautiful Fall cards.

In today’s video, I’ll show you how to make 3 different cards using one baby wipe. Click the Project Sheet Button below each to get a pdf with pictures, measurements and instructions.

For the first card I used the Cottage Wreaths Stamp Set to create a colorful Autumn hello card. The background layer was embossed using the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder.

This card is so beautiful! I used the Soft Seedlings Stamp Set which is one of my favorites from the Mini Catalog.

This last card was a new technique I saw a few people do on Instagram. I just wiped the inked up baby wipe across a piece of cardstock.

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Pretty Thank You Card using the Aspen Tree Dies

Here’s one more card using the leaves from the Aspen Tree Dies. I had these leftover pieces from the card that I made last week and decided to change it up a little and make it a Thank You Card.

I am loving the leaves from the Aspen Tree Dies. They cut and emboss in one shot and are beautiful, especially when used to cut our Brushed Metallic Cardstock.

Tips & Instructions

• Early Espresso Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Copper Foil Cardstock - 5 1/4 x 4, cut 3 leaves (1 large and 2 small) from the center using the Aspen Tree Dies. Adhere layer to card base. Save one of the small copper leaves for inside layer.

• Very Vanilla Cardstock - 5 x 3 3/4, use a Stampin’ Blends Marker to splatter ink on the layer. Adhere layer to card.

• Gold Foil Cardstock - cut small leaf using the Aspen Tree Dies.

• Adhere leaves to card.

• Stamp sentiment on Very Vanilla scrap using Early Espresso Ink. Punch using the Label Me Fancy Punch.

• Punch piece of Early Espresso Cardstock using the Label Me Lovely Punch. Trim off the top edge and bottom edge and adhere stamped label to it. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• Tie bow with a piece of Linen Thread and adhere with a Glue Dot.

• Add a Brushed Metallic Dot.

On the inside layer, adhere one of the copper leaves that you cut from the front layer.

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Cute & Quick Christmas Card

This card is so cute with that happy snowman and the embossed background! It was simple to make.

The Whimsical Woodland 3D Embossing Folder is so fun. It makes a perfect background for this card.

Tips & Instructions

• Thick Basic White Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Garden Green Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss using the Whimsical Woodland 3D Embossing Folder.

• Wrap piece of Real Red Ribbon around the embossed layer and adhere to the back. Adhere layer to card base.

• Stamp sentiment (from Brightest Glow Stamp Set) with Garden Green Ink on Basic White Cardstock and cut with the large label die from coordinating the Labels Aglow Dies.

• Stamp snowman with its face and buttons on Basic White Cardstock with Black Memento Ink and cut with the coordinating Snowman Dies.

• Stamp hat and scarf with Real Red Ink and cut with coordinating dies.

• Cut arms from Early Espresso Cardstock.

• Assemble snowman and color nose with Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Marker. Adhere to sentiment label.

• Adhere label with snowman on card using Dimensionals.

• Tie bow and adhere with Glue dot.

• Add a green Adhesive-Backed Seasonal Sequin.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Real Red Ink and trees with Garden Green Ink.

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Sketch Saturday - Leaves Of Holly

I made this card for the weekly sketch challenge and I love how it turned out. Isn’t it pretty?

The sketch is from the Atlantic Hearts Weekly Sketch Challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Evening Evergreen Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Sahara Sand Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base.

• Gold Foil 4 x 3/4, emboss using the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to card.

• Cut all the greenery pieces:

  • Die Cut 1 large holly leaf and 2 smaller leaves using the Holly Berry Dies - background from Gold Foil and detailed piece from Evening Evergreen.

  • Punch 2 sprigs from Copper Foil using the Bough Punch.

  • Die Cut about 4 sprigs from Soft Succulent Cardstock using the Holly Berry Dies.

  • Color 3 Textural Elements with Light Soft Suede and Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends Markers.

  • Stamp sentiment on Basic White Cardstock with Evening Evergreen Ink and cut using the 2nd from largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.

  • Adhere all the greenery pieces to card.

  • Adhere sentiment label with Dimensionals.

  • Add some Brushed Metallic Gold Dots.

Here’s a closeup, lots of gold!

On the inside layer stamp sentiment (from the Brightest Glow Stamp Set) and the branches (from the Christmas Season Stamp Set) with Evening Evergreen Ink.

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Masculine Birthday Card using Aspen Tree Dies

I love the beautiful leaves on this card. The were cut from our Brushed Metallic Cardstock using the Aspen Trees Dies. They cut and emboss in one shot.

Watch the video to see how to make this card and then click on the Project Sheet to get a pdf with pictures, measurements and instructions.

The background layer was splattered with some ink to add some interest to the card.

The Brushed Metallic Dot and Natural Ribbon add the finishing touches to this card.

The inside has one more leaf to tie it to the card front.

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Beautiful Amazing Thanks Card

Here’s a quick card I made to demonstrate layering dies on my weekly Tips & Techniques email. This was easy to do and the “thanks” just jumps right off the card!

When you subscribe to my email list, you’ll get a weekly tip, technique or product review, just click the top banner of this blog to subscribe.

The Hues Of Happiness Designer Series Paper is so pretty, I love the patterns with the colorful flowers.

Tips & Instructions

• Gorgeous Grape Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to card base

• Hues Of Happiness Designer Series Paper - 5 x 3 3/4, adhere to card

• Gorgeous Grape Strip - 4 1/4 x 1 1/4, adhere to card

• Cut “thanks” 3 times from Basic White Cardstock using the Amazing Thanks Dies. Adhere them together. I used Liquid Glue to help maneuver them into place. Adhere to card.

• Add some Pastel Pearls.

I’m not sure if the picture does it justice here but the “thanks” is thick and makes a statement on this card.

Stamp the sentiment on the inside layer with Gorgeous Grape Ink. Add a 4 x 1 strip of the designer series paper.

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October Card Class To Go!

Join me for my October Card Class To Go featuring the Abigail Rose Suite of Products!  The Designer Series Paper in this Suite is so pretty. 

Here’s a sneak peak of the projects you’ll make.

Email patti@pspapercrafts.com to sign up!!!
Deadline October 12, 2022

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Here's what you get:

• 8 card kits, including envelopes and die cuts

• Product goody bag of over $25 (you'll use to make the cards)

• PDF & videos with complete measurements & instructions

Class Fee Options:

• October Card Class To Go - $40

• Add on the Cottage Rose Stamp Set - $65.00

• Add on the Cottage Rose Bundle (includes stamp set & dies) - $93
  (Note- I didn't use the dies for these cards)

Other Info:

• Email me and I will send you a PayPal Invoice.

• Payment due by October 12, 2022.

• I will pick up the shipping and tax for any Add-Ons.

• You will require stamps, ink and adhesive to complete the cards.

• If there is a product availability issue, I may have to substitute products or there may be a delay in getting the kits to you.

Invite a friend and I will include a free gift with your kits.

Email patti@pspapercrafts.com to sign up!!!
Deadline October 12, 2022

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Stampin' Up! announced free shipping on October 4, 2022 for orders of $75 USD or more. Get your shopping list ready!

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Patti’s October Ordering Special is on.

Place a $50 product order from my Online Store and I will send you a package of Simply Elegant Trim as a thank you. The silver and gold trim will be great for Christmas projects.

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Sketch Saturday - Nothing Better Than

Here’s a fun card I made using the Nothing Better Than Stamp Set and Love You More Than Dies for this week’s sketch challenge.

The sketch is from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. I love doing their challenges and seeing what everyone makes. You should play along, it’s fun!

Tips & Instructions

• Early Espresso Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Crushed Curry Layer - 5 x 3 3/4

• Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper - 4 7/8 x 3 5/8, adhere to Crushed Curry Layer and adhere to card base.

• Early Espresso Strip - 5 x 3/4, adhere to card.

• Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper Strip - 4 3/8 x 1/2, punch one end using the Banners Pick A Punch. Adhere to card.

• Cut tag from Basic White Cardstock using the Celebrations Tags Dies. I only cut one side of the tag die so it doesn’t fold.

• Stamp the sentiments with Early Espresso Ink.

• Stamp coffee cup with Crushed Curry Ink and cut using the coordinating die.

• Lay cup on tag to determine placement for the steam and stamp steam with Early Espresso Ink.

• Adhere cup to tag and then and adhere tag to card using Dimensionals.

• Tie bow with ribbon and adhere to top of tag using a Glue Dot.

• Add 3 Brushed Metallic Dots.

On the inside layer stamp sentiment with Early Espresso Ink and the cup with Crushed Curry Ink. Add some steam with Early Espresso Ink.

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Elegant Birthday Card using Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder

I made this card for a sweet friend’s birthday. It was so easy to make and the Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder gives it such an elegant look.

Tips & Instructions

• Blackberry Bliss Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

• Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss using the Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to card base.

• Stamp sentiment on 3/4 strip of Basic White Cardstock with Blackberry Bliss Ink and punch each end using the Banners Pick A Punch.

• Punch both ends of a 1” strip of Blackberry Bliss Cardstock so it is a little bit larger than the white strip and adhere. Adhere to card using Dimensionals.

• Add some Brushed Brass Butterflies.

On the inside layer stamp the sentiment with Blackberry Bliss Ink. Stamp the floral image with Blackberry Bliss Ink but stamp off first to get a lighter shade.

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