Butterfly wobble & Bokeh technique with video!

March 29, 2021

I'm excited to share one of my March Club cards with you. This background is called the Bokeh technique.

Sponging a background is a big favorite of mine and when you add the Bokeh technique to it you get magic! I created my own dotted mask by punching a bunch of circles from a piece of card stock.

We made these cards at my March card clubs and they loved it! I used the Vine Design stamp set as well as the Happy Thoughts set; both are retiring and on the Last Chance list here.

Measurements:

Pacific Point 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
White sponged layer 3 3/4" X 5"
White layer (under sponged layer) 3 7/8" X 5 1/8"
White inside 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
White greeting strip 1/2" X 5"

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I used Pretty Peacock, Pacific Point & Magenta Madness inks as well as the White Craft ink pad for the light colored dots. You can see the video below. It's so easy and amazing!

The butterflies are created with the new Brilliant Wing dies seen here. They'll be in the upcoming Annual catalog but are available now too.

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Here is the video; I hope you watch it. This technique is so fun and unique every single time! Think of the colors you could use!

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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is 9 HGVYTBV9

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And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts!

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All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

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Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.

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Beautiful Balloons with Bright & Beautiful designer series paper

May 11, 2023
I've been playing with the Beautiful Balloons bundle and thought making my own background with the balloon images would be cool.

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I chose a few of our newest colors to compliment the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper seen here. My colors are Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist and Boho Blue. I love that the images appear somewhat translucent like real balloons.

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*I'll be featuring this fun designer paper in next month's card kit to go.

It's an easy fun fold card too. I stamped the greeting on a stamped large balloon and die-cut it with one of the dies in the bundle.

Measurements:
- Bubble Bath card stock is 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" & scored at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4"
- designer paper is 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"
- White 3 1/4" X 4 1/2"
- Black 3 3/8" X 4 5/8"
I had fun stamping the inside (3 1/2" X 4 3/4") with the balloon string and confetti images.

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You can see this bundle here online.

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May Specials:

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Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

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My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time.

Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping. Reserve your spot here.

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All of the Little Things kit with an alternate fun fold card idea!

May 10, 2023

I had time to stamp some kits last weekend and thought I'd share them with you. I do love our kits! Such enjoyable and stress free creating! I did it at a crafting day at our church. All I took with me was adhesive, a bone folder, paper snips, and the kit!

The cards below were made with April's 'All the Little Things' Paper Pumpkin kit. I made most of them as the kit directed me to.

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However I changed the greetings so I could use them as thank you cards. Such a gorgeous kit this is! If you're a Paper Pumpkin subscriber did you know you are eligible to get the refills when they become available? The refill kit includes all products in the original kit except the stamp set & ink spot. But you already own those so it's easy to make more cards. you can get the refill for this kit here.

Today, May 10th, is the last day to get in on the Exploring In Color Paper Pumpkin kit. More information below.

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Each month I create a few alternative ideas and share them with my subscribers and my Team; here's a peak at April's projects.

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Here's one of the cards I made. It's a floating panel card!

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Here's a quick example of how to make one. Score your (5 1/2" X 8 1/2") card twice – at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4". Then add two folded strips of card stock (about 1/2" X 2" each) on that center front fold – both folds meet on that scored line. Add adhesive to the top area and add your top panel to it. Done!

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I LOVED making these cards! If you want to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin with me, here's a link.

Or if you'd rather purchase a subscription you can do that here.

Remember that with Paper Pumpkin you are in charge of which kits you receive; pause if you don't like the next kit. But as a subscriber you are eligible to get any of the available refills or add on items.

Hint: June's kit will include an add on die-cut option!

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Remember that my new catalog designer paper share is still open for a limited time. Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping. Reserve your spot here.

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May Specials:

*current host code: CNSGEFEE or AJVB3B3V

Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th

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Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping. Reserve your spot here.

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Unique cards in this Fresh as a Daisy pre-cut card kit or PDF tutorial

May 9, 2023

This new Fresh as a Daisy designer paper is filled with fresh new colors and lots of daisy & floral prints; plus opposite the prints side are pretty wash backgrounds in our newest colors!

I created these fabulous cards for one of my May card kits to go. *Most of these cards are unique card folds or fun ways to combine dies with designer paper.

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This kit includes 1/2 pkg. of Fresh as a Daisy designer paper (6" X 12"), a share of both Adhesive-backed solid gems and the new Lemon Lolly ribbon.

In the kit you'll also receive the 10 pre-cut cards (2 each of 5 designs), including die-cut or punched pieces and the PDF written tutorial. You will use a paper trimmer to cut the designer paper using the measurements in the PDF tutorial.

This kit is mailed out at the end of May, barring any inventory issues. The PDF is emailed to you immediately after purchase. Check your spam or junk folder for it.

The PDF tutorial includes photos, step by step measurements, a supply list and measurements so you can make even more cards.

Click here to get the products & pre-cut card kit; $28 plus shipping. *Opt in by May 16th to be sure to get one.

Click here to get the PDF tutorial only. $15

Supplies needed to finish these cards: Paper Trimmer, Adhesives, greeting images, these inks; or a close color – Copper Clay, Moody Mauve, Early Espresso & Pretty Peacock

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You can save on shipping costs by adding a second or third kit to your purchase! I have multiple kits available here.

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May Specials:

*current host code: CNSGEFEE or AJVB3B3V

Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th

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My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time.

Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping. Reserve your spot here.

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Earn free products with my loyalty rewards!

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