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Look at this adorable Halloween card I made on last week's FB Live.  Follow me on Facebook here so you don't miss my weekly videos!  There's on tonight at 7:30 pm CT and every Tuesday at 11 am CT. 

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•  the ghosts, pumpkin and striped trim are from the Cute Halloween designer paper in the Holiday catalog.  See it here. 
• I punched one of the ghosts and the pumpkin with the Halloween punch. It's in a bundle with the Cutest Halloween set seen here or on page 51, which is where the greeting is from. *Sadly the Halloween punch is now on back-order until November!
• the wreath & bats are die-cut with the Seasonal Swirl dies seen here & Black Glimmer paper in the annual catalog; seen here
• the ombre background is actually Fresh Freesia CS, with Misty Moonlight & Night of Navy added with our Blending Brushes *watch the video below
• Cute Stars Adhesive-backed sequins are also added to the wreath

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Check out the ghostly treat box in the photo above.  It's so simple to make with the Pretty Pillow box dies!

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The stitched tag is also in the Pretty Pillow Box dies.  Look how it latches – the scalloped front slips in behind the tag in front.  I love that I don't need a special way to keep it closed; the tag does it for me! 

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Check out the other version I made with the fun skeletons on the right?  I fussy cut them from the Cute Halloween paper. 

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Measurements:

• White 4 ¼” X 11” scored at 5 ½”, cut 1 ¾” from the right
• Black 5 ½” X 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼”,
• White & Fresh Freesia 3 ¾” X 4 ¾”, Black ½” X 4” strip for greeting
• Cute Halloween DSP ½” strips

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I haven't shared this for awhile so here it is; my favorite cutting template especially for inside a card.  Get 5 pieces from one 8 1/2" X 11" sheet of card stock. If you're making multiples this can save you a lot! 

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Below is the video.  I make another project using Sparkle of the Season before this one. Fast forward to about 22 minutes in to see this neat Halloween card. 

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• Lots of Whimsical Trees card ideas; with video!

  November 9, 2021

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  I played with the Whimsical Trees bundle on last week's FB Live.  You can watch the video here. 

  The Whimsy & Wonder specialty paper coordinates with it too.  And it's back in stock too!  

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  I kept to the colors in the Whimsy & Wonder DSP for my card projects.  Mostly Mossy Meadow, Mint Macaron & Polished Pink. I made the lower left card ahead of time and the right  during the Live video.  Look at the detail on these die-cuts!  So many choices! 

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  Every tree and accent was die-cut using the Whimsy & Wonder DSP, Silver foil paper & Mint Macaron CS. The tag is from the Tags & More set of dies seen here.  The embossing folder is called Wintry 3D and it comes in a pair seen here. 

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  I wanted to include some silver embossing for the ornaments card and used an entire panel of the pretty Specialty Paper on the card front. I pulled in Mint Macaron & Polished Pink from the DSP and coloring to coordinate.  That's my favorite thing about Stampin' Up! – our color coordination.  No more shopping for things that match!  

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  This card below is probably my favorite of the three.  I die-cut a white tree from my card front (4 3/4" X 3 1/2") and sponged it with Polished Pink ink.  Then I added a piece of designer paper behind the window and offset the sponged tree. 

  What a neat but quick Christmas card this would be!  

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  The 2021-23 In Color gems add a bit of bling to the popped up tree.   The greeting is from the Frosted Gingerbread stamp set. 

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• A unique but easy fun fold card; join me Live tonight!

  November 8, 2021

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  I do a Live video the 2nd & 4th Monday evenings focusing on using Designer Paper.  Many of us hoard it so I'm hoping to inspire you to use it!

  We're making these neat fun fold cards on FB live at 7:30 pm CT tonight. Go here to join me.

  Or see it here afterwards. 

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  The right side is adhered down so only the left side of the card opens up.  It's different yet fun and simple. You will need a paper trimmer to cut the card front. 

  I chose to use the Tidings of Christmas designer series paper in the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  See it here or on page 133. 

  Other products include:

  • Tidings of Christmas bundle (annual catalog pg. 89 or seen here)
  • Stitched so Sweetly dies
  • Star-crossed embossing folder
  • Holiday rhinestones

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  Measurements

  • Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" plus 1" X 4" strip for embossed layer. *To cut the front flap, cut at the 4 1/4" point to the score line. 
  • Cherry Cobbler card stock 4" square, plus 3/4" X 5" strip
  • DSP 1 7/8" squares X 4 (can be 1 3/4" also)
  • White inside layer 3 1/2" square

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• Gifts Galore Paper Pumpkin; just three days left to get it

  November 7, 2021

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  I cannot wait to get the upcoming Paper Pumpkin kit; it's always exciting to get it.  Everyone loves Snowmen and it sounds like there are a variety of treat boxes in this month's kit.  I can also see making cute, fast cards with the components in this kit!

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  Here is how Stampin' Up! describes the kit: 

  While the cellophane bags in this kit are food-safe, the packaging is sized for both treats and gifts. Have fun with the festive designs of each box—a sweet snowman, a tree with all the trimmings, or a playful pile of presents—and surprise your friends and family with treat and gift packaging that even Santa would be jealous of!

  • The Kit contains enough supplies to create nine treat packages—three each of three designs—and nine food-safe bags. 
  • This all-inclusive kit includes printed die cuts, die-cut boxes, cellophane treat bags, adhesive, and more!
  • Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Coordinating colors: Evening Evergreen, Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

  Subscribe here to get this kit by Wednesday, November 10th.  Or click here to get a pre-paid subscription. 

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  As you know I always come up with alternative designs each month. My Paper Pumpkin subscribers receive a PDF of 10 plus projects for each kit!  Here's a peak of some from the beautiful Peaceful Christmas kit we received in October. 

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  Details on Paper Pumpkin subscriptions:

  • You can skip a month or opt out at any time!
  • We always know ahead of time what the kit theme is so you can choose to receive it or not. 
  • It always includes an ink spot and exclusive stamp set!
  • Your first kit includes a clear block. 
  • The kits are all inclusive; you need nothing extra but a scissors and adhesive. 
  • Only Paper Pumpkin subscribers have exclusive access to additional kits or refills seen here! The options change each month. 
  • They make FABULOUS gifts!!  
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