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Use the Double Wonder Template to make 11 quick cards! Join me Thursday night!

Do you ever planned a stamping session focusing on just a few products? It's easy to get overwhelmed with everything you own.  Using this method is actually quite liberating and fuels the creative process.  I've started doing that more and more often especially when planning my card kits to go.  I pick Stampin' Up! products from the same suite and choose some sketches or layouts for card ideas.  the process is so enjoyable this way!  

Lately I've been seeing groups of cards using the Double Wonder template and had to try it.  It was originally designed by Shannon West from Stampin' Up!  It's so clever!! You start out with 2 pieces of 6" X 12" designer paper and using the pieces you can quickly have 11 finished cards!

Look at these! I'll be making these cards Live tomorrow night at 7 pm CT. Join me either here on FB or on Zoom.  

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Here are the steps: 

1. Pick out 2 different sheets of 6 X 12" designer paper and 11 card bases.  Make sure you have some ribbons or embellishments to match.  
2. Use the template below to cut your designer paper; cutting both at once. 
3. Grab some scraps of White and coordinating colors for punches/greetings. 
4. Cut 4 pieces of layering card stock at 3 1/4" X 5" and one 3 3/4" square for the bonus card. (I used White)
5. Choose a stamp set & ink to coordinate. 
6. Or use the new Share Sunshine Covid-19 digital download like I did for my greetings. No stamping needed!  You can purchase that here. https://covid19.stampinup.com/products/giving-back-us-ca Price: $12.00 USD
7. Come back here tomorrow night so we can stamp together.
8. Or use this link to join via Zoom. *see tips on zoom meetings below  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88215870191

I chose to use the new Ornate Garden designer paper for my cards.  Anything goes but a non directional design is best; try not to choose a paper that needs to be north and south.  

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Below is the template but click here to download the Double Wonder Designer Paper cards & template 

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Zoom meeting tips:

1. You will need access to a camera and/or microphone to participate.
2. You may need to download Zoom to join; depending on the device you are using. It's free!  
3. You will be muted when you join to prevent a lot of background noises. 
4. If you'd like to speak you can un-mute yourself you can do so; or press the spacebar. 

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• Beautiful Balloons with Bright & Beautiful designer series paper

  May 11, 2023

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  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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  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

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

  May 9, 2023

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  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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  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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