A Trio of Butterfly Projects

Let's dive into some really fun Spring projects today with a trio of butterfly creations.  Enjoy!

I made a card, a gift box and a gift bag.  If you have a special someone who would love some beautiful gift packaging with a coordinating card, this is it. 

 

By the way, our butterfly papers are all sold out, but if you still have some, please note that I die cut the butterflies for all 3 projects from just one sheet.

I actually made several versions of butterfly cards, so be sure to check back to see those, too.

Come back soon for more creative inspiration!

HAPPY STAMPING!

Coordinated Strawberry Fun

I decorated a cute little treat box to coordinate with my strawberry gift bags using our Berry Delightful DSP. I punched a hole in one end and inserted a ribbon pull, to make it easier to pull it open. It's really fun to find treats and surprises to put inside that will coordinate with the papers. I was having so much fun creating that I didn't even notice that I had the strawberry upside down on the treat box. Oh well, some days are like that:)

I have one more project to coordinate with these, so come on back to check it out.

HAPPY STAMPING!

Hello, dear stampers and lovers of creativity!

It took me longer than I thought to get back to where I could once again share some creativity with you.  What with losing our Toby Joe and then my shoulder replacement surgery, it's been a rough road.  I'm still here though and enjoying working in my studio, even if it's for a shorter periods of time, as my shoulder is healing very slowly.

Today, I'd like to share something with you that I usually forget to show you and it's too cute to not share.  For each of my classes, I place each project in its own envelope or cello bag.  Once the kit is complete, I place all the projects in a gift bag.  This keeps all the pieces together and gives each class attendee a way to safely carry home their finished projects.  Here are the bags from my last class - a class kit (due to Covid) for January.

The papers are free from our current SAB / Sale-A-Bration.  You can tell that I'm longing for Spring and already sick of winter.  I'm a warm weather girl.

In my next post, I'll share a couple of cute projects using these same SAB papers.  Be sure to come back and check it out.

Happy stamping!

Poppy Gift Bags

These 3 bags all use the same design.  I just cut off a bit on two of my gift bags, to vary the heights.  I also chose a variety of ways to close the bags, using ribbons.

Each bag uses just 1 sheet of DSP and they are surprisingly sturdy ... and super simple to make.

UPCOMING CLASSES / EVENTS …

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AVAILABLE THROUGH MARCH 31 / WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

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AVAILABLE THROUGH MARCH 31 / WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

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SUBSCRIBE TO PAPER PUMPKIN NOW (before March 10) AND GET A KIT IN MARCH TO MAKE 12 CARDS (3 EACH OF 4 DESIGNS) AND A FREE STAMP SET!!!

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SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00

March 9 / Pay to register by March 2. / REGISTRATION CLOSED.

We'll be making some great cards, including a couple of really pretty birthday cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

March 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

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That's it for now.  

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Have a beautiful day!

March 9 Scraps and Prayers - Fun and Busy!

Get ready for some really fun creative time for my March 9 Scraps and Prayers.  We're going to do 4 cards and a project!  
One card is a little more involved, but uses a die for quick steps to a great (and easy) card.  
The other cards are super easy and so much fun. 
The project has a secret gift inside it! You can decide if you want to keep it or make this for a special someone.

The card on the left is back - by special request - in case you thought it looked familiar.  I'm happy to comply with this request because I love this DSP.

UPCOMING CLASSES / EVENTS …

COORDINATION PRODUCT RELEASE:

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4 - MARCH 31.

FEBRUARY ORDERING INCENTIVES:

ORDER THROUGH ME ANY TIME DURING FEBRUARY AND EARN DOUBLE TOKENS FROM ME.  

EACH $50. YOU ORDER THROUGH ME EARNS YOU A DOUBLE TOKEN ... AND A FREE PRODUCT FROM STAMPIN' UP!

Click here to place an order through me.

SUBSCRIBE TO PAPER PUMPKIN NOW (before March 10) AND GET A KIT IN MARCH TO MAKE 12 CARDS (3 EACH OF 4 DESIGNS) AND A FREE STAMP SET!!!

Click here to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and to get the free downloads for your stamp cases.  

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00

March 9 / Pay to register by March 2. 

We'll be making some great cards, including a really pretty birthday card.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

March 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

CLICK HERE TO SEE:

-- CLASS REGISTRATION POLICIES

-- EARNING TOKENS AND CHIPS

-- HOW TO JOIN MY FREE PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB.

CLICK HERE TO SEE MY UPDATED
CLASS SCHEDULE.

Click here to place an order through me.

That's it for now.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   

Have a beautiful day!

Class Kits for January 'Class on the Go' Scraps and Prayers

In spite of all we've had going on here lately and then my husband ending up in the hospital, I've managed to finish all the class kits for our January Scraps and Prayers 'class on the go' kits.  It's a good thing I went with the 'class on the go' since I'd have had to cancel it anyway with Bill in the hospital.  He's getting better, but it's a slow process.  Here's a peek at the kits, as well as more info on this 'class on the go' kit.  The kits are $15.  and then the class fees for the remainder of 2019 will be $18.

These gorgeous papers are from our Sale-A-Bration (SAB) Catalog and are called Botanical Butterfly.  One side of each is in color and the other side is black and white.  They are gorgeous!

Believe it or not, my printer decided not to work today (GRRRR!!!) so I decided to add the directions right here.  Refer to these 3 easy peasy steps to complete your kits.  Enjoy!

Remember that the DSP is double-sided, so you can choose which side of your papers you want to use in creating your cards.

Decorate your tin any way you'd like.  This is just one possible way to do it.

I'll be posting/sharing some ideas for how to use the card kits in the next day or two, so come back for more ideas.

I realize that these posts are mostly for my local customers, but perhaps other demonstrators can use the ideas for their own 'class on the go' kits.  Everyone can use the ideas for the gift bags, as well as the card ideas I'll share next.  I hope you enjoy them and get some inspiration from them. 

SPECIAL NOTE:
I've been working on my 2019 schedule and have posted classes and events for January - June of 2019.  Check it out here!

SAVE THE DATE:
March 17 --- Open House Party
                         Grand Re-Opening of my Studio / 2:00-5:00


SUPER IMPORTANT: 
I have catalogs available.  Contact me to pick up yours.
Here's what I have available for you:

• SAB (Sale-A-Bration) Catalog
• Paper Pumpkin Flyer
• Occasions Catalog
• Annual Catalog 

Baker's Boxes AND Goodies Bags

When our family (with ALL our grandkids:) went to ride the Polar Express Train to the North Pole, we received several nice gifts.  I was still thinking about how I would get them home safely when they passed out special (very sparkly!) silver bags for us to carry everything home.  How nice!  I had used the same idea at my Holiday Open House Party and gave everyone a goodies bag.  They really needed it because, by the end of the party, they were taking home a favor box, a Baker's Box (with their chocolates!), all their Make and Takes, a receipt of their orders, a handout about my next classes, and possibly more:)  It was such a fun party.  I was glad I'd thought of a goodies bag for them.

I made all their favors and goodies bags coordinated, by using our Santa's Workshop DSP.  It's so cute and, unfortunately, all sold out already.  It was very popular.  Now that my Holiday Open House Party is over, I'm still making bags ... this time, they're for my daughter to use at our church's December 1 Christmas Shoppe.

--- NEXT CLASSES / EVENTS:

--- Dec. 1 / Christmas Shoppe . 9:00-Noon
     First United Methodist Church, Decatur IL

--- Dec. 10 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00
     Beautiful Christmas Cards (Timeless Tidings Kit)
     ONLY 2 REMAINING SPOTS.
     PAY TO REGISTER SOON.

 --- Special Drawing for Customers
You have until the end of November to qualify. 
You'll get your name in the drawing once for EACH order ... Now through Nov. 30.   
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The Last Few Projects from 2017

I'm wrapping up loose ends and sharing the last few of my 2017 projects today.  With all my health issues, I just didn't get them posted earlier and still thought you might like to see them ... and they can easily inspire you to create new projects using these design ideas.

Any of these boxes and bags can be created for most any occasion.

These little 1" artist canvas cuties can also be created for any holiday or occasion.  I attached the DSP using clear, matte Gesso and then attached the darling little houses, snowmen and trees.  There is a 1" piece of CS attached to the back of each canvas, with a strong magnet sandwiched inside.

I love making these large gift bags.  They hold a lot, even class kits.

FEBRUARY HOSTESS CODE:

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Click here to see info on free class using Stampin' Blends.

Upcoming classes and events:

March 12 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.

We'll be doing a Mixed Media project --- decorative wooden letters.  Bring the letter of your choice with you and I'll provide all the remaining supplies.  If you'd like the sides of your letter painted, you should try to do this at home, prior to the class OR drop your letter off and I'll paint it for you.  I'd need your letter ASAP, to have it ready for class.  If you have any special embellishments you'd like to add to your letter, bring those with you.  I'll have various embellishments here, as well.

March 18 / Spring Open House / 2:00-5:00

Come and join in on the fun, see displays and demonstrations of our new Stampin' Blends and Brusho products.   RSVP by March 16, to help me prepare for a super fun party.

April 9 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.

We'll be making some beautiful Spring cards.  You'll love them!

April 21 / Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / $20.

Brusho!!!  We'll make a Swatch Book and a couple of beautiful cards using this gorgeous new product.

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I'm ready for a fun party!

I really wanted to make our Christmas Retreat special today, so I made little gift bags for each person.  They hold their class kits and some special surprises.  When the Retreat is over, they can carry home all their finished cards in the gift bags.  Here's a view of some of the bags. 

I really like how they turned out.  Each person gets a little bag of more goodies, as well.

I'm almost finished cleaning, putting the finishing touches on our lunches, and I think we're ready to begin the fun!  Why do dog toys multiply when you turn your back?

I look forward to these kinds of classes.  Yes, they're a ton of prep work, but so well worth it for the fun we have.  I love having a class where I can really make everything special for my attendees.   

Everyone will go home today feeling like they have a real head start on their Christmas.

In another post, I'll share how I made the gift bags. 

Christmas Boutique Open House Projects, Part 2

I have more to share with you today about our Make and Take projects for my upcoming Christmas Boutique and Open House.  In my previous post, I shared 2 versions of a card with a punched out circle.  Today, I'll show you how we'll keep that punched out circle and use it for another project.  

We'll stamp on that punched out circle and use it to embellish a cute little bag.  With just a stamped circle and a bit of ribbon, we can decorate a cute little bag to hold all our party projects!  Easy... and fun!  Come back soon for some peeks at more of my projects.

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