Gather Together Fall Card

I have one more Fall card for you and then I'll be sharing lots and lots of Christmas.  I'm working like crazy prepping for my Holiday Open House Party (Nov. 10) and my Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 Scraps and Prayers classes and next Paper Pumpkin Clubs.  Contact me about signing up for one or all of these events.  We have a lot of fun!
Here's today's card ---

WHAT'S UP NEXT?

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November10 --- 
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE!!!

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND, USE THE HOSTESS CODE TO EARN SOME PARTY PERKS!

HOSTESS CODE:   2KUADGGV

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

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

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

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.
These will NOT be the same card designs as those from the November class. 

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

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

That's it for now.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   

Have a beautiful day!

Sailing Home Card

This is that crazy time of year when blog posts switch randomly from Christmas ... to Halloween ... to Fall ... to All-Occasion cards and projects ... and back again.  So today, we're going back to an All-Occasion card.  This would be a great masculine card, but I think anyone would love to get it in the mail. 

I had some left-over pieces from a Paper Pumpkin kit and added a sand dollar and a sea star to my card, along with the text.

I love mixing 2 designs of the papers, when they lend themselves to work like this.  It adds a lot of interest to the design.

It's difficult to see it in the photo, but the sand dollar and sea star are from glimmer paper ... pretty!  Even a masculine card can enjoy a little sparkle:)

I love how this one turned out and hope it inspires you for some fun card designs.  I may need to use this design for a Christmas card, using some of our pretty Christmas papers ... hmmmmmm ...

WHAT'S UP NEXT?

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.
I'll show you how to turn some of the projects into cards.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A WICKEDLY FUN TIME! 

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

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

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

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

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.
These will NOT be the same card designs as those from the November class.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

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

That's it for now.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   

Have a beautiful day!

Olive's Pretty Journal

Well... a trip to the Orthopedic Clinic in Springfield yesterday confirmed my fears.  I have a torn rotator cuff.  Ugh!  I got a VERY painful shot and we're hoping that will buy me some time, but it doesn't seem to be helping much yet.  I don't have time for this!  I need to create for Fall and Christmas.  I'm trying to keep good thoughts.  We're having a very busy time these days because (the 26th, 27th, and 28th) we're having a big garage sale.  If you're in the area, stop by for some great bargains. 

So... on to today's fun project ... AND ... don't forget that the 27th is the last day to pay to register for my Christmas Cards Retreat.  I have 2 spots left.

The last time Olive Jane was here for a sleepover, she couldn't help but notice all my new journals I'd been making.  Of course, she wanted one, too.  I quickly did a mental inventory of 'my stash' of supplies and knew I had a moleskin journal that would be perfect for her to decorate.  She's such a sweetheart and loves to create with me.  Here's her pretty journal.

We punched a tiny hole at the top of her journal and I tied on the embellishments she chose for it.

Of course, we had to add some of my Shimmer Spritz to it:)

We added a few punched sprigs and hearts at the bottom of her journal and we were finished.

We both love it and she went home a happy camper.

UP NEXT:

CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

Pay to register by September 27.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

You'll go home with 3 each of 5 card designs, using fun new holiday products ... that's 15 beautiful cards! 
My secret message...
Anyone attending my Christmas Cards Retreat may place an order (on that day only) and receive a 10% discount!  This will give you the opportunity to stock up on any supplies you may need to mak more cards and/or projects in time for Christmas.

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

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.
I'll show you how to turn some of the projects into cards.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A WICKEDLY FUN TIME! 

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

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

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

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

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

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

That's it for now.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   

Have a beautiful day!

Pressed Petals Series, Part 4 ... Card 8

Before I share my next card, just a reminder about the September 2 deadline to pay to register for my September 9 Scraps and Prayers class.  This one requires a lot of prep on my part, so the sooner you sign up, the better.  We'll be making this beautiful sampler for a home decor project.

Now ...
Ready for lots more fussy cutting today?  I love this one!

I used one of the larger rectangles from the DSP and then fussy cut and off-set layers of flowers and leaves over it.

I basically was using scraps to decorate the inside of my card.

Look very, very closely at the bottom of my card front and you'll see that I added additional texture and interest by giving it 4 parallel scored lines.

To make sure that the scored lines didn't weaken the card front, I added a layer of Whisper White to each part of the inside of my card.  It looks pretty that way, too.  I added a cute little bow from double strands of Linen Thread.

Well?  What do you think?  I love it!

WHAT'S UP NEXT:
SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

September 9 / Pay to register by September 2.

We’ll be making a beautiful home décor sampler.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

September 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.
IF YOU HAVE THE ADD-ON KIT, BRING THAT, TOO.
Click here for a sneak peek video.

 

CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

Pay to register by September 27.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

We’ll be using several card designs, using fun new holiday products.

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

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A WICKEDLY FUN TIME! 

 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

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

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

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

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

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

That's it for now.  Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.  Have a beautiful day!

Pressed Petals Series, Part 2 ... A Vintage Card

I have a vintage card for you today.  I love making this kind of card and I knew which stamp set I'd use as soon as I saw this particular sheet of DSP ... Very Versailles.  Enjoy!

I love how this one turned out.

ONE UPCOMING DEADLINE: 

Sign up by August 10 to subscribe to our next Paper Pumpkin.    You can also order an add-on kit, beginning August 1, to go with the August kit --- while supplies last.  I got my add-on kit today and it's really nice.

Add-On Kit Information

• Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle (item #152885)
• Price: $10.00.
• Includes 24 card bases of 2 different designs with coordinating envelopes (note card size)
• Product dimensions
  • Cards: 5" x 3-1/2" (12.7 x 8.9 cm)
  • Envelopes: 5-1/8" x 3-5/8" (13 x 9.2 cm)
• Available August 1, while supplies last
• Not included with an August Paper Pumpkin subscription

Important note: The Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle is not needed to complete the August kit projects.

WHAT'S UP NEXT:

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

August 12 / REGISTRATION CLOSED.

We’ll be decorating a Pressed Petals Journal cover.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

August 20 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

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

September 9 / Pay to register by September 2.

We’ll be making a home décor sampler.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

September 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

Pay to register by September 27.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

We’ll be using several card designs, using fun new holiday products.

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

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

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

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

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

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

December 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

That's it for now.  Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.  Have a beautiful day!

Seed Packet Surprises

I wanted to share some flower packets at my Spring Open House Party, as well as make extra ones to share with friends.  I had quite a butterflies theme going, so I chose flowers that will attract butterflies.  Take a look.

UP NEXT:

May 13 --- Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $18.
We'll be making 3 beautiful cards ... with watercoloring and trying fun, new techniques using the Stamparatus and we'll try THREE fun 'tricks' with embossing folders.  It won't be all Brusho for this class but it will be all fun! 
PLEASE PAY TO REGISTER ASAP.  
CLASS SIZE WILL BE LIMITED TO 10 MAX!!!

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SAVE THE DATE:   

June 23 ---  2:00-5:00 / Get ready for fun!

Summer Open House Party 

with our new catalog. 

Treasures From An Eastern Palace

Today, I have treasures from an Eastern Palace ... our Eastern Palace Suite, that is.  I made another crate, in a new 'wood' design and then filled it with six cute little note cards ... three each of two designs, using some of our gorgeous new Eastern Palace DSP.

Isn't the 'wood' DSP great?  There are 4 each of 12 double-sided papers and they are 6 X 6" so you make a ton of crates.  You can use some of your scraps for trimming out your cards and/or envelopes, any way you'd like.

I love the colors Lemon Lime Twist and Dapper Denim together.  I'm falling in love with Dapper Denim all over again.

I think my favorite thing about the new In Colors is that they all go together so beautifully, not to mention all the many other colors they can pair up with to create the most gorgeous color stories.  If you follow my blog, you know by now how much I love playing with color.

June Events:
June 12 / Scraps and Prayers / All Occasions Cards / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Make some beautiful cards to add to your stash to send to special friends and/or family.  This class is filling up fast.  Sign up early to save your spot. 

Sneak peek at some of our cards:

June 17 / Saturday Stampers /  Mixed Media Patriotic Project / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00 / REGISTRATION CLOSED.

June 22 / EARLY BIRD GARAGE SALE / 5:30-6:30
June 23 + 24 / GARAGE SALE / 8:00-5:00

June 25 / Open House New Catalog Party / 2:00-5:00

- Thanks for stopping by my corner of the blogging world.

- Come back often for more creative inspiration.