Blending Brushes - My New Best Friends

If you haven't tried our new Blending Brushes ... well, you just really must try them. 

I used to try so hard to get a good, smooth background using one of our sponges and I had minimal success.  I felt like I might have been sponging impaired:)  These new brushes are amazing!

Here's one of the cards we'll be making at my next class.  We'll use a die to create a mask, create a beautiful blended background and then add some magical finishing touches.

About my card:

I cut down the front of one of our Hand-Penned Memories and More (Cards and Envelopes) to use for the top layer of my card.  I used the part I trimmed off for the inside of my card.  I used the back of the card to cut the oval die cut piece.  Therefore, no waste at all and a totally different look for the card.  Love it!  The photo doesn't really do it justice because, as you probably know by now, Wink of Stella and/or Shimmer Mist do not show up in photographs.  I used the negative piece from the oval die cut to mask off all but the  actual oval and then spritzed it with my Champaign Shimmer Mist.  I love this and will never quit using it.  We don't carry it any more but you can get it on Amazon.  It's just too pretty to give up using it.

NEXT SCRAPS AND PRAYERS CLASSES:

AUG. 9    /   PAY TO REGISTER BY AUG. 2.  (Beautiful cards.)

SEPT. 13 /   PAY TO REGISTER BY SEPT. 6 

OCT. 11   /   PAY TO REGISTER BY OCT. 4.  (Fall and Christmas cards.)

NOV. 8    /   PAY TO REGISTER BY NOV. 1.   (Fall and Christmas cards.)

DEC. 13  /   PAY TO REGISTER BY DEC. 6.   (All Christmas!!!) 

FUTURE CLASSES ADDED WILL BE LISTED HERE.

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Happy Stamping!

Flowering Foils Grand Finale - 5 Cards

For my grand finale, I have a set of 5 Flowering Foils cards to share with you.  I used a different embossing folder on each one.  I love the layers.  The color stories are Blackberry Bliss, Rococo Rose, Gorgeous Grape, Bermuda Bay, and Calypso Coral.  I can't decide which is my favorite.

Now, before we say goodbye to all the Flowering Foils cards, I will tell you that, of all the many cards I made with this DSP, this one is my all-time favorite.  I love the soft colors.

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Pretty Peacock and Flowering Foils

I'm about to the end of my Flowering Foils cards I wanted to share with you.  I'll have one more post with them for a grand finale, with 5 cards.  As you can see, they are a lot of fun.  You can take the designs I've shared with you and replace the Flowering Foils flower with a stamped flower.  We have many beautiful sets now that would lend themselves to this design.  I hope you'll give it a try.

BONUS DAYS:
Right now, we're in our Bonus Days.  For every $50.00 you spend on an order, you'll receive a $5.00 coupon to spend in August.  Save your codes.  Also, if you order through me, you'll be earning a token.  Earn 10 tokens and you can turn them in for a $25.00 gift certificate, to order your favorites from our new catalog.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP
THE
NEW CATALOG.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THROUGH ME.

ORDER PAPER PUMPKIN BEFORE THE 10TH 

TO GET THE 

NEXT FUN KIT.

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Flowering Foils: Bermuda Bay Flowering Foils Trio

I made a bunch of Flowering Foils DSP cards before my shoulder got so bad. Here's one of my favorites.

I fussy cut the flowers and layered them with dimensionals. 

It's a little tricky getting this into an envelope, but it works. 

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Seeing Purple, Day Four

I have one more purples project for you today.  I've used sponging and markers for my coloring.  Enjoy!

UP NEXT:
In my next posts, I'll be sharing a series of poppies projects.  Be sure to come back and check them out.

Would you like to make something brand new ... and totally SPRING?  Try our newest release, our Ornate Garden Suite.  This will be in our Annual Catalog, coming in June, 2020.  It's gorgeous.

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Flowering Foils Journal

When I started coloring the gorgeous flowers in our Flowering Foils DSP, I knew I wanted to use some of it to decorate another journal.  I added a layer of our SAB vellum and love the result.

I've been playing with lots and lots of purples for some time now and love it.  In another post, I'll share some of my studio displays, including my purples display. 

Yes, this project involves some serious fussy cutting, but I felt it was well worth it.  I attached the flowers to the vellum and then added Liquid Tombow on the back of the vellum behind the flowers, so it wouldn't show through to the front of the project.  

CLASSES 'ON HOLD' FOR NOW.

TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS.

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

April 13 / Pay to register by April 6. / CANCELLED

ONE SHEET WONDER TECHNIQUE - FUN CARDS.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

April 21 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.  / CANCELLED

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

May 11 / Pay to register by May 4.

Cards:  Note cards Stamp-A-Stack! / CANCELLED

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

May 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT. / CANCELLED

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

June 8 / Pay to register by June 1.

Cards and projects / New products sneak peek! / TENTATIVE

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

June 16 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT. / TENTATIVE

ANNUAL BIG CATALOG PREMIER EVENT / 2:00-5:00 / $18.00

June 28 / Pay to register by 21.  It’s a party.  It’s a class.

Enjoy all the fun of a party and the creative fun of a class.

We’ll have prizes, party favors, new inspirational displays and great projects!

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Parisian Journal / Class Updates

Make another journal?  Yes, I did!  Love it!!!

Here's a close-up.  I went back and added black details to the flower centers. 

With dies, markers and gorgeous papers, success was inevitable.  Love it!   

UP NEXT:

Mark your calendar for a lot of creative fun headed your way.  
Take some 'me' time and sign up for some great classes.

CLASSES 'ON HOLD' FOR NOW.  SCARY TIMES.  TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS.

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

April 13 / Pay to register by April 6. / CANCELLED

ONE SHEET WONDER TECHNIQUE - FUN CARDS.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

April 21 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.  / CANCELLED

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

May 11 / Pay to register by May 4.

Cards:  Note cards Stamp-A-Stack! / CANCELLED

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

May 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT. / CANCELLED

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

June 8 / Pay to register by June 1.

Cards and projects / New products sneak peek! / TENTATIVE

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

June 16 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT. / TENTATIVE

ANNUAL BIG CATALOG PREMIER EVENT / 2:00-5:00 / $18.00

June 28 / Pay to register by 21.  It’s a party.  It’s a class.

Enjoy all the fun of a party and the creative fun of a class.

We’ll have prizes, party favors, new inspirational displays and great projects!

ORDER $35.00 OR MORE AND YOUR $18.00 FEE WILL BE DEDUCTED.

ORDER $50.00 OR MORE:  YOUR $18.00 FEE WILL BE DEDUCTED 

     AND YOU’LL EARN DOUBLE TOKENS.  /  TENTATIVE

SAB SECOND RELEASE

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IMPORTANT UPDATES / A BLUEBERRY BUSHEL CARD

Usually, this is a great time of year, as we look forward to moving into spring weather and fun activities.  Our world has turned into a crazy, scary place where we worry about keeping our loved ones safe and well.  We can easily feel a bit walled off from everything and everyone.  Let's use technology to keep in touch and keep a positive spirit.  I'm posting my updated schedule, although it is all tentative, at this point.  I have cancelled my Paper Pumpkin Club for this next week and April classes are tentative.  I will try my best to keep inspiration coming your way, even though I'm really struggling with the worst cold I've had in my life.  It's not the virus, but it's certainly no fun.

I thought I'd post a bright and springy card for you today, to keep a bit of sunshine in our day.  This was made with some of our Second Release SAB dies.  I've used Blueberry Bushel to keep it bright and cheerful.
Enjoy, stay safe, stay well and God bless.

I've cut my die cut piece from watercolor paper, for added texture. 

I used Stampin' Blends to color all the flowers and cut extra flowers to add to the inside of my card.  I embossed the CS piece for the envelope flap and also a strip for the inside of my card.  I used a paper piercing tool to lift all the little cut pieces around the circle, for added interest.  It looks a bit involved but was actually pretty easy and a lot of fun. 

UP NEXT:

Mark your calendar for a lot of creative fun headed your way.  
Take some 'me' time and sign up for some great classes.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

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

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

April 13 / Pay to register by April 6. / TENTATIVE

ONE SHEET WONDER TECHNIQUE - FUN CARDS.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

April 21 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.  / TENTATIVE

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

May 11 / Pay to register by May 4.

Cards:  Note cards Stamp-A-Stack!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

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

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

June 8 / Pay to register by June 1.

Cards and projects / New products sneak peek!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS

June 16 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

ANNUAL BIG CATALOG PREMIER EVENT / 2:00-5:00 / $18.00

June 28 / Pay to register by 21.  It’s a party.  It’s a class.

Enjoy all the fun of a party and the creative fun of a class.

We’ll have prizes, party favors, new inspirational displays and great projects!

ORDER $35.00 OR MORE AND YOUR $18.00 FEE WILL BE DEDUCTED.

ORDER $50.00 OR MORE:  YOUR $18.00 FEE WILL BE DEDUCTED 

     AND YOU’LL EARN DOUBLE TOKENS.

SAB SECOND RELEASE

AVAILABLE THROUGH MARCH 31 / WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

COORDINATION PRODUCT RELEASE

AVAILABLE THROUGH MARCH 31 / WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Click here to place an order through me.

Click here to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin.

CLICK HERE TO SEE:

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-- HOW TO JOIN MY FREE PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB.

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CLASS SCHEDULE.

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