Here's one of the cards we made in my Club Classes this month featuring interactive cards. This one uses Washi Tape to create an easy shaker card embellished with the Tags 4 You Set.
Uses Tags 4 You Wood-Mount Set plus Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Card Stock, Real Red Card Stock, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Silver Glimmer Paper, Window Sheets, Gold & Silver Stampin' Glitter, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Season of Style Designer Washi Tape, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Merry Minis Punch Pack (still available as a write-in item), Label Bracket Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder.
These shaker cards were taught at Convention this summer by Pam Morgan. You can see Pam's version and get her directions by watching this video of the Opening Session. Pam's version of the shaker card starts at about the 1:02 mark.
Basically, you just create a pouch by adhering a piece of card stock and a piece of Window Sheet together on three sides using Washi Tape folded around the edges. After you've created the pouch by closing up three sides, add some punched elements, glitter, beads, small buttons, etc. and then seal the top of the pouch with more Washi Tape.
Each month, I challenge the members of my Stampin' Clubs to create a project for a contest and submit it to me. I assign a theme for them each month.
The theme for August was Something New. They could create any kind of project they wanted as long as it used at least one new product on it (new in the big catalog).
Only one of my Club Members had time to participate this month, so Connie Gibbons was the automatic winner with this pretty card:
Uses Morning Meadow Hostess Only Set and A Round Array Set plus Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad, Crisp Cantaloupe Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Dazzling Details, Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, retired corner rounder punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder.
Connie gets a $5 coupon to use on her next order with me. Congrats, Connie! It's a lovely card!
Walk in Wednesday is a day when you can stop by and pick up orders, place orders, pay for orders, look at displays, ask questions, get help with products, sign up for upcoming events, and stamp a couple of quick and easy projects.
You can stop by anytime between 2 p.m and 7 p.m. You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!
I do NOT have any orders here waiting for pick up today and the retired merchandise has been put away and is no longer out for sale.
I DO have a couple of quick and easy card projects ready for you to stamp if you wish. Cost is $1 per project made. You may make one of each of the two cards available if you wish.
Here are the cards you can stamp today:
Uses Paper Pumpkin Pedal Praise Monthly Kit stamps plus Raspberry Ripple Classic Stampin' Pad, Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker, Basic Gray Stampin' Write Marker, Gumball Green Card Stock, Bermuda Bay Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Birthday Basic Designer Series Paper, Brights Designer Buttons, Island Indigo Baker's Twine, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Clear-Mount Block C, and Clear-Mount Block G.
Uses Best of Halloween Clear-Mount Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Modern Medley Designer Series Paper, Basics 3/8" Glimmer Brads, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, 3/4" Circle Punch, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Labels Collection Framelits, Label Card Thinlits Die, Clear-Mount Block C, and Clear-Mount Block G.
The first card uses the stamps from the August Paper Pumpkin Monthly Kit called Pedal Praise. If you are interested in giving Paper Pumpkin a try for only $10 a month for the first two months, then check out my blog post here and be sure to sign up by August 31!
The second card is a flip card made with the Label Card Thinlits Die. For more information on the new flip card Thinlits Dies, please read my blog post here.
Here are the extra treats I made for my Club Members who came to Club Classes this month. They are fun bows made with the Gift Bow Bigz L Die and assorted Designer Papers, buttons, and ribbons. They are really quite easy to create!
Uses Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper, Etcetera Designer Series Paper, Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper, Brights Designer Buttons, Neutrals Designer Buttons, Subtles Designer Buttons, Regals Designer Buttons, In Color Boutique Details, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Pear Pizzazz 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Pool Party 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Calypso Coral Baker's Twine, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, and Gift Bow Bigz L Die.
I don't save every little scrap of paper from my crafting because if I did, I'd soon be drowning in paper scraps! However, there are some scraps that are worth saving and turning into another project. That's the case with the two cards in today's post.
This first card uses the negative image of the "thankful" Expressions Thinlits Die that was leftover from one of my Club Class cards back in July and a couple of leaves leftover from the Little Leaves Sizzlits that was used on one of the cards we made during Walk In Wednesday this week.
Uses Real Red Card Stock, Soft Sky Card Stock, Garden Green Card Stock, Regals Designer Buttons, Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Boho Blossoms Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Little Leaves Sizzlits, Argyle Embossing Folder, and Expressions Thinlits Dies.
This second card uses another one of the negative images of the "thankful" Expressions Thinlits Die that was leftover from the July Club Class card and a technique called "glitter window." I just adhered the card stock to a piece of clear packing tape so the sticky side of the tape showed through the cut out letters. Then, I sprinkled on glitter and smooshed it into the tape with my fingers.
Uses Whisper White Card Stock, Soft Sky Card Stock, Island Indigo Card Stock, Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gold & Silver Stampin' Glitter, Frosted Finishes Embellishments, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Finishing Touches Edgelits, Festive Flurry Framelits Dies, Expressions Thinlits Dies, and packing tape.
Have you used your paper scraps in any creative ways?
I absolutely love the Monthly Kit from Paper Pumpkin this month. It's called Pedal Praise and creates a really adorable thank you card.
Here is the card the way Stampin' Up! intended for it to be put together:
Here are three fun variations that I created using nothing but the contents of the kit (and a pair of scissors):
When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click on this link - Sign Me Up for Paper Pumpkin.
Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the Join
Here link at the bottom of the page. Fill in all the required fields
(including a credit card to be billed each month around the 15th of the month for $19.95 each month) and follow the
prompts. If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign
me as your Demonstrator. If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator,
please be sure to choose me - Michele Reynolds in Maryland. Make sure
you spell my first name with only one "l"!
If you are a new subscriber and sign up by August 31, you will get
your first two months of Paper Pumpkin for only $10 per month (plus tax
where applicable)!
You will receive the Hey There Welcome Kit your first month
regardless of when you join. You can get some ideas for using the supplies in the Hey There Welcome Kit in my blog post here.
After that, you'll receive the same kit as
everyone else each month and it's always a surprise! Please be aware
that the Pedal Praise Monthly Kit showcased in this post is no longer being sent out.
Not sure yet if Paper Pumpkin is for you? Then, you can always order
the Paper Pumpkin Try It Kit. The Try It Kit can be ordered through me
or online. The item number is 132600 and it costs $16.95. The Try It
Kit is the same for everyone and does include a FREE Clear-Mount Block.
Check out my post here for ideas on using the materials included
in the Try It Kit.
If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, please just let me
know. I'll be happy to answer them for you. You can contact me at
michelerey@aol.com.
I'm home from my parents' 50th anniversary cruise to Alaska where we all had a wonderful time! I'm still playing catch up on all the e-mails, etc., but I'm ready for another Walk In Wednesday today with two cards inspired by some I saw on Pinterest.
Walk in Wednesday is a day when you can stop by and pick up orders, place orders, pay for orders, look at displays, ask questions, get help with products, sign up for upcoming events, and stamp a couple of quick and easy projects.
You can stop by anytime between 2 p.m and 7 p.m. You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!
I have lots of orders here ready to be picked up including BOGO Sale Orders and one July Club Order that really needs to be picked up!
There is a very limited amount of retired merchandise still out for sale on a first-come, first-serve basis. I can NOT accept credit cards for retired merchandise purchases, only cash and personal checks.
I have a couple of quick and easy card projects ready for you to stamp if you wish. Cost is $1 per project made. You may make one of each of the two cards available if you wish.
Here are the cards you can stamp today:
Uses Express Yourself Hostess Only Clear-Mount Set plus Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Pear Pizzazz Card Stock, Garden Green Card Stock, Pear Pizzazz 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Trimmer, Craft Scissors, 3/16" Corner Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Little Leaves Sizzlits, and Clear-Mount Block G.
Uses Best of Birthdays Clear-Mount Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Pool Party Card Stock, Wild Wasabi Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Circles Collection Framelits, Finishing Touches Edgelits, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, and Clear-Mount Block G.
I made this card using the new Wetlands Set for my brother-in-law's birthday. He loves hunting and just being outside, so I think he'll like it!
Uses Wetlands Clear-Mount Set plus Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad, Baked Brown Sugar Card Stock, Naturals Ivory Card Stock, Naturals Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, 1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, 1" Square Punch, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block D.
The bundle of threads on top of the button is the pieces of burlap thread that I pulled out of the left edge while fraying it. I just tied them together with a small piece of Linen Thread and then adhered the bundle to the button with a Glue Dot.
Welcome to the Best of Shelli Blog Tour hosted by RemARKable Stampers. Enjoy!
I love the images that Shelli chose as some of her favorites for this Best of ... Set celebrating Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary. I just can't imagine how hard it must have been to choose only a few stamps from all the stamps that have been made over the years. I don't think I could narrow it down to so few!
I love how well the Modern Medley Designer Series Paper works with the typewriter image in this set, so I used it on my first creation.
Uses Best of Shelli Clear-Mount Set, Itty Bitty Banners Clear-Mount Set, and Remember Rotary Stamp plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Basic Black Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Modern Medley Designer Series Paper, Hardware Clips Essentials, Neutrals Candy Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Bitty Banners Framelits, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block G.
I love being able to alter our Rhinestone and Pearl Basic Jewels by coloring them with a Sharpie Marker like I did on this next card. It's also fun to do a little splattering by dipping a wet Aqua Painter into some ink and then holding it over the card stock while tapping the Aqua Painter.
Uses Best of Shelli Clear-Mount Set and Wetlands Clear-Mount Set plus Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad, Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad, Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Coastal Cabana Card Stock, Smoky Slate Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Distress Tool, Aqua Painters, Neutrals Designer Buttons, Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Coastal Cabana 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, 1" Square Punch, Clear-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block H, water, and Sharpie Marker.
I was having fun splattering, so I did some more on this next card.
Uses Best of Shelli Clear-Mount Set and Express Yourself Hostess Only Clear-Mount Set plus Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Basic Gray and Crumb Cake), Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, Aqua Painters, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block D, and Clear-Mount Block G.
This final card is pretty clean and simple. I think the swirly sentiment matches the swirly heart pretty well!
Uses Best of Shelli Clear-Mount Set and Remembering Your Birthday Clear-Mount Set plus Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, Real Red Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Full Heart Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block H.
Here's a look at the images in the Best of Shelli Set:
I hope you liked the projects I created. If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment. Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!
Here's another card where I'm getting ready for an upcoming season a little early. This time I used the Kind & Cozy Set to create a Christmas card. What do you think?
Uses Kind & Cozy Clear-Mount Set and Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood-Mount Set plus Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Wild Wasabi Card Stock, Garden Green Card Stock, Natural 7/16" Trim, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Glue Dots, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Circles Collection Framelits, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block E.
