Monday, February 24, 2025

Crafting Made Easy!

 



Do you ever just want to craft but don't have the energy or time to design something? You just want to make something? Thats why I love Paper Pumpkin! Each month a surprise kit arrives and I get to play.

The January kit was perfect for doing just that! And more....


The kit came with everything to make three of each of these cards. 
So one thing I like to do is put together one of each of cards as directed. 
This helps me to get creative.... then I grab a few of my own supplies and see how I can create something of my own. 

I used a retired stamp set and the Classic Wedding stamp set.
I used the supplies that were in the kit to create:




I love how these all came together. 
I love to do this with Paper Pumpkin - you can easily coordinate with your own stash as all the colours are from the Stampin' Up! family. 


Paper Pumpkin also provide emails with suggestions on how you can change up the projects and make other things too. For example I found an old kit, also Valentine themed, and was able to play around with it too. 


I used a retired ice cream stamp set and the kits colours, to create this:



I made tags by trimming the card base in half:


Suggested Ideas Provided

And using the suggested ideas and included Snail stamp I came up with this:


There is so many options with the Paper Pumpkin kits.

You can sign up for a monthly subscription with the option to pause/skip or cancel anytime. Or can try for one, three, six or 12 months. 

There are so many options - and here is a hint as to what March's kit looks like:
















Wednesday, June 29, 2022

CREATING WITH JOSH & ROBOT BUDDIES

Today, my almost 4 year old son, Joshua and I opened the Robot Buddies Card kit and had some fun creating a few cards.


We started with him picking out a design from the handout.

The stamp set is very easy for kids to use. The kit includes to ink spots and a clear block. Josh enjoyed picking the colour and stamp each time. The ink spot is small so he was able to ink up the stamp easily.


Since he doesn't have a lot of experience stamping, I had him stamp on some scrap papers and then fussy cut them out. He loves to use scissors and did a great job. This isn't a necessary step though.


I put the dimensional on the back of each stamped image, removed the back and then he decided where to put. He loved building the robot.


Once our first card was done he said he wanted to do another one - using the sticker sheet.
Again he loved being able to build the robots and choose which body and head to use.


He added more stamping around the stickers. The little gear stamps are perfect for this.


And voila - two amazing cards made by Joshua!


Oh wait - we forgot the goggly eyes! 


He loved this finishing touch to all the robots!


And his robot sticker card - he did everything!


and his stamped images - I helped with dimensionals and a bit of cutting - thats it.


This was so much fun and I know he will enjoy making more cards! I can add in other colours for inks or other products to - but the kit is perfect by itself. He already knows who he is giving these too. 

Want to have a kit on hand for you to do with your kids? 
There are a lot to choose from - visit my 24/7 online store for a full selection.

And the Kit sale ends tomorrow - so grab yours now!






Friday, May 13, 2022

BEGINNERS HOW TO | Using the In Colors to Get Started

 


When I started as a demonstrator with Stampin' Up! I had zero Stampin' Up! products. So when I put together my starter kit the first inks I purchased were that years In Colors. It gave me 5 fresh and new colours of inks to work with and a variety of coordinating products including cardstock, ribbon and embellishments. 

I think this is a great way to start building your stash as you get started with cardmaking.
It can feel so overwhelming with how to get started, but in the video below I walk you through the products I used to create a simple card. I hope it helps!


Did you find the video helpful? Below are the products I talked about. 
Start creating your wish list now and let me help you if I can to start creating and having fun!

Do you want to start out like I did and purchase all of your supplies through the Starter Kit?
It's so simple and there are no strings attached. You can enjoy the great deal, earn a 20% discount on future orders and enjoy the perks of being a demo.




Here is a list of the products used in this card - all available now in my 24/7 Online Store



Product List

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Embossing Technique | Getting Started

 



Today I am sharing a how to video for the Heat Emboss technique. This is a great and easy way to add dimension and texture to your cards. I will show you the products you need and the basic steps.
Enjoy!





Below are the Heat Embossing tools and products I used - available 24/7 at my online store.
Please let me know if you have any questions!

Friday, May 6, 2022

6x8 Pocket Scrapbooking - Christmas Part 4

 


I am so excited with how this project is coming along. This is the fourth part in the series. 
The first part I showed how I organized the project.
The second part I showed how I printed and added the photos.
The third part I showed you the start of my scrapbooking.

And now part 4 - a look at the the finished project! It is so exciting to finally be done with this and be able to share with my family! And you guys - here is a video walk through:



My biggest reward for the hours I put into this - watching my family look through it!



Are you interested in trying 6x8 Pocket Scrapbooking? 
Here are the Stampin' Up! products available now to get you started.