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Stampin’ Up! Nature’s Harvest Just A Card…

The card I am sharing today is created using Stampin’ Up! Nature’s Harvest stamp set and the Hand Penned DSP. My card is a CAS of Mary Deatherage.

Since this is a fun fold I am entering the Creative Creases Challenge, it is always a fun fold and they are my favorite but don’t always make.

The first thing I did was to score and cut a panel of Soft Succulent card stock. You can see the diagram above for scoring and cutting. Put the short side (the 5-1/2″ side) in the Paper Trimmer, I cut the card stock 1-1/2″ from the edge of the card stock, from the first score line down to the third score line. You need to turn the paper around and do the same on the other side. 1-1/2″ cut on both sides from score line to score line.

You can see in the diagram above how to fold after scoring and cutting.

This is how the card looks out flat to add the mats and DSP. I should have taken a picture before I added the flower piece and greeting.

Here are the card cuts which are usually at the end of the post. You will need the following.

Soft Succulent card stock — this is the card base. Cut 5-12″ x 8-1/2″ — score, cut and fold according to the diagram above.
Basic Black card stock
- mats for the DSP pieces –( cut 2) mats 1-7/8″ x 5-1/4″
- mats for the DSP — (cut 4) 1-1/4″ x 1-7/8″
Hand Penned DSP
- (cut 2) 1-3/4″ x 5-1/8″
- (cut 2) 1-3/4″ x 2-1/8″
- (cut 4) 1-1/8″ x 1-3/4″ I used two different patterns for this as I wanted to add other elements to these panels.
Basic White card stock
- front panel — 4″ x 5-1/4″ I used the next to the largest Scalloped Contour Dies to crop this piece.
- envelope flat — 2-1/4″ x 6″
Highland Heather card stock used to crop the flowers using a die from the Tulip Dies

You can see from the diagram how the mats and DSP are put together and adhered to the card base.

I colored the Scalloped Contour cropped piece using Soft Succulent, Daffodil Delight ink, and a Blending Brush. Stamped grass in Soft Succulent ink. I stamped a flower image from Stampin’ Up! Nature’s Harvest stamp set in Highland Heather ink, I stamped again in Soft Succulent ink. I fussy cut all the pieces and paper pieced to get the flowers the way I wanted. I used Mini Glue Dots to adhered the flower heads to the stems. The flower piece is popped on the colored panel using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. A greeting from Stampin’ Up! Special Moments stamp set is stamped in Soft Succulent ink on a scrap of Basic White card stock and cropped with a die long retired but any die could be used that fits the greeting. Brushed Brass Butterflies are popped in several spot on the card along with Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

A medium Basic White envelope gets a panel of Hand Penned DSP applied to the envelope flap.

If you would like to create this card all the products used are in the post instead of at the end of the post as they usually are.

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you took the time to linger and look at my other blog post and cards and that you will join me on my stamping journey as I share my cards with you each day. My hope and wish are that you will be inspired to create amazing creations yourself. Feel free to CAS(E) any card. Any questions you may have, you know you can always contact me. Have a blessed day!

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Paper Pumpkin

WHAT IS PAPER PUMPKIN?

Paper Pumpkin is Stampin’ Up!’s monthly One-Stop Box™ that offers a unique variety of paper projects for subscribers of any skill level to enjoy! These thoughtfully themed and all-inclusive craft kits encourage you to explore your creativity, try new techniques, and discover your potential in paper crafting.

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Change Is Beautiful

This kit includes:

Change is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Spot®
Printed card bases
Printed envelopes
Printed, shaped die cuts
Iridescent sea glass
Dimensionals

Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo.

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Stampin’ Up! Products Use in Creating This Card

Nature’s Harvest Cling Stamp Set (English) [156495] $21.00	Tulips Dies [157677] $35.00	Special Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158081] $0.00	Hand Penned 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155499] $11.50
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Soft Succulent 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [155776] $8.75	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Brushed Brass Butterflies [158136] $10.00
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130] $7.50	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $4.00

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Stampin’ Up! Flowering Tulips Thinking of You Today Card

The card I am sharing today again uses the Stampin’ Up! Flowering Tulip Stamp Set & Tulip Dies. Don’t you love this set? My card is a CAS of Anna Helman’s card. I had seen her card on Pinterest some time ago and had saved it as one to make.

I am hoping it is ok to post more than one entry. I believe my other one was a bit, not the colors it should have been.

Since I have a fun fold, I am also entering the Creative Crease Challenge.

My card base is Poppy Parade card stock, with the flap that folds over being the same and is embossed using the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder. The card base is cut 5-1/2″ x 7-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″.

A panel of Flowering Fields DSP is adhered to the card front and the embossed flap folds over it.

A panel of the Flowering Fields DSP is matted in Old Olive card stock and adhered to the backside of the flap so it matches the card front when you lift the flap.

This is a close-up of tulips cropped from Cherry Cobbler, Bumble Bee, Calypso Coral, and Poppy Parade card stock. The edges of the Cherry Cobbler tulip are brushed with Basic White Craft ink to give a bit of dimension. An ink dauber is used to brush the edges of the Bumblee Bee one using Calypso Coral ink, the Calypso Coral One is brushed using Poppy Parade ink, and the Poppy Parade one is also brushed using Poppy Parade ink. The leaves are stamped using one of the leaf stamps from the Stampin’ Up! Flowering Tulips stamp set using Old Olive ink on Old Olive card stock then fussy cut. They are arranged on the card flap and then adhered using Multipurpose Liquid Glue and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. Wink of Stella is flicked on the tulips to give them a bit of sparkle. A bow is created using Basic White Linen Thread and popped on the tulip leaves & stem. Brushed Butterflies are scattered around the card art panel.

A panel of Basic White card stock is matted on an Old Olive card stock mat, a strip of the Flowering Fields DSP added down the side. Two tulips are added to the opposite corner. A sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Flowering Tulips stamp set is stamped in Old Olive ink. This panel is then adhered to the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

A medium Basic White envelope gets a panel from the Flowering Fields DSP applied to the envelope flap using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

If you would like to create this card all the products used are in the post instead of at the end of the post as they usually are.

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April 1-15 Host Code: SRUEXUVQ

Paper Pumpkin

WHAT IS PAPER PUMPKIN?

Paper Pumpkin is Stampin’ Up!’s monthly One-Stop Box™ that offers a unique variety of paper projects for subscribers of any skill level to enjoy! These thoughtfully-themed and all-inclusive craft kits encourage you to explore your creativity, try new techniques, and discover your potential in paper crafting.

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Change Is Beautiful

This kit includes:

Change is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Spot®
Printed card bases
Printed envelopes
Printed, shaped die cuts
Iridescent sea glass
Dimensionals

Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo.

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April here.

Stampin’ Up! Products Use in Creating This Card

Flowering Tulips Bundle (English) [157678] $52.00	Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder [156505] $10.00	Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $11.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25
Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077] $8.75	Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [122925] $8.75	Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100702] $8.75	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119685] $8.75
Poppy Parade 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119793] $8.75	Brushed Brass Butterflies [158136] $10.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50
Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad [147090] $7.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad [147050] $7.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

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Card Cuts

Poppy Parade card stock
card base — 5-1/2″ x 7-1/2″ score at 4-1/4″
flap — 2-1/2″ x 5-1/4 score at 1/2″
Old Olive card stock
mat for DSP on card front — 3-1/8″ x 5-3/8″
mat for inside panel — 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″
Basic White card stock
inside panel — 4″ x 5-1/4″
Flowering Fields DSP
panel for card front — 3″ x 5-1/4″
strip on inside panel — 3/4″ x 5-1/4″

Stampin’ Up! Sea Life It’s A Good Day Card

The card I am sharing today, happened by accident. I had cropped a seahorse image from the Stampin’ Up! Sea Life Dies and put the negative portion on my desk on top of a Coastal Cabana card base, I had planned on using the card base for another card. When I saw how it looked, I thought why not… so here it is as a card. I added a Basic White mat, making the negative image show up even better.

My challenge for the day is the Daisy Chain Challenge. Daisies have always been my favorite, not roses as most people choose, so I just had to join this challenge.

The card base is Coastal Cabana with a panel of the same for the background panel and embossed using the Hive 3D Embossing Folder. It is adhered to the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

I had cut the seahorse from the Black Glitter paper planning to use on another card, but it turned out not the ideal creature for the card, it being black. I matted it on a piece of Basic White card stock as I mentioned earlier to give a tiny border around the black. A greeting from Stampin’ Up! Hello Ladybug stamp set is stamped in Memento Black ink on a scrap of Basic White card stock, fussy cut, and popped on the card front using a Mini Dimensional and Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

I decided to use the seahorse on the inside panel. The remainder of the card is blank for a message, be it birthday, hello, anniversary, or a dozen other celebrations.

A medium Basic White envelope gets a panel from the 6″ x 6″ DSP Bright Assortment applied to the envelope flap using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

If you would like to create this card all the products used are in the post instead of at the end of the post as they usually are.

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Paper Pumpkin

WHAT IS PAPER PUMPKIN?

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Change Is Beautiful

This kit includes:

Change is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Spot®
Printed card bases
Printed envelopes
Printed, shaped die cuts
Iridescent sea glass
Dimensionals

Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo.

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March and 10 April here.

Stampin’ Up! Products Use in Creating This Card

Sea Life Dies [155684] $29.00	Hello Ladybug Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [157693] $18.00	Hive 3 D Embossing Folder [157955] $9.00	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

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Card Cuts

Coastal Cabana card stock
- card base — 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored & folded at 5-1/2″
- embossed panel — 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
Basic White card stock
- mat for seahorse — 2-1/8″ x 4-1/8″
- inside panel — 3-3/4″ x 5″
Black Glitter paper
- negative left from cropping seahorse — 2″ x 4″

Stampin’ Up! Heart & Home Memories & More Thinking of You

The card I am sharing today is created using the Stampin’ Up! Memories & More Card Pack and the Stampin’ Up! On The Horizon Stamp Set.

I am entering the Creative Creases Challenge as this challenge is always a fun fold.

My flowers are springtime looking so I am entering The Four Seasons Challenge also.

The card base is Basic White card stock with panels of Blackberry Bliss for the mats. This card is all one piece, you use a full sheet of card stock. Score on the long at short side both down the middle — long side 5-1/2″ — short side 4-1/4″. Cut on the 5-1/2″ scoreline cutting 1/2″ beyond the center scoreline. Turn card stock around and cut 1/2″ off the other side. See the picture above.

To the front flap after all the elements are added, add a Blackberry Bliss mat embossed using the Stampin’ Up! Timber 3-D Embossing Folder then a card of your choosing from the Stampin’ Up! Heart & Home Memories & More Card Pack. It will fit over the Blackberry Bliss mat perfectly. Stamp a greeting from the Stampin’ Up! On The Horizon Stamp Set in Blackberry Bliss ink on the woodgrain portion. Emboss this piece using the Timber 3-D Embossing Folder. Color a length of white twine from the Basic Twine Essential Pack using a Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Marker. When dried, make a bow and pop on the card front. Attach to the flap using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Flip the flap open, adding a Blackberry Bliss mat and a piece of the Heart & Home DSP. On the bottom portion, add the Blackberry Bliss card stock embossed panel using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Glue is used on the entire card except for the Mini Stampin’ Glue Dot used for the bow. Choose another card from the Heart & Home Memories & More pack, mat on Basic White card stock adhering to the embossed panel.

Open the card up now and add more Blackberry Bliss card stock as the mat for each panel. Add panel of Heart & Home DSP to the inside of the flap and the left side panel. On the right-side panel adhered a panel of Basic White card stock that has a sticker from the Heart & Home Memories & More Card Pack. You will have ample room for a note.

A medium Basic White envelope gets a panel of Heart & Home DSP applied to the envelope flap using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

If you would like to create this card all the products used are at the end of this post.

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From the hands and hearts of our in-house artisans to you—our fellow crafters and creators—comes this month’s breathtaking kit. The Beyond the Horizon Paper Pumpkin Kit includes watercolor prints and designs inspired by the beautiful nature around us to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes. And paper pieces that perfectly coordinate with the New Horizons Suite Collection in the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog.

Don’t forget the FREE stamp set inside (yes—that’s two stamp sets in one kit!) as our way of saying THANK YOU to all of our wonderful Paper Pumpkin subscribers.

With all these marvelous materials and more, we can’t wait to see how you take this kit far beyond the horizon!

ABOUT THIS MONTH’S KIT

Name: Beyond the Horizon

Details:

This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
The Beyond the Horizon Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Spot!
This kit’s stamp set is perfect for any occasion. With sentiments that say “thanks”, “hello”, “thinking of you,” and so many more, you’ll be able to use this stamp set year-round.
And if you thought one stamp set was great just wait—this month’s kit comes with a BONUS stamp set for FREE! That’s two stamp sets in one kit! It’s our way of saying THANK YOU to you our Paper Pumpkin subscribers.
That’s not all! This kit perfectly coordinates with the New Horizons Suite Collection in our January–June 2022 Mini Catalog Which means even more exclusive elegant watercolor designs curated by our in-house artists just for you!
Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Calypso Coral, Evening Evergreen, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pale Papaya

Stampin’ Up! Products Used in Creating This Card

Heart & Home Memories & More Card Pack [157957] $10.00	On The Horizon Cling Stamp Set (English) [157770] $23.00	Timber 3 D Embossing Folder [156406] $10.00	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133675] $8.75
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Brushed Brass Butterflies [158136] $10.00	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130] $7.50	Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $11.00
Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [155518] $9.00	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad [147092] $7.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00

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Card Cuts

Basic White card stock
- card base — full sheet of Basic White to create cutting out one top section
- top flap is 3-1/8″ wide
- mat for green border card — 2-7/8″ x 4″
- inside mat — 3-3/4″ x 5″
Blackberry Bliss card stock
- mat on front & back of flap — 3″ x 5-1/8″
- embossed panel — 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″
Heart & Home DSP
- front & back of flap — 2-7/8″ x 5″
- inside panel — 4″ x 5-1/4″

Stampin’ Up! Calming Camellia With Much Love Card

The card I am sharing today is created using the Stampin’ Up! Calming Camellia Stamp Set. I was just playing around with different colors of card stock to see how the flowers would look on each that’s how this became a card with a cropped heart in the middle.

The challenge for today is the Watercooler Wednesday — Helen’s Challenge: All About Occasions. This card can be for any occasion of your choice as the inside sentiment is blank and it can be added, be it birthday, celebration, congratulations, or thinking of you. I am sure there could be many more occasions.

The card base is Cherry Cobbler card stock and as I said earlier, I was playing around seeing what this flower would look like on different colors of card stock so this was the chosen one for today.

The flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Calming Camellia Stamp Set is stamped in Memento Black ink onto the panel of Cherry Cobbler card stock. I then cropped a big heart from the middle of the heart intending to pop one of the images from the Stampin’ Up! In The Moment Stamp Set there. It just did not have the right appeal to me when I place it there.

After cropping the heart from the panel, I colored the flowers using Basic White Pigment Ink and a Blender Pen. Although the ink used was white, the flowers look pink, I suppose the red of the Cherry Cobbler created this color.

After coloring the panel is adhered to a Basic White card stock mat and popped on the card front. The cropped heart is then popped back into the spot cropped from using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. A smaller heart is then popped over the large one and a greeting from the Stampin’ Up! Through This Together Stamp Set is popped across the heart.

Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels are popped around the card front.

The flap of a medium Basic White envelope gets embossed using the Pretty Flowers embossing folder and several of the flowers are colored using Cherry Cobbler ink and a Blending Brush.

If you would like to create this card all the products used are at the end of this post.

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You may be asking What is Paper Pumpkin?

Paper Pumpkin is our monthly One-Stop Box™ that offers a unique variety of paper projects for subscribers of any skill level to enjoy! These thoughtfully themed and all-inclusive craft kits encourage you to explore your creativity, try new techniques, and discover your potential in paper crafting.

Did you see that? It’s a mischievous monkey swinging from tree to tree! What about that elephant marching through the mud? Can you catch an antelope galloping in the grass? Grab your binoculars, buckle up, and hop into our off-road truck—there’s so much to see on this safari!

Answer the call of the wild—and your creativity—with the Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit. This playful, party-themed kit includes all the goodies and gear you need to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes in safari-inspired shapes and patterns you’ll go wild for! Make every occasion a celebration with this month’s amusing animals, beautiful botanicals, and celebratory sentiments.

Don’t monkey around and miss this amazing adventure! Unleash your creativity with February’s wildly fun kit. To explore what’s inside, keep reading!

Here are all the details of this month’s fun kit.

This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
The Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Spot!
This kit’s stamp set is an uplifting one! Make every occasion a celebration with sentiments that say “yay!”, “fantastic!”, and other fun phrases.
Explore each of our current In Color collections with this colorful kit! Discover designs and paper pieces in Bumblebee (a 2020–2022 In Color), Fresh Freesia (2021–2023 In Color), and Soft Succulent (2021–2023 In Color).
Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Fresh Freesia, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede

Stampin’ Up! Products Used in Creating This Card

Calming Camellia Host Cling Stamp Set (English) [158117] $24.00	Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119685] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $4.00
Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Ink Refill [101780] $4.50