Sunday Share - Our Kits Collection Make Great Road Trip Partners!

Happy Long Weekend – wherever you are I hope you are enjoying some good weather and time with family and/or friends – relaxing and recharging your way!! We are taking it easy and getting together with friends and family a couple of times for BBQ on the deck or eating out - a nice way to relax in our sunny weather.  Here’s some happy long weekend news for you!

For the entire month of August you can save up to 30% on amazing kits from the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! What are you waiting for? Start shopping and crafting now LOL! 

Follow the link in the picture above to choose your kits.  They are perfect for on the go projects and you will make enough cards that you won’t need to hit the $$$ stores anytime soon for those last minute needs.   This is a limited time offer you won’t want to miss.

Sales Period: August 1 -31st. The sale only applies to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! (it does not include Paper Pumpkin kits).

Here’s a couple of the benefits of our kits (besides those awesome Kits Sale prices in August):

“I don’t have space for a lot of stuff!” Here’s the thing - kits are fun, quick and easy, and all-inclusive so there’s nothing extra to buy and nothing to store afterward.

“I’m not crafty” – well guess what?? After you try one of our kits, you’ll be singing a different tune!  Completing one of our kits for the first time will give you a real sense of artistic accomplishment – and if it’s not your first kit then you KNOW it’s going to be fun and fabulous!

“I’ve got nothing to do”.  Kids love the sense of accomplishment from creating their own cards and when they give them to a friend and can proudly say “I made this” there will be smiles all around!

"I need a hostess gift in a hurry!"  Completed kits make great gifts. You can make the projects and then gift them for someone else to use. Because kits come in so many styles and project types, there’s something for everyone. I’ve got a couple on the go right now that I make for my grandkids to use - usually we make them together but with moving and settling into our new place, we haven't done our normal travelling. .

Need more ideas – check out my store here and Facebook page too or message me for help with your project! Remember when you order online to use my current Host Code K6ZDA4MD when your order is under $200 to get in my month end draws – you never know when you could be the next winner! July’s winners of a package of Thick Basic White Cardstock each were April and Mary 😉. 

And if you earned Bonus Days Coupons in July then you can spend them anytime in August - don't let them expire!! They are easy to add to your order - cut and paste from your email to your order where it says "Manage Coupons".  

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Meaningful Flowers Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Discover messages of friendship and loyalty in the flowers from the August Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs, and 8 coordinating envelopes. The kit is special because of the way it uses the meaning of flowers. On each card, you’ll find a small inscription of what the flowers represent. As you craft with the included vellum and watercolor paper pieces, you’ll know you’re sending a message of encouragement and loyalty to your recipients. 

These all inclusive kits are the perfect size to take travelling or to work on with family and younger ones too while enjoying the outdoors. 

MESSAGES OF HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT!

The Meaningful Flowers Paper Pumpkin Kit is full of florals that are meant to spread hope, encouragement, and remind you of your favorite memories. The kit focuses specifically on forget-me-nots and lotuses. Their meaning is inscribed on the back of each card. Subscribe by August 10^th  to send beautiful paper crafts with thoughtful messages to those you love.

FREE DISTINKTIVE®️ STAMP SET!

The only thing better than a beautiful, floral crafting kit is one with a FREE stamp set! We are including an additional stamp set for free to everyone who subscribes to Paper Pumpkin by August 10^th. The stamp set is Distinktive, which means you’ll get additional detail and texture in your crafts. So don’t wait! Subscribe today for your August kit and FREE stamp set!

WATERCOLOR DESIGNS

Not only does the August Paper Pumpkin Kit convey a beautiful message, but it also has beautiful watercolor designs! Each forget-me-not and lotus flower was hand painted just for you. Getting a lovely paper craft that carries real meaning has never been easier!

Contents of this Kit:

8 cards; 4 each of 2 designs

8 coordinating envelopes

1 photopolymer stamp set

1 Pretty Peacock Ink Spot

Linen thread

Vellum and precut paper pieces

FREE Distinktive stamp set

Adhesives

Final card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bubble Bath, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight, Orchid Oasis, Pretty Peacock, Tahitian Tide

You can get a pre-paid subscription (1, 3, 6 or 12 months) from my online store, or set up a monthly subscription. To receive the August kit you must subscribe or activate your pre-paid code before August 10th.  A quick reminder that if you buy pre-paid subscriptions before the end of the day July 31st then your purchase of $60 or more will be eligible for Bonus Days coupons!! 

I'm hoping to get back on track with my weekly blog posts and newsletters now that our packing is 99% done and we are able to sit outside and enjoy the summer evenings - let me know if I can help you with anything crafty and please share what you are working on with me or on my Facebook Page. 

Happy stamping!

Ginny

Sunday Share - Summer Flower Power Cards!

 

Color & Contour with a Summery Colour Combination

I don't know about you, but I always smile when I make a card that just looks happy - and this colour combination really does that for me! 

Here's the colours for this month's inspiration!

And here's the project it inspired using the awesome stamps in the Color & Contour Stamp Set - if it hasn't been on your wish list, then you really need to add it now! I've used it so many ways and they are always great!! Read on to get the details:

The bright colours makes the most of the "stamping off" technique to feature various shades of the same ink pad. 

The solid floral image from the Color & Contour Photopolymer Stamp Set was stamped randomly on to a Basic White Cardstock layer using Petal Pink Classic Ink, after first "stamping off" on your grid paper. The outline floral image was then stamped over the top of each flower, again with Petal Pink but this time at full strength (without stamping off first) and it's so easy to line up with the photopolymer stamps. This was repeated with the same stamp combination and Flirty Flamingo Classic Ink.

For the sentiment, I went with the Charming Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set, and stamped it using Misty Moonlight Classic Ink on Basic White Cardstock for a nice contrast, and then cut the greeting with the coordinating die from the Sentiment Silhouettes Dies. 

It seemed like the card needed a bit more contrast so I grabbed a strip of Misty Moonlight Cardstock (about 3/8") to add over the floral stamped panel, just below the halfway mark. I then took some White twine, from the Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, and wrapped it around the panel on top of the Misty Moonlight strip. The die cut sentiment was attached over the top of the twine using Stampin' Dimensionals. The whole panel was mounted on to a Misty Moonlight Cardstock mat, and layered on to a Basic White card base.

You can add one of the outline floral images to the inside of your card, and onto the envelope too - it's always fun to add those little touches that people may not expect. 

Remember when shopping online to use my current Host Code if your order is under $200 - that will get you in my draws for sharing Host Rewards - always fun to get something for free! You can find it at the top of my sidebar on my blog page!

Happy stamping,

Ginny
 

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Color & Contour Photopolymer Stamp Set

$29.00

Charming Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set

$32.00

Sentiment Silhouettes Dies

$48.00

YES!! FREE Shipping Day Wednesday June 21st!! 24 Hours!!

I know I've been missing from my blog lately but the good news is that we are making lots of progress in unpacking all our "stuff" that we brought with us to our new place . . . and it's mostly finding a spot in our new home - Yay!! My Craft area is starting to shape up too so I'll soon be able to start making cards and sharing ideas with you again!

I wanted to share the news that Stampin' Up! has declared tomorrow as FREE SHIPPING DAY for all orders $100 and over so grab your shopping list and get ready to place your orders for all the fun things on your list as well as those essentials that you don't want to run out of - adhesives, re-inkers, cardstock AND grab a pack or two of the Designer Series Papers that are on sale too - that's a big WIN-Win in my books! 

You can also purchase 3, 6 or 12 month Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions and save on shipping for as long as your subscription runs. Subscriptions are totally flexible too - no need to use them every month. You can skip any month that you will be away or too busy to create - although you might be sorry you missed out on a great kit!

Click on my links to get shopping and remember to add my Host Code for June DKKQ9PBV if your order is under $200 so you can get in the draws for sharing Host Rewards and you might get a free shopping spree!

Happy stamping (and shopping too)!

Ginny

Sunday Share (A Little Bit Late!) - Paper Pumpkin Welcome Kit

 

June's Paper Pumpkin™

There's still time to sign up for the June Kit if you haven't already (June 10th is the last day) - it's going to be a great one to have on hand, and when you put in your order, you can add the cute matching dies too! 

The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin kit is all about hospitality.  Are you hosting friends or family in your home this summer or will you be traveling and want to be the most gracious guest? Then this kit is made for you -  each card and sentiment will let you create welcoming cards that will be appreciated by all who receive them.  A bonus for everyone is that this month's kit coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection in our new Annual Catalogue.

Your kit includes everything you need to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) measuring 4¼" x 5½", plus 9 coordinating envelopes. Creating elegant and sophisticated designs is simple with lovely floral details and detailed precut banners and vases. Your exclusive photopolymer stamp set has floral designs and friendly, hospitality-themed sentiments for you to add to your creations. A Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot is also provided, and other coordinating Stampin’ Up! colours are Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, and Old Olive.

Take your crafting even further with the Welcome Inn Dies. The vase and flower dies match up perfectly with all the details in the kit, and the versatile leaf die will easily act as an extra embellishment in your designs. This add-on is only available to current Paper Pumpkin subscribers and is offered while supplies last.
 

Pick up a prepaid subscription (1, 3, 6, or 12 months) from my online store, or set up a monthly subscription. To receive the June kit, you must subscribe or activate your prepaid code before 10 June.

When you are shopping online please use my Host Code for June DKKQ9PBV so I can track your orders and you will be in my draws for sharing Host Rewards. I still have lots to unpack before I can get to my craft nook so this month will be a quiet one for me - do let me know if I can help you with orders or choices as I'm happy to stop emptying boxes to share some fun with you!

Watch for my newsletter tomorrow with all the details on the Designer Series Papers Sale and if you scroll down to the bottom, you will see our new address!

Happy stamping!

Ginny