Another Sneak Peek: Christmas Pines {#GDP049}

I'm playing along with the Global Design Project one more time this week. It is a color challenge. I'm posting another sneak peek of the new Christmas Pines stamp set from the holiday catalog. All products Stampin' Up! 

When I saw the new Christmas Pines stamp set, (with matching dies) I saw all kinds of possibilities other than just for the holidays for this set that will be available from the new Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog on September 1. Click here to see my post from a couple of days ago, also a GDP submission.  

As soon as I saw this set, I knew I wanted to make some tiny pineapples out of the pinecones and pine needles. The matching dies really came in handy for this project. 

I paired the new stamps with some of my most used stamps from the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set and the sentiment is from the set called Lovely Amazing You. 

When I was putting this card together, the colors behind the pineapple were a little too bold and were over shadowing the pineapple-y goodness. To remedy the situation, I simply punched a piece of Vellum cardstock using the Decorative Label punch and layered it behind the tiny ananas comosus. (scientific name for pineapple...isn't it cool?) I use this trick often to soften an area. I distressed a small strip of the Gold Sequin Trim with my heat tool and pulled a few sequins off for this project. I like that the sequins aren't completely flat and now have kind of a wonky shape to them. 

Supply list:

I want to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator, creative coach and inspiration. Want to earn free shipping during the month of August?? Simply place an order online with me using the hostess code above right for at least $50 before tax & shipping. (This is my promotion, not a Stampin' Up! promotion) Just after September 1, I will either mail you check or refund the shipping cost to your paypal account. Your choice. Be sure and do not check "no contact" from demonstrator. If you do that, I will not be able to see your contact information. 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Paper Pumpkin Special Offer From Stampin' Up!

Great offer from Stampin' Up! for first time Paper Pumpkin craft kit subscribers!

Subscribe between now and Sept. 10th, and you'll pay full price for your Sept. kit ($19.95) and then you'll receive the Oct. kit for free!  Use promo code BOGO at checkout.

It's that simple...buy one, get one.  When you use promo code BOGO at checkout, you'll pay the regular price of $19.95 for your first month and get your second month FREE! Subscribe here.  (If you wait until September 11, you will have until October 10 to receive the October kit as your first one and your November kit free.)

What is Paper Pumpkin? I'm so glad you asked! 

Who wouldn't love a happy surprise delivered right to your mailbox each month? The kit includes stamps, ink and the consumable products needed to make a different project each month. The kits might include supplies for 6-8 cards, goodie bags, a banner or even a home decor item. You can make all of them yourself or it would be a great excuse for a get-together with your friends!

Here are samples of some of the projects in past kits:

The Fine Print:

• IMPORTANT: Offer invalid if subscription is suspended or cancelled during the first two months. In other words, subscribers cannot cancel or suspend their subscription during their first two months—if they do, the offer is void. Make sure your customers know that they can’t put their subscription on hold or cancel until after the first two full months.
• After the first two months, the subscription will continue for $19.95 USD/$26.95 CAD + tax per month (shipping included) unless cancelled or suspended. Ends October 10, 2016.
• This offer is open to first-time subscribers only.
• Not valid on prepaid subscriptions.
• Ends October 10, 2016 (the last day to subscribe and get the October kit).
• Kits are mailed around the 12-15th of each month and will arrive at your home shortly thereafter.
• Subscribe now. 

As always, thank you for visiting my blog. Let me know if you have any questions about this blog post or any others.  

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Sneak Peek: Christmas Pines {#GDP049}

I'm playing along with the Global Design Project this week. It is a color challenge. I also thought I would use this opportunity to post a sneak peek of the new Christmas Pines stamp set from the holiday catalog. All products Stampin' Up!

If you follow my blog at all, you will know I love using stamps in unexpected ways. When I saw the new Christmas Pines stamp set, (with matching dies) I saw all kinds of possibilities other than just for the holidays. 

 Do you see as many uses for these images as I do? 

I've paired the simple pine branch image with a splattering of Basic Black Archival ink using one of my favorite stamps from the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set and a few of the pine branch die cuts from the matching Pretty Pines Thinlits dies. The words were stamped using images from the set called Labeler Alphabet. I love how I can stamp ANY word I want using that set. 

The Labeler Alphabet is available right now. The Christmas Pines stamps and Pretty Pines Thinlits (available as a bundle), will be available in the new holiday catalog September 1. 

I want to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator, creative coach and inspiration. Want to earn free shipping during the month of August?? Simply place an order online with me using the hostess code above right for at least $50 before tax & shipping. (This is my promotion, not a Stampin' Up! promotion) Just after September 1, I will either mail you check or refund the shipping cost to your paypal account. Your choice. Be sure and do not check "no contact" from demonstrator. If you do that, I will not be able to see your contact information. 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Thoughtful Branches {Pineapple}

I'm having a blast with the limited time bundle from Stampin' Up! called Thoughtful Branches. It has really gotten me thinking outside box for some reason. It has such a great selection of stamp images and die shapes.

I woke up this morning with the idea of a somewhat stylized pineapple shape using the leaf canopy from the dies. I think it worked!

The top of the pineapple was made using one of the leaf dies from Botanical Builder Framelits. The "enjoy" came from the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits. I added Clear Wink of Stella to the word to make it sparkle a bit. I did a very light watercolor wash behind the pineapple with Bermuda Bay ink. The body of the pineapple is 2 of the leaf canopies. I glued them going opposite directions, so the base layer would show through. I stamped the yellowish layer with Soft Suede using the speckle stamp from Gorgeous Grunge. All in all, a very simple process! If you love the Thoughtful Branches bundle as much as I do, please do not delay in making your purchase. These will only be available through August 31 or until they are gone. See info below for how to get free shipping when you order it from me. 

I want to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator, creative coach and inspiration. Want to earn free shipping this month?? Simply place an order online with me using the hostess code above right for at least $50 before tax & shipping. (This is my promotion, not a Stampin' Up! promotion) Just after September 1, I will either mail you check or refund the shipping cost to your paypal account. Your choice. Be sure and do not check "no contact" from demonstrator. If you do that, I will not be able to see your contact information. 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Thoughtful Branches {Gypsy Wagon}

If you didn't happen to see my blog post yesterday, click here to see how I used the leaf canopy die from the limited time Thoughtful Branches bundle to make a very fall looking pumpkin. In an effort to continue to think outside the box with this amazing die/stamp combo, my first thought was a Cinderella coach made with the pumpkin idea. However, every since I saw an actual gypsy caravan a few years ago, I am completely enamored with the beautiful colors and artwork on the wagons. There were 3 of them in a line going down the side of the highway in front of the office I used to work at. So...one thing lead to another. The Cinderalla coach idea transformed in to making what I hope looks like a little gypsy wagon. 

I have used various stamps and dies to make this project. Everything is Stampin' Up! except for the tiny bead I used for the door handle. In addition to the Thoughtful Branches bundle, I used dies from Swirly Scribbles thinlits for the wheels. Dies from the lovely Umbrella Weather framelits  were used for other various pieces of the wagon. Can you pick them out? I used a small die from the Layering Ovals Framelits to cut the door. I also embossed the door with the Woodgrain textured embossing folder. I had a blast making this project and I hope you have enjoyed it! If you love the Thoughtful Branches bundle as much as I do, please do not delay in making your purchase. These will only be available through August 31 or until they are gone. See info below for how to get free shipping when you order it from me. 

I want to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator, creative coach and inspiration. Want to earn free shipping this month?? Simply place an order online with me using the hostess code above right for at least $50 before tax & shipping. (This is my promotion, not a Stampin' Up! promotion) Just after September 1, I will either mail you check or refund the shipping cost to your paypal account. Your choice. Be sure and do not check "no contact" from demonstrator. If you do that, I will not be able to see your contact information. 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Pals August 2016 Blog Hop: Cut It Out

Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for August 2016.  We are thankful you stopped by to take a look at our new 2016 Blog Hop monthly themes.  This month we are featuring projects using our favorite Stampin’ Up! cutting tools. There are so many wonderful punches, framelits and edgelits available that help make papercrafting more detailed and fun! We hope to provide you with lots of ideas and that you enjoy our creations.

You may just be starting the Blog Hop or may have come from the previous link from the Line-up on the Pals Blog Hop listing shown below.  The full lineup will help you move along from blog to blog so you may see all the projects.

I'm including 2 projects, both using a central design element from the Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Branches bundle. The leaf canopy die cut turned upside down makes a wonderful pumpkin! I know it is a bit early to think about fall, but I couldn't resist. 


**Edited on 9/6/16**  Many of you have asked specifics regarding stamps used for the background of my pumpkin card. Due to lack of time (long work hours at my day job and some last minute stamping the night before the blog hop), I had failed to list them in the original post. I apologize. All products are Stampin' Up!

The somewhat grungey look at the corners was achieved using the splatter stamp from the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set and the kind of splatter-y stamp from Touches of Texture. I used Pumpkin Pie & Early Espresso inks for the splatters. The leafy vine is one of the stamps from Thoughts & Prayers and I used Old Olive ink. The Gorgeous Grunge splatter stamp was used on the pumpkin to give it some added interest and on the banner with the word Friend stamped on it. 

Doesn't Bermuda Bay make a wonderful summer time color? So cool and refreshing. 

Thanks for visiting. To continue with the hop, please refer to the Blog Hop Line-up below. We hope to see you on next month’s Pals Blog Hop! 

1. Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty
2. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
3. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin'
4. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin'
5. Kim Jolley at Stampin' Artfully
6. Michelle Gleeson at StampinMojo
7. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
8. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
9. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
10. Lynn Tague at Beyond Beaches & Blessings
11. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
12. Amy Hoptay at Craft Carnivore
13. Debra Simonis at Deb's Stampin' Grounds
14. Jackie Diediker at Stampin Jackie
15. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
16. Karen Zaring Browning at Stamp With Me KZB
17. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
18. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
19. Pam Dotts at Clearly Southern Stampin'
20. Susan Itell at Simple Stampin'
21. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper
22. Becky Volpp at Inkblossomwithbecky
23. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
24. Sherrie Gross at Stampin' Sunshine

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products and hopefully give you a good dose of inspiration from time to time. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! 

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Penned & Painted

There are several reasons why I love the Penned & Painted stamp set that made its first appearance in the latest annual catalog from Stampin' Up! One of the main reasons is that even though it is a two step stamping set, it is one of those that has elements that just stand on their own quite beautifully. The other thing I like about it is that you don't really have to worry too much about how you line up the images. For me, this set screams what I like to call a haphazard or artsy style, etc. All products Stampin' Up!

Don't you just love the bold sentiment from the Layering Love set? I used Watermelon Wonder Classic ink to stamp the lightest flower image, Real Red Classic ink for the darker image, Daffodil Delight Classic ink for the center and Basic Black Archival ink for the flower outline. I think the polka dot matching paper from the Brights Designer Series Paper Stack really completed this card. 

Supply list:

As a reminder, the limited time Stampin' Up! Thoughtful Branches bundle will only be available through 8/31/16 or while supplies last! Don't miss out on this amazing group of products that has so much to offer. 

I have made several projects using this bundle. Click on the photos below to take you to the original blog posts for more details.  

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim