Grateful, Thankful, Blessed for Cardz 4 Guyz #361

Nov 26, 2024 | Cardz 4 Guyz, Paper Pumpkin Alternative, Uncategorized | 1 comment

Welcome to the newest Cardz 4 Guyz challenge #361! I am hosting this two-week challenge and chose Grateful, Thankful, &/or Blessed for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

I have two posts going live today. The first is this one, and the second is going live at 7 am for the SU! Demos Fun Fold Blog Hop. You can find that link here after 7 am ET.

I decided to use some of my remaining May Paper Pumpkin kit for my card. When you need quick cards, kits are the perfect way to go. I have done cards from the kits by simply following the directions. However, most of the time, I do something a bit different. That’s what I did for this challenge.

Here’s my card:

I’ve made and posted a number of cards from various kits. You can see some of those posts here, here, here, and here.

What I Did:

I used an Early Espresso base, which measures 4-1/4 by 11 inches, scored at 5-1/2 inches
The Misty Moonlight background DSP is actually one of the kit’s card bases, which I trimmed down to 5-3/8 by 4-1/8 inches
The mountain paper is the size from the kit
The sentiment, from the Autumn Leaves stamp set, is stamped in Early Espresso on a banner included with the kit
The branches and the Misty Moonlight strip under the sentiment comes with the kit
I added dimensionals under the strip and sentiment banner
I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the rest of the pieces
The white cardstock for the inside panel measures 4 by 5-1/4 inches
Since I used an envelope from the kit, I’d quickly finished this coordinated card and envelope set.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Have a Peachy Day!

Sue

Two fabulous new kits!

This new Layered Landscapes kit is absolutely fabulous! Just take a look:

Here’s the unboxing video:

Of course, this kit comes with step-by-step instructions, as seen below:

164981_NOV24_INSTRUCTIONS Download

If you like to water-color, this next kit is for you!

Product Details:

Embrace your creative side with the Nature’s Paintings Kit. This unique kit includes everything you need for a fun creative experience: a coloring book, watercolor pencils, and a water painter. All you need is some imagination and water! Create lovely, picturesque images using advanced coloring techniques with this craft kit. Or make something that’s never been seen before—like green flowers with purple leaves. Keep it realistic or color outside the lines—it’s up to you. And once you’re done, you can use your finished artwork to create a one-of-a-kind card front!

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Line art illustrations
* Step-by-step instructions
* 24 watercolor paper pages, 2 each of 12 designs
* 8 Watercolor Pencils
* 1 Water Painter
* Coloring Book: 4-1/2″ x 6″ x 1/2″ (11.4 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm)
* A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Berry Burst, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Red

If you live in the U.S. and don’t already have a Stampin’ UP! demo from whom you order, I would be honored to work with you.

When ordering, please enter the following HOST CODE when prompted:

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Again, thank you for stopping by! Don’t forget to come back at 7 am ET for my fun fold card!

Camping/Outdoors for C4G #353

Aug 6, 2024 | Cardz 4 Guyz, Paper Pumpkin Alternative | 1 comment

Welcome to the newest Cardz 4 Guyz challenge! Melanie is hosting this two-week challenge and she chose Camping &/or Outdoors for the theme. When you finish here, please visit the challenge site to see what the rest of the very talented design team members created. Then, don’t forget to upload your creations to our gallery. We look forward to seeing your creations there!

I used the May, 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit for my card. Here it is:

These monthly all-inclusive kits come with everything you need except for an acrylic block, which is included in your first kit. There are also step-by-step instructions for each card in the kit.

Here’s a picture of the May Paper Pumpkin:

Here’s a sneak peek at the August, 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit:

AUGUST: Time for Cake
Subscribe 11 July–10 August
Bring on a birthday bash with elegant birthday cards made with rose gold details!
Makes 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs
Project includes printed card bases, coordinating envelopes, and labels
Embellishments and rose gold cordCoordinating colors: Moody Mauve, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Petal Pink,
Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wheat

My Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card:

I used one of the Crumb Cake bases and coordinating envelope for this card. All I had to do what burnish the score line.
The Early Espresso mat measures 4-1/8 by 5-3/8 inches
The blue DSP (designer series paper) on the front of the card started out as a card base. I trimmed the base in half, then trimmed one piece to 4 by 5-1/4 inches.
Using the tree duo stamp included with the kit, I stamped it across the front of the blue DSP using VersaMark ink. Then, I covered it with clear embossing powder and heat set it.
Here’s a close-up of these clear embossed stamps since they are so subtle:

Then, I wrapped some linen Crumb Cake bakers’ twine around the blue DSP and attached it in the back using tear & tape.
Next, I stamped the sentiments using Misty Moonlight ink. I used the included dimensionals to adhere the sentiment pentagon and the circle of pre-stamped trees.
After stamping the trees duo in Early Espresso ink on the inside white cardstock, I outlined the panel using Misty Moonlight ink.
Finally, I adhered the white cardstock on the inside of the card base.