December Paper Pumpkin

This will be the last Paper Pumpkin kit I'll be doing for a while.  We're working on doing some downsizing around the house and so I've put my Paper Pumpkin on hold for a while.  That doesn't mean you can't still join up and enjoy the fun.  I can enjoy them by seeing your projects!

These were really easy to put together and still have a nice look to them.  I changed up the ribbon a bit as it just seemed to be prettier scrunched up instead of laying somewhat flat.  The ribbon is very soft and fine, so it kind of has a mind of it's own, so I tamed it!  The kit comes with double coated tissue tape (basically the same as Tear and Tape).  I took a strip and layed it across the card and then put the ribbon down on one end then scrunched the ribbon up as I went along.

Don't cut the ribbon until you reach the end of your sticky tape and it comes out great.  This can be done with any ribbon.  I actually have done this before and had forgotten about it.  I may have to start doing it again.  I like the way it works.

If you would like to receive a monthly craft kit, try Paper Pumpkin.  You can cancel any time, or even suspend a month when you need to.  Sign up HERE and give it a try.   You can even sign up for a subscription for a friend, what a great gift!

Thank you for looking in today.  Happy New Year!

~ Donna

Feminine Crafty Pens Birthday

Sorry for lack of originality tonight, but I just had to try a feminine version of the Crafty Pen Birthday.

So, today we have this:

Recipe:
Powder Pink - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Fresh Fig - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
Whisper White - 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
Whisper White (inside) 5 1/4" x 4"

Stamps:  Crafting Forever and Butterfly Basics
Ink:  Fresh Fig

Stamp off once for the pens and full ink for the Greeting.

To give it a little more beauty, I added some bling on either side of the Birthday.

Thank you for looking in today!

~ Donna

For full supply list, check yesterday's blog HERE.

Crafty Pens Birthday

Did you think that Crafting Forever would only be for the Crafter to use or for a card for a Crafting person?  I did, at first.

Then I looked again and thought of the great pens that are in this set and decided they would be perfect for a guy at our office and his birthday is this Friday.  So, here it is!

Recipe:
Soft Suede - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Chocolate Chip - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
Very Vanilla - 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
Very Vanilla (inside) 5 1/4" x 4"

Stamps:  Crafting Forever and Butterfly Basics (for the greeting)

Ink:  Soft Suede

I stamped off once for the pens and then full strength for the Happy Birthday.

Thank you for looking in today!  Only two workdays left in this year!  Wooo Hoo!

~ Donna

Product List

Crafting Forever Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[143955]

$28.00

Crafting Forever Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143958]

$20.00

Butterfly Basics Clear Stamp Set

[138816]

$36.00

Butterfly Basics Wood Stamp Set

[138813]

$48.00

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115318]

$8.00

Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[102128]

$8.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101650]

$9.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[126978]

$6.50

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

December Hostess Code Change

Thankfully one of my customers informed me the original Hostess Code for December wasn't valid.  So, until I can figure out what happened there, here is a new code to use to finish out the month of December.

7RXQAZUA

Spend $50.00 (before shipping and tax) on my website and you will earn a free gift from me.  This month's freebie is Linen Thread.  Your gift will be sent directly from me.

Thank you for being a loyal customer!

~Donna

Dino Speak

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with Family and Friends!  I was able to spend Christmas Eve with my two Son's and my future Daughter-in-law.  It was a great evening and just so much fun to spend time with them all.  The boys work night shift most often, so it is difficult to get time with them, so I cherish all I can when we are together.

SO...

My future Daughter-in-law is apparently fond of dinosaurs, so when I saw these cute towels on her stove on Christmas Eve, I knew exactly the kind of Thank You card I was going to make for her and my Son for all the great gifts they gave me for Christmas.

Here's the cute Dino Towel:

And here is the card! 

Recipe:
Lemon Lime Twist - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Whisper White - 5 1/4" x 4" (plus a second one for inside)

Stamps:  No Bones About It and All Things Thanks
Ink:  Lemon Lime Twist, Garden Green, Soft Suede

This was a fun card to make.  I hope she really likes it.  I doubt she'll want them for her wedding thank you's though.  HA HA!

Thank you for looking in today. 

~ Donna

Product List

No Bones About It Photopolymer Stamp Set

[138756]

$26.00

All Things Thanks Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[143089]

$27.00

All Things Thanks Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143097]

$19.00

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144245]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[144086]

$6.50

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[126973]

$6.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[126978]

$6.50

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

A Cup of Cheer

Christmas will be here in just a couple of days, can you believe it?  Then poof, a new year will begin. 

So here's a quick little card to celebrate with.  Perhaps with a gift card tucked inside for a warm cup of coffee at a local coffee shop.

Recipe:
Garden Green - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Crumb Cake - 5 1/4" x 4" - embossed with Quilt Top Textured Impressions
Coffee Break Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4" x 1 1/2"
Coffee Break Designer Series Paper - cut with Coffee Cafe Framelits
Whisper White - Belly Band and Lid

Stamps:  Merry Cafe
Ink - Soft Suede / Garden Green
3/8" Classic Weave Ribbon - Crumb Cake

Thank you for looking in today.  May your Christmas be filled with fun and family and stress-free!

~ Donna


Product List

Merry Café Photopolymer Stamp Set

[144965]

$17.00

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[102584]

$8.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Coffee Break Designer Series Paper

[144155]

$11.00

Coffee Cups Framelits Dies

[143745]

$30.00

Crumb Cake 3/8" Classic Weave Ribbon

[144162]

$7.00

Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[144687]

$8.50

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Big Shot Magnetic Platform

[130658]

$40.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00