A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop - Batter Up!

Thank you for joining our Blog Hop ...A Paper Pumpkin Thing - Batter Up!

This is a super fun Paper Pumpkin...filled with elements for all the Baseball or Softball lovers in your life!

The stamp set includes...stamps for all the men in your life as well as Mom.   This card is perfect for Grandpa on Father's Day!

He is truly in a League Of His Own!!

Love the "baseball card " element!

Next...I just couldn't resist to use the baseball as an All Star spinner card.

Your recipient will love to watch that ball spin across the page!

Love the sentiments!!

And finally...how about a treat for after the game or at a birthday party.   Our slim Acetate Boxes are perfect for the added Bubble Gum...which was included....there still is room for some extra candy and a pack of baseball cards...the kids will love it!!

For specific directions on making any of these projects...Click Here! for my Paper Pumpkin Alternative Projects Facebook Live

Now it is time to see what all the other fabulous demos have created!!

Check it out here!

Happy Stamping and Happy Hopping!!💖;">And keep reading below for more info on subscribing to Paper Pumpkin! 

Dream and discover In Color! With the Expressions In Color Paper Pumpkin Kit, you’ll be introduced to our intriguing collection of In Colors for 2021–2023—and, you’ll find a familiar shade from our 2020–2022 In Color selection. This month’s ink-credible kit contains enough elements to create nine cards—and coordinating envelopes—including ink-stained paper pieces, an exclusive stamp set, and not one, but two Classic Stampin’ Spots! And, it all comes in a cute, colorful, and collectible box.

What are In Colors, anyway? In Colors consist of a limited-edition collection of colors. We come up with a new collection every year, and we release it around the same time as the release of our annual catalog! In each In Color collection, we’ll offer ink, paper, markers, and more. The catch? They’re only available to purchase for a period of two years, so stock up on your favorite In Color supplies while you can!

With the Expressions In Color kit, you can explore and experiment with our 2020–2022 and 2021–2023 In Color collections. Make a splash with awe-inspiring, ink-stained artistry!

CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE!

Or if you would like a prepaid subscription ..order a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription and save some money on each kit!!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP PAPER PUMPKIN!!

And as always thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!!!  Please use the Hostess Code 4SCJ9J6M when ordering under $150 ...If you order over $150...take the Hostess Rewards for yourself!!

 

Creative Inking Blog Hop - Must Have New Catalog Product!

Soooo...in my opinion there are so many "must haves" in this catalog!!   It is beautiful!!   The New In Colors are the best we have ever had...so it definitely is one of my must haves!! AND I love these In Color Ombre Gift Bags!!!  Along with that...the Hand Penned Suite...oh my...the Designer Series Paper is my favorite!!
 

And most definitely are the Tailor Made Tags Dies!!  They are super versatile!! 

These make for quick and easy gift bag...all my Bingo participants received one filled with watermelon and lemon candies  and an Oaks Melty Bar....mmm yummy!!  A local delight!!

Fresh Freesia

Evening Evergreen

with Pale Papaya Ribbon

Polished Pink

Love how these color coordinate

Soft Succulent

And finally Pale Papaya below...

These bags are a perfect gift bag...

Soo pretty!!  And easy too!

Now onto see what Barb has created....

or if you missed it hop back to Diane's blog and see what she made!

Happy Hopping!!

Love, Renee💝

A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop - So Cool!

 

This month's Paper Pumpkin is super fun...called So Cool!!

Filled with bright colors and fun elements...makes for easy alternative card projects!

Starting with a quick rainbow card....using one of the large rainbows ..makes for a full size card.  Sponge a basic white post card with Pool Party Ink using the Blending Brushes.  Add a sun sticker and where are the stitched clouds from you may ask??

There is a great new set border dies coming up in the New Annual Catalog coming out May 4th called Basic Borders..... Super versatile!  

Next using some extra True Love DSP from the Occasions Catalog...cut a Watermelon card apart for a sweet melon card!!

The next four cards are a quick and easy pocket card.

This card layout can be used with ANY stamp set or elements...but is super perfect for the So Cool Paper Pumpkin!

Card measurements are as follows

Pocket Card: 

Pocket: 4 1/4 x 11 Score at 5 1/2 and 1 1/2 "

DSP : 2 1/2 x 4 1/8

Basic White Strip 1 1/4 x 4 1/8

Insert:

Soft Seafoam 3 7/8 x 5 1/4

Basic White 3 3/4 x 5 1/8

For the DSP on this pocket Card I used one of the included envelopes and cut out the liner!

Add a few Artistry Blooms Sequins with a rainbow popsicle and you are done!!

The next card used TWO watercolor popsicle pieced together...love these bright and fun colors!!  

And next using the same card layout....I used the True Love DSP.   Always LOVE the simple black and white patterns!   They go so well with these bright colors!

Add a few flowers from the retiring Confetti Flower Border Punch...get it while you can!!

Such a simple layout but such a great card!!

Now it is time to see what all the other talented demonstrators have come up with this kit.  The possibilities are endless!!

Happy Stamping and Happy Hopping!!💖

And keep reading below for more info on subscribing to Paper Pumpkin!   

Here is the upcoming Paper Pumpkin for May...Step up to the plate, take a swing, and knock it out of the park! With the Batter Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit, it’s your turn to go to bat for all the people who’ve gone to bat for you. This month’s timeless kit with a “throwback” theme contains enough grand slam supplies to create nine cards—and coordinating envelopes—featuring classic colors, pinwheel and pinstripe patterns, and vintage-washed paper pieces. There’s no “batter” way to root, root, root for your home team and honor the all-stars in your life!

A beloved baseball-themed kit would be incomplete without the sport’s signature, sticky snack—the official bubble gum of the MLB! A favorite in the field, the Batter Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit contains a couple sticks of the chewy staple; chew while you craft, slide a piece into a card, or save it for later.

Send a seventh-inning stretch in a classic card with all-star stripes, a nostalgic nod, and a stamp set fit for an MVP!  Play ball! .......CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE!

Orders must be placed by April 10th to receive this Batter Up kit!

Or if you would like a prepaid subscription ..order a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription and save some money on each kit!!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP PAPER PUMPKIN!!

And as always thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!!!  Please use the Hostess Code N9ZRVY6X when ordering under $150 ...If you order over $150...take the Hostess Rewards for yourself!!

Saying goodbye is never easy...especially to some of our favorite Stampin' Up products.   So last week for my weekly Facebook Friday Live...I decided to dig into my box of never opened  products. 

Click here to watch! Now mind you...there are not many in this box.  I can resist stamping with everything...but I did find Grace's Garden.   And I think why I never pick it up...is I was intimadated...all the beautiful cards I had seen seemed like a lot of work! 

Well I couldn't have been more wrong....it is a beautiful set...easy to color and easy to cut!!

Starting with a base of Sahara Sand Cardstock and a simple layer of Balmy Blue CS and stamping directly onto Basic White with Memento Black Ink. Stamp a few extra plants and a kitty on scrap white. 

 And just start coloring with Stampin' Blends...no need to be careful and follow the lines...go for the watercolor look.  Start coloring with all the light blends....and then go back and fill in with a bit of "dark" highlights.  Makes coloring such detail "easy peasy!!"   Blends used were Granny Apple Green, Highland Heathers, Fresh Freesia (available May 4th) Polished Pink (available May 4th)and Balmy Blue.   The "grass hill" is just colored Granny Apple Green and the blue sky is softly sponged Balmy Blue with the Blending Brushes.   Watch the video for some easy blending hints!!

Dont forget the inside....

And now...let's make this a WOW card!!   Using the exact same card...same plants, kitty and layout....just add  the Garden Gate Die!   

Pop up the cut out plants and place them in front of the fence.

I guess I did add add a climbing rose to the arbor!

Grace's Garden Bundle...is set to retire...but the good news is , it is On Sale!!  

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And as always if you have any questions..please fell free to contact me...I am always happy to help!!

until next time...take care and happy stamping!!

Love, Renee 💖

And if you loved this  sneak peak of some of the New In Colors...Join my In Color Club!!!  For more info...Click Here!

 

Creative Inking Blog Hop - Love Always!

Thank you for joining the Creative Inking Blog Hop!!  This month...just in time for wedding season which also is anniversary season too!!  Our theme is Love Always!   And in the New and Upcoming Annual 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Catalog we have a lovely new Suite called Elegantly Said.   This Suite includes  the Elegantly Said Bundle...Stamp Set & Punch and stunning Specialty Designer Series Paper...which is foiled with copper, silver and gold!!

Check out this gorgeous DSP...the photos don't do it justice..!!

And here is my card....a simple flap card...but i choose to make the flap a bit more decorative using the Elegant Tag Punch for the end of the flap.

Layered in Very Vanilla, Basic Gary and Basic Black .

And although they are  not part of the Suite...there are two new products...Smokey Slate Textured Ribbon and Silver & Clear Epoxy Embellishments.  Both are perfect accents for this Anniversary Card.

Now it is time to check out what Barb has created for you!!!

Or if you missed it hop back to see what Diane has made!!

Happy Hopping!!!

And if you loved this  sneak peak ...Check out the New In Colors...Join my In Color Club!!!  For more info...Click Here!

 

And as always if you have any questions..please fell free to contact me...I am always happy to help!!

until next time...take care and happy stamping!!

Love, Renee 💖