6th Annual Hudson Valley Shoebox Swap

This past weekend was the 6th Annual Hudson Valley Shoebox Swap.  Friends don't let friends stamp alone!  I put together some spring flowers for the guests.  I thought the green ones would make a nice St. Patrick's Day treat.

I used Brenda Quintana's quick tutorial on how to put these together.

Paper: Subtles & Regals Collection DSP; Accessories: 1-1/4" Scallop punch, Secret Garden framelits, Spiral Flower die, Big Shot, Dimensionals.

We had lots of elbow room today. What a great day, ladies!

MDSM105 Tulip Festival

Anita has us thinking spring for this week's MDS Monday challenge.

To incorporated flowers into my layout, I started with the photos and then added a subtle tulip border.

Here's this week's sketch -

MDS Elements: Bright Blossoms, Natural Composition Overlays, Summer Smooches DSP, Paper Doilies.

Happy Pi Day!

Hey fellow geeks!  You all know this is the most magical pi day of all, right?

Π = 3.14159265359...

So today, in 2015, right now at 9:26 am, is the Π moment!  In honor of this momentous occasion, I made for you a piece of Π. 

I used October's Paper Pumpkin kit, Sweet as Pie.  As soon as I saw this kit, I knew it was meant for pi day, at least for me.  I also plan to using some pie pieces for teacher's gifts at the end of the year. 

Stamps: Sweet as Pie (PP October 2014); Paper: Tangerine Tango, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Filter paper; Ink: Wild Wasabi; Accessories: White Satin Ribbon (PP July 2014), Pearl jewel, Mini Silver brad, Blossom punch, Confetti Heart border punch, e-cutter.

So, go have a piece of pie and enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Celebrate Today

I'm pretty pleased about the final project for stamp club this month.  We got to play with the fabulous coordinating stamp set and framelits bundle Celebrate Today.  And how about a coordinating Mini Treat Bag to go with the card?  So fun!

I used the rock-and-roll technique on the balloon, and INKspired Sketch #1 for the card.  I really wanted the treat bag to be like a drug store baggie, with paper that isn't too thick, so I grabbed one of the Festive Kraft rolls that are currently on the clearance rack.  Well, that's a perfect use for them!

Stamps: Celebrate Today; Paper: Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Whisper White, Birthday Bash DSP, Silver Glimmer paper, Festive Kraft Paper Roll; Ink: Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Memento Tuxedo Black; Accessories: Bermuda Bay Sequin trim, White baker's twine, Balloon framelits, Mini Treat Bag thinlits, Big Shot.

Paper Pumpkin Layers of Gratitude

Today I'm sharing an extra project we will be making next Thursday, March 26, at Paper Pumpkin Club.

This card uses stamps from February's Layers of Gratitude kit, with some feathers from October's Sweet as Pie kit thrown in.  It's a two-fer!  If you are local, I hope you can stop by and check out some Paper Pumpkin projects with us.

Want to know more about Paper Pumpkin Club?  Keep reading for all the details...

Paper Pumpkin is... 

• Monthly fun in a box! No designing or measuring; just a fun project ready to go. Instant satisfaction... like video games for the crafting world.
• It is a monthly kit subscription with a fun surprise in the mail every month! $14.95 plus $5 shipping gets you a cute project, stamps, ink, embellishments, and instructions. You only need to add adhesive.
• Exclusive stamps you can only get by being a subscriber.
• Through March 31, save $5 and earn a free Sale-a-Bration item with a 3-month prepaid subscription (see prepaid subscription table below). 
• A subscriber also has the opportunity to purchase offered past kits.

Item	Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription	Price (Shipping Included)
137858	1 month	$19.95
137859	3 months	$59.85 $54.85 (through March 31)
137860	6 months	$113.70 -- save $1 per month
137861	12 months	$215.40 -- save $2 per month

You will receive a subscription code which you will redeem at www.mypaperpumpkin.com.

What is Paper Pumpkin Club?  For all my Paper Pumpkin subscribers, I will provide additional perks and resources: 

• An additional project PDF, including color photos and directions, using current or past Paper Pumpkin supplies, to help make your investment go further.
• A monthly printable stamp index to help you organize your Paper Pumpkin stamps.
• If you are local, come over for girls' night out while assembling your Paper Pumpkin kits. We will meet the last Thursday of each month.  Please contact me for more information.  
• Not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet? No problem! Come over to try a Paper Pumpkin kit and additional project for a small $5 class fee. 

And a GIVEAWAY!!  Stampin' Up! is giving away past Paper Pumpkin kits based on how many prepaid subscription months I sell through March 31, 2015.

If you sell . . .	You'll earn . . .
5-9 months	1 Kit
10-24 months	3 Kits
25+ months	8 Kits

Plus I have one past Paper Pumpkin kit on hand waiting to be sent out to a random winner.  For each prepaid month you purchase through me through March 31, 2015, you will earn one entry into the random drawing for these kits.

Clean Lotus

For stamp club, I wanted everyone to have a chance to play with coloring the Irresistibly Yours patterned paper.  This paper is wonderful, since you can color it any coordinating color you need in several different ways, sponging, spritzing, brayering, stamping.  It is embossed resist technique without the embossing step.

Here we sponged in black to give some nice patterned edging.  

Stamps: Lotus Blossom, Four You; Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Irresistibly Yours DSP; Ink: Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black; Accessories: Gold Sequin trim, Sponge.

Weekly Updates

• A new (and funny) photopolymer stamp set has been released today, Just Kidding.  This is the last set Stampin' Up! will be releasing on a monthly basis and will be available for at least six months. 

• Due to quality issues, the Blendabilities markers product line is being discontinued and is now longer be available.
• And here are this week's Weekly Deals:

All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack Price: $6.95 $5.21	Gold Stampin' Glitter Price: $3.95 $2.96	Marina Mist 1/4" Cotton Ribbon Price: $5.95 $4.46	Old Olive Baker's Twine Price: $2.95 $2.21
Tangerine Tango Baker's Twine Price: $2.95 $2.21	Wildflower Meadow Clear-Mount Stamp Set Price: $13.95 $10.46	Wildflower Meadow Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Price: $7.95 $5.96