Happy Halloween!

| Rhonda Kleiman

Today I’m sharing two final cards I made for Halloween.  Both cards use the Toil & Trouble designer series papers, stamps from Spooky Sweets and stamps from the September Paper Pumpkin kit. While the Cauldron Framelits Dies are made to coordinate with the designer paper, I chose not to purchase them because I knew I wouldn’t have much time to make many Halloween projects this year due to a hectic schedule.  It was easy enough to hand-cut all of the images I used on both  cards.

I love the frogs on this sheet of paper so decided to feature it. The card base is Lemon Lime Twist and the frog paper is mounted on a piece of Granny Apple Green cardstock. I tied a piece of the sparkly Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon around this piece.  I die cut two ovals from the Layering Ovals Framelits set, one in Whisper White and the other in Granny Apple Green.   I used the Happy Halloween greeting from the Spooky Sweets stamp set.  After cutting out the cauldron, cat and frog from the designer paper, I arranged them on the ovals and glued them down with Tombow multipurpose glue.

For this card I used Crush Curry cardstock for the base and cut a piece of designer series paper at 4″ x 3″ and attached it to the base.  I cut two circles from the Layering Circles Framelits and on the white piece I stamped ‘spooky’ with one of the stamps that was included in the September Paper Pumpkin kit.  I added a large black faceted dot for a bit of bling.  I cut out three of the witches hats from the designer series paper and glued them down to complete the card.

I used this sketch from Freshly Made Sketches as the inspiration for this layout.

I hope you have a fun-filled Halloween and that your trick-or-treat bags are filled to overflowing with lots of delicious sweet treats!

Thanks for stopping by today.

 Product List

Spooky Sweets Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Spooky Sweets Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Spooky Sweets Clear-Mount Bundle

Spooky Sweets Wood-Mount Bundle

Toil & Trouble 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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

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

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

Faceted Dots

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

Stampin' Trimmer

Big Shot

Happy Halloween

| Rhonda Kleiman

Today I have a Halloween card and coordinating treat box to show you.  I’ve always loved celebrating Halloween.  I grew up in an apartment house in Brooklyn, NY in the 1950’s.  Many of the families had young children, so it was always a fun time going trick-or-treating without ever having to leave the building.  We went up and down all six floors, ringing bells to every apartment and always came away with  a huge haul of treats!  After we finished our trick-or-treating the mothers took turns making a party each year so we were able to continue the festivities, sharing our stash of treats and voting on the best costume.  I have lots of happy memories from that time!

The card layout uses a sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.

For the card, I used the Spooky Sweets bundle shown on page 51 of the Holiday Catalog, which includes the stamp set and the Spooky Bats punch. I also used Toil & Trouble designer series paper and Black Foil Sheets shown on page 49.

Here are the steps to make this card:

  • Cut a piece of Pumpkin Pie cardstock to 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and fold in half.
  • Using the grunge stamp from the Spooky Sweets set, stamp the front of the card randomly with Memento black ink.
  • Cut a strip of black foil at 1″ x 5 1/2″ and adhere to middle of the card.
  • Cut three strips of the bat paper from the Toil & Trouble designer series paper at 1 1/4″ x 3 3/4″ and adhere to front of card, evenly spacing them.
  • Die cut circle from black foil paper using one of the smaller circles in the Layering Circles Framelits set or with smaller circle punches.  Stamp the “Happy Halloween” greeting with Pumpkin Pie ink, die cut or punch out and attach to black circle.  Attach to bottom of card.
  • Punch bats from black foil paper and use Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach to card.  I staggered them, with largest bat at upper left, medium in middle panel and smallest on right panel.

Here are the steps to make the treat box.

  • Select a piece of paper from the Toil & Trouble designer series paper.  I used the cat pattern.  Cut paper to 5 1/2″ by 8 1/2″.  Using the Takeout Thinlits Dies pictured on page 50 in the catalog, die cut two box pieces.  Put pieces together with Tear & Tape.  I left the flaps up so that I could put a cellophane treat bag inside.
  • Cut the cat from black foil paper using the cat punch which is shown on page 211 in the annual catalog.  Attach to front of box using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Stamp  “No Tricks Just Treats” with Pumpkin Pie ink using the stamp from the Spooky Sweets set and either punch out with a circle punch or die cut using one of the Layering Circles Framelits.
  • Fill a cellophane bag with the Halloween candy of your choice and tie the bag with a piece of black bakers twine.  Cut a piece of black glittered organdy ribbon and tie on top of twine.  Attach the greeting to the ribbon with a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional.

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Product List

Spooky Sweets Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Spooky Sweets Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Spooky Bats Punch

Spooky Sweets Clear-Mount Bundle

Spooky Sweets Wood-Mount Bundle

Toil & Trouble 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Black Foil Sheets

Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

Cat Punch

Takeout Thinlits Dies

1" Circle Punch

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

Stampin' Dimensionals

Big Shot

Stampin' Trimmer

Gusseted Cellophane Bags

Birthday Sale-One Day Only!

| Rhonda Kleiman

Tomorrow, October 23 marks Stampin’ Up’s 30th anniversary and they are celebrating by offering a limited group of stamp sets at a 15% discount for this one day sale!  You may place customer, demonstrator, workshop and personal orders.  As a demonstrator, you will receive your normal discount on top of the 15% discount, for extra savings!  For any single stamps that are also included in bundles, the discount does not apply to the bundle. Download a PDF listing the sale items here.

 

Sale ends at 11:50pm Mountain Time.

Wishing You Well

| Rhonda Kleiman

This little note card features the sweet Wishing You Well stamp set pictured on page 35 in the Holiday Catalog. When I saw the gorgeous bow image I was immediately sold!  This set is in the new line of Distinktive stamps that Stampin’ Up! introduced earlier this year.  These stamps have a realistic depth and photographic quality about them.

 

With the introduction of so many new colors in the recent color renovation, I feel like I’ve neglected some of the new 2018-2020 In Colors so this card uses Lovely Lipstick and Pineapple Punch.  The finished card measures 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″. Here are the steps to make this card:

  • Cut a piece of Lovely Lipstick cardstock at 4 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ and fold in half.
  • Cut a 4″ square of Lovely Lipstick In Color designer series paper.  I chose to use the striped pattern.
  • Cut a 4 1/2″ piece of Lovely Lipstick 1/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon and attach to middle of the designer paper square.  Attach this piece to the card base.
  • Cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock at 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″.  Stamp the floral spray with Granny Apple Green ink.  Overstamp the flowers with Lovely Lipstick ink.  Stamp the bow with Pineapple Punch ink.  Stamp “just a note” with Lovely Lipstick ink.
  • Cut a piece of Lovely Lipstick cardstock at 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ and attached the stamped piece.  Attach this to the card.

If you are looking for a quick and easy card to make, give this a try!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Product List

Wishing You Well Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Wishing You Well Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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

In Color 2018–2020 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad

Lovely Lipstick 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

Stampin' Trimmer

Paper Pumpkin Kit Flash Sale Begins!

| Rhonda Kleiman

Paper Pumpkin’s $5 flash sale begins today and ends on October 10th, or while supplies last.  If you have never subscribed and have been curious about Paper Pumpkin now is the time to jump on this introductory offer!  If you enjoy crafting but are short on time these kits have been designed for you.  Everything you need to complete the projects is included in the box.  All you need to add are scissors and tape.  Stampin’ Up! seldom provides sneak peeks of upcoming kits, however, they’ve let the cat out of the bag about which colors will coordinate with a fall-themed project: Cajun Craze, Coastal Cabana, Fresh Fig, Grapefruit Grove, Night of Navy.  What a wonderful color combination!

Here is what you need to know:

  • Promotion begins today, October 8 and runs through 11:59pm MT, October 10, or when supplies run out.
  • You must be a NEW month-to-month subscriber.  Offer not valid for returning subscribers or on prepaid subscriptions.
  • If supplies run out before October 10, Stampin’ Up! will automatically begin to accept new subscribers for the November kit, which will be a specially-designed one-of-a-kind holiday kit.  
  • Discount is valid for the first month, after which the price of the subscription returns to $19.95 per month (including shipping).
  • To subscribe to Paper Pumpkin through me during this two day promotion click here.
  • Enter the code FLASH1018 before the sale ends in order to receive the introductory price of $5.
  • There is no obligation to continue the subscription after this month.

I hope you will consider giving Paper Pumpkin a try!  Thanks for stopping  by today.

 

Celebrate World Card Making Day

| Rhonda Kleiman

World Card Making Day is this Saturday, October 6th.  Stampin’ Up! is celebrating this event with a week-long sale of 10% on selected items!  Starting today, October 1 and running through Sunday, October 7th you can take advantage of this promotion as a way to stock up on some basic supplies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click on the image above for a larger view of the flyer.  To purchase any of these products click on the images below which will take you to my online store.

 

Notes Of Kindness Card Kit

Soft Sayings Card Kit

Lots Of Happy Card Kit

Calligraphy Essentials Project Kit

Ready To Layer Photopolymer Stamp Set

Petal Palette Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set

P.S. You're The Best Wood-Mount Stamp Set

P.S. You're The Best Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Calligraphy Essentials Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Calligraphy Essentials Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Very Vanilla 12" X 12" Cardstock

Whisper White 12" X 12" Card Stock

Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

Whisper White Narrow Note Cards & Envelopes

Delightfully Detailed Note Cards & Envelopes

Stampin' Dimensionals

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Foam Adhesive Strips

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Thanks for stopping by today!

Dashing Deer Thanks

| Rhonda Kleiman

Today I’m featuring the second card I made using the Dashing Deer Bundle.  For this card I used the Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper shown in the Annual Catalog on page 95.  It is part of the Under the Mistletoe Suite.  Sometimes we get caught up in the excitement of all the new things in the Holiday Catalog and forget that there is a whole section of Holiday items in the Annual Catalog and I knew as soon as I saw this paper that I wanted to use it in this year’s holiday projects.

 

Here are the steps to make this card:

  • Cut a piece of Shaded Spruce cardstock at 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and fold in half.  Cut a piece of the plaid paper of your choice from the Under the Mistletoe designer series paper at 4″ x 5 1/4″. Tie a piece of 1/8″ Solid Real Red Ribbon around paper to make a bow.
  • Using Gold Foil paper, die cut the deer  from the solid die in the Detailed Deer Thinlits set.  Die cut the open red flower with Real Red cardstock.
  • Emboss a piece of Old Olive cardstock with the Swirls and Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder shown on page 5 in the Holiday Catalog. Die cut this piece using one of the large circles in the Layering Circles Framelits. Die cut a piece of Real Red cardstock with a coordinating scalloped circle from the set. Attach the two pieces.  Stamp the Many Merry Thanks sentiment from the Dashing Deer stamp set on Whisper White cardstsock and die cut using one of the smaller circle framelits.  Die cut a piece of Real Red cardstock with a coordinating scallop circle.  Attach the two pieces.

 

  • Attach the plaid paper to the card base.  Attach the embossed circle to the card.  Attach the deer at an angle.  I used Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue because it allows you to move things around and position them more easily and it also dries clear.  Attach the Many Merry Thanks sentiment.

To download a copy of the 2018 Holiday Catalog click on the catalog cover pictured on the upper right side of this blog post.

You can purchase any of these products from my Online Store.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Product List

Dashing Deer Clear-Mount Bundle

Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper

Gold Foil Sheets

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

Real Red 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Solid Ribbon

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

Big Shot

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock