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Easy way to organize and store your dies

3/16/2023

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I'm always looking for ways to get myself, and my craft supplies, more organized. I have so much stuff in my craft studio and if I don't have a "place" for each item I lose it all.  But let's be honest...I still manage to lose things...like my paper snips even though I have six pairs! 

Awhile back I discovered these great adhesive backed 5 x 7 magnetic sheets.  They fit perfectly in the Stampin' Up! stamp storage containers so they were exactly what I was looking for to organize my dies. 

Previously I had them in a storage box on my cutting table, right by my Stampin' Cut and Emboss machine, but I often couldn't find the set I was looking for when I needed it.  I don't always remember the name of the die set and it was taking time to go look up the name. This solution means the dies are in the stamp case so when I need to die cut something to go with the stamped image it is right there. 
Die storage solution using magnetic sheets

Here's a look at the dies and stamps side by side in the storage case. 
Side by side of die storage on magnetic sheet in stamp case
I shared a video showing how I put the dies on the magnetic sheets for storage.

How do you store your dies? Would this solution work for you?

Below are the links to order these from Amazon.  *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Fun Fold Card Ideas

3/12/2023

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Truth be told, I've always been a little intimidated by fun fold cards...or at least ones with lots of scoring or strange cuts! I've been trying to challenge myself to try more of them and recently offered a class where we created four different fun folds.  

I offered the class on Zoom only.  This allowed everyone to be able to participate even if they do not live near me.  I actually had more people in WI on the call than in IL where I live! Pretty cool.  

The first one we created is pretty simple and straightforward. After scoring your card base (11 x 4 1/4) in half you trim off a 1 1/4 inch piece from the bottom.  This allows you to put your Designer Series Paper (DSP) strip on the bottom and have it show. I called this one "peek a boo".  It's a great way to use up 6 x 6 paper as well since you can use the flip side of you paper for the bottom piece. 
Fun Fold with Fancy Flora
Fun Fold Card with Fancy Flora
My favorite part about this design is that when you cut off the 2 3/4 in piece from the front of the base it is the perfect size to use as the front piece! The card only takes one 1/2 sheet of card stock (cut 11 x 5 1/2 inches) to create. 

I've had a great time using the Greatest Journey bundle lately.  The black stands out so well on the pink card stock and the orange in the Designer Series Paper is the perfect compliment. 
Fun Fold Card with Enjoy the Journey
I called this the double fold fun fold! It's another great card idea for showing off both sides of your Designer Series Paper. A 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 square of Designer Series Paper is what you need along with two 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 pieces of solid card stock in coordinating colors. 
Fun Fold card with Flowers & More
This was the hardest of the cards for me but once I made a couple it got easy! Learning to make the angled cuts is what had me nervous. I ended up creating a template (shown below) because I'm a visual learner.  
Fun Fold card with Rain or Shine DSP
Here's a look at how the card opens. 
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The base is a 5 1/2 x 11 inch piece of card stock scored at 3 3/8 on both sides. Measuring 1 inch down from the top of each side and one inch in on the bottom of each side is how you create your marks for cutting. 
Crisscross Fun Fold Card Template
Have you tried any of these before?  If you like videos you can check out all the cards here! Plus many more card ideas on my Pinterest. Be sure to click follow on both. 

Supplies are listed below.  Current Host Code is 9DPN3A3J. 


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Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146988]
$9.25
Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[155776]
$9.25
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
[155475]
$11.00
Fancy Flora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Fancy Flora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[160413]
$12.00
Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[101856]
$10.00
Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[155710]
$9.25
Enjoy The Journey 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Enjoy The Journey 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[160586]
$12.00
Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon
Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon
[156485]
$7.00
Greatest Journey Bundle (English)
Greatest Journey Bundle (English)
[160594]
$52.00
Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131199]
$9.25
Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159268]
$9.25
Flowers & More 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper
Flowers & More 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper
[160802]
$18.00
Vintage Bottle Punch
Vintage Bottle Punch
[158689]
$19.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$10.25
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146982]
$9.25
Rain Or Shine Suite Collection (English)
Rain Or Shine Suite Collection (English)
[160556]
$85.25
Rain Or Shine Specialty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Rain Or Shine Specialty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[160540]
$15.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[121045]
$9.25
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$6.00
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Monday Montage 232

3/5/2023

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It's March and time for another Monday Montage Blog Hop.  It's feeling like spring around here and I'm all for it! Our flowers are even coming up which seems so early but I do love to see green.

I've been doing a lot of creating with the Irresistible Blooms and I'm not done yet.  Today I wanted to use it to create some one sheet wonder cards and try out some color combos I shared this earlier.  

We've been talking a lot about colors since Stampin' Up! has let us know we'll be getting a color refresh with the new catalog in May.  I have so  many favorite colors that I'll be sad to see go so I'm keeping my fingers crossed they stay!
Irresistible Blooms One Sheet Wonder
Here are the color combos I asked everyone to vote on:
Color Combo 1 is Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, and Balmy Blue
Color Combo 2 is Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Starry Sky, and Crumb Cake
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Have you tried the "cross pattern" One Sheet Wonder?  I love this technique because you can create four cards in minutes! Stamps, ink and white card stock is all you need.  
Cross Pattern One Sheet Wonder Template
Fill in the middle of the sheet in a cross pattern to create the main images. You can add your sentiments directly to the card stock before cutting as well.  

I trim my white card stock to 8 x 10.5 before I stamp so that when I'm done I can cut in half and have four pieces ready to mount on a base! 
Full page Cross Pattern One Sheet Wonder
Here are samples of the two different color schemes.  The first is made with ​Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, and Balmy Blue. 
Completed cards with Cross Pattern One Sheet Wonder
The second is made with ​Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Starry Sky, and Crumb Cake.
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Which do you prefer?

Be sure to hop along to see all the great projects this week.  Click next for Wendy or back for Elizabeth. They are sure to delight! 
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Irresistible Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English)
Irresistible Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English)
[161140]
$25.00
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Stampin' Up! Irresistible Blooms Card Ideas

3/3/2023

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Creating cards doesn't have to be hard! Choosing a few great products can help you design beautiful cards quickly and easily.  

For these cards I've used the some of the new Basics 3D Embossing Folders paired with the Irresistible Blooms collection.  
Irresistible Blooms card with die cut flowers
Stampin' Up! Irresistible Blooms Card by EMK Creations
Check out this technique idea! Notice I only embossed 2/3 of the piece of white card stock. This left a flat space at the bottom to stamp my sentiment. I cut a 4 x 5 1/4 inch piece of Basic White card stock and ran it through the Stampin' Cut Emboss Machine with a small section outside of the folder.

One thing I really love about this collection is that the dies do cut out some of the flowers and leaves from the Designer Series Paper (DSP). This is always a bonus! I know many do not like fussy cutting. 
Thank you card layout by EMK Creations
Stampin' Up! Irresistible Blooms Thank You card by EMK Creations
Did you catch the two colors that are returning?  Both Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon will be coming back in the May catalog.  Stay tuned for even more color changes as Stampin' Up! announces a full color refresh at the end of the month.  Although it will mean saying goodbye to some colors it's always nice to get an update! 

What changes are you hoping for?  Are there colors you won't be sad to see go?  Colors you are really hoping come back? 
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I used the same technique with the embossing folder on this card as well.  I left the bottom portion flat so I could add my sentiment. 
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I'm always looking for a way to use my scraps and this was an easy layout for that.  Here's a video of me creating this card. Be sure to follow my Instagram page while you are there. 

Another fun idea is to color your ribbon! Using your Blends you can create any color ribbon you want.  I chose to use both the light and dark Soft Sea Foam blends and create an ombre look on this ribbon. 
Hello card created with paper scraps
Hello card created with paper scraps by EMK Creations
The new embossing folder really makes this card pop. 
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What do you think of this new collection?  It's only available online--you won't find it in any of our catalogs.  Be sure to go check out all the new product that launched in the Online Exclusives section.  There are so awesome new items along with some returning favorites.  Circle punches!!  Can you tell I'm excited about those?

Did you also see these cards I made with the collection?
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Irresistible Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English)
Irresistible Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English)
[161140]
$25.00
Irresistible Blooms Bundle (English)
Irresistible Blooms Bundle (English)
[161150]
$54.00
Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161139]
$12.50
Hello, Irresistible Suite Collection (English)
Hello, Irresistible Suite Collection (English)
[161154]
$74.50
Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[148059]
$9.00
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
[161598]
$30.00
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Hello, Irresistible Thank You Cards

2/27/2023

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The new Stampin' Up! Hello, Irresistible paper is beautiful! It is available starting Wednesday and you are going to need it.  

I needed to create my customer thank you cards for March.  When I need a lot of cards at once I like to find a layout that I can use by mixing and matching so I don't get bored! This one was fun and so easy.  
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The squares 1 1/2 inch by 1 1/2 inch.  Most of the white card stock pieces are 3 7/8 inch x 5 1/8 inch so that if I wanted to layer them I could put them on a 4 inch x 5 1/4 inch piece of card stock before adhering on the base. 
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The sentiment is from the coordinating stamp set Irresistible Blooms.  The flower and leaves were die cut from another sheet of the designer series paper. You are going to want the whole suite! 
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The coordinating colors Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Lost Lagoon (returning), Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock (returning) and Soft Sea Foam. 
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What do you think? 
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February Sunshine and Smiles Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

2/24/2023

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The Sunshine and Smiles Paper Pumpkin kit is such a cute kit! I haven't had a lot of time to play with it but I've had a chance to make a few alternatives. 
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The Cloud Punch is a perfect compliment for this kit. I added some lines with my black Stampin' Write marker. 
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I think this will make a perfect baby shower card! I love these umbrellas. 
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Remember to cut down your bases to give yourself a lot more options! 
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Ready to get your own Paper Pumpkin kit each month?  Sign up here. 

Better yet, get a pre-paid now through Tuesday and you could earn a FREE Sale a Bration reward and possible host rewards as well.  Check out this graphic for details. You can order on an online store order or contact me.  You will receive an emailed code after purchasing. 
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Cloud Punch
Cloud Punch
[157749]
$19.00
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Monday Montage 231

2/19/2023

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February is flying by but we had 50+ degree weather this weekend and it's staying light past 5 pm so I am happy! 

It's time for another Monday Montage and I am in love with this card I'm sharing.  I wanted to try adding white ink to a dark card stock to see what I'd get. It turned out so cool.  
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I paired it with the Textured 12x12 Shimmer Paper. I had this sitting on my desk but hadn't tried using it yet.  I love that it has both texture and shine already on it. Be sure to check it out.  It comes with two other colors as well.  
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I wanted to add some more shine to the card so I actually "flicked" some Wink of Stella onto the card. I created a video that you can check out to see how I put the whole card together. Be sure to hit follow on my Instagram account. 
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The flowers were fussy cut from the Regency Park paper which I can't get enough of! 
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This close up shows the Wink of Stella. It's hard to show it in photos. 
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What do you think?  Have you used white ink on dark card stock before? 

Don't forget Sale a Bration is only here for another week so don't miss out on getting your free gift with every $50 order.  New items were added as well.  Be sure to use Host Code WYQUGPZZ. 

Be sure to hop along to see what Julie has for you this week and click back to check our Elizabeth's great work! So many fun projects to check out from these talented ladies. 
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Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159263]
$9.25
Regency Park 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Regency Park 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[160559]
$12.00
Paper Snips
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill
Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill
[147277]
$9.50
Textured 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Shimmer Paper
Textured 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Shimmer Paper
[160838]
$10.00
2022-2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack
2022–2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack
[159195]
$15.00
Small Blending Brushes
Small Blending Brushes
[160518]
$11.50
Sentimental Park Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Sentimental Park Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[160561]
$24.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$6.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
[141897]
$8.00
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Quick cards with Stampin' Up! Regency Park scraps

2/15/2023

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I can't seem to stop making cards with my scraps.  I love how they look! Plus it's fast, easy AND I get to use up my supplies. I've shared a few videos lately showing how I create these.  You can check them out on YouTube or Instagram.  ​
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I always layer the pieces on a scarp piece of paper to make it easier.  This one was 4 x 5 1/4 and I did not layer it on a second color but directly onto my white base. 
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This card uses a 3 3/4 x 5 inch scrap sheet for the strips layered on a 4 x 5 1/4 inch piece of Night of Navy.

​The Tailor Made Tags are an easy way to add something extra to your sentiment. 
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Regency Park 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Regency Park 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[160559]
$12.00
Regency Park Suite Collection (English)
Regency Park Suite Collection (English)
[160583]
$138.75
Tailor Made Tags Dies
Tailor Made Tags Dies
[155563]
$22.00
Seasonal Labels Dies
Seasonal Labels Dies
[156299]
$38.00
Sentimental Park Bundle (English)
Sentimental Park Bundle (English)
[160567]
$52.00
2022-2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack
2022–2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack
[159195]
$15.00
Stylish Shapes Dies
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$30.00
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100867]
$9.25
Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146989]
$9.25
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146985]
$9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[159229]
$8.75
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Stampin' Up! Enjoy the Journey

2/11/2023

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Did you see that Stampin' Up! released new Sale a Bration reward options?  One that I was very excited about was the Enjoy the Journey Designer Series Paper (DSP). You can earn it for free with a $50 order (be sure to use item number 164425 instead of the number in the catalog) through the end of the month.  I wanted to show off ways to use! 
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These cards are such an easy way to use the beautiful sheets with the mountains on them.  I cut down the large 12 x 12 sheet into six pieces measuring 3 3/4 x 5 inches and layered those on black cardstock pieces measuring 4 x 5 1/4 inches. The Three Twine Combo pack is the perfect coordinating item to bring it all together. 

I loved the play on words with this sentiment from the Greatest Journey stamp set as well and it works perfectly with the Label Me Fancy punch. 
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I added the stars to this one and used the Pearl Basic Jewels. 
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If you watched the Reel of me making the card above you might have noticed I had a section missing from my black card stock mat.  I try to cut shapes out of my mats to get the  most out of my supplies.  You only see a quarter inch of the piece so why waste all that paper in the middle?! I cut a stack of mats all at once and then die cut or punch out shapes.  This also gives me various mats and die cut shapes to have on hand when I'm crafting. 
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I used these two cards for my "this or that" this week and it was so close! Everyone seems to love blue and purple.  
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This card I created using the scraps left over from the other projects you see in this collection. This was done the same way as the card I showed how to make in this video. 
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Measurements for this card are 1 1/4 x 3 3/4 inch strips of DSP layered on 1 1/2 x 4 inch strips of Starry Sky. 
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I loved this saying from the Picturesque stamp set and thought it would be great for so many different occasions. 

You can check out a video of me creating this card here.  Be sure to follow my Instagram page! 
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If you need to get some of these great products for yourself be sure to use Host Code WYQUGPZZ! 
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Enjoy The Journey 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Enjoy The Journey 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[160586]
$12.00
Enjoy The Journey Suite Collection (English)
Enjoy The Journey Suite Collection (English)
[160599]
$80.00
Greatest Journey Bundle (English)
Greatest Journey Bundle (English)
[160594]
$52.00
Three Twine Combo Pack
Three Twine Combo Pack
[160597]
$7.50
Picturesque Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Picturesque Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[160511]
$19.00
Opaque Adhesive Backed Gems
Opaque Adhesive Backed Gems
[160412]
$8.00
Pastel Pearls
Pastel Pearls
[154571]
$6.50
Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon
Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon
[159200]
$9.00
Small Blending Brushes
Small Blending Brushes
[160518]
$11.50
Metal Plate 3 D Embossing Folder
Metal Plate 3 D Embossing Folder
[160766]
$10.00
2022-2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack
2022–2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack
[159195]
$15.00
Label Me Fancy Punch
Label Me Fancy Punch
[151297]
$19.00
Tailor Made Tags Dies
Tailor Made Tags Dies
[155563]
$22.00
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January Paper Pumpkin Alternatives with the Key to My Heart Kit

2/7/2023

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I'm so behind sharing my alternatives with the January Paper Pumpkin kit "Key to My Heart".  I realized that it's almost time for the February kits to ship and I hadn't posted pictured.  

This kit was designed around locks and keys which was a nod to the bridge found in Paris.  I don't need a lot of Valentine's so I tried to find ways to use the locks and keys for occasions other than Valentine's Day. Top of my list was anniversaries!
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Wanting to use some of the elements for completely different types of cards, here I paired it with the Share a Milkshake bundle from the current mini catalog. I used Gold Foil sheets for the cup. 
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Another idea I had was to use elements to create a thank you card pulling in the sentiment from the Happy Labels set. Had you noticed the cute Heart Pearls in the annual catalog??
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Besides cutting down the bases don't forget about the inside of the printed envelopes! 
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Did you create alternatives or lots of Valentine's?  I love seeing what others have made! 

Interested in Paper Pumpkin but not yet a subscriber?  Check it out here.  

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Happy Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Happy Labels Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[160856]
$24.00
Share A Milkshake Bundle (English)
Share A Milkshake Bundle (English)
[160396]
$44.00
Heart Punch Pack
Heart Punch Pack
[151292]
$38.00
Heart Pearls
Heart Pearls
[159190]
$8.00
Label Me Fancy Punch
Label Me Fancy Punch
[151297]
$19.00
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