One more month to get Half Off your brand new Paper Pumpkin Subscription!!

If you are interested in trying something quick and easy with all the necessary materials to make cute projects, then you have to try Paper Pumpkin!  I love these kits!!  They all come with clear instructions to help you make their wonderful projects.  You can follow these exactly as they say or you can get a bit creative and do some of your own thing with the items.  I usually start by creating a couple items like instructed, but then I try to change things just a little to make them more my own. You can also use the stamp sets that are included with your other crafting supplies to continue to make things after the kit materials are gone.  (You can also buy kit refills by going to my website www.verbarendse.stampinup.net and clicking on Paper Pumpkin.)

Here are my samples from the April kit.  I changed one into a birthday card for my son's 14th birthday later this month and I used the stamp set to create an anniversary card for my parents.

Look at all these supplies!!

I usually punch anything out and then get ready to create.

Here are some steps to show you how to make these cute paper bows.
You can create similar bows with the Bow Builder punch in the Annual
Catalog.  (Item #137414 - $18)

And they are done!  I saved one card 'kit' to use on my #listersgottalist challenge.

Here's Dylan's birthday card!  I used the Remembering Your Birthday stamp set
and decided he could probably do without the bow... although he is a huge Dr. Who
fan, so maybe he would have appreciated it.

I made my parent's anniversary card using this kit and decided
to create some swap cards with it for convention.

Items used:  April Paper Pumpkin Stamp Set, Real Red cardstock
and ink pad, Memento Black ink pad, Everyday Chic designer series
paper and washi tape, Rhinestone Basics
(I created 3x4 pieces to show that you could replicate this card using
3x4 cards from any of our Project Life kits.) 

Hope you enjoyed this fun cards!  Don't forget to type in HALFOFF in the code box when you sign up as a new Paper Pumpkin subscriber to get your first two months at half off!!  The rest are only $19.95 + tax.  Let me know if you have any questions and feel free to leave a comment below.  Have a great week!

Tammi

Half Off Paper Pumpkin For New Subscribers!!

Don't miss out on this great deal!!  I saw a sneak peek of the August and September kits and they are amazing!!  I can't wait to get the August one this month because it might be my favorite so far!!  I can't tell you too much, but let's just say it is just my style and color.  If you want to be surprised by this beautiful kit, you have to sign up today!!  August 10th really is the last day to sign up to get the August kit. You can still get half off, if you sign up by September 10th, but your first kit will be the September kit.  To get half off your first two months, go to www.mypaperpumpkin.com and type HALFOFF in the code box.  Don't forget to choose me, Tammi Verbarendse as your demonstrator when it asks at the end.

Here's a look at what came in the July kit.  It was called Thanks A Latte, so I knew it would be awesome!!

Look at all these supplies!!  TWO ink spots and three different cup cutouts.

Here are my cards!  I only used the items in the kit, but I changed some of
the card designs a little.  Can't wait to use these!  The paperclip bows are
so cute!!

I really encourage you to try Paper Pumpkin.  If you LOVE it like I do, then it will be $19.95 + tax (shipping is already included) each month after your two month half off trial.  If not, then you just login to your account and cancel at any time.  It really is that easy!

Happy crafting!
Tammi

Extra Creations from the Paper Pumpkin Intro Kit

Here are my four cards I made with my Paper Pumpkin Introductory Kit.  Everyone will get this kit first when they sign up.  The only extra items I added, besides adhesive, were some Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon and Basic Pearls... plus Dimensionals.


Card 1:  Exact card the directions have you make.



Card 2:  I basically just recreated the 1st card, but I made it horizontal.

Card 3:  I stepped this one up just a little.  I cut the banner into two pieces, created the points at the bottom of the second one and attached them to the top left of the card.  The smaller banner has a dimensional.  I added the Lucky Limeade sticker to the top.  I stamped the spots across the front and the saying in the bottom right .  To create the square embellishment, I cut 2" off my last background piece to create a 4" x 3 1/2" and 4" x 2" pieces.  I cut the last one in half to create two 4" x 2" squares.  I inked up one with the Basic Gray ink spot.  I put the Lucky Limeade circle sticker on top and added the Tempting Turquoise button, after a carefully threaded some Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon I added to the kit.  Then I mounted the square above the saying with Dimensionals. 

 

Card 4:  I added some Basic Pearls to my Old Olive ribbon for this card.  Stamp the right side of the Basic Gray card base with the spots using Basic Gray ink.  Stamp the saying in Basic Gray in the bottom left corner.  Place the Daffodil Delight banner sticker at the top of the 4" x 3 1/2" background piece.  Tie the Old Olive ribbon around the top.  Place the Lucky Limeade sticker at the bottom of that piece and add a medium pear to each scallop.  Attach to the card base leaving a 1/8" border around the top and left side.  Put the circle sticker in the middle of the other 2" x 2" square piece of background paper and attach the button in the middle.  Add the largest basic pearl in the middle.  Attach to the bottom right corner using Dimensionals. 

All 4 cards created by Tammi Verbarendse

 There you go!  Let me know if you have any questions.  Don't forget to sign up for My Paper Pumpkin by August 31st!!

Tammi

How to Create the Sample Card from Paper Pumpkin

I had so much fun playing around with my first Paper Pumpkin kit!  I made one card following the directions given and then did the same design for the second card, but I just made it horizontal.  I played around with a couple extra items to make my last two cards.  I will post those tomorrow.  Here is the main card from the intro kit.

Step 1:  Add Lucky Limeade sticker on top left and Daffodil Delight banner sticker about two inches from the bottom of the background paper.

Step 2:  Ink the spots stamp using the Basic Gray ink spot (included in the kit) and stamp to right of the green stickers.  Stamp the saying in Basic Gray and stamp in bottom left corner.  (I can't wait to use this saying again!)

Step 3:  Add the Lucky Limeade scalloped circle sticker on top of the banner and attach the Tempting Turquoise button on top using a glue dot.  All done!

How simple!!  I will definitely use these stamps again!  Remember that everything you need to create 4 of this card is included in your kit, except adhesive.  I used SNAIL adhesive and glue dots.  Your first kit includes the D block, too!

Hope you try this out!  Click on the link on the top right to sign up!!  Only a few more days to get your first two months for only $9.95 each (plus tax).  Use promo code:  PUMPKINDEAL

Tammi

Some of my Organized Swaps I Created for Convention

I knew that I had a lot on my plate this summer, so I decided to focus on a few organized swaps instead of making a lot of general swaps.  I love Stampin' Addicts, so I signed up for three of their swaps.  I even added my own Project Life swap to their list, which I will post tomorrow.  Here are my samples:


One Layer Swap - Boy... This one was a little tricky!
Materials used:  Zoo Babies Stamp Set - Clear, Block D, Alphabet Press Embossing Folder, Square Framelits (I used the 5th one in - 2 1/2"), Smoky Slate Ink Pad, Crisp Cantaloupe Marker
Directions/Hints:  Cut out the square first and then use the embossing folder.  Stamp the image through the cut out square.

Masculine Card Swap
Materials Used:  Simply Stars & You're Amazing Stamp Sets; Pacific Point Cardstock, Ink Pad, and Marker; Always Artichoke Cardstock and Marker; Cajun Craze Cardstock and Marker; Very Vanilla Cardstock; Regal Dots (Always Artichoke); Apothecary Framelits; Mini Silver Brads; Dimensionals

Christmas Tag Swap
Materials used:  Ornaments Keepsakes and Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Sets; Basic Black Cardstock, Marker and 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon; Modern Medley Designer Series Paper; Very Vanilla Cardstock; Real Red Ink Pad, Marker and 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon; Holiday Ornaments and Bitty Banners Framelits; Basic Pearls Large; Dimensionals
Directions/Hints:  Remember that these framelits and stamp sets are available online.  You can type in the names in the search bar on my website to find them.

Thanks so much for looking!  Feel free to comment and/or pin away.  :)  Have a great week!
Tammi

Happy 21st Birthday, Kylie!!

I want to wish my oldest daughter a very happy birthday!!  I can't believe she is already 21!!  Time really does go by fast...  Here are some cute pics of my baby girl.  I've also added pictures of the card, tags and gift card envelope that I made her using some products from the upcoming new Stampin' Up! catalog.  Enjoy!

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All About You Tag created by Tammi Verbarendse
Materials (items in upcoming catalog in bold):  Really Good Greetings stamp set; Very Vanilla cardstock; Island Indigo 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (retiring!), cardstock and marker; Early Espresso marker; Summer Starfruit marker; Soho Subway Designer Series Paper; Two Tags Bigz Die (retiring!); Dimensionals; Corner Rounder Punch

All About You Tag on a Gift
Created by Tammi Verbarendse

For You Tag created by Tammi Verbarendse
Materials:  Mixed Medley stamp set (retired holiday mini hostess set); Island Indigo cardstock and marker; Early Espresso cardstock; Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock and ink pad; Soho Subway Designer Series Paper; Two Tags Bigz Die (retiring!); 1 3/4" and 1 1/4" Scallop Circle, 3/4" Circle and Corner Rounder Punches;  Dimensionals

21st Birthday Gift Card Envelope created by Tammi Verbarendse
Materials:  Remembering Your Birthday and ABC-123 Sketch Alphabet & Numbers stamp sets; Island Indigo cardstock and marker; Early Espresso marker; Soho Subway Designer Series Paper; Very Vanilla cardstock; Typeset Alphabet Bigz Dies; Dimensionals; Simply Scored Scoring Tool & Diagonal Plate; Paper Snips

Happy 21st Birthday Card created by Tammi Verbarendse
Materials:  Blue Ribbon, Henry Says (from Occassions Mini Catalog), and ABC-123 Sketch Alphabet & Numbers stamp sets; Island Indigo cardstock and marker; Very Vanilla cardstock; Early Espresso marker; Summer Starfruit marker; Crisp Cantaloupe ink pad; Soho Subway Designer Series Paper; 2 3/8" Scallop Circle and 1 3/8" Circle Punches; Pearl Basics; Dimensionals; Paper Snips

Have a fabulous week everyone, especially Kylie!!!
Tammi

Cute Card and Notepad using Products from Upcoming Stampin' Up! Catalog!

I was lucky enough to spend last Saturday with my mom and sister at the Stampin' Up! Salt Lake City Regional.  We had so much fun!!  There were FREE stamp sets, make-n-takes and awesome demonstrations.  It was a blast! 

Here are two of the projects we made using our new stamp sets, Simply Stars and Remembering Your Birthday.  You can purchase these items beginning June 1st!

Simply Stars Notepad designed by Stampin' Up! and created by Tammi Verbarendse
Materials (Bold from New Catalog):  Simply Stars and Remembering Your Birthday stamp sets; Whisper White cardstock; Basic Gray cardstock and ink pad; Gumball Green cardstock and ink pad; Pool Party ink pad; Crisp Cantaloupe ink pad; Calypso Coral cardstock and baker's twine; Paper Snips

Worth Celebrating Card and Envelope designed by Stampin' Up! and created by Tammi Verbarendse
Materials used:  Remembering Your Birthday stamp set; Whisper White cardstock and envelope; Basic Gray marker and ink pad; Pumpkin Pie cardstock; Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper (Pumpkin Pie & Old Olive); 2012 - 2014 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (Raspberry Ripple); In Color Dahlias (Raspberry Ripple); Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (circle for ticket looking punch), and Elegant Butterfly Punches; Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder; Deco Labels Collection Framelits; Paper Snips; Dimensionals

Worth Celebrating Card designed by Stampin' Up! and created by Tammi Verbarendse

Worth Celebrating Card designed by Stampin' Up! and created by Tammi Verbarendse
Closer look at the layers.

Hopefully I didn't miss anything!  We will probably make something like the notepad at my New Catalog Open House, so keep checking back for details!

Happy stamping!!
Tammi

New Dolled-Up Birthday Kit

We're excited to introduce our second Submit a Project kit--the Dolled-Up Birthday Kit--voted on by you via our Facebook page. This gorgeous birthday card was created by Chris Gilmore, a manager from Coshocton, Ohio. Congratulations, Chris!

The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:

• Dolled-Up Birthday Photopolymer Stamp (1)
• 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
• 2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
• Dress Up die-cuts (6)
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
• Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
• Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!*  Click here to order.

To assemble one card, follow the instructions below:

1. Place the stamp on clear-mount block D or H rubber side up and ink with the Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot.
2. Stamp "Happy Birthday" at the bottom of the card front.
3. Ink the Sponge Dauber with Soft Suede ink and gently antique the doily and the edges of the dress form.
4. Adhere the pieces to the card front in this order:
   
   • Doily
   • Very Vanilla Cardstock
   • Dress form
   • Flower

*Adhesive not included

Have fun with this cute project!
Tammi

Card Class on April 27th!! Register Now!!

I'm finally back from my relaxing Arizona vacation and ready to do some blogging.  I still have a lot going on in the next couple weeks, but I'll be sure to keep you updated on all the Stampin' Up! info.  Don't forget that the retired list will be posted on the 24th, so make sure to check that out!

Also, I have a couple classes and an Open House scheduled on my website, so look at the info and you can RSVP directly from my calendar.  

The first class I have scheduled is on Saturday April 27th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  (I don't think it will take this long, but this is the time I have allotted for people to work on everything.  You can leave before or come a little later, if needed.  I will have snacks!)  This card class will be featuring my September Monthly Kit from last year.  Not only will you get all the materials in the original kit for this class, you will also have access to the stamps, inks and any other items I used from my personal supply.  PLUS, you will get a $5 discount off the kit by attending the class.  (and save on shipping!)

Click here to see the samples.  You will be creating 5 cards and a mini clear envelope scrapbook (or more cards, if you choose) for only $20!  Please RSVP with your payment by midnight on Monday, April 22nd.  I will be ordering all the supplies on that Tuesday.  You can contact me with your payment info or use the paypal link on the right.  If you really want to do this class, but you can't attend, I can still ship it to you for $5.  Just click the 'add shipping' button and then make sure your shipping address is listed in your paypal account. 

April 27th Card Class only $20
(Create a mini scrapbook too or use the extra materials to create more cards!  No bookmark with this class.)

Hope you can attend!!
Tammi

 

Girly Dress Happy Birthday Card

I was so excited to get my Dress Up Framelits!  I have seen so many cute ideas on Pinterest and even our current issue of Stampin' Success.  Lucky for me, my new This and That Bundle arrived today, so I decided to play with the beautiful papers and my framelits!

Here are some of the items I got out, including the current issue of Stampin' Success, to help inspire me.  Once I started playing, I decided I wanted to keep it clean, so I put back the embossing folder and embosslits.  I had to switch stamp sets too, since I didn't have enough space on my card for the one I was originally going to use.

Girly Dress Happy Birthday Card created by Tammi Verbarendse
Materials used:  Petite Pairs stamp set; Basic Gray Card Stock and Ink Pad; Pool Party Card Stock; Whisper White Card Stock; This and That Epic Day Designer Series Paper; Dress Up and Ovals Collection Framelits; Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack; Pearl Basics



Girly Dress Happy Birthday Card created by Tammi Verbarendse
I distressed the little punched flowers by rolling them up in a ball and then separating them into two flowers by using my fingernail to break apart the fibers. 

Sneak Peek of my This and That Bundle!  I love everything in this pack!!  The book is beautiful and has so many pretty papers inside.  There is a pocket in the front with two already assembled envelopes just waiting to go in my book.  There is another pocket in the back that I will probably store my fabulous sticker pack in. 

It's hard to believe that I got all of that, plus the Epic Day Designer Series Paper, for only $32.08!!  To order, just go to my website and it is item number 133350. 

Have a creative weekend!!
Tammi

Get Whale Card and Video

I was playing around with my Oh, Whale stamp set from the Spring Mini Catalog and decided I wanted to make a Get Well card for a child.  I wanted to make it bright and cheery to make someone feel better.  I love the fun colors in the Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper!



Here are some of the supplies I got out to help inspire me.  I actually used all of them!

Get Whale Soon Card created by Tammi Verbarendse
Materials used:  Oh, Whale! Stamp Set; Melon Mambo Card Stock; Marina Mist Card Stock; Basic Gray Card Stock and Ink Pad; Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper; Neutral (Basic Gray) and Bright (Daffodil Delight) Brads; Daffodil Delight Card Stock; Happy Whale Clearlits Die; Pinwheel Sizzlits Die; Ovals Collection and Bitty Banners Framelits; Large Scallop Edgelit;  Dimensionals

Get Whale Soon Card created by Tammi Verbarendse

It's not the best quality, but here is a short video explaining how to use the pinwheel die.  Everyone was sleeping, so I had to be really quiet and use my webcam.  :)

Thanks for checking out my blog and have a fabulous weekend!!
Tammi