Merry Moose - Stampin' Up! 2019

I am participating in a Secret Sister program through a Canadian Buy & Sell Facebook group called Stampin' Up Canada Buy/Sell & More.  Today I received this awesome Christmas card featuring the Merry Moose bundle.  It is just delightful!  

I believe this bundle has sold out for this year but it is coming back in next year's holiday catalogue.  Wonderful news!

Something to look forward to in 2020.

Thanks for stopping by...

Cindy

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Winter Gifts - Nov. 2019 Paper Pumpkin - Stampin' Up!

November's Paper Pumpkin - Winter Gifts made 24 (6@ of 4 designs).  They were fun and easy to make.

Here's the lot of them...all set to use!

Here's a little info about the next kit:

About the December Kit

Kit details: Makes 12 cards and envelopes

Card size: 4 1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)

Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

Coordinating colors: Crushed Curry, Grapefruit Grove, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce, Terracotta Tile

Subscription Information

• Subscribe for the December kit at paperpumpkin.com from November 11–December 10.
• Supplies may be limited toward the end of each subscription period.

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www.cindymcgurk.stampiniup.net

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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So Many Stars - Stitched Stars Dies - Stampin' Up! 2019

A lovely card using the So Many Stars stamp set, but mostly made with the Stitched Stars Dies.  You could easily add stamping from sets you already have on hand; although it is always nice to have the co-ordinating set.

The Balmy Blue colour wash was made with an aqua painter on our  new Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper.  The splatter with its cute little stars and the greeting are both from the So Many Stars stamp set.

There are 4 sheets - 2 @ of 2 designs in the pack of Mercury Glass Designer Acetate.  The dies cut the acetate perfectly and can be easily adhered with glue dots.    Colour your Rhinestones with the Night of Navy Blends marker.  Silver Foil Paper was used for the swirl and intricate star.    Quite an easy card.

Here's a peek at the inside of my card.  The swirls die also cuts out 5 little stars; one of which I used here.

I wanted to show this picture of the stamp set and dies just to highlight the MANY awesome images/dies you get in this bundle.   It's an amazing assortment!

My inspiration came from a card by Linda Dalke, a talented demo from Australia.  Her colours were copper and Petal Pink which went lovely together.

You can visit my on-line store at:
www.cindymcgurk.stampinup.net

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy
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Merry Moose - Stampin' Up! 2019

Merry Christmoose!  Here's a cute, yet masculine card for any moose loving person in your life; or from a moose loving person!  It's perfect for our neck of the woods.

The images are from the Merry Moose photopolymer set.

The paper is Wrapped in Plaid 6 X 6 specialty paper.  Gold lines add elegance to this plaid paper.

A little Wink of Stella was painted onto the fussy cut scarf; Night of Navy ink stamped on Night of Navy card stock.

The inside is also stamped with the same trees as used on the front. 

I used my Crumb Cake Blends marker to colour the Grey Granite Textured Weave Ribbon so it would co-ordinate better with my Crumb Cake moose; stamped in Memento Black and punched out with the co-ordinating moose punch.

This is the same card but with a Happy Birthday sentiment.   Perfect for anyone who has a birthday near Christmas.

Credits:  this card was cased from Amy Koenders, a talented US Stampin' Up! demo.  Loved her card!  I was doing this for a class so simplified the stamping.

You can visit my on-line store at:

www.cindymcgurk.stampinup.net

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Countdown to Christmas Project Kit - Stampin' Up! 2019

Here is the Countdown to Christmas Project Kit that a customer made without using the co-ordinating stamp set Christmas Countdown.  No stamping needed if you don't want to!  She used extra embellishments from her stash and did an awesome job with this kit.

Below is the kit I made with the co-ordinating stamp set and done as per the instructions (posted on Thurs. Oct. 17/19)  

So, it's really up to you.  Do it as per the kit or have some more fun, dig into your stash and change it up your way!

You can shop at my on-line store

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Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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The Gift of Fall - August 2019 Paper Pumpkin - Stampin' Up!

I am a little late for Canadian Thanksgiving, but it is never too late to be thankful!  August's Paper Pumpkin - The Gift of Fall made six awesome fall gift bags with two tag designs.

This kit included enough for the six bags with tags with tons of product to create more than just the bags.  There was an add-on you could purchase to make cards; I chose to just use card stock I had already.

Here's an example of a card I made with the kit contents and card stock.  I based my card on one by a talented demo, Julie Davison.  An older Paper Pumpkin stamp was used for the sentiment.  The kit provided crumb cake leaves that I turned over and sponged on the reverse white side with some Merry Merlot and a sponge dauber.

A gift bag and card, ready to go!

After making up the bags and card there is still plenty left over to make projects in the future.  There really was a lot of bang for your buck in this kit!

The Hallowe'en kit is next and then I'll move on to some current catalogue product.  So little time....

Check out buy on-line store at:

www.cindymcgurk.stampinup.net

Past kits can  be viewed at:

www.pumpkinhowto.co

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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On My Mind - July 2019 Paper Pumpkin - Stampin' Up!

I have been on a bit of a kick the past week finishing up some Paper Pumpkin boxes.  I love doing them!  The July 2019 Paper Pumpkin was titled On My Mind and made 9 lovely regular sized A2 cards.

One of the features of this kit was that it co-ordinates with suites from the annual catalogue.  This sailboat card co-ordinates with the Come Sail Away Suite.  For those that like to change things up a bit, this pairing of annual catalogue products makes your possibilities endless.

The co-ordinating suite for this card was the Woven Thread Suite.  I love the colour combo on this card.

I stamped poorly on all three of the sentiment labels provided for this card!  So I used the Stitched Nested Dies to create new ones.  I was much more successful when I used the Stamparatus and sponged the ink onto the stamp with a sponge dauber.  

The third and final design goes with the Garden Lane Suite.    I also appreciate the lovely lined envelopes that make your card that much more special!

Contact me for more info on subscribing to Paper Pumpkin.

You can visit

www.pumpkinhowto.com

to see all the past kits/videos

Next mont's kit will be tags that co-ordinate with the Winter Woods kit from this month.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Hugs from Shelli - May 2019 Paper Pumpkin

I have many, many Paper Pumpkin kits to complete.  I love getting them each month and then I just don't make it a priority to get them finished.  So here I am, with May's kit called Hugs from Shelli.  It makes 12 beautiful note sized cards complete with co-ordinating envelopes (not shown).

However, it became known that the envelopes were a "titch" too small for the notecards and they would not easily go into the envelopes.  Knowing this, I trimmed slivers from each card so I would not have this problem.  As it happens, I missed a few, so ended up cutting them and mounting them to regular A2 card bases for a simple fix.  I call these "happy mistakes" because it usually makes for a nice alternative.

This notecard made it onto a Crumb Cake card base.  

Here I layered it onto a Blushing Bride card base and added a strip of Mossy Meadow to the left side of the card.

'I choseVery Vanilla card stock and centred the card front onto a piece of Mossy Meadow.  I love the bird trinkets they provided for this card.

The notecards below are done as per kit instructions.

So, that's another kit completed!  If you'd like to learn more about Stampin' Up!'s card making and project subscription, please let me know!  I'd be happy to fill you in on the deets!

You can see past kits/videos at

www.pumpkinhowto.com

Each month is a surprise but they do give little hints each month.  November's will be tags that will co-ordinate with October's kit.

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www.cindymcgurk.stampinup.net

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Winter Woods - Oct. 2019 Paper Pumpkin - Stampin' Up!

 This month's Paper Pumpkin' entitled Winter Woods arrived on Thursday and I had all 10 cards finished on Friday afternoon.  This rarely happens!  Such a pretty set of cards.

The card base is pre-printed.  You just stamp the snowflakes and greeting.  The die-cut birch trees have a lovely soft shimmery look.  A pop of colour is added with the die-cut cardinals and the snowflake sequins finish off this serene winter scene.  

The inside greeting, cardinal and snowflake all came from the stamp set included with this kit.  I think it adds a nice festive touch to the inside of the card.

Here they are...all completed!

If you'd like to find out more about getting a Paper Pumpkin subscription, please let me know!

Or take a look at:

www.paperpumpkin.com

and start your subscription now.

You can also go to

www.pumpkinhowto.com

to see past kits and videos.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Very Versailles - Butterfly Gala - Stampin' Up! 2019

I saw a card on a Demonstrator Facebook page (Isabelle Amara, I believe) and decided I wanted the Very Versailles stamp set.  I then made her card (with a couple of changes).  Her card is lovely, sweet and simple; just what I was looking for.

I used the Butterfly Gala stamp set that co-ordinates with the Butterfly Duet punch.  All stamping was done with Blueberry Bushel ink.  I coloured one of the Petal Pink Rhinestone Gems with the Night of Navy Blends and added it to the abdomen of the butterfly.

After stamping the script background and leaf branch I used the Wink of Stella and coloured in all the leaves for a bit of shimmer.  Be careful using the Wink of Stella....it is water based just like the blue ink so the colour moves.  My pen slipped and I ended up with a streak off one of the leaves.  I used a Rhinestone (coloured with the Blends Night of Navy Marker) and covered the error.  I then added two more rhinestones.

Here I wanted to see what two small butterflies would look like.

I had another slip of the pen here at the top of my card.  That is how I ended up with a small butterfly at the top and the larger one at mid point.

Very Versailles, such a lovely stamp set.  I think the stamps would work so well on a scrapbook page too!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar - Stampin' Up! 2019

Here is the awesome advent calendar featured on page 38 of the 2019 holiday catalogue.  This box is sturdy and will last for years to come;  Extra supplies needed are adhesives, ink and stamp set.  However, you do not need the stamp set (co-ordinating one called Christmas Countdown) to complete this kit.  

Use just the contents of this kit or take a look in your stash for little bits you might like to add to make it your own.

Then fill it up and enjoy!

If you have any questions about this kit, please let me know!

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www.cindymcgurk.stampinup.net

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Good Morning Magnolia - Stampin' Up! 2019

This is first card I made with the Good Morning Magnolia Stamp set and co-ordinating dies; coloured with Blends alcohol markers.

There's a little bit of Very Vanilla Scalloped Lace Trim tucked behind the flower.  Splatters are from Waterfront.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Cindy

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Friendly Silhouettes Dies - Stampin' Up! 2019

Today's card features the dies from the Friendly Silhouettes Dies.  It co-ordinates with the Friend Like You stamp set and is available at a 10% discount when purchasing them as a bundle.

I was using a beautiful card by Marita's Bastelzimmer as my inspiration.  I was attempting to simply it by using some retired Designer Series Paper (High Tide).  Although I did succeed in simplifying the card, I am not totally happy with it.  So I will think on this a bit more and see if I can made it appear less two dimensional and  plain.

I did add some Wink of Stella to the cat tails for a bit of shimmer.  Sentiment is from Colourful Seasons.

The inside is stamped with the cat tails from the Friends Like You stamp set.

This really is a beautiful die set that works well as a stand alone, but the stamp set does work beautifully with it.

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Good Morning Magnolia - Stampin' Up! 2019

Good Morning Magnolia was the first set I purchased from the preorder items in the annual catalogue when it came out.  This is the second card I have made with it.  I was asked to make a white on white card and this is the result.  This is a 5.25 X 5.25 card.  I still had a few of the square envelopes we used to carry.  I miss those!  

Also used for this card:

Subtle Embossing Folder

Rhinestones

Silver Metallic Thread

Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

Balmy Blue and Daffodil Delight Blends Markers

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Cindy

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July 2019 Paper Pumpkin Sneak Peak Info

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-ca/sign-up/?demoid=2069648

Have you been wondering about Paper Pumpkin and whether it is for you?!  I have been a subscriber since they started Paper Pumpkin and I look forward to it every month.

Here is a little info on what they have prepared to help you decide if you would like to join in on the fun for next month!  It is always a surprise what will be in the kit but they like to give you a head's up on a little bit of what to expect.

July's kit will:

Make 9 mailable cards with envelopes (3 each of 3 designs)

Co-ordinating colours will be:  Gold, Kraft, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pear Pizzaz, Pretty Peacock, Sahara Sand, Seaside Spray ad Terracotta Tile.

It will also co-ordinate with 3 suites from the Annual Catalogue.      The three suites are:

Woven Threads - page 13-14

Garden Lane - Page 40-41

Come Said Away - 144-145.

The photo above shows you bits of those suites.

These co-ordinating products are not necessary to complete the kit.  Your kit will have everything necessary to complete the pre-designed cards.

If you would like more info about Paper Pumpkin please contact me at

cindyjmcgurk@gmail.com

Now, I'm off to continue working on June's Paper Pumpkin. ;)

Stay creative!

Cindy

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Daisy Delight - Garden Lane - Stampin' Up! 2019

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Daisy Delight gets to sport one of the new embellishments called Perennial Essence Floral Centers.  They have great dimension but I wanted it to lie a little flatter, so I pulled off the bottom part of the embellishment and glued it on with Tombow.

The Subtle Embossing Folder adds texture to the band across the middle and the Garden Lane Designer Series Paper adds a lot of brightness with the white amongst all the green.  

The sentiment is from Itty Bitty Greetings which was stamped onto a punch out from the Classic Label Punch.  I tucked it to the edge and added another punched piece to the other side to continue the white line.

Here is a group picture of all the cards made with the Garden Lane paper.

And below is a pic and deets on the Perennial Essence Floral Centers

Perennial Essence Floral Centers	149442
Price: $8.25
Perennial Essence Floral Centers are adhesive-backed fuzzy yellow centres for completing your stamped or punched flowers.  * 18 pieces  * 3/8" (1 cm)

All the lovely patterns in the Garden Lane Designer Series Paper.

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Thanks for visiting!

Cindy

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Daisy Delight - Garden Lane - Stampin' Up! 2019

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Daisy Delight is paired with the Garden Lane Designer Series Paper; along with this birthday stamp from the Painted Glass stamp set.

I stamped Mint Macaron onto Mint Macaron card stock and punched  it out with the daisy punch.  The bling is from the Clear Faceted Gems.  The sentiment was stamped in Shaded Spruce onto a die cut from the Stitched Nested Labels.  

Just a little two step stamping with the leaves on the inside of the card for some visual interest.

Have you been creating with designer series papers lately?  Many of us love to buy beautiful papers and then have the tendency to "hoard" it, afraid to cut into it.  Take the plunge and chop it!

Good luck!

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Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Good Morning Magnolia - Garden Lane - Stampin' Up! 2019

One of the most popular sets in this year's catalogue is Good Morning Magnolia.  It has a couple of beautiful flower images that work beautiful with many of Stampin' Up!'s papers.

 I decided to add the small flower from this set with the Garden Lane paper as a backdrop.  The paper is all in greens so I stuck with the colours in the paper.  

I coloured the image with Mint Macaron Blends and punched it out with the 1 3/4" circle punch.  The white Flax Ribbon is used as an accent and to finish off the card the sentiment was stamped with Versamark and embossed with white embossing powder.

I've given myself a goal of getting five cards made with this paper before I move on to another pack!  

Stop by my on-line store for these and everything wonderful from Stampin' Up!

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Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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Love What You Do - Garden Lane - Stampin' Up! 2019

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Garden Lane is one of the new Designer Series Papers in the just released 2019/2020 Annual Catalogue.

This card features the Love What You Do stamp set on page 143.

I made a card like this one with a different paper (that I cased from a talented demo)...you can see that card with credits here:

https://turtlecreations-papercrafts.blogspot.com/2018/08/love-what-you-do-stampin-up.html

The "splotch" was stamped in Soft Sea Foam; the flower and sentiment in Garden Green.

There is an edgelit die in the Stitched Labels Framelits that I used to put the little edging on the left side of the focal piece.

I almost always do "something" to the inside.  Today I stamped part of the flower off the edge of the paper.

Here are the pattern from this lovely paper...can be found on page 165 and there is also the suite on pages 40-41.  

I hope you are enjoying the new catalogue!

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www.cindymcgurk.stampinup.net

Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy

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