ICS Blog Hop The Season of Gratitude

Welcome! It's ICS blog hop time!  Our theme is ‪the Season of Gratitude!  We are using the awesome October Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin as the base for our projects.  I decided to do something that could be used for table settings at Thanksgiving.

I cut the adhesive top part off the envelope to use as the base of my project.  On the envelope pouch in Chocolate Chip I stamped the background stamp three times.  The die cut leaves were sponged in Chocolate Chip and then popped with Stampin' Dimensionals.  I then used a couple die cuts also in the kit for the name and added a few sequins for an accent.  There were card bases included in this kit, so I cut one in half to create a card to write the things I am grateful for at Thanksgiving.  The sentiment was also stamped in Chocolate Chip.  I used a hole punch and some green twine (from the Paper Pumpkin kit), so it can be hung up on a bulletin board, fridge, etc.   


 

 
Thanks for stopping by my post in the ICS blog hop!  The next stop in your hop is Jennifer.

Card Supply List from Stampin' Up!:
Stampin' Up! October Paper Pumpkin - Season of Gratitude kit (to include Chocolate Chip ink, stamp set, and adhesives)
Other supplies used: Sponge Dauber, Hole Punch

OSAT Blog Hop - Birthdays Bash!

Welcome to the One Stamp At a Time Blog Hop for September with a theme of Birthdays Bash!  If you are hopping along with us, I hope you enjoyed the great projects from Jeanna!

For my card and project I decided to use some new Stampin' Up! holiday catalog DSP for non-Christmas.  My big brother has a birthday coming up next month, so I thought he would like a card and gift card envelope using this paper.

The card base is Thick Whisper White, the black mat layer is 4 1/8" x 5 3/8", and the Crumb Cake layer is 4" x 5 1/4".  The Crumb Cake cardstock was run through the Big Shot and embossed with the Woodland TIEF.  The sentiment is from Guy Greetings and stamped in Memento Black ink on Crumb Cake cardstock.  It was cutout using the Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies and popped with Stampin' Dimensionals.  I then used the Leaflets Framelits Dies to cut out various leaves out of the Warmth & Cheer DSP.  A little bit of linen thread was used to finish off this card!

My project is a gift card envelope.  It also used the Warmth & Cheer DSP and Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies.  The little circles on the envelope are in Basic Black.  I punched a whole in them and the DSP to put the copper brads through.  I then used the Leaflets Framelits Dies to cut out a leaf out of the Warmth & Cheer DSP.  The sentiment is from Guy Greetings and stamped in Memento Black ink on Crumb Cake cardstock.  It was cutout using the Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies  I punched a little whole in the tag.  Linen thread was then used to close up the envelope and attached the leaf & sentiment.

I hope you have enjoyed my card & project!  Your next stop in the hop is from my friend, Anna!

1.     You are here ---> Megan Thompson - http://meganttstamps.blogspot.com/2016/09/osat-blog-hop-birthdays-bash.html
2.     Anna Smith - http://www.scrappingstampingandstuff.com/osat-blog-hop-birthdays-bash/
3.     Alisa Tilsner - http://wp.me/p51aTO-1Eo
4.     Rick Adkins - https://rckinsmonstudio.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/birthday-bash-blog-hop/
5.     Sara Levin - http://wp.me/p52EFH-1Rl
6.     Renee Ondrajka - http://stampinwithrenee.blogspot.com/2016/09/osat-blog-hop-birthdays-bash.html
7.     Melissa Davies - http://rubberfunatics.blogspot.com/2016/09/osat-blog-hop-birthdays-bash.html
8.     Maria Willis - http://cardbomb.blogspot.com/2016/09/osat-blog-hop-birthdays-bash.html
9.     Pam Staples - http://wp.me/p3p2VA-1yf
10.     Tina Rackley Riddle -  http://www.tinascropshop.com/2016/09/osat-blog-hop-birthdays-bash.html
11.     Justin Krieger - http://wp.me/p5dZez-5DE
12.     Dena Rekow -  http://www.thecreativitycave.com/my_weblog/2016/09/osat-blog-hop-birthday-bash.html
13.     Andrea Tracy-Tucker - http://onestampinmothertucker.blogspot.com/2016/09/osat-birthday-bash-blog-hop.html
14.     Kelly Acheson - http://astampabove.typepad.com/my-blog/2016/09/osat-blog-hop-birthdays-bash.html
15.     Kim Smith - http://craftingbuddy.blogspot.com/2016/09/osat-blog-hop-birthdays-bash.html
16.     Lori Mueller - http://www.stampindreams.com/my-blog/2016/09/osat-blog-hop-happy-birthdays-bash.html
17.     Marisa Gunn - http://dzinesbymeg.typepad.com/dzines_by_meg/2016/09/osat-blog-hop-birthdays-bash.html
18.     Jeanna Bohanon - http://bit.ly/2csXeP8

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used for Card:  

• Stamps: Guy Greetings  
• Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Basic Black
• DSP: Warmth & Cheer 
• Ink: Memento Black  
• Embellishments: Woodland TIEF, Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies, Leaflets Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Cutting Pads, and Magnetic Platform, Linen Thread  
• Adhesives: Snail, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots

 
Stampin' Up! Supplies Used for Project:

• Stamps: Guy Greetings  
• Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Basic Black
• DSP: Warmth & Cheer 
• Ink: Memento Black  
• Embellishments: Woodland TIEF, Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies, Leaflets Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Cutting Pads, and Magnetic Platform, Linen Thread, Copper brads (non-SU), Hole Punch, Piercing Tool  
• Adhesives: Snail

ICS Blog Hop Technique Time

Welcome! It's ICS blog hop time! Our theme is ‪Technique Time!  I decided to do the ghosting technique!  It is where you first stamp your image in Whisper White craft ink and then stamp your image on top in your regular stamp ink color.  

A good friend of mine has a birthday upcoming later this week, so I thought her birthday card would be perfect for this ghosting technique as I know she loves Fall.  The card base is Very Vanilla cardstock, the mat layer is Cajun Craze at 3 1/2" x 4 3/4", and the Crumb Cake layer that I stamped on is 3 1/4" x 4 1/2".  The sentiment is Very Vanilla cardstock size 3/4" x 3 1/4", and the Happy Birthday is from the Balloon Celebration stamp set stamped in Cajun Craze ink and popped with Stampin' Dimensionals. 

The leaves from the Vintage Leaves stamp set are first stamped in Whisper White craft ink on your Crumb Cake cardstock.   I then stamped over them in Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, and Crushed Curry.  My one tip is to make sure you clean off your stamp when stamping the Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, and Crushed Curry if it gets Whisper White craft ink on it, so that you don't get Whisper White craft ink on your other ink pads. 


Thanks for stopping by my post in the ICS blog hop!  The next stop in your hop is the fantastic is Terri with the Triple Time Stamping Technique.
 

Card Supply List from Stampin' Up!:
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze
Inks: Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Whisper White craft ink
Stamps: Balloon Celebration, Vintage Leaves
Adhesives/Accessories: Snail, Stampin' Dimensionals

Cards for September Classes

In September I will be hosting two classes!  Here are the details and the cards for the classes.

Friday, September 9th 10am-Noon - Christmas Card Class

It’s holiday catalog kick-off time!  Have you been dreaming of creating your own handmade Christmas cards to send to family, friends, coworkers, & neighbors but always run out of time in December?  This class is to get a jump start on making your Christmas cards. In this class you will create 10 cards (5 each of 2 different designs from the same stamp set) for a total of 10 cards (& envelopes) for $20. Each month will feature a different stamp set.  Cost is $20 and RSVP is due Wednesday, September 7th at noon. 

Friday, September 16th 10am-Noon – Shaker Card Class

During this class we will be making 3 shaker cards.  These are super fun to make!  Cost is $10 and RSVP is due Wednesday, September 14^th at noon. 

 

Paper Pumpkin BOGO Offer!

Stampin' Up! is offering our Paper Pumpkin kit for the first month for $19.95 and get your second month free for all new customers.  Paper Pumpkin is a paper crafting surprise in your mailbox.  Sometimes it's cards, sometimes it's gift bags, sometimes it's 3D items, or any combination of these.  You never know what it is going to be for the month!  If for some reason you don't like that particular month there are always lots of alternative projects posted online. The Paper Pumpkin includes a stamp set, paper crafting project supplies, and ink spot(s).  

To sweeten this deal - those that sign up for Paper Pumpkin with me are going to get a few gifts!  You will receive your choice of a Paper Pumpkin reusable tote or pen AND also get to choose 2 ink spots from my stash of Stampin' Up! inks.  You will also receive a few sample projects from previous months' Paper Pumpkins. 

Comment below if you are interested and I will get it in touch!

ICS Blog Hop Fabulous Framelits

Welcome! It's ICS blog hop time! Our theme is ‪Fabulous Framelits!  I had to use my most favorite new framelits from Stampin' Up! the Everyday Jars!!  Here in the lower midwest we are in the middle of peach season.  Just last week I went to an orchard to pick some, and now I need to find some great recipes for peaches.  Peaches & canning were the inspiration for my card!

The card base is one of the new in colors, Emerald Envy.  The next layer is Whisper White cardstock with the peaches in Peekaboo Peach & Tangerine Tango.  The peaches were inked in Peekaboo Peach and then the Tangerine Tango was added with a sponge dauber.  The other wonderful combination for peaches I found out from another demonstrator is Peekaboo Peach with an accent of Flirty Flamingo.  The leaves were inked in Emerald Envy.  For the jars I stamped a bunch of just the peaches on Whisper White cardstock.  The jars were stamped in Tempting Turquoise on top of the cardstock of peaches and then cut out with the framelits.  The lids are Pacific Point ink on Pacific Point cardstock.  The sentiment is from Sheltering Tree and stamped in Emerald Envy on Peekaboo Peach.  It was cut out with the Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlets.  The inside of the card needed a jar of peaches too!

Thanks for stopping by my post in the ICS blog hop!   
The next stop in your hop is the fantastic, Andrea!

Card Supply List from Stampin' Up!:
Framelits: Everyday Jars, Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlets
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Peekaboo Peach
Inks: Peekaboo Peach & Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point, Emerald Envy
Stamps: Fresh Fruit, Jar of Love, Sheltering Tree
Adhesives/Accessories: Snail, Stampin' Dimensionals,Glue Dots, Sponge Dauber, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform & Cutting Pads

Schedule for August Stamping Classes

Hope you will join us for one of my upcoming classes!  If you are unable to attend in person you can order the stamps and materials to make on your own.

Wednesday, August 3rd 10am-Noon or 7:00-9:00pm – Just Cards – Fresh Fruit & Fruit Stand

During this class we will be making a few cards with the new stamp set & designer series paper – Fresh Fruit & Fruit Stand.  We will be using watercolor paper and a new technique called orange peel.  Not only will you take home your cards but some extra watercolor paper and a stamp spritzer.  Cost is $15 and RSVP is due by noon on Monday, August 1^st.  Attached is a photo that showcases the suite.

Friday, August 19th 10am-Noon – Projects – Mini Magazine File Card Holders

In this class we will be making mini magazine file card holders.  You will make 5 of them – 1 for Christmas, 1 for Birthdays, 1 for other holidays, and 2 for any occasions.  They will all be the same kraft paper color, but the accents and designs will be different.  Attached is a photo that shows an example for Christmas.  Cost is $10 and RSVP is due by noon on Wednesday, August 17th.  Attached is a photo that shows an example.

Sunday, August 21st 1:00-3:00pm – Mini Magazine File Card Holders or Fresh Fruit & Fruit Stand Cards

Are you unable to come to the card or project class earlier in the month?  Come on Sunday afternoon to do either the project or cards!  Cost is $15 for the cards or $10 for the project.  RSVP is due by noon on Friday, August 19^th.