Paper Pumpkin - Filled with Love

Tonight I am holding my Filled with Love & Treats Class. Each of my attendees will be creating all of the cards and projects seen in the picture below. Although candy is not included in the class, I created the samples showcasing the different kinds of candies they could use (all coordinating, of course!). Everyone will make 3 cards, 3 tiny treat boxes, and 6 tags with bags...all using the January Paper Pumpkin "Filled with Love" Kit.The project you see below only use half of one kit!

Each of the cards we will be making use pieces from the kit. I just added a few extra things, like...

...the Hearts Embossing Folder. 

...the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder. 

 ...and the Perpetual Birthday Calendar & Gorgeous Grunge stamp set. 

{This card was closely CASEd by a card I found on the Stampin' Up! blog HERE.}

And, oh how I love these little treat boxes, so I decided to add these to the class, as well! Again, all pieces are what I found in the kit. 

 

I added some 1/8" Gold trim to this box just for something different. 

Lastly, we will also be making these little bags, which is actually just how the kit is intended for! One full kit makes 24 of these tags and bags, but I wanted to add in some different projects for my class, so they will take home six of these. Aren't the gold clips so cute? You just fold over the baggie and clip everything together. Easy-peasy!

 

The Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration team is sharing some Valentine's Day cards, bags, tags, boxes, and more over on our blog today! Click on the link below to come over for a visit and get inkspired!

Weekly Deals ~ February 3-9

Stampin' Up! has another week full of Weekly Deals that you might not want to pass up!! Need a heart punch to help create some fun Valentine's Day projects? Stampin' Up! is offering TWO different heart punches this week at a reduced price. Take a look at all of the deals below and then head on over to my online store to take advantage of the discounted prices. Order anytime at heidiboos.stampinup.net or contact me at stuckonstampin{at}gmail{dot}com with your order if you are local.

There's something for everyone this week!! 

And, don't forget Sale-A-Bration is happening now through the end of March. With every $50 order you will receive a Sale-A-Bration freebie from a list of select products!

SSINK Color Combo - Six Sided Sampler

It's Monday!! The weekend went by in a blur, but I had a quick minute to stamp on Friday with the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Color Challenge for this week. Isn't this a super fun combo?! I sometimes like being limited to just a few great colors as it gives me something I can pull together quick and easy.

Do you want to join us this week? You can play along, too, and link up at SSINK...it's open until Sunday, February 8th at noon.

Stamp Sets	Six Sided Sampler, Gorgeous Grunge
Ink	Tangelo Twist, Coastal Cabana
Paper	Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Tangelo Twist
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tangelo Twist Ribbon, Rhinestone Accents
Tools	Hexagon Punch

Friday Favorites - Love is Kindness

I recently participated in a card swap with some of my Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration gals and I used one of my FAVORITE stamp sets from the Occasions Catalog called Love is Kindness. This is a single stamp that is so perfect for using our Blendabilities markers. For this card I used the new Wild Wasabi and Pink Pirouette Blendabilities from the 2015 Occasions Catalog. I am learning to L-O-V-E my Blendabilities!!

You'll notice on the background of the card I am using the Polka Dot Embossing Folder. This is one of my FAVORITE embossing folders and until February 2nd you can get it for only $5.96!! Check out this embossing folder and others on our weekly deals HERE.

Here is an up close view of the Blendabilities in action. I used all three shades of Pink Pirouette and then went over each flower with the Color Lifter. I used the lightest shade of Wild Wasabi for the stems of each tulip and then alternated the shades for the leaves.

I added some dimension to the newspaper wrap around the stems by cutting out an extra (my FAVORITE Paper Snips did the job!) of just the newspaper and then popping it up with a Dimensional. I sporadically placed pearls all over the card for an added affect.

All 13 swaps ready to be mailed! It was a lot of coloring, but I actually enjoyed it!

Stamp Sets	Love is Kindness
Ink	Memento Black Ink, Blendabilities - Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette
Paper	Whisper White, Basic Black, Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Stacked With Love Paper Stack
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Wild Wasabi Cotton Twine, Pearl Accents
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Polka Dot Textured Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Dotted Scalloped Ribbon Border Punch

Come on over to the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog for more Friday Favorites!

Quick & Easy - Big Day

I wanted to share with you a quick and easy card I designed for one of my card nights earlier this month. This card uses one of the Sale-A-Bration stamp sets that you can get for FREE with a $50 order! It has some cute images that are great for using our Blendabilities to color in.

*Big Day* Stamp Set - FREE with $50 purchase!

Stamped on the inside!

Stamp Sets	Big Day
Ink	Memento Black Ink, Blendabilities - Calypso Coral, Bermuda Bay
Paper	Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Mossy Meadow, Birthday Bash DSP
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SAB Crushed Curry 1/4" Polyester Ribbon
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Circle Framelits, 2-1/2" Circle Punch

Come visit the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog for more quick and easy cards!

Painted Petals Thank You

Today I am sharing some super cute mini 3x3 notecards I created as a thank you for some of my customers! I love the Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper and coordinating stamp set called Painted Petals! These are two new products from the 2015 Occasions Catalog.

Stamp Sets	Painted Petals
Ink	Wild Wasabi, Rose Red, Blackberry Bliss
Paper	Whisper White, Rose Red, Crushed Curry, Painted Blooms DSP
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools	1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch

Weekly Deals - Texture Boutique is 25% off!

Have you checked out this week's WEEKLY DEALS yet? 

Have you not yet bitten the bullet to purchase the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine because it's just a little out of your price range right now? But maybe you want something to help add some pizzazz to your cards? The Texture Boutique is the perfect choice! Quickly add texture to your cards with the Texture Boutique and embossing folders. This week only (January 27-February 2) the Texture Boutique is 25% off regular price (only $22.46)! A small selection of embossing folders are also on sale during this week (including two of my favorites...the large polka dot and lucky stars folder!) Don't miss out! 

This would also be the PERFECT time to browse the Occasions Catalog and create your $50 order to take advantage of a Sale-A-Bration freebie! Simply order online whenever it's convenient for you at heidiboos.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW! Oh, and you might as well check the Clearance Rack while you're there. *wink*

Never hesitate to let me know if you have any questions! Feel free to email me at stuckonstampin{at}gmail{dot}com or leave a comment below.

Happy Happy Birthday Balloon Bash

Today at the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog we are creating cards that would be perfect for all the men in our lives. At my card making event last Wednesday, I designed a card that would work great for a masculine birthday card.

To help me with my design, I used the Freshly Made Sketches card sketch (FMS170)...with a few added embellishments, of course! ;)

Stamp Sets	Celebrate Today, Balloon Bash
Ink	Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy, Calypso Coral
Paper	Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy, Birthday Bash DSP, Gold Glimmer Paper
Accessories	SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim, SAB Calypso Coral 1/4" Polyester Ribbon
Tools	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Stars Framelits, Bitty Star Punch

December 2014 Paper Pumpkin Kit

This past Wednesday night I held my monthly card making night. On the third Wednesday of every month, I invite my customers, friends, and family to my home to come over and create four cards. The last couple of times we have had a packed house of an average of 20 stampers. I love how enthusiastic my regulars are for stamping and I so appreciate the newcomers that are willing to come give stamping a try!

Most of the time I design all of the cards myself specifically for these card nights, but sometimes I will copy a design I have found online because I just love it that much! This month I decided I would use December's Paper Pumpkin Kit for one of the cards we would make. I am a Paper Pumpkin subscriber and because of this I can order any of the past Paper Pumpkin kit REFILLS that are available. These refills do not come with stamps or the ink (that comes with my original box), but they come with everything else! December's kit was one of the refills I could order and I figured this would save me some time in planning a card...plus all the supplies are all ready to go AND I just knew my customers would LOVE these cards!

Each customer had their choice between the three you see below...first come first serve! ;) Which do you think went first? Yep...happy birthday! I decided not to try to think outside the box and kept the design just as the kit calls for (afterall, I purchased this kit to save time!!)

Aren't these adorable?!

Here's just a little information to learn more about Paper Pumpkin if you would like to become a subscriber.

Do you ever wish you could just get a class delivered straight to your door each month? Well, you're in luck...you can!! Stampin' Up!'s exclusive Paper Pumpkin kits are just that! With a Paper Pumpkin monthly subscription a fully designed project kit (cut and ready for you!) arrives at your door in a little red box filled with stamps, ink, and paper – everything you will need (besides the adhesive and scissors) to enjoy a papercrafting oasis for whenever you need a creative pick- me-up. No need to pull out all of your stuff and figure out what to make. It’s all there for you! Each month your kit is a surprise – the anticipation is half the fun! (See Stampin' Up's Pinterest page of the kits that have been offered in the past.)

If you are interested in finding out more about Paper Pumpkin, you can visit HERE to sign up!

Control Freaks Tour - Love

It's Control Freaks time!! I've missed hopping along with this talented group of stampers, so I am excited to be back! If you've already been hopping along then you just came from the talented Patty Bennett's blog. This month the theme is LOVE and it doesn't have to be just for Valentine's Day either (although how fitting that we are inspiring you early to create some things for the next holiday!)

I have a few cards to share with you today that showcase the You Plus Me stamp set along with the Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack. Both of these products are so fun to work with! The paper is to die for and has so many options as the front is colored with Real Red, Calypso Coral, and Crisp Cantaloupe whereas the back of the paper is all black and white. So fun!

Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack

My first card uses a Whisper White card base stamped with one of the "splatter" images from the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set, as well as a heart from the You Plus Me set. I also embossed a piece of Real Red using the new Happy Hearts embossing folder. I added three different patterned strips from the Stacked with Love paper stack to add some more color. The You + Me circle is on top of one of the Starburst Framelits.

Next up uses some of the black and white patterns in the same Stacked with Love paper stack. I love how the arrows coordinate with the image I used. I really like the "you're sweet" image for a Valentine's Day card as you could really give it to anyone you want...it's not too lovey-dovey. ;) Not sure if you can notice but underneath where I punched the confetti hearts, I added some red glimmer paper to peek through. AND if you look really close along with some of the "splatter" from the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set, I added some tiny hearts to the background as well. These little hearts are one of the images from the You Plus Me set.

My last card uses some of the same products, but also adds in some different patterns of the paper, using both the black and white XOXO and the tiny red hearts! I used the Happy Hearts embossing folder again as the full background and decided to add in some Coastal Cabana color for a fun contrast between the black and white. The large heart comes from the Hearts Framelits and the smaller red glimmer heart is punched with the small heart punch.

I hope you feel some LOVELY inspiration today as you hop along with the Control Freaks! Next up is the WONDERFUL Wendy. Keep on hopping to see what amazing talent she has to share with us today.