Paper Pumpkin and Alternatives Jolly Gingerbread

Hello Stampers!

Here is my Paper Pumpkin share!  I ordered three of these kits and they were so much fun to create with my daughters. 

Here is what the kit suggests to create.  Cute little gift card holders that goes into pre-decorated envelopes.

We created tags!

Mini Cards!

Little boxes that will hold a small candle!  

I adore the cute little 'candy' puffy stickers!

Look at all the supplies you get in this kit!  We still have lots left over to create even more!  If you are 'stuck' for an idea, make sure you go on Pinterest for more great ideas!!

Remember, Keep Calm and Stamp on!

Thank you for joining me today!
Happy Stampin'!

If you have any questions or would like more information about how to join my team call me today.  I would love to have you on my team!

Paper Pumpkin Alertiverative! June, A little Smile~

Hello Stampers!
Here is my summer weekly project share!

I didn't get to play around with my Paper Pumpkin until I got back from helping my folk's in Livingston, MT.  It was a joyous, stressful, and memorable time.  We worked on clearing our some of the storage sheds from their 60 years of marriage.  My dad also had a leather shop for many years so we had tons of stuff to go through for that as well.  We succeed and now plan on a auction hopefully this coming fall or by next spring! 

When I got back home I was delighted to see my Paper Pumpkin on the top of my mail waiting for me on my kitchen table!  My husband knows what's important to me so he puts this on top!

This set was filled with beautiful summer thoughts!  As it depicts a beautiful beach and ocean theme.
looking at these adorable envelopes, I right away thought 'outside' of the box and created a cute little birthday gift card holder.

Here's how I created it!

First I picked out the colors I wanted to use and the box supplies I wanted to use.

Next I attached the envelopes together.  I have four showing to let you know how I put them together.  I only used two.

Decided on how I wanted to lay them out on the inside of the card then attached them with glue dots and liquid glue.

I really like how this turned out!  The Gift card fits right into the open flap part and then close it with the Linen Thread.   This card makes me want to go to a beach somewhere!  ha ha 

Hope you enjoyed my project and tutorial, I would love to hear from you!  Please leave a comment and don't forget to find me on Facebook!  You can go directly to my site HERE!

Thank you for joining me today!
Happy Stampin'!

If you have any questions or would like more information about how to join my team call me today.  I would love to have you on my team!

Graduation Gift Card Holder

Hello Stampers!
Happy Monday to you.  Did you get a lot of yard work done this weekend?  It was supposed to rain all weekend but it only rained a little bit in our area.  I wish it had rained more but I am glad of what we got! 

Here is my project share for today. 

Graduation, graduation, graduation!  Seems like so many of the children I knew as little preschoolers are now graduating! 

Beautiful You photopolymer stamp set was what I used for the front of these graduation cards.

I created four of this style with different side stamps.  I sent off the one I created for my niece and forgot to grab a photo of it, I used all current stamps on hers, however this one, the sentiment is no long current, it's from the Bravo photopolymer stamp set. 

To add color I used Stampin' Blends Basic Black, Granny Apple Green, and Petal Pink and Light Mango.  To make the diploma I curled a small bit of paper around my Paper-piercer and tied it with black crochet thread.

The card base is a standard 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 Basic Black
Scored at 2 1/4" and 5 1/2"
Whisper White (regular) for the inside layer cut 1/4 smaller than each panel.

Graduation hat, I simply cut a square and then cut it at an angle, used black floss for the tassel.

Thank you for joining me today!
Happy Stampin'!

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Special Delivery gift card

Hello Stampers!
I have a fun Christmas gift card to share with you today.

I used the Merry Little Labels stamp set.

Cut your 11"x8 1/2" sheet of card stock lengthwise at 4 1/4 inch.  Score at 2 7/8" and 5 1/2".  Then I used Tear and Tape to make a pocket for the gift card.

I attached the Layered Ovals with Dimensionals on the right side of the card so it will stay closed.

Thank you for joining me today!
Happy Stampin'!

If you have any questions or would like more information about how to join my team call me today.  I would love to have you on my team!

Halloween Treat Pouch

Hello my crafty friends!

Happy Friday to you!!  Do you have big plans for the weekend?  We have planned a garage sale, but with the cooler weather this weekend, I am not sure how it will turn out!  Maybe we should have coffee waiting for our customers!

Here is my project share for today!  A fun Halloween treat pouch!

Created with the smallest sections from the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits.  You cut out two of them and stick them together with Fast Fuse or your choice of adhesive.

I stamped the cute scarecrow from Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set, then using the matching punch, punched it out and popped it up with dimensionals!  This is perfect for long treats such as Pixie Sticks!

Thank you for joining me today!

Gift Card Candy box Tutorial~by Cheryl

Hello Stamping friends!
Hope your day is going well for you.  We are finally getting some much needed rain here in NE MT! With the fires to the North of us in Canada, I know we all could use a good soaking!  I pray our summer is not all hot, and full of fires.  I hope it's balanced with rain and sun!

Anyway, I wanted to share with you how I create these fun Gift Card candy boxes!

First you will want to cut your card stock down to 9 3/4"x 7"

Score the longest side at 1/2", 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 3 1/2" 4 1/2" and 7"
Turn and score at 1" on both sides

Cut down both sides of the 1" score sides, cut off the smallest bit and the two larger bits so it looks like this.

Fold it up on the score marks then take the Window Punch (retiring!!!) and make a window on the first section after the smallest scored piece.

Cut the DSP of your choice to these sizes.
1-4 1/2" x 2 1/4"
1-1 1/4" x  3 1/2" -(white piece for stamped image)
4- 7/8" x 4 3/4"
Attach with Snail then cut out the window, (I don't like cutting through card stock and DSP but if you want to save a step go for it!

Before adhering the box together you will want to use the 1" circle punch to cut out a notch to pull out the card, on the right side of your box. I used Hersey's Kisses for the 'treat' to go along with the gift card.

Decorate your front as desired, I made this one for Teacher's appreciation week!

There you have it!  If you have any questions please let me know.

Thank you for joining me today!

See what I've been up to!

Hello Stampers!
Gosh last week just flew by!  I started off with making some fun Teacher Appreciation projects but I never got all them posted.  I am also working on some fun graduation hand outs for my nephew's graduation.
I will share them this week!!
Today I will do a catch up of my teacher's appreciation projects!

I made simple pockets to hold gift cards for our local coffee place.

If you get a paper gift certificate and it does not have a cover for it you can simply use some DSP, measure the GC and add 1/2" for adhesive.  That's it!  How simple is that?  Then add some fun embellishments and you have a fun gift card/certificate holder!

Have you checked out the clearance rack or the items that will be leaving Stampin' Up! for good?  You can see them both on my online store!!CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE STORE!

Thank you for joining me today!
Have a great week!

Birthday Gift Card Box holder~by Cheryl

 Hello Stampers!

Happy Monday to you.

Here is my project share for today.  I made up some of these fun little box gift card holders!  The little box holds 5 Hershey's' Kisses.

The back I placed a piece of Whisper White card stock so a simple greeting could be written.

I wanted to put together a video on how to create this adorable little gift card box but with me taking my preschool course and taking care of my wonderful family I can barely find the time to create fun little projects like this let alone make a video.  I promise I will get back to making those!  I just love demonstrating projects for you to create!  

Thank you for stopping by!
Have a great week!

Christmas Pocket Gift Card Holder

Hi Stampers!
Yikes!  Here it is already Thursday and I have been working on getting some crafts made up for the up coming craft bazaar here in Plentywood.  It seems like I need to take the moment when I can because between my children's activities  Sorry I have missed a few days of sharing my projects!

Here is today's!

It is made with the 'Love you a Lot refill kit from Paper Pumpkin month April.

These kits are so much fun because even though they send you everything you need to make up the cards you can come up with your own ideas for beautiful cards!

I used the Holiday stamp set Cup of Cheer #139762 for the front of the pocket.  I colored Dazzling Diamonds Glitter with Cucumber Crush Ink Refill then using the 2 Way Glue added the color to the wreath.

For the card pocket to hold the gift card, I simply scored a 1" mark from the bottom and trimmed the other side to match it.
For beautiful blue Glimmer Paper,  I colored Silver Glimmer Paper by mixing rubbing alcohol and Pacific Point Ink refill in the Stampin' Spritzer.  In a box or very protected area spray the mixture over the piece of Glimmer Paper.  After it is dried you can adhere it to your project.  Plus, you can make it any color you need!
 LOVE THIS IDEA!!
Tip:   I always trim my Glimmer paper 1st before I spray it, other wise when you cut it, around the edges get scuffed, which is also nice, but I wanted a crisp look on the edge.

Thanks for joining me today!
If you have any questions please let me know.

Don't forget I have my online store up and running again so you can pick up all your paper crafting needs at MY STORE!!

Mini Treat Bag Gift Card Holder~by Cheryl

Hello my crafty friends!
I hope today has brought you many smiles.  Even for a Monday!

I am sharing another video with you today on how I created this fun gift card holder.
I used the Mini Treat Bag Thinlit, then simply created a card with a pocket for the gift card.

Check out the VIDEO HERE!!  Don't forget to let me know what you think.  I love hearing from you and your creative out takes of the project.

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
Cheryl~