Paper Pumpkin Dec 2019 Something for Everyone Kit - available in April 2020

Hi ... I bought a few extra Paper Pumpkin Dec 2019 kits. This kit makes 12 cards, for just about every occasion and I think it's perfect for a beginner stamper.  Super easy to put together.

Here's the kit

And the 3 min video the Stampin UP created.

And here are my first cards.

You know I love to create alternatives... so here is the first card on the left, and then on the right, it's adapted by placing on the gold foil edge cards (that have matching envelopes).  I cut the original card down to 3 3/4 x 5.

So now I have an extra envelope as I cut up the card base for the card (below left) and I thought that could go on the front of a card along with some left over stickers (I love that you get lots of extra things in the kit).

So ... I have a base left over.   I used the base of that card (the one I cut up) as a background layer for the card on the right, do you see it behind the strip (the color is Terracotta Tile)? 


And finally I had a little strip of the flowered base left, so I decorated my envelope. See that under the card on the right.

I love to stamp inside the envelope and even on the outside (no more naked envelopes)!

And the green card... I love that it is a masculine look... and made it pretty much as designed but horizontal instead.

This is a fun kit and it is available in my online store. Just click on the shopping card (and don't forget the host code right above the cart).

Paper Pumpkin is a fun easy subscription, you can choose a single month or you can buy it  month-month or buy a 3, 6, or 12 subscription, it's $22-$23 (depending on your subscription).  An easy way to bring creativity into your life.  Flexible... as you can "pause" anytime or simply stop your subscription. No obligations, just a fun crafty escape.

email me MaryKate@MaryKateScott.com if you have questions,

Happy creating, MaryKate

PS the foil cards and lots of other items in my online store!

Quick post - the Clearance Rack got updated - get in quick!

Woo Hoo!! New items have been added to the Clearance Rack in the online store. Just so you know, supplies are limited, and with discounts up to 60%, products will most likely go quickly. So be sure to grab your favorites right away!! Be sure to check out all items available and don’t forget to use the April Host Code (it's on the top right near the shopping cart).  Host code is UMZHANBJ Thank you for shopping with me!! Stay safe and enjoy your day -- MaryKate

Painted Poppy Elements

Do you ever order something and then it goes unopened for a while? You think... what will I do with this?  That was me with the Poppy Elements.

You get 8 sheets: 2 of the poppy die cuts (nice heavy cardstock), 2 that are embossed with white embossing powder on our thick watercolor paper, 2 with vellum elements and 2 with black shapes with nice clear embossing.

Wow... so super easy to use! I created 3 cards using mainly the water color and the vellum pieces.   To water color, use an inkpad or a re-inker and an aquapainter and just scribble. I really mean it! Dip the brush in the ink and swirl it on the flowers (I used Poppy Parade and Rich Razzleberry). Go right over the edge. Then swirl on the green, I used Old Olive.  When dry, press out from the sheet.

If it's too dark, dab with paper towel.  Add a few layers of color by "dotting on" some ink. Let it dry. At then end rub your paper towel over the shapes and there they are .. so pretty!  Do you see the flowers below on the left with the layers of color?

I love this pinky look with Razzleberry.  The back layer is Lovely Lipstick (this is a retiring in-color, so get your Lovely Lipstick supplies as soon as you can!)

And a few close ups. You'll see I dry embossed with the Parisian folder (any folder works great) and I added some gems from the Valentine collection (the Poppy sequins were more red than pink). 

All card bases are 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 folded from Thick Whisper White

Card dimensions: Lovely Lipstick layer 3 5/8 x 4  7/8, WW 3 ½ x 4 ¾

And a different look with the Poppy Parade inks and can you see...behind the flower is a vellum shape.

Here's a close up

Card dimensions: DSP 2 3/4 x 4, black shape from the elements pack and congratulations is stamped on 3/4"

This one uses some of the matching DSP - I love the Razzleberry colors of these poppies

Card dimensions:   DSP 5 x 3 ¾, WW 3 x 4 ¼

I hope you try these elements. 8 sheets, $6.50 and in stock!   If you need these elements or other supplies, you can click on my shopping cart and don't forget the host code so free things can come to your mailbox.

Happy coloring, MaryKate

Peaceful Poppies with Peaceful Moments

I love these bright poppy cards!  I could not choose a favorite color combination.  Which do you love?

I used several combinations:
Poppy Parade with Flirty Flamingo (all my leaves are Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive)

These Gorgeous Grape and Highland Heather combinations with the Mango Medley - I thought perfect for Easter

Do you see how I changed up the borders a bit? Some show the white base and others don't.  I like to vary my borders and see which look I like best (and then create a lot!)

This one on the left is a combination of Flirty Flamingo and Melon Mambo (a darker pink). and the one on the right is Poppy Parade and Flirty Flamingo

I scattered a few of our classic rhinestones and used the Peaceful Moments sentiment set (that set has had quite the work out over the past few months).

I think this one is my favorite.  Inside the greeting is about having a Peaceful Passover. I don't make too many Passover cards but hope this one works.

And finally a deeper card, no bling, for a sympathy card.

I'd love to know which is your favorite combination.  

Tips on making these cards:  I cut a big bunch of the flowers and tried different layers.  The top pink poppy has a Poppy Parade overlap and the bottom has Melon Mambo

I selected which I liked better and then assembled with the leaves.  Tip: use the white glue only on the center of the flower and let the edges stay unglued as this gives a nice 3d look with the layering.  And otherwise it would be easy to glue everywhere!

I matched the ink in the flowers to the sentiment so the focus stays on the flowers.

Stay tuned, all week I'll be posting projects using these poppy sets.  They are on pages 24-27 in the mini catalog.  

Happy crafting MaryKate

IDEAS Blog Hop - April 2020 - Favorite Bundles

Welcome to our IDEAS blog hop for April 2020. We are 10 international Demonstrators with a tutorial bundle for you.  This month the theme is our favorite bundles (so you'll see products with matching dies or punches, matching paper, embellishments), we love product coordination!

I used the Parisian Beauty suite.  I love the versatility - yes versatility - it's not just wedding/anniversary.  Here's my card holder and my card from the tutorial and I think this is a perfect graduation card!!  

All the details, how-to, dimensions and tips are in my tutorial for 2 cards and a sampler.

I also show you how to make this flower embellishment!  Packaging really makes a gift. 

I hope you like these projects and the projects from my fellow IDEAS demonstrators.  It's really a great bundle of inspiration for crafters or demonstrators looking for new ideas or workshop ideas.  Keep hopping so you can see all the creativity.   The bundle is about 50 pages of detailed full color instructions with 20+ projects

Would you like a copy of the instructions for these projects to use for your personal use, or even to use in your classes? Contact me at MaryKate@MaryKateScott.com Free to customers who purchase $35, or Free to my team members, or $15 by PayPal.  

Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. Thanks for your support.

Thanks for stopping by. Please click on NEXT and visit Odette in Australia, the next talented IDEAS demonstrator!

IDEAS Blog Hop starts soon

Here's a preview of projects!  The hop starts April 6 at 2pm EDT.

Happy hopping!
MaryKate

April Paper Pumpkin - Your wonderful family

Hi all - many of you are asking about crafting kits.  We have lots of fun options and Paper Pumpkin is at the top of my list. It's a box that includes all project supplies (eg card bases, envelopes, embellishments, die cuts etc), a stamp set and an ink spot (a small ink pad). So there is everything you need in 1 box to get crafty!

It's either a 1 time purchase $22 or a monthly subscription that you can either pre-pay (eg 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months).  Here is a link if you are interested. Click here to enroll

Here's the information for this month April 2020 and a short video for you to see what you will get. It's 8 full sized cards with a stamp set around "family" including Happy Mother's Day and Happy Father's Day.

You can pause your subscription any time - so if you think the description of the package (or maybe the colors etc) are just not "you" then you go into your account and hit a pause, no charge.  

You can cancel at any time - so it's really flexible.  You could even say this month you want 2 kits.

We are other kits as well.  This one above is really nice, 15 cards $27 and everything you need is in the box: supplies, stamps ink and even a block
   

This kit (above) makes 12 cards and is $27 - again, everything is in the box.

There are project kits that are not inclusive and you need to add stamps and ink - and are designed for crafters that have ink and stamps.  Or there are product medleys for experienced crafters who want to create their own designs.

If you click on the shopping cart and then search kits you'll see all these options.

Happy to answer questions - MaryKate@MaryKateScott.com
Happy crafting, MaryKate