Grinter T-Shirt Inspiration

There is something about Black and White, the absence of color that brings out the lines in a photo.  This new T-Shirt for Grinter Farms Sun Flower Farm really drew me in and inspired this card.  Has a Seed catalog feel to it.....don't you think?  But since this stamp set is more a Water Color look it did not turn out quite as planned........

I use Smoky Slate and Whisper white because Black would have been to dark.  The sentiment is stamped in Black and the NEW Black & White ribbon really adds something extra to
this card!

Her is a close up using the Layers Squares as Frames for the stamping.  A Black center and then Smoky Slate for the other 2 layers and the leaves.

Popped up over the ribbon and then the entire panel popped up on the Whisper White card base.

This ribbon is wired so I would advise wrapping the ribbon around the panel to prevent any wires from hanging out to stick someone!


Painted Harvest Bundle    146021  $33.25

7/8 Striped Ribbon  144624  $5.00




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Painted Harvest

Another go at this stamp set inspired by Grinter Farms.  I liked their page last year, but never managed to get out to the Farm.  High on my bucket list this year and planning a visit next weekend.

This is my second card and I did a bit better at lining up these stamps.  The line up really makes the petals of the Flower POP!!

Random stamping in Early Expresso, Daffodil Delight and Crushed Curry.  Some Early Expresso dots and Sentiment.  Copper Trim really adds some shine to this card!

Here are a couple of pictures I saved from Facebook.  Just enter Grinter Farms and you can follow their page.

Love the Sunset over the fields!

And in this picture the yellow is starting to show!

Painted Harvest Bundle  146021  $33.25  Stamps and punch

1/4 Copper Trim  144179  $6.00

I will open a new Hostess Code September 1st for the new catalog, 

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Painted Autumn and MORE!!!

Our Designer paper in the Holiday catalog is AWESOME,  Today I am giving you a sneak peak of ALL the paper!!  Watch this video.......all available September 1st.

Holiday catalog paper

I want it all....how about you?  I cut into Painted Autumn paper today and then inked up the Autumn Harvest stamp set.  What a GREAT stamp set and my only regret is I did not order the bundle, so will have to order the punch next time.....

I used this Early Expresso pattern which is very wavy and hard to look at for very long without going a bit blurry!  The card base is Very Vanilla.  I stamped the Sentiment in Early Expresso and a few leaves and dots for texture.

The Flowers were stamped on Very Vanilla with Early Expresso, Daffodil Delight and Crushed Curry and fussy cut.  There is a bit of a learning curve with this stamp.  Stamp the center FIRST and then use the center to line up the other 2 stamps.  I am going to try and mark my stamps next time so this process is easier!

But the results are lovely no matter the line up as this mottled look is the look!  I added a bit of Clear Wink of Stella for some shine on the centers.

Ingredients:

Painted Harvest Bundle  146021  $33.25  Stamps and punch

Painted Autumn Designer paper  144613  $11.00

Pictures coming September 1st

I will open a new Hostess Code September 1st for the new catalog,

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At Home with YOU

Here is a Multi use set for all seasons and I am so glad I purchased!!  The Wood Grain paper is perfect for your doors.  Keep them closed or crack them open and add a sentiment!  Decorate your door or your porch!  Lots of possibilities!

Here is my first attempt on a Crumb Cake Brick wall card base.

The Door was stamped and cut with the door framelit, then add the inner door and it cuts on 3 sides!!  Make sure you have the framelit going the right way!!

The Welcome mat is added and I also stamped and colored the Flowers and Pumpkins with water color pencils.  Framelits cut these all out in a snap.  And this sentiment fits inside your door.  I cut another door is Whisper White and then trimmed down a bit so it did not show......

Ingredients:
At Home  with You Bundle  145351 $50.25  Stamps and matching Framelits

Brick Wall 138288  $8.50   6 X 6

Wood Texture paper stack  144177  $10.00

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Welcome Home

Sorry for 2 unfinished Blog Posts.....I have fixed them.  TOO much going on and a Big Weekend ahead with the craft sale today.  But finally the instructions to go with the pictures you saw yesterday!

I used the Wood Textures paper again and cut out the windows this time!!  How cute and then added a piece of Vellum for that real window look!

I then added a Wreath, Basket of Flowers and a Fresh Fig Welcome mat.  I used the new Pinewood Plank  Embossing folder for the Wood Look Crumb Cake Layer.

And added to a Whisper White card base.  The Fresh Fig ribbon on the Wreath add just the right touch.

Ingredients:

At Home with You   145351  $50.25

Pinewood Planks  143708  $10.00   6 X 6

Wood Textures Paper Stack  144177  $10.00

1/8 Sheer Fresh Fig ribbon  144174  $6.00

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Quilter's and Crafter's Market Saturday August 26th 9-2pm

I  wanted to put out a reminder for the Craft Market Saturday August 26th 9am-2pm.

Hillside Christian Church    900 NE Vivion RD.  KCMO  

I will have RETIRED Stamp Sets, Dies, Paper, Ribbon, Punches, Fabric and MORE!!!

There is a $2 admission at the door which is a donation to the Church.  Mention this Blog Post and I will have a Gift for you if you attend!!

Lemon Lime Orchid

This card really sparkles with the Foil Frenzy Specialty paper.....LOVE this paper and now have plans for many Orchid cards using this paper in the Background.  The mat finish of the Crumb Cake card base is a nice contrast to the Shine!

Love the Font on this Sentiment, but not sure where that shadow came from.......hmmmmm
The leaves were stamped with Pear Pizzazz on Pear Pizzazz card stock and then sponged with Lemon Lime Twist.  I love that this set has 2 Orchid patterns....lines and splotches....so many options!

Here is a close up, my center is upside down.......I need to slow down....so much to do, so little time!!


Ingredients:

Climbing Orchid Bundle  145334  $46.75  Photopolymer and Framelits

Foil Frenzy Specialty paper 144125  $13.00

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The GREAT Eclipse of the Cat.......

I've been seeing amazing Eclipse cards from other demos and had to make my own..............with a sneak peak from the Holiday catalog!  The new awesome CAT punch.....yes a CAT, and stamps and paper to match.  But all you get to see today is the CAT.  Be careful with your pets today and your little people and yourself!!!

I used the 1 1/2 Circle punch for 3 Basic Black circles.  Then used the negative to sponge some Daffodil Delight.  Cover the Sun with the Moon and allow the Daffodil Delight to show.  I added some Pumpkin Pie colored pencil to the center to represent the Corona of the sun.  I used Soft Sky, Basic Gray and sponged in some sky.  The Ground under the Cat is the Work of Art Swoosh stamped in Basic Gray, Pear Pizzazz and Crumb Cake.  The Cat was punched in Basic Black and popped up.

The Sentiment is from Climbing Orchid and went a little wonky, but it seems fitting in this scene.

Enjoy Today!!

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Climbing Orchid

This Stamp set was on my list the moment the catalog came out.......but I have so many flowers, I needed to resist!!  Phalaenopsis orchids were in my Bridal Bouquet and are still one of my favorites.
This set has so many options, color combos and 3D looks.  Google Orchids and go WILD!!

I stamped Daffodil Delight ink on Daffodil Delight card stock.  I then too a Pink Pirouette markers and just colored in the spots on the stamp, huffed for a little moisture and stamped again.  I love how the bit of Pink gives this Orchid a new look!

The Orchids are climbing up the Brick Wall, which I smudged up a bit with Crumb Cake because I needed to hide a smudge!  This Brick Wall embossing folder is a MUST have!  Pear Pizzazz leaves and card base.

Ingredients:

Climbing Orchid Bundle  145334  $46.75  Photopolymer and Framelits

Brick Wall 138288  $8.50   6 X 6

Use this HOSTESS code  A9CQUZ4R.  This Hostess Code will close Sunday Aug 27th at 6pm.

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August Paper Pumpkin

I received my kit today and hope to assemble a few cards tonight after the Royals Game.  It is so nice to have ALL your supplies in one spot so you can grab and go with this kit!  And what a nice gift this would make for someone who can't get out and buy cards!  Refills for this kit will be available to purchase next week and if you sign up.......you can purchase these refills and use with your own stamps!!!

Here is the video:

https://youtu.be/CygOvTE288Q

And remember Join as a NEW member until September 10th and get HALFOFF0917!!

Click the  words JOIN NOW under "Paper Pumpkin" on the side bar of my Blog and subscribe!  You can give Paper Pumpkin as a GIFT!!  Keep that in mind if you have Friends or Relatives you would like to receive a monthly Surprise.  You can STOP or Skip a shipment, just log in to your account before the 10th of each month!!

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Sing Along to Happy Birthday

The Background Music notes stamp gives off a Christmas vibe....which there is musical note PAPER coming in the Holiday catalog.......more on that in a few days.  I'm really trying to use the Annual catty stamps before I get caught up in the Holiday catty.

I try to keep Birthday cards on hand, often FORGET to send them, but really try!! I ordered some of the Crinkled Seam Binding in Night of Navy.......so that drove the color selection.  Night of Navy ink on Very Vanilla.  Trying for a bit of a Vintage vibe, yet added some color for the Musical vibe.....on a Daffodil Delight card base.

The Balloons were all stamped with Night of Navy ink on Sweet Sugarplum, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight and Berry Burst.  These are from the Stamp set "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" and the Balloons match the Balloon punch many of you have!  I love it when we use tools for multiple stamp sets!

I used Silver Metallic Thread to tie off the Balloons, the sentiment was cut with Layering Squares Framelits.  And love this Crinkled Seam Binding!!

Ingredients:

Happy Birthday Gorgeous  143662  $21.00  Photopolymer

Balloon Bouquet Punch 140609  $18.00

Stylized Birthday 141828 Wood $10.00

Sheet Music  143967 Wood $20.00,  143970 Clear $15.00

Night of Navy Crinkled Seam Binding  144189  $8.00

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Coffee Break

 Today I am showing off 2 more patterns of the Coffee Break dsp. The Colors in this paper are so perfect for your Caffeinated Cards and Projects!

The Garden Green cup is from the Be Merry Designer paper in the New catalog on page 113.  Love this Traditional Holiday paper and the scrap was the perfect size for a coordinating cup.  The wrap is Crumb Cake and this Framelt cuts and EMBOSSES!!  Early Expresso for the lid and the Heart is Garden Green.  I can't remember what this is called?  Comment with the answer and I'll send you a prize!!  It is NOT a stirrer.......I know that!

The Coffee Bean and Heart papers were cut 2 1/2 X 5 1/4 and 1 1/2 X 5 1/4.  The new Burlap ribbon meets in the middle.  The Bottom cup is cut from the Wood Grain paper stack(another scrap) and the Sentiment stamped in Early Express on a plain Crumb Cake wrap.

Ingredients:

Coffee Cafe and Coffee Cups Bundle  145331  $45.75  Photopolymer stamps and Framelits

Coffee Break Designer paper  144155  $11.00

Be Merry Designer paper  144111  $11.00

5/8 Burlap ribbon  141487  $7.00

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New Deals on the Clearance RACK!!! Paper Pumpkin Promo Aug 11-Sept 10th

New Deals on Clearance Rack

A new season is almost here, and that means it's time for some change. What else does it mean? New Clearance Rack deals! Visit my Online store now and save up to 60% on select products. These deals won't last forever though, so fill up your shopping bag before supplies run out!

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And a Paper Pumpkin Promo for NEW Subscribers!!  

Click the  words JOIN NOW under "Paper Pumpkin" on the side bar of my Blog and subscribe!  You can give Paper Pumpkin as a GIFT!!  Keep that in mind if you have Friends or Relatives you would like to receive a monthly Surprise.  You can STOP or Skip a shipment, just log in to your account before the 10th of each month!!

Use this HOSTESS code  A9CQUZ4R.  This Hostess Code will close Sunday Aug 27th at 6pm.

If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 198-201 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.

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