Author: Lise Taber - Critters'n Ink, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Paper crafting gives me balance in a very hectic life, as a wife, mother and quilt shop owner. Sharing my love of creating is easy, as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and as a quilter. It doesn't matter which medium you choose, I think creativity keeps you young.

May Paper Pumpkin Sneak Peak

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A PEEK AT MAY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
The upcoming May 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit is almost here,  and will feature the new 2020–2022 In Colors!! This means that Paper Pumpkin subscribers will be among the first to get their hands on new In Color products. And that’s just the beginning of things to love about this kit!
You won’t want to miss this!!

A Kit In Color

  • Kit contains supplies for 12 cards and envelopes
  • 8 cards are traditional size
    • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
    • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  • 4 cards are note card size
    • Notecard size: 5″ x 3-1/2″ (12.7 x 8.9 cm)
    • Envelope size: 5-1/8″ x 3-5/8″ (13 x 9.2 cm)

Coordinating Colors: Bumblebee, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight, Pumpkin Pie, and Purple Posy

 

Subscription Information

  • Subscribe for the May 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit from April 11–May 10 at paperpumpkin.com.
  • Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

April Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card

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I do love my Paper Pumpkin Subscription. It has everything you need, each month to complete the products, whether they’re cards, treat/snack containers, gift tags, etc.
I used an additional little gem on the tag, from “Love what you do”, which is retired, but you can use a Pearl Basic Jewel and colour it with your favourite coordinating Stampin’ Blend marker.

I hope you like my first alternative video.

Click here for the tutorial YouTube video

Product List

Basic Black 8-1/2

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

Versamark Pad

Stamping Sponges

Embossing Buddy

Shimmer White Stampin' Emboss Powder

Pattern Party Decorative Masks

Paper Trimmer

Take Your Pick

May Paper Pumpkin Surprise!!

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Here’s a sneak peek at next month’s Paper Pumpkin (sorta)

The upcoming May 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit includes supplies to make 8 full-size cards  (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″) and 4 note cards (3-1/2″ x 5″) and will feature the new 2020–2022 In Colors (which will be revealed April 24)! plus Purple Posy.  This means that Paper Pumpkin subscribers will be among the first to get their hands on new In Color products. 

If you sign up as a demonstrator between then and now, you will get to see ALL of the new colours and products AND preorder them as of May 2nd.

You have until May 10th to order your Paper Pumpkin, if you’re not already subscribed.

Say hi with Pedal to the Metal and Geared Up Garage

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I made this card to say hello to my son, Ian, who is an essential worker in the Toronto area. He is an avid dirt biker and when he gets a day off, you can most often find him stirring up the dust on his bike.

The card base is Night of Navy, and the front matte is Crumb Cake. I stamped images from Geared Up Garage and the tire treads from Pedal to the Metal with VersaMark and embossed with clear embossing powder. I used the Stampin’ Sponge to smudge some crumb cake randomly on the card stock, and around the dirt bike image, which I die cut with the Stitched Nested Labels. I used the Classic Label Punch for the sentiment. I used Very vanilla for the dirt bike and sentiment.

You still have time to subscribe for your April Paper Pumpkin – before tomorrow night.

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  • Kit contains supplies for 8 cards and envelopes
  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

 

Coordinating Colors: Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, Shaded Spruce, Soft Sea Foam

 

Ornate Garden Birthday

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I love this new suite, that is available as of tomorrow, April 1st, 2020. It is actually in the new Annual Catalogue, coming out in June, but this early release is amazing.

Cut your card stock as follows:

Very Vanilla 8-1/2 x 5-1/2, score at 4-1/4, (2x) 5-1/4 x 4, + scrap
Vellum – 5-1/4 x 3
Terracotta Tile – scrap

Check out my YouTube tutorial here


Product List

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Terracotta Tile 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Word Wishes Dies

Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack

Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder

Ornate Style Cling Stamp Set

Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad

Versamark Pad

Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

Take Your Pick

Paper Trimmer

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Bone Folder

Mini Glue Dots

Well Said Cling Stamp Set

Ornate Garden Birthday

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This beautiful floral suite is coming your way on April 1st. The Ornate Garden Suite is part of the selection for the new Annual 2020/21 catalogue, coming in June, but as an early release, we get to enjoy it before the catalogue comes live on June 3rd. This card was inspired by a card from a member of the Stampin’ Up!  Design Team, Emma Goddard, in the UK.

Cut your card stock as follows:

Card Base – Very Vanilla
8-1/2 x 5-1/2, score at 4-1/4
Very Vanilla (cut 2) 5-1/4 x 4, plus small scrap
Garden Green – half sheet
Ornate Foil DSP – fussy cut flowers

I heat embossed the large floral design with gold embossing powder, onto Garden Green card stock, then fussy cut it out.

Die cut the larger of the scrolled frames from the Ornate Layers Dies, from the Garden Green card stock.

Emboss one of the Very Vanilla pieces, with the Ornate Floral 3D embossing folder. Layer onto the card base, adhering with your favourite snail or liquid glue.

On top of this, layer your Ornate Layers frame, and then place your embossed floral element onto this.

Place your fussy-cut flowers onto your embossed leaf/floral, adhering with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Heat emboss your sentiment, in gold and trim. Embellish with the gilded gems.

I hope you enjoy the tutorial video. Have a great weekend.


Product List

Ornate Style Bundle

 

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

 

Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes

 

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

 

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

 

Versamark Pad

 

Embossing Buddy

 

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

 

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

 

Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

 

Gilded Gems

 

Sale-A-Bration Third Release Products Now Available!

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Sale-A-Bration Third Release products are now available for you to earn! These additional offerings include select, current Stampin’ Up! products, newly available to earn for Sale-A-Bration. You need to act fast though, because orders must be closed by March 31!

With the new 3rd release of Sale-A-Bration products, this is a great time to take full advantage of this promotion, including the Little Ladybug Stamp Set (item 152384) for hosts with a qualifying order of $375. And, if you’ve been thinking about joining my team now is a great time. Complete your sign-up process by March 31, so you can make the most of Sale-A-Bration; you will get a free Mini Paper Cutter, 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Sampler, and your choice of a stamp set on top of the regular Starter Kit offering! How cool is that! And, after that – all your purchases are 20-25% off regular. And, (again), as a demonstrator, you get to see what’s happening a full month before everyone else AND (yep again) place a pre-order and get your new stuff ahead of everyone else. Just saying…. lol

If you would like more information, shoot me a quick email at crittersnink@gmail.com. Stay safe in this crazy virus ridden life, right now, and craft on!!

The Gang’s all Meer “Hello”

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Isn’t this the cutest card ever??  I saw this card on Pinterest, and I believe it was designed by Jana Paperdreams in Germany.  The stamp set is The Gang’s all Meer, which is a free stamp set during Sale-a-bration, which a $60 purchase.  The swirly die cut is from the Painted Labels Dies, which is bundled with the Painted Poppies, in the spring Mini-catalogue.  I also used the embossing folder from the Power of Hope bundle, which is also Sale-a-bration, free with a $120 purchase.

This card is quick and fun to make.  I hope you enjoy the video.  Don’t forget to subscribe, if you haven’t already and give me a thumbs up.  Many thanks.

Product List

The Gang's All Meer Cling Stamp Set (English)

Varied Vases Photopolymer Stamp Set

Power Of Hope Bundle

Painted Labels Dies

Stitched Shapes Dies

Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

Gray Granite Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker

Poppy Parade Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

Pool Party Light Stampin' Blends Marker

3D Embossing Folder Plate

Take Your Pick

Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip