Heavenly Handmade

Hi crafty friends!

Happy Easter! Christ is truly risen!

I’m dropping by briefly to show you a short video showing the brand new 2022-2024 In Colors. To me they look like great Easter egg colors. Here is the YouTube video:

Have a beautiful Eastertide! I’ll be back soon!

Debbie

Create magic with the NEW 2022–2024 In Colors with this Paper Pumpkin kit! With vivid pops of green and red and a range of blues, these colors are perfect for fun festivities. Send your best wishes or happy moments with the large bold lettering and gorgeous gold foil details. Plus, you can also send gift cards with the included coordinating gift card holders!

As an added bonus, every May Paper Pumpkin subscriber will get the chance to win a GOLDEN Voucher worth $25 USD in Stampin’ Up! products! The winners will find their Golden Voucher in their May 2022 Paper Pumpkin box. This is the perfect time to snag coordinating In Color products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog that will go live on 3 May 2022 in the online store!

Watch Sara in this video where she goes over her favorite features of the kit.

Music while you craft!

NEW! Party while you craft with Paper Pumpkin playlists! We’ve curated a playlist of tunes to coordinate with the theme of each month’s kit to elevate your Paper Pumpkin experience even more. You can easily create a free account to follow when a new playlist drops each month. Plug in, press “play,” then create your projects!

About The Kit

Name: Celebrating In Color

This kit includes:

• Celebrating In Color Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Spot®
• Printed card bases
• Printed In Color envelopes
• Printed In Color gift card holders
• Foiled die cuts
• Printed die cuts
• Adhesive-backed In Color embellishments
• Tear & Tape Adhesive
• dimensionals

Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party, Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Tahitian Tide

I would love it if you were to sign up for Paper Pumpkin with me as your demonstrator. Use this link:

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2046382

Have a blessed day!

Debbie

Hi crafty friends!

I hope you’re all well and happy. Sorry I’ve been MIA. Our kitchen renovation took more of my attention than I thought it would, but it’s now coming to an end and I can turn my attention to paper crafting – yay! Isn’t this little ladybug cute?! Love the way this card turned out.

Here are the details if you’d like to make it, or use it as a template for your own card idea:

Basic Black card base: 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored and folded at 5-1/2″

Basic White layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″

Pattern Party Designer Series Paper Hostess gift (retiring): 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″; Circle die: 2-7/8″ in diameter

Basic White: 2-3/4″ Circle in diameter; 2-7/8″ x 6/8″ for greeting; 4″ x 5-1/4″ for inside layer

Basic White scraps to stamp and punch out ladybug; Daffodil Delight scraps for punching 3 Medium Daisies

Inks: Granny Apple Green, Momento Black, Cherry Cobbler

Ladybug Builder Punch, Medium Daisies Punch, Red Basic Jewels Rhinestones, dimensionals, mini dimensionals

Come join me and others for Mystery Card Monday, this Monday, March 28th, 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Email me: tmk10@aol.com and I’ll send you the link. It’s loads of fun!!

SPECIAL NOTICE:

As with many companies, shipping and handling prices are affect our bottom line. Starting April 1, the minimum shipping charge will increase by $1.00, from $6.95 to $7.95—or by one percentage point, from 10% to 11% of the total order amount—whichever is greater. 

Also due to increased costs to produce items, moving forward new prices will be in effect within some product categories when the New Catalog Comes out. The products being affected the most are the ones below.

PRODUCT

• Cardstock (24 sheets): $8.75 to $9.25
• Ink pads: $7.50 to $8.00
• Ink refills: $3.75 to $4.00
• White/Vanilla Cardstock (40 sheets): $9.75 to $10.25
• Designer Series Papers: $11.50 to $12.00
• Blending Brushes: $12.00 to $12.50
• Acrylic Blocks: $4.00-$7.00 to $4.50-$7.50
• Punches: $18.00 to $19.00
• Trimmer Blades: $12.00 to $12.50
• Paper Snips: $10.00 to $11.00
• Mini Embossing Machine: $60.00 to $63.00
• Large Embossing Machine: $120.00 to $125.00
• Large Embossing Plate Base: $30.00 to $31.00
• Large Embossing Cutting Plates: $11.00 to $11.50
• Dimensionals/Mini Dimensionals: $4.00 to $4.25
• Adhesive Sheets: $10.00 to $11.00

I wanted to make sure you’re aware of these upcoming changes so you could make some smart choices with your purchases. Now is the time to take a look at your inventories and purchase at the lower prices for product and shipping.

With the increase in prices in the new catalog, now is the perfect time to take a look at your inventory and purchase before the increase in cost to product and shipping.

It may also be the perfect time to add these items to your Starter Kit. When you purchase the Starter Kit you get to pick $125 worth of product for $99 with Free Shipping. And from that point forward you would get a minimum 20% discount, and on April 1st you will be able to purchase from the new catalog with your discount.

Again, I am here if you have any questions:

Email: tmk10@aol.com or phone: 513-314-6967

Blessings, Debbie

Hello crafty friends!

Yep, one more Valentine’s Day project – a little treat box! Isn’t it cute?! I used the Sweet Little Boxes from the Sweet Talk Suite of products. Even though this suite centers on Valentine’s Day, it’s a very flexible suite and can be used for weddings, birthdays, and “show you care” cards.

I randomly stamped images from the Sweet Conversations stamp set in Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, and Rich Razzleberry inks. Then I put the box together; it’s very easy and takes only a minute.

I made a belly band 1 inch x 7 inches with the Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper. After fitting it to the box, I used a little Liquid Tombow Glue to keep it in place. I cut a length of the Real Red Faux Linen Ribbon, wrapped it around the belly band, and put a few Mini Glue Dots to hold it in place. The ends of the ribbon were made into a bow. Then I stamped the “Hug Me” heart from the Sweet Conversations stamp set onto Flirty Flamingo cardstock and cut it out with the Sweet Hearts Dies. I cut out the tiny envelope with Highland Heather cardstock, using Mini Glue Dots to hold it together. I used another Mini Glue Dot to adhere the Conversation Heart to the envelope. The Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels ad the perfect touch of bling. Lastly, I filled the box with – what else ? – candy conversation hearts!

Have a blessed day!

Debbie

Hello crafty friends!

Sorry I have been out of touch lately via my blog. My husband and I are having our kitchen renovated, and that has taken up a lot of room in my brain. If you have gone through this type of experience, you’ll know what I mean. We have made progress and our kitchen is taking shape, but there is still more to do. Anyway, I know Valentine’s Day is behind us for another year, but I still want to share with you a few projects: a couple from crafty friends and one of my own, inspired by Angie Juda, another demonstrator.

Look at the plethora of Valentine cards here! These were all made by my good friend Terrie who has more creativity in her little toe than I do in my entire body. Amazing! Thanks, Terrie, for allowing me to share your Valentine goodness!

Isn’t this Valentine card sweet?! It was made by my upline and good friend Angela for our Spring Catalog Bash in January. Here are the products she used:

Cardstock: Real Red, Highland Heather, Blushing Bride, Basic White; Designer Series Paper: Sweet Talk; Accessories: Heart Punch Pack, Real Red Faux Linen Ribbon, Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

This is my Valentine’s Card made with the Sweet Talk Suite in the 2022 January – June Spring Mini Catalog. My layout inspiration came from Angie Juda but I used different colors and stamps for my card. (That’s what we call CASE-ing – Copy And Share Everything.) Here are the details:

Highland Heather Card Base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper: 5-1/4 x 4 inches Highland Heather Strip: 2 x 4 inches, run through the Stripes & Spatters 3D Embossing Folders Real Red Faux Linen Ribbon Basic White inside layer: 4 x 5-1/4 inches, plus scraps to cut out greeting layer and focal image Ink: Black Momento, So Saffron, Real Red; Stampin’ Blends: Real Red, Pool Party, So Saffron, Flirty Flamingo Smokey Slate Accessories: Scallop Contours Dies, Layering Circles Dies, Tombow Liquid Glue, Dimensionals, Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels Stamp Sets: Nuts & Bolts, Sweet Conversations

I hope you’ve enjoyed these projects that may give you some inspiration in your own paper crafting.

REMINDER: One week left of Sale-a-bration! For every $50 you spend in products, you’ll choose a FREE item from the Sale-a-bration Catalog. Products are available while supplies last! Better hurry!

Blessings, Debbie

Sale-a-bration is back!! January through February only! If you spend $50 in merchandise, you earn a free product in the Sale-a-bration brochure! If you spend $100, you can choose the Friendly Hello Bundle which includes a stamp set + a pack of 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, twelve sheets of double-sided images that coordinate with the stamp set. I’ve used both for the card I have for you today.

Here are the details:

• Fresh Freesia card base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches, scored @ 4-1/4 inches for side fold card
• Basic Black cardstock layers: 2-1/8 x 4-7/8 inches; 3-1/8 x 2-3/8 inches
• Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper: 2 x 4-3/4 inches
• Basic White cardstock for focal layer: 3 x 2-1/4 inches. Stamp bird & stem image in Tuxedo Black Momento ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends: Dark Daffodil Delight, Light & Dark Fresh Freesia, Light & Dark Balmy Blue. Use Blender Brush to color sky with Pool Party ink.
• Inside Basic White layer: 4 x 5-1/4 inches. Stamp inside sentiment and embellishment with Tuxedo Black Momento ink and Fresh Freesia ink
• Accessories: Matte Black Dots, Basic Jewels Rhinestones(color one small rhinestone with Dark Night of Navy for the bird’s eye), Blending Brush, Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal adhesive, Blending Brush

I hope you like this project. Everyone likes “FREE”! To see the Sale-a-bration Brochure and the new January – June Spring Mini Catalog, click on the SHOP button above. I’m happy to help you with any questions you have or orders you wish to place.

Have a blessed day!

Debbie

Hello crafty friends!

Here is the third project for this suite. There is so much to this suite to inspire creativity: two stamp sets with accompanying dies sets, beautiful Designer Series Paper, Evening Evergreen Windowpane Check Ribbon, and Brushed Brass Butterflies. Here’s something that’s different – a windmill and a field full of tulips!

I used a technique on this card for the sky. I used Pool Party ink and a blending brush to blend some of the ink for the color of the sky. The other elements on the card (windmill, fence, tree, clouds) are stamped and cut out with the dies.

Here are the details:

• Coastal Cabana card base: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches
• Basic White focal layer: 5-1/4 x 4 inches. I used Poppy Parade, Flirty Flamingo, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, coastal Cabana, and Highland Heather for the poppy field. I stamped the windmill with Early Espresso on Crumb Cake, and cut it out with the dies. I stamped the clouds with Pool Party on Basic White and die-cut them, too. The same goes for the tree (Shaded Spruce cardstock) and the Basic Black cardstock fence, then both were cut out with dies and glued down with Fine Tip Glue. I always use our Fine Tip Glue for intricate or skinny dies; when it dries, it’s not tacky.
• Basic White inside layer: 5-1/4 x 4 inches. I stamped the border with Poppy Parade and used my Early Espresso and Shaded Spruce markers to color the tree image, then huffed on the stamp a few times, and applied it to the cardstock.

I have one more Flowering Fields Suite project for you in a day or two. Stay tuned 🙂

Have a blessed day!

Debbie

Hi crafty friends!

I hope your New Year 2022 is starting off on a good foot. I’m working on some swaps at the moment and for the next few days I would like to share some with you for some inspiration.

Cutting measurements and Details:

            Card Base (Pear Pizzazz):  5-1/2 x 9-1/4 inches, score @ 1-1/2, 2-3/4, 6-1/2, and 7-3/4 inches.  Fold card base.

            Layers for outer flaps (Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper, cut 2):  1-3/8 x 5-3/8 inches. 

            Designer Series Paper (Flowering Fields):  3-1/2 x 5-3/8 inches.  Adhere to center panel of card front.

            Basic White focal layer:  4 x 5-1/4 inches.  Use Stamparatus to stamp tulip, stem, and flower center.  Use second largest scallop rectangle from Scalloped Contours Dies.  Place dimensionals behind layer and adhere to center panel of card front. Add a few Brushed Brass Butterflies. 

Inks:  Poppy Parade, Pale Papaya, Pear Pizzazz, Momento Tuxedo Black

            Inside layer (Basic White):  3-1/2 x 5-3/8 inches.  Stamp inside greeting in Black, Tulip in Poppy Parade and Pale Papaya inks.  Adhere to inside panel.

I hope you enjoyed this. Only a few days until you can get the Flowering Fields Suite products for yourself – January 4th!! Don’t forget that Sale-a-bration begins that day, too, and runs until February 28th! Buy $50 in merchandise; get a free Sale-a-bration item from the small brochure.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a blessed day!

Debbie

Hi crafty friends!

Happy New Year’s Eve!! I live in Cincinnati – have lived here all my life – and am so excited to watch the Cincinnati Bearcats play in the Cotton Bowl today! It will be an exciting game. I hope they’ll make their goal and win it all!!!

I have been working with the Flowering Fields Suite in the upcoming January – June Mini Catalog on p. 14 – 17. That catalog goes live in just a few days on January 4th. Don’t forget that the Last Chance retiring products will be gone after January 3rd, so get them while you can. Some popular items are already sold out!

Here’s the card I have for you today:

Cutting measurements and Details:

• Fresh Freesia card base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches, scored at 4-1/4 inches for a side fold card
• 1st layer (Highland Heather): 3-5/8 x 4-7/8 inches
• 2nd layer (Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper): 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 inches. The first and second layers are adhered together.
• Windowpane Check Ribbon: cut one piece 6″, cut second piece 7″. Wrap ends of 6″ ribbon around to back of cardstock layer and adhere. With 7″ ribbon tie into a bow and trim ends. Set aside.
• Use Evening Evergreen ink and stamp greeting on Basic White scrap piece. Cut out with Layering Circles dies. (I used the 3rd circle from the smallest.) Cut a scalloped circle with Evening Evergreen scrap cardstock from 3rd smallest scalloped circle die. Adhere them together.
• Use Stampin’ Seal + to adhere the greeting circle to DSP layer.
• Place dimensionals behind DSP layer and adhere to card base.
• Use Mini Glue dots to adhere bow to side of greeting circle.
• Attach a Brushed Brass Butterfly to greeting layer.
• Stamp inside message on 4 x 5-1/4 ” Basic White layer and adhere to inside.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope this New Year 2022 is a healthy and blessed one for you and your loved ones!

Debbie

Hi crafty friends!

Almost Christmas and you may need a last-minute gift card holder. Here is one that’s pretty quick, depending how you decorate the focal image. I got the inspiration from Angie Juda’s blog, changing the cardstock, Designer Series Paper, stamp set, and and embellishments. But the basic card is the same.

Here are the details for my card holder:

Cutting Measurements:

Real Read card base: 3-1/2 x 10-3/4 inches, score at 3-1/4 and 7-1/2 inches

Real Red Belly Band: 1 x 8 inches

Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper (or DSP of your choice): (cut 2) 3-1/4 x 3 inches. Check orientation of DSP.

Garden Green cardstock: scraps for die cutting larger scallop circle; diameter if 2-3/4 inches

Real Red cardstock: scraps for die cutting smaller scallop circle; diameter is 2-1/2 inches

Basic White cardstock: scraps for stamping tree and punching out

White Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon: to make bow, approx. 15 inches

Other Accessories: Pine Tree punch, Perfectly Plaid stamp set, Holiday Rhinestone Jewels, Scalloped Circle Dies, mini glue dots, dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal adhesive, Tear ‘n’ Tape adhesive, Tombow Liquid Adhesive (green cap)

Assembly:

1. Fold and burnish card base along scored lines.
2. Open card holder. To make pocket run Tear ‘n’ Tape along both sides of one outside section. Remove paper backing and fold flap up to form pocket.
3. On front of pocket adhere Designer Series Paper.
4. Fold upper flap down to close card. On card front adhere Designer Series Paper.
5. Take belly band and form around closed card, loose enough to allow band to be taken off but not so loosely that it could slip off. Use Tombow Liquid glue to glue ends together on front of card.
6. Use Tombow Liquid glue to adhere green and red scalloped circles
7. Use Garden Green to stamp Christmas Tree and punch out with Pine Tree punch. Attach 2 dimensionals to back of tree and adhere to Real Red circle.
8. Tie bow with white ribbon. Adhere to tree with mini glue dot. Adhere one Crushed Curry rhinestone to top of tree.
9. Adhere focal image to belly band only. Be sure not to get glue onto card holder or you won’t be able to open the card properly.
10. Decorate your envelope if desired.

I hope you enjoy this fun fold gift card holder! Have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas! I’ll be back in a few days with some sneak peeks from the new January-June Mini Catalog and FREE January-February Sale-a-bration items, so stop by!

The LAST CHANCE (retiring) items from the July-December Mini Catalog will be going away on January 3rd. Be sure to order your favorites before they are gone!

Have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!

Debbie