Harry Potter inspired Patronus Card

Hey there! I just had to share this card with you. I was playing with the stamp set Carols of Christmas and had a brain wave. Like, a knock you out of your seat idea!

That little deer looks like a Patronus!

So, I played around with some watercoloring with Pool Party and Night of Navy ink on Watercolor Paper to get the color right, and heat embossed the deer and stars with White Embossing Powder to make it a bold, crisp white.

The "Always" sentiment is made with the Brushwork Alphabet stamp set. After stamping it, I brushed over it with the Aqua Painter to blur the letters a little, then cut it with the Layering Ovals Framelits Dies. The Silver Glimmer Paper just finished off the whole look. I just love how it turned out, and I hope it adds a bit of magic to your day.

Check out the list of supplies used below!

Happy Stamping!
Jessica

June Paper Pumpkin Alternate Projects

After posting yesterday I realized I had completely forgotten my June Paper Pumpkin samples!  Whew, five kids can make a person very forgetful! I squealed in delight when I opened this kit, I love the flower card to pieces! But, without further ado, here is what I made with my June kit...

Here are the cards as designed to be made. So cute I almost didn't want to make anything else!

This is the first set of Project Lift cards I made. I added the envelope liners as Designer Series Paper to some of the cards, and made my own little 3"x 4" envelope to keep things in. On the Kraft cardstock I stamped the big flower to make an all-over pattern. I punched the little banner out of the patterned stickers with my Banner Punch and they were so easy to put in place on the twine. With a little Wild Wasabi and Calypso Coral  cardstock these pocket cards were ready in no time! 

I made this darling little bag by stamping the large flower all over a card base in Tip Top Taupe ink, adding the envelope liner to the top, scoring it 3/4" from the center fold line, and folding the new score lines to make the bag. The twine made perfect handles, and that flower is to die for! I just love this little bag!

For these Project Life cards I used the other cards design in the kit. I just love the wooden accents, don't you? I even used the negative of the accents to make the upper Pool Party 3"x 4" card. The stickers made it so easy to make the cards for this layout! I used some Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, and Tip Top Taupe cardstock along with the envelope liners as well.  

  Isn't this banner party ready?! I want to plan a party just to put it up! I used two of the envelope liners, three of the envelopes, and two of the cards to make it. The Bermuda Bay, Wild Wasabi, and Pool Party stars are die cut with the Stars Framelits, and the letters are stamped Tip Top Taupe ink with the Larger Than Life photopolymer stamp set on Whisper White cardstock and punched with the 2" Circle Punch. I added the wooden star accents and then popped the punched circles up with Dimensionals. Cute, fast and easy!

 

August Stamping Updates!

Big Shot Special!

If you're anything like us, you absolutely love when BIG opportunities come your way. That's why we've brought you the chance to receive one of five FREE stamp set/framelit bundles below (your choice!) with purchase of a Big Shot. And if you get a Big Shot now, you'll be ready for all the new Big Shot accessories in the holiday catalog. If you already own a Big Shot, you can still purchase these discounted bundles at an amazing 15% off! This is one deal you won't want to miss-only available from August 1-31-as these bundles are one-time only exclusives.

Bundle	Item Number	Stamp Set	Framelit	Discounted Price
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle WM	138920	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$33.75
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle CM	138923	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$31.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle WM	138924	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$42.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle CM	138921	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$35.95
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle WM	138925	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$43.25
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle CM	138922	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$37.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle WM	138911	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$54.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle CM	138910	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$45.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle WM	138644	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$50.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle CM	138200	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$43.95

Holiday Carry over Items!

The Holiday Carryover List is available right now for demonstrators and customers. It RETIRES on Aug 27. None of the holiday carryover made it into the new holiday catalog...so when it is gone... it is gone! Be sure to check out what is available and let me know if you want anything pronto! Order now my friends!! Tell everyone!

Tax Free Weekend!
In honor of Tax Free Weekend, Stampin' Up! is offering the items in this link TAX FREE**! There will be shipping, but think of the savings! Stock up now! All orders have to be placed online through my store Aug. 8-10 to be tax-free! Not only is there no tax that weekend, but I'm doing a MYSTERY HOSTESS, so be sure to use the hostess code UCKNN6DD when you place your order online to be included! Once the order reaches $150.00 I will select the hostess from the ones that ordered, and that person will receive the FREE Hostess Benefits! WOOHOO, tax free and at least $25 in free merchandise!
** There is a $100 sales limit on the items listed. Tax free is only on items listed, no other items in the catalog are included. You may order other items during the same order and will only be charged tax for those items.

Half Off Paper Pumpkin!

Use the code HALFOFF2 to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2014, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95+ tax per month (shipping included). It's like getting a Christmas gift every month!

The Fine Print: For new subscribers only. Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions. Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95. Visit MyPaperPumpkin.com to join, enter my name in the Demonstrator box. Enter the Promo Code, "HALFOFF2" when you sign up. New subscribers must join by Wednesday, September 10, 2014; 11:50 PM (MT).

NEW Stamp of the Month Club!

Build you stamp collection with a new stamp set every month!

Have you heard about my Stamp of the Month club? Here's a little summary about how they work...

You'll Love Stamp-of-The Month Club

• Stamp Set of the Month: A Clear Mount stamp set valued between $16.95-$19.95
• Class Kits Include: A featured stamp set, coordinating products, and completed projects to inspire you! The number of projects may vary. Envelopes are always included for cards. Plus, you'll get a full color photo and list of supplies for each project (including measurements) so you can use your own cardstock and supplies to duplicate the cards at home.
• Local Classes: If you're in the area, you can attend my local monthly class time. We'll make the projects in the kit, using my ink, punches and Big Shot! It is the second Saturday afternoon of the month, the same time every month, making it easy to write on the calendar.
• Class-To-Go Kits: If you're not in my area, or can't make it to the class, order a Class-To-Go Kit and make the projects on your own, at your convenience! Just add $5.00 for shipping and your kit will come to your door. For US residents only.
• Easily Build Your Collection: Along with the featured set, you'll often get additional tools or accessories that can be used on future projects.
• It's A Great Value: Stamp of the Month costs $25/month. Each month you get a brand new Clear Mount stamp set, plus the class projects on top of that! Just opt-in before the specified time each month, and there you go! You will not be locked in for months. But, when you participate in 4 consecutive months, you'll get $5 off the 5th month! Wow!
• Class Options: You'll often have an option to upgrade to include more coordinating products at a discounted price! And, if you're a demonstrator, you can purchase the class cards only!
• Substitutions: If you already have some of the products in the kit, or need some of the supplies listed for the projects, such as ink or clear blocks, let me know and I'll adjust the price accordingly.

All Blendabilities Markers are now Available!

The much anticipated alcohol based markers are here! No more waiting for the color you want! If you like Copic markers, you will LOVE these. They are awesome! Be sure to check them out!

~ 4 cards for $10 Class~
Monday & Tuesday, August 18 & 19, 7-9pm

Have a great time growing your card stash at this monthly class! You'll make 4 different cards and learn a cool technique (or two!) while playing with some of the latest "toys" we have to offer. Not only that, but you can make them for FREE with a $15.00 order placed that night. How cool is that, growing your stamping supplies and card stash!
The class is the same both nights, so sign up for the day that works best for you. Bring a new friend and get an extra set of cards for FREE!

RSVP by August 15, by call, text or email. Bring adhesive, scissors and bone folder.

Stamp A Stack!

Everyone loves to receive Christmas cards, especially hand stamped ones! So sign up to hand stamp your own Christmas cards! You can never start too early! And if you come to all four classes and you will have 40 cards to send to your special people!

What: 10 cards (5 ea. of 2 designs)
When: SATURDAY, August 30, 10am-12pm
Cost: $20 w/ envelopes or FREE with a $30 order!

RSVP by September 27, by call, text, or email. Bring adhesive, scissors and bone folder.

Another card class come and gone

Whew! What a great class! We had such a great time stamping these cards.

Every now and then something happens and you need a sympathy card.  We used the Thoughts & Prayers (Wood) set for a nice image and sentiment and the Deco Labels Framelits dies to cut them out.

See ya later, Alligator! This cute card is made with three shades of green, embossed with chevrons, for a nice ombre effect. Come back later for a tutorial on how I did it! The stamp set is one of the free gifts you can get with any $50 purchase made during Sale-A-Bration, which goes from Jan. 28th through March 31.

 This card sure made me happy! Not only do I love gray and yellow (shocker, huh?), but the card uses part of the song we sang to our oldest when she was a baby. Paired with polka dot embossing and clouds made with the Cupcake punch, it doesn't get much cuter!

This pretty birthday card features banners, great colors and patterns, and a sweet message from the Another Great Year (Wood) set that just released in the Occasions catalog. I just love that Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffle Ribbon, don't you?

Be sure to check in next month for our latest card class projects! Class is Feb. 24 & 25 if you want to join us!

Happy Stamping!

Magnetic Platform is back!

It's back! After being overwhelmed with orders for the new platform, Stampin' Up! has a full shipment of them to take care of the demand!

 

Now, you may be thinking "what's the big deal about this platform?". The Magnetic Platform is used with the Framelits, Edgelits, Thinlits and Holiday Catalog dies; and holds them in place on your card stock so that you can die cut your stamped images without the dies moving around! You still have to use your cutting plates just like you do with the traditional platform, but no more sticky notes to keep things still. It's awesome!

If you want to get your platform, just go to my online store (on the left) to get your order in! Order by Sept 18th, and be sure you use hostess code PUWPJTD9 before you add items to your cart, and I will select a surprise hostess from among those that ordered! That's at least $25 worth of free product if you are our surprise hostess! Orders for the platform placed after that date with not enter you into the hostess drawing, but will get you the ever-so-wonderful platform.

Don't miss out!

Christmas Stamp A Stack part 1

It's that time again! Time to start building your stash of Christmas cards. So we started at Stamp A Stack yesterday and had a great time! Here's what we made:

 

This one is made using the New  Circle Thinlits Dies, Festive Flurry Set (Wood Mount), and coordinating Festive Flurry Framelits & Wishing You Set (Wood Mount). The Glimmer Paper and Organza ribbon were just what this card needed to sparkle!

This card was fun! The Wishing You Set (Wood Mount) made this card so easy to make. So did the Season of Style Designer Washi Tape. And the Ovals Collections Framelits were a great helper in cutting the gift and mat out! Now tracing and hand cutting with them around!

There are three more Stamp A Stacks coming up! Contact me if you would like to join us as we make some cards.

Happy Stamping!