Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Life Is Sweet

Good evening my crafty friends!! Are you ready for some Paper Pumpkin Alternatives?  You know I am! 

It's time to hop along with the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Design Team to share some fabulous ways for you to stretch the value of your June 2024 "Life Is Sweet" kit.  

The kit features some super ADORABLE painted fruit designs with Lemons, Peaches, and Cherries.  It's also a testiment to the fact that the new In-Colors work so well together, because they're included in the colors that make up this bright and fun collection!

Stampin' Up shared a behind the scenes look at how the images were made. It was really neat!  Check it out: 

Wasn't that fun?  Ok, let's get to my alternative project shall we?

I created a card with a Thick Basic White Card Base (8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored @ 4 1/4").  Then I added a 5 3/8" x 4 1/8" Pool Party layer to the front.  But not before I took full use of all that background real estate that would be covered up with the front panel!! 

Who would ever know that the whole background of this card was die cut out??  No one, that's who! lol.  I'll save those bits for another project! It's a terrific way to make the most of your products. :-)

That's a LOT of goodies that I was able to collect!  You may wonder where these die cuts come from.  I'm glad you asked! :-D They're part of a Paper Pumpkin "ADD-ON" opportunity. 

The "THANKS AND BEYOND DIES" (Item #164397 $12.00 usd) give a nice little boost to the kit and make more opportunity for creativity!

I took one of the printed card bases from the kit and cut a 4"x5 1/4" panel off one side.  I used this piece for the front layer of my card.  I'll save the rest of the printed base for future projects. :-D

That fabulous frame shape is from the add-on die set too!  I told ya it will really add to your creativity.  I used it to cut a label from Basic White Cardstock, to put my sentiment on. And, what a sweet sentiment it is!  I will be keeping this stamp set nearby to use it more in the future! It's a beautiful set!

The greenery die cut piece came from the kit as is. I borrowed a couple of lemons, a few of the adhesive backed pearls and some linen thread to finish up my card. That super neat stitched label is popped up on Stampin' Dimensionals and the bow attached with a glue dot.  The lemons are simply glued directly to the base and the card was finished off with the pearls.  I really like how it turned out!

Cutting the kit's card bases into two card fronts is a quick way to double the number of cards you can get out of it.  And, it's pretty fun too!

Be sure to visit the other designer's blogs below to see the various alternative projects we have in store for you!

Check out my upcoming classes (and classes TO GO), over on my
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What you see in the catalog isn't all the amazing products Stampin' Up offers! Click the image below to be taken to our Online Exclusive collection.  There's even more fun awaiting you there!

Until Next Time,
Happy Crafting!
#TheStampinChic

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies I used on today's project, simply click an image below to be taken directly to my website. Enjoy!

Product List

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137858]	3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137859]	6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137860]	One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137861]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]
Linen Thread [104199]	Stampin' Seal+ [149699]	Stampin' Seal+ Refill [152812]	Stampin' Seal [152813]
Stampin' Seal Refill [152814]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Bone Folder [102300]	Paper Snips [103579]	Take Your Pick [144107]
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199]	2023–2025 In Color™ Grid Paper [162439]	Stampin' Mist [153648]	Stampin' Scrub [126200]
Simply Shammy [147042]	Simply Scored [122334]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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It's A Guy Thing - June 2024 ICS Blog Hop

Hello everyone! I've got a spectacular fun fold card to share with you today.  It's part of the Inspire, Create, Share "It's a Guy Thing" blog hop.  That means you're gonna get lots of great masculine project ideas today. YAY!!

My project is a really cool fun fold design that I found (somewhere) online. I tweaked the layout and made it my own using the Take To The Sky suite of products.  I absolutely LOVE the Adventurous Sky Stamp & Die Bundle with all the old airplanes and fabulous fonts! And, the coordinating Designer Series Paper (DSP) is just PERFECT for this kind of card! 

Are you ready to see it? 

Right away, the seriously COOL thing about this card is the depth created by the fun fold design and mechanisms. There are THREE amazing depths to this card!!  

Here are the supply list & measurements if you'd like to make your own: 

* Card Base: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" (This is just a 1/4 sheet of cardstock)

                * Layer #1 Cardstock: (cut 2) 1 3/8" x 4 1/8", (cut 1) 2 3/8" x 4 1/8"

                * Layer #2 DSP: (cut 2) 1 1/4" x 4", (cut 1) 2 1/4" x 4"

* Card Front: 4 1/2" x 4 1/4" Cardstock (scored at 2 1/4" on the longer side)

                * Layer #1 Cardstock: (cut 2) 2 1/8" x 4 1/8"

                * Layer #2 DSP: (cut 2) 2" x 4" 

* Mechanism between the two panels: 10" x 1 1/2" Cardstock, scored at every 1 1/4" mark across

* Window Sheet Floating strip: 6" x 3/4" (you can do 6" x 1/2" if you like, or even 6" x 1". The width of the strip should be relative to the size of the things you're attaching to it. But the length will stay 6".)

Begin by adhering layers 1 & 2 together.  On the card base, you can attach the two skinny strips to the outer edges directly.  Before attaching the middle section to the base, slide the mechanism strip behind it.  The two center sections of the mechanism will remain flat and fit behind the center section securely.  Once you've attached that, it'll look like this...... 

To attach the card front to the base, use a little multipurpose liquid glue on a tab of the mechanism and then center the back of the front to the base lining up the fold with the edge of the mechanism.  

Fold the front over onto the mechanism and add glue to the other end of mechanism and attach the remaining section of the card front.  Now, your card front should "bobble" over the card base. :-D Fun!!!

Before attaching the layers to the card front, you'll need to attach one end of the Window Sheet strip to the outer edge of each layer. And then stick it to the card front. This will sandwich the ends of the window sheet and cause the strip to curve or "float" over the front of the card. This creates the third layer of depth to the card! Anything you want to look like it's forward on the card, goes here. 

Here's another card I did, using the "Beauty Of The Deep" and "Sea Turtle" stamp sets.  It was so much fun to make the sea turtle look like he's swimming through the ocean!  Don't you think? 

I hope you've enjoyed my project today (and the alternative sample too!).  Leave me a comment down below and let me know if you're gonna try this one out!  You won't be disappointed!  SO MUCH FUN!!

Don't forget to continue your way along the hop by clicking the NEXT button here and head over to Elizabeth's blog where you'll find even more fabulous masculine project inspiration!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!!  

Check out my upcoming classes (and classes TO GO), over on my
Facebook Calendar of Events. Registration details can be found under each class description.  Join us for some crafty fun!

What you see in the catalog isn't all the amazing products Stampin' Up offers! Click the image below to be taken to our Online Exclusive collection.  There's even more fun awaiting you there!

Until Next Time,
Happy Crafting!
#TheStampinChic

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies I used on today's project, simply click an image below to be taken directly to my website. Enjoy!

Product List

Adventurous Sky Bundle (English) [163447]	Take To The Sky 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163436]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202]	Silver Foil Sheets [132178]
Window Sheets [142314]	Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems [161288]	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Stampin' Seal+ [149699]	Stampin' Seal+ Refill [152812]	Stampin' Seal [152813]
Stampin' Seal Refill [152814]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Bone Folder [102300]	Paper Snips [103579]	Take Your Pick [144107]
Stampin' Pierce Mat [126199]	2023–2025 In Color™ Grid Paper [162439]	Stampin' Mist [153648]	Stampin' Scrub [126200]
Simply Shammy [147042]	Simply Scored [122334]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

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