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Stampin' Up! Products

• Cajun Craze cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Hello Honey cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Cut this a hair shorter than 4"
• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Scrap for butterfly
• Botanical Garden Designer Series Paper
• Top and bottom layers measure 4" x 1"
• Mark from top left side 1/4" down
• Mark from top right side 1" down
• Cut diagonally
• Second from top and from bottom layers measure 4" x 1 3/4"
• Mark from top left side 1/2" down
• Mark from top right side 1 1/4" down
• Cut diagonally
• Center pieces are cut from a layer measures 4" x 1 5/8"
• You'll have to cut and use two different pattern pieces
• The fourth layer needs to be on a solid background pattern to allow for stamping
• Mark from top left side 1/4" down
• Mark from top right side 1 3/8" down
• Cut diagonally
• Express Yourself stamp set
• Always Artichoke ink
• Butterfly dies (non SU)
• Basic Pearl Jewel
• Dimensionals

Cutting the Designer Series Paper

1. Depending on the accuracy of your diagonally cut lines, the space between each piece should be 1/8". 
2. Careful planning is needed when cutting pieces.   Layers 2, 4, and 5 are best with solid background. 
3. The sections can be flipped and turned over to make use of all the paper.
4. Arrange in order before gluing. 
5. The sentiment can be stamped on the left or right side.
6. Apply layers beginning from the top. 
7. A piece of graph paper and ruler helps keep the spacing even and straight. 

Tutorial can be downloaded HERE

Clearance Rack and Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiment Special

Get them while they are hot and available!

The popular items will be GONE probably before NOON today, September 13, 2016

Stampin' Up! just added some FANTASTIC buys on their clearance rack, click HERE.  Cardstock, who doesn't need cardstock and at a reduced price?

Don't forget this special from an earlier post.....

Place an order of $25 or more any current Stampin' Up! Catalog or Clearance Rack by Friday, September 16, 2016, select me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and use Hostess Code Y6US46XF and you will receive Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments by email.  For more information about Crafts by Beth "Click, Print and Punch" Sentiments, click HERE.  Once your order has shipped, I will email you the file.

Questions, EMAIL me.

Botanical Thinking of You

Stampin' Up! Product

• Hello Honey cardstock
  
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Scrap for butterfly
• Whisper White cardstock
• Layer for mounting strips measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Randomly attach strips, when finished, trim to 4" x 5 1/4"
• Botanical Garden Designer Series Paper
• Various widths - begin with strips at least 4 1/2" wide
• Hello Sunshine stamp set (Paper Pumpkin Feb 16)
• Always Artichoke ink
• Botanical Builder Framelits
• Dimensionals
• Basic Pearl Jewel

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I had an incorrect Hostess Code in my earlier blog post.  My special offer has been extended. 

The 2016 Holiday Catalog is LIVE.  

Download it HERE.  Right click on HERE and select "Save Target As" and save it to your computer.  Be sure to note where your computer "decides" to save it so you can easily find it.

Place an order of $25 or more any current Stampin' Up! Catalog by Friday, September 16, 2016, select me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and use Hostess Code Y6US46XF and you will receive Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments by email.  For more information about Crafts by Beth "Click, Print and Punch" Sentiments, click HERE.  Once your order has shipped, I will email you the file.

Questions, EMAIL me.

Notecards from Scratch

Stampin' Up! has great Whisper White notecards and envelopes.  What if you want to use a colored cardstock?  It is easy to make notecards complete with homemade envelopes.  Did you know you can get three notecards from a 12" x 12" piece of cardstock.   The cards are cut at 5" x 7" and scored at 3 1/2". Careful planning and this guide will show you how.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Crushed Curry textured cardstock
• Card base measures 3 1/2" x 5"
• Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 5/8"
• Early Espresso cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 4 3/4"
• Cut leaf from this piece
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Inside card layer measures 3 1/4" x 4 3/4"
• Tin of Cards stamp set
• Early Espresso ink
• Flourish Thinlits
• Dimensionals
• Envelope Punch Board

Now onto the made from scratch envelope.  I purchased good quality paper from Amazon to make envelopes.  Click HERE for more information.

1. Envelope paper measures 7 1/4" x 7 1/4"
2. Line paper up at the 3 1/8" mark, punch and score
3. Turn paper 90 degrees, line "Score Guide" to last scored line, punch
4. Repeat step 3 until you have punched four times
5. I finish the envelop flap by punching the corner using the punch board

What about the glue to seal the envelope?  No problem - I use these!  Click HERE to purchase at Amazon

Using Card Maps Series XXX

Stampin' Up! Products

• Paper Pumpkin Pocketful of Cheer
• Card base measures 4 3/8 " x 5 3/8"
• Bermuda Bay cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Cut butterfly from this piece
• Pool Party cardstock
• Scrap for butterfly
• Whisper White cardstock
• Banner measures 4" x 3/8" before using punch
• Pocketful of Cheer (Paper Pumpkin)
• Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 5"
• Strip
• Hello Sunshine stamp set
• Bermuda Bay ink
• Butterfly dies (non SU)
• Banner Triple punch
• Enamel Shapes (from Paper Pumpkin)
• Basic Pearl Jewel
• Dimensionals

Holiday Catalog

The 2016 Holiday Catalog is LIVE. 

Download it HERE.  Right click on HERE and select "Save Target As" and save it to your computer.  Be sure to note where your computer "decides" to save it so you can easily find it.

Place an order of $25 or more any current Stampin' Up! Catalog by Friday, September 9, 2016, select me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and use Hostess Code Y6US46XF and you will receive Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments by email.  For more information about Crafts by Beth "Click, Print and Punch" Sentiments, click HERE.  Once your order has shipped, I will email you the file.

Questions, EMAIL me.

Double Z Fold Thank You

Stampin' Up! Products

•  Blackberry Bliss cardstock
• Card layer measures 11" x 4 1/4"
• Score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
• If you stamp your name on the back of your cards, do it now
• Band card layer measures 11" x 1 1/4"
• Score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 4"
• Cut butterfly and flower from the center of this piece
• Inside card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Card layer (back) measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Band card layers
• 5 1/4" x 1"
• 2 1/2" x 1"  (cut two)
• Scrap for butterfly
• Whisper White cardstock
• Band card layer measures 2 3/8" x 7/8"
• Card layer (back) measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
• Wallflower Fields Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measure 2 3/8" x 3 7/8"
• Inside card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
• Band card layers  
• 5 1/8" x 7/8"
• 2 3/8" 7/8"
• Flourishing Phrases stamp set
• Basic Black ink
• Butterfly dies (non SU)
• Basic Pearl Jewels
• Dimensionals
• Strong adhesive for band

Measurements and diagram are available. The tutorial is only available with a $25 or more Stampin' Up! product purchase using my Hostess Code. My Hostess Code can be found at the top right of blog (desktop version).  EMAIL me if you are having trouble finding my current Hostess Code.

Measurements and diagram are available. Simply follow these steps

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• Emailing comment does not count
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3. I will email you either the pdf or the website link

Using Card Maps Series XXIX

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
  
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Back of jar layer measures 1 7/8" x 2 7/8
• Scraps for stems and flowers
• Cameo Coral cardstock
• Scrap for scallop circle
• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Four pieces each measuring 1 7/8" x 2 7/8"
• Stamp one piece
• DSP layer 4 1/2" (see picture tutorial below)
• Scrap for 1 3/8" circle
• Window Sheet
• One piece measuring 1 7/8" x 2 7/8" *
• Regular glue failed! I was told glue dots would work, I haven't tried fixing the window sheet layer that pulled apart from the cardstock.
• Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 2 1/4"
• Get Well Soon Crafts by Beth CCP Sentiments (Info.)
• Jar of Love stamp set
• Basic Black, Cameo Coral and Mint Macaron inks
• Everyday Jars Framelits
• Scallop 1 5/8" circle die (non SU)
• Circle punches 1 1/4" and 1 3/8"
• Sequins (Paper Pumpkin June 16)
• Dimensionals
• Strong adhesive to place jar onto card

Check out this YouTube video to see how to make a shaker card using layers of cardstock.  Please be sure to put a "thumbs up" and comment.

When cutting diagonal layers, I have found that this is the best way to mat them.

* Frugal Tip - Report folders are a great substitute for window sheets

Using Card Maps Series XXVIII

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
  
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Scrap for sentiment
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 5 1/2"
• Cut Modern Label from this
• Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" (cut 2)
• Peekaboo Peach cardstock
• Scrap for butterfly
• Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 1 5/8" x 5 3/8"
• Card layer measures 2 1/8" x 2 1/8" (cut 2)
• Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments (click HERE for more info)
• Modern Label and Word Window hand punches
• Butterfly dies (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Basic Black Jewels

My Paper Pumpkin Subscribers

If you are one of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers you get written instructions for 7 (yes, SEVEN) alternative projects using the kit.  This is a sampling of the alternatives for the August 2016 kit.

 

Don't miss out on free instructions, subscribe to Paper Pumpkin TODAY!  Follow THIS LINK to subscribe.  If you want to purchase three, six or twelve month at a discount, please EMAIL me.

 

 

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THIS SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW CUSTOMERS!!! 



WHO DOESN'T LIKE FREE?

I love the Paper Pumpkin kit in the mail.  I challenge myself to think out of the box and create alternatives using out Stampin' Up! products I have on hand.

Select me as your demonstrator and you will receive seven alternatives along with complete instructions for every month you subscribe.  For those who subscribe, you will receive the instructions for that month's kit by email FREE on the fifth of the month after you receive your kit.

Follow THIS LINK to subscribe for one month, don't forget to type in the BOGO Promo Code.  This incredible Buy One Get One ends October 10, 2016. Your monthly kit will continued to be mailed until you cancel - cancel anytime!

Contact me by EMAIL if you have any questions.

Using Card Maps Series XXVII

Stampin' Up! Products

• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Scraps for balloon and circle
• Basic Gray cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Card layer measures 2 1/2"  x 4 3/4"
• Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 4 3/8"
• Finished banner measures 1/2" x 3/4"
• Pool Party cardstock
• Scrap for balloons and sentiment
• Whisper White cardstock
• Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 4 1/4"
• A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
• Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 4 5/8"
• Balloon Celebrations and Party Pants stamp sets
• Basic Black, Calypso Coral and Pool Party inks
• Balloon Bouquet, Banner Triple and circle (1 1/4" x 1 3/8") hand punches
• Basic Gray and Whisper White baker's twine
• Dimensionals

Usiing Card Maps Series XXVI

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 4 5/8"
• Card layer measures 2" x 4 1/4"
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Card layer measures 2 1/8" x 4 3/8"
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 1/2:
• Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Cut 3 3/4" x 2 " from this piece
• Flip and the bottom measures 3 3 4/" x 3"
• Gift of Love stamp set
• Basic Black, Cameo Coral and Old Olive Inks
• Old Olive Striped Organdy ribbon
• Dimensionals

Jar of Thanks

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Brocade Blue cardstock
• Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
• Whisper White thick cardstock
• Scraps for flowers and bow
• Jar of Love and Wahoo (Dec 13 Paper Pumpkin) stamp sets
• Bashful Blue. Basic Black, Brocade Blue and Sage Shadow inks
• Everyday Jars Framelits
• Dimensionals
  
  

Using Card Map Series XXV

Stampin' Up! Products

• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Card base measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Scrap for flowers
• Old Olive cardstock
• Squares measure 1 5/8" x 1 5/8" (cut 5)
• Cut 3 sprigs from the center of 3
• Finished banner measures 3 3/4" x 1/2"
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Scraps for flowers
• Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
• Squares measure 1 3/8" x 1 3/8" (cut 5)
• Hello Sunshine stamp set (Paper Pumpkin Feb 16)
• Basic Black ink
• Itty Bitty Accent punch
• Sprig punch (non SU)

Using Card Map Series XXIV

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card base measure 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Circle layer measures 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
• Scrap for flower
• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Diagonal strip measures 1/2" x 7 1/4"
• Cut small leaves from this
• Vertical strip measures 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Scallop circle measures 2 5/8" x 2 5/8"
• Put through die twice to get pinked edge
• Card layer measures 3/4" x 4 1/8"
• Flourish measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
• Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Cut diagonally top right corner to bottom left corner
• Card layer measures 1" x 5 1/2"
• Occasional Quotes stamp set
• Basic Black Ink
• Swirly Scribbles Thinlits
• Circle die 2 3/8" and scallop circle die 2 5/8" (non SU)
• Itty Bitty Accents and Pinking Hearts hand punches
• Basic Pearl Jewel (dyed black)
• Dimensionals

Paper Pumpkin BOGO Sale New Customers

WHO DOESN'T LIKE FREE?

I love the Paper Pumpkin kit in the mail.  I challenge myself to think out of the box and create alternatives using out Stampin' Up! products I have on hand.

Select me as your demonstrator and you will receive at least six alternatives along with complete instructions for every month you subscribe.  For those who subscribe, you will receive the instructions for that month's kit by email FREE on the fifth of the month after you receive your kit.

Subscribe by month for $19.95 plus tax, the shipping is included. Or subscribe for more and receive a discount.

Three months $59, plus tax
Six months $114, plus tax
Twelve months $215, plus tax

Follow THIS LINK to subscribe for one month, don't forget to type in the BOGO Promo Code.  This incredible Buy One Get One ends October 10, 2016. Your monthly kit will continued to be mailed until you cancel - cancel anytime!

Here is one of my alternative. The FREE tutorials will be more detailed than my regular blog posts.

Sailboat Card

August 2016 Paper Pumpkin

Additional Supplies

• Stamps
• Swirly Bird #141749
• Paper Pumpkin February 2016
• Ink
• Calypso Coral #126983
• Mint Macaron #138326
• Paper
• Bermuda Bay #131197
• Calypso Coral #122925
• Mint Macaron #138337
• Very Vanilla #101650
• Other
• Fine Tip Glue Pen #138309
• Swirly Scribbles Thinlits #141497

Instructions

1. Stamping
1. Stamp sails on Very Vanilla using Calypso Coral ink and trim around images
2. Stamp sailboat bottom on Very Vanilla cardstock using Mint Macaron ink, trim around image
3. Cut a banner out of Calypso Coral cardstock measures 3 1/8" x 1/2"
4. Stamp banner using "happy birthday" using Early Espresso ink
5. Place Dimensionals on back of ALL stamped images
2. Die Cutting
1. From Swirly Scribbles Thinlits cut wave using Bermuda Bay and Mint Macaron cardstock
3. Cut a piece of Calypso Coral cardstock measures 4 3/4" x 3 1/4"
4. Trim Notecard Pocket from your kit down to 3" x 4 1/2"
1. Strategically glue Bermuda Bay wave to trimmed notecard pocket to cover up score line
2. Fill in the wave with Mint Macaron pieces, trim off excess
3. Glue notecard pocket to the Calypso Coral layer in Step 3
4. Add Dimensionals to back and place on card base
5. Attach stamped boat images from Step 1
5. Cut a piece of burlap trim 4 1/4" long, dove tail ends
1. Glue to card
2. Glue banner from Step 1
6. Cut a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock measures 4" x 5 1/2" for inside layer.

Flourishing Sympathy Card

Stampin' Up! Products

• Elegant Eggplant cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2'
• Strip measuring 5" x 1 1/4" will cut two lattices*
• Lovely Lilac cardstock
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• So Saffron cardstock
• Scraps for flowers
• Wild Wasabi cardstock
• Scrap for leaves
• Flourishing Phrases stamp set
• Stazon Jet Black and Versamark inks
• Flourish Thinlits
• Itty Bitty Accents punch
• Basic Pearl Jewels (dyed)

* I applied glue runner adhesive the strip and wiped it away from the openings prior to placement worked well.  The Fine Tip Glue left residue if you moved it while placing down on cardstock.

Using Card Map Series XXIII

Stampin' Up! Products

• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Banner measures 3 7/8" x 5/8" (before using punch)
• Basic Black cardstock
• Card layer measures 2" x 4 7/8"
• Circle layer measures 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Banner measures 4 1/8" x 7/8" (before using punch)
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Scrap for leaves and flower
• Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 1 7/8" x 4 3/4"
• Circle layer measures 2 5/8" x 2 5/8"
• Gift of Love and Swirly Bird stamp sets
• Swirly Scribbles Thinlits
• Banner Triple hand punch
• Dimensionals
• Basic Pearl Jewel (dyed black)

Fight Back With Joy

The United Methodist Women's Circle Group is reading Fight Back With Joy by Margaret Feinberg.  Lori Beasley is leading us through every section.

This is a gift set I created as a thank you gift to Lori.  Gift bag with coordinating mini composition book*, chocolate candy bar and greeting cards.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Real Read cardstock
• Strip measures 4 3/4" x 3/8"
• Scrap for balloons
• Picnic Plaid (non SU)
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 3 5/8"
• Mark 1 1/2" from the bottom right corner
• Cut from bottom left to marked line
• Balloon Celebration and One Big Meaning stamp sets
• Basic Black and Real Red ink
• Balloon Bouquet hand punch
• Black crochet yarn (non SU)
• Glue Dots
• Dimensionals

* Details of the altered mini composition book can be found HERE.