Using Card Maps Series

On June 8 I will begin a new blog series titled "Using Card Maps".  On March 21, I posted the first in a long series of creating cards using card maps.

If you are having difficulty getting inspired, look for card maps and don't be afraid to experiment.  It is only paper (GASP).  I have a Pinterest Board called Card Maps, click HERE.

This is how I begin - I have a envelope filled with blank cardstock in an array of sizes.  I used inexpensive cardstock and each piece of paper has the measurement written on them. 

 

 

I begin with a blank canvas - THE CARD BASE.  I pull out different sizes to see which fits best for the design.

 

I then begin to start layering using pieces from my envelope.

 

 

My Paper Pumpkin Craft Kit for ONLY $5

You read the blog title correctly, My Paper Pumpkin is offering a craft kit for new subscribers.

This amazing offer starts Thursday, June 9 at 5:00 PM (MT) and ends Friday, June 10 at 11:50 PM (MT).

Technically that’s a little more than one day, but it will go by in a blink!  Everyone take advantage of this offer to grab their first Paper Pumpkin kit for practically pennies.

What is My Paper Pumpkin?  A craft kit in the mail every month.  There is no obligation, cancel ANYTIME.  Check out past kits HERE.  Everything you need to complete the kit is included.  Purchase this kit for a rainy day!

For a direct link, click HERE.

If you have any questions, please EMAIL me.

Beauty in Simplicity

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
• Run through Circle Card Thinlit
• Score at 5 7/8"
• Circle is 2 1/8"
• Inside card layer measures 2 3/8" x 5"
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Scrap for flowers
• Punch 6, layer with Dimensionals
• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Outside card layer measures 2 3/8" x 5 1/4"
• Cut fern from this piece
• Inside card layer measures 2 5/8" x 5 1/4"
• Circle is 2 3/8"
• Strip measures 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 2 1/8" x 5"
• Strip measures 1/4" x 5"
• Hey You stamp set
• Basic Black ink
• Circle Card Thinlits
• Botanical Builder Framelits
• Itty Bitty Accents hand punch
• Circle dies 2 1/8" and 2 3/8"
• Basic Pearl Jewels
• Dimensionals

There are many YouTube videos on how to create the extended flap. THIS is one of them.

Changing it Up - May 2016 Paper Pumpkin

It wasn't my intent to precision cut around the die cut lettering.  I should have made it flagged on the right side, lesson learned. Can you even tell that there is beautiful patterned paper underneath the flower?  This card only took 90 minutes to create, the opening bid starts at $9.99!


Stampin' Up! Products

• May 2016 My Paper Pumpkin
• Whisper White card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Blushing Bride cardstock
• Layer under "Happy" measures 4 1/4" x 1 3/16"
• Scrap for flowers
• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 1 1/4"
• Scraps for ferns
• Pool Party cardstock
• Scrap for flowers
• Whisper White cardstock
• Banner measures 2 5/8" x 5/8"
• Scrap for flower center
• Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 1 1/8"
• Many Manly Occasions stamp set
• Always Artichoke ink
• Botanical Builder Framelits
• Itty Bitty Accents punch
• Corner leaves punch (non SU)
• Always Artichoke Candy Dot
• Basic Pearl Jewels
• Dimensionals

Color Me Happy

I received a Stampin' Up! order from a new customer, Mary W. 

Mary, if you are a blog follower....

THANK YOU!

YOU MADE MY DAY!
 

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May 2016 Paper Pumpkin All Dolled Up

My Paper Pumpkin - May 2016

• Card base
• Pumpkin Pie corrugated cardstock
• Pool Party Happy die cut *
• Dyed with Night of Navy ink
• Many Manly Occasions stamp set
• Pool Party star embellishments

Not included in kit

• Night of Navy and Pumpkin Pie cardstock
• Scraps for butterflies
• Butterfly die (non SU)
• Dimensionals
• Basic Pearl Jewel

If you haven't seen my post on applying die cut lettering in a straight line, click HERE for tutorial.

* Trim die cut, remove white top layer, leaving die cut intact.  Sponge die cut lettering with ink.

May 2016 Paper Pumpkin Botanical Gardens

Stampin' Up! Products

• May 2016 Paper Pumpkin
• Whisper White card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Cajun Craze cardstock
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 1 1/4"
• Scrap for flower
• Hello Honey cardstock
• Scrap for flower center
• Mint Macaron cardstock
• Layer inside measures 4" x 5 1/4"
• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Scrap for fern
• Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 1 1/8"
• Stamped flower centers
• Botanical Blooms stamp set
• Cajun Craze ink
• Botanical Builder Framelits
• Basic Pearl Jewel dyed brown
• Dimensionals
• Fine Tip Glue Pen *

* After using "many" mini glue dots to adhere the inside paper, I think our Fine Tip Glue Pen is more economical.

May 2016 Paper Pumpkin Stepped Up

My Paper Pumpkin - May 2016

• Card base
• Pumpkin Pie corrugated cardstock
• Pool Party Happy die cut
• Many Manly Occasions stamp set

Not included in kit

• Night of Navy, Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie cardstock
• Scraps for fern, flower and flower center
• Night of Navy ink
• Botanical Builder Framelits
• Dimensionals
• Basic Pearl Jewel

Keeping it straight...Part II

You read my previous post HERE about keeping it straight.  Here is yet another illustration on "Keeping it Straight".

Keeping it Straight

Refer to early posting of pictures for the next 3 steps

Start by cutting around the outside of your die cut word. 

Carefully remove the top white layer; leaving the die cut on the backing.  Also remove the spaces inside the letters.

Turn over and carefully pull the backing up, only allowing the backing to release from the die cut word.  Create a straight crease in the backing.

Use a ruler to create a straight line on card.

Use the ruler as a guide, press down on the ENTIRE exposed lettering.  Apply good pressure to allow lettering full contact with the paper.



Take the backing from the top and slowly pull and remove.  Hold down the bottom letters as your pull away.

And there you have it - a straight application

My Paper Pumpkin Alternative

• My Paper Pumpkin - May 2016
• Card base
• Pumpkin Pie corrugated cardstock
• Pool Party Happy die cut
• Many Manly Occasions stamp set
• Not included in kit
• Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie cardstock
• Scraps for leaves and flowers
• Pumpkin Pie ink
• Bird Builder and Itty Bitty Accents hand punches
• Dimensionals
• Basic Pearl Jewels
• Fine Tip Glue