Happy 4th of July

Hello Crafters,

Just a quick hello today! Hope everyone has a safe and funny day! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

Products used:
-Be The Star stamp set #135734
-Celebrate Today stamp set #137138
-Day To Day stamp set #135785
-Read Red ink #126949
-Pacific Point ink #126951
-Pacific Point marker (Brights) 131259
-Real Red cardxtock #102482
-Pacific Point cardstock #111350
-Whisper White cardstock #100730
-Big Shot #113439
-Stars Framelits #133723
-Lucky Stars texture embossing folder #135817

Til next time HAPPY CRAFTING,
Melinda

June Paper Pumpkin

Hello Crafters,

I got my Paper Pumpkin box on Saturday :) I had a lot of fun with it! I always do one of the projects according to the directions and then I have fun with the rest! This month there were 4 each of 2 designs!

And this is what I did for fun!

Here are a few things not in the box I used;
-Wild Wasabi Ink #126959
-Calypso Coral Ink #126983
-Tip Top Taupe from the In Color Markers #138333
-1 in Circle Punch #119868
-Banner Triple Punch #138292

Til next time HAPPY CRAFTING,
Melinda

Flower Frame

Hello Crafters,

Short one today :) I made a simple Paper Mache Frame from a craft store into a really pretty gift idea!

Stampin' Up used:
-Spunge Daubers #133773
-Sahara Sand Ink #126976
-Spiral Flower Originals Die #129379
-Big Shot #113439
-Craft Scissors #108360
-Silicone Craft Sheet #127853

Other stuff used:
-Paper Mache Frame
-Red and Green Felt
-Hot Glue Gun

Til next time HAPPY CRAFTING,
Melinda

Pretty Wings

Hello Crafters,

I LOVE BUTTERFLIES :)!! So when I saw the stamp set Watercolor Wings (Photopolymer) #139424 I was a vary happy girl!

This is a multi step stamp set, that basically means layering color to get the end image! There are also dies that will cut out these awesome butterflies: Butterfly Thinlits #137360 and Bold Butterfly Framelits #138135 or you can save 15% by getting the Watercolor Wings Bundle #140232!

 I did 2 cards for today:

Other items used:
-Tin of Cards Stamp Set (Photopolymer) #138946
-Pretty Petals DSP Stack #138442
-Mint Macaron cardstock #138337
-Pacific Point cardstock #111350
-Calypso Coral cardstock #122925
-Very Vanilla cardstock #101650
-MementoTuxedo Black Ink #132708
-Mint Macaron Ink #138326
-Calypso Coral Ink #126983
-Banner Triple Punch #138292
-Banner Framelits #132173
-Big Shot #113439
-Magnetic Platform #130658

And here are this weeks deals :) http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=100100

Til next time HAPPY CRAFTING,
Melinda

Fun With Paper Piecing

Hello Crafters,

Today's cards are all about Paper Piecing using the Striped Scallop Thinlits Die #133734! This dis is perfect for paper piecing, it makes is soooo easy too LOL!

Other items used:
Both Cards:
-Whisper White #100730
-Big Shot #113439
-Magnetic Platform #130658
Card #1:
-Crazy About You Stamp Set (Photopolymer) #137137  (Wood & Clear mount available)
-Hello You Thinlits #137363
-Candy Dots- Brights #130931
-5/8 Satin Ribbon- Whisper White #134549
-Bermuda Bay Ink #131171
Cherry On Top DSP Stack #138443
-Tip Top Taupe cardstock #138336
-Watermelon Wonder cardstock #138334
-Cucumber Crush cardstock #138335
-Crushed Curry cardstock #131173
-Pool Party cardstock #122924
-Bermuda Bay cardstock #131197
Card #2:
-Another Thank You Stamp Set #136835
-Bitty Banners Framelits #133786
-Smokey Slate Ink #131179
-Basic Gray cardstock #121044
-Smokey Slate cardstock #131202
-Real Red cardstock #102482
-Pumpkin Pie cardstock #105117
-Daffodil Delight cardstock #116983
-Garden Green cardstock #102584
-Pacific Point cardstock #111350
-Elegant Eggplant cardstock #105126

Til next time HAPPY CRAFTING,
Melinda

2015-2017 In Colors

Hello Crafters,

Today I'm shearing a card made with the 5 new In Colors:

The best way to order ALL the in colors is to get the Cardstock & Ind Pad Kit #138358 $32.50, you will get all 5 Ink Pads and a pack of 8 1/2 x 11 assorted cardstock of the 5 colors, it's like getting the cardstock for FREE!!

This card also features:
-Layered Letters stamp set #138692
-Hello You Thinlets #137363
-Memento Tuxedo Black Ink #132708
-Whisper White cardstock #100730
-Basic Black cardstock #121045
-Basic Gray cardstock #121044
-Smokey Slate cardstock #131202
-Rhinestones Basic Jewels #119246

Til next time HAPPY CRAFTING,
Melinda

50% Off First 2 Months of Paper Pumpkin!!

Hello Crafters,

Today is the deadline to sign up to receive the June Paper Pumpkin and the last day to get your first 2  months at 50% off!! https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/ Just choose me as your Demonstrator and put in promo code SAVE50!!

Here are some examples of past kits;

February

March

April

May

And if you are a subscriber you have a chance to order past full kits and refill kits!!

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http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=100100

Til next time HAPPY CRAFTING,

Melinda

New Catalog Time

Hello Crafters,

It's new catalog time :) YAY!! Each year Stampin' Up has one special stamp set that with each purchase $3 is donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities! This years set is "Sprinkles Of Life" Photopolymer #139971 $21

I LOVE this set!! I can see so many fun cards made with this fun set! Here is one I've done:

Other items used:

-Tree Builder Punch #138295

-Note Tag Punch #135860

-Handheld Stapler #139083

-Bitty Banner Framelets #129267

-Big Shot #113439

-Candy Dots- Regal #130932

-5/8 Satin Ribbon- White #134549

-Cherry On Top DSP Stack #138443

-Cherry On Top Washi Tape #138384

-Crush Curry

     -Ink Pad #131173

     -Cardstock #131199

-Cucumber Crush

     -Ink Pad #138324

     -Cardstock #138335

-Watermelon Wonder

     -Ink Pad #138323

     -Cardstock #138334

-Tip Top Taupe

     -Ink Pad #138325

     -Cardstock #138336

-Whisper White Cardstock #100730

Til next time HAPPY CRAFTING,

Melinda

Haul Video

Hi Crafters,

It's been to long :) sorry for that! Here is a haul I got last week when Mr. Brown stopped by!! Enjoy!

I will be back soon, I hope LOL!!

Happy Crafting,
Melinda

Lets talk Turkey!!

Hello Crafters,

It's been a while but I've got a fun one for you today :)!! I made some 3D Turkeys!!!

Tail Feathers (Rosettes): DSP or Card Stock
          *3 Strips each
                 *4 x 12 Real Red
                 *3 1/2 x 12 Pumpkin Pie
                 *3 x 12 Daffodil Delight
                 *2 1/2 x 12 Old Olive
                            *Score all strips at 1/2 inch intervals
         *1 1/4 Scallop Circle Punch
                 *2 each in Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Card Stock (to finish centers of Rosettes)

        *Fold all strips accordion style *SPECIAL NOTE: If using DSP fold 2 of each color with pattern choice UP and the 3rd DOWN (see photo)

        *Attach end to end *SPECIAL NOTE: You will end up with 2 ends facing the same direction, just use paper snips to cut off one end to finish circle (see photos)

      *Using Silicone Mat and hot glue gun lay rosette flat and attach 1 1/4 Scallop Circle in matching color to finish center then want for a bit and flip over and attach other side (see photo)

     *Stack rosettes from largest to smallest (see photo) and attach together with hot glue gun

Body
     *10 - #6 Oval Framelets (counting from smallest) in Chocolate Chip

          *Fold all in half

          *Attach 5 into a semi circle (see photo) make 2, set aside

Head/Face
      *1 - #3 Oval Framelets (counting from smallest) in Chocolate Chip
      *2 smooth pennants from the Petite Pennant Punch in Daffodil Delight cut as shown in photo
      *2 wings from the Bird Builder Punch in Real Red
     *2 wiggly eyes

*Attach face to oval as shown it photo on both sides

     *Attach head to first set of ovals as shown in photo

     *Attach 2nd set of ovals to finish Body
     *Using hot glue gun attach flat side of Body to Tail Feathers as shown in photo

Feet
     *1 Blossom Punch in Pumpkin Pie (cut as shown in photo)
     *1 - 2 1/2 Circle Punch in Chocolate Chip

     *Attach feet to underside of circle (shown in photo)
     *Using hot glue gun attach feet to bottom of turkey (as shown it photo)

Voila you have a TURKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did one in DSP and one in Card Stock, do you have a favorite?

Have fun making you own :)! If you need any supplies click on the Shop Here 24/7 button to the right, and make sure you put me in as your Demonstrator!!

 Happy Crafting,
Melinda