July 2017 Paper Pumpkin: Positively Picturesque

I love the summery feel of this month's kit! With the fun colors and woodsy elements, this all occasion kit is perfect for summer time! The best thing about Paper Pumpkin is the kit includes everything you need to create 8 gorgeous cards with envelopes. No guesswork here...everything is ready to stamp and assemble!
The video has step-by-step instructions to show you just how easily these cards come together. I completed my kit while sitting on the couch watching Matlock, lol, one of my favorite shows! 

SUBSCRIBE by August 10th to receive the August Paper Pumpkin kit or purchase one of our fabulous pre-paid options!

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Home Life Congratulations Card

Happy Sunday! Today's card is quick and easy and features the Home Life Bundle. This is a fabulous new set in the Annual Catalog. 

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Home Life Congrats Card

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Project Supplies

Project Measurements Whisper White thick base 5.5" x 8.5" scored at 4.25" Pool Party layer 4" x 5.25" Designer paper layer 1.5" x 5.25"

 

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Swirly Lovely Friends Card

Today's card is a simple one but very pretty! I love the Lovely Friends stamp set. It has two large font sentiments and they really steal the show, so no need to get too fancy. I paired the Lovely Friends stamp set with Swirly Bird to add a whimsical floral look to the card. So pretty!

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I shared this card for my Quitabug Stampers team color challenge this week:

Stampin' Up! Color Inspiration

Project Measurements

Whisper White thick base 5.5" x 8.5" scored at 4.25"

Crushed Curry layer 4" x 5.25"

Whisper White layer 3 15/16" x 5 3/16"

Helpful Tips:

• When stamping the floral images, stamp off onto scratch paper to get various shades of color using only a couple of ink pads.
• Layer a doilie between the Crushed Curry and stamped Whisper White layer for added texture.
• Use a stampin' up piercing mat to get crisp images when stamping using photopolymer sets.

Project Supplies

Birthday Blog Candy Giveaway

In celebration of my birthday week, how about a GIVEAWAY! 

I thought the beautiful Tranquil Tulips hostess stamp set was the perfect choice. This set is only available with a $150 purchase in my Online Store, but today you could be the lucky winner who wins it for FREE!

How To Enter:

1. SUBSCRIBE to my weekly newsletter HERE (if you're already a subscriber no need to do it again).

2. Leave a comment on this blog post sharing how you would use this beautiful stamp set!

*NO purchase necessary to enter

**US residents only please

The winner will be chosen using random.org. 

I will announce the winner on Thursday, August 3rd. 

The winner will be shared here on my blog, my Facebook page, and via email.

Good Luck! :)

Enjoy Today Pieces & Patterns

I love the easy coordination of the Pick a Pattern Designer Paper and the Pieces & Patterns stamp set! Flirty Flamingo, Emerald Envy, and Basic Black are always a fun trio!
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Stampin' Up! Color Inspiration

Project Measurements

Flirty Flamingo card base 5.5" x 8.5" scored at 4.25"

Whisper White- 3.75" x 5", Inside- 4" x 5.25"

Pick a Pattern designer paper- 2.5" x 4", 3.5" x 3", Inside- 1.5" x 4"

Helpful Tips:

• Cut down designer paper into random sizes, lay them out in a fun way and build your card around those pieces. 
• Use the front and back side of one sheet of designer paper for fun contrast on your project.
• Add some designer paper or stamping to the inside of your card to dress up your message.

Project Supplies

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Lemon Zest Birthday Card| Quitabug Sketch Challenge 1

Woohoo! Officially sharing my very first Quitabug Sketch Challenge! I love card sketches and I'm excited to start sharing them with you all. I used the Lemon Zest bundle to create today's card using the sketch.

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Quitabug Sketch Challenge 1

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What is a card sketch and how do I use it??

A card sketch is simply a digital card layout. You use this digital layout to help give you inspiration to create your own project. You can copy the layout exactly, as I did in my project, or you can use it as a starting point and tweak it however you like. The point is to use them as inspiration to get your creativity going! 

Quitabug Sketch Challenge 1- PDF Download

Watch the video tutorial below for more details.

Lemon Zest Birthday Sketch

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Project Supplies

Project Measurements

Whisper White thick base 5.5" x 8.5" scored at 4.25"

Basic Black layer 4" x 5.25"

Fresh Florals layer 2" x 5"

Label Me Pretty Happy Birthday

So, I'm sort of on a birthday card kick with my own birthday being just around the corner! Yay! Today's project features the Petal Garden Designer Series Paper. This paper is absolutely gorgeous and features a beautiful combination of colors.

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Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum, Whisper White

Project Measurements

Whisper White thick base 5.5" x 8.5" scored at 4.25"

Sweet Sugarplum layer 4" x 5.25"

Designer paper layer 3.75" x 5"

Helpful Tips:

• Use dimensionals to help add depth to the sentiment label and circle die cut.
• After cutting down your designer paper, use the large leftover piece to decorate your envelope flap.

Project Supplies

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Bonus Days are back! For every $50 you spend July 1–31 (before shipping and tax), you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon that you can use August 1–31. Woohoo! How awesome is that?!

• PLUS, if you use the  HOST CODE- 3ADGZ2MT with your order, you will receive a FREE Happy Birthday Gorgeous card kit from me! 
• And...there's no limit to the number of coupons you can earn! 
  
  
  **Spend $100, get 2 coupons! 
  
  
  ***Spend $150, get 3 coupons AND receive hostess benefits from Stampin' Up! (DO NOT use the host code if your order is $150 or more)
  
  
  Coupon code(s) will be emailed by Stampin' Up! Be sure to save the email for August redemption

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FREE Card Kit|July Club Quitabug #2: Stampin' Up! Happy Birthday Gorgeous

 Woohoo...my birthday is just 9 days away!! In honor of my bday, I am excited to announce that the 2nd feature of July Club Quitabug is... Happy Birthday Gorgeous! 

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Get your FREE Happy Birthday Gorgeous card kit simply by placing a $35 minimum order in my Online Stampin' Up! Store! This FREE card kit does not contain any pre-stamped images but does have all of the consumable materials needed to complete one each of three designs. This month, learn how to do some quick and easy two-step stamping! 

See all the details and the full video tutorial below.

July Club Quitabug #2: Happy Birthday Gorgeous

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***you will also need adhesive and scissors***

Club Details:

• You must place a minimum $35 order (before shipping/tax), in my Online Store, to receive a kit.
• When placing your order, use the 
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   (only use code if your order is less than $150)
• Kit is available from July 17th-31st.
• First round of club kits will be shipped July 23rd. Second round ships August 1st.

Club Perks:

• FREE card kit (3 projects +envelopes)
• Full color PDF included in your club kit with measurements and a supply list.
• Receive a FREE copy of the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog (if I haven't already sent you one)
• Handmade thank you card + treat (shipped the 2nd week of September)

Let me know if you have any questions. Comment below or email me at quitabughandmades@gmail.com

Lovely Friends Ridiculously Happy Card

I have a gorgeous card for you today! This card features the Lovely Friends stamp set and an elegant color palette:

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Helpful Tip:

• Use sticky notes to create a mask for the flowers by stamping the flower image onto the sticky note, then cut the image out. You can use the mask to create a layered effect to the flowers and give them some depth.

Project Measurements

Whisper White card base 5.5" x 8.5" scored at 4.25"

Island Indigo layer 3.75" x 5"

Smoky Slate layer 2.5" x 5"

Whisper White layer 3" x 3.75"

Project Supplies

Stampin' Up! Love Today Planner Kit Unboxing + Basic Planner Decorating

In today's video I walk you through unboxing Stampin' Up!'s Love Today Planner Kit, binder set up, and some basic planner decorating (for a beginner...me). This planner is A-MAZING! I love it and I just know you will too! This video is very long, so grab a glass of your favorite beverage, a delicious snack, and I hope you enjoy!

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Love Today Planner Kit Unboxing

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Planner Kit + Extra Recommendations

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Bonus Days are back! For every $50 you spend July 1–31 (before shipping and tax), you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon that you can use August 1–31. Woohoo! How awesome is that?!

• PLUS, if you use the Host Code-  SR6DZATK with your order, you will receive a FREE Coffee Cafe card kit from me! 
• And...there's no limit to the number of coupons you can earn! 
  
  
  **Spend $100, get 2 coupons! 
  
  
  ***Spend $150, get 3 coupons AND receive hostess benefits from Stampin' Up! (DO NOT use the host code if your order is $150 or more)
  
  
  Coupon code(s) will be emailed by Stampin' Up! Be sure to save the email for August redemption

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