Witchy Canvas & New Set

I have another canvas project for you today. This one is a little different because I used the Witches Brew Designer Series Paper for my focal point. This sheet of paper has several blocks of words that you could use to make a collage of canvases to display for Halloween.

I created this one the same way as my Christmas Tree canvas. I applied the paper to my canvas with Modge Podge, stamped some fun images from the Halloween Hello stamp set with Black Stazon, added the Witches Brew Designer Washi Tape, a button and some bling!

Did you know that you can color your Basic Rhinestones and Pearls? I colored these rhinestones with an orange Sharpie Marker to coordinate with the Halloween theme. Before you remove the rhinestones or pearls from the paper backing, just choose a color to match your project, color, let dry a bit, then apply! I love these great little gems. I love them even more colored!

If you're looking for another Halloween stamp set to complete your projects, check out this super spooky new Photopolymer Set ~ Bite Me! I'm not crazy about spiders, but I really like this spider web. I just might be able to make myself stamp these silly little things on a project.
I hope you enjoyed today's project. If you have any questions about how to create these fun canvases let me know.

Thanks for stopping by ~
Debbie D.

Another Addiction!

Well friends, here is another project that once you make one, you'll definitely want to make more! During our Living a Creative Life class at Convention, Carrie Cudney presented a super fun Halloween canvas that she created using mixed media. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to try it. Well, today I finally got to it. I Love it!

I started with a white 6x6 canvas purchased at my local craft store. I liked the primitive look of Carrie's project and wanted to keep that theme. I thought a Christmas tree would be an easy image to start with. I used the Season of Style Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Catalog, cut into strips to form my tree.

As I was laying out my design, I thought how cute would it be to put a ruffle at the bottom of the tree. After I tried it, I thought how cute would it be to put a ruffle between each layer! I used the Baked Brown Sugar 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim. This trim comes in all the great new In-Colors.

I made the trunk of the tree using the "bark" paper from the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit, also found in the Holiday Catalog. I inked the edges of all the paper strips and added some faux stitching to keep with the primitive look.

I am totally addicted to these adorable canvases. I have all kinds of images running around in my head that I want to try. I can't wait to make more!



Thanks for stopping by ~
Debbie D.

Butterflies, Pumpkins & Deals Oh My!

Wow ~ The great deals just keep coming!

Hang in there with me today, this is a rather long post. Read all the way to the end for my card for the day.

First of all I have an important reminder that tomorrow, Saturday, August 31 is the last day for 2 of these great deals.

Use the promotion code: PUMPKINDEAL to join Paper Pumpkin before August 31, and pay only $10 a month (plus tax) for the first two months. That is half-price! After you receive your two months at half-price, your kit price will revert back to the normal price of $19.95. Remember, shipping is included! Click on the picture above to join now.

Have you dreamed of having a job that you love? One that you decide the hours that you're going to work. One that you get to create using fun and exciting products. I have that job! You can too! If you'd like to join my Team of talented ladies, now is the time. Join by Saturday, August 31, and you get to Pick a FREE Project Kit to add to your Starter Kit. That is a value up to $29.90 ~ FREE! These projects kits are a great way to get your business off to a very creative start! Contact me, or click on the picture above to join now!

You've seen the Bundles in Annual Catalog and the Holiday Catalog right? Well, here's a new one just perfect for the end of summer. Right now, when you purchase the Papillion Potpourri Stamp Set, either clear mount or wood mount, and the Bitty Butterfly Punch as a bundle, you'll save 15%!

I love fall, and the new Best of Autumn Stamp Set is probably my favorite one so far! This set is available now! Remember, when you purchase your Best Of Stamp Sets, save your Collector Sticker that comes with the set. When you collect 6 stickers, you can redeem them for a Free stamp set of your choice valued up to $14.95. Contact me, or you can place your order online at www.debbied.stampinup.net

Last but not least, here's my card for today. This card was inspired by Connie Babbert, a fellow demonstrator. I loved her color combination of Crumb Cake and Soft Sky. I changed my card up a bit, and added Brushed Gold Card Stock for the Deco Label behind the circle. I used the Gold Metallic Encore Ink for stamping the woodgrain look background in the circle, and scuffing the embossed background. I stamped the acorns with Black Stazon Ink, and colored them with my Stampin' Write Markers and Aqua Painter. It's hard to see here, but I added a touch of gold ink to the acorns too.

Here is a close up of the detail.

Thanks for hanging in there with me to the end. Have a great day ~
Debbie D.

Thankful Tablescape Floral Arrangement

Here is another project using the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit. Anyone who knows me, knows my second passion to Stampin' Up! is floral design. I love combining my two greatest passions!

Here is a close up of the detail ~

I created this floral arrangement in a Ball jar and then simply wrapped the jar with the Bark Paper from the kit. I sponged the leaf edges with Tangerine Tango Classic Ink, added the Truly Grateful banner and tied a knot around the mouth of the jar with the 1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon.

This will be a great addition to my table decorations during the Fall season. You can find all of these products in the Holiday Catalog. The Ball jar was purchased at my local craft store.

Don't forget, there's only a couple more days to sign up for Paper Pumpkin and get your first two months half price.

Thanks for stopping by ~
Debbie D.

Not Just For Table Decor!

As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, there are many perks. One of those is the opportunity to pre-order items from upcoming catalogs so we have time to create and share before the catalogs are released. One other perk is getting a discount on certain bundles, depending on your title. With my pre-order from the Holiday Catalog, I was able to order the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit at a significant discount. Now, I wasn't sure that I would use this bundle for it's intended purpose, but I couldn't pass up the discount ~ right?

I love versatility! At convention, Sarah showed us an adorable album that she created, which I will definitely try, but I was looking for something a little simpler. I saw a card similar to this, so I recreated it using items that come in this kit. I added just a couple of other products. The Very Vanilla Card Stock for the base, the sentiment, from the Truly Grateful Stamp Set, and the Bitty Banners Framelit Dies. If you don't have these dies, you can easily hand cut your banners.

I love texture, and this Bark Paper has a wonderful texture to it. It looks like real tree bark! The leaves are pre-cut die-cuts on printed paper. I sponged the edges to soften it a bit, and make it look as if it is changing colors with the fall season.

The items in the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit are exclusive to this kit. The stamp set can be found in the Holiday Catalog, and the Bitty Banner Framelit Dies can be found in the Annual Catalog.

Check back tomorrow. I have a couple more creative ideas to share with you on how you can use your Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit!

Just a friendly reminder that the PUMPKINDEAL will be expiring soon. If you'd like to join and get your first 2 months at half price, you'll need to do that before midnight, August 31. Click HERE to join now!

Thanks for stopping by today ~
Debbie D.

Paper Pumpkin Pedal Praise

This month's Paper Pumpkin Kit is adorable! I just love receiving my surprise box each month.

The card in the middle is the suggested version that comes with your kit. I like to change things up a bit to show you a couple of different ideas. My samples show what you can do using only the supplies that come with each kit. You can always add more bling!

This is what happens when you get distracted, and ink up your stamp with the wrong color. It's still cute though!

If you want to start receiving a surprise box in the mail each month, visit ~ https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=68941 to join. If you join by August 31, 2013, enter the code word: PUMPKINDEAL, and pay only $10 a month, plus tax, for the first two months. That's half-price, and shipping is included!

After the first two months, the price of each month's kit will go to the regular price of $19.95. Your kits contain everything you need to complete your project, except for adhesive. Click on the picture above to join. Be sure to enter the promo code: PUMPKINDEAL, to get your first two months at half price!

Thanks for stopping by ~
Debbie D.

The Wait is Over!

Great news! The Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Addition and Decorative Cutting Blades will be available on August 9. These made their debut in the Annual Catalog on pages 176 & 177. We've been waiting patiently for their arrival, and the wait is almost over.

The new Perforating Blade can be found in the Holiday Catalog on page 24. These Decorative Cutting Blades are a quick & easy way to add beautiful edges to all your paper crafting projects.

129407	Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Addition Includes rotary track and handle and a straight-edge blade
129408	Straight Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blades
129409	Tiny Wave Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade
129410	Small Scallop Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade
131375	Stampin' Trimmer Replacement Cutting Mat
132788	Perforating Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade Debuted in the 2013 holiday catalog, page 24

Don't forget to join My Paper Pumpkin and take advantage of the special price! Use the promotion code PUMPKINDEAL to join before August 31, 2013, and pay only $10 a month, plus tax, for the first two months. Shipping is included! 

After the first two months, the price of each month's kit will go to the regular price of $19.95. Your kits contain everything you need to complete your project, except for adhesive. Click on the picture above to join. Be sure to enter the promo code to get your Paper Pumpkin Deal! Order by the 10th of the month to get your Welcome Kit this month.

Thanks for stopping by today ~

Debbie D.