This month Paper Pumpkin subscribers were treated to a great kit called Gifts Galore. It contained an exclusive stamp set, ink spot and enough supplies to make 9 treat packages. What was unusual about this kit though was the extra large size of the three different designs. The Christmas tree version was the smallest at 5" x 6-1/16". Then the pile of gifts came in at 4-9/16" x 6-3/8", and finally the snowman was 4-1/2" x 6-7/16". While these large images were the most obvious part of the ... VIEW POST
True Love Won’t Last Forever
A few days ago I showed you a tag that I stamped and then painted with ink. It seems like I may be a bit obsessed with ink painting at the moment as that's how today's project started. However instead of stamping the images, I cheated somewhat and reached for the True Love Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack instead. It's not the first time I've coloured one of the black and white sheets, but I just can't help it. Sadly the True Love DSP is likely to be retiring very soon so I'm making the most ... VIEW POST
Hydrangea Hill Makes A Quick And Easy Card
I'm going to be honest and say that when I first saw the Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper (DSP) it didn't make it to my order wish list. I was definitely attracted by the colour palette that includes Seaside Spray and Highland Heather. I also liked the 'background' patterns too. But what put me off was the large flower images. So how odd then that having bought the paper, it's the large hydrangea patterns that I've used the most. Rather than being difficult to work with I've actually ... VIEW POST
True Love Paper Scrap Is Not Wasted
Back at the end of January I created a thank you card using the True Love 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (DSP). This paper pack contains 12 different black and white designs; some floral and some geometric. I have to say that it's probably my favourite DSP from the January to June 2021 Mini Catalogue, simply because of its versatility. After completing the card I had a small piece of the hand-coloured paper left over and I resolved not to waste it. In the end I decided it would make the ... VIEW POST
Hopes For More Messages Coming True
I love the Many Messages Stamp Set especially as the coordinating Messages Die cuts all 19 sentiments (and 4 small shapes) in one go. The sentiments feature different fonts and a variety of sizes and cover different occasions which is great. But even so I wanted more, and expressed my hope for additional stamp sets to use with the die. Looking through the upcoming 2021/2022 Annual Catalogue I saw that my hopes are coming true. Although I can't order it until May 4th, the new Many Happenings ... VIEW POST
Simple technique for a different paper look
Today's project is very simple really. Take a box, wrap it in pretty paper and add a sentiment. Nothing special about that you might think. Well no, except when you add a simple technique for altering the paper it takes on a whole new look... DRAWER BOX MAGIC I began by making up the drawer-style box which wasn't difficult at all. It's one of the new Love Always Treat Boxes from Stampin' Up! They come in two parts; the drawer and the sleeve, and assemble without any cutting or ... VIEW POST
