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Paper Pumpkin

I’m Back From Japan!

Terry Duncan

Hello friends,

Yes, I’m back in the good old USA! My 3-month stay in Japan was just incredible! My grandson took me all over the place and showed me tons of historical sites, which I love, and a lot of the newer parts of Japan, too. Even with being there 3 months, I still didn’t get to see everything I wanted to see or do everything I wanted to do. I took about 1000 photos and have started placing them in a scrapbook!

Since I’ve been back, I’ve had family visiting from Texas and Colorado, a friend from Utah, and have been sick for the last two weeks. I’m feeling better, but not 100% yet! I was able to place a Stampin’ Up! order from the new 2023-2024 Annual Catalog and it came in the other day!

I love some of the new colors, especially Boho Blue, Bubble Bath, and Lemon Lolly. I haven’t made any new cards with them yet. I had 3 months of Paper Pumpkin Kits waiting for me when I got home so I’ve been working on those. So far, I’ve worked on February, March, and April.

I made 12 cards so far with April’s kit – All the Little Things. I still have more of the kit to use because I’ve added some different colored card stock and used the envelopes. I love to use the printed envelopes for more background designer paper!

The cards are much prettier in person because the foil doesn’t show up very well in the photos. You can find out more about Paper Pumpkin Kits here.

Don’t forget to use the monthly Hostess Code when you place your online order between $40.00 and $150.00, before tax and shipping to get your FREE gift from me! If you’re order is over $150.00, before taxes and shipping, don’t use the Hostess Code because you will receive Hostess Dollars to spend, as well as the FREE gift from me when you place your order! (Just let me know your order was over $150.00 before taxes and shipping.) You add the Hostess Code to your order right before checking out. Please let me know if you have any questions or problems. This month’s FREE gift is your choice of a pair of Stampin’ Blends or an embossing folder of your choice from the new 2023 – 2024 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.

This month’s Hostess Code is: DN2KHSEJ

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day!

Terry

Blog: http://www.classycutups.com

On-line Store: https://teresaduncan.stampinup.net/

Email: terry.duncan088@gmail.com

Phone: (727) 225-6006

Greatest Journey, Greatest Journey

The Greatest Journey

Terry Duncan

I am currently on one of my greatest journeys at this time – I’ve been in Japan since the end of December and am having a fabulous time! I’ve seen and done so many wonderful things! Sadly, I’ll be leaving at the end of this month to go back home and I will miss being here. However, I have missed the rest of my family and making cards while I’ve been away, so I have seeing them to look forward to, as well as getting back into card making.

I didn’t make these cards I’m showing, but do intend to get this bundle and make them when I return because camping has always been one of my greatest joys, too!

These 3 cards are made with the Greatest Journey Bundle from Stampin’ Up! The first one on the left is the easiest one to make and the one on the right is the most involved. None of them are difficult, but some card makers prefer simple and easy to adding more elements on their cards. Which one do you prefer?

Greatest Journey Bundle Step-by-Step
Inspired by Your Courage Card (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″) (10.8 x 14 cm)

Looking for a nature-themed stamp and die set to help you send love to the rugged mountain men in your life? We’ve got you covered with the Greatest Journey Bundle! CASE one (or more) of these fab cards for your next workshop, team meeting, or to frame and hang in your craft space!

BEGINNER
To create the Inspired by Your Courage card, stamp the trees in Garden Green ink on a 4-7/8″ x 3-3/4″ (12.4 x 9.5 cm) piece of Basic White Cardstock. (Tip: Stamp off to get lighter tree images to achieve a sense of depth.) Cut the stamped piece into three 1-5/8″ (4.1 cm) panels and adhere them to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp the grass image with Starry Sky ink on a piece of 5/8″ x 3″ (1.6 x 7.6 cm) Basic White Cardstock. Stamp the sentiment on a 3/4″ x 2-3/4″ (1.9 x 7 cm) piece of Basic White Cardstock and adhere it to the card.

CASUAL
For the Greif nach den Sternen card, use Designer Series Paper for your 4-7/8″ x 3-3/4″ (12.4 x 9.5 cm) piece, cut it into three 1-5/8″ (4.1 cm) panels, and adhere it to the Starry Sky Cardstock card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp three trees and die cut. Die cut the cloud and moon. Use Tuxedo Black Memento ink to stamp the sentiment on the 3/4″ x 2″ (1.9 X 5.1 cm) Basic White Cardstock piece and adhere to the card.

AVID
If you would like to go further and create the Une montagne de mercis card, cut the mountain pattern from Enjoy the Journey Designer Series Paper and adhere it to your card. Die cut the mountain shapes from Shaded Spruce and Garden Green Cardstock, then emboss the Shaded Spruce mountain shape using the Timber 3D Embossing Folder; adhere them to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Cut the hiker in Night of Navy Cardstock and adhere a small piece of Mango Melody Cardstock behind the lantern to make it light up.

Don’t forget to use the monthly Hostess Code when you place your online order between $40.00 and $150.00, before tax and shipping to get your FREE gift from me! If you’re order is over $150.00, before taxes and shipping, don’t use the Hostess Code because you will receive Hostess Dollars to spend, as well as the FREE gift from me when you place your order! You add the Hostess Code to your order right before checking out. Please let me know if you have any questions or problems. This month’s FREE gift is your choice of one of Stampin’ Up’s regular embossing folders in the 2023 Catalog or the 2023 Mini Catalog.

This month’s Hostess Code is: 7TZ6CCCJ

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day!

Terry

Blog: http://www.classycutups.com

On-line Store: https://teresaduncan.stampinup.net/

Email: terry.duncan088@gmail.com

Phone: (727) 225-6006

Kits, Wreath of Blooms Kit

Is It Spring Yet?

Terry Duncan

Hey Friends,

Tired of gloomy, cold and/or snowy days?

Sick of looking at leafless trees and bare bushes?

Anxious for colorful, spring days to get here?

How about getting ready by making a new spring decor piece for your home?

Create a handmade decor piece for your home using the Wreath of Blooms Kit! No experience necessary! This kit is a unique project that allows you to try out several new crafting techniques. Click on the photo for more information.

Each kit comes with an 8″ (20.3 cm) diameter chipboard wreath that you can completely customize. Roll and shape the included precut paper pieces to make three-dimensional flowers. Pin it all together with the brads and decorate the wreath however you want using different adhesives. (You will need a hot glue gun for this project.)

This kit includes all the paper pieces you need to create a beautiful wreath full of paper blossoms and greenery. Whether you make the wreath for yourself or a gift for a friend, you’ll love seeing this paper project proudly on display.

Kit includes:
* Designed projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* 1 chipboard wreath: 8″ diameter (20.3 cm)

This wreath is easily created with little or no experience and I love it the way it’s made. However, don’t feel like it’s just for beginners! Change it to your liking, or use other stamps, punches, and die sets to add even more flowers and leaves if you’re feeling adventurous.

Don’t forget to use the monthly Hostess Code when you place your online order between $40.00 and $150.00, before tax and shipping to get your FREE gift from me! If you’re order is over $150.00, before taxes and shipping, don’t use the Hostess Code because you will receive Hostess Dollars to spend, as well as the FREE gift from me when you place your order! You add the Hostess Code to your order right before checking out. Please let me know if you have any questions or problems. This month’s FREE gift is your choice of one of Stampin’ Up’s regular embossing folders in the 2023 Catalog or the 2023 Mini Catalog.

This month’s Hostess Code is: M2Q67J3N

Daintty Delight, Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Paper

Dainty Delight Cards

Terry Duncan

Hello Friends,

Today I want to share one of my favorite stamp sets and dies from the Stampin’ Up! 2023 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration. It’s the Dainty Delight Bundle, which includes the Dainty Delight Stamp Set and Dainty Delight Dies. Isn’t this card (made by Stampin’ Up!) so pretty?

DAINTY DELIGHT CLING STAMP SET

The little flowers send a big message when you use this set. Sure, they’re dainty, but they’ll send a powerful message of hope, thanks, celebration, and more on all your paper crafting projects. Use these beautiful florals on your handmade cards and watch the smiles bloom! The line art images can be custom colored using your favorite Stampin’ Up! coloring technique. Stamp a single stem for a clean, minimalist look, or mix and match the images for a lovely field of dainty delights—no matter how you style them, you can’t go wrong with these delicate beauties!

The stamp set includes 9 cling stamps. Click on the photo above to see more.

DAINTY DELIGHT DIES

You can make quick work of cutting out delicate floral images with these Dainty Delight Dies. Add these die-cut images to your handmade cards and wow everyone as they wonder just how you managed to get such perfect, delicate, and detailed floral cutouts (thank you, dainty dies!). Die cut the images then use your favorite coloring technique to customize and make each flower a unique work of art, just like nature intended! The die set includes 16 dies. (Largest die: 2″ x 4-13/16″ (5.1 x 12.2 cm). Click on the photo below to see more.

Our coordinated craft bundles save you time and money! Buy the bundle and save 10% off the price of buying the stamps and dies separately. Plus, bundles will help you quickly cut out stamped images for a single project or create multiples of the same project with ease.

Here’s another pretty card made with the Dainty Delight Stamps and Dies.

Products Used:

Stamp Set and Dies – 160675 Dainty Delight Bundle

Cardstock

146983 – Gray Granite

155776 – Soft Succulent

159276 – Basic White

Designer Series Paper

160839 -Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Series Paper

INK

102283 Versamark Pad,

147118 Gray Granite

Other

149014-Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

103683- Mini Glue Dots

104430 -Stampin’ Dimensionals

110755 – Multipurpose Liquid Glue

154031 – Tear & Tape Adhesive

159183 – Stylish Shapes Dies

EMBELLISHMENTS

155554 – Basics Embossing Powders

158133 – Soft Succulent 1/2″ Satin Shimmer Ribbon,

159185- 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds

(Watercolor pencils used: Granny apple, Crushed curry and Flirty flamingo.)

An Awesome Addition!

The new Sale-a-bration Catalog is out until the end of February, 2023 and there are some great, FREE products in there. My favorite is the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper!

You can enhance your paper collection with the whimsical and versatile Dainty Flowers 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper. Choose from a variety of elegant floral designs in different sizes and shapes. Or use the opposite side for more pastel background layering pieces. This is a stunning set of papers that you won’t want to miss out on!

Expand the horizons of your delicate designs with the coordinating stamp set and dies in the Dainty Delight Bundle. Use these products to create beautiful, cohesive layered paper craft projects. Your fairytale wishes just came true with these delightfully dainty coordinating products!

Don’t forget to use the monthly Hostess Code when you place your online order between $40.00 and $150.00, before tax and shipping to get your FREE gift from me! If you’re order is over $150.00, before taxes and shipping, don’t use the Hostess Code because you will receive Hostess Dollars to spend, as well as the FREE gift from me when you place your order! You add the Hostess Code to your order right before checking out. Please let me know if you have any questions or problems. This month’s FREE gift is your choice of one of Stampin’ Up’s regular embossing folders in the 2023 Catalog or the 2023 Mini Catalog.

This month’s Hostess Code is: M2Q67J3N

Have a Crafty Day!

Terry

http://www.classycutups.com terry.duncan088@gmail.com (727) 225-6006