Using the newest Paper Pumpkin to create a few Make it and Mail it cards for today!

I had fun playing around with this month's paper pumpkin kit.  I did not make the projects that they designed for us--I always have to be different, lol.  So I made my own designs.  I actually have six made so far but I am only going to share the two that are getting mailed out today for my Monday Mailer.  I will show you the rest another day--maybe Wednesday??!!

So the first card is for a friend's birthday.  It is not someone that I normally send birthday cards to but this is a milestone one so I thought it would be a nice surprise!

How fun are those cakes?  It is fun to play around with these kits because everything you need is included except for a block and I added a black marker and ink pad.  Just because--everyone has that.  I did not want to add anything else though so that my Paper Pumpkin customers can re-create these cards I made without having lots of other supplies.  So I hope my friend who is turning 50 likes this card.

Here is one more card from the kit that I made for a friend of my son's who jut graduated!  So proud of him.  One more year for my son--he should have been graduating with this group but I held him back in second grade--so one more year.  Anyway, here is the card I am sending to him.

I thought I would show you the cards that were supposed to be made with the kit--because they are pretty awesome too.

Here are the supplies used....you can join the Paper Pumpkin kit club anytime and pick and chose the months you want to get!  If you don't want it next month just let them know.  Then start again the following month!  I love the surprise each month so I NEVER say no!


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Congrats Grad!

Happy Wednesday!  Hope you week is rolling right along.  I have a graduation card to share with you today--seems this is the year for graduations in our little circle I have five graduations to go to.  So I thought I better get my butt moving to whip up a few cards.  Here is the first one.  It has a spot at the front inside to add a gift card then when you open the card it automatically lifts the gift card part so that is is prominent.  Pretty cool.  It was made with the envelope punch board.  We did this at last month's clubs. Here is the front of the card....

And then the inside--without a gift card it in.  I stamped the inside sentiment a little low on this one but you get the idea.  The gift card goes behind the part that says Dedication, Fortitude and Pure Gumption!  It would cover the back sentiment until the card was pulled out--then you would see that.  I believe they are also calling this a matchbook slider gift card holder.

Directions:  Card Stock Cut 4 ¼ x 11, Scored in landscape position at 1 ¾” on left end.  On right end use envelope punchboard to punch notch 1” from each side.  Fold over to latch and close into potions and crease with bone folder.  Inside Gift Card Slider:  CS cut 3 1/3” x 6 ¾” Score in landscape position at ½” and 5” - See more at: http://www.inkrubberart.com/matchbook-slider-gift-card-holder/#sthash.YlzckTG5.dpuf

I started with a piece of Lost Lagoon card stock that was 4 1/2 by 11 inches.  With the 4 1/2" side along the top of the envelope punch board punch at 1" then flip it so you are punching on the same end but different side again at 1".  So now you have one end that has to notches both 1" from the ends.  Now you will need to get your regular score board and score this paper.  You will want the 11" edge lined up with the top of the score board and the end without notches to the left against the other edge.  Sore at 2" and then at 7 1/4".  Fold inward on the scorlines so that it will connect together.  Use a strip of designer paper that is 1"  inch by 12" to wrap around the bottom part of this to hold it together--you do not want to glue it as the glue will not allow the inner part to move freely.  That is the basics of the outside part of the holder.  Next you will need a piece of whisper white card stock that is 6-½” x 3-¾”.  With the  6-½” edge along the top of your score board score at the 1-¾” and 6” marks.  Fold the big flap forwards and the little tab backwards.The larger tab is the pocket part--the small tab on the top is the part that will attach to the inside front flap of the card so that it will pull the pocket out when you open it.  You can stamp your sentiments and then insert the pocket part into the lower section of the outer holder you made previously as shown above.  I then added a piece of sticky strip to the front of the little folder area (the part that would be facing out with the pocket in) and then closed the outside part done--this made the little flap stick to the inside outer flap in a perfect position.  Hope that makes sense--I do not have pictures so it is hard to explain--if you have questions feel free to ask.  I can do a picture tutorial if people need it.

Anyway--hope you have a great day!  Mary Jo

  Here are the supplies used on this project:

Directions:  Card Stock Cut 4 ¼ x 11, Scored in landscape position at 1 ¾” on left end.  On right end use envelope punchboard to punch notch 1” from each side.  Fold over to latch and close into potions and crease with bone folder.  Inside Gift Card Slider:  CS cut 3 1/3” x 6 ¾” Score in landscape position at ½” and 5” - See more at: http://www.inkrubberart.com/matchbook-slider-gift-card-holder/#sthash.YlzckTG5.dpuf

Directions:  Card Stock Cut 4 ¼ x 11, Scored in landscape position at 1 ¾” on left end.  On right end use envelope punchboard to punch notch 1” from each side.  Fold over to latch and close into potions and crease with bone folder.  Inside Gift Card Slider:  CS cut 3 1/3” x 6 ¾” Score in landscape position at ½” and 5” - See more at: http://www.inkrubberart.com/matchbook-slider-gift-card-holder/#sthash.YlzckTG5.dpuf

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Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 308 (TSSC308)

Are you ready to start out a new week with a new sketch challenge!  I hope so!  Here is this week's sketch for you to try....

 

And my sample--I was thinking about some graduation cards so this sketch was a fun one to do that with.  I mixed the Pure Gumption set with the Happy Hour set to come up with this cute and easy Graduation card.

The colors are Pool Party and Basic Black--quick and cute.  Below are the sets used. In case you want to make one youself.

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Happy Hour Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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Now for the rest of the Ubber Talented Design Team's Designs!

Mary Brown

Robbie

Jonia Smith 

Eileen LeFevre

 Nicole Tugrul

Tanya

Sue Root

Carolyn Bennett

I just love these girls, they are so creative and always have fabulous samples for my sketches each week!  They always inspire me!  Hope they have inspired you to play along this week.

It is a fun one--can't wait to see what you design using it.
Don't forget to come on back and link up to the linky tool below.
Here are a few rules of play....

1. You have a full week to play along!
2. Create a new card using the sketch as your inspiration.
3. Use any products you choose.
4. Add your card to your blog or other on-line spot and link back to this challenge.
5. Come back here and add a direct link to your sample for the challenge and NOT you home page of your blog--people will not look for your challenge card--trust me.
6. And this one is not really a rule but a request--get rid of that word verification!  It makes it hard for us to comment on your samples.  It is easier for you to delete the spam then for us to jump through tons of hoops to comment.  If your put your comments on moderation you do not have to worry about spam--you will have the option to delete it BEFORE it ever goes on your blog so you will ALWAYS be safe!
7. Have fun and tell you friends to play too!
   
   Thanks, Mary Jo

Do you have a Grad to celebrate?

This week on Latenightstampers  (aactually the next two weeks since the challenges are running for two weeks over the summer.) the challenge is Party Time!  What better reason to PARTY than to celebrate someone's graduation?!  This fun origami type card has been around the internet for years but it is a fun one and much easier now that we have the diagonal score board!  Our school colors are Maroon and White as you can probably figure from the photos below...

I love that it holds a gift card or money!  So fun and easy too!

Here are some quick directions for making this fun card.
 Begin with a piece of card stock that is 9 3/4" by 4 1/4" .  With the regular score board (straight lines) place you card stock so that the 9 3/4" edge runs along the top of the score board.  Score from top to bottom at 5 1/2"   Now you will want to change you scoreboard to the diagonal board.  Again lay your  card stock so that the 9 3/4" edge runs along the top of the score board.  Score from the 2 1/8" mark straight down until you are off the paper--this line will cross over the straight line you did before.  Flip the card stock over so that the opposite 9 3/4" edge runs along the top of the score board and do the same score from the 2 1/8" mark.  Now you will change your card stock so that the 4 1/4" edge is at the top of the card and score from the 2 1/8" mark again.  This line be from the center of the top and come down to meet the first score line.  Flip the card stock to get the same score on the opposite side. You card stock should now look like the image below.  You will cut out the grey areas and then fold on all scorelines until it lays like shown in the above pictures.  Clear as mud???  Probably should do a picture or video tutorial but I am betting there are tons out there is you need to see them.  Just Google Grad Origami card. Click on image below to make it bigger. 

 

After your card is folded you will need a square piece of card stock for the hat layer that is 2 3/4" square--and the insert is 4" by 3"--be sure to only attach the insert on the two sides and the bottom so you can insert money or gift card.

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Happy today!

Mary Jo

Try Stamping On Tuesday!

Come on over and play along with us on Try Stamping On Tuesday--this week we have another fun sketch for you to try.  Here is my sample....

I used the Washi Tape for the side elements.  Does anyone else have a hard time using this--funny it is one of those embellishments that I buy and then don't want to use??? Wonder why.  I like it on this card though, I was looking for a more "softer" feel for a female graduation card??

Stamps: Pure Gumption

Paper: Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, DP

Ink: Basic Black

other: Washi Tape, Rhinestones, Markers

Here is this week's sketch....

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Thanks so much for visiting today-enjoy the rest of your weekend!

A fun sketch challenge--

But if was a challenge, lol!  Funny because when Mary played with my sketch challenge for this week she said she struggled with it, well, I can say the same right back at you Mary!  I had a bit of an issue with this one but I was determine to try it.  My first card--I thought I had a great idea, but the finished product-not so great!  But I am sharing it with you anyway.  I think I got a bit carried away with the gel pen.....

So since I was not so happy with that one, I had to try again.  Hence my second card with this sketch.

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I am still not sure I really like either of them but it was a fun sketch and I had fun playing!  Nice to have a bit of stampin time!

If you have questions please ask in the comments section but be sure to leave your e-mail since I can not reply to comments on blogger.  Sorry no details, no catalog near me and I can remember the names of the new papers and sets yet!

Have a great Friday!
Mary Jo

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 177! (TSSC177)

Here we go again!  Another week seems to go faster and faster each week.  I hope your week was a good one.  Looks like we are going to have some nice weather here this week--finally!  Anyway, on to this week's sketch challenge.  I hope you have time to play along.  I combined the sketch with the new Latenightstamper's challenge for the week--to create graduation cards.  My is a bit different but I think it is cute. 
Here is the sketch...

And my card...

I am so sorry this adorable set will be retiring on June 30th.  I love it.  I hand drew the tree and graduation cap. 

Stamps: Just Buzzin By,
Paper: Real Red, More Mustard, Whisper White, Pear Pizazz
Ink: Basic Black
Other: markers, brads, embossing folder

Can't wait to see you card using this sketch.  I actually had a bit of a hard time with the open space on the right of the card. Don't forget you can add the code to your post while in the Edit HTML mode and it will add all the samples to your blog too!
Happy Monday!
Mary Jo

Sunday's Featured Stamper Challenge on Stampin Connection

This week I have chosen Selene Kempton as our Featured Stamper.  If you are a US Stampin Up demo come on over and play along by clicking HERE.  If you are not you can still play by visiting Selene's blog HERE

Here is my card for the challenge...

Stamps: Go Graduate, Star Builder Wheel,
Paper: Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Brilliant Blue
Other: markers, ribbon, tiny tag punch

Here is Selene's  I love the contrasting colors but I needed to use these black and blue colors.

Hope you have a great day!  I am off to get ready for church, be back later with the new sketch challenge for the week! 

Graduations and Latenightstamper Challenges

This week's challenge on Latenightstampers is to create cards using sets and supplies form the new mini catalog. This was my first sample for the week. We did this card in my all occasions class--one like this and one in pinks.  I thought it was fun to tear the paper on the side and show the feet. 

Stamps: Go, Graduate
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay DP
Ink: Basic Black
Other: ribbon, tiny tag punch, markers, silver cording

Hope you have a great day, I will be back later with this week's ED challenge!  Easy and Demonstratable Cards.

Mary Jo

Blogger's Challenge with Latenight Stamper Challenges

Here I go again with the combining challenges. I am late on the Blogger's Challenge (Fridays) which was a sketch challenge this week so I combined it with the Latenight Stamper's weekly challenge to create three cards with one retiring set and three different themes and the Monthly DT challenge on Latenightstampers to create a summer scrapbook page which uses the sketch from SCS. I love being able to catch up on more than one at a time! All of my samples are current SU and they all use the retiring Big Deal Alphabet.

The first one is the blogger's challenge sketch card. Fun sketch Lisa gave us today.


Stamps: Big Deal Alphabet, On Your Birthday and Darling Dots
Paper: Pacific Blue, Kiwi Kiss, Summer Sun, Good Morning Sunshine DP, Whisper White
Ink: Pacific Blue, Summer Sun
Other: Kiwi Satin Ribbon, circle punches, scallop circle punch, embossing plate, markers


Card two with this set is a graduation card. I really am happy with this one. The cap is hand drawn as are the words.


Stamps: Big Deal Alphabet, Nursery Necessity
Paper: Riding Hood Red, DP from the Best Yet kit, Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Other: Riding Hood Ribon, Circle Punch, markers


And finally a scrapbook page for the DT monthly challenge. I used the sketch from SCS SBSC193 from Friday. Great sketch. And yes, I am NOW aware there is a type-O why is it that I always notice after the picture and not before??



Stamps: Tart and Tangy, Big Deal Alphabet
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Basic Black, Bella Rose and Walk in the Park dp
Ink: Basic Black
Other: markers, kiwi buttons, scallop border punch, riding hood ribbon, computer for journaling


Hope you are having a fabulous weekend--we are!
Mary Jo

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #66

Today's sketch is another pretty easy one, especially if you own the circle scissors plus or Nestabilities. There are so many things that will fit in the circle you can let your imagination go wild--I did as you will see. Of course I combined challenge again for today but I will tell you about that after you see the sketch. So here it is.........


My first card is combined with the Color Throwdown Challenge #38. I have three more cards with this combo that I will post in the morning for the Latenight Stamper's weekly challenge. The colors this week were just beautiful!

I used the Friends 24-7 stamp set and of course it is 100% current stampin up and qualifys for my You're Hired again series. Actually all three of my cards today are part of this series, they all are 100% current Stampin Up and they will all be going to Sherrill Graff.




Stamps: Friends 24-7 and Really Retro
Paper: Ruby Red, Baja Breeze Whisper White and Urban Oasis DP
Ink: Ruby Red, Baja Breeze, Going Grey
Other: Ruby Red brads, circle scissors plus,white ribbon that has been dyed with ruby red ink. word window punch, sponges, markers, gel pen


The next two cards are for the Design Team monthly theme challenge. Our challenge for April is to make projects that are for Mother's Day, Graduation, or Spring. Well I have made a few for Spring and a few for Mother's Day but I did not have any current graduation sets so I had to get creative. Keep in mind I don't have anyone graduating from college or highschool--just the elementary school so these cards are both kid friendly.

hen I say this idea on Leigh O'Briens blog. I knew I had to try it and I just happen to have a bunch of these little games laying around-image that! What don't I have laying around, lol. My son loves skulls so I knew I had to use this set. The graduation hat is hand drawn.



Stamps: Just Jawin and Hugs and Wishes
Paper: Basic Black, Basic Grey texture and regular, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Other: mini ball game, embroidery thread

The next is also a graduation card and the hat is again hand drawn. This really is a cute set for graduation cards, don't you think?



Stamps: Animal Crackers, Really Retro
Paper: Bella Birds DP, So Saffron DP, So Saffron, Bordering Blue, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Basic Black
Other: Chocolate Chip ribbon, markers, word window punch, small, large and scallop oval punches, So Saffron brads.

The colors on this last one are from the SCS it is CC214

Phew! I hope I remembered all of the challenges I was using. I also hope you will chose to play along this week. Let me know what you think of my graduation cards--are they too different?

Anyway after you make your sample for the sketch challenge don't forget to come on back and leave a link on Mister Linky below. And be sure to stop back to see the other samples the team does a great job each week! When uploading on line please use the keyword TSSC66

See Ya Later!
Mary Jo