Stacy's Paper Crafts

Graduation 2023

Hey Everyone! Now that Graduation season has passed I have a couple of cards that I created to share. This one was for my niece who graduated from Ohio State...

This one was for my niece who graduated from Cal State LA...

Thanks so much for looking!

Stampin' Up's No Matter The Weather Kit - Part 2

I promised to share some of the other cards that I created using Stampin' Up's No Matter The Weather kit. This first card features one of the sentiments from the stamp set included in the kit. The striped green panel was cut from one of the envelopes in the kit. The peachy patterned paper is from a retired patterned paper collection from SU. The flower diecut is from a previous Paper Pumpkin kit.

These next two cards feature the sweet little rabbit die cut included in the kit.

The rain boot images are so cute but I love these rainbow ones lined up in a row! I added some Stickles to the little heart and adhered it to the sentiment strip using foam tape, and then adhered the sentiment strip to the card base using foam tape. 

This was a fun kit to play with! In my opinion, the Paper Pumpkin kit's are perfect for new card makers, crafter's who want to build up their ink and stamp stash slowly at a lower price point, or crafter's who want to create projects that are already planned out.

If you are a seasoned crafter with a nice stash of stamps and ink you may not find as much value in the kits. The one major benefit of the Paper Pumpkin kits is that the stamps and some of the embellishments offered are exclusive to the kit... however SU recently offered some of the past kits as a part of their regular catalog offerings, so that's something to consider. Anyway, thanks for stopping by today!

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Stampin' Up's No Matter The Weather Kit - Part 1

A few years ago I subscribed to the Paper Pumpkin kit by Stampin' up, some of them I really enjoyed! Unfortunately I ended up becoming more of a collector of the kits rather than an assembler! So I'm slowly working through my stash.

The March 2020 kit, No Matter the Weather has been one of my favorites! I created several cards but I'm going to share them in two separate blog posts so be sure to stop by to check out the second one if you're interested. I think it might have been sometime in 2021 when Stampin' Up decided to add some of the past Paper Pumpkin kits to their regular kit offerings and this is one of them! They just had a BOGO sale on their kits so it may be out of stock but I think they may restock them.

 

When I create with the Paper Pumpkin kits, 95% of the time I don't follow the instructions! LOL I try to create at least one of the cards the way the kit was designed, but I almost always end up using my own card bases, adding additional embellishments, or doing something completely different. With this card I cut up one of the envelopes and used the striped patterned liner as the mat to back the focal point for this card.

I used some patterned paper from a SU Sale-a-Bration offering from several years back. The sentiment is from a retired SU set called Seaside Notions, I stamped it using Calypso Coral ink. I added some mini metallic pearls to the flower centers.

I think this card is the closest that I got to following the instructions. I stamped the sentiment in a dark grey ink although it appears black here.

I also cut apart one of the dark green striped envelopes to add a bit of pattern to this card. I stamped the little heart using Blushing Bride ink, and then stamped the sentiment using Basic Gray. I used more of those mini metallic pearls for the flower centers, and then popped up the rain boots and flowers using the stampin' dimensionals included in the kit. Stay tuned for part 2!

Make Good Trouble

 

 

"Never be afraid to make some noise

and get into good trouble,

necessary trouble."

^{- John Lewis}

 

Those words were often spoken by the late John Lewis. It is one of my favorite quotes and it is especially relevant today, perhaps even more so just as it was when he first shared it in a commencement speech given at Emory University in 2014.

Though his words were spoken about the work he did during the civil rights movement, I think he would agree that those words could also be spoken about his life and the work he did campaigning on behalf of marginalized citizens. He fought to ensure their ability to exercise their right to vote and their right to live a life with freedom and dignity. You can view a a snippet of that speech above. Here's a link to his address in its' entirety...

John Lewis: Emory Commencement Keynote Address 2014

 

I've been wanting to create some art cards featuring great words to live by, and had to include this quote. These 3x5 in. cards were inspired by the ICAD challenge, aka Index Card a Day Challenge started by Tammy over at Daisy Yellow Art.

 

I find Mixed Media Art to be so interesting and creatively thrilling! I often have an idea in mind when I sit down to create, but by the time my project is finished I end up with a completely different outcome. Somewhere along the line I decide I'd rather do A versus B, and then I add some stamping here and there, and some stenciling, and on, and on, and on!

 

These cards started out as heavy weight white cardstock. I added some black & several shades of grey archival inks, some heavy white gesso, some stenciling, stamping, alphabet die cuts, some dies from SU's Love of leaves bundle, and some metallic thread. I also used some white gouache and a white Posca paint pen. I love how they turned out, only I wish that I would have chosen a 4x6 card instead so that I could have included the entire quote. Do you have a favorite quote that inspires you?

If you're interested in swapping ICADS or ATC's let me know!

 

August 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit

I've been receiving Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin kits for several months now and I have to say I am really enjoying them. I've looked at them in previous years but I just didn't find them to be inspiring to be completely honest. But Stampin' up has really stepped up their game and the kits seem to be getting better and better each month.

I like the project ideas that they provide in their kits, but I can almost never follow the directions. I always seem to want to make a tweak here and there and by the time I'm done with my project I've created something entirely different! LOL That's one of the reasons why I'm reluctant to take an "in person" card making class. I think I offended the instructor at the last one I took because I didn't follow the directions.

Anyway these are a couple of the Alternative projects that I created mostly using the contents from the kit. I stamped the sentiments using Merry Merlot ink, and pulled some teal cardstock from my stash that is a close match to Pretty Peacock to layer on the bag and the card front.

I used Kraft cardstock to create my card base and cut a stitched circle die cut from white cardstock to frame the patterned vellum piece. I used my favorite vellum adhesive, the *Plus Permanent Vellum Glue Tape runner. This adhesive is amazing and doesn't show through the vellum when adhering it to a non vellumed surface. I haven't tried using it to make vellum envelopes or pockets, but I think if it does show, it wouldn't be as obvious as it would be if you used a different adhesive. You can click on the photos for an enlarged view. Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Supplies:

August 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit

Kraft, White, & Teal cardstock

Stampin' Up Merry Merlot Ink pad

*Plus Permanent Vellum Glue Tape

*Amazon affiliate link used, at no extra cost to you

Day 11 of #100daysoftenminart

Day 11's card features another card using the stamped card front panel from day 7. This is the center piece that was left over after cutting the frame for my card on day 9. 

This was a super quick and easy CAS card! I layered the stamped panel with white card stock, adhered it to the card front using foam tape. The sentiment was stamped on white cardstock and adhered on top. I then applied some foam tape to pop up the succulent. 

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Painted Seasons & Butterfly Gala

White & Kraft cardstock

Ink:  SU Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sea Foam, & Pool Party. I also used a distress ink in Twisted Citron

Day 10 of #100daysoftenminart

Day 10's card features a CAS design highlighting butterflies & heat embossing. The butterflies are from Stampin' Up's Butterfly Gala stamp set. I stamped them in Versafine Onyx Black ink & punched them out. I adhered them to the card using foam tape. 

The teal panel is the highlight of this card! I stamped one of the images from Close To My Hearts' Background Builders set in Versamark ink and heat embossed it using clear embossing powder. The sentiment is from the Piece of Cake stamp set by Stampin' Up.  I also added some clear dew drops to embellish.

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Butterfly Gala & Piece of Cake + CTMH Background Builders

White, Teal, & grey cardstock

Versafine Onyx Black & Versamark Ink

Clear Embossing powder & Clear dew drops

Foam tape

Day 9 of #100daysoftenminart

Day 9's card features one of the card fronts that I stamped on day 7. The design was inspired by the floating die cut style cards except that I left the "frame" intact and adhered it flat to my card base.  The images are from the Painted Seasons stamp set by Stampin' Up'.

I added some dimension by adhering the middle succulent in the center of the card using foam tape, and by adding some clear dew drops that I've had in my stash forever. I felt like the succulents in the center needed an anchor so I stamped some texture behind them using an image from the Stampin' Up Artisan Textures stamp set using Pool Party Ink. The sentiment is from the April 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit stamp set, stamped in Crumb Cake ink. 

 

Supplies:

SU Painted Seasons Stamp Set, Artisan Textures, April 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit stamp set

White Cardstock

Ink:  SU Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sea Foam, & Pool Party. I also used a distress ink in Twisted Citron

Other: Clear dew drops & foam tape

 

Day 7 of #100daysoftenminart

No pink or red today! Today's project is all about the greens with a splash of blue! I created two A2 sized card fronts using the succulent image from SU's Painted Seasons stamp set. I decided to go with a mostly monochromatic look and used SU inks in the following colors: Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sea Foam, & Pool Party. I also used a distress ink in Twisted Citron. Some of the images were stamped in full ink, some were the 2nd or 3rd stamped ghost prints.

For this first print I only used the succulent stamp. I like how it turned out, but I wanted to see what it would look like with a "filler" stamp So I added the asterisks like cluster stamp to the second background panel. 

I love how it turned out! Now I just need to figure out a way to use these backgrounds without having to cut or cover them up!  Thanks for stopping by! 

 

Supplies:

SU Painted Seasons Stamp Set

White Cardstock

Ink:  SU Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sea Foam, & Pool Party. I also used a distress ink in Twisted Citron

Day 6 of #100daysoftenminart

Whenever I craft I'm always drawn to using reds & pinks. I suppose it's not a bad thing, but I'm going to challenge myself to use some other colors for my next project. This card features a floral image from the Bloom by Bloom set by stamping up. You'll probably see some more projects featuring it, it's such a fun set that can create so many different looks. 

I cut the sentiment tag using a Silhouette cut file, and stamped the sentiment using Versafine Onyx black ink. The sentiment is from a clear stamp set I picked up from Joann's by Ms. Sparkle & Co. Paperie, but the stamp set isn't named. The item # is 15915929. 

This clean & simple design came together pretty quickly! I love the subtle texture the distressed edges of the patterned paper panel gives this card. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Supplies:

SU Bloom by Bloom & Ms. Sparkle & Co. stamp set

DCWV Pink #1, SU Pool Party, & White cardstock, B&W chevron patterned paper

Silhouette cut file: Tag Set of 12

Versafine Onyx Black ink pad, Momento Rose Bud, & SU Pear Pizzazz

Day 4 of #100daysoftenminart

My #100daysoftenminart project is going very well! I find that I have less pain, more energy, & creative mojo in the evening, but unfortunately I don't have the best set up for photographing my work at night. Initially I thought I would focus on creating and not worry about sharing my work everyday, but doing "bulk photography" sessions isn't going to work for me. I think I may just photograph & upload my project the morning after I create them. So bear with me, over the the next couple of days as my blog & Instagram feed will be bombarded with my progress so far. 

My card for day four features floral images from Stampin' Up' Bloom by Bloom stamp set. After stamping the panel I felt like it needed something else, so I also used the little asterisks like cluster stamp from the Painted Seasons stamp set. It's the perfect little texture/filler image for the spaces where you need a tiny little something.  

I added some enamel dots to some diecut flowers and adhered them using foam tape. I then stamped a sentiment from SU's Lasting Lily set on a silver embossed label tag. I adhered a decorative diecut strip behind it, along with some metallic silver thread and popped up with foam tape.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

Stamps: SU's Bloom by Bloom, Painted Seasons, & Lasting Lily

Cardstock: SU's Regal Rose & Soft Sea Foam, So Saffron, Pool Party, & 80lb. Neenah Solar White

Silhouette Cut Files: 8-Petal Flowers & 5 Seamless Borders

Ink: SU's Regal Rose, So Saffron, Soft Sea Foam, Highland Heather, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party

White Enamel Dots

Metallic Silver Thread

Painted Seasons Florals

Hi everyone, long time no see :)

I wanted to share a card with you featuring images from the Painted Seasons stamp set, it's one of my new favorite stamp sets from Stampin' Up. I'm sure you've seen these images all over the place because it was a Sale-a-Bration set, I hope you had a chance to order this set too!

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Painted Seasons, Butterfly Gala, Linen, Artisan Textures

Ink:  SU Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Old Olive & Palette L'Amore Red

Paper: White & Red Cardstock, & SU Crumb Cake

Other: SU Four Seasons Framelits , Tag die cut,  & Large Silver brad