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This week I used the Scenic Pumpkin Patch stamp set on a pop out fun fold.  It uses a lot of the stamps in the set and a lot of colors, but it is worth it.  You can view the video on how to create it on YouTube here, or on Facebook here.

I just loved the colors in this kit.  The blues were just such a great addition to the fall lineup!  These are the cards that I made for my alternates in September.  You can view the album on my Facebook page here, or on YouTube in the Paper Pumpkin Alternates playlist here.

I used the Sweetest Star bundle for this card.  I had to make the gingerbread dude's face a little happier though, I find him a tad bit wonky.  I used this card for my September Christmas card video.  You can see the FB video here or the YouTube video here.  I got off to a rocky start but I was able to edit most of it out.  That's the good thing with the replay, you can slide the bar right to where you want to watch!!  

 

Product List

• Sweetest Star Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164292]
• Sweetest Star Punch [164097]
• Sweetest Star Bundle (English) [164098]
• Sentimental Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164209]
• Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]

 

I didn't realize I hadn't posted the September class projects!  I was doing so much better at posting in a timely manner, then I went on a couple of girls weekend trips and the bottom fell out.  This post I am just going to show you the 5 cards and the backpack they made in the September class.  I used a variety of stamp sets, that helped me with the back to school theme that was in my brain.   The girls enjoyed the class and were smiling ear to ear at their completed backpack.  The backpack is a die set not from Stampin' UP!.

Here is a little rundown on the card thoughts.  The first one goes with my friend Suzie saying back to school reminded her of a quiet house, she does daycare!  So, I used the Quiet Reflection set.  The next one with the thermos was all about my memories of new lunchboxes with a thermos.  Of course we had to have a card with an apple on it, an apple for the teacher after all.  My bird on the books was a thought of getting a bunch of new textbooks and the fun of seeing who's name was inside from previous years.  My final card with the television was inspired from my Michigan winters of watching the TV for school closings.  Below is the backpack,  I made several kits with the same pack of patterned paper and then coordinated the cardstock to the design.

 

 

Tonight I did an emboss resist technique card on my weekly live.  I love how it turned out.  You will be amazed at how easy it is and all the variety you can create with it.  You can use any stamps, I just happened to have my Leaf Collection background stamp handy.  I'd been wanting to get some ink on it since I've had it for awhile and hadn't used it.  You can see the FB video on how to create it here, or watch it on YouTube here.

 

Well, I am embarrased to say I finally got some ink on the Layers of Beauty set and coordinating masks.  I've had this set since April I feel!  Too long to see such great samples with it and not haul it out until now!  I made these two cards in my weekly live tonight.  You can see it on Facebook, or on YouTube.

OK....sorry, the Layers of Beauty is in the current annual catalog.  I am confusing it with another one.  My video I mention it was carried over.

Tonight I did a new to me spanner card and used a new stamp set that I hadn't inked yet.  A couple of firsts happening here in my craft space!!  I used the Fields In Bloom for my weekly live and it seems as if the card was a pretty big hit.  You can click here to see it on my FB page, or here if you want to view it on my YouTube channel.

Here are the supplies I used:

• Fields In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set [163750]

• Frosted Forest Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164344]

• Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115320]

• Pretty In Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [163793]

• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]

• 2024–2026 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163777]

• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051]

• Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad [163807]

• Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]

• Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]

• Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds [162743]

I got my August alternate ideas done, videos created and posted and everything else I do with my kits each month.  This is the last step!  I'll post here for you to see, and then save to Pinterest boards.  Whew, that's quite the undertaking when I stop to think about it.  Ok, don't stop to think about it and just get it finished up Jill!!  You can see my albums from my Facebook page here, I load them each month so you can see how they are made.  They are also loaded to my YouTube channel on a play list for Paper Pumpkin alternates.  
This kit had me a little nervous of how I'd make alternates with it, but I don't think they turned out too bad.  The balloon card is a bonus idea with the balloon cutout.  The kit only made three cards this time, so I added a fourth with a technique.  Enjoy!!