Flourishing Textures

When I created some sympathy cards using the Lovely as a Tree and Flourishing Phrases stamp sets, I wanted to stamp on some of the Wood Textures designer series paper.  To be honest, I am not completely satisfied with how the card turned out so I may play with the idea a little more another time.

Behind the Wood Textures I used some True Gentleman designer series paper with a predominantly Tranquil Tide color.  For an accent I used one of the wood elements that was included with the arch 2018 Paper Pumpkin as a free gift.  One side is wood and the other is white and colorable with the Stampin' Blends.  

Supplies:

Flourishing Phrases, Lovely As a Tree

March 2018 Paper Pumpkin

Early Espresso ink

Night of Navy, Very Vanilla card stock

Wood Textures dsp

True Gentleman dsp

Bubble Wrap Background

Recently at a retreat, one of the participants gave us each the Stress relief item in the bottom picture.  I decided to play with it a different way and inked it up and used it for a background on a card.

The ink I used on the bubble wrap was Berry Burst and I used some of the free gift we received in the March Paper Pumpkin kit for accents after coloring them with the Stampin' Blends markers.  The sentiment is from Suite Sayings which is one of my favorites and is retired.

Supplies:

Suite Sayings

Pool Party, Berry Burst ink

Stampin' Blends

Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White card stock

taffeta ribbon

bubble wrap

March 2018 Paper Pumpkin free gift

everyday label punch

March Paper Pumpkin Alternative Box

Today's alternative Paper Pumpkin idea is a wooden box that is decorated with some of the pieces in the March 2018 kit.  The box measures about 8" x 8 1/4" x 2" and was found at a craft store.

I used Tear and Tape adhesive around the box on the top and bottom and then added ribbon all the way around.  There was a large amount of ribbon in the kit so even though this uses quite a bit, I still have lots more than I will use for the remaining cards.

I again cut off the flap of one of the envelopes and used both pieces as decoration.  While I didn't have any seed packets on hand when I made this, I think putting one inside the pocket (and a few in the box) would be a great gift idea.

The box is big enough to add a pair of gloves and some seed packets - maybe a fun Mother's Day idea!?

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March Paper Pumpkin Alternative Layout

On Friday I shared the new Paper Pumpkin video with you and this week I will share with you some of the alternative projects I created with it.  Today is a scrapbook layout on Sweet Sugarplum card stock.  

I cut off the flap of one of the envelopes and made it into a hidden journaling pocket while adding the flap as decoration below it.

The die cut flowers and leaves made great accents and I also used one of the labels to either add a title or information about the picture.

The only items added to his project in addition to the kit were the pieces of card stock - Sweet Sugarplum, Fresh Fig and Crumb Cake.

Don't forget you can still earn free Sale-a-bration items and hostess benefits if you purchase a year subscription and you save $2 per month as well doing it that way!  

Another option is to purchase a month or a few at a time and right now new subscriptions for April and May are 50% off (use code SAVEFIFTY0418)!  

The surprises are always great and if you decide you don't like the projects you can always come up with something different that suits you better!  They make wonderful gifts for creative people on your gift lists as well.

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