Pick a Pumpkin... Thanks a Bunch!

This was one of my most favorite cards that we made last month at our Simple, Beautiful Card Class!  I knew when I found it on Pinterest that it was the perfect card to showcase this stamp set and framelits - thanks so much to Julie Scaparra for her inspiration on this card :).

Check out all of the details on this cute card here....

One of the things that first drew me to this card was the color combination.  We start with a Tranquil Tide card base, then added a layer of Cajun Craze card stock, followed by another layer of Tranquil Tide card stock embossed with the Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder.  Who would have thought to put Tranquil Tide and Cajun Craze together??  But....  I love how they work together!

Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder  143708

Next, we die-cut a crate from the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack using our Wood Crate Framelits.  I kept the sides and bottom on the crate, folded them along the score lines and tucked them behind the crate, then adhered them to the card with Mini Dimensionals so that they would pop up off the card and create a little dimension to the crate (as if the pumpkins were really "in" the crate).

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper  144177

Wood Crate Framelits  143730

Next, we stamped all of those pumpkins and gourds (using the Pick a Pumpkin Stamp Set)....

-2 gourds in Tranquil Tide ink and 1 gourd in Fresh Fig ink

-1 tall pumpkin in Pumpkin Pie ink and 1 tall pumpkin in Tangerine Tango ink (just to provide a little contrast in pumkin colors!)

-the small spotted pumpkin in Pumpkin Pie ink

Then, we die-cut all of our pumpkins and gourds using the Patterned Pumpkins Thinlits.

The fun part about the Pick a Pumpkin Stamp Set is that the set is great for fall projects (like this one!), but it can also be used to make some cute Halloween jack-o-lanterns, too (just check out the "faces" in the stamp set below!).

And... you can buy this stamp set and thinlits separately, or save 10% when you buy them in the bundle.

Pick a Pumpkin Stamp Set  143989/143993

Patterned Pumpkin Thinlits  144670

Pick a Pumpkin Bundle  146024/146025

Finally, we die-cut the "cut out" pumpkin (isn't it too cute?) using the Patterned Pumpkins Thinlits as well and then stamped "thanks a bunch" in Chocolate Chip ink using the Wood Words Stamp Set.  The Wood Words Stamp set can be purchased separately, or save another 10% when you buy the bundle (that includes the Wood Word Framelits, too!).

We die-cut the "thanks a bunch!" sentiment using the Stitched Shapes Framelits - I just love that "stitching" around the circle!

Our final, finishing touch is the Linen Thread bow on our pumpkin.  I just tied two layers of Linen Thread together in a bow (just tie like you have one thread, but instead you have two!) - it makes the bow a bit more substantial that way.

Wood Words Stamp Set  143925/143928

Did you know..... this Wood Words Stamp Set, along with a number of other stamp sets, is on sale thru October 10.  Check out all the sale items here!

Wood Words Bundle  145315/145316

Stitched Shapes Framelits  145372

Linen Thread  104199

I hope you enjoyed this card!

And...  I hope you were Inkspired today :)

Make sure to use Host Code Z7YVBJNR when you order online!!

I send a handmade card to all of my customers!!

Order over $50, and I'll include a special surprise embellishment with your handmade card!!

PLUS!!!!...  THIS MONTH ONLY........ YOUR NAME IS ENTERED INTO A SPECIAL DRAWING TO WIN THE MERRY PATTERNS HOST STAMP SET 
WITH EVERY $50 ORDER!!  See all of the details here!   

And....  don't forget....

If you like to make fun cards like this, you should consider the next.......

simple, beautiful card class.....

 

at the Gathering Inkspiration Stamp Studio (209 E Superior St in Alma, MI) on Wednesday, October 11 anytime from 4-9pm and Friday, October 13 from 1-3pm.  We make 4 cards for $15 or the class is FREE with a minimum order!

And…  mark your calendars going forward…. This class meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month anytime from 4-9pm and the following Friday from 1-3pm.  So, if October doesn’t work for you, maybe another month will! 

Just RSVP to me at amy.frillici@yahoo.com for the next class or to answer any questions you might have.

my october host code give away!

Hi Friends!

Here's the HOST CODE FOR OCTOBER!

Z7YVBJNR

 

Just place an order online here anytime in October and make sure to use this host code.

I send a handmade card to all of my customers!!

Order over $50 (before tax & shipping), and I'll include a special surprise with your handmade card!!

PLUS!!!!...  THIS MONTH ONLY........ YOUR NAME IS ENTERED INTO A SPECIAL DRAWING TO WIN THE MERRY PATTERNS HOST STAMP SET 
WITH EVERY $50 ORDER!!  


 
Merry Patterns Host Stamp Set

See this awesome stamp set in action here!

2 lucky winners will be drawn from all online orders between now and October 31!!  

It could be you!!

click here to order!!

 

Here's a helpful tip....  You can always find this month's host code on my blog on the right sidebar.

Take a peak at what everyone received last month when they used the September host code....
(one of our awesome, new holiday catalog products!)...

 Stitched Felt Embellishments  144619

How to Earn My FREE Bonus Surprise Gift this Month:

**$50 - 150 order** 

Add host code, Z7YVBJNR, for orders over $50, but under $150 (before tax & shipping).  To claim your bonus surprise gift from me, you MUST use this host code.

**$150+ order** 

Please do NOT use this host code.  You will automatically qualify for the free bonus surprise gift, as well as earn Stampin' Up Host Rewards.

Don't forget to take a peak at the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack and 10% off Product Bundles for some great deals!

 PLUS!!!!...  THIS MONTH ONLY........ YOUR NAME IS ENTERED INTO A SPECIAL DRAWING TO WIN THE MERRY PATTERNS HOST STAMP SET!!  

Deadline is October 31.

Important Note:  My FREE bonus surprise gift giveaways are mailed separately from any order and will arrive mid-month (November) following when it was earned.

Make sure to use Host Code:

Z7YVBJNR

when you order over $50 to receive a surprise gift from me!!

I wonder what it will be this month??  I'll give you a hint....  it will another fabulous new "something" from our Holiday Catalog :).

I hope have an Inkspired day!

Stampin' Bingo!!

Hi everyone!  I wanted to share a fun event that we held down at the Gathering Inkspiration Stamp Studio last week.....

It's called Stampin' Bingo!!!

We play bingo, AND we make cute cards!  What could be better than that??

Here's a peak at the awesome prizes that were given away to our Bingo winners throughout the night.  Just look at all of that fun product from our new Holiday Catalog :).

Everyone always loves to win FREE product!

Each person that attended Bingo also went home with ALL of this that night (on top of their Bingo winnings!!).....

I always like to give a little something to each person that attends.  This time, everyone received a sampler pack of the Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper and a cute stocking (filled with candy!) that I made with the Trim Your Stocking Thinlits and the Tags & Trimmings Stamp Set.  The stocking also features some of the Quilted Christmas DSP (that cute plaid paper!) on the top, toe and heal of the stocking.   You can buy the stamp set and thinlits separately, or save 10% when you buy them in the bundle!  I got that cute stocking idea from a post on Erica Cerwin's Pink Buckaroo Design's blog - she makes the cutest projects!!  And... I tied some of my favorite ribbon, the Quilted Xmas Ribbon, around the Designer Series Paper - I just love the stripes on that ribbon!

Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper  144617

Quilted Christmas 1/4" Ribbon  144620

Tags & Trimmings Stamp Set  144829/144832

Trim Your Stocking Thinlits  144682

Tags & Trimmings Bundle  146061/146062

Here's a peak at one of our make-n-take cards for the night....

Check out all of the details on this gorgeous Holiday card here!

And here's a look at our other make-n-take card from Bingo....

Check back for more details on this card soon!

Each person also received a copy of our latest Holiday catalog, as well as a coupon off an order that night!

Here's a look at the place setting for each person before they arrived....

I meant to take pics of people playing bingo and doing their make-n-takes, but I forgot!  I get too excited with all of the events of the evening - someday I'm going to remember to take those pictures!!



I hope you'll consider joining us for our next Stampin' Bingo Night at the Gathering Inkspiration Stamp Studio.  I do a Stampin' Bingo Night with the release of each new catalog.  So, watch for more details on our next Stampin' Bingo Night in January (with the release of our Occasions and Sale-a-Bration Catalogs).  It's a great way to get some fun, new product and have a great night out, too!!




I hope you enjoyed these projects and treats today!!

And...  don't forget to place your (minimum $50) online order by October 31 (and use Host Code E4QX6JRF when you check out!!) - you'll get your name entered into the drawing to win the Merry Patterns Host Stamp Set used on this card....




See all of those details here.

I hope you were Inkspired today!!