World Card Making Day was a blur. Fall is crazy enough, 2 or 3 events every weekend, and then there was #WCMD! My girls were also running circles around themselves, so we cropped Friday instead.  They worked on past Paper Pumpkin kits.
   And me? I cleaned my space a little, got sucked into the pinterest hole, and drank some wine! Oh! And made a card! Just one.

But it was a good one! Stampin' Up! had 24 hour coverage of WCMD on the demonstrators only Facebook page. Every hour they went live! They gave the demos  heads up on which sets they would be using. (Lots of demos had a day retreat or workshops. And I just happened to have one of them!
     Rarely do I buy special kits or tins.  But since I am starting to build my business, I need to use all the company has to offer. I have had it since April! I am sorry I didn't  open it earlier.

 

It comes in this beautiful tin. It is covered with delicate vines that match the Bird Ballad Stamp set. I want to say it is Calypso Coral and Crumb Cake.

And the cards are Very Vanilla and laser cut into the most delicate daily design. Donxt you love the scallop on the flap? There are 12 cards and envelopes. Finish this kit and you have a very impressive gift. Or make them to send individually.

    It was a quick card (once the decision was made) to finish up. I cut the center circle out and put it aside for later use. I found the vignette I wanted on the DSP and fussy cut it out. I used Petal Pink cardstock to back it, cutting it 4 ⅛" x 5 ⅜".  And then adhered The Birds in the center circle.
   Simple and  beautiful!  My Aunt loved it when I visited her in the hospital Saturday.  (Instead of holding a workshop)
    I am elated that I loved this so much, which will encourage me to purchase more kits in the future. And $18 for 12 beautiful cards/envelopes fit my budget. Go to my website to order yours, using the October hostess code if under $150.  HBG7NUWB.
   I am Dreamin' of the beautiful things I can make with this....

   You keep Dreamin' too!

Pammie Kay

What is DSP?

So often, when I was a new demonstrator, I would hear people talk about DSP. I am one who didn't ask silly questions! Smile and nod! And then someone said something about "Broadway Bound DSP"! Aha!  Designer Series Paper!  I spent a lot of time lost that first year! But the fear that I would not say the right thing about SU products stopped me from advancing. We call a tape runner "snail", foam pop dots are "dimensionals"!  I can hold my own making a layout as good as anyone!
      So I have decided to relax and share some of these secret words from Stampin' Up! While sharing my creations and my family life. I have set some goals for my business and I know I can only reach those goals with your help.
    And your help right now looks like this:

• Share my blog with your friends
• Leave me a message, ask me a question, share some love
• Take part in my challenges when I get them started
• And if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, and you are in the United States, I would love to be yours

So, there you have it.  My 1st change comes tomorrow with my Tuesday's  Toolbox post. I hope that to be a weekly event. No promises tonight!  

    So I started talking about DSP for a reason. From Sept 4 - 30, DSP is on sale. And who doesn't love a sale? So, all month, when you buy 3 packets of DSP  you get one free! No limits !!  

  And I will add a bonus for all who order at least one set of papers...a card kit sent completely  free! Just use the Hostess code below when ordering.  It is that easy!

https://dreamersklub.stampinup.net

Dreamers, I'm  Dreamin' of great beginnings...you keep Dreamin' too!

Pammie Kay

CAUTION: Changes Ahead!

That is right! Hold on to your hat! There are so many changes coming to Stampin' Up! this weekend!  Some will make you happy and some not so much...at first!

• We are no longer going to carry the Big Shot or other Sizzix products in our catalog.  They still have some so if you want one, order quick! We don't know the entire reason behind it, but I know we have really struggled since November releases to get them delivered to us in a timely fashion. I don't know if we just ordered too few or if it was a delivery issue? They have contracted with another company for our die cuts, so hopefully things won't go on the backordered list so quickly!
• We are changing the trimmer. The concept of the trimmer is fabulous, I love mine! But the blades didn't last for very long.  I have ordered refills. So again, order quickly cause they will sell out fast!
• NEW CATALOG! Our catalog will be shown to us here in the states tomorrow! I am in San Antonio already waiting for #OnStage2019! We will get our copy of the catalog and get to make great some great make-takes tomorrow! I will post them on my facebook page! Be sure to drop by there and look at them!
• Catalog goes live June 4th. If you would like me to send you a new catalog, just purchase $25 of product on my online store, and I will get one sent!
• Also, I am having a Paper Pumpkin Party on Tuesday, April 30. I have made 3 alternative cards for the kit. If you are a subscriber, bring your kit and play, Free! If you want to find out about Paper Pumpkin, $10 will let you make the 3 cards. Sign up on my Facebook page!

Well, I need to get around to do some shopping and sight seeing. I am dreamin' of a new purse today! Hope you keep Dreamin' too!

Pammie Kay

Evelyn's Birthday Invite

   Evelyn is my only granddaughter.  She is a both a delight and a handful! Sometimes at the same time. Her birthday is coming up & she wants a party! At Chuckie Cheese! No, at McDonald's! No, at the bowling alley! That one became her final choice. "And Granma, we must invite my whole class!"
     And that brought me to creating an invitation.  You can see the one she handed out to her class on the Dreamer!s Klub Facebook page. I promised the girls I would make one using Stampin' Up! Products. So here it is. An easy and sweet card that would lend itself to multiple uses.
  I have used one of the first stamp sets I purchased when I joined last year, Pocketful of Sunshine (143719). I stamped the pocket unto Soft Seafoam cardstock.

Next step was to cut it out with the die from the  Pocket Framelets (143750).  It comes with not only the pocket, but also with 7 other dies! This close up picture shows that in addition to cutting out, it embossed a score line to fold over to make a realistic  look and a useable pocket.

Then I added Tear & Tape (138995) to the outside of those flaps, and folded them over with the paper backing still in place.  It made a mess when I removed it too soon! I chose the Tear Tape because I needed a strong tape to keep it from pulling off.

Now I removed the backing and centered it on the bottom of a 4x5 1/4 mat cut from the dotted DSP from Twinkle Twinkle Collection (146284).  On the pocket I stamped the flowered cake from Hand Delivered (146808) which is a hostess only set. I die cut a Mossy Meadow cake stand using Candles & Confetti Framelets (146319) .  With the card front finished,  I centered it onto a card base of Soft Sea foam cardstock.

I love how soft it looks! I typed the information about the party and cut it to

 2 3/8 x 3 1/2. It slips perfectly into the pocket! The really cool part is that a gift card will also slip into the pocket. So it easily could be changed to any occasion that you needed a quick gift idea. 

   I hope you enjoyed my picture tutorial.  Please share with your friends

    I'm Dreamin' of my next creation....you keep Dreamin' too!

Pammie Kay

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