July 4th Cards

I issued a 4th of July challenge to my team

I like issuing challenges to my team, but not very many participate 

I hope you enjoy the ones that didd

Carla was first - super cute!!

Inez was next to share and she made hers a super fun fold for a birthday - We have a grandson born on July 4th. What a great day to celebrate!

This was my card

I used the TRUCKING ALONG Stamp Set and Punch, but I had to pull out some designer paper from my scrapbooking stash (Creative Memories brand), and then I printed the flag from Clipart on Google. The stamp set for the sentiment is from TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS called OF THEE I SING. I found it at a little hardware store, and loved it. Even though I don't make a lot of 4th of July cards, I like having the option on hand. It also has a stamp in there that I can use for Veterans Day. This card will go to my father. He will be turning 98 years old later this month. What a milestone! He still lives on his own and makes his own meals, but always appreciates when we bring something in to him.

This next card was sent to my by Jill Olsen, my up-up-line as a congratulations for top 30 sales in May. Not bad since her team has nearly 1,400 team members. She used the ROUND WE GO Stamp Set.

TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE KITS COLLECTION

EXPRESSIONS OF KINDNESS KIT 
Share heartfelt cards with the Expressions of Kindness Kit. Featuring nostalgic-looking floral designs in beautiful color tones, this kit is perfect for all-occasion cards for friends and loved ones. Pair the desired sentiment and images from the kit to quickly create timeless cards. Wish happy birthday, send a friendly note, or more, and let the people in your life know you care. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of June 5, 2024 (while supplies last). 

• Cost is $23 
• Use item number 163905 when ordering
• Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
• Click here for the instructional PDF
• Details:
  • Expressions of Kindness Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Spot
  • Predesigned projects
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  • Make 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs
  • 8 printed card bases
  • 8 printed envelopes
  • Folded card: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ 
  • Printed die-cut images and gold foil labels
  • Adhesive-backed gold sparkle gems
  • Enough adhesive to complete projects
• Product colors: Blackberry Bliss, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Petunia Pop, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

THE SCENIC ROUTE TRAVEL JOURNAL KIT
Make a handmade travel journal with the Scenic Route Travel Journal Kit. This kit is great for memory keeping. Use it to document a special moment or trip spent with loved ones and friends! You can arrange the included fold-out pages the way you desire, as well as the sentiments and images, and create the words of your choice using the adhesive-backed alphabet sheets. The sticker sentiments are available in English, French, German, and Dutch. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of June 5, 2024 (while supplies last). 

• Cost is $22
• Use item number 163904 when ordering
• Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
• Click here for the instructional PDF
• Kit includes:
  • Step-by-step instructions and guided layouts
  • Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  • Make 1 travel journal
  • 2 fold-out pages with pockets
  • 2 tri-fold pages
  • Size of the travel journal: 5-3/4″ x 9-1/4″ x 7/8″ 
  • Printed adhesive-backed die-cut alphabets, sentiments, and images
  • Paper die-cut journaling pieces
  • Enough adhesive to complete projects
• Product colors: Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Wild Wheat

June's Paper Pumpkin Kit is all about celebrating the sweet things in life with textured, artistic cards.

The kit will make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 different designs.

Make sure to subscribe by June 10th to get the June kit.

                         Current Catalogs                    

           You can also take advantage of the on line exclusive products at my online store.

 Just click HERE to check out all of the online exclusive items available

If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator 

I would be happy to get a catalog to you.

Please click on the links below to shop with me...

Shop the Clearance Rack - Save up to 60%

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin HERE

Join Christi's Creative Crew

Click HERE to shop with me

 

PLEASE USE THIS HOSTESS CODE 

WHEN PLACING YOUR ON LINE ORDER

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Christi Waite, Christi's Creative Crew

christiwaite@gmail.com

christicreativecrew.blogspot.com

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/christiwaite/

 

Thanks so very much for letting me be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

Have an amazing day!

Christi

 

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Vacation Highlights

I know I haven't  posted in a while. 

I was hoping to work on my blog posts during some down time on our Alaskan Cruise, but we only had internet for one product (one cell phone, one lap top) at a time. It was a bit more frustrating than we thought it would be so therefore I really picked and chose when to be on line. 

We had a wonderful time meeting new friends, and visiting the quaint towns of Sitka, Skagway, Juneau and Victoria BC.

The Raptor Center in Sitka has many birds of prey who have been rescued. 

If they are able to heal them, they will release them back to the wild, but many of them will need to live in this safe environment for the rest of their lives

Such a beautiful bird

This is a replica of the size of an eagles nest

Quaint little churches in the middle of town

This is a photo of our ship - The Quantum of the Sea

When we arrived we had this large magnet on our door

The gals, Shannon West, Brandy Barnard & Julie Salva, who headed up this cruise for us, gifted us this large, very cool bag, that was filled to the brim with all the products we would need for our 6 classes and Creativity Now

Each day we would find a new treat at our station - this is a glitzy purse, we all carried it with us to the first formal dinner.

Cute little cozy bear socks

A cute little box - what did it hold?

a super glittery Whale pin

And check out this view - it is the view I had from our crafting conference room

Our final sea port was Victoria British Columbia and our excursion was a whale watch

The boat that took us out to spot the whales...

These whales are monstrous!

On Monday when we left our ship, we had a full day to spend in Seattle Washington before our flight home that didn't leave until midnight.

We rode Seattle's BIG WHEEL which is 175 feet tall

And went to the top of the Space Needle that was built in 1961 for the Seattle World's Fair

this photo of the space needle was taken when we were at the top of the Big Wheel

And this is a view of Seattle from the Space Needle

This photo is taken inside the Space Needle

We also went to the Aquarium there.

Take a look at this Porcupine Fish!! He acted like he was just posing for us.

PEEK-A-BOO! A Vermilion Rock Fish

PEEK-A-BOO to you too. Very unusual fish, not sure what it was called

Puffins, Sea Otters, and Seals, Oh My!

Such a wonderful vacation! But so very happy to be home.

TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE KITS COLLECTION

EXPRESSIONS OF KINDNESS KIT 
Share heartfelt cards with the Expressions of Kindness Kit. Featuring nostalgic-looking floral designs in beautiful color tones, this kit is perfect for all-occasion cards for friends and loved ones. Pair the desired sentiment and images from the kit to quickly create timeless cards. Wish happy birthday, send a friendly note, or more, and let the people in your life know you care. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of June 5, 2024 (while supplies last). 

• Cost is $23 
• Use item number 163905 when ordering
• Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
• Click here for the instructional PDF
• Details:
  • Expressions of Kindness Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Spot
  • Predesigned projects
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  • Make 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs
  • 8 printed card bases
  • 8 printed envelopes
  • Folded card: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ 
  • Printed die-cut images and gold foil labels
  • Adhesive-backed gold sparkle gems
  • Enough adhesive to complete projects
• Product colors: Blackberry Bliss, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Petunia Pop, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

THE SCENIC ROUTE TRAVEL JOURNAL KIT
Make a handmade travel journal with the Scenic Route Travel Journal Kit. This kit is great for memory keeping. Use it to document a special moment or trip spent with loved ones and friends! You can arrange the included fold-out pages the way you desire, as well as the sentiments and images, and create the words of your choice using the adhesive-backed alphabet sheets. The sticker sentiments are available in English, French, German, and Dutch. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of June 5, 2024 (while supplies last). 

• Cost is $22
• Use item number 163904 when ordering
• Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
• Click here for the instructional PDF
• Kit includes:
  • Step-by-step instructions and guided layouts
  • Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  • Make 1 travel journal
  • 2 fold-out pages with pockets
  • 2 tri-fold pages
  • Size of the travel journal: 5-3/4″ x 9-1/4″ x 7/8″ 
  • Printed adhesive-backed die-cut alphabets, sentiments, and images
  • Paper die-cut journaling pieces
  • Enough adhesive to complete projects
• Product colors: Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Wild Wheat

June's Paper Pumpkin Kit is all about celebrating the sweet things in life with textured, artistic cards.

The kit will make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 different designs.

Make sure to subscribe by June 10th to get the June kit.

                         Current Catalogs                    

           You can also take advantage of the on line exclusive products at my online store.

 Just click HERE to check out all of the online exclusive items available

If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator 

I would be happy to get a catalog to you.

Please click on the links below to shop with me...

Shop the Clearance Rack - Save up to 60%

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin HERE

Join Christi's Creative Crew

Click HERE to shop with me

 

PLEASE USE THIS HOSTESS CODE 

WHEN PLACING YOUR ON LINE ORDER

FV3QPXDN

Christi Waite, Christi's Creative Crew

christiwaite@gmail.com

christicreativecrew.blogspot.com

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/christiwaite/

 

Thanks so very much for letting me be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

Have an amazing day!

Christi

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Frames & Flowers

One of the designer paper offerings in the new annual catalog is Calle Frames & Flowers

This is what Stampin' says about Frames & Flowers 

The Frames & Flowers Specialty 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Paper is unlike other patterned paper packs. It has three sheets of double-sided designs with floral and greenery designs on one side and all-purpose patterns on the other. And it also has three sheets of die-cut greenery elements that you can use on card fronts or to frame photos on scrapbook pages. As a fun plus, some of the die-cuts are sized to fit card fronts, making it easy to create quick, beautiful cards. This paper is a must for card makers and scrapbookers!

* 6 sheets of patterned paper: 1 each of 3 double-sided designs and 1 each of 3 single-sided die-cut designs
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

I decided to see how many cards I could make out of this paper pack

The first card I made was a sympathy card because I needed to get one sent out ASAP

The rest are a blend of sympathy and care along with some birthday cards.

Some cards I cased exactly, some I changed things up and some I created my own

some of the talented demonstrators that inspired me are

Karen

Susan

Helen

Denise

Linda

Su

After all was said and done I think I made 35 cards with this $10.00 pack - of course I added extra card stock for bases and layers, and some bling - of course!

When I ran out of the little calypso coral flowers, I decided to make my own twist by sponging Calypso Coral ink onto Basic White card stock and then cut them out with the little flower dies from HEARTS & HUGS and I also used the PETAL PARK Builder Punch

The POISED PEONY Stamp Set is a great addition for these cards.

I used a variety of sentiment stamps: 

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL

SO SINCERE

ROUND WE GO

LAYERING LEAVES

COURAGE & FAITH

UNBOUNDED LOVE

TRANSLUCENT FLORALS

I also have some elements saved aside to create a beautiful scrapbook page. Can't wait for the perfect pictures so that I can put that together.

I love the color scheme - I used Petal Pink and Lost Lagoon for the most part, but I also used some Pretty Peacock and Soft Seafoam.

TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE KITS COLLECTION

EXPRESSIONS OF KINDNESS KIT 
Share heartfelt cards with the Expressions of Kindness Kit. Featuring nostalgic-looking floral designs in beautiful color tones, this kit is perfect for all-occasion cards for friends and loved ones. Pair the desired sentiment and images from the kit to quickly create timeless cards. Wish happy birthday, send a friendly note, or more, and let the people in your life know you care. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of June 5, 2024 (while supplies last). 

• Cost is $23 
• Use item number 163905 when ordering
• Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
• Click here for the instructional PDF
• Details:
  • Expressions of Kindness Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Spot
  • Predesigned projects
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  • Make 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs
  • 8 printed card bases
  • 8 printed envelopes
  • Folded card: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ 
  • Printed die-cut images and gold foil labels
  • Adhesive-backed gold sparkle gems
  • Enough adhesive to complete projects
• Product colors: Blackberry Bliss, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Petunia Pop, Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat

THE SCENIC ROUTE TRAVEL JOURNAL KIT
Make a handmade travel journal with the Scenic Route Travel Journal Kit. This kit is great for memory keeping. Use it to document a special moment or trip spent with loved ones and friends! You can arrange the included fold-out pages the way you desire, as well as the sentiments and images, and create the words of your choice using the adhesive-backed alphabet sheets. The sticker sentiments are available in English, French, German, and Dutch. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of June 5, 2024 (while supplies last). 

• Cost is $22
• Use item number 163904 when ordering
• Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
• Click here for the instructional PDF
• Kit includes:
  • Step-by-step instructions and guided layouts
  • Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  • Make 1 travel journal
  • 2 fold-out pages with pockets
  • 2 tri-fold pages
  • Size of the travel journal: 5-3/4″ x 9-1/4″ x 7/8″ 
  • Printed adhesive-backed die-cut alphabets, sentiments, and images
  • Paper die-cut journaling pieces
  • Enough adhesive to complete projects
• Product colors: Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Wild Wheat

June's Paper Pumpkin Kit is all about celebrating the sweet things in life with textured, artistic cards.

The kit will make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 different designs.

Make sure to subscribe by June 10th to get the June kit.

                         Current Catalogs                    

           You can also take advantage of the on line exclusive products at my online store.

 Just click HERE to check out all of the online exclusive items available

If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator 

I would be happy to get a catalog to you.

Please click on the links below to shop with me...

Shop the Clearance Rack - Save up to 60%

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin HERE

Join Christi's Creative Crew

Click HERE to shop with me

 

PLEASE USE THIS HOSTESS CODE 

WHEN PLACING YOUR ON LINE ORDER

FV3QPXDN

Christi Waite, Christi's Creative Crew

christiwaite@gmail.com

christicreativecrew.blogspot.com

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/christiwaite/

 

Thanks so very much for letting me be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

Have an amazing day!

Christi

 

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