kit togethers

kit togethers

by | Aug 16, 2024 | card kits, card samples, fun fold, stamps ink paper

What is a Kit Together? Well first it’s a lot of fun! It is an opportunity to get together and stamp every other month – buy a kit or bring a paper pumpkin kit with you and enjoy gathering together and stamping and visiting with other stampers!

Last week I held my second Kit Together and we stamp and made some lovely cards from the City Sights, Garden of Thanks, Expressions of Kindness, and Hello Hollyhocks card kits!

Here are some photos from that Kit together and of the cards we made!

Each kit comes with full color instructions and all of the materials to make the 8-9 cards or crafty items! This is the instruction sheets for my City Sights card kit.
Here are the cards I made according to the instructions.
This is a fun fold alternative card that I made out of the supplies provided and by adding a Misty Moonlight base cardstock piece!
I made this card using an alternative sentiment for one of the participants that needed a masculine graduation card!
These are the cards made from the Expressions of Thanks card kit. I love the envelopes that come with this set and the gorgeous artwork on both the cards and envelopes!
These are the cards made from the Hello Hollyhocks card kit!
Cannot wait to see you at the next kit Together on September 30th from 1-3pm you will want to order a kit of your choice by 9-16-24 to make sure it arrives in plenty of time and RSVP and bring it along! You can email you RSVP to me at nataliestamps@aol.com and I can help you order a kit if you need assistance. If you decide to come after that date I will have a few kits available to purchase that day but if you want to choose your kit – go online and order from the whole selection at https://natalestamps.stampinup.net

Thanks for stopping by and hope you are inspired to create your own artwork – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Birthday Card Organizer Kit
[161056]
$25.00
Birthday Sparkle Kit (English)
[163865]
$23.00
By Your Side Kit (English)
[163876]
$22.00
Christmas Everywhere Kit (English)
[162422]
$21.00
Christmas Wishes Kit (English)
[164401]
$23.00
City Sights Kit
[163885]
$21.00
Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit (English)
[161804]
$23.00
Expressions Of Kindness Kit (English)
[163905]
$23.00
Forever Friends Kit (English)
[162363]
$21.00
Frog & Friends Kit
[163874]
$12.00
Garden Of Thanks Kit (English)
[164398]
$23.00
Hello Hollyhocks Kit
[164458]
$14.00
Love Treats Kit (English)
[161127]
$23.00
Rock Legend Kit
[163272]
$14.00
Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit
[163114]
$19.00
Wreath Of Blooms Kit
[162362]
$13.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Clear Block D
[118485]
$9.50
delicate wings paper pumpkin alternatives

delicate wings paper pumpkin alternatives

by | May 10, 2024 | card samples, Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, out of the box stamping, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection, specialty papers, stamps ink paper, techniques

What a great new Paper Pumpkin arrived for April! Have you seen the Delicate Wings kit? It is an all-inclusive kit that includes everything to make 9 cards and envelopes according to the printed instructions or so much more if you make alternatives!
Today’s blog post is all about Paper Pumpkin alternatives!

Here is a photo of the instruction sheet.

Below are all of the contents of the kit and the cards that it will make if following the included instruction sheet.
There is also an add-on package with four coordinating dies a shaped sentiment die, the word thanks, and a butterfly outline and inside detailed die! Such a cool add-on!
One of the great things about this kit is that the cards are printed on the front and back so if you cut them apart and add them to additional cardstock you can double the cards right off the bat! This first alternative card I used a half sheet of one of the card bases (Basic Gray background with butterflies in gold foiling). I adhered that piece to a basic White cardstock base. I cut the envelope apart and used the printed flap as the side piece and matted it onto Basic White cardstock scrap. I adhered one of the colored butterfly punch outs to the upper left hand side of the card and stamped one of the sentiments onto a sentiment piece.
I added Iridescent Rhinestones to finish this card off!
The second alternative card uses a New Basic Colored cardstock called Basic Beige – I really like this new neutral it will be great paired with almost any other color – I would venture to say!
I ran the envelope of Basic Beige through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and used a small piece behind a quarter sheet of the Lost Lagoon base card. I popped up the Basic Beige large butterfly die cut and added a sentiment and embellishments for an easy and dynamic card!
For my third alternative card I used the embossed envelope piece and cut it in two parts and used a small piece of the Basic Grey card in between the two embossed envelope pieces! I added a Spotlight on Nature die cut for the stamped butterfly image in Basic Grey ink and stamped another envelope scrap for the sentiment. I added three butterfly small die cuts and embellishments to finish card #3!
Starting with a Basic Beige cardstock base for #4 alternative card I added a 1/2 sheet of the Lost Lagoon card piece and cut it down to 4″ x 5 1/4″ (save the scraps for lining the inside pieces!) and I used the middle pieces just like the instructions say to layer them and added them on top of the Lost Lagoon foiled layer. I added Iridescent Rhinestones and card 4 is done.
Alternative card 5 features another Basic Beige cardstock base and a 1/4 of the Lost Lagoon foiled card as a band across the center. I added a sentiment to the butterfly layer and added two small butterfly die cuts and rhinestones to the mix to set this card to fabulous! card #5 is done!
I used one of the diagonal pieces behind the Basic Beige butterfly partial cut out piece and mounted that onto the gold foil layer. I added four 1/4″ strips of the envelope flap gold foiled butterfly image to the base of Basic Beige, I added three Iridescent Rhinestones – I love the speckled image under the butterfly cut out!
Alternative Card 7 used half of a Lost Lagoon card base mounted onto a Wild Wheat card base. I stamped the sentiment in Basic Grey ink onto one of the sentiment circle die cuts and added two butterfly cut outs and three rhinestones to complete the card!
For the last of this batch of alternative Paper Pumpkin cards I used a Basic Grey card base and added a 2 5/8″ x 5 1/2″ piece of the Basic Grey and gold foiled butterfly card base. I moounted the diagonal piece to the card base and then adhered the Basic Grey layer over that. I stamped the sentiment onto a scrap sentiment die cut I had laying around and stamped the little butterfly from the set onto the Basic Beige circle die and popped both of those up on Stampin’ Dimensionals! I added rhinestones for the final touch and that concludes and paper Pumpkin alternative cards for now, although I think I will be making more very soon!!

Hope you enjoyed these simple stamping alternative cards! Now it’s your turn – go create some artwork of your very own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Delicate Wings Paper Pumpkin Refill
[164395]
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$13.00
Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[164511]
$11.50
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$28.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$6.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$12.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$130.00
Distressed Tile 3 D Embossing Folder
[162189]
$10.00
boho beach kit

boho beach kit

by | Jul 21, 2023 | card kits, card samples, online exclusives, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, stamps ink paper

Have you explored the new Stampin’ Up!’s Kit Collections – love stamping but sometimes you feel you are too busy to stamp? Stuck with what to stamp or have trouble coming up with the ideas? How about if everything is planned out for you? Everything you need in one package? Sound to good to be true? Then you do need to check out the Kits Collection!
Below are some of the new kits available!

162431
Blossom Wishes Kit
$13.00

This kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
8 coordinating envelopes.
Embossed card bases, printed die cuts, vellum blossoms, adhesive, and embellishments.
Precut sentiments in Dutch, English, French, and German.
Finished card size: 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (21.6 x 8.9 cm), 6-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (15.9 x 8.3 cm)
Coordinating colors: Lemon Lolly, Orchid Oasis, Petal Pink, Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Wild Wheat

162390
Confetti Birthday Kit
$23.00

Makes 9 shaker cards of three designs including the stamp set.

162363
Forever Friends Kit
$21.00

makes 8 cards of 2 designs including all supplies and the stamp set.

161804
Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit
$23.00

Makes 9 cards of three designs all the supplies including the stamp set.

161062
Timeless Greetings Kit
$23.00
Makes 8 cards of 2 different designs includes all supplies and the stamp set.
The new Boho Beach kit is the perfect stamp set and kit for the summer season.

162418
Boho Beach Kit
$22.00

Makes 8 cards of two designs with all supplies and stamp set.

It comes in a sturdy box with full color instructions all the supplies to make 8 beautiful cards of 2 designs.

For ease of stamping I replace the Stampin’ Spot ink pad with my full size stamp pad and my ergonomic acrylic block with the one that comes in the kit.
On the first card I stamp the splatter pattern in Pecan Pie ink according to the instructions on the card.
I stamp the leaf stem onto the card center according to the instructions in Pecan Pie ink. I stamp the sentiment onto the die cut for this card per the instructions sheet.
I place the die cuts onto the card per the instructions with the mini glue dots and add Stampin’ Dimensionals and twine to the sentiment piece.
Here is the finished card for the first version. So beautiful with the matching envelope!
For the second card version, I stamp according to the instruction sheet the splatter patter on the card in Pecan Pie ink. Stamp the sentiment onto the die cut sentiment piece and punch out the pre-cut dies for this card.
I wrap the twine around the edge of the sentiment piece and add Stampin’ Dimensionals per the instruction sheet.
I add the die cuts to the card.
Add the sentiment piece per instructions.
Add the beach chair die cut to the card to finish this beachy boho card. I love the easy summery vibes of these cards and they are perfect for summer crafting!

Try this fun kit this summer – and make some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Boho Beach Kit (English)
[162418]
$22.00
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
[161665]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25