Celebrating In Color

Happy Monday! Those of us in the Denver area endured a late Spring snowstorm. I was fortunate that where I live we get mild storms so just a dusting of snow and a little extra effort to save our tender plants from a freeze - May 20th seemed safe. My dad always told me, "No planting until after May 15th". So thought I was safe. Many of my friends in the Denver area lost big branches from their big trees. I was so lucky that my sweet tree that just popped it's leaves in the last week was unscathed.

We finally vacated our storage unit of 8 years - I know, I know. Who in their right mind would store junk for 8 years? A $50 increase finally got both of our attention enough to make it happen. Now most of it is sitting in the garage and back patio waiting for me to put together a garage sale on June 10 and 11. I really would like to just donate all of it - but it's worth trying to sell it first. Anyone into Elvis? I have a lot of Elvis memorabilia that we stored from when my mom moved in with us the first time - 3 large boxes full!

I needed a break from all of that fun - and dust - so I pulled out my May 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit - Celebrating in Color! What a pick me up this kit was as it uses the luscious new 2022-2024 In Colors: Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky and Orchid Oasis! One of my customers - Janice Miller - received a Golden Ticket in her kit this month! Congratulations Janice! Whoop whoop! I ordered two kits - and the one I opened didn't have a ticket. If anyone is interested in my other kit - send me an email at bonnie_hershfeldt@comcast.net and it's yours. Maybe you will be lucky like Janice!

I made alternates from the original design by cutting a 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" card base using the coordinating cardstock for each card. I cut the card fronts off of each of the kits card bases and trimmed one of each down to 5 1/4" x 4". I left one of each as is. I put the cut down card front onto the coordinating card front using Stampin' Dimensionals. I then finished the cards as designed. I used the other side of the cut down card based from the kit and trimmed them to 5 1/4" x 4" and used for the inside inserts. I used the remaining card fronts and adhered them to their coordinating card front aligning tops, bottoms and side edges. I just wanted to savor the colors I could have left them uncut and used them as designed.

If you haven't yet tried a Paper Pumpkin kit - you really need to give one a try! They are a total surprise of what you are going to get so you definitely need to be up for a surprise! Everything is included in your kit to complete as designed. You can always take products from your stash to come up with alternatives.

I didn't use the gift card holders as designed to place on the inside of the cards, but rather made gift tags to attach to gifts in the coming months. I saw this on suggested other ideas on the back of the instruction sheet. I really like the idea of attaching to a gift! Watch for this week's newsletter to see a finished gift tag!

Our Monthly Kit Gathering is this Friday, 5/27. Please RSVP by Wednesday, 5/25 so I know how many place settings to plan for.

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I have some unopened kits, including the Celebrating In Color Paper Pumpkin kit if you need something to work on. Reach out to me via email - bonnie_hershfeldt@comcast.net and I can share photos of what I have available with you.

8 more left to get in on this awesome deal to get new 2022-2024 In Color products for free! Please don't miss out on this if you have been thinking of joining. This promotion is amazing!

Join my team by May 31 and you will not only receive $125 in product for only $99 along with free shipping, you will also receive an additional $66.50 in new In Color Products for free! That's over $191.50 in Stampin' Up! products for only $99.

What 2022 - 2024 In Color products do you get for free?

2022–2024 In Color Grid Paper (item 160009)
2022–2024 In Color Ink Pad Collection (item 161108)
2022–2024 In Color Cardstock Collection (item 159204)
2022–2024 In Color 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper Assortments (item 159253)

This is a great way to get new 2022 - 2023 Annual Catalog products. Once you join, you will be able to take advantage of a 20% discount on all your future orders!

This may be the perfect time to sign up - I would love to talk with you about joining my team so you can take advantage of this awesome deal. Please call me at 303-507-5976 or email me at: bonnie_hershfeldt@comcast.net.

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Pick of the Crop - June 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit

Looking for fresh ideas and designs for your summer cards and crafts? Then the Pick of the Crop Paper Pumpkin Kit is just what you’re looking for! This month’s kit is inspired by open markets, summer produce, and community. We can’t wait to see how you make the most of this sensational kit. And don’t forget about the mini canvas bag add-on!

For this month only you can purchase additional mini canvas shopping bags for a fun twist on card packaging. You will get one bag included in your kit, but there’s no need to stop the creativity there! Purchase more bags that you can stamp, color, and personalize. Just our way of expanding one of our favorite kits of the season!

Make the most of the summer season with fun sentiments like “Love you a whole bunch” and “You are the sweetest” stamped alongside a bushel of berries. You’ll love the stylized line art images that make it easy for you to show your creativity. And those cute mini canvas bags make this kit even more fun. Time to subscribe for the perfect summer craft!

This month's kit includes supplies to make 9 - 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" cards, 3 cards of 3 designs:

a Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Spot
This kit’s stamp set is perfect for expressing your love, gratitude, and style. With sentiments that say “Love you a whole bunch”, “You’re the pick of the crop”, “You are the sweetest,” and so many more, you’ll be able to use this photopolymer stamp set for all of your summer projects.
This kit also includes specialty vellum pieces to add a fresh touch to your cards.
And you’ll get a Mini Shopping Bag (5-3/8" x 6"; 13.7 x 15.2 cm) which can be used to hold a couple cards for a unique craft element. (Additional bags available to purchase separately.)

The list of coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors are as follows: Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Soft Succulent

Friday, June 10th is your deadline to order this yummy kit and get the adorable bag for free! This would be an awesome kit to bring to June's Monthly Kit Gathering on, Friday, June 24th!

Beginning 6/13, you can order additional Mini Shopping bags (pack of 4 for $13). Use your stamp sets/ink or color your bags to customize a gift package of a couple of your handmade cards to give to someone special.

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Tuesday, May 24 is the last day to sign up for the lovely Sun Prints Card Class showcasing the striking Sun Prints Suite Collection. There are seats still available! Can't join in person, I can send you a card kit along with the details for ordering products including the Nature's Prints Cling Stamp Set to finish your cards in your own home!

Last week, I shared a card that I made from the He's the Man Suite Collection. Here is another card for inspiration for those masculine cards!

He's the Man Suite Collection

This would make a great anniversary card for that special someone in your life! Especially, if they love the outdoors! The DSP comes with two sheets of punch outs - so lots for different embellishment choices are available that require no stamping and die or fussy cutting!

Here are the remaining Celebrating In Color Paper Pumpkin kit cards and their alternatives for your viewing enjoyment!