Spring Sampler Paper Craft 8 x 8 Window Box layout using Stampin’ Up!

 

 

My first Spring Sampler of the season!  Yesterday it was 73 degrees in Iowa and I am looking forward to more spring weather!  I wanted to make an 8 x 8 layout.  I have a window box frame that I purchased from Michaels and use that to switch out each sampler that I make for updated home decor.  You can find other window box frames on Amazon I'm pretty sure.  

I looked at my paper stash and the Daffodil Afternoon 12" x 12" caught my eye.  I received this pack FREE from the previous Sale-A-Bration Jan/Feb 2022 when I purchased $50 in products.  Be on the lookout for another one happening when the next catalog comes out in May 2022!  

Instructions:

I used the Stitched Shapes, Meadow dies and Stitched So Sweetly.  I used the largest Square and Oval and also cut out the next size smaller for the Daffodil Afternoon paper to be displayed.  I used Very Vanilla as the matte.  

Next, the colors I chose for the background paper was Pear Pizzazz at 8 x 8 and a 6 x 6 square of Daffodil Afternoon displaying the Pale Papaya and Very Vanilla polka dots.  The flower (Meadow Dies) die cut colors are Evening Evergreen, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Afternoon DSP, Soft Succulent, Pumpkin Pie.

Stampsets:  Shaded Summer (retired), Celebrate with Flowers

Inks:  Flirty Flamingo, Mossy Meadow

Punch:  Butterfly punch (retired)

Embellishments:  Artistry Blooms adhesive backed sequins, leftover Paper Pumpkin gems that matched Flirty Flamingo color.

Ribbons Mossy Meadow striped and Polka Dot Tulle Ribbons (retired).  The Mossy Meadow Striped Ribbon is NOW ON CLEARANCE for $3.00!

I used the Very Vanilla large squares and the medium squares along with the oval and rectangle and moved them around the paper to see how I liked each layout.  It was kind of fun because it felt like I was putting together a puzzle.  I anchored the corners with different sizes and then filled in the middle with the medium sized squared spaced evenly apart horizontally.  I then added all of the embellishments and chose the sentiment and stamp set by keeping springtime theme in mind.  Shaded Summer and Celebrate with Flowers were chosen because it seemed like a good combination to me!  

This is an example of how to used up free paper earned during any Sale-A-Bration period.  Also, I absolutely LOVE creating ways to use DIY home decor samplers to brighten up any wall in my home!

This layout design will be listed for sale at my ETSY store.  If interested, click the ETSY link to add to your cart and checkout.  I thank you so much for visiting my blog to see my latest creations!  

Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #FMS527

My Freshly Made Sketches challenge #527.  I looked at the sketch and immediately thought of using the Abstract Beauty 4 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper #158039. Each week, one member of their design team creates a sketch for you to try.  The challenge is to follow their sketch while keeping your project clean-lined and fresh. 
 

I used basic white cardstock at 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 and scored at 4-1/4". Using the sketch below, I cut some matching paper from the Abstract Beauty DSP into three rectangles measuring 2-1/2" x 1". I used a white scrap measuring 5-1/2 x 2" and embossed it with Meadow Moment Embossing Folder to match my butterfly theme idea. I then used scraps from the Abstract Beauty DSP again for the butterfly punch (retired).  

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I usually check out the Freshly Made Sketches Blog every Wednesday or soon thereafter for a new challenge sketch idea.  Their schedule is:  

Wednesday - a new sketch is posted (check their blog in the link above or on Facebook or Instagram)

Monday - challenge ends at 3pm eastern

Tuesday - Winners announced

I'm going to try this out for a few weeks and report back to you!  I think this is a fabulous idea!  I may sell my cards I make on Etsy.  Search for my creations at Tracy on the Prairie (TracyonthePrairie)

April 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin’ Up!

 

 Growing through life can also mean growing pains. Whether they’re climbing their career ladder or moving out for the first time—change can be simultaneously thrilling and scary—but isn’t that what makes life beautiful? Because new beginnings, after all, are simply new adventures. Let your loved ones know you’ll be there to support them through all of life’s chapters! 

The Change is Beautiful Paper Pumpkin kit for April 2022 contains enough supplies to create 9 stunning cards with a unique folding technique to commemorate moments of change. The designs are inspired by the natural cycles of change found in nature. 

While you're crafting we have a NEW! Party while you craft with Paper Pumpkin playlists! Stampin' Up! curated a playlist of tunes to coordinate with the theme of each month’s kit to elevate your Paper Pumpkin experience even more. You can easily create a free account to follow when a new playlist drops each month. Plug in, press “play,” then create your projects!

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ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Change Is Beautiful

This kit includes:

• Change is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set
  
• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Spot®
  
• Printed card bases
  
• Printed envelopes
  
• Printed, shaped die cuts
  
• Iridescent sea glass
  
• Dimensionals

Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo

Check this video on YouTube to see what it's all about! 

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