A few more samples with the Pretty Pumpkin stamp set

 

I can't seem to stop making cards with the Pretty Pumpkin stamp set from Stampin' Up!  I love fall, and I love coloring, so this set just really speaks to me. 

I used Designer Series Paper from the Harvest Meadow pack for my background, then added a detailed die pumpkin in Brushed Metallic paper behind my main image panel, which was cut with dies from the Scalloped Contour Dies Collection (sort of a must have for me lately!)

The Pumpkins were colored in Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive and Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers. The ribbon is a retired Mossy Meadow Braided Linen Trim.  Be sure to check the Clearance Rack at the Stampin' Up! store because occasionally you can find some great ribbon and embellishments in our Stampin' Up! colors at nice discounts.  

This next card is mostly copied from the Stampin' Up! catalog. I love to watercolor so adding the Splatter background was super fun. 

I wet a piece of watercolor paper with my brush, then splattered ink in Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry. Once the paper was dry, I splattered a little bit again to get some darker spots.  

This next pair used softer colors of Pale Papaya and Old olive.  I used a piece of Expressions in Ink designer series paper for the background. 

The insides feature a small image of a pumpkin vine and plenty of room to write a nice greeting. 

I hope my Pretty Pumpkins cards inspire you to think of fall and who you might be thankful for.  I did not make a video for the cards in today's post as I usually do, but you can see a lot of my Pretty Pumpkins card videos on my YouTube channel to get ideas for using the set and ways to color the images.  My YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BethRush

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Product List

Pretty Pumpkins Bundle

[156478]

$45.75

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]

$7.50

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105117]

$8.75

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154897]

$9.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$8.75

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$9.00

Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad

[155670]

$7.50

Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155668]

$8.75

Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155519]

$9.00

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115316]

$8.75

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147091]

$7.50

Many samples with the Autumn Greetings bundle

 

I spent the afternoon using the Autumn Greetings stamp set and Autumn Essentials dies.  When I get a new stamp set, I sometimes like to first make a couple of the card samples right from the catalog.  That is what I did this time.  Copying some of the catalog samples sort of gives me a feel for the sets and it's a nice jumping off point. I may change a couple elements, or a color or designer paper depending on what items I may own. I also try to make cards in a variety of difficulty levels, so that the set can appeal to beginners and technique junkies alike.  

I hope that some of these samples inspire you to give this set a try. It is so pretty for this time of year, and the sentiments are great too! 

The dies for this set are great! I love the edge dies. They really add some pretty elements to my cards. I also really like the wheat stalks. I have gotten a lot of use out of those! 

 

I made a video so that I could show how to make a few of these cards step by step, and also so I can point out a few details about the stamps and dies. 

 

 I really liked this sample from the August /December catalog.  It is in the back of the catalog and easy to miss, so I wanted to make it and point it out.  They've used a 'cards and envelopes' pack that has those pretty gold details along the sides and corners. I will list those in the supplies section.  I used Stampin' Blends to color in the image and it looks really great.  I was a little worried that the amount of detail in this stamp would make it difficult but it wasn't and it was fun to color. 

For this sample I used the watercolor pencils.  The look here is softer than the Blends.  I stamped the image in Saddle Brown Stazon ink to start, then colored the image in with the pencils. 

For this sample I wanted to show that you can use that large image stamp without having to color it all in! Here it is just stamped on Crumb Cake cardstock with Crumb Cake ink.   I also want to point out the pretty edge die from the Autumn Essentials dies. Love that!   I also used the pumpkin dies.

After I made the Crumb Cake inked one I thought I would make an embossed image version too so I used all the papers that were out on my desk to create these versions.  Which do you prefer? The gold and Peacock or the gold and Razzleberry? 

Here's another one based on a sample from the catalog.  This card uses the other edge die.   

Did you see those plaid papers?! These are amazing.  The pack is 6x6 and you get 48 sheets, 4 each of 12 double sided designs.  The plaids will carry you through the Fall/Winter season but many will be great for Valentines, masculine cards and more.  

Shop with me! I would love to be your demonstrator.  I always send a hand stamped thank you card and sometimes more with a larger order, and I share my Stampin' Rewards with you through my Frequent Buyer Rewards! Earn FREE STAMPS! Click on the Frequent buyer tab to download the tracking sheet.

Product List

Autumn Greetings Bundle (English)

[155198]

$51.25

Autumn Greetings Cling Stamp Set (English)

[153368]

$23.00

Autumn Essentials Dies

[153569]

$34.00

Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153527]

$11.50

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

[149014]

$12.50

Watercolor Pencils

[141709]

$16.00

Gold Cards & Envelopes

[153532]

$10.00

Apple Cider Packet

Hi Everyone! Today I am sharing a fun treat holder that is great to give a co-worker, teacher, or anyone who you want to give a little hug to.  I often give treats like this to the crossing guard who stands at the corner by the school on sunny days and cold ones. 
This project used the Mini Treat bag dies, great for just about any occasion, as well as the Coffee Cup dies and the Merry Cafe stamp set.  I just adore this stamp set!!  I love all things coffee and fall, the perfect combination.

Close up of the cup of cider.  I made a cup wrapper to look knit because the Junior High sells these at the coffee shop in town and they are very cute.  To make the cardstock look knit I used the Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Love that!












Here is a quick video to show how it all comes together.

 Here are some images from the Stampin' Up! catalogs. I just love this whole collection! Don't you?

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 Supply list: 
Product List

Merry Café Photopolymer Stamp Set

[144965]

$17.00

Coffee Cups Framelits Dies

[143745]

$30.00

Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies

[137547]

$40.00

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper

[144613]

$11.00

Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143537]

$10.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

$8.00

Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131203]

$8.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101650]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[126975]

$6.50

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[126966]

$6.50

Very Vanilla Solid Baker's Twine

[144224]

$3.00

Corn Husk Party Favors

Hi Everyone! Today I want to share some party favors perfect for fall and Thanksgiving.  These little Corn Husk treats are simple to make, and they are inexpensive, which makes them a great choice for party favors when you need to make a lot.
I used the Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set for the adorable scarecrow.  I also used the Acorny Thank You stamp set.  This is the perfect project for you to look through your Designer Series Paper and find some patterns and colors that would be great for fall.  I used a strip of paper from the Petals and Paisleys collection because the colors were fun for fall.  Then I used markers and inks based on the colors in the paper.  This is a great place to use up small bits of ribbon too.  I used some pieces of burlap that were too small to use to tie a bow or knot, and some bits of ribbon from the Fall trio pack because there was Mint  Macaroon, Delightful Dijon and Rich Razzleberry, all perfect for fall.   I have created a video to show you how to put these together.

Here are some samples using the Acorny Thank you stamp set.

And these use the Cookie Cutter Halloween set.

 I filled some of the bags with Trail mix and some with these fun seasonal M&M's!







Product List

Cookie Cutter Halloween Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[142255]

$17.00

Cookie Cutter Builder Punch

[140396]

$18.00

Acorny Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set

[139718]

$15.00

Acorn Builder Punch

[139681]

$18.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$4.50

5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon

[141487]

$7.00

Regals Stampin' Write Markers

[131262]

$29.00

2" X 8" (5.1 X 20.3 Cm) Celllophane Bags

[141703]

$3.00

Ribbon 3/8" (1 Cm) Trio Pack

[142021]

$11.00

Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper

[142017]

$13.00