12 Frightfully Cute Halloween Cards

Here are several cards that I made using the Frightfully Cute bundle (Frightfully Cute stamp set and Frightful tags dies) from the current mini catalog from Stampin' Up!  The cards above and the little treat pouch feature the "Cute Halloween" pack of 6x6 designer paper.  I love the paper - its not scary at all - just fun and cute.

In the photo below you will see more cards that I made using this bundle.  I had fun making all of these cards - but especially love how the two "fun fold" cards came together - and will post videos showing you how I made them very soon.  The card in the lower right corner uses the back side of the designer paper; some of it is not even Halloween themed - which is why I turned it into an elegant birthday card!

I featured all of these cards in the 2 Sisters Stamping private Facebook Group.  My sister, Donna, and I had a lot of fun sharing projects made using products from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  We gave away lots of prizes and offered some great ordering specials.  If you are not a member of that group - be sure to ask to join so you won't miss our next Virtual events.

Below are some of the products I used to make my cards.

Frightfully Cute Bundle

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Frightfully Cute Cling Stamp Set

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Frightful Tags Dies

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Cute Halloween 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Black Glitter Paper

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

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Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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

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Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Halloween Slimline Cards - video tutorial

Slimline cards are all over Pinterest.  At a recent ZOOM meeting with my demonstrator friends, we each made a slimline card for our "show and tell" part of the meeting.  I used the Banner Year stamp set and Magic in this Night Designer Series paper for my card.  This size card will fit into a regular business size envelope - and can be mailed using regular first class postage - unless the card weighs over 1 oz or is too thick.

Below is the video tutorial for making a slimline card like this. The card in the video has slightly different measurements - to get more cards from your 12x12 paper. Measurements for both cards are litsted at the end of this post. (If you are viewing this in your email - you may need to click on the post title to load the video.)

**FYI - the Starburst punch I use in the video is no longer available in the Clearance Rack.**

If you look closely at the photos - you can see that the cards on the left are made with a slightly larger piece of Designer Series Paper.  The card on the right uses a smaller piece of DSP - to get more cards from one sheet of 12x12 paper.  The measurements for both cards are listed below.

Measurements for the card on the left are printed in BLACK.

Measurements for the card on the right are printed in RED

• Card Base : 8" x 9" scored in half at 4
• Designer Series Paper:3 1/4 x 8 1/4 or 3 x 8
• Card stock behind DSP: 3 3/8 x 8 3/8 or 3-1/4 x 8-1/4
• DSP strip: 1 1/2 x 4 or 1-1/4 x4
• Card stock behind DSP: 1 3/4 x 4 or 1-1/2 x 4
• 2 inch circle punch and Starburst punch (retired) for greeting

Below are some of the products featured in the video.  Click on any image for more information and to add the item to your shopping bag.

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CLICK HERE to see one of my favorite kits from the current annual catalog - great for beginners!

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Kathy

Banner Year - The Fall Cards

These are 4 of the cards I made using the Banner Year stamp set and the Banners Pick a Punch.  As always, you can save 10% when you puchase these products as a bundle.  We will be making these cards at my September 28th/7pm class on Zoom.  Can't wait that long?  I will also have a video tutorial available for those who make a purchase.

At my November Zoom class - we will be using the same stamp set to make Christmas and Valentine's cards.

There are several options for this class.

Option #1  $10
Includes card kit only.  You will receive the supplies needed to make the 4 cards pictured above – including envelopes, card bases, card stock pieces cut to size, ribbons and embellishments.  You will need a stamp set to complete the cards – in addition to the products listed below.

Option #2  $30

Includes the card kit to make 4 cards plus the Banner Year stamp set.  Must prepay by September 14 to allow for shipping if you wish to attend the Live Zoom class.

Option #3  $50 
Includes the card kit, Banner Year stamp set, and the Banners Pick a Punch. You will also receive supplies to make 2 Bonus Cards.  Must prepay by September 14 to allow for shipping if you wish to attend the Live Zoom class.

 

Option #4  $35

Place a $35 minimum order directly from my online store from now through September 21, and receive the card kit to make the 4 cards FREE.   Receive the supplies for the 2 Bonus Cards with a $50 minimum order.  Please contact me for a host code before placing your order.

 

Prices are for local porch pick up.  If you are outside of the Chesapeake/Virginia Beach area - $5 will be added to help cover the cost of shipping.

Additional supplies needed to complete the cards include the Banner Year stamp set (or a set with small holiday greetings), adhesive, blocks, and stamp pads.  Suggested ink colors are Memento Black and Cajun Craze.  (Optional: Mint Macaron)

Please contact me with any question.
kathy.winter@hotmail.com

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Kathy

Today's the Day

Today, September 10, is the last day to order this year's Halloween themed Paper Pumpkin kit.  These kits are usually a surprise when they show up in your mailbox - but we know that this month's kit will contain everything you need to make 20 food safe boxes on a Halloween theme. And when you are finished making the treat boxes....you can take the purple Paper Pumpkin box and make the cute Haunted House below!

Take a good look at the photo to see a sneak peek of the kit's contents!

Sign up for Paper Pumpkin TODAY by clicking HERE

CONTACT ME if you have questions or need help ordering.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Happy Halloween!

These are Halloween treats that I made using September's Paper Pumpkin kit.  I plan to hand these out to the MOMS tonight - when the little ones come around Trick or Treating!  Hoping to find some new friends to come stamp with me!

Here is the Paper Pumpkin video for September.  Watch to see how easy these kits are to assemble.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Paper Pumpkin kits and to sign up to receive November's kit!

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Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

August (!) Stamp Club Projects

Hopefully I will get caught up with all my posts before the New Year.  Then I can make my annual resolution to keep my blog updated!    These are the projects we made in August.  We usually make two cards and one 3D project at my stamp club classes.  It gives everyone a chance to try Stampin' Up! products and learn new techniques - while having fun being creative!  Stop back to learn a little more about each project.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Paper Pumpkin Leftovers

 

We made these cards at my October stamp club classes.  They were made using the leftover pieces from my SEPTEMBER PAPER PUMPKIN KIT.  I provided everyone with a card base, mat, and white piece of card stock.  We added some washi tape and other embellishments to jazz them up a bit!  Super quick and easy

CONTACT ME if you would like more information about my stamp classes.  I am always looking for new people to join the fun!

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Watch the video below to see what Paper Pumpkin subscribers received in November:

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Kathy

Happy Halloween!

Now that my children are grown,  I 'm not really into celebrating Halloween - but I did make some treats to give to the children in my preschool class.  These were made with the retired Fry Box Big Shot die and a retired Stampin' Up! stamp set.  Just a little something to let them know that I am "bats" about them.  

This little box of Hershey  kisses is also a gift card holder.  I plan to give this to my teaching assistant to let her know how much I appreciate everything she does for me. Of course I will stick a gift card in that area where you see the half circle opening. There are lots of tutorials on YouTube showing how to make this type of treat box/card.  The one I followed was by BJ Peters.  I used Pumpkin Pie card stock and the Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! to make this card.  The "No Tricks Just Treats" stamp is from October's PAPER PUMPKIN KIT.

I can't express how much I love the monthly Paper Pumpkin kits that show up in my mail box each month.  Not only is it fun to get something besides JUNK in my mailbox - but each kit comes with everything needed for a quick and fun Creative Escape!

Today is the last day to get a pack of FREE Designer Series Paper.  CLICK HERE for all the details. and to place your order online.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Kathy's Kraftbox October 2016

Wow!  It's October already!  Watch this short video to see what the project will be in my "Kathy's Kraftbox" classes this month.   You will make one of these cute projects (your choice of Halloween or Thanksgiving) in a two hour class. All supplies will be provided.  This is a great project for both beginner and experienced stampers.  Choose the location/date that suits your schedule. 

Deep Creek Community Center - Thursday, October 13   6 - 8 pm

Great Bridge Community Center - Monday, October 17  6 - 8 pm

South Norfolk Community Center - Saturday, October 22   10:15 am - 12:15 pm

Western Branch Community Center - Monday, October 24  6-8 pm

View the complete schedule by clicking on the Chesapeake Parks & Rec link on the sidebar.

You can register online for these classes through the City of Chesapeake,  

You can also register at any community center or at the Chesapeake Visitor's Center.

Not a resident of Chesapeake?  You may still attend the class for a small additional fee.

CONTACT ME if you have any questions or if you need help with registration.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Paper Pumpkin September 2016

Oh my goodness!  This month's Paper Pumpkin kit is too cute!!!  Watch the short video and see for yourself!!!  Love these little test tube treat containers!  You get 16 in the kit - plus a stamp set, ink spot, and all the supplies needed to put these together (except the candy!)  If you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber - you are able to purchase refills and some full kits from my ONLINE STORE.

It's not too late to take advantage of the BYGO offer from Paper Pumpkin.  New subscribers who sign up by October 10 - will get October's kit and then November's kit will be FREE!!!  Click on the Paper Pumpkin link on this page to sign up.  Make sure to use the promo code: BYGO to get November's kit for FREE.

CONTACT ME if you  have any questions or need help signing up!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Happy Scenes

At my October stamp club classes, my stampers chose to make one of the following cards:

I like to give my stampers a choice - so that they make a card they like and will (hopefully) use.  All of these cards were made using the Happy Scenes stamp set by Stampin' Up! This stamp set has a lot of images and greetings for the fall and winter holidays.  WARNING - it will be retiring soon - so if you want it, you better buy it before it is gone!  You can save 15% when you bundle it with the Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies.

CONTACT ME if you have any questions.

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Club members, please use the hostess code: MPAPRR6K  if you chose to place your order online.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

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Among the Branches Bundle

At my September stamp club meetings, my stampers chose which of the following cards they wanted to make.  All three cards were made using the stamp set Among the Branches and the Woodland textured impressions embossing folder from Stampin' Up!

This first Halloween card was sent to me by my upline, Susan Elise Morton. You may not be able to see it in the photo, but the trees have a touch of glitter along the edges.

Below is an Autumn card using the same stamp set and embossing folder.

 And here is the Christmas card.

 You can purchase the stamp set and embossing folder together in a bundle for only $21.50 (item #140872.)  That is an awesome price for supplies that you can use to make cards for three holidays.

CLICK HERE for more information about my classes and to shop 24/7..
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Club members - if you would like to place your order online, please use the hostess code: CZ4WD93Q

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Double Fold Gate Card

This is the first card we made at my September stamp club classes.  (Yes, I'm a little behind on posting!)  It is a Double Fold Gate card that shows off both sides of Stampin' Up!'s Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper.  I CASED this card from Dawn O.  The photo below shows the card opened:

Below are two more versions of the card - an Autumn one , using Into the Woods Designer Series Paper:

 And a Christmas one using Season of Cheer designer series paper:

All of these cards were made using the same stamp set: Among The Branches (Stampin' Up!)  You can bundle it with the popular Woodland embossing folder and save 15%.

Please CONTACT ME if you would like more infomation about my clubs and classes.  I also do private classes for groups of at least 3 friends.

Current club members: if you are ready to place your order, please use the current hostess code:CZ4WD93Q

If you are planning to order stamp sets, you may want to wait - because they will be 15 % off from October 19 - 23.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

September Stamp Club Projects

My October stamp club classes are coming up this weekend, so I think it's about time that I show you what we created at our September classes!  We usually make two cards and one 3D item.  But I had so many new products and a cool technique for everyone to try out - so everyone made 3 cards this month (and no 3D item.)

Everyone made a Gate fold card (either Halloween, Autumn, or Christmas theme), a card using the new Woodlands Embossing Folder (choice of same themes) and a card using the Bokeh technique..

I think everyone enjoyed making these projects.  If you missed club, or are not a regular attendee of our monthly gatherings, then CONTACT ME to arrange a private class for you and a few friends!

Or CLICK HERE for more information about my classes and to RSVP for this month's classes.
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Club members - if you would like to place your order online, please use the hostess code: CZ4WD93Q

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

October Stamp Club Project

Everyone who came to one of my October stamp club meetings made one of these cute boxes!  They are all made with the new Curvy Keepsakes Box Thinlits Die from Stampin' Up!  These boxes are so quick and easy to make.  We had an interesting discussion about whether the bird was an owl or a turkey!  I CASED all these projects from Pinterest.  Visit MY PINTEREST BOARD to see over 50 cute projects you can make with this die.   The jack o' lantern was made with vellum and when you put an electric tea light inside - it glows!  Really cute!  The others are big enough to hold several pieces of wrapped candy.  Below are close up views of each box.

Please CONTACT ME if you would like more info about my stamp club meetings.

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If you choose to place an online order, please use the hostess code: X2KVKVZ3

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

August Club Card #2

Below are two versions of a Halloween card we made at my August Stamp club meetings.  We used the stamp set, Holiday Home, from the 2014 Holiday Catalog and the Homemade Holiday Framelits Dies (to cut out the house.)

 The main difference between these cards is how we made the haunted house.  The first house was stamped on Whisper White card stock and colored using Smokey Slate Blendabilities markers.

The second house was stamped onto Basic Gray AND Daffodil Delight card stock.  I cut the windows out of the Daffodil card stock and glued them on the Basic Gray cardstock.

Most of my club members chose to use the Blendabilities.  These markers are FABULOUS for showing depth and dimension when coloring an image.

If you have any questions about how to make this card, please CONTACT ME

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Kathy

Halloween Flip Card

We made this flip card at my October stamp club meetings, using the new Circle Card Thinlits Die and the Big Shot.  This is a WOW! card that is super simple to make.  We adhered the Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper to the card stock first and cut both layers at the same time.  The die will cut and score the paper so all you do is fold!  We used the stamp set Halloween Hello to stamp the witch, greeting, and candlesticks (on the back of the moving section.)  We made the moon by making a stencil using a circle punch and a scrap of card stock and then sponging on the yellow (Summer Starfruit) ink right on top of the image of the witch.

 Below is the same card but with a different pattern of Witches'Brew Designer Series Paper.  I added some orange ink (Pumpkin Pie) to the moon and also sponged around the edges of the white card stock circle.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy