Ink and Inspiration - Pick a Season

 


Welcome to the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop. You are currently visiting Melva Peters from Canada. 

The theme this month is "Pick a Season!" I decided to use the Pretty Pumpkins bundle for my card - my season is Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving is celebrated in October in Canada so this card is perfect for that.  I created this card as part of a recent Sketch Challenge.


I changed it up a little bit since my sentiment was too large to go in the bottom right.   Isn't the Cork paper perfect for a Thanksgiving card?  

Instructions

  1. Cut Early Espresso card stock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half to form card base.
  2. Cut Very Vanilla card stock 4" x 5 1/4"
  3. Cut Cork Specialty Paper 2" x 5 1/4" and adhere to Very Vanilla card stock using Stampin' Seal.
  4. Cut 7" of ribbon and colour using Dark Cajun Craze Stampin' Blend
  5. Adhere to Very Vanilla card stock above Cork using Stampin' Seal on back.
  6. Stamp sentiment in top right corner using Cajun Craze ink.
  7. Adhere to card base using Stampin' Seal.
  8. Adhere Adhesive Sheets to back of Cajun Craze card stock and cut out detailed pumpkin.
  9. Adhere to the left hand side of card base.
  10. Stamp pumpkin with leaves using Early Espresso ink on Very Vanilla card stock.  Cut out using die.
  11. Adhere to card base using Dimensionals.
  12. Cut 6" of ribbon and colour using Dark Cajun Craze Stampin Blend.
  13. Tie a bow and adhere to the top of the pumpkin using a Glue Dot.

You can get all of the supplies needed for the folder from my Online Store!   Check out the supply list below.

Check out my Youtube Video for tips and tricks to make this card. I did this card on a recent YouTube Live so you may notice more chatter in it than my normal videos. Don't forget to subscribe to my Stamping with Melva YouTube Channel

Now it's time to be inspired by all of the projects in this blog hop:


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Your Creativity Awaits - October Kit



Do you love to craft and are you looking for a kit that ships directly to you each month with special perks each month? Then you will LOVE “YOUR CREATIVITY AWAITS”!  
 
With “Your Creativity Awaits”, each month you will receive an exclusive make and take kit (2 cards of 4 designs) plus a PDF Tutorial.  All for only $57 per month shipped directly to you or $53 local pick up.
 
Each month, the Design Team will choose one stamp set or bundle and design fun projects for you to create.  The stamp set is included in your kit. If you don't already own the dies or punch, you may add it to your kit or use what you have. 
  • Featured stamp set
  • 8 Cards (2 each of 4 different designs) - designed by Your Creativity Awaits Team
  • Exclusive Project tutorials you can follow along with to create your cards
  • Extra product (value will depend on the price of the stamp set)
 After 6 consecutive months of membership, you will receive a thank you of $25 product credit (before shipping and taxes) to spend on whatever you choose!
 
Your Creativity Awaits Kit Timelines
  • The upcoming kit information including supplies needed will be announced by the 15th of the previous month
  • Sign up must be done by the 2nd Sunday of the month
  • Kits will be shipped and tutorials emailed out by the 4th Tuesday of the month (subject to unforeseen delays in the shipment of product from Stampin’ Up!)

Cost

Shipped: $57 monthly
Porch Pick-up: $53 monthly
 
Available to Canadian Residents Only


October Kit features the Sparkle of the Season Stamp Set from the July to December Mini Catalogue
Add the Dies for $47 extra.


Your Creative Escapes Retreat - Holiday Edition

We're so excited to be host our Your Creative Escapes Retreat - Holiday Edition.

While we'd all like to be able to get together to stamp, that just isn't possible yet. The retreat will be held on Friday, October 22nd from 7-9pm and on Saturday, October 23rd from 8am to 8pm! The event will be hosted on Zoom as well as streamed to a private Facebook Group for the Make and Take Sessions.

The cost is $105 CDN which includes:

  • TWO stamp sets - Delivering Cheer (from the July to December Mini) and Tidings and Trimmings (from the Annual Catalogue)
  • Package of Brushed Metallic Dots
  • 6 Make and Take projects (includes the supplies, but you provide the adhesives and inks) and PDF instructions
  • Pillow gift
  • Prizes throughout the day

Sign up and pay by September 26th and you'll be entered into a draw for a Bundle AND you'll receive a Sale-a-Bration item (Level 1) of your choice.

Deadline for sign up is October 6th at 11:59pm Pacific.

There will be a raffle (tickets are extra) for additional prizes at the end of the day.

If you already own the Delivering Cheer stamp set, you can substitute another stamp set ($24 value).

If you already own the Tidings and Trimmings stamp set, you can substitute another stamp set ($24 value)

Add on Options

  1. Christmas Trimmings Dies (coordinates with the Tidings & Trimmings stamp set) $38.00
  2. Tailor Made Tags Dies $37

When you register, select the options that you want. Diane or I will be in touch with the information about payment (e-transfer, cash or cheque).

Register now!

We're really excited for the day!  Don't miss out!  Registration closes on October 6th to get the stamp sets and Make and Take kits.  Or sign up by September 26th to be entered in the early bird prize draw.

Happy Stamping!
Melva

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    8 comments

    1. Such a pretty card Melva, loving the cork x

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    2. Loving that intricate pumpkin die Melva. Great card.

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    3. What an awesome card and the cork works perfectly with your colour choice x

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    4. I love the mix of Pretty Pumpkins with the Cork specialty paper. Well done!

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    5. Love the cork on your card Melva x

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    6. Love it - the cork adds a real WOW factor. Shame we don't really do Thanksgiving in the UK.

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