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Make a Hello Harvest Curtain Fold Card

Kiddos in our area started school this week and that means that the days will begin to get cooler as the Fall season begins. Today’s Hello Harvest Curtain-Fold card gives all the autumn feels. I used products from Stampin’ Up!’s Rustic Harvest Suite to create my card.

Look at those gorgeous, jewel-tone colors in the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper! I used a more subdued print for my Hello Harvest Curtain-Fold card. I didn’t want the paper to compete with the layers of die-cuts that I added.

I used ink and Stampin’ Blends to color the die-cuts on the card and popped everything up using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Here is a close-up.

The curtain-fold on the card front is very easy to achieve and I think it elevates the card. I will be using this technique a lot in the future.

Product List

Hello Harvest Bundle (English)	Hello Harvest Cling Stamp Set (English)	Rustic Pumpkin Dies	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Rustic Harvest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Gingham Embossing Folder	Layering Circles Dies	Paper Trimmer	Stampin' Seal
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Sweet Gingerbread House Treat Holder

The Sweet Gingerbread House treat holder project I’m sharing with you today is the cutest! The box measures 1-1/2″ square and 1-3/4″ tall. It’s an excellent size for gifting small candies. The floating “Have a sweet Christmas” greeting is my favorite thing about the Sweet Gingerbread House.

To make the box for the Sweet Gingerbread House you will need a piece of card stock that measures 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″. Score the 6-1/2″ side at 1-1/2″, 3″, 4-1/2″ & 6″. Score the 2-3/4″ side at 1″. Trim box tabs per this diagram, add your favorite strong adhesive, and assemble the box.

Once the box is complete it’s time to decorate the Sweet Gingerbread treat holder! I used Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo, and Coastal Cabana inks to stamp the doors, windows, and gumdrops. I also heat embossed the cute filigree image onto the front of my house using white embossing powder.

Product List

Sweet Gingerbread Bundle (English)	Sweet Gingerbread Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Gingerbread House Dies	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
Versamark Pad	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Window Sheets	Simply Scored
Stamparatus	Basics Embossing Powders	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Bone Folder
Take Your Pick	Embossing Additions Tool Kit	Stampin' Pierce Mat	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Penguin Place Gift Card Holder

The Penguin Place stamp set along with the Penguin Builder Punch are returning favorites this year from Stampin’ Up!

I couldn’t get enough of this little fella and created this Penguin Place Gift Card Holder.

I used the Layering Diorama Dies to create the small pond. For the snow around the pond, I used the white Pearlized Enamel Effects and sprinkled white glitter over top of it. I loved how it turned out.

Follow my instructions on the video below and use this diagram to create the gift-card box.

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Make a Hello Harvest Lollypop Treat Holder

I’m pulling an old rabbit out of the hat today with this Hello Harvest Lollypop Treat Holder. These treat holders are easy-peasy to make so they are great for party favors and classroom treats. I think they would also work great for placeholders on your holiday table.

To make the treat holder start with an 8-1/2″ x 2″ piece of cardstock. Adhere an 8-1/4″ x 1-3/4″ piece of Designer Series Paper to the strip of cardstock. Next, score the 2″ strip at 2-3/8″, 4-1/8″ and 6-1/2″ on the 8-1/2″ side.

Watch my video tutorial below for instructions to complete the Hello Harvest Lollypop Treat holder.

Product List

Hello Harvest Bundle (English)	Cottage Wreaths Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad	Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker	Rustic Harvest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack	Paper Trimmer	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Halloween Monster Party Favor

I had so much fun making the candy corn treat box last week that I decided to make another one. Today’s Halloween Monster Party Favor follows the exact instructions, but is a different scary one! I guess we can call him Frank.

The Monster Party Favor is a good-sized box measuring 1-1/2″ deep, 3″ tall, and 2-1/2″ wide. It’s a great size to fill with spooky treats or even a gift card.

Halloween Monster Party Favor Video Tutorial

Product List

Scalloped Contours Dies	Stylish Shapes Dies	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Paper Trimmer	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
Bone Folder	Stamping Sponges	Paper Snips	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Wonderful World Gift Bag using Designer Series Paper

I recently attended a virtual Stampin’ Up! event where we learned how to make a beautiful gift bag. The bag is perfectly sized for a collection of A2-sized handmade cards and envelopes for gifting. I love the idea of offering a set of handmade cards wrapped in a beautiful bag! I made a copycat bag during my Make-it-Monday Facebook Live using the Wonderful World Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

The bundle includes the stamp set and beautiful 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. When you spend $100 or more you get these exclusive Sale-A-Bration items for FREE! Here is the bag with the coordinating tag I created.

Watch this video replay to learn how to make a gift bag using Designer Series Paper:

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Cut two pieces of Designer Series Paper measuring 7″ x 9-1/2″ each. Paying attention to pattern direction, score at 3/4″ and 8″ on the 9-1/2″ side of the paper. Score at 1/2″, 5-1/2″ & 6-1/4″ on the 7″ side of the paper.

Product List

Wonderful World Bundle (English)	Splendid Thoughts Bundle (English)	Splendid Thoughts Cling Stamp Set (English)	Splendid Stems Dies	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Old Olive & Sahara Sand Twill Ribbon Combo Pack
Open Leaf Trinkets	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Mini Glue Dots	Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Make a Simply Fabulous 4th of July Treat Holder

We’re celebrating the Fourth of July here in the United States this weekend. It’s a big party and I wanted to share some cute party favors at our celebration. I found this simple little treat holder while browsing the internet for ideas.

Aren’t they the cutest? Another bonus is that they are easy peasy to make and don’t require any special tools! I used the Layering Circles Dies from Stampin’ Up! to embellish but you can use whatever your stash holds to decorate them. I’ve given a few alternative ideas in my video tutorial from today’s Coffe & a Card Facebook Live. You can watch the replay below.

The treat holder uses a 6″ x 4″ piece of Designer Series Paper that is scored at 7/8″ on the 6″ side. This score line will be at the bottom of the treat holder so pay attention to the pattern direction on your paper. Next, score at 1/2″ and 2-1/4″ the full length of the 4″ side. Finally score at 1-3/8″ and 3-1/8″ on the 6″ side just to the 7/8″ horizontal score line.

Product List

Simply Fabulous Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Simply Scored	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Layering Circles Dies
Give It A Whirl Dies	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots

Make a Best Butterflies Fun-Fold Card

The Best Butterflies Fun-Fold card I’m sharing today looks intricate but is easy to assemble and requires no special tools to create.

The fun-fold card is three-dimensional and stands on its own so the recipient can display it. The colors from the Butterfly Kisses 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper are bright and cheerful and the Butterfly Dies are such a whimsical touch!

The card has several layers but will still fold to fit into a standard A2 envelope. Because of the thickness however, this card will probably require extra postage.

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Card Base = 11″ x 4-1/4″ scored at 5-1/2″, 7″, 9″ and 10-1/2″ on the 11″ side.
Front Panel = 5-1/2″ x 3″ scored at 3-1/2″ and 5″ on the 5-1/2″ side
Designer Series Paper = 4″ x 5-1/4″, 4″ x 1-3/4″, 2-3/4″ x 3-1/4″ and 2-3/4″ x 1-1/4″

Product List

Butterfly Kisses Suite Collection (English)	Best Butterflies Bundle (English)	Best Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Build A Butterfly Dies	Stylish Shapes Dies
Butterfly Kisses 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock	Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad	Fun Flowers Resin Shapes	Stampin' Seal
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine	Paper Trimmer	Bone Folder

Make the Best Butterfly Card using a Sketch

It’s Tuesday and that means FREE Tutorial Tuesday! Here’s the card I created from today’s sketch. I used my new favorite Designer Series Paper – Butterfly Kisses and the coordinating bundle; Best Butterflies.

I made the card using today’s Plaid Poodle Sketch. Download the free sketch here: https://bit.ly/3zAEiLq If you decide to create a card using today’s sketch we would love to see it! Please share it with us on my Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle or share it on your Instagram using #plaidpoodlesketches.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Free Tuesday Tutorial

Make a Sunny Splash Summer Fun Card

I don’t know what the temps are where you are but summer has arrived in Kansas City! It inspired me to create fun cards using the Sunny Splash stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

Summer fun includes sunshine so all my cards feature a bright, cheerful sun. Today’s video tutorial shows how to make three types of paper suns. Watch the replay below.

I used the Give it a Whirl dies to make all three cards. I also used the Amazing Thanks dies to create the “Thanks” card.

If you look closely you’ll see that I added three Fun Flowers Resin Shapes to the card front for some added interest. Here are the elements I used to make the card.

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Make a Simply Fabulous Wreath Card

Ok you guys, here’s my second Tutorial Tuesday! I used my Stamparatus, a stamp placement tool, and the Simply Fabulous stamp set to make this cheerful card. This was too fun and too easy to resist sharing.

I created the Simply Fabulous card using this sketch for my inspiration. Sketches are great for an inspiration boost, seeing the big picture, and easy placement and measuring.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use. If you decide to create a card using today’s sketch we would love to see it! Please share it with us on my Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle or share it on your Instagram using #plaidpoodlesketches.

Click Here for Your Free Tuesday Tutorial

To make my card, I stamped a wreath onto a 3-1/8″ x 3-1/8″ piece of Basic White cardstock using images from the Simply Fabulous stamp set then cut the wreath out with a circle die from the Stylish Shapes Dies; both from Stampin’ Up! To stamp the wreath I used this DIY template with my Stamparatus. I shared how to create your own wreath template in the video below.

Here are a few more cards I made using the wreath template:

Product List

Simply Fabulous Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin’ Pad	Parakeet Party Classic Stampin’ Pad	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin’ Pad	Versamark Pad
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Orchid Oasis 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	2022–2024 In Color™ 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	2022–2024 In Color Baker’s Twine Pack
White Stampin’ Emboss Powder	Stylish Shapes Dies	Stamparatus	Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine	Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
Stampin’ Seal	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Mini Catalog Last Chance Products

The January–June 2022 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s always bittersweet to see a classic Stampin’ Up! catalog take a trip to retirement. But, I’m looking forward to all the new products on their way—and hope you are, too!

Stock up on your favorite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 50% on essential craft supplies. What are you waiting for? Start shopping! After all, this selection of Last Chance Products is only available while supplies last.

Click on the button below to view a list of retiring products and bundles. Remember, some products will be returning with the annual catalog but without the discounted bundle price. This list will point those out to you.

Jan-Jun Mini Catalog Retiring List

Click on the Last Chance Graphic below to view images of the retiring products.

Free Tutorial Tuesday

If you are a regular follower of mine you may already know that I took the months of April and May off to downsize and move my mother into an independent living senior living apartment. Although I have been physically absent from this blog and my social media sites, my mind has been working overtime on introducing new ideas to spark your creativity.

It’s amazing how allowing yourself a little space helps ideas to flow. I’m back and excited to announce Free Tutorial Tuesday! I’ll be offering a free project tutorial here on the blog each Tuesday! Today’s project is a card I created using the Hello Ladybug Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

I created the Hello Ladybug card using this sketch for my inspiration. Sketches are great for an inspiration boost, for seeing the big picture, and for easy placement and measuring. You will notice I replaced the starbursts from the sketch with leaves and replaced the circles from the sketch with the ladybug punches on my card.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use. If you decide to create a card using today’s sketch we would love to see it! Please share it with us on my Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle or share it on your Instagram using #plaidpoodlesketches.

Free Tuesday Tutorial

Product List

Hello Ladybug Bundle (English)	Hello Ladybug Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Ladybug Builder Punch	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Flowering Fields 12” X 12” (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Classic Matte Dots	Stampin' Dimensionals

The New Stampin’ Up! Catalog is Here!

It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for—we can begin ordering from the new 2022–2023 Annual Catalog! I hope you’re as excited as I am about Stampin’ Up’s biggest publication of the year.

Is your wish list more than $99? Consider joining Stampin’ Up! When you join Stampin’ Up! during the month of May, along with your choice of $125 in products, you will receive these new In-Color products FREE! That’s over $190 in Stampin’ Up! products for just $99 plus tax along with FREE shipping!

Are you ready for a year filled with friendship, fun, creativity, and connection? That’s what the Annual Catalog is all about! With the turn of every page, you’ll find stunning product suites, inspiring project ideas, and the kind of coordination you can’t find anywhere else. Click on the catalog image below to view the virtual version.

Make an Easter Bunny Treat Holder with Paper!

I’m back from a glorious birthday vacation at the beach and am now laser-focused on Easter! I’ve already purchased pretty paper tableware (because that’s how we roll), filled Easter baskets for the littles, and have planned the menu. I always like to have a sweet takeaway for my adult guests and today’s project will fit the bill.

I found the cutest Easter Bunny Treat Holder online and knew I had to give it a go. My design is patterned after the project by Birgit Seidler, a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator from Germany. Birgit was gracious enough to include the Imperial measurements making it easy for me to copy. You can check out Birgit Seidler’s original design here: https://bit.ly/3rorBP9

Here is my interpretation of the Easter Bunny Treat Holder. I used one of my favorite retiring Designer Series Papers; the Hand Penned paper from Stampin’ Up! The “Easter Blessings” sentiment on the tag is from a now-retired stamp set called Itty Bitty Greetings.

The paper folding and trimming required to get those fun bunny ears is not difficult. It would however be hard to explain here so I suggest you watch the video below for the instructions.

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Score a 12″ x 9-1/2″ piece of Designer Series Paper at 2-1/2″, 3-1/2″, 4-1/2″, 7″, 8″ and 9″ on the 9-1/2″ each side. Score at 1-3/4″ and 6″ on the 12″ side.

If it helps, here are two diagrams showing the scoring and cutting lines for this project. Diagram #1 is the entire 9″ x 12″ piece of Designer Series Paper. Diagram #2 shows where to cut the ear toppers. The black dotted lines are score lines. The red lines are cutting lines. Once you watch the video these diagrams will make fore sense.

Product List

Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad	Hand Penned 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Pale Papaya 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Pale Papaya 3/8″ (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon	3/8″ (1 Cm) Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon	Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack	Lovely Labels Pick A Punch
Simply Scored	Bone Folder	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Multipurpose Liquid Glue