Hello Stampers and Papercrafters!  Welcome to our very first A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop!!  A number of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from all over the world have joined together to share alternative projects using supplies from the monthly kit.  This month's hop features the wonderful "A Sara Thing" kit.  I am a culprit of habit, and don't always get my box opened, and when I do, it is to create the projects in the way that the instructions are laid out.  So, I am super excited to be a member of this group so that I can make myself 'think outside the box'!  *giggle*  Let's see how I did.

I knew that I was going to do something with the embossed heart, but in my head it looked more like a diamond.  I am very fortunate that I have two jewels in my life...my Mom and my Mother-in-Law!  Both are amazing women and I would not trade them for anything.

I used most of the supplies that came in the kit, but added a few things that weren't.  The Whisper White layer is matted to a piece of Cucumber Crush; and I added a strip of Rich Razzleberry Designer Series Paper from the Brights Paper Stack.  Shaker cards are always a fun, so I cut out the center of the embossed heart with a Sweet & Sassy heart framelit and backed it with a piece of Window Sheet.

The kit came with a free set of 4 Watercolor Pencils, so I stuck with coloring the entire embossed heart with Rich Razzleberry.  I stamped the "You" sentiment with Archival Basic Black ink onto the Window Sheet before adding Foam Adhesive Strips to the back to create the shaker component.  Add a piece of Delicate White Doilies for a more feminine appeal and top with one of the Rich Razzleberry flower accents and leaves.

Grab your retired items fast....everything is while supplies last!  My Paper Pumpkin card project used the following items that are on the Retirement List.  The last day to purchase what remains on the Retirement List is May 31, 2017.

• Cucumber Crush Cardstock
• Brights Designer Series Paper Stack
• Confetti Hearts Border Punch

For more alternatives to "A Sara Thing Kit", make sure you visit the other Paper Pumpkin Thing Group members' blogs to see what projects they have to share.  Thanks for stopping by....stop back again real soon.

BLOG HOP GIVE AWAY

Good Luck!! One very lucky person will win this awesome Paper Pumpkin Card Kit. To be entered into a drawing for a FREE "A Sara Thing" Paper Pumpkin Kit, you must leave a comment on EVERY blog. Drawing closes on Saturday, April 29th at 9 PM EST. The winner will be announced on Monday, May 1, 2017.

At this time, you are now ready to hop on over to Carolynn Sander’s blog.  You won't want to miss traveling on as I know that she will have something adorable to share with you.  If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can jump back to Rick Adkins's blog.  Either way, be sure to work your way through all of the blogs so you don’t miss a thing!

List of Hop Participants

I am very grateful to everyone that stops to visit me... I appreciate you and all of your wonderful support of my favorite stamping business.  I love the visits; and it warms my heart to read your thoughts you share with each comment.  If you haven't already, please share and invite your friends to stop by.  Oh, and subscribe to my blog so that you don't miss a single post.  I can't express how very passionate I am to share my love for papercrafting with you.

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?  Please holler if you do.  I love and appreciate your comments.

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DO YOU CRUISE PINTEREST?  If you enjoy Pinterest, you can find my creations on Pinterest, too.

What additional supplies do you need to create this project? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

Product List

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137858]

$20.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137859]

$59.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137860]

$114.00

z 12-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137861]

$215.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Cucumber Crush 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138335]

$8.00

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115316]

$8.00

Brights Designer Series Paper Stack

[138434]

$22.00

Window Sheets

[142314]

$5.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies

[141707]

$35.00

Confetti Hearts Border Punch

[137415]

$22.00

Twine Baker's Whisper White

[124262]

$3.00

Delicate White Doilies

[141701]

$3.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

$8.00

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

Welcome to the 2017 Autism Matters Blog Hop!  As you travel the hop, you will see the intent is to raise awareness on Autism, as well as, raise funds for Autism research, resources and services for those affected by autism and to advocate for the needs of those with autism.  I am so honored to be a part of creating a pathway to spreading the word with so many awesome Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from across the country who have agreed to take part in this hop!

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as, by unique strengths and differences.  We now know that there is not one autism, but many types, caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences.

Each member of this blog hop will be sharing a fact about autism with you so as you roll through the hop, you’ll hopefully learn a little about autism too!

Did you know? Boys are 4 times more likely to have Autism than girls.

The color palette for my card stems from the colors recognizing autism...red, blue and yellow.  In true Stampin' Up! lingo, those colors are Real Red, Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight.  The sentiment comes from the Beautiful You stamp set, which, that alone, says it all for this wonderful cause.

Thanks for joining us for our blog hop!  If you’d like to help by providing a donation to Autism Speaks for research and services for those affected by autism, you can click on the heart banner below or right here, every dollar helps!

My Fundraising Page: The purpose of the blog hop is to raise awareness, as you will see many people doing this month, and to raise money for Autism Speaks - an organization that funds research, provides resources and advocacy for families. You can make a tax-deductible donation of any amount at my page here. My goal is to raise $500 (and more, if possible), so if you can help in any way - please do!  I love to create cards, and I would love to inspire you to donate to help me meet my fundraising goal.  With every $25 donation, I will send you a handmade (by me) thank you card.  In order to gather your information, you will need to list your name on the donations page and contact me via email to provide me with your mailing address.

Thank you for considering a donation. Once the transaction is completed, please come back and check out what wonderful creations are waiting for you to see.  There is some amazing talent ahead...their links are listed below.  I'm anxious to get my inspiration bucket filled, too!

Product List

Beautiful You Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[143004]

$39.00

Beautiful You Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143637]

$28.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[102482]

$8.00

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[111350]

$8.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119683]

$8.00

Brights Designer Series Paper Stack

[138434]

$22.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$8.50

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

$7.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Twine Baker's Whisper White

[124262]

$3.00

Sending Love Embellishments

[142735]

$6.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Good morning stampers, and Welcome to my stop on the hop!  April Showers, Bring May Flowers...perfect for our One Stamp At a Time (OSAT) Design Team Blog Hop.  As I was preparing my projects, my mind was thinking about one of my team members who does not like flowers.  eeek!  Who doesn't like flowers?!!  Well, it's only the flowers that come in a stamp set...I do believe that she is okay with her hubby surprising her with a lovely bouquet now and again.  haha!  Over the last year, she has started coming out of her shell and flower images are starting to grow on her...well, at least, she has been making cards with them, anyway.  WHEW!! This may be your first stop on the hop, or you may have hopped over here from Lisa Altman's blog. Either way, in order to view all of the blog participants sharing their wonderful craftiness, click on the "NEXT" button at the bottom of each post.

The theme for our hop today is "Flower Power".  Since the Retiring List came out yesterday, I thought I had better give some love to a few items that made the list...Oh So Succulent stamp set and the coordinating Succulent Framelits Dies are on that list.  So, if you feel inspired by my projects, I highly recommend that you run to my online store and purchase yourself the bundle. Everything is while supplies last! I am sooo excited about my project shares because I totally had my Mom in mind while creating it.  The sentiment "Because of you, I am me" resonates so soundly in my heart.  All my life, I have been told "you are so much like your Mother"....you are a "Judy Junior".  My Mom and I were not very close when I lived at home.  We are so much alike that we butted heads....A LOT! But, over the years, I yearn to spend more time with her...and more proud, everyday, to "be just like Mom".  It is because of her (and my sweet grandmother) that I have a deep flow of DIY/crafty blood streaming through my veins.  I'm the oldest of 4 kids, and the only one who carries the passion. And, I'm loving every bit of it!  I love you, Mom!!  It truly is "Because of you, I am me."

 

Creative Tips:

• Working with the colors that coordinate with the Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack, I selected Peekaboo Peach for the card base.  Layer on a piece of designer paper onto the card front.

• Use the Aqua Painter to color on some Peekaboo Peach ink in the center.  Run the Very Vanilla layer through the Big Shot using the Brick Wall Embossing Folder. Adhere this layer to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid glue.

 

• The focal image is a Stitched Circle die cut from Peekaboo Peach cardstock.  Add some Silver Metallic Thread and top with the flower images that have been stamped using Archival Basic Black, Sweet Sugarplum.  The sprigs of greenery are stamped using Emerald Envy, then handcut.

• Heat emboss the sentiment with VersaMark and White Embossing Powder.

 

Inspirational Tag:  The Tags & Labels Framelits Dies made the Retiring List.  I used the largest die of this shape to cut a tag from the Playful Palette Designer Series Paper stack.  The Peekaboo Peach flower was created with 3 of the dies in the Succulent Framelits Dies set.  I heat embossed the sentiment with White Embossing powder onto a strip of Sweet Sugarplum cardstock and popped it into place with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Top it off with some 3/8" Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon and Basic Black Bakers Twine.

 

Creative Tips:

• One of my most favorite things about creating is the opportunity for coordination of colors...all under one catalog cover!  From cardstocks to inks to accessories...the flow of color shines through with complimentary projects.  I love how I was able to tie the colors together...saves time and money to have it all at my fingertips.

• DID YOU KNOW? that you can click on any images I include related to the project to see an enlarged version?  Yep!  I do this so that you can see the details of my projects a weeee bit better. As I get older, I'm finding myself pulling out what I call my "granny glasses".  haha

 

The following products used are on the Retiring List:

Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Stamp Set

[142992]

$21.00

Succulent Framelits Dies

[142757]

$33.00

Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Bundle

[145184]

$48.50

Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack

[141657]

$10.00

Tags & Labels Framelits Dies

[138282]

$27.00

Peekaboo Peach 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

[141427]

$8.00

 

At this time, you are now ready to hop on over to Maria Willis’s blog.  You won't want to miss traveling on as I know that she will have something adorable to share with you.  If you prefer to work your way backwards, you can jump back to Lisa Altman's blog.  Either way, be sure to work your way through all of the blogs so you don’t miss a thing!

Blog Hop Participants

1. Andrea Tracy-Tucker
2. Crystal Komara
3. Jessie Holton
4. Rick Adkins 
   
5. Melissa Davies
6. Tina Riddle
7. Pam Staples
8. Renee Ondrajka
9. Jennifer Hill
10. Jeanna Bohanon
11. Lisa Altman
12. Lori Schaefer Mueller -- You are Here!!
    
13. Maria Willis
14. Marisa Gunn
15. Justin Krieger 
    

 

I am very grateful to everyone that stops to visit me... I appreciate you and all of your wonderful support of my favorite stamping business.  I love the visits; and it warms my heart to read your thoughts you share with each comment.  If you haven't already, please share and invite your friends to stop by.  Oh, and subscribe to my blog so that you don't miss a single post.  I can't express how very passionate I am to share my love for papercrafting with you.

 

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See everything retiring in one spot!  Click the links below to see what’s retiring by category:

Retiring Stamps

Retiring 10% Off Bundles

Retiring Tools, Accessories & Everything Else

View the retiring products lists here in PDF format and Excel format.

 

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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?  Please holler if you do.  I love and appreciate your comments.

ARE YOU A FACEBOOK FAN?  I would love it if you would "Like" my Lori Dreams Stampin page.

DO YOU CRUISE PINTEREST?  If you enjoy Pinterest, you can find my creations on Pinterest, too.

What supplies do you need to create these projects? All the items used are from Stampin’ Up! and can be bought through my online store HERE or click on the items below. A printable supply list is available as well!

 

Product List

Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Stamp Set

[142992]

$21.00

Succulent Framelits Dies

[142757]

$33.00

Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Bundle

[145184]

$48.50

Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141417]

$8.00

Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141418]

$8.00

Emerald Envy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141415]

$8.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.00

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

[101650]

$9.00

2016-2018 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141413]

$8.00

Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack

[141657]

$10.00

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad

[141398]

$6.50

Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad

[141395]

$6.50

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad

[141396]

$6.50

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

$7.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$8.50

Tags & Labels Framelits Dies

[138282]

$27.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[138288]

$8.50

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Peekaboo Peach 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

[141427]

$8.00

Silver Metallic Thread

[138402]

$3.00

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine

[141682]

$3.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

[119246]

$5.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00