Welcome to the monthly APPT blog hop where we will showcase alternate projects using the September 2025 Fall for Toile Paper Pumpkin kit. I created a scrapbook layout to share with you today but make sure you check out the other blogs (linked below) for additional creative ideas. For those of you not familiar with Paper Pumpkin kits, they are…
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Today I’m sharing a quick & easy gift packaging idea. If you’ve been crafting for awhile, you’ve likely seen these. They are called tea bag holders or a diaper fold. I’ve seen lots of the small version – created with a 6×6 piece of pattern paper but not many larger ones. The smaller ones are perfect for your seasonal table…
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Laura and I have once again partnered up to offer you another fun opportunity to stamp with us – our 12 Days of Christmas 2025 Edition. If you are looking for some inspiration for your Christmas crafting, you don’t want to miss out on this event! Here’s what you’ll receive if you join us for the 12 Days of Christmas:…
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In today’s post I’m sharing some Love & Courage card ideas. The Love & Courage Stamp Set is made for those affected by breast cancer, however, not limited to them. It is for moments when words matter most, these stamps help you create cards that honour both the fighters and the friends who stand by them. These cards express love,…
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In today’s post I’m going to chat a little about hand stitching on a card. Stampin’ Up! just released these fabulous dies where you have the option to add holes so that you can add stitching. First of all I love that this is optional – this provides for more versatility with the dies. Second of all check out the…
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Hello October! The crisp air and changing leaves mean it’s the perfect time to cozy up with your favorite papers, stamps, and ink. Whether you’re making spooky Halloween cards, planning your holiday projects, or just enjoying some creative downtime, be sure to stop by to be inspired all month long. Here’s what you need to know this month… Our Best…
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Today I’ve got 3 beautiful fall card ideas to share with you. Although I’ve used Stampin’ Up!’s Gathering Moments bundle to create these cards, if you’ve got another fall themed bundle and pattern paper, you could easily use that to create a version of these cards. I created all three of these cards in the video linked below. You can…
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Today I’m sharing how you can make a mini album, or journal, using envelopes. This idea could be used with any size envelopes. To recreate a version of this album, you’ll need 3 of the same size envelope. You could use more but I find 3 seems to give just the right amount of space for photos, journaling and pockets….
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New from Stampin’ Up! — The Ultimate Crafting Countdown. It’s Not Just an Advent Calendar… It’s a Crafters’ Dream Come True! Imagine waking up for 12 days straight… and being greeted with brand-new, high-quality Stampin’ Up! crafting supplies — waiting to be revealed. That’s the magic of the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar — a product-based countdown experience created…
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In this blog post I’m sharing how to turn a greeting card into a mini album or junk journal. Although I’ve used a card made from the Road to Christmas card kit, these little albums could be made using any of the cards – handmade or store bought that you receive, purchase or make. An they are perfect for using…
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The Peaceful Days workshop kit is perfect for documenting any of your winter memories. However, you don’t want to limit it to just those memories – the versatility of the dsp could make it work for almost anything from Christmas to holidays to everyday. I used one of the layouts in the kit as inspiration but then made some alterations…
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