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Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card #3

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 Hi Crafting Friend, The Mountain Majesties kit delivered a breathtaking array of watercolor-style mountain scenes, rustic sentiments, and outdoor-inspired embellishments. But if you're like me, you only want to make one of each of the standard card designs. Enter the gatefold card – a simple yet elegant alteration that transforms one of the card bases into something interactive and eye-catching. Let’s explore how to turn one of the Mountain Majesties card bases into a gatefold masterpiece. 🌄 What is a Gatefold Card? A gatefold card opens from the center, with two side flaps that meet in the middle—like opening a pair of barn doors. It offers a dramatic presentation and gives you extra space to showcase layers, sentiments, and embellishments in a more dynamic way. This is the third and final alternative card for the Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin Kit that I'll be posting because the new kit will be shipping soon. Let's play!  Card Front Card with left flap opened B...
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Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card #2

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 Hi Crafting Friend, Ready for round 2 of Alternatives for this month's Paper Pumpkin? OK, let's go! Start with the Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin kit, add some cardstock, sponge daubers, blending brushes and extra ink and turn it into a jazzed up fun fold card. CARD BASE: Petal Pink cardstock - 4 1/4" X 11" scored, folded and burnished at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2" to form an "Easel" card.  CARD FRONT: Cut the card base on the score line and set aside half of it for another use. On the remaining half, using sponge daubers, ink the edges in the matching colors. Petal Pink, Pecan Pie, Misty Moonlight (Stampin' Spot included in kit) and Basic Gray were used for the card shown. Punch a circle ( 1 3/8" - 1 1/2" in size ) out of a 4 1/2" square piece of computer paper.  Position the paper so the circle is where you want it, then using a Blending Brush and Darling Duckling ink, apply the ink inside the punched circle to form the sun. (a...
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Presenting the New 2025 - 2027 In Colors

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Why the Stampin’ Up! 2025–2027 In Colors Are Totally On Trend Hi Crafting Friend, There's nothing quite like the excitement of new In Colors. Every year, Stampin’ Up! introduces a fresh set of In Colors—and the 2025–2027 collection is nothing short of  perfection . From rich earth tones to bold statement shades, these colors are completely in step with what’s trending across fashion runways, interior design palettes, and creative industries right now. The Stampin' Up! 2025–2027 palette is here to inspire! Whether you're a seasoned stamper or just diving into paper crafting, these five vibrant hues are guaranteed to spark your creativity. In today’s post, I’m sharing a card handmade by fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, Paula Clevenger. It perfectly showcases each of these stunning new shades—highlighting how beautifully they work together. These new hues will inspire fresh ideas and elevate every project you touch. What Makes Them So On-Trend? ✔️ They echo global color ...
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