If you are just starting here be sure to hop all the way around and see what our friend, Laurie Meier has to share.  I know it is bling-tacular and will totally inspire you!

I had planned on making a birthday card to share, but then changed my mind after I created this scrapbook page as part of a yearly project I do with my friend, Susi.  Each year I design a single page for each month of the year that she then turns into a scrapbook/photo calendars for her sisters.  It is always a fun, if a bit stressful process at times as we always seem to run out of time for her to finish before Christmas.  The upside is that my creative level seems to increase with the time constraints and stress.  This page for July, the last page to be created, is definitely a product of my procrastination, but I love it and so did Susi!

Here are the basic measurements for the page:

Cardstock:

• Blue Berry Bushel 12″ x 12″
• Real Red 8 1/2″ x 11 and scrap for the letters

DSP for the Lollies:

• Peaceful Garden DSP 3″ x 12″
• Regals 6″ x 6″ DSP Blue Berry Bushel 3 @ 3″ x 6″
• Regals 6″ x 6″ DSP  Real Red  3″ x 6″

Peaceful Garden 12″ x 12″ Glimmer Paper

• Silver  2″ x 11″
• 1 of each color for the pennants: 1″ x 12″
• Scraps for the 1 1/4″ circles on the lollies

You will also want to make some 1 1/4″ circles with chipboard or cardstock scraps to help secure the lollies.  I used the packaging that comes in our Dimensionals.

Here are the basic instructions for making lollies.

1.  Use the Simply Scored or scoring blade on the Paper Trimmer to score  every ½” on the piece of 3” x 12” DSP.  Then cut the 3” x 12” piece of DSP in half making it 2 pieces that are 1 ½”  x 12”.  This creates the larger lolly.
2. Gently fold the DSP back and forth into mountain and valley folds.  Think about how we folded paper into paper fans as children.
3. Attach the two pieces of DSP together, then form a circle using hot glue. Using hot glue for this part of the project will ensure a long life for your lolly.
4. Place a glob of hot glue onto a Silicone Craft Mat. Push one of the folded DSP circles flat onto the glob. Hold it for a few seconds. Add more hot glue to the top of the lolly and cover with a chipboard circle. Let the hot glue cool.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the smaller lollies.  You will cut the 3″ x 6″ pieces of DSP into 1″ x 6″ pieces after scoring.
6. After the hot glue is cool, this will only take a minute or two, pop the lollies off the Silicone Craft Mat, add a dab of hot glue to the backside and attach another chipboard circle.

One fun tip to share before I go!  I used a packing label to help create the pennants.  I simply took of the backing and attached the strips of Glimmer Paper to the adhesive.  I trimmed off the extra adhesive from around the edges then ran the piece through my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using a Party Banner Die. I love how blingy and fun these turned out and will definitely be creating more pennants for my banners with this technique!

Thank you for taking time to stop by and let me share my scrapbook page. Please contact me if you have questions or would like to add any of the products I used to your personal crafting stash.  I would love to help you!

Well, I will say goodbye until next year, but please come hop along with me to see what Tina Lesson has made this month.  I know it will be fabulous!

Stay Safe & Crafty!

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Tina Lesson
Toni Campana
Amanda Rhodes 
Frances Wagner
Kelly Taranto – The Late Night Stamper
Laurie Meier
Tracie Evans Langley – the Sassy Stamper

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This kit will be wonderful for both seasoned and new scrapbookers!

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Who: Crafters who love to scrapbook!

When: July 16–18, 2025, 2:00–10:30 p.m. (MT)

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Fall is officially here and it is that time of year when the world goes crazy for all things pumpkin! Pumpkin spice, pumpkin coffee, pumpkin tea, pumpkin candles, and let’s not forget all the yummy baked goods! So, September seemed like the perfect time to embrace all things pumpkin, including our paper crafting projects with this month’s theme, Hello, Pumpkin!!

This means that ALL of our projects needed to include a pumpkin stamp, punch art, box, bag etc… OR we could create something that uses Stampin’ Up!’s fabulous Pumpkin Pie as the primary color! It’s all about the pumpkin!

If you are starting with me, don’t forget to hop all the way around to see what Frances Wagner is sharing.  She is so creative and I know it will be great!

I have to admit something.  While I am not a huge fan of all things pumpkin to eat or drink, I love to add pumpkins to my fall decor.  I also love crafting projects with pumpkins, so when the Scenic Pumpkin Patch stamp set came out as an Online Exclusive I had to have it as I knew it would be perfect for some projects I have planned for the next couple of months.

The project I am sharing is a sample scrapbook page I have created for one of my sweet friends and customer, Susi.  Together we create two scrapbooked calendars for two of her sisters each year.  It is always a challenge to come up with something new after fifteen or so years, but I think Susi is going to love making this project.

Here are my basic measurements for the page:

• 1 piece of Copper Clay 12″ x 12″
• 1 piece of the woodgrain pattern from the Country Woods DSP 4″ x 12″
• 1 piece of the Pool Party pattern from the Country Woods DSP 6″ x 8″
• 1 piece of the Wood Textured Specialty Paper 3″ x 12″.  Use this to die cut the three tags.
• Scraps of Basic White for the Hello, Pumpkin title, to stamp and cut out the pumpkins for the bottom left tag and for the little Misty Moonlight house on the bottom right tag.
• Scraps of Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight and Mossy Meadow for die cutting layering and accent pieces.
• Copper Clay Jute Trim 8″
• Natural Polka Dot Trim 5″

While there are a lot of pieces and parts to this project, it isn’t terribly difficult.  It just takes a little time.  Here are a few tips to make it easier and fun:

• Cut all your paper and cardstock as well as do the die cutting first.  Cut some of the tags with scrap paper and practice stamping your scene, especially if you are like me and not a great two-step stamper.
• Stamp the bottom of the Copper Clay cardstock with the grass and fence stamp.
• Stamp the tags.  I stamped and then fussy cut out the pumpkins for the bottom left tag and little Misty Moonlight house.  Both are attached with Mini Dimensionals.
• Add the ribbon and twine to the tags.  Use a Bone Folder to soften up and curl the Natural Polka Dot Trim.  Be very gentle when adding the ribbon.  I used a Mini Glue to secure the Polka Dot Trim which made adding the Copper Clay Just Trim a LOT easier.
• Once you have all the pieces ready, assemble the page using your favorite adhesives.
• In case you are wondering, I borrowed the Photo Placeholder from my Halloween Memories Scrapbooking Workshop Kit.

Thank you for letting me share my Hello, Pumpkin project with  you!  I hope I have given you some ideas for your next project.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to add any of the products I used.  I would love to help you!

Now, hop on over with me to see what Laurie Meier has created this month.  I know it will be fantastic!

Stay Safe & Crafty!

September Blog Hoppers
Tina Lesson
Toni Campana
Jo Anne Hewins
Frances Wagner
Tracie Evans Langley – the Sassy Stamper
Laurie Meier

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