Author: patankney

I am currently a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. I am also Retired Dental Hygienist who loves to craft. I was an Independant Close To My Heart Maker until they closed in May 2024 and love to create scrapbook layouts and cards.
Kit Collections

Three New Stampin’ Up! Kit Collections

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Kits Collection are predesigned projects that come in a range of project types and are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

You can Find all the Kit Collections Here!

Here are the three newest Kit Collections

Elevate your birthday cards with the Loveliest Wishes Kit! Craft cards that speak volumes through sophisticated simplicity. With precut images and gold foil sentiments, you can create nine stunning cards that lend an air of elegance to every, “Happy birthday!”

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card sizes: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (11.4 x 11.4 cm) and 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, and white
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Embellishments
– Precut paper pieces and vellum
– Textured paper
– Specialty gold foil
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

Buy the Loveliest Wishes kit here

Elevate your birthday cards with the Loveliest Wishes Kit! Craft cards that speak volumes through sophisticated simplicity. With precut images and gold foil sentiments, you can create nine stunning cards that lend an air of elegance to every, “Happy birthday!”

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card sizes: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (11.4 x 11.4 cm) and 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, and white
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Embellishments
– Precut paper pieces and vellum
– Textured paper
– Specialty gold foil
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

Buy The Essential Occasions Kit here

With the Paper Bouquet Kit, you’ll bring the beauty of fresh flowers into your home. And the best part is, they’ll never wilt! This kit comes with precut leaf and flower pieces, floral wire, and pony beads. You’ll layer and curl the paper pieces, forming a vibrant bouquet with 23 flowers and 11 leaves. Place the paper bouquet in a vase to give your décor a timeless touch or gift it to a loved one as a heartfelt keepsake!

DETAILS
– Makes 1 bouquet (23 flowers and 11 leaves)
– Colors: Basic White, Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, and Timid Tiger
– Hot glue gun required for assembly but not included.

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions 
– Precut paper pieces
– Floral wire
– Pony beads
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

You Can Purchase the Paper Bouquet Kit here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Last Chance

New items in the Last Chance Products at Stampin’ Up!

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With the anticipation of our new annual catalog in May, Stampin’ Up! has move many products to the last chance category. These products are while supplies last and when they are sold out, they won’t be available.

Have you been eyeing something for your Papercrafting? Click the button below to view all the last chance products.

Find your favorite products here before they are gone!

Happy Crafting,

Pat

In person Events, scrapbooking

Papercrafting With Pat Events for April 2025

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I have two in person events for April. April Play Date will be on Tuesday, April 1 and a scrapbooking workshop called Meant to Be on Thursday, April 24 or Saturday, April 26. Details will be below.

Our next Play Date will be Tuesday, April 1 from 9am-5pm.

Come spend a day working on those unfinished crafting projects. Cost is $5.
BIG CHANGE: YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH. WE WILL NO LONGER HAVE A POTLUCK.
Please RSVP by text or email that you would like to attend.
Limit: 8 crafters

Meant To Be Scrapbooking Workshop


Join me for a workshop to create three 2 page scrapbook layouts. I Have two dates and times planned, Thursday, April 24 from 1-5pm or Saturday, April 26 from 9am-1pm. Hopefully, one of those time will work for you.

You will need to order the Meant To Be Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (166622) and the Meant To Be Two tone cardstock(166626) on my Stampin’ Up! website by April 7. You will also need extra 12″ x 12″ cardstock,  1 black, 4 white, and 2 Daffodil Delight. You may purchase the extra CS for $1 per sheet if you do not have it to bring with you. 

Do NOT cut the kit with the guide included with the kit, as I have redesigned the workshop kit. We will be cutting the papers using the guide I provide.

In case of inclement weather, workshop will be rescheduled.

Please bring a basic supply kit: adhesives, dimensional, liquid glue, paper trimmer, scissors, tweezers, etc.

Here is the Registration Form with all the details.

Here are the images of my redesigned workshop that we will make.

This is the original workshop, but I have redesigned it as per the pictures above.

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Paper Pumpkin

March 2025 Paper Pumpkin Kit

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The March Paper Pumpkin Kit is called Daisy Daydream

Craft sunny handmade cards featuring blooming daisies, sweet honeycomb, and busy bumblebees. Each kit includes precut paper and vellum pieces, gold foil, and printed card bases with coordinating envelopes—all packaged in an elegant box adorned with dreamy daisies! To make this month even sweeter, subscribers will also receive a FREE additional stamp set with their kit!

Here is a video showing the cards.

Although this subscription kit has already been shipped, consider signing up for the Paper Pumpkin subscription through my Stampin’ Up website. April’s Paper pumpkin kit is called Inked Occasions and you must sign up by April 10 to receive this kit. It is gorgeous watercolor cards with gold foil accents.

Sign up for your Paper Pumpkin subscription here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Kit Collections

Two New Kit Collections For March 2025

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Stampin’ Up offers two or more new kit collections every month.  Kit collections come with all the products needed.  Great for beginning crafters or for those who love to craft but don’t want a craft room full of supplies. Our two new kits this month are Welcoming Garden and Maritime Moments

Create your own charming, garden-themed cards with the Welcoming Garden Kit. Featuring precut, colorful flowers and unique garden gates, this all-inclusive kit is perfect for crafting a heartfelt thank-you card or a note to say a friendly hello. 


DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.5 x 14.9 cm)
– Colors: Basic Black, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite, Highland Heather, Lemon Lime Twist, Pecan Pie, Pool Party
– Also available in French.

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Welcoming Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Spot™
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes pre-designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Let your creativity set sail with the Maritime Moments Kit. Drift in the soothing watercolors and costal imagery of these cards that can be either feminine or masculine. With printed sentiments, twine, and a stamp set of nautical images, this kit comes with everything you need to make cards for your favorite sailors. 


DETAILS
– Makes 6 cards: 2 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4.3″ x 5.5″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, Pecan Pie, Pool Party 
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Maritime Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot™
– Step-by-step instructions
– 6 printed envelopes
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes pre-designed projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Online Exclusives

New Stampin’ Up Online Exclusive products for March 2025

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There are three new suite collections, Botanical Textures, Lovely Garden and On the Go.  Each offers a unique collection of products with stamps, dies, embellishments, etc.  You can purchase the products as a complete suite or individually. There is something for everyone.  You won’t find these in a catalog, only online.

You Can View and Download a PDF of all the new products here
You Can View or Purchase all online exclusive products here

Get ready to jump into spring with some fun new Papercrafting products.

Happy Crafting,

Pat

In person Events

In Person Events For February 2025

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I have 3 events scheduled for February. Let’s hope the winter weather cooperates!

FEBRUARY PLAY DATE

Our next Play Date will be Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 9am-5pm. Cost is $5 plus a pot luck item. I only have 2 spots left. Bring your unfinished crafting projects and spend a day of food, fellowship and fun. Please RSVP to me by February 2.

FOILING FUN

Join me on February 17 from either 1-4pm or 6-9pm to play with some foiling mediums. We will make some cards and embellishments. Cost is $20 and you must RSVP and pay by February 7. Registration Form is Below.

Foiling FunDownload

WILDFLOWER CELEBRATIONS SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOP

Join me on February 27, 2025 from 1-4pm or 6-9pm to create Three 2 page scrapbook layouts. You will need to purchase the Wildflower Celebrations kit (166623) from my Stampin’ Up! website. You will precut the kit according to the directions in the guide included with the kit and bring it with you. I will have an additional embellishment kit available to purchase at the class if you want to glam up your layouts. You must order your kit and RSVP to me by January 10.

Registration Form is below.

Wildflower Celebrations WorkshopDownload
Paper Pumpkin

January Paper Pumpkin Kit and sneak peek at the February Kit

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Paper Pumpkin is our exclusive crafting subscription. Each month a special box arrives with the elements to create beautiful projects. Most of the time they are cards, but occasionally they are 3D projects.

The January, Hearts for You Kit has already shipped but includes the supplies to make 9 cards, 3 of each design, Heart-shaped precut pieces and stickers, Twine and heart gem embellishments. Coordinating colors are Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, and Real Red. A classic Stampin’ spot come in real red. Change foil adds shine to these elegant handmade cards.

OPTIONAL COORDINATING ADD ON DIES FOR THE JAN, FEB MAR PAPER PUMPKIN KITS

On my Stampin’ Up! website, when you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you can purchase die cuts to coordinate with 3 months of Paper Pumpkin Kits. This die set is called Spring is in the Air

Sneek Peek at February Paper Pumpkin

The February Paper Pumpkin kit is called Hello Spring. You can subscribe to this kit from January 11-February 10. You will make 9 garden inspired cards, 3 of each design. Included are Precut pieces with bronze foil, unique spring themed envelopes, and a Petunia Pop classic Stampin’ spot. Coordinating colors are Basic beige, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist, Lost Lagoon, Old Olive and Petunia Pop. This kit also coordinates with the Grow with Love Bundle (Item 164804)

You Can Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin Here

Happy Crafting,

Pat

Kit Collections

Celebrating with THREE new kit collections from Stampin’ Up!

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Brightest Birthday Kit

PRODUCT DETAIL

Celebrate every birthday with cards made from the Brightest Birthday Kit. As you craft the perfect birthday card, stamp out a happy sentiment using the included stamp set and add some shine with holographic gold foil elements. With coordinating envelopes and bright embellishments, these cards are sure to brighten up any birthday celebration.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.5 cm x 14.9 cm)
– Also available in French
– Colors: Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, and Pool Party

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Brightest Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Predesigned project
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Adhesive
– Holographic gold foil elements
– Embellishments

– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

KITS COLLECTION
– Are predesigned projects that come in a range of project types.
– Perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Find the Brightest Birthday Kit Here

Birthday Bash Kit

If it’s time to celebrate a birthday, you’ll want to have the Birthday Bash Kit! This kit includes four gift bags and four gift card holders with special gift tags and coordinates with the Brightest Birthday Kit. The cheerful, bright gift packaging in this kit is sure to make any birthday a celebration! Sentiments come printed in English, French, and German.

DETAILS
– Makes 4 gift bags: 2 each of 2 designs
– Gift bag size: 6-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ x 8″ (15.9 x 8.9 x 20.3 cm)
– Makes 4 gift card holders: 2 each of 2 designs
– Gift card size: 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ (8.9 x 11.4 cm)
– Colors: Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Predesigned project
– Step-by-step instructions
– Adhesive
– Coral and White Bakers Twine
– Gift Tags
– Precut paper with holographic gold foil
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

KITS COLLECTION
– Are predesigned projects that come in a range of project types.
– Perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Find the Birthday Bash Kit Here

Thank You Kindly Kit

 

The Thank You Kindly Kit showcases the beauty of simplicity. It includes two elegant card designs with textured layering pieces, which are both perfect for crafters who are just starting out. Use these cards and coordinating envelopes to send gratitude after a big event or to send a friend a simple thank you note. Sentiments come printed in Dutch, English, French, and German.

DETAILS
– Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.5 cm x 14.9 cm)
– Colors: Basic Black, Whisper White, Gold Foil

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Predesigned project
– Step-by-step instructions
– 8 printed envelopes
– Adhesive
– Precut paper with gold foil
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

KITS COLLECTION
– Are predesigned projects that come in a range of project types.
– Perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Find The Thank You Kindly Kit Here

Happy Papercrafting,

Pat

featured, Online Exclusives

New Exclusive Online only products from Stampin’ Up

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Stampin’ Up has released many online exclusive products this month. I haven’t had a chance to create with them, but I have linked a pdf to view the new products. The mixed media florals suite is gorgeous!

Online Exclusives January 2025 USDownload

Happy Crafting,

Pat