Kim Plays with Paper

Mission accomplished! Created and wrote messages in 100 holiday cards to be shared with the Military Card Challenge organization. A heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped!

I'm hopping along with Team Stamp It's October Blog Hop where we're featuring Thanksgiving themed cards and projects. My card uses Stampin' Up!'s Choose Happy Stamp Set and the Changing Leaves Bundle. See it here on my blog: https://kimplayswithpaper.com/home/choose-happy-thanksgiving-card/

Thanks so much to Kris and Carol! We made 56 Halloween cards and filled 56 quart bags of candy to give to the Aris Foundation!

Happiness is yelling “Bunco”! Thanks to everyone who came out for my Stampin’ Bunco event. So much fun!

It's a busy month in my craft room! Here are some of my upcoming events. Message me for more information on any of these or make a comment:

Wednesday, October 23, 10 a.m.: Monthly card class. Three cards for $15 or free with a $25 purchase.
Thursday, October 24, 4-6 p.m.: Cards and Candy for Aris Foundation. Bring a bag of candy and make a Halloween card to donate to homeless teens.
Tuesday, October 29: 2 to 4 p.m., Holiday Card Making for the Military, Red Mountain Library, 635 Power Road, Mesa. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, October 30, 10 a.m.: Monthly card class. Three cards for $15 or free with a $25 purchase.

Who loves a fun fold? Today, I'm sharing a video I recorded that gives step-by-step instructions for creating a fun fold with Stampn' Up!'s Winterly Tree Top Bundle and Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper.

Winterly Tree Tops Fun Fold Who loves a fun fold? In today's video from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I show a fun fold card using Stampin' Up!'s Winterly Tree Tops stamp set and Nest...

Did you know Stampin' Up! is offering free shipping on orders of $75 or more before tax and shipping today only (Wednesday, September 18)? It's a great time to stock up on basics or get something fun from the new Mini Catalog. I want to get in on free shipping, but I'm torn between which bundle to play with next? Which one would you choose? Which one should I get? Comment below and help me choose!

1. Humble Home Bundle
2. Reindeer Fun Bundle
3. Snowy Wonder Bundle
4. Decorative Trees Bundle

Hey, everyone! Thanks for your patience with me during my live. I've deleted both portions and have replaced it with this video I re-recorded. Thanks to all of you who tuned in and commented. I appreciate you!

Halloween Spells Fun Fold Halloween is just around the corner! And, for those who celebrate, I'm showing a fun fun fold using Stampin' Up!'s Halloween Spells 12 x 12 Designer Series P...

The Stampers Dozen blog hop is underway with the theme: Slipping into Fall. My card uses Stampin' Up!'s Leaf Collection stamp set with the baby wipe technique. Read about it here and then follow along. https://kimplayswithpaper.com/home/leaf-collection-fall-card/

Isn't this super fun? This Halloween card uses Stampin' Up!'s newest Designer Series Paper: Halloween Spells. I'll be sharing a free tutorial to create this card in next week's email newsletter. Are you subscribed?

I send three to four newsletters each month that include a paper crafting video, a card making tutorial, and updates to Stampin' Up! news and specials. Click here to subscribe: https://forms.aweber.com/form/93/23252593.htm

Stampin' Up!'s Hang an Ornament Bundle is just one of the many brand-new paper crafting products now available in the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog. Click here to view a PDF of all the offerings! https://issuu.com/stampinup/docs/2024_sd_en_us?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

Hey, local Arizona, friends! I have two openings in class tomorrow (Thursday, August 29,) at 1 p.m. in my home in East Mesa (Guadalupe and Crismon). Please contact me if you want to join me to make three handmade greeting cards with Stampin' Up!'s Changing Leaves Bundle.

Believe it or not, fall is just around the corner. Team Stamp It is here to help! The monthly blog hop features cards and projects with a fall feel. Start here at my blog, where I share a fun fold card using Stampin' Up!'s Changing Leaves Bundle. https://kimplayswithpaper.com/home/changing-leaves-flip-front-fun-fold/

Having technical issues! Will go live when the WiFi lets me! Thanks for your patience!

So fun to attend someone else’s class! Thanks, Ginger Snaps Stamps, for the great cards and crafty morning.

Stampin' Up!'s September-December 2024 Mini Catalog will be here before you know it! I'm once again offering a paper share. -- a chance to get a sampling of most of the pretty patterned papers offered in the catalog. Read all of the details here. https://kimplayswithpaper.com/home/mini-catalog-paper-share-available/

It's time for the Stampers Dozen Monthly Blog Hop! This month, we created cards and projects revolving around the theme of "Hot Summer Nights." Get some "hot" ideas for your end-of-summer crafting. I used the Beach Day stamp set and dies to create this fun scene. Check it out on my blog: https://kimplayswithpaper.com/home/beach-day-enjoy-today/

Are you a Halloween fan? You need to check out one of Stampin' Up!'s newest kits: Haunted Home. Or, want to get started on your holiday cards? The Christmas Wishes Kit is for you! Be sure to check out all of the kits in the collection: https://www.stampinup.com/categories/shop-products/other-products/kits-collection?demoid=2078804