Cocoa & Crafts 9-1

Hello there! How are you this fine day? It is very, very quiet in my house today as we got our daughter all moved in to her dorm last weekend and hubby is back at work. It's just me and the pups, and a very sleepy cat. Looks like I'm going to have to occupy my time with more crafting! 

Before I get into today's project, I wanted to share with you a sneak peek of the next Paper Pumpkin kit. In case you haven't heard of Paper Pumpkin, it's a monthly kit subscription where you get everything you need to make the projects. They are usually cards, but this month's is different. I love that they are giving us little peeks as to what to expect, and I absolutely can't wait for this kit! If you love this as much as I do, don't wait. You only have until September 10th to subscribe. 

Here's what Stampin' Up! has to say about this month's kit: Experience everything the autumn season has to offer with the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit includes enough supplies to create 12 treat boxes—4 each of 3 designs. That means you can take your pick of apple, pumpkins, or jack-o-lantern treat boxes! Plus, the Paper Pumpkin box is designed to easily transform into a vintage wheelbarrow for you to display your harvest!

Whether you’re thinking about crisp red apples or you’re ready to carve some spooky jack-o-lanterns (or both!), the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit—designed in a vivid fall palette—is a hands-on crafting experience for all autumn lovers!

And, speaking of Autumn, this month's Cocoa & Crafts class we are making our own stamp pads with ink refills. It's a great way to get a lovely multi-colored look, and what better stamp set to use that with than the Gorgeous Leaves? And, although we tend to think of fall with this set, you could easily switch out for shades of green and yellows to make it more of a spring/summer set as well.

Thankfully, I didn't have any technical issues with this week's video, but I did have a brain issue and realized as I was cleaning up that I'd completely forgotten a step, so be sure to watch all the way to the end because I tagged a little on there after my good-by.

There you have it, a pretty card you could use for any occasion, and a fun technique to get a different look from your stamps. 

I hope you have enjoyed today's post. If you decide to place an order through my website, if your order is less than $150, please use the Host Code listed above (on the right), so I can send you an extra free goody. If your order is over $150 don't use the code as you get to pick out the goody yourself when you place your order. 

Till next time...

God's love and blessings!