ThePowerOfACard: Saying Thanks Kit and Extra Bonus Cards!

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Saying Thanks Kit and Extra Bonus Cards!

Have you checked out our kits from Stampin' Up! lately? There are so many of them now and with every new one, they just keep improving! Kits are a great way to start your card making journey. Some of them don't require stamping (like this kit), some of them are themed (examples are Christmas, birthday or thanks), some are aimed at kids or guys (so many people ask for help making masculine cards!) and some aren't even cards at all! Another new kit I just got is Wreath of Blooms ant this makes a lovely three dimensional flower wreath that I hung up at work. Kits come with everything you need to make your project, so they are also great to give as gifts.

I've been a Paper Pumpkin subscriber for years and that means I get a "kit" every month. The difference is that it's always a surprise (although there are usually hints about the next month's kit inside). I like to say it's a fun card class that comes in the mail right to your door. With these kits, I often make variations of the cards to expand the contents, show my customers alternative layouts, or stretch my creative muscles. I did the same thing with this kit. I took the ingredients for three of the nine cards, added a few supplies of my own and made 11 different cards! I show all of them in my video and demonstrate how I made one of them.

I want to give a shout out to two people. The first is my best friend and team member Penny. She allowed me to use her kit so I could show you the unboxing of the kit in my video, which is great for you because it allows you to have the full kit experience. The second is another demonstrator, Rachel Tessman. She made some alternative cards and I show two cards with one of her ideas - just with different ribbon and sentiments. I twas such a great way to use the card base that I wanted to share it with all of you.

Gather your supplies:

Saying Thanks Card Kit
Cardstock: Mango Melody 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"; Enjoy the Journey DSP 3-7/8" x 5",
Adhesive and Tools

When I make a kit, I usually make my first set of cards or items just like the instructions. I made the three cards and the only change I made was I used less baker's twine and fewer embellishments because I knew I was going to make bonus cads and wanted to stretch out the supplies. Most of my bonus cards are on Basic Black card bases because that makes the colors really pop. I did have a few other pieces of cardstock on some of the cards and several different ribbons, but mainly, I used the materials in the kit, including the envelope.

I wanted to demonstrate the card I made in the video, because I wanted to also show how I used the hearts piece to make another card before I made this one. I turned over the layer with the hearts punched out and used it as a template to make another card front. With a sponge dauber, I added Sweet Sorbet ink to a layer of Basic White. I chose a dauber over a blending brush because I thought it would be a better way to ink the hearts and preserve the paper "template" for the card I make in the video.

I love the colors in this kit, but also thought the papers from the Enjoy the Journey DSP would look great and give a different vibe. I cut a piece just a little smaller than the white heart layer and glued them together. After adding this to my card base, the only thing I added was the pre-cut sentiment with a few mini black Dimensionals.

With all the hearts that get punched out, there are many of them to play with! I turned some into flowers and drew the stems with one of my Stampin' Write markers (Stsmpin' Blends would have worked too). I blended some color for the sky and grass and added a sentiment and embossed mat layer. The last of this set just uses the original base with a gingham ribbon and the French word for thanks.

These next two sets are super easy. For the rainbow, I just trimmed the card front into two pieces and added the words. The rainbow dots one is super cute. By cutting the card base before you fold it into a 5-1/2 square, you can then cut that in half so you get a blank space to add a sentiment of your choice. By tying a ribbon around the scored line, you cover that up and nobody is the wiser.

The last set was made from one of the envelopes. The colorful flap is so pretty, I decided to cut it up. I used a square from the Stylish Shapes dies to cut a square with enough space around it to use both the stitched square and the frame. From the remaining pieces, I cut some stitched circles. With just a little bit more cardstock, I was able to create these three additional cards.

Please give the kits a try! They are a great value (this one retails for only $13!), are quick and easy, and they come with all the supplies you'll need. And don't forget - there are a few more days left in Sale-a-bration! I believe they've added some additional choices and the Enjoy the Journey DSP is one of them!

Karen

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