Store bought cards will never do and never say exactly what I want to say from the heart. To many say,-“I don’t have time for that” or ” I am just not creative” Seriously, this card is so easy to create and so simple. Let your stamp, ink and paper do the work of being creative. I hope you all love to stamp your cards too! The value in making my cards is also another great reason to stamp. If you have bought a card lately you know what I mean. I of course don’t buy cards but I do check the prices from time to time! While it may seem spendy to start stamping you can start simple and build. You don’t need a fully stocked craft room to make a card! You just need some cardstock, ink and a stamp set or 2! Start simple but just start! I love to stamp cards and I love to share them with all of you. Yes, I am the crazy card maker and that is just fine with me!
If you are thinking about starting to stamp or you really have a super long wish list or just few large items on your wish list did you know that during the month of October you can join Stampin Up as a demonstrator for $99. Now, don’t let the demonstrator word fool you, first you don’t have to demonstrate anything, next listen to this great deal you get to pick out your demonstrator products- that is correct you get to pick what you want and you get to pick out $155 in products this month with FREE shipping to you! Wow, if you love the products you can remain active and with very low quarterly minimums you can remain active and get the awesome discounts of being a Stampin Up Demonstrator. Discount shopping is always a winner in my book! Then there are so many other perks, getting to pre-order new products, order when I want and need products, learn and train if you wish with so many great and talented demonstrators, join the Paper Wishes Team of amazing demos, have fun and you can even earn higher discounts or even income if you prefer to work it as a business. The choice is yours to make and only you can make it but I encourage you to seriously think on this great deal as it will be gone at the end of October and if you are not in love with Stampin Up keep the products no questions asked! But I know you will love it as much as I do! The quality is amazing and I love all so many things about Stampin Up!

Soft Suede Card base cut 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and scored at 4 1/4″, Next cut a Blushing Bride 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ and Very Vanilla 3 3/4″ x 5″. Also cut a 4″ x 5 1/4″ Very Vanilla for inside card.

Ink the leaf up with Blushing Bride Ink and then using a Sponge Dauber ink the edges of the leaf with Soft Suede Ink. Then Stamp on your Very Vanilla. Stamp your greeting in Soft Suede Ink. Emboss the stamped cardstock with the 3D Timeworn embossing folder. Adhere the embossed piece to the Blushing Bride using the Stampin Seal Plus, and then layer the back with Stampin Dimensionals and place on the front of the Soft Suede card base. Add the linen bow using 2 strands to tie the bow and adhere it with a Mini Glue Dot. Next using a Take Your Pick Tool place the metallic dots around the card front. Simple, classis and done.

I am here to help with your stamping needs and I love to hear from all of you. Please let me know how I can be of help to you and please feel free to leave me a comment as I always love to hear from all of you! Fall is such a beautiful time of year and so crazy as we also farm in Iowa. Take time to enjoy the beauty of the season! I have enclosed the supplies used to create this simple and classic card. Clicking on the links will take you to my online store! I happily reward for all orders. Be sure to follow me on Pinterest and I also have a private Facebook Group Paper Wishes by Melinda you can request to join of up want to follow or see more from Paper Wishes by Melinda.

Remember there are 2 sides to every paper and no one but you knows what the project is really supposed to look like and sometimes it is a surprise to even you! That is the best part! Just do it! Stamp your cards and craft away! It is pure bliss in my book and from the heart to make it even better.

Happy Fall!

Soft Seedlings Cling Stamp Set (English) [159905] $20.00	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115] $8.00
Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100] $8.00	Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153072] $11.50
Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318] $9.25	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198] $9.25
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $10.25	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $125.00
Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder [156505] $10.00	Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots [159082] $8.00
Linen Thread [104199] $5.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Bone Folder [102300] $7.00
Paper Snips [103579] $11.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00
Stampin' Seal+ [149699] $12.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Clear Block E [118484] $12.50
Clear Block I [118488] $12.50