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Make a Hello Harvest Lollypop Treat Holder

I’m pulling an old rabbit out of the hat today with this Hello Harvest Lollypop Treat Holder. These treat holders are easy-peasy to make so they are great for party favors and classroom treats. I think they would also work great for placeholders on your holiday table.

To make the treat holder start with an 8-1/2″ x 2″ piece of cardstock. Adhere an 8-1/4″ x 1-3/4″ piece of Designer Series Paper to the strip of cardstock. Next, score the 2″ strip at 2-3/8″, 4-1/8″ and 6-1/2″ on the 8-1/2″ side.

Watch my video tutorial below for instructions to complete the Hello Harvest Lollypop Treat holder.

Product List
Hello Harvest Bundle (English)
Cottage Wreaths Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker
Rustic Harvest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
Paper Trimmer
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Bewitching Halloween Card

The project I’m sharing with you today is this bewitching Halloween card. I used the Bewitching Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to dress up this project. The idea for this card and how to create a pumpkin from circle dies came from a card by fellow Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, Don Olchefske. You may view Dawn’s card here: https://bit.ly/3zIlWXb

Product List
Bewitching Bundle (English)
Scalloped Contours Dies
Stylish Shapes Dies
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Brights Stampin' Write Markers
Bone Folder
Stamping Sponges
Paper Snips
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Halloween Monster Party Favor

I had so much fun making the candy corn treat box last week that I decided to make another one. Today’s Halloween Monster Party Favor follows the exact instructions, but is a different scary one! I guess we can call him Frank.

The Monster Party Favor is a good-sized box measuring 1-1/2″ deep, 3″ tall, and 2-1/2″ wide. It’s a great size to fill with spooky treats or even a gift card.

Halloween Monster Party Favor Video Tutorial

Product List
Scalloped Contours Dies
Stylish Shapes Dies
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Paper Trimmer
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
Bone Folder
Stamping Sponges
Paper Snips
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals

Make a Candy Corn Treat Box

Today’s project is this sweet 3-dimensional candy corn treat box. After creating the candy corn panels I determined how big my box should be and went from there. It’s such a cute little party favor and would hold many different spooky treats or even a gift card.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Candy Corn Treat Holder Project Recipe
Product List
Cottage Wreaths Bundle (English)
Scalloped Contours Dies
Cottage Wreaths Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Country Wreaths Dies
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Make a Hello Harvest Greeting Card

It’s not too early to begin thinking about your fall and holiday papercraft projects. How satisfying would it be to have a collection of greeting cards to choose from when the occasion arises come September?!

My Hello Harvest greeting card is one that I would be proud to send. The Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper and beautiful images from the Hello Harvest stamp set did all the work for me.

Video Tutorial

Product List
Hello Harvest Bundle (English)
Hello Harvest Cling Stamp Set (English)
Rustic Pumpkin Dies
Rustic Harvest 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
Leaf Label & Amber Gem Combo Pack
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Seal

Free Tutorial Tuesday – Wonderful World Card

I made the card I’m sharing with you today using the Wonderful World Bundle from Stampin’ Up! that you can receive for FREE with purchase! I created a sketch for this project from a card designed by a Stampin’ Up! concept artist and think the simplicity of it is just beautiful!

Keep scrolling down this post for a copy of the sketch and the free .pdf tutorial for this card. If you decide to create a card using today’s sketch we would love to see it! Please share it with us on my Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle or share it on your Instagram using #plaidpoodlesketches.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Free Tuesday Tutorial

Here is the Plaid Poodle Sketch I used as a starting point to create today’s card. Download the free sketch here https://bit.ly/3IvZ0yo.

Make a Wonderful World Gift Bag using Designer Series Paper

I recently attended a virtual Stampin’ Up! event where we learned how to make a beautiful gift bag. The bag is perfectly sized for a collection of A2-sized handmade cards and envelopes for gifting. I love the idea of offering a set of handmade cards wrapped in a beautiful bag! I made a copycat bag during my Make-it-Monday Facebook Live using the Wonderful World Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

The bundle includes the stamp set and beautiful 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. When you spend $100 or more you get these exclusive Sale-A-Bration items for FREE! Here is the bag with the coordinating tag I created.

Watch this video replay to learn how to make a gift bag using Designer Series Paper:

Cutting & Scoring Guide

Cut two pieces of Designer Series Paper measuring 7″ x 9-1/2″ each. Paying attention to pattern direction, score at 3/4″ and 8″ on the 9-1/2″ side of the paper. Score at 1/2″, 5-1/2″ & 6-1/4″ on the 7″ side of the paper.

Product List
Wonderful World Bundle (English)
Splendid Thoughts Bundle (English)
Splendid Thoughts Cling Stamp Set (English)
Splendid Stems Dies
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Old Olive & Sahara Sand Twill Ribbon Combo Pack
Open Leaf Trinkets
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
Tear & Tape Adhesive
Mini Glue Dots
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Make a Sweet Candy Canes Fun-Fold Christmas Card

Let’s call it Christmas in July but I could not wait to make a card using the Sweet Candy Canes Bundle from Stampin’ Up! I was also in the mood for a fun-fold card today. I tried my hand at a Double Gate Fold card.

The products from the Sweetest Christmas Suite by Stampin’ Up! worked beautifully for this card. I adore how the hard work of coordinating products is already done! See the full list of products I used to make this fun-fold Christmas card below.

Cutting & Scoring Guide

  • Real Red Cardstock = 11″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 1-1/4″, 3-3/8″, 7-5/8″ and 9-3/4″
  • Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper = two pieces 5-1/4″ x 1-3/4″ and two pieces 5-1/4″ x 1″
  • Belly Band = 11″ x 1″ Real Red cardstock and 11″ x 7/8″ Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper.
  • Card Insert = 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White

Video Tutorial

Product List
Sweet Candy Canes Bundle (English)
Sweet Candy Canes Cling Stamp Set (English)
Candy Canes Dies
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Sweetest Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack
Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins
Paper Trimmer
Bone Folder
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Mini Glue Dots
Stampin' Seal
Take Your Pick
Clear Block B
Clear Block H
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Grid Paper

Cottage Wreaths Card for Free Tutorial Tuesday Sketch #6

I’m a sucker for wreaths! I have one on my front door, one on the wall in my entry, and one above my fireplace. So it’s no secret that some of my favorite cards include wreaths. I made the card I’m sharing with you today using the Cottage Wreaths Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

Here is the Plaid Poodle Sketch I used as a starting point to create today’s card. Download the free sketch here https://bit.ly/3yt3eU3. If you decide to create a card using today’s sketch we would love to see it! Please share it with us on my Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle or share it on your Instagram using #plaidpoodlesketches.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Free Tuesday Tutorial

Make a Simply Fabulous 4th of July Treat Holder

We’re celebrating the Fourth of July here in the United States this weekend. It’s a big party and I wanted to share some cute party favors at our celebration. I found this simple little treat holder while browsing the internet for ideas.

Aren’t they the cutest? Another bonus is that they are easy peasy to make and don’t require any special tools! I used the Layering Circles Dies from Stampin’ Up! to embellish but you can use whatever your stash holds to decorate them. I’ve given a few alternative ideas in my video tutorial from today’s Coffe & a Card Facebook Live. You can watch the replay below.

The treat holder uses a 6″ x 4″ piece of Designer Series Paper that is scored at 7/8″ on the 6″ side. This score line will be at the bottom of the treat holder so pay attention to the pattern direction on your paper. Next, score at 1/2″ and 2-1/4″ the full length of the 4″ side. Finally score at 1-3/8″ and 3-1/8″ on the 6″ side just to the 7/8″ horizontal score line.

Product List
Simply Fabulous Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad
Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Simply Scored
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Layering Circles Dies
Give It A Whirl Dies
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots

Free Tutorial Tuesday Sketch #5

I used Sale-a-Bration products that I earned for free with a qualifying order to make today’s card. I used the Rings of Love Designer Series Paper, the Happiest Hippos stamp set, and the coordinating Hippo Dies. All products are part of the July-August Sale-a-Bration brochure that goes live on Friday. Beginning July 1st customers can choose a free product from the brochure with each $50 Stampin’ Up! product purchase – no limits!

Here is the Plaid Poodle Sketch I used as a starting point to create today’s card. Download the free sketch here: https://bit.ly/3y1rBHh. If you decide to create a card using today’s sketch we would love to see it! Please share it with us on my Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle or share it on your Instagram using #plaidpoodlesketches.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Free Tuesday Tutorial

Make a Trees for Sale Vintage Camper Card

The Stampin’ Up! Holiday Mini Catalog goes live this Friday, July 1st! As a Demonstrator, I am able to preorder from the catalog and could not wait to play with my new products! Here is the card I created for today’s Make-it-Monday Facebook Live episode:

We are a week from celebrating Independence Day here in the United States and that prompted me to choose the paper pattern from the incoming Celebrate Everything 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper pack. I created this relaxing campsite scene using the Tree Lot Dies. The dies can be earned free with a $100 purchase from Stampin’ Up!

That sweet vintage camper die makes me want to go camping as long as it’s cool and there are no bugs!

Watch the replay of the video to see how I put this card together.

Free Tutorial Tuesday Sketch #4

Here is today’s Plaid Poodle Sketch. Download the free sketch here: https://bit.ly/3OrP8HY. If you decide to create a card using today’s sketch we would love to see it! Please share it with us on my Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle or share it on your Instagram using #plaidpoodlesketches.

Here’s the card I created from today’s sketch. In place of the scalloped oval from the sketch, I created a faux watercolor watermelon.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Free Tuesday Tutorial

Make a Best Butterflies Fun-Fold Card

The Best Butterflies Fun-Fold card I’m sharing today looks intricate but is easy to assemble and requires no special tools to create.

The fun-fold card is three-dimensional and stands on its own so the recipient can display it. The colors from the Butterfly Kisses 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper are bright and cheerful and the Butterfly Dies are such a whimsical touch!

The card has several layers but will still fold to fit into a standard A2 envelope. Because of the thickness however, this card will probably require extra postage.

Cutting & Scoring Guide

  • Card Base = 11″ x 4-1/4″ scored at 5-1/2″, 7″, 9″ and 10-1/2″ on the 11″ side.
  • Front Panel = 5-1/2″ x 3″ scored at 3-1/2″ and 5″ on the 5-1/2″ side
  • Designer Series Paper = 4″ x 5-1/4″, 4″ x 1-3/4″, 2-3/4″ x 3-1/4″ and 2-3/4″ x 1-1/4″
Product List
Butterfly Kisses Suite Collection (English)
Best Butterflies Bundle (English)
Best Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Build A Butterfly Dies
Stylish Shapes Dies
Butterfly Kisses 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad
Fun Flowers Resin Shapes
Stampin' Seal
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Paper Trimmer
Bone Folder

Make the Best Butterfly Card using a Sketch

It’s Tuesday and that means FREE Tutorial Tuesday! Here’s the card I created from today’s sketch. I used my new favorite Designer Series Paper – Butterfly Kisses and the coordinating bundle; Best Butterflies.

I made the card using today’s Plaid Poodle Sketch. Download the free sketch here: https://bit.ly/3zAEiLq If you decide to create a card using today’s sketch we would love to see it! Please share it with us on my Facebook Page Here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle or share it on your Instagram using #plaidpoodlesketches.

Click on the button below for today’s Free Tuesday Tutorial. Feel free to download and print for your personal use.

Free Tuesday Tutorial