Pick of the Patch Builder punch

YUP. We’re still pickin’ in that patch! Today I’ve paired it with the Cottage Wreath stamps in a collaboration with my dear friend Crystal. We’re back to traditional pumpkin colors, and we used our Kraft Note Cards with Envelopes to make this a quick and easy card.

a tan note card with the image of a wreath and a pumpkin. Text is "thanks so much"

Stamps: Pick of the Patch, Cottage Wreath
Color Palette: Very Vanilla, Pecan Pie, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Cajun Craze
Accessories: Pick of the Patch Builder Punch, Kraft Note Cards and Envelopes, Stampin’ Dimensionals

While we made this a thank you, it could be just about anything – even Happy Halloween. There’s a jack-o-lantern face in the set, so you could add that and call it good! I did slip the blackbird into the inside of the card, but I think that can still be multi-seasonal.

inside of the note card with a small black bird.

The pre-cut and scored note cards make this super easy. It would make a quick gift to that friend who loves pretty cards but just doesn’t have the time to put them together. And note cars are just the right size for a few quick lines, so they’re quick to put in the mailbox and on their way to brighten someone’s day.

How often do you send cards? Do you have a few that need to be on their way? No time like the present! (Unless you’re driving. If you’re driving, finish reading later. Trust me. It’s a good idea.)

And once you’re parked, grab some Note Cards at the Online Store..

2 cards featuring evergreen images and the text "September-December 2023 Mini Catalog"

Our September – December Mini Catalog is available. Let me know if you need a copy, or shop online HERE!

A red banner with the words “Paper Pumpkin”, images of card making supplies, and the phrase “Home for the Holidays"

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit. This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. But wait, there’s more! For all the sparkly crafters, this kit includes glitter glue to give your cards extra shine. Even better, it will coordinate with the November kit. Are you ready? Subscribe HERE by October 10th.

Paper Pumpkin subscriptions deliver ready-to-go projects to your doorstep every month, but you have ultimate control to skip or cancel 😱 if you decide it’s not for you. Stampin’ Up! also features an exclusive collection of kits that don’t require a subscription. Visit the Online Store to see what’s available.

If it’s not yet 2pm Mountain Time when you’re reading this, hop over to www.StampinUp.com and check out the free World Card Making day event! (If it’s after 5pm MT, the event is over, carry on.)

Are you ready for one more Pick of the Patch card? I switched up my favorite layout from landscape to portrait and played with some new colors. Honestly, this is the most fun I’ve had with a card sketch in ages!

A handmade card with pumpkins designs and the sentiment “you're the pick of the patch”

Stamps: Pick of the Patch
Color Palette: Basic White, Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, Garden Green, Pebbled Path, Boho Blue
Accessories: Stamp Cut and Emboss Machine, Timeworn Type Embossing Folder, Pick of the Patch Builder Punch, Joy of Christmas DSP, Classic Matte Dots, Pebble Path Jute Trim, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Here’s a link to the landscape version. The change in DSP is pretty significant. The Joy of Christmas DSP is much bolder than Earthen Elegance, but the colors are also deeper and more vibrant. I was pleased to see how versatile that “Christmas” paper could be – I love all the layers!

I decided against fussy cutting of those swirls (again). I did it once and that was enough. They stamp directly on the card quite nicely. I don’t mind fussy cutting, but the inside curves on those made me cranky. Not worth it.

I love to add a little “what’s inside” hint on the outside of the envelope. I repeated the same image on the inside of the card – because it’s handmade and I can do that!

Are you sold on Pick of the Patch yet? I certainly am. If you need your own, shop the Online Store.

An invitation to the World Card Making Day showing balloons and markers

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY IS COMING! You’re invited to craft along – register for this FREE event on October 7. Download the project sheets HERE and HERE.