Saying Goodbye to Flowering Cactus

Many of us are not particularly good at coming up with color combinations, or pattern combinations on our own. I’ve had more than one customer say “I never would have put those colors together but they look so good!” Trust me, it isn’t usually me, it’s Stampin’ UP!s Designer Series Paper that does it. Flowering Cactus Product Medley (stamp, die, paper and embellishments all in one ‘kit’ did just that.

Look at how the Calypso Coral, Highland Heather and Old Olive work so well together. The DSP in this medley has many patterns to choose from and with just the right layering, they can be used simultaneously, like here on my Fancy Fold card.

This is a side opening card, but on the opposite side you would think. That leaves lots of room to add even more messages on this inside portion.

Flowering Cactus Measurements

So you can make your own fun fold start with
1. Cardstock 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
2. Cardstock 8-1/2 x 3-3/4 scored at 4-1/4
3. 2 pieces DSP 4 x 5-1/4, 1 piece 4 x 3-1/2

This fold is great for any collection of patterned paper. Lay them out together and decide what strikes your fancy.

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Get your Halloween crafting on with the Haunted Home Kit! This kit comes with all the paper pieces you need to assemble your very own haunted paper house. You’ll start with cardboard walls, precut vellum, and other paper pieces for accessorizing. Assemble the house following the instructions then add your own ghostly touch to it. It’s the perfect paper crafting activity for any gathering with fellow crafters, friends, and family during the spooky season!

While this kit is “currently unavailable” it will be restocked soon so keep an eye out for it and don’t miss out.

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Keep your Christmas card crafting easy AND elegant with the Christmas Wishes Kit! This kit comes with bright red card bases detailed with gold foil and coordinating gold, shimmer envelopes. Create your own Christmas cards using the precut paper pieces, the stamp set, and Stampin’ Spot. Use the included address labels to send your cards to your recipients! Also available in French.

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Thanks for visiting my Site. My name is Lynn Kolcun and I'm a Stampin Up Demonstrator. I love being creative with paper and ink, learning new techniques and sharing my craft with you.

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