A Birthday Kit!

 Hello!  It has been a while since I made a birthday kit to sell.  Not even sure if anyone is interested, but I decided I should make some samples to try.  Here is the deal a few months ago, I was asked to teach at a new local art studio that has classes.  I was asked to teach a card at a Mother's Day event and also, they requested I teach an explosion box.  I was excited for the new opportunity!  For the Mother's Day event, they were sure they were going to sell out and told me I needed to prep for 25.  I did that but they ended up having only 12 people come, so I will be using this as the BONUS for my birthday kit.  I mean why not, the card is wonderful and it is already prepped and ready!  I had told them I would be bringing my explosion box sample on the day of class to start promoting it.  I had also told them I was going to limit the class size to 15.  Even 15 boxes, I was ordering a lot of paper, like 100 sheets of designer paper and about 50 sheets of cardstock.  A little bit crazy, but I know from having a store, you have to make sure you have the product, so I really didn't feel I had a choice.  I loved the paper I picked, such pretty colors in a birthday theme. Also, the line of paper was Photoplay, which you might know is now out of business, which was another reason I went ahead and ordered what I would need.  Now, fast forward, a few weeks, and the owner reached out to say there was no interest in the explosion box and they were postponing it.  Well, I decided right then, I should cancel the class.  I knew I would probably have better luck selling birthday card kits instead.  So, that was the plan.  June was busy for me, figured they would be ready for the 1st of July.  I am just a few days late.  Usually when I make a card kit, all of the cards are different papers, but really it does not matter, as you are giving them to different people!  So, here are my samples for the birthday kit.  Enjoy!

First up, is using a set of dies that I got at the last stamp convention.  It folds flat for mailing.  I am really particular about having a place to write my message and I prefer it that I don't have to do this on the backside of anything. So, I added a pocket!  So cool!

And the pull out ...

Next, is a fun one.  You know how I like puns!  Because I used some different cardstock colors, it seems like it is from a different line, but same line.

Usually when I make cards, I am trying to not use too much DP for any one card, but this time I have a lot, so I went looking for a card that would actually use more paper!  Crazy!  This is called a Double Flap card.  

You lift the top portion to see the next layer ...

And then, one more lift to where you will write your message ...

One of the designer papers was a yellow tone on tone print and I thought what image would be good with yellow paper ... how about bees?!  I have been wanting to make some bee cards.  What it made it perfect was I found in my stash a perfect embossing folder!

Remember that crazy card we made a few years back with all those presents?  It was a nightmare but in trying to figure out what card #5 should be, I found a perfect sentiment to match with up with those present dies, so I kept it pretty simple where you only have to create 3 gifts....

The bonus as I explained in the beginning of this post, will be a bonus kit.  If you got my card kits back in 2021, you already made this card.  But, different papers and different stamps.  This card is perfect for many occasions....

Kit details pretty much the same 2 of 5 card kits + the bonus kit for $36.  I hate to do it but I think I need to up the shipping $1 a kit.  I hope this is okay.  

I really hope you like the cards and will want a kit (or 2, lol!) so I can get rid of all this paper I ordered!  

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Christmas Card Kits 2025!

 Hello!  I am back! My blog has sat so lonely, and I do have miscellaneous card creations that I need to post here but that will have to wait for now.  A while back, a friend of mine, who used to get my monthly card kits, asked me if I could do some Christmas card kits for her and she told me she needed them to all be religious cards.  So, that became my plan, make what she needed and what I need to send out, but then I got to thinking, I would also like to have some new non-religious cards to send.  So, then I decided I should offer card kits to others and so, I have two different kits to sell!  One set is all religious, one set is not religious.  I love how all the cards came out!  I am selling them with the same prices as when I had my card kit business.  You will get 2 each of 5 cards + a bonus card.  In the past the bonus card was made by me, but I might give it as a kit instead, but either way, there will be an additional card for each kit sold. The cost is $30 + $5 shipping for each kit.  If you order, more than one kit, the shipping may change. 
So, without further ado, let's get to the card samples ... 

KIT #1

Every kit needs a really special card to give to the most special people, and this first card is just that!

 This is the open view...

Usually, in my kits there is only one card with a special fold, but this next card has an easy fold back section that allows the card to open and stay closed.  The stamp image is a favorite too. 

This next one is actually a similar card that I created back in 2020, same layout but different papers.  I liked it then and I like it now! 

I decided an angel card could work in the religious set and I saw on this blog that I did a card with this angel die back in 2019, so I thought it was long enough to use it again.  Funny thing though, I saw I had used the stamp "rejoice" and I looked everywhere and couldn't figure out where it was.  But then I looked a the "recipe" page for the card from 2019 and I saw it was from an Easter set!  Yes, we rejoice at Easter and at Christmas!

The last card in this kit (except the bonus) is a stamp set that I used in 2022.  That time I embossed it and didn't color it in, but this time I wanted to add colors.  I do want to say that I definitely took some artistic license as I don't actually believe that Mary and Joseph's clothing would be these colors, but I needed some cardstock to blend with the designer paper I was using.  Love it!

The bonus card (or kit) is a card that I saw on Pinterest around the Easter season and I didn't make it then, but having been thinking about it ever since.  I couldn't find any cross-pop-up ideas for Christmas, but I thought so what, it would make for a wonderful Christmas card!  The script paper I used I had scraps of it in my stash.  I love it when it works out to use what I have on hand!  I also want to note that some tutorials for this one had the cross thicker, but I played around with it and this one I liked the best!  And, of course, it will fold flat for mailing.  It really is an easy card and it would make a good sympathy card too.

KIT #2

This second kit also starts with a special card for that special person!  This one has a great fireplace scene.  When the recipient pulls it out from the envelope, the front scene will pop forward!  Two little side springs make this happen.  The scene evokes memories for me, I hope it does for you too!

The next card has a stamp set I purchased this year.  (I know I have tons of Christmas stamp choices, but sometimes you just can't resist one more set! LOL!)  Of course, I saw a similar card layout which is why I wanted the stamps.  I used different papers, but I love how it came out!  

The next card has a wood mounted stamp as the main image and I think I made a bonus card with it back in 2021.  It is so cute!

This next card is called a Fractured Card.  I saw tons of them on Pinterest but I had do some searching to find a tutorial and one that was easy to understand.  I found just that!  This card looks difficult, but in reality, it is so easy!  So excited to share how to make it with you!

The last card of the set before the bonus card/kit is a stamp I used back in 2019 for one of the kit cards.  It is so fun!

For the bonus, I thought it would be a great idea to do a gift card holder!  This one's opening is the small section on the front but not large opening like a regular card would be. Gift card holder ideas are always a good thing to know for when you need them throughout the year!

That is it!  Two kits, each so different!  Let me know which kit or kits you want!  

Happy Stamping!

Tina

Individual Card Kit Sale

Hello!  As you know, I ended by Monthly Madness card kit venture at the end of last year, but I had so many extra card kits that were made that I decided to do a FB Live to sell them individually.  That was fun and I sold a lot, but there is still a lot left and several have reached out to see if I could put the card kits that are still available here on my blog, especially for those who either do not have Facebook or don't want to spend the time to watch a 3 hour FB video.  So, over two weeks ago, I started trying to upload the cards from all the different months of folders on my computer.  This was way bigger of a task that I thought it would be, but I finally got them all in one place for you!  I have listed the qty available on each of the cards, but know, they will be first come, first serve.  ALL CARD KITS ARE $2 EACH!  You will get instructions and color copies for each kit.  And as always, for every 10 kits purchased, I will add a bonus card.  Shipping is $5 for 10.

#1 - Sold out

#2 - Sold out

#3 Qty 8

#4 Qty 5

#5 Qty 1

#6 Qty 1

#7 Qty 1

#8 Qty 2

#9 Qty 3

#10 Qty 8

#11 Sold out

Qty 12 Qty 4

#13 Qty 6

#14 Sold out

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#22 - Qty 1

#23- Qty 1

#24 - Qty 3

#25 -  Qty 4

#26 - Sold out

#27 -  Qty 2

#28 Sold Out

#29 - Qty 4

#30 - Sold out

#31 -  Qty 1

#32 -  Sold out

#33 - Qty 3

#34 -  Qty 2

#35 Qty 5

#36 Sold out

#37 Sold out

#38 Qty 2

#39 Qty 1

#40 Qty 1

#41 Sold out

#42 Qty 3

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#48 Qty 5

#49 Qty 3

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#51 Qty 2

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#56 Qty 1

#57 Sold out

#58 Qty 2

#59 Sold out

#60 Sold out

#61 Sold out

Let me know what ones you want.  

Thank you!

Tina

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