How can it already be March 26th...I feel like this month has gone by so quickly! And it's even more shocking to me how much our lives have changed since last March! I am excited that things seem to be moving along nicely lately. And with that said I am also excited to share with a fun Monochromatic Project for the March Stampin Friends Blog Hop.
I hop you joined me from Heidi Collin's Blog and after viewing mine, be sure to continue on to Melissa Thomas's Blog. And if you get lost along the way, there is a list of hoppers at the end of the blog. And please welcome Kirsty Pattrick to the hop this month!!! We are excited to have her join us. I hop you check out her projects!!
I chose my favorite colors to make my projects. I used Old Olive with a mix of the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper.

Lets start with the Mini Gift bag. It so easy to make. You will need a piece of card stock or DSP that measures 6x9. If you choose a patterned paper that has a directional pattern, be sure to make sure the paper is in the right position before you begin scoring. You can refer to my video below to see what I mean.
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Using your SImply Scored Score Bored, with the 9" side at the top, score at 1/2, 3 1/2, 4 3/4 and 7 3/4
Turn to the 6" side and score at 1 1/4 and 4 3/4.
Fold and burnish your score lines. You will have 2 scores lines at the top and at the bottom that are 1 1/4 wide choose what will be the top of the bag and what is the bottom. The top, fold on the score line, opposite, so the fold is on the ouside of the bag and the reverse pattern is visible.  
On the bottom, remove that 1/2" bit up to the 1 1/4 score line. Then cut up to that score line for the others. Adhere the top fold down. Add adhesive to the remaining 1/2 side and fold to meet the opposite edge. Fold the bottom flaps in to create the bag.
I deocrated the front by stamping the images with the Forver Fern Stamp Set, using Old Olive, and then cutting out with the coordintating dies. I stamped the greeting on a 1 1/2 circle. Finished with a Old Olive bow. 
Such a perfect little bag for a gift card, some candy or treats! Whatever you need!!!!

I used dimensionals to assemble the first layer, on Basic White I stamped the greeting and image from the Forever Fern Stamp set in Old Olive. I then added each strip, with Stampin Seal, from left to right, adding the smallest strip to the largest. I added the Basic White layer using dimensionals. I added some rhinsetones that I colored using the Stampin Blends Dark Old Olive marker. 
​For the card with the DSP, I added the ribbon around the Basic White layer and finished it in a bow, before adhering it to the card.

I have created this video for you to refer to while making the bag and card. I have also added a bonus mini card!

I hope you enjoyed my projects. I had lots of fun designing them for you!
Be sure to leave a comment and hop to the next!
Thanks so much for visiting!
Happy Stampin
​Steph

​Below is a list of participants in this month's blog hop!

1. Kirsty Pattrick (UK)
2. Teri Pocock (UK)
3. Jean Beaulieu (US)
4. Maureen Rauchfuss (US)
5. Kim Lamos (US)
6. Jo Blackman (UK)
7. Heidi Collins (US)
8. Steph Jandrow (US) - You are here
9. Melissa Thomas (US)
10. Katja Ettig (GER)
11. Tiziana Milano (US)

FUN WITH PARTS & PIECES
Challenge: Make three lovely cards using the following supplies, but give them each a unique look. A Crushed Curry card base A 3-3/4" x 5" (9.5 x 12.7 cm) piece of white cardstock A 4" x 3/4" (10.2 x 1.9 cm) piece of Cajun Craze Cardstock A 5-1/2" x 2" (14 x 5.1 cm) piece of Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper Life Is Beautiful Stamp Set

Stampin Up's concept artist accepted this challenge, and now look at all of the lovely cards: one for summer, one for autumn, and one all-occasion card! We particularly wanted to draw your attention to the card with three 1-5/8" x 3-3/4" (4.1 x 9.5 cm) panels. The first depicts late summer/early autumn, the second shows a tree in full autumn glory, and the third panel illustrates a tree preparing to cozy up and hibernate for the winter. By changing the number and color of the leaves in each panel, our artist was able to suggest the seasonal progression—and create a fun build-up of leaves on the bottom of the card, which gets bigger with each panel. #stampinup #stampinandscrappinwithsteph #lifeisbeautiful 

Happy Stampin
Steph

Although fall scents are not in the air yet......I can't wait for the fall smells and the crisp air. I look forward to apple and pumpkin picking and baking pies! The smells of cinnamon as soon as you walk in!!  Another fall inspired card that’s a little bit spicy! Cajun Craze and Cinnamon Cider are perfect seasonal blend! There are so many color options with the Plaid Tidings DSP.....you will find for any fall/winter holiday. I know I will be reaching for this paper to create with over and over!!!! Make sure you add the pack to your Mini Catalog Wish List! #gatheredtogether #harvesthellos #plaidtidings #stampinup #stampinandscrappinwithsteph @stephjandrowstamps #msscardchallenge13

Share your favorite fall things to do!! Leave a comment and I will send you the complete card pictured above!
Thanks for stopping by
Happy Stampin
Steph

Week 4 card challenge is a simple card that features the Bird Ballard Suite. If you liked this stamp set, you will be happy to know that it will be carrying over to the new annual catalog in June!
​I chose Crumb Cake as my base and layered the DSP. Punched the flowers and leaves and added a few layers of circles using colors that coordinate, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Old Olive and Pool Party.

#msscardchallenge4

Happy Stampin
Steph

Here is week 5 card challenge  #msscardchallenge5
I used the colors Lovely Lipstick, Old Olive, Blushing Bride, Gorgeous Grape and the Best Dressed DSP. I also used the Dressed to Impress stamp set and All Dressed Up dies. I chose these colors because on the Demonstrator Planning Page, Donna Griffith, puts a challenge with 4 colors to use and #keepsharing

What are you making? Be Sure to post your completed cards using the hashtag
Happy Stampin Steph

Card Challenge #6 Is more of a stepped up card that's a little fancier! Post your designs by Sunday. Please post your card on this blog post or my facebook page. Remember when posting you use #msscardchallenge6 as part of your description. Also be sure to post on your personal page or blogs and mine if you’d like! My facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/stephjandrowstamps/

As mentioned above, the most important thing is to please use the following hashtag when and wherever you share your card so that it will be easily identified as part of this challenge. #msscardchallenge6

And, mail the card to someone...anyone...and spread the joy

You can view the previous card challenges by using #msscardchallenge and add any number 1-5 or visiting my previous posts under the Category, Challenge.
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Happy Stampin
Steph

Card Challenge #5 Is this really fun card that uses squares. Post your designs by Friday. Please post your card on this blog post or my facebook page. Remember when posting you use #msscardchallenge5 as part of your description. Also be sure to post on your personal page or blogs and mine if you’d like! My facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/stephjandrowstamps/

As mentioned above, the most important thing is to please use the following hashtag when and wherever you share your card so that it will be easily identified as part of this challenge. #msscardchallenge5

And, mail the card to someone...anyone...and spread the joy

You can view the previous card challenges by using #msscardchallenge1 #msscardchallenge2 #msscardchallenge3 #msscardchallenge4 visiting my previous post to view what the challenge is all about.
Happy Stampin
Steph

UPDATE: My apologies as it appears my scheduled posts have not been posted. I am not sure what happened. My card challenge posts are behind. But feel free to start from here or if your feeling creative, do as many as you'd like!! My goal is to have the challenge posted on Mondays and completed cards shared by Friday.

Card Challenge #4 Is this really fun card that uses circles. Post your designs by Friday. Please post your card on this blog post or my facebook page.  Remember when posting you use #msscardchallenge4 as part of your description.  Also be sure to post on your personal page or blogs and mine if you’d like! My facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/stephjandrowstamps/

As mentioned above, the most important thing is to please use the following hashtag when and wherever you share your card so that it will be easily identified as part of this challenge. #msscardchallenge4

And, mail the card to someone...anyone...and spread the joy

You can view the previous card challenges by using #msscardchallenge1 #msscardchallenge2 #msscardchallenge3 or visiting my previous post to view what the challenge is all about.
Happy Stampin
Steph