Happy Plaidurday!

Have you heard about the worldwide celebration of plaid? Observed on the first Friday of October, today is the day we can “all make a positive impact in the world,” according to plaidurday.com. Read about the history of Plaidurday there, and find creative ideas on how you can celebrate — it’s not too late!

I had no idea I possessed that kind of power in a piece of Designer Series Paper! So I dug into my stash of seasonal patterned paper for this retired autumnal plaid, perfect for the birthday of grandson #2 later this month, and got to work.

I was really surprised to learn that some of my stampers don’t like plaid. I can’t identify — I’d love to see a flannel-like plaid paper pack in next year’s July-December Mini Catalog. (Are you listening, Stampin’ Up!?)

This is my standard angled-cut layout using one of the Basic Borders die. You can see other versions here and here. I keep a template handy to mark the cardstock so I get consistent angles when I’m making multiples of this layout.

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Gorgeous Leaves Cling Stamp Set [153365] $21.00

Gorgeous Leaves Bundle [158609] $44.00

Blossoms In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158283] $22.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087] $7.50

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086] $7.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085] $7.50

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077] $8.75

Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153527] $11.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75

Basic Borders Dies [155558] $29.00

Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder [152718] $9.00

Intricate Leaves Dies [153566] $28.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820] $35.00