I'm completely in love with the September 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin' Up! titled "Something Good to Eat." It's one of my favorites!!! I finally got to dive in this past week. On Monday I created. On Tuesday and Wednesday I recorded my tutoral video (that I share here on my blog and on YouTube) and took photos of my projects. On Thursday I edited my first of two videos and all my photos. And on Friday I continued editing and creating my blog posts so I could share with all of you.
I was hoping to get all the editing done, but I didn't. And we have a birthday boy in our house that will need some attention this weekend. :) So I'm sharing half the projects today…
- Several test tube gift and treat ideas
- A couple different holders for the test tubes
- And a set of 4 note cards
…and the rest by hopefully Tuesday morning. (Part 2 will include 12×12 Scrapbook pages, a Project Life layout and a few more test tube ideas.)
As some of you may know, with every kit I like to think "outside the box" and come up with lots of alternate ideas so I can share with you other options for what YOU can create with your kit contents. Watch this video to get tips, measurements and directions. Then scroll down to see close-up photos of these projects and a list of extra supplies I used to make them.
Here are close-up photos of the alternate projects that I created from this kit that are shown in this video.
THE INTENDED KIT PROJECT
HOT COCOA MIX GIFTS WITH TAGS
CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECOR GIFT
A great gift idea for the someone who hosts a cookie exchange event
CLEAR TINY TREAT BOX TEST TUBE HOLDER
Thank you, Donna Kish for sharing a similar one made with the the White Gift Boxes on page 7 in the Holiday Catalog.
FOLDED CARDSTOCK TEST TUBE HOLDER (inspired by a pattern I found on Pinterest by Ellen Hutson)
The first couple shown below each hold one. But by changing the width of the cardstock, you can increase how many test tubes this holder can take.
Yes, you can stamp on the tubes with StazOn ink!
A SET OF FOUR NOTE CARDS
The trick for adding the looped thread is demonstrated in the video.
Product List… things you might need/want in addition to the September 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit to make any or all of the above projects.
- Reese's Pieces
- Candy Canes
- Hammer
- Hot Cocoa Mix
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Mini Marshmallows
- Cookie/Cake Decorations/Sprinkles
- Sour Punch Bites
Are you one of my personal Paper Pumpkin subscribers? If so, then several MORE exclusive ideas will be emailed to you tomorrow! Woo hoo! Do all of you want a sneak peek at one of those exclusives? CLICK HERE and scroll down to see what I shared on September 27th.
Have you wanted to give Paper Pumpkin kits a try, but you've been hesitant about starting a subscription because you are worried that you may not like the intended kit projects? After seeing what I shared today and after realizing all the resources you will have at your fingertips, I hope you will reconsider. The projects in the kit are fabulous. And now you know that if you happen to NOT like what the directions instruct you to make, you can always find additional ideas here. Click here to learn more about these great kits.
And… GUESS WHAT!? Right now first-time subscribers can buy their FIRST month and get their second month of Paper Pumpkin FREE! NICE! CLICK HERE to learn more.
Some of our wonderful designer series paper is now on sale!
- Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper [141663] $11.00
- Moroccan Designer Series Paper [141645] $11.00
- Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper [141660] $11.00
- Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper [141654] $11.00
- Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper [141630] $11.00
- By The Shore Designer Series Paper [141640] $11.00
- Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper [141986] $11.00
- Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper [141981] $11.00
And there are even more savings October 1-5…
| 138339 | 2015-2017 In Color Card stock | 15% | $8 USD/$10 CAD | $6.80 USD/$8.50 CAD |
| 141413 | 2016-2018 In Color Card stock | 15% | $8 USD/$10 CAD | $6.80 USD/$8.50 CAD |
| 141697 | 2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper | 25% | $11 USD/$14.50 CAD | $8.25 USD/$10.88 CAD |
| 141698 | 2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper | 25% | $11 USD/$14.50 CAD | $8.25 USD/$10.88 CAD |
| 133774 | Envelope Punch Board | 25% | $20 USD/$27 CAD | $15 USD/$20.25 CAD |
| 141651 | Designer Tin of Cards Project Kit | 25% | $27 USD/$36 CAD | $20.25 USD/$27 CAD |
| 129027 | Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill – Buy a Fast Fuse Adhesive (item 129026) and get a Refill for FREE! | $7.50 USD/$10 CAD | FREE with purchase of Fast Fuse Adhesive |
WOW !!!!!
All I can say is WOW !!!!!
Can’t wait to see part two ;- )
This was such a fun kit! (Thanks for making my cheeks turn pink, Carmen. I appreciate your generous comment.)
Rachel, Thank you so very much for mentioning me on your blog and oh my goodness, in your video. I’ve been so swamped at my day job, that I hadn’t seen the video. A friend of mine told me you mentioned lil’ ol me and I just had to go see. That is sooooo exciting.
I love all the great ideas you’ve had with the test tubes. They are all fabulous!
Thank you again!
You’re so welcome! Thank YOU though for opening my eyes to the box idea. And thanks for being a part of the Paper Pumpkin Fan Club, Donna!