Did you see my faceted box that I shared on November 21st?
Did you see my photo holiday cards that I shared yesterday?
I started playing around with another idea using the Wonderful Winterland November 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit but kept "stepping it up" – adding more and more. So I decided to share all the versions I came up with.
This is where I started. I used the contents of the kit, Basic Black cardstock, my trimmer and a sponge.
Then instead of using the Dapper Denim ink in the kit to stamp Merry Christmas, I used VersaMark ink with Silver Embossing Powder and heat embossed it with the Heat Tool in this next version.
In this 3rd version I added a layer of Silver Glimmer paper behind the sponged sky/trees layer. And I attached the sponged layer to the glimmer paper with Glue Dots.
I wouldn't recommend using just the flat glue dots that come in the kit to attach the cardstock to the glimmer paper, though. The ones in the online store are best for this. I show the difference in my video that I made with the faceted box.
On this next stepped-up version, I used the Fine Tip Glue to attach the little stars on the tree that I punched out of the Silver Glimmer Paper with the Confetti Stars Punch.
And in this last 5th version I substituted the Basic Black cardstock for Fancy Frost Specialty Designer Paper.
Because this paper is embossed, you don't want to use any sort of tool to enforce the crease. See how it flattened out the embossing here in this photo?
So the Bone Folder is out when folding this paper. Just apply gentle pressure with your hands.
Thank you for seeing what I had to share today. I wish you all a wonderful day whether you are with family and friends celebrating the Thanksgiving US holiday or whether you are spending it in some other way. Hugs to you!
Happy Thanksgiving Rachel!!! I don’t think I have posted before but I absolutely love your alternatives to the Paper Pumpkins! Today seems like a special gift, they are so beautiful. And I love your pictures, the ‘X’ made me laugh! Have a great day!
I need to buy a refill so I can CASE your alternatives! These are great as usual and so doable!
I wanted to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! I know I am thankful that you share your talent with us and enjoy your posts too.
I like the white back ground the best. The black background would go with the earth alternative.(maybe?) Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks for leaving me such a kind comment Ramsey. I’m so glad you enjoy what I share. Have a great rest of your weekend!
Thanks so much Chris!! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.
That’s my favorite, too. But I like to share ideas using very few extra or specific supplies. Our Whisper White card stock is not as white as the cardstock that comes in the kits, so it was clashing. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Happy Thanksgiving Rachel.
Wonderful alternative ideas for Paper Pumpkin Rachel. Sometimes the instructions from paper pumpkin are not always interesting. So thanks again for sharing your wonderful projects.
I especially love the white back ground card. And love the Fancy Frost Specialty Designer Paper with this. Can’t wait to receive mine soon which I ordered online.
So glad you like my ideas, Raewyn. The white version is my favorite, too. Have fun with your kit when it arrives! And Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!