Happy 6th birthday to Paper Pumpkin kits!

It’s amazing that Paper Pumpkin has been around that many years now. Oh my, how the kits have improved with age. And so have my videos! LOL Here is the first set of alternates I made. And here is the first video. (Don’t laugh.) I’m still making alternates for each and every kit AND videos for pretty much all of them as well. Click here to see my archive of all my past Paper Pumpkin posts on my blog.

Introducing this month’s March 2019 Paper Pumpkin kit: Poppin’ Birthday! It includes supplies to put together 8 festive pop-out birthday cards: 4 of 2 styles.

I like to think outside the box…see what else I can come up with, and create alternate cards and other project ideas to inspire others. I added the extra supplies in the product list below to the above kit supplies to create my alternate projects that I’m sharing with you today:

• two fun cake/candle cards made from 1/2 of a kit card
• two counting books (a fun gift idea)
• two tulle shaker anniversary cards
• and two yummy donut birthday cards

Watch my video first to get to get measurements, directions, and tips (you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog). Then scroll down to see close-up photos, access the links that I mentioned at the beginning of my video, and see a list of extra supplies (linked to my online store) that I used to make my creations.

Here are photos of the cards the kit instructs how to make.

Aren’t they fun!?

And here are close-up photos of the alternate projects I made and shared in my video. (Remember to watch the video first to get measurements, tips and directions.)

TWO FUN CAKE/CANDLE CARDS

I used just 1/2 of a kit card and some extra cardstock to make these two. And as you can see, you can add many or just a few candles to the cake to personalize it for the person you are giving it to.

COUNTING BOOKS

These make a great gift for a young kiddo. You can create yours with personalized photos of your own.

TULLE SHAKER CARDS

These would be great for birthday or anniversary cards. They are MUCH flatter than the typical shaker card. And there is no static when putting them together!

DONUT CARDS

Yep! The sprinkles looked like donut toppings to me. So I had to make donut cards. Hahaha!

I hope you enjoyed what I shared today!

If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE to sign up by April 10th for the next kit.

April’s Paper Pumpkin kit will introduce you to Stampin’ Up!’s brand new Distinktive® photo-realistic stamp images. These stamps have a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single image. The kit will make 9 cards (3 cards of 3 designs) and an adorable gift box. Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors are: Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Mint Macron, and So Saffron.

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Product List… things you might need/want in addition to the March 2019 Paper Pumpkin kit to make these projects

• Crop-O-Dile
• Photos/images for book
• Pencil
• Washi or masking tape
• Tulle
• Sticky note or Post-It® Note

Stampin’ Trimmer [126889]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Paper Snips Scissors [103579]	Take Your Pick [144107]
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730]	Poppy Parade 8-1/2″ x 11″” Card Stock” [119793]	Poppy Parade 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon [146938]	Bone Folder [102300]
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad [147096]	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [131197]	Bermuda Bay 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon [146939]	Medium Translucent Clear Envelopes [102619]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045]	Black 1/2″ (1.3 Cm) Satin Ribbon [146280]	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141416]
Big Shot [143263]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]	Metallics Sequin Assortment [144214]	Iridescent Sequin Assortment [144212]
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad [147114]	Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119686]	So Saffron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [105118]	Stampin’ Pierce Mat [126199]
2-1/4″ (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720]	3/4″ Circle Punch [119873]	Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527]	Share What You Love Artisan Pearls [146927]
Balloon Bouquet Punch [140609]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]
Clear Block A [118487]	Clear Block B [117147]	Clear Block C [118486]	Clear Block D [118485]
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Pad [147050]

 

SALE-A-BRATION COORDINATION PRODUCTS

During the month of March (and only while supplies last), Stampin’ Up! is offering six new exclusive products that coordinate with several of our 2019 Sale-a-Bration products! Unlike the Sale-a-Bration products though (free with qualifying orders), the Sale-a-Bration Coordination products are for purchase. Click here for the informational flyer with images of all the products.
The Hop Around Framelits, Lily Framelits, and Call Me Cupcake Framelits are now sold out in the US and are no longer available. 

 

SALE-A-BRATION 2019

Sale-A-Bration (January 3 – March 31, 2019) is one of THE best times of the Stampin’ Up! year. Earn free exclusive products! Earn more Stampin’ Rewards! Get a fabulous tote with one of the best kit offers ever!…CLICK HERE for more information & to find the links to the online brochures filled with fun free products. New Sale-a-Bration choices were added February 15 and again March 1.
The Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack, the Butterfly Elements, the Precious Parcel Card Kit, and the Foil Sheets are all sold out in the US and are no longer available.

 

There are some products that are selling out in the 2019 Occasions Catalog already. These products were going to retire with this seasonal catalog anyway, but due to complications with Stampin’ Up!’s die supplier & not being able to replenish the inventory, the following items are no longer available:

• Doily Builder Thinlits Dies (item 148553)
• Wonderful Floral Framelits Dies (item 148529)
• Rose Trellis Thinlits Dies (item 148549)

And this item is on low inventory/forecasted to run out soon:

• Detailed Birthday Edgelits Dies (item 148548)

 

GET $175 WORTH FOR $99!

It’s a great time to sign up to be a demonstrator. During Sale-a-Bration, the starter kit is amazing!…Choose up to $175 worth of Stampin’ Up! products (which could include preorder products!), and pay just $99. Shipping is free too, so you save there as well. There is also the option of adding in this beautiful, exclusive tote for an additional $30. Click here to download the Sale-a-Bration brochure and see the tote and the options for the great starter kit on pages 4 & 5. Click here to learn more about the perks of being a demonstrator in my Stampers With ART community. And then click here when you are ready purchase your kit. But hurry. This offer ends March 31, 2019.

 

“BETTER THAN FLAT” TUTORIALS 

Five super talented Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators and I have joined together as the “Stampin’ Anonymous team” to create Fun Fold cards & 3-D (“better than flat”) projects to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members each month! (Our March projects are now available!) CLICK HERE to find out how you can get your hands on these great tutorials. A new one is offered each month. 

 

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Do you find that you order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product each month? Do you want to get perks for those monthly orders? I’m forming a new Paper Crafters club that will kick off soon, and we are looking for more members. Click here to learn more. Then contact me with your questions &/or to sign up.