#APaperPumpkinThing
Yay! I’m excited for our Paper Pumpkin blog hop today! See what I have to share. Then check out all the other blogs in the hop to see additional creative alternate paper crafting project ideas that we each came up with using the contents of the April 2019 Sentimental Rose Paper Pumpkin kit. To follow the hop and see other creative project ideas, simply scroll down and click on the names of other hop participants.

Here is a photo of the intended project from this month’s kit – 9 pretty note cards: 3 each of 3 designs and a coordinating gift box.

I shared a several ideas (cards with dimension mainly) with this kit yesterday, but today I have some fun bookmark ideas to show.

I even recorded how to make them in this video (my Facebook Live broadcast from yesterday). Watch the video first 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.

If you wish to recreate these monster bookmarks with your kit contents, here are the measurements and a few more close-up photos below.

Measurements for the two monster bookmarks:

• Gray Granite Cardstock
  • 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” then cut at the diagonal (only need one)
  • Scrap for punching one ¾” circle
• Mint Macaron Cardstock
  • Scrap for punching two ¾” circles

Extra Stampin’ Up! Products I Used for ALL the bookmarks:  See below for a full list of extra supplies linked to where you can find them in my online store.

Here are photos and tips for my other three bookmarks that I made.

THE ROSE CORNER BOOKMARK

Tips for this one:

• Use the same measurements above. The printed floral paper in the kit is what I used for the main design. I just cut it to 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″, cut it diagonally to get my piece, and then stamped the leaves. I cut my leaf stamp to get just one leaf! (Yep!! It sounds crazy, but I did. And then when I want to stamp the three leaves together another time I just mount my two stamps together on the block.) I punched the top corner with the Detailed Trio Punch and tied some twine through.

THE RECTANGULAR BOOKMARK

Tips for this one:

• I stamped the rectangular piece the same way I stamped it for my kit card. I added the sentiment image, added the enamel dots, and then punched the top with the Detailed Trio Punch. I added the Mint Textile Ribbon and tied it together tight with some twine.

THE RIBBON BOOKMARK

Tips for this one:

• I stamped my two label pieces…The sentiment one also has some really light (stamped off twice) Mint Macaron leaves. The floral side has two punched out Flirty Flamingo flowers added with Glue Dots over the top of the leaves. I attached these finished labels to the Silver Foil scallop circle pieces. Then I sandwiched the end of the Silver Metallic-Edge Ribbon between the two labels using Tear & Tape Adhesive.

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 May 10th for the next kit.

A PEEK AT MAY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT

May’s Paper Pumpkin kit is going to be beautiful! It was designed with the help of Shelli Gardner, Stampin’ Up!’s board chair and cofounder. Shelli worked closely with designers and concept artists to create a Paper Pumpkin kit that is uniquely hers. It includes an exclusive photopolymer stamp set, paper, and crafting materials to create 12 mailable cards (3 cards of 4 unique designs), 12 exclusive, coordinating envelopes, and a Classic Stampin’ Spot. Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock (a new 2019-21 In Color), Soft Suede, and Very Vanilla. Click here  to see the video for even more information on this kit. Then click here to sign up by May 10th for this next kit.

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Product List

• April 2019 Sentimental Rose Monthly Paper Pumpkin Kit (received by active subscribers only)
• Mint Macaron Textile Ribbon (available June 4, 2019)
• Pencil
• Ruler

RETIRING PRODUCTS!

And Stampin’ Up! has posted its list of products that are now retiring from the current ones: the 2018-19 Annual Catalog and the 2019 Occasions Catalog. Be sure to take a good look at the retiring products lists so that you don’t miss out on getting items that you have wanted. Some things (like designer papers, ink pads and refills, cardstock…) sell out quickly! CLICK HERE for more detailed information, to access the lists and links, for dates about transitioning into the new catalog, AND to find out how you can get your hands on the new 2019-20 Annual Catalog. 

THE 2019-20 ANNUAL CATALOG DEBUTS JUNE 4TH!

After attending the April 2019 OnStage event, I now have a copy of the awesome upcoming catalog!! CLICK HERE to find out how YOU can get your hands on the new 2019-20 Annual Catalog. 

BETTER THAN FLAT TUTORIALS 

I’m so proud to be teamed up with five other super talented Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators so we can create Fun Fold cards & 3-D projects to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members each month! (Our beautiful April feminine-themed 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. May’s tutorials will feature masculine-themed projects.) 

A PEEK AT MAY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT

May’s Paper Pumpkin kit is going to be beautiful! It was designed with the help of Shelli Gardner, Stampin’ Up!’s board chair and cofounder. Shelli worked closely with designers and concept artists to create a Paper Pumpkin kit that is uniquely hers. It includes an exclusive photopolymer stamp set, paper, and crafting materials to create 12 mailable cards (3 cards of 4 unique designs), 12 exclusive, coordinating envelopes, and a Classic Stampin’ Spot. Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock (a new 2019-21 In Color), Soft Suede, and Very Vanilla. Click here  to see the video for even more information on this kit. Then click here to sign up by May 10th for this next kit.

STORAGE BY STAMPIN’ UP

Stampin’ Up! is now offering new organizational products! Storage by Stampin’ Up!® for those of us who want to interchangeable, stackable, customizable storage solutions for your Stampin’ Up! ink pads, markers and more!
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CLICK HERE to view and shop for these items in my online store.

ANNUAL CATALOG NEWS

Due to recent supplier issues (and other factors), Stampin’ Up! will no longer be carrying the current die-cutting machine and trimmer: The Big Shot and Stampin’ Trimmer are retiring. These changes are giving Stampin’ Up! the opportunity to research and explore replacement options. But there will be a gap when we do not have a trimmer or die-cutting machine available. You will not see these items in the upcoming 2019-20 Annual Catalog that debuts June 4, 2019. Click here for more information.