#APaperPumpkinThing
Welcome to our monthly “A Paper Pumpkin Thing” blog hop! 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 October 2019 Winter Woods 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 projects from this month’s kit: Ten serene winter holiday-themed greeting cards.

I’ve already shared a few other alternate projects using the contents of this kit on October 22nd.

• Turning the supplies for one card into three
• A window card
• A simple 12×12 scrapbook page layout with a shaker centerpiece
• And a vertical bendi card

CLICK HERE to check them out for more ideas.

Today I have for you two cards: a photo card and a pocket card.

People LOVE to send cards at Christmas time. And photo cards seem to be the ones I get the most. Here is how you can turn your 10 kit cards into ones that will share your family’s holiday photo.

Products I used… See below for a complete list of extra products I used linked to where you can find them in my online store.

Measurements…

• Whisper White Thick Cardstock
  • 4″ x 11″ scored parallel to the short edge at 2″
• Early Espresso Cardstock
  • 3-3/4″ x 5-3/4″ for matting photo
• Woodgrain printed paper (from the lining of the kit envelope)
  • 2″ x 4″
• Silver Metallic-Edge Ribbon
  • 2″

Since this card would need to be put into a business size envelope (you can pick up a box of these at your local store), the kit envelope can be used for the wonderful print lining the inside. Just trim off the sides of the envelope to open it up. Then cut your 2″ x 4″ piece from that.

Directions…

• Fold the 2″ section over to form a mini “card” on the left edge of the Whisper White Cardstock. Create a crisp fold with the Bone Folder.
• Adhere woodgrain printed paper on the front of that 2″ wide section.
• Open the “card” and stamp the sentiment.
• Adhere the Early Espresso photo mat. Add 3-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ horizontal photo.
• Color the ribbon with the Pool Party Blends marker. Allow a couple minutes for it to dry.
• Die-cut the trees from the kit card using the largest oval from the Layering Ovals Dies.
• Fold the ribbon to form a V. Adhere to the back of the oval (coming out the upper left section). Trim ends.
• Attach the oval layer as shown with Dimensionals. Make sure the Dimensionals are only connected to the woodgrain paper.
• Add Rhinestones to the tree tops.

Gift cards make gift giving a little easier. And as a mom of a teen and soon-to-be-teen, I know too well how awesome these cards can be when the things they want are too expensive for any ONE person to get. Here is how you can turn your 10 kit cards into ones with the perfect size pockets.

Measurements…

• Whisper White Thick Cardstock
  • 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored parallel to the short edge at 2-1/4″ and 5-1/2″
• Woodgrain printed paper (from the lining of the kit envelope)
  • 2″ x 4″
  • 3″ x 4″
• Silver Metallic-Edge Ribbon
  • 14″

Since you’ll be cutting up the kit envelope to make these cards, I included a link to the Medium Whisper White Envelopes in the supply list below. As I mentioned for the photo card… to obtain the printed paper on the inside of the kit envelopes, just trim off the sides of the envelope to open it up. Then cut your 2″ x 4″ piece and 3″ x 4″ piece from that.

Directions…

• Fold the 2-1/4″ section over, adhere the 2″ x 4″ woodgrain printed paper, punch a half-circle, then secure this pocket with two strips of Tear & Tape Adhesive placed close to the outer edges.
• Fold the Whisper White card base closed and adhere the 3″ x 4″ woodgrain printed paper on the front section.
• Create crisp folds with the Bone Folder.
• Color the ribbon with the Pool Party Blends marker. Allow a couple minutes for it to dry.
• Die-cut the trees from the kit card using the largest oval from the Layering Ovals Dies.
• Wrap the ribbon around the top and tie a knot. Trim the ends.
• Attach the oval layer as shown with Dimensionals. Make sure the Dimensionals are only positioned towards the top half. You don’t want them to connect with the lower half of the card.

• Open the “card” and stamp the sentiment.
• Add Rhinestones to the tree tops.

I hope I inspired your creativity with 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 November 10th for the next kit.

A PEEK AT NOVEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
In November we are offering a kit to make it easy for you to add a handmade, personal touch to your holiday giving—without a lot of fuss. It’s Christmas made easy with Paper Pumpkin! The November 2019 Paper Pumpkin kit makes 24 holiday-themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs. Coordinating colors are: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce. Click here to activate your subscription by November 10th for the November kit.

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

• die-cutting machine
• business size envelopes

STAMP-N-STORAGE MAGNET CARD SALE!
Starting today, Thursday, October 31, Stamp-n-Storage is offering 20% OFF Magnet Cards! This includes 5×7, 6×7, 8×7 and 8.5×11 Magnet Cards, and the Stamp-n-Die Bundle. The sale runs through Midnight Central Time, on Monday, November 4. Click here to shop.

NEW PAPER TRIMMER WILL DEBUT NOVEMBER 1ST!
How exciting! Stampin’ Up! has made the decision to make the new Paper Trimmer available to all beginning November 1, 2019. Click here to see the video where I share details about this new product. Replacement blades for the new trimmer will then be available to purchase in January 2020.

CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE SUITE DEBUTS NOVEMBER 1
A beautiful suite of products will be available starting November 1, 2019. This exclusive, limited-time collection includes festive, floral designs and includes many coordinating products. Click here for the informational flyer which shares more details.

MY ONLINE PAPER CRAFTERS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
I’m forming a new Paper Crafters club that will begin mid-November (with orders due mid-month for December, January, February, March, April, and May). And we are looking for more to join us. The commitment is to order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product in each of those 6 months. In one of those months, you would reap the hosting rewards (free merchandise based on the club orders). And then you’d also be able to get in on monthly product perks that would be sent to you along with your monthly club cards.

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 October 2019 projects featuring products from the Holiday Catalog are now available!) CLICK HERE for more information.