#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 2020 Joy To the World 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. (If you are receiving this blog post by email, click HERE to see the hop.)

Here is a photo of the intended projects from this month’s kit: eight full-size cards (four of two kinds measuring 5-7/8 x 4-1/8 or 14.9 cm x 10.47 cm) and coordinating envelopes.

I’ve already shared some other alternate projects using the contents of this kit on October 20th.

• Quintuple the kit to make 40 holiday cards
• And an adaption of last month’s hand sanitizer holders.

CLICK HERE to check them out for more ideas.

Today I am sharing two cards with you. The first is very easy to recreate and does not require much extra product outside the kit. I only added a circle punch, an X-acto knife and a surface to cut on like a self-healing mat or cardboard.

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.

Directions…

• Punch a 2-1/4″ circle in the front layer of the card base.
• Tie on some twine. (I wrapped the twine around twice before tying in a bow.)
• Adhere one of the die-cut words from the kit.
• Use the X-acto knife to cut around the petals on the inside of the center flower from the floral piece in the kit. Do the cutting on a safe surface such as a self-healing mat or cardboard. Notice I didn’t connect my cuts. Then use a bone folder to lift and curl them a bit.

• Add the floral piece to the inside of the card so the cut flower is centered in the window of the card.
• Stamp the inside sentiment.

The second card is a bit more challenging. But yesterday I shared tips and tricks for making this type of fun fold card during my YouTube Live Online Paper Crafting Class. Click here to see yesterday’s post and video. Or just click here to see the video.

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…

• Early Espresso Cardstock
  • 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” trimmed parallel to the long edge 1” in on each side (starting at 1” and ending at 5-1/4”) and scored parallel to the short side (as shown in the video) at 1”, 2” 4-1/4”, 5-1/4” and 6-3/8”
  • 1” x 3” scored parallel to short side ½” in on each end
  • 1-1/2” x 5” for the bookmark
• Card base from the kit (foiled pattern) – see image below for where I made my cuts
  • 3” x 3-1/4”
  • 1-7/8″ x 3-1/2″ for above the “pocket”
•  Envelope from the kit (printed pattern) – see image below for where I made my cuts
  • 4” x 5-1/4” (cut ¾” in on three sides to form a “C” shape)
  • 1-7/8” x 3-3/4” folded in half for pocket (I cut this from the portion inside the “C” shape)
  • 1-1/4” x 4-3/4” for the bookmark layer
• Card base from the kit (white side)
  • 3 x 3-1/4″ for the back side of the card
• Silver Metallic-Edge Ribbon
  • 7” for the bow
  • 10” for the bookmark
• Brass banner from the kit
  • 1″ cut from one end for under the bow
  • 1-7/8″ length for the pocket band
  • the rest for the bookmark

Tips…

• I recommend watching the video I shared yesterday so you can understand how it comes together.
• Then cut all the pieces and remember what they are for. (I mention lots of details above in the measurements section.)
• Add the stamped sentiment after folding the card into a closed position so it is 1/8″ from the right edge as shown below.

• Fold the pocket and secure the Early Espresso cardstock strip using Tear & Tape Adhesive. The 1-7/8″ x 3-1/2″ brass foiled card base piece is for above the pocket after the pocket is attached.

I hope I inspired your creativity with what I shared today!

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A PEEK AT NOVEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
November’s cute, gingerbread-themed kit contains enough supplies to create one-of-a-kind Christmas crafts! Whether it’s a gift card carrier, traditional card, or tasty-looking tag, this sweet and seasonal kit is the key to heartfelt holiday gifting. With curly cutouts, sugary stickers, and delicious die-cut designs in a special-edition box, a jolly holiday will be on its way with this kit! (Also includes 15 2-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ envelopes.) Click here to watch the cute promotional video. Coordinating colors: Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Blushing Bride, and Whisper White

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Product List…things you might need/want in addition to the October 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit to make these projects

• X-acto knife or similar cutting blade
• a self-healing mat or cardboard

CURVY CELEBRATIONS COMING SOON
There are some fabulous products debuting in the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog that are being released early and being offered along with some coordinating exclusive Christmas products. You can get your hands on any or all of these November 3-January 4. Click here for the informational flyer.

PAPER PUMPKIN PAST KITS AND REFILLS AVAILABLE AGAIN SOON!
While constructing the new online store, Stampin’ Up! had to temporarily suspend the offering of Paper Pumpkin past kits and refills. Well…good news! The online store functionality that allows SU to offer these products is working now! Paper Pumpkin Past Kits and Refills are available once again. These products are only available while supplies last and require an active Paper Pumpkin subscription to be allowed to order. SU will continue to release new past kit and refill products each month as inventory and demand allow. If you’re interested in purchasing these products, they’re typically released—if available—on the 4th Monday of each month.

A PEEK AT NOVEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
November’s cute, gingerbread-themed kit contains enough supplies to create one-of-a-kind Christmas crafts! Whether it’s a gift card carrier, traditional card, or tasty-looking tag, this sweet and seasonal kit is the key to heartfelt holiday gifting. With curly cutouts, sugary stickers, and delicious die-cut designs in a special-edition box, a jolly holiday will be on its way with this kit! (Also includes 15 2-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ envelopes.) Click here to watch the cute promotional video. Coordinating colors: Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Blushing Bride, and Whisper White

ALL STAR TUTORIALS
I’m a designer with the All Stars, a group of globally recognized Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. And we are excited to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members our bundle of twelve October 2020 Flowers For Every Season Tutorials which are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Forever Greenery Suite will be available November 1st! AND these tutorial bundles (July-December) now include links to instructional videos!

AUTUMN 2020 MEGA TUTORIAL BUNDLE!
I took part in another mega tutorial bundle group where everyone involved contributed a project tutorial using Autumn-themed products from the Aug-Dec 2020 Mini Catalog. Each project includes instructions, photos, imperial and metric measurements, and complete product lists. Click here to learn how you can get this entire bundle of 82 great ideas.

MY ONLINE PAPER CRAFTERS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
We are looking for more to join our online Paper Crafters club. The commitment is to order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product in each of 6 consecutive 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.