#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 January 2021 Sending Hearts 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 are the cards the kit instructs how to make. (Click here for a link to Stampin’ Up!’s how-to video to help you assemble these as intended.)
I’ve already shared some other alternate projects using the contents of this kit on January 23rd.
- How to turn eight cards into twenty!
- A few variations with the coordinating Love Boxes Add-On kit (available while supplies last)
- And a couple two-compartment treat boxes
CLICK HERE to check them out for more ideas.
Today I am sharing a couple bookmarks and a shaker card with you.
I find that I’m doing a lot of reading before bed nowadays. Sometimes I have more than one book going at a time, too. So bookmarks were on my mind when I sat down to create. And these are very easy to recreate. In fact if you are someone that does your kits with your kiddos, these may be a fun project to try.
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.
For the bookmark with the ribbon:
Measurements…
- Basic White Cardstock
- 2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″
- Petal Pink Cardstock
- 2-3/4″ x 5-1/2″
- Black satin ribbon from the kit
- 5″
Directions…
- Stamp the heart image in Tuxedo Black ink and color in with the Stampin’ Blends Markers.
- Sandwich one end of the ribbon with two of the largest epoxy heart stickers.
- Adhere the other end to the back side of the stamped white layer.
- Then adhere this layer to the Petal Pink layer.
For the bookmark with the sequins:
Measurements…
- Basic White Cardstock (or a portion of one of the card bases from the kit)
- 2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″
- Flirty Flamingo Cardstock (or a portion of one of the card bases from the kit)
- 2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″
Directions…
- Stamp the heart image in Tuxedo Black ink.
- Insert this layer into the clear envelope and add a small amount of sequins making sure they stay on top.
- Tightly wrap and tape the side portion of the envelope to the back side. Then tightly wrap and tape the opening end of the clear envelope to the back side.
- Attach the Flirty Flamingo layer to the back side.
Let’s apply that idea now to a card. In fact these are called “faker shaker” cards.
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…
- Flirty Flamingo Cardstock
- 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored parallel to the short side at 4-1/4″
- Poppy Parade Cardstock
- 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
- 3-1/2″ x 4-5/8″
- Basic Black Cardstock
- Scrap for stamping and punching sentiment
- Mailbox layer from the kit
- Cut down to 3-1/4″ x 4-3/8″
- Black satin ribbon from the kit
- 14″
Directions…
- Stamp the heart/flower image in the upper left of the mailbox layer.
- Add this to a clear envelope along with some sequins. Then tightly wrap and tape the opening end of the clear envelope to the back side. Tie on the black ribbon and trim the ends.
- Attach this to the Poppy Parade rectangular layer, then attach that to the Flirty Flamingo card base.
- Stamp sentiment in VersaMark ink, add embossing powder, tap off the excess, then heat with the Heat Tool.
- Punch the sentiment and add to the front of the card with Dimensionals.
- To create the inside envelope, line up opposing corners of the Poppy Parade square piece in your Stampin’ Trimmer at the 1″ mark, and score. Do this to both sides.
- Rotate in the other direction and line up opposing corners of the Poppy Parade square piece in your Stampin’ Trimmer at the 1-1/4″ mark, and score. Do this to both sides.
- Trim out the bottom two areas where the score lines intersect. Trim 1/4″ off the bottom point.
- Add Tear & Tape as shown below. Fold in the the side and then the bottom. Crease with a bone folder and attach to the inside of the card.
- Then add the “Love” die-cut piece with Dimensionals so it looks like it’s coming out of the envelope.
I hope I inspired your creativity with what I shared today!
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A PEEK AT FEBRUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
February’s Paper Pumpkin kit—Bouquet of Hope—provides a way to offer comfort, care, and condolences to those enduring life’s challenges. With beautiful blooms and supportive sentiments, the Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit will soothe sorrow and share sympathy in a heartfelt, handmade way. While you can create nine cards of comfort and coordinating envelopes with this month’s kit, the kit’s exclusive, versatile stamp set can be used to uplift loved ones during trying times, any time. Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. Kit coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (#155223), an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item. Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Rococo Rose
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Product List…things you might need/want in addition to the January 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit
SALE-A-BRATION!
Whether you are purchasing, hosting, joining, or currently a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, EVERYONE can earn more for free during Sale-a-Bration January 5 – February 28, 2021. Click here for more information.
SHOP THE NEW MINI CATALOG
Lots of fabulous new product has arrived! CLICK HERE to access the PDF of the new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog. CLICK HERE to access these new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog items in my online store.
INTRODUCING BASIC WHITE
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the previous Stampin’ Up! Whisper White has been replaced with the new Basic White. Click here for a downloadable flyer. Click here for an informational video.
PPX CREW EXCLUSIVE TUTORIALS
If your Paper Pumpkin subscription is through me, you’ll now be able to enjoy exclusive ideas shared in video tutorials from the creative Stampin’ Up! demonstrators on the PPX Crew!
ALL STAR TUTORIAL BUNDLE SUBSCRIPTION TIME
A new set of 72 video tutorials are starting! And we have some amazing ideas in store for you. Click here to learn all the ways you can get your hands on these next six months worth while saving money at the same time. The subscription window will end January 31.
MINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE AVAILABLE
If you recall the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines on pages 170-172 in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog weren’t quite ready with the launch of this publication in June. The larger one debuted on September 1st, but there were further COVID-19-related delays with the mini machine. Well…good news! The mini machine is now available! For product information and tips on both machines, click here: http://www.stampinup.com/cut&emboss
A PEEK AT FEBRUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
February’s Paper Pumpkin kit—Bouquet of Hope—provides a way to offer comfort, care, and condolences to those enduring life’s challenges. With beautiful blooms and supportive sentiments, the Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit will soothe sorrow and share sympathy in a heartfelt, handmade way. While you can create nine cards of comfort and coordinating envelopes with this month’s kit, the kit’s exclusive, versatile stamp set can be used to uplift loved ones during trying times, any time. Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. Kit coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (#155223), an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item. Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Rococo Rose
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 February 10th for this next kit.
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 January 2021 Fine Art Floral Suite 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 Love You Always Suite will be available February 1st! AND these tutorial bundles (Jan-June) include links to instructional videos!
wonderful bookmark! I love the tiny heart you chose to attach to the end of the ribbon! You do great work!
Thanks Christine. 😊
Lol, I love “faker shaker” cards – so much faster and easier than laying down all that foam adhesive, only to find out that you left a gap! 🤦♀️ Thanks for sharing these great ideas, and the detailed instructions. ☺️
Thanks Kimberley. Yes…these are sOOOooo easy to make too.