#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 April 2021 So Cool 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 April 26th.
- Popsicle “house” cards
- Watermelon “pizza” card
- How to get 20 RAK cards from the stickers
- A fun watermelon 12×12 scrapbook page layout
- And how to double the cards in the kit
CLICK HERE to check them out for more ideas.
Today I am sharing party invites that I mass produced with the Stamparatus and some easy but cute gift pouches for party guests.
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.
The gift pouches are super easy to make. All I did was cut my envelopes from the kit in half. Then I trimmed off the sides to open them up.
I turned them inside out and resealed them with Tear & Tape (along the bottom) and Stampin’ Seal on the side.
This is what they look like on the back side.
I added a layered sentiment piece with Basic White (1-1/4″ x 3-1/2″) and Basic Black Cardstock (1-3/8″ x 3-5/8″), Rhinestones and a stamped sentiment from the kit in Tuxedo Black ink.
I filled my sample one with some odd but colorful treats (I was laughing when all I could find in the house was Kool Aid and a pack of Craisins. hahahaha). I guess if I was having a cool treats themed summer party, I’ll probably put a $5 gift card to an ice cream shop and a pack of Pop Rocks in there instead.
Here is what I did to make the invites.
First I stamped the popsicle images all over a piece of cardstock that I colored with multiple ink colors using the Blending Brushes. Click here, click on the video, and then scroll to the 21 minute mark to see how I colored that cardstock and added droplet images. I then fussy cut those popsicle tops.
Next I pulled out my Stamparatus and easily & quickly stamped 16 note cards with two stamp images at the same time.
I added a 1″ x 5″ strip of the envelope liner paper (you can get 4 from each envelope) and a 5″ length of Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon to the bottom of each card front, added a colored popsicle top with Dimensionals, stamped the splatter image in matching ink colors, and added Rhinestones.
I have 16 cards ready to personalize with party information on the inside. Now I just need to set a date and have the boys give me their guest list so we can enjoy and celebrate together outside when school is out.
I hope I inspired your creativity with what I shared today! If you did not get this kit, I hope you can apply these ideas to products you already own.
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 this next kit…
A PEEK AT MAY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Step up to the plate, take a swing, and knock it out of the park! With the Batter Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit, it’s your turn to go to bat for all the people who’ve gone to bat for you. This month’s timeless kit with a “throwback” theme contains enough grand slam supplies to create nine 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards (3 of 3 designs) featuring classic colors, pinwheel and pinstripe patterns, and vintage-washed paper pieces. There’s no “batter” way to root, root, root for your home team and honor the all-stars in your life! Each kit also contains a couple sticks of the chewy staple – the official bubble gum of the MLB! Chew while you craft, slide a piece into a card, or save it for later. Click here to watch the promotional video, get more peeks at the kit, and see what the Batter Up! kit is about. Coordinating colors: Basic White, Bumblebee, Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Real Red, Smoky Slate, Soft Suede
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Product List…things you might need/want in addition to the April 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit
- toothbrush, small cup and water
LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS SALE
It’s time to say goodbye to retiring products from the 2020-21 Annual Catalog and 2021-21 Beginner Brochure. Click here for more information and to access the list os products leaving.
A NEW CATALOG DEBUTS MAY 4!
If you do not have another demonstrator (or are not a demonstrator yourself), click here to fill out a catalog request form. If you live close enough (I am located in Andover, MN) to pick one up, contact me so we can make arrangements. By saving me on shipping costs, I will let you pick a goodie from the gift basket too.
CONNECT, CRAFT & COLLECT
Stampin’ Up! will be gifting an extra $25 in Stampin’ Rewards to all orders that reach the $250+ mark this May 4-June 14 – great for those who host parties or those who place large individual orders. Click here for more details.
JOIN+ STARTER KIT SPECIAL
Get ready for an awesome Starter Kit special that will take place at the kick off of the new 2021-22 Annual Catalog on May 4th and continue on through the month! Click here for more details.
HEY CHICK & HEY BIRTHDAY CHICK
Available February 2 – June 30, 2021 – The popular Hey Chick has returned to pair up with the Hey Birthday Chick stamp set in the current mini catalog!! And each with coordinating dies. Click here for a downloadable flyer. Click here to shop online.
CRAZY FOR BUTTERFLIES
New early release and exclusive Butterfly Bouquet products are now available March 2 through May 3, 2021!! Click here for a downloadable flyer. Click here to shop online. BTW the Butterfly Bijou Designer is no longer available.
A PEEK AT MAY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Step up to the plate, take a swing, and knock it out of the park! With the Batter Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit, it’s your turn to go to bat for all the people who’ve gone to bat for you. This month’s timeless kit with a “throwback” theme contains enough grand slam supplies to create nine 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards (3 of 3 designs) featuring classic colors, pinwheel and pinstripe patterns, and vintage-washed paper pieces. There’s no “batter” way to root, root, root for your home team and honor the all-stars in your life! Each kit also contains a couple sticks of the chewy staple – the official bubble gum of the MLB! Chew while you craft, slide a piece into a card, or save it for later. Click here to watch the promotional video, get more peeks at the kit, and see what the Batter Up! kit is about. Coordinating colors: Basic White, Bumblebee, Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Real Red, Smoky Slate, Soft Suede
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 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 April 2021 Flowering Cactus Product Medley 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 Ice-Cream Corner Suite will be available May 1st! AND these tutorial bundles (Jan-June) include links to instructional videos!
Love your invites and treat bag, your popsicles are adorable, time for me to get to work, thank you for sharing.
Thanks Rose! Hugs to you!!