#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 2022 Kisses & Hugs 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 zig-zag, heart-shaped 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 27th. Be sure to click here to check them all out.

Today I am sharing some fun alternate box ideas with you that I made with the kit contents, the Kisses & Hugs Treat Boxes (add-on kit), and some extra coordinating products. (See below for a complete list of extra products I used linked to where you can find them in my online store.)

This first one is a way to hold a treat that might be a bit taller.

I avoided folding one of the taller ends, adhered the side flaps to the inside, and stamped “love you” at the top. I added two heart tags – pink side showing on one and white side showing on the other. And because the heart tags (that come with the treat boxes) are Blushing Bride in color, I used Blushing Bride ink to stamp the sentiment and the extra heart images.

After wrapping and tying on the gold cord, I attached the white stamped heart with a Dimensional and the pink heart with Seal Adhesive. Then I just added some Iridescent Rhinestones to conceal the punched hole area of the tags and add a bit more glitz.

Super simple!

The other five boxes are all made the same way.

You can see that these are each made from two boxes that are connected. So I used 10 boxes altogether to make these five.

The first step is to snip off the following parts…an end on each and side flaps near the cut end on one.

Then add Tear & Tape to the decorative side of the cut ends.

Connecting them is the part that may get confusing. You’ll want to bring the two trimmed ends together. The flaps all get tucked within when bringing them together. None of the four flaps (the two longer ones and the two shorter ones on that one box) should end up on the outside of the connected box. Once they are positioned correctly, then slide them together as tight as you can.

Go inside to grab the “backing” off the Tear & Tape pieces, and adhere to secure the connection.

Then decorate with the 2021-23 In Color ribbons, inks and jewels. Tie the ribbon on first. Then score down the middle of the hearts (with the scoring blade on the Trimmer), and stamp the X and O on each. Fold on the score lines and attach them to the boxes. Then add the jewels.

These now can hold twice as much when they are twice as long. And really you COULD keep extending by adding more boxes together.

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 February 10th for this next kit…

A PEEK AT FEBRUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Grab your binoculars, buckle up, and hop into our off-road truck—there’s so much to see on this safari! Answer the call of the wild—and your creativity—with the Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit. This playful, party-themed kit includes all the goodies and gear you need to create nine 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards —3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes in safari-inspired shapes and patterns you’ll go wild for! Make every occasion a celebration with this month’s amusing animals, beautiful botanicals, and celebratory sentiments. Leaf imagery coordinates with the new Artfully Composed Suite. Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Fresh Freesia, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede.

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Product List…things you might need/want in addition to the January 2022 Paper Pumpkin kit 

• treats for the boxes

Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes [160147]	Paper Snips [103579]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Take Your Pick [144107]	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100]	Paper Trimmer [152392]
Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031]	Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155714]	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155780]	Evening Evergreen 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155573]	Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155615]	Pale Papaya 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155672]	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [155712]
Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778]	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576]	Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad [155611]	Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad [155670]	2021–2023 In Color Jewels [155571]

ALL TOGETHER COLLECTION
With hand designs that illustrate coming together in friendship and solidarity, the All Together Collection will help you create cardmaking and paper crafting projects that reflect the people you know and love. Click here for the informational flyer. Click here to shop these products online. Click here to learn more.

MINI TREAT BOXES AVAILABLE
The Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes, item #160147 is now available! Paired up with the Kisses & Hugs kit, subscribers can create stylish treat boxes to match the heart-shaped cards in the kit. These Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes are sold separately and only available to active Paper Pumpkin subscribers while supplies last.

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WOULD YOU LIKE A TOUR?
Click here to learn how you can get your hands on a virtual tour of the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog! You can earn or purchase the tour within a downloadable PDF containing photos, supply lists, and measurements for 11 featured projects, along with links to corresponding videos showing the awesomeness of several of the new products, details for the featured creative projects, and many other creative samples. 

A PEEK AT FEBRUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Grab your binoculars, buckle up, and hop into our off-road truck—there’s so much to see on this safari! Answer the call of the wild—and your creativity—with the Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit. This playful, party-themed kit includes all the goodies and gear you need to create nine 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards —3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes in safari-inspired shapes and patterns you’ll go wild for! Make every occasion a celebration with this month’s amusing animals, beautiful botanicals, and celebratory sentiments. Leaf imagery coordinates with the new Artfully Composed Suite. Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Fresh Freesia, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Succulent, 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 February 10th for this next kit.