#APaperPumpkinThing
Welcome to our monthly APPT blog hop! This time we are highlighting the May 2023 Exploring In Color Paper Pumpkin kit. I created 18 alternate cards with the contents of this kit. The first set of three cards are z-folds and show off more of the printed card designs. The second set of 15 cards share how you can QUINTUPLE the cards from the kit by just adding black & white cardstock and some coordinating 2023-25 In Color Dots.

See what I have to share. Then check out all the other blogs in the hop for additional creative ideas my fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrator friends shared. To follow the hop and see these other creative project ideas, simply scroll down and click on the names of the 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 usually share lots more project ideas soon after my kit arrives. This would’ve been around the 22nd of last month. But I was in Europe for 2 weeks, got back late on the 28th, slept and unpacked the whole next day, and then got sick 😢. It feels weird not to have done a video of alternates with this kit. But I hope those of you who follow my Paper Pumpkin shares will forgive me this month. Gosh! And such a great kit! I know I could’ve created more. But this is what I DID design…

Z-Fold cards! Hello…the back sides of the kit card bases are just too pretty to have hidden.

By opening the card bases up all the way, adding additional score lines 2-1/8″ in, and folding a bit differently, these z-folds show it ALL off.

Be sure to not overdo the extras around the sentiment sections, too. I omitted these pieces.

Here is the first card.

The only extra product I added outside of the kit was the Brushed Brass Butterflies. Can you find them?

To write a message, flip the card over. When I first saw this design, I was worried for those in the tent, but then I noticed the gulch or ravine. Phew! 😆

This is the second one.

The butterflies are easier to see on this one.

This design is my favorite because I love to canoe.

And this is the third.

Those butterflies are one of my favorite sets of embellishments. I highly recommend them.

I hope you enjoyed these.

For the second set of cards I used the supplies of three kit cards and three kit envelopes, cut them into smaller pieces, rearranged things, and added the pieces to Basic White and Basic Black cardstock. This is what you can prepare for one set of 15.

Measurements for the first 12 cards

• Basic White Cardstock
  • (12) 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored parallel to the short side at 4-1/4″
  • (12) 2-3/8″ punched circles
• Basic Black Cardstock
  • (24) 1/2″ x 5-1/2″
• Kit card bases – each cut into 4 vertical sections

Measurements for the other 3 cards

• Basic Black Cardstock
  • (3) 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
• Kit envelopes – sides cut off to make them 5-1/2″ wide…and then cut a bit of the flaps off and cut just below the designs

Here are the results of the first twelve.

The black strips of cardstock are added under the sides of each scenery strip. And the sentiment circles are added with Dimensionals.

And the 2023-25 In Color Dot embellishments are simple to add, and add just the right amount of shine. I used 3 per card.

Here are the results of the last three. These are made from the envelopes that are trimmed up and wrapped over and attached to the Basic Black base pieces.

This is what they look like on the back.

And this is what they look like open. The inside 3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ white layers are cut from the remaining envelope paper.

These close up photos show that I used the extra envelope flaps for a couple of the sentiment piece accents. This Happy Birthday one is trimmed about 3/4″ from the right end, separated a bit, and then connected with the binoculars.

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 June 10th for this next kit…

A PEEK AT JUNE’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Show hospitality to all your guests with June’s Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes supplies to make nine elegant and detailed cards—3 of 3 designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, want to invite someone over, or want to stand out as a gracious guest, this kit has what you need to create inviting and welcoming cards that any loved one is sure to appreciate. The kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (item number 161474) from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on(163192)! (Available now & while supplies last. Dies, suite products & Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy (the ink color), Old Olive.

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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Brushed Brass Butterflies

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2023–2025 In Color™ Dots

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2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch

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Paper Trimmer

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THE COUNTRY HIVE’S BIRTHDAY SALE!
The Country Hive is two years old! To celebrate, they are offering a 10% discount on purchases placed now through June 4, 2023. Click here to shop their fabulous crafting storage products.

• Discount cannot be combined with any other offer.
• Use code TCHBDAY at checkout.
• Discount expires 6/4/23 at midnight Central Time.

JUNE 2023 STARTER KIT+ SPECIAL
June is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! Those who sign up/purchase the Starter Kit between June 1 and June 30 can get up to $125 USD  $155 USD worth of products for only $99 USD  + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up! Click here for more details.

JUNE 2023 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE
Through the month of June you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Paper packs from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives! This is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects! Click here for more details.

LAYERING LEAVES CLASS THROUGH THE MAIL
My Layering Leaves Class To Go sold out in less than 3 days with over 300 registrants! Thank you. I was blown away. And I still have many asking. So I will offer this class again with signups starting June 9th. Watch for that announcement. And thank you for the wonderful response and the kind words that have been sent my way. Visit my 4/22/23 blog post for details on the class.

MORE ONLINE EXCLUSIVES COMING IN JULY
New products are coming to the online store* July 6, 2023! You won’t find these products in any catalog, but you can download this flyer which gives you a peek at a few of the new ones.
*this link will reveal the newer products on 7/6/23. Click here for more details.

KITS COLLECTION: CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT ADDED
Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.

A PEEK AT JUNE’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Show hospitality to all your guests with June’s Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes supplies to make nine elegant and detailed cards—3 of 3 designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, want to invite someone over, or want to stand out as a gracious guest, this kit has what you need to create inviting and welcoming cards that any loved one is sure to appreciate. The kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (item number 161474) from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on(163192)! (Available now & while supplies last. Dies, suite products & Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy (the ink color), Old Olive.
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 June 10th for this next kit.

ALL STAR VIDEO CLASSES
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 June 2023 Fresh As A Daisy Suite Video Class Bundle which is now available. CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to see others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Earthen Elegance Suite Suite from the 2023-34 Annual Catalog will be available August 1st.