Yesterday I shared a couple card ideas that you can make with the September 2023 With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin kit. Today I have a couple more: two “Card in a Box” cards from one of the boxes in the kit. So with eight boxes in this kit, you can make 16 of these fun-fold cards!
Here are the mini cards and gift boxes 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.)
The cards I am sharing today are full size cards that fold flat and fit into Stampin’ Up!’s medium-sized envelopes.
So if you’re not a fan of 3-D boxes and mini cards that you can’t put in the mail, I hope you like the cards that I have to share with you today. The only extra product that’s required is a bit of basic white card stock, some basic white envelopes so you can mail your cards, and the ability to follow my written directions.
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 for 2 cards…
- Box from the kit
- Remove 1-1/4” of the top flap, then cut the body of the box in half (see further directions below)
- Envelope printed paper from the kit
- (2) 2-5/8″ x 3-1/2″ (One piece will have slightly tapered edges. This will get attached to the card with the tapered back flap.)
- Basic White Cardstock
- (4) 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ scored parallel to the short side 3/8″ in from each end
Directions…
- To cut the box, position it flat in your trimmer so that the base is at 7-3/4”. This will allow you to trim off the top flap that has the gold foil line along the edge. (Save this piece.) Now you can easily cut your box in half by bringing the base to the 3-7/8” mark.
- One half will have one flap. The other one will have four. For the one with four, fold down three of the flaps but keep the other one straight. This straight one and the flap on the other box half (kept straight) is where you will add the designer paper from the kit envelope.
- Cut the kit envelope open by trimming off 1/8” from each side. Open it up and cut where the designer paper and the white paper meet. Position this edge at the 5-1/4” mark to trim off some of the rounded edge on the opposite side. Now trim this piece into two at the 2-5/8” mark. Attach these to the straight back flaps of the box halves.
- The next step is probably the most challenging part… Fold the edges back along the score lines of the white cardstock. Add Tear & Tape from the kit to the outside of these folded back edges. Peel off the release paper from one side, and add this panel to the inside of the card. Be sure to leave room for the second panel. There are two per card. It helps to hold the box upright when inserting the panel to position it straight in. Then peel off the release paper on the other side and flatten the box to secure. Open the box back up and add the second panel the same way.
- Add the die-cut and laser cut foliage pieces with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. It may help to use an envelope as a guide so the foliage pieces aren’t sticking out too far… When the card is folded flat it will be 5-½” wide. So you’ll want to make sure the foliage pieces don’t make the card any taller than 4-1/4.”
- Attach the pumpkin to the front part of the box.
- Stamp the sentiments on the banners and add them with Dimensionals.
- Then add either Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots or the extra triangular flap to finish off the box designs.
Flatten the card down so you can write on the space on the backside. And note that you can flatten the cards in either direction.
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 October 10th for this next kit…
A PEEK AT OCTOBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes supplies to make eight beautiful 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards including beautiful Christmas-themed precut pieces and a bottle of Glitter Glue. AND the coordinating box design can help create a cute village Christmas scene! (FYI…this kit coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit. So you’ll want to stay subscribed.) Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red (ink color)
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Products…things you might need/want in addition to the Sept 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit
SNS FALL SALE
Stamp-n-Storage is having their popular Fall Sale featuring 15% OFF storewide* and Free Shipping on purchases of $150+ in the U.S. Domestic now until October 2nd! Visit to shop!
CLEARANCE RACK REFRESH!
Exciting news! More items were added to the Clearance Rack on September 18th!
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2023 MINI CATALOG!
The September-December 2023 Mini Catalog is now live!! View the catalog online from my catalogs page. Shop the products in my online store.
SPECIAL RELEASE DESIGNER PAPER
On September 6th new exclusive designer paper packs were made available for purchase. These are special release products that were added to the Online Exclusives and are only available while supplies last. Once products run out, they will no longer be visible in the online store. Click here for the flyer.
CRAFT FOR A CAUSE & SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES
This year Stampin’ Up!’s product giveback program is featuring A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper (item 162377). For every paper sold, SU will donate $3 to Toys for Tots. Let’s make a difference together!
WORLD CARD MAKING DAY
Mark your calendars and join Stampin’ Up!® on October 7th for a FREE virtual crafting party in honor of World Card Making Day! Gather your friends & fellow crafting enthusiasts and join us as we connect with one another and make three fun cards. Registration is FREE and the best way to stay up to date on all event details. Click here for details.
KITS COLLECTION: CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE KIT ADDED
Share the joy of Christmas with everyone, everywhere with the Christmas Everywhere Kit featuring trees from around the world so you can send the special people in your life warm Christmas wishes wherever they are! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available. Click here and scroll down for more details.
A PEEK AT OCTOBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes supplies to make eight beautiful 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards including beautiful Christmas-themed precut pieces and a bottle of Glitter Glue. AND the coordinating box design can help create a cute village Christmas scene! (FYI…this kit coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit. So you’ll want to stay subscribed.) Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red (ink color)
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 October 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 September 2023 Zoo Crew 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 Les Shoppes Suite from the 2023-24 Annual Catalog will be available October 1st.
US BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALES TAX HOLIDAY
Thirteen states and Puerto Rico are offering a sales tax holiday for school supplies during the months of July, August, or September. Products that are eligible according to the statute include “items normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes.” To see the names of participating states, products exempted from tax, and sales tax holiday dates 2023 Tax Holiday spreadsheet here. If you want to get in on the tax holiday, you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday). Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.
