
#APaperPumpkinThing
Welcome to our monthly APPT blog hop to showcase Paper Pumpkin kit alternate projects! This time we are highlighting the February 2024 Sweet Springtime Paper Pumpkin kit. 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 items 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 February 24th.
- Mini Easter Baskets (how to double the treat containers)
- A Milk Carton with Window
- A Circle Wreath Card
- And a Unique Pocket Card
Click here to visit that post to see photos, a how-to video, measurements, and supplies used.
Today I am sharing four more ideas…
- An Easter Cross Card
- A “Four Fold” Baby Card
- A Spring Themed 12×12 Scrapbook Page Layout
- AND…A Springtime Greetings Card

Watch my video first by clicking here to get to get measurements, directions, and tips (or you can just click on this image below if you are already in my blog post). Scroll down to see close-up photos, access the links that I mentioned in my video, and see a list of extra supplies (linked to my online store) that I used to make my creations.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared! Here are close-up photos of the alternate projects I made and shared in my video. (Remember to watch my video first to get measurements, tips and directions.)
An Easter Cross Card


A “Four Fold” Baby Card





(This card below is the one I made in the video with the leaves die.)

A Spring Themed 12×12 Scrapbook Page Layout







AND…A Springtime Greetings Card


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 March 10th for this next kit…
A PEEK AT MARCH’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Memorable Meadows Kit: Share nature’s beauty with lovely all-occasion cards! Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs. Projects include printed cards & coordinating envelopes. Kit includes precut vellum pieces and wood embellishments. This kit coordinates with the Meandering Meadows Suite Collection (item 162745). And it includes an extra bonus stamp set! Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, and Fresh Freesia. Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the Jan-March kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Love of Spring Dies Add-On (item 164396) — made available December 11th and only while supplies last!

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Thanks for visiting! Now I invite you to visit the blogs of my fellow demonstrators.

TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE KITS COLLECTION
YOUR DAY TO SHINE KIT
Say hello, happy birthday, or recognize someone with the Your Day to Shine Kit. Everyone will appreciate one of these pretty floral cards and matching envelopes. If you’re new to card making, you’ll love how this kit makes crafting super simple, because all of the pieces are printed, die cut, and ready to use—no stamping or cutting needed! If you’re an experienced crafter, you’ll love the artistic beauty of these card designs. Includes sentiments in English, Dutch, French, and German. This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of March 7, 2024 (while supplies last).

- Cost is $14 USD
- Use item number 163875 when ordering
- Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
- Click here for the instructional PDF
Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
* Folded card sizes: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm), 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
* 9 preprinted envelopes
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Adhesive-backed iridescent rhinestones
* Die-cut vellum pieces
* Printed labels and die cut images
* Printed sentiments in four languages: English, Dutch, French, German
Product colors: Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow
FROG & FRIENDS KIT
DIY a classic cup-and-ball game! With the Frog & Friends Kit, you can craft six cup-and-ball games in three designs: a fun frog, a flashy fish, and a silly shark. The kit includes everything you need to complete the toys, even googly eyes! It’s a great kit for crafting with kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, play groups—kids and kids at heart! This new kit is part of the Kits Collection and is now available as of March 7, 2024 (while supplies last).

- Cost is $12 USD
- Use item number 163874 when ordering
- Click here to watch the unboxing video by Sara Douglass
- Click here for the instructional PDF
Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 6 cup-and-ball games: 2 each of 3 designs
* Finished size: 4-1/4″ x 7-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 18.4 x 3.8 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Acrylic shapes
* Stickers
* Twine
Product colors: Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, iridescent, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

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Products used…things you might need/want in addition to the January 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit
- Post It® Notes/sticky notes and/or Post It® Tape
- Precision Tip Glue Bottle
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KITS COLLECTION: YOUR DAY TO SHINE & FROG & FRIENDS KITS ADDED
Two kits have been recently added to the Kits Collection! Click here and scroll down for more details.


A PEEK AT MARCH’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Memorable Meadows Kit: Share nature’s beauty with lovely all-occasion cards! Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs. Projects include printed cards & coordinating envelopes. Kit includes precut vellum pieces and wood embellishments. This kit coordinates with the Meandering Meadows Suite Collection (item 162745). And it includes an extra bonus stamp set! Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, and Fresh Freesia. Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the Jan-March kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Love of Spring Dies Add-On (item 164396) — made available December 11th and only while supplies last!
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 March 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 March 2024 Rock & Roll 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 Nature’s Sweetness Suite from the Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog will be available April 1st.

So excited to see a scrapbooking layout included!!
Thanks Mary! I actually have designed scrapbook layouts for nearly every Paper Pumpkin kit. https://stampyourartout.com/past-paper-pumpkin-posts
I love these adorable projects, Rachel. Enjoy yourself in Houston.
Thanks Hilda!