April 2025 Inked Occasions – Second Set of Alternates

Thank you for being patient with me. My second set of projects are ready! Gosh, I love this April 2025 Paper Pumpkin kit.

I shared my first set of alternate project ideas on April 24th. And today I have more ideas for you. (I also want to direct you to the blog hop I was supposed to take part in yesterday had it not been for the nasty cold that wore me out this week.)

Today at 10 AM Central Time I’m sharing with you a scrapbook page layout, a sweet little treat basket, and three more cards.

Watch my video 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. Then remember to visit my blog again soon, because I’ll have many more alternate projects that I’ll be sharing in future posts!

I hope you enjoyed what I shared and gained some creative inspiration! Below are close-up photos of the alternate projects I created. (Remember to watch my video first to get measurements, tips and directions.)

**Products that I’ve shared or mentioned are shown/listed below and are currently linked to my online store.

A Sweet Little Treat Basket

Another “Strip” Card

Pillar Pyramid Cards

Scrapbook Page Layout

I got the “you” from the “hugs” by cutting and arranging…

And things appear to be longer than they are as you can see peeking underneath this photo mat.

I only used ONE kit for all my alternates this time! I was waiting for a refill kit, but it didn’t come in time. So I had to be wise. These were all the pieces I had leftover when I was done creating…

If you did not get this kit, I hope you can apply these ideas to products you already own. OR…become an active subscriber and get in on the refill kit (if it becomes available). The refill kit won’t contain the ink and stamp images. But you will at least gain the main pieces and can hopefully replace most of the stamp images I used with some of your own.

If you are not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, I invite you to give it a try. CLICK HERE to learn more about Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity. CLICK HERE to sign up by May 10th (TODAY!) for this next kit.

A PEEK AT MAY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Mountain Majesties: Create Father’s Day cards with layered mountain landscapes! Makes 9 cards: 3 of 3 designs. The kit also includes precut layers, watercolor bases, vellum pieces for layering, coordinating envelopes, and sentiments tailored to the men in your life. Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Mossy Meadow, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink. Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the April – June kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Hugs Abloom Dies (#166238) — made available March 11th and only while supplies last!

To renew your subscription, log in at www.stampinup.com then click here to reactivate. Are you on Facebook? Then be sure to join us in the PAPER PUMPKIN FAN CLUB to get lots more inspiration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1441979982783482/

Do you want even more ideas? I now parter with a team of talented Stampin’ Up! demonstrators to create alternate projects each month using the contents of the Paper Pumpkin kits. These exclusive projects are within printable PDF tutorials and include measurements, supply lists, photos and directions. They are shared as a FREE bonus gift to our Paper Pumpkin kit subscribers and team members. And you can purchase them as early as the 1st of each month that follows the release of each kit. So the April 2025 Inked Occasions exclusives are now available.

I hope you had fun and gained some creative inspiration!

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Products…things you might need/want in addition to the April 2025 Paper Pumpkin kit 

• April 2025 Inked Occasions Paper Pumpkin Refill Kit (if it becomes available)
• Precision Tip Glue Bottle
• Pencil
• Glue Holders from the Country Hive

Paper Trimmer

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Paper Snips

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Bone Folder

[102300]

Take Your Pick

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Stampin' Seal

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Mini Glue Dots

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Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

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

[121045]

White Willow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

[166703]

Basic Black 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

[166786]

Gold Foil Sheets

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Brushed Brass Butterflies

[158136]

Gold Striped 3/8" (1 Cm) Mesh Ribbon

[165599]

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch

[161354]

Hole Punch Assortment

[165409]

Hugs Abloom Dies

[166238]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

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THE NEW STAMPIN’ POSITIONER & GREAT JOIN OFFER COMING SOON!
The new alignment tool is currently available for demonstrators to preorder. Then Feb 3 – Mar 2 this tool will be added as a free gift to all Starter Kit orders!!! It’s a great time to join! Click here for an informative flyer. Click here for an even more informative video. Click here for more information on my website.

BONUS DAYS ARE HERE!
Shop between January 6 and February 2 and earn a $5 coupon for every $50 ordered! Then save and redeem your coupons between February 3 and 28. Your purchases can earn you Stampin’ Rewards, too! Click here for the flyer with a more detailed explanation. Click here to watch Stampin’ Up!’s promotion video.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s January 2026 POM: FABULOUS SAYINGS STAMP SET. Add this to your shopping cart for just $5 when you place a $75+ order during this month of January 2026! Click here for details. Click HERE to shop my online store and place your order online. Because the POM items are some of the best Stampin’ Up! has to offer and because there will be a limited quantity, they are likely to sell out quickly. Once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! (The February POM will release February 3.)

JANUARY-APRIL 2026 MINI CATALOG PRODUCTS!
Request your copy here.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES NEWS
So MANY fantastic products are only available in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store! You won’t find Online Exclusives products in any catalog. New products release every two months. Click here to view the PDF of new products. The next set of products will debut March 3.

NEW KITS FROM THE KITS COLLECTION!
New kits are added to the Kits Collection at the start of each month. Visit the Kits Collection to see the most recent additions.

A PEEK AT FEBRUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Celebrate Spring: Craft whimsical handmade cards that celebrate Easter and sweet spring days. Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes. The kit also includes precut paper pieces, pink baker’s twine, and iridescent pink and yellow sequins. AND it coordinates with the Easter Joy Suite Collection (item 166954)! Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Lemon Lolly, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Shy Shamrock (Classic Stampin’ Spot). Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the January – March kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Beautiful Blooms Dies (#168666) — 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 about Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity. CLICK HERE to sign up by February 10th for this next kit.

PAPER PUMPKIN CREATIVES TUTORIAL BUNDLES
Our Paper Pumpkin Creatives Design Team is excited to share that our December 2025 Watercolor In Bloom Bundle of Tutorials is now available. Visit HERE for more information. Visit HERE to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to purchase and to see others offered. (The next one featuring the Special Delivery kit will be available February 1st.)

ALL STAR VIDEO CLASS BUNDLES
Our All Star Design Team is excited to share that our January 2026 Lovely & Beautiful Video Class Bundle is now available. Visit HERE for more information. Visit HERE to get to my Tutorials/Classes for Sale page to purchase and to see others offered. (The next one featuring the Nature Walk Suite will be available February 1st.)

LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS
Every two months retiring products get added to the Last Chance Products List in the Online Store. Some are not discounted, but some are and can be up to 60% off. I encourage you to shop today to see what is leaving, because once an item from this section is sold out, it is gone for good. Items were added on December 2nd!

PRODUCT CHANGES ARE HERE
The cling stamp line (red rubber stamp line) is being phased out. Stampin’ Up! is transitioning into sleeker, slimmer packaging for stamps and dies. More details about these changes can be found here. Two videos where I share tips/ideas for the new stamp & die packaging can be found here.

Stampin’ Up!® Products Available to Even More Crafters Throughout the World
Stampin’ Up! products are now available to “Non-Open Stampin’ Up! Countries.” Effective immediately, and under specific conditions, current Stampin’ Up! products can now be purchased by crafters in most countries where we do not currently conduct business. It’s so exciting that we can now make a positive difference in the lives of even more people around the world through creativity and connection.
You can find the full details and conditions here.