It’s been busy here. Our youngest son Luke is a senior in high school and graduates this weekend. And then we have his graduation party next weekend. So I apologize for the delay. I finally had time to create with my May 2025 Paper Pumpkin kit yesterday. And I have a TON of alternate project ideas to share with you! Yay!!

Earlier today I demonstrated these ideas during my Live Online Paper Crafting Class on YouTube. Maybe you tuned in?

This May 2025 Mountain Majesties kit has enough supplies to make 9 cards (3 of 3 kinds). Do you want to make them as intended? Click here for a link to Stampin’ Up!’s how-to video.

I love to show kit recipients other ways to use their supplies. I like to think outside the box, see what else I can come up with, and create alternate cards, scrapbook pages, and more. So today I’m breaking down and turning the supplies for the three different kit cards into 9 cards (well more than nine because I share variations), I’m sharing a few fun fold card ideas, and I’m walking you through a two-page scrapbook page layout I designed. Lots right?!

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.

“Nine” Cards from Three Kit Cards (and MANY variations)

The first 6…

Two variations of those above…

And the three others. 🤣 I got carried away and shared lots of ideas using the extra layers. So here are EIGHT more ideas.

After the video ended and I finished up these cards, I used an embossing folder on one of these below…couldn’t help myself.

Fun Fold Cards

Scrapbook Page Layout

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. The refill kit doesn’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 June 10th for this next kit.

A PEEK AT JUNE’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Full of Charm: Send your loved ones elevated cards with heartfelt sentiments! Makes 9 cards: 3 of 3 designs. The kit also includes precut pieces, unique sentiment labels, and envelopes and card bases with decorative gold foil. The kit also coordinates with the Floral Charm Suite Collection (item 166141) which is debuting July 1st. Coordinating colors: Berry Burst, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Pretty Peacock (Classic Stampin’ Spot), and Timid Tiger. 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 the 37,900+ members in the PAPER PUMPKIN FAN CLUB to get lots more inspiration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1441979982783482/

I am partnering 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 May 2025 Mountain Majesties exclusives will be available at this link June 1st.

Be sure you are part of the crowd so you don’t miss out on the fun. Get your Paper Pumpkin kit subscription activated today!! We are so excited to design for you and inspire your creativity!

I hope you had fun and gained some creative inspiration!

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2025 VIRTUAL ALBUM RETREAT – PURCHASING/REGISTRATION BEGINS TODAY!

It’s May 28th!! So this is just a reminder that the products for the Virtual Album Retreat 2025 are now available! Purchasing the product is also your registration for the online event, a three-day event hosted by Stampin’ Up! where we will create 12 scrapbook spreads using the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit, learn new techniques, and connect and create with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up! staff. There will also be some fun giveaways! I’m attending and will be drawing prizes for my customers, too. Will you join me? Sign up begins today, May 28th and may sell out quickly. Click here for more details.

SWEET SUITE SALE – BUY ONE, GET ONE 50% OFF!

June 3-30, all available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off! If you’ve had your eye on a new suite from the annual catalog or you really like the look of a stamp set from an Online Exclusives suite, you don’t have to choose—you can get both! Click here for the flyer.

• All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
• When you shop the sale, the 50% off discount will apply to the lower-priced item (for example, if you buy a suite collection and a stamp set from a suite, the suite would be full price, and the stamp set would be 50% off).
• Suite collections are available if all items are in stock; if all items are not in stock, you can still shop the available suite products.
• You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
• There is no limit—you can take advantage of this offer as many times as you like during the sale.
• The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
• Bundles that are part of a suite do qualify AND you can get 50% off the already discounted bundle price.
• Stampin’ Rewards can be redeemed and earned during this promotion.
• MY ordering specials apply…Loyalty Rewards & the June All Star Video Class Bundle can be earned if the subtotal of your order is at least $50.
• Last Chance (and Preorder items for demonstrators) also qualify, if they are part of a suite.
• Products are available only while supplies last.
• Sale runs June 3-30, 2025.

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

• May 2025 Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin Refill Kit (available while supplies last)
• Sticky notes (Post It® Notes) for masking
• Pencil & Ruler
• Needle nose pliers
• Rubbing alcohol 99%
• Herma Repositionable Adhesive

Paper Snips

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Paper Trimmer

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Bone Folder

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Take Your Pick

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Stampin' Seal

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Grid Paper

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Basic White Medium Envelopes

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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

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

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Misty Moonlight 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

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Petal Pink 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166689]

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

[166703]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

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Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

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Blending Brushes

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Stampin' Spritzer

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Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

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2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls

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Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds

[162743]

Low Profile Dots

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1-3/4" (4.4 Cm) Circle Punch

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Mini Alphabet Dies

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Alphabet à La Mode Dies

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Hugs Abloom Dies

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Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder

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Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Mini Glue Dots

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Clear Block B

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Clear Block C

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Clear Block D

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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s April 2026 Product of the Month: the Eyelet Blooms Die. Add this to your shopping cart for just $5 when you place a $75+ order during this month of April 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! 

(Heads up…The May POM will release May 5.)

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 April 1st!

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. The next set of products just debuted on March 3.

CATALOG NEWS
We currently have two active catalogs: the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog & the Jan-April 2026 Mini Catalog. The next one coming out will be the May-August 2026 Catalog. Click here to view the current catalogs and to request any current or future catalogs. Right now I’m taking requests for the May-August 2026 Catalog. These will mail out in April.

2026-2028 IN COLOR COLLECTION!
Introducing the new 2026-2028 In Color Collection by Stampin’ Up!® These colors debut May 5, 2026 in the new May-August 2026 Catalog. I shared them Live on YouTube in my color comparison Live video on Tuesday March 17th with a peek at them on Monday’s Box Opening. Click here for a few more details.

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 MAY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Sparkling Celebrations: Create bold, celebratory cards perfect for invitations, congratulations, and special occasions. Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes. The kit also includes printed card bases, precut paper pieces with silver foil, and gem embellishments. Coordinating Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie. Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the Aprl – June kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Wonderful Scenes Dies (#168665) — made available March 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 May 10th for this next kit.

PAPER PUMPKIN PRICE INCREASE
Paper Pumpkin is increasing its subscription prices to accommodate rising manufacturing costs. The first kit at the new price of $29 per kit, the April Lakeside Retreat Kit, will bill on April 11. The price increase will go toward product value—which means will earn more Stampin’ Rewards when you purchase subscriptions, past kits, and refills.

PAPER PUMPKIN CREATIVES TUTORIAL BUNDLES
Our Paper Pumpkin Creatives Design Team is excited to share that our March 2026 Fluttering Garden 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 Lakeside Retreat kit will be available May 1st.)

ALL STAR VIDEO CLASS BUNDLES
Our All Star Design Team is excited to share that our April 2026 Homemade Sweetness 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 Waterside Retreat Suite will be available May 1st.)

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.