I have three more projects to share with you that I created with the Sweeter With You July 2025 Paper Pumpkin kit.

My full two-page 12×12 scrapbook page layout was SOOoo fun to make. I got the idea to distress/sand the light two-tone cardstock on the left page along the left side and bottom from a card I saw on Pinterest. And then the creative juices started flowing. I distressed the edges of the light Garden Green layers to expose the white core and inked the edges of the dark layers with Garden Green ink. Both techniques made the edges “pop” so much more.

For the right page, I added my outer four 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ photo mats 5/8″ from the outer edges, added the four others in-between, and then added the decorated pink square in the middle with Dimensionals.

To decorate that square, I sponged the edges with Strawberry Slush ink. Then I added the branch of berries and trimmed up the bottom of the stem. I added the flowers with the Flower Accents embellishments in the centers. And lastly I added a bow of Linen Thread that I had colored slightly with a bit of Garden Green ink.

You may notice too in this photo that I used a Bone Folder and Dimensionals to give lift and shadow to the strawberry, leaf and flower accents. I did this in fact for both pages. And then I splattered on Poppy Parade Blends ink and Wink of Stella for speckles, sparkle, and texture.

For the left page I added the distressed 11-3/4″ x 11-3/4″ light Garden Green page layer to the 12″ x 12″ dark Garden Green. I added my upper right 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ photo mat 5/8″ from the outer edges, added the three others nearby, and then added the YUM pink letters along the left side with Dimensionals (which I also sponged with Strawberry Slush ink along the edges).

I finished off by building a larger and a smaller cluster of berries and flowers in the two bottom corners making sure I trimmed anything that extended beyond the edges of the light Garden Green.

And of course I splattered on Poppy Parade Blends ink and Wink of Stella for speckles, sparkle, and texture.

You may recall that my video on July 23rd where I shared my first set of alternates from this kit was cut short just after I had used my Blending Brush to “ripen up” my pink strawberries.

Well, below is my completed card that I was working towards, and I’m quite happy with it. It’s sweet and simple. The “fabric” underneath is from a kit envelope flap. I added extra lines of marker (Granny Apple Green and Pool Party) to the lines in the plaid pattern to jazz it up a bit.

The bottom of the plaid “fabric” and the largest strawberry are attached with Dimensionals. The top of the plaid “fabric” and the smaller strawberries are just stuck down flat.

And the card base is the green kit card folded inside out. (There is a rectangular layer of white from the rest of the envelope on the inside for a place to write.)

I made and shared the blue version of this card a couple weeks back. This peach version includes “jazzed up” plaid background paper where I once again added extra lines of markers (Peach Pie and Poppy Parade).

You can watch my 7/23/25 video for the card assembly directions and tips. I had also promised to share this peach version, but I never got the demonstrating the plaid for both the above and below cards and had to wait to share them here.

OH! I also added in some Lemon Lolly ink with a Blending Brush in the background of both white layers.

I hope you gained some creative inspiration today. Thanks for visiting! By the way, I shared my first set of alternate project ideas on June 25th. Be sure to visit that page to see my how-to video, photos, and more for 14 card ideas.

I love scrapbooking and have shared page ideas with practically every Paper Pumpkin kit since the kits began in March of 2013. If you are a scrapbooker too, consider purchasing and taking part in Stampin’ Up!’s Virtual Album Retreat this month.

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 August 10th (TODAY) for this next kit.

A PEEK AT AUGUST’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Farmhouse Florals: Send whimsical cards featuring flowers nestled in delightfully unexpected places. Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs. The kit also includes precut paper pieces, linen thread, coordinating envelopes, sentiment stamps for the outside and inside of the cards, and a FREE additional stamp set! Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea (Classic Stampin’ Spot). Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the July – September kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Circle of Seasons (#167277) — made available June 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 38,100+ members in the PAPER PUMPKIN FAN CLUB to get lots more inspiration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1441979982783482/

Do you want even more ideas? I partner 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 also purchase them. We make them available as early as the 1st of each month that follows the release of each kit. So the July 2025 Sweeter With You exclusives are now available.

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

• Scissors
• Fine Grit Sand Paper
• Sponges
• Precision Tip Glue Bottle

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Introducing Stampin’ Up!’s December 2025 POM: TRUE BLUE FLORALS 12″ x 12″ DESIGNER PAPER. Add this to your shopping cart for just $5 when you place a $75+ order during this month of December 2025! 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! 

CYBER MONDAY PAPER PUMPKIN PREPAID SALE!
From December 1–9, Stampin’ Up!® is offering 25% OFF! on prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions to celebrate Cyber Monday! From 8 AM* on 12/1/25 to 11:59 PM* on 12/9/25 you can click this link to purchase your discounted prepaids. Click here for details. And click here for my informative walk-through video.
Subscriptions start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This cannot be skipped. (If you currently have a subscription and do not want to get more than one kit each month, you can purchase one of these prepaids. But you’ll want to cancel or skip your current subscription. My video explains the process.)
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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!

JANUARY-APRIL 2026 MINI CATALOG PRODUCTS ARE COMING!
Out next publication filled with fantastic products will kick off January 6. 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 upcoming new products. The next set of products will debut January 6.

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 DECEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
Watercolor in Bloom: Show your love and appreciation with rich watercolor hues and elegant botanical flourishes. Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes. The kit also includes pre-cut paper & vellum pieces, copper foil and copper sequins, and customizable sentiment stamps to personalize your card greetings. Coordinating Colors: Copper, Garden Green, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pretty Peacock, Secret Sea, Shaded Spruce. Click here for a flyer showing peeks of the October – December kits. And don’t miss the special add-on that coordinates with all three months: the Abundant Joy Dies (#167855) — made available September 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 December 10th for this next kit. And if you want to save 25% be sure you purchase a 3, 6 or 12 month prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscription between Dec 1-9. Click here for my informative video about this Cyber Monday sale.

PAPER PUMPKIN CREATIVES TUTORIAL BUNDLES
Our Paper Pumpkin Creatives Design Team is excited to share that our November 2025 Wrapped In Cheer 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 Watercolor In Bloom kit will be available January 1st.)

ALL STAR VIDEO CLASS BUNDLES
Our All Star Design Team is excited to share that our December 2025 Hobby Haven 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 Lovely & Beautiful Suite will be available January 1st.)

PRODUCT CHANGES ARE HERE
The cling stamp line (red rubber stamp line) is being phased out. Stampin’ Up! will is transitioning into sleeker, slimmer packaging for stamps and dies. More details about these changes can be found here. And a video 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.