#APaperPumpkinThing Welcome to our monthly “A Paper Pumpkin Thing” blog hop! See what I have to share. Then check out all the other blogs in the hop to see additional creative alternate paper crafting project ideas that we each came up with using the contents of the January 2021 Sending HeartsPaper Pumpkin kit. To follow the hop and see other creative project ideas, simply scroll down and click on the names of other hop participants. (If you are receiving this blog post by email, click HERE to see the hop.)
Here are the cards 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 January 23rd.
How to turn eight cards into twenty!
A few variations with the coordinating Love Boxes Add-On kit (available while supplies last)
Today I am sharing a couple bookmarks and a shaker card with you.
I find that I’m doing a lot of reading before bed nowadays. Sometimes I have more than one book going at a time, too. So bookmarks were on my mind when I sat down to create. And these are very easy to recreate. In fact if you are someone that does your kits with your kiddos, these may be a fun project to try.
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.
For the bookmark with the ribbon:
Measurements…
Basic White Cardstock
2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″
Petal Pink Cardstock
2-3/4″ x 5-1/2″
Black satin ribbon from the kit
5″
Directions…
Stamp the heart image in Tuxedo Black ink and color in with the Stampin’ Blends Markers.
Sandwich one end of the ribbon with two of the largest epoxy heart stickers.
Adhere the other end to the back side of the stamped white layer.
Then adhere this layer to the Petal Pink layer.
For the bookmark with the sequins:
Measurements…
Basic White Cardstock (or a portion of one of the card bases from the kit)
2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″
Flirty Flamingo Cardstock (or a portion of one of the card bases from the kit)
2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″
Directions…
Stamp the heart image in Tuxedo Black ink.
Insert this layer into the clear envelope and add a small amount of sequins making sure they stay on top.
Tightly wrap and tape the side portion of the envelope to the back side. Then tightly wrap and tape the opening end of the clear envelope to the back side.
Attach the Flirty Flamingo layer to the back side.
Let’s apply that idea now to a card. In fact these are called “faker shaker” cards.
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…
Flirty Flamingo Cardstock
5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored parallel to the short side at 4-1/4″
Poppy Parade Cardstock
3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
3-1/2″ x 4-5/8″
Basic Black Cardstock
Scrap for stamping and punching sentiment
Mailbox layer from the kit
Cut down to 3-1/4″ x 4-3/8″
Black satin ribbon from the kit
14″
Directions…
Stamp the heart/flower image in the upper left of the mailbox layer.
Add this to a clear envelope along with some sequins. Then tightly wrap and tape the opening end of the clear envelope to the back side. Tie on the black ribbon and trim the ends.
Attach this to the Poppy Parade rectangular layer, then attach that to the Flirty Flamingo card base.
Stamp sentiment in VersaMark ink, add embossing powder, tap off the excess, then heat with the Heat Tool.
Punch the sentiment and add to the front of the card with Dimensionals.
To create the inside envelope, line up opposing corners of the Poppy Parade square piece in your Stampin’ Trimmer at the 1″ mark, and score. Do this to both sides.
Rotate in the other direction and line up opposing corners of the Poppy Parade square piece in your Stampin’ Trimmer at the 1-1/4″ mark, and score. Do this to both sides.
Trim out the bottom two areas where the score lines intersect. Trim 1/4″ off the bottom point.
Add Tear & Tape as shown below. Fold in the the side and then the bottom. Crease with a bone folder and attach to the inside of the card.
Then add the “Love” die-cut piece with Dimensionals so it looks like it’s coming out of the envelope.
I hope I inspired your creativity with what I shared today!
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 February 10th for this next kit…
A PEEK AT FEBRUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT February’s Paper Pumpkin kit—Bouquet of Hope—provides a way to offer comfort, care, and condolences to those enduring life’s challenges. With beautiful blooms and supportive sentiments, the Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit will soothe sorrow and share sympathy in a heartfelt, handmade way. While you can create nine cards of comfort and coordinating envelopes with this month’s kit, the kit’s exclusive, versatile stamp set can be used to uplift loved ones during trying times, any time. Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. Kit coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (#155223), an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item. Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Rococo Rose 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 February 10th for this next kit.
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here for more information about joining my Online Paper Crafters’ Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
Product List…things you might need/want in addition to the January 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit
SALE-A-BRATION! Whether you are purchasing, hosting, joining, or currently a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, EVERYONE can earn more for free during Sale-a-Bration January 5 – February 28, 2021. Click here for more information.
SHOP THE NEW MINI CATALOG Lots of fabulous new product has arrived! CLICK HERE to access the PDF of the new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog. CLICK HERE to access these new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog items in my online store.
INTRODUCING BASIC WHITE Due to unforeseen circumstances, the previous Stampin’ Up! Whisper White has been replaced with the new Basic White. Click here for a downloadable flyer. Click here for an informational video.
PPX CREW EXCLUSIVE TUTORIALS If your Paper Pumpkin subscription is through me, you’ll now be able to enjoy exclusive ideas shared in video tutorials from the creative Stampin’ Up! demonstrators on the PPX Crew!
ALL STAR TUTORIAL BUNDLE SUBSCRIPTION TIME A new set of 72 video tutorials are starting! And we have some amazing ideas in store for you. Click here to learn all the ways you can get your hands on these next six months worth while saving money at the same time. The subscription window will end January 31.
MINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE AVAILABLE If you recall the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines on pages 170-172 in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog weren’t quite ready with the launch of this publication in June. The larger one debuted on September 1st, but there were further COVID-19-related delays with the mini machine. Well…good news! The mini machine is now available! For product information and tips on both machines, click here: http://www.stampinup.com/cut&emboss
A PEEK AT FEBRUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT February’s Paper Pumpkin kit—Bouquet of Hope—provides a way to offer comfort, care, and condolences to those enduring life’s challenges. With beautiful blooms and supportive sentiments, the Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit will soothe sorrow and share sympathy in a heartfelt, handmade way. While you can create nine cards of comfort and coordinating envelopes with this month’s kit, the kit’s exclusive, versatile stamp set can be used to uplift loved ones during trying times, any time. Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. Kit coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (#155223), an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item. Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Rococo Rose 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 February 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS 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 bundle of twelve January 2021 Fine Art Floral Suite Tutorials which are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Love You Always Suite will be available February 1st! AND these tutorial bundles (Jan-June) include links to instructional videos!
What a fun love-themed Paper Pumpkin kit! I just put together my first set of alternate projects using the January 2021 Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin monthly subscription kit! And I’m excited to share them with you today!
This adorable kit contained the supplies shown below to make eight heart-filled full-size cards.
But I never assemble my kits as is, because I like to show subscribers other ways to use those 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 sharing with you…
How to turn eight cards into twenty!
A few variations with the coordinating Love Boxes Add-On kit (available while supplies last)
And a couple two-compartment treat boxes
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. Then be sure to visit my blog again soon, because I have many more alternate projects that I’ll be sharing on January 28 and again on February 9th.
Here are the two styles of cards 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.)
And 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.)
How to turn eight cards into twenty
A few variations with the Love Boxes Add-On kit
And a couple two-compartment treat boxes
I hope I inspired your creativity with what I shared today!
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 February 10th for this next kit…
A PEEK AT FEBRUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT February’s Paper Pumpkin kit—Bouquet of Hope—provides a way to offer comfort, care, and condolences to those enduring life’s challenges. With beautiful blooms and supportive sentiments, the Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit will soothe sorrow and share sympathy in a heartfelt, handmade way. While you can create nine cards of comfort and coordinating envelopes with this month’s kit, the kit’s exclusive, versatile stamp set can be used to uplift loved ones during trying times, any time. Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. Kit coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (#155223), an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item. Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Rococo Rose 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 February 10th for this next kit.
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here for more information about joining my Online Paper Crafters’ Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
Products…things you might need/want in addition to the January 2021 Paper Pumpkin kit
SALE-A-BRATION! Whether you are purchasing, hosting, joining, or currently a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, EVERYONE can earn more for free during Sale-a-Bration January 5 – February 28, 2021. Click here for more information.
SHOP THE NEW MINI CATALOG Lots of fabulous new product has arrived! CLICK HERE to access the PDF of the new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog. CLICK HERE to access these new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog items in my online store.
INTRODUCING BASIC WHITE Due to unforeseen circumstances, the previous Stampin’ Up! Whisper White has been replaced with the new Basic White. Click here for a downloadable flyer. Click here for an informational video.
PPX CREW EXCLUSIVE TUTORIALS If your Paper Pumpkin subscription is through me, you’ll now be able to enjoy exclusive ideas shared in video tutorials from the creative Stampin’ Up! demonstrators on the PPX Crew!
ALL STAR TUTORIAL BUNDLE SUBSCRIPTION TIME A new set of 72 video tutorials are starting! And we have some amazing ideas in store for you. Click here to learn all the ways you can get your hands on these next six months worth while saving money at the same time. The subscription window will end January 31.
MINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE AVAILABLE If you recall the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines on pages 170-172 in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog weren’t quite ready with the launch of this publication in June. The larger one debuted on September 1st, but there were further COVID-19-related delays with the mini machine. Well…good news! The mini machine is now available! For product information and tips on both machines, click here: http://www.stampinup.com/cut&emboss
A PEEK AT FEBRUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT February’s Paper Pumpkin kit—Bouquet of Hope—provides a way to offer comfort, care, and condolences to those enduring life’s challenges. With beautiful blooms and supportive sentiments, the Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit will soothe sorrow and share sympathy in a heartfelt, handmade way. While you can create nine cards of comfort and coordinating envelopes with this month’s kit, the kit’s exclusive, versatile stamp set can be used to uplift loved ones during trying times, any time. Kit contains enough supplies to create 9 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. Kit coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper (#155223), an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item. Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Rococo Rose 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 February 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS 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 bundle of twelve January 2021 Fine Art Floral Suite Tutorials which are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Love You Always Suite will be available February 1st! AND these tutorial bundles (Jan-June) include links to instructional videos!
Today I have three more alternate projects to share that I made with the Beary Comforting Paper Pumpkin kit. And today is the last day to sign up for (or have an active subscription for) Paper Pumpkin so you get in on this month’s January kit. And if your subscription is through me, you’ll be able to enjoy exclusive ideas shared in video tutorials from the PPX Crew of six talented Stampin’ Up! demonstrators.
Here are a few more that I created with this past month’s kit, December 2020 Beary Comforting Kit: a baby-themed scrapbook page layout and cute dresser drawer gift box AND an adorable “get well soon” fun fold card. I’ll start with the page layout which would make a great new baby announcement page. All the stats (weight, height, sex, name…) could be written on the sentiment strips below the bear.
Extra 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…
Calypso Coral 12×12 Cardstock (from the Subtles pack)
Two pieces that are 12″ x 12″
Basic Gray 12×12 Cardstock (from the Neutrals pack)
Two pieces that are 11-1/4″ x 11-1/4″
Artistry Blooms Designer Paper
Two pieces that are 11-1/8″ x 11-1/8″
Gold Foil Sheets
3-1/2″ x 3-5/8″
Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon
13″
7″
Directions…
Prepare all the pieces according the measurements above. Since only the edge of the Basic Gray shows, feel free to remove the inner portion of the cardstock layers. This generous amount of cardstock could be used on another project later AND it lessens the weight of the pages a bit.
Attach the designer paper to the Basic Gray. Then position all the closed and sealed envelopes (photo mats). Adhere these photo mat being careful not to put adhesive near the outer edges.
Trim the koalas, add them to the photo mats, and add Gold Gilded Gems.
Add the 13″ strand of ribbon by attaching the ends on the back side of the page layer.
Add the striped cardstock layer to the Gold Foil layer. Stamp the “Hooray” and attach to the bear (tucked under the arm) with Dimensionals. Add the bear with Dimensionals.
Position the bear layer and the sentiment strips. Then adhere them to the page. (I didn’t do this, but I recommend journaling on the strips before adding them to the page.)
Attach the heart with a Dimensional, the 7″ of ribbon tied in a bow with a Glue Dot or two, and the Gold Gilded Gems.
Add these to the Calypso Coral 12×12 pieces.
Add photos and any more journaling to finish off the pages.
The pages above were inspired by this adorable dresser drawer gift box. I could totally see this box filled with some soft little baby gifts and given (along with the prepared scrapbook pages) to the parents of a newborn.
Extra 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…
Striped card base
Two pieces that are 4″ x 5-1/2″ (from two cards)
Soft Sea Foam card base
4″ x 5-1/2″
Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon
24″
Three pieces cut to 10″ each
Directions…
Prepare all the pieces according the measurements above.
Assemble three matchbox Love You Always Treat Boxes. Use a hole punching tool such as a Crop-o-Dile to punch a hole in the front of each drawer.
Fold each of the three 10″ ribbon strands. Tie an overhand knot onto each to create a loop about 1″ long. Use a Q-tip to push each loop from the inside to the outside of each drawer. Make sure the knots are tight and trim the ends.
Using Tear & Tape stack and secure the treat boxes to form a set of drawers.
Connect the card base pieces as shown using Tear & Tape Adhesive. Make sure the pieces are perfectly lined up…edges are straight.
Then starting at the top, secure the middle section of the striped section. Fold and bring the sides down – again double checking the alignment each and every time. Use a Bone Folder to help form the strong creases. Wrap the bottom around and connect the ends to the box. The tighter you wrap, the better it will all look.
Trim up the koalas and attach them to the two other bears as shown. Score two of the larger sentiment label strips from the kit at 3/4″, 1-1/4″, 2″ and 2-1/2″. Fold into support pieces and secure with a bit of Tear & Tape.
Attach the supports and bears to the top of the box with even more Tear & Tape.
Wrap and tie the 24″ strand of ribbon into a tight bow and maneuver into place.
Fill the drawers with gifts and give to the expecting parents as a gift.
This last alternate project idea is an easel “get well” card. What a fun way to let that friend know you are thinking about them.
Extra 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…
Soft Sea Foam Cardstock
4″ x 5-1/4″
Basic Black Cardstock
4-1/4″ x 11″ scored parallel to the short side at 2-3/4″ and 5-1/2″
Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon
7″
14″
Tips or Directions…
Prepare all the pieces according the measurements above. Add the Soft Sea Foam layer to the inside of the card. Wrap the 14″ ribbon around the front, tie in a knot, and trim the ends.
Stamp the sentiment pieces and tie the 7″ ribbon into a bow. Set aside.
With the striped “square” piece in front of you (lines going horizontally), mark one inch down on the left side and one inch down on the right using a pencil so you can erase if you need to later. Mark 1/4″ in on the left top and right top. Cut to connect the marks and remove the corners. This will give you the look of a 3-D box. Put a score line through where the 1″ marks are too if you wish. Then bend slightly. This will help with the 3-D look.
Use your trimmer or an X-Acto knife to cut a slit in the top of the box. Insert a tiny piece of tissue.
Use an X-Acto knife to cut around the left arm of the bear. Position the bear as shown, then add Dimensionals to the back bottom area (from the score line down). Adhere to the front of the card, and bend the Basic Black cardstock at the 2-3/4″ score line just to make sure everything is working and the adhesives are where they should be.
Add the rectangular sentiment piece with Dimensionals to the inside of the card about half-way up. This will act as a ledge for when the card opens and forms an easel. So be sure it it straight and parallel to the bottom edge of the card.
Add the circular sentiment and Gold Gilded Gems to finish off the card.
Send to an ill friend to brighten their day.
I made a few and gifted them to some of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers.
Looking for more ideas? Be sure to check out my fun alternate projects that I shared on December 24th. I hope I inspired your creativity with what I shared today!
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 January 10th (today!) for this next kit…
A PEEK AT JANUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Love is in the air! Send a little love to someone special with the January 2021 Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit. From heaps of heart-shaped elements to paper pieces in red and pink, this month’s kit has everything you need to create eight adorable cards (4 of 2 designs) —with coordinating envelopes—for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and every celebration of love in between! Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)…Coordinating colors: Basic Black, gold, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, white AND…with the add-on to January’s sweet and sentimental kit, there’s even more love to share! The add-on — called Little Love Boxes (#156842 available January 1, 2020 $8 USD/$11 CAD) —includes 20 tiny, printed boxes and 24 die-cut, heart-shelled snails and sentiment labels. When combined with the remaining components from the Sending Hearts kit, you can create treat packaging, additional cards, and so much more!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here for more information about joining my Online Paper Crafters’ Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
Product List…things you might need/want in addition to the December 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit to make these projects (I listed the kit refill below because at the time I created this post, the kit was still available….just an option for anyone who missed out on getting the full kit with the ink and stamps)
gifts to fill the drawers (maybe baby socks or onesies)
SALE-A-BRATION! Whether you are purchasing, hosting, joining, or currently a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, EVERYONE can earn more for free during Sale-a-Bration January 5 – February 28, 2021. Click here for more information.
SHOP THE NEW MINI CATALOG Lots of fabulous new product has arrived! CLICK HERE to access the PDF of the new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog. CLICK HERE to access these new January-June 2021 Mini Catalog items in my online store.
INTRODUCING BASIC WHITE Due to unforeseen circumstances, the previous Stampin’ Up! Whisper White has been replaced with the new Basic White. Click here for a downloadable flyer. Click here for an informational video.
PPX CREW EXCLUSIVE TUTORIALS If your Paper Pumpkin subscription is through me, you’ll now be able to enjoy exclusive ideas shared in video tutorials from the creative Stampin’ Up! demonstrators on the PPX Crew!
ALL STAR TUTORIAL BUNDLE SUBSCRIPTION TIME A new set of 72 video tutorials are starting! And we have some amazing ideas in store for you. Click here to learn all the ways you can get your hands on these next six months worth while saving money at the same time. The subscription window will end January 31.
MINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE AVAILABLE If you recall the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines on pages 170-172 in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog weren’t quite ready with the launch of this publication in June. The larger one debuted on September 1st, but there were further COVID-19-related delays with the mini machine. Well…good news! The mini machine is now available! For product information and tips on both machines, click here: http://www.stampinup.com/cut&emboss
A PEEK AT JANUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Love is in the air! Send a little love to someone special with the January 2021 Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit. From heaps of heart-shaped elements to paper pieces in red and pink, this month’s kit has everything you need to create eight adorable cards (4 of 2 designs) —with coordinating envelopes—for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and every celebration of love in between! Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)…Coordinating colors: Basic Black, gold, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, white AND…with the add-on to January’s sweet and sentimental kit, there’s even more love to share! The add-on — called Little Love Boxes (#156842 available January 1, 2020 $8 USD/$11 CAD) —includes 20 tiny, printed boxes and 24 die-cut, heart-shelled snails and sentiment labels. When combined with the remaining components from the Sending Hearts kit, you can create treat packaging, additional cards, and so much more! 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 January 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS 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 bundle of twelve January 2021 Fine Art Floral Suite Tutorials which are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Love You Always Suite will be available February 1st! AND these tutorial bundles (Jan-June) include links to instructional videos!
I’m excited to share my first set of alternate projects I created using the December 2020 Beary Comforting Paper Pumpkin monthly subscription kit! With the busy holiday season and extra deliveries needing to be made due to the pandemic, I was pleasantly surprised to get my kit on time. And I’m excited to share my first set of fun ideas with you today!
This sweet kit contained the supplies shown below to make twelve full-size greeting cards – 4 of three different kinds.
I never assemble my kits per the directions, because I like to show subscribers other ways to use those 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 sharing with you…
A beautiful basic box
A Delightful Tag Topper treat box
Two tag punch closure cards
Two corner fold fun-fold cards
And a festive fan
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. Then be sure to visit my blog again soon, because I have many more alternate projects that I’ll be sharing on December 31st and again on January 10th.
Here are the cards 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.)
And 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.)
A beautiful basic box
A Delightful Tag Topper treat box
Two tag punch closure cards
Two corner fold fun-fold cards
And a festive fan
I hope I inspired your creativity with what I shared today!
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 January 10th for this next kit…
A PEEK AT JANUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Love is in the air! Send a little love to someone special with the January 2020 Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit. From heaps of heart-shaped elements to paper pieces in red and pink, this month’s kit has everything you need to create eight adorable cards (4 of 2 designs) —with coordinating envelopes—for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and every celebration of love in between! AND…with the add-on to January’s sweet and sentimental kit, there’s even more love to share! The add-on — called Little Love Boxes (#156842 available January 1, 2020 $8 USD/$11 CAD) —includes 20 tiny, printed boxes and 24 die-cut, heart-shelled snails and sentiment labels. When combined with the remaining components from the Sending Hearts kit, you can create treat packaging, additional cards, and so much more! Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)…Coordinating colors: Basic Black, gold, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, white
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Product List
Ruler
Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares
Gift for box
3×3 sticky notes
“Happy Birthday” stamp image (I used the one from the April 2019 Sentimental Rose PP stamp set.)
PPX CREW EXCLUSIVE TUTORIALS If your Paper Pumpkin subscription is through me, you’ll be able to enjoy exclusive ideas shared in video tutorials from the creative Stampin’ Up! demonstrators on the PPX Crew!
ALL STAR TUTORIAL BUNDLE SUBSCRIPTION TIME A new set of 72 video tutorials are around the corner! And we have some amazing ideas in store for you. Click here to learn all the ways you can get your hands on the next six months worth.
GIANT YEAR-END CLOSEOUT EVENT! From December 8, 2020 through January 4, 2021 get 10-50% off on some of your favorite products from the August–December 2020 Mini Catalog. CLICK HERE and scroll down to access that list. (You’ll also find a list of items carrying over to the new annual catalog.)
MINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE UPDATE If you recall the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines on pages 170-172 in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog weren’t quite ready with the launch of this publication in June. The larger one debuted on September 1st, but there were further COVID-19-related delays with the mini machine. Well…good news! The mini machine is available to demonstrators right now. And on January 5th it will be available to everyone! So keep that in mind when planning your wish lists and purchases.
CURVY CELEBRATIONS IS HERE! There are some fabulous products debuting in the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog that have been released early and are being offered along with some coordinating exclusive Christmas products. Click here to see theseCurvy Celebrations products in my online store! Click here for the informational flyer. You can get your hands on any or all of them November 3-January 4.
A PEEK AT JANUARY’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT Love is in the air! Send a little love to someone special with the January 2020 Sending Hearts Paper Pumpkin Kit. From heaps of heart-shaped elements to paper pieces in red and pink, this month’s kit has everything you need to create eight adorable cards (4 of 2 designs) —with coordinating envelopes—for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and every celebration of love in between! AND…with the add-on to January’s sweet and sentimental kit, there’s even more love to share! The add-on — called Little Love Boxes (#156842 available January 1, 2020 $8 USD/$11 CAD) —includes 20 tiny, printed boxes and 24 die-cut, heart-shelled snails and sentiment labels. When combined with the remaining components from the Sending Hearts kit, you can create treat packaging, additional cards, and so much more! Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)…Coordinating colors: Basic Black, gold, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, white 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 January 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS 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 bundle of twelve December 2020 Artistry Blooms SuiteTutorials which are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Fine Art Floral Suite will be available January 1st! AND these tutorial bundles (July-December) include links to instructional videos!
MY ONLINE PAPER CRAFTERS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS We are looking for more to join our online Paper Crafters club. The commitment is to order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product in each of 6 consecutive months. In one of those months, you would reap the hosting rewards (free merchandise based on the club orders). And then you’d also be able to get in on monthly product perks that would be sent to you along with your monthly club cards.
I had a few requests lately. One of them was to share how to make Vy Tran’s fun fold card that I posted on my blog on November 27th. Another was to use the Snowman Season stamp set. And the third request was to show a fun birthday card for a kiddo who has a winter birthday. So I combined all those requests together and came up with a “grand & splendid snowman stretch card.” (The wording comes from the products I used. ?)
I just showed live on YouTube about an hour ago step-by-step directions for creating this fun fold card using the Grand Kid and Snowman Season Stamp Sets, Snowflake Splendor Designer Paper, and some punches. And now I’m sharing that video here in my blog post. Be sure to watch the video by clicking here (or you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog post), scroll through the close-up photos that follow, check out the measurements & products list below, and then let me know if you have any questions.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared in this video. Below are measurements, close-up photos, and a product list for what I demonstrated. (Please subscribe to my YouTube channel so you can get updates when I share and go live).
Products I used… See below for a complete list of products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Imperial Measurements …
Snowflake Splendor Designer Paper (pattern one)
Two pieces that are 1-1/8” x 5-1/4”
Snowflake Splendor Designer Paper (pattern two)
2-1/2” x 5-1/4”
Snowflake Splendor Designer Paper (pattern three)
3-7/8” x 5-1/4”
Pacific Point Cardstock
5-1/2” x 11” scored parallel to the short side at 1-3/8”, 4-1/8” & 6-7/8”
1-1/4” x 11”
Whisper White Cardstock
2-1/2” x 5-1/4”
Scraps for punching 2-1/4” and 1-1/2” Circles
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Scrap for punching carrot nose
Metric Measurements …
Snowflake Splendor Designer Paper (pattern one)
Two pieces that are 3.5 cm x 14.2 cm
Snowflake Splendor Designer Paper (pattern two)
5 cm x 14.2 cm
Snowflake Splendor Designer Paper (pattern three)
10 cm x 14.2 cm
Pacific Point Cardstock
8 cm x 29.7 cm scored parallel to the short side at 4 cm, 12 cm & 19.9 cm
2 cm x 29.7 cm
Whisper White Cardstock
5 cm x 14.2 cm
Scraps for punching 2-1/4” and 1-1/2” Circles
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Scrap for punching carrot nose
Here are photos of the finished card.
I hope you enjoyed what I shared!
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Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here for more information about joining my Online Paper Crafters’ Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
GIANT YEAR-END CLOSEOUT EVENT! From December 8, 2020 through January 4, 2021 get 10-50% off on some of your favorite products from the August–December 2020 Mini Catalog. CLICK HERE and scroll down to access that list. (You’ll also find a list of items carrying over to the new annual catalog.)
MINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE UPDATE If you recall the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines on pages 170-172 in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog weren’t quite ready with the launch of this publication in June. The larger one debuted on September 1st, but there were further COVID-19-related delays with the mini machine. Well…good news! The mini machine is available to demonstrators right now. And on January 5th it will be available to everyone! So keep that in mind when planning your wish lists and purchases.
CURVY CELEBRATIONS IS HERE! There are some fabulous products debuting in the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog that have been released early and are being offered along with some coordinating exclusive Christmas products. Click here to see theseCurvy Celebrations products in my online store! Click here for the informational flyer. You can get your hands on any or all of them November 3-January 4.
A PEEK AT NOVEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT December’s cute and cuddly Paper Pumpkin kit—called “Beary Comforting”—is designed to uplift your loved ones as this beary tough year finally comes to a close. After a year like 2020, we all could use a big bear hug! With the help of this bear-themed kit, you can create 12 unbearably cute cards featuring warm and fuzzy friends, sweet stamps, and meaningful messages. Near or far, send your friends and family the extra comfort, love, and encouragement they need with this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit! Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)…Coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sea Foam, and Whisper White. 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 December 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS 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 bundle of twelve December 2020 Artistry Blooms SuiteTutorials which are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Fine Art Floral Suite will be available January 1st! AND these tutorial bundles (July-December) include links to instructional videos!
MY ONLINE PAPER CRAFTERS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS We are looking for more to join our online Paper Crafters club. The commitment is to order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product in each of 6 consecutive months. In one of those months, you would reap the hosting rewards (free merchandise based on the club orders). And then you’d also be able to get in on monthly product perks that would be sent to you along with your monthly club cards.
From December 8, 2020 through January 4, 2021 get 10-50% off on some of your favorite products from the August–December 2020 Mini Catalog. Once an item is sold out, it’s gone. CLICK HERE and scroll down to download & access the closeout (retiring) products list and the list of items carrying over (items that will not be retiring).
CLICK HERE to visit my online store and shop right away. Or contact me if you would like me to assist you with your order.
And a big thank you to those of you who apply a host code to your orders that are under $150. Applying a host code when you order online helps myself and those in my clubs to earn free products.
Clearance Rack Refresh!
There are new items that have just been added to the Clearance Rack. So in addition to the savings you can get on the closeouts, you should also see if there is anything in the Clearance section that interests you. Many items are up to 60% off. CLICK HERE to visit the Clearance Rack in my online store.
I was playing around and discovered that the Target brand gift cards with much rounder corners (and smaller-than-usual size gift cards) fit into our Round Tin containers. The size of the tin limits you on which cards you can gift. But still… I wanted to share my creation, because some of you MAY be able to use this idea for your gifting this holiday season. PLUS…the main products I used to make this are on sale in the closeouts starting today!
Products I used… See below for a complete list of current products linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Directions…
Die-cut the Real Red and Shaded Spruce Cardstock with the Sweetest Borders Dies.
Stamp and die-cut a sentiment on the Whisper White Cardstock.
Color two large and one small Clear Epoxy Droplets with the Dark Real Red Stampin’ Blends Marker.
Cut the Silver Foil Sheet with the 1-7/8″ Circle Die. Then emboss with the Winter Snow Embossing Folder.
Using the Layering Circle Dies cut two 1-3/8″ circles from the Foam Adhesive Sheets.
Remove the plastic center, then cut one of the sponge brayer rollers to get a 3/4″ piece. Add the Foam Adhesive Sheet circles to the top and bottom.
Adhere this to the inside of the tin so it’s centered. Then add the embossed silver circle on top of that.
Use Glue Dots to add the die-cut leaves and berries to the lid. Add the colored epoxy droplets on top of the red shape.
Then fill with some treats and top with a gift card.
I hope you enjoyed this idea. And I hope you enjoy the sale.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity! Click here to learn about my Loyalty Rewards program. You can earn free stamps just for shopping with me! Click here for more information about joining my Online Paper Crafters’ Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club! Click here to learn more about joining my Stampers With ART community. Get the MOST rewards including a discount on future products! Follow me on social media! I share regularly on Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, my Facebook Page, and my Facebook Group! Please subscribe to my blog, too!Click here and enter your email in the blue box (above the butterfly).
GIANT YEAR-END CLOSEOUT EVENT! From December 8, 2020 through January 4, 2021 get 10-50% off on some of your favorite products from the August–December 2020 Mini Catalog. CLICK HERE and scroll down to access that list. (You’ll also find a list of items carrying over.)
MINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE UPDATE If you recall the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines on pages 170-172 in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog weren’t quite ready with the launch of this publication in June. The larger one debuted on September 1st, but there were further COVID-19-related delays with the mini machine. Well…good news! The mini machine is available to demonstrators right now. And on January 5th it will be available to everyone! So keep that in mind when planning your wish lists and purchases.
CURVY CELEBRATIONS IS HERE! There are some fabulous products debuting in the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog that have been released early and are being offered along with some coordinating exclusive Christmas products. Click here to see theseCurvy Celebrations products in my online store! Click here for the informational flyer. You can get your hands on any or all of them November 3-January 4.
A PEEK AT NOVEMBER’S PAPER PUMPKIN KIT December’s cute and cuddly Paper Pumpkin kit—called “Beary Comforting”—is designed to uplift your loved ones as this beary tough year finally comes to a close. After a year like 2020, we all could use a big bear hug! With the help of this bear-themed kit, you can create 12 unbearably cute cards featuring warm and fuzzy friends, sweet stamps, and meaningful messages. Near or far, send your friends and family the extra comfort, love, and encouragement they need with this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit! Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)…Coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sea Foam, and Whisper White. 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 December 10th for this next kit.
ALL STAR TUTORIALS 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 bundle of twelve December 2020 Artistry Blooms SuiteTutorials which are now available! CLICK HERE for more information. Click here to get to my Tutorials for Sale page to see the others that have been offered. The next one featuring the Fine Art Floral Suite will be available January 1st! AND these tutorial bundles (July-December) include links to instructional videos!
MY ONLINE PAPER CRAFTERS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS We are looking for more to join our online Paper Crafters club. The commitment is to order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product in each of 6 consecutive months. In one of those months, you would reap the hosting rewards (free merchandise based on the club orders). And then you’d also be able to get in on monthly product perks that would be sent to you along with your monthly club cards.
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