I have more alternate project ideas to share with the January 2019 Be Mine Valentine Paper Pumpkin kit! Sometimes I get on a roll, and I just can’t put a kit aside. Hahaha! I hope you are inspired by these creations. If you didn’t get the January kit, I hope you are still able to apply these ideas to other products you may have on hand.
Rather than writing out all the details & directions for each of these creations, I shared them in my Wednesday’s Facebook Live broadcast. (I also shared upcoming new products that will be available February 15th and March 1st.) Then I uploaded the recorded version of this video to my YouTube channel (since I know not everyone is ON Facebook). Be sure to watch the video (you can just click on this image below if you are already on my blog), check out the measurements and full products list below, scroll through the close-up photos of what I created, and then let me know if you have any questions.
Here are close-up photos and the measurements you’ll need if you plan to recreate any of these projects.
FLIP FOLD WECOME BABY CARD
My three versions: With the top two I used the full kangaroo stamp image and matching dies from the coordinating Animal Expedition Suite in my kangroo underneath. In the bottom card I used no dies at all. Instead I used the Sprig Punch, fussy-cut the pouch area from the stamped Kangaroo image, and added it to another kangaroo piece from the kit.
Here are a couple photos I took while making these three cards. I didn’t like the harshness of all black ink, and I didn’t like the softness of all Smoky Slate ink.
I also didn’t like how the die-cut stamped kangaroo didn’t line up with the kangaroo in the kit (totally fine for making other projects, but not good for this flip-fold card where the cut outs needed to be stacked).
So this one (the bottom of the three) ended up being my favorite.
Measurements for card…
Whisper White Cardstock
11” x 4-1/4” scored 5-1/2” and folded in half
3/4” x 8-1/2”
Melon Mambo Cardstock
4-5/8” x 3-3/8”
Kit Box Base (Pool Party side)
4-1/2” x 3-1/4”
Lemon Lime Twist
Scraps for punching two sprigs
BUNNY TREAT
Measurements for Bunny…
Whisper White Cardstock
Scraps for punching two ¾” Circles
Scraps for punching 1-1/8” Scallop Circle
Basic Black Cardstock
Scraps for punching two 1/2” Circles
Kit Box Base
Ends of box base to trim out ears
Scrap for punching one ¾” Circle (opt.)
HEART BOX
Measurements for Heart Box…
Pool Party Cardstock
7/8” x 4-7/8” – scored parallel to the long edge at ¼” …scored parallel to the short edge at 1-1/2”, 3”, 4-1/2”
1” x 5-1/4” – scored parallel to the long edge at ¼” …scored parallel to the short edge at 1-5/8”, 3-1/4”, 4-7/8”
Below my signature are the rest of the links I mentioned in my video.
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Thank you for visiting today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared.
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Product List… things you might need/want in addition to the January 2019 Paper Pumpkin kit to make these projects
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SALE-A-BRATION COORDINATION PRODUCTS
During the month of March (and only while supplies last), Stampin’ Up! will be offering six new exclusive products that coordinate with several of our 2019 Sale-a-Bration products! Unlike the Sale-a-Bration products though (free with qualifying orders), the Sale-a-Bration Coordination products will be available for purchase. Click here for the informational flyer with images of all the products.
Sale-A-Bration (January 3 – March 31, 2019) is one of THE best times of the Stampin’ Up! year. Earn free exclusive products! Earn more Stampin’ Rewards! Get a fabulous tote with one of the best kit offers ever!…CLICK HERE for more information & to find the links to the online brochures filled with fun free products. New Sale-a-Bration choices will be available on February 15!
“BETTER THAN FLAT” TUTORIALS
Five super talented Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators and I have joined together as the “Stampin’ Anonymous team” to create Fun Fold cards & 3-D (“better than flat”) projects to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members each month! (Our February projects are now available!) CLICK HEREto find out how you can get your hands on these great tutorials. A new one is offered each month.
PAPER PUMPKIN CLEAR CASE INSERTS
I’ve added a new section to my website where you can search up past paper pumpkin stamp sets AND print off the coordinating stamp set clear case insert. CLICK HERE to access that link. Or find “Stamp Set Case Inserts” by clicking on Paper Pumpkin in the menu at the top. Just download and print off the PDF. Then trim off the top and bottom so that the height measures 7 inches, and insert behind the plastic outer lining of your Clear Case. Now you have a labeled case for your Paper Pumpkin stamp set!
#APaperPumpkinThing
Yay! Today is the day where a creative team of us Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators bring to you our special “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 2019 “Be Mine Valentine” Paper Pumpkin kit. To follow the hop and see other creative project ideas, simply scroll down and click on the names of other hop participants.
This kit contained enough supplies (plus extras!) to make 24 of these cute Valentine treat boxes. (Click here to see the January 2019 kit video put out by Stampin’ Up!® where you can view how to put these treat boxes together.) I loved how generous Stampin’ Up! was with the consumables. There were a ton of extras left over to make into cards or other projects. AND this kit coordinates with Stampin’ Up! products from the Animal Expedition Suite. So the options are truly amazing for alternate project ideas.
I shared a few ideas on Tuesday, but today I have another card to share AND a Memories & More photo pocket page layout. I used the Beautifully Detailed Laser-Cut Paper for both of them bringing in more Petal Pink color to go with the enamel heart embellishments in the kit.
I thought this bunny page would be perfect for sharing photos of a new baby!
The hearts can be “bullet points” where the baby’s stats or gifts received are listed.
And the baby’s name could be written in the large heart as the title of the page.
But it could also be a fun layout for Easter photos.
If you wish to recreate the page layout with your kit contents, follow the measurements and tips below.
Measurements of extra products:
Basic Gray Cardstock (photo mats):
Three pieces that are 3″ x 4″
Two pieces that are 6″ x 4″
Petal Pink Cardstock:
6″ x 4″
Whisper White Cardstock:
6″ x 4″
Scrap to punch the 1-1/8″ scallop circle bunny tail
Measurements of kit products:
Box bases (two):
Cut two bunny ears from one base, then cut the remaining piece to 4″ x 3″
Cut the other base to 4″ x 4-1/4″
Extra Stampin’ Up! Products I Used: See below for a full list of extra supplies linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Tips:
Trim pieces desired from the laser-cut paper, sponge Multipurpose Glue on the back side, then adhere.
Punch the bunny’s head from an extra circle piece in the kit. Assemble bunny before attaching it to the page piece.
The bunny tail, the large heart, and the small hearts are all attached with Dimensionals. You may want to write on the large heart before adding the Dimensionals.
The laser-cut paper on the piece with the small hearts came from a border section. Cut that section a little longer than 4″ then cut in half down the middle to get the “mirroring” pieces.
The cards I created will be going out in the mail next week to a few of my subscribers. I love how Cherry Cobbler and Petal Pink look together, so the only extra products I used to make these cards are the laser-cut paper, Petal Pink cardstock for the inside layer in the card, Cherry Cobbler cardstock, and Cherry Cobbler ink.
Each card is a little unique because of the variety of pieces I cut from the other sheet (shown in front below) of laser-cut paper.
If you wish to recreate this card with your kit contents, follow the measurements and tips below.
Measurements of extra products:
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock:
11″ x 4-1/4″ scored at 5-1/2″ and folded in have for the card base
Petal Pink Cardstock:
3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ for the inside layer
Extra Stampin’ Up! Products I Used: See below for a full list of extra supplies linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Tips:
Trim pieces desired from the laser-cut paper, sponge Multipurpose Glue on the back side, then adhere tucked under the heart. Don’t adhere heart until laser-cut pieces are added.
The sentiment layer, the heart on the inside, and the kangaroo are all attached with Dimensionals.
I hope you enjoyed 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 HEREto sign up by February 10th so you can get in on the next kit. Here is some information directly from Stampin’ Up! to give us a bit of insight on this upcoming February kit.
Click here to shop my online store. Click here to access & view the current catalogs. Click here to learn more about Sale-a-Bration, the awesome promotion going on right now. 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).
Product List… things you might need/want in addition to the January 2019 Paper Pumpkin kit to make these projects
Sale-A-Bration (January 3 – March 31, 2019) is one of THE best times of the Stampin’ Up! year. Earn free exclusive products! Earn more Stampin’ Rewards! Get a fabulous tote with one of the best kit offers ever!…CLICK HERE for more information.
“BETTER THAN FLAT” TUTORIALS
Five super talented Stampin’ Up!® demonstrators and I have joined together as the “Stampin’ Anonymous team” to create Fun Fold cards & 3-D (“better than flat”) projects to share exclusively with our customers, paper crafting friends & team members each month! (Our January projects are now available!) CLICK HEREto find out how you can get your hands on these great tutorials. A new one is offered each month.
JOIN THE CLUB
Do you find that you order at least $25 worth of Stampin’ Up! product each month? Do you want to get perks for those monthly orders? I’m forming a new Paper Crafters club that will kick off in March, and we are looking for just 2 more members. Click here to learn more. Then contact me with your questions &/or to sign up.
CLING STAMPS ARE HERE!
Cling stamps just debuted in the 2019 Occasions catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure! Click HERE for more information.
I was inspired by a swap card I received a couple years ago – a Tri-Panel Fold Window card. So I created two Easter cards using the pattern. This card features the Cross of Hope framelits and Hold onto Hope stamp set.
I used the Sweet Soirée designer paper for the folded sheet.
Measurements:
Calypso Coral Cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
Sweet Soirée Designer Paper: 5-1/4″ x 11-7/8″ scored at 4″ and 8″
Pear Pizzazz Cardstock: 3″ x 3/4″ strip & scrap for die-cutting a 3-1/2″ tall oval
Silver Foil Sheet: scraps for die-cutting the crosses
Calypso Coral 1/8″ Sheer Ribbon: about 18″
Directions:
Die-cut the Pear Pizzazz scrap and the 4″ wide sections of the designer paper (folded over onto each other) with the 3-1/2″ tall oval die.
Fold the 3-7/8″ section in first, then fold again and attach the Pear Pizzazz oval to the designer paper that shows through the window.
Put Adhesive Sheets onto the back of the Silver Foil Sheet scrap, and die-cut the crosses. Peel off the backing and adhere to the Pear Pizzazz oval.
Color three rhinestones with the Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Marker, and add to the cross.
Stamp the sentiment with VersaMark ink, add silver powder and heat to emboss. Attach the strip to the center of the 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ Calypso Coral piece, then adhere the designer paper piece. (I folded the designer paper closed before attaching it to the Calypso Coral piece.) Be careful where you add the adhesive.
This second Easter card features the Petal Pair floral embossing folder, the Sweet Soirée designer paper, and the Celebrate You thinlits which was a level two Sale-a-Bration free pick. (It will be available again in the 2018-19 Annual Catalog on June 1st.)
Measurements:
Old Olive Cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
Marina Mist Cardstock: 5-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 4″ and 8″
Sweet Soirée Designer Paper: scraps for die-cutting two 3-1/2″ tall ovals
Silver Foil Sheet: scraps for die-cutting the “celebrate”
Silver Metallic-Edge Ribbon: about 10″
Directions:
Die-cut the Sweet Soirée scraps and the middle section of the Marina Mist piece with the 3-1/2″ tall oval die.
Fold the 3″ section of the Marina Mist cardstock in first, then fold again and emboss.
Attach a Sweet Soirée oval that has been tied with the ribbon in the window of the folded Marina Mist cardstock.
Attach this folded Marina Mist cardstock to the Old Olive piece.
Attach the other designer paper oval on the inside of the opened card.
Put an Adhesive Sheet onto the back of the Silver Foil Sheet scrap, and die-cut the “celebrate.” Peel off the backing and adhere to the inside of the card.
And here is the Tri-Panel Fold Window card created by Terri Gaines featuring the You’ve Got This stamp set that inspired me to make the cards shown above.
I wish you and yours a Happy and Blessed Easter Day!
NEW subscribers who join Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10 will get 50% off their first 2 months. Enter this promotion code to get in on the special: SAVEFIFTY0418
Here is another set of cards that my Stamp-a-Stack attendees made.
I LOVE this bunny stamp set called Sweet Little Something. The 3 images layer up on one another to form a very realistic looking 3-D photo-like image. With the sentiments that come in this set, it’s perfect for Easter, welcoming little babies, or just shouting out “Hooray.”
For all you demonstrators, in a Stamp-a-Stack setting I had these three layering bunny images set up in my Stamparatus and guided everyone through using this new tool (that will debut June 1st in the upcoming 2018-19 Annual Catalog). I stayed right there at that station so that each person had success stamping the image.
If you not going to make this card in a class setting and are only making one card, you can set up these see-through Photopolymer stamps like you normally would (on clear blocks) and just take your time stamping them.
Here are the measurements and a few tips if you wish to recreate this card.
Measurements:
Soft Suede cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 11″ folded in half at 5-1/2″ for the card base
Very Vanilla cardstock: 1-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ strip, scrap for stamping and die-cutting the 2-5/8″ x 3-9/16″ oval, & 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ piece for the inside
Early Espresso cardstock:1-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ strip
Products: See below for a full list of supplies linked to where you can find them in my online store.
Helpful Tips:
Ink up the solid bunny image in Soft Suede ink. Stamp it onto scrap paper and then onto the Very Vanilla scrap to get a lighter tone.
Next ink up the middle image (the darker of the two detailed bunnies shown above) with Soft Suede ink, and stamp that next on top of the solid base image. These images are tricky to line up. But I focused on the outline of the legs and armpit area, and that seemed to help.
And then ink up the last image with Early Espresso ink, and stamp it on top. Again…take your time and use the outline area to guide you in stamping. You could also use a Stamp-a-ma-Jig if you find it challenging to just eyeball and want to get perfect placement.
Cut out the bunny with the large oval framelit, emboss the Early Espresso cardstock strip, and layer up and assemble the card.
Here are a few more close-up photos.
Notice the embellishments are all different? I like to offer my stampers ways to make each card in a set look different. That way instead of having multiples of 4 different cards (they make 4 sets of 3 cards), they walk away with 12 unique cards if they wish.
NEW subscribers who join Paper Pumpkin between now and May 10 will get 50% off their first 2 months. Enter this promotion code to get in on the special: SAVEFIFTY0418
January 3 through March 31 is THE BEST time of the Stampin’ Up! year for everyone! Click here to learn about this spectacular promotion and how you can benefit by earning free products and more. Heads up! More Sale-a-Bration choices were released February 16th. Click here to learn more and click on the images below to download the brochures and see these products.
Get up to $226 worth of product for $99! Plus…
It’s the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up! During Sale-A-Bration, you can become a demonstrator for just $99 and choose two FREE stamp sets of your choice for your Starter Kit. Plus, the kit ships for free! Click here for more information about joining my community of stampers (becoming a demonstrator), and click here for more information about the other bonuses for getting the Starter Kit.
Looking for Club Members
I am putting together another Online Paper Crafters Club and am looking for a few more members to join in. The commitment is to place an order each month for 6 months in row. In one of those months you would get the Stampin’ Rewards (the free goodies) based on the collective orders from those in the club. The other perks would be free catalogs shipped to you, a set of 6 free hand-stamped cards at the end of the 6-month commitment, and exclusive project ideas emailed to you each month. I’m hoping to start this club at the beginning of April. You do not need to live near me. Anyone in the US can join. Let me know if you are interested!
It’s time to see lots of ideas with the February 2018 Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin’ Up!®
#APaperPumpkinThing
Today is the day where several of us Stampin’ Up! demonstrators bring to you our special “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 came up with using the contents of this month’s “Wildflower Wishes” Paper Pumpkin kit. To follow the hop, simply scroll down to click the “next” button or click on the names of other participants in the hop.
With Spring around the corner, I just HAD to make a bunny from this kit. And those round flowers when flipped over look like little fluffy bunny tails. All I needed was the round body and a couple ears! Bunnies are great for welcoming Spring and Easter, of course. So I made a matching basket, too. Another thought though…if a new baby is coming soon, putting together several of these baskets as shower favors would be fun. And the card could be given to the mom-to-be!
I wanted to show you (with the help of a quick video) how I put these together. Watch my video for measurements, tips and directions. Then scroll down to see close-up photos, links for more information shared in the video, and a list of the extra supplies (linked to my online store) I used to make my creations.
Here are a few more photos of this cute bunny card and matching basket.
Not getting these fun kits in your mailbox yet? Want to know more about Paper Pumpkin kits and how to get in on the fun? Click here for more information. If you are ready to start your own subscription, click here to get signed up. Do you miss Paper Pumpkin and want to renew your subscription? Click here, login, reactivate, and then choose me as your demonstrator if you wish. There is no obligation. You can stop your subscription at anytime. So I say, give it a try!
I’ll be sharing another how-to video and even more ideas in a couple days, so be sure to come back and visit! Thanks for stopping by. Have fun visiting the rest of the blogs on the hop.
I am putting together another Online Paper Crafters Club and am looking for a few more members to join in. The commitment is to place an order each month for 6 months in row. In one of those months you would get the Stampin’ Rewards (the free goodies) based on the collective orders from those in the club. The other perks would be free catalogs shipped to you, a set of 6 free hand-stamped cards at the end of the 6-month commitment, and exclusive project ideas emailed to you each month. I’m hoping to start this club at the beginning of April. You do not need to live near me. Anyone in the US can join. Let me know if you are interested!
Sale-A-Bration 2018 January 3 through March 31 is THE BEST time of the Stampin’ Up! year for everyone! Click here to learn about this spectacular promotion and how you can benefit by earning free products and more. Heads up! More Sale-a-Bration choices were released February 16th. Click here to learn more and click on the images below to download the brochures and see these products.
Get up to $226 worth of product for $99! Plus…
It’s the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up! During Sale-A-Bration, you can become a demonstrator for just $99 and choose two FREE stamp sets of your choice for your Starter Kit. Plus, the kit ships for free! Click here for more information about joining my community of stampers (becoming a demonstrator), and click here for more information about the other bonuses for getting the Starter Kit.
Happy 5th Anniversary Paper Pumpkin!
Did you hear?! Not only is the February Paper Pumpkin kit on it’s way. But if you have taken a break from (or never subscribed to) Paper Pumpkin paper crafting kits of creativity, you will want to get in on it now so you can not only receive the 5 year anniversary March kit which includes a free gift!,…
…but so you can see how remarkable these kits really are! I challenge those of you who subscribed back around when Paper Pumpkin first began in 2013 to get back in and see how far these kits have come!
In the spirit of full disclosure, I am an affiliate with Stamp-n-Storage which means I may get commissions if you click on links I provide and decide to purchase anything from this company. I love their products and recommend them because I own several myself and believe my readers will benefit from them.
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