Paper Pumpkin Alternatives - December 2023

A new year means new goals for the McCain family.  I don't like resolutions as much as I like setting a word for the year.  This year my word will be "refresh" and I will use it to lead my art journaling and the types of content that I try to consume.  We also do the Goal Setting sheets from Big Life Journal as a family so we can help each other accomplish the goals we'd like to see for the year - new things to learn, habits to break, and adventures to be had.

I'm still working on what the new year means for me and my business but I did want to make sure I got my alternatives out into the world from the December 2023 kit.  I really like the Paper Pumpkin kits because they encourage creativity but also include instructions for the standard projects so if I just need to make something someone else designed, it's right at my fingertips!

The December 2023 kit was called "All the Best" and included supplies to make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and a card holder if gifting the cards away.  The prints on the cards were beautiful, as was the font on the exclusive stamp set that comes with the kit.  The ink spot included was Pebbled Path, a new In Color, and it somehow pairs perfectly with the gold accents in the kit.  Even the included envelopes had the watercolor flower look.  Just a beautiful kit all around.

For my subscribers, I come up with alternatives and provide a tip and trick sheet with full instructions on how to cut and assemble the alternatives using their kits and a handful of supplies from their craft rooms. I also usually do a virtual share session on the 4th Monday of the month to answer any questions on the projects.  

Below are my alternatives.  If you are interested in learning more about Paper Pumpkin and the upcoming kits, go to my Promotions page or just sign up here for your first month.  You can cancel any time.

Here are the original cards and card holder from Stampin' Up! that were included in the kit.  They were beautiful and easy to assemble.  They would also work great with other sentiments from your stamp collections.

Here are my alternatives - which one is your favorite?

I hope you enjoyed your time here today and that it helped refresh your creativity or helped you get a few moments of time to yourself.

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy