October 2016 Paper Pumpkin Samples - Season of Gratitude

Today I'm sharing the projects I created with the October Paper Pumpkin kit, Season of Gratitude.  I love that every October we get a gratitude based stamp set and I created all these samples while the election results were pouring in.  I try not to think that I was paying attention the maple leaf (i.e contemplating a move to Canada) but I will say that it helped me stay calm in the face of uncertainty.  If there is one thing that I've learned this week, it's that the world needs kindness and cards help unite us by showing we are thinking of each other, regardless of whatever else is happening in the world.

Anyhow, here are the two gorgeous cards from this kit.  The kit included a 7 piece photopolymer stamp set, supplies for 8 cards and envelopes, and a Chocolate Chip ink spot.  There were lots of possibilities to play with.

Here are the projects I made with the leftovers in the kits, some twine from the September kit, my  new STITCHED SHAPES Framelits (see below) and my Fine Tip Glue Pen.

Gift Card and Insert - the base of this is one of the sealed envelopes cut in half.  The insert is one of the cards cut in half.

Another half card idea...

And here are my full card ideas. 

My subscribers get step by step instructions and dimensions for these projects.  Sign up below to receive any past project sheets as well!

This month's kit is our HOLIDAY kit, which helps you make holiday themed cards while also checking a to do item off your list.  Sign up today as you only have until November 10th to sign up and get this great kit!

You can sign up here: https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380

WHAT IS PAPER PUMPKIN?

Paper Pumpkin is $19.95 plus tax and ships to your mailbox once a month.  It contains everything you need for your own creative escape.  Besides the instructions and pieces for the cards or project, it also contains ink and photopolymer stamps and usually the adhesive you need as well.  My subscribers will also get a project sheet with tips and additional ideas and instructions that they can make with the supplies in the kits and sometimes some supplemental supplies.  They also are invited to participate in a free Paper Pumpkin Playdate to make their kits using any of my additional supplies like framelits and punches!  It's a wonderful program and I'd love for you to try it out!  Sign up by the 10th of the month!

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ORDER ONLINE

To order supplies for these cards, please visit my online store here.  Please use this hostess code when checking out when you find something to order if ordering by December 1st. 

• December Code:  The code through November is R2MX9SFC.

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CURRENT PROMOTIONS

While the Stitched Shapes Framelits will be in next year's catalog, do not miss an opportunity to get them today or request them for a great gift!  They bring a special something to your projects, not just for the holidays but all year long!  Buy them here!

Through November 30th, you can get select stamp sets for 25% off!  While there are many great sets to choose from, do not miss this opportunity to buy the Tin of Tags set!!!  See all available stamp sets here.

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy

Celebrating Creativity - Day 10

Have you heard about Paper Pumpkin?  It's a fantastic program to jump start your creativity and give you a little "me" time which all of us enjoy.  When you sign up for Paper Pumpkin, you will be charged $19.95 (plus tax) and will receive a kit in your mailbox with stamps, ink, and a project kit.  This month's kit, Happy Thoughts, had 8 cards, envelopes with liners, a 5 piece photopolymer stamp set, glue dots and dimensionals and twine, and a new In Color Stampin' Spot - Tip Top Taupe.  Cards have at least 6 cards and envelopes in the box and, as a subscriber, you can buy refill kits for each month at only $8.00 each!  Plus they are on trend and CUTE!

Each month, Stampin' Up! puts a video about the kit on YouTube.  View the June 2015 video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxx1T3TBKM8

As for my samples, I find that they come naturally when working with Paper Pumpkin.  I sit down with my box, my favorite adhesive (personal preference) and my paper cutter.  I do the first projects just as the instructions state.   These are the two that were included with the kit.  Adorable and all the paper piecing is done by cute patterned stickers so you just have to view and place!

I did these right when the kit came but then had to put it away while I worked on Convention Swaps!  But last night, during the biggest thunder storm I can remember in a long while, I pulled it back out.  As the only "phobia" I have in life is thunder, I needed a BIG distraction.  Here is what I came up with - hope you enjoy!

For this sample, I layered a few of the stickers at the bottom of the card.  I popped the flower up using the dimensional included in the kit and stamped at the bottom.  Easy peasy as Callie would say!

For this card, I put the long skinny die cut on the bottom of the white cardstock included in the kit.  I cut it out and used the Triple Banner punch to make the banner ends.  Then I attached them to the card with the glue dots.  For the flower, I put the square die cut on the same white cardstock and cut it out leaving a small frame.  I layered it on the card using dimensionals.  I put one of the small die cuts in the center and then put the flower over it using dimensionals.  It added a bit of dimension with no effort - my favorite kind of creativity!  I also LOVE that this month's kit had such a versatile saying so we can use it for other "just because" cards!

For this project, I took the insert that went with the big banner card and folded it twice.  Then I used adhesive to seal it and make an envelope for a gift card.  On the front, I took one of the small banner pieces and layered the triangle die cuts on it.  It left about 1/2" on the bottom and I just cut it off.  I layered it on the card using dimensionals.  Then I stamped "It's your day" on the leftover white from the above cards and layered it on the envelope using dimensionals.

Finally, it was after midnight so I thought I'd finish up one last project!  In this case, I took the big banner card and cut off the banner end.  It made the card 5 1/2 x 3 3/4.  Then I took the envelope insert and cut it across the bottom first at 5 1/4.  Then I cut the side off.  The "It's Your Day" is stamped on the back of that side strip and cut off.  I layered the wood banners on the card with glue dots and used multi-purpose glue to add the strip of twine to the top.  Then dipped the biggest stars right in my ink spot and added them with glue dots.  The medium stars were layered on the remainder of the liner scrap and cut out.  Once I added the stamped saying, I cut down one of the Tip Top Taupe triangles and attached it to the saying.  Then I took a small piece of twine and frayed it behind that final star.  I think it turned out great!

If you are interested in joining us for July's kit, please visit this site and sign up.  https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/?demoid=80380

For more great ideas with this kit, check out my Pinterest board and this creativity site called My Pumpkin Challenge.

It is truly an amazing deal and I think the price is well worth the sense of well-being you receive when you take a little time to yourself and make something wonderful.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy